The Strongest People in the World are

Obsessed with Me

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VOLUME 1
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0. PROLOGUE
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1.HICAN PESTEROSE
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2. DUKE OF MARY BLEUPORT

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3. ADRIANA BENITER
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4. IMPERIAL BALL
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5. MAGICAL FLOWERING
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VOLUME 2
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6. CEDRIC BERCELONA MICHELIO

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7. FIRST TRIP
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8. ADISHA'S SECRET
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9. MELDON BERIX
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10. FOURTH
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VOLUME 3
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11. THE FOURTH TRANSCENDENT (2)

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12. SECOND BALL
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13. ASHERAS' PLAN

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14. EMPRESS SIORDE

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15. THOSE WHO KEEP, THOSE WHO SAVE

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VOLUME 4
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16. ARTUS' NEW DUKE

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17. LE WAYNE BLOUPORT

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18. THE COMING END

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VOLUME 5
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19. THE COMING END (2)

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20. LEWAIN'S PLAN
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21. LAST, DAHLIA'S PLAN

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SIDE STORY
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ABDUCTION 1.
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ABDUCTION 2.
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ABDUCTION 2.5.
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ABDUCTION 3.
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Volume 1
0. Prologue
Frederic Empire's Imperial Palace training ground. The knights there held
their breath in front of the presence expressed by the young man in front of
them.

At first glance, the young man was a handsome man whose eyes were wide
open. However, even without a single point of wind, his silver hair,
fluttering in the air, made me feel something strange.

His sea-blue eyes were burning blue with anger. The knights stepped back
one step at a time while pointing their swords at the young man. There was
a feeling of frustration in their eyes.

'It was a big deal.'

It was a major accident that happened unexpectedly.

In this world, there is a being called the Transcendent. Each of the four
Duke families, one for each generation, is superior to the general public in
all respects, and has special abilities based on enormous magical power.

However, they also had weaknesses. That is, the more you use the power
you gained through'magical power, the more your soul degenerates, and you
end up running away. There is no way to bring them back to normal. I just
have to wait for another transcendental person to appear and help me.

Soon, the country's greatest transcendent emperor, Alexander Duncan

Michelio II, will come to overthrow the young man. You only have to hold
on until then.

'… … But can I really hold on to it?’

It looks like it will consume the entire place anytime soon. Sweat oozes on
the back of the knights.

then.
"Oh my gosh! Brother!"

The voice of a girl who did not match the seriousness of the situation
resounded in the training hall.

The knights looked back in surprise. A girl with gray hair and eyes of the
same color as the young man was approaching at a rapid pace.

The knights were so surprised that they couldn't even dangle. Suddenly the
girl went right in front of the young man and squeezed his cheek with both
hands.

"So! I! The crowd! Stop! I said so!”

Something more surprising happened then. The young man's presence, who
seemed to destroy everything around him, began to fade. Eyes that flashed
in blue also gradually faded, leaving an afterimage. Slowly, the firearm
came back in his eyes.

He said melancholy, holding the girl's hand on his cheek.

“… … I'm sorry, Dahlia.”

It has never been seen before that a transcendental person who once
runaway was regained reason by another. At the incredible sight created by
a girl called Dahlia, the knights couldn't shut their mouths open.

***

Dahlia, who had completely calmed her brother, sighed.

'What's all about this?'

The emperor, who appeared belatedly, appeared with a bouquet instead of a

weapon to put his brother to sleep.

“This is a gift from my heart.”

"I do not need it!"

Then the emperor became gloomy and went back.

'Everyone doesn't work... … .’

At that time, another man blocked Dahlia's front. Hard chest pain at large
stature. A handsome man with dark curly hair and brown skin. It was
Meldon Artus, the house of Artus, the 4th Duke of Frederick.

He was also another transcendent of this empire.

Meldon spoke softly, pushing her against the wall.

“My lady. I think it's time to decide.”

“What, what decision?”

"Right away… … ”

Then someone roughly grabbed Meldon's shoulder and separated Dahlia

from him.

“Who are you going to the ball with, not me, Miss Dahlia!”

It was a knight like a huge mountain with blonde blue eyes, a cape and
armor. He is a family member of the Duke of Blouport's family. Of course,
he was another transcendent.

Dahlia sighed. These days, she sighed.

“I am not going with the two of you.”

Then the two looked at Dahlia with hurt expressions.

“Then, are you Cedric again?”

Meldon said with a blatantly disgusting expression. Cedric was the second
imperial prince and the successor to the emperor of this great imperial
family. Dahlia shook her head.
"No."

“Who are you then?”

Asked Lewain with a crying expression.

Dahlia raised his chin. And he said confidently.

“I decided to go with Adrian this time.”

“… … Yes?"

Both replied with absurd voices.

"dahlia!"

Then, at the end of the corridor, a woman ran toward Dahlia with a happy
expression. She hugged the dahlia coldly and looked at the other two with a
look of caution.

“This time Dahlia decided to go with me. I don't need anyone.”

Adriana Beniter, the protagonist of Dahlia's own game <Ouroboros'

Labyrinth>. The original work was obviously a waste of her being over-
loved and obsessed with these crazy transcendentalists... … .

'It's fortunate that Adriana didn't face such a thing... … .'Dahlia pondered
how this happened.
1.Hican Pesterose
Dahlia Pesteroz remembered her previous life when she was 13 years old.
She was often told that she was unique even before she remembered her
previous life. In a world where it is natural to treat an employee, she is the
only one who feels uncomfortable.

But I swear I never remembered a previous life or had the absurd thought
that he might have come from another world. But she suddenly remembered
it. That this world is going according to the plot of the woman-oriented
game <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros> that he played in his previous life.

And that meant that Dahlia's life was'just before the end'. There are two
reasons for this.

First, <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros> was a game for women with no

dreams or hopes.

Second, her brother, “Hikan Pesteroz,” who had never seen it in 13 years,
was the most insane villain among the many male protagonists in the
original. If even blood and flesh are offensive, do not hesitate to kill it right
away. In that sense, how lucky was he to be the only son in the original?

'But why?'

But why, in this world, did Dahlia become his younger sister, who fell in the
air?

'Damn.'

Obviously there was no such content in the original!

In the original, Dahlia remembers, Hican Pesteroz was the only child of the
Duke of Pesteroz. But now, the Duke of Pesteroz had two children.

Hican and Dahlia. In other words, it means that she herself is like a
seasoning that was unexpectedly added to the original work called <The
Labyrinth of Ouroboros>. Everything else is in the same original, and I
don't know why he suddenly fell into the position of the final villain's
younger brother, who didn't even have confidence.

In fact, I didn't even want to know much. Anyway, because of the evil he
committed, the Duke of Pesteroz perishes on every route in the game. So, it
was certain that her younger brother Dahlia would end her life at the death
penalty. Fortunately, when Dahlia discovered the truth of the world, it was
long before the original work began.

Now Hican Pesterose is only 16 years old. His mind began to break down
after his 18th birthday when the magical powers blossomed, so there is still
plenty of time left.

'Horse power blooms.'

This setting is the main culprit that leads the story of <The Labyrinth of
Ouroboros> to impoverishment.

There was a story about the founding of the empire that a great dragon was
blessed, and a child with magical power was born, one for each of the four
Duke clan and Hwang family.

However, among the commoners, there were very few people with magical
powers because of the promiscuous sex life of the predecessor emperors
and dukes. If all the male protagonists were nobles, it wasn't fun, so it
seemed like an added setting.

Those born with such magical powers are called'transcendental'.

This magical power is expressed differently from person to person. For

example, Dahlia's brother, Hikan, was able to face a single knight alone
with only one sword after ‘magical bloom.

When you think of the game setup, some are specialized in assassination,
and some can read people's thoughts by making eye contact, and it's
roughly like this.
However, there is a fatal drawback to this. The more transcendental people
use their power, the more they lose control and become runaway. Moreover,
it was also a problem that there was no way to reverse the corrupt mind.
The male protagonist candidates, who were originally half-turned, risk their
lives to eliminate other candidates, start wars, and run out of magic... … . It
goes crazy like that.

And among them, Hican Pesterose, who originally had a sociopath

temperament, was the first and the most crazy.

'It's a really crazy waste product.'

If I were going to reincarnate, I would have liked to be born in a more

gentle worldview.

The only thing that differed from this game setup was Dahlia's own
presence.

'… … Maybe Hikan sees his cute little sister and decides to live a healthy
life?'

But Dahlia erased that naive delusion right from her head. This is an absurd
idea that you can never do when you think of him in the original.

Hikan was in a relative's family for some reason. Thanks to this, Dahlia has
never met him for 13 years.

So, I had no idea what the final villain was in the current situation.

Dahlia thought that she might live with him like a man like this for a
lifetime. However, the meeting between Hikan and her came sooner than
expected.

***

It was when she was messing with the bread from the snack and working on
the assignment given by her tutor. Suddenly it became noisy outside and
heard the voice of a begging nanny.
"young master! no! If you come in like that!”

Dahlia had already prepared her mind by that time. Oh, he's finally coming.
As expected, her door opened wide, and a boy entered. He was an
incredibly handsome boy with silver hair and blue eyes.

That's her brother and the final villain in the game, Hikan Pesteroz.
Although he was young, his eyes were bitter enough to make an adult
creepy. Dahlia was nervous and swallowed the bread in her mouth.

'I think I'll be cheating.'

The magical power would not have blossomed yet, but that cold attitude
seemed to be believed even if it had already blossomed and tasted a long
time ago.

'Hagin.'

Transcendental people said that from birth they are different from others.
From intelligence to the arrogance of not paying any attention to the rules
set by others because it is much higher than that of ordinary people. Even in
Hikan, such a typical transcendental figure was felt.

An embarrassed nanny followed him behind him.

“My lady is still ready… … .”

'Preparations?'

Dahlia opened her eyes round and looked at Hikan. He also looked at her
with an indifferent expression.

“Father is dead, Dahlia.”

She glanced at the nanny. The nanny was crying.

'Poor nanny.'
After being restless all day, he seemed to be wondering when to tell Dahlia
about this. But it wasn't that shocking for Dahlia, who had regained her
memories of her previous life. Besides, my mother died shortly after she
was born, and my father was too busy to stay in the mansion, so I didn't feel
particularly sad.

'Are you so crazy because you couldn't receive the love of your family?'

Besides, I remember clearly because I had thoughts like that while watching
Hikan during the game. I wasn't so sad, but since I'm a father, should I be
sad for the nanny?

I was thinking about that, but I felt my gaze. It was Hikan. He was looking
at her. As if to observe. With a cold look with no affection from blood and
flesh.

Dahlia quickly noticed it. Now Hikan was reconsidering her use. Where and
how can I later use this child with the name of Pesteroz?

When I hear that my father is dead, I'll see how she reacts and refer to it and
decide how to use her.

People's personality is mostly determined in childhood, so you might think

that there is nothing that cannot be done.

'What kind of humans are there!'

Dahlia was frozen and stared at Hikan blankly.

“… … You don't cry.”

At Hikan's low voice, Dahlia hurriedly brushed her head.

It wasn't the time to do this. Dahlia was now in front of the childhood of the
original best villain. Looking at it now, Hikan seems to have been wrong
since he was a child because he had that shape. In the original, Hikan's
family has always been extinct. She will be a bonus too. So,
unconditionally, I had to run away from this family as soon as possible.
Whatever the end of Hikan as the final villain, it was his karma. At that
time, all you have to do is not go to the death penalty with Dahlia alone.

'As long as this is the case, I should lower his alertness and find a corner to
escape.'

Dahlia quickly set her own position. Becoming an innocent, stupid little
sister who knows nothing! So the goal was to make Hikan think,'This is not
worth my attention.' They aim for that gap and run away.

To do that, Hikan shouldn't have been wary of her as much as a pitch.

Unconditionally, he should be branded as an innocent and silly younger
brother.

'What kind of human is a foolish human to him?'

Hikan approached her one step at a time. I was nervous and my heart fell
asleep on my own.

At that time, Dahlia's hand picked up the leftover bread. It was the bread I
ate as a snack while working on assignments. There was nothing more to
think about. She popped it out to Hikan.

“… … What?"

Hikan's eyes were frowned at once. The steps toward her also stopped.

“Up, to comfort you… … .”

Oh, are you okay with your brother?”

“Oh, I must be sad that my father died.

Dahlia stuttered.

An anecdote from a book I read in my previous life touched my head. A spy

sneaks into an enemy army and tries to kill an enemy he met, but when he
gave him the bread he had left behind, he returned without being able to kill
it. It is a good anecdote that shows what humanity is.
'humanity! What Hikan doesn't have! What Hikan considers to be the
stupidest! How is it!’

Seeing that reaction, it seems that her judgment was correct.

“… … Ha.”

Hikan laughed as if he was absurd. Then he snatched the bread in her hand.

'… … Are you trying to throw it on the floor and trample it!’

Then the plan is a success. Give away your interest in me!

Dahlia bit her lips and put her hands together with a longing desire. Hikan's
expression after seeing it became ambiguous. He held the crumpled bread
in his hand and turned around.

“… … The funeral is tomorrow.”

Leaving only those words.

'… … ? Was it successful?’

Hikan left.

Dahlia only relaxed. But at the same time, I thought I should get ready to
get away from this house and start a new life as soon as possible. She was
amazed and quickly rolled her head as she met her hugging nanny.

Dahlia had memories of a previous life. That era was a much more
sophisticated and complex world than it is now. Of course, he knew how
much process and money it would take to abandon his status as a princess
and live as a new one.

'I need money.'

There is a limit to raising money with dresses or jewelry. Unless the family
is torn and poor, which aristocrat Young-ae would try to wear the dress that
others wore? It is said that if the jewelry is reworked and put, it is said that
it is not known, but the value is bound to decrease.

Then, all that remains is that you know the secrets of the male protagonists
and what will happen to this world in the future. It was up to Dahlia to use
that information.

'But it's impossible to do anything with such a young body anyway.'

She is only 13 years old now. Anything you do is 100 percent ignored or
fraudulent. Until I had enough money, I had to stick to this mansion.

So what can she do now? To constantly look naive to your brother and plan
for the future.

First she decided to focus on Hikan. Tomorrow was the funeral right now.

***

Slowly descended into the pit where the coffin had been dug. On top of that,
Hikan first sprinkled soil.

Next was Dahlia. There were no tears.

“Oh, my poor lady… … .”

Instead, the nanny continued to steal tears with a handkerchief next to her.
He seemed to be worried about what Hikan attacked yesterday.

“I'm fine, nanny.”

Instead, Dahlia grabbed the nanny's hand tightly. The nanny again showed
tears. She was the only person Dahlia could trust in this mansion.

'Shall I ask the nanny if he knows someone who creates a fake identity?'

It will go behind you. She endured for the nanny's mental health. Behind the
scenes, relatives were heard talking about the naval forces.
“… … The next child is still 16 years old... … .”

“… … One of us is... … .”

“… … Then Julio... … .”

“… … no. How to get such a big seat... … .”

Julio was the cousin of the predecessor, Duke Pesteroz, who has recently
succeeded in the logistics business and has been prominent. Even so, it was
ridiculous that they were making concessions among themselves even
though they didn't even think about giving them bread.

As they said, the Duke left the world too soon, and the Duke was vacant.
Obviously, Hikan should take the job, but it's unreasonable that 16-year-old
becomes a peacock. You need an agent until you are 18

years old to inherit legal titles. The position they were aiming for was the
position of the agent.

However, according to the conversation between the nanny and the maid
she overheard, these collateral relatives were humans who could use their
position as the duke deputy to serve as their ships.

Hikan, who is more advanced than her, cannot know that. Maybe he's trying
to get on top of the duke.

Dahlia glanced at Hikan. He stared at the coffin being buried in the dirt. Is it
sad or is it acting? Until that point, even dahlias couldn't know.

'In this case, you have to go and hold your hand.'

If you are an innocent sister.

Dahlia knew how to be faithful to her purpose.

In the original work, he regarded people with good and warm hearts as
foolish and savvy humans.
Dahlia should also look that way to increase the success rate of escape. The
purpose was to lower his alertness as much as possible.

Dahlia carefully approached Hikan and grabbed his hand. Hikan's hands
were cold. Maybe he feels her hands are warm.

"Brother."

"Are you okay?"

“… … Don't be willing, Dahlia.”

Hikan spit out coldly. However, he didn't dare to pull out his hand. It was
evident that Dahlia was viewed as annoying enough to be bothered to shake
off her hand.

“Bocchan, young lady. I have something to tell you.”

That voice was one of the voices of a collateral relative that Dahlia had just
heard. Hikan for short "Ha."

He spit out a sigh, then shakes her hand roughly and turns around. Dahlia
also turned back accordingly.

“What are you saying?”

Hikan's cool atmosphere scared everyone, regardless of age. Relatives who

can't even remember their names wandered and barely spoke.

“I've talked to a family lawyer, and I think you'll need a family

representative until you grow up enough.

As a result of our discussion... … ”

“Why are you discussing our family affairs? Are you pesterose?”

Hikan sharply stopped speaking. Relatives flinched. It was true. I didn't

think I would get this kind of criticism from the 16-year-old.
'But Hikan is a transcendent.'

Even if the only successor is 16, if he is a transcendent, the story is

different. Much smarter and grim than ordinary people, they didn't need a
guardian or agent.

Of course, the other Duke family, who maintains a smooth relationship with
Banggye, has even set up an agent in such a case as courtesy. However, the
next Duke of Pesteroz was a transcendent. It's a whopping final villain.
Relatives must have known that he was a transcendental man, but Thatcher
was uncomfortable.

“Ha, but Master! Isn't there such a young lady? Master Hikan doesn't know,
but the Dahlia girl needs protection. Is it the protection of an adult.”

Collateral relatives also did not retire easily. I felt Hikan glanced at Dahlia's
face. I felt a cold sweat on my dahlia's back. I'll bite her like this and
stretch.

This was a bad sign. As I said earlier, Hikan was a man who could be
removed from the world at any time if she was offended.

It might be irritating to beg unnecessarily friendly, but I wouldn't hate it

enough to kill you. Before it became such a situation, there was a skill that I
would fall into. However, if you go against Hikan's purpose like this... … .

'Aren't you taking away me?'

surely. He's still 16 years old, and he's not even crazy. Still, it was good to
remove the embers for one after another.

Dahlia hurriedly grabbed Hikan's hem and hid behind him. Hikan seemed to
be absurd for some reason, but it wasn't the time to take the water right now.

“I don't like anyone else coming to my family other than my brother.”

“But girl… … .”

“Your brother is my guardian.”

Although crying was mixed, he cut it firmly and said. The gaze of Hikan
and his relatives turned to Dahlia at the same time. Dahlia said, wiping
away her tears from her deadly acting.

Although crying was mixed, he cut it firmly and said. The gaze of Hikan
and his relatives simultaneously turned to Dahlia. Dahlia said, wiping away
her tears from her deadly acting.

“I don't know your name or face. While my father hadn't seen his face once
in his lifetime, shamelessly...

… .”

At the same time, their expressions subtly changed. If the relative's

expression was distorted, Hikan looked happy. It was fortunate though.

“Besides, it's the place where my father's funeral is now held. Don't you
know how to cover when and where?”

As he hung his tears again and spoke with a trembling voice, his relatives
left, making a clumsy excuse whether he was embarrassed or not.

It was Dahlia's victory.

'Afterwards, this relieved me of anxiety.'

It will come back soon, but once the crisis has passed.

Dahlia looked up at Hikan with an expression, ‘I’m good, right?’ But

contrary to what he expected to like, his expression looked bitter.

"dahlia."

“Yeah, there are really only two now.”

I couldn't understand why I was repeating what I said yesterday. Do you

mean that you will soon be made one? But Dahlia couldn't even open his
face, so he called the nanny, left Dahlia right away, and went back to the
mansion.

***

A month passed after the funeral.

Meanwhile, collateral relatives often visited them with a lawyer because of

the agent problem.

Somehow, the Duke of Pesteroz showed a strong will to eat. As soon as

they all came, they all looked for dahlias. He seemed to know he couldn't
talk to Hikan.

But Dahlia was also desperate. When she grabs Hikan's ankle, a dark cloud
is formed in her future. So she repeated the same words every time like a
parrot.

“I hate it unless it’s my brother.”

“I like my brother who is Gaju. I hate others unconditionally.”

As a result, there were rumors in the social world that the younger sister of
the Pesterose Duke could not live without an older brother. It was a bit
unfair, but considering the original purpose of lowering Hikan's alertness, it
was rather good.

In the end, Dahlia's active opposition failed to find an agent. Dahlias could
now be relieved of this problem.

Thanks to this, she was able to afford tea after a long time to visit her close
wife's mansion to play.

“Oh my God, Dahlia. That's what happened while I wasn't there.”

The Duke of Blueport said warmly. Dahlia watched her pouring tea from a
teacup in very graceful movements.
She was now in her early 40s and had very beautiful brown hair. In
addition, he was a transcendental person, like the family of the 4th Duke. I
was told that her ability was the power to create a huge barrier that blocks
everything.

However, before he showed off his abilities, he was burned to his body in a
fire accident and lost his husband. Perhaps because of the trauma, the Duke
of Blueport always wore gloves and a mask that revealed only his mouth
and chin. He was also very reluctant to touch people. Not to mention not
going out of the social world, and even though I've known it for a long time,
Dahlia has never held her bare hand.

“Aren’t you very sad because your father died?”

“Honestly, I don't feel anything weird enough.”

“You can. It's okay."

The peacock smiled gently and pushed Dahlia the teacup and sweet
chocolate chip cookies he had just poured. Unlike the nanny, the Duke of
Blueport used to bite sweets into his mouth as long as Dahlia was crying.

'He's a really nice person.'

Dahlia smiled as she bite a chocolate chip cookie. Even though they were
the same transcendental, Hikan and the Duke of Bleuport were very
different. Dahlia had never seen the Duke of Bleuport become nervous or
angry. In addition, she was a precious relationship to Dahlia, who has no
mother.

When Duke Pesteroz left her newborn baby Dahlia in the grief of losing his
wife, the Duke of Blueport, who was less than that, began to take care of
the Dahlia. The relationship continued until Dahlia was 13

years old.

Besides, there was one more reason why she was precious. The Duke of
Blueport was like Dahlia, who never appeared in the original. Thanks to
this, Dahlia was building up an inner intimacy with the Duke alone.

Of course, like Dahlia, it's not like there's a new character that wasn't in the
original. Because her first son, Le Wayne Bleuport, was one of the key male
protagonist routes in the original game.

I was curious about what kind of person he would be, so I wanted to meet
him, but according to the Duke of Bleuport, he is now in Duke of Bleuport
and has no plans to come to the capital within four years. When Le Wayne
appeared in the original, Duke of Bleuport, Dahlia, in front of Dahlia's eyes,
will be put down before that.

“I met your brother in 13 years, how are you feeling?”

The Duke of Bleuport laughed and asked a question. Dahlia was a little
worried, then whispered a little in her ear.

“It’s very scary. Really."

And he made a horn shape with fingers on both sides of his head. The Duke
of Bleuport laughed at Dahlia's actions as fun.

“In the first place, ordinary people are a little scared of the Transcendental.
There were actually several accidents.”

Dahlia nodded.

Transcendental people have great power and are always in danger of being
“runaway”, so the general public feared them.

Their runaway usually ends with imperial intervention (mostly the

emperor), the strongest transcendental, and the four generations also
actively tried to prevent the runaway of the transcendental in order to
preserve their social image.

But there were times when they failed. A typical example was the terrible
accident that the Duke Artus, who had gone crazy 30 years ago, annihilated
all the wizards of the Imperial Palace. Even those who were initially
swayed by the fear of the Transcendent were all resentful about the matter.
Naturally, public opinion has been created that the Transcendental should be
driven out of the empire.

To calm the public opinion, the predecessor emperor established a special

countermeasure group for the Transcendental. It has also added dozens of
mandates to the law, including the need to report the emotional state of
Transcendental people on a regular basis.

Thanks to that, there was no runaway accident of the Transcendental. until

now.

However, according to <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>, sooner or later,

there will be an incident where the transcendental people runaway. It wasn't
clearly stated what the event was or exactly when it was, and it was only
stated that a transcendentor had runaway at a party. Starting from him, the
magical runaway of the Transcendentalists accelerates so that even the
imperial family cannot stop it.

'So be careful with your son who is a transcendental person, Duke.'

Dahlia warned inside. Without knowing her heart, the Duke of Bleuport was
smiling softly.

It was a lonely thing to know the future of the original work alone. Dahlia
pouting her lips.

“But the Duke of Bleuport is not scared. I'm scared to think that my brother
will sell me anywhere.”

“Hmm.”

“What if I have an uncle who just got out and get married? Or, at all, the
Duke of Pesteroz took the sonin-law and made me a tool to give birth to a
transcendent... … .”

The tea the Duke of Bleuport was drinking was spit back into the teacup. It
seemed that the shock was great. She looked at Dahlia like a man who had
heard words that should not be heard.
“Dae, where the hell did you hear those words at that age? Are they
maids?”

Of course, it was a thought that came directly from Dahlia's brain.

“Well, not like that… … .”

She stumbled in moderation. Are you thinking too impure? However,

considering Hikan's evil deeds, it seems possible. Dahlia noticed her for a
moment and showed her true feelings.

“So I made a plan. When I grow up, I will run away on my own.”

Duke of Bleuport seemed a little embarrassed if he didn't know Dahlia was

thinking this far.

“No matter how scary your brother is, isn't it too early to devise to escape
the mansion? We have only been together for a month.”

Dahlia sighed.

'Also. This is a normal reaction.'

Seeing her depressed, Duke of Bleuport quickly patted Dahlia's hand with
her gloved hand.

“Well, I’m sorry. As I am a transcendental person, I guess I will continue to

transfer to the position of Small Duke Hikan.”

It might sound like that. Dahlia regretted her rashness a little.

“But being a transcendent is a lonely and lonely place. I want Dahlia to be

close to her brother. Instead, tell me anything if you need my help getting
close to your brother.”

It was a warm word. But can you really get close to Hikan? Even now, just
looking at his eyes, my chest seems to be tight.

Dahlia gave no answer.

 ***

In the meantime, between Hikan and Dahlia flowed without major

problems. Maybe it's because Hikan knows she's so much loved by the
Duke of Bleuport.

“That’s a little unexpected.”

When he said that in passing, goose bumps were raised on his back. Thanks
to this, there was one more reason to survive in an emergency.

Of course, just because there were no problems didn't mean that we got
along. Hikan was really annoying her. It is because Dahlia has been doing
so many things in the meantime.

I put the wrong button in the first place. An innocent and stupid younger
sister who likes her brother. To play such a role, I had to continue to like my
brother.

'Really… … , I'm scared to die.'

Even though the "magical powering" is still before the start, Hikan hasn't
already felt like a human being.

I thought I could get rid of something like a dahlia with just one finger
flicking.

However, I couldn't think of another way to lower Hikan's alertness. Thanks

to this, Dahlia shed tears in her heart, but she laughed softly on the outside
and poured out an offensive affection on Hikan.

When I learned origami from Mrs. Mashu, my tutor, I folded the turtle that
grants the wish and brought it to Hikan first. To know her sincerity. Wasn't
there a saying that even in the previous life, if you fold 1,000 origami
cranes, you will grant your wish?

"What is this?"

“In Mrs. Marsh, it's said that it grants the wish! Your brother's wish... … ”
“I have no wishes. get out."

Of course I was rejected.

Dahlia made a wish at the turtle, hoping that Hikan would fall in front of
the crowd. Sadly nothing happened.

Then I learned to draw. She did her best to paint Hikan and then excitedly
showed it to him.

"What? Did you draw the devil?”

I couldn't say that he drew Hikan, so Dahlia returned lonely.

"Brother! Did nothing happen today? How are you?”

She didn't stop there, and she bothered Hikan like this at every meal.

The answer almost never came back, and even if it came, it was such a short
answer.

"Be quite."

Hikan wasn't a kind person at all, such as getting up and leaving alone after
eating, or leaving a young dahlia to eat alone because he was busy.
However, for Dahlia, who knows his evil deeds in the original, this was
very good.

Hikan seemed to have no intention of selling or killing her, as Dahlia

imagined, even though she was annoying and annoying. In any case, her
plans to lower Hikan's alertness seemed to be working successfully.

'Woohoo. After all, I'm great.'

Dahlia was proud of her own greatness, and she even woven the corolla she
had been eagerly tying. This was a place I liked because Dahlia was able to
freely walk around in one piece, with the support of the Duke of Pesteroz's
residence.
No one came to me except Dahlia, so the whole patronage was like a space
for her. So I could freely sit on the lawn and make a corolla out of cut
flowers.

'I have to give it to my brother.'

This, too, was part of Dahlia's tremendous escape plan. Even if you give me
mana, I throw it away or put it somewhere.

Dahlia trembled as his cold face floated before her eyes.

'… … What if I hate it?’

If not, this time I was thinking of asking someone else to pass it on.

“Oh, my lady. Are you making something for Little Duke now?”

Then the gardener Bucky laughed and bent his knees next to the dahlia and
talked to him. Dahlia smiled and nodded.

"That's right."

Bucky smiled happily.

“You love your brother very much.”

"Of course! Would your brother also like this?”

Dahlia laughed with her arms wide open. To be deceived, you have to be
sure to deceive everyone. Not knowing her insidious insides, Burke shook
his head.

“Of course. It’s from the lady.”

Dahlia was popular among employees. Even though she is a lady of the
Pesteroz family, who is said to be directly under the emperor, she did not
stubbornly insist on her identity or be harsh on her employees.

'Oh! It's crooked.'

Dahlia, who lost her concentration, woven two flowers into a stalk that
stopped.

She pondered it for a moment, then gave it to Bucky as if she was

patronizing.

“I'll give you a bucky as well.”

“I, am I also?”

"Huh. You helped pick flowers. Come on. I'll cover it.”

Bucky drew his head with an impressed look. Dahlia put the garland on her
head. His dirt-stained face, wearing suspenders, and a wreath unexpectedly
harmonized with each other. Dahlia said without knowing.

"It's pretty, Bucky."

As she laughed, Burke scratched her earlobe without knowing what to do.
While making this king, he also made a lease decoration to hang on the
door of the mansion to be presented to the Duke of Bleuport. After making
it, it became more interesting and more proficient, so I made it steadily. She
also crowned the passing butlers and some of the maids. I use one too.

The only thing left now was Hikan's. However, Dahlia's hand, which made
him excited, stopped in the middle.

'Oh, it turns out to be my brother... … .’

Dahlia recalled Hikan's top secret from the secret set of the original <The
Labyrinth of Ouroboros>. He was allergic to pollen.

I made it for nothing.

Dahlias were made, but after staring at the corolla, they just laid them down
on the lawn. Maybe I made it too hard, I started making it when the sun was
in the middle of the day, but the shadow of the tree began to grow long.

'Okay, okay.'
I'll make another one next time.

Dahlia got up, brushed her ass and went back to her room. Without even
dreaming that her figure could be seen directly from Hikan's room.

“I will be happy to have a cute little brother.”

The butler standing next to Hikan said happily. Above his head was a
wreath made by Dahlia.

It's not even funny. The corolla is also removed from my eyes right away.”

Hikan said coldly. He imagined the corolla rising above his head. It was
terrible.

Dahlia pesterose. His only brother. A “normal” child that the predecessor
duchess desperately wanted.

When I first hit the mansion, I was going to get rid of it without rumors if it
bothers me.

If I had seen him behave more cleverly or roll his head, he would have
made a decision right away, but the dahlias we've seen so far seem to have
no thoughts or plans. All I do every day is to make a garland at a dinner
table with him without getting bored, or making a garland at patronage like
today. At that level, it wouldn't be bad to leave it as a card for later use
when needed.

But it was a little annoying to keep moving around in his radius. Giving
useless gifts and pretending to be close.

Hikan looked down where Dahlia left. Although it was made, the corolla
remained lumpy on the lawn.

He was staring at it without knowing why. Then he turned his head in a

hurry.

***
The plan to appear naive to Hikan in the thought of Dahlia was going very
well. All that remains is to raise money for independence. This also had its
own plans. First of all, you sell off some of the dresses and jewelry you
don't need.

Dahlia grabbed the hand of the nanny who visited her before going to bed.

"Nanny, nanny unconditionally, unconditionally on my side, right?"

The nanny smiled and said without any doubt.

"Absolutely! Who would I be on the side except for the young lady?”

“Any nanny!”

Dahlia was hugged by her nanny and rubbed her cheek. The nanny smiled
and hugged the dahlia. She said not to miss this time.

“Nanny, I need a slush fund.”

The nanny's expression stiffened for a moment.

“… … Yeah?',

Dahlia explained her plan. Just in case he ran away from the family, it
seemed like he would dry the nanny just like the Duke of Blueport. So I
changed the word I know otherwise. The nanny almost tried to cry when He
said that he would save her pocket money in case he later expelled her from
the family.

“Poor lady. I'd like to tell you that So Duke won't do that, but I resent me
who can't. How can I help you?”

I knew it. Dahlia hastily revealed her grand aspirations. The nanny listened
and gave me realistic advice.

“It would be nice to bring them and sell them, but the maids are doing stock
checks, so you'll be caught soon.”
The nanny brought and sold Dahlia's dress and jewelry only very little,
without being noticed. However, it did not last as long as the nanny
predicted. The maids started checking the inventory one by one, saying that
they seem to be running out of items these days.

'I can't do it now.'

If you do it again, the mood may get worse as the maids find out who is the
culprit. I didn't want to make a useless person the culprit. You won't be able
to make money this way anymore, but some money has been saved.

'Thank you, nanny.'

Dahlia gave her thanks to the nanny who made all kinds of sacrifices for
her, and rolled it up in the bottom of the box that kept the diary that had
used up all the money she had saved. The box was Dahlia's treasure. I was
proud, so I looked at it several times a day.

'How do I make money now?'

Not wanting to increase the burden on the nanny, Dahlia visited the Duke of
Blueport again for counseling. The Duke heard of her ambitious aspirations,
and this time again.

"Oh my gosh. How to raise a slush fund. Dahlia, how much more will you
surprise me?”

Dahlia put her hands together and eagerly looked up at the peacock.

“It's really, really important to me, Duke.”

“… … I heard that there are many valuable books in the study of the
predecessor Pesteroz. Let’s take a look.”

The Duke of Blueport reluctantly opened his mouth. Taking that advice,
from that day on, she looked at the book in the library of the mansion.

Dahlia's father, who died, read a lot. Maybe there is an expensive, rare first
edition in the library. It was hidden secretly and sold at a premium later!
After eagerly reading through the newspaper's list of auction houses, Dahlia
made a secret list of books that sold expensively. And when Hikan wasn't
there, he sneaked into the library during lunch break.

The study was quite spacious. Sunlight was coming into the library.

'I have to take care of it quickly before coming.'

I looked back hard, but within Dahlia's eye level, there wasn't a very
expensive book. Dahlia couldn't reach the height of the heat. At that time, a
folding ladder leaned against the wall of the library came into view. She
took the ladder and placed it in front of the bookshelf. Looking at it, it was
higher than I thought. The highest cell on the ladder seemed to be more than
twice the height of Dahlia.

It was a little scary, but she took courage and climbed one space below the
highest space. Then, I quickly looked at the title of the book where the
original sight was out of reach.

But sadly, there were no books that could be very expensive. Most of the
books on the shelf were books related to the Transcendental. Strangely,
there were a lot of warnings about the transcendental power runaway or
their danger.

'Is it because of your maternal grandfather?'

Dahlia's maternal grandfather, who is nowhere in the world, also became

famous because he went crazy due to a runaway magical power.

With a sigh, she quickly scanned the title of the book and found a book.

《The Nature of the Transcendental: Where Do They Come From?》

I think I saw that title in the newspaper. Dahlia whine on the ladder and
pulled the book. Luckily, it was the first edition. The first edition can be
sold expensively.

'I have to sell this one.'

She put the book on her side and carefully descended the ladder step by
step. And when only the last one is left... … .

“What are you doing here?”

“Keep!”

Suddenly, Dahlia was surprised by a voice heard from somewhere, and

stepped down the ladder. As a result, I missed the book and slumped to the
floor. Fortunately, it was after a lot of descending from the ladder, so I
didn't get seriously injured except for a bit of a pain in my pricked knee.

Dahlia raised her head in tears. Beautiful silver hair that stood out
everywhere came into view. Looks beautiful enough to be inhumane. And
needless to say, he has an inhuman personality. Hikan was standing right in
front of Dahlia, looking down at her. For some reason, with a colder
expression than usual.

He didn't even care about the injured dahlia, and he picked up the book she
had dropped and turned over the dry and dry pages. No expression at all.

“I didn’t know you would like to sneak in.”

“Well, that… … .”

He seemed to have no intention of listening to Dahlia. Instead, he stopped at

a page in the book.

“They can't even be called humans. Basically, they are different from us. ’”

In a low, cold voice, he recited a passage from the book. Then he looked at
Dahlia with a dull expression.

“… … It's called. Do you think so too, Dahlia?”

Obviously, it was a tone that seemed to wait for her reply. A cold sweat ran
behind Dahlia's back.

'Do, I'm ruined.'

These days, I thought things were going to go well, but after all, an ambush
came. But, by the way, what will happen if you are taking a book with that
content?

Dahlia felt intuition. If you make a mistake right now, the relationship
between Hikan and Dahlia will be over. What if I pretended to be an
innocent younger brother, but afterwards I was looking at a book that tells
us that the Transcendental is different from us?

'I don't believe in the country either.'

“I am a friend of the Duke of Bleuport. There's no way you can think of

that... … .”

Fortunately, I thought of an excuse. She laughed at her best.

“And I just wanted to know more about the Transcendental. I want to

understand more of my brother.”

"understand?"

Hikan frowns his eyebrows. Dahlia nodded eagerly. However, despite her
enthusiastic reaction, he did not change a single expression.

“You're talking nonsense.”

He held the book as if pushing it to the collapsed chest of Dahlia.

“This book is correct, Dahlia.”

"Yeah?"

“You and I are different. You won't understand me when you wake up from
death.”

Dahlia shook her head from side to side hard this time. Even if I thought
about it, it was a tearful effort.
However, Hikan was staring at her for a long time with an insignificant
look. He would have returned right away if it were normal, but instead he
approached Dahlia one more step. As a result, Dahlia's body was tighter.

“You don’t understand. Great Duke Pesteroz, do you know how our beloved
maternal grandfather died?”

Even if I know it, it was a difficult story to get out of my mouth. Hikan said
such a story casually and calmly.

“He blew up all this Pesteroz mansion. He even tried to kill his daughter. I
mean my mother.”

Dahlia looked up blankly at him. Hikan also saw her. It was still a cold face
with no expression.

“So my mother handed over the title of Pesteroz to my father. It's so

disgusting that I can't handle it.”

“Mother saw me and her father as being the same in essence. A human who
will try to kill himself someday. He was a transcendental person and he was
stronger than anyone else, and he couldn't get away from that thought in his
life. So he drove me away from the mansion. Then how about you,
Dahlia?”

His question came in from an unexpected point. Dahlia looked at him with
a quick blinking eye. Hikan also stared at her with a grim expression.

“I asked how you were.”

I felt like I had heard a story that I shouldn't have heard. Hikan's backstory
that did not appear in the original. I knew for the first time that Dahlia's
mother expelled Hikan because he was a transcendent. So, have you never
seen him at the Pesteroz mansion?

But now wasn't the time to worry. If you keep your mouth shut here, Hikan
will consider Dahlia to be the same as her predecessor, the Duchess. She
stuttered.
"I am… … I don't think so. My brother is my only brother... … , You are a
good person.”

“… … Yes, it is.”

It was a voice that seemed to be sarcastic, or just as if he had lost energy.

Hikan's gaze turned away from Dahlia and turned away. As if it doesn't
matter what Dahlia says. Somehow, Dahlia's desperate words didn't seem to
reach Hikan at all.

Hikan left Dahlia alone and left the library. Dahlia stared blankly at where
he left. My heart was still beating. On the one hand, I remembered the
words of Duke Blueport, which I had heard strangely last time.

“Being a transcendent is a lonely and lonely place. ”

Is it because Hikan, who asserts that Dahlia never understands herself,

seemed lonely for some reason?

Dahlia recalled a scene from the original. It was a conversation between the
two after Hikan kidnapped the original female protagonist, Adriana.

`Ìt's not too late yet. Everything can be reversed. We understand each
other... … 」

``No, there is nothing that can be reversed. You won't have anything to love
or understand.

.」

``So the only thing left is this way.''

It was only when I was playing the game that I was excitedly cursing that I
was an icon of ignorance. I only thought that the original female protagonist
who showed sympathy for that guy was an angel.

nevertheless… … . Would he have such an expression back then?

Somehow, Dahlia's mind got complicated.
As she walked the hallway limping out of the library, she met a nanny. The
nanny was frightened and took Dahlia to the nearest room, the parlor. She
had her maid bring a bandage and disinfectant to heal Dahlia's knee wound.

“Ah, it stings.”

Dahlia pricked into tears. The nanny was bruised not to hate.

“How did you get hurt like that?”

“I fell while playing with a ladder in the library.”

“Oh my God, I think it’s fortunate that you’ve only been hurt that much.”

Of course, the nagging continued for a while. Even after the treatment was
over, the nagging did not end. Dahlia listened with one ear and shed with
one ear, laughing hehe. Then the nanny grabbed the words for a moment as
if she had an idea somewhere.

“Wait a minute ago, So Duke Hikan appeared in the library, and maybe…
… ?”

It was a keen point. This time, Dahlia couldn't even make up a lie. The
nanny's eyes changed.

“Does he just go after seeing her injured? You're also cruel.”

Just by speaking, it seemed that Hikan had deliberately pushed her off the
ladder. Hagin, Hikan's first impression of the nanny was the one who
pushed in and told Dahlia the death of her father. It was natural that the
nanny on Dahlia's side hated him.

'I don't like it, too.'

Dahlia grunted inside. However, I couldn't blame him for somehow because
of the lonely expression he had earlier. She defended him without my
knowledge.

“Your brother is a good person.”

"But… … .”

“If I try hard someday, the day will come when my brother will like me.”

Actually, I didn't want this one.

“My poor lady… … .”

The nanny tapped tears. Dahlia was soothing her, and saw someone swoop
through the half-open door of the parlor.

'Have you heard? It was good not to swear with the nanny.'

Thinking it might be Hikan, Dahlia exhaled a breath of relief. The book I

brought was also hidden in a secret diary box. I couldn't believe that I had
suffered just because of this one.

I did something useless.'

Hikan regretted. At first, I was just trying to scare me from doing useless
things. But when he saw the big eyes looking up at him, he even spoken
words that weren't even funny.

“If I try hard someday, the day will come when my brother will like me
too.”

And I heard useless words.

Even if he tries to turn off his nerves, Dahlia keeps against him. I didn't
want to admit it, but from one day Hikan often thought of her. Maybe from
the day I first met her.

On the first day, when he tried to throw her uninteresting gift on the floor,
there was a heartfelt despair in Dahlia's eyes, holding her hands together
and looking up at him. Even after hearing that her father died, the girl who
wasn't interested in her, turned to herself.

Hikan had never been so desperate for someone. So his eyes made him feel
strange.
But not so. He had to hate Dahlia. There were good reasons for that. This
family abandoned herself for decades just because she was a transcendental
man, and Dahlia was the castle duke the family got after his failed work.

He turned his head and looked at the portrait of his mother in his study. She
looked into the air with a gentle smile. Even after she died, she did not see
herself. One side of his mouth twisted up.

It was as I told Dahlia. The predecessor duchess, his mother, hated the very
existence of the Transcendent after her father became so. Enough to deny
one's own identity.

Naturally, she didn't want her child to be a transcendent. Since the child
doesn't have to be smart and can rot inside, I just wanted to be ordinary like
everyone else. But her first child was a transcendent.

Hikan grew too fast to fit their fantasies, too clever, and cool.

The catastrophe had already been scheduled from the moment the duchess
started seeing Hikan overlaid with her father. From then on, the Duchess
complained to the Duchess that Hikan wasn't like a child, his eyes were
scary, and he was looking down on himself.

Hikan was smart, so he knew what his mother wanted him to do. However,
I didn't feel the need to match it. Besides, what he must have received was a
temper to give back.

When Hikan was three years old, his mother's friend's son had come to visit
the mansion. He continued to resist Hikan's planting all the way to the
mansion. At times, he tried to push Hikan down or destroy his favorite toy
as a joke. After a small struggle, Hikan pushed him back. By the way, he
rolled down the stairs and broke his leg. I could have died, but I was
fortunate that I stopped there.

However, his mother began to reject Hikan even further, claiming that the
work was planned. And Dahlia was born. I don't know how she was able to
give birth to a new child, who was found infertile after giving birth to him.
But my mother thought it was a blessing from God. And he wanted to get
rid of him, the only stain on his family.

Eventually, Hikan was expelled to the province's sideline family estate on

the pretext of gaining experience as a successor. Even after my mother died,
I lived there for about 10 years as if it were imprisoned there.

Like a ghost attached to this mansion, after her death, she still had a terrible
influence on Pesteroz. She was very detailed. As a testament to my
husband, I left a word that I would never put him in the mansion again.
Thus, after both parents died, he was able to return to this pesterose.

Upon returning, he made up his mind. He said he would never forgive this
family who abandoned him so completely and carefully.

'Yes, absolutely, I will never love her.'

It was like brainwashing yourself.

***

Half a year has already passed since I was with Hikan.

Dahlia still continued her desperate campaign of love for Hikan. I was still
a little, a little scared, but... … .

Since what happened in the library, he hasn't sharpened her as much as it

used to be. But recently, I have a concern for her as well.

I had no more ideas. She must continue to imitate her kind, innocent, stupid
younger brother, but her lack of imagination is now the limit. She secretly
went to the butler.

“What will your brother like to do?”

The butler looked at her compassionately, then squatted her knees in front
of her.

“Even now, Miss Dahlia is doing well enough.”

… … For some reason, it seems that I bought the butler's sorrowful heart.

Dahlia gave up asking him anything more and this time went to the Duke of
Bleuport. She smiled warmly and greeted Dahlia.

“What would you like to do for your brother?”

Dahlia nodded eagerly. The Duke was pleased with the reaction.

“I like this much better than asking how to raise a slush fund like last time,
Dahlia.”

“… … Hehe."

Dahlia gently scratched her back and laughed. The Duke of Bleuport
pondered for a moment and then talked to the servant.

“Bring me a pen and some paper.”

Duke of Bleuport wrote a document to Dahlia and gave it to him. Then I

explained to Dahlia with her eyes open.

In order for Hikan to become a real Duke of Pesteroz, the approval of

another transcendent was required. Another transcendental person who will
prove he's crazy and normal thinking. The Duke of Blueport has done that
for Dahlia now.

“Oh, no!”

Dahlia was frightened and dried up. Knowing the future, she knew that
Hikan would never be able to think well, even by joking. In that case, she
who approved the approval could be in a difficult situation.

"It's okay. Because it's a formal procedure, it doesn't mean that much.”

The Duke of Blueport smiled and handed out the papers to Dahlia.

“I hope this will help you get along with your brother.”
In fact, it was not necessary to get along, but Dahlia seemed to be in tears
because he was really grateful for the Duke's heart for thinking of him.

However, it took some courage to come home and show it to Hikan. You're
doing so well that you're using your hair now, so what if you shout out that
you're suspicious? She wrestled and handed it over to Hikan.

"Brother! Did I do well? Duke of Bleuport is my old friend... … ”

“I was approved by His Majesty the Emperor yesterday. I don't need this.”

Come to think of it, in the original work, Hikan had an acquaintance with
the emperor. Of course, since the emperor was also a transcendent, he
would have been able to make a document to confirm him as a duke. Dahlia
was really depressed.

“… … I'm sorry. I know you'll like it... … .”

Hikan, who looked at it, calmly took the papers out of her hand.

“But this might be useful for something else. Stop leaving.”

What is that useless thing? Dahlia shook her mind, fearing that Hikan
would use Duke Bleuport's signature for other dangerous things.

'Isn't it a debt guarantee? It didn't seem like the family had no money.'

Moreover, according to the deacon's advice before, Pesteroz said that for
most things, except for the recognition of a transcendent, no other family
head's signature was required.

'Then, where are you going to use it?'

Dahlia became anxious and peeked through the door crack how Hikan was
doing the paperwork.

'Ugh.'
He was staring at the papers, chewing his lips well enough to think that it
would be okay. I think I didn't ask for someone to see it, but I thought I was
forced to take over it. Then he sighed and casually thrown the papers away
from the bookshelf in the back. Still, for some reason, she was anxious, and
when Hikan was not there, she went into the library and secretly brought
back the documents that Duke Blueport had given her. Strangely, Hikan
seemed unaware that the Duke's documents were missing. If so, I don't
know why I asked for it from the beginning.

***

Contrary to the wishes of Duke Bleuport, even after that, Hikan remained
indifferent to Dahlia. But is it because Hikan hasn't done any damage to her
or anyone else yet? Dahlia felt less and less afraid of Hikan.

'Shall I just live like this?'

Suddenly, Dahlia's visit opened up in vain.

“Keep!”

“… … It's me."

The tiger also appeared when he spoke, and it was Hikan. It was the first
time he came to her room.

Dahlia opened her eyes round and looked at Hikan.

“What are you doing, brother?”

Hikan said, as always, expressionlessly.

“The Emperor's Majesty approved the request to see.”

It was the last gateway for Hikan to become a Duke. Instead of a

predecessor, the Duke who has already died, the Emperor leads him to the
title of Duke. Because of that, it seemed that the application for a meeting a
few days ago was finally approved.
It's a good thing, but were we even talking about that? Dahlia was
embarrassed and blinked quickly.

“… … congratulations?"

Did you feel Dahlia's glance, ‘Did you come here to say that?’ Hikan added.

“I told you to come together. It's 12 o'clock the day after tomorrow in the
Imperial Palace. Get ready.”

“Me, me too?”

"okay."

Even if I have to be given the title of Hikan, why is she? But Hikan was
urging an answer with his eyes.

She nodded without notice. As soon as Hikan heard the desired answer, he
left the room. At that time, it was really nasty.

'Go out and fall down, fall down.'

Dahlia prayed hard, but as always, nothing happened.

Anyway, it was the emperor's order.

She called the nanny and said she was going to the imperial palace the day
after tomorrow. The nanny was amazed and shouted that she had to buy a
dress.

two days later. Dahlia wore a pink lace dress to go to the Imperial Palace.
The light gray hair was braided in several strands, tied up, and fixed with
ribbon pins. It's a ribbon. In the previous life, it was a style that could not be
dying, but Dahlia, at 13 years old, was an age that would be cute and lovely
no matter what.

Clear sea-blue eyes like Hikan stared at Dahlia in the mirror.

“If you grow up later, you will become a really beautiful woman.”
The nanny said, gently sweeping Dahlia's cheek. Dahlia nodded in
agreement after reminiscing about her usual appearance in her previous life.
This is a face full of potential.

'It's a question whether I can survive until then.'

Hikan had already come out and was waiting for her in front of the carriage.
It was a little surprising that I waited without getting on the carriage. She
laughed lightly.

"Thank you."

Of course you won't hold your hand, right?

Dahlia climbed holding the coachman's hand. Hikan looked at her for a
while and followed her up in the carriage.

“My brother, so why did you call me?”

But instead of answering, Hikan looked out the window all the way. There
was a lot of strength in the hand holding the handle to see if something bad
had happened. Somehow it seemed that there was an ominous whispering
sound from the handle.

'Crack everything, break everything.'

Why didn't I feel better again? She grunted inside and looked out of the
window with Hikan.

I just arrived at the Imperial Palace. When getting off, Hikan, near the door,
got off first. Like when she got on, she grabbed the coachman's hand and
got off.

… … For some reason, it seemed that Hikan turned back one step late
again. Is he also nervous about being an imperial palace?

Follow me quickly, Dahlia.”

His lowered voice seemed to reflect his uncomfortable feelings. Thus, the
two went into the Emperor's Realm by following the road guided by the
employee of the Imperial Palace.

“You are here now.”

The emperor, who was turning around with his back, turned back slowly.

Present Emperor Alexandro Duncan Michelio II. He was a young emperor

who was just in his mid to late 30s. With a beautiful blond and red-eyed
appearance, he was also a transcendent in the original. I wasn't a male
protagonist because I loved the empress very much and because I was old.

His ability is to read a person's emotions through physical contact. At the

same time, you can read out the favors or malices that the person has for
them. Of course, politics doesn't work for him.

Even in the work, he appears as a person who can't guess the inside out. He
was one of the characters who maintained reason until his death because he
had excellent temperance.

Dahlia was polite to the imperial court etiquette she learned from her tutor.
The emperor's eyes sparkled with interest.

“Yes, I saw a lot on one side… … . This is the first time I've seen it. Miss
Dahlia Pesterose?”

“It's an honor, Your Majesty.”

“Don’t be so difficult. Isn't Dahlia pesterose too? Of course, I sang it

together as I thought I deserved the ceremony for the conferment of the title
of Pesteroz.”

This was a thankful story. Dalí-a smiled gently and lowered her knees
slightly. The emperor laughed while watching her.

“Yes, how about your only brother? Are you good at me?”
Inadvertently, her gaze reached Hikan. He wasn't even looking at her in the
first place. Things that had happened in the meantime passed by my head.
So much has happened in four months.

'I can't say that you're not really good at all here... … .’

Dahlia forced to smile.

“Yes, good job. Because you are the only brother... … I rely heavily on it.”

“Hmm. I wouldn't know if I was scared, I wouldn't be the right person to

rely on.”

Indeed, Hikan only stood silently. Dahlia tickled her back for nothing.

“Well, it's a blessing to have a cute little brother anyway. Because all of my
younger siblings are uncomfortable.”

Whether he was expecting an answer, the emperor smiled round and round
and called Hikan closer.

Hikan quietly went closer. The emperor handed him a document bearing the
imperial seal, which seemed to have been prepared in advance by his aide.
And without sincerity, he laid his hands on his shoulders and forehead and
blessed him.

“Now, you are the Duke of Pesteroz.”

"Thank you."

“The work has been overtaken, so take care of it quickly. And our dahlia
sheep? Come and see you too.”

“Yes, yes.”

Dahlia went to the front of Emperor Ungeojuchum. The emperor laughed,

grabbed his chin and stared at Dahlia.
“How did he come to be loved by his cute and lovely younger brother,
Hikan?”

“… … I am ashamed.”

Dahlia shrugged slightly. The emperor smiled involuntarily.

“Everyone doesn't know, but the life of a transcendental person is originally

a lonely and lonely law.

Without even knowing, Dahlia will be comforting Hikan.”

"sire."

There was a sound that seemed to be wicked from the Hikan behind. But
the emperor smiled and said.

“I can feel that, too.”

“… … It's an illusion, Your Majesty.”

Hikan immediately refuted.

"Well. If so, I guess.”

Dahlia only stared at the emperor, not understanding what the two
conversations meant. I just thought I was saying something similar to what
the Duke of Bleuport once said. The emperor smiled and extended his hand
as if asking Dahlia to shake hands.

“Thank you for coming far, despite my whims, Miss Dahlia.”

When the emperor is over, he always shakes hands with the person
concerned. It is said to create a light atmosphere instead of formality, but in
reality it is to read the other person's feelings through this.

Not only could he refuse the handshake that the emperor asked for, and
because there was nothing to get stuck in, Dahlia grabbed his hand and
waved lightly. Now it was time to let go of your hands naturally.
However, no matter how long I waited, the emperor's hand did not leave
her. In embarrassment, she slowly looked up at the emperor. He was staring
down at his hand, holding him in disbelief.

sire?"

When the emperor heard that, he hurriedly let go of Dahlia's hand, as if he

was awakened. However, he still stared at his palm with a surprised
expression. Dahlia glanced back at Khan. Even he was a little embarrassed.

“… … No, it won't.”

The emperor muttered alone, then regained his composure. He laughed at

the Dahlia again.

I'm sorry, Miss Dahlia. I guess I was mistaken for a while.”

“Oh, no.”

I don't know English, but Dahlia shook her head. The emperor looked at
Dahlia with a strange expression, touching his chin.

“By the way, a cute girl like Miss Dahlia has no engagement partner yet.
How about our children?”

Dahlia laughed because she thought it was a joke.

Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty.”

I'm not kidding. Heartily."

But the emperor unexpectedly and seriously replied. Looking at the face, it
wasn't really a joke. Dahlia's complexion, faced by her eyes, gradually
turned white.

Uh, uh uh huh?’

Dahlia is in confusion.
'What is suddenly? Why is the story suddenly bouncing this way?’

“Among my sons, a child who is about the same age as Miss Dahlia… … .
Yeah, there's Leonard and Cedric. Of course you know that Leonard is the
prince? It's kind of silly, but he's a good kid Cedric is my second son. Even
though he has a wandering wall, he is not a bad child.”

Of course, my head thinks it's a joke, but the emperor's tone and expression
were so serious that I couldn't even dismiss it as a joke.

'What, what, what? Really? Are you really trying to get engaged like this?
Can I do this easily?’

No matter how in this world, nobles get engaged at a young age, but by her
standards, it's ridiculous.

Dahlia felt like her head was spinning. Suddenly, he was conscious of
Hikan behind her.

'If it's real, there's no reason for my brother to refuse.'

It's a great opportunity to marry your useless younger brother to the prince
and get rid of it.

But… … . When he is engaged to the prince, his face appears in the

newspaper. Then, the plan to run away and live in a new status is
impossible. It seemed to me that she could hear her life plan twisting.

“I, I, too much for me… … !”

"dahlia."

Hikan restrained her from behind with a hard voice.

'Ah, it's wrong now.'

Now, there is only a future where Deng Gung's neck will fly with my
brother. Dahlia closed her eyes tightly.

“I'm not engaged, Your Majesty.”

Hikan's calm voice echoed in the reality.

'… … Huh?'

Dahlia slightly opened one of her eyes, tightly closed in an unexpected

situation.

“He said he would not be engaged.”

“… … Really?"

“Yes, I never do.”

Hikan's unfortunate way of speaking has never been as nice as it is today.

Dahlia looked back with moved eyes. But Hikan didn't even look at her
lanky eyes.

“Why?”

"Well, I don't think I want that much either."

The emperor's gaze went to Dahlia and reached. She couldn't even nod her
head, but she eagerly agreed with her eyes. Then the emperor sighed, sadly.

“Well, sorry.”

“I wanted to see our Dahlia sheep become daughter-in-law.”

'Woman, it was also a joke.'

What kind of serious expression he makes jokes. Inside, only Dahlia

became unfair. When the story was roughly organized, Hikan greeted the
emperor.
“… … Then we will stop.”

"okay."

The emperor nodded lightly. Even Dahlia, who passed a crisis, nodded to
say hello.

“Your Majesty, thank you for your caring and daring suggestion to me.”

It's strange, but the emperor looked at Dahlia for a long time as if somehow
regrettable this time. Then he smiled gently.

“Yes, Miss Dahlia. I'll see you next time. Hikan you too.”

That's how the audience ended. Dahlia and Hikan closed the door of the
room and went out.

After Dahlia left, the emperor stared back at his hand.

'Isn't it an illusion, too?'

Everyone envy the Transcendental. Because of their intelligence and special

abilities that are superior to others.

However, the life of the transcendent he suffered was like swimming

forever in endless pain. Is it because the power that was not originally
human was implanted into humans? With each use of force, reason becomes
blurred, and the desire to destroy everything that is inconvenient to the eye
becomes stronger.

He has endured well so far. He played the kind and friendly emperor.
Because of the humans he loves, because he didn't want to see this world
ruined. He must endure infinite pain forever in return for love.

But the moment he held Dahlia's hand, he felt his head clearing for the first
time. It was a very short time, but it felt as if I had gone back to'flowering',
where I knew nothing. From the part of the child's hand to the head, I felt a
slow but sure spirit cleansing. But, as everyone knows, it was impossible to
return a soul that was once tainted with magical power.
'I guess there was confusion after staying up last night.'

First, the emperor dismissed it and passed it over. He glanced at the place
where the two brothers and sisters had disappeared.

'By the way, the two are a little worried.'

Sensitive to human emotions, the emperor quickly noticed the conflict

within Hikan. No matter how much I pretend to be an adult, I hate to admit
my heart, so I was the age to hurt something precious.

'I made a big mistake like that and I regret it.'

The emperor kicked his tongue.

Dahlia opened the door of the egg chamber and came out. Hikan was
walking in front of her without waiting for her. Still, thank you now.

'Black black, I lived.'

I thought my life would end by marrying someone I didn't really know. I

was glad it was a joke, and I was glad Hikan defended me there. Dahlia
overtook him and greeted him.

Thank you, brother.”

I really didn't want to get engaged.”

“Your Majesty originally said that to anyone. If you react seriously to it,
you'll be teasing your Majesty for life. Usually very stupid people fall for
that.”

'You won't hear fine words from your mouth until the end.'

Dahlia sneaked her lips out of sight and ran behind him.

“But it was surprising that you said you didn't want to. Doesn't everyone
usually covet the spot?”
Hikan said indifferently. To catch him, Dahlia walked faster and chose what
to say in her head.

"that… … I am… … If possible… … I want to stay with my brother

longer... … .”

I was short of breath because I was walking fast, so my words were

drooping. Hikan turned his head and glanced at her as he was following her.
As always, the expressionless face was hard to see what he was thinking.
The answer came back after a while.

“Don't be mistaken. I wasn't trying to help you, I just hated Pesteroz being
treated as an idiot.”

Dahlia hangs his shoulders like a grass dead puppy.

“Well, that’s right… … . I have a good expectation... … .”

Was it wrong to pull out the power while raising the speed excessively? At
the moment, Dahlia's shoes were crooked.

"Ah."

Her body leaned to the side with a small scream, then pounded a bean butt
on the floor as it was.

'Why do you only do such stupid things today?'

Dahlia sighed and raised her head. Hikan, who thought he would go right
away, stood in front of her.

"I'm sorry."

Hikan sighed.

“What the hell are you going to do, are you?”

“… … Ho, you can get up alone.”

Dahlia squeezed for no reason and stretched her arm forward.

But next time, Hikan silently grabbed her waist and grabbed her and put it
on her shoulder. Dahlias were never small enough to be caught like this at
once. Hikan was really strong on the subject of only 16 years old. Dahlia
flapped her legs in amazement at the feeling of floating.

“Stay still.”

Hikan grabbed the leg with the hem of Dahlia's dress. Dahlia gripped
Hikan's neck tightly so that it wouldn't fall. Then, Hikan's body stiffened for
a while and then released again.

Dahlia felt a little weird. She recalled Hikan's handsome blue eyes walking
around her. I was a villain brother who had a dirty personality and ate it, but
I still helped Dahlia today.

'What if I'm fond of all this?'

There's no way he'll hug her in 10 years. If the plan was successful then, she
would already be somewhere else.

Will Hikan be twenty-six years old in 10 years? Dahlia, thinking of Hikan's

work, said casually.

“I think my brother is a lot taller.”

“What are you talking about suddenly?”

It couldn't be said that she knew the future, so she groaned in moderation.

“I just said it once.”

“You're making a silly sound.”

Hikan started walking again. A quiet time passed while being held by him.

Dahlia was excited for nothing. It was the first time that they had such a
good atmosphere.
'It would be nice if we keep this much close together.'

With some wishes, Dahlia also tried to pretend to be a cute and cute little
brother like a habit.

“It’s great because my brother hugs me.”

She said the bells and whistles.

“If I continue to like my brother like this, will my brother also like me
someday?”

Then, inadvertently, I crossed the line. The line I didn't even know was
there.

Hikan's pace just stopped.

“… … I like you?”

A cold and dark voice. Suddenly his mood subsided. Dahlia also felt it and
saw Hikan's notice.

He roughly put her off his shoulder. As Dahlia fell to the floor, she sat down
and looked up at his face in amazement. Hikan's face was cooler and less
warm than usual. I couldn't find where the warm atmosphere just before had
gone.

"dahlia."

"Yes Yes?"

Dahlia replied in surprise.

“Don’t you said it before? I have nothing to like you.”

Hikan still did not look at her, and said in a cold voice.

“You are nothing to me.”

“Don't forget that.”

I really didn't say anything and didn't speak, but suddenly I got hit. Dahlia
blinked in embarrassment.

'Who said anything?'

I've never thought about it that way, but I don't know why I'm mistaken for
myself and speak on my own. The atmosphere that I had just liked was
completely over. When I recalled herself, who thought about him 10 years
later, and felt gloomy, she felt so stupid. Somehow, a fever surged from my
chest.

Dahlia forcibly smiled.

“… … Yes. Brother."

'If both knees are broken by stepping on a banana peel while going on the
road.'

Dahlia kept imagining the figure in her head, shaving off the hem of her
dress and getting up. Then, passing Hikan, I went up to the wagon first at
will. Originally, the side attached to the perch was the seat of Dahlia, but
this time I sat on the other side. There was less motion sickness and he was
senior. It was Dahlia's little rebellion.

‘No matter how narrow the inside is, I would kill him because he sat down
in the senior seat when he saw his younger brother.’

Hikan also got into the carriage without a word. He would have known that
she was sitting in his seat, but he said nothing. There really seemed to be a
minimum of conscience.

The carriage started. For a long time even after leaving, even Hikan and
Dahlia only looked out the window. She was unfair.

'I didn't really do anything.'

Last time in my study, I was going to take a strange book with me, so I was
stuck.

'Or, I don't know if you're getting angry because you usually bothered it.'

It was strange because the atmosphere was good and suddenly I was scared.
It was hard to deal with because I didn't know the reason. I feel like I'm
back to the origin. So, can I safely say goodbye to my brother?

O de woe-duk.

At that time, suddenly something broke out of the wagon. It seemed a little
similar to the sound that made when Hikan grabbed the handle as if
breaking it. No, it was a little bigger than that.

Woodduck.

Second sound. Hikan, who was looking out the window, responded to the
sound and saw Dahlia. She also looked at Hikan blankly.

'surely?'

Wood duck.

Third sound.

It seemed to me where I heard the story that the power of the

Transcendental was tremendous enough to split the handle of the carriage
chair on board in half. She raised her hand and saw where her hand had just
been. The solid wooden handle was cracked in half along the long side. She
swung back to see how far the gold was going.

That was a mistake. The gold and silver ran over the handle to the wall
behind the carriage. The moment Dahlia turned around, its weight opened
the back wall of the carriage on which Dahlia was on its back, following the
gold. At the same time, Dahlia felt as if her body was floating.

Sadly, the sofa on which Dahlia was sitting was also sticking to the back
wall. As if the door was opening, the carriage sofa on which Dahlia was
sitting was ripped off along with the back wall and rattled back.

