Capitulo 36

Episode 36

First, I asked Daniel to tell me about Robert.

It seemed like, Tatiana might notice him and approach him first.

Now Daniel was wary of Tatiana.

At least he didn’t seem to be the first one to talk to her.

Hey, Karina.

Daniel grabbed me as I was about to get up after I finished talking.

Do you have anything else to say?

It was during the academy.

The day of the masked ball where Tatiana showed up, so I got so worked up that I brought the past and spilled it on Daniel.

After the dance was over and my anger towards him and Tatiana subsided, all that was left was to blame him.

There was no need to bring up the story again and get angry.

However, there is a clear line with this.

At the time, I don’t think I was fully aware of what kind of situation you were in. I don’t care, but I want to apologize properly now.

You don’t need to apologize.

At my words, Daniel made a puzzled face.

He continued to stammer.

I also know I hurt you and your family a lot back then. But we were also old friends…

You thought I was your friend?

Daniel was speechless. When he bowed his head, his fine brown hair spilled out.

Daniel is sweet and kind.

But to me, he was a cruel and cold man. He was also a heartless man who knew how to sacrifice someone to protect his love.

Thinking about the things you’ve done to me, shouldn’t you be grateful just to be able to talk to me?

I thought I was forgetting, so I kindly informed you on purpose, but you are still so shameless.

Lo, I’m so sorry.

He also showed me his true personality like other male protagonists.

And that expression he showed me later came back as a weakness.

Daniel wanted to be seen as kind and fair. Maybe at that time he didn’t know that because of Tatiana he had turned his back on me to be criticized.

To hide his indecision and weakness.

And he must have completely forgotten what happened to me.

Apologizing doesn’t make my pain go away.

What can I do to reassure you?

Daniel acted as if he was going to give away the most precious thing.

Other nobles would have chosen to cut ties with him and walk away or accept an apology.

But I wanted practicality over courage as a noble.

I was not kind or fair.

I will forgive you, if you give me what I want.

Then I will get all I can get from him.

Just for me.

* * *

Daniel absolutely promised to cooperate with me.

I don’t completely believe in him, but he seems to have strayed from Tatiana’s influence to some extent, so I decided to use him for now.

I thought it would be easy, but nothing worked.

If there were no buildings being built on the land, at least there had to be people.

But where are those promising talents?

When I met Daniel, I thought something would progress, but it did not.

Ah…

As I sighed involuntarily at the dinner table, my father opened his eyes and looked at me.

What’s going on?

What’s going on? Oh, no. Nothing special.

Remember what used to happen every time you said nothing was wrong? What’s wrong, Your Majesty, are you doing something suspicious?

No.

I couldn’t understand why the problem was passed on to Aster. I quickly protested, but what came back to me were my father’s suspicious eyes.

I finally decided to tell the truth.

It’s really about Daniel.

With a click, he dropped the fork my father was holding.

The names of the men who broke up with me were all taboo words in my family.

He didn’t even speak or react, but Daniel was the worst among them.

Since we had known each other since we were very young, my father was very fond of Daniel. Daniel, who treated me like family, declared the engagement broken, and the family went into chaos….

He was not only hated.

I quickly added.

I think he’s been too stupid for a while. After breaking off the engagement, he stayed quiet and it was all my fault.

Why is that your fault! It’s all because of that evil grand duke.

But not everyone knows that.

Yeah. No matter how much I yelled, everyone pretended not to know.

Yeah right…

My father also had a gloomy look on his face as he recalled the memories of that time.

I deliberately leaned in and said cautiously.

So now I want to get a reward.

Reward?

Yes. Since I received alimony from the Marquis of Hunt, this time I’ll take it from the Dukes of Malphyrion.

What, what are you going to get? Will you prefer to receive mere compensation from that side?

My father looked worried.

I told him part of my plan to reassure him.

Did he say he would give me whatever I wanted? Originally, I was thinking of getting the land in the capital, but he gave it to Tatiana. So now I’m thinking about what to take advantage of it.

It would be nice if we received material things, but it was a problem because I didn’t want anything in particular.

My father, who heard my concerns, opened his mouth in silence.

Then, what about stealing something honorable?

Is it your name?

Yes. It’s something we can never achieve on our own.

Tell me more.

Then you’ll get what you want, won’t you?

Having said that, my father concentrated on eating again.

I pondered my father’s words throughout the meal.

What is the one thing that is lacking in our family’s strength?

* * *

That night.

Well then, miss. Have a good sleep.

Lily lit a scented candle that was good for a good night’s sleep and left the room. I was tired, so I decided to go to bed early.

I lay in bed, reflecting on the words my father had said to me, and then I fell asleep.

Ah?

My eyes opened at the strange sensation.

The air was turbulent, and I felt goose bumps rise on my skin at the unfamiliar sensation.

As the eerie sweet scent wafted throughout the room, my body stiffened.

I knew it would come someday, but it came too soon.

I quickly pulled the bracelet out of the nightstand drawer and placed it in my hand.

Raymond was good at stopping time or mastering the mind.

Although I shouldn’t use it recklessly, all was forgiven due to his male lead status….

It might be different now.

As he held his breath for a moment, it was noisy outside when he noticed something strange.

Catch it!

The sound of thunder and the clash of sergeants filled my body.

Karin!

I quickly opened the door at the sound of my father hastily banging on the door.

After seeing me, my father shrugged in relief and let out a long sigh. I smiled and pretended not to know.

By the way, what’s going on?

Someone broke into the duke’s house.

Who is it?

His name is Sir Raymond.

It was the name I expected, so I didn’t say anything. Raymond’s usually the only one who does this crazy thing.

He’s running away?

At my words, my father opened his chest and smiled.

I understood you.

Did you?

He’s not just a magician, how did he get Raymond?

If the damage had been great, he wouldn’t have smiled like that.

For now, I’m going to sleep…

I don’t think I can sleep like this. Can I see you for a moment?

At my words, my father immediately wrinkled his face.

I won’t do anything strange.

I’ll go… fine.

Having obtained permission, I put on my shawl and went downstairs.

Downstairs, heavily armed gentlemen were gathered. When I looked back at the strangely large number, my father shrugged his shoulders and said.

His Majesty has given me permission. Rather, he said he would first send the Imperial Knights to the Duke’s family, saying that the security was not good.

My father did too, but Aster was also worried. Oh my God, the Imperial Knights.

I shook my head and went downstairs.

Then I approached the knight standing at the front and asked him.

Where is Sir Raymond?

He’s locked in the pantry.

I will see him.

The gentleman’s expression hardened at my words. He looked at my father as if asking permission.

It’s something my father allowed

Forgive me.

He immediately apologized and took the initiative.

The hallway leading to the semi-basement grocery store had a dark and eerie atmosphere.

I grabbed my shawl and walked forward. Shortly after reaching the grocery store, I ordered the gentlemen guarding it to open the door.

Inside, Raymond was on his knees waiting for me, bound with ropes.

«Is he better than I thought?»

Raymond was in good condition with nothing broken. I was very surprised at how they caught him.

Raymond lowered his head as if avoiding my gaze.

Mmm.

I laughed at the rare humiliation.