Chapter 112: 112
ā€œā€¦ Chartreuseā€
I’m sure my voice was dry. I didn’t expect to hear that name now.
Navre, who was on my escort behind me, was leaking a startling voice. Probably hard for him to believe, too. ā€˜Cause it’s that Chartreuse.
ā€œā€¦ you, Mauritz’sā€¦ā€
ā€œI am a belly sister, although I do not know Master Mauritz. Excuse me, are you…?
ā€œā€¦ Navre Sprout, son of the Earl of Sprout family. Mauritz and I were… alumniā€
ā€œWell… what can I say about thatā€¦ā€
I looked at Navre with my hand in my mouth as Monica was surprised. After seeing Monica’s face jiggly, Navre bites her lips off to indulge in something.
ā€œMonica really belongs to that Count Chartreuse family…?
ā€œYes, but my mother stopped me, and I left a will that I should not be known to be the bastard of Count Chartreuse… so I don’t have anything to prove it.ā€
ā€œā€¦ how could you do that?ā€
ā€œMy mother worked for the Earl of Chartreuse, but my mother told me that the Earl was in charge of making heirs. Because my mother got pregnant, she was banished along with the stopping fee.ā€
ā€œā€¦ it was downwork, wasn’t it?
ā€œYes, the Count said he had seen me…. My mother was crying.ā€
… I feel a wrinkle between my eyebrows as much as I want. Too selfish a story. He’s the one who’s already been executed, but aren’t you still guilty?
I don’t want to sound bad about dead people, and that’s a parent sin, though. Because I grew up under such a parent, I can no longer deny that even Mauritz had distorted ideas.
I don’t know much about Mauritz Chartreuse. He’s the son of the magic ministry secretary, Al Kun’s sideline candidate. Sometimes my parents worked for the Ministry of Magic and I am a serious believer in the Spirit Faith, and I have only heard that they were strongly aware and obsessed with the privileged class.
ā€œThe edge of the Count Chartreuse family was executed, but I escaped the difficulties because I had been cut off from birth. My mother was already deadā€¦ā€
ā€œIt wasā€¦ā€
ā€œI’m not apologizing, but I hear that my brigadier tried to instigate Master Algard to plunge this country into chaos. At its end, Master Algard said he had to be banished.ā€
ā€œā€¦ that’s not Monica’s apology. Even if you had drawn the blood of Count Chartreuse, it wouldn’t matter if you’d been cut off from birth.ā€
I had no choice but to expel Al Kun. Al Kun’s expulsion also includes my sins. Because I couldn’t bend myself. I abandoned my efforts to walk over with Al, so I let him create a gap to penetrate.
If anyone says it’s bad, I’m talking about a lot of people being guilty, and that has created a fatal situation where Alkun has to be deported as a result. Not to mention it’s a funny story that Monica, who was cut off from the house, feels responsible.
ā€œStill, I have the blood of a sinner…. After Algard’s exile, His Royal Highness Sister Wang stopped coming down to Castle Town for a time, right? And when I talked to Her Royal Highness Sister Wang that she might be the next queen, a lot of people expected me to, but I also heard voices that were just as worried about you. Since then, I’ve been desperately praying to the Spirit and God to forgive me.ā€
ā€œIt’s not even like I can offer that prayerā€¦ā€
Trying to tell me it was a big deal, Monica shook her neck to the left and right and turned her true gaze at me.
ā€œHow much you were loved by the inhabitants of Castle Town. And I know how much you listened to the people. Even I felt the benefit on my skin. When I found out it was my lover who clouded your expression like that, I cursed the blood that flowed on me. And I realized, even where I cursed him, it meant nothing. Still couldn’t help but curseā€¦ā€
ā€œā€¦ so how did you get to me?
ā€œI wish I could help Anis like this, and it depends on how I volunteered.ā€
ā€œI have no reason to resent Monica.ā€
ā€œYes, that was also pointed out to Her Majesty Queen Uphilia. So in the end, you just want me to forgive myself. And my redemption can only come true under you. I want to think that my fitness was what Her Royal Highness the King of Anisphere wanted was exploitation by the Spirit.ā€
I think I have a sinister look on my face, but I can’t help but admit Monica tells me that. It’s not like Monica cares, but I’m sure that’s something she can only forgive.
… the cause and effect of the blood of the Count Chartreuse family. I’m sure it can be called the last survival. If you think talent like her was the policy to pick it up, it’s fulfilling the purpose. Then there is one thing I should do.
ā€œI dare you to call me this.ā€œ Monica Chartreuse. ā€œ
ā€œā€¦ Yesā€
ā€œUse that power for me. Now dedicate your honorable blood to the kingdom and to the royal family. That way your blood sins will be redeemed. I’m counting on your work.ā€
ā€œā€¦ it’s a word you don’t have. Please, let me serve you with all my heart.ā€
ā€œOne day, as just Monica, I’ll be waiting for the day when you can pledge your allegiance to me.ā€
ā€œā€¦ ugh, yesā€
Monica folds her hips deep enough to keep her head down that she’s about to collapse.