The outside wind, leaking through the gap, scratched Dahlia's cheek.

“Ahhhhhh!”

Dahlia gripped the back of the sofa with both hands. Whenever the horse
rolled over, the sofa shook back and Dahlia's body shook. If I made a
mistake, it seemed to be thrown right out there. There was only one person I
could think of now. I was the person I had just resentmented, but when the
situation turned out like this, there was no other person that came to my
mind. She held her back firmly and turned her head to look at Hikan.

“Oh, brother!”

In a confused situation, she made eye contact with Hikan. If he pulls the
dahlia from here, he can live.

She reached out to him in the midst of shaking without knowing it.

And he.

Dahlia looked at his eyes. I couldn't figure out what he was thinking. An
ominous mood engulfed her brain.

'Why do you believe your brother will save me?'

He hates dahlias. Why does he have to do that? Really, is it so useful to her?

In this situation, enough to reach out to her? Maybe I don't like it more?

At that time, the back wall that had been swaying completely fell off. The
sofa was also leaned back. I could see the sky outside, which should not be
seen indoors. Now there is only one thing left to fall.

'No, are there any endings like this?'

Dahlia laughed in vain. I felt like a fool with my hand out of my mind. She
pulled her head. Hikan was seen. I made eye contact with him.
"Ah… … .”

I wanted to say something, but I couldn't remember what to say. I just

thought I was dying now.

At that moment, the cold hand grabbed Dahlia's hand. As I felt the shock as
if my arms were falling, I could feel her body pulling towards Hikan. His
other hand grabbed Dahlia's back. It was as if he was hugged by Hikan.

'Did you save me?'

In an instant, my heart was filled with a sense of relief. My head was dizzy.
Dahlia just lost her mind.

***

Without knowing whether it was a dream or reality, many thoughts passed

through Dahlia's head.

Among them were meaningful thoughts, meaningless thoughts, happy

thoughts, unhappy thoughts, joyful thoughts, and depressing thoughts.

Of course, I thought I would pretend I didn't know, but Hikan saved her. Is
it because I think she, who has the name of Pesteroz, is useful? Still, I was
fortunate to have saved it. I lived because of that.

She thought that if someday he would become the final villain, she would
only help him once. Just once.

Of course, he will never try to get help, but he will help at least once. Then
his expression will be worth seeing. Preparations to run away will continue.

'Good younger brother, good younger brother.'

Dahlia stuck to the word and thought over and over again.

One time, the consciousness shook, and then my eyes wide open. She was
lying on the bed in her room.
My heart was pounding as if I woke up after being pressed by a fierce
scissors.

Hikan was sitting beside her bed. His eyes, like the winter sea, like frost
feet, looked down at Dahlia. He was a man who couldn't be. Originally, she
was wandering between dreams and reality. His handsome appearance was
even more confused.

Before his lips moved, Dahlia first raised his upper body and raised his
waist upright. And he stared straight into his eyes. Still in a flood of
confused thoughts, she didn't know what she was doing. Still, she clasped
his hand with both hands and said absurdly.

“… … Even if my brother hates me, I will like my brother.”

Oh, I said wrong. I have to tell you I'll help him.

Leaving that word on, she passed out dark again.

Hikan looked at Dahlia, who had passed out on the road. As he tried to
touch his forehead, he realized that his hand was shaking little by little.
Still, there was a sense of convincingness in what she said when she looked
at herself straight. The feeling of the hand she held tightly.

'You know.'

Before catching Dahlia falling from the wagon, he hesitated. And Dahlia
Pesteroz knew that Hikan had hesitated.

'I just thought I had no idea.'

When did you know? That you hate her. You know that, but every time you
keep looking at yourself, you laughed lightly? No matter how scared and
badly she behaves, she always looks straight at him.

“Even if my brother hates me, I will like my brother. ”

And the words they say while making eye contact without changing a single
complexion. It seemed like I had a headache.
The moment the dahlia fell, he thought. You can just let it die like this.
Should I save her?

He hoped that she would no longer shake herself. I never wanted to look
forward to my family again.

But the emperor said his feelings were shaken because of her. The head
says it can't be, but the emperor's ability to read emotions couldn't have
been missed.

I really hate to admit it, but there are things I have to do. When Dahlia
climbed into the carriage, he was embarrassed when she turned away from
her, who knew how to hold her hand. And he was even more embarrassed
by the fact that he was just embarrassed for that reason.

Originally, when he returned to this family, he intended to get rid of their

real children right away. But I couldn't. Is there still a weak heart that is said
to be blood and flesh? I may have thought that I was the only younger
brother without my knowledge. If so, you can get rid of that kind of mind.
All you have to do is leave her falling alone. Seeing her falling, he thought
so.

But in the end, he couldn't let go and grabbed the hand. Did Dahlia Pesteroz
read all the ugly worries and hesitations? He looked at the sleeping Dahlia's
face for a long time. When she wakes up... … .

How should he treat her from now on? I was just confused.

***

The next day, Dahlia woke up in her room. The sun was heavy. After
yesterday's wagon incident, he seemed to pass out as it was. It was so
ridiculous that Hikan had come, so she thought it was a dream to see him.

"woke up?"

Then I heard a friendly voice. Dahlia saw the Duke of Blueport sitting by
her bed. She was knitting naturally, as if waiting for Dahlia to wake up.
“Duke!”

Dahlia was surprised and raised her upper body. A smile popped into my
mouth without knowing it.

“What are you up to here?”

“I’m worried that Dahlia was almost in trouble.”

The Duke of Blueport smiled while slightly adjusting the position of his
mask. Dahlia's heart was overwhelmed by the look she always saw. Again,
the fact that there is Duke of Blueport here means that Hikan has never
been here. It was obvious that I had a dream.

Glad it was a dream. If it were reality, it would have been too embarrassing.

“Duke Hikan is now the Duke of Pesteroz. Have you gotten better with
him?”

Dahlia shook her head. As she left the imperial palace, she was enthusiastic
about what Hikan had said to her. Hikan may listen like last time, but I
really wanted to talk about this.

“But this time, my brother saved me.”

“I thought I wouldn’t really save it because it seemed to be worrying until

the end.”

The Duke of Bleuport was listening to Dahlia's story with a serious

expression. Then, when Dahlia's words were over, he laughed.

“This great Duke of Pesteroz seems to have a corner of not being honest,
even if words don’t like it.”

Dahlia did not know what she was talking about, so she looked up at her as
if asking for an explanation.

The Duke of Bleuport said in a gentle voice, flicking his greedy brown hair
to one side.
“For transcendental people like me. It is very good to think about the world
in terms of efficiency. If Dahlia was really useful as Dahlia said before and
saved it because it was useful, then that's the realm of reason, so it's not a
problem to worry about.”

“It must have been his pure will that saved Dahlia, not because Dahlia was
useful. So don't worry too much about dahlias.”

I didn't expect it at all. Dahlia felt strange. It felt similar to when I first saw
Hikan's lonely face. The Duke of Blueport seemed to understand
everything.

“Dahlia, I was also very bad at one time.”

Dahlia replied in surprise.

"Oh my gosh. Are you a lie?”

“Really.”

Even so, the Duke of Blueport with a bad personality sounded as stupid as
Hikan with good personality.

“I also changed after meeting my husband. People can change. Even dahlia,
don't forget it.”

Dahlia looked at the Duke of Bleuport's smile. The peacock's eyes looking
at her were really warm as if they were seeing her own child. Even though
most of the face was covered with a mask, it could be seen. It was a smile
that always made her heart happy, but now I feel sad for some reason.

'But I know the future of this world.'

He knows all about what will happen later.

But Dahlia couldn't say that. It is lonely to know the future of the world
alone.
Dahlia looked at the Duke of Bleuport. What makes you feel so sad, in fact,
she knows why. Watching Hikan inherit the role of Duke, she recalled a
possibility she had been stupidly missing.

'Why, 4 years from now, the Duke of Blueport is not there?'

At the beginning of the original, the Duke of Blouport was not the man in
front of Dahlia's eyes, but the male protagonist, Le Wayne Blouport. So
what happened to Duke Mary Bleuport when the original started? Why did
she change her mind in four years and hand over the title to her son?

perhaps… … . Maybe the Duke of Blueport wasn't there already at that

time?

'no. I can't do that.'

She must have misunderstood something. No matter how many times she
played the original game, she did not know all the situations in the original
game. Among the prints that I passed over, it must have contained the life
of the Duke of Blueport who lives happily in his hometown. Surely it will.

Dahlia pushed the thought back to the corners of her head. The Duke of
Bleuport smiled.

“Since Little Duke has become a Duke, there will be a ball soon to
commemorate the new Duke of Pesteroz's ascension. At that time, I'll go
too, so let's take a look.”

"really?"

Dahlia was greedy. It was almost once a year that she appeared at the ball.

"Yeah. Dahlia would be bored without me.”

It was a warm word. Dahlia laughed lightly.

“I will definitely send you an invitation later.”

“Don’t draw it yourself like before. It's cute, but it's stupid.”

The two laughed as they faced each other.

***

He probably knew Dahlia was awake, but Hikan didn't come to her. Still, he
came out for dinner that day.

I wasn't very sad. After hearing the story of the Duke of Bleuport, Dahlia
decided to open up a little, a little, to him. He couldn't believe it, but Hikan
saved Dahlia at his will. That was thankful.

Besides, I don't know if it's only Dahlia's mistake, but Hikan wasn't as cold
as it used to be. There were times when I felt a little bit flinched when I
laughed lightly. So Dahlia thought.

'This is an opportunity. Let's get rid of Hikan's doubts completely.'

She decided to collect all the aegyo energy she had never had in her
previous life and pour it out on Hikan. Even though I was about to die once,
I was really awesome in many ways. Still, it was a little easier because I
hated Hikan less than before.

Most of the conversation took place at this time, as the only official seat to
see Hikan was during meals.

"Wow! Brother! This is really good! Have a lot of brother!”

Dahlia smiled brightly and sliced his portion of lamb on Hikan's plate and
put it on top. In fact, it was a secret that she hated lamb.

Hikan ate, avoiding only the part cut by the dahlia.

'… … Oh no. I won't give up.'

Dahlia made a firm determination and clenched her fists.

Just then, Hikan saw her. Then, for some reason, Dahlia turned into a
strange appearance, as if clenching her fists to hit her brother who didn't eat
what she gave.

Hikan looked at Dahlia with a slightly embarrassed expression.

'Oh, no!'

She raised her two fists above her head and made an awkward little heart.
Hikan's expression no longer became weird. He looked indifferent as if he
had a little brother with a pain in his head, but his eyes were subtly filled
with compassion.

He sighed and ate the meat Dahlia had placed on the plate with a fork.
Dahlia wanted to evaporate right here.

As soon as Dahlia returned to her room, she looked in the mirror and tried
again the heart she drew on Hikan. I had to know the reality of what the hell
was like. However, the results were different from Dahlia's expectations.

'No, it's a little weird. Could this be cute?’

As a matter of fact, Dahlia, who is 13 years old, was just cute no matter
what. I wondered if she was too generous with her appearance, so Dahlia
went to the butler.

“Oh, Miss Dahlia, how are you going

"butler! I love the butler!”

Dahlia made the same heart he did to Hikan. The butler remained in the
position blankly for a while, and then sat down on one knee in front of
Dahlia.

“Ah, young lady! You should never do it in front of someone else!”

"Huh? Why?"

'Woman, is it not so good, too?'

"too … … You might be kidnapped!”

As a result of the reaction, the words that you couldn't take out of your
mouth because of the status of a butler would be'cute' or'lovely'. Dahlia was
filled with self-esteem.

'Of course, I wasn't weird!'

As Dali was excited, she wandered around the house and shot hearts to Yarn
Jeong, the nanny, and the maids as much as possible. Not everyone was
able to rebel and were captured.

“Kyck! miss!"

"Oh my gosh… … . How is such a lovely person... … .”

This mansion was at Dahlia's feet. Dahlia became even more elated, so she
stretched her chest and wandered around the mansion.

Then I ran into Hikan, who was turning around the corner. It was when
Dahlia was shooting hearts at the maid begging for one more show.

I guess you have a strange hobby lately.”

Hikan's facial expressions at that time couldn't be expressed with Dahlia's

lack of vocabulary. Based on a casual and cold usual face, his eyes mixed
with disappointment for some reason.

“I didn't know I was so much in love with anyone.”

‘Poetry, there’s no need to be disappointed.’

Dahlia lowered her hand that was shooting hearts awkwardly. I think it
would be better to stop doing cute things that don't fit your constitution in
the future.

***
While Dahlia did all sorts of shoveling, Hikan was constantly busy dealing
with the family's work in earnest. Still, there was an indispensable event, so
it was a ball to celebrate the new Duke's ascension, as the Duke of Blueport
said earlier.

The mansion was already noisy because of the preparations for the ball a
month later. Even Dahlia, who was free from her job, was busy learning a
new dance from her tutor.

The nanny said while Dahlia was chatting with the nanny while drinking
cold tea with ice during her break.

“Actually, the young lady will also need a handmaid to go to the ball.”

“I like the nanny best. I want to go with the nanny.”

“Ah, young lady… … .”

The nanny hugged the dahlia tightly with an impressed expression. Dahlia
smiled and buried her head deeper in the nanny's chest.

“Is it already necessary? If not, Mrs. Mashu will come with you.”

'Besides, the Duke of Blueport is also coming to this ball.'

Mrs. Mashu was Dahlia's tutor and dance teacher. In principle, the 4th Duke
family that produces transcendental people is treated like the quasi-imperial
family, and it is a rule to bring in maids. In this role, usually the peers of a
Korean-American family were chosen.

But, sadly, Dahlia didn't have any friends her age. The mother, the hostess
of the family, came out to make friends, because Dahlia didn't have a
mother. Instead, my father, who had to work hard, was also busy, so I wasn't
interested in her. Wouldn't it have been awkward because the Duke of
Bleuport was enough to take care of the dahlias?

Still, since it is a Duke family with only four in the country, there will be
many people who want to become friends when they go to the ball. She
didn't worry too much. Anyway, when they leave the family, everyone will
become male and female, but what if they have friends?

“I still want my ex-girl to go with her pretty friend.”

The nanny whispered, sweeping Dahlia's head. Dahlia's nose was frowned
as she felt the heartfelt sincerity in the light words. She was held up by the
nanny.

“Then I'll ask your brother once.”

She said this, but she didn't want to add more work to the busy Hikan. I'd
rather talk to Mrs. Marsh right away. But the nanny smiled softly as if she
believed Dahlia's words.

“Yes, young lady.”

“Now the break must be over. See you later, nanny.”

Mrs. Mashu, a tutor, appeared like a ghost. She drank the rest of the tea, left
the cup to the nanny, and woke up.

'The first dance will be with your brother.'

It was difficult to make Hikan's feet bruised. I didn't know that this time, the
relationship, which was as good as rat shit, would end again. She was
motivated to be unsatisfied. I had to learn hard.

***

You're doing great, Miss Dahlia! Now, last, one, two, three!”

Dahlia made the last turn as Mrs. Mashu gave her. At the same time, the
music ended. It was the first dance that was done until the end without
being mistaken until the end.

“Oh my God, good job!”

Mrs. Mashu was more delighted than Dahlia. Dahlia was actually weaker in
dance than other subjects.

Even if I didn't express my color, I probably got a little rotten inside

because of dahlia. She smiled nicely and smiled at Mrs. Marsh.

“When the Duke finally came, he showed off such a wonderful dance!”

“… … Huh?"

A little bit of laughter disappeared from Dahlia's mouth. She looked back.
Hikan stood at the door when he came.

“Ah, ah, brother! W, what are you doing here?”

Since the last Heart incident, Dahlia has been awkward every time he sees
Hikan. I couldn't do aegyo again.

Instead of answering, Hikan walked over to her and looked at her. I was
embarrassed to see it with such a handsome face. She was worried about
her sweaty hair, so she flipped back a few strands of hair that had slipped
under her ponytail.

"Ah. Why don't you try to put the two together once the Duke is here?”

Mrs. Mashu said in a bright voice. Dahlia shook her head internally. I was
afraid of the aftermath when I stepped on Hikan's foot.

'Hikan brother doesn't want to dance with me either.'

She looked up and made eye contact with Hikan. And with his twinkling
eyes, he sent a signal to please don't do that. Hikan's eyebrows are slightly
distorted. It was clear that her heart was through.

He hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said.

"okay. Let's do that.”

… … It seems that the heart is not easily conveyed.

She cried and put her arm on Hikan's hand to eat mustard. Mrs. Mashu
played the phonograph again.

The music began. Hikan and she moved step by step. Mrs. Mashu was
looking at the two, smiling happily. Hagin, on the surface, it is a dance of
sixteen and thirteen years old. Of course, Hikan is much bigger than his
peers and has a childish atmosphere, but when he dances, he can't see the
atmosphere and expressions well.

Newly, he felt a heavy burden to lead a family at this age.

'No matter how many people have a worldview, 16-year-old is a peacock.'

Dahlia didn't even think of what she had done when she was 16 in her
previous life. Since I'm counting my age here, I thought I was a high school
student? At that time, her biggest concern was how to run away during the
night self-study and eat ramen for a late night snack.

Hikan danced very well beyond expectations. No, if you recall him in the
original, it would be faster to find out what he can't. He did everything well.
One thing, except for not being able to control the perverse affection for the
female protagonist.

'After that, when did the female protagonist appear?'

Perhaps three years from now, the original work will begin when she debuts
in the social world. From that time on, it seems that he became entangled in
earnest with the male protagonists while carrying out various missions.

"Ah."

After thinking differently for a while, the movement was wrong. Instead of
stepping back, Dahlia bumped Hikan's forehead into the chest. It was a
bonus to step on your feet.

“… … Sin, sin, sin, sorry!”

Dahlia was so cold that she immediately stopped dancing and cleared her
feet. Hikan really didn't say anything.
The silence was rather ominous. Dahlia said goodbye to the rest of her life.

'It marks the end of Dalia Pesteroz's short 13-year life.'

But still no response came back. Dahlia carefully asked back.

“Ah, are you not sick?”

“… … Think and talk. Do you think it hurts to be like you?”

'I said that I would never understand myself... … .’

With such disbelief, Dahlia looked up at him. Hikan's body flinched as if he

had read the thoughts in her gaze.

However, instead of adding something, he took the next step without

changing his expression at all. In addition, Dahlia also followed the hunger
wrestling. Fortunately, this time I was upright and I didn't make any
mistakes again.

After the final step, Mrs. Mashu clapped hands with a very satisfying
expression.

“Really, it looks so good. There's nothing the Duke can't do.”

It wasn't pretense, but sincerity, that was smeared in the voice. Of course, as
soon as Hikan looked at Mrs. Mashu, he immediately avoided her eyes. Her
gaze continued to reach Dahlia.

“My lady also felt a lot. If you practice a little more, you won't be wrong.”

“Oh, thank you, Mrs. Marsh.”

Dahlia laughed awkwardly. Mrs. Marsh went back today because she had
nothing more to teach. The only thing left in the room was Hikan and her.
She awkwardly noticed him and grabbed his hand. But before Dahlia said
an apology, Hikan removed his hand and opened his mouth bluntly.

“I just need to apologize.”

“Wow, is that so?”

Dahlia laughed lightly. Hikan's expression became a little subtle, but it

didn't matter.

“But brother, what are you doing?”

I probably didn't come here to see her dancing.

“I came because of the problem of your maid.”

“Oh, that’s right. Still, the nanny told me.”

“The Emperor's Majesty has appointed a person to be your maid.”

Dahlia's eyes widened.

“… … Yeah?',

“I've been looking here and there, but the one you have chosen by your
Majesty will be better for you.”

“Yes?”

She said more surprised. Hikan frowned.

“Why are you more surprised?”

“No, nothing… … .”

“Then did you think I would send a person with the name of Pesteroz to the
ball without a maid?”

'just now… … Did you call me pesterose?’

It was obvious, but I never thought I would hear from him. Dahlia was
feeling a little weird.

“Anyway, it is the person your Majesty has attached. Be polite.”

Hikan said indifferently. It looked no different than usual. But Dahlia had a
little suspicion as she looked at her profile. Maybe, as Duke Bleuport said,
little by little, but Hikan is changing?

But even before her thoughts expanded further, Hikan said.

“She will be meeting her for the first time at this ball. He asked me to tell
him that he was sorry for not being able to come to see you in advance due
to circumstances.”

Then, the ball will be entered with Mrs. Mashu. She didn't really care who
she was with. Dahlia nodded.

Hikan inadvertently spoke again.

“The maid's name is Adriana Beniter. The Beniter family is a self-made

family that is not particularly strong. However, I think there must be a
reason because it was given by His Majesty's Majesty.”

'Huh? Adisha?’

The moment I heard the name, Dahlia hardened as it was. This is

because'Adricia Beniter' is a name that appears every time as the
camouflage status of the female protagonist.

Adriana Beniter, the heroine of <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>. Real name

Justina.

The maid that the emperor gave to Dahlia through Hikan is... … It was the
heroine of the original!

***

'Nonsense!'

Dahlia screamed in her heart. She quickly reviewed the original story.

Adriana comes from a local estate called Cannon. Cannon is a coastal estate
famous as a tourist destination, but at the same time, it has a port and is also
a city where criminals camped.

Adisha was raised as an assassin by Berix, the most vicious ruler of all, and
was rescued shortly before the first mission by the emperor's relief work.
After that, he follows the emperor like his father.

She becomes the shadow of the emperor and enters the social world under
the noble status of "Adisha Beniter" and takes on various duties. In the
process, he meets several male protagonists, and they all show a terrifying
obsession with Adisha... … What a story like that.

'But in the original, she entered the social world three years from now.'

The three-year plan has been pulled... … .

'Is it because I appeared in the original?'

It was a probable hypothesis. The emperor was a man who clearly separates
politics and personal acquaintance. Now that Hikan became the new Duke,
he would have wanted to have at least one of his men attached to the Duke
of Pesteroz to see his behavior. However, a man named Dahlia who needed
a maid appeared.

'Because I didn't exist in the original original, there would have been no
basis for attaching Adriana to Pesterose.'

But she appeared, and the Emperor gave her Adrisha as a maid, so... … .

'No matter how much the butterfly effect... … .’

My head hurt. Since the original heroine has become Dahlia's maid, she will
eventually meet Dahlia's brother, Hikan. If Hikan and Adisha meet three
years earlier than the original, how will the future unfold?

Dahlia recalled the story of Hikan in the original. Hikan's magical power
blooms at the age of 18 two years later. For the next year, he was overly
obsessed with advancing his honor as a caju, and used his magical power
excessively. Looking back now, maybe he wanted to show his worth to the
family that abandoned him.
As a result, however, he meets Adisha with his mind at its limits and feels
strong love and hatred for her, who sympathizes with him.

But now Hikan was before flowering, so he couldn't use too much magical
power, and of course he couldn't go crazy. When the two meet, we have no
idea how things will go away.

'Well, what is ruined is ruined... … .’

Dahlia was both worried and very slightly fluttered. That would be so, it
was a very, very rare opportunity to see the original heroine, Adriana, in
real life!

In fact, Dahlia's favorite character in <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros> was

Adriana. Shouldn't we have to fill with such personal desires as long as we
are in this king's game?

Yes, the future is unknown anyway. In confusion, Dahlia waited for the
upcoming dance.
2. Duke of Mary Bleuport
The date of the prom was coming soon. The day to see the original female
protagonist was also approaching.

Dahlia recently felt a sense of crisis. It was still a long time before the
original started, so I was relatively attentive, but with the appearance of the
original female protagonist, I felt the need to remember and organize the
original story a bit more.

That would be the case because, like a devastation harem game, in <The
Labyrinth of Ouroboros>, a flag of death appears without a break. There are
still three years left until the original work, but as Adisha appeared earlier
than the original, we do not know when and where what will happen.

On her own, she brought a piece of paper to her desk and tried to write the
names of important male protagonists.

There are a total of three male protagonists in this game. Including Hikan,
there are four.

[#1 male protagonist. Aceras.]

'This is the person of interest.'

In fact, it is not an exaggeration to say that the organization started because

of Aceras.

This is because Aceras is the only man in the capital now, and he is a
madman in the <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros> after Hikan.

'You have to be very careful. asterisk.'

He is a servant of the emperor, and I would like to see how he becomes a

male protagonist, but it turns out that he is also a transcendent who has
hidden his identity.
Unusually, he gained enormous divine power, an attribute opposite to
magic, as a trait through'magical power.' He was an exception, compared to
the usual transcendental beings born with magical power, which is the
opposite of the divine power. The divine power he was born with was
enough to revive the person on the verge of dying.

He leaves the Frederic Empire and becomes the Pope of the Holy Empire
next door. However, even he with divine power could not return as much as
his decaying spirit. He uses divinity forcefully to become a Pope, and
thanks to him, he is the fastest of all male protagonists except Hikan.

'Maybe we'll meet you in the near future?'

He's his Majesty's servant, and he will appear at every imperial ball.

'Eh, I don't like it.'

Asheras was a human who appeared as a villain who always appeared as a

villain where he was not on his own route, and fought because it was a war
because he was kidnapped to obtain Adisha. It was somewhat complicated
to think that I was meeting him first.

She stared at the name and looked down.

[No. 2 male protagonist. Meldon.]

The next successor to the organization Adisha previously joined. (For

reference, this was the hardest route.)

[No. 3 male protagonist. Lewain Bleuport.] （This is the son of the Duke of
Bleuport. It's the same hard.) Numbers 2 and 3 are not in the capital right
now, so I omitted them a little. In the original, each male protagonist route
began three years later. Le Wayne is later than this. However, as Adisha
debuted in the social world so early, no one knew what would happen in the
future.

'Ah, I don't know.'

Dahlia inked the organized paper so no one could recognize it, then
crumpled it into the trash and throw it away. Hikan, the most important final
villain, is not sure what will happen in the future. It seemed like a good idea
to see Adisha at the ball first and see what's going on around her.

From then on, she erased her thoughts from the original work and stayed at
ease.

On the one hand, he didn't miss the opportunity to make money at the ball.
She spent all of the budget Hikan allotted to her until the end, and bought
only gold jewelry with high currency. Now, I gave up selling metallurgical
metallurgical metals like last time, piled it up, and will run away with it at
once when I run away later.

'One more step to run away with this!'

Dahlia smiled as he thought of a jewelry box full of gold trinkets.

“… … Why are you laughing?”

Hikan, sitting across the street, said in a ridiculous voice.

'Ah, I forgot it was time to eat.'

Dahlia took care of her expression in a hurry. Then he turned to a

completely bright smile and looked at Hikan.

“Because I'm looking forward to the ball! Because I am almost the first to
go to a ball... … .”

Instead of vomiting more, Hikan quietly lowered his gaze. If it were the
same as before, I would have given you a word of noodles. Dahlia looked at
him and pondered.

'exactly… … It has changed lately.'

He was weakened. But very little.

'Is it through my special aegyo?

‘Is it through my special aegyo?’

Absolutely not.

But it is true that it has changed. She tried to save her, too, and she looked
down at Dahlia as coldly as before, and she didn't even throw a sharp horse.
Although I felt a little sad to be satisfied with this level.

As if I was in love, I liked Hikan even with Dahlia. When I thought of the
future where he would become the final villain and hurt many people, I
used to feel a pain in a corner of my heart for some reason.

'I will have to leave my brother someday.'

The absolute premise that the souls of the Transcendental degenerate the
more they use their magical power. If this didn't work, Dahlia had to run
away from Hikan at any time.

No, from a distance, I had to leave the capital where the main events of the
original story took place.

Due to the common development of the original work, a runaway event of

the transcendental person will soon take place at the ball. There was no
guarantee that the ball would not be the ball of the Pesterose this time.

It is not possible for Hikan to appear until later as the final villain in the
original, but it is still before the magical bloom, but since it is the crowned
ball of the Duke, the other three Duke families will also send people.

'Well, how many dances are held throughout the year, would it be this
time?'

Dahlia thought peacefully and smiled lightly at Hikan. Hikan turned away
pretending not to see it.

***
It was a ball in no time. The peacock family, which had been in a festive
atmosphere, moved very busy from dawn on that day.

The ball was held in the largest hall of the Pesteroz mansion. Dahlia was
ready from head to toe and sent the maids who would be busy without eyes.
Now you can stand alone in your room and wait for someone who will take
you to enter, perhaps Mrs. Mashu.

Bored with nothing to do, she opened the secret diary box holding the
money she had saved, pulled out the diaries, and looked at the bottom of the
box. It was Dahlia's routine to make sure the money he had saved was in
place.

Luckily, Dahlia's precious money, and a book that wasn't very valuable, but
very expensive, were quietly in the box. Dahlia smiled happily. Then the
gaze came to the diary piled up.

'I used to write my diary very hard in the past.'

After remembering my previous life, I was afraid that no matter what I said,
who would read it, I never wrote it.

Dahlia was reminiscent of her memories, so she opened the last page in
search of the diary she had used until recently. What did you think of
yourself in the last days before remembering your previous life?

'Huh?'

Dahlia frowned in embarrassment.

In the last chapter, there was a sentence written by Dahlia with no memory.
It wasn't even Dahlia's font.

[There will be salvation wherever you reach. I hope to save many people
with that power.]

Dahlia stared at the sentence. The first thought.

'Who has stolen?'

It was a good thing not to keep a diary after finding the memory. But who
the hell was, nobody spoke such a strange tone around Dahlia.

Still, it wasn't a bad story, it was a virtue. Seeing that the books and money
are still intact, he must not be a thief. Salvation is too much for Dahlia, who
is hard to manage her own body right now, although it seems too
exaggerated.

then.

Sneak. The door opened without knocking. Dahlia was frightened and
covered the diaries she had taken out over the box. There were over ten
books, and even though I threw them in, one remained in my arms.

“What are you doing?”

It was Hikan who appeared. He appeared perfectly formal, as the

protagonist of today's crown celebration ball. Dahlia also forgot this
embarrassing situation, where a strange man appeared instead of Mrs.
Mashu, who had to come, and looked up at him blankly.

'Wow… … . You were really handsome like crazy.'

Where does that mean that 16-year-old looks? It was a shining appearance
that made you forget the situation. The combination of neat and fine
features, silver hair, sea blue eyes, and clear white skin was perfect.

When I saw Hikan properly dressed and dressed in a tailcoat, I realized that
he was really handsome.

Dahlia looked at him somewhat abruptly. Hikan frowned at the diary in

Dahlia's hand.

“What is that?”

"Ugh."

Dahlia hurriedly hugged her diary. If you show me the words of salvation or
anything, it will be ridiculed anyway. When I glanced inside the box, all the
important things were covered in my diary.

“… … Do you think I'm interested in your diary?”

Hikan said in a sense that it was absurd.

It was like that. However, Dahlia was on the lookout for him and even put
the diary in and closed the lid of the box. It's a big deal if you find yourself
hiding books and money by mistake. It has been a long time since I forgot
the mystery words written in the last chapter. She asked him in
embarrassment.

“What, what's going on, brother?”

“Why do you sound natural?”

Far from answering, Hikan frowned. Then he beckoned Dahlia to get up.

“The entrance time is running out. Come quickly.”

"Yeah?"

Dahlia still didn't understand why he ran into her room out of nowhere and
told her to get up. She said, knowing it would sound stupid.

“Mrs. Marsh hasn’t come yet?”

Hikan sighed.

“… … Dahlia pesterose. Did you think I would go to the ballroom with

someone other than you at this place?”

Does that mean that Hikan is going to use him as a partner? In an instant,
Dahlia's head turned tight.

'Wow, it would be really crazy and awkward... … .’

Come on to say ego.

'Don't do anything you hate! Smile!'

The ego that says he has collided. So Dahlia couldn't cry or laugh, and with
her head blank, she looked up at Hikan blankly. Hikan flinched as if that
expression was quite weird.

“… … Go."

“Ah, yes, yes!”

Fortunately, the second self triumphed. Again, you have to laugh when you
are like this. She got up and ran to Dodo and grabbed Hikan's hand tightly.
And as I looked up at him, I laughed lightly.

“I’m glad, brother.”

“… … Don't stick.”

However, Hikan didn't get rid of Dahlia completely, just saying that.

Hikan and Dahlia have completely entered the ballroom. It was a ball,
almost like Dahlia's first participation.

My mother passed away and my father was always busy working, so it was
not surprising that Pesteroz held a ball before Hikan returned. Of course, it
was the first time to have a large-scale ball like this one.

Thanks to this, I felt a little trembling.

The ballroom was full of people even before the sun had set completely.
This ballroom was the largest of the halls of the Duke Pesteroz. They had
all the virtues that the ball should have, such as colorful wall decorations
and lighting, large sparkling chandeliers and champagne glasses, and a large
orchestra. It was like a ball in which all of Pesteroz's employees ran for a
month.

"Wow… … .”

She opened her eyes wide and stared blankly at the ballroom.
"pretty… … .”

There was a huge difference between what you see in game text and CG
and what you actually see.

Hikan led her while Dahlia couldn't take her eyes off everything. Dahlia
folded his arms and looked around while he was greeted by the
congratulations of those who approached him.

It seemed that the original female protagonist had not yet arrived. By
setting, she had straight black hair and red eyes, and even looking around,
she had a lot of black hair, but she didn't see red eyes.

Then Dahlia saw the Duke of Bleuport alone in the distance. She wore a
dark-toned dress, a mask and gloves, and looked as usual. She gently
refused the shy little girls who approached and talked, and was standing
alone against the wall and sipping champagne. Then Dahlia and her eyes
met. Dahlia shook her hand and smiled lightly. Then the Duke of Bleuport
approached Hikan and Dahlia.

When the peacock appeared, everyone left their seats. Hikan was still
stubborn and polite to the Duke of Bleuport. In an elegant manner, she
allowed Hikan to kiss the back of her hand.

“Congratulations, Duke Pesteroz.”

“Thank you for congratulations.”

“Please take care of your pretty younger sister in the future.”

No one will notice, but it contains a subtle warning that only you can feel.
Dahlia looked at the Duke of Bleuport with the eyes of half anxious and
half-assured. But contrary to expectations, Hikan nodded softly.

“I will.”

A few words came and went for a formal greeting. It was a pretty soft
atmosphere. Before leaving, the Duke of Blueport winked at Dahlia and
made a glance as if to go out with him. Dahlia, who understood the
meaning, tapped Hikan while listening to other people's stories in a careless
manner.

And he pointed to the Duke of Bluport, who was moving away. Hikan
immediately recognized Dahlia's intentions.

“Are you thinking of going to the Duke of Blueport?”

"Yeah."

I thought I'd send it right away, but Hikan hesitated for some reason. Dahlia
didn't know what it meant, so he looked up at Hikan and blinked. Hikan
said, forcibly avoiding her gaze.

“The first music will be released soon.”

Dahlia realized what Hikan was talking about. Originally, it was customary
to dance with a partner for the first dance. Hence, Hikan's words were to do
the first dance with him instead of going anywhere else. Dahlia, who didn't
even dream of saying this, covered her mouth in surprise.

“… … Uh, really?”

"okay. Don't act like you've heard something great.”

Hikan said calmly. Dahlia's reason returned only then.

'Yes, because it's a partner... This is natural. You don't have to think too
complicated.'

At that time, the attendant next to him said quietly to Hikan.

“Areupgi Hwang Songhao, Sir, it is said that the first music was postponed
one hour later due to the band's circumstances.”

“… … Right."

Hikan replied one beat late. But for some reason, the voice wasn't good. He
looked down at the dahlia with a hard look.
“That’s it. Do not go outside the ballroom. I have to introduce Adriana
Beniter to you later.”

'You haven't come yet.'

Dahlia felt relieved. She greeted Hikan and left him to visit Duke of
Bleuport.

“Thank you for coming far.”

The Duke of Bleuport was greeted calmly. And he said in a gentle voice.

“I heard that Dalia now has a maid as well.”

"Yeah. This is Ms. Adriana Beniter. Have you ever heard of it?”

Dahlia asked if she could get some information about the heroine. But the
Duke of Blueport shook his head.

“Well, this is the first name I hear.”

"Alas… … .”

“It's been a while since I stopped visiting the social world. Than that, have
you heard? I heard it yesterday, too, but it is said that his Majesty the
Second Prince ran away again.”

"Yeah? Again?”

Dahlia covered her mouth in surprise.

The emperor has two sons, the first is Prince Leonard and the second is
Cedric, the second prince. Prince Leonard was an ordinary child who was a
normal person and a little less noticed than other people.

However, Cedric was a superb transcendental man who stood out from
before flowering. In addition, I heard that there are a lot of passionate
followers in the Imperial Palace as he is a handsome man who will not
waste any modifiers.
However, the second prince Cedric did not appear as a male protagonist in
the original <Ouroboros'

Labyrinth>. Apart from the usual Leonard, Cedric wasn't a candidate for a
male protagonist, which was what many players thought was surprising at
the time. Dahlia also thought that in other games, the Emperor or Prince,
who is usually the most powerful, is the top male protagonist candidate, and
I thought it was unusual.

'Even though he was so handsome, he didn't have a route and he wasn't a

male protagonist, so the original fans were upset to make a route.'

However, Cedric had a fatal problem. He was bored of life in the imperial
palace, so he made a fake status and lived as a normal person. It was also a
job to mobilize manpower every time to find a topic that didn't even have
magical power.

“Your Majesty's emperor must also have a lot of hardships.”

Dahlia chatted with the Duke. When I woke up, a lot of time had already
passed.

At that time, the entrance became noisy out of nowhere. Dahlia turned back
and looked at it.

'Is it Adisha?'

However, the original female protagonist, Adriana Beniter, was not a person
who could be so embarrassed at this point in time. It's so pretty that you
don't know if it's a surprise stare.

'Um, I miss that.'

At that time, the Duke of Bleuport spoke to Dahlia as if somewhat

perplexed.

“That’s weird.”

"Yeah?"
“What has your Majesty's Majesty come here for?”

“Did you come to look for your Majesty the Second Prince?”

Emperor? Dahlia opened her eyes wide and looked at the entrance. Of
course, the majority of the 4th Duke family participated in this event,
whether they sent a successor or came in person, but the emperor was the
only emperor. It was extremely, very rarely, that he participated in a place
other than a ball held in the imperial palace.

'Besides, there was no word that he was coming.'

However, the person who appeared through the flood of people was the
emperor I saw the last time. He was smiling, but he looked very upset on
his face. And not like that, I was receiving countless examples of people
around me with only one hand. What follows after... … .

'Ugh.'

Seeing the man, Dahlia took a breath. The man who followed the emperor
was Aceras, who was the prince's attendant and one of the original male
protagonists.

'Oh my gosh.'

Even though I didn't like it very much, it was the first time I actually saw a
male protagonist with a formal route. My heart was beating for some
reason.

Aseras, like the original, had brown hair and green eyes. His eyes were big
and his eyes were down, so he was a very cute boy. There was a soft smile
on his lips.

However, unlike his gentle appearance, Aceras' personality was on the

verge of breaking down. He was a transcendental man who had already
finished blooming and still possesses divine power. In terms of time alone,
he was the fastest flowering genius among the male protagonists. Such he
has not yet gone to the Holy Empire and stays as a servant of this empire,
probably because he has a secret nerd.

And after that... … .

'… … Wow.'

It's Adrian. The heroine, Adriana Beniter, was following the emperor. It
looks like a pottery doll crafted like a princess in a fairy tale, with straight
black hair, blood-red eyes under long eyelashes, and like a princess in a
fairy tale.

Even though she was only 15 years old this year, she was really beautiful.
In impeccable manners, Adisha walked through the ballroom following the
emperor, grasping the hem of a chimat. Boys her age secretly groaned at
her.

He was working under the emperor using his assassination and spying skills
he had learned in his hometown, and he didn't know he would appear as an
entourage so outright.

'No matter what, no matter what a person's blessings burst, like this at
once… … .’

Now, I realized that I really entered the game world. Dahlia secretly looked
at the two alternately.

“Dahlia Pesterose!”

At that time, Hikan called Dahlia. Dahlia turned to him. He was walking
quickly in front of the emperor.

She hurried a little and quickly caught up with him. Hikan grabbed her hand
and went to the emperor's front and offered him a formal example. Then he
said in a sober voice.

“How have you come to this place without a word?”

“Of course Hikan came to celebrate your ascension… … I want to say, but
unfortunately, I don't have much time either. Once you're here, you'll
receive this.”

Then Asheras, who was standing behind, handed the rolled scroll to Hikan.
Seeing the imperial seal stamped, it seemed to be a congratulatory letter.

“Then, now both of them do their own work for a while. Later, Adisha said
hello to Miss Dahlia separately.”

Aseras nodded and left. Before Adisha left, she smiled softly, looking at
Dahlia, and greeted her by spreading her hem.

“Hello, Miss Dahlia. My name is Adriana from the sleazy artist Beniter. I'll
see you later.”

And he often turned away and walked away. Dahlia's heart pounded as she
looked behind it.

'You are so pretty.'

At the moment, I remembered the past of having an overnight keyboard

battle with Adisha's malicious fans in my previous life.

In fact, this game was closer to the growth period of a human named Adrian
rather than dating. She grew up learning assassination and espionage
techniques under criminal gangs. However, they refused to be influenced by
them until the end, and they try to survive and constantly wash away the
sins of the past.

All the protagonists who make up the main route of this game express their
interest by harassing her like a trash male protagonist. But no matter what
they do, she doesn't break. He hated the male protagonist, but eventually
reached out his hand. Although sometimes misunderstood, she was the only
“real” good person in The Labyrinth of Ouroboros.

- stop! Adisha is an angel!

-You guys... … Because the temper is dirty... … Good people like Adriana...
… I don't seem to understand... …

So Dahlia often fought with players on Adisha's side.

'… … Still, I'm happy to be able to see it with my own eyes.'

It was a moment where I felt happy to fall into the world in this game for
the first time. Of course, Dahlia can't stop her countless paths of hardship in
the future... … .

'Sorry.'

Dahlia looked at Adisha's back with a gleaming glance with a fan heart
mixed with guilt. Then I remembered Aceras I had forgotten.

He was scattered among the people, holding a glass from the champagne
tray held by the servant, and observing it intently, shining through the light.

'Will I be interested in such a place from beginning to end?'

In the original work, Aceras always smiles as if he's good, but he says he's
always screaming behind him.

Maybe he was looking for an excuse to destroy the Pesteroz family with
that.

He knew how to intervene by strangely mixing his divine power with

magical power. As if the cathode and anode meet and converge to zero. So
not only does it evade the ability to read the emperor's feelings in the
original, but it also steals secrets and brings it to the Holy Empire.

'Uh-eum. It’s also uncomfortable.’

Dahlia thought, looking at Aceras. For some reason, it seemed that he

shouldn't be allowed to walk around the ballroom.

'Shall we even talk to him once?'

But then, the emperor lowered his voice.

“Now only us are left. Dahlia may be here.”

The emperor said that, but he couldn't be afraid to say he would go to see
Aceras, so Dahlia turned his gaze and looked at him. The emperor covered
his face with a gloomy expression, as if telling a difficult story.

“I can't speak to you either because I'm shy, but according to what my
attendant told me, Cedric is hiding here. If it's okay, please allow me to take
him.”

Then, Hikan's face darkened. He looked like he was sympathetic to the

emperor.

'If your brother is that much, you're really stupid.'

Dahlia thought.

“Do that.”

“Okay, thank you.”

The emperor laughed with a relieved expression. Then he looked around

with a sharp sharp expression.

The air around him has changed. To put it in words, it sank very low. When
Dahlia felt the energy and flung small, the emperor said tenderly, as if to
appease her.

“It’s not really harming people around me, so be assured. Probably, to hide,
he would have used magic to change his eyes and hair color, and he would
consume magical power. If you deliberately control the flow of magic, you
know where it is.”

"Alas… … .”

To put it lightly, it was a tremendous ability to be able to completely control

the flow of magic in such a large space. Dahlia also learned basic magical
science through culture, so I knew that degree.

“Yes, right there.”

The emperor spoke briefly and then went straight to somewhere. Dahlia
was embarrassed and followed his back with eyes.

The emperor stopped stepping on one wall of the ball hall. At the end of
that step there was a boy. He was definitely someone I hadn't seen at the
ballroom before. Seeing that he was dressed as a servant, he seemed to have
changed his face and was disguised. Dahlia covered his mouth and watched
as his hair color and eye color gradually change.

That man was Cedric, the second prince. Straight honey blond hair flowed
over the high nose. Even with Dahlia, there was no denying that the boy
was really handsome. It seemed to be the best-looking person I've ever seen
in my life.

Even after receiving the emperor's biting eyes, Cedric only smiled casually.

“It took a little longer this time, father.”

“Yeah, the one who disgraces this family. First, change your clothes.”

The emperor sighed. Cedric flicked his hand lightly. Then, the clothes he
wore changed to a normal suit instead of a servant. He extended his hands
forward as if being quietly carried out. The emperor sighed and waved his
hand. Then he took him to Hikan.

“I will go now. I'm sorry for ruining the ball.”

Cedric next to him talked to Hikan with a friendly, but somehow sarcastic
sound.

“Hi, Hikan. Aceras, it would have been nice if that idiot had a little more
crackdown on it... … ”

“Cedric!”
The emperor said strictly. Cedric smiled and shut his mouth.

Dahlia remembered the information that flowed from the original. Aseras
was a servant of the emperor, acting like an angel on the outside, so he got
along with most people, but he wasn't good with the second prince, Cedric.
Aseras, who still hates him, must have slipped off the trail of Cedric.

Acerasya was a madly twisted personality, like the male protagonist of the
impoverished original, but Cedric was also tough.

In the original, Cedric Bercelona and Michelio did not have a separate
route, so they sometimes appeared as supporting roles in other characters'
routes, but I heard that there was a request to make them a target character
because they are so handsome and strong.

However, he is basically a person who views the world like an anthill or

doll play. You don't feel attached to others, and you don't care about what
others do because of you.

A typical transcendent with no empathy and arrogance. In other words,

sociopath. He doesn't have an inner lack, so he doesn't show a maniacal
obsession with the female protagonist like Hikan and other attack
characters.

'Anyway, it's amazing.'

Dahlia kept looking at the handsome Cedric's face. I have never seen such a
handsome person in my life.

Then, Cedric felt his gaze and turned to her. Dahlia was frightened and
covered her eyes. And only then he realized how stupid he would look.

'… … Am I an idiot.’

She lowered her hand that was awkwardly covering her eyes. Cedric looked
at her and said, smiling.

“You are Hikan's younger brother.”

Perhaps he was not asking for an answer, he immediately turned his head.

'… … embarrassing.'

Dahlia felt like her cheeks were getting hot, so she cooled her cheeks with
the back of her hands. Cedric was immediately following the emperor.

When things seemed to be resolved, Asheras immediately stopped what he

was doing and approached the emperor and Cedric. Adriana did not come if
he intended to remain at the ball for the rest of the time.

Then the emperor turned back to the entrance.

“Goodbye, Hikan. I'll see you again next time.”

“Go carefully, Your Majesty. And His Majesty the Prince.”

Hikan called the attendant to guide them well.

***

Once the storm passed, the people returned to the ball again. Hikan also
seemed a little tired, but he quickly recovered. But it didn't seem like I was
in the mood to dance.

"I'll try next time."

Dahlia nodded.

Then Adisha came. Step by step, she greeted by spreading the hem of her
dress according to the manners.

“Nice to meet you, Miss Dahlia. In the future, I will be the maid of Dahlia.
Thank you very much.”

What happened to Dahlia so worried. Hikan and Adisha meet. In the

original, he is Hikan who has become the final villain by showing the best
obsession to beat the male protagonists. Since we've already met him like
this, it feels like Dahlia's death flag has moved one step forward, let alone
dancing with Hikan... … .

'Ah, like this in the end... … .’

Dahlia looked up at Hikan with an anxious face. Trying to see if Hikan feels
a maniacal obsession with Adisha from the first meeting, or can't take her
eyes off her.

Hikan also looked at Dahlia as if he felt the gaze. He didn't give Adisha a
glance, he only looked at Dahlia.

Then I frowned my eyebrows a little.

“… … Don't you like it?”

It was aimed at Adisha.

'Huh?'

He knew Dali thought he had heard it wrong. Isn't it too cold to talk about
the original female protagonist who was obsessed with that? Dahlia's
expression seemed to be subtle. Dahlia shook her head in haste.

“Well, it will be!”

“Yes, then that’s it.”

Hi-Kahn went somewhere else without being excited about Adisha until the
very end. Dali-a was awkwardly left with Adisha and two.

'No matter how the situation has changed... … Aren’t you too interested?’

The opportunity varies depending on which route in the original, but as

soon as he sees Adisha, Hikan is strongly attracted to him even though he
knows that he is an opponent he should not be attracted to.

But now Hikan wasn't at all.

No matter how well your mind is before the magical power blooms, it's
right, can you not be interested in a person who died like that before?

'Let's watch a little more for now.'

If Hikan does not remain obsessed with Adisha in the future, one of the
biggest elements of conflict in the original work will disappear at all.

'Then, my death flag may be resolved by itself.'

Dahlia's heart swelled at the first hope she found.

Then, Dahlia realized the existence of Adisha, who was still waiting for her
to speak. She was amazed and greeted Adisha face to face.

“I'm sorry, Miss Adisha. I'm thinking differently...”

“No, Miss Dahlia. Even if I don't like it, I have to work harder to make me
like it.”

Adriana laughed quietly. It was a smile that naturally made the viewer's
heart feel comfortable.

'You're also my best friend!'

At the moment, Dahlia became proud of her heart. My favorite game

character was living and breathing right in front of my eyes. Many scenes in
the original were momentarily past Dahlia's head. If you don't like it, can it
be?! Dahlia grabbed Adisha's hand tightly and shook her head.

"No. I'm really, really happy to see you. I feel comfortable calling me
Dahlia.”

Adriana looked a little stupid, then smiled.

“Thank you for saying so, Dahlia. Make it easy for me.”

"Oh, then, I'll call you Adisha."

So, Dahlia has a strong maid named the original female protagonist.

While the two were talking about a few words, Dahlia suddenly
remembered the Duke of Blueport. I wanted to introduce Adisha to her as
well.

“If it’s okay, will you come with Duke Bleuport?”

Adriana smiled gently and nodded. Dahlia looked around and soon found
the peacock. She was near the wall on one side of the ball.

But it was weird. Unlike before, the peacock staggered and leaned against
the wall. No matter how painful and difficult she was, she always
maintained a noble attitude. No, in the first place, Duke of Bleuport was a
transcendental man, so he had little to do with getting sick.

Dahlia was surprised and walked quickly. Adisha, who was following her,
was watching Duke Bleuport with a very serious face about what she was
thinking.

“Duke? Are you okay? Where are you sick?”

Dahlia grabbed the peacock's hand and looked up at her. It was covered
with a mask, but the exposed chin was clearly pale. Even the red scar looks
white. Because of the cold sweat, my fine hair was wet with sweat. His
hand was trembling so badly that it even made Dahlia's hand tremble.

The Duke of Bleuport beats Dahlia's hand. A hoarse voice barely ran out of
her throat.

“… … Dahlia, don't come close to me now. Fall off.”

“Duke?”

“What I thought would happen one day… … .”

The Duke of Bleuport held his forehead and gossiped. Dahlia was
embarrassed and looked at her. At that time, Adisha pulled Dahlia's arm to
the other side of the Duke. Dahlia looked back in surprise. Adriana took a
step back, staring at Duke Bleuport with a serious expression.

“Dahlia, come here.”

“That’s

Adriana couldn't take the back word, but Dahlia read the hidden word
behind it. The Transcendental sweating and shaking hands for no reason
was a sign of congestion.

After the terrible runaway accident of Duke Artus, an unprecedented

runaway of the Transcendental was about to take place right in front of
Dahlia's eyes.

'Go, why suddenly?'

I couldn't understand. Then, I reached a certain possibility. A possibility

that you never wanted to think about forever. In fact, it is a possibility that
he has forcibly ignored it even though he knew it wasn't a hopeless thing.

I knew soon there was a runaway incident of the Transcendental. It is not

clearly stated what the incident was, but it is only known that a
transcendental person ran into an accident at a party.

The Duke of Blueport is not a Duke after four years. His son, Duke Lewain
Bleuport, is filling the spot.

'One transcendental person.'

The transcendental person who had a runaway accident at the party... …

Was it actually the Duke of Bleuport?

'But the Duke came because of me. Without me, the peacock wouldn't have
been here.'

It was hardly understandable. In the original, the transcendental person who

was runaway was hit by the Duke of Blueport. If so, does it mean that an
event that should occur in the original work will happen regardless of the
existence of dahlias?

When Dahlia saw the first meeting between Adisha and Hikan, she thought
that her existence could be a variable that changes the original. But then...
… Is it that Hikan will one day become obsessed with Adriana again as in
the original?

'I do not know.'

Dahlia followed Adisha back step by step. Suddenly, they were about ten
steps away from the Duke of Blueport. Not only the two, but everyone felt
strange, and everyone was slowly moving away from the Duke of Bleuport.
Adisha, who sent Dahlia behind her arm, immediately found Hikhan.

“His Majesty Duke Hikan Pesteroz! Contact your Majesty the Emperor
right away! You haven't gone far yet!”

Hikan, with a serious expression, hurried to order the servant. Dahlia

looked at him blankly. I've never seen him look like that. That meant that
this situation was serious. Hikan hadn't yet had the magic power to bloom,
so he didn't have the power to stop Duke Bleuport alone.

'However, to call His Majesty the Emperor, the Duke of Bleuport... … It

means you're going to die here.'

Because there is only one way to stop the transcendental runaway, that
transcendental person dies.

Dahlia felt sad. She only had the Duke of Bleuport. Her parents died
immediately, and the only blood, Hikan, was far too far from her.

'Now I'm going to be alone again.'

When the Duke of Bleuport, who had changed thanks to her husband, lost
him in a fire accident, would she feel like this? Dahlia knows that this
accident will end silently without any harm to humans. Except for only one
person.
You will never see the Duke of Bluport again. Dahlia turned her head back
to see Duke of Bleuport. She now seemed quite difficult to hold. The
moment the Duke scraped the wall behind him with his nails, one side of
the ballroom wall collapsed.

Kwarreung!

In an instant, the ballroom became a mess at the sound. People screamed in

panic. Everyone knew how terrible consequences of the Transcendental
runaway.

Gradually, the magical power flowing from Duke Blueport's whole body
began to change the air around him. It was a sign that the runaway was
about to come.

“Ahhhhhh!”

A young man running out of the ballroom screamed and stopped. He

fumbled in front of him. An invisible wall was standing in front of him.
Besides that, many people were looking at each other with confused and
confused expressions on the wall that had arisen in front of them.

When the Transcendental People began to runaway, their special abilities

would appear randomly as they do now. The power, which was originally
intended to protect others, was rather preventing people from fleeing.

“Everyone calm down. If the front is blocked, you can go in the other
direction.”

Hikan was the only one who kept calm and calmly evacuated people.
Adisha, protecting Dahlia, hurriedly looked back at Hikhan. He was on the
front door far away from the two trying to evacuate the people.

“Your Majesty the Emperor!”

“It is said that you will arrive within one minute.”

Hikan replied with a loud voice that could be heard from a distance, but still
with a hard tone. It was a voice that didn't even have any personal feelings
about love or obsession. In the meantime, it was amazing.

Adriana looked down at Dahlia. She seemed quite confused about this, but
still laughed for her younger Dahlia. Even though he is only fifteen years
old.

“It's the first day we met, and a lot of bad things happen, Dahlia. Are you
not scared?”

“How about Adisha?”

Instead of answering, Adisha laughed.

“I think I have to watch the state of His Majesty Duke of Blueport up close.
Do you want to get out of Dahlia first?”

"But… … .”

“I am a person who serves His Majesty the Emperor, so this is also my job.”

In principle, yes. It was one of the emperor's duties to stop the runaway
Transcendental.

But what can only 15-year-old Young-ae do? Knowing that keeping a
runaway Transcendent close up was an act of suicide, Adisha seemed to
intend to do so. To prevent further damage. Even like this, it was like the
original female protagonist that Dahlia liked.

“Dahlia, come here. It's dangerous there.”

Hikan also called her. Eventually, after a moment of hesitation, Dahlia

turned to Hikan. That was right.

There's nothing you can do with a dahlia here.

Besides, if the Duke of Blueport really comes to an end here... … . Dahlia

couldn't be confident to see it.
My nose was cold and my tears were spinning. The phrase in the diary I had
seen before coming came to mind.

[There will be salvation wherever you reach. I hope to save many people
with that power.]

But Dahlia was too weak to save others. It was difficult even to dry one's
own body. So I tried to run away from the original. I know all the events in
the original, but I know I can't stop it.

However, if I knew that the person most important to her would be swept
away by the case of the original, and would be sacrificed like this. If so... …
What could have been done?

Still, I couldn't help it. She turned around and walked one step at a time
toward Hikan.

"dahlia."

Then, I heard a voice from behind. It was the Duke of Blueport. She called
her in a voice that was small enough to be heard only by Dahlia, but
strangely clear.

“I have something to say to Dahlia.”

My heart trembled strangely and calmed down. Reason came. Perhaps there
is no friend in the world who can pretend not to hear in this situation.

'If this accident happened in the original, it would be the same that there
would be no harm to people.'

In addition, as Dahlia predicted, if the main events of the original had to

happen unconditionally, the female protagonist could not die before the
original began. She is much closer to the Duke of Bleuport than Dahlia
now.

'And this energy... … .’

This energy, stained with the power of the Duke of Blueport, was neither
aggressive nor destructive at all. Rather, it felt very peaceful and soft.

'perhaps.'

Maybe it's okay. Dahlia stopped walking. I felt Adisha's confused gaze.

“Hikan! Damn it, what's all about this?”

At that time, the emperor who had left returned hastily. His expression was
also serious, whether he foresaw the future. The second prince and the
general employees were all returned and he was alone.

The emperor turned Hikan to his side and spoke in a harsh tone.

“I can't understand. The Duke of Blueport was in a very stable state just a
week ago. There is no reason to suddenly be like this. Have you calmed
down?”

Hikan looked at the emperor, leaving the white sphere behind. He briefly
reported the situation and said.

“Her special ability is'firewall'. An invasive attempt would be

meaningless.”

“Yeah, it won’t be firepower anyway. Instead, it would be difficult to deal

with that much.”

At that time, the emperor's gaze turned to the back of Hikan. His eyes
widened and immediately a loud voice came out.

“Hikan! Your sister is still there... … !”

At the same time, a tremendous energy that could not be compared to that
before began to flow from the Duke of Blueport. The momentum is strong
enough to be able to feel even if Hikan, who has turned his back on the
sphere, can feel it without looking back.
He looked back. The tremendous energy flowing from the Duke of Bleuport
quickly swallowed up the space around her. As if a huge dome was formed
around the Duke of Bleuport, her energy turned white wherever she
stretched out. From a distance, it looked like a large white sphere.

The nearest Adrisha entered the sphere first, and then. Just behind Dahlia
Pesteroz, a white sphere of blueport struck. She was on the verge of getting
sucked into it too.

Hikan's expression distorted in an unexpected accident. Dahlia and Hikan's

eyes met.

'Why the hell! Still from there without coming... … !’

In fact, Hikan was also in a dangerous situation. Before flowering, the

Transcendentor does not know how to use magical power, so he only traps
its enormous power within himself. If it collides head-on with the magic of
other transcendental forces, it could cause a major catastrophe beyond a
runaway, so it was unconditionally avoided.

But when I saw Dahlia standing tall like her legs were hardened, a corner of
her heart hurt for some reason.

It was weird. Hikan seemed to really regret if she missed her again this
time. Anyway, I just caught up in my mind that I was just trying to die, so
now it's really okay to do that.

'While knowing everything.'

I don't know why you're seeing him all the way. Are you going to save
yourself or even take a test this time?

The test is disgusting. People who don't expect anything on him anyway
test him and giggle, saying it's as expected. Like a mother who abandoned
him for not apologizing for breaking a friend's leg by mistake.

However, the moment white light hits right behind Dahlia, I thought that
Hikan was okay. The body moved first. He ran and grabbed Dahlia's little
hand. She was on the verge of being eaten by the light.

Now, all you have to do is pull.

I didn't hesitate this time. Saved Dahlia Pesterose. It didn't matter if she
listened to try herself.

Dahlia was very close. Seen up close, she was smaller and younger than
Hikan thought. Dahlia, who thought she would be thrilled, just laughed
awkwardly for some reason. She gently pushed him back.

Hikan, embarrassed by an unexpected situation, missed Dahlia as it was.

She said in the shape of her mouth.

'It's okay.'

'Don't come.'

And smiled slightly.

As it was, the white light swallowed the dahlia in front of Hikan's eyes.
Hikan stared at the scene blankly.

The appearance of the dahlia being eaten by the light in front of her eyes
was completely unrealistic.

“Even if my brother hates me, I will like my brother. ”

Why do you think of this word now?

Dahlia told her not to come. Did you want to say that you don't have to save
yourself on purpose like last time? If you want to let it disappear, you can
just leave it that way?

'How on earth can you say that?'

Whenever he saw dahlias, Hikan felt like he was looking down at a lake
that was so deep that he couldn't even guess. No matter how long I observed
her, I couldn't know her.
In fact, at that time, did he want to tell Dahlia he didn't like it?

It can't be. You hate it, but you should. Hikan tried to reach into it without
knowing it.

But before that, the emperor hastily grabbed the collar of his neck and
pulled it back.

“Are you crazy now? It's extremely poisonous to be wiped out by that
power by a transcendental person like you before flowering!”

But Hikan couldn't understand. He simply touched the sphere and called my
brother's name.

“Dahlia Pesterose!”

There was no answer. Hikan spoke swear words.

“Fuck it, Dahlia!”

As soon as the sphere swallowed the dahlia, it stopped expanding. The

emperor lifted his sword and tried to draw it, but it didn't even get a scratch.

"Also… … . The “protection wall” worked. The whole sphere is a huge

firewall. There is no way we can break this.”

The emperor sighed deeply. Now no one knew what would happen within
that sphere. Hikan only stared at the sphere with bloodshot eyes.

'Wow… … It was almost a big deal.'

Dahlia swept her chest down.

This place seemed to be inside a "firewall" triggered by Duke Blueport's

special ability. It was a white space close to nothing. When I came in, I was
nervous about what would happen, but all of my limbs were attached and
there was no particular pain. As expected of Dahlia. This was not where the
Duke of Bleuport was created to harm others.
Dahlia thought blankly. He didn't know that Hikan would come to save him.
At the same time, I felt fortunate that he was not swept away by the magic
of Duke Blueport.

'Would Duke Blueport be okay anyway?'

It's wise to be here... … Is it correct? Dahlia contemplated looking for

Adisha. As I walked through the white space, she was also nearby.

"dahlia! Also… … .”

Adriana looked at Dahlia and held her hand tightly, making a sad
expression.

“I have to protect others, but I'm sorry. We came in here together.”

"no. And for some reason... … I think it's safe.”

Adriana nodded.

“It's curious. Usually, there are many victims of the runaway of the
Transcendental. The barriers that surround us haven't grown bigger
someday.”

"like that."

If so, Hikan's inherent magic will not collide with Duke Blueport's. Dahlia
sighed again.

"By the way… … There is one problem.”

Adisha said cautiously.

“Here, it's getting smaller and smaller.”

Dahlia opened her eyes wide.

“… … I, really?”
"Yeah. As the walls were getting closer, I felt like I shouldn't be able to
touch them, so I was stepping back.”

"Aha… … .”

I hated being crushed even if I died.

'I thought it wasn't a place to harm others... … .’

As Dahlia's face darkened, Adisha said brightly.

"It's okay. There will be a way to live somehow.”

That's why I thought about it. How about going to the Duke of Blueport at
all?”

"Huh?,,

“Once the runaway has started, the Duke's condition will get worse and
worse. If the size of the sphere gets smaller like this, we will meet anyway.
Wouldn’t it be better to meet before that?”

It was a subtle word that seemed to have no reason for some reason. Dahlia
contemplated for a moment and agreed. As Adisha said, there was nothing
more could be done in this situation. And she also wanted to meet the Duke
of Bleuport. In any form, she was her friend.

Dahlia and Adisha began walking towards the center of the sphere.

“Dahlia… … That's great. Even at times like this. I couldn't do that when I
was Dahlias age.”

On the way, Adisha spoke to him in a way that was somewhat impressed.
After calming down, Dahlia was amazed at the reality of walking alone
with Choi-ae. It would be better if this was not the first meeting.

“Adisha is even better.”

"Yeah? It is not.”
Adriana burst into laughter in embarrassment. Nevertheless, Dahlia clearly
remembered the appearance of Adriana trying to block the Transcendent
alone without hesitation. She asked carefully.

“Adricia said he was serving His Majesty the Emperor, right?”

"Yeah."

“What exactly are you doing?”

“Well, I don't really do anything. It's just that I respect and follow, and he
doesn't throw me away. If I have to compare it, wouldn't it be the closest to
the beginning?”

Even in the original, Adrian always replied this when someone asked about
his relationship with the emperor.

“But you are not a transcendent… … . Wasn't it scary?”

“Someone must do it. Although I couldn't protect Dahlia.”

“… … Awesome."

Dahlia expressed her sincere admiration. Adriana laughed a little nicely.

“… … Thank you for looking good.”

While having a trivial story, the two walked for a while and met the Duke
of Blueport.

She stood still with a calm, sad expression. The mask and gloves on the
face were all torn off whether it was the influence of the magic power
runaway. The dress was torn in several places, and the lace and decorations
were separated. Wearing a messed up dress and revealing the scars, she was
like a prey chased by wild beasts, weak and sad. Still, it was elegant and
elegant like a deer.
Dahlia tried to reach her first, but Adisha hurriedly stopped it.

“It's dangerous. dahlia. If you touch it, it might explode.”

“… … Wasn't it Adisha who asked you to come here to find it?”

Dahlia was embarrassed and asked. Adriana looked slightly embarrassed.

“That's also true. Still, seeing the runaway Duke right in front of me is a
little nervous.”

While the two were talking, light returned to the eyes of Duke Bleuport.
She slowly looked up and looked at them. Adrysha, who first found it,
pushed Dahlia behind her back as if protecting it. The Duke of Bleuport
rested and said in a weak voice.

This is Ms. Adriana Beniter. Did you come to protect Dahlia?”

Adisha glanced at Dahlia behind him and nodded. The Duke of Bleuport
forcibly raised the tail of his mouth and drew something similar to a smile.

“This is a space for me to restrain myself. The walls here are not allowed to
come in, but you can go out freely except for me.”

