Capitulo 35
Episode 35
6. The three musketeers
The problem was that we still didn’t know how similar the ending that the system recognized should be to the original ending.
First, I decided to make it as close as possible to the original.
In the case of Niveia, we were lucky.
The partners were the same and they were successful in the same business.
But there was no way the luck was going to last.
First I wrote a letter to Daniel.
This was because Daniel’s end ended in success in other businesses like Wilhelm’s end.
«I have to secure land with a partner.»
I couldn’t remember with whom I founded the hospital, but there was a good chance I could get help from Daniel.
Just yesterday, being mad at him at the masquerade ball had come in handy.
I said, ‘Don’t tell me your life story.’
When I think about it, it was pretty embarrassing.
It was officially my second breakup, and the first one was my breakup with Daniel.
Raymond and Andrew were just a scandal, which ended before a clear document of commitment could be drawn up.
It’s late, but I should be receiving breakup alimony.
At the time, Daniel offered to give me alimony, but I didn’t accept it because it seemed like I was selling my pride for pennies.
But now it was different.
I have something I want to get from him.
In the original story, it was the land where Daniel and Tatiana built a hospital.
I put a brief letter with the purpose and location in an envelope and sealed it.
Send this to the Duke of Malphyrion.
Lily looked at the letter with a dissatisfied expression on her face and left the study.
Wilhelm did a great job.
After Wilhelm’s reckless intrusion, the servants’ hostility toward my former fiancé grew.
You are so sensitive even to send a letter.
Lily, who handed the letter to the servant, returned with a stiff expression on her face.
Miss, Sir Raymond sent flowers.
He did?
Yes.
Ah…
Raymond sent flowers and gifts as if to prove he would apologize to me.
At first, they sent me things like jewelry and dresses. Rather, it was easy to send them back.
It was because the expensive items were a burden.
The problem was after that.
Cleverly, she started sending items that were too burdensome to refuse.
It was hard to refuse a light gift considering the flowers or my taste.
«The rumors circulating that I refused for nothing will remain.»
There will be much talk of ignoring the pure heart of an apology.
However, it was clear that if I continued to receive it, I would not accept an apology because I wanted to receive a gift.
He has been a pain in the ass.
He is a really useless person in life.
Soon the workers left the small pots of hydrangeas and disappeared. The modestly blooming flowers were pretty, but they didn’t feel right.
On Raymond’s end it was really better to give up.
It would be impossible to win his loyalty and give up the position of Tower Master unless Raymond was insane.
«Wait a minute.»
Soon, a hunting festival opened.
The men used to watch the top game there and presented it to their company to show their respect.
It’s a little different from the original, though.
The very act of confessing the heart while giving a gift was similar to loyalty.
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I couldn’t believe Raymond wanted to apologize to me.
It must have been that he approached me at Tatiana’s request.
Maybe it was to get my information, or maybe he was trying to hurt me.
For that reason, he must be trying to get close to me.
If that’s the case, I just have to pretend to accept it and get what I want in reverse.
After writing the letter, this time I called my servant.
Take this to the Magic Department of the Academy.
Here… demia?
Yes.
If I understand.
It was not known where Raymond currently lived.
However, since he is nominally an associate professor at the academy, if I sent it to him, I could contact him.
«He appears to be free and disinterested in power, but in reality he is exactly the opposite.»
Most people know that Raymond doesn’t let himself. The only thing he shows affection and attention to is Tatiana.
Because there was a time when I knew that too.
«I don’t know why I didn’t know that the only people who say they don’t care about power are the ones who are crazy about it.»
At least the Raymond I saw wasn’t the only one who wasn’t interested in it.
Now all the baits are pulled.
All that’s left is to wait.
* * *
A reply to the letter to Daniel came quickly.
The letter was also full of apologies as he was very impressed with what I said that day.
«Now, what good are all these apologies?»
It made me feel bad that he could change his mind so easily because he felt rejected by Tatiana.
The fact that he was controlling his life with that kind of heart.
Even though I knew it was over, I couldn’t help myself.
A few days later, I headed to my appointment.
The place was an upscale cafe in the center of the capital.
It was a place of strict privacy thanks to the frequent visits of nobles.
Each table was surrounded by flower pots and lace curtains, so it was impossible to tell who was coming and going.
Karina!
Of course, now I realized that I don’t need all those things when I meet someone like Daniel.
Swallowing a sigh inwardly, I jumped out of my seat and walked over to Daniel, who wasn’t sure what to do.
Sit down.
Oh? Oh…
We sat down with pointed stares all around us.
Ignoring Daniel who was fidgeting, I called out to someone.
Before long, an employee with an expressionless face and colorless attire approached.
It was as if he didn’t exist, so he was dressed as if he didn’t care.
What kind of tea would you like?
Stop my lavender tea, what about the duke?
Ah, me too…
I’ll bring it in ten minutes.
It was a sign to tell the story in 10 minutes if it was important to give the time.
Fortunately, Daniel asked as if he understood this.
What… How was your day?
Thank you, everything was fine.
Ha ha. Good? I’m glad.
It was no surprise to see him smiling happily.
It seemed like a situation of acquaintances meeting again after a long time.
I kept my mouth shut, not wanting to respond.
There was only an awkward silence between us.
The tea is here.
The clerk brought the tea on time.
When he brought the tea, he closed the curtains in the hallway, so I could no longer see inside from the outside.
I think you know why I called you this way.
Oh? Oh. I read the letter.
Daniel had a worried expression on his face.
I had a somewhat sinister feeling.
Actually, the land was sold to Tatiana some time ago.
To Tatiana?
It was unexpected.
Approaching Niveia and buying the land in advance seemed to meet the end of the original.
Maybe Tatiana is a possessor.
Thinking like that, it made sense to have the same bracelet as me and approach Andrew who had nothing to do with it.
«You seem to have noticed that the original’s deterrence is reduced when you get to the end.»
So, it was as if he bought it with the intention of nipping at the buds.
There are other lands that are much better, so why did you choose that land?
I didn’t ask for that…
I see.
Because Daniel rarely refuses to do what Tatiana is doing.
But if it was land, I had it too.
Unlike the fledgling Grand Dukes, the venerable Pioneer family had land all over the capital.
Even if the hospitals are not built in the same place, the results may be different if the hospitals are built in the same way as possible.
So, I’ll ask you something else.
The hospital director who appeared in the epilogue of the original play was a friend of Daniel.
I don’t remember the exact name, but I do remember that he developed an innovative treatment mixing magic and medicine.
Yes. Just talk.
Do you remember one of your old friends who specialized in magic and medicine together? Introduce me to him.
Friend?
Daniel didn’t say anything for a while, as he couldn’t remember right away. As if he remembered someone soon, he raised his head and said.
Are you talking about Robert?
Oh. That poor man.
I guess it was just a name.
My heart raced because I wanted to meet him right away.
Oh… That’s Robert’s condition.
Is there a problem?
Daniel murmured in a sad voice.
At the time I graduated he was in pretty bad shape because of various things. Also, now that he’s been kicked out of the family, I don’t know where he is.
At Daniel’s words, my mind lit up for a moment.
Just as Niveia’s life was ruined when nothing happened, he could have gone through something similar.
Because this world is cruel to the unchosen.