Capitulo 40
Episode 40
By the time I looked at the frame in Robert’s room, I was furious.
In the documents Daniel sent to Robert, the story of the two men was blatantly absent.
As if he didn’t want to say it.
Did Tatiana tell you not to tell me?
Oh, no. She didn’t.
Confused, Daniel waved his hands in denial. But I could no longer trust him, who had already lost my trust.
I should have checked.
It was a mistake to trust Daniel and entrust everything to him.
Come to think of it, Wilhelm, who they called the Innocent Gentleman, also lied on Tatiana’s behalf, but there was no law against him saying that Daniel wouldn’t do it.
Sorry. Just because I’m with you, it reminds me of the past, so…. If I had introduced you to Eric and Allison, we wouldn’t be seeing each other like we are today.
It was a lame excuse.
He still seemed to want to be my friend.
I took a deep breath and urged Daniel.
If you know anything about these two, tell me in detail.
That is…
Robert, Eric and Allison had been working together in Professor Gregory’s lab.
All four were geeks, but their passion for medicine was second to none.
His papers always caused a stir in academia and were praised.
He was called a revolutionary in the medical world and was revered.
All I know is that when we graduated, Dr. Gregory began to get sick. He passed away shortly thereafter, and the three of them dispersed.
The professor is dead, but they are scattered?
There were not many cases where the professor studying gave up and dispersed because of the death of the famous doctor.
Why? The results were good, so there must be a lot of funding for research, and the academy would have offered teaching positions to all three of them.
I tried to think of Daniel’s ending in the original, but no clue appeared.
Eric Foreman stayed at the school. And Allison…
Daniel stopped talking.
It was as if he knew her whereabouts.
But he looked me in the eye and hesitated.
Where is he?
He’s Tatiana’s doctor. I introduced him.
Daniel’s words shook my head. Although he knew everything, he was very shy.
From now on, I’ll take care of myself. Thank you for introducing me to Robert.
Daniel, who constantly tried to cross the line, gradually became a burden.
Daniel kept his mouth shut at my words. I took my interest from him.
I looked out the window and organized my thoughts.
«If Robert doesn’t take on the role of hospital director, he might stray too far from the end.»
It would be nice if it ended with just the construction of the hospital, but I had to think about the case where it wasn’t.
I wanted the ending to be as close to the original as possible.
I needed bait that would be enticing enough that Robert couldn’t turn down the hospital director position.
The problem is that, unlike in Niveia’s case, I have no idea what might provoke Robert.
To get to know a person, the most important thing is to know that person’s past.
Professor Gregory’s death must have something to do with that.
Is it the fault of not being able to cure the professor’s illness? It was still weak, but there seemed to be a clue.
It seemed that I had to visit the academy in person.
Karina, aren’t you planning to visit the academy?
I want to go see it.
Daniel’s expression darkened at my words.
Maybe I remember how he ruined my academy days.
Because he and I closed our mouths, there was silence in the carriage.
The sun was slowly setting outside the window.
«Hey…»
I decide whether to go or not.
Unnecessary intrusion was the norm.
Besides, I can’t believe you anymore.
I didn’t mean to do that on purpose.
You didn’t do it on purpose every time, it was a mistake. It wasn’t intentional.
Without realizing it, my voice rose.
All the things you said when you were swinging between me and Tatiana.
It was exhausting to hear stories like that.
I do my job. So don’t worry about it.
I pretended nothing was wrong, but the scars were still there.
My first betrayal.
I remember the first moments I felt fear in this world when my family dissolved and my reputation was ruined.
It was an opportunity to abandon myself, drenched in a sense of defeat and helplessness.
We had arrived at the residence of the Duke of Malphyrion.
Suddenly, the carriage stopped.
I opened the carriage door to get out first.
He and I only now know that it is not easy for me to forgive someone yet.
* * *
Plains Academy, the background of the original play, is a large academy with high school and college departments.
Like the game’s background, the four seasons are distinct, making it a place full of love and romance where festivals are held in each season.
Of course, for me, love and romance were nothing more than fantasy.
Welcome, Princess Pioneer.
When I stepped off the carriage, the president greeted me directly.
When I graduated, he talked about my prodigal life and said he couldn’t give you a diploma.
Even my mother had to go through treatment that I could not understand.
In the end, like a criminal, I received my diploma in secret and left the academy as if I was running away.
The graduation ceremony was actually Andrew and Tatiana’s stage, and I had no choice but to be an uninvited guest there.
Long time no see. President. I never dreamed I’d be able to see it like that.
hahaha. His Majesty has asked for a special guide.
Not long ago, I wrote to Aster that I was going to visit the academy.
I never dreamed that he had spoken beforehand.
Seeing the president obedient to power, I realized how much my position had changed.
Yes. How have you been?
Ha ha ha. I think well because of the princess’s concern.
I’ve never worried about that before, but it’s amazing.
The president’s face went white at my words.
He wiped the cold sweat from his neck and face with a handkerchief and rolled his eyes, apparently thinking of excuses.
I’m joking, sir.
Ah ha ha! After all, it’s hard to keep up with young people’s sense of humor these days.
As if the tension had finally been resolved, the president drove me to school.
I suggested having tea in the president’s office, but declined because I didn’t want to sit with him for too long.
Then why did he visit the academy….
Do you remember Professor Gregory at the medical school?
Do you? Uh… Of course. He was a dedicated man, but one of my best friends.
I came to see his lab. I heard it was closed because no one wanted to be assigned.
It was a fact that I heard about through people just in case.
It was a God given opportunity that the lab, which was closed three years ago, still remains there.
Ahhh. Professor Gregory’s lab. if that’s okay. I’ll get someone to guide you.
Soon after, a brown-haired woman entered the room.
She listened to the president and led me to the professor’s lab.
On the second floor of the graduate school building, in the far corner, was Professor Gregory’s lab.
Here it is. The president said the princess can take whatever she needs.
After saying that, he unlocked the lab door with the key.
There was an unpleasant sound as if the hinges were rusty.
When I opened the door, I saw a lab table covered with white dust. Experimental notes and papers were piled haphazardly on the desk.
Take all the notes and papers. Don’t miss anything.
Yes, Miss.
I told the servants to bring everything and went out.
Suddenly the front of the laboratory was full of people coming to watch the door, which had been closed for years, being opened.
And I found the face I was looking for among them.
Professor Foreman.
A man as big as a bear trembled at my call.
Then he began to run as if to flee.
All I did was call his name.
«Looks like something is definitely different.»
I asked the woman guiding me.
Can I see Professor Foreman, who was studying with Professor Gregory, by any chance?
Sure. Shall I make an appointment and get in touch with you?
No, I want to see him now. It’s just for a moment.
Then please wait in the campus cafe. I’ll send Professor Foreman there soon.
Having said that, the woman disappeared outside.
I asked the servant again to take care of everything and went to the cafe.
After ordering coffee and waiting for a while, Eric with a firm expression opened the door and walked in.
It is an honor to meet you, Princess Pioneer.
I feel honored to have met the famous Professor Foreman.
Her face turned terribly red.
Compared to his earlier days with Gregory, his fame is now insignificant.
What did you come here for?
Eric, known for his tough personality, was suspicious of me.
There was a reason.
Luckily, I was on the list of family-sponsored scholarship recipients.
Simply put, the situation where I am the leader and he is the subordinate.