That said, Dahlia felt sad again. This is because I knew why there was no
human injury in the original work during the runaway incident. The Duke
of Bleuport was incredibly thoughtful even the moment he was on the verge
of death.

"then… … How about the peacock?”

Dahlia said in a trembling voice. The Duke replied still hoarse, but mildly.

“The soul that started a runaway is irreversible. I'll wait slowly here until
my walls finish me off.”

Dahlia learned why the walls were slowly approaching this way. The
peacock is trying to crush himself.
Dahlia's face turned white. On the other hand, Adriana was calm whether he
had guessed the Duke's decision from the time he first heard the explanation
of the wall.

“… … Ms. Adisha, I want to spend the last time with Dahlia until my
reason allows it. Could you please leave your seat?”

The expression showed Adisha hesitating. In the first place, Dahlia came
here to talk to the Duke of Bleuport, and although the Duke was still
holding on to the opposite sex, it was impossible to leave only two people,
the transcendent and the general public, who were fleeing. However, it was
also true that her situation was unusual.

Dahlia quickly grabbed Adisha's hands as if they were wrapped in her own
hands.

"OK. trust me."

After contemplating, Adriana nodded. She hesitated until the end of the
end, and eventually hugged Dahlia tightly and said she was sorry.

“See you later, Dahlia.”

Adisha walked toward the wall of the white sphere. She will soon meet the
emperor and communicate the situation. Maybe Hikan will be there with
you.

'Will my brother be sad if I die here?'

At the end he tried to catch Dahlia. You must have been dangerous too.
Probably a little sad. But if Dahlia dies and Hikan's mind is pushed to the
limit as the original, will he remember Dahlia?

Dahlia frowned for nothing.

"dahlia."

At that time, the peacock sang Dahlia in a peaceful voice.

“Shall we sit down?”

The Duke of Bleuport sat down on the floor in a dress. Dahlia also sat right
along. Perhaps the peacock will have a hard time standing now.

“Did you come here to find me?”

"Yeah."

"why? It would have been dangerous.”

“I miss you.”

The Duke of Bleuport laughed at the sound of cheating. What signal did she
take that laughter? Her muscles flinched for a moment and then sank back. I
could see how fierce fighting was going on within her. In a more hoarse
voice than before, the Duke of Blueport said.

“I don’t think I have much time than I thought.”

“Dahlia, you once said that the Transcendental is a lonely and lonely
being?”

Dahlia nodded.

“I used to think that it would be nice if I lost my husband in a fire accident

and everything like the world disappeared. There was no such thing as hope
in life, and I wondered how about taking a runaway and sweeping it all
away. Of course, it wasn't possible at that time because it was before the
magical power bloomed.”

“But after meeting Dahlia, who was a baby, my mind changed. Dahlia is so
lovely and cool that she might later become a hero and save the world.”

That was the text I saw in my diary. Dahlia's tears struck.

“I'm glad Hikan also has a dahlia, and I was happy because of it, so I think
so. It's a pity that I couldn't see it.”
“… … I'm not confident about that.”

Dahlia said small.

The original cannot be changed. The corruption of the soul of the

transcendent cannot be prevented.

Hikan is now back, but in the end he will go crazy and become the final
villain, and Adisha, who likes most, will suffer and be lonely with any of
the three male protagonists.

In her previous life, she enjoyed the world indirectly in the name of a game.
But now that the world became a reality, I wasn't confident to deal with it
all. When I knew there was no way to stop it, I just wanted to run away.

'But the result is now.'

Losing the Duke of Bleuport in front of you.

Dahlia was sad. She buried her head in her lap, then slowly looked up at
Duke Blueport.

“To me, the duke was my mother. It's so sad to think that I can't see it
anymore. Can I hug you?”

The Duke of Bleuport silently opened his arms. She was extremely
reluctant to touch others because of the burn scar. So even Dahlia had never
hugged her.

It would be the first and the last. In its original form, without gloves or
mask. Some may be reluctant to see it, but it wasn't a dahlia. She hugged
the Duke of Bleuport's neck. I felt the texture of a thick scar. I felt like I was
holding a friendly family.

[There will be salvation wherever you reach.]

If so, Dahlia eagerly hoped that she could save the Duke of Bleuport. Duke
of Bleuport's hand quietly touched her back. A warm hug lasted for a long
time. Now it was time to leave for Dahlia.
But at that moment, something incredible happened. The white space
surrounding it began to collapse step by step from the ceiling. The white
ceiling turned into the ceiling of the ballroom, and the space itself gradually
turned into a panoramic view of the ballroom.

There was also a wall that the Duke of Bleuport had destroyed. After that,
Adisha, the emperor, who is hardened in amazement... … And Dahlia's
brother Hikando.

At that moment, Dahlia's Duke of Blueport's body fell weakly. It was weird.
According to the original story, this wall wouldn't stop until the peacock
was destroyed. I should be like that.

The emperor strides with a wide stride, holds the fainted peacock, and lays
it on the floor. Grabbing the peacock's wrist, he muttered incredibly.

just… … You just passed out. The flow of emotions is too normal for a
runaway.”

“The Duke of Blueport's runaway is over. She is now normal.”

“… … Is this possible? When the transcendental runaway stops like this...

… ?”

Adisha muttered, as if she couldn't believe it.

“I don't know. First of all, block outsiders unconditionally. Until we solve

this situation, this is the secret of our own.”

Adriana nodded and went to look outside. There were no other humans in
the prom hall because of the runaway.

Whether that story was true, Dahlia wasn't entirely sure. But in the
context... … The runaway of Duke Blueport seemed to be over.

'What the hell is going on?'

In the original work, the transcendental runaway incident was not stopped
in this way. It only ended with the death of one person without harm.

'The original case has changed.'

I don't know the details of why the original was changed, but the fact that
the Duke of Bleuport wasn't dead makes her happy enough now.

'Good thing.'

She looked at the Duke of Bleuport with her eyes closed. The Duke of
Bleuport was asleep in peace, as if what had happened.

"dahlia!"

Hikan grabbed Dahlia's shoulder and turned her back. He was making a
facial expression he had never seen before.

“Where I was hurt… … ! Are there any injuries?”

Dahlia shook her head. Hikan bites his lips.

"why… … how… … Why me... … .”

His expression slowly distorted. As if it were bothering.

Dahlia was still feeling stupid. I felt like I had to soothe him, so I put my
hand on his cheek. Then Hikan's expression became more distorted.

“… … I'm sorry. Did you ever worry?”

Hikan shut his mouth tight.

His eyes shook. As if I heard a word I couldn't admit. In the aftermath, a

little more power was put in the hand that held Dahlia's shoulder. Because
of pain, my eyebrows spontaneously became weak.

"Ouch… … .”
Hikan immediately released his hand as if surprised. He said something
unbelievable.

“… … I'm sorry."

Oh my God, to live and live to hear you say you're sorry to Hikan. Dahlia
also forgot this situation and was shocked.

'Maybe, as the Duke said... … .’

At that time, the emperor who fully grasped the state of the peacock rose
up. It was incredible, but he looked very happy at the first precedent that the
fallen soul of the Transcendent had returned. He laughed round and round
and dried Hikan.

“Now, Hikan. Miss Dahlia is surprised. Stop and come here.”

He digs into the gap between Hikan and Dahlia, bends her knees in front of
the Dahlia to meet eye level.

“I'm sorry, Miss Dahlia. If it's okay, I'd like to hear an explanation of what
happened in there. It will be impossible today, can you come to the Imperial
Palace after a little true?”

Dahlia nodded. The emperor smiled.

“Yes, thank you.”

“When I first saw Ms. Dahlia, I thought she was a delicate girl, but I
thought about it. I apologize for that. Will you accept an apology?”

It was impossible for the emperor to apologize. However, he smiled

naturally and asked Dahlia to shake hands. Rather, is it possible to come out
because he is the absolute strongest?

Dahlia hesitated for a moment and then joined the hand. The emperor had
been holding Dahlia's hand tight for a while. Then I raised my head and
stared at Dahlia with a confused expression.
“Of course, this is the hell… … ?”

In a similar situation as before, Dahlia was only blinking her eyes. The
emperor laughed and let Dahlia's hand go. And this time, she put her hand
on her shoulder and closed her eyes. As if you were trying to feel
something. After a while, he opened his eyes and shook his head.

"Right. After all, direct physical contact like me... … .”

"Yeah?"

“No, it’s nothing.”

The emperor casually lifted his hands from his shoulders and raised his
hands.

“Dahlia, do you have any plans to get engaged yet?”

“… … Yeah?',

Dahlia's eyes widened at words without context. Last time, I remembered

the past when the emperor had a fierce conflict with Hikan thanks to his
engagement.

'Are you sure this time again?'

Dahlia's eyes shook violently. Then the emperor quickly changed his
attitude.

“No, it's nothing. We'll see you next time, next time.”

It was a voice that felt desperate for some reason. Dahlia, who wanted to
clear the topic of engagement as soon as possible, nodded immediately.

The emperor smiled, turned around, put his hand under the knees of Duke
Bleuport and lifted her stunned. Dahlia rushed to his side.

“The Duke is… … Are you okay now?”

“I can't be sure, but maybe it is.”

"thank God… … .”

Only then the tears that I had been holding poured out. She colored the tip
of her nose red and began to cry lightly. The emperor said tenderly as if to
appease.

“It’s all thanks to the Dahlia sheep.”

“Since the relationship between the two is so strong, I believe that an

unprecedented'miracle' has occurred.”

“A miracle”.

Dahlia recalled the words in her diary. Was salvation really happening
because of her prayers? I hope so.

really. For the first time, the outcome of the original case has changed. That
alone was very meaningful.

She thought. Maybe, the other content of the original, which I thought
would not change, couldn't be changed because she was there? Maybe it is
possible to prevent Hikan from becoming the final villain?

The emperor left with Adisha. Dahlia was still wiping her tears from her
seat.

Hikan came to her side. Feeling like anyone needed someone, Dahlia
hugged his waist. Then he buried his face in his arms and cried. Instead of
shaking her off as usual, Hikan quietly put his hand on her back.

Nothing came back, but Dahlia received comfort she had never felt before
from that grave reaction.

***

Adisha urgently opened the carriage door.

The emperor laid the fainted Duke of Bleuport on the opposite side and
plunged into the sofa. Adisha came up. He looked down at the hand Dahlia
held earlier.

'I can't believe it.'

The Duke of Bleuport apparently returned from the runaway. Her feelings
through contact were so stable that she couldn't think she was a runaway
person. Rather, the soul seemed to be refreshing even more.

This is something that cannot be explained in theory. I have never looked

through any history books so far. As if her extremely stable mind suddenly
jumped insanely and reached a runaway. Yes, this was also a strange thing.
— Even when she came back, she came back in no time.

The emperor first got the clue when he saw Dahlia Pesteroz looking down
at the peacock with crying eyes. The last time he joined Dahlia for the first
time, he felt his soul clearing. At that time, I was only suspicious, but now
that I saw the precedent of the Duke of Blueport, the suspicion was
convinced.

'How is such a power... … ?’

The fall of the souls of the Transcendental is a responsibility and

indispensable thing that comes with enormous power. I've never heard of a
way to get it back.

But it was real. Not stopping there, she even restored the spirit of the
runaway Transcendental. With her, the only dangers of this Frederic Empire
could be eliminated.

I never wanted to let it go as it was because I felt like it. I want to bring
back the engagement story I had previously made and somehow hold onto
the imperial family. He is also a transcendent. Conscience and common
sense do not become the driving force behind his actions.

But… … . The moment he talked about his engagement and Dahlia's

emotions fluctuated, he felt the cleansing energy flowing from her weaken.
Perhaps her abilities were related to the likability she had for the other
person. The potential of that power was strong enough to restore the spirit
of the Duke of Blueport, who is more intimate than anyone else, from the
runaway.

'Then, it's more important than anything else to get her liking.'

You have to dig carefully and remain a person you can trust.

Still, it was regretful that I sent it. He was confident that he was a very
modest person. If even such a self is like this, will other transcendental
people who are impatient do not feel like this?

'Rather, her existence may lead to trouble among the Transcendentalists.'

He remembered a few people and shook his head. With the exception of a
few, such as the Duke of Blueport, Transcendentalers have a strong desire
to possess ‘my’ by nature. Speaking of beings that purify the soul, they will
rush to take possession of her.

'Besides, the condition for purification is the heart that Dahlia has for her
partner.'

There is too much room for abuse. Maybe there is someone who wants to
brainwash. Or you are forced to try to buy a favor, or if a relationship
breaks, you try to kill no one but yourself.

'But I'm glad that even Hikan was aware of his heart.'

He pretended he wasn't interested, but this time he behaved like a man out
of his soul when Dahlia was sucked into the sphere. When she returned, her
expression was beyond words.

I don't seem to be making a lot of tea in front of my younger brother yet...

… . The emperor who reads emotions saw the future.

'Obviously, if you know, you'll overprotect like a crazy person.'

To protect Dahlia, it would be good for Hikan to set aside the right time to
talk.

'First of all, should I send a small gift to Miss Dahlia?'

“Adisha.”

Adisha raised his head.

The emperor knew that this child was more honest than anyone else and had
a pure soul. She could have entrusted Dahlia's protection. The emperor
conveyed the power of Dahlia he felt. Adisha's eyes widened.

“Now you are her maid, please help her. So that no one can tamper with the
body. I will provide an appropriate method.”

“Yes, I will.”

Adriana bowed her head with a determined look. The emperor looked at her
and asked a question.

“What kind of person do you think she is?”

Adisha lowered her eyelashes. She was seriously contemplating and raised
her head again.

“He was a resolute and wonderful person. I wish I could be friends.”

I was serious.

He refused to protect himself for the last conversation with a friend in a

situation where his life might be at risk. For Adisha, the figure was still
intensely embedded in his chest.
3. Adriana Beniter
The Duke of Bleuport regained consciousness two days later in a secret
room at the Imperial Palace. The emperor confirmed that her soul was
really purified before the runaway, no, more than that. It was incredible.

'It seems that the bond between the Duke of Blueport and Dahlia was so
strong.'

Honestly, he envied the Duke of Bleuport. The power the emperor received
from her was enough to relieve the headache. It's not that deep relationship.
But such a bond that she is strong enough to bring back the soul of a
runaway Transcendental.

He explained the situation to the awakened Duke of Bleuport and asked him
to keep a secret. He wasn't going to tell Dahlia himself about that ability
either. The Duke, too, seemed to guess what would happen around Dahlia if
this ability was known.

“When Dalia hugged me, I realized. How much Dahlia loves me. And how
much I value him. And… …

The headache that had plagued me all my life went away and a feeling of
great happiness flooded me. I thought about it at that moment. I don't want
to lose this child forever.”

“I think I have reached some degree of soul maturity. Even if I am like that,
what about children who are younger and weaker than me... … .”

She closed her eyes and recalled for a moment. Then he looked at the
emperor with a gentle expression.

“But it's a little surprising. Of course, Dahlia comes first, but your Majesty
has this empire first, isn't it?

Then it would be better to calm public opinion by proclaiming Dahlia's

abilities.”
“And then, what if there is an accident and Miss Dahlia blames me?”

The emperor was also one of the Transcendentalists, and the first thing to
buy was Dahlia's heart. Duke Blueport seemed to have managed to
understand.

“I'll do this first.”

“Okay, wouldn’t you like to go back to the local estate now?”

Transcendental people returning from the runaway, miracles, no matter how

much you try to avoid them, you will not be able to avoid the noise of all
kinds of newspapers and gossip magazines. It would be better to leave the
capital. The emperor was hoping to get rid of Dahlia's story completely
here, but the Duke of Blueport wasn't a target that could be pulled out that
way. I was a party to a runaway right now.

The Duke of Bleuport laughed and nodded.

"Yes. I've been away for a long time, but... … I have the courage to go back
to this one.”

The reason that the peacock stopped visiting the estate was due to a fire
accident of unfortunateness.

However, after experiencing the runaway incident, the Duke took the
tragedy deeply. It seemed like it would be okay to go back there now.

“I still want to see Dahlia before I go.”

“Of course you should.”

The emperor laughed.

The emperor came out after talking with the Duke. Asheras was waiting for
him. The emperor took off his coat and handed it to him. Aceras accepted
one beat late. The emperor laughed lightly and blamed it.

“Your mistakes have increased these days.”

“… … Sorry."

Asheras quickly apologized. The emperor didn't take it very much.

However, it was true that his beloved servant these days sold his mind
elsewhere.

'What are you thinking?'

He lightly touched Aceras' shoulder and read the feelings he felt. It was
always the same as Aceras, which was always calm and gentle.

'It must have been tiring.'

But even after the emperor passed, Asheras' gaze was still fixed in Duke
Bleuport's room. Green eyes, whose false gentleness had been removed,
shone darkly.

Although he was a common man without a surname, he had a number of

secrets that no one knew. For example, it is a law that does not read the
mind by subtly building a barrier with divine power.

'… … Surprisingly.’

Transcendental who came back from the runaway, who was it?

Asheras was always taking a step back and seeing, hearing, and observing
everything. He is counting everyone who evacuated from the ballroom at
that time, so he knows who the people left there.

Among them, there was only one person who was neither transcendent nor
imperial.

Dahlia pesterose.

Adriana Beniter couldn't rule out the possibility at all, but the odds were
low.

'I need to find out more.'

There was an imperial ball scheduled a month later. There was a strange
expectation in his crazy eyes.

***

Two days later, Dahlia was called by the emperor and went to the imperial
palace. This time I was alone without Hikan.

The capital was already overturned by the news of the Duke of Bleuport's
runaway. This transcendental runaway accident did not inflict any
casualties, and the return of the party to the state before the runaway caused
tremendous repercussions. It could only be explained that it was a miracle.

It was only the Emperor and Hikan who were officially at the site. Dahlia
and Adisha fell out of the story.

He said it would be better to stop it from getting louder. Dahlia also agreed.

The emperor was greeted with Dahlia very comfortably in his office, not in
the real world.

“You have a hard time coming, Miss Dahlia.”

“You have had a hard time coming, Miss Dahlia.”

He was smiling very brightly, no matter what. As if I was very happy that
Dahlia came. At the unexpected hospitality, Dahlia bowed to the emperor
with half embarrassment and half joy.

“Come, come and sit down.”

The emperor kindly guided Dahlia to her seat and then continued to look at
her with a very happy face.

“So tell me what happened that day.”

She told the emperor roughly what was happening that day. But it was the
same that Dahlia couldn't understand the situation honestly. After meeting
the Duke of Blueport, talking with her, and having a last hug, it is said that
the Duke's runaway suddenly stopped and reason returned. This was all she
knew.

The emperor, who had been listening for a long time, nodded.

“Of course, there is nothing that can be explained except for the word
miracle. It looks like Ms. Dahlia's love for the Duke of Bleuport touched
God.”

“… … Really?”

The emperor smiled and nodded.

There was no way to know Dahlia's abilities unless he was an emperor-like

blooming transcendent. So Dahlia herself had no choice but to believe the
word “miracle”. Because there is nothing I can explain. I just vaguely
thought that the words in the diary saying, ‘There will be salvation in every
place I touch,’

may have something to do with this incident.

Looking at Dahlia in thought, the emperor said softly.

“Miss Dahlia, I think this is entirely due to Ms. Dahlia.”

“… … Go, thank you.”

"I'm serious. This is the first time I have seen the possibility that the
Transcendental can return from a runaway. It may be an opportunity for
public opinion to change favorably. Since I owe that kind of debt to Ms.
Dahlia, next time Ms. Dahlias have something to ask of me, you may ask
for something. Even when you have a job to see me, don't put in every
request, just come to see me.”

Ask the emperor if there is anything to ask. Has anyone ever heard such a
statement? It was a very disruptive statement. But.
'Isn't it a joke again like last time?'

Dahlia looked at the emperor half-doubtfully. The emperor said with good
character as if he had read Dahlia's mind.

“I was sorry last time. She wanted to make fun of her because she was so
cute. But I'm not kidding this time. Come when it's really comfortable.
Would I believe I had to use a pass?”

Dahlia stood silently. After reading the meaning of the silence, the emperor
really pulled out a paperbook and gave Dahlia a pass that allowed him to
freely enter and exit the imperial palace. You must always receive what you
receive and live. Dahlia made a big smile only then.

Next, the emperor guided Dahlia to the Duke of Bleuport. She lost weight a
little, but when she saw the Duke of Bleuport, who returned to her original
state, Dahlia endured tears coming up again. Instead, I ran to her and
hugged her.

“Duke! Really, how worried I was... … .”

“I'm sorry, Dahlia.”

The peacock patted the dahlia in her arms. The two had a conversation for a
long time.

“I am going to the estate now. Since this has happened, I think I should pass
the position of the peacock to my son. He also bloomed a while ago.”

'Ah, this time it's like this.'

No matter how much the current Duke of Bleuport did not die, the future of
Lewain Bleuport as Duke seemed to remain unchanged this time.

“Oh, we will just hold the Duke's crowning ceremony at the Duke.”

The direct descendants of the Duke of Pesteroz spent most of their lives in
the capital's townhouse mansions from generation to generation. Most of
the estates were left to the autonomy and occasionally California went on
business trips.

The Blueport family, on the other hand, tended to exert considerable

influence over the manor, and did not make it to the capital well outside of
the social season. The current Duke of Bleuport, who stayed in the capital,
was an exception.

“If Lewain comes to the capital one day, let’s meet him. I'll tell you about
Dahlia.”

Maybe that's four years later. Dahlia laughed awkwardly. The original male
protagonist is also burdensome.

“The next time we meet, I’ll call you Mary. I wouldn't be the Duke of
Blueport at that time.”

“… … Alas."

“Isn’t it a little tacky? So I didn't talk very well.”

The Duke of Bleuport laughed a little embarrassingly. Dahlia shook her

head.

“Dahlia was one of the most precious people I've ever met in my life. Let's
meet again. When the situation is cleared up, I will come to the capital from
time to time to play. I hope we both will be happier next time.”

The Duke of Blueport patted Dahlia on the back and said. Dahlia also
laughed at each other.

This was the farewell to the peacock. Parting is always sad, but this time I
was happy with the fact that she was alive.

***

When the Duke of Bleuport left, it was Adisha unexpectedly that filled her
vacant seats.
Since Adisha became Dahlia's maid, she has often visited Pesteroz Street.
Dahlia also welcomed her violently. Now that there is no worries right now,
the only thing I could do was Deok-Jil, the favorite character of the original.

Of course, it wasn't something that bothered me at all. The Duke of

Blueport situation was well resolved, but Dahlia still had one unpleasant
thing to do when considering the day's work.

Obviously, the Duke of Blueport was in a very stable state when talking to
Dahlia. But can the condition deteriorate so badly that in a matter of hours it
will lead to a runaway?

Even if you think of the contents of the original, the male protagonists
suddenly say, ‘Za! I'm crazy!”

Rather than runaway like this, you get more and more sensitive while using
your own magical power, and eventually runaway. But Duke Blueport
didn't.

'… … Strange.'

Dahlia also told Hikan her thoughts. He also said that the Blueport family
and the imperial family are currently investigating whether he had the same
suspicion. However, there was no good clue.

Well, it was a simple incident in the original, so the killer was not
identified. Still, I couldn't completely get rid of the troubled mind.

She wanted to protect the Duke of Bleuport. For a very long time the Duke
has been her only friend.

'The person who will decorate such a thing in the original... … Brother?'

Of course, Hikan couldn't. If not him.

'Aceras?'

Dahlia thought of him reflexively. As far as Dahlia knows, among the

people who were there, Aceras was the most adorned person.
'But I can't think of him as the culprit because of that one.'

Dahlia bowed her head darkly.

The 4th Duke family has many enemies. Even if you think about the
Pesteroz family right now, the family members are still circling around
trying to rip off Hikan and Dahlia. The more interests you have and the
stronger your power, the more humans who are aiming for them will gather.
The Duke of Bleuport's family must be like that. If you're looking for the
culprit, it's right to start looking around Duke Blueport.

'Let's not think too much about the original. This is also preconceived.'

So, I had to wait for the results of the investigation. In the end, all that's left
is to play with Adisha.

I didn't do anything great. It was fun to just chat and play while drinking
tea. Just seeing the favorite character breathe in front of my eyes and speak,
the day went by.

Dahlia was in a state of deepening her love for Adisha, who was not deep,
as she went through the work of the Duke of Blueport this time. So,
naturally, I was worried and worried about Adisha's future. A person who
was always lonely even though he received the love of three male
protagonists (and Hikan's love) that everyone would envy.

Dahlia knew that Adriana was always thirsty for affection while playing the
original game. There is nothing I can do with Dahlia's insufficient power,
but I wanted to relieve her loneliness as much as possible until that time
came. So, she was charming to Adisha twice as much as she did to Hikan.

“Why is Adriana so pretty?”

“… … Dahlia is prettier in my eyes.”

At first embarrassed by Dahlia's offensive of affection, she quickly

collapsed. Thanks to this, they quickly became friends.
While having tea together, Adisha shared rumors of aristocratic children of
the age of Dahlia. Dahlia had no friends her age, so it was fun as if she was
hearing everything for the first time.

When the ball was about a week left, Dahlia and Adriana were drinking tea,
sponsored by Pesteroz.

Again, Adisha came with an incredible story.

“So, as far as I can see, Lady Peggy is sure to have unrequited love for Her
Majesty the Crown Prince.”

Dahlia shook her head in surprise.

“Oh my God, but I was surprised that your Majesty was so popular. I saw it
once, but it's not really my style.”

“Oh, where did you see your Majesty?”

'Ah mistake.'

Dahlia shut her mouth right away. Of course, Dahlia had never seen him in
person. Leonard didn't appear at the prom he attended last time, and even
before that, he stopped attending social activities such as tea parties at all.

It was in the game that I saw him. I was expecting it because I was the
prince, but from standing CG it was not good. Even though it's a face, his
personality wasn't very attractive. I don't even notice.

'Rather, Her Majesty the Second Prince was much more handsome.'

Dahlia remembered Cedric, whom she met at the last ball. I was really
handsome. I want to see you again. Anyway, Dahlia stumbled in
moderation.

"that… … I just heard such a rumor.”

"i See. Actually, it's not even my style.”

Adriana covered her mouth with one hand and whispered a little. Dahlia
burst into laughter. Adriano laughed.

“Dalia is not curious about it.”

"what?,,

“Where am I coming from hearing all these stories?”

Dahlia flinched for nothing.

'Bo, should I usually be curious about this?'

Wasn't it suspicious because I didn't ask for anything? What if you suspect
that Dahlia has done her own background check? She was most afraid to
discover her past in the original.

Dahlia struggled and asked back naturally.

"Huh? Why is that?”

“I used to be another lady maid, but she was angry. Where are you going to
go and talk about yourself like this again?”

“… … Anyone like that?”

Dahlia asked in embarrassment. Adriana shrugged and laughed.

“I was wrong, well.”

Even if you say that, when you think of her in the original, you would have
been hurt in your heart. If you think about it, in the original, Adisha had no
other girlfriend. To be more precise, the women hated her.

It wasn't a childish reason because it was pretty and popular with men.
Shouldn't it be the case that the bad prejudice that occurred in the beginning
continued until late? At this time, Adriana did not know that other people
could take what was spoken favorably. There was a ridiculous innocence,
believing that if you treat people with all your heart, your heart will one day
pass.

Adisha was raised as a spy before being rescued by the emperor. One of
their virtues is collecting many rumors. Exposing some of those rumors to
their people in favor would have returned to headwinds.

In addition, Adriana was a veiled figure in the current social world. Some
people knew working under the emperor, but no one knew exactly what
they were doing. The Beniter family, which the emperor designated as a
foster daughter, was an ordinary self-writer, and was very Korean and
American at a level that was as good as no manor, so it was also accused of
talking to the emperor without knowing the subject.

Anyway, she was a girl with an unpleasant aftertaste to be considered a

maid without any thoughts.

Dahlia knows Adisha's background, so no matter what she said, she heard
it, but the former person seems to have not.

'If I didn't know, it would have been like that.'

It's not that the one who misunderstood was wrong, but Dahlia wasn't happy
with her because she was depressed. Dahlia grabbed Adisha's hand.

“I'm on Adisha's side.”

“I'll continue to like Adriana even if he later tells others about me.”

It may be a bit of consolation, but for Adisha, who has low self-esteem, the
comfort of ‘I’m okay with whatever you do’ worked well.

Adriana's eyes widened for a moment, then gently folded. It was an ecstatic
eye smile.

'Ah, it's pretty... … .’

The day she first saw this laughter, Dahlia immediately understood why so
many male protagonists had passed on to Adisha. When I thought of the
male protagonist, Aceras naturally came to mind.

'Looking like that, what is Adisha's relationship with Aceras right now?'

Seeing that they entered the ball together before, they seemed to already
know. I wondered what kind of heart Asheras would be to Adisha now. The
obsession he showed to the opponent he once fell in love with was
terrifying.

Dahlia recalled the original Aceras route. At the beginning of the original,
Aceras had a higher affinity for Adisha than other male protagonists. This is
because Asheras was already interested in Adisha from before the original.

The trigger was the mission that the two were in charge of at the order of
the emperor. The two, who only knew their faces, became the first to
collaborate. Naturally, Asheras, a character traitor, and Adriana, an angel,
collide in all cases. Then, in the face of the great troubles encountered
during the mission, Aseras says.

`Ì'm sorry, but I can't help a person who was born poor, my lady.''

Then Adisha said.

`Ì was born with a glitch, too. But people can change.”

And I overcame the crisis by myself. It was at that point that Asheras was
first interested in Adisha. Once you know whether or not the two have
worked together on a mission, you will know how far the relationship is
progressing. Dahlia was contemplating, and the luck of the story of Aceras
was lifted.

“Is there anybody who came with His Majesty and Adisha at the last ball.
Brown hair and green eyes.”

Adisha got it right away.

“You are saying Aceras.”

“Are you close friends?”

“I am not very close. Just enough to know the face?”

'thank God.'

Dahlia thought to herself.

“Why ask that?”

“Oh, just curious.”

“He's a little uncomfortable person. Don't get close.”

Adisha said, frowning, which is rare for her. Dahlia was also sympathetic.

'okay. He's the one who will kidnap and abuse you later... … . Don't get tied
up as much as possible... … .’

Also wise, Adriana already knows how to see people.

"dahlia."

Then, I heard Hikan calling her. Looking back, Hikan was suddenly
approaching her with strides. Adisha stood up and said yes to Hikan.

“Nice to meet you, Duke.”

Hikan raised his head to face each other. And he said coldly.

“Miss Beniter is welcome to stop. It was too late.”

Adisha softly bowed her head. But there was regret in his eyes. Dahlia was
also disappointing.

I wanted to talk more, but I'm sorry, Dahlia. Can I come to play again
tomorrow?”

“Of course, goodbye.”

Adriana approached Dahlia and gave her a light goodbye hug. Dahlia also
hugged her neck tightly. Hikan was staring at his back until Adisha
disappeared, as if it somehow offended him.

Three weeks have passed since Adriana became Dahlia's maid. In the
meantime, Hikan and Adisha hardly mixed words, let alone sparks of love
and obsession. It is still worth knowing how awkward the two are just by
looking at Hikan's use of respect. No, it wasn't an awkward level, but to
Dahlia's eyes, the two seemed to hate each other altogether.

Dahlia recalled the original Hikan. Later in the story, when Adisha tries to
kill Hikhan, Hikhan disarms alone and holds a knife in her hand. But now...
….

“You come and go on a fictitious day. be careful. Everything that Adisha

Beniter sees and hears goes to His Majesty's Majesty.”

You seem to be dealing with some kind of silence.

Adriana was her friend, and Hikan was her brother, hate it or like it.
Honestly, there was also a feeling that I wished the two of them could get
along well. But when you think about the original story... … .

Would a better relationship help all three of Adisha, Dahlia, and Hikan? The
moment Hikan fell in love with Adriana, after that... … .

'Only me and my brother's neck will fly.'

After all, it would be better for the two to have a bad relationship as they
are now. Still, Dahlia made a timid protest in loyalty.

“Adricia is a good friend. Now that the Duke of Blueport is gone, I don't
have any friends... … .”

Hikan made a somewhat complicated expression, then said in a slightly

weakened voice.

“… … I can make a friend in no time. Because you are pesterose.”

“Yes, I will keep it in mind.”

Dahlia bowed his head to the mound. However, Hikan seemed to be more
offended there for some reason.

“While calling your maid for three weeks without hesitation… … .”

Hikan stopped talking there. There seemed to be something I wanted to say.

But, as if he couldn't do it, he immediately turned and went away. Dahlia
thought blankly as she looked at her back.

'… … So why did you come?’

Are you trying to get Adisha out? Dahlia stared at the back of my brother,
who came and went without need. Hikan, who was weird, was even more
weird these days. Didn't you notice that dahlias only filtered carrots at
mealtime last time?

***

In fact, it was not yesterday and today that Hikan became weird.

To be precise, it was from the day when Duke of Bleuport was busy, when I
saw Dahlia returning. He would now hold onto the door or escort him
silently whenever Dahlia passed by when he was with him.

In severe cases, he even held his hand when he got onto the wagon.

Dahlia had a hard time adapting to the sudden change. I even sent a terrible
heart, wondering if I would rather go back and frown as before if I was too
aegyo. But as before, instead of looking at a crazy person, I just stared for a
long time, making Dahlia more embarrassing.

"Wow! Brother! So good!"

“… … okay."

That reaction this time.

'Boo, it's burdensome.'

Dahlia diligently pondered why he did it.

'No way, because I'm sorry that you couldn't save me when the duke was
runaway?'

That was deliberately because Dahlia had a talk with the Duke of Bleuport,
but I was sorry for making me feel guilty for nothing.

But it was still uncomfortable. Thanks to this, a strange scenery was created
where Dahlia was rather avoiding Hikan. He didn't say much, but he
seemed quite dissatisfied with what Dahlia was doing. To put it a little more
dahlia, it seemed to be boring.

'… … Oh my gosh.'

Was the miracle purifying Duke Bleuport that day invaded Hikan's mind?
Dahlia was a realm that I couldn't understand. So she gave up guessing
Hikan's deep thoughts at all.

On the other hand, how comfortable is Adriana? An ordinary and warm

friend who accepts everything Dahlia says.

Dahlia looked at her with a fresh and precious heart. Adrica said sweetly,
following the car in a very graceful movement.

“So it turns out that a month later, a ball is held at the Imperial Palace.”

“Ah, really?”

“Is it the Prince’s majesty’s birthday ball…? … ?”

“You were born in the fall.”

“Yes, His Majesty the Second Prince was also born in the fall.”

Dahlia looked at the calendar freshly. More than half a year has already
passed since Hikan entered the Pesteroz mansion.
“The Duke didn't say anything, but he will probably attend. Dahlia will go
with you.”

It was my first time at the imperial ball. The last one held in the ball hall of
the Pesteroz mansion was also gorgeous, but this time it will be more than
that. I was a little excited.

“Dahlia is the first to have a ball not hosted by her family, right?”

“Yes, it is.”

“Then, it's good to have a tea party before the ball. I feel less nervous if
there is someone I know.”

Adriana made a sudden offer.

"Well… … . I don't know anyone, will I come if I invite you?”

“Isn’t there the name Pesterose to use in this case?”

Dahlia pondered. The tea party idea itself didn't seem to be bad. It's not that
she is unfamiliar, but I wasn't confident to be in a place with dozens of
people who had never seen her. In addition, the chef in charge of Pasterose's
dessert was one of the best in the country.

However, as Hikan hated sweets, Dahlia was the only one who could taste
the chef's skill. It's only once a week to prevent tooth decay.

'This is an insult to the cook and a cosmic loss.'

I wanted to serve a dessert of Pesterose to the guests who came to the tea
party. Everyone will love it.

The chef's shoulders will shrug too.

'But… … .’

Dahlia's facial expression was slightly darkened.

“Then, should I tell my brother too?”

"of course. You will also send out the invitations on your own.”

“… … Really?”

'Because I'm busy, what if I tell you to do that on your own?'

When I think about the image of Hikan in my memory, it remains that way.
He has been really busy every day since he became a duke. Even Dahlia,
who doesn't work in the same office, felt it. Handling the unfinished
inheritance issue and various legal documents. Even if I said I would do it,
wouldn't it be a burden to the busy Hikan?

'What should I do if I shudder because it's annoying for no reason?'

Dahlia still had such a primitive fear. As if the worries were all on her face,
Adisha came to Dahlia's side and laughed, tickling her cheek with her index
finger.

"It's okay. The Duke will be pleased.”

“… … Are you happy?”

“Yes, because.......”

Adisha glanced at the maid standing behind her and beckoned Dahlia to
come. Dahlia brought her ear close to her mouth.

'Because the Duke likes dahlia more than he thought. Besides, I'm jealous
of Dahlia's close relationship now.'

So now, if Dahlia asks you to do something that Adisha can't do, it's sure to
be excited about it. Adisha said so. Then, she smoked as if she hadn't said
anything.

Dahlia thought she had heard it wrong for a while.

'You say your brother is jealous?'

You're not jealous of yourself because of Adisha, on the contrary? It was a
point I had never thought of.

Dahlia stared at Adriana blankly. Adisha tilted his head as if to ask why.

'You are jealous? … … surely.'

However, when I ponder over it, I thought it could be because of his

behavior, which has become more and more weird recently.

“While calling your maid for three weeks without hesitation… … . ”

I remember the appearance of Hikan blurring. Until then, why did my

brother do that?

'You said it was jealousy?'

Was Dahlia hoping to let her go? Are you trying to stay between an
ordinary brother and a younger brother like everyone else?

Well, Dahlia from her previous life also had an older brother. I imagined
herself flying and kicking, calling Hikan, who Dali knows, as her ‘brother
younger.’ It was a sight I couldn't even imagine. Still, after several self-
denials, Dahlia only came to the real conclusion.

Hican Pesteroz is jealous of Adisha now! Dahlia is closer to Adriana than

she is! All circumstantial evidence must have been pointing there.

Oh my gosh. Dahlia got a fever on her face for no reason, so she fanned her
with her hand.

'Ears are cute!'

When I think of Hikan about half a year ago, it was unimaginable.

'Yes, I was successful!'

Over the course of half a year, Dahlia has lowered Hikan's alertness and
succeeded in winning Hikan's favor!

'That, but why?'

Sorry for not being able to save the real Dahlia? No, maybe shooting hearts
to your heart's content was the most effective. Dahlia satisfied herself,
believing in the least likely.

'By the way, then now... … What do you do?’

Running away from this mansion?

Dahlia's thoughts just stopped there. Perhaps, if the dahlia disappears, the
big flow of the original work may be restored to its original state. As if the
Duke of Bleuport eventually handed over the Duke to Le Wayne Bleuport.

Then Hikan will eventually die, and Adriana will be harassed by all sorts of
male protagonists.

'Is it okay with such an ending?'

Dahlia couldn't answer easily to her inner voice. Not knowing, she was
giving Hikan little by little affection. Those feelings piled up, complicating
Dahlia's mind.

'A person with the name of Pesterose.'

Obviously I said that about Dahlia. Okay, now Hikan may really think of
Dahlia as his younger brother.

'Well, why don't you just run away?'

Dahlia's thin ears began to flutter sharply. Maybe Dahlia is there, so Hikan
isn't going to be the final villain. With the appearance of Dahlia already, the
development of the original has changed. Adriana also appeared much
sooner, and Hikan has no interest in her. I don't know yet, but as the Duke
of Bleuport suddenly found reason, Hikan may not be the villain.
Then, when he ran away for no reason and saw Pesterose flourishing, he
said,'Oh, I'm just going to hold on. You may regret, saying, "My acid and
sea rice, my dessert, my money."

'… … Let’s watch for a few more years!’

It was a very compromised judgment with reality. Dahlia was satisfied with
that level. In many thoughts, Dahlia took another bite of the cake. it was
yummy. If you throw away the name of Pesterose, you will never be able to
eat anything like this again.

'It's too wasteful to run away too.'

As such, Dahlia rationalized herself, which Hikkan was troubled with for
nothing. Instead, she made a different plan.

That evening, Dahlia carefully knocked on the door of Hikan's office. It was
because of the desire to make sure that Hikan really opened up to Dahlia
enough to be jealous of Adisha. It was the first time I had visited his office
because of this personal matter.

Hikan directly opened the door. It was clear that he thought it was a dahlia
even when he heard the sound of a knock and a knock. He had a little shade
under his eyes, perhaps because of his fatigue.

"come in."

He told Dahlia to sit on the sofa, then went back to the desk and sat down to
sign the piles of paperwork. Dahlia's mouth was enough to open itself.

“So what’s up to here?”

In the original, he gained excellent swordsmanship ability as the 18-year-

old magical powers blossom, and his ability was recognized and he
ascended the position of commander of the imperial knight.

However, from Dahlia's perspective, Hikan's ability to process documents at

the speed of ten times the speed of others was not that much.
Hikan was only working all day while Dahlia was eating dessert or playing
chess or board games with Adriana. I felt guilty all over again.

'Even if I'm busy, I didn't know I was so busy.'

It seems that the reason he went back to his room after eating every day
wasn't because he wasn't interested in Dahlia.

I can't say it. I can't say anything.

'I can't even tell you to do the tea party work here.'

Dahlia stole her tears inside. For the first time, Hikan was sorry. If it is a
peacock who has been doing this all his life, it is better not to have such a
position. Like Dahlia, it wasn't common for the peacock's younger brother
to play and eat for life.

Even though she might be thrown out in front of dozens of strangers at the
ball, the poor dessert chef might be knitting in the kitchen because there
was no work, but now, in conscience, she couldn't bother Hikan any more.

Dahlia shook her head.

"it's nothing. Just see your brother... … ”

“If it's a tea party, I've already taken care of it. Ask the butler for more
details.”

Dahlia opened her mouth at a word she could not imagine.

“Well, uh, how did you know?”

“Because our employee heard the story of you and Adriana Benitter. He
delivered it to me.”

'how… … ?’

Was the maid that Adisha glanced at at that time actually listening to all the
stories? Dahlia looked at Hikan with her round eyes. As he looked at the
papers, he shrugged as if it wasn't a big deal.

“You must be busy, but because of me… … .”

"done. It's because I hate people with the name of Pesteroz being stupid in
the ballroom.”

No, that's a lie. Dahlia seemed to know why Hikan was forced to take care
of the work.

'At that time I... … I said so.’

“Adricia is a good friend. I don't have many friends

“… … I can make a friend in no time. Because you are pesterose.”

It was obvious that he was caring about the story at that time. My heart was
weird. I don't know why, but Hikan has changed.

'I didn't know you would care like this.'

I was sorry to have done the original work or anything to the person who
took care of her like this.

Without knowing, she approached Hikan and held his arm tightly.

“Thank you, brother.”

“… … What? done. It’s late, so go to sleep.”

Hikan spoke bluntly and removed his arm. But Dahlia was too sorry to go
like this.

“Then, I’ll study next to my brother.”

“… … as you please."

Dahlia pulled a high chair and placed it vertically on Hikan's desk. The desk
was very spacious, so there was still room. The office was also a study, so
there were many books to read. Dahlia picked a history book recommended
by Mrs. Mashu, her tutor, and put it on her desk. And I'm trying to climb
onto the chair... … .

The chair for Hikan's leg length was so high that he was a bit short. Dahlia
barely climbed up, grunting with his claws.

Hikan was watching it with a pathetic expression. Dahlia was embarrassed

for nothing and muttered.

"No, my brother said that when I was my age, only me..."

“I was bigger than you back then.”

“… … Then when I was nine... … .”

Hikan smiled as he signed a new document. Dahlia wanted to say

something more, but since it was the first time I saw Hikan smiling, I
decided to just shut up.

The two were now silently focusing on each other's work. Dahlia looked at
the book and Hikan handled the papers. Soon, only the sound of quilling
and flipping of books filled the quiet office.

***

After a while, Hikan stopped working and turned his stiff shoulders back.
Looking to the side, Dahlia was already sleeping with one cheek on her
desk, unaware of the world.

Maybe she wasn't used to staying up all night, or from the time she had
passed her bedtime an hour, she had a hard time holding her sleep.

'I didn't have to do that.'

Hikan stared at Dahlia's face, sleeping quietly. The cheek pressed against
the desk is stupid.
No, he wasn't in a position to call anyone stupid. These days, he was
surprised that he had such a foolish heart inside himself. When the Duke of
Bleuport was runaway, the appearance of Dahlia, throwing her hand away
and entering the light, haunted him for a long time.

Eventually, I had to admit it. His world has been empty for a very long
time. But a younger brother who suddenly appeared a few months ago
pushed into his world casually. He believed without any doubt that the work
of the Duke of Bleuport also caused Dahlia to work miracles. His younger
brother was someone who could do that.

'That's why it's ugly to be jealous of Dahlia's friend.'

Hikan thought to himself.

Then I heard a knock. When asked to come in, Dahlia's nanny, who was
crying too much, entered.

“Mr. Duke, Miss Dahlia is gone… … Oh my God!”

The nanny was amazed to see the sleeping dahlia with her face on her desk.
Hagien, the nanny's first impression of her was that she pushed in and told
Dahlia her father's obituary. It's natural to think that Dahlia and herself
cannot get close to each other. That must be the attitude of a common-sense
person, but why the hell is his younger brother... … ?

I can not know. Just as Dahlia gave up understanding him, so he gave up

understanding Dahlia's mind.

“I'm sorry. I sang it, but it seems that it was not delivered.”

“… … Oh no.”

In fact, Dahlia came in at will, but if she said it right away, she would be
confused by the nanny tomorrow.

He looked at the nanny. Although it was quite strong, it wasn't enough to

hold the dahlia all the way to the room. At 13, she was a little smaller than
her peers, but not small enough to be embraced by another woman.
“Dahlia will take me to the room.”

The nanny bowed her back to greet him with an indecisive expression, and
then left the room. Suddenly, I remembered that I had a nanny too. The
nanny did not last long and left the mansion before he was three years old.

“The life of a transcendent is lonely. ”

It was the words the emperor told him one day. Until now, I've been
adjusting to my loneliness, but now I didn't think it was strangely so.

***

'What's the best place to sleep there?'

As soon as the next morning came, Dahlia ripped her head off.

'How funny would you have been when you saw your brother?'

He had no choice but to win his mind hoping that it would be a little laugh
in Hikan's busy life.

'… … But now your brother has changed, right?’

Yesterday, Dahlia was convinced. He is different from the final villain in

<The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>. I don't know what will happen after the
magical blooms later, but now it was.

The nanny, who thought she would be scolded for why she disappeared
silently, said nothing unexpectedly. I was sorry for nothing, so I decided to
do better with the nanny next time.

At breakfast time, the butler told me the schedule for tomorrow's tea party.
Pesterose wasn't for any reason, and even though I sent an invitation
yesterday, everyone who received it said they would come.

Adriano also came to hear the news. Dahlia seduced Adisha, who was okay,
and brought him to her room. It's been three weeks since we met, but it was
a bit difficult to see each other in a dress at sponsorship every time.
The two wore the room clothes that Dahlia had lent, and they rolled around
in bed together. Adisha worked hard to loosen her ponytails. She said she
was comfortable wearing a dress, but it was funny to see where she went
and opened her seat right away. Dahlia lie down on Adisha's belly, scanning
the attendance list.

“Everyone comes with their mother.”

“Usually it is. Social wives don't want their kids to get along with anyone.”

It was Adisha's keen analysis. But when I lie down, loosen my head, and
talk, it was somewhat less persuasive. Dahlia giggled.

The only person on the attendance list who did not bring her mother was
Adisha. Of course you can't bring it. Probably, the real Mrs. Beniter lives
happily in the manor where she received her fake daughter instead.

Adriana taught Dahlia several things about the wives whose names were on
the attendance list. How are dahlia children and mothers close to each other,
who has the upper hand, and who and who are not in good relations with
each other? Then he raised his torso in bed and pointed Dahlia to the name
of one of the names on the list.

“This lady wanted to send her daughter as Dahlia's maid. I heard that it
appealed to the Duke very much.”

"Really? I did not know."

“Everyone in Pesterose would want to send their daughter as a maid.

Among the 4th Duke family, he is close to the emperor and has a lot of
money.”

“Hmm.”

In the original work, Dahlia recalled Hikan, who was confiscated and
sentenced to death by the emperor.

'… … Power is fleeting.'

“But in the end, I became the maid.”

"right. I like Adisha the most.”

Of course. While the rest don't know who it is, one is my favorite person in
the original. However, Adisha was impressed, she hugged Dahlia tightly
and lie down on the bed.

“No one would think so except Dahlia.”

"what?,,

“Because not all people like me. Everyone would ask me how luckily I got
there.”

“Then bring it to me. I will punish you.”

“I also like dahlia the best.”

Adri Shah was rubbing against Dahlia.

'It's like a dog.'

Dahlia honestly didn't care about Adisha's reputation. It is natural that she,
the protagonist, shines the most, but it was regrettable that it was not.

The two of them ate a bear-shaped jelly together on the bed while having a
decent chatter for the rest of the time. Then I got caught by the nanny and
got scolded.

On the day of the tea party. The rest of the preparations were made by the
employees, and all Dahlia had to do was drink tea, eat sweets, and chat.

It was a simple matter from the patronage of the mansion, so I solved the
outfit with the dress and accessories I just had. Likewise, Adisha came to
the house in a similar manner as he normally came to the mansion. In line
with them, the participants also came in clothes that did not appear
appropriately.
As Dahlia learned, she calmly thanked and said hello to those who visited
the tea party.

“Hello, Mrs. Patricia, Miss Rose. Thank you for coming.”

"Oh my gosh. Rose, thank you. The lady knows your name!”

“Ah, hello, lady Dahlia.”

I didn't forget to memorize the name and face in advance as Adisha's

advice. If Dahlia does so at the meeting place for the first time, he said that
the lower man who is pushed out of power is bound to be impressed.

I was a little worried about dealing with wives older than her previous life,
but all the participants were kind, perhaps because of the pesterose behind
Dahlia. Thanks to this, Dahlia was able to conduct the meeting comfortably.
Adriano helped me in between.

Of course, there were some people who wanted to see well, just like
everywhere. It was Mrs. Henry that Adisha mentioned yesterday. She tried
to send her daughter to Dahlia as a maid.

I heard from Adrian yesterday that she was quite close to her predecessor,
Duchess of Pesteroz. Mrs.

Henry is said to have worked very hard to get acquainted with the Duchess,
who doesn't like the social world. In the end, she was successful, and she
was very excited to know that she had a kite contact with one of the four
Duke families. However, the Duchess died before he could even use the
network properly. So Mrs. Henry had a little reward for her efforts. It was
she who originally tried to raise dahlias, but the Duke of Blueport first set
out for dahlias.

Anyway, it was regrettable that she couldn't even take the position of
Dahlia's maid, so she talked over and over to openly to show Dahlia better.
There was also the appearance of stabbing her timid daughter and talking to
her.
'It's not like this.'

Dahlia did not express herself and thought to herself.

And finally, the tea party has passed the middle. It was Dahlia's most
anticipated time. It's time to eat dessert, which is the pride of Pesterose.

During the dessert party, he fully showed his artistic spirit that had not been
solved. From healthy, non-sweet vegetable biscuits for adults, chocolate-
coated cookies with whipped cream inside, strawberry monclair, and many
more. All the wives ate a bite and opened their eyes wide and covered their
mouths.

“Oh, it’s really delicious.”

“You are really good at work.”

Because I wanted to show you this, I sang this far, of course. Dahlia was
proud, so her nose was raised.

The wives smiled happily as if it was all spotted. The children had forgotten
their duty and were eating desserts competitively. It was a happy time to eat
a lot of sweets even with dahlias after a long time.

As a finish, a car came out. Now everyone was comfortable talking. What
do you usually learn from tutors these days, what is difficult? Or, there was
a story of play that you can enjoy every season.

“Miss Dahlia, next time we have time, we go to the lake and go boating
together.”

“It will be fun to team up with us to play croquet.”

All of the children came up with various suggestions with excited

expressions. It all seemed to be fun.

'It would be nice to have Hikan's brother as well.'

Of course, if it's a game, all Dahlia will go.

Then Mrs. Henry suddenly spoke.

“I used to go boating with my predecessor, the Duchess of Pesteroz.”

In an instant, the surroundings became quiet. The story of Dahlia's deceased

mother was not a topic to be brought out in such a place. It wasn't an
appropriate place to show off your friendship with the predecessor's wife.

“At that time, when I had a daughter, my wife asked me to meet and play
with four… … .”

But Mrs. Henry ended her speech as if she were sad to the end.

“But it’s not possible because of someone else.”

It didn't matter if that was true or not. Anyone with a normal mind could see
that the words were blaming Adisha for taking his daughter's place. The
atmosphere subsided from an untimely attack.

“Wait a minute, I have to go because something urgent has happened.”

Adriana still stood up with a smile. It is trying to leave the dahlia without
being uncomfortable. Dahlia grabbed Adisha's hand as she tried to get out.
But after she said ‘It’s okay’ with her mouth, she laughed and went away.

Adriana left, and the other wives whispered little. Surprisingly, it wasn't
Mrs. Henry, but other wives who brought a girl the same age as Dahlia.

“No matter how much, the Lady of Pesteroz is the Beniter family… …
There are some regrets.”

“I heard that you do anything to buy your Majesty's favor. Maybe he's
talking about Miss Dahlia.”

Just telling a story like this when Adriana is away. When I watched other
wives talk about this, I could see what everyone thinks of Adisha. Dahlia
suddenly became angry when she thought of what Adisha had said
yesterday. She smiled and looked straight at the face of the wife who had
spoken first, and replied.
“But I'm always grateful, because the Emperor himself decided it.”

“Hwang, your Majesty the Emperor?”

Mrs. Henry interrupted in surprise. Not only her, but everyone was
embarrassed.

'Isn't this like nobody knew?'

Dahlia thought to herself. She was still a little angry.

Everyone knows that Adriana is under the emperor, but they probably didn't
know that the relationship between the two was deep enough to designate
her as a maid of the Duke family. So there must be rumors in the social
world that Adisha is talking to the emperor openly.

These people disregard Adisha because they think there is nothing. The
Beniter family was a small local lord who barely got his name on the noble
list.

"Yeah. My mother died without saying anything about my maid. So my

brother was recommended by His Majesty the Emperor. The recommended
Miss Adisha came to me.”

Mrs. Henry's face turned red. Another wife, who noticed that Dahlia's
planting had become uncomfortable, hurried to turn.

“I didn't know that the Beniter family had such a close relationship with His
Majesty the Emperor.”

“Yes, and now I have a relationship with the Pesteroz family.”

The meaning was clear. Everyone shut their mouths and saw Dahlia's eyes.

“I had fun today. It would be better for us to break up now.”

Dahlia ceased to speak. As if everyone felt an awkward atmosphere, the

seat was over.
Halfway through, I personally apologized to Dahlia. All of them were
unfortunate wives and children who never said a word about Adisha. Dahlia
accepted the apology and promised to go to their mansion next time. Only
then a warm atmosphere was created. It ended with a satisfying tea party,
though tinkeringly.

Dahlia all returned to the patronage they had left and sat back to their seats.
I'm still upset. At that time, someone quietly hugged the dahlia sitting
behind her back. It was Adisha. I thought it was completely gone, but it
seemed to be waiting for the end. She whispered a little.

"Thank you."

Dahlia's heart warmed up. Nobody said anything anymore, but that was
enough. Surely both are feeling the same thing.

***

Adriana came out of the front door of the Pesteroz mansion. For some
reason, I felt like tears would fall.

Standing there and calming down, she started walking again.

'I'm glad there is Miss Dahlia.'

Adriana has been working hard. I tried my whole life. To be a good person.

When he was raised as an assassin in his hometown under Berix, he

rebelled with all his might, and after the emperor saved her, he decided to
do anything for him.

But then and now, Berix remained alive, and the children of his hometown
eventually scattered. The noble children I met at the ball despised her. She
couldn't even say it to her former owner or to the emperor. That's why I
know obviously that my eyes will come back asking me what to do. This
pain was something that Adisha had to endure alone.

But it was as different as Dahlia. She, who has been more resolute than
anyone since when she first met, told herself that she was a “good person”
for the first time in her life. Even if you like it without any conditions, even
if everything is fine. And I was angry for her in front of others.

'So I have to protect her.'

That was also what the emperor wanted.

The day after the tea party was the day I gave him regular reports. Adisha
headed to the Imperial Palace in a waiting carriage not far from her
mansion.

Last time in the wagon, the emperor had told her what Dahlia was capable
of.

"The Soul of the Transcendental can't come back once it's broken."

"I know."

“But Ms. Dahlia can do that. Perhaps this empire, no, the only one in this
world.”

The condition is physical contact. And Dahlia's affinity for the contact
object influences. If you kidnap her and try to force her to take power, it
doesn't mean anything.

“How loud will the continent be when this is known? Can you imagine?”

“Without going far, the adoptive sons of Berix, who made your hometown
that way right now, were also transcendental.”

There her recollection ended. At the memory she wanted to forget, Adriana
frowned her eyebrows.

Although the emperor took her out of the hell, Berix is still alive. The next
successor was told that he took a noble addicted to gambling and made him
adopt him, and then he pretended to be an aristocrat.
I don't know when and where Dahlia will meet him.

"Im here."

The carriage stopped. She went to the Emperor's room. The emperor stood
by the window and looked around the garden and looked back.

“You are here.”

“Yes, I have arrived.”

“Come and sit down. Any news?”

“Yes, there are no problems yet.”

The emperor burst into laughter and shook his head.

“There shouldn't be a problem now. I haven't got to go out of the house yet.
Anyway, yes, stay tuned in the future.”

“The imperial palace ball will be held soon.”

"Yeah."

“At this ball, I want to introduce my child to Miss Dahlia.”

Her eyes widened.

“Are you seriously speaking?”

But he was serious. The moment she accepted that it wasn't empty words,
she recalled an issue he had asked before.

“Yes, take care of it. And if possible... … We put that precious child in our
hands.”

She knew why the emperor wanted dahlia so much. Some of his sons had a
Transcendental. Even if he continues to endure the life he has already lived
like this in longing, he would want to make his child live without such pain
that splits his soul.

A person who wants to hide her abilities, fearing that there will be more
humans targeting Dahlia, contradictoryly, wants Dahlia for the happiness of
their children. Nevertheless, such contradictory love made him still human.

“Then Cedric degradation… … ?”

“No, I'm going to introduce Leonard. It's also a birthday ball for him.”

“Wow, your Majesty the Prince?”

It wasn't that she was surprised that she introduced her Majesty, not the
prince, but her Majesty.

Rather, it was the opposite.

To buy Dahlia's favour, of course, you have to send a second Cedric.

Moreover, if Dahlia worked well with either side, it would be much better
to do well with Cedric, the transcendent. That side will be able to use
Dahlia's power much more efficiently.

'Besides, it's more likely that you are.'

When she talked about Leonard, she remembered Dahlia, who was
somehow uncomfortable.

'It's not that bad appearance... … .’

The second one is so handsome that they naturally compare.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t help it.”

“Why so… … ?”

“Cedric ran away from the imperial palace again.”

“… … Ah."
The emperor sighed sorrowfully. Adriana couldn't find anything to comfort
him. Less than a month has passed since I found my escape last time.
Meanwhile, Cedric went out again.

“Then, as a partner of His Majesty the Prince… … ?”

“Is it possible to do that in the first place? Besides, Hikan won't let you go.”

"then… … ?”

“Leonard's partner is you, Adriana.”

“… … true… … Are you a Sim?”

Adriana questioned her ears. The new identity that the emperor created for
her is the daughter of a local lord. Immediately, the Duke's younger sister's
maidservant was in a state of being checked for being overstated. Too
absurd to be the prince's partner... … .

“And yesterday, I lowered the county to the Beniter family. Now you are
Count Young-ae.”

At once, the status went up. I was in a terrible mood. The emperor was a
good man, but he did not give a gift to my man for no reason.

"why… … ?”

“Because Dahlia sheep came to me yesterday.”

“When I met her before, I said that I could come without requesting to see
her, but I didn't know how to use it right away.”

'surely.'

The emperor said as he swept his chin down.

“I don't know much about things between wives. My wife Mikan, who was
famous at my time, was also in the same status as you. Didn’t you say
anything beforehand if you were even treated like that?”
“No matter how bold. He said that you should be treated like that because
you are a capable person.”

The emperor recalled the sudden guest of yesterday afternoon. Last time, I
was a child who was embarrassed to make eye contact and trembled, but
now he spoke quite well. It was also a good option to lean back to hide
trembling hands. Although I could see it well because of the difference in
eye level.

"That's a good thing, but Miss Dahlia What do I get by doing that?"

The look that turned red at the time was also cute. The emperor laughed.

"I'll give you a wish. Anything except your engagement……with the

smallest possible thing I can give you……."

'Ah really. I almost accidentally stroked my head.'

It couldn't be regrettable that there was no daughter among the children. If

you come to the imperial family, you will be given whatever you want, and
you will find all the good things. Knowing that Dahlia's favorability affects
her ability to manifest, she had no choice but to accept her request.

The emperor immediately lowered the count of the Beniter family. And I
asked for a hug as a wish.

"Because I don't have a daughter."

What if I misunderstand him as a child-sexual? It wasn't that he didn't

worry about that, but the embarrassing and cautious hand that embraced
him was much cooler than before. The feeling of clearing the mind also
became stronger. They have a greater affinity for themselves.

'Now I don't think I can live without that power.'

The power to purify your heart the moment you touch it.

The emperor was clearly feeling his change. The terrible headache that
came every morning disappeared, and the desire to kill and destroy
something on a regular basis decreased. The empress was also pleased as
the annoyance that had suddenly disappeared disappeared. The more trust is
accumulated, the greater the effectiveness of purification.

'It would be nice if you keep coming to visit us in the future.'

The emperor smiled satisfactorily and looked at Adisha. I was a bit red to
see if Dahlia's work was quite impressive.

“Anyway, it did. Well, then, please take care of my son at the ball.”

At the moment, her moist expression became subtly hardened, but the
emperor tried to pretend not to know.

***

Adisha left the imperial palace in gloomy steps. My head hurt when I
imagined a ball with Leonard. I didn't hate him completely. But I was tired.

Adricia, contemplated, bumped her shoulder without seeing a boy walking

from the other side.

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

Adriana raised his head in a hurry. The boy who hit the shoulder was
Aceras. He laughed casually and said.

“You have a dark expression, young lady.”

“… … Something is not very good.”

Adriano sighed. Unlike others, she was strangely shy about him. He didn't
do anything wrong.

"Aha. Is it because of the upcoming imperial ball?”

Perhaps, it may be because of reading the insides right when this is the case.
Adriana shrugged. Luckily, Asheras passed by, laughing without further
speech.
He was now paying attention to other thoughts that were more important
than Adisha. At an upcoming imperial ball, he will meet Dahlia Pesteroz.
However, evidence was still lacking. more… … I needed evidence to
convince myself that it was her case.

'Which would you like?'

A soft smile came to his lips, who had been thinking about various plans.
He sincerely looked forward to the moment to meet again.
4. Imperial Ball
It wasn't long after the tea party was over, but now I had to hold a ball
again. There was more tension.

Dahlia was as nervous as it was her first ball, not at her mansion. In
addition, the last tea party was ending in an awkward atmosphere, so I was
worried about what to do if I met them again today.

Still, it was a great job for Adisha to become Count Young-ae. In addition,
this time he became the prince's partner. (This was unexpected even for
Dahlia.) I was worried about Peggy Young-ae's jealousy of liking the
Crown Prince, but the wise Adrisha would do well.

'Now no one can ignore Adisha.'

Now one hurdle has been solved.

'You did a good job visiting your Majesty.'

It was a very impulsive decision to visit him. If Hikan knew, he would

never allow it or he would be punished, so I made all kinds of petitions to
the coachman and went secretly. Fortunately, Hikan wasn't caught because
of his busy schedule, and the results were very good.

“What kind of thing is the emperor's majesty doing this kind of favor to
Adriana Beniter?”

Although it was a bit stabbed at this time.

Why is His Majesty so good to her? Although Dalía still doesn't know
much about politics, he knew that it wasn't that simple to promote a family
from his own to the count and provide the crown prince's partner position.
Even if the subject is the emperor.

There is no favor without a reason. So he offered to grant his wish, but the
emperor ended this job with one hug.
'Why?'

If you weren't a peacock or a peacock's younger brother, you wouldn't be

able to come out. Dahlia tilted her head.

'Anyway, I want to meet Adisha quickly and receive praise.'

Meanwhile, Pesteroz's employees were nervous about her first imperial ball
for a different reason than Dahlia.

Employers knew that these days Hikan immediately approves all the costs
of Dahlia. So I matched the dresses and accessories in the most expensive
dressing room. All that's left is Dahlia's styling. It was worth knowing that
there was one meeting about how to tie Dahlia's hair in the most beautiful
way.

The funny thing was that Hikan sometimes did the final confirmation. He
said that if he couldn't make a decision until the end and brought the
candidate finale to Hikan, he would choose the one that suits Dahlia best.

It is said that they usually choose the most expensive one and finish, but
there was only one thing that Hikan responded favorably at first sight, and it
was a diamond bracelet that runs from the wrist to the back of the hand. As
much as I liked him, it was the price of a tolerable house. So the maids gave
Dahlia all kinds of compliments, saying it was Hikan's gift.

After a few meetings like that, the maids found the best style for Dahlia and
the best way to brighten her. Now it was time to realize that style.

While Dahlia was left in the hands of the maids, Adriana arrived around
lunch. She came in her mansion, completely decorated from head to toe.
Originally, it was pretty, but it was so pretty that it made a hum.

Later, when I became an adult, it was a beauty that would really dominate
the social world with only my face.

“It’s so pretty, Adriana.”

Dahlia said with a smile. It was a meaningless statement, and suddenly tears
swelled in Adisha's eyes when he saw her. Dahlia was amazed, so he took
out a handkerchief and handed it over.

“Why, why?”

"just… … It’s good to see.”

'You heard it from your Majesty's Majesty.'

No matter how much I didn't know I would cry. Since Adisha in the original
is a steel mentality, I couldn't see any tears unless I was really physically
and mentally concentrated. She stole her tears with a handkerchief and
gently hugged her to avoid damaging Dahlia's clothes, then said.

“If Dahlia is big, it will be much prettier than me.”

"a."

Dahlia glanced at Adriana, whipping his hands playfully. But I was a little
embarrassed because she was looking so sincere.

'Did you like too much?'

No matter how serious it is, this kind of bean pod is serious.

Dahlia's head was decided as a half bundle as a result of the last meeting.
While the maids tied Dahlia's hair with ribbons and curled her untied hair
with a heated iron rod, Adrisha talked and held hands by Dahlia's side.

“Aren’t you nervous? Isn't it rumbling?”

