Capitulo 70

Episode 70

Tatiana seemed to be losing her mind.

«What just happened?»

Raymond was one of her absolutely trusted allies.

Up until now, he had been the kind of person who would listen to any request she made without a murmur.

He was gruff with others, but he was like an angel when it came to her.

Particularly since Raymond always hated Karina, he believed in her even more and looked forward to it.

«Why.»

So why did he swear an oath to Karina?

Did he lose his taste without realizing it?

A nightmarish window appeared in front of her.

[ Congratulations , you have confirmed the end of Raymond’s route! [3/??]

Her hands were trembling.

A fear that had been forgotten for a moment gripped her body.

[The affection had been weakened by achievement.]

The thought that he might lose everything by acting like this paralyzed his rationality.

With trembling hands, she tried to touch the bracelet.

Wilhelm grabbed her shoulder.

Tatiana hid her hands behind her back in surprise.

I rolled my eyes, fearing that Wilhelm’s hand might have touched the bracelet.

Wilhelm asked, looking at her with worried eyes.

Is she all right?

Oh?

That’s when she felt the countless glances directed at her. They were all looking at Tatiana.

Their eyes were mixed with concern and sympathy, but she realized instinctively.

Not all eyes were like that.

There were also mixed emotions of curiosity, elation and jealousy.

Tatiana had to make a decision here.

Should she roll her tail and run away, or should she pretend nothing was wrong?

I… It’s okay, I can handle it.

Dozens of pairs of eyes pressed against her.

They’ll all know.

Daniel and Raymond. They’ll see that they’re no longer hers, but Karina’s.

As the deterrence of this world weakened, Tatiana’s solid world began to tremble.

She felt as if she were out of breath.

Wilhelm from the eyes of the people. He stood in front of her as if to protect Tatiana.

I will be on your side.

Thank you, Will.

Tatiana grabbed Wilhelm’s clothes.

The only one by her side.

She swallowed back tears and forced a smile.

But she was very resentful that Andrew wasn’t with her right now.

No matter how much she hated her, to come to a place like this, and leave him behind and just disappear.

But now there was something more pressing than that.

So, Tati … with me…

Is Raymond back yet?

Yes. I think I’ll be back soon.

Wilhelm felt sad that Tatiana didn’t seem to think about him at all.

Looking at the current situation, he comforted her, thinking it was inevitable.

But he could not hide the darkening of his expression.

Tatiana asked after looking into Wilhelm’s eyes.

Will, how are you feeling?

He smiled as usual.

Tatiana sighed and held out her hand.

Yes? no. Okay, what happens to me when I’m with you?

Then let’s enjoy this feast. It’s been a while since we’ve been together.

Wilhelm liked Tatiana for that.

As if he knew his own heart, he caressed it every time he regretted it.

«This is different from Karina .»

Compared to that gloomy woman who had no idea what she was thinking, Tatiana was an angel.

Wilhelm thought that and took Tatiana’s hand.

Suddenly, the look towards the two of them began to change to favor and affection.

How to be the protagonist of this world.

* * *

Raymond went home gnashing his teeth.

This hunting contest was really bad.

He had nothing to gain.

Rather, his pride was trampled. It was a situation in which even the Pioneer family was tied up.

Raymond took a crystal glass from the cabinet and poured his drink.

And he gulped it down immediately.

After a few more gulps, he felt dizzy.

It’s an alcoholic drink he doesn’t usually drink, so he couldn’t drink it right.

Damn it, damn it!

He muttered an expletive.

He was angry and felt like he was going crazy.

Never in his life had he felt so defeated and humiliated.

With Karina and her family, but it was the emperor who scratched his pride above all else.

The sight of him looking down as if he was reigning over him with a calm face in the hunting ground was etched in his retina and not forgotten.

Let’s be cool, Raymond Cassel.

Maybe this could have been better.

He constantly showed that he was interested in Karina.

He even rescued Karina from a crisis.

How a fake so that the Cassel family sword was not pointed at Tatiana .

He didn’t want to draw attention to himself like that, but….

Ray!

Tatiana’s voice was heard outside the door.

He didn’t want to see her today.

It was only natural after he’d shown her how he’d sworn allegiance while crumpling his pride to another woman.

Raymond covered his ears and hid.

Just like when he was a child, he hid from the people in his house who abused him.

Ah…

But Tatiana kept calling his name and knocking on the door.

A voice mixed with crying chased Raymond all the way.

Finally, Raymond arranged his clothes and put his hand on the doorknob.

When he opened the door, Tatiana was standing there in the same dress she wore to the ball.

There was also a figure of Wilhelm standing behind her with his back turned.

He didn’t like her bringing another man here.

Tati.

As soon as she saw Raymond’s face, she burst into tears.

How could you betray me?

She hit Raymond with her small fist and grumbled.

Raymond, accepting Tatiana’s murmur, said as if pleading.

Tati, it’s not like that.

If you even leave me, what should I do?

Listen to me, Tati. I never left you. This was more for you. Besides, I swear it because Karina threatened me….

No matter how much Raymond excused himself, Tatiana wouldn’t listen and only cried and screamed.

I didn’t know anyone else, but I didn’t know you would do this to me . Besides, in a place where there are so many people, then what do they think of me ….

Tatiana!

Raymond grabbed her by the shoulders and shouted. Tatiana trembled with surprise and stopped crying.

I told you it’s not like that. I’m not betraying you or anything like that. This was an inevitable choice. They said that if I didn’t swear loyalty on the condition that I would not harm Karina, I would lose my right to the succession.

Tatiana could not quite understand.

The Raymond she knew was a person who would give up even his position as tower master for her.

Is the seat of the tower wizard so important?

Raymond was speechless at what she said.

Is his position more important than hurting me? Your heart for me, swearing your love to me and telling me that I am the owner of your heart, but all for a wizard’s rank!

Tatiana shouted.

Can people change?

The Tatiana Raymond knew was not that kind of person.

Tati, to protect you, I need strength.

Raymond muttered as he looked at Wilhelm standing behind her.

If I don’t even have a place to call myself a tower master, I’m just one of those mages. Then, every time I’m next to you, you’ll think I’m humble.

You will never become a knight of the Archduke like that stupid Wilhelm.

He hated the miserable life of losing everything he had and living with the help of his partner.

But Raymond’s words didn’t work for Tatiana.

What’s wrong with that? Raymond All you need is me. Do you have to be the master of the tower?

Tati…

It was an absurd coercion.

The master of the tower was the pinnacle of all magicians. It was also the place he had dreamed of for the rest of his life.

Tatiana probably doesn’t know, how could she say such a thing?

«Didn’t you have this kind of consideration in the first place?»

It was the first time Raymond felt that Tatiana belittled him.

Tatiana was always sensitive to his heart.

Earlier in his regrets, she would ask first if there was any discomfort.

But from a certain point on, it seemed she was just forcing her position.

He remembered how tired he was, clinging and pushing him to work.

At least she said it would be good to take a break.

Looking back, it seemed Karina was more considerate of him.

Raymond was confused.

Ra, Ray?

Tatiana reflexively touched the bracelet.

It did nothing, but Raymond’s sympathy fell.

He felt the blood drain from his body.