I felt like I had fallen through her cheeks, but I dared not look at it.
ā€œCharne, I’m done greeting her. I want you to rest today. Uncle Drags, do you already have her room?
ā€œYes, we have an empty room near the room we are lending Miss Charne and the othersā€
ā€œIf so, let me show you the place as I know it!
I take Monica out of the room after a glimpse of Charne cares for me. When I looked up, Monica was smiling like nothing had happened.
I bow my head only once more when I leave the room and Monica leaves with Charne. Heavy silence spread but I exhale and push the air away.
ā€œā€¦ I caught an unexpected talent.ā€
ā€œYeah, I was really stunned, too…. Dear Anis, Umā€
ā€œI know. Kids like Monica are the ones we have to reach out to. Because there’s no such thing as panning. And then it’s up to Monica.ā€
ā€œā€¦ Yesā€
I don’t suppose Raini’s decision to bring him here is disgusting. Later it depends on whether she can forgive herself.
It would also be a complicated opponent for Raini, Monica said. The Count Chartreuse family is the one who tried to use Raini as a fornicator, because he is the one who has twisted his destiny.
I’m sure Monica won’t be saved unless she forgives herself, even though that’s not a sin to Monica. Then I’ll just let her work as she wants here.
ā€œWell, I’m not going to make it any easier. I’m gonna shake your job like I can’t think of anything else.ā€
I went out of my way to laugh like a villain and everyone pulled me off…. Why not!
ā€œā€¦ Her Royal Highness the King of Anisphereā€
ā€œYeah?ā€
After Monica left the room, I left with Monica’s future treatment and public stories. Raini will want to talk to Uncle Drags. I left Ilia, too, but Ilia would do well. It may be complicated as Uncle Drags, but he’s a lover of history.
That’s why I left the room for the Cyan family. I was stopped by Navre, who gave me a serious look for some reason.
ā€œWhat, Navre?
ā€œā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ no, theā€
ā€œ- You mean Al?
A picture star. Navre immediately distorted his expression and leaned away from his gaze. Though I thought maybe that would happen.
ā€œā€¦ Now, it’s like I’ve helped Count Chartreuse to commit adultery even though I was on Algard’s side. I apologize to you for nothing.ā€
ā€œI don’t need it.ā€
I overlap words so as to block Navre’s words. I won’t let you tell me, I can’t apologize.
ā€œShit.ā€
ā€œNavre isn’t the only bad thing about Al Kun. Not to mention that Chartreuse isn’t all bad. Al on the plan is bad, too…. I’m bad for letting Al goā€
ā€œā€¦ Her Royal Highness the King of Anisphereā€
ā€œIt’s the way of the times, everyone was bad if you want responsibility. But then I can’t if someone says that if one of us works hard, we can do something about it. Maybe I was the one who should have taken responsibility for that. You should have dragged Alkun down from the first heir to the throne from the beginning. Then Al may never have suffered from his position or appreciation.ā€
ā€œWell, that’s not what I’m talking about…!
ā€œThat’s about as absurd as it sounds. I didn’t cover the situation. That’s why Chartreuse’s sins have grown heavy. That’s not just the Chartreuse family’s sin. It is a sin created by the distortion of the kingdom of Palletia, which was slightly distorted. It’s like you deserved it, but you pulled the poverty lottery, so it’s not your responsibility alone.ā€
I turn back to Navre and put a fist in his chest. I don’t even slap you, just to push you against that chest.
ā€œIt is the royalty that bears that responsibility, and it is not the nobility that supports that royalty? If you’re going to apologize, it’s for Al. I’m sorry I couldn’t support you, he said. Don’t apologize to me.ā€
ā€œā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ I’m sorry. It’s disturbed my mind.ā€
ā€œMm-hmm. I have no choice, I can’t believe Chartreuse’s blood ties still survived. Though delightful in its own right, it makes you wonder how much more guilty it is to think about it until it comes out.ā€
Navre’s expression is a little soothing. Navre’s involved in that commotion, so I honestly think he’s the one who took advantage of it. That’s not what I say because that’s how Navre feels.
ā€œDon’t worry about Monica. You have a lot to think about, don’t you? Even when I say escort, you’re not just sticking up to me. I think I should teach you some magic.ā€
ā€œā€¦ Yes. Thank you for your concern.ā€
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ā€œFine. I had a problem with my swinging. It’s hard for me to apologize to Navre.ā€
ā€œā€¦ sorryā€
ā€œYes, this story is overā€
Release the hand that was on Navre’s chest and meet him in front of his breasts. Navre finally regained his mind, too, and gave me a natural look.
ā€œI mean, Al is also bad for Al. I wish I could have opened my mind more around me.ā€
ā€œā€¦ because you were quiet. It’s like being distanced somewhere, putting yourself in a role, that’s what it was.ā€
ā€œHmm? Speaking of which, you never heard of a man beside Al. I’ve heard it from Yufi and Raini…. I guess I didn’t have an open mind around meā€
ā€œI think so now…. Oh, butā€
ā€œBut?ā€
ā€œI think it was Master Algard’s heart that was crushing on Raini. ā€˜Cause he seemed concerned about Raini swinging around and still behaving in a temperament.ā€
Does it seem to me that al-kun cared about Raini in earnest? Al said he had plans and approached Raini…
ā€œā€¦ because those two came from different habits.ā€
ā€œReally?