“It’s okay because I have Adisha.”

As I said so, Adisha laughed at Bash.

“Can Adriano go to your Majesty? Are you a partner?”

Adisha's expression was slightly hardened.

'I guess you don't like it.'

According to Dahlia's memory, in the original, Prince Leonard had

unrequited love for Adrian. However, he couldn't even be nominated for a
male protagonist, who had nothing extraordinary in his appearance or
personality except for his background. Instead, I just murmured quietly, like
my ex-boyfriend who contacted Adisha at 2am whenever I had a chance.

“… … You only have to go an hour ago, to the Imperial Palace.”

"like that… … .”

Dahlia decided to spare no words about it. Adriana naturally changed the
subject.

“Would you like to dance with the Duke for your first dance?”

“Yes, maybe.”

“Will you dance with me next time?”

Dahlia was surprised for a moment and then realized it.

'Oh, that's right. Women and women can also dance here.'

Although usually only under teens. Dahlia imagined herself and Adisha
dancing in her head. It was pretty and cute. Of course thanks to Adisha.

If Hikan and Adriana dance, they will be like a good man and a fairy. But it
couldn't be realized, so Dahlia was satisfied only with her imagination.

“Yes, I will.”

Adriana laughed as if satisfied.

“Oh, come to think of it, I have a gift for Ms. Dahlia.”

"Gift?,,
"Yeah. I'm grateful for something.”

From a small handbag, Adisha pulled out a beautifully wrapped white lace
gloves for children.

“I chose the design. How is it, is it pretty?”

“It’s pretty, but… … .”

The moment Dahlia looked at the eyes of the maids. Do these gloves match
Dahlia's hairstyle, dress and accessories right now? Or, no matter how much
Adisha gave you, you can't wear it.

Fortunately, the answer was ‘It matches.’ Everyone nodded. Dahlia smiled
only then.

“Thank you, Adriana.”

Adriana laughed lightly.

“I thought it would go well with Dalia.”

She put on gloves for her hand-made Dahlia. It fit perfectly into Dahlia's
hand, as if when I saw it again.

She didn't let go of her hand right away, but for a long time looked at
Dahlia's gloved hand with a stiff expression. Then he said quietly.

“This will protect Dahlia.”

“… … It's only a glove?”

“Is this a gift I chose myself?”

There is nothing to say because it is mixed with aegyo. Still, the gloves
were very pretty.

***
Adricia was esthetic until the end, but only before it was really late, at the
urge of Dahlia, he set off for the imperial palace.

Unlike Adisha, whose partner is in the Imperial Palace, Dahlia still had
some time. She had to wait in the waiting room for Hikan to appear.

'But if this job is over, Hikan's brother will also be a little free, right?'

Suddenly I missed Hikan. After a good night's sleep in my last humiliating

office, I rarely met him except for a meal time. Still, if you're lucky, you'll
be able to talk a lot today.

Then I heard a knock. Hikan has already come. Dahlia got up and went to
meet my brother. Seeing him in this confusing situation seemed to be a little
relieved.

It was something I felt last time, but Hikan's beauty at the ball was 10 times
more handsome than usual.

Is it because the colorful ornaments go well with the unusual hair color and
eye color of silver hair and blue eyes?

Hikan also looked at Dahlia longer than usual. In recent years, considering
Hikan's softening attitude, Dahlia made an extremely rational reasoning.

'Isn't it because I'm cute?'

Dahlia looked up at Hikan, looking up with sparkling eyes. He replied

pomply as if he had read Dahlia's thoughts.

“No, I was surprised that it was so small.”

'Since the last time, I've been talking. He’s small too.’

Dahlia thought to herself. Of course, he was only the other adult men who
were taller now.

'What did I expect?'

No matter how much Hikan changed, it was too much to expect him to say
that. Maybe you are too confident? Hikan reached out to Dahlia in a sense
of self-destruction.

"Go."

“Yes, yes.”

She took his hand. Hikan asked indifferently as he dragged her towards
him.

“So did you make a lot of friends?”

It was a tea party story. Dahlia got it right away.

'… … Should I be honest, should I lie?’

Do I have to say that the atmosphere only became cheap because I was
caught up in the story of Adisha? Anyway, in the end, we made a
connection to each other to come to the tea party, so should we say that it is
a success?

After contemplating, Dahlia decided to just speak honestly.

“… … that… … .”

Obviously you don't like it. Rather than making friends at the place that
made it difficult at best, it only ruined the atmosphere. Besides, because of
Adisha, which Hikan hates. I'm sorry I knew how hard he had been.

“That’s it. I'm sorry."

"Well done."

However, the reaction that Hikan showed was unexpected. Dahlia asked
amazed.

"Yeah?"
“Because you need to do that to understand stupid things. It's good to warn
you at least once.”

“Mrs. Henry was close to her mother. Did we meet each other well?”

Hikan laughed sarcastically by raising only one corner of his mouth. Cold
hatred stood in his eyes.

I remember talking about Hikan's mother in the library a long time ago. The
mother, who was hurt by the two's maternal grandfather's runaway, could
not accept Hikan, who was the same transcendental man, and sent him to a
local estate.

“Anyway, you must have won Adisha Beniter Young-ae's favor with this
incident. She seems to be highly trusted by the emperor, so there's nothing
wrong with being close.”

'While you don't think so.'

He looked down and looked at Dahlia, and said in a calm voice.

“Besides, you take precedence over them. Because you are pesterose.”

“And if even one person is made into four people, it is a success. Well
done."

And Hikan's hand climbed above his head. It's not stroking, just lightly
weight.

Then, as if nothing had happened, it went straight away, but it was

unbelievable that Dahlia looked up at Hikan's handsome face blankly.

'My brother... … You really have changed.'

It was incredible. That the final villain can like this ordinary brother.

Only then did Dahlia realize. Maybe he also likes Hikan quite a bit. Until
now, I have forcibly turned away from people who hate myself, saying I
don't like it, but now it's different.
Suddenly he was conscious of the hand he was holding. Hikan's hand was
still cold. But the feeling that the temperature brought was completely
different from the funeral he first held his hand in.

'You will be able to do well.'

As I held that hand, my worries disappeared and I felt empowered. Dahlia

smiled and followed her brother.

People came to say hello to Hikan and Dahlia. Some of them even gave
gifts, saying that they had never had a birthday because they hadn't seen
dahlias. After asking the servant to move the gift box to the room, Dahlia
laughed.

“I wish it would be a big doll that I can hold and sleep.”

“If you need such a thing, don’t you have to pardon it earlier?”

“It’s a good idea to get a doll as a gift.”

Then Dahlia suddenly realized that he had not yet known Hikan's birthday.

“When is your brother's birthday?”

“Why do you ask that?”

“… … Um, can you guess why your brother is?”

“… … done."

Dahlia laughed at Bash. It was surprising that I was having this

conversation with Hikan casually.

“My birthday is winter. It's autumn now. There's a long time left, so you
don't have to worry about it.”

"my birthday is… … ”

“I know, it's been a while ago. I'm sorry I couldn't take care of it.”

Dahlia's birthday was in June. Dahlia looked at Hikan in surprise at what he

had not expected. He pretended not to know, as always, as if nothing had
happened.

At that time, a self-made couple came to greet Hikan and Dahlia. He said he
just came up from the estate. They said hello to Hikan first and expressed
regret for what happened at the last ball.

These were the first people to directly mention the runaway incident of the
ball. Dahlia was a bit embarrassed by her too casual behavior. The two then
looked at Dahlia, who were crossing his arms, and were in a fuss.

"Oh my God, Miss Dahlia really doesn't know she'll fall from her brother."

“It's really cute. The peacock would be nice.”

Dahlia felt her good mood in an instant subtly worsened. Somehow, rumors
that Dahlia couldn't live without Hikan still seemed to be turning into
orthodox.

'I did it to live... … It’s very, very early.’

Thanks to that, I was living with Hikan this way, but it was a bit unfair to be
regarded as such a person.

Still, in her own way, she is also a member of the Duke of Pesteroz. In
addition, I asked the emperor to make Beniter into a county family.

'I tried to speak charismatically in my own way at the tea party.'

It seems that the work did not go to the local estate. Even so, it was rude.
It's all cute and cute to someone you've never seen before, and you don't
know that you'll fall from your brother.

But I didn't even want to spoil the mood. Anyway, because Hikan was the
main character rather than her. So Dahlia replied with a short smile instead.
People who are not aware of that much will not talk more about it.
By the way.

“Why are you so rude, your own?”

“… … Yes?"

Dahlia was confused and looked at Hikan. His expression was cold.

“In the first place, you are not fortunate about the bad luck of the Duke of
Bleuport, but for my younger brother, you are cute now. Are we in a
position to hear from you?”

Once Hikan is colored, it's scary. I already knew, but angry, he was really
scared. Dahlia slightly pulled the sleeves of his clothes to try to dry them.
However, Hikan did not look back at Dahlia and only looked at his own.

The atmosphere around me suddenly became cold. Viscount and his wife
were conscious of the atmosphere and hurriedly apologized.

“Sorry, I’m sorry, Mr. Duke, Miss Dahlia. We were frivolous.”

"Sorry."

“Be careful next time. Come on, Dahlia.”

Hikan spoke coldly and pulled the Dahlia. She awkwardly greeted her
inside and outside and hurriedly followed him. Hikan still seemed to be less
subdued. He said sharply to Dahlia.

“Are the family members talking to you that way?”

“Oh, no.”

“If you ever teased your mouth that way, tell me. I'll never let my feet stick
to the mansion again.”

“… … Yeah."
“As I said earlier, you are Pesterose. Don't just leave that thing behind.
When Adriana Beniter is insulted, he gets angry and why… … !”

Dahlia now knew that this was Hikan's "jealousy."

'In this case, it would be nice to tell you that you are angry because you
ignore you.'

But still, that was Hikan. Dahlia looked up at him and suddenly laughed.
Hikan frowned and looked at Dahlia.

“Why are you laughing?”

“I was worried. I wonder what my brother would say because I was angry at
the tea party.”

By the way?"

“But because my brother is angry with another person,

'I can't say it's funny because you tell me it's okay and you react the same as
me in the same situation.'

And even though I was impressed by that.

Dahlia buried his head in Hikan's arm and whispered in a small voice as he
held back his laughter.

“What if other people know that our siblings are always angry… … ?”

“Tell me to think so. They are the ones that regret it anyway.”

Hikan responded bluntly as if he was now embarrassed. Dahlia laughed

again. Hikan is angry with others because of his younger brother. If I told
this story to the person who played the original, it was obvious that
everyone would make it bullshit.

Because of him, Dahlia has hoped that anything will go well in the future.
She laughed lightly.
 ***

Dahlia, feeling better, looked around again with Hikan's arms folded. The
edge table just came into her eyes. There were foods that could be eaten by
hand. Fruit hardened with sugar syrup, chocolate with jam inside, salmon
sandwich on a skewer with only a toothpick.

“Oh my brother, can I eat that?”

"Do whatever you feel like."

Dahlia grabbed Hikan's arm, grabbed the chocolate with jam, and put it in
her mouth. It's very sweet that melts as soon as you put it in. Dahlia laughed
spontaneously.

“Can I give you a brother too?”

“… … done."

“It’s delicious.”

She even put what she picked up for Hikan in her mouth. This one contains
lemon jam, so the sweet and sour taste came up.

'Wow, that's good.'

Dahlia, who loved sour candy like Isher in the past life, was pleased with
the taste I ate after a while. But the third was blocked by Hikan. He took the
handkerchief out of his arms and handed it to Dahlia.

“It's all over my mouth.”

“Oh.,,

embarrassed.

Dahlia rubbed her lips thinly.

"Thank you."
Dahlia returned the handkerchief again. It was just time to dance for the
first time. Everyone set up their stance with their partners. Hikan also put
his hand on Dahlia's small body. Last time, it was a dance that was
postponed due to circumstances and couldn't be danced because work broke
out. It was also Dahlia's first official dance.

'You shouldn't step on your feet this time.'

Was it because Dahlia broke his tense tee? Hikan leaned over and said
small.

“I said it wouldn't hurt even if you stepped on it anyway.”

'If you say that, you'll want to show you a jailbreak again.'

Dahlia thought to herself. Of course, I didn't have the guts to move into
reality, so when the dance started, I started stepping quietly. The dance was
more familiar than I thought, and even when I relaxed, the body moved on
its own. Dahlia continued to step on the steps and spoke to Hikan.

“Is this your first ball here, too?”

"no."

“I felt like that for some reason.”

“Why did you think so?”

“My brother doesn’t go well with something for the first time. Whatever I
do, I think I will do it by saying,'This is nothing.'

Dahlia deliberately made a strict look to imitate Hikan. Hikan made an

expression that he didn't know how to react. Dahlia burst into laughter in
response to an unconventional human reaction. Then he immediately
frowned.

“… … Why are you laughing?”

“I like dancing together.”

Actually, it was because it was fun to make fun of it. Hikan stopped at the
answer. Thanks to this, Dahlia stumbled together, missed the step and
stepped on Hikan's foot. It's also very tight.

Hikan's eyes narrowed slightly. Even if you are a transcendental person, it

seems a little painful if you are properly stepped on the toe of the shoe.
Besides, these shoes were made of very hard material.

“Sin, I’m sorry.”

“… … It doesn't hurt.”

'I think it hurts.'

Dahlia had a disrespectful thought in her heart. I didn't forget to rationalize

that this was not because of himself, but because of Hikan's pause. Whether
he really stepped on it, Hikan looked down on his foot and said with a sigh.

“You found one that you're good at too.”

Dahlia tilted her head at Hikan's unexpected words. He said indifferently.

“I mean stepping on the man's feet while dancing.”

'Wow, my God. My brother also jokes.'

I was shocked by that fact, this time it was really funny. Dahlia was forced
to hold back his laughter and accidentally stepped on Hikan's foot once
more.

The first dance is over. Dahlia was scolded when he was a fuss about
healing Hikan's feet.

And it was time for the second protagonist of this ball to appear. Hikan
sighed, and then pulled the dahlia and her folded arms.

“It is said that His Majesty the Crown Prince has come. Let's go say hello.”
For some reason, he also looked tired. Adrisha, too, was all too much for
someone who would become the next emperor of the empire.

Then the entrance to the ballroom was opened, and Adisha and a boy
entered. That boy was Leonard, Prince of the Empire, who turned 16 this
year. Leonard Ormis Michelio. I heard a lot of stories, but it was the first
time I actually saw them.

He had red eyes and blond hair like his father. Although he had freckles like
a boy of his age and was shorter than average, his face wasn't as ugly as
Dahlia's standing in the game. He was wearing an imperial uniform with
gold tassels and decorations.

Adriana was dressed the same way he saw it during the day, but because of
the brilliant lighting of the ballroom, his shining appearance shined even
more. Jet-black hair was not the color often seen in the empire, making it
even more mysterious.

Hikan went to Leonard's front and said yes.

“See you in a long time, Your Majesty the Prince.”

“Yes, you worked hard to come far, Duke.”

"no. The ball hall is so beautiful that it's worth coming like this.”

“Is it a little late? Sorry. My partner is very fond of conversation skills.”

Leonard was full of smiles as if he was excited. Adisha was next to him
with a really spotless, clear smile.

It was a very admirable social life skill.

“… … Fortunately, the."

Hikan seemed tired and wanted to end this conversation quickly. It feels
like the conversation is spinning around for some reason. It's not a
conversation between Ping-Pong, but a feeling of just saying what Leonard
wants to say. However, if you were in a position like Leonard, it would have
been irrelevant.

'In fact, it's okay if you know and don't keep it, but because you don't
know... … .’

“Anyway, congratulations on being a duke. Wow, he's the same age as me,
but he's already a peacock.

I too quickly became the emperor... … ”

“Congratulations, His Majesty Pesteroz. And my Majesty the Crown Prince

sincerely congratulates him on his 16th birthday.”

Adisha hurriedly cut off Leonard's words. Dahlia was relieved. Probably
everyone in this ballroom was at this moment. What Leonard just said is the
same as saying that he wishes his father died sooner.

'I can see why the emperor feels sad if only the story of the prince comes
out in the work.'

If Cedric had been a little more greedy, and the Imperial Palace had been a
little more bloody, Leonard would never have been rebuked as Prince.
However, because the Empress strictly forbidden fighting between brothers,
the emperor who loved her the most in the world criticized Leonard as the
prince.

Leonard seemed a little offended when Adisha stopped him, but she turned
to look back and smiled, making it seem like it was okay.

“Oh, my father has a situation today, so he will be a little later. I want to tell
you that there were a lot of hardships last time. He hopes that Miss Dahlia
will always be full of happiness and peace.”

'It seems like you have a longer word for me.'

As if she wasn't the only one who thought that way, Hikan's gaze came to
Dahlia for a while and then fell.
Now it was Dahlia's turn to show her yes. Leonard glanced at Dahlia's
whole body with a very interesting look. I was patient because my eyes
weren't dirty with thoughts, but I was a little worried about the future of this
country because of my polite attitude.

In the original, the real Leonard becomes the emperor after the emperor dies
in an accident. However, I remember that all the important things were
managed by the 2nd Prince Cedric.

'The 2nd Prince Jeonha escaped again, right?'

Really, where is this country going?

Then Leonard opened his mouth.

"Right. Young-ae is the younger brother of that rumor.”

“It's an honor, Your Majesty.”

“Let’s do well together in the future. As a pitiful person with a

Transcendent brother as a brother.”

Leonard reached out and asked for a handshake. Shaking hands, he said.

“What on earth did you do to your father? No matter how much your father
praised you for wishing you had a daughter like Young-ae.”

"no. I am ashamed.”

“My father told Young-ae to look good, but I'm not good at that.”

'… … Can I even say something like that?'

Adriana also looked embarrassed. Like the emperor, Leonard was nervous
about holding his hand for a long time, but his hand fell right away.
Leonard's gaze was only on Adisha.

'Poor Adisha.'
Still, compared to other male protagonist candidates, Leonard is quiet. It
doesn't harm Adisha, and even if another man and Adisha meet, she secretly
wears a blanket at home and flirts.

Now it was time to say hello to Adriana. She showed that bright smile of
politeness, as if waiting for Dahlia.

“Dahlia, you are so pretty today. I'm sorry for not seeing everything I made
up.”

Dahlia shook her head. Adriana smiled at her once and then greeted
Hikhan.

“Hello, Majesty the Duke.”

"nice to meet you. Ms. Beniter.”

Hikan replied hard. You still use honorifics. His determination not to really
get close to one inch was outstanding. The two didn't say a word any more.
Leonard looked at the watch and took a sneak peek.

“We, when is the next dance?”

He seemed eager to do his first dance with Adisha quickly. The servant next
to him hurriedly lowered his head.

“Shall I play it now?”

“Yes, then.”

Leonard turned to look at Adisha. His ears were red, protruding through his
golden hair.

“Yes, let’s go.”

Adisha took Leonard's hand and went to the stage hall. Then he looked back
and said to Dahlia in the form of a mouth.

'Don't you forget the promise? The next dance is with me.'
Dahlia smiled and nodded.

Adisha took Leonard's hand and went to the middle of the stage. I was a
little tired as I kept talking on the way. Perhaps it was an excuse for Cedric
to run away, and Leonard wanted to take him away, so it seemed that it was
something like this.

Even while dancing, he kept talking. Since when did you learn to dance, did
you ever be ridiculous? She replied roughly as I thought.

“Oh, that’s right. I heard such a story.”

“What are you talking about?”

“You mean Hikan's sister, Dahlia, that she has special abilities?”

At a moment, Adisha doubted her ears. Unless your Majesty's Majesty is

out of your mind, you wouldn't tell Leonard that kind of thing?

“… … What ability?”

“It's the power that can bring the Transcendental back from runaway.”

Adriana bite her lips.

“Who said that?”

Leonard replied with a bright smile, glad that she showed a sincere interest
in her story.

“Aceras is.”

But strangely, I didn't know where I went after the prom came.”

Adriana felt dizzy.

How the hell is Aceras?

“I have a place to go for a while after the dance is over.” I had to find
Asheras right away.

***

Leonard left, and Hikan looked so sick of it, as if he had just got rid of an
annoying person.

"Fuck it, that's the prince."

Dahlia was frightened and looked around and closed Hikan's mouth.
Fortunately, no one heard it.

“I can say so in front of His Majesty the Emperor.”

“… … No matter how it is.”

Dahlia said to Hikan.

“My brother, I have an appointment for the next dance.”

“… … Next appointment?”

“Adricia.”

Hikan's face, who was puzzled, turned into a grimy face at once.

"Did Adriana Beniter suggest it first?"

'Why are you always calling it full name?'

Honestly, I thought that was the case, but I didn't pay. She just nodded.

"it can not?"

“… … no. There is nothing that can't be done.”

“Then why… … ?”
“If you go with Adriana, I will have to be with him again until you come
back.”

Hikan really didn't seem to want to be with Leonard for one more minute.
Well, he and Leonard were no longer close. Even if you barely get close,
surely one of them will not be able to endure and fall apart.

“… … no. All right, come back. It comes as soon as the dance is over.”

Hikan sighed and beckoned. When a person comes out like that, it also
weakens the mind. Dahlia thought while rolling her head alone.

“Then, will we be apart for a while? Until the deterioration returns?”

"But… … ”

"It's okay. A lot of those friends.”

Dahlia laughed lightly. I thought it would have to fall anyway once. Hikan
is a duke, so he would have to talk about business with people, but to do
that, Dahlia couldn't be stuck next to him. In this world, the 16-year-old
Transcendent is treated more than an adult, but Dahlia is younger and
nothing.

However, Hikan seemed uncomfortable to leave her alone. Even though he

is young. Dahlia said it was okay and pushed his back straight.

“Go there. Then I'll go to the terrace and get some air until the second dance
is over.”

“… … okay. When you break up with Adisha, they come to me right

away.”

Hikan somehow seemed to be living in a different way with Adisha. He

stressed that he had to come right away several times. Dahlia didn't get
permission after he said he knew it for a while. Maybe he really didn't want
to be with Leonard, and Hikan hesitated for a while and eventually went
away. It was a little disappointing, but it seemed to be the best.
Dahlia went out to the balcony by herself. I could have had a conversation
with the wives I met at the tea party, but then Adricia would come in the
middle, and I didn't want to let them meet her.

It was a day when the night wind was strong. Dahlia went to the railing
while carefully pressing her hair so that her hard-tied hair would not fall out
in the wind, grabbed the railing with two fists, and looked at the garden
below.

Crumbling.

'Huh?'

Then, a strange sound was heard from the tree above Dahlia's head. Dahlia
looked up at an unexpected sound.

At that moment, a strong wind blew hard. Dahlia grabbed her head,
thinking that her head shouldn't be damaged. But then, the bracelet that had
been hung on his hand fell under the railing. Dahlia was startled, raising her
claws to look down.

'that… … It was chosen by my brother.'

Rarely, it was a bracelet he liked.

Fortunately, the ballroom was on the second floor, so it wasn't too far
below. Dahlia fell in the grass right underneath, and it was in the top view.
However, it was so expensive that I was worried that someone would take it
in the middle.

'… … If I go down now, I will be late for an appointment with Adisha.'

Dahlia, who had been troubled, looked again at the tree where the sound
was heard.

'Is it a squirrel?'

However, I saw a human being squatted on a branch. It was much bigger

than a squirrel. No, whoever sees it, it was a person.
He was a dahlia age, or maybe a little older than him. Under the black sky
at night, blonde and serene red eyes swaying in the wind. It was a boy
Dahlia had seen before. She admired her appearance even though she knew
what those sparkly red eyes meant.

'You said you ran away again, this time you were near.'

It was the second prince Cedric Bercelona Michelio. When I just looked up,
I couldn't see it at all. It seemed that he was hiding it with magic before, but
this time it was deliberately revealed. He smiled softly and looked down at
Dahlia with his chin on.

“You fell because of me, that one?”

Dahlia nodded while looking at her appearance blankly.

“It's my fault, so I'll pick it up. You don't even tell me I'm here.”

With that, Cedric pointed to the bracelet on the bush. Then the bracelet
floated in the air and flew right in front of Dahlia.

“Go, thank you!”

Dahlia was amazed and stared at the bracelet and Cedric alternately.

'Are you a wizard?'

Faintly, I remembered the original content that Cedric was also a

transcendent, and its characteristic was multi-attribute magic. I ran away
from the Imperial Palace, so why did I come back and stay here? I wanted
to ask, but the two weren't close enough to talk about it.

“Ah, can’t you go inside?”

“Oh, yes. It’s a little disgusting to a lot of people.”

He smiled and said so, but there was nothing to say. On the outside, he
looks kind, but he feels a clear wall. Dahlia awkwardly avoided her gaze. It
is a difficult person.

She struggled to open her mouth while worrying. It was disrespectful, but I
thought Pesterose could say this much.

“Many people are looking for His Majesty. Soon, His Majesty is also on his
birthday, but isn't it sad that the birthday ball isn't held?”

Cedric leaned his head and laughed.

"no. No one wants to celebrate my birthday.”

It was a cynical answer that didn't go well with laughter. Dahlia opened her
eyes wide. Cedric was part of an ordinary family loved by the emperor and
empress.

The nobles also wanted to make friends with him. Cedric shrugged as if
reading Dahlia's thoughts.

“My personality is a little dirty.”

“Even if everyone pretends to be in front of me, it’s obvious what they’re

thinking.”

Having said that, Cedric turned to the ballroom with an uninteresting

expression. Dahlia also looked there inadvertently.

'Shall we just go in?'

As Dahlia was contemplating, a popular pretender was heard trying to enter

the balcony where she was.

As I got closer, I heard a conversation, and there was a voice that Dahlia
heard well.

“To Leonard... … .”
'Adricia!'

Did you come to find Dahlia? Or another story to do? Anyway, I tried to
say hello and get out of the balcony, but there was one more voice. It was
the voice of a strange boy.

'Who is it?'

Dahlia tried to open the door in such anxiety, but suddenly Cedric called
Dahlia.

“Dahlia, is it Dahlia?”

Dahlia looked back in surprise and nodded.

“Let’s stay with me for a minute. Don't go out now.”

It was a friendly tone, but there was a mixture of pressure that it was
difficult for some reason to refuse.

Dahlia again opened her eyes and nodded. Then Cedric laughed deeply. At
the same time, Dahlia's body floated.

'Huh!'

Dahlia closed her mouth tightly with both hands, thinking that she shouldn't
be caught by anyone else.

Cedric sat Dahlia next to the branch he was sitting on. Then, for some
reason, I felt like there was an invisible wall in front of my eyes. Cedric
said kindly.

“You can say it now. Not too loud,”

“Ah, ah, yes. But why am I… … ?”

“Because they both seem to be talking seriously.”

Dahlia leaned over and looked down at the balcony. Then I rubbed my eyes
and looked again. Brown hair, green eyes, handsome and cute mood. It was
Aceras.

'… … Why are you two?’

When I looked closely, Adisha was questioning Asheras with a terrifying

momentum. Dahlia inadvertently leaned forward a little more. Then Cedric
stretched out his hand to stop him and said tenderly.

“If I’m wrong, I will fall.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

Dahlia was surprised and pulled her body back.

"no."

Cedric replied as if it wasn't a big deal. He seemed to be interested in their

story. His eyes were shining and he was wearing his chin. Did you say you
didn't get along with Aceras? Dahlia recalled the information from the
original.

At that moment, Cedric muttered.

"no wonder. It was suspicious when I tried to enter the ball by selling it to
me.”

Yeah?"

“I mean, Aceras, I don't know what it is, but I have a good luck. This time
I'm trying to get revenge.”

Cedric said with a gloomy smile for some reason. The two seem to have a
really bad relationship. At that time, I heard Adisha's excited voice.

“What the hell are you thinking about spreading those words?”

Aceras smiled without a blink of an eye.

“Do you spread it? The only thing I told you about was his Majesty the
Crown Prince.”

“If you see that he came to me because he was so hot, it seems that'he' is
also right.”

“… … What?"

“There were two candidates. You and him. Since you are so good, I thought
you would try to explain it if you were blamed on someone else for what
you did. But you don't have to explain it, you're as if you're stabbed, so I
guess he's doing it right.”

Adriana's expression gradually turned from embarrassment to amazement.

It looked as if he realized his very big mistake. Aseras laughed, adding a
word.

“I've learned something, but isn't it too low-level?”

"you… … You're really crazy.”

“Can you talk to me like this? It seems that the imperial family wants to
keep this work in top secret...

… .”

It seemed as if I knew what they were talking about. What was certain was
that Asheras was mocking her rather than falling for Adisha. And Adriana
seemed very angry.

'… … Is this also my fault?'

It seemed like it was already ruined to follow the original development.

Adisha, loved by the three male protagonists and Hikan, was already
fighting two of them. Well, it was terrible content that deserves to be ruined.

Then, Asheras said.

“In the end, it means'he' is correct that made the Duke of Bleuport return
from the runaway.”

“Huh.”

Dahlia hurriedly shut her mouth.

'That's my story!'

The story that the two continued to heat up was what happened to the Duke
of Bleuport. And, of course, the “he” they talk about was Dahlia.

'… … How does Aceras know that?’

Obviously, His Majesty said that it was a secret that I was at the scene.

“Ah, this is the story of the Duke of Bluport. It's my first time hearing such
a story, and it's amazing.”

At that time, Cedric casually put in chuimsae. Dahlia only remembered the
existence of the person next to him.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Who is “He”? Do you know a little?”

Dahlia stared at Cedric, stiffly listening to her next to him. And he shook
his head hard from side to side.

Cedric, staring at her, made a sound that seemed to be pulsing for some
reason.

"Aha."

Then he turned his head on the road. Anyone looked at it and thought, "You
know." Still, not asking any more, he seemed to have little interest in the
case of the Duke of Blueport.
Don't be fortunate. Dahlia, who knows the character of the original Cedric,
who has no interest in anything other than her job, sighed of relief.

'What about Aceras anyway?'

Suddenly, Adriana groaned and kicked out the balcony. The only thing left
was Aceras.

He was a really insidious human. Dahlia accumulated more and more

dislike for him, which had been accumulated while working on the original.

'What are you going to do after finding that out?'

If there is something that Adisha and Asheras misunderstand, this incident

is not something that Dahlia did on his own will, but that it is a kind of
miracle that even the emperor cannot explain. There is no guarantee that it
can happen twice... … Is this information so valuable to find out? Dahlia
stared at Aceras and fell into thoughts.

“Well, I’ll go now.”

Then, Cedric spoke to Dahlia and dropped a small piece of quartz in her
hand. Dahlia quickly embraced it.

“Go, are you going?”

“Since I've already noticed Aceras' stiffness, there's no reason to be here

anymore. If I break this, I'll take you down over there on my own.”

Cedric laughed.

The quartz piece was the best tool to hold magical power, so it was often
used for magical items. Cedric seems to be a wizard as well.

Dahlia looked at the sculpture in her hand with a mysterious eye. I looked
up to express my gratitude, but Cedric was already gone.

'You're traveling really fast.'

He was a very strange person in many ways. Dahlia lowered her head again
and looked at Aceras, still in thought, and then laid the rest of her hand on
top of a piece of quartz in her palm. It would be cold because it was a stone
carving, but for some reason I felt a warm energy because of the magic. She
got it in her hand and fiddled with it.

Suck. Then the quartz piece split in half.

'… … Huh?'

Dahlia blankly looked into her palm.

… … A piece of quartz was cut in half.

'Is this, was it so easy to break?'

Wait, it's broken. Dahlia just thought about Cedric's words.

“If I break this, I'll take you down over there on my own.”

Dahlia's buttocks are floating.

“Ahhhh!”

'No! Aceras is still there!’

But it was useless. Dahlia, knowing that Asheras, who was surprised, was
looking at her, was forced to come down from the tree and settle down on
the balcony.

There was silence.

It was Asheras who broke the long silence.

“… … Dahlia girl?”

Dahlia wanted to die. It looks like someone could see it while stealing it.

***
The two haven't said anything for a while. Aceras was looking at the dahlia
as if measuring something with a cold gaze for some reason.

“Did you hear it all?”

Dahlia swallowed the horse for a while in embarrassment. However, it

wasn't like that when I rolled my head. So this situation... … .

'You're stuck talking about me behind me!'

Here, Gap and Eul were clear. It was Aceras, not Dahlia, that you need to
notice right now. So, in this case, Dahlia can be a little more confident.

“I haven't heard anything.”

In this case, of course not if you naively say that you have heard it all.
Asheras, a direct servant of the emperor, couldn't even speak to the nobility.
Of course, if it was Dahlia's status, it could have been released, but for some
reason, it was a bit uncomfortable.

Although I lied of conversion, Asheras did not believe for some reason.
When Cedric saw that, it seemed that if Dahlia lied, everything would
appear.

“… … Sorry. The introduction was late.”

At that time, Asheras bowed and said yes. Dahlia stared at the round part
under his rich brown hair. It was unbelievable that he was fighting hard
until now.

“I am Aceras, the servant of His Majesty's immediate servant, Miss

Dahlia.”

'I know.'

Dahlia thought so inside. And awkwardly, I bowed my head and greeted

me.

'Let's be careful. There is a black snake playing around there.'

She glanced at Asheras' face with a side glance.

'As well as the original male protagonist.'

Looking up close, the handsome was handsome. His eyes are sadly
drooping like a dog, a thick upper lip, and the tail of his mouth that is
always curled up even without facial expressions. It looked good, but it was
a face that made me feel dangerous for some reason. But I couldn't figure
out what I was thinking, so it was just frustrating.

Dahlia, who knows her personality just before the breakdown of Asheras,
gradually began to feel anxious. Are you not doing anything suspicious at
all, such as digging out the back story of Dahlia this time?

"Aren't you supposed to go quickly?"

"no. It's an honor to see Lady Dahlia in person.”

“… … Did you remember my name?”

"Yeah. Gray hair isn't common, and it's so famous.”

A meaningless conversation came and went. Aceras was still looking at her
with a harmless smile. It would be nice if you could tell me not that you
were talking about yourself, but it was difficult to treat it carelessly,
knowing that you will become the Pope of the Holy Empire in the future.

Aceras was also rolling his head.

'I think I heard it, but how far did I hear it?'

He had to find out more about Dahlia's abilities. I don't seem to know the
value of my strength yet.

The power that makes the runaway transcendent return to normal. It was the
opposite of what he was going to do, and at the same time, it was a force
that would help him above all else if he used it well. He was going to
destroy this empire in the future.
'It would be nice if I could make it on this side because I was confused.'

However, the most important scene was caught. Even if I thought about it, it
was pathetic.

'First, let's try to fix that.'

“Did you hear all of the stories we talked about earlier?”

Aseras said with a soft smile. Dahlia shook her head again with an
expression of resentment in the world, but whoever sees it, it was a lie.

It wasn't clear how far it had been, but Asheras decided to throw it first,
starting from a small distance that could be corrected.

“I caught an embarrassing scene. We are not very close together.”

In this case, you can make up for that the words you said at that time were
actually trying to scratch the inside of Adisha, and that you weren't serious.

“… … Yes?"

Strangely, however, when he heard that, Dahlia's face changed more

strangely. With a look full of doubts for some reason. Aseras checked his
words, but couldn't figure out the problem.

'What?'

He laughed more mildly, but contrary to his intentions, Dahlia's expression

stiffened.

'… … It’s not easy too.’

I ignored her because she was young, but she kept vigilant. Maybe you
know more than you think.

But he had to figure out what to do. If Dahlia Pesteroz had the power to
restore the runaway Transcendental, it may be able to “prevent” the
runaway by purifying the corrupted soul itself with magical power. If so,
you can draw as much power as possible without worrying about the
runaway of magic.

It was a force that all transcendental forces were crushing. The power to
fight the continent that left her.

'I heard that the way to know is probably shaking hands... … ?’

If he ends his “magical power” through that and purifies his decaying soul,
he will know that this is not just a fluke. His eyes flashed secretly.

Meanwhile, Dahlia soon noticed that he was lying naturally.

'What are you having a bad relationship with?'

Adisha clearly said that he had never spoken properly with Aceras.

'I'm also suspicious! I don't know what kind of thing it is!’

Dahlia stared at him with all sorts of doubts. Aceras reached out after a long
observation.

“Mister Dahlia, can I ask you to shake hands if you can’t excuse me?”

Dahlia's eyes widened at an unexpected request.

“Ah, a handshake?”

Why do everyone here like to shake hands? Obviously, when I learned from
a tutor, I said that I would not ask the lady to shake hands.

Dahlia thought to herself, but there was no reason to refuse, so he held the
hand that he extended. I didn't feel a bit less reluctant because I was
wearing the gloves that Adisha gave me as a gift.

Aseras narrowed his eyes and looked down at the hand he held. After a
while, he released his hand. It was a steamy expression for some reason.

“What's wrong with… … ?”

“No, I guess my expectations were too high.”

Aseras closed his eyes and said in a sad voice.

“I am not really a Dahlia sheep… … I thought it was like that. But not that
much.”

“… … You were really looking forward to it.”

Unable to know what he intended to speak, Dahlia was sane. Are you
scratching people like this? It was hard to know if it was sarcastic or not, so
I couldn't figure out if I should be feeling bad right now.

Then, another piece of music ended. Perhaps soon Adrica noticed Dahlia's
absence at the ballroom.

Dahlia didn't want to see him and Adisha just fight and meet again.

But just outside the balcony, I heard a voice from Adisha asking another
servant.

“Have you ever seen where Miss Dalia Pesteroz went?”

'I knew it.'

Asheras looked at Dahlia to see if he heard the same thing. His expression
became a little difficult.

“I still have a lot of things I want to ask you... … .”

“… … Yeah?',

“Dahlia still wants to ask me, right?”

'How did know?'

Dahlia said with a glance. Aceras laughed.

"Secretly, you can see everything you think on your face."

'I can't be lucky.'

Originally, the Transcendental was such a being. In addition, Aceras was so

precise that it couldn't be lucked twice.

But Dahlia also had something to come. I didn't want to match it because it
came out like that. She smiled and walked towards the door.

“No, I think it’s okay to meet you after thinking about it.”

“… … Yeah?',

'Yes, if you don't dance, it's okay. You can send it away saying you have
something to talk to with Aceras.

As Dahlia walked without hesitation, Aceras clearly blocked her path with
an expression of "It's not this."

“How about thinking again?”

“I have nothing to think about. I'll call you Adisha, so get out of there.”

For the first time, the smile disappeared from Asheras's face, and
embarrassment was seen. Dahlia laughed because she was in a good mood.

“Or, if you specifically ask me not to go out, I will do that.”

Asheras' expression was distorted. Is it because he is still young, there

seems to be a really naive corner than the original. Asheras said a while
later.

“… … Please, my lady.”

Dahlia replied with a big nose.

“Specially, then, I'll stay here.”

“… … good."

Aceras seemed to lose somehow. Seeing that, Dahlia felt even more
pleasant.

But then.

"dahlia? Are you there?"

Adriana knocked on the balcony door.

'Ah, did you say it too loudly?'

It was then that Dahlia felt like she wanted to miss it. No matter what,
Aceras and Dahlia made eye contact. I even heard the words ‘Please’, but is
it that you get caught because of her?

Ha, and Asheras sighed. Then he tilted his head all the way and smiled
gently.

“While accepting this request, would you please forgive me for one little
rudeness?”

“… … Yes I will."

However, Adisha was already on the verge of opening the door. How can I
do it here?

Then, something incredible happened. Aseras grabbed Dahlia's waist and

hugged him, and immediately jumped out of the railing. Dahlia stopped
screaming by covering her mouth with both hands. The most tidy hair was
loosened, and the braids flew in the wind.

I thought it would fall like this, but Asheras held on by holding Dahlia's
waist with one hand and under the railing at the edge with one hand. It was
true that the Transcendental people were ahead of ordinary people in all
aspects, such as muscle strength and intelligence, before flowering. No
matter how much dahlia is much smaller than Aceras, it is... … .
"dahlia?"

Adisha's voice was heard right above. Aseras shook his head hard at Dahlia.
Dahlia nodded with her eyes wide open.

“… … I could definitely hear a voice.”

Adriana seemed to be looking around without going out right away. Then,
as if he found something on the floor, "Ah." Made a sound.

“… … Dahlia shed her hairpin here.”

As she went to the end, her voice became lower and darker. I heard a voice,
but the hair strap remained and the people disappeared. What does this
mean?

Dahlia made eye contact with Aceras. Just looking in the eyes, both were
thinking the same. Adriana slammed the balcony door open and kicked out.
Her voice, always low and soft, resounded.

“It's an emergency! Where is the Duke of Pesteroz?”

ruined. Things went wrong.

***

Aceras hugged the dahlia and fell behind the bush. It seemed to me that it
was better to climb up there on the road. Fortunately, it didn't hurt at all.
Asheras may have been sick, but it's okay because he's a transcendental
person.

The turmoil of the ballroom has already spread to this point. Since the
Duke's younger brother is missing in the Imperial Palace, everyone will be
mobilizing all manpower to find it. People were already walking to the
garden below. This is why Asheras will be completely misunderstood if the
two go out together. I just fought with Adisha like that, even more.

Fortunately, there is a fairly large space behind the bush, so it wouldn't take
for a while unless you look closely. If caught, it would be faster for Dahlia
to lose her job and be revenged by the angry male protagonist than for
Adisha to be imprisoned. I was fortunate that it wasn't suggested by Dahlia.

As soon as Aceras came down, he sighed deeply.

“I also made a stupid mistake. It's a hair strap.”

It sounded to Dahlia as if she was blaming herself for nothing. As a result

of watching for a short period of time, Aceras could have really thought that
way because he had no conscience. Since he did not want to be the target of
revenge for the future male protagonist, Dahlia pondered how to overcome
this.

“It’s okay if you tell the truth and ask for forgiveness… … ”

“My lady, it's okay, but no one will believe it. I'm being cut off by the angry
Lady Adriana and the Duke.”

"Hahaha."

I couldn't deny it at all. Dahlia turned the subject.

“So why are you doing something that shouldn't be caught? What happened
with Adriana?”

This time Aceras was quiet. After a while, he sighed and turned his head
into a magpie.

“… … I'll tell you all honestly about what has become like this. Lady
Dahlia, I have a plan.”

I knew that I shouldn't believe in Aceras' ‘honesty’ at face value, but Dahlia
nodded, pretending not to know.

“The plan?”

Trivial embers... … There is. It's trivial, but it's a field around it, so it's
going to spread incredibly quickly.”
“… … Do you like maimyeonggyeong?”

Asheras nodded shyly.

'That's why I was trying to spread all that I was responsible for the Duke of
Blueport case?'

Dahlia was embarrassed and opened her eyes wide.

“By the way, there was a person who seemed to turn off the hard-working
ember right away. So I... … ”

Aseras said with a hazy look, as if dreaming. On the other hand, the dahlia
cooled off.

“Go out.”

Dahlia pushed him with his feet. Asheras was confused and caught Dahlia.

“What are you doing, Miss Dahlia!”

“I hated Aceras. Now pay the offense.”

"Please, don't do that."

Asheras begged with a nice and beautiful face. He just took pride even
when he said, "Please," where did he go?

“So why are you talking behind others?”

“… … Sorry, Miss Dahlia.”

Dahlia couldn't completely push him away, and he vaguely lifted his foot.

“Why do you live with so bad thoughts? Where can I get better if I get
along a little better?”

Because the situation is the situation, Dahlia is now at the point of

admonition to the original male protagonist. Aseras shrugged.
“There is nothing to do about a person with poor birth, young lady.”

'Ah, this line appears here.'

Now go dahliàÌ was born with a glitch, too. People can change.”

Is it your turn to say?

Of course, Dahlia did not intend to receive Asheras' love instead of hitting
Adisha's line here. Accepting the love of Asheras only creates a dirty
prognosis. Dahlia's life was as precious as Adriana.

So Dahlia nodded.

“Do, that’s right. You can eat it.”

“… … It's the first time I've ever seen anyone say that.”

Aseras said as if it were absurd. Dahlia thought it was ridiculous, so she

chose to shut her mouth quietly.

Aseras looked away from Dahlia and looked around. Dahlia glanced at him
secretly.

Honestly, the more I watch him and Adisha fight and stay with him, the
more I think he has already become the seed of a great villain. From already
digging behind dahlias... … . If you have to attach it, even the person who
was at the ballroom in the case of the Duke of Blueport is suspicious.

'Wouldn't it be better to hand it over to your brother now?'

Looking at Aceras' handsome side face, I felt weak for no reason, but when
I think about the future... … .

However, Dahlia shook her head, thinking of one of the original incidents.

In fact, on one of the Aceras routes, he was confined in an imperial

dungeon when a plan he had devised from beginning to end was discovered.
Then he finally breaks out and releases all prisoners in the dungeon to avoid
being caught.

Because of that, Adisha played a full role in the imperial palace to catch the
prisoners, but eventually met Aceras and exchanged such a harsh sound...
….

That route eventually went to the love and hate bad ending route. If she was
locked up this time for no reason and then escaped from prison and burned
her anger toward Dahlia, only she becomes in trouble.

She wanted to live long and thin.

“If Aceras is caught... … .”

"Yeah?"

It seems that my thoughts spontaneously came out of my mouth. Asheras,

who was next to him, looked at Dahlia with an absurd expression. Dahlia
quickly found a way to fix it.

Fortunately, this time the idea came up quickly. Dahlia put his hand on his
shoulder and nodded.

“I will definitely take it out.”

“… … It would be better not to be caught than that.”

However, time passed between the two talking about it all of a sudden. Still
people haven't found them.

“No one has found us even now. Does this mean that the misunderstanding
gets deeper?”

“I agree with that.”

“If I spend more time here, the situation only becomes weird.”
Dahlia was just thinking of saying'let's go out now.' But then, a shadow fell
over Aceras and Dahlia.

“Yes, Dahlia. The situation is already strange.”

"Huh?,,

Dahlia replied. The voice was just heard above Dahlia's head. It was a
blunt, arrogant voice she knew very well. Dahlia looked up with trembling
eyes.

Hikan Pesteroz was looking at the two with a cold gaze, who had a
disorganized appearance with his head loosened and his collar crumpled in
a mess. Hence, at this timing. The spine was creepy.

However, Dahlia felt guilty because he wasn't getting angry, nor was he
waiting for his sins to be accused, but just looking at her with a tired
expression.

“How would you describe this situation?”

A somewhat hoarse voice. Aseras sighed and tried to open his mouth,
Hikan growled.

“You are shutting up.”

“… … Sorry."

“You tell me, Dahlia.”

“… … that… … .”

Dahlia glanced at Aceras. And I saw my weary brother. How can I get this
done in the mildest way? After worrying, Dahlia opened her mouth.

Well, the bracelet... … It was given by my brother... … Falling down

“I almost fell while trying to pick it up, but he grabbed me before he fell.
But it’s too late… … They fell together.”
“… … Didn't you call us earlier?”

“I was afraid that other people would be misunderstood because of me. I'm
sorry."

Hikan was silent. His gaze came to Dahlia and got stuck. After a while, he
turned to Asheras.

“Thank you for helping my sister. Stop going. I will compensate you later.”

“… … Yes, then I will excuse me.”

Aseras sees Dahlia, hesitates as if he has something to say, then just leaves.
Hikan sat down with his knees bent in front of Dahlia. Dahlia apologized
again.

"I'm sorry."

“… … I have nothing to apologize for. In the future, don't try hard to pick
up something like that. I was hurt.”

His gaze was on Dahlia's knee. I didn't even know I was hurt, but when I
saw it, there was a wound whether it was rubbed in the grass.

“The ball is over. Let's go home."

Hikan leaned over and hugged her. I didn't wear it on my shoulder like
before, and I carefully held it in my arms as if I knew something precious.

It was a really strange night. He couldn't even dance with Adisha, and one
of the male protagonists was drifting in the grass.

'Aceras is also a person of interest.'

Still, it was nice to be with Hikan at the end. She hugged his neck tightly
for no reason.

“Well, there are all special things.”

Leonard pulled his tongue and climbed into the carriage.

“I've never seen you make such a loud noise.”

“… … I'm sorry."

“Well, it’s okay. I also had a strange look. Did you see the hikan
expression? Hey, one kid disappeared for a while, so a person... … .”

He didn't see Hikan often, but it was the first time he had lost all of the
world. He leaned against the back of the wagon with a handcuff behind his
head.

'The same is true of your father, Hikan and Adisha, and why are you so
anxious about that one kid?'

Well, it was small and cute. His tone is also neat.

“Will I be like that when I have a cute younger brother? Oh, I want to give
my sister and bring her.”

Adisha lowered his eyes and said nothing. Leonard glanced at her secretly.

What is it? Is there anything that bothers you?”

“No, it's not like that. … … Leonard.”

Leonard was astonished as if by fire. This is because Adisha put both hands
slightly on his lap. She looked up at Leonard with a pathetic glance.

“Dahlia is an ordinary child. Yes?"

“Yes, yes.”

“I don't want to make it go up and down for no reason. What the attendant
said, could you please not tell anyone? For me?”

"then!"
Leonard ranted. Then, as if satisfactory, Adisha took in both hands and
raised one hand over my chest to thank him.

"Yes, it's been a while since you've been calling me that way."

After Adisha's rescue, she was his secret maid for a year. Leonard was the
title she called him at that time.

At that time, the empire was in a precarious situation with the Holy Empire
going right before the war.

Adisha defended him several times from the assassins of the Holy Empire
who came to kidnap him.

That's why he fell in love with Adisha.

“At that time, did you promise to make my wish come true? This is my
wish, so you must keep it.”

Adisha said with a serious look. Leonard got serious with him, so he
nodded eagerly.

***

“Ah, it hurts!”

“Stay still.”

Dahlia held back the tears. At first, I didn't even have a drop of blood, so I
thought it was okay, but as time went on, blood sprang from the wound and
started to hurt. It was very painful when I applied disinfectant. Even if he
tried to pull his leg back, he couldn't move because he was holding him
tight.

Hikan finished with a bandage familiarly. This world doesn't have a band-
aid, so I'm going to bandage this wound as well. It was just scratched, but it
was a little funny because it looked like a person with a broken leg. Dahlia
giggled with tearful eyes, so Hikan stared at her with biting eyes.
“You laugh?”

“… … But."

“I heard everything from the prince. You said you went to the Emperor's
Majesty to raise the status of Adisha Beniter? Why didn't you say that?”

'Oh, I got caught.'

Dahlia recalled the prince's vague face. Really, no matter how light your
mouth is, what if you say that!

“… … that… … .”

“You are banned from going out for a month. Stay quiet at home.”

“^, but… … .”

“I'm not going to keep Adriana Benitter from coming home. Reflect on your
own.”

That was too. No matter how much she... … She... … .

When I thought about the sin I had committed, my mouth was shut tight.
Still, Dahlia opened her mouth in dissatisfaction. Hikan looked at her
expression and sighed, then swept her cheek with the back of one hand.

“How long will you upset me?”

“I realized today. I am now... … .”

He blurred his words. Dahlia couldn't figure out what he was going to say,
but because of the atmosphere, he couldn't say anything.

***

That night. Adisha dragged the guard and attacked Asheras' room. He was
already packing up and getting ready to go. This, too, was as she expected.
“Now, you want to run into the night?”

She said roughly. Adisha approached without hesitation and sat down on
one knee in front of him without worrying about wearing a dress. Then he
grabbed the front of his jacket with one hand and pulled it in front of his
eyes.

“You really… … What are you doing? Are you going to sell even
classifieds to the Holy Empire?”

Aceras laughed without embarrassment at all, even though he was caught.

“I felt it from before, but you speak very noble. Amazingly. It’s strange,
you’re from the same floor, right?”

"Isn't it, Miss Eustia?"

Adriana's expression hardened. Justina was her real name before she
received this status. Aseras tapped her hand and cleared the front.

“This position wasn't bad either. His majesty, the arrogant emperor, doesn't
even think that someone can hide himself from himself.”

The emperor's ability is to read other people's emotions through physical

contact. Until now, he has used that ability in the right place to remove the
unscrupulous forces early and strengthen the imperial power. Such
emperor's attendants were also those who passed strict tests.

Still, that Aceras learned the secret of Dahlia, and that he was still hiding
without being noticed... … .

It means that he has subtly avoided the power of the emperor, and that he
has permeated the imperial family in secret and subtlety. Adricia freshly
realized how terrifying the boy in front of him was. Aseras smiled casually.

“But I thought I asked the biggest question… … I was expecting a little.”

"you… … Really… … .”
“By the way, it's steamy. It's nothing, it's just a kid.

Aseras shrugged.

“Anyway, I'll disappear as you wish. You don't have to bother anymore, Ms.
Adriana.”

Adriana chewed her fine lips.

"Do you think I'll let you disappear like this?"

She raised her hand. Aseras looked at her with an uninteresting expression.
You're going to call in a guard from outside. Still, he's a man who is quick
to think.

'I'd rather the girl... … .’

He thought for a moment a gray-haired girl. But he quickly erased the

thought and flicked his hand. A small bomb, pre-installed, reacting to a
special sound, exploded in the corridor outside the door.

There was a sudden uproar. Adriana also lost his mind for a while. Asheras
took the gap and went to the window. A large bird, created by divine power,
was waiting for him. He took no more time and got on right there.

“Aceras!”

I heard Adisha's scream, but Asheras didn't care. I didn't even feel like
mocking the loser.

Carried on a bird's back, he looked down at the view of the Imperial Palace
from above. It may sound beautiful to someone, but it was just boring to
him. Not funny. The world is full of boring work.

Perhaps that is why he always longed for conflict and fight, destruction and
fire. I wanted to see this empire burning with fire. The hatred that had
grown deeply hidden only grew as I passed.

'I'm glad Dalia Pesteroz didn't see it.'

She has seen a lot, but there is only one thing she hasn't noticed. If he even
caught it, Dahlia would never forgive him.

At a ball at the Duke of Pesteroz's mansion, he sprinkled a little of his

divine power in a glass of champagne for the Duke of Bleuport to drink.
When it exerts divine power on a liquid, the liquid turns into a substance
close to holy water. Champagne is no exception. Seongsu is the opposite of
those who have magical power, so sometimes, like the relationship between
plus and minus, they used to destroy the magical power of the
Transcendental for a while or to make their minds blank.

It has already been proven by several experiments.

He thought. Maybe, couldn't this lead to the forced runaway of the

Transcendental by causing the strong sexual power and the magic power to
collide? Of course, I didn't expect it to succeed. It was just an experiment.

'No, didn't you really expect it?'

Hasn't he dreamed for a very long time? The destruction of this empire and
all transcendental people.

However, if the Duke of Blueport had really killed hundreds of people, it

seemed that something inside his mind would change for some reason.

But that didn't happen. Because of Dahlia Pesterose, which has the ability to
return the Transcendental from runaway. If only she is in my hand, it will be
possible to obtain an empire, or even a continent. I thought this time I could
set the empire on fire... … .

'then… … .’

Shaking hands didn't work, so when she tried to dismiss the day as a
coincidence, her arm touched her face while she was struggling while
hanging from the railing like Dahlia.

At that time, a certain energy was conveyed hazy. The power to get your
dizzy head back to normal and get rid of the old headache. And even the
strong desire to possess her as it is.

It showed that Dahlia Pesteroz not only returned the runaway

Transcendental to normal, but also had the power to purify even the souls
corrupted by magical power.

Dahlia pesterose is not something like a "nothing kid." One of her has the
power to dominate the continent.

'Dahlia Pesteroz was a long-time friend of the Duke of Bleuport.'

She would never forgive him if she knew he had runaway Duke Bleuport.

“If Aceras is caught... … I will definitely take it out.”

I remembered saying that without knowing anything.

'I'm not sure now.'

Aceras thought quietly. Dahlia of that time comes to mind in my annoyingly

closed eyes. His messed up hair and torn dress, talking to Hican Pesteroz.

“I almost fell while trying to pick it up, but he grabbed me before he fell.
But it’s too late… … They fell together. ”

Stupid girl. At the same time, however, he was also the only human being
who had noticed the puppets decorated by a small attendant that no one was
interested in.

'Because things have become like this, I must go to the Holy Empire earlier
than expected... … .’

Already he awakened. With this power, stupid beings will adore him,
blindly believe that he is a messenger of the gods, and place him in the
highest position. Then, you can find Dali Ah Pesterose again. Whatever she
takes, she will take her and drive the continent into war.
That way he rationalized himself.

What will she look like at that moment? I was already looking forward to
that face.
5. Magical flowering
Soon, summer has passed three times. Dahlia is 16 years old. He was as tall
as 20 centimeters!

Still, it was a bit smaller than the other kids. Dahlia comforted herself that it
was only growing a little slower than others.

There has been one more incident recently. A new Pope was appointed to
the Holy Empire. Of course, it was Aceras. It was years later in the original
<The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>, but it was not possible to know why he had
already moved to the Holy Empire and became Pope. As a commoner, it
would not have been an easy task to become a pope as a foreigner.

The story made the capital bustle for a while. How can you become a pope
from an emperor's attendant? It's a life-reversal story that anyone can
grieve. But the smarter people started to see the other side of things.

Asheras' ascension of the Pope was due to his enormous divine power. A
rigorous investigation also revealed that the source of its power was, in fact,
the trait of a transformed Transcendental. If so, he must have “flowered,”
but why was he still satisfied with the position of the emperor, even with
such powers? And why did he suddenly change his mind and go to the Holy
Empire? The emperor's countless spies and staff were running day and night
to answer this question.

The emperor did not mention at all the past in which Asheras was his
attendant, but only referred to him as "the new pope of the Holy Empire." If
he had been a fool, he would have obsessed over his past status and tried to
kill him, but the emperor now knew that it meant nothing.

On the other hand, Dahlia, who knows the flow of the original work, was
having a completely different dilemma from them.

'But I went to another country right before I even fell in love with Adisha,
so I don't have to worry about the Aceras route yet?'
But I couldn't easily let go of it. On the Aceras route, after he became the
Pope, he used his divine powers popping up and went crazy.

'I'm not sure if this will be the case again because the obsession with Adisha
has disappeared.'

In the original, he showed a strong hatred for the Frederic Empire. I don't
know everything about his past because he didn't tell me in detail, but I only
guessed that something had happened.

Dahlia briefly asked Hikan how he was doing, but the answer came back
that he would be busy paying attention only to his country's issues. Well, I
am not from the Holy Empire, so it will be difficult to establish a power
base even after becoming Pope. Dahlia decided to relax.

Anyway, we had three birthday parties in the meantime, and each time we
received a bunch of presents. The room was filled with dolls and was about
to explode, so instead of expanding the room at Hikan's recommendation,
Dahlia banned the gift of dolls.

Hikan's birthday has not passed and he is still 18. The face, which was
originally good-looking, shined as it went. His hair was good, so it became
a habit to touch his head in his office whenever he was bored.

The Westerner’s “Ma’s 16-year-old” section seems to have gone out of the
way.

And the day after tomorrow, he turns 19. It was a time when the “magical
power” was about to begin.

'Horse power blooming'.

The moment when the magical power hidden inside the Transcendental
Person first manifests itself as a specific special ability. Instead, I was told
that flowering is a very difficult and laborious process for both the person
concerned and the people around him.
Magical flowering has not yet come to him. In the original, I was 18 years
old, so I prepared my mind every day, but surprisingly nothing happened.
Dahlia rather hoped that her younger brother would not be magical. Hikan
didn't seem too nervous either.

Anyway, stop worrying about things that haven't come yet.

“So, what would you like to give for your brother's birthday present?”

Dahlia began consulting with her best friends. The nanny was embarrassed
by the questions that came back every year.

“No matter what you give, the Duke will like it.”

“… … still."

“I'm not sure.”

Adriana replied, sipping a tea.

“How about not giving anything? It would be a fresh gift too.”

“… … Um, no matter how much... … .”

Three years have passed, but there is no sign of any improvement between
Hikan and Adisha.

Dahlia's narrow connection was the limit. I made a few other friends after
going to the prom and tea party a few times, but no one got close enough to
consult with me about this. In the end, Dahlia had to solve this challenge
alone. Dahlia made a firm commitment to herself.

'you can do it !'

Hikan held Dahlia's birthday ball every year, but did not hold her own
birthday ball separately.

"I hate pretense guys coming and giving pretense congratulations with
pretense smiles."
Still, every year she is surrounded by many people and is celebrated, and
Hikan always bothered to spend her birthday with herself.

'I have to give you a good gift again!'

Dahlia was ambitious and made an appointment with the nanny to go out. I
also got permission from my brother. In preparation for this, I also saved
pocket money. All that remains is to go.

Dahlia and her nanny got into the carriage and went out to the downtown
area. I was going to take a slow tour of various places, so I told the
coachman to come in 3 hours.

Dahlia's first birthday gift candidate was a fountain pen. At some point,
Hikan still sticks to the quill. The quill pen has an old fashioned look, but a
fountain pen is much more comfortable. Still, I'll use it if it's a gift from her.

Dahlia was proud of herself and headed to the fountain pen shop. Now that
he was a little taller than the counter, he didn't even have to ask the nanny to
talk to him instead. Clear evidence of growth made her a little proud.

"that… … . I want to buy a gift for my brother.”

The elderly clerk looked at her with a happy expression.

“What kind of recommendations would you recommend?”

“It's good for beginners to use.”

“Well, then what about this kind?”

While the clerk leaned over, another tall man stood next to Dahlia.

"To give it to Hikan?"

Huh?'

Dahlia raised her head because she couldn't believe it was a familiar voice.
Black hair, black eyes, and a normal suit. Hair color and outfit have
changed, but that face... … !

The country's emperor Alexander Duncan Michelio II was evident. He was

nearing his late 30s and still retained his late 20s appearance. Dahlia was so
surprised that she almost jumped out of her seat.

"lungs… … !”

"Shh."

The emperor brazenly put his index finger on his lips. Then the clerk who
lifted his body made a puzzled expression.

"lungs?"

“Oh, no.”

Dahlia shook her head quickly. The emperor naturally stood in front of her
and handed out the bill.

“Please calculate this and that together. Wrap a gift.”

"Yes sir."

The clerk left to wrap up Dahlia's precious gift from the Emperor's choice.
The emperor laughed and laughed.

“That's a gift I send to Hikan.”

'… … I was going to give it.’

Dahlia spread her mouth out. Then he recalled the man in front of him and
hurriedly covered his mouth.

You dare pouting that your Majesty's majesty had stolen the gift.

“Well, lungs, no… … .”

It couldn't be called His Majesty, but Dahlia simply faded her words
because she didn't have a proper title. The nanny quickly noticed the
emperor's identity and had no idea what to do with Dahlia. The emperor
laughed at the nanny and beckoned.

“Miss Dahlia I will escort you well and return it home. Let’s go in first.”

“Ha, but… … .”

“I would like to write the emperor’s orders here… … ”

"Goodbye!"

The nanny left Dahlia alone and quickly disappeared. Dahlia belatedly
reached behind the nanny's back, but she had already left the store.

“Haha, there’s no need to do that.”

'It's because of your Majesty!'

Dahlia shed tears inside.

Uncomfortable. It's very, very uncomfortable. The relationship between

Dahlia and the emperor was that of a manager and a new employee. The
two aren't close enough to buy your brother's birthday present.

“Well, but what have you been with, so far?”

“Ah, that's… … .”

The emperor scratched his cheek as if in trouble.

“It's been over a month since Cedric escaped. But the people below are not
so magical... … .”

Second Prince Cedric is now 18. He was a transcendental person who had
just finished blooming a while ago. He broke the siege before flowering and
ran away, but now that it blooms, there is no way that the general public can
find it.
'That's why he came out himself.'

It is a fatherly love with tears. At the same time, Dahlia was in tears
because of the awkward time to be with the emperor.

“But why… … ?”

Dahlia asked carefully.

“There is a very important reason for this.”

The emperor said with an extremely serious expression. Dahlia asked

because he got so serious.

“What is it?”

“It's because Dahlia hasn't come to me for a year.”

I lost strength in my body.

“I didn’t even send a letter with love.”

“How dare I, your Majesty the Emperor… … ”

"quietly."

"Ah."

“If you are uncomfortable, just call me Mr. Alexander.”

'… … Even if I die, I won't sing like that.'

Dahlia made up her mind.

The emperor smiled round and round and reached out to her. Like escorting.
She hesitated for a moment, then put her hand on it.

“Anyway, Hikan is my old friend. If it's picking a birthday present, I'll

help.”
It was the most hopeful story I've ever heard of meeting him. Hikan
received any gift from Dahlia without speaking anything, so she still had no
information on what he liked. She lit her eyes and nodded.

***

The emperor knew a lot about Hikan. He dismissed most of Dahlia's

birthday gift candidates.

“I wouldn't recommend clothing accessories. Hikan has a deep knowledge

of clothes. Even if you present something clumsy... … . Well, if Dahlia
gives you, you'll wear it every day, but you'll be crying inside.”

'I gave you a brooch last year... … .’

I thought I liked it because I was doing it every day, but was it actually
crying inside?

Dahlia is now depressed by the truth she has realized.

“Oh, the brooch that Miss Dahlia gave me last year was definitely his taste.
Don't worry.”

“Is that so?”

Dahlia looked up at the emperor with a desperate expression. He nodded

with a look of great faith.

"then."

“Then this year too… … ”

"That's not allowed."

It was a decisive tone. Dahlia became more depressed after realizing the
emperor's efforts to conceal the truth.

“Then what about a music box?”

“If it were a recording of Miss Dalia’s voice, I would love it.”

Dismiss this too. There are no candidates left now. All were dismissed. She
was embarrassed and came up with a proposal that was not in the original
candidate.

“Chu, how about the gramophone?”

“Oh, that's okay. He's not a boring man who only sticks to opera. Besides,
the performance of a gramophone is as good as it is expensive.”

It was the first positive answer.

'But… … .’

But I'm running out of money. Dahlia thought of her own budget. Pesteroz
had a lot of money, and Dahlia received a lot more pocket money than her
peers. So, I could choose all the gifts without asking the price, but the
phonograph had a different unit than the usual gift.

“How much do you have now?”

Dahlia opened the pocket he brought and showed it to the emperor. The
emperor frowned on one eyebrow, counted the money in it, and nodded.

“That would be enough. You can buy the best one.”

"really?"

"then. A store I know started discounting yesterday.”

Dahlia's face brightened up. When this is done, she can't do anything until
next month. Still, it was Hikan's birthday, so I wanted to give it to Hikan's
taste as much as possible.

'Let's do it... … !’

“Then I'll do it.”

“Then let me guide you there.”

The emperor naturally escorted her. Dahlia gazed at the emperor, who had
been together for two hours.

"that… … When will the 2nd Prince Jeonha go to find it?”

“Well, it will show up when the time comes.”

Isn't it too irresponsible? At a moment, that thought struck Dahlia's head,

but she quickly erased her disrespectful mind.

The phonograph shop is located at the corner of the downtown area, so it

seemed that I would never be able to visit it alone without the emperor.
Dahlia thanked him in a small voice.

"there… … Thank you.”

“What do you appreciate?”

“No one helped me so hard in choosing a birthday present… … . But, thank

you for bringing me to such a place.”

“Dahlia has a bright greeting.”

The emperor laughed.

“It’s fun to just go around with a dahlia sheep like this.”

It was a speech full of 100% sincerity.

“So, I come to the Imperial Palace often from now on. I'm not going to lock
him in the same room as Leonard just because he's coming.”

Dahlia laughed awkwardly. I didn't seem to be making an engagement joke

anymore. Fortunately.

The clerk at the phonograph shop saw Dahlia and the emperor and rushed
out. Instead of the emperor, he saw and said right away.
“Hello, young lady. What are you doing here?”

Is it because Dahlia's dress is a little more luxurious? Dahlia didn't see the
clandestine exchange of glances between the emperor and the clerk, and he
just thought so. Anyway, because it was she who had a job to do, Dahlia
said confidently.

“I want to buy a birthday present for my brother. The best one.”

“Ah, the best thing is the recently released metal blue iron. Can I give it to
you?”

It seems expensive just by looking at the name. Dahlia bite carefully,

grasping the hem of the chimata.

"price is… … ?”

“It's 490 Dylan.”

In this world, one dylan is about 2,000 won. Based on the previous world
standard, it was roughly 1

million won. It was much cheaper than expected. Besides, it was just the
right amount for the money Dahlia brought. Dahlia said, resentful.

“Then give it to me!”

“Yes, where can I ship it to?”

“From the Duke of Pesteroz.”

Perhaps surprised by the unexpected high position, the salesperson's eyes

widened. He hurriedly alternated between the emperor and her and went
inside.

"Please wait!"

He went inside and brought the purchase confirmation and delivery

documents.
“You can sign it here.”

It was painted black in the portion of the transaction amount, and the words
‘490 Dylan’ were written in a hurry.

“What is this?”

“Oh, it’s a discount product, so I wrote a new one.”

'Is there a discount for new people?'

It was an extremely reasonable question, but Dahlia was in a hurry to buy

her brother's birthday present right away. She opened her pocket, counted a
total of 490 Dylan, and handed it to the clerk.

"Thank you. Thank you very much.”

Even saying hello, Dahlia left the store. It seemed to me whispering to the
clerk before the emperor left.

“What did you ask?”

“I asked when the delivery was due. It's difficult if you don't get there the
day after tomorrow.”

"Alas… … .”

I didn't think of it.

'Like a fool.'

Dahlia blamed herself.

“Well, it’s okay. Anyway, I bought a birthday present, and now I can only
ship Dahlia to her house.”

It was a silly joke, but it was funny. Dahlia laughed bloody.

"Take good care of me."

The two set out in a carriage brought by the emperor. I was really trying to
pretend to be an ordinary person, the outside was a very ordinary carriage,
but the inside was very spacious and comfortable.

“By the way, Hikan hasn't bloomed magic yet. It's a bit late compared to the
predecessors.”

The emperor climbed into the carriage and said. Dahlia was also thinking
about that lately, so he nodded.

“At the latest, it will start within this year. Once the magical power begins
to bloom, a person becomes very destructive for a month. Should I say that
it is a reaction that is too strong to burst from the inside at once?”

Dahlia also knew that. It was also from the original. As a result, Dahlia's
expression became heavy. The emperor laughed as if he understood.

“Well, if you are a transcendent, don’t worry, it’s a process that everyone
goes through. If you run too crazy, run away to the Imperial Palace. If you
come, I will help you.”

“… … Thank you.”

The emperor was the strongest among the Transcendentalists, so it was

reliable. Dahlia gave her thanks without power. The emperor grabbed his
chin and fell into a grudge.

“Well, even if not… … okay… … When Dahlia was 16, it was time to
know the truth.”

“… … Yeah?',

“No, it’s nothing.”

The emperor laughed naturally even though he uttered an inaudible

comment. The words that follow were even greater.

“There is the easiest way. Give Hikan a love hug from Dahlia. Then it will
be better. The power of love is great.”
Dahlia laughed. Of course, the emperor wasn't kidding, but she couldn't tell.
Almost when I arrived in front of the main gate of the Duke of Pesteroz, the
emperor asked.

“Well, that’s it anyway, did you enjoy today?”

“Yes, really.”

It was a day when Dahlia's internal appraisal of the emperor rose

completely vertically.

“I’m glad that’s the case.”

The carriage stopped. The emperor descended first, then looked back and
reached out for Dahlia.

“It was a fun day, so would you give me a wish?”

Although he was old enough to be hugged, Dahlia, who knew what that
meant, took his hand, lowered him, and stood up to gently hug the emperor.

At the same time, I heard a coughing sound that seemed somehow upset.
Hikan was meeting her at the front door.

“… … sire."

“Aha, Hikan. It's not good to overprotect your brother so much. Can't you
get into the house?”

“I thought I would take it away for some reason, so I came out.”

“Hmm, I can’t say no.”

As Hikan knew Dahlia, he pulled it towards him. Dahlia felt like she was
being taken over like a courier.

“Did you find the second prince?”

“Hmm, I’m going to go find it from now on.”

“I will support you. Also, thank you for bringing my younger brother.”

o de — —I.

For some reason, it seemed like that sound came from Hikan's teeth. The
emperor greeted with a smile.

“Goodbye, Miss Dahlia. I'll come to play again next time.”

"Yeah! Okay."

The emperor rode back in the carriage and left. Hikan only looked back at
Dahlia. I was worried that I would be angry with her, too, but Hikan just
reached out to her. Dahlia held the hand coldly. Thinking that it was a much
more enjoyable outing than I thought.

And the next day, Dahlia learned that the price of the phonograph was
originally 5,000 Dylan, exactly 10

times the price she had paid.

Hikan's birthday was also held simply by Dahlia and the two. The
employees collected their money and bought a gift, but Hikan refused to
give it a refund, as he did every year.

Dahlia's gift also arrived on time. Hikan went out and saw a very
complicated expression.

Don't you like it?”

no. Do you like it."

However, it was an expression that certainly bothers me.

'Why?'
Dahlia's question was quickly solved by the nanny's surprise when he saw
the product.

“Oh my God, my lady. How did you buy that girl?”

"Huh? Why?"

“That's the price… … .”

The nanny taught Dahlia's ear the approximate real price. Dahlia's
expression turned white. If it is 490

Dylan, it is about 1 million won in the previous life's money. So I thought it

would be enough, but it was ten times that.

'Lung, Your Majesty... … You paid it instead!’

It seems that there has already been some kind of conversation between the
clerk and the emperor. I should have been suspicious from the time I spoke
to Dahlia as soon as I saw them coming into the store. The meaning of that
whisper... … .

Hikan glanced at the nanny as if he was saying why. The nanny hiccups.

“You don't have to worry about it. His Majesty's money is rotten. This is a
gift you gave me.”

'Really… … Can I think so?’

Seeing the still complex Dahlia expression, Hikan stroked her head. And
almost once a year or not with a pale smile.

“It was what I wanted to have. Thanks."

Dahlia's thoughts were blown away by a very rare smile. She forgot all the
complications and had fun with the rest of her birthday. This year, he finally
succeeded in putting a cone on Hikan's head. This wonderful scene must be
recorded as a record, but it was regrettable that this world could not be
recorded as a photograph because photography technology was not
developed.

Dahlia pulled the feathers out of Hikan's head, after just looking around for
a while. Hikan said, shaking his hair roughly.

“God, I’m glad no one is there.”

'Maybe that's why we don't have a birthday party?'

Dahlia thought deeply. It would be nice if only this day continued. She
thought so before going to sleep.

But at the same time, I thought things wouldn't be so easy. Hikan still had a
gate left.

“At the latest, it will start within this year. ”

The emperor said so.

Magical flowering. What he did when he was 18 years old in the original
work. It was already a year late, so it wasn't strange when it started. Dahlia
fell asleep with her heart ready for the disaster that would one day come.

Hikan was preparing for the blooming of magic in his own way. He could
feel how close the flowering was. Until last year, I didn't have to worry
about it, but starting this year, the flow of magical power raging inside my
body has increased remarkably. I had about 3 months to spare, but it would
be better to prepare in advance.

He guessed that he would be the same from the living experiences he had
around him. Because I know that if I had more hair than them, I would have
done more, not less.

Stress is the biggest factor that triggers the flowering of horsepower. So he's
been working hard these days and deliberately staying away from the
annoying news.
Now the next step. He called the butler and asked how he ruled the
transcendental men of the predecessor Pesteroz. But the butler's answer was
unexpected.

“… … that… … There are no data left.”

"What?,,

“Because of the rush of the Duke Pesteroz from the war squadron… … All
related materials were burned.”

I ran into the first obstacle. He contacted the only trusted emperor at this
time. The reply arrived quickly.

[Busy for work. Please take care of it.]

He crumpled the letter. Unexpected stress hit him. Stress is the most
effective trigger for magical flowering. He barely calmed down, leaving
only a few instructions to the butler.

But… … .

A month after Hikan's birthday party. Dahlia blankly looked around in a

completely messed up library.

'No, no matter how prepared your heart is, it's true.'

The chandelier fell to the floor and was a piece of crystal all over the place.
The bookshelf was thrown out of the window, and all the window flesh and
everything went out, and even the garden was destroyed. The sofa was
bursting with cotton inside, and the wooden table was split in half.

And in the middle, Hikan stood with an expressionless face.

'It's not necessary to start so quickly, right?'

Dahlia screamed in her heart.

***
Hikan's abnormal signs were first observed a week after the birthday party.

“Mister, please dry the Duke.”

The nanny cried out and complained to Dahlia.

“I have a terrible gramophone on every day, so I think I will get a neurosis.”

“Sorry, sorry… … .”

Dahlia turned her gaze to guilt. In a way, it was the original sin of Dahlia.
The sound of the gramophone was as good as it was expensive, but it was
also an hour or two, and Hikan had it on for almost all day. It was noisy, so
the complaints of the employees were getting bigger as the days went by.

'nevertheless… … .’

Dahlia was cautious, knowing that Hikan has become more sensitive these
days. I had a little luck yesterday.

“If the surroundings are not noisy, my head is noisy.”

Hikan said so with his dark eyes. It wasn't an atmosphere where I could say
anything more. By that time, Dahlia already had a sense of it.

'You're about to begin to bloom magical power.'

I really have to go to the emperor, but I also thought about it... … So far, he
hasn't been crazy. So Dahlia decided to wait a little longer.

'… … A hug of love?’

I'm thinking of cheering you up next to me.

“I'm sorry, nanny. It looks like your brother's magic is about to bloom.”

“… … W, is it like that too?”

Fear was young in the nanny's eyes. In the eyes of ordinary people, the
Transcendental people were still scary. It is said that public opinion has
improved a lot since the current emperor's throne, but even she sometimes
looks scary when Hikan is angry.

"Huh. Pass it on to other people as well. Don't go near your brother for a
while.”

She quietly soothed the nanny.

And another ten days passed there.

“Butler, the pile of documents is crooked.”

He laid down the paper he was reading roughly on the desk.

"Sorry."

“Fuck, I said it three times. Do I have to tell you again?”

Hikan's voice was raised. Dahlia, amazed, looked at him. He looked at her,
sighed and touched her forehead.

"done. get out."

The butler quietly went outside. Hikan looked at the papers again while
working hard on his teeth.

For ten days, Hikan's symptoms worsened. He turned off the phonograph
now, but that didn't mean his symptoms had improved. Rather, it was the
opposite. I can hear the music now or not, but I said the same. The
annoyance was getting worse, and Dahlia was now living in his office all
day, worried that he would do something wrong with his employees.

However, when he looked at the dahlia, he was slightly weaker. But for
Dahlia, it wasn't exactly what it used to be. When I sneak up on the back to
hug him because I wondered if the hug of love would work.

'Don't touch it. I don't have the confidence to endure it.”

Speaking coldly, she avoided her arm.

Dahlia wasn't the one who gave up right away just because he failed once.
However, it seemed that he shouldn't stimulate Hikan's mood too much. I'm
holding on because of Dahlia, but I can't make it explode because of her.

After letting the butler do so, Hikan stopped working and went to his
bedroom because he had a very severe headache. Dahlia thought this was an
opportunity.

'I have to go see your Majesty.'

Originally, without the nanny, I couldn't go out without Hikan's permission.

However, the coachman was also aware of the seriousness of the situation
and took her right to the Imperial Palace.

“Please tell your Majesty the Emperor that Dahlia Pesterose is here.”

The emperor called her directly to his office instead of Al-real. Recently,
the emperor was struggling with diplomatic affairs due to the appointment
of a new pope to the Holy Empire next door. In the office, the emperor was
reviewing the documents wearing small business glasses, then saw Dahlia,
took off his glasses, and put the papers down.

“Good to see you, Miss Dahlia.”

Somehow, he smiled awkwardly than usual and greeted her.

“Looking at Dahlias coming in like this, it seems that Hikan is about to

begin blooming magical power.”

“… … Yeah."

“Honestly, this is my sin. I was so busy humanly at that time... … .”

Dahlia tilted her head at the unexpected confession. The emperor struck his
hand.

“No, I gave him a little stress. Anyway, whatever it is.”

The emperor called Dahlia up close and began to explain it by writing it
with a fountain pen on a blank sheet of paper.

“There are three stages of magical flowering. Pre-start, start, and end steps.
Before the start, people become sensitive and violent. This lasts about three
weeks, and when it starts, I completely lose my temper and start crushing
everything I can see. This is a week. It's a total of one month like this. And
when it's over, he repents of his sins and goes to apologize to those around
him.”

Dahlia tried to figure out when Hikan became sensitive. After about 10 days
plus a week, it's already been over two and a half weeks. So, does that mean
that there is nothing strange when Hikan enters the stage of beating
everything up? It was desperate. It’s still hard and I’m dying. What should I
do when that time comes?

The emperor laughed a little when he saw Dahlia's face.

“I taught you the best way to do it, but I guess you haven't used it yet.”

“Is it a good way?”

Dahlia looked at him with twinkling eyes. The emperor smiled brightly and
showed both palms to Dahlia.

“A hug of love.”

Dahlia died immediately.

“… … I think that would be difficult... … .”

"Why?,,

“I was going to try it the other day, but I was upset not to touch him.”

“Well, isn’t it because love wasn’t delivered properly?”

The emperor's expression was serious. It didn't seem like he was joking, but
Dahlia shook her head as she couldn't be afraid to try again. The emperor
seemed convinced too.

“Yes, what if I try and get hit by angry Hikan? It is a national loss for
Dahlia to be hurt.”

Thank you, but Dahlia thought that it was unlikely that the whole people
would be sad because she was injured.

“The only way to do this is then.”

The emperor beckoned.

"Alfred, bring me'that' to Miss Dahlia."

"Yes."

An aide gave Dahlia a pamphlet. The title of the pamphlet was "How to
Successfully Prevent Transcendental Magical Damage-At the Start of
Congestion".

Dahlia peruses the pamphlet.

[no. 1. All sharp weapons are removed from the mansion. Pay particular
attention to the kitchen.

No.2. Non-transcendental people are sent out of the mansion. Relevant

tasks, such as preparing meals, are left outside the mansion as much as
possible.

number 3. Love and support don't help. Sometimes the hawk is a medicine.]

Dahlia looked at the emperor with suspicion.

'You clearly said that if you embrace love, everything will be better... … .’

[Number 4. If there is no other transcendent in the family to strike, provide

enough drinking water and food, seal the door of the mansion with
advanced magic scrolls, and wait for everything to pass.]
'… … What kind of beast you are treating!’

Dahlia shook her head in horror.

“Hey, you can't treat Hikan's brother this way. For a week… … .”

“That's not Hikan. It's a beast. If you need a magic scroll, I'll prescribe one
to my imperial wizard.”

The emperor was smiling, but he was steadfast in his speech. Dahlia's
pupils began to shake violently.

'I have to take this and let go.'

Dahlia nodded.

“And I'm going to write you a letter of appointment that Ms. Dahlia can do
some of the work of Duke Pesteroz for a month. Hikan won't be able to
think normally for the time being.”

The emperor took a form, wrote it down, and stamped his seal at the end.

“Once we get our employees out, we make copies of the work-related

documents and move them elsewhere. I won't necessarily specify it here,
but considering the age of Dahlia, I recommend not touching anything other
than that. Pesteroz's butler is competent, so ask him for help and he'll fix it.

Later, if Hikan gets upset, he will take care of it.”

Dahlia took the paperwork and bowed her back.

“Thank you very much.”

“Is this happening when there are only two pesteroes left? If I can't stand it,
I'll take refuge here anytime.”

The emperor smiled gently and put on his glasses again. Dahlia felt
reassured with him, though.
Dahlia returned to the mansion with a magic scroll. Still found a solution.
She glanced at the scrolls with intricate patterns and rolled them up. Now it
was time to go to see the butler.

Fortunately, he came out to the front door of the mansion and was waiting
for Dahlia.

“Is there anything wrong with the mansion?”

"Yes. So far nothing has happened.”

Dahlia gave the pamphlet given by the emperor to the butler. He looked
closely and nodded.

“The Emperor's Majesty has given me some authority over Pesterose for a
month. First, make a copy of the paperwork and give the employees a
month off. Including the butler. Please."

“Yes, most of these were also directed by your Majesty the Duke.”

“Is that so?”

"Yeah. When should I tell the young lady... … It is a great pleasure to see
your Majesty the Emperor at the right time.”

Dahlia nodded. The butler bowed down to her and whispered.

“I am relieved that you received one from His Majesty, but there are two
more scrolls behind the bookshelf in the library. Really, really, just in case
you need to know.”

"Huh… … . Thanks."

Really, please, I hope there is no use of it. Dahlia thought, swallowing her
tears with her chest. The butler looked at her and looked at her without
knowing what to do.

“In the first place, this is not something the lady will handle… … .”
"no. I'm pesterose too. I'm responsible for it.”

Despite Dahlia's bold words, the butler seemed uncomfortable. He kept

stumbling and worrying, then slowly opened his mouth belatedly.

“… … The former Duke is the current Duke... … No, he didn't teach him
how to deal with these problems at all.”

“Because he and the former duchess hated you, too.”

Dahlia remembered her father, who couldn't even remember. I didn't feel
anything. The butler quietly told the story between Hikan and his parents.

After the story ended, Dahlia became a very indescribable emotion. The
story that Hikan made it seemingly simple and what he heard objectively
from the mouth of a third party was so different.

What did he feel when he was abandoned by everyone at that young age? I
never thought deeply about why Hikan was crazy in the original. But now, I
know so well why he did it. Dahlia regretted her old thoughts.

'I guess I'm crazy because I couldn't receive the love of my parents. ’

No matter how lightly, you shouldn't think about it. Absolutely not.

“Madam, shouldn’t we have to evacuate the young lady as well?”

Said the butler carefully. Dahlia was silent.

“… … I'll do that for you. Is your brother still asleep?”

“I think so.”

“Then take care of everything within today. I don't know when my brother
will enter the second stage.” Dahlia had a firm heart.

Hikan woke up the next morning. Even though I slept all day, I still had a
headache that seemed to break.
Strangely, the mansion was quiet. He felt peace in the silence that had come
after a long time. But for a moment of peace, he felt a terrible thirst. There
was a hot fireball in my head and stomach that seemed to burn all my brain
and organs.

'Fuck it.'

Magical power was starting to bloom in earnest. Sounds that had not been
heard for a while began to be heard again.

`Ì'm going to abandon you all. Like your parents.”

``No one is with you. You are creepy. You are not even human.”

《How much longer will Dalia Pesteroz hold by your side?》

“Shut up.”

He emptied all the water bottles by the bed. But I was still thirsty. He struck
the servant calling for the maid. But no one appeared. He repeated the
swear words and struck the bell harder. Then, unable to overcome the
power, he slammed the bell to the floor.

Chaenggrang! A loud sound rang. Hikan raised his head while grinding his
teeth. Then, while holding a tray holding a water bottle, he opened the door
and came in and stopped making eye contact with Dahlia. She had rabbit
eyes open and stiff. He couldn't believe the situation and said stupidly.

"dahlia?"

“Hello, brother.”

“… … What are you doing now?”

“I am my brother's daily maid today.”

“Are you kidding me now?”

Hikan kicked the bed and stood up. Then he left Dahlia behind and went out
into the hallway. There was no one. The lights in the hallway were also
turned off. The many employees of Pesteroz disappeared.

Dahlia's quiet voice was heard from behind.

“People sent it all out. I'm afraid my brother will threaten them.”

“Who wants to? I am the owner of this place.”

“I’m also pesterose. I got permission from His Majesty the Emperor. And
my brother told me to do that too.”

There was nothing to say. Hikan bite his lip and fell back to bed. Dahlia
said Jo Gonzo.

“I heard it from His Majesty. It’s because your brother’s magic is blooming
right now. He said that he would have to put up with me a little.”

“I know that too.”

He knew the manual when the horsepower was in bloom. Everyone knows.
The problem is that when that situation comes, you can't do anything.

My head is telling me to be angry, but listening to the voice didn't give me

the energy to get angry for some reason. He covered his face and said.

My head is telling me to be angry, but listening to the voice did not give me
the energy to get angry for some reason. He covered his face and said.

What is all this doing? If so, why aren't you leaving and staying here?” …
… I'm sorry. My brother didn't say anything and I couldn't leave it alone...
… .”

"It is a lie!"

《Off! Tell them to go off!》

Hikan closed his eyes with a headache. Dahlia stared at Hikan's distressed
expression, tightly suppressing various emotions. After hearing the butler's
story yesterday, she could hardly leave him alone with other employees. I
didn't want to leave Hikan alone twice.

Dahlia came forward and tried to hold Hikan's hand. It was my last attempt.
However, Hikan also put this off in the air. As he swung his hand in the air,
there was a sharp bursting sound.

'What?'

After a while, Dahlia realized what the bursting sound was. Damn it. The
blood drained from Dahlia's face. Not knowing her speed, Hikan beckoned.

“Okay, go now. Did you pack the scroll? Come back in a week.”

“… … Well, I brought water and food to the restaurant hall.”

"okay."

He shook his hand as if he couldn't bear it any longer. Dahlia quickly exited
the room.

Cheolkup. The door is closed. Dahlia put her back on the closed door. And
with a trembling hand, he pulled out the Juseom Juseom magic scroll.

'ruined.'

The magic scroll had already been shattered. When Hikan shakes off her
hand, the explosive magical power broke through him and smashed the
scroll.

Hikan, whose magical power was on the verge of blooming, was still unable
to control his power. So I was just going to tell this story and she was going
to escape too. If the door is not sealed with a scroll, a tragic person who
cannot be controlled by magic will be released into the streets, resulting in a
catastrophe.

What should I do now?

“I am relieved that you received one from His Majesty, but there are two
more scrolls behind the bookshelf in the library. Really, really, just in case
you need to know.”

Is there any choice but to take it?

The problem is, I've already started to hear something loud crushing inside.
And the study is connected to Hikan's bedroom. Will Hikan wait for her
until Dahlia enters again and pulls out the Juseom Juseom scroll from the
back of the bookshelf?

'I don't think it's going to happen.'

Dahlia fell into deep trouble. I didn't have the courage to go in, so I couldn't
do anything and sat there for a while. However, the sound inside was
getting louder and louder. You can't just endure like this forever. She made
her mind, and walked sideways and stood in front of the door of the
connected study instead of the bedroom door.

By the time she opened the door, the library was already a mess. Dahlia had
already been thrown out of the window and stared blankly at the bookshelf
without a trace. The scroll also flew over the sky. In the middle of the study,
Hikan stood with an expressionless face.

'I knew it.'

Dahlia sighed. His magical flowering has already entered the second stage.
Besides, Dahlia now had no scrolls. How on earth should we solve this
situation? Dahlia stood in vain, making eye contact with Hikan.

***

Two hours ago on the same day. The emperor, who was staying in office all
night in the imperial palace, broke the fountain pen.

"I can't."

The assistant was embarrassed and handed me a new fountain pen. Instead
of receiving it, the emperor banged the desk with a fist. Thanks to staying
up all night, my desk cracked to see if there was a problem with power
control.

“What, what do you mean?”

“What if Ms. Dalia gets hurt because of that stupid guy Hikan? Can I bear
that guilt?”

“… … Ah."

The emperor wrapped his head and held it. The assistant hesitated for a
moment, then carefully handed out the new papers.

“Oh, you still have to take care of everything… … .”

“Yes, I can’t go. Does the emperor have to pay attention to each and every
one of these things?”

'I think you're paying enough attention right now.'

The aide had a thought that he couldn't get out of his mouth. The emperor
shook his head.

“Yeah, I'm worried about things like this, so my work isn't efficient. In this
case, we have a good manpower.”

“Who is that?”

“A sinner who wasted my precious time.”

“Send the 2nd Prince Cedric Bercelona Michelio to the Pesteroz mansion
right now. We go to way 3.”

Sometimes the hawk is a medicine. It is doubtful whether Hikan will be

greeted with ease. His job was to dry Hikan and save the Dahlia sheep.

Second Prince Cedric put his chin on the wagon window. He was the only
one who did not connect with Adisha in any route of the original. In the
end, Leonard also married Adriana in the game over ending.
He pointed the road ahead and smiled softly.

"Your father is too much too. Why would you leave the task of drying the
Transcendent to a Transcendent of the same family? Nobody wants to do
that crazy thing.”

“Don’t you think it’s too much for me to do that? Besides, Duke Pesterose
would be in a worse condition because it bloomed late.”

“You can’t even kill it, right?”

He said nothing of the eerie words, but the answer didn't come back. Cedric
sighed and looked back.

“Yes, I’m sorry. Now please stop crying, Adisha?”

He handed her a handkerchief. Adisha kept tearing her eyes with the
handkerchief she had received.

She had little attention to Dahlia because she was sane over the recent
Asheras crowning case. He who knows the secret of Dahlia is actually a
transcendent who conceals his powers, and has risen to the seat of Pope of
the Holy Empire. Thanks to this, both the Emperor and Adisha were paying
attention to him.

Besides, Dahlia said nothing to her. So, of course, I had a mind, but this is
going to explode.

Dahlia hasn't gotten out of the mansion yet, but the mansion is said to have
already become a mess.

Adisha was dazzled when he thought of the dahlia in it.

'No, crying doesn't solve anything.'

Adriana stopped tearing and started hiccups.

'It's pathetic.'
Cedric shook his head and tried to use magical power.

'I'm in bad condition.'

In order not to be caught by my father, I used magic too flashy at the end.
Cedric's main sport was the magic of multi-attributes that he used freely.
This time, he was supposed to find Dahlia still in the mansion, put him to
sleep, and attack Hikan and stun him.

'It's easy to talk, but I don't know if it will work.'

Still, I wondered if it would be dangerous for Hikan to wrap around my

younger brother like that.

'It's my second time meeting her.'

Rarely, Cedric remembered her because he was a "nothing to read" person.

In no time, the carriage arrived at the mansion. I had to do it as soon as the
situation was urgent. Cedric quickly entered the mansion and began looking
for Dahlia.

The mansion had an open structure on the first and second floors, and the
second floor consisted only of a corridor at the edge. Fortunately, as soon as
she opened the front door of the mansion, she was right in sight. Right in
front of the study on the 2nd floor. The problem is that the door of the study
is wide open, and there is almost 100 percent chance that there is a Hikan in
the study.

'I should do it quickly.'

He jumped right up to the second floor with the power of the wind on his
feet. Surprised Dahlia looked at him. Cedric smiled and spoke to her.

“Hi, it's been a long time. Are you running?”

Dahlia nodded. Without a drop of tears, be determined. As before, Cedric

liked her right this time again.

“I'm Cedric. Would you like to sleep? I'll get it out of here soon.”
Before getting caught up in more dangerous things, he decided to put her to
sleep. There was a sofa in the hallway. He magically pulled the sofa back
and flicked his hand lightly over her forehead. Dahlia fell right onto the
sofa. He smiled and turned his head.

“Now, there are only the two of us now. It's been a while, Hikan.”

“You’re really annoying now and then.”

Hikan looked at Cedric with a cold gaze.

"Your Majesty the Second Prince, are you also trying to take that child from
me?"

There was a transparent sword made of magical power in his hand.

'Aha, is that a sword?'

Sadly, Cedric was vulnerable to close combat.

***

As Dahlia closed the door and left, Hikan's inner voice began to run wild.
Starting with the curse to go and kill her, to saying that one day she will
abandon him too. But when nothing went through, they turned.

《Let no one take her here!》

《It's too dangerous outside! Everyone will try to kill her!”

right. That was correct. Dahlia was the only one given to him in life.
Everyone left him and she didn't abandon him.

However, she was not a transcendental person, but a human being, and
when she fell on the floor, she was such a person who reached her knees.
He had to protect her.

'then… … What should I do?’

When he woke up, Dahlia opened the door of his study and looked at him in
amazement. He wanted to say anything. I wanted to say that it was okay.
But at that moment, she fell on the couch. Next to it, the second prince
Cedric appeared.

《Look! He's also trying to kill Dahlia! Do you know what to do?''

There was no time to think more. He ran at Cedric with a sword of magical
power.

Dozens of sums followed. Hikan attacked Cedric with all his might. But
Cedric couldn't even use half of his power. He stepped back, frowning in
the middle. Now one end of the corridor on the second floor was
approaching. In the first place, there is a difference in attack power between
those who rush to kill and those who do not.

'That's why I have to leave it to my superiors.'

Cedric sighed. I thought that maybe my life was going to take a while.
There is no such thing as a dog's death even if he dies while blocking the
Transcendental person whose magical power has blossomed.

However, if he draws infinite magical power here, his mind will be

destroyed first. Cedric resembled his father, so he knew how to tell when to
use strength and when not. It was too wasteful to use up all my horsepower
with this kind of work now.

Eventually, the passively operated horsepower quickly showed its limit. As

Hikan twisted the flow of his sword, Cedric broke his hem. At the same
time, Hikan's magical power broke all the sides of the railing on the second
floor.

Cedric wasn't completely safe either. As the balance of power was broken,
the magic that was sleeping dahlias was released.

'Oh, it's dangerous.'

Fortunately, Dahlia was behind Hikan's back, so it didn't seem dangerous
right away. Cedric saw Dahlia slowly waking up behind Hikhan. She
looked shocked and alternated between Hikan and Cedric.

You must run away for a while. Cedric gave her a light smile to relax. Only
then did she wake up.

'Yes, run away now.'

“Oh, brother! What are you doing! Stop it! You're really being executed!
please!"

But Dahlia didn't run away. Instead, embarrassingly, he ran to him calling
Hikan in this bloody battle. It was when Cedric was worried about putting
her defensive magic.

Hikan's body flinched. He was a really beloved younger brother, or he

responded to Dahlia's voice. At the same time, there was a gap in the
posture. When Cedric was memorizing the last word of the spell to stun it.

“Hah, don’t! You crazy!”

Dahlia, running behind Hikan's back, grabbed Hikan's long hair and pulled
it back. Hikan and Dahlia lost their balance at the same time and fell back.
Under the railing that Hikan just destroyed.

"this!"

Cedric looked down the railing in amazement.

'This damn thing.'

At the end of my life, many kaleidoscopes passed by, but Dahlia felt unfair.
When I woke up, it was a time when Hikan and Cedric were fighting like
crazy. At first glance, Hikan was fierce as if killing Cedric.

On the other hand, Cedric seemed to try to pass this moment somehow.

‘If it’s like this, my brother may really kill the second prince.’
The original content appeared in front of her. Hikan, who was executed
after committing all sorts of vices because he loved Adisha. No matter how
hard she struggles, is it not possible to change the big flow of the original
work in the end? Is it the end of Hikan's hard work and dying in the end?

Such worries caused Dahlia to lose his temper, and in the end, he did
something ridiculous. In that short moment of falling, Dahlia suddenly
made eye contact with Hikan, who turned around.

'This stupid brother. What are you going through in broad daylight because
of you?’

His eyes were rejuvenated to see if he had just woke up. Dahlia hugged his
neck. Hikan also hugged her small body. In that short time, I turned my
body over. Now it was Hikan down there. And right in front of me, I could
see the first floor hardwood floor.

bang! … … I couldn't hear the sound. It didn't hurt at all.

Cedric last memorized the magic to protect them.

A long time has passed. It was as long as eternity had passed. They were
still lying on the hardwood floor, and Dahlia was in Hikan's arms. That fact
gave Hikan an infinite sense of stability.

He hugged her stronger in his arms. After some time, Hikan whispered to
her in a whisper.

"I'm sorry."

“… … I will not talk to my brother for a year now.”

Dahlia said bluntly. Hikan was able to feel the very soft and good energy
transmitted from her from the part in contact with the dahlia. Even the noisy
voice disappeared, and all inner pain and physical pain were pushed out like
an ebb tide.

At that time, I remembered the image of Dahlia holding the Duke of

Bleuport in a falling white sphere.
Was Dahlia sharing the same heart with the Duke of Blueport?

I felt calm. He did not believe in the existence of a god, but he was sure to
know that she was the greatest blessing ever to him.

***

“… … Adisha.”

Thirty minutes after entering the mansion, Cedric returned to the carriage
with empty eyes, whose soul had disappeared. Adriana caught Cedric in a
hurry.

“Uh, how did it go? Can I go in?”

“No, there is no beginning. It's already our own world. It worked out so
don't worry.”

Adriana was relieved only then. Even if it is not the time now, you can visit
later. When reason returned, Adisha noticed that Cedric was still in a
strange condition. He had a blank expression as if he had just woke up from
a dream.

“You know, Adisha. What can you think of a human, who is not a
transcendent, running at a crazy transcendent?”

“… … Yeah?',

“It's not because of your comfort, but just because you're worried about that
person.”

“… … It seems to be difficult.”

“I have never seen such a human being in my life.”

I should have been aware of it from the last time I met... … Why am I so
stupid?”
Cedric looked at Adriana with an obsessed expression. Ominous goose
bumps over her body.

'No, no way, never, it won't.'

Adriana turned pale. Not that much. Because she knew what Cedric was.

But did you say that sad feelings always hit? Cedric tilted his head gently
and said in a trembling voice.

“Adricia, I feel like I'm in my first love.”

＜continued in the next volume＞

The strongest people in the world are obsessed with me

Volume 2
6. Cedric Bercelona Michelio

Hikan's magical bloom, which usually took more than a week, ended in one
day fortunately. When I fell off the second floor in a nasty mind, I thought
that I was awakened, but when I looked back, it was a pity.

Instead, he had a severe fever as a sequelae after the magical flowering.

From that very evening he was sick. It was said that it was common for
transcendental people to suffer fever after magical flowering.

'No, how good is this guy's magical bloom?'

Dahlia swears in her heart. The best part is that when Hikan's body
recovers, the emperor will give him a status worthy of the ability he has
blossomed. According to the original story, it would be the position of the
Imperial Knights Commander. It's cool to imagine Hikan wielding a sword
with silver hair tied tightly, so I wanted to see Dahlia as soon as possible.

'I have to say thank you to His Majesty the 2nd Emperor.'

When the two fell at the end, he saved her and Hikan. At that time, Dahlia
was all concerned with Hikan, so he couldn't afford to care for Cedric.
However, a man who became a prince came to stop the runaway and even
rescued them. Of course, it was right to thank you.

'When I met at the ball three years ago, I thought it wasn't good… … .’

Dahlia was wrong. He was a very nice person.

'I'll just go by the time my brother is healed.'

Dahlia touched the towel he had placed over his head next to Hikan. It
seemed lukewarm. She again dipped a towel in cold water, squeezed it, and
put it on his forehead.
“Stop go to sleep.”

Hikan said lowly and hoarseness. This is the 10th time he has said this.
Dahlia showed Hikan the letter she wrote “I don't like” on the exercise
book. He groaned.

“… … Are you really not talking to me for a year?”

When I say that, my heart feels weak. Still, she showed Hikan the page that
said'yes'. Hikan frowned his eyebrows and took the training field under the
blanket with a weak hand. Eventually, Dahlia looked at the watch and made
a loud voice.

"It's only been 8 o'clock, so what are you sleeping?"

“Don’t do that.”

Dahlia pouting her mouth.

'I really didn't want to talk for a year.'

However, his touch, as he continued to stroke Dahlia's hair, was so soft and
warm, I felt that it was still there.

Besides, it is a foul that even hurts. It was obvious that she was faking her
to shake her heart.

“I'm not going. I don’t care.”

“But I do care.”

“It doesn’t matter.”

As if he had no energy to say anything more, Hikan closed his eyes. Dahlia
picked up the storybook she brought and showed it to Hikan.

Could you read it to help you sleep well?”

“… … done."
As I talked in a playful way, a low voice came in. Dahlia laughed. After a
while, Hikan said.

"I'm sorry."

"What?"

“Anything. I don't know what to do with you.”

"Yes. All my brothers did wrong to me.”

Dahlia was told playfully. However, Hikan's expression with her eyes
closed was still serious. It was only 8 o'clock, but the son-in-law was still,
and it seemed that there were only him and Dahlia in the world.

He said quietly.

“All the thoughts I had about you when I first saw you… … . Those things
now make me regret. There is nothing different about that.”

“It's a lie to say you don't like it. I'm sorry, Dahlia.”

It was an old thing that I can't even remember anymore. However, it seemed
to me that he had a glimpse of the many thoughts, worries, and emotions
that had been in his mind, so instead of answering, he patted his chest
covered in a thick blanket.

Hikan soon fell asleep. Dahlia stared at his sleeping face, then secretly
pinched his nose and left the bedroom.

The next day, as soon as she opened her eyes, she finished all the
preparations and headed to the Duke of Pesteroz. In a very tragic step.

“Shall I call Miss Dalia?”

She shook her head in response to the familiar servant's reaction.

“No, today I came to meet His Majesty, Duke Hican Pesteroz.”

Most Pesteroz employees knew that the relationship wasn't very smooth.
However, the servant did not ask anything, and informed Hikan that she had
arrived.

Hikan was still not cured of the fever. Still, when Adisha said he had come,
he immediately packed his clothes and went out to the parlor. It's because I
expected what she was going to say.

Adriana sat on the living room sofa, tidying up her clothes and waiting for
Hikan. As soon as he sat across from him, she reaped and went straight to
the point.

“I heard about yesterday's story. Now, the Duke must have noticed too,
right? What abilities Dahlia has.”

Hikan nodded his heavy head.

“Roughly, I know.”

“Dahlia can purify a soul that has been defiled with magical power again.
With dahlias, you can free yourself from the terrible headaches, the desire
for destruction, and the anger that transcendental people cannot avoid.”

“So, if you find out about this, everyone will try to get her. Wouldn't it be
obvious?”

Hikan closed his eyes and put his hands together on his face. Yesterday,
when he fell off the second floor and hugged Dahlia, he felt the infinite
power flowing into him. Once I felt it, I knew I couldn't go back.

"understand."

“We have to protect her. So that no one will see you in the future. Even
now, too many people know.”

“I know you don't like me very much. What I'm proposing is an alliance for
Dahlia.”
Hikan agreed with her will. His brother Dahlia was overly fragile and small.
There will be too many people who want that power.

“Then let go of your words now. I know you want to stay away, but I'm
uncomfortable too.”

“… … I do.”

Adisha thought about talking about Asheras for a moment, then quit. This
agenda was not simply a matter of discussion here, but a matter between the
emperor and the state to be discussed separately.

In addition, Asheras will be busy now trying to establish himself in the

Holy Empire. That wasn't the problem they were facing right now.

“First of all, you should never reveal this force to your Majesty Cedric.”

She said with a determined look. Adriesha, who had never been obsessed
with something, knew how to change if he knew the power of Dahlia, and
Adisha didn't even want to imagine.

She told Hikan what Cedric had said to her in the carriage. Hikan's
expression hardened terribly. No matter what, you should never be caught
by Cedric. I could see that they were thinking the same thing even if they
didn't bother out of their mouths.

***

“Oh, Miss Dahlia? Adriana came, but you couldn't see the lady?”

"Huh?,,

The maid who was passing by saw Dahlia and said with a puzzled
expression. Dahlia blinked when he heard the news of the beginning.

“Adricia is here, haven't you found me?”

“Ah, yes. Looks where the contact was entangled. It looks like you're in the
drawing room.”

“Okay, thank you.”

“No, my lady. Thanks to you, your Majesty the Duke has improved how
much.”

Vacation ended sooner than expected, but the employees all liked it. It
seems that she wasn't alone in worrying about Hikan.

'If you were like me, you would have hated an employer like your brother.'

Still, I heard that he sent a gift of apology to the poor butler. The third stage
that the emperor said, the stage of atonement to the people around him,
began.

'Cancer, that's right.'

But thinking of what I heard yesterday, my heart tickled strangely. It's good
to apologize, but I can't say it that way.

Anyway, when she said she had come, she was excited to see her. This is
because both of them are too busy these days and they are so busy that they
haven't seen each other for too long.

“Adricia?”

She quietly opened the drawing room door. And unexpectedly, I saw Hikan
and Adisha sitting across the table.

'Huh? It's the first time I've seen them alone like that.'

Strangely, the eyes of the two shared a common goal unlike before. Dahlia
tilted her head and approached Hikan.

“Oh my brother, are you all well now?”

Hikan still had a fever. At first glance, the areas around the eyes and cheeks
were bright. Dahlia touched his forehead and was amazed.

“It’s like this, but you have to rest. Why did you come this far?”

"dahlia."

He said somewhat hoarseness, perhaps because of the fever. Adisha was in

the back instead of saying his words.

“Now the time has come to know even dahlias.”

"okay."

"Huh?,,

Dahlia asked blankly. Something seems to be going weird.

Dahlia pondered whether what he had heard was really correct.

"So… … The soul is purified when it touches my hand?”

"Yeah."

"okay."

Both answered at the same time. As if when the relationship wasn't good,
the breathing was perfect.

Dahlia covered my mouth in embarrassment.

“No, what… … Where is that power in the world... … ?”

But the more I think about it... … Everything that had been strange in the
meantime was explained. A nonsense explanation of ‘miracle’.

Why did the Duke of Bleuport recover from runaway after receiving
Dahlia's hug? Why did the emperor try to listen to Dahlia's words? Why did
he tell Hikan, who is blooming with magic, to give him something like a
“love hug”? Why Adisha gave gloves to the ball. And… … Why did
Hikan's magical bloom, which was said to go for another week, ended
neatly in one day?

At the same time, Dahlia thrilled.

'That means

It can be changed. The future of Hikan. Now his soul no longer corrupts. He
is not crazy. Continue, as it is now, as Dahlia's brother... … .

Dahlia said, groaning without knowing it. I forgot to pretend I didn't, but on
the other hand, I kept feeling uncomfortable in a corner. Could this
relationship be over someday? Even with Dahlia, even if you don't fall in
love with Adisha, you're only slowing down the process in the end, aren't
you running to a fixed end? But it wasn't. Everything is fine now. It was the
key to self-solving everything.

Secretly, there must have been a lot of stuff piled up in my heart. Tears
dripping from Dahlia's eyes.

Adisha was surprised and hugged her. Dahlia stared at Adriana's face,
making a crying expression. Adrica wasn't happy until the end no matter
which route he took. Dahlia hugged her tightly.

“In the future, I will protect you, Adisha.”

If you are going to meet a man, you must have a happy relationship with a
normal person.

When the time of emotion passed, and Dahlia stopped tearing. Adricia, who
was crying, went somewhere, and she, with an extremely serious
expression, squeezed Dahlia's shoulder.

“No, we need to protect Dahlia now.

Huh?"

“Once from Cedric.”

Dahlia was embarrassed because there was some kind of fear in her eyes.

Dahlia knows the original Cedric. He's a human who didn't even care for
Adisha, whom everyone loved.

He has no interest in others. I don't even really care about pellets.

“… … Why would such a person show interest in me? It must be

misunderstood.”

“I hope so, but no.”

Adisha said so, and put Dahlia in long, biceps-long gloves. Hikan was
silently agreeing to her with arms folded.

“In the future, you should always wear gloves and keep your distance from
him unconditionally.”

“That’s it… … .”

Adisha looked up at her with a tearful face.

“I'm asking like this?”

"Yes. I will.”

Gradually, I felt like Adisha was using her tears as a weapon. She in the
original was straight and sincere... … . Even so, Adisha is much better now,
but... … .

Since Adisha was rescued by the emperor, he had been working for him in
the imperial palace, so he knew Leonard and Cedric. What makes Cedric so
valiant? Dahlia tilted her head.

Hikhan fully recovered two days after Adisha arrived. As if waiting, the
emperor called him. Dahlia also had something to thank the emperor, so we
followed him in a hurry. As soon as the emperor saw Hikan, he laughed and
spoke viciously.
“If I think about what I've suffered because of you this time, I will wake up
even while I'm sleeping.”

I won’t say more because I’m stabbed

… … Why didn't you tell me about Dahlia's abilities before?”

It's been less than a minute since you said you're sorry, but you're right.”

Hikan, who had nothing to say, was silent. The emperor touched his head.

“I was thinking about when to speak. Have you been a bit crooked by your
brother? This time, I felt that Dahlia might be in danger because of you, so I
had no choice but to take the risk of knowing you and have a love hug. Can
you explain it?”

“… … Sorry."

Thanks to this, Hikan became even more trash. Dahlia watched a

conversation close to the two's talk.

“Anyway, I'm glad it was over. Besides, I'm grateful for your hard work on
my son. He needs to get up to speed.”

While saying so, the emperor awarded Hikan the position of commander of
the Imperial Knights, which had been vacant for a while. Originally, when
transcendental people bloomed, it was common to give them an appropriate
status to prevent outflow from abroad. Nevertheless, Hikan expressed
sufficient examples.

“Will the presentation ceremony be held separately? Or would you do it

shortly here?”

“I will do it in a short form.”

"Good."

The emperor drew his sword and put it on Hikan's shoulders. Several formal
oaths followed, and everything was over in no time. It was much simpler
than she thought. Now the emperor called Dahlia, who was waiting behind
him.

“I heard it from Adrian. Now you know your abilities?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Then you won’t even give me a hug anymore?”

The emperor softened his eyebrows down in a sad expression. Dahlia

smiled and pretended to hug him slightly. No matter how purposeful he
was, he was able to coerceively treat Dahlia worse enough.

Without him, neither Hikan nor Dahlia would have had the worst results.
The emperor received her hug with a happy expression.

“I'm looking forward to seeing you in the future. Talk about anything you
need.”

“Yes, thank you.”

“Because you know your abilities, do you still have any plans to get
engaged?”

The emperor came in with a light tone. Dahlia took a step back in
embarrassment.

"no. never."

Hikan said firmly. The emperor struck casually.

“You must be. I asked Ms. Dahlia's opinion.”

The emperor said with a serious look.

“Now come and say everything, my son is also a transcendent. Knowing the
pain as a transcendental person, I wish he could borrow the power of Dahlia
sheep.”
“I'm ashamed to say it with my mouth, but this time Miss Dahlia saw him,
right? Cedric is pretty handsome. Besides, the future is bright. Personality...
… Even if it's not good conscience, it's probably better than Dahlia's
brother. It's harder than that.”

Hikan was very keen to refute, but he seemed to endure it because he was in
front of the emperor.

“But whatever, Dahlia comes first. Cedric has no idea about Miss Dahlia's
abilities yet. If you don't want it, I won't tell you in the future. What do you
think?”

In fact, it was a problem that there was nothing to worry about, but Dahlia
pretended to hesitate for a while because of what he refused to do with a
single knife.

"I'm sorry. I thought about it, but I still have a desire to marry... … .”

“… … That, is it? A love marriage?”

The emperor seemed more embarrassed by Dahlia's love marriage in her

mouth than the rejection of the offer. At the moment, countless agony
passed by on his face, but he barely took a look at his face and said.

“Yeah, just by looking at the expression, I can see what you are feeling. It's
okay. Then I'll keep Cedric a secret about Miss Dahlia. Whenever you
change your mind, say it anytime.”

It must be regrettable. Dahlia was sorry for nothing, but that didn't mean she
was really engaged to Cedric. So she just smiled. The emperor beckoned to
come close to her.

“And I have a gift for our Dahlia sheep.”

“Oh.,,

The emperor's petty consideration was felt when he gave a gift first and
didn't talk about his engagement. Dahlia laughed lightly. She liked the gift.
Anything free was the best.
As he approached the emperor, he gently tapped Dahlia's forehead. Soon
the seat he touched became cold as if he had lifted a piece of ice. The
emperor blew his breath on the spot. Then, as the seat became warm again,
I felt a certain energy flowing through my whole body. Dahlia opened her
eyes round.

"this… … What is it?”

“I don’t even know. Because this is not an easy-to-develop technology.”

The emperor said in a very proud voice. Dahlia tilted her head.

“In short, it lends me some power. Using interference, so that the power of
the Dahlia sheep does not manifest to anyone. I don't know who I'll meet in
the future, but I can't be on the lookout for everyone I reach?”

The emperor took out a silver ring of ordinary appearance from the drawer
and gave it to Dahlia.

“It's the power associated with this ring. If Miss Dahlia wants to purify your
brother or me, you can take off this ring and touch it.”

“Go, thank you!”

Dahlia immediately took off her gloves and put a ring on the second finger
of her right hand. It was really a must-have for her. Even though it wasn't, it
was stuffy because I couldn't take off my gloves even in the hot summer.

“Hikan can’t make anything like this?”

Contrary to his mischievous speech, the emperor's gaze was extremely

warm. He stroked Dahlia's head a few times and looked at Hikan with one
eyebrow sharply raised. This time, even Hikan couldn't say anything. The
emperor looked down at Dahlia again.

“Are you going to say hello to Cedric? I'll tell the servant, so follow him.
Hikan, you have some left.”

You cannot send dahlias alone.”

“Do you know that I am doing this with the heart that I wish the two of
them would go well? I have something to say, so come on.”

Hikan looked at the emperor with a suspicious expression. But can you
disobey the emperor's order?

Dahlia knocked on Hikan's back, signaling to go. And before he could say
anything, hurriedly set up a courtesy to the emperor and left the room.

As Dahlia closed the door and went out, Hikan's expression became cold.

“Are you trying to tie it up somehow?”

He touched his forehead to see if he was stuffy.

“I don’t believe it, but Cedric is not a person who can succeed in a romantic
marriage in the first place.

From the moment Ms. Dahlia said that, the engagement is like a failure. I
have to find another way to save my son.”

“He has no emotions that humans should have normally.”

The emperor didn't even dream of knowing that Cedric had already
screamed to Dahlia, "I fell in love for the first time." Hikan decided to keep
it a secret forever.

“Cedric… … .”

Meanwhile, the emperor began to unravel Cedric's story, unquestioned,

whether parents couldn't help it to be heated up in the story of his son.
Anyway, it wasn't bad to hear it. Instead of stopping coldly, Hikan focused
and began to listen to the emperor.

***

Dahlia followed the servant's back to the inside of the Imperial Palace's
greenhouse garden.
Because of the ring given by the emperor, it was no longer necessary to
wear gloves. But even if that's not the reason, it was hard to be on the
lookout for someone who wasn't crazy in the original or imprisoned. In
addition, he even helped Dahlia and Hikan.

Cedric was reading on a table inside the greenhouse. Then I looked at her
and closed the book. Dahlia freshly admired her appearance. Last time, he
was so busy that he didn't know, but surrounded by ivy and flower gardens
hanging branches under the pillars of a greenhouse, he was as unrealistic as
a figure in a famous painting.

“Hi, Dahlia.”

“Hello, Her Majesty Cedric.”

When Dahlia tried to show her courtesy, he held back.

“No need to do that. What are you doing here?”

"then… … Thank you for your help.”

Cedric smiled.

"okay? That's no big deal. Come and sit anyway. I'll ask you to bring out
something sweet that you'll like.”

He called in and gave instructions. And he said, looking at Dahlia.

“Because the chefs at the Imperial Palace also do their part.”

"Alas… … .”

You have to refuse.

“Adriesha told me not to get close to this person.” But Cedric's attitude
wasn't different from what I saw before, and was just refreshing. 'I'm not the
one to misunderstand Adisha...'
However, it would not be polite to refuse the dessert the prince offered.
Dahlia slightly hated herself for rationalizing to eat desserts in this
situation. However, it has been too long since a nanny worried about tooth
decay severely limited sweets, so she couldn't eat sweets. Besides, the
Imperial Palace's desserts are of the highest quality... … It will be really
delicious!

The dessert was really delicious with tears. It was small enough to fit in a
bite, but it was Dahlia's favorite. Dahlia ate everything from chocolate with
whipped cream to sweet and sour sorbet with lemon scent in no time.
Cedric rereads the book Dahlia had been reading while eating dessert, then
smiled slightly when she confirmed that she had finished eating.

“Would you like more?”

“Oh, no. It's okay!"

Again there was silence. Cedric went through the books again.

'Is it also a misunderstanding... … ?’

Dahlia felt embarrassed for nothing. Feeling like she had to talk to her for
some reason, she spoke first.

“The book you read… … Can I ask what book it is?”

Cedric looked at Dahlia. Then he glanced at the cover of the book and
replied.

“Ah, this? It's a love story.”

“… … Yeah?',

It was an unexpected answer. Why does he write a love story? Cedric said,
flipping through the pages of the book.

“In the past, I was wondering what kind of stupid people here were doing…
… I think I know now.”
“Is that so?”

"Huh."

Cedric looked at Dahlia and smiled. Then I covered the book I was reading
and put it down.

“Why do you think it is?”

I think I asked the question for some reason. An ominous energy came up
on Dahlia's back. She really wanted to run away, but she couldn't get up
right away because of the original sin of eating dessert.

Cedric said with a still refreshing smile.

“Dahlia, I don’t have time to delay, so I’ll tell you right away.”

"marry me."

The dahlia solidified as it was.

'Adricia! You were right!’

This guy is weird!

Dahlia smiled haha and immediately removed her hand.

“Well, that’s going to be difficult.”

"Why?,,

Cedric said with an expression that he was really innocent.

“I want to have a love marriage.”

“Isn't the premise of marriage that love should always be accompanied?”

When I said that with a smiling face, as if I still had no idea, my mind was
dazed. Dahlia immediately sensed. I can't talk to this person. If talking
about it doesn't work, you have no choice but to say it in a doljikgu.

'Can I do that to the prince?'

Such a common-sense question was raised, but Dahlia shook her head.

'Wow, His Majesty is on my side!'

No matter what cheeky she says here, he will side with her. Dahlia just cut
it and said.

“Cedric Prince Cedric is not my taste.”

“What is your taste? I'll fit it there.”

Again, he was speechless. Cedric tried to open it again, so Dahlia hurriedly

closed it. You have to tell the story of someone who can't be Cedric,
someone like that!

“Well, I like people like humans!”

“… … human?"

For the first time, Cedric frowned.

“I don't know what you mean when you say that. Can you tell me an
example?”

“… … This, first!”

"Yes."

“You have to know how to see other people’s pain and be hurt together!”

Cedric's one eyebrow was raised.

"In addition?"
“And if you think your child will be hit by a wagon, you should save it
instead of just watching it.”

“He has nothing to do with me?”

"Yeah!"

Cedric made a look that he didn't understand. Dahlia continued to speak

with this momentum.

“And you have to know how to love others!”

"love? Is it okay if I love someone other than you?”

Honestly, I wondered what would be wrong, but Dahlia tried to talk to him
so that he could understand as much as possible.

“Well, not like that, humanity… … together… … A little more

transcendent... … .”

Cedric's expression was still ambiguous. Still, I have nothing to say

anymore. Dahlia swept her chest in peace.

“Honestly, I'm not sure what you're talking about.”

You will.

Dahlia thought to herself. Cedric would never understand that. As in the

original work, he lacks many things that a person should have.

“That's why my taste for conveying the prince is… … ”

“So you can teach me from now on.”

“… … Yeah?',

“What is human, you will teach me from now on.”

Cedric put his chin on and laughed lightly. Dahlia stared at him blankly.

'this person is… … It’s a complete body.’

A wall that doesn't go through whatever you say. Dahlia really missed
Adriana.

'No, there's no Adisha here.'

There is no one to save. This was a challenge that Dahlia had to solve on
her own. Dahlia jumped up from her seat. Cedric looked up at her while
sitting down.

“What's wrong with you?”

“No, I will teach you.”

"Huh?,,

“What is human, I will teach you from now on.”

And he reached out confidently toward Cedric. Cedric stood up with a

slightly embarrassed expression and grabbed her hand. In the midst of this,
Dahlia opened her chest wider because of the pride of embarrassing him for
the first time.

“… … So where are we going?”

“Here to the Imperial Palace Library. Please tell me the way.”

He grabbed his hand on a subject he didn't know otherwise, and stepped

forward. Cedric looked at the back of Ah, unlike his hand, and often
followed him.

The Imperial Palace Library was much, much bigger than Dahlia thought.
She was stunned and looked up at the high-rise library. Only then can I find
anything. Dahlia looked around in search of a librarian.

Cedric saw her and said.

“What book are you looking for? I'll find it.”

“… … Do you know all the books here?”

“Just call me Cedric. And you can use magic.”

It was the first time I heard that such a thing becomes magic. When Dahlia
saw him in surprise, he said calmly.

“Multi-property magic can be used in many ways, depending on how you

use it. Anyone can do it.”

'No, that's because Cedric is a genius.'

But Dahlia wasn't looking for a specific book.

“Just five or six books containing humans or conscience… … .”

“Then I have to go towards the humanities.”

Cedric took her to the library where it reads District 8. Of course, there
were a lot of books there as well.

Cedric has been pulling anything from a library far higher than his height
using magic.

“What is Human?, “The Source of Conscience”, “The Beginning and

Beginning of Inganda”… … .”

I picked it out of sight, but as Dahlia said, it was all books containing the
keywords of conscience or human beings. Dahlia looked at Cedric with
admiration.

“It’s not that great.”

Cedric said quietly. He picked seven or so, stopped picking, and looked
back at Dahlia.

Is this enough? I chose, but... … What does this mean?”

It has a very important meaning.”

Finally, the time has come. Dahlia cherished the books in Cedric's arms.

Huh?"

“It’s homework.”

“Do you mean homework?”

“You asked me to teach you humanity, right? Then I am now a teacher.”

Cedric stared at Dahlia blankly. She put her hand on her waist and looked
up at him.

"Right?"

Yes, teacher."

Cedric replied graciously. Dahlia nodded.

“Then, you have to read this ten times and write five books per book to be
tested by me. You should never come before you finish your homework!”

Huh?"

Dahlia did not answer his questions. She quickly escaped from the Imperial
Palace library, leaving Cedric still open to her eyes.

'I'm sorry, Cedric.'

I found him as much as I could, but he avenged his grace as an enemy.

But Dahlia felt intuition. If you don't do this, she'll end up getting involved
with him.

'Hate! I can't get engaged!’

For her, who had memories of her previous life, the world's marriage
system was absolutely unacceptable.

"dahlia!"

Hikan, who was looking for her, was surprised and called her. Dahlia was
able to escape the Imperial Palace safely under his escort.

“… … Cedric?”

The day after Dahlia came to the imperial palace, Adisha, as usual, came to
report to the emperor regularly and witnessed an incredible scene.

Cedric was studying with his hair wrapped up. It is also in the study that is
connected to the emperor's reality.

“What are you doing?”

“Look at your leisure, Adisha. I have time to talk to me.”

Cedric frowned and smiled. Cedric is right when he sees the way he flips
his clothes.

Cedric hadn't studied at all since magical powers blossomed. There was no
need to do that. To deal with multi-attribute magic freely means that you
have a high level of intelligence. Adriana sometimes suspected that his
distorted personality was due to his excessive intelligence.

Adricia glanced at the back of a pile of books piled up next to Cedric.

“What is Human”, “The Source of Conscience”, “The Beginning and

Beginning of Inganda”… … . All of them were books that he would not
read even if he was born again.

“Why here… … ?”

“My dad confined me in tears of emotion when he saw me reading these

books. Would you like to go if the answer is now?”
But Adisha saw it. Cedric's eagerly writing ‘reading book’ is written on the
top of the paper.

'What the hell is happening to Cedric?'

I wanted to ask, but if I said one more word, it seemed that he would really
get angry. She carefully turned around and tried to leave the library.

“Adricia, come here.”

But Cedric called her just before he left. Following the sad fate of the
subordinate, Adisha went to his side again and again.

“Would you like to explain this sentence? No matter how much I look at it,
I don't understand.”

“Conscience is the element that makes man the most noble.”

Only after speaking he seemed to realize that he did not want an answer.
Adriana watched Cedric rub his head annoyingly as he rubbed his lips.
Honestly, it was fun.

“It is not because they are good that people cannot kill young animals. It's
just because they feel uncomfortable. Why is it the most sublime to ignore
rational judgment and follow your feelings?”

Still, he grabbed his head and wrote another line on the piece of paper with
a book written on it. Adisha thought, looking at him.

'Yes, he was this kind of person.'

Why did he fall in love with Dahlia, who doesn't believe in conscience or
humanity at all? And why are you looking at that book without even
understanding it? She couldn't know anything.

Cedric sighed and shook his head.

“Love is really hard, Adisha.”

"It's very difficult."

Anyway, it was clear he wasn't normal. Adriana looked at him with her eyes
narrowed, then made an excuse and left for the emperor.

Cedric, knowing that she didn't like her from the beginning, started writing
a book without worrying about it.

There are now three books left. The remaining seven books were read 10
times for each book, and the entire book was written. For him, who
memorized the entire contents after reading only five times, reading the
same contents ten times was like torture. Still, he did. Because love is not
cheating.

Dahlia would have thought it would take a month, but she tended to take his
love too lightly.

'Hagin, no one will believe.'

Cedric was a more common-sense thinker.

'So, I have no choice but to keep saying it over and over again until it
works.'

He was also a person who turned back more than I thought. Suddenly, he
released the pen while writing and looked into his hand for a moment. It
was the hand on the side that Dahlia held. He stared at the hand for a while,
then clenched his fist again.

'From next time, I should tell you not to hold your hand.'

The back of dragging him casually seemed to come to my eyes again. He

gently blinked and thought, holding the pen again.

'Because if you do that again, your heart will be beating too fast.'

When will Dahlia believe in his love? That was his greatest concern now.

***
Hikan returned to his office alone and touched his forehead. My heart was
disturbed by the story of Cedric. Cedric is too much for a small, small child
like a dahlia... … . Well. Anyway, it was over.

Most likely, Transcendental people are more tolerant of the same

Transcendental. This is because they are people who share different
perspectives with others by nature and know the same pain. There are only
five to six transcendental people in an era. I often become enemies because
of my arrogance and a personality that looks down on everything except
myself, but those whom I have made once remain friends for a long time.

Of course, there were also cases of getting married. Hikan and the Emperor
also had a consensus regardless of their age, so they were able to get along
intimately regardless of their location.

On the other hand, even though Cedric was the same transcendent, he did
not get along with Hikan consistently. Before meeting Dahlia, Hikan's
personality was more dirty than he is now, but Cedric was never innocent.

Cedric laughed and said as he behaved keenly at a social gathering after

Hikan was kicked out of the Bangye family.

“Well, isn't it a challenge to overcome after the age of five to cry for being
kicked out of the house?”

I can't have friends because I talk about things that way. The case of rudely
burning the entire home house of a military nobleman with the empress's
red hair, saying, “It seems to be burning,” is already famous. The case of
giving out a blank check to a devastating noble and asking them to claim
the damages on their own was still often cited in secret.

I also heard Adisha's story. If a subordinate makes a mistake, no matter how

bad the situation arises, it will be cut off immediately. They are fired
immediately for invading the private realm or asking a little personal
question. It doesn't matter if the person has worked 10 years or 20 years.
Smiling faces are only the least masks to hide contempt, Adisha said with
conviction that it is clear that they despise everyone.
Why did such Cedric become a love rhyme for Dahlia? It wasn't that there
was nothing to guess at all, so I was more complicated. He recalled the
story he had heard from the emperor today.

Surprisingly, since Cedric was born, his personality wasn't that way. Rather,
I heard that the emperor was a softer and more gentle personality than the
average transcendental personality.

But there was a problem. It was because of Cedric's peculiar constitution.

For whatever reason, the emperor's ability as a transcendent was partially
expressed in the young Cedric.

Emperor Alexandro Duncan Michelio has the ability to read other people's
emotions through physical contact. However, while the emperor gained that
ability after the age of 17, Cedric had that power from birth. It was
completely separate from Cedric's natural power as a transcendental person,
multi-attribute magic.

In addition, it was slightly different from the emperor's power. I could read
my emotions without having to touch them, and I perceived bad emotions
more sensitively than good emotions. Moreover, in the Imperial Palace,
humans with various purposes are always swarming. Rather than good
humans, humans with a desire for power or ambition come to this place.

Several factors were combined, and Cedric recognized the darkest aspect of
human beings even before reason was established.

“It would be better for Count Salamander to die for the world.”

"Huh? Why is that?”

“He looked at me and had disgusting feelings. ”

Five-year-old Cedric looked with contempt, frowning his eyebrows and

raising only one corner of his mouth. It was an expression that a child of
that age should not make.
The emperor immediately pursued the count and discovered the huge
network of underground worlds behind him. He rescued Adisha by
conducting a major aid project in the area. However, he couldn't even save
Cedric's heart, which was already crooked.

"Are humans living with all that thought?"

Even the best human beings sometimes have bad thoughts. Feelings like
jealousy are embraced by any normal human being. However, no matter
how much the emperor said so, Cedric's thoughts, already prejudiced
against the world, did not change easily. Even the empress could not escape.

At one ball, she criticized all sorts of blame for the bad breath of the nobles
she was talking to. At that time, Cedric looked up at him with a strange
expression, and the Empress stayed with tears for three days and three
nights. But to no avail. The energy of negative emotions is much stronger
than positive emotions. After all, most of the humans Cedric saw were full
of negative emotions.

In order to break through such a barrier of mind, intense and purely positive
power was required.

However, such feelings are not common. Thanks to this, the emperor gave
up halfway to telling him not to only get into accidents.

But maybe Dahlia had a strong and tremendous energy to break through
that deep barrier. I just showed it in front of Cedric.

'whenever?'

Until that point, Hikan couldn't know. But it wasn't surprising at all that
Dahlia had a spirit strong and good enough to make Cedric fall in love.

Even when he sees it, there are times when he wondered where a person
like Dahlia would have appeared. It was harder not to love a human like
Dahlia who loves others for nothing.
Anyway, even if the intention is pure, nothing changes. Somehow I had to
stop Cedric from approaching Dahlia. Hikan made a firm decision.

***

[You have finished reading, Dahlia. Come to check. I reserved the fourth
room of the Imperial Palace Library.]

Three days later, Dahlia received a letter from Cedric. She folded the letter
finely and put it back into the envelope. After that, he squeezed his head
and buried his face in the bed.

'Ah ah ah... … .’

ruined. Fucked. Why didn't you think it would be like this? Did you think
that it would be over if you only looked ahead and escaped the Imperial
Palace?

No, this wasn't her fault, it was Cedric's fault. What would she do if she did
it in three days that she thought it would take at least a month?

'What should I do if I really get engaged with my nose?'

Besides, Cedric is so handsome. While she is a parent with a subtly

handsome face and a weak mother, if he pushes on, it may be in the middle
of an engagement ceremony.

She slammed her head on the bed. It was fluffy and didn't hurt at all.

“Dahlia, please, what the hell is that for?”

From the outside, Hikan was banging on Dahlia's door. As soon as I saw the
letter in the restaurant, I got tired of white and ran to the room, so it was
natural for Hikan to worry. But what would you say to him?

'I pretended to be a teacher to his Majesty the Prince, but he did all the
assignments.'

I'm not an idiot.

But once it's like this, I can't hide it anymore. Dahlia opened the door to
Hikan with a pale expression.

And I showed her the letter she received.

Sitting side by side on the bed with Dahlia, Hikan touched her forehead
after hearing all the explanations. "What should I do?"

“I want to stay with my brother.”

Dahlia hung on his arm with a desperate look. The depth of the water in
Hikan's face grew even deeper.

He patted her head and said.

“First go.”

“If you go, I will do it somehow.”

His expression was serious. Hikan couldn't be so reliable now. Dahlia

nodded eagerly.

Dahlia, wearing the emperor's ring tight, and wearing a yellow dress, went
into room 4 of the imperial library, holding a few books from Hikan's
library. The structure of the room was simple. A long table for eight was in
the middle, and a chalk board occupied one side of the wall.

Cedric came first and was waiting for Dahlia. As soon as he saw Dahlia, he
said calmly.

“I finished my assignment, sir.”

“Aren’t you giving praise?”

“Well, good job!”

Dahlia said so and groaned the book on the desk. And he was given an
assignment from Cedric. It was very thick and dense.
'I really did it all.'

Dahlia felt guilty. I ordered it to make time, but I didn't mean to do it.
Dahlia slightly apologized.

“I didn't know you would do everything so quickly. I'm sorry."

Cedric returned to the plain language and replied.

“I'm not really sorry for you.”

"But… … .”

“Because I worked hard to show you well.”

He looked at Dahlia and smiled, closing his eyes. Originally, a person who
was handsome like a flower smiled like that, and it was dazzling
everywhere. Dahlia was confused by the handsome bombing. If Hikan is a
handsome man with a calm and cold feeling, he has a gorgeous appearance.
There are some things that are more noticeable because of their distinctive
blonde and red eyes.

Still, Dahlia tried to keep it from spilling. I don't know why this guy
suddenly got stuck in her like this, but there must be a reason for Hikan and
Adisha to fight against it.

'Besides, it's too absurd.'

I've only seen it once. Once Dahlia sat across from him, he began reading
the assignments he had given him.

'The writing is pretty.'

All the nobles were educated and the writing was pretty, but Cedric's
writing was particularly antique.

'But the content is... … .’

Dahlia saw ten trash with clear handwriting, neat logic and two books.
When it comes to trash, the theme song... … . The writing was filled with
vicious contempt and criticism that would break the pen with tears when the
writer sees it.

'Cedric is not a sociopath.'

Dahlia realized.

'This is just... … I hate humans... … .’

1. A human being who believes that he or she is good at throwing trash on

the street feels uncomfortable is annoyed.

2. That said, it's also a disgusting thing for those who tell me to live like
trash and throw away hypocrisy.

3. So, it's better to all die.

This was the common theme of ten books. She knew why Adriana flagged
as long as the story of Cedric came out. She was completely contradictory
to her who believed in the good side of humans to the end.

'I know why I've never been obsessed with Adisha.'

At this point, even Dahlia was forced to have a really reasonable question.

'Why the hell is this person to me?'

What the hell did you feel love in Dahlia?

'Did you notice the ability?'

That was the most reasonable reasoning Dahlia could make. But for that,
Cedric didn't care whether Dahlia touched it or not. Even the Emperor's
Majesty was a torch to hug Dahlia.

'Mo, Mo, I don't know.'

In confusion, Cedric spoke to Dahlia kindly.

“Did you read it all?”

“… … Yeah."

“Then will you give me the homework again?”

Dahlia stared at that calm, gentle expression for a while. Should I ask or
not? Should I ask or not?

'No, I hate being stuffy.'

"that… … , Cedric.”

"Huh."

“Cedric-sama hates all humans.”

“It's annoying rather than disgusting. Yes, anyway.”

“But why do you like me?”

She knew from the last sad experience that Cedric had to put in a fastball
like this to make sense. Cedric looked at Dahlia a little confused. Though
embarrassed enough to die, she didn't back down what she had asked and
looked at him with her eyes open.

Cedric's expression became increasingly confused. He doesn't know why he

asks for this. Or, it seemed like he didn't know what to say. He barely
opened his mouth, whose lips were so sweet.

"that's… … ”

“Huh, huh, huh. Nice to meet you, you two.”

The conversation was cut off. Cedric and Dahlia looked at the door at the
same time. An old-looking grandfather was standing with a book on his
side.
“I am honored to hear such high-level people want to take a lecture from
me. I am Baron of Wales.”

'Huh?'

It was a crucible of confusion, but Dahlia did not panic and glanced through
the author's section of the book at the top of Cedric's book.

'There is, Baron of Wales.'

I understood the situation roughly going around. On the other hand, Cedric,
who had no idea of the situation, smiled and opened his mouth.

"lecture? These days, sales are done in this messy way... … ”

Dahlia jumped up from her seat and hurriedly shut Cedric's mouth.

“My, that’s the one I asked for!”

Cedric tilted his head and looked at her. Dahlia hurriedly looked at the
Baron.

"Perhaps… … My brother... … ?”

“Yes, the Duke of Pesteroz said that Lady Dahlia invited me specially… …
.”

'Ah, Hikan's brother. Was this the way you prepared?’

Tears came when I thought of Hikan, who would have squeezed his head to
come up with this idea.

Somehow I don't want her to be alone with Cedric... … . So she must do her
best to match Hikan. Dahlia turned to Cedric again.

"That… … I've read the book, so shouldn't we listen to the author's words?”
And he belatedly lifted the hand that closed his mouth. Cedric looked at
Dahlia's face, blinking his eyes.

He would think she called more people because she was uncomfortable
with only two. I was sorry for nothing.

But he said nothing else. He just laughed gently as if he didn't know

anything.

“Yes, then.”

***

“That's why humans… … What makes it… … .”

'This is crazy.'

Dahlia thought to herself. It was the first time in my life that I could fall
asleep like this. Mrs. Mashu, a tutor, was a famous lecturer who will remain
in history compared to that person. Besides, as it looks, it even looks like it
is, so even if you lower your head a little, it's right.

“Mister Dahlia, you shouldn’t be Josh.”

This point came back. It was as if I had returned to my previous high school
days. Besides, the content was terrible, so even if I tried to concentrate, I
was just saying the same thing for an hour.

The more I go, the more I fall asleep. I really want to sleep. Dahlia was also
sorry for Cedric for letting him take this trash lecture. However, Cedric was
still looking at the blackboard with a serene expression on his chin. I had no
idea what I was thinking.

'Sorry.'

Dahlia internally apologized. Because of her, she has read so many books
and wrote a book report, but she made him listen to lectures like this in case
she might get stuck in her nose.
Horses wandered freely in a sleepy consciousness.

'Are you bad enough to be wary like this?'

Your stomach is twisted. ’

'But you're still good to me.'

I want to marry you. Then are you going to marry that person?’

'That's not right. But I’m sleepy.’

Dahlia couldn't beat her heavy eyelids and dropped her head again. I slept
so much before. After that, my back neck always hurt so much.

But this time, strangely, something seemed to support the chin. Something
like fluffy air. It was a strange explanation, but I could only express it like
this.

'If you get caught again, you'll get scolded.'

Thinking so, Dahlia really fell asleep this time.

***

The Baron of Wales looked back, admiring his famous lecture. And
strangely, he found Dahlia sleeping with his head fixed in the air, closing
his eyes. For him, who had previously taught at an academy, it was
irresistible.

He was habitually trying to throw the chalk he had written on the board and
endured it. This is because I heard the story that the Duke of Hican Pesteroz
was going around his brother incredibly cheap.

'Not, not hurting half... … .’

He split the long chalk into half and made it very small. He then threw
chalk at Dahlia's head, drawing a parabolic curve slightly, just enough to
wake him up.
In order not to be overshadowed by his career, Chalk went well toward his
goal in a very pretty direction. Then, just before it touched Dahlia's head, it
was engulfed in a blue flame, turned into ash, and disappeared from the air.

'Huh?'

There is only one person who sees it as someone else here. The Baron of
Wales looked at Cedric inadvertently. And he made eye contact with him,
looking at him with an outward smile.

Cedric was clearly smiling. But in those eyes, the Baron read something. It
meant that I could kill him right now and I wanted to kill him, but I
wouldn't.

'Stop it and keep talking about what you were saying.'

If you have to express it like this. The Baron turned around as if he hadn't
seen anything.

scary. He suddenly wanted to close everything and go home quickly.

The Baron left the room immediately after 30 minutes without receiving
any questions. It was the most meaningful thing he had ever done in his life.

Cedric left the room and extended the reservation time. Even after
returning, Dahlia was still sleeping with the cushion he had made with her
eyes closed. Cedric sat next to her and slightly adjusted the cushions to
match the height of her chin. His heart filled with a strange feeling of
satisfaction that even himself could not understand. He smiled
unknowingly.

“Cedric hates everyone. But why do you like me?”

She doesn't know at all that she has no choice but to like the casualty of
telling such a story. A sacrifice that even oneself cannot understand. And
fluttering gray hair and small body. Supposing that the scene of the day was
like a world he had never seen before, so he became fond of it.

'I can't understand.'

Even now, I only wanted to be there, but I was calling another person. He
quietly squeezed his chin on his desk with a grumpy thought. The sun was
setting. He decided to wait for Dahlia to wake up.

***

Dahlia opened her eyes only when the sun was setting.

'Ugh. How many hours did you sleep?’

I slept at least two hours. How the hell can I sit and sleep so much?
However, it seemed to sleep strangely. Somehow, the fluffy feeling that
supported the chin was still there.

Dahlia was puzzled and lifted her head, and then pressed the place where
the head was. What was really in the air! Strangely soft, like a bag of
water... … .

'Oh.'

The pockets were wide and disappeared from the air. Dahlia looked around
in surprise. Then I found Cedric reading a book in the seat next to Dahlia, in
the sunlight.

Cedric's hair was dyed red as the sun set through the window, and his face
was dark due to the shadows. He said calmly, turning the pages of the book.

“If it is too irritating, it bursts.”

"Ahhh… … .”

Cedric made it. Dahlia felt ashamed for some reason. Sleeping on a magic
pillow made by others. The class must have ended a long time ago, but it
seems he wasn't able to go because he was sleeping.

“You fell asleep while drooling.”

“Oh.,,
Dahlia was surprised and hurriedly wiped her mouth. Cedric covered the
book and smiled.

"It is a lie."

I was deceived.

She inflated her cheek, still covering her mouth. He laughed, organized his
books and stood up. Dahlia had a crazy idea for him, who was waiting for
him belatedly.

“He, the baron… … ?”

“I've already gone.”

"Ah… … .”

“Did you call him because it’s uncomfortable to be with me?”

Cedric said with a calm face. I didn't know I would ask right away. Dahlia
couldn't know what to do, so he looked restlessly at his face.

"that… … .”

"OK."

It was a soft voice, as if comforting Dahlia. Cedric paused in front of

Dahlia, holding a book in his hand, and looked down at her. Dahlia freshly
thought that he looked really, really handsome from this angle.

The red color just before losing and his gorgeous face were in a nice
harmony.

'You can't be obsessed.'

Is it because of the atmosphere, or is it because of less awakening? I felt

like I would cross an irreversible river. Cedric gently folded his eyes and
laughed.
“Instead, you can teach me next time.”

Dahlia nodded without knowing. Cedric laughed and nodded together.

"okay. See you next time, Dahlia.”

widely. The door was closed, leaving only a short greeting. Dahlia sat
blankly for a while in the place he left. My head seemed to burst with heat
because of all kinds of thoughts.

The spirit that went out had no sign of returning. When I woke up, I was
leaving the library, when I woke up, I was in a carriage, and when I woke
up, I was at the door of the mansion.

Hikan was waiting for Dahlia with a worried expression. Looking at the
Imperial Palace uniform, it seemed that he was working for the Knights
Templar. The outfit was clean, and it seemed like I had washed it because I
saw no signs of sweating. As soon as she got off the wagon, Hikan grabbed
her arm.

“Aren't there anything special? I'm sorry. The only way to think of it... … .”

Dahlia nodded blankly. Hikan quickly noticed that she was weird.

“… … What happened.”

Dahlia awkwardly avoided the eye.

“Oh, no. Nothing... … .”

“Like this dog… … .”

A harsh word came out of Hikan's mouth, and when he saw Dahlia's
confused eyes, he went back in.

“… … sorry."

Dahlia shook her head to mean it was okay. Hikan, knowing her shoulders,
went into the mansion.
 ***

Hikan didn't ask more about what had happened, but he still seemed to have
an ominous mood. Even though I said I was going to wash it, I didn't know
how to send Dahlia and kept hesitating like someone I wanted to say.
Dahlia also felt like I wanted to tell you what was going on, but I was so
shy that I couldn't say anything.

'No, what are you ashamed of? It’s true that nothing happened, right?’

I think so in my head, but for some reason, my mind didn't.

'You tried to flirt with me.'

And Dahlia was halfway over there and then came back. If you combine the
memories of living in the past life, there are so many dahlias!

It is embarrassing. He was so handsome and knew how to twist people. I'm

still that young, but I'm about that, but I didn't want to imagine what kind of
final evolution would take a few years longer.

At that time, even if we stay with us for another 5 minutes, we will

think,'Oh, maybe it's okay to get engaged if you're like this kind of person?'
It was the number one person to be especially careful about.

'Besides.'

Dahlia closed her eyes because of a melancholy thought. There is one more
reason to be careful with him. The reason you should never fall in love with
him. Cedric eventually dies on every route of the original.

As if the original author strongly insisted that he would never put him on
the male protagonist route, Cedric's ending is always the same on all routes,
no matter which male protagonist route.

Thoughts vary from route to route, but there is something to find in

common in all deaths. Each time he dies silently by himself, without tears
or begging for sympathy. I am not desperate or depressed about dying, just
as usual. Maybe even his own life, like everything else, meant nothing to
him.

'Of course, Cedric now says to me love or anything.'

Anyway, such a noble appearance played a part in thickening the fan base.
Dahlia also liked him.

Many stems of the original work have changed. Maybe war won't happen,
and nobody's going crazy.

Cedric may also be alive in peace with nothing until the end. However, it
was true that it was annoying.

'Yes, Cedric can't.'

No matter how good he is to Dahlia and shed her with a handsome face!
She will meet her long-lived husband and live happily for a long time as the
two.

She pledged. He didn't even know that Hikan was seeing all the changes in
his heart.

***

After dinner, Dahlia sat at her desk and finished her homework from Mrs.
Mashu. Then I chatted with the nanny, brushed my teeth, washed my face,
and laid down on the bed in pajamas.

'It was a really long day.'

It was really a very, very long day. Although lying down, she couldn't sleep
well, so she looked at the ceiling of the dung.

smart. It was then that someone knocked on her door. Dahlia opened the
door with a puzzled expression.

What's there... … It was Hikan with a book on his side. Dahlia said in
amazement at a completely unexpected person.
"Oh my brother, what's going on late?"

“… … I have something to say.”

Hikan somehow looked more stiff under his eyes than he had seen in the
afternoon. He also looked like a person who had made a big decision.
Dahlia guided him inward, tilting his head.

“Was you trying to sleep?”

"Yeah. But it’s okay because I can’t sleep anyway.”

"no. Laying the road. You can talk from the side.”

Hikan pulled the chair from the desk and brought it to Dahlia's bed. I don't
know what to say, but Dahlia gently lay back in bed.

Hikan pulled the bed blanket and covered it down to the neck and patted
Dahlia lightly on her chest. For no reason, her heart warmed up. She turned
around and looked at Hikan. He also saw Dahlia.

I made a decision of my heart.”

“If His Majesty Cedric did something to you, even if you were to pretend
with the imperial family, you would formally protest this incident.”

Dahlia shakes the blanket and jumps up from her seat.

"Yeah? What are you talking about suddenly!”

Still, Hikan's expression was serious.

“There's no way that damn guy will leave you alone after luck with your
first love or anything.”

At the blasphemous remarks, Dahlia blocked Hikan's mouth without

knowing it. He couldn't take Dahlia's hand, and he just looked down with a
gloomy expression.

'I'm sorry.'

I think it was because it was too hard to work with the Knights Templar.

'That means protesting to the imperial family. I have something to say.'

Dahlia hugged his neck and patted his head. Then he pushed his shoulder
again and said.

“Now, have you gotten a little clearer now? Looking at the other drivers, it's
a little difficult to control the horsepower... … ”

“My mind is more normal than ever.”

Dahlia awkwardly went back to the blanket.

“Oh my brother, nothing really happened to me.”

“This makes my heart feel comfortable.”

However, you are complaining by sending an official letter to the imperial

family. It's different from just grunting at the emperor. It really means that I
will highlight this issue as a political issue. Although the Emperor and
Hikan were close, even after crossing the line, we couldn't guarantee that
the relationship would be the same as before. Even more so was Dahlia,
who had seen firsthand the emperor ordered Hikan to be executed in the
original.

As if reading her thoughts, Hikan said quietly.

“If you hear what happened with your mouth, you don’t know again.”

Eventually, Dahlia opened her mouth. Not to mention anything that

happened in detail.

Knowing that nothing happened, Hikan must have been silent. Dahlia
glanced at him. After all, it was a more embarrassing expression than
before.

“So it’s really dangerous. I think I have to work hard to keep my heart from
spilling out.”

“… … Yes, I think it should be.”

“So, I decided to meet again next time, but I don't know what to do with
this. Like last time, you'll soon be asking to see you again.”

“It was still fun. It will be fun to meet again. Nothing happened. So you're
not going to protest anymore, right?”

Hikan nodded heavily. Dahlia smiled and looked at him.

“Thank you for worrying. Are you going now?”

"no. I've come all the time, so I'll be there until you fall asleep.”

He laid the dahlia back and covered it with a blanket. Dahlia longed for it.

'I hope I will never put on the blanket again anymore.'

Then suddenly, the thought of the book he was wearing was crazy.

'What was that?'

She turned her body vertically. And when I saw him holding a fairy tale
book with a large picture on the cover, I was incredibly embarrassed.

“Well, what is that, brother?”

“I brought it because I think you liked the storybook last time.”

When he was ill with a fever, the attempts to make fun of him were now
intact to Dahlia. Even Hikan was sincere. He opened the cover even though
Dahlia was holding back with sorrowful eyes.

“The demon king in a province four centuries ago… … .”

'Oh my God, I finally started reading.'

Dahlia gave up and closed her eyes. And I started listening to the old stories
told by Hikan. All of the fairy tales in this world were angels and demon
kings, so they didn't touch. Even when I was younger, I watched it like
reading a fantasy novel. However, even such a story sounded very plausible
as it was combined with Hikan's low, resonant voice.

'… … Is it okay?’

After all, I had a good voice, so I fell asleep better than I thought. The
warmth of a person nearby came to me with a sense of stability than I
thought.

Dahlia opened one eye and stared at Hikan, who was concentrating on
reading. You don't have to wear glasses right now, but after a few years
you'll be wearing business glasses. Transcendental people have better
eyesight than ordinary people, but they have hyperopia as a reaction, and as
they get older, they usually wear glasses for work. Like the emperor. You
are still handsome, but if you wear glasses at that time, you will have a
really good mood.

I was happy that now, when I imagined his future, I only thought about it.
Dahlia reached out and clasped the empty hand of Hikan on her knee. It
must be difficult these days, but half the thought that I should purify it, and
half the heart I just wanted to hold onto. Hikan held her hand without
agitation.

Still a quiet voice continued. Dahlia soon fell asleep as it was.

Hikan stared at the sleeping Dahlia. The paper I was holding to pass over
quickly crumbled in my hand.

Addeuk. Dahlia frowned at the sound. Hikan was embarrassed and opened
the paper so that no sound could be heard. Then she pulled out her hand
carefully so that she would not wake up, put her blanket back all the way to
the neck, and then quietly left the room.
As soon as he left the room, his steps accelerated. Soon he walked out of
the front door of the mansion with a big stride. The coachman rubbed his
sleepy eyes and dragged the horse out.

“Where are you going to go at this time… … ?”

“I'm sorry. I'll be back soon, so wait a bit.”

Hikan jumped on the horse and headed somewhere. It was Beniter's capital
townhouse where he arrived. The Counts Beniter and the couple did not
come up to the capital, so there was only one Adisha living here.

Adriana quickly came out of the mansion with an annoying look. I was sure
that I would solve it right away without going inside.

“What happened to this night so far… … ”

“I have to separate Dalia from His Majesty Cedric.”

Adisha's eyes widened. She immediately led him to the parlor.

After listening to all the explanations of the situation from Hikan while
serving a light car, her expression became terribly dark.

“How did that happen… … . You can't give dahlias to those inhumane.”

“I totally agree.”

“He is clever and will soon buy Dahlia's heart. We have to separate it as
soon as possible.”

Hikan nodded in agreement.

“But how… … ?”

Adriana bit her nails and trembling her legs, and she fell into trouble. It was
far from being aristocratic behavior by anyone, but neither Hikan nor she
had any time to worry about such things.
After a while, she put her hand down. She declared with a very determined
expression.

“I thought of a way.”

***

The next day, Dahlia was surprised to find Hikan, who was reading the
newspaper at the last breakfast seat, instead of preparing to go to work.

“Oh my brother, are you not going to work?”

“I took a vacation.”

Dahlia was even more surprised by the casual answer. Hikan folded the
newspaper, put it on the table, and looked at Dahlia.

“Why suddenly… … ?”

“When I think about it, my family has never been on a trip.”

“… … Yeah?',

Despite Dahlia's embarrassing voice, Hikan said without worry.

“Adricia decided to go with her. He asked me to tell you that I like it

wherever you want it to be.”

“Our estates are located all over the country. If you want to see the sea, go
to the sea, and if you want to see the mountains, go to a place with a
beautiful view. There are also places where your favorite seafood is
specially produced.”

Hikan took the map of the Empire and laid it out in front of Dahlia. There
were round marks on the maps to see if he had made plans without even
sleeping, and attractions were arranged in each place.

'Oh, brother... … .’
The impression was the impression. And.

'You really hated seeing Cedric and I… … .’

A belated enlightenment also came. I think it would have been nice to skip
about half of yesterday's story. But… … .

“I keep staying in three for a while. It will be fun.”

Hikan looked up at Dahlia with a somewhat desperate expression. Looking

at that face, my heart was weakened. At the moment, it wasn't that I didn't
think of Cedric. Still, let's think about the beach to go around all day,
delicious specialties, and a fun time for the three to spend… … .

'sounds fun… … .’

Until now, Dahlia's priorities were far ahead of Cedric, with Hikhan and
Adisha.

"good!"

Dahlia said with a wide smile. Hikan laughed hazy only then. It seemed that
I had a lot of worries in my heart.
7. First trip
Dahlia fell in happy trouble with a large map in front.

'So where should I go?'

The trip was decided, and all that was left was Dahlia's choice. Dahlia
picked up a pen and began to circle again, one for each marked on the map.
Hikan was watching Dahlia pick a place with his chin on his side.

'I would like the sea too.'

Winter was over and spring was coming. It's not a good time to see the sea,
but originally Dahlia liked to get in the cold wind while walking on the
beach in winter. When I decided to go to the beach, there were about one or
three places left. I think I heard that the nanny recommended which one of
the three was good last time.

Dahlia stared at the three remaining names.

'Vesta','Alstein','Cannon'.

For some reason, it was a name that I had heard of all three. In particular,
the name of Cannon was familiar.

'Was that the nanny recommended?'

Dahlia pondered and stared at the name, and after a while, he remembered
where he had seen it.

'That's Adisha's hometown!'

To be precise, where Adisha was raised as a spy and assassin. If I went over
there, it was obvious that it would only stimulate Adisha's trauma. Dahlia
cleared it right there. I felt ominous for some reason.
‘The two remaining places are somehow… … I think there may be
something.'

It was weird when I thought about it again. Dahlia learned roughly the
geography of this empire in her class with her tutor. All important names
remain in memory. However, these place names are simply tourist
destinations and are not particularly important provinces, so why are you
familiar with them when you haven't learned so hard?

It must be in the original. In particular, the name “Vesta” felt the worst. If I
look at it for a long time, I think I will remember it for some reason... … .

“If either of the two doesn’t matter, let’s go here.”

Then, suddenly Hikan touched one place with his finger. Dahlia was
frightened and followed his fingertips. The place he pointed to... … It was
‘Vesta’.

“Hey, do I have to be here?”

Dahlia asked without knowing.

“Because your Majesty did something instead of giving you a vacation.”

Hikan replied with an annoyed voice. However, it was convinced that

Dahlia, who still retains the view of modern people, was given the
emperor's job.

'Haha... … It's been less than a month since my brother started working. …
.’

“If you like somewhere else, it doesn't matter. But you'll have to be quite
away during the trip.” 'I don't like that.'

Dahlia stared at the name for nothing. However, there is no way you can
imagine that you are staring at this memory that has not been remembered
once. If I remember what happened, I would say let's not go cool down, but
I couldn't even say let's just go, I didn't know what was there. Besides, it is
said that there was something that His Majesty had ordered.
“What is your Majesty's job?”

“It's top secret.”

Hikan just cut it out and said. When he said that, it was useless to ask more.

Dahlia once more checked Vesta's location on the map. Although facing the
vast sea, it is a coastal city with few other features. It was also the most
distant province from the Holy Empire. Anywhere close to the Holy
Empire... … .

'Isn't it about the Holy Empire?'

Being a knight commander is a position where you can become a soldier in

case of emergency.

The relationship between the Empire and the Holy Empire was on the verge
of war just seven years ago.

The relationship recovered from before, but they were still on guard. Since
Asheras was appointed to such a holy empire, it was natural to strengthen
the boundaries.

However, this was the opposite position of the Holy Empire. Dahlia tilted
her head. Moreover, it has not yet been explained why the name “Vesta” is
so familiar to the eyes.

Dahlia shook her head in the end after worrying. Shortly after realizing that
she was in possession of the game, Dahlia worked hard to recapture most of
the main events of each route in the original. Still, if I couldn't remember
the name, it meant that at least it had nothing to do with the incident.

'Is it necessary to think more about this and that when going on a trip?

Dahlia decided to only think about the journey ahead. She laughed happily
at Hikan.

***
Of course, Cedric, who caused this incident, was also belatedly informed
that Dahlia was going on a trip.

He immediately noticed Hikan's obvious intentions. I heard that I took a

vacation for a month. Why is it that I took a one-year vacation so I took it
all out this month?

At first, Cedric laughed inwardly.

'It's stupid. If you go away, it's okay if I visit you.'

But Hikan's plan wasn't that far.

'I'm glad my son! I didn't know you were going to go to my office for a
month. ”

Cedric was first embarrassed when the emperor with a big smile came to
him with a beautiful anthropology pack.

"••••••Yeah?"

“You said you even heard the lecture by the author? Adisha told me
everything. ”

Looking at that bright smile, it was obvious that I wouldn't listen anyway
even if I told the truth.

Whether Adisha's words are lying or real, somehow the Emperor will take
this opportunity to educate him firmly.

I thought the two would usually wrap dahlias, but I didn't know that the
humans who had never danced and respected each other would have teamed
up to stop him. When I heard the news that the three were going on a trip
together, it was too late. Thanks to this, he was in a position to enjoy a good
office date with his father.

But he didn't give up. It was he who escaped the imperial palace by
escaping his father's guard several times. I can't say it's this time. He knew
Dahlia was still struggling with him. You might think that it's been better
because you've been separated.

Every day, he's not enough to look good and whisper sweet words, and if
he's been away for a month, Dahlia will completely forget him. It resembles
his father's abilities, but he doesn't mean he can read all human emotions.
Sometimes intense emotions just penetrate the mind. So I couldn't
understand Dahlia's heart. That made him anxious for the first time.

He devised a formula to create a warp portal that could be moved within a

kilometer outside the imperial palace, taking advantage of the emperor's
focus on his work. Deftly avoiding the power to suppress his magical
power.

But by the time the formula was nearing completion, Cedric received a
letter. The letter I wrote was written in the letter from the envelope.

[Dahlia Pesterosega.]

In the To column, more powerful text was written.

[Dear Cedric Bercelona, the Second Prince of Michelio.]

The appearance that I would have written more nervously for no reason was
good in my eyes. Cedric opened the letter and read it.

[My Majesty Cedric 2nd Emperor.

Hello, Prince.

I decided to go to class together, but I can't even tell you, and I'm sorry to
be traveling for a month.

Instead, when I go back this time, I take a lot of books to teach really hard.
This time, I wasn't just picking it up like I did last time, but I was looking
for advice from many people.

I'll write the title below. I think it would be nice to read the prince together.
This time, I'm going to write a book with the prince. I think it would be
good to compare it while reading it after going back.

It is not necessary for the prince to understand human beings, but it would
be nice to understand them anyway. Now I think I'm thinking about
becoming a real teacher.

So, don't laugh at me for no reason (this sentence was painted black several
times as if you were trying to erase it.) But because of the distortion of the
paper, Cedric could see it all.) Will you be a great student?

-Dalia Pesterose Dream]

Cedric looked at the letter quietly. The inside of my chest was itchy enough
to want to lift it out.

"Sigh."

With a long sigh, he canceled all the formulas he had made. Instead, he
called the chief of staff and told him to bring the book, stationery, and
fountain pen Dahlia had written down.

“Oh my God, it’s the sea!”

The long wagon journey, which took two full days, was over, and the open
sea began to appear over the horizon. At the same time, Vesta's famous
silver sandy beach also appeared. It is said that the special minerals of the
Vesta underground mine are mixed with the sand to produce such a
beautiful silver color.

Despite the long and exhausting journey, Dahlia's eyes began to sparkle as
soon as he saw the cool winter sea and the beautiful silver sandy beaches.
She hung herself from the window of the carriage and looked out without
hesitation.

Hikan looked at Dahlia, patting Adisha's back, who was sick. At that
moment, his expression, which recalled the duties entrusted by the emperor,
darkened for a moment. Anyway, he was happy to see his favorite dahlia. I
think it would have been better if Adisha had a little less motion sickness.

Adisha said she wasn't the first to travel by carriage, and seemed to get
severe motion sickness every time. But seeing Dahlia, who was also
pleased, a hazy smile circulated around her lips as if she was happy.

“Miss Dahlia must have seen the sea for the first time.”

Dahlia was amazed by her powerless voice and clung to Adisha's side.

“Oh my God, Adisha. Do you feel bad again?”

“No, everything is fine now. It will be over soon.”

In my voice, I felt the invisible relief that the end of this trip was about to
reach.

'Should I use a warp portal on the way back?'

Long-distance warp portals also have cost issues, but have not yet been
popularized due to stability. Out of 100 animal experiments, only one of the
upper and lower bodies was transferred. In other words, it means that one in
100 people who use the portal will do so. So, I didn't use it unless I was in a
hurry.

However, as for Adisha, the probability of dying from motion sickness was
greater than the probability of moving halfway through the warp portal.

Fortunately, before Adriana's death, the three arrived at Pesteroz's villa.

First of all, Adisha's condition was so bad that she decided to lie down and
rest for two days. Dahlia put her hand on Adisha's open forehead.

“How much motion sickness you have, even your head is hot, Adisha.”

"I'm sorry."

“If I told you in advance, I'd pick a closer one.”

“But if I like dahlia, I like it.”

Adriana laughed and grabbed Dahlia's hand.

'Black-black, Adisha.'

How do you live in this difficult world because you are so kind? Dahlia was
seriously worried about Adisha's future. At that moment, Adisha said with a
determined expression.

“I will definitely protect Dahlia on this trip.”

'From what?'

surely… … Cedric? Dahlia shed a cold sweat inside. Looking at those

determined eyes, it seems that it was Gi-woo who was worried about
Adisha. The strength fell from Adisha's hand. She put her hands on her
stomach and closed her eyes.

“Then go out and have fun. I will be sleeping a little.”

Adrica quickly fell asleep as if he was really exhausted. Dahlia left the
room after looking anxiously at her.

After putting Adisha to sleep, her mind was still relieved, so Dahlia went
around the villa properly.

The villa was in very good condition as it was not long since it was
purchased for a new construction. All of the employees were friendly, and it
was so pretty that Hikan's arrangements were decorated with flowers
everywhere. Dahlia's room had a large balcony and a clear view of the
sandy beach, but it was so pretty that it was a shame to go after only a
month.

Dahlia looked outside with her chin on the balcony railing. The winter
breeze blows my hair. The inside of the villa was warm, so this cold was
still tolerable.
The greyish-blue sea that has lost all the vitality and color of summer and
has become achromatic. The sandy beach facing the sea was also gray.
Vesta said that winter is a more popular holiday destination than summer, so
it seemed to know why.

Dahlia seemed to be cold, so Hikan came out to the balcony with a thick
blanket. Dahlia pulled his arm in excitement with a blanket and something.
Hikan was pulled quietly as if a little embarrassed.

“Isn’t it so pretty, brother?”

"okay."

Hikan replied with a blanket wrapped around Dahlia's body. It was

somehow an innocent answer. Still, I wanted to get there, so Dahlia
unwrapped a few layers of her blanket rolled like bacon and handed it out to
Hikan. Hikan was holding the blanket he had received in his hand with a
look that he didn't know what to do. The dahlia wasn't just small, but the
hikan was so big it was embarrassing to wrap it around.

No, what did your brother ate so when did he get so big? Dahlia didn't even
adore the idea that she might be smaller than her peers. Cancer, I can't. The
people around me are just too big.

Pretending not to know, Dahlia turned back and took the blanket back to her
body. Then Hikan calmly opened his mouth pretending nothing had
happened.

“Count Williams invited us. They said let's have dinner together. Since I am
the owner of this estate, I will introduce a lot of good places.”

“It is said that other nobles who have vacationed in this area are also
coming. Do you have any plans to go together?”

As Vesta is more famous as a winter resort, there were also many nobles
who visited here at this time.
Nobles with famous resorts also used it as a way to expand their
connections in this way. Among them, Count Williams was a fairly
renowned nobleman. There was no reason to refuse. Dahlia nodded.

"Yes, I like it. Then Adriana... … ?”

“Maybe we can’t go together. I told the maid to prepare to die.”

Dahlia nodded. Then, when the fluffy blanket touched the tip of my chin,
my face was burning because of embarrassment. Hikan again frowned and
asked why his face was so, so Dahlia went inside, saying, ‘Ah, the blanket
is too warm.’

Count Williams' mansion was on a hill. Dahlia and Hikan misunderstood

their location and arrived at the mansion a little earlier than the scheduled
time.

The Count, who had a nice mustache, smiled happily and introduced the
mansion. There was nothing to do, so they decided to visit the mansion
before dinner.

Sculptures and paintings were hung all over the mansion to see if the Count
had a hobby of collecting art. The Count had several famous resorts, and the
money from these resorts would be enormous, so he was probably a very
rich man. Still, it's not like pesterose.

Dahlia looked at the painting with Hikan's arms folded. She also had an
aristocratic education, so she had an eye to see art in her own way. Some
were tastes and some were not, but they all seemed to be worth the money
in their own way.

However, in one area of the mansion, paintings of a different style were

hung from other artworks. The feast of the primary colors that hurt the eyes,
seemingly mimicking the faces of people tinkered with lines and figures
drawn at will.

'… … If you look good, it looks like an abstract painting... … .’

To be honest, it was like kids' graffiti. Dahlia glanced up at Khan. He
looked very suspicious whether he was thinking the same way.

'What is this?'

Dahlia was also embarrassed, so she couldn't take steps in front of it.

“Oh, that's a picture drawn by the kids I sponsor.”

The count suddenly appeared from behind and laughed happily. Said Dahlia
in amazement.

“Sponsor?”

"Yes. Do you know of a landslide that happened a while ago in the Vische
estate, which is in contact with our estate?”

“Oh, I saw it in the newspaper. But it wasn't such a big accident... … .”

“I thought so.”

The Count's expression sank sadly. Like the facial expression, the beard
also sank, so it was fascinating.

'How do you do that?'

Dahlia focused his gaze under his nose.

“The newspapers of the capital are always focused on the work of the
capital rather than the local estates. Even though I am also a local man, I
have forgotten that for too long.”

"so… … Are you supporting the children of the landslide victim?”

"Yes. Many of the children who lost their parents because of the incident,
many tourists moved to this estate, which is a good place to beg. Right now,
we are sponsored by our estate, so there is no such thing.”

He is a good person. Dahlia looked up at the Count with a moving gaze.

“It’s great.”

He blushed to see if this compliment was embarrassing.

"no. It was all thanks to one person that I was able to do this.”

“One person virtue?”

"Yeah. He is a self-made young-sik who came to this estate for medical

treatment a month ago. He brought these hurt children to me saying that
they couldn't be left alone. I have no interest in this manor, but I just feel
sorry for the children. With those kind eyes, I decided to help them too.”

"i See."

“He is also coming to dinner today. How about having a talk once?
Regardless of your title, you will be amazed by your unique insight into the
world.”

The count seemed to trust the man very much. Who is it? Dahlia waited a
bit for mealtime.

As the meal time drew near, people gathered one by one. Usually, there
were many people who came from a family unit or a young couple unit. But
some people didn't.

Dahlia stared at a person who did not suit this position. In the context, it
seemed that he was a self-made young-sik who came to recuperate. He
introduced himself as Arthur.

He was tall, pale, and handsome with black hair wearing glasses. At the age
of about mid-twenties, he had a calm and serene smile on his lips. However,
in his impeccable attitude, there was a strange sense of disparity.

Then, Arthur looked at Dahlia. As the eyes met, he closed his eyes and
smiled softly. Dahlia was frightened and avoided her eyes.

Soon a full-fledged meal began. Due to the nature of the travel destination,
it was an unfamiliar place where people who had no one-sided knowledge
gathered. However, the Count naturally led the conversation so that no one
was left out of the crowd. As a person with several resorts, I felt the years
of leading such a place countless times.

Count Walliams recommended places to go and souvenirs to buy, and

introduced special products in a timely manner to enjoy the meal. Everyone
laughed and chatted, and the atmosphere of the meal was ripening.

"Oh my gosh. We didn't know that the lady of Pesteroz was already this big.
I haven't been to the ball because I've been busy these days.”

“Thank you for the compliment, ma'am.”

Dahlia laughed lightly. The wife turned to Hikan and said.

“You must be worried about the Duke because you are so beautiful.”

"I do not know."

Hikan replied indifferently. I felt his wife's embarrassment at the stiff tone.
Dahlia knew that the answer was Hikan's best. But if you're a great younger
brother, you need to know how to manage your brother's reputation as well.
Dahlia stabbed Hikan's thigh under the table. It happened only a few times
today.

Hikan closed his eyes, squeezed the knife once, and replied again in a soft
tone.

“We are doing our best to protect it in the name of Pesteroz. But Dahlia's
free will is of utmost importance.”

'… … Really?'

Then, by chance, the story went to the children the Count was sponsoring.
Arthur Pendleton's own Young-sik, who kept smiling, opened his mouth for
the first time.

“These are unfortunate children. What would have happened without Count
Williams... … .”
He sadly turned his eyebrows down.

“Oh my God! How can we help?”

A girl already possessed by him, unfortunately, put her hands together.

Arthur said as if he had waited for him.

“If a beautiful person like Miss Taras shines on her face, it will be a great
comfort. I still don't have a lot of work.”

Taras' cheeks turned red.

“Oh my father. If so, what if we all go together?”

“Well, if I like you.”

“The kids are in the church by the cliffs by the sea. Most of me are there,
too, so if you're not busy, please visit me. The more people there are, the
better.”

“Well, then, how about going together?”

Taras said, looking around the others. Volunteer work has recently emerged
as a new literacy for the nobility, so it was subtle to refuse if one person
actively promoted it.

“What do you do when you go?”

A wife asked an extremely valid question. Arthur replied as if he had

waited.

“Because children have a hobby of painting these days. If you have a

mastery in painting, you can watch them paint, prepare meals for the
children, and there are many things you can do.”

“Hmm.”

The wife nodded.

The church where children are now staying is an old, stylish building and
was a tourist attraction in itself thanks to its location on a cliff by the sea. It
was a good place to be contemplated because it was also a sightseeing tour.
That's why everyone who came to dinner today created an atmosphere as if
they were going to church. The date seemed to be corrected by the barrel
Taras strongly insisted that the bullhorn should be removed.

Hikan naturally looked at Dahlia. Unlike others who come and go for about
a week, Dahlia will stay here for a month.

Vesta was not a large estate, so there were limited attractions, so there was
no need to hurry to tour.

Rather, it was a problem because there was nothing to do for a long period
of time, but it was a good thing because something happened. It was kind of
uncomfortable, but I also accepted Dahlia because there was no reason to
refuse. In fact, there were scenes I wanted to see inside.

On the way back, Dahlia told Hikan.

“Are you going with your brother tomorrow?”

“Because I can’t just let you go.”

“My brother, have you ever played with children?”

“… … no."

Hikan said depressedly. That's it. Dahlia spontaneously laughed when he

thought of Hikan being surrounded by children tomorrow.

“I think one of them will cry tomorrow because of her brother

unconditionally.”

“There is no such thing.”

“To keep the kids from being scared, you have to laugh. Brother, look at me
and laugh. Come on, come on.”
Dahlia blocked Hikan in front of him and grabbed his hands tightly. And he
laughed broadly as if to try to imitate him. It was just to see the
embarrassment, but Hikan stared at Dahlia's smile, then smiled and pressed
Dahlia's head with her hand.

“No, not this… … ”

"done."

Kim leaked. Dahlia grunted and returned to the villa with Hikan. On the
way she thought to herself.

'What is Arthur Pendleton?'

According to Dahlia's tip, there was definitely something to hide. Besides,

the nomination as “Vesta” is somewhat unfamiliar. The two intertwined,
complicating Dahlia's mind.

***

That's how the day came to go to church. I thought I would take Adisha,
too, but I wanted to take another day off because I didn't want to overdo it
because of the volunteer work.

Hikan and Dahlia set off for church with the box of cookies they had asked
of their employees yesterday.

It was intended to be handed out to children. In addition to that, I also

collected personal donations. It was polite to give a certain amount of care
as a custom when nobles go to volunteer activities.

The church was blessed with the people who came. Among them, Taras
stood out. She was very active in carrying things and helping people. There
was a strange longing in my eyes. Dahlia stood alone in the middle of the
church because he didn't know what to do while Hikan went to get the
donation envelope.

The children were eating bread distributed by other wives or gentlemen

here and there, or were being taught by younger youths. They ranged from
children learning letters and numbers to children learning drawings. Some
were writing letters that appeared to be to their sponsors.

“Do the children look very happy?”

Dahlia looked back in surprise. Arthur Pendleton's own Young-sik stood

there as to when he came. Even when viewed closely, the distinctive sense
of heterogeneity was still there. He said yes on the back of Dahlia's hand.

Dahlia glanced at the emperor's silver ring on her second finger. It was very
well. She greeted her in return without showing any discomfort.

“Some of them are the same age as Dahlia Pesteroz.”

The age range was more diverse than I thought. Dahlia said, a little
embarrassed.

“Yes, it is. Are you helping all of these kids?”

'Just because I accidentally encountered it during medical treatment?'

I swallowed something I couldn't say. Arthur laughed.

"Yeah. However, I am entrusting the pastor of the church here with regards
to donation to raise money for honest donations.”

"Alas… … .”

Dahlia, who wondered if Arthur was for the purpose of donation, felt sorry
for nothing. She lowered her eyes, so in the meantime, she didn't notice her
gaze at Dahlia with an unfamiliar look. As he lifted his eyes, Arthur said
with a good smile, as if he knew nothing.

“How do you want to help children today… … ?”

Dahlia said what he had been thinking about.

I brought a bunch of beads. I'm going to make it with the children and give
it all as a gift.”

"i See. Children who like to make or draw are… … . Yes, it must be over
there.”

Arthur pointed to one side. Then a girl ran out of the church, laughing with
charcoal. Then he started a sword fight with another boy, hitting charcoal in
the air.

'Uh, huh?'

Didn't you say they are children who are interested in painting? As Dahlia
was gazing at the two of them, he heard a voice from behind.

"Ah yes. i See. But he definitely likes paintings... … ?”

“True artists know how to use a variety of tools.”

'… … Suspicious! It’s also suspicious!’

Dahlia narrowed her eyes and looked up at Arthur. Arthur laughed casually.

“Sally, Aiden.”

He called two children who were playing with charcoal. The children
stopped playing and came over here. Arthur smiled as he looked at Dahlia.

“Can you take care of these children?”

Dahlia was sixteen. I was young enough to entrust someone. Even the
children look a little younger than the dahlias, and they are about the same
height.

“… … Yes I will."

Dahlia hesitated for a moment and accepted.

“Oh, thank you!”

The two hurriedly bowed their backs and greeted them. Then the three sat
down at the desk and started to pierce beads. In 10 minutes, Dahlia realized
her mistake.

'Not funny… … .’

Could it be fun to simply sew beads?

'I came to play... … .’

When I asked the employees of this villa, I brought them all to recommend
them, but I don't know why they recommended them.

Dahlia looked back at the boy and the girl sitting on their left and right.
Everyone is working hard.

However, Dahlia knew that no one could dare to leave her noble Young-ae
sitting next to her.

What to do? Why did the employees recommend this? Dahlia pondered for
a while and realized the reason. She was so angry that she called the
children.

"there… … .”

"Yeah?"

"Yeah!"

The two of them raised their heads as they entered closely. Dahlia said,
taking turns looking at the two.

“Because these days, the beading made by stitching is popular when

making dresses in the dressing room.”

They didn't know Dahlia's intentions and only tilted their heads.

“So this… … Maybe you can take it to the dressing room here and sell it.
Because there is a cost of beads... … I'll probably hit 1 Dylan for every 30.”
“I, really?”

"Huh. I'll leave everything I brought today. Let's work hard together.”

Why the employees recommended this. It was because I could sell it later,
that is, there was something left. Only then came true passion in the eyes of
the children. It changed from the speed of piercing the beads. Even dahlias
were competing for no reason, so they began to pierce beads hard.

The more he squeezed it, the more Dahlia began to become addicted to this
beading. There is a lot of fun peculiar to such a simple task that has no
meaning. In my previous life, when I was in elementary school, I
remembered when I was collecting items while catching 1,000 monsters in
an RPG game.

Rather, the younger you are, the more energy you have to exercise that
obsession.

Suddenly, Dahlia and the two were in a trance, and they were piercing
beads. I didn't even know the sun was setting. I couldn't even hear Hikan
saying to go home after work. The plan to see Hikan ringing the children
had already disappeared.

"I'll finish only this package."

Dahlia said with her eyes wide open.

“… … okay. Then don’t wait in the carriage.”

Even after everyone left, the three were still eager to sew beads. Already
three and thirty dylans would have been earned.

***

Arthur Pendleton's own artist Young-sik, after confirming that all the nobles
he had visited, had left, came into the church while stretching. Looking
roughly at it, there were only high-sized children. It was a sight I've always
seen.
He erased a gentle smile and put nail marks on his face. Surprisingly, the
skin was torn like a piece of paper. He ripped off the skin of my face and
brushed it off the floor.

The face that appeared was, at best, a young boy in his mid-to-late teens.
His tall height and dark hair seemed to be his own. After removing what
was attached to the shoulders and removing the body like a dog in the rain,
the thick chest pain, broad shoulders, hard arms and veined wrists that had
been belatedly hardened by labor were revealed. After removing the fake
skin on his arms and neck, he was not pale, but dark skin.

“Oh, I can’t use this because it’s really stuffy.”

“While using the dirty expensive ones, the struggles. Pick it up, wash it, and
use it again tomorrow.”

Taras, who thought he had left, appeared and gave him Finnzan. Her real
name was Mary, and was one of the accomplices of Arthur Pendleton's own
spiritual fraud. She pretended to fall in love with Arthur and was a kind of
windbreaker that created the mood.

Mary took my share from the donation envelope she received and handed it
to him. He still picked up the envelope and counted the inside while
brushing off the skin on his limbs.

“Wow, it’s quite salty, isn’t it?”

“A lot of rich people came this time. Duke Pesteroz put it in the most.”

“I liked that younger brother. I should be careful.”

Come to think of it, was that younger brother with you when the Duke of
Pesteroz left? The memories were blurry for some reason.

“I brushed off once anyway, so I have to shut my mouth for a month.”

“Well, you should.”

"lie. You were thinking of robbing the count one more time, right? I know
you want to escape from your dad, but you tend to be too hasty, Meldon.”

The boy with the name of the second male protagonist in the original film
laughed by dragging only one corner of his mouth. Then he turned back to
the children pretending not to hear it and opened the envelope.

“Guys, I struggled. You also made money this time, so it's delicious... … .”

“Why are you so frozen?”

All the eyes of the children turned to one place. Meldon followed that gaze.
And he hardened his body.

“Fuck.”

It was only then that Mary, realizing the situation, muttered insults behind
her. And fainted. Meldon received the body of Mary, who had fallen ill
without looking back. And he stared blankly at one of the guests who hadn't
gone yet.

'You'll be a little careful from when you're tall... … .’

She was only 16 years old, and she was smaller than her age, so she couldn't
stand out even if she was among children. It also contributed to the
misunderstanding that the dress worn at the resort was not as flashy as the
dress of the nobles.

Dahlia Pesterose was looking at Meldon with a hard look. Still holding the
thread through which the beads were threaded with one hand.

“… … I guess I feel good.”

Dahlia put down the beads.

***

At first, even Dahlia was intended to be reported to the guard without

hesitation.
'What, do you like the touch?'

It's amazing. But the children who had beaded with her all day caught
Dahlia's feet.

“Ah, young lady! please! We're all wrong!”

Dahlia's heart weakened to see him crying and holding only the hem of his
clothes. She sat down on the road. Besides, when I think about it, the name
“Meldon” is… … Isn't it one of the original male protagonists?

After Hikan and Aceras, he was the original male protagonist who appeared
again. Dahlia looked at him with a slight wonder. He was handsome. And
Dahlia was much younger than she remembered playing.

I'm two or three years apart from Adisha, so I'm going to be between
nineteen and twenty right now.

'Meldon, it was my favorite route.'

Because it is the hardest. Dahlia closed her eyes for nothing, recalling the
days when she was uninnocent.

Meldon Artus. Now it is probably not Meldon Artus, but Meldon Berix.
Currently, he is the adoptive son and successor of Berix, the ruler of the
underworld who persecuted Adisha.

However, if he rides the Meldon Route, he is later recognized as a

transcendental child of the Duke Artus and becomes Duke of Artus. After
that, I put my identity on my back and more... … Our Adrisha...

….

For some reason, Dahlia stopped associating because she felt like she was
sexually harassing a real human being. Anyway, it hasn't happened yet in
this world.

'But why is he in Vesta right now... … ?’

Then, a thunderbolt enlightenment came to Dahlia's head.

'That, yes! Vesta!’

I wondered why this name was familiar, and it was a place name related to
his past that was briefly mentioned on the Meldon Route. It seems that I
made this route the most fun. If the name that came out for a while is
familiar to your eyes.

This is where he cheated to collect money. In the context of the situation,

Meldon could not eat the innocent Count Williams on his back and made
him a partner, and he was eating the backs of the nobles in a modest way.
To save this money, to escape from his stepfather Berix.

'Why was it?'

I didn't remember why. But in the original, as he reunites with Adisha and
begins to greedy her, he becomes more cruel than his stepfather. Meldon,
who wasn't a very pure human being, goes on a path of corruption and
crime.

'… … Adisha, run away.'

You probably don't want to meet Adisha too much. For Adisha, his past
related to Meldon is a secret he wants to bury forever. Meldon was the only
male protagonist in the original story to know young Adisha.

In addition, Adisha, who hated Berricks terribly, and his adoptive son,
Meldon, could have a good relationship. To be precise, I remember that
they were originally close, but when Adisha learned that Meldon was the
adoptive son of Berix, they hurt each other and became irreversible.

While Dahlia reiterated the original, Meldon quickly regained his calm
expression and sat in front of Dahlia, flipping his head over. To put it
correctly, I politely knelt down.

“Colo.”
Dahlia coughed in surprise. Meldon said, looking up at the Dahlia, even on
his knees.

“Sorry, Miss Dahlia. She was so small that I couldn't even notice her
existence.”

'… … Are you making fun of me now?’

Whether Dahlia made an embarrassing expression or not, Meldon talked

with liquidation.

“I made my appearance to look a little weak in circumstances, but I am

definitely the spirit of Pendleton's own writing. These children are also poor
children who have lost their parents. But if you wish, I will give you the
money back.”

That title must have been adopted by a noble who was in need of money
somewhere. Dahlia knew his real name was Meldon, not Arthur. Dahlia
replied coldly.

“… … It's my own Youngsik, so I'll continue to be respectful. But that's not

the problem. This is a definite scam.”

“Where do all these kids come from? Sally, Aiden, you answer me.”

She and the children who used the beads noticed each other, and the girl
side opened her mouth first.

“Well, we are from the capital… … .”

“Sue, from the capital to here?”

“There are more children like us there. The competition is getting fiercer...
… Well, ah, Arthur Pendleton Now, self-made Young-sik brought us here.
Thanks to him, we were able to avoid hunger.”

As the child rolled his eyes gently, he picked up words that would inspire
sympathy. He was a very smart child. Dahlia had no confidence to say that
if she had been in that position two years ago. Perhaps Hikan was aware of
this scam. According to what he said on the way back yesterday.

“It's weird. As far as I know, there was no human injury in the landslide in
that estate.”

Still, Dahlia was with her, so it was obvious that she had been fooled by
pretending not to know her feelings on the trip. Dahlia said seriously.

“If we make it lax like this, it will soon be caught even if it is not us
anyway.”

“What would you do next time you get caught?”

It won't take. Consider the development of the original. There are so many
holes, but I don't know how it didn't get caught in the original. Meldon
laughed awkwardly.

"that… … .”

"that?,,

“I have a personal relationship with the second prince. How can I get rid of
it... … .”

2nd Prince Cedric Bercelona Michelio.

'… … Why does that name come out here?’

As it really goes... … Dahlia felt dizzy.

***

Dahlia decided to keep her mouth shut, as there was no situation to ask for
more details. Instead, he decided to put all of what Meldon had done and to
end his relationship with Count Walliams. And each one goes back to their
hometown or goes to another area.

'Yes, go quickly.'
Don't run into Adisha after staying for nothing. Children who had said
thank you to her until the end to report it as if they didn't know were
stepped on. In addition, Meldon, like Aceras, is a transcendental man, and
he will later become a duke. There was no need to be an enemy with such a
person. No, but why do you kneel? I don't know why I did something I
didn't even replace.

“You owe me. Okay?”

“Yes, Miss Dahlia. Someday I will double this grace.”

Somehow it didn't sound sincere. Dahlia glanced at Meldon.

'Shall I report it now?'

Dahlia thought so sincerely in a nasty heart, then shook her head.

'Really, I watched it because I liked it in the past.'

Then I was sorrowed by the enlightenment that suddenly passed.

'Oh my God, if your Majesty didn't give you the ring, you would have been
caught right away.'

Dahlia remembers shaking hands with Meldon while serving in the

morning. Really, why do transcendental people, who have only five people
in a generation, appear so often in front of her? She looked down at her
ring. My head was complicated because of the original content I had
forgotten.

'Or, since Meldon is also a male protagonist, should I cleanse it in advance

for the future?'

Dahlia raised his head and looked at him. He raised his head naturally.

Although he prevented Hikan from becoming the final villain in the

original, there was still the possibility that other male protagonists such as
Aceras, Meldon, etc. would go crazy and start a war and kidnap Adisha and
threaten him. If the world really flows along the original route, the land will
be messed up with transcendental people who are going crazy.

I have forgotten it. That the fundamental foundation of this world was the
imprisoned 19 gold reverse harem game. He succeeded in purifying the
final villain named Hikan, but there were still many mountains to
overcome.

'First… … It's still okay.'

The Meldon Route begins in earnest with Adisha and Meldon's reunion.
The two haven't met yet, and Meldon's condition seems okay to see him
joking around like that.

'Why does Cedric get to know Meldon anyway?'

At first I thought it would be a lie. However, Dahlia, who knows the

original, knew that he had never been caught after years of playing such a
sloppy scam. If there is Cedric behind, the question is resolved.

Meldon and Cedric. It's a combination that seems to be a perfect match for
anyone. Actually, Cedric didn't fit with anyone. There was no content that
Cedric and Meldon were close in any route in the original. Even when
Cedric dies in a fight against him on the Meldon Route, the two don't give
each other a stigma.

'Did you pretend you didn't know each other while you knew?'

As it was the first time behind the story that was not in the original, it
seemed to be good to know.

'I will have to ask Cedric one time later.'

For now, Dahlia retreated like that.

Because Meldon couldn't see her off because of her appearance, Aiden and
Sally took her to the carriage instead. Aiden spoke to her with a desperate
expression, reaching out her hand hard to put her on the carriage.
"that… … Thank you, lady. He is a really nice person. He saved us.”

“And the young lady saved us too. Thank you."

Aiden bowed deeply. When Meldon bowed, it was annoying for some
reason, but the children were sorry. Dahlia became more disgusted with
Meldon, who is cheating with these innocent children.

She said, holding him and Sally's hand before leaving.

“I'm sorry to bring you something that's not fun. Let's do something more
fun next time.”

Sally, who first understood the meaning, looked up at Dahlia with an angry
expression. Dahlia smiled and waved her hand. They also shook each other.

“Whew.”

So, leaving the church behind, the carriage began to run. Dahlia was
exhausted and plummeted. While waiting for her, Hikan put down the pile
of documents he was looking at. Dahlia glanced at the papers. It seems that
there was a name for the Holy Empire for some reason.

“I'm sorry, brother. Am I too late?”

“If it was a little later, I was going to find it.”

Hikan said firmly. Dahlia laughed all the while, because it seemed like it
was for some reason.

“I'm not going to tell you anything. I don't think I'm late because of you... I
can understand the situation.”

“Are we going to report those scammers now?”

“Oh, no!”

Dahlia blocked Hikan's mouth. After that, she summed up what had
happened to him. And he hesitated and opened his mouth.
"Brother."

“Why?”

“I mean my strength.”

Hikan's body was visibly stiff. Dahlia said slowly.

“It's not your brother and your majesty, but one day you might want to help
other people when they're having a hard time.”

“In that case, what should I do?”

“Is Arthur Pendleton a transcendent? Why do you say that all of a sudden?”

Hikan said sharply. Surprised by the nervous reaction, Dahlia withdrew.

When he saw that, Hikan bite his lips.

“… … I'm sorry."

"It's okay."

"dahlia."

Hikan sweeps his face down, removes the cushions on his knees, and sits
next to Dahlia. The sudden behavior surprised her a little.

“Can you remove the ring from your hand?”

I was a little surprised, but wondering if purification was needed, so she

gently removed the ring and put it on the side cushion. And he put her hand
over Hikan's hand. Hikan was looking at each other's hands that touched
each other.

“If you are in touch like this.”

“I feel like I don't want to keep you from my side forever.”

At first glance, it sounded embarrassing and awkward. But that wasn't what
he was trying to say. He put the ring back on Dahlia's hand and looked
straight into her eyes.

“And anyone who can feel your strength will feel that way, whoever holds
your hand.”

“The Transcendental people are a kind of selfish and sober from birth, even
if they do not fall. I hope you don't suffer from them. That's what I mean.”

It was heavy, but surely, the heart was conveyed. Dahlia couldn't say
anything more. He was right. It is dangerous to use her powers without any
preparation. Perhaps, the obsession of the original male protagonists may
only result in a shift from Adriana to Dahlia.

'Then there is only one way in the end.'

In fact, not all transcendental people are crazy. There are two reasons why
the original male protagonists were crazy.

First, that they are transcendental. Second, they loved Adisha

enthusiastically. To the extent that he does not spare himself and pushes
himself into infinite destruction.

So you can get rid of the second reason. To prevent the male protagonists
from obsessing with Adisha, blocking the main divergences of the original.
Dahlia looked up at Hikan with a determined expression.

'My brother is my only successful work.'

Even though he met Adisha, he showed no obsession with her, and he

wasn't crazy. I will analyze the reasons for success through Hikan, and
make all the remaining three male protagonist candidates that way.

A determination stood in Dahlia's eyes.

8. Adisha's Secret
At the time Dahlia was meeting Meldon, Adriana got up from her seat with
her wet towel removed from her head. Now I have recovered my physical
strength to move a little.

She looked out the window. Somehow, I felt the gaze looking at this side
somewhere. I kept getting on my mind.

'Is it because I'm too sensitive?'

However, it is better to be overly sensitive than overly dull. Adriana has

seen the consequences of a moment of inattention as he is put on various
missions.

She hung a small pistol on her thigh. From the beginning, the emperor
attached her to protect Dahlia. So now the time has come to make it worth
it.

She opened the window and pretended to ventilate, then jumped down. It
was on the second floor, but that was not a problem. It was an action in
anticipation that the hiding person was surprised and breathing was
disturbed, but there was still no obvious popularity.

However, Adisha leaned against the wall and approached the backing,
pulling the pistol from her thigh and lifting it. After a while, she took a deep
breath and ran out.

No one is here. Only empty patronage welcomed her.

'… … Was it too tiring?’

Adisha put the pistol back in place. Suddenly, sadness came.

'What am I doing now?'

But this was herself. He is neither noble nor anything. When I was young, I
learned to kill people. And now she cheats everyone and naturally pretends
to be a noble spirit. Will Dahlia keep liking her even though she knows
she's this kind of person?

'Who would like something like me?'

She bite her lips. No, now is not the time for her to fall for appreciation.
Asheras became Pope. The only human being who knows the power of
dahlias. I don't know when he will be aiming for Dahlia. She sighed and
wiped her face.

***

Dahlia had no idea what she was worried about, and was affirmed that
Meldon and Adisha might meet by chance.

Fortunately, within a short period of time, Adriana completely recovered

from motion sickness. I didn't even tell her the story of a scam because I
didn't know. Even so, now that Meldon is leaving Vesta, Adrisha will never
meet him. I hope we never meet again forever in the future. If the reunion
doesn't happen, the Meldon route won't even start.

When Meldon disappeared, Dahlia went around to play with Hican and
Adisha on both sides without any worries. I visited all kinds of tourist spots,
started with crayfish and crabs, and ate fish dishes to make my stomach
burst. The face seemed a little more round these days, but Dahlia was
struggling to pretend she didn't know. I couldn't swim because it was winter.
However, while walking on the beach, I slightly dipped my ankles in the
sea.

Such a peaceful time had passed, and three weeks had passed since I had
already traveled. Later, I changed the book with Cedric to read the book,
and I saw the end.

I also received a reply to the letter I sent before coming. When Hikan was
on vacation, he had a few places, so he was able to get a reply to this
mansion. The letter was stamped with an imperial seal and was not very
long.

[To Miss Dalia Pesteroz.

Hello, Dahlia. Have you seen Vesta's silver beach? It's a pretty young place.
I hope you have fun and come.

I want you to go home without any dangers and without getting sick. I
enjoy reading the books you gave me. It will take a long time to read, so
take it easy, do everything you want to do and come back.

I'll be waiting.

-Cedric Michelio.]

There was a refreshing and clean scent from the stationery. It seemed that
Cedric had smelled this similar scent. It seemed to be sprinkled with the
perfume he was using on the stationery.

'Where did you learn all this?'

After all, he was a dangerous person who should not be vigilant.

There was also a small gift. A piece of quartz. Dahlia got it from him when
he first met Cedric, so it was immediately recognizable.

“It's a stun magic. It would be nice to use it for self-defense.”

Adisha, who was looking at the piece of quartz, nodded, saying so.

“In addition, it has the ability to erase memories of the previous 20 minutes.
It makes you forget the fact that you encountered the other person.”

Dahlia was surprised. You could even make such a complex combination
with magic.

“Wow, it’s really good.”

"Yeah. Cedric must have been very worried about dahlias.”

Dahlia brought a letterhead and wrote a reply. I thought it would be

burdensome if I used it for a long time, so I only wrote a simple greeting,
and sent Vesta's silver sand in a small glass bottle. And I added the contents
in small letters in PS.

[P.s.

Do you have any acquaintances with Arthur Pendleton's own author

Youngsik? I met him by chance, but I think he knows the prince, so ask.]

Anyway, Vesta was a great place. At first, I thought it was a manor with
nothing to see for a month, but I still have a new place I want to go to.

Right now, the three were on their way to the night market festival. To be
invisible, he changed into ordinary clothes and hid his identity. Dahlia was
like a snowman, wearing a shawl and a coat.

As the three were walking on the street, the people passing by kept glancing
at me. It may be because of Adisha's splendid appearance... … . Dahlia
looked back at Hikan for nothing.

“If you get caught, it’s because of your brother.”

“… … Why the hell?”

“Only your brother has a very noticeable hair color.”

Adriana agreed silently. Hikan frowned his eyebrows. In fact, at night, his
silver hair was shining brighter, so he was pretty like a star.

"Oh, it's a shooting range."

At that time, Dahlia's footsteps stopped right in front of a stall. It was a

typical structure that gives prizes according to the number of hits when
hitting a target moving with an air gun.

'The flower of the original night market is a fire!'

Dahlia saw the first prize first. It was a large box of traditional Vesta sweets
the size of her height. I gave twenty bullets, but I had to hit all twenty to get
them.

'Not a doll, but a traditional snack?'

I've never seen such a big box of cookies for the first time. Besides, the
traditional Vesta confectionery was boiled with sugar, so it was incredibly
sweet and incredibly delicious!

In the second place, I had to hit at least 18 out of 20, but the product was a
sheep doll that looked very strange. The eyes were paired and the cotton
was unevenly entered, making it bulging.