ā€œYeah. Where I was forced into a situation I couldn’t help myself and still had to live as required by my surroundings? I think that’s why there was a part of it that came together.ā€
Raini came from an idol sought by the power of charm, and al-kun came from an ideal sought from his birth: royalty. They took away their freedom so much that what they wanted from their surroundings would become larger if they grew larger. It’s as if I’m slowly strangling you.
Raini told me about it when I thought it was similar. The two of them, who were flirting with a situation that could not be helped, could have become irreplaceable if they had even changed shape with one thing.
ā€œā€¦ I have also wondered if it was because of Her Majesty the Queen of Uphilia that Master Algardo was closing his heartā€
ā€œYeah?ā€
ā€œThat one was excellent at whatever he did. And I’ve never even put that on my nose. She was a perfect lady, but I never saw her act like she cared about Algard. Master Algard is closing his heart because his relationship is getting coldā€¦ā€
ā€œOh… maybe if I looked from the outside. Well, I know that’s true, too, because I’m sorry that Al refused Ufi.ā€
ā€œā€¦ to the point of becoming. It’s really annoying.ā€
ā€œRight?ā€
I think Yufi and Al were the best combination given their talents and identities. But if you say it in their personal relationship, you can say it sucks. It was incompatible with the situation.
I don’t think that’s what I’m saying, but I really couldn’t help it. Bankruptcy had been promised. Various circumstances and thoughts intertwined in the debacle and developed into that big case.
ā€œBut I’m sure that would have been nice.ā€
ā€œā€¦ good, is it?
ā€œAl, you seem to be working very hard on the border.ā€
ā€œYes, is it?
Navre opened his eyes and looked at me. Surprising colors are commonly seen there. I get a good grin.
ā€œAl-Kun was flown in an unexplored neighborhood. It was possible that it could be used as a mining site for spiritual resources, as in the Black Forest, but it was best to maintain the status quo because the towns and villages that were distant from the Wang capital and served as a supply line were not sufficient. But lately, Al-Kun has taken the lead and set it up as a mining site.ā€
ā€œā€¦ Algard, such an activityā€¦ā€
ā€œOn the face of it, it hasn’t been published. And keep this to yourself, okay? – With that amnesty, I also have an idea of giving Al a new identity.ā€
ā€œIs that true!?ā€
Now it was time for Navre to raise his voice with a voice of amazement. I put my index finger on my mouth and show it to drop my voice. Navre bites his voice off with his hands on his mouth like he panicked.
ā€œIt’s something I’ve only told you inside me yet. Besides, it’s not like I’m returning Al-Kun to the royal family, but I was wondering if you could be a borderline uncle as you are. Then you don’t have to go back to the king’s capital to restore Alkun’s honor. That’s all Al’s trying to do.ā€
ā€œā€¦ Were you? Dear Algardā€¦ā€
ā€œā€¦ I actually thought I’d go look at my face, so I’ve been nearby. I get scared, and even if I feel like it, I stop right in front of you. That’s why I lay down my name. I’m only sending out letters.ā€
I haven’t seen Al face to face since. I’ve flown close, but ended up coming back face-to-face.
Still, I couldn’t help but write to you. I don’t know if they’re reading it because I didn’t write a letter from anyone.
At first I gave it to Clive, who followed me to Al Kun, but from next on, I couldn’t even get close to the hall where Al Kun lives.
ā€œā€¦ now you’re scared. Maybe even if I don’t think so… if Al curses me again, maybe it’s pretty hard.ā€
ā€œā€¦ to Her Royal Highness Sister Wang, what was Algard like?
ā€œHe’s my dear brother. I wanted it to be splendid. Don’t let me fool you, I wanted you to be a true king. I thought so. It’s my family.ā€
ā€œā€¦ Was itā€
I thought it was for Al, but it didn’t make sense in the end. Instead, I didn’t do anything for Al, and I was terribly funny. And now he thinks he’s afraid to turn back on Al.
I’d like to compliment you on the fact that it’s amazing. I’m sorry. I want to apologize to you. I want to encourage you to do it because you can do it. Lots, lots, even though I have words to say for you. I’m afraid to face each other directly.
ā€œā€¦ I’m not immediately convinced that someone who thought it was better if they didn’t like me said it didn’t really happen.ā€
Navre returned nothing to my whine. I wiped my eyes and laughed at Navre as I gave him a fever that seemed to linger in the back of my eyes.
ā€œIt’s not an official announcement yet about Al, so shut up, will you?
ā€œYes. I’ll keep it in mind. … I must also refine.ā€
ā€œThat’s what I meant.ā€
I can’t do what I didn’t do because I was wrong. That’s why we have to live in the face now.