'Someone wants that... … ?’

And there were no products from third place.

'It's extreme… … .’

It was meaningless if it wasn't first. Either you have it all or you don't have
one. So, unlike other stalls that were crowded with people, the stalls were
particularly busy. Still, the box of cookies was coveted.

As Dali was staring only at the box, Adisha laughed, placing her hands on
Dahlia's shoulders.

“Would you like to have that, Dahlia?”

Dahlia nodded.

“Will I get that one? I am good at shooting.”

"Really?"

"Absolutely. I'll be better at shooting than the Duke.”

Hikan, who was still, distorted his face and looked at Adisha.
“Suddenly what does that mean?”

“Oh, I didn’t know you would listen.”

"done. Dahlia, I'll open that box of cookies.”

As Hikan breathed cold air, he first approached the street vendor and picked
up an air gun. My pride must have been hurt.

At that time, Adriana frowned while looking at Dahlia. It seems that he was
intentionally trying to stimulate Hikan in this way and induce him to open a
box of cookies.

'Of course, Adisha is great.'

"Oh, you're a handsome master."

The chubby street vendor's owner loudly liked it, carrying a bullet and
handing it over and calling for money. It was only quite a high price for a
game.

Hikan paid the money without a word, then tied her long silver hair back to
her mouth. Then the bullet was loaded and the butt was attached to the
shoulder. As I set up my shooting stance, I could see his handsome side line
better. It was so pretty that Dahlia admired without knowing it.

“Okay, then let’s start.”

Hikan's gun spewed fire, terrifying that the horse could fall. The target was
moving, but the speed of moving from line to line was constant, so there
was nothing wrong with Hikan's skill. Besides, he's a transcendent. He hit
each target very stably. All 19 hits all of a sudden, and only one target was
left.

Hikan pulled the trigger without hesitation at all.

But the slow-moving target stopped there as soon as Hikan pulled the
trigger.
'what?'

Of course, Hikan's bullet, which was shot after calculating the next course,
shattered the air.

“Oh, unfortunately, I missed the last one. Congratulations! It’s still second
place!”

Without a chance to refute, the stall owner waved the bell and announced
the second prize. He cleared up the bullets so fast that he couldn't believe
the speed that came out of his body, cleared the target, and gave the ugly
sheep doll to the vacant Hikan.

“No, wait a minute… … !”

“Unfortunately, there is only one chance. Not twice.”

'It's a scam!'

Hikan was staring down at the sheep doll he had received. It seemed that
the shock was great. It was curious not to get angry, but in fact, strictly
speaking, it was a foul for the Transcendental to participate in such a trivial
game. He turned around and handed Dahlia the ugly sheep doll.

“… … I'm sorry."

“Wow, it’s okay. When you look closely, it looks cute... … .”

“My daughter made it!”

The owner of the street vendor intervened from behind. Dahlia stared at him
with a nasty heart. I thought I knew why there weren't any guests here.
Because they scam openly like that. The first prize was just a bait.

At that time, Adisha picked up the gun that Hikan left behind.

“I'll try it once.”

“Oh, will you?”

Perhaps the owner of the street vendor laughed more clearly if he thought
that one more Hogu had come. He put the target back in place and likewise
gave out twenty bullets and received the money.

Adriana smiled and raised the gun. Of course, the posture was not at the
level of liberal arts learning.

The target started moving again. It seemed like a constant speed, but it was
a troublesome target that moved at will from the moment everything was
hit.

“Then, you can start over!”

Adisha fired a gun. And it's all over. … … It was a speed that I could only
say.

bang! Bang bang! Bang bang bang! It was a level where the firing and
reloading were almost simultaneously. You almost never aim and pull the
trigger. How fast Dahlia couldn't even follow her eyes. It even pierced two
targets with a single bullet.

When I woke up, all 20 targets fell on the floor. The street vendor owner
hasn't even given time to cheat.

“Wow, I’m the number one.”

Adriana smiled casually at the deaf street vendor and put the gun back. And
only then, I looked back with a sad expression. His face was embarrassed.
Hikan said clearly in amazement.

“… … You use a gun pretty well.”

Even from the passing child, that skill was not at the level of a common
sense noble Young-ae. Where did you learn it? Of course I learned it in my
hometown.

For Adisha, hometown was a kind of trauma. Who taught her the art of
assassination by force. Looking back on the contents of the original, I
remember that he hid his past so that he would never be found...
….

‘You’re really angry… … .’

Meanwhile, a strange tension was created between Hikan and Adisha.

There were many aristocrats working under the emperor, but their main
field of activity was as informants, not as shooters. Of course, suspicion
arose in the eyes of Hikan, who considered her as one of them.

It wasn't a dahlia to miss. She hugged Adriana coldly to somehow clear the
situation.

'No! You have to bury me too!’

“Wow, Adisha! congratulations! You are number one!”

Dahlia was given a large box of traditional sweets that the street vendor's
owner handed over to eat mustard while crying. In the future, I hope he will
not cheat people.

“Oh, brother! It's sweets! Will it be delicious?”

Dahlia showed him the box he had received. But he didn't go easily.

“Where did you learn shooting? It would not have been easy for Noble
Young-ae to learn that level of shooting skills.”

“Hmm

Adisha lowered her eyes, blurring her horsetail. And I chewed my lips well.

"Words… … Can I not do it?”

Adisha's expression was so bad that Hikan didn't ask more. However, the
gaze continued to be suspicious for some reason. On the way back, Hikan
said while taking Dahlia's box.

“You will definitely eat it all in one day. Eat as much as the maids give as
snacks.”
“Too much! Because my brother is nothing else!”

Then Hikan became visibly depressed, so Dahlia was sorry and handed him
the box. The same was true of Adriana. Even after winning Dahlia's first
prize, she was depressed all day.

Thanks to this, the night market, where we left happily, ended with a box of
No. 1 traditional sweets and three depressed people. Hikan and Adisha, and
even the owners of the crooked street vendors. The only achievement was
that even after returning to the capital, there were plenty of Vesta sweets to
eat. The day's work ended poorly.

Now the remaining vacation is one week. There was an event that Dahlia
was most looking forward to. It was the upcoming Vesta folk festival. It was
said to be the biggest festival of the year in Vesta.

The unique rule was that everyone participating in this festival must wear a
mask. Since it is forbidden to disclose either name or identity, there are
often romantic events, such as falling in unexpected love between
aristocratic youth and commoners.

'But you won't be allowed to play until late.'

Dahlia grew sullen. Because of Hikan's personality, there is no way he will

ever do it. Since I'm only 16

years old, I don't expect romance with other people, but this is the best time
to play. Even Adisha sided with Hikan this time. huh.

Anyway, even if I came back before 10 o'clock, the festival was a festival. It
was fun to think about going to play.

***

On the day of the festival, Dahlia presented a cute white rabbit mask that he
didn't know where he got from. So, the person himself... … .

“I'm sorry, but I couldn't go because of work. Adisha and you are both
going.”
Said.

Hikan has been really busy these days for three days. According to Dahlia's
guess, he seemed to be busy trying to solve things he couldn't play with him
at the last minute.

I looked at some documents all day, knocked on the calculator, went out at
night saying I had work to do, and came back at dawn. So these days,
Dahlia used to hang out with Adisha rather than Hikan.

“But today I wanted to go together… … .”

Dahlia looked sad. Then Hikan's eyebrows went down. Dahlia was the only
person he had that expression.

"I'm sorry."

“Then, one more hour instead… … ”

"That's not allowed. Come back by 10 o'clock unconditionally.”

It doesn't work. Dahlia sticks her lips out. Hikan didn't stop there and
continued with a serious expression.

“If a stranger asks you to follow, don’t go.”

Dahlia put her hand on her brother's shoulder seriously together.

“… … Brother, I'm 16 years old.”

Do you know what eight years old Dahlia is? Anyway, you have to work
hard like that even on vacation.

Dahlia forgot the thoughts he had when he first came here, and he was sorry
for Hikan. Still, it was awkward not to give up a bit.

Anyway, after reaching an agreement with Hikan, Dahlia grabbed the

coachman's hand and climbed into the carriage. Adrisha was severely sick
with motion sickness and wasn't too far away, so she gave up the carriage
and rode a horse in a horseback riding suit.

There was no Hikan, so Dahlia was the only one in the carriage. Dahlia
watched the changing scenery outside the carriage, and Adricia, who was
incredibly pretty in her riding suit, was running on a horse.

Naturally, many mishaps came to mind.

'Because I don't have an older brother, I'm in vain.'

'Would you like it if you give me anything?'

I forgot the sad memories of the last phonograph, and this time I wanted to
do something more unique to Dahlia.

'Would you like to bake cookies?'

In addition to wearing a mask, this festival has a few more small

entertainment. One of them was to give a cookie with unusual ingredients
sold only at street stalls to a loved one.

'What would you like?'

I have to give it to Adisha, so I can't even talk to Adisha.

As I was thinking about it, the market where the festival was held was
approaching. Adisha, who got off first, reached out to Dahlia as he got off
the carriage. As the fairground approached, she wore a plain white mask on
her waist that covered her face halfway. Wearing the mask was not now, but
after the sun went down.

Dahlia took the cute rabbit mask that Hikan gave her from her handbag just
to try it out. Adisha lent a hand mirror. The rabbit mask worn by Dahlia in
the mirror was too cute. Dahlia, who wanted to use something ordinary like
Adisha, was ashamed for nothing.

'How old does your brother think of me?'

But looking sideways, Adriana was looking at Dahlia with a blissful
expression, smiling.

“It’s so cute, what if someone takes Dahlia?”

'The cause was here too.'

Dahlia sighed. But then, Adisha suddenly swung back. And I looked
through the alleys with my eyes.

"Huh? What's wrong with you?”

“… … no. I must have been mistaken.”

Adriana smiled again, as if nothing. Dahlia also laughed and joked.

"Why? Do you really think someone will take me?”

Adriana's expression hardened.

'Really… … ?’

Dahlia had a strange feeling to stop. She patted Adisha on the back.

“Don’t be too nervous. Who is taking me?”

“But obviously who… … .”

Adisha glanced behind her with an anxious look. Dahlia laughed playfully,
pressing her two cheeks with her hands. Without even envisioning that there
is someone who really watches you. He held his breath, hid between the
trash cans in the alley, and then carefully woke up after the two left. And he
kissed the cross hidden in his heart.

“For the Holy Empire.”

And he said in a smaller voice.

“For His Holiness.”

He again hid in the crowd.

The festival was quite large. Splendid festival music flowed in all
directions, and feet with marbled beads were connected to each of the tents
of the stalls. Even though it had just started, it was noisy with crowds of
people. Everyone really was wearing masks one by one. Dahlia looked for a
mask that was cuter than her. Fortunately there were a few.

'After all, at the festival, everyone is a little bit more than usual.'

Only then was my heart relieved. The host of the festival, Count Williams,
climbed onto the podium to say hello. It was a little thinner than I had seen
before. It seems that Viscount Arthur Pendleton has not yet recovered from
the shock he left with the children of the church overnight. To cheat on such
an innocent person, Meldon was a really wrong person.

'But since he was hit in the back of the head like that, the count should now
know the reality a bit.'

With cruel thoughts, Dahlia looked for ingredients to put in the cookie for
Hikan. The first thing you see is'It's really spicy! It was a stall with a banner
saying, "Vesta's spicy pepper!"

'Why the hell are you selling that at the festival stalls?'

I said that putting in cookies is usually an unusual ingredient... … ? Even

so, isn't it too spicy? Dahlia looked next to him. There they were selling
mustard seeds.

Now Dahlia seemed to know what this festive cookie gift meant. It was an
event created with the purpose of feeding the recipient.

'It's gonna be fun.'

Dahlia's eyes shone. Adriana looked at the same thing and made an
interesting expression.

“Would you like to make cookies together?”

"Huh. I'm going to make Adisha as well, so take a look.”

“I’m also going to make a dahlia one first.”

The two smiled giggling and stepped toward the stalls where various
materials were displayed. Dahlia caught the eyes of Dahlia, a stall crowded
with people at the end of the alley while looking around all kinds of exotic
ingredients with terrible aromas and tastes.

The stall had a large banner.

[Magical Material Award]

[Please make a cookie that gets younger if you eat it.]

[Duration time: one day]

It was a text that anyone could not help but be harsh. Everyone thought they
were the same, and only in front of him seemed to know the reason why
people were crowded.

Dahlia imagined Hikan being younger than herself. He couldn't even climb
on his chair and grunt, and he's much smaller than a dahlia, so he can hold
him.

'It's so cute!'

You have to buy this one. I heard Dahlia's wallet open. His eyes widened to
see if he had seen the same place.

“Oh my God, I sell all that stuff.”

"Huh. Let's go together... … .”

At that time, Dahlia's gaze reached the street vendor. At the same time, her
mouth was shut.

'… … Huh?'
Dahlia rubbed her eyes in case she saw it wrong.

No, looking back he was right.

'No, why are you out of here?'

A handsome young man with a wild beauty that cannot be hidden even
under the shadow of a tent.

Black hair, olive skin, tall and wide shoulders. It was Meldon, who did not
disguise himself as before.

'You said you're going home!'

He laughed with a natural virtuous expression and was selling unidentified

powder to people. It was a little sad to see that the children were really
doing this by themselves to see if they had sent them home.

'No, that's not it.'

Dahlia hurriedly looked at Adisha. Fortunately, she didn't seem to have

noticed who the street vendor was yet. What if Meldon meets Adisha?

To avoid that, I deliberately told me to go somewhere else, but then the two
really meet. In the original work, Dahlia recalled how the two's reunion was
going on.

'… … Obviously it was very bad.'

It was the case that only salt was sprinkled in the emotional goal between
the two. Meldon groans and Adisha shoots. On the Meldon Route, the
emotional goal between the two was the biggest reason Meldon became
obsessed with Adisha. Never reunite.

'No.'

Dahlia made up her mind.

“Ah, Adisha!”
"Yeah?"

Adisha turned to her. Dahlia said, pointing to any visible stall.

“Can I get you some “hottest powder in the world” over there? There are so
many people over there that I don't think I can enter.”

Adriana followed Dahlia's finger and looked away. Unfortunately, the stall
was just flying flies without a single customer. Adisha frowned his
eyebrows as if he couldn't understand. But there is no time to seek
understanding here. Even for a moment, I had to turn Adrysha's gaze back
and kick Meldon out of here.

“Dad, quickly! People will be coming soon! Are you sure!"

Dahlia pushed Adisha's back straight. Adriana looked puzzled, but silently
went to buy the hottest powder in the world as Dahlia told him to do.

'Who's the cookie he put in?'

That thought passed for a while, but I didn't have time to do this. Dahlia
quickly moved to Meldon's stall.

She avoided Adisha's gaze and went all the way to the front of Meldon's
stall. Then, using his small size, he quickly digs through the crowds and
approaches in front of the newsstand. It was just when another wife was
placing an order.

"Give me one. How much is it?”

“It's 50 Dylan.”

Converted to the unit of the previous life, it is about 100,000 won.

Considering the promotional phrase saying that you will be young for 24
hours, it was cheap. However, considering Meldon's last fraudulent career,
the truth of the word that it was becoming difficult was questionable.
In my previous life, I have been fooled several times by a strange health
food that says that taking one month will make your body 10 years younger.
If it doesn't work, I only believe in a full refund and go for a refund. … .

Reminiscent of the past that Dali knew like a hogu, they trembled with
anger. Meldon lifted his head as she was digging without ordering.

As soon as he saw Dahlia's face, he lost his words.

“… … dahlia… … miss?"

This time, it was called ‘Aga’, not ‘Yang’ as before. 'Yang' is usually a title
used by aristocrats to aristocrats, but'lady' was a title used by semi-nobles or
commoners. To cheat again here meant that I almost gave up.

'Hagin, at what stall is your own company selling magic powder?'

Meldon's face was remarkable with a ruined expression. He seemed to think

it was because of him that Dahlia was trembling. (Strictly speaking, it
wasn't wrong at all.) Dahlia leaned over to the stand, lowered her voice and
whispered.

“What the hell are you doing here after going?”

"that… … .”

“Don’t try to cheat again. What else is this powder?”

“This is real. I'll just give it to you.”

“What bribe is it? I don’t take it.”

While the horse did that, Dahlia took a pocket from Meldon and packed it
in her handbag. She was a temper who never refused to give. He took what
he would receive, but Dahlia didn't forget what to do.

She said, leaning over the newsstand, grasping Meldon's legs.

“Hey, I don’t know who I am. It's not the time right now, but quickly dig
out and leave... … ”

Then, a familiar hand grabbed Dahlia's shoulder.

“Dahlia, have you been here? I didn't know where I went, so I found it for a
while.”

“I bought the most spicy powder. It looks like a spice from an exotic
country. Are you not going to put it in me?”

That clear voice that seemed to know nothing, was Adisha without looking
back.

'ruined.'

In fact, it was a waste of time to say that Dahlia's plans were ruined too
often.

'It's only that he's wearing mar at this much... … .’

Dahlia looked back. I was expecting, but Adisha's gaze was already towards
Meldon, not Dahlia. She stood firmly with her hand in her riding suit
pocket, looking quite shocked.

Meldon's gaze also reached Adisha. At the same time, the tail of his mouth
went up with a laugh. “This is… … It’s the first noodles.”

'This crazy.'

In the original work, I had heard of Meldon's brazenness well, but this was
a bit severe. The two are never known. As evidence of that, Adisha's
expression was decaying in real time. One of the waiting guests crowding
from behind made a loud voice at Adisha.

“Hey, young lady. Keep the line. Can someone who knows do it at will?”

Adisha simply turned around and looked at the man without any response.
With just that sad look, the man immediately turned down.
“Oh, that, it could be. Yeah."

He wandered away from his seat and disappeared altogether. Soon

afterward, the crowded guests were scattered in no time as if they felt an
unpleasant atmosphere.

“The business is ruined.”

Meldon muttered cynically.

'It's going to be a scam anyway.'

Dahlia thought to herself. However, the situation was not in such a simple
situation.

In the original work, the reunion of the two is a common event that is
treated with a considerable weight. How bad the relationship between the
two here dictated some of the divergences in the original, because Adisha
never forgave him after learning that Meldon was the adoptive son of Berix.

Also, she wanted to escape forever from him, a symbol of her past.

Meldon couldn't understand that Adisha, the only survivor in his hometown,
denied the past and turned away from him. The two were on a parallel line
that couldn't accept each other forever. Too bad, the original players
avoided the place where Meldon was, and that was the tip of maintaining
his favorability.

“Go, let’s go.”

Again, since we have already met, we must separate the two as soon as
possible. Dahlia awkwardly grabbed Adisha's arm. Adriana did not strike
her arm. However, his gaze was still fixed on Meldon.

“Is that person bringing Dahlia all the way here?”

As if not at all, Dahlia opened her eyes wide and shook her head. But
Adisha didn't seem to believe.
Instead, he pushed it behind him as if to protect the dahlia.

“Strangers need to be careful. It might endanger dahlias.”

“Especially for humans who are not sure of their identity.”

It was a cold tone. She continued, staring at Meldon.

“Before I come, Dahlia… … You saw the interest and said that it was your
own, right?”

Dahlia shook her head hard again. However, after hearing that alone,
Adisha seemed to have noticed that Meldon had already cheated and ran
away, Arthur Pendleton himself. Because Adisha can't be unaware of
Meldon's fraudulent play all over the country.

"Good for you. I just found the scammer, so I have to report it to the guard.”

Of course, Meldon wasn't a human to stay still.

“Wouldn’t you be so proud of yourself? Maybe, can I ask about the dignity
of the Lady who sells me as a scammer?”

“Oh, you're not going to say that you're Miss Adisha Beniter?”

He said without hiding any sarcasm. Came out. That peculiar sarcasm that
flipped Adisha's attire several times in the original. Dahlia grabbed the back
neck.

Adriana chewed her pretty lips and said nothing. Meldon, who caught the
number of cases, smiled round and round, biting and drooping.

“Do you know Lady Dalia? You are true... … ”

"shut up."

Adisha said in a clear pronunciation. It is said that when the anger reaches
the extreme, the head cools down, but Adisha's voice was just that. If
Meldon said one more word, it seemed that he would kill him right away.
Dahlia knew what Meldon was trying to say and what Adisha was afraid of.

Adisha is not a noble spirit by nature. He sneaked into Dahlia's side with a
fake identity. He must have been ordered by the emperor, and he must have
been enrolled as a stepdaughter of the Beniter family, so strictly speaking,
he was not completely fake. However, it was natural for people who did not
know to feel betrayed.

The atmosphere seemed to walk on some kind of thin ice plate. Even
though Dahlia, who wasn't the person involved, was excited, Meldon tried
to open her mouth again without blinking an eye.

'I, that mouth!'

Dahlia made a loud noise without knowing it.

“Stop both!”

Two of them looked at Dahlia at the same time. She sighed and touched her
forehead.

“What are you two doing in front of me now?”

“Stop both. And you're especially still there.”

Dahlia pointed exactly at Meldon and said. He looked at her with an

unfamiliar expression. She looked straight into his eyes and said in a clear
tone.

“If I say more, I'll get really mad.”

“… … That is the case with the lady.”

Meldon lowered his eyes in a soothing attitude. Dahlia now looked up at

Adisha standing next to him.

“Adricia too. I don't know what's going on with him, but I can't do that in
front of me while I'm still.
What is all this doing?”

She also shut her mouth with a crying expression. Only then the atmosphere
calmed down. Considering the bloodyness of the original reunion, this was
a noble class.

'In the original, maybe... … I took out the dagger that Adisha had hidden.'

In such a situation, please, I hope that it does not happen in front of her
eyes. Dahlia grabbed Adisha's hand and looked at Meldon.

“Anyway, Viscount Pendleton. Please stop talking about my maid. And I

said that I closed my eyes once, but I didn't say I closed them twice.”

“No, selling this time is not a real scam… … ”

“That's not what's important!”

Dahlia raised her voice. Meldon flinched. Adisha, who is next to him, also
shakes his shoulders. Dahlia calmed down again and lowered her voice.

“I told you to leave here the last time, but it's still there. That's the
problem.”

“… … Sorry."

Meldon softly apologized. Dahlia closed her head and received an apology.

“I'll pretend you don't know this time. Then you took care of me twice.
Didn't you forget?”

"Yeah, I know."

Said Meldon. Dahlia was relieved inside. According to the content in the
original work, Meldon was a personality that he must repay for the grace he
received. If there is a confrontation with Meldon for unavoidable reasons,
then it will be useful to clear the debt.

“Please go quickly now. Adisha, let's go out now too.”

Adriana nodded with a full-dead look. Meldon didn't say anything anymore
and packed up his luggage. I was worried that he was the male protagonist
who showed his obsession with Adisha from the beginning, but fortunately,
this reunion seemed to ended smoothly, except for scratching his temper.

If you think of the original, where is it, even if the weapons did not fly to
each other? Dahlia sighed.

What crime should she have to mediate between the original female
protagonist and the male protagonist? Anyway, only bad things happen if
the two more stick together. Dahlia hurriedly dragged Adisha out of the
alley.

“… … I'm sorry."

As she left the alley, Adisha apologized. Dahlia looked at her because she
felt unwell for no reason.

"OK. Adisha is not wrong.”

“I know that person… … Is it?”

"I'm sorry."

Having said that, Adisha continued to lower her head and silently. Her
apology won't be the only thing she's doing this time.

For Adisha, Meldon is like her own past, who tried to escape her whole life.
She hated everything that reminded her of her past. So she had never been
proud of her until the end. And even to Dahlia, Adisha has never told
anything about her past. Of course, even your own “real status”.

Dahlia remembered Adisha, who couldn't even say a word at the shooting
range. A lie is a lie anyway, even if it wasn't intentionally deceived. On the
one hand, though, I understood her. I heard that she wasn't enough to
become a maid of Pesteroz, even her own artist Young-ae. Moreover, it
cannot be easily said that he was raised as an assassin in the past.

'I don't care.'

Anyway, it was information that everyone knew while playing the original.
That doesn't mean you can't tell Adisha that you know all about your past.

'If you tell me that you all know who you are by playing the game you came
out of in the past life, you will be treated as a crazy person.

Dahlia sighed. In fact, there was one thing that bothered me. Dahlia had an
ominous thought that did not continue to disappear after Meldon and
Adisha's reunion.

Hikan and Adisha were much faster than the original, but they met anyway.
Asheras eventually went to the Holy Empire and became Pope. Again, no
matter how hard Dahlia tried, Meldon and Dahlia eventually met. Maybe
the main event in the original is inevitable someday?

It was a very depressing hypothesis. But that didn't mean that Dahlia
couldn't change anything. Because she actually managed to save Hikan.

'If you can't avoid Meldon and Adisha's meeting.'

There is no other choice but to improve the relationship between the two.
Adricia doesn't hate Meldon because he betrays his hometown colleague
and becomes Berix's adoptive son. It may have been at first, but now it is
not.

She was looking through Meldon through her past, which she wanted to
forget. That was why she trembled and hated Meldon. Meldon hates Adisha
because she hates Meldon. So, wouldn't the relationship get better if Adisha
embraced her past?

But what she can say in the current situation.

“If Adisha doesn't say anything, I can't say anything.”

“But anyway, because you are you… … OK."

That was all. It's okay whether she is Adisha or Justin.

Dahlia grabbed Adisha's hand. This time, she also held Dahlia's hand
quietly, but powerfully, without avoiding it.

Dahlia took Adriana to the largest bakery in Vesta's festival grounds. And I
made a sweet dessert popping up. (Actually, Dahlia ate a little more than
Adriana.) Adriana was still gloomy. Still, thanks to the power of the party, I
felt a lot better around the evening.

Dahlia pressed the tip of Adriana's nose with the back of the fork.

“Are you feeling better now?”

“… … Yeah."

"Fool."

Dahlia laughed at Bash. Adriana also smiled. In fact, I pretended to be okay,

but even if it wasn't as much as Adisha, I was worried about this incident
even with Dahlia.

Meldon is fine now, but the moment he entered the full-fledged love-hate
route, it was only a matter of time. Moreover, since Meldon is a worker in a
dark world, he has often used his magic to solve problems with force.

'The more magical power is used, the more the soul deteriorates.'

That means, even before meeting Adisha, the corruption of the soul has
already been done quite a bit.

It’s not that good because it’s a very smirk personality.

Dahlia sighed. In the original route, Meldon never bothered Adisha alone. It
was also very common to touch people around her to cause her pain.

Dahlia was just a victim because she had Adisha as a maid, and she had bad
things with Meldon. Of course, if she gets caught up, Hikan won't stay still.
Then it becomes a battle between the Transcendentalists and the family. Just
by imagining that, Dahlia seemed to die suddenly from stress.
'Is this the only way?'

Dahlia looked down at her hand.

'after… … . I tried not to use this power until the end of the world... … .’

Dahlia quickly turned her thoughts away because her hands and feet seemed
to become squid while trying to get the mood.

Of course, I didn't mean to be caught by Meldon like a fool. If a real dahlia

is going to purify Meldon's soul, it must be kept secret.

'Let's aim for the opportunity.'

“The festival will start soon, right?”

Adriana nodded, took Dahlia's handbag and pulled out her rabbit mask.

“Please use this now. We have to go to the festival together.”

“Can you go?”

“I have to go. I made an appointment with Dahlia.”

Dahlia nodded while worrying. Looking at Adisha's condition, I thought it

would be better to just go home, but when I'm depressed, it's helpful to go
out and play.

Besides, it was the most anticipated festival, so I wanted to be a little

greedy. I wanted to wear masks and dance with people I don't know, and I
also wanted to watch the parade that is so great.

“Oh, but I must have lost that mask.”

Adisha, who had left the store and looked for her bag again, said hastily.

“Because it's a festival, I think I'm going to sell everything anywhere… …

.”
"Yeah. I'll go there for a while. Would you like to go together?”

"no. Come and go.”

Adriana nodded, but looked a little anxious.

“Well, in case you don’t know, make sure to take what your Majesty the
Second Prince gave you.”

Dahlia tilted her head and realized after a while. A piece of quartz
containing the stun magic for self-defense. I had to bring it and forget it.

'I should have stunned Mr. Meldon earlier... … .’

Regret came belatedly, but it was already too late. While Adisha hurried to
another store, Dahlia was standing alone and fiddling with the piece of
quartz Cedric had given him. It was a transparent color.

There was nothing special on the surface, but it was amazing.

'I'm so grateful to Cedric every time.'

Then.

“Now you are alone.”

A very villain-like line was heard behind my back.

“What, what, what!”

Dahlia looked back in amazement. Standing there... … It was Meldon.

'Why are you here again?'

I couldn't figure out why he hadn't yet gone to see Dahlia. However, before
Dahlia even raised a legitimate question, a piece of quartz shattered from
her surprised hand.

'Do, I'm ruined.'

It seemed like a cold sweat was flowing from my back. Is it correct to write
it like this? Only then came the ominous feelings belatedly. If Dahlia passes
out instead of Meldon because of this mistake, there is no foolishness or
foolishness.

But because he couldn't help it, Dahlia reached out to Meldon with a hand
of shattered quartz. He stared at the quartz pieces with an embarrassed
expression, then leaned against the wall with an expression of resignation to
see if he knew what the pieces were.

“Why the hell… … ?”

She wasn't on purpose either... … .

However, Meldon fell asleep with his head down as if he couldn't spit the
remaining words and slipped on his back and fell into an alley. … … It
looked like a fighter who died from fighting. Dahlia looked at him with a
sense of useless guilt.

'So what were you trying to say?'

But there was no time to wake up and listen to the story. This was a
roadside. People passing by were glancing at me in amazement. Besides,
Adisha will be back soon.

'If you see Adisha, you'll get upset again.'

Based on an extremely reasonable reasoning, Dahlia grabbed Meldon's neck

collar and slumped him into a nearby alley, and she hid himself in the alley
for a while. It was less than 10m away, but it was hard and I almost died. It
was really dirty and heavy.

'Why the hell did you come?'

Fortunately, even the 20-minute memories flew away, he wouldn't even

remember meeting Dahlia.

'Would I rather cleanse it now?'

When I pondered it, it seemed like a good idea. The fact that the Meldon
Route was hard was that he had a soul corrupted by magical power from the
beginning of the route. Hican was worried about Dahlia, but Meldon
wouldn't remember meeting Dahlia anyway. Because you said that the
quartz piece Cedric gave you would certainly blow away your surrounding
memories.

Dahlia looked down at Meldon in a completely different mood.

'Is this okay?'

Isn't that a great opportunity to never get caught and crush the Meldon
Route flag?

'If you're going to do it, do it before Adisha comes.'

Dahlia hurriedly removed the ring from the emperor's hand. Although I was
a little nervous, I lowered my head and quickly placed my hands on
Meldon's exposed nape.

Watching him sleep helplessly, a little bit of revenge came up. Why does
she have to worry about this because of this guy? She pressed down on
Meldon's neck and contributed to his neck disk ten years later.

After doing that for a while, Dahlia hurriedly raised her hand and stretched
her waist. Since the level of purification was not visible, I couldn't get a
sense of how long it had to be removed. But soon Adriana will find Dahlia.

'Wouldn't it have been sufficiently purified by this time?'

Since the memories were blown away, you wouldn't know who did it.
Dahlia put the Juseom Juseom Ring back on. And I looked down at
Meldon. Somehow, while sleeping, his expression looked more peaceful
and gentle than before.

'With this, please make up quickly.'

Or you can forget Adisha and leave Vesta at all. That would be the best.
Dahlia put her hands together and prayed earnestly for Meldon. About 10
seconds.

'Once, before I wake up, I have to run away.'

Soon Dahlia fled the spot.

***

After a while, Meldon woke up.

'Why am I lying in this dirty alley?'

I didn't remember anything. Apparently he... … What did you come to do?

As he shook his head, he woke up and noticed something strange. The body
was exceptionally light and fresh. His head wasn't heavy, his fatigue ran
away, and above all, the messy, greasy feelings that always annoyed him,
the indescribable betrayal and anger he felt when he met Adisha before did
not make his heart beat as intensely as before. . For some reason, I felt a
strange feeling that one of the main parts of the cogwheel was missing.

At that time, a boy who was translucent like a hologram appeared in front
of his eyes. He smiled and said.

-Did you do everything you ordered?

Seeing that, Meldon remembered what he was doing. But I couldn't have
done it. I don't even remember. He scratched his head awkwardly.

“That's what… … .”

-… … Was it so difficult to convey a word?

The boy was still smiling, but said in a tone full of annoyance no matter
who heard it.

-What the hell are you doing?

“Oh, I’m sorry. I'm sleepy for a while.”

The boy had a contemptuous expression as if he wanted to throw Meldon
away, but, unlike Meldon's expectations, he quickly captured his feelings.

-… … I was worried because there was a magic reaction at this point... … .

"Yeah?"

-No, I don't care.

“That person” responded calmly, as if when he was annoyed. On the

contrary, Meldon felt more ominous because of that smile. It seems to have
touched the author's planting for some reason.

Whether Meldon did it or not, the boy, Cedric, sighed.

'I have to tell you to take care of yourself.'

It would be nice to be able to appear in front of Dahlia like this, but

complicated conditions were required to be able to show up from a distance
like this. A high-level magic power device, and both exchanges and
exchanges must be magic power holders. Thanks to this, I had to call
interest and tell him what to say, but it was frustrating to be doing this
because I couldn't do that.

Dahlia is now at risk.

'So I'll be going to see you soon.'

Cedric stopped contacting Meldon without saying anything.

Luckily, Adisha was willing to trust Dahlia's impatient excuse. However, he

added several times that he was worried a lot.

Now that I have solved my worries, it was time to really enjoy the night
festival. The festival ground was already dark because the sun had settled,
and everyone on the street was wearing a mask. Among them, there were
some strange designs that I had never seen in my life, and others were
dressed almost like makeup. He seemed to have been preparing only this
festival for a year.

Dozens and hundreds of lamps lit by magic floated high in the sky. It was a
beautiful sight like a lantern festival. Dahlia and Adisha looked up at the
sky together at the festival square.

When the parade begins, people gathered in the square dance with first-time
viewers, regardless of gender or status. It wasn't meant to have a grandiose
meaning like breaking down the class system, it was just the purpose of
enjoying the day. So I was able to enjoy it more comfortably.

Soon, the parade began. A large decorative train was moving slowly across
the square. On the train stood decorative dolls twice the size of a waver.
Whenever they passed, wrapped chocolates or candy were sprinkled on
parade enthusiasts. The children were delighted and ran to the side of the
train.

Dahlia wasn't greedy because she had eaten with Adisha.

People started to dance holding the hand of someone close by. Adriano also
reached out to Dahlia.

“Do you remember not dancing at the ball before?”

“Yes, I remember.”

Dahlia smiled and grabbed Adisha's hand.

Unfortunately, their dance was very short. The dance at the festival was a
dance in which the partner became the next person in the blink of an eye.
Under the night lights, Dahlia danced with the crowd.

Every time I held hands with the next person while turning around, the hem
of the music fell and the sound of the music grew louder.

Then Dahlia took the hand of a little boy who was only her own. The boy
held her hand tightly before the turn was over and the opponent changed,
and gave a note to it. The surface was ragged as if there was something
inside.

“Ah, young lady! You must be healthy!”

The boy spoke urgently and disappeared into the crowd. The voice was
familiar to my ears.

'Yes?'

Dahlia was amazed and forgot to change her partner, stopped at her seat and
opened the note she received. There was a small piece of quartz in the note.

[Dear Miss Dalia,

Sorry for the rudeness earlier. There is a complicated relationship with the
lady's maid, but I don't want to go wrong.

Anyway, thanks to the young lady, I was able to take care of the situation,
and since I was taken care of, I will have to repay you in small ways.

When the lady leaves Vesta, we won't meet you. But if you need help at
Vesta, break the enclosed one.

May you always be happy.

P.s. That powder is not fake.

PS 2. Cedric is taking care of himself. Why couldn't I say this to my lady?]

This was another unexpected harvest. Dahlia, half embarrassed, half

anticipation, hung a piece of quartz and kept it in the whole necklace.
Because it was a rocket necklace, there was room for such a small piece.

Meldon said the piece as if it were a gift from him. Probably true since he
said so.

'It looks the same as Cedric's.'

Looking at the PS alone, there really seemed to be some kind of
relationship between Cedric and Meldon. It was also fun to trace such a
small relationship that was not revealed in the original.

In that note, Dahlia also read the strange flow of emotions Meldon felt
when referring to Adisha. In the original, Meldon hated Adisha, who did
not see him, and tried to force him to get it. But now Meldon seemed to be a
little more complicated and difficult than just hating her. Anyway, it was
quite hopeful.

'… … It’s good, right?’

After all, the purification may have worked.

'But, for everything to be solved, Adisha needs to open up.'

It was new, but I thought it was very cruel. She, a victim of the past,
accepting the past is the solution to this relationship. Was it so cruel that
Adrica never forgave Meldon in the original? What can Dahlia do to get her
out of the past?

“Excuse me, are you not my partner?”

Someone spoke to Dahlia, who was in thought. I completely forgot to stop

dancing. Dahlia raised her head in amazement. He was quite tall, so she had
to raise her head for a while.

And Dahlia made eye contact with a young man wearing a mask that only
half covers her right face with her silver hair tied together. In an instant, an
indescribable joyful smile spread over her face.

"Brother!"

He said he couldn't come because he was busy, and how he got there.

“It's a field investigation. I have to check it myself.”

It was like reading Dahlia's heart. Dahlia narrowed her eyes and looked
playfully at Hikan.
“Hmm, then, is dancing with me part of the field investigation?”

As if it was an unexpected counterattack, Hikan hesitated and replied.

“… … no."

“Oh, then what’s going on?”

Hikan looked down at her with a dissatisfied expression to see if he had

noticed Dahlia's teasing two.

She laughed lightly. Hikan, staring at the smile, said, spit out.

“I just want to dance with my sister.”

When Dahlia finally heard a satisfactory answer, her cheeks struck deep
into her mouth. Why is Hikan more willing to listen to his side by sticking
to his side than to just say it? It's strange.

“Are all your work done now?”

"no. But the urgent work is over. The coordinates are all set... … .”

Hikan also told me a few more things. Hearing the story, Dahlia missed the
timing of changing partners several times. Hikan didn't raise a single
eyebrow even when he saw all of the people going away. Dahlia noticed her
brother's intentions and quietly played with Hikan until the music was over.

“… … That's how it happened.”

As soon as the music ended, Hikan's words ended there as if it were salty.
Still holding Dahlia's hand.

Hikan looked at the dahlia with her eyes slightly loosened, as if satisfactory.
She stared into her eyes and thought.

'Looks like you've gotten upset lately just playing with Adriana.'

It was a very reasonable reasoning.

The story was over, but Dahlia couldn't understand everything he said.
According to the science of magic learned at the level of liberal arts, it
seemed that formulas related to chase magic appeared vaguely.

'Your brother would handle swords, but how did you even handle magic
formulas?'

Even in the original work, Hikan was able to use the magic of an
intermediate level with an excellent head like a transcendent. But anyway,
his main job was swordsmanship.

'Is it also because of His Majesty's orders?'

Dahlia looked pitifully at Hikan, who was earning money without hesitation
from all sorts of bad things to feed the family. Of course, Hikan will strike
from now on, and Dahlia is crazy about luxury, so the Duke of Pesteroz will
be able to buy one dressing room a day.

'Is it going to be a bit of a blow if I buy two at a time?'

A shocking remark fell into Dahlia's ear, thinking of meaningless thoughts.

“Dahlia, I am leaving here today.”

“… … Yeah?',

Dali raised her head in surprise. I thought it was a joke, but even with her
surprised gaze, Hikan's expression did not change at all.

“Suddenly what does that mean?”

It's not'we', but'me'. The trip is only five days left, so it makes sense if you
have to go a little faster due to circumstances. But that was close to the
meaning of leaving Dahlia and Adriana here and leaving alone.

“I have work to do. But there is a danger for you, or if you call it, it will
surely come.”

“How do you say you’re going far… … ?”

Hikan inadvertently pulled out a parchment with a unique texture folded a
couple of times from his inner pocket.

'Is it parchment in the world these days?'

Dahlia opened the parchment she received casually without expressing it.
The peculiar smell of the medicinal herbs was pounded and burned. At the
same time, her eyes widened.

“If you need me, tear this up. It is synchronized with mine, so what I have is
torn together.”

"This… … It's a portable warp portal.”

Dahlia also learned magic as a basic liberal arts. If you want to use high-
level magic that is higher than your skill level, draw a magic circle using
these magic powders to fill in the qualities you lack. She knew that this
peculiar smell and subtle color of the powder was a portable warp portal
magic circle.

Hikan nodded silently. Dahlia hurriedly handed the parchment over to him,
like someone who had touched something he couldn't touch.

“Wow, who is using this on people!”

The human warp portal eventually failed in the process of its final
commercialization. There is a 1%

chance that the upper and lower limbs are half-dong, and some people will
move at the risk of that. No, even if there is, there will be no permission
from the empire.

“It's in half! Your brother is cut in half!”

Hikan's expression became somewhat subtle due to his radical remarks.

“… … 1 percent is not a very high probability.”

“Then I can use it.”

“You say that right now?”

Hikan raised his eyes. In response to the expected reaction, Dahlia sighed
and touched her forehead.

“Can’t we just go together? Are you going back to the capital?”

"You can't go together, it's right to go back to the capital."

Only five days left to go back to the capital. What did the emperor do to
him? Dahlia received the parchment that he gave out without much. Hikan
softened her eyes and gently swept her forehead with the back of her hand.

“The planned trip was four weeks. Now there are only a few days left
anyway. Rest the rest of the time while walking around places where
Adisha and the two haven't been.”

I can't refute more about saying that. Dahlia simply nodded without force.

"dahlia."

At that time, Hikan placed both hands on her shoulder. Again, unbelievable
words flowed out of his mouth.

“In the five days I leave, something will happen to you.”

"Yeah?"

“The people who come to you may threaten you, or they may try to take
you.”

Dahlia's eyes widened at the words he couldn't understand. Who, why, and
for what purpose? Knowing that, why does Hikan leave this place? The
guilt was young in Hikan's eyes.

“People will come to help you for this time. But I'm sorry I couldn't be with
you.”
It was something I couldn't understand. Dahlia grabbed his hand again,
trying to fall off.

“Who is trying to take me?”

She was focused on the new male protagonist, and she did not know yet. A
threat to yourself. Hikan's eyes began to shake slowly. He said with a
distorted expression, as if chewing.

“Pope Asheras.”

Dahlia's eyes widened at a name he had forgotten for a long time. A few
years ago, a man who escaped abroad while knowing Dahlia's abilities. He
is now starting to move slowly.

***

At the same time the Holy Empire Pope Alreality.

This is the most splendid space of the Cathedral Palace. Marble sculptures
imitating the saints stood along both walls of the room with all sorts of
relics. The ceiling was in the shape of a round dome and was decorated with
elaborate and colorful torches. In the center of the white marble floor was a
red carpet leading to the Pope's chair.

At its highest position, Asheras sat. He wore a pastor's collar and leaned his
head against a cane with a wide brim hanging on the floor. It seemed far
from the authority or dignity the Pope deserved.

But how many humans can maintain dignity in the face of this crazy
headache? Is it due to excessive use of the power of the Transcendental?
Increasingly, there are more and more distracting things. Even the annoying
servant in front of him wants to smack his neck, stabbing everything that
stands out with a knife, and slaughtering it. Only then seemed to cool this
stuffy inside.

Last time I put this idea into practice almost halfway. It wasn't until I saw
the blood clot's face that I got into my mind late. At that time, I felt pleasant
for a while, but it was for a while. Rather, the brain that once tasted the
violence found a stronger stimulus. He knelt in front of him and looked at
the servant, who was trembling in fear.

“Yes, what else has our nobleman say?”

“… … If the Pope's Holiness extends his hand of salvation to the eastern

provinces... … .”

“Ah, it looks like the Duke of Winston is also miserable.”

Aceras laughed.

Foreigners, even those from commoners, took a lot of money to become

pope. The ability of Asheras of the Transcendental is the power to save
human beings on the verge of death. If you sacrifice some of your own life,
you can extend the lifespan of other humans. For several years after leaving
the empire, he pretended to be holy and innocent, and went around the
provinces to save the sick. In that way, he got the titles of'Apostle of God'
and'Saint'. Until the nobleman can no longer ignore his existence.

Next was the nobleman. He received citizenship and aristocratic status in

exchange for extending the life of the elder nobleman by one year. There
have been several similar deals, so I am here. But still, more time was
needed. In order for a wholly holy empire to come fully into his hands. As a
result of thorough calculations, the path with the least life and the least
power was chosen.

This is the best. But.

'… … Damn it.’

He frowned, unable to overcome the rushing headache.

I know this headache, this enormous desire, is the greatest darkness in his
future. The moment this desire for destruction overcomes the desire for
power, he will face the path of downfall that countless transcendental
people have gone through. That shouldn't be. How did he get to this place.
“How many of our congregation left for Frederick?”

This time he said to the back. The answer came back quickly.

“It's three. It is the most elite. They haven't been detected yet.”

“Everything caught took their lives on their own, so there is no need to

worry about being caught.”

Even after hearing the stories of the humans who died for him, Asheras'
face was always empty. All of his attention was directed to only one person.

“What are those three?”

“It has already besieged the location of Dahlia Pesteroz. If you leave only
Hican Pesteroz, you can enter immediately.”

Dahlia Pesterose, just hearing the name seemed to calm my infested head a
bit. Yes. He had a way to end this eternal craving. In the meantime, I
couldn't dream of getting tired of internal power fights, but now is not the
time to hide the means and methods.

'I have to bring her here right now.'

This insane headache forces his head to wander and orders her to be found
again.

'I need that power.'

The moment the body touched and fell for a while, the power that was
clearly conveyed even in that short moment. The power to purify the soul of
the Transcendental. I needed a dahlia. She must stay with him forever and
save him again and again.

One day, after I got to this place, I wanted to visit Dahlia Pesteroz and see
her innocent look distorted.

'… … Wait, was that really her right?'

For a moment, confusion came to Asheras' head. Was it really her who he
was trying to find and bring back? Somehow, I felt like something went
wrong somewhere. But the only person that came to his head was Dahlia.

It's not just because of her abilities. To protect him, the girl who lied while
looking awkwardly at his side.

When I recalled it, it seemed like a strange feeling came up from the bottom
of my chest. It was a feeling similar to the guilt that I had forgotten a long
time ago.

Asheras stood up from her seat, compelling her sentiment to shake off.

'Yes, it's directly from the 4th Duke of the Empire. It won't be easy to
kidnap.'

The plan had to be scrutinized. He clenched his teeth.

***

Of course, the emperor could not know about the movement of Asheras.
Three weeks ago, when Hikan visited the emperor to take a vacation, the
emperor met him with a smirking attitude as always.

“It’s been less than a month since I started working, so I’m on vacation. It
seems like you chose the wrong knight commander.”

The emperor exaggeratedly touched his forehead and shook his head. Of
course, Hikan didn't raise a single eyebrow.

“Is that a month too?”

“… … This is a must-have vacation. If you have anything to do in the name

of a business trip, you can order it.”

"okay? You know what to do?”

“… … I have already received it.”

The emperor quietly squeezed his chin. The ruby-colored eyes that Cedric
inherited sank into a dull light.

Hikan knew from experience. When something of a great threat to the

security of the empire happened, the emperor looked that way. For example,
when I heard the news that Asheras, the prince's attendant, was actually a
Transcendental and became the Pope of the Holy Empire.

“I'm in trouble anyway.”

“It seems like the rats of the Holy Empire have infiltrated the capital.”

Despite what you already know, Hikan's eyebrows were twisted again.

The weight classes of the Holy Empire and Frederick this Empire are quite
different. Just in terms of the size of the territory, Frederick is about 1.5
times larger, and the existence of a'transcendental' who far surpasses human
power also plays a part in spreading the two weight classes.

However, in the history book, the war between the two empires always
ended without income on both sides. It was because of the terrifying healing
power of the Holy Empire Paladins and the fierce loyalty of the
underground fanatic group. The divine empire fanatics do not choose any
means or methods. They were well-known for espionage and assassination,
but they also made up the assassination threat that Leonard was exposed to
countless times seven years before the crisis of war.

The worst thing about them is that they commit themselves the moment
they are caught. They hid the poison bottle deep in the muscles of both
thighs and forearms. There is no problem when receiving external shock or
force, but if you apply force in a subtle way, the disease will break and die.

As the relations between the two empires improved, they thought it had
withered, but it seems that Asheras has become a pope again.

“What are they really looking for? That would be the most important issue.”

"okay."
The emperor frowned and scratched the tip of his eyebrows with the tip of a
fountain pen.

“Aceras is a person who for years worked under me to read emotions and
hides that he is a transcendental person. I can't read inside of him.”

According to the data analyzed by his assistants, more than ten Holy
Empire fanatics were infiltrating the capital. What the hell did you think of
infiltrating that many people into the empire? To prepare for war? Simple
information gathering? It was all just for reasons that didn't make sense.

His assistants have long analyzed the movements of the fanatics. As a

result, they came to the conclusion that they were persistently pursuing a
person. Dahlia pesterose. Why on earth did Asheras put in so much
manpower to find only one Young Ae? It was obvious.

“Aceras talked to Leonard when he was the chief of staff. Dahlia Pesterose
has something special.”

The emperor's eyes were again shaded.

“Also, according to our calculations, the spirit of Asheras has already been
pushed to the limit due to the excessive use of abilities.”

As expected, he was the one who most strongly wanted dahlias right now.
Hikan touched his forehead with an expression of anger and confusion. My
head seemed to burst because of all kinds of thoughts.

The emperor also sighed. Rarely, there was fatigue on his face.

“This isn't my fault, it's a failure. It is the most disastrous failure among
failures, as I have found the most inconspicuous. But as you know, regret is
meaningless to me as an emperor.”

"I know."

“There is no second failure. So now you know what I'm going to order you
to do?”
Hikan lowered his eyes and lifted it up again. Unlike before, my heart was
heavy.

“It would be to take Dahlia and leave the capital for a while.”

"okay. Until now it is enough to catch all the fanatics who have entered the
capital. If this is the king, the other side of the Holy Empire would be
better.”

“How long will it take?”

“In a month.”

"Okay."

“And there are some things you need to do in the future.”

The emperor gave him instructions in a low voice. Hikan listened to the
instructions with shaking eyes.

And now, three weeks later, he was standing in front of Dahlia again and
saying his final greeting before leaving. The instructions given by the
emperor, he carried out almost completely to this day. All that's left now is
that he leaves. However, leaving Dahlia left me constantly on my mind. If
he loses her, he... …

Old anxiety engulfed his mind. Without knowing, he reached out and
touched Dahlia's cheek. She made a surprised expression, then smiled
brightly. He kept it all in his eyes for a long time. I sincerely hoped that I
would never forget, not lose, the touch of this soft cheek that touches my
hand.
9. Meldon Berix
Hikan really packed up that evening and left alone.

'traitor.'

Dahlia was sad for nothing, so she packed the blanket on her own.

But to no avail. The man who left was the one who left, and now the
mansion was only Dahlia and Adisha, two servants, and the imperial wizard
Sernut called by Hikan. Adriana noticed her regret and sat in bed and stuck
next to the dahlia.

“I have to eat sweets again.”

“I ate a lot yesterday, so I can't.”

"That is unfair!"

Like a cocoon, Dahlia struggled with her legs without covering her
blankets. I wasn't in good physical strength, so I was immediately
overwhelmed with strength. She unwrapped the degururu blanket on the
road and looked at the ceiling.

“… … okay. In fact, I think I ate enough to eat yesterday.”

I didn't want to eat it that way. It's just because my heart is empty for some
reason.

Aceras is aiming for himself. Hikan didn't tell you openly, but there's only
one reason he's suddenly aiming at her.

'That was when I reached.'

If Aceras and he fell off the first floor railing and touched her body and
noticed her abilities, the whole situation would make sense. I can see why
Hikan was so enthusiastic about his words a while ago. As soon as she
knows her power, there is a human named Aceras who aims at her.

'In this way, I will take the Aceras route, not Adisha.'

However, Dahlia didn't want to see the Aceras true ending. really. The last
time I saw it three years ago, it was unfortunate, but it wasn't that much, but
it seems that the corruption of the soul has progressed a lot in the meantime.

It was no surprise when I thought of the original Aceras. He imprisoned

Adriana and killed the cook if she didn't eat, and the seamstress if she didn't
wear the dress he bought. When I think about it, at least I shouldn't have
been taken to the Holy Empire.

Hikan said Vesta would be the safest. Because this is the farthest manor
from the Holy Empire.

'So from the beginning, my brother... … .’

She stared at the ceiling blankly. Then, as he got up, he slammed his
cheeks.

I can't help being caught already. Now is the time to stop even the
depressing thoughts. If you are kidnapped, you can run away. Some people
come to rescue.

'Yes, let's do what we can.'

Even if the world is destroyed tomorrow, we have to plant an apple tree.

She checked today's date and asked Adisha.

“Did you have any letters from Cedric?”

“I’ll ask you now.”

It's been a while since I sent a letter to Cedric. In the last letter, Dahlia
wrote to him if he knew Meldon.
Perhaps the relationship between Meldon and Cedric, which was not even
in the original work for the first time, may be revealed. Adisha, who had
left, immediately came with a letter. Likewise, it was a letter with an
imperial gold leaf seal. Dahlia opened the letter. Again, there was a scent of
Cedric.

[To Miss Dalia Pesteroz.

Glad you are having fun. By the time this letter arrives, it's hard to say
because you don't know what's going on. Anyway, I want to tell you to
always take care of yourself.

Have you met Arthur Pendleton? I heard about going to Vesta. I know you
are right. I'm talking because I don't want to lie to you.

But don't get along with that idiot as much as possible. If he approaches you
(this back part was completely erased with black lacquer).

No, that’s it. See you soon.

There are a lot of things I want to say, but I don't think I can tell them all in
a letter, so I'll meet you in person. I look forward to seeing you again.

Always be careful, and I hope that Adisha keeps you right. Bye.

P.s.

I got the sand well. It was pretty. I also put another gift, so I hope you find it
useful. The gift is... … .]

But the back part of PS was soaked in water and the ink smeared, so I
couldn't figure out what I was talking about.

“I think the maid accidentally spilled water.”

Adisha added from the side. Dahlia thought while looking at the letter.

'… … It sounds like you're coming right now, but you're mistaken?'
Oh, it won't. Dahlia shakes her head and shakes her thoughts.

'What is a gift?'

The last time I received something useful, I was looking forward to this gift.

'If it's a piece of quartz again, this time it could really be used for self-
defense.'

Dahlia took off the envelope to see what the gift was. Small crimson beads
settled on the fluffy blanket.

Instead of a piece of quartz, this time it was a bead.

While Dahlia couldn't figure out the situation, she looked farther, and
Adisha, who was next to him, said more amazed.

“Wow, it’s a magic ball. This is the first time I have actually seen it.”

Only then could Dahlia be able to recall its identity.

'It's a magic ball.'

Dahlia blankly looked at the bead. Sometimes high-ranking wizards have

been told that magic can be condensed and placed in a marble so that the
general public can use it. That's much more stable, and the condensing
power is strong. However, it was a tool that was not used well because it
was several dozen times more expensive than a piece of quartz, took a long
time to condense, and was disposable.

In the first place, the wizard itself was very limited to use high-ranking
magic so that he had to discard the quartz piece and choose the bead. Seeing
Adisha's surprise like that, even for her familiar with the magical world, the
magic sphere was a special shape.

'By the way, it's a peculiar color... … .’

The color of the bead also changes according to the magical properties it
contains. What kind of magic is such scarlet color?
“… … This is a killing magic.”

Adisha said quietly from the side. His expression of admiration went
somewhere and his complexion turned black.

“In addition, the finest products that can only be admired by the talents of
the people who made them.”

Dahlia turned to Adisha in amazement. The expression was serious. It

means I'm not kidding.

“… … Uh, how much is it?”

“If this breaks, maybe everyone around Dahlia… … .”

She pretended to cut her neck. Dahlia covered her mouth with both hands.

“If you don’t know, take it with you. When something dangerous happens...
… For emergency... … .”

“Kill them all?”

Dahlia said vainly. Adriana avoided her gaze. No matter how much she
worried about dahlia, it seemed too extreme to say that if she was in danger,
kill everyone around her.

'Cedric... … .’

It seemed that he would still need a lot of time before he understood

humanity.

“What did you write to Cedric, so he sent something like this?”

Adisha said. It wasn't a blame, but I was really curious.

Dahlia hesitated for a moment and told the truth. Because Meldon is talking
about Cedric, I asked Cedric once because I was curious about what was
going on. When I said that, Adisha's expression changed.
She grinned as she held the bead in Dahlia's hand.

“It’s great. There may be situations when necessary these days.”

She, Cedric, and I think they want Meldon to use this. Is this an illusion?
No, whoever it is, I wanted to postpone the killing of Dahlia unless it was
really, really unavoidable.

“It's weird.”

“What is it?”

“This powerful killing magic is usually difficult to avoid even myself. He

still thinks of dahlias a lot, but I don't think he has just put them in.”

"like that… … .”

Dahlia fell in thought with a still unknown marble in front. If I guess the
contents of the missing part of PS, it seems that there is a purpose here, but
I couldn't figure it out right now.

I'm so upset because of Aceras, but getting a gift I don't know for purpose
made my mind more complicated for no reason.

'If you see that you wrote to be careful in the letter, you must be aware of
Cedric.'

If such a person even sends death magic, then this situation is like that... …
Does it mean it's going to get serious?

But like her who doesn't refuse anything, she changed the pendant to a
larger one and put both a piece of Meldon's quartz and Cedric's gift in it. It
is the thing of two of the transcendental people that five people appear in a
generation. In an instant, my anxious mind went away and my heart was
relieved. Of course, Cedric's gift is too much… … Although it was
dangerous.

'As a result, there was also the powder Meldon gave me.'
As she remembered, she pulled out the pocket that had been stuck in her
bag. It must be fake anyway, and the person I wanted to give the most was
not already here. However, I couldn't just throw away the powder I didn't
know about the ingredients, so I was thinking of having it. Dahlia pushed
the bag of powder to the corner of the desk.

'It would have been nice if it was real.'

Then I'll go back to the capital and use it on both Adisha and Hikan. Adisha
and Hikan are smaller. Both seemed to be cute without hiding the
superiority and inferiority.

'Yes, after this work is over... … .’

Dahlia shook her head hurriedly, as her feelings seemed to keep getting
depressed. All she can do is wait for what will happen now, because she
does nothing and feels anxious.

'… … Eight.’

Dahlia made a big decision and turned to Adisha.

“Will we make cookies together?”

I thought it would be okay to go back to my daily routine and change my

mood.

'You have to put the spicy powder I told you to buy from Adisha for this
cookie.'

Adrisha nodded immediately, contemplating whether he had not relieved

Dahlia's heart.

***

And two hours later. Dahlia turned around in the center of the basement
kitchen, not knowing what to do with her reddish face. Even though I
emptied one of the water bottles, I was still distracted.
“Mae, it's spicy! It's really spicy!”

After eating the cookie Adisha gave me, it's all over here. Adisha secretly
kept the spicy powder that Dahlia had told her to buy.

It seemed like it was a lie in Adisha saying that I only put in a little. I've
eaten all kinds of cookies in my past and present lives, but this was my first
time with spicy cookies. Dahlia covered her cheeks with tears. Little by
little, the spicy flavor subsided, and then I felt the taste little by little.

'… … It’s addictive?’

The taste of spicy stir-fried noodles that shocked the dahlias of the previous
life came to mind. At first, she cursed who eats this, but soon after, she
bought five bundles and put them in a cupboard.

“Is it so spicy? I'm not sure.”

On the contrary, Adricia said, eating a cookie that Dahlia carefully made.
Cookies made by Dahlia also contain the powder Adisha bought, so in the
end, they both put the same ingredients. However, since Adisha eats so
casually, Dahlia wanted to put in too little of herself, so she tried to eat one
of her own. It was equally terribly spicy.

Originally, it was said to eat well without covering anything, but that wasn't
a human level. Dahlia glanced at Adisha and pushed Adisha's cookie to her.
Although addictive, I didn't have the courage to eat more.

But Adisha couldn't eat it all. Dahlia packed the leftover cookies to give
him Hikan later. I wanted to see Hikan's pale white face turn red.

'But it was really a change of mood.'

At that time, I heard a bell ringing on the first floor. The maid who was
helping to bake cookies said, rubbing her washed hands on her apron.

“Can I go up?”
She has been a maid since she first came to Vesta. Originally, he had a very
bright personality, but today he was bowing his head halfway all day saying
something was on his face. Dahlia said yes. The maid walked up the stairs
of the basement kitchen with a staggering step.

Now there were only two Dahlia and Adriana in the kitchen.

“Who is it?”

Dahlia tilted her head and looked at Adisha. She was staring at the stairs the
maid went up.

"Huh? What is it?"

"that… … ”

phut! Pang Pang!

A grotesque sound interrupted Adisha's words.

“… … Huh?"

Dahlia couldn't believe the sight in my eyes. There was a sound like a cheap
sound effect, and Adisha's body was surrounded by mist of unknown origin.

In the place where the fog has cleared... … Little Adisha, who must have
been just six years old, was opening her eyes at a much smaller eye level
than Dahlia. Fortunately, the clothes were shrunk to fit the height right now.
Adriana looked down at her cute hand, as if she couldn't believe it.

"Huh?,,

Adriana and Dahlia looked at each other stupidly.

After a short silence. Adisha said with a short tongue.

“Ho, maybe… … The powder on the desk is different... … .”

“I thought it was the same thing, of course, and mixed it… … .”

I got a sense of what was going on.

'It wasn't fake... … .’

There are times when Meldon is right. As soon as I understood the

situation, my head was ruined and my hand was moving by itself even
though I was turning on the emergency light.

“Kyck! cute! Adisha is so cute!”

Dahlia lifted Adisha, who had only grown on her back, and held it in her
arms. Six-year-old Adisha was lightly heard if she was thinner and thinner
than her peers. Surprised Adisha was held tightly in Dahlia's arms.

“All, Dahlia… … .”

It's also cute to say! Small hands, small feet, small cheeks! Adisha, who
was originally pretty, was really pretty like an angel when she went back to
her childhood. Excitedly, Dahlia rubbed her cheek against Adisha's cheek,
and belatedly was crazy about something else.

“… … I, don't I get smaller in a little bit too?”

“… … Dahlia will be okay if you eat a little. Because such oil powder must
be consumed in a certain amount or more to activate it.”

'Oh, that's right.'

Dahlia was excited, holding her in her arms and swaying with excitement
without worrying that she would also be in her arms. Adriana struggled to
maintain a serious expression, but the tail of her mouth fluttered as if she
was comfortable with her age. Then he smacked Dahlia's chest with that
little hand and said.

"dahlia! Is this magic? Did you buy it from that person?”

Adrysha, who was quick to notice, seemed to have already thought of the
powder Meldon was selling at that time. She closed her eyes by herself and
used a dragon, such as chanting a spell, then gave up and shouted again.
“This is not the time for this!”

"Huh? What, what?”

“There are a few employees, so why did he say that he was going up? I'm
suspicious!”

Only then the reason returned. Now Adisha, the most reliable helper to
protect Dahlia, is limited by the age of six. Little Adriana bite her tiny
fingernails, as if impatient.

“It’s weird when I think about it. There are a few people working here, but
the mansion is very quiet.”

“It’s the weekend, so I went home a lot.”

Employees also had to rest, so the weekend mansion was operated with a
minimum number of manpower. But Adisha shook her head.

"No. Compare it to the last weekend.”

She squeezed Dahlia's collar with her little fist and said with a serious
expression. Dahlia paused for a moment and listened to the various sounds
of the mansion.

'Sure, it's quiet.'

I thought that the place where Hikan disappeared was so empty, but when I
heard it, the mansion itself was quieter than other times.

“Originally, I wasn't going to say anything… … There are people who are
aiming for dahlia right now.”

“Anyone who aims… … ?”

Probably the Holy Empire. Come to think of it, Adisha doesn't know that
Dahlia has already heard of Aceras from Hikan. Adriana looked nervous.
“Because I'm like this, I can't protect the dahlia. So, I think it would be
better to make sure at least one thing in the first place.”

Adisha made a gesture asking for him to come down. Dahlia bent her knees
and lowered her. Little Adriana wriggled, holding Dahlia on her back and
reaching out her hand to the ceiling. A faint blue light was a child in her
hand. Soon, an elaborate magic circle was drawn in the empty air. Wherever
Adisha's hand passed, traces of water remained.

She knew how to use magic. It is also to a high level that the imperial
palace wizards look like. This was also learned in my hometown when I
was raised as a spy and assassin. It was from the original, but it was the first
time I actually saw it. Usually, among the aristocratic young-ae, very few
people know how to use magic, so Dahlia was surprised to pretend she
wasn't seeing it for the first time.

After a while, the back of the ceiling where Adisha painted the magic circle
turned transparent, and part of the first floor was revealed. The maid who
had just gone up was opening the front door to the guests who had passed
the front door. The guests were two men. One was tall and the other was
short, both of which were common impressions that could be seen
anywhere.

Dahlia quickly noticed something strange. Neither the maid welcoming the
guest nor the incoming guests had expressions. It's as if we know each
other, and we don't have any new introductions and greetings.

At that time, another servant approached the two guests as if puzzled. It

looked like asking who was the shape of his mouth. At that moment, the
maid's hand moved like a lightning bolt. The servant, who was hit by the
nape of the neck properly, slid against the wall as it was.

There was nothing more to see. Little Adriana looked back at Dahlia with a
pale expression. Dahlia muttered.

“… … It's real.”

“Don’t ignore it because it’s a child!”

Adisha said unfairly. It was a tremendous cuteness that didn't suit this
situation.

“What about Imperial Palace wizards?”

“Looking at the situation, already… … .”

“If what I think is correct, they are the best. It's probably hard to stop unless
you're a transcendental person.”

'like that. This is the danger your brother said.'

Dahlia was contemplating and pulled out a piece of quartz that Meldon had
given her inside the pendant.

'If Mr. Meldon was really cleansed because of me, he will definitely come
this time.'

But I was worried that he would have already left Vesta. It seemed that this
piece of quartz could only be used at close range.

There wasn't much to believe. Dahlia turned back invisible to Adisha and
secretly grabbed the quartz piece with her two fingers and gave it strength.
The quartz shards were incredibly simple to break, causing the powder to
run down through his fingers. The suspicious magic powder was also real,
so this would be real. Adrica and Meldon's meeting should be avoided as
much as possible, but the situation was so unavoidable.

Little Adisha said seriously.

“… … When the situation is cleared up, then I will explain everything.”

However, there was no sign of clearing up the situation.

Bang bang bang!

Before she even finished speaking, a loud voice was heard upstairs. First of
all, Adriana came to her senses, rushed to the basement door and tried to
grab a grunt. But it was small, so I couldn't reach the latch. Instead, Dahlia
energized and barely hung the lock on the latch.

After a while, the men who arrived at the door checked the locked door and
chatted among themselves.

Soon after, I heard another person climbing the stairs. And the rest of the
person... … .

bang! He bumped himself against the door hard. One of them broke a
wooden bar, and the one who climbed it seemed to be looking for
something to cut the chains locked with the lock. No matter how strong he
was, the wooden latch broke without going a few times. The man outside
the door was not moving as if he would wait for a colleague instead of
doing something more.

In the meantime, Adriana drew a few magic circles and memorized spells,
but he sat down with a gloomy expression to see if the performance wasn't
particularly good. Dahlia approached her and touched her shoulder as if
comforting.

“… … Adisha, you know how to use magic, but you can't solve your
magic?”

“I would loosen it, but this is too high-level magic. The expiration date has
expired, or you have no choice but to apply a reverse attribute magic.”

Dahlia became sorry for nothing. Why, I asked to make a cookie today... …
.

"sorry. I don't care... … .”

“Dalia hasn't done anything wrong.”

Little Adrisha frowned between her eyes to see if she was crying for no
reason, and tapped her handkerchief around her eyes. Dahlia was startled.

“Why, why, Adisha? I'm scared?"

“It's not like that. I have to protect it, but I am upset because I cannot.”

“No need to do that. It’s a friend.”

“If there was Hikan here, it would have been different if Cedric had been
there. In this case, I wish I was a little stronger.”

I didn't know I was thinking that way. Dahlia stared at the fluttering world's
heroine. For some reason, I thought that the current small figure might be
closer to the real Adisha. A point in the past where she stopped. I also
remembered Adisha, who pretended not to know Meldon until the end, and
watched Dahlia's attention.

Adriana did the same in the original. He's been buried in the past and
always blames himself for being weak and not strong.

However, she liked Adisha because she was a weak and ordinary person,
not a transcendental person.

This is because I tried to become a good person in the end without losing to
anyone under any circumstances. Dahlia hugged Adisha, who was smaller
and softer than her.

"it's not like that. So it's special.”

“Adricia is like a protagonist in this world.”

Little Adisha looked at Dahlia with a crying face. And she was held in her
arms and hugged her neck. I heard a squeezed voice.

"that… … I've been lying to Dahlia so far.”

"What?"

Adriana said nothing for a moment. Then he said in a locked voice.

“Will Dalia continue to like me no matter what kind of person I am?”

"Of course."
“Even if I'm not the kind of person Dahlia thinks?”

'Ah, no way.'

Dahlia was amazed and looked at Adisha in her arms. She had a determined
look. Something that never happened in the original. Even if I suffered any
pain because of it, I never admitted to it.

Adisha was trying to confess her past to herself.

“Later, I’ll tell you later.”

“… … Yes."

“And now I'll protect the Dahlia. Don't be surprised if anything happens
from now on.”

At that moment, little Adrisha stepped out of Dahlia's arms and went to the
door. Then he started drawing a blue magic circle on the door. At the same
time, a part of the door became transparent, and the humans beyond it were
seen. Even if you look closely, he was just an ordinary person. Just like
Meldon, there was a feeling of an awkward expression as if something was
overlaid on his face.

Looking back, even the maid who went up to open the door kept her face
down. Perhaps she is an outsider disguised as the person's face instead of
the person she was originally. No matter how much a villa, you're doing this
in Pesteroz's mansion.

At that time, Adisha stuck near the door. And he shouted out loud at the
iron gate.

“—!”

Dahlia was an unintelligible word. But the man's face over the door was
distorted as if he had heard him not hear. Adriana retreated from the door
with a cold expression.

“I'm also from the Holy Empire.”

“… … What was that just now?”

“It's a dialect from the northern part of the Holy Empire.”

The Holy Empire and this Empire basically use a common language.
However, the Holy Empire had a unique dialect that was frequently used in
each region due to the incomplete language unification.

“What do you mean?”

“I just asked if my parents were doing well.”

Adriana smiled brightly. It was an innocent smile that children of that age
would show. Dahlia, who played online games in her previous life, also met
a lot of friendly people asking her parents' regards.

"like that… … .”

I felt a cold sweat flowing from Dali for some reason. It's really cool and
amazing that Adisha first started accepting her past. But… … It was a little
strange. Adisha began the story by continuing to monitor the conditions
outside the door.

“It is Pope Aceras of the Holy Empire that is targeting Dahlia. Have you
ever met?”

Adriana told the story that Asheras told her at the ball three years ago. Also
about the fanatics of the Holy Empire. All of the people who have been
grasped so far have been arrested, but there have been those who have not
been able to grasp.

“But this is the last one. If you pass this well, you can be relieved for the
time being.”

“It's small, but you can use magic. You can face up to three people.”
‘Don’t you say that at the beginning, you have to be a transcendant to be
able to deal with it?’

You can solve the three smaller Adrica alone, which can't be beaten by
many Imperial Palace wizards.

'You're really strong, Adisha.'

There was a reason Hikan left Adisha behind.

"It's okay. You don't have to worry about anything.”

Adisha said firmly, placing her hand over Dahlia's hand. He seemed worried
that Dahlia would have been shocked.

But Dahlia, who had anticipated this before, wasn't surprised. Still, it
seemed to be a good idea to rule out one possibility in advance. I knew it
didn't make any sense to myself, but Dahlia said in a hurry.

“Is there any possibility that they came to take Adisha?”

"Yeah?"

Adisha looked at Dahlia as if she was really just beginning to go. Rather, he
became muddy at the expression he was so embarrassed about.

“No.”

“Yes, maybe.”

If so, on the contrary, what is the possibility that the obsession with Adisha
is toward him?

Sadly, it seemed to be very high. Of course, it's not love, but her desire to
purify the soul by sucking only her power.

'Isn't it more ruined then?'

Dahlia grew upset. She looked over the door at the sloppy man. Fortunately,
no one who went up to see if there was anything to cut the chains came to
this mansion.

'Meldon should come quickly.'

Once captured by the Holy Empire, it was certain that Dahlia's plan for a
peaceful life would have serious problems. But… … This is Vesta, opposite
the borders of the Holy Empire. Do they think they can kidnap a member of
Pesteroz here and get out of the country safely?

Dahlia shared her thoughts with Adisha. She also agreed.

“So the Duke chose this place. But… … I'm here. I don't know, what they're
thinking.”

Dahlia pondered. With what kind of confidence did you come to Vesta to
steadfastly follow her?

Somehow, if you think a little more, what do you think will come out? At
that moment, when the eyes met Adisha, who made an anxious expression,
something passed by Dahlia's head.

"perhaps… … Isn't it a warp portal?”

The parchment that Hikan gave to Dahlia. He said that it was "in sync" with
his own, so tearing it apart would tear his own too. In other words, the real
thing is that Hikan has.

That means, if they force Dahlia to hold the warp portal and tear it apart,
she will go to the designated place. Perhaps the designated place of the
Holy Empire, in other words, to the arms of Asheras. Then, if they also use
the warp portal at once, it is possible to return from here to the Holy Empire
without any hindrance. In the end, it means that the time left for Dahlia and
Adrian is only until the writers cut the chains of this iron gate.

However, listening to Dahlia's predictions, Adisha looked happy.

“If Dahlia is right, it’s rather good.”

"what?,,

“I’m getting smaller. Is there any powder left in the cookie?”

Dahlia brought the powder bag she had placed on the kitchen counter. I
used it halfway to make cookies, but there are still some left. Adriana
smiled brightly and received the pocket with a small hand the size of
Dahlia's palm.

“You still have the beads you got from Cedric?”

“… … That… … Killing magic?”

Adriana nodded. I couldn't even guess what she was thinking, but Dahlia
opened the pendant and showed her the bead. Adisha took it too.

“There is an inverse attribute to magic. It is also possible to dispel magic

with good use. The magic that makes up the warp portal is these two types
of magic and inverse properties.”

Adriana drew a complex magic circle in the air and smeared the powder on
her hand in the middle. And what method he used, he pulled out a few
strands of strings and brought them to the magic circle as if he was pulling a
thread from a bead. Every time she touched her, the color of the magic
circle changed to color.

At the same time, a man who had finally climbed outside the iron gate came
down with a saw with a huge blade. It is used for a special purpose in the
garden.

“If they are really holy empire fanatics, they have divine powers and cannot
learn magic. That warp portal must have been bought by some kind of
route. Once invalidated, there is nothing they can do.”

"then… … .”

“I’m getting smaller and I’m not going to stand out. If they try to use the
portal while hiding, I will invalidate it.”
“Can you do it?”

Adriana looked at Dahlia. She laughed awkwardly.

“Dahlia, that fact… … I am not noble. Like the people out there right now,
he's a person who has learned this specially.”

“So you can do well.”

For the first time, it was the real story of herself that Adisha told herself.
Dahlia felt happy for some reason. Although I was cutting chains with a
saw from the outside, and I had no idea whether the plan would succeed if
this door was opened, it was still a peaceful mind that made no sense.

But then, what happened to shatter that strange peace. If you think about it,
Dahlia and Adisha both forgot one. The maid who opened the door for the
first time. Behind the transparent wall made by Adriana, she could now see
her staggering down the stairs.

The problem was her appearance. When she just opened the door, she had
nothing in common except that she was wearing a maid's suit. Besides, it's
somehow out of balance. It seemed to be much larger than before, and one
shoulder was lifted up. The other shoulder was completely down, and the
face had a strange appearance, like a person whose face was forcibly pulled
to one side. Two other men were also shocked by the changed appearance
of the coworker, stopped sawing and stood blankly.

She staggered down the stairs and punched the first man in front of him.

'Huh?'

Unable to overcome the resistance of the splendid punch, the skin of the
woman's lower arm was torn in half. Then, as the shoulders that had been
down went up, the arms were finally balanced. Underneath the torn fake
skin, the coppery skin and firm arm muscles were revealed.

Another man who finally grasped the situation rushed in, but the fist of the
one in the maid's mask was faster. He struck two men on the floor and
began to turn humans into blood clots with just one fist. It was terrifying
violence that flagged the viewer. If I embody the word violence, I think it
would be that way.

The moment Dahlia recalled what Meldon's ability to bloom was in the
work.

'Body strengthening.'

He had the strong power to knock down a lion with one hand.

“Fuck it! It's frustrating and crazy!”

The man wearing the maid's mask stopped his arm in the middle and took
off his crooked face. A long wig fell to the floor and short black hair
appeared. After hitting the head of a man who was about to stand up with a
fist, he removed all the skin from his legs. Then there was a strange sight of
a large man over 180cm wearing a maid's suit that seemed to have all the
buttons on his chest bursting at any moment, and wearing lace stockings.

She covered Dahlia's eyes so that she couldn't see it with her fern-like hand.
However, the scene has already been deeply engraved in Dahlia's head.

bang! At the same time as Meldon spit out various baths and tears off the
basement iron door with his hands.

Kwa-Aang! The ceiling of the basement with the dahlia flew away. Now the
dahlias were like the ones on the lower ground floor.

“Hi, Dahlia.”

This voice... … .

Dahlia raised her head. A gorgeous blonde was flying in the air. Beautiful
red eyes, a beautiful face that looks like a sculpted shape.

Cedric was floating in the air, looking down at Dahlia. With a calm smile as
if nothing would be strange.
 ***

The situation goes back to three days ago.

At 10 p.m., the emperor's office was filled with dark silence even with all
his aides gone.

The emperor was reading the report Hikan had just sent. His forehead was
slightly frowned. According to the analysis of the working group, Aceras'
mind is currently in a state of limit. Even in recent weeks, he has used his
abilities to extend the elder life of a nobleman.

There is only one existing way to turn a fallen soul. Obviously, action is
going on against Dahlia, the only hope. But even if Asheras gets Dahlia, he
won't get anything.

The emperor had one thing only he knew about Dahlia's abilities. What I
learned only because of my ability to “see” others’ feelings.

'Ms. Dalia Pesteroz' abilities are influenced by the emotions she holds for
the person she purifies.'

The more anxious and anxious you are, the deeper your hatred toward the
other person, the less effective the purification effect. Previously, when the
emperor made physical contact with Dahlia and told a story she disliked, he
felt the emotions of Dahlia fluctuating and the energy of purification
transmitted at the same time weakened.

What if Aceras finds out after she gets her hand? Will he, with a spirit
driven to the limit, save Dahlia alive? The emperor was most afraid of the
results.

At one point, he was cherishing dahlia pesterose apart from its ability. Her
emotions, which she feels every time she touches her, is always straight and
transparent, and it always came as a fresh shock to him, who was
accustomed to the complex human relationships of the entangled imperial
palace. In thought, he was away for a while.
At the same time, Cedric, who was searching for books in the connected
room, appeared in the office.

He made sure there was no emperor and came into it naturally. My father,
exhausted from recent hard work, seemed to often forget that he was
studying in the next room. Even if you are on the lookout for intrusion from
outsiders, you are not on your own.

'No matter how much you're a child, you're too much.'

Cedric thought that he wasn't really sincere, and looked at the papers
scattered on the emperor's desk.

I received Dahlia's letter yesterday. It was in the morning that the letter
came, but he saved reading the letter until evening to concentrate. After
preparing for a while, he finished reading the letter. The content of the letter
was absolutely perfect. I also treasured the silver sand of Vesta that Dahlia
gave me.

But the PS continued to bother me.

By Arthur Pendleton. His real name is Meldon Berricks. Did you say that
you have abandoned the last name Berix? I don't know because I quickly
forgot about things I'm not interested in.

He is the one who met Cedric when he escaped the imperial palace and
created a fake identity for himself. He had quite the ability to use it even at
a young age, such as forging ID cards or preparing a shelter. However, the
reason Cedric was particularly close to him is that he was a transcendental
man who had already awakened.

The Duke of Artus is the only family of Duke who has cut off the Master of
the Transcendent. Eventually, Artus' blood flowed into the back alley and
appeared to the wrong person.

'That's why you have to keep your body clean.'

While pretending to be good, Cedric recalled the current Duke of Artus, full
of disgusting voices. He was even accused of secretly working with the
Holy Empire. Because he and his children were so luckless, Cedric planned
to use Meldon to pressure him later politically. Because of that, Meldon is
also good for each other if they become Duke Artus.

Thanks to this, Cedric closed his eyes several times of ridiculous stupid
things that he sometimes did not laugh at, and even sent him the magical
items he asked for in line with his business plan, which was not even funny
at times. A few of them weren't even funny, so far from being marketed,
they only created an unpleasant connection between Cedric and Meldon.

I don't know what led him to meet Dahlia, but hanging out with such an
unpleasant Chi was sure to have a bad effect on Dahlia.

Anyway, it is completely separate from him that he came to this position.

There was a document I was looking for. He saw Hikan's name on the file
folder and lifted the file without worrying.

'I guess Hikan didn't go to that corner for no reason.'

Obviously, there are some hidden reasons for Dahlia's trip. Perhaps, the
reason enough to be related to Dahlia's personal situation. I sent a piece of
quartz containing the magic for self-defense in my heart, but it was uneasy
to just leave it alone.

'If I'm not satisfied, I should go see you.'

I had already made up my mind halfway like that.

He glanced through the contents. There was no information on Dahlia's

abilities. The information about her was kept secret, so it wasn't lax enough
to leave it in writing like this. What was written there was simply the plan
of the Holy Empire and the countermeasures that Hikan had anticipated.

Why is the Holy Empire Dahlia?’

Cedric, who didn't know Dahlia's abilities, couldn't figure out why. As he
was frowning gently on his eyebrows, the emperor, who had been away,
entered. He looked a little embarrassed by the unexpected situation.

“Are you all interested in politics?”

“Yes, sometimes.”

Cedric put down the papers with a casual look. He didn't speak to the
emperor about the dahlia. It was also a secret that we were meeting and
taking classes separately, and we also hid letters sending and receiving
letters separately.

He knew the emperor well. The fact that he sees Cedric as a "lacking
person" and that he loves him as a child more than anyone else. So, as soon
as Cedric talks about dahlia a little, the emperor will put the dahlia next to
him no matter what.

He didn't want such an ending. I didn't know before, but now it wasn't.

“Why is the Holy Empire aiming for Dahlia Pesteroz?”

The emperor shrugged. I didn't seem to have an answer. Cedric turned to the
papers again.

“Well, Hican Pesterose is pretty good too. If it were Vesta, the only way
fanatics could get her away would be the Warp Portal.”

The plan wasn't bad. But Cedric is a little more... … I wanted something
safe.

“It's a little surprising that Hikan trusts Adisha and leaves her alone, but it's
a little bit too much to keep her alone as insurance.”

The emperor looked at him with an unexpected expression. Cedric smiled

and added words in fear of getting caught.

“Aceras has some personal resentment, so let me help this one too.”
Well, it wasn't even wrong.

***

“… … The gift I sent is completely inverse to the warp portal. I was aiming
for it, so to speak.”

Cedric slowly descended in front of Dahlia. Then, looking at Adisha, he

frowned slightly and flicked his two fingers. Again, a mist enveloped her
body, and in no time Adricia returned as a saint.

Dahlia exhaled a breath of relief. It was written that the duration was one
day, but I was worried that it would not come back tomorrow. Cedric gently
looked at Dahlia.

“I heard roughly from my father. Aren't you surprised?”

“… … I was surprised. Because of him.”

Dahlia raised her hand and pointed to the figure of Meldon that could not be
seen with her eyes open.

Upon hearing the remarks aimed at him, Meldon hardened his face.

He was trying to clarify, and he seemed to immediately notice that he was

only funny when he had said something in his own way. He covered his
face, sighed, climbed up, and after a while, dressed in fine clothes, came
back.

“Aren’t you too much for someone who came to help, Miss Dahlia?”

“No, thank you, but… … .”

It should have been quite a shock. Meldon also read the message in Dahlia's
eyes.

“If you listen to my explanation, you will understand.”

According to him, he first dressed up as a working maid and made up his
mind to deal with the infiltrating fanatics first. And she was thinking of
using the maid skin she overwrote and pretending to be her and selling
information to the two.

But he didn't know. Since he has always disguised himself as a man of his
own physique, he knows that in order to dress up as a woman, even the
approximate size fits. Thanks to this, it was a sad story that he had to take a
long time to forcibly overwrite the unsuitable skin, and he had no choice
but to appear in front of them like a monster.

“Besides, Cedric said that because it's customized, I'm going to go in...

"I?"

“No, yes, no.”

As Cedric smiled and said, Meldon wriggled his lips and smiled. His gaze
touched Dahlia for a moment and then turned to the air.

“Hmm.”

A strange sound came out of his mouth. After a while, he slightly lowered
his knees toward Dahlia with an overly gentle smile that was unsuitable.

“Anyway, grace paid off, Miss Dahlia. However,'specially', I will be able to

help you once more, so please feel free to contact me if you need it.”

Having said that, he took a small pendant out of his arms and gave it to
Dahlia. When I opened it, there was also a small piece of quartz inside.

'… … I'm not a person like this?'

Anyway, free is good. Dahlia tried to get it quickly and take it... … I do.

“If you need it, I'll help. Let's not get help from strange people.”

Cedric snatched the pendant from the air and put it in his arms. Dahlia
alternated between empty-handed, Cedric and Meldon.
'What is this situation?'

Dahlia reached out to grab the pendant Cedric had left. But he looked rather
sad.

“Do you really need to get help from such a human?”

“Well, that’s not it… … .”

Meldon was looking at Dahlia, twinkling her eyes with a look that she
seemed to know for some reason.

At that time, Adisha, who was watching the situation quietly, opened her
mouth.

"It's all good, over there."

"Huh?,,

Dahlia's chest tightened for an instant.

'Is it because of Meldon?'

Come to think of it, there was a complicated relationship between Meldon

and Adisha. I wanted to hit and fight again, so I looked at Adisha, but her
gaze was not towards Meldon, but towards the basement stairs. She pointed
at it with her finger.

“He’s trying to get up now.”

Dahlia looked back in surprise. The man that Meldon slapped until he died
was staggering. He looked at the situation and decided that it wasn't
possible, or he took out the parchment he had in his arms. I thought I was
going to run away.

'Is that a warp portal?'

But neither Meldon nor Cedric saw him trying to run away, but did nothing.
Rather, Meldon looked at Dahlia in the midst of this, made a “oh” sound,
raised her hand, and showed kindness that obscured her view.

'I've already seen everything to see.'

The man eventually tore the parchment. His whole body was surrounded by
green light and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"What are you doing?"

Cedric asked sharply at Meldon, who covered Dahlia's eyes. He replied,

lowering his hand.

"No, maybe it will be cut in half."

Warp Portal side effects. Separation of the upper and lower extremities with
a 1% probability. Dahlia was grateful. If that happened before my eyes... …
I didn't want to think.

“Ah, no, by the way… … Why are you just letting it all run away?”

Cedric, pulling her towards him, laughed at her question. It was a smile that
felt cool for some reason.

“I will be meeting Hikan by now.”

It was a word of unknown meaning. But Cedric didn't seem to have any
intention of interpreting it right away.

“Let's talk later. Dahlia than that.”

"Yeah?"

“But can I leave it alone over there?”

Cedric pointed towards Meldon and Adisha with the tip of his chin.

'Huh, I forgot over there.'

Dahlia was cold and looked over there. I don't know when it started, but
both Meldon and Adisha were staring at each other with horror. The tension
pulled between the two was tense as if it would soon cease.

Adisha spoke to Dahlia without taking her gaze away from Meldon.

“Dahlia, did this person help Dahlia?”

It was a calm and soft voice.

No matter how bad the relationship was, I couldn't say that I didn't help
what I did. Dahlia nodded awkwardly.

"Huh. I asked for help.”

"Sorry."

“I'm not sorry for Dalia.”

It was a clear tone. Meldon laughed and spoke openly and sarcastically.

“Lady, who doesn’t know her name, she saved your persistent life as well.
Isn’t she treated like this too much?”

“Meldon.”

Adisha called him. Meldon's body was hardened by his first real name.
Maybe he was amazed at the fact that Adisha called his name. Dahlia was
also very surprised and saw Adisha. Regardless of the two gazes, Adisha
said calmly.

"stop."

“We know it.”

Meldon's expression turned hard. It was the first time I saw him. But for a
while, he quickly laughed casually, turned away from Adisha and turned to
Dahlia.
“I'm late to introduce myself again. As the lady's maid said, my real name is
Meldon. As you might have expected, Arthur Pendleton is the name he
bought for money.”

“This is what your maid wants… … ”

“I’m not your maid, I’m Justin.”

“… … Damn it. You're really crazy.”

Meldon swears and turns his head to stare at Adisha. Justia was Adisha's
former real name, which did not appear for a long time. Dahlia was also
surprised to see her. She laughed hazy.

“We are friends now. Yes?"

My heart was filled with a strangely proud feeling. Dahlia smiled and
nodded.

"That's right."

It's okay with this. Dahlia was convinced for some reason.

Meldon looked at Dahlia as if he couldn't believe it. The gaze didn't fall off
easily and kept sticking. In a car that felt her gaze was overwhelming,
Cedric cut off Meldon's gaze by creating a hand shade on Dahlia's face from
behind. Then she smiled gently at Dahlia looking back.

“I think they have a lot of stories to talk about separately. right?"

Dahlia nodded quickly. Cedric laughed as if he had been waiting.

“Then shall we go out? If it's okay, I'd like to visit this mansion. You can
see the silver beach from the balcony here?”

'… … Does anyone who wants to look around the mansion blow the whole
floor on the first floor?’
However, I was patient as I wasn't polite to the person who came to the
rescue.

I gave up going up the stairs because of the other still scattered in front of
the stairs to the first floor.

Instead, Cedric cast her flying magic. Then he said, holding her hands
behind Dahlia's back.

“Let's roll your feet lightly.”

Dahlia did what he told them to do. In an instant, my body soared. She lost
her balance and stumbled.

“Keep!”

Cedric, who came to mind together, smiled and gave strength to his hand to
balance it. Thanks to this, the two settled in the corridor on the second floor.

"It would be okay if you two left it like that?"

Dahlia looked down. I thought it was okay, so I left, but for some reason it
got me sick.

'No, it's okay because Adisha has changed.'

Haven't you just spoken with your own words about your past, which you
never tried to admit?

Now there is a greater possibility that it will not become like the original. If
the two's emotional goals don't get deeper, Meldon won't be obsessed with
Adisha and the story won't go as far as the original. In addition, there is
Cedric to prevent any emergency situation.

“The two of you will need time alone.”

He said. Dahlia asked with her eyes wide open.

“Do you know what the two are in between?”

"no."

“So how do you know if it’s okay?”

“I don't know. It is a lie."

It's a ridiculously quick recognition. Before Dahlia could say anything,

Cedric laughed at her.

“I was just annoyed when Meldon saw you.”

Again, I close Dahlia's mouth. She turned away for nothing.

“How did you get here?”

“Of course I came to save you.”

I wonder why you ask something that is so natural. Somehow, when I heard
that, my heart fell.

Dahlia looked at the boy who was eventually killed in every route of the
original. Never loved anyone on any route.

He came to save her. That fact aroused indescribable feelings to Dahlia.

Again, I thought I'd calmly say something, but unexpectedly, Cedric just
smiled and said nothing. Then-

“Dahlia, I’m sorry.”

The words shocked her.

***

“Keep!”

After Dahlia and Cedric disappeared after leaving Dahlia's scream, only
Meldon and Adrisha remain in the basement, which is now the first floor.
Meldon turned to Adisha and said, grinding his teeth.

“Did you turn back more while you didn't see it? I was trembling against
my hometown and us and said I would abandon that name for the rest of my
life.

“… … When I ran away, I just realized that there were things that were
meaningless.”

“Ha.”

Meldon laughed.

The “we” he refers to were the children of his hometown where Adisha
grew up as a child. Among them was Meldon. They were great under Berix
together. Some were sold to other countries, some were killed, some were
missing, and some were rescued by the emperor's relief work.

To survive early, Meldon chose to become Berix's adoptive son. Adisha did
not understand him for taking the easy way. He said he betrayed his
colleagues, despised his choice, and said he would cut off with him. He said
he would fight against it even if he died. However, instead of dying in a
fight, she survived the emperor's aid work and was living under the emperor
as a false identity.

He and she are the only ones still being wooed by hometown. When she
met again, she resented and hated him, but acted like a stranger. He
despised him for the subject of surviving as shamelessly as himself, and
accused him of betraying everyone. At the same time, he turned away from
him.

He pretended not to know the past at all and said he would live a new life
alone. But now you want to accept the past?

A woman, Adisha and Justin, looked up at him. When I saw her again at a
folk festival, she didn't try to make eye contact with him. I couldn't figure
out what had happened in that short time.
'Dahlia Pesterose.'

Maybe the girl changed her. That was sure.

'What kind of person is he?'

How is it that Cedric looks at it with that kind of glance, and even jealous of
mixing words with other humans?

Then, Adisha said.

“I haven't forgiven you yet.”

“Who wants to appease me?”

“But I know that I am an impassioned human too.”

At those words, Meldon silenced. I felt strange for some reason. I feel like
I've been back for a very long time to hear these words, just these words.
Or, I felt like I had to turn around. Adricia's words continued.

“We are from the same hometown. We were close before. not now but."

Adriana closed her eyes.

"It's late, but I'll admit it."

Last but not least, nothing came between the two.

Meldon thought of Dahlia Pesterose. The person who smiled casually and
pulled her past from Adisha.

He wanted to know who she was.

At that time, Meldon's gaze, wandering the floor, stopped somewhere.

Although Adisha drew it, there was a red orb that was randomly thrown
over the magic circle.

'Is it made by Eustia?'

It seems that the high-ranking magic was condensed.

***

Dahlia realized what she had done wrong, and her face turned white. The
bead was a gift from Cedric, but Adisha left it on the floor for magic.

“That, that, that, that means… … .”

Me, I was with Meldon when you broke that piece of quartz.”

… … that… … .”

“Did you cherish the quartz piece Meldon gave you and threw the marbles I
gave you to the floor?”

Cedric just speaks calmly, but why is her heart so tight? He looked at
Dahlia with a sad expression.

“I got hurt, Dahlia.”

“No, I wasn't really trying to... … ”

“Don’t you want to receive a death magic or a gift from someone who put it
in a bead?”

“Well, that… … ”

“I’m afraid you’ll be dragged by those fanatics… … It was my maximum

inverse property magic... … .”

Cedric closed his eyes sadly.

“Three, Cedric!”

Dahlia blocked his path and grabbed Cedric's hand with both hands. His
gaze touched his two hands so quickly that Dahlia didn't know it, and then
returned to Dahlia's face.
Shh.

Unexpectedly, Cedric didn't say anything, and he strengthened his hand to

get the two hands out. Dahlia got nervous. Because he never had this to her.

'You must be really angry!'

She held his hand tighter as she tried to get out.

Cedric's hands ran out of strength. Driven by this momentum, Dahlia held
his hand tighter and said.

"I'm sorry. It's not that it's not precious, it's because the situation is so
urgent... … .”

“… … OK. So let go of this... … ”

“Is there anything I can do for Cedric?”

Dahlia leaned more to Cedric. His eyes shook. He looked at her eyes
alternately with her hands, and then lowered her head.

“Yes, do whatever you want.”

Somehow weak in the voice, Dahlia looked at Cedric. Then, he found that
his ears, which had slipped through his golden hairs, were slightly pinkish.

“You always put me in trouble.”

Thanks to that, even Dahlia turned red.

The awkward atmosphere was also an atmosphere, and there was nowhere
to be, so Dahlia took Cedric to her room. He followed gently as she led.
Dahlia said, pointing to her bed.

"Please sit here."

The two sat side by side on the bed. After doing that for a while, Cedric
went out to the balcony without a word and returned after a while. Now he
looked fine as if what had happened. He completely regained his usual
attitude and sat down next to Dahlia, smiling and closing his eyes
beautifully.

“So, what are you going to do for me now?”

Dahlia admired inside.

'I, should I say that is also shameless?'

It turns red just by holding your hand... … .

“Yes, I came up with something you could do.”

“What is it?”

“Take your hands together.”

Dahlia put her hands in front of her chest as he told her. Cedric smiled and
showed Dahlia his palm. On his palm, a brilliant light rose as a child, and a
piece of transparent quartz emerged. Dahlia spit out elasticity. It was
amazing and beautiful.

“What Meldon gave you was I made it. If it breaks, the signal goes to the
owner.”

Cedric spoke calmly and turned his hand over. Then, the number of pieces
of quartz that came to mind increased to five.

“Now, now.”

Cedric saw Dahlia. Dahlia reached out his cold hands. Cedric dropped the
pieces into Dahlia's collected hands.

“I can make 100 of these. Like Meldon, I don't give one thing and say
something thin.”

It wasn't exactly that his tone changed, but Cedric seemed to be sullen for
some reason. He continued to talk.
“I can use magic and there are more people who can use it than that. It helps
more than that in any situation.”

“I can make it in your favorite color.”

Dahlia couldn't stand it and burst into laughter. Cedric glanced at her unfit.

“It's too much. I mean it.”

“No, I just… … .”

“So don't take what Meldon gives you. Will it?”

Dahlia hesitated and nodded. In fact, receiving what life's motto gave her
was an act that didn't suit her.

But it was one for five. Of course, I had to choose several.

Cedric smiled. Then he pulled out a stack of paper folded several times
from the inner pocket of his shirt.

“I came to take the reading review and the test. Did you decide to change
it?”

"Alas."

It was what Dahlia wrote in her letter before coming. It seemed to me that I
remembered it as expected.

"If you come back anyway, you'll see it, but I'll show you first."

Dahlia somehow felt like receiving a letter, so she received a stack of

papers. Again, it was very thick and the writing was very pretty. Again, I
was a bit scared of what the words were written with those pretty letters, but
Dahlia held the paper in her arms and laughed.

“I'll read it later. Oh, mine too... … .”

She also read while dozing, but she had a book that she wrote out in her
spare time. She went to the desk and rummaged for a while, then found
what she had written and gave it to Cedric. As soon as he received it, he
turned the first page. Dahlia was startled and covered her palm over it.

“Me, read it later!”

"Why?,,

“I'm embarrassed.”

Somehow, it seems that I wrote a lot of embarrassing words in the middle.

In addition, the pen slips while dozing in the middle, leaving a dead mark.

"okay? Then what?”

Cedric gently covered the cover. He laughed as he touched the title and
name of the book on the cover in Dahlia's handwriting.

"Your writing, it's cute because the tip is curled like a pig's tail."

“… … Are you not kidding me?”

"it's not like that. I'm serious."

Unless it's teasing, there's no way a human handwriting can be called a pig's
tail. Dahlia narrowed her eyes. However, Cedric kept smiling to see what he
was so pleased with, holding the book Dahlia gave him in his hand.

“It seems like you have an exchange diary. You said that you use things like
that with close friends?”

He grinned. My God, an exchange diary. Dahlia was embarrassed because it

seemed like a horse that didn't suit him for the first time in the world.

“… … I didn't know Cedric would want to keep an exchange diary.”

I thought it was too straightforward, but Cedric looked at Dahlia without

worrying about it.
“I like it with you. Would you like to do it?”

“Uh, uh, I have time to think too… … .”

Cedric turned to Dahlia and smiled.

“I changed my mind a while ago.”

Dahlia was terrified every time Cedric came out like this. She stiffened her
shoulders and looked at him.

“Uh, how did you change it?”

“After all, marriage is too early in the first place.”

'Did you know that now?'

Dahlia did not have the courage to say that to the prince. Instead, she
laughed awkwardly.

Cedric pulled her torso slightly towards her. As her handsome marble-like
face approached, Dahlia felt a fever on her face for some reason. It was still
a bad face for my heart.

“Let’s start with friends.”

"Yes Yes?"

“I'll think about it then. What do you think?"

Dahlia, who was so deeply in her thoughts, couldn't properly hear what she
was saying. She asked back awkwardly.

“What is… … ?”

“Being a friend.”

“Oh, great!”
'Yes, good friend, good friend.'

Dahlia thought. It's much better than doing crazy fluttering with a
handsome face like you just did.

Besides… … .

“I still think of Cedric as my friend.”

“… … okay?"

“Yes, you came to help again.”

Dahlia smiled and nodded. Cedric lowered his eyes. It also seemed a little
shy. A warm atmosphere was created that warms the hearts of the viewers.
No, I thought Dahlia was created alone.

But then, Cedric raised his head again and placed his hand on Dahlia's hand.

“Then, now that I am my friend, can I go to your house whenever I want to

go like Adisha?”

“… … Yeah?',

“That's right, because it’s a friend.”

'You seem to have said something wrong.'

Dahlia only thought. You should never be alert to Cedric. Dahlia pledged
once again.

***

At the same time, Hikan stepped slightly behind the center of the huge hall.
He looked at the center of the hall with a melancholy and cold expression.
Starting from the center of the hall, strange patterns and unknown
characters were densely surrounding the place. At the same time, countless
strands of thread came out of Hikan's hand and entangled the whole hole
like a spider web.
The ability he gained through magical enlightenment was commonly known
as swordsmanship, but it was actually a bit more complicated. Its essence
was close to being able to control the movement of any object it touched.
The Imperial Palace Tower, where the elite imperial wizards gathered,
recently developed a special use of this ability. It is the complete
redemption of man.

At that moment, the center of the hall turned green. Then a man appeared
there with his face swollen and bruised. It was the man who had just run
away from the Vesta Villa in Pesteroz. Hikan moved his finger smoothly
and pulled the thread taut. At the same time, the pattern on the floor of the
hall gave a brilliant light and rotated around the center.

“Kuh!”

The man's limbs were pulled tightly as if tied to a thread, and then the body
rose to the sky.

His face was soaked in shock. This wasn't where he had to go back. In a
hurry, he tried to find and chew the poison inside the molars. If not, he cut
his tongue off and tried to die. But neither his chin nor his tongue could
move.

'Damn it!'

He still has a last resort. He tried to break the bottle of poison in his muscles
by energizing his arms and legs. However, the limbs did not have strength. I
couldn't even blink my eyes anymore.

Hikan still walked in front of him, floating in the air with an indifferent
expression. As he moved one finger, the man's mouth opened by itself. The
hidden poison rolled off the tongue. Hikan looked at it with disgusting
glances and then looked at the man again.

“If you catch it, you will die, and your Majesty was in trouble.”

The imperial secret agents have captured almost all fanatics who have
infiltrated the capital so far.
However, no useful information was obtained from any of them. It is
because everyone has committed themselves. The imperial family and
Hikan have studied for a very long time how to capture them without killing
them. The result was this.

From the time he went to Vesta, it was expected that he would use a warp
portal to kidnap Dahlia. Using it reversely, the Imperial Palace's pagoda
made a magic circle devoted to a tremendous amount of time and
manpower. It is to force the coordinates of all the warp portal magic for
humans activated within this empire to be fixed to this hall. Since the warp
portal for humans was a dead magic, there was no need for innocent
ordinary people to get caught.

The day the magic circle was completed was just yesterday, the day Hikan
left Vesta.

However, this plan had its weaknesses. That heikan is absolutely necessary
here. So he had no choice but to stay away from her, knowing that Dahlia
would be in danger. Instead, Hikan entrusted the warp scroll to Adisha as
well. Summon him when an unavoidable situation comes. Also, Cedric
volunteered.

His help was desperate for this time, so Hikan accepted him.

And this fanaticism was the only one that came here. The plan was
completely successful. Luckily, Dahlia seemed to be safe from his
condition.

'if so.'

Hikan's eyes subsided. Now, after a long time, the elite manpower of the
Holy Empire finally came into the hands of the imperial family.

If again, if I had just focused on preventing the kidnapping of Dahlia, the

same thing would have been repeated twice and three times. However, as
long as the fanatic was in Frederick's grasp, Asheras could never move as
he is now.
He moved his hand again. Then the man's hair pulled back, revealing his
face. He was showing a humiliating look.

“Bring a confession.”

Hikan said darkly.

The man's face slowly panicked. What feared him more than any suffering
and death was the betrayal of the Pope. And Hikan had no intention of
looking at the man's situation.

This made it clear. Aceras wants Dahlia Pesterose.

“And tell His Majesty the preparations are over.”

But no matter how many times he did it, no matter what sin he put in his
hand, he was prepared to save Dahlia.

***

Adriana and Cedric roughly summarized the mansion situation. Adisha said
he had received Hikan's power of attorney for the mansion in case this was
the case. No, not exactly a power of attorney... … .

“… … Now this villa is mine, Adisha?”

“I see.”

Hikan handed over all the building and employee contracts under Dahlia's
name. Dahlia recalled the words he had shed before.

“If I like this, I will formally proceed with the acquisition of this youngji. In
your name.”

"••••••Yeah?"

“You have reached this age, but you should have a manor. I have already
returned a few duchess to your name.”
'Uh, when?'

I thought I couldn't use the allowance from Hikan until long, but I was
grateful that I was already secretly working on such a plan. Still, Vesta
politely refused.

Anyway, for the first time, Dahlia tried to write a power of attorney with
her name in it. At present, Adisha was in charge of managing and disposing
of the ruined mansion. Except for one of the fanatics who fled, the
remaining two were still dissatisfied. They were accompanied by Imperial
Palace knights who arrived late.

The maid dressed as a fanatic is currently being searched, but it is said that
she could not find it.

Everyone hesitated, but Dahlia knew he was unlikely to see the maid again.
However, Dahlia also said nothing for those who were quiet about her.

Fortunately, the imperial wizards were alive only when they were detained
by the divine power of the fanatics. The ground floor floor that Cedric had
destroyed and the iron gate that Meldon had smashed were repaired. I don't
know if there's something to come next, but by then the original villa will
be waiting for Dahlia again.

“Hikan will be in the capital. I think we'd better go back right away.”

Cedric briefly explained to Dahlia why Hikhan left Vesta and what he was
tasked with in the capital.

'That's why you didn't stop running away.'

Rather, it was a situation that had to be left to run away. After hearing
Cedric's explanation, Dahlia nodded belatedly.

"so… … Your brother has left Vesta.”

"okay. Maybe he was captured.”

Cedric smiled strangely.

“I’m curious what he’s going to talk about.”

Dahlia was in a strange mood for no reason, and she withdrew. I realized
that this was not a simple incident, but a big deal that would lead to a
conflict between the Holy Empire and this empire. That's because of
Dahlia's own abilities.

'Somehow I feel entangled in an enormous thing.'

A war breaks between the Holy Empire and Frederic Empire, led by
Asheras, who has gone crazy even in the original Asheras route. However,
it happened at the end of the bad ending route, so I couldn't figure out
exactly what happened because the work ended after the subtitle ‘The War
Has Happened.’

“Don’t worry too much. Even if a real war breaks out, protest letters and
international accusations will flow back and forth, and only five years will
pass.”

Meldon said tenderly next to Dahlia. The biggest hard route in the original
The male protagonist is Da-jung? It was awkward like a person wearing
clothes that didn't match what he was doing.

“… … That's not very helpful.”

Besides, it seems that it is a word that you care about what you say... … As
I said, it didn't mean much.

Dahlia saw him laughing round and round. Then a very reasonable question
came up.

“… … But why aren't you going yet?”

“Because I have a separate work to do. Don't bother too much.”

Meldon said naturally. He was hard to deal with because he was a steel wall
in a different meaning from Cedric. It was difficult to say whether it was
because he was the original male protagonist and knew that he would later
become the Duke of Artus.
“Dahlia, just ignore it and come here.”

Fortunately, Cedric kept blocking Meldon. But why is this person like this?

“I have a job to go to the capital city, so until then, can I go while escorting
the young lady of Gyeomsa Gyeomsa?”

Suddenly, you're lingering around dahlias like this?

Of course, she didn't want to go to the capital with Meldon. I’m still
awkward and I’m dying, but how awkward is the road together? Even so, I
was somewhat sorry to reject it outright. So, in case this is the case, Dahlia
has prepared a last resort.

“Adricia!”

Adriesha, who had a ballpoint pen behind her ear from a distance and was
writing an estimate with the repairman, ran to Dahlia in surprise. Dahlia
pointed at Meldon without saying anything. He pleaded unfairly.

“My lady, you are so good. I am purely in favor... … ”

“What, Meldon? What's going on?”

“… … Damn it."

Meldon sighed and disappeared far away. It seems that Adisha is still
uncomfortable and will die. Having defeated the enemy without knowing
the English language, Adrian looked down at Dahlia. Dahlia shrugged.

“I think you are still uncomfortable.”

“I don’t like it, so it’s fair.”

Adisha replied cynically. I don't know what happened that day, but the
relationship seemed to have improved somewhat. However, it seemed as
though they were still awkward and disliked. Still, this was enough. The
most important flag of the Meldon Route has been crushed.
'Is the leftover Lewain Bleuport and Aceras who haven't appeared yet?'

Lewain Bleuport was the closest to the pearl artificial in the original
<Ouroboros' Labyrinth>. Therefore, it was the latest to appear. Not long
ago, when I asked Hikan as if she was flowing, it seemed that he was still
stuck in the manor and had no intention of coming out. So, I don't think I
have to worry about it.

The Aceras route... … . do not know. Let's think about it later.

Dahlia looked at the back of Meldon as he was moving away, secretly

flipping her wrist and glancing inside.

'If you're going to do that, why would you give me a gift like this?'

Meldon was also subtly not honest. Dahlia immediately recalled what
happened yesterday.

Dahlia was sitting on her bed with a blanket rolled around in her room, and
Meldon came in when she heard a knock.

“It was well finished with the lady's maid.”

"Yes? That's fortunate."

Dahlia was sincerely relieved and wiped her chest. Meldon smiled a little
awkwardly.

“What kind of lady tells her… … I know it has an effect. Thanks to that, it
wouldn't have been played anymore.”

Dahlia was a little surprised because he couldn't expect him to say this.

“I will express my surname in my own way as a way of gratitude.”

Meldon approached her and made a gesture asking for a hand. Dahlia gently
tried to reach out to him, then quickly reaped it.

“No carving.”
I guess Cedric told me not to accept what I give, right?”

Dahlia was hot. Meldon curled up one of his mouths as if he knew

everything.

“I thought so. I'm not giving you anything, so don't worry.”

At that, Dahlia held out her hand again. He grabbed Dahlia's wrist, and
instead of holding something in the palm of her hand, he touched her inner
wrist with his thumb. Itchy, Dahlia shrugged.

“Okay, it’s over.”

After a while, Meldon released his hand. Dahlia saw the wrist he touched.
A simple black and silver rune pattern was drawn.

“Try hitting your wrist twice. Then it disappears. It appears when you hit it
twice again.”

Dahlia did what he told them to do. Then the pattern really disappeared. It
appears when I hit it again.

Curiously, she quickly tapped on it. Then he realized that Meldon was
looking at him with a slightly pathetic glance, and quickly hid his hand
behind him and raised his chin gracefully.

"Thank you."

Then, after a while, I asked again.

“But what is it?”

“Long to speak. Maybe you don't need it, but maybe you don't know.”

He lifts the inside of his wrist, shows it to Dahlia, and knocks it twice. Then
a pattern like the inside of her wrist appeared.

“When a lady cannot write the name of Pesterose for some reason, if
someone seems to be rude, please show me this pattern. It's half and half the
likelihood that it will work, but if so, that person will even wear it on your
lady's instep.”

'I don't need that much.'

It was a good gift though. It would be better if a gift useful even if you were
brought to the Holy Empire.

This pattern did not appear in the original, so there was little information.
Because Meldon Route always hated each other terribly, he never had a gift
like this.

“This is something I can’t ask for, even if I give it a little. The young lady's
brother is also having a hard time. I just give it to you because I like it.”

For some reason, it sounded like a little boy showing off his toy to Dahlia.
Dahlia raised her head. He smiled with a handsome face.

Dahlia now stared down at her empty wrist.

Even if you pretend to be a light and innocent person, at times like this, I
think I know why Meldon is the original male protagonist. The temper to
return whatever is received as it is received, and the appearance of a weak
heart. A little different from why Dahlia became her best love route, but
now he is better off with Dahlia. It was also nice that the route was crushed
so that I didn't have to worry about every step of the way.

'Where did you say you liked me?'

Well, it's better to like what you don't like. Dahlia decided to think good and
good.

***

Maybe he didn't want to go with Adisha, so Meldon didn't show up in front

of Dahlia until he reached the capital.

Upon arriving in the capital, Cedric left for the imperial palace to schedule
the next class and contact him. Adrisha was also in bad condition due to the
motion sickness of the carriage, and he said that he had to go first because
there was something else.

“If you ever have a problem… … know?"

Cedric said, looking at Dahlia at the end. The quartz piece he gave was kept
well. Dahlia smiled and nodded.

The carriage almost arrived in front of the mansion of Duke Pesteroz. Hikan
came out and was waiting for Dahlia to come. Dahlia looked at him out the
window. He was chewing his lips very nervously.

'Is it because it's too much this time?'

It was a convincing idea. Dahlia slightly removed the ring and put it in his
pocket.

'I have to cleanse it quickly.'

And the carriage completely stopped.

“… … dahlia?"

Before the coachman even got off, Hikan came up in a wagon, opened the
door, and looked for Dahlia first. She smiled and greeted my brother.

“My brother, why is my face so hurt?”

“… … Are there any injuries? Wasn't it scary?”

Hikan urgently approached Dahlia and groped her arms. His eyes looked all
over Dahlia's face, trying to confirm that it was somehow safe. Unable to
find any traces of wounds, he exhaled a breath of relief and covered his
eyes.

“It was a mistake. I shouldn't have left you alone like that... … .”

“I was worried about your injury and even after leaving, in case you would
be in serious trouble.”
"It's okay. There was Adriana, and Cedric came.”

“… … Come down first.”

Hikan realized Dahlia had been on a carriage tour for two days and
immediately dropped her off the carriage.

' .'

After riding the carriage without a break for five hours, my head hurt from
motion sickness. Dahlia stumbled a little. Hikan was frightened and caught
her.

He hesitated for a moment, then knelt, grabbed her back and below the
knee, and lifted it up. Dahlia screamed in amazement and grabbed him by
the neck to live.

“You don’t have to go this far!”

You think it's pottery that breaks when she touches it! Besides, this side was
more dangerous than walking on two feet.

“No, you better take a break first. Take a bath and sleep.”

Hikan's position was strong. Dahlia was forced to think, hanging from his
body.

'Aren't it okay to be a combined practice because you have to make physical

contact in order to cleanse anyway?'

“It’s really good… … Is it being purified?”

Hikan nodded. It can't be helped to say that it can be done. Dahlia gave up.
Besides, it was comfortable because someone moved me even if I was still.

Dahlia glanced at Khan. When I looked closely, there was a shade under his
eyes. It is a plan that Matop has constructed over several months. It couldn't
be easy to completely redeem a human being in the first place. As a result,
it seemed that I used a lot of power and consumed a lot of my mental
power.

'Your Majesty is also really. Like this, what if your brother is runaway?’

Although there is a dahlia trying not to do that.

“Isn’t anything special about your brother?”

"Nothing happened."

“It’s not a face without anything.”

“Are you okay?”

Dahlia nodded too. Is there any reason it won't be okay? She survived, no
one was injured, and the plan was successful.

“It’s not okay.”

But Hikan's words were different. Dahlia opened her eyes round and shook
her head.

In front of the bedroom, Hikan dropped her off. Dahlia really tried to
explain that she was fine, but Hikan said first.

"I'm sorry. It must have been scary. You must have been exhausted, and you
will be worried about the future. I'm sorry that I can't say anything but say
I'll protect you in this case.”

When I heard that, I couldn't say a word that seemed to have swallowed a
strangely large stone. Hikan rolled her forehead and touched her forehead.

“Once you go in and take a break. When you wake up, everything will be
better.”

Dahlia couldn't say anything, went into the room and soaked in hot water.
Strangely crying, she cried a little in the bathtub. For some reason, I felt like
one of the lumps in my chest had been released. From then on, she got
really good.

***

“Holy Pope, this should not be the way it is. The Noble House no longer
wants a conflict with the Frederic Empire. It is completely our defeat at the
point where we have already been captured by our congregation.”

Asheras put his head on his knees with the messenger in front. I was
accepting their words with my head, but my heart was different.

Instead of releasing their followers in the capital of the Frederic Empire,

Asheras gave more "grace" to the nobles. As his lifespan was shortening,
his mind was on the edge of the cliff.

Dahlia pesterose.

When he left the capital, it seems he wanted to show it to Dahlia Pesteroz

for some reason. Surrounded by radiant light and praised by everyone.

But how is he now? Everything I planned failed. Cedric Bercelona

Michelio, for that damn second prince!

He sharpened his teeth. When the marble handle is gripped strongly, the
handle turns into powder and breaks in the hand. Now he can't even
properly control his own strength.

'But now is the time to back down.'

Asheras held his breath. He knew that the next might be the last chance he
had. You should never rush things off.

"Okay."

“I will step back first.”

The messenger was then outright reassured. Aseras forced a smile.

This failure slightly damaged his position within the Holy Empire. First of
all, it's time to reinforce it.

Sacrifice, sacrifice more life. Now that his most faithful believer has been
captured, it is now impossible to plan to kidnap her again.

if so.

'If she doesn't come, I have no choice but to go.'

I will wait for the time for a while. And after that, he will go directly to the
Frederic Empire to find Dahlia Pesteroz. It is an enemy camp that will
never be again, but there were several seeds sown by him and the Holy
Empire. He decided to look forward to it.
10. Fourth Transcendent
'It can't be like this.'

After suffering the kidnapping case, half a year has passed. Dahlia has
changed a little. Not only did she think so, but others thought so too.

“Why are you a little mature?”

“Please make your speech refreshed.”

Soon after her June birthday, she turned 17 years old. He was a little taller,
so he said a word that everyone who sees it now has an adult appearance.
But Dahlia didn't just get older.

She awakened.

Realized. As long as the situation became like this, I was surrounded by my

brother and the people around me, so I was only sucking honey. Aceras
Route was already approaching the future with only the subject changed
from Adisha to himself.

Because Adisha did not know the development of the original, he was
dragged around, believing in the rebirth of Asheras, who may not know
when. But Dahlia was different. Knowing the ending of the original, she
knows that Asheras' rehabilitation is absolutely impossible. It's better to
fight against him.

So, from now on, I had to actively use the information in the original work
to somehow lead the situation in a direction that would benefit her.

Half a year since I made that decision. In the meantime, she made a number
of plans.

First, she started by looking at her situation objectively.

First, the first crisis was over. Since the plan to kidnap Dahlia has failed and
a fanatic has been captured, Asheras will not be able to move properly for
the time being. I heard that his political position in the Holy Empire was not
perfect. Having suffered such a failure, it was time to stabilize his position
in Korea.

But if Aceras really believes in Dahlia's cleansing power, the second time
comes unconditionally. Then the dahlia couldn't be still. She had to be
prepared for an attack that might not be in the years to come.

Of course, Cedric, Adrish, and Hikan are trustworthy, but this is an affair
between countries. If there was a war like the original, sacrifice was
inevitable. Dahlia wanted to stop the war as far as possible.

However, no matter how desperate it was, there were limits to what Dahlia
could do right away. At first, she decided to start by building the strength to
protect herself.

'How about swordsmanship?'

Dahlia asked Hikan to teach him swordsmanship.

“It usually takes a year to set the foundation. ”

But when I heard that, I gave up right away.

Next is the magic. There was minimal common sense in magic because of
basic magical science. So I thought it would be better. But after learning
about 3 months, I let go of my hand. Dahlia realized. He really wasn't really
talented in magic!

'But I'll have to ask Cedric if there is any way to learn easily next time.'

Besides that, Dahlia has tried several methods. But, again, in a world where
there are transcendental people, there has not been a meaningful result that
an ordinary human struggles from now on.

Eventually, Dahlia found herself wondering what it would be like to learn

the skill of espionage from Adisha. This wasn't really. So she decided to
make only that much of a plan to increase her strength.

'You can't do this with something like this.'

So Dahlia changed the direction of the plan altogether. It was to hinder

Asheras' path ahead. The only way was to use the original content. When I
think about it, Dahlia wasn't able to take full advantage of the tremendous
strength of reading the original.

If this is the case, it would be nice for her to have a positive relationship
that helps or solves problems.

'If I am more greedy, it would be nice to be a person related to the Holy

Empire.'

And the person in the original. As this plan appeared in the original, it was
meaningful only if Dahlia knew the background and personality.

There was only one such person. Beord Mersein.

He is the only female transcendental man whose name appears in the

original, and was the owner of the Duke of Mersein 5 years ago. It was also
the empress's older sister, in other words, Cedric's aunt.

In the original Meldon Route, Veord made a great contribution to making

him Duke Artus, while in the Aceras Route, he betrayed the Empire and
joined the Holy Empire. She moves strictly for her own benefit, so
depending on the route, her actions have changed completely.

Her biggest characteristic is that she has always maintained her early mid-
20s appearance due to the curse of not getting old. Whether her mind
doesn't grow old as well, she always revealed herself as raw and moved
regardless of common sense. The reason why he was put down in California
was because he was involved in a violent incident.

… … Of course it was the side she hit.

As soon as she was deprived of her position in California, she said she was
frustrated by the aristocratic society, cutting her hair short and wearing a
man's dress and going to the underworld. And it still hasn't come back.

But, according to the original story, the reason she really fell into bed was
to find a way to get rid of her curse.

On the Asheras route, Asheras asks her to cooperate instead of using her
self-healing powers to release the curse. Veord, who knows no conscience
or reason, betrays the empire and sticks to him. It was this situation that
Dahlia was trying to stop.

The ability that Veord Merschein received through magical enlightenment is

‘disabled.’ It prevents the manifestation of all magic, divine power, and
healing power in the vicinity. Although there is a limitation that it cannot
negate the trait of the same transcendent, it was the most troublesome style
when it became an enemy.

There are conditions to make Veord on Dahlia's side. Of course, without

Aceras, we have to find a way to release her curse. The method comes from
the original Meldon Route. That's why Veord made him Duke of Artus on
the Meldon Route.

'Okay, that's how I use it.'

But there was something that bothers me a little. Wouldn't Meldon not be
Duke Artus if Dahlia used that method instead?

'… … No, there will be another way at that time.'

In fact, the blood of the Duke Artus family shed on Meldon. Dahlia was
relieved after thinking of several ways to prove it. If it doesn't work, she'll
make it again. With her determination, she began to make plans in earnest.

To free Veord from the curse, you first need to know why she is cursed. In
the first place, why are you cursed when you have the ability to nullify
everything? It started with a very trivial moment.

Empress Siord, 14-year-old Beord's younger brother and who was the
emperor's fiancee at the time, was a transcendental emperor who was
worried about his future as a normal human being, compared to the emperor
who was slowly getting old. Then she came to find that a backstreet fortune
teller had developed a medicine that does not age. I knew it was a scam, but
the Empress pretended to be deceived, paid expensive money, and bought
medicine. And then, she shows the medicine to Veord, who has come to her.

Veord was annoyed by wanting his younger brother to be young because of

one fiance. She accused the empress of why he had bought such a medicine,
and she drank the medicine herself. At that time, Veord was 16 years old.
The problem is that the drug was real.

There was no problem at first. Being a medicine that doesn't age, Veord
grew up very well in his growing season. However, no matter how much
time passed, when there wasn't a single change in his 20-year-old
appearance, then Veord realized the problem.

The bigger problem is that when he realizes that fact, Veord's magical
power is over. The antidote developed by the imperial horse tower with his
heads had no effect in front of her ability to "disable".

I searched for the fortune teller who made the drug, but he had already died.
Losing all hope, Veord wielded a personality that wasn't so good in all
directions, then gave up and settled into the underworld.

And there he was looking for a way to get rid of the curse.

However, according to the original, it will be difficult for her to find a way
on her own. Eventually, I went to Aceras or got help from Meldon. This
time, Dahlia will help. To do that, she had to find one. The fortune teller
who thought he was dead, who sold medicine to the empress.

“You know, what if you want to find someone?”

Dahlia asked Adisha a question during teatime.

“Who is it?”

"Well… … . Who pretends to be dead and lives in hiding?”

At the vague words, Adisha tilted his head. She took a sip of tea, put the
cup down, and said casually.

“Shall I find it?”

“Can you find it?”

"Yeah. But I can’t find the living person well.”

Adriana laughed at Bash. After frankly telling her past, she didn't deceive
her. So sometimes it was too straightforward. Dahlia couldn't figure out
what to say.

Adriana told her story lightly. In the meantime, under the emperor, the spy
did a few things that could be done. However, she said she had little to do
with “there”, not with counterfeiting or crime.

“I can still use a bit rough way if necessary.”

Adriana still smiled brightly. Dahlia gave up her thoughts of entrusting her
with work.

"no it's okay. I think it will be okay.”

“Why are you suddenly looking for people?”

“Well, just. Everyone lives hard, but I think I can't stay still like this... … .”

“Dahlia doesn’t have to do anything… … .”

Adriana was drooping. Still, it seemed to me that I was thinking hard about
the solution to Dahlia's question. Just as Dahlia doesn't ask her anything,
she doesn't ask Dahlia anything. At times like this, you feel that a lot has
happened between the two.

“If you're silent, you probably have a fake identity, right? There are some
famous information dealers and counterfeiters in the back alley. It would be
best to ask for it. Counterfeiters probably won't teach them well because
security is important.”
"like that."

“It's not where Dahlia is going, and I can ask you for it.”

It was tempting, but Dahlia refused.

“No, I'll think about it first. Thanks."

She pondered for a moment, then showed me the pattern that Meldon had
left on her wrist.

“How about this?”

“… … Maybe Meldon gave it to you.”

Immediately, Adisha's voice fell to the floor. His eyes also became eerie. It
was a little scary, but Dahlia showed a strong wrist.

“I hate to admit it, but what he gave me was a favor I wouldn't show. He
seems to like Dahlia quite a bit too. Grimly.”

Adriana laughed lightly. It was a laugh that wasn't sincere to anyone.

“But I don't think this will really help you find someone.”

"okay?"

“It's hard to tell in detail, but Meldon has quite a name in the underworld.
This is a sign that Dahlia is in his protection. But just because they're
protected, they won't take the lead in looking for people.”

It was a story that I understood roughly. Anyway, in the current situation,

there wasn't much need. I was looking forward to it, but I was disappointed
Dahlia tapped to erase the pattern back. Adisha looked at the wrist and said
anxiously.

“But use it with care. This is because there is a function that connects a
little with Meldon, so every time you show it, you know Meldon. Maybe
for a while, location tracking will also be possible.”
“Is that?”

Meldon never said such a story. As Adisha said, he was also a sneaky
human.

'The pattern became useless, so how do you find a fortune teller?'

Dahlia sighed. Adriana said after thinking about it for a moment.

“Or ask Cedric once.”

“Cedric?”

“I don’t think he’s getting along with Dahlia, but… … Because now is not
the time to cover that. What would have happened if I hadn't had him the
other time.”

Adisha said depressedly. Dahlia patted the back of her hand.

“In the past, you ran out of the Imperial Palace every day and lived there, so
you'll probably be closer to the people there than me.”

When I heard it, it was correct. He was the only one who was promising
now. Still, I had to schedule the next class with Cedric. In the meantime, I
took several more classes with Cedric to read and exchange opinions.
Although there wasn't really any progress.

'I have to send a letter again.'

Adriana left, and Dahlia wrote a letter to him. Then I remembered the
reading he gave me and read it again. The reading was better than it was
before, but most of it was this way.

[Honestly, I don't understand well.]

[But I'll try to understand as much as possible because Dahlia says it does.]
[But no matter how much... … .]

'Sigh… … .’

It's a big deal to see again. Still, it was a positive change in that I started
trying to understand. At this point, Dahlia became purely curious.

'Can Cedric really understand humans?'

It's already been over half a year since I started a strange class with Cedric.
Dahlia imagined a human Cedric. Cedric laughs, cries, smiles kindly and
chats with strangers. I couldn't imagine at all.

Maybe Cedric is the most selfish now. It may be that she is making
unreasonable demands to him. From the original to the end, Cedric does not
understand even the “in” of humanity.

When she thought about the original, Dahlia became uncomfortable. She
shook her head and shakes the thought. There is still a lot of time left until
his end.

'do not know. Let's do what we need to do first.'

Classes with Cedric weren't bad. Thanks to that, even Dahlia was gradually
accumulating humanities knowledge while reading books together. She took
out the stationery and wrote a letter to Cedric.

I ended the letter after briefly telling me a few days when I was comfortable
with them. And on the side of the maid sent a letter to the Imperial Palace.

Two weeks later, when the fall came, the two met again.

Cedric opened the library door and looked at Dahlia coming in. Today, she
wore a green dress, curled up her gray hair and tied it up. He had several
large books in his arms.

Dahlia, at the age of 17, was bigger during the season and was the age to
look like an adult when dressed up like an adult.
No matter how much I said, I didn't admit it, but Dahlia was a beautiful
woman. It looks cold when he is expressionless, but when he smiles, it
gives a bright and refreshing feeling because of the refreshing lips and the
natural smile of the eyes.

When she showed up in a blue dress to the ball the previous summer,
everyone in the ballroom really looked at Dahlia. Then Cedric understood a
little why Hikan overprotected Dahlia. He looked at the dahlia and thought
quietly.

'I'd rather have dahlia be more mature than me.'

It would have been nice if they were five or ten years older than Cedric.
And if we had met in about 5

years. So if Cedric had been around 20 and Dahlia had been around 25 and
30. Then, using her younger appearance, she would have been able to twist
her more actively. Cedric seriously regretted it.

“Cedric!”

Dahlia, who found him, walked to him with a smile. He hid his black inside
and smiled softly.

“Hi, Dahlia.”

Dahlia laughed with no idea what Cedric was thinking. She put the book
she had brought across from Cedric. Then he pulled a chair right next to the
desk he was sitting on and sat down. It was about the distance between the
elbows.

'Are you close?'

I missed it only after I sat down. Cedric grew a lot for half a year, and now
he is as tall as an adult and his shoulders are wider. So, the more I became
aware of it, the more I became aware of it. But I couldn't change my seat
anymore. She took out the pen she brought and the book written by Cedric
and put it side by side.
“Well, I read the book report. Thank you for being honest.”

Immediately after saying that, I was speechless. What kind of feedback do I

have to look at that? While contemplating, she struggled to find her
strengths.

“But Cedric is amazing. No matter how much I thought about this part, I
didn't understand. Reading the arrangements made me understand.”

Dahlia said, pointing to somewhere in the folded part of the book. Cedric
cared and pretended to listen, but he saw that his mind was sold out.

“… … Are you not listening now?”

Dahlia made a cheeky voice. Cedric immediately apologized.

"sorry. I had a different idea.”

“Cedric.”

She folded her arms over the table with her eyebrows down. Still, Cedric
was sold to a different mind when he was wondering whether it would
make sense to take this class. Dahlia seriously pondered the significance of
this class. Cedric lowered his eyes pretending to reflect. Dahlia waited for a
while and said.

“If Cedric doesn’t really want to change, it’s okay as it is now.”

Cedric's expression struck a little surprise as if she thought she would

punish her. But Dahlia was serious.

I came to say this in the first place. Dahlia sighed.

“I ordered something weird in the first place, right? I am also reflecting on

it now.”

“Cedric-nim is still good at me in many ways, so there is no need to take

classes because of me.”
"it's not like that."

“You’re saying this with consideration to me, too. Cedric is a good person.”

'Okay, what if I hate people a little?'

This was the conclusion Dahlia made after a long time ago. If Cedric wants
to understand people, Dahlia will do her best to help. But if he didn't want
to, she was right to quit here too. At least for myself, Cedric now wasn't bad
either. No matter what other people said, he continued to be nice to her. I
didn't want to force him anything more here.

Cedric looked at Dahlia as if he was a bit embarrassed. But because she said
something embarrassing for nothing? “I was embarrassed for nothing,” said
Dahlia.

“Why are you doing that?”

“No, I've never heard of my mother saying that I'm a good person in my
life.”

“So I was a little surprised.”

What kind of life has he lived so far? Dahlia couldn't even imagine.

“… … So what do you think, Cedric?”

"What?,,

“Do not continue with this class.”

“Well, I don’t think there will be any progress just reading a book like this.”

He put his chin on and said lowly. No matter how much, I didn't know that
this straightforward answer would come back, so Dahlia looked a little hurt.

“Then the next class… … It would be right to quit.”

Cedric comes out like this, so from any point of view, it would be right to
organize this class here. She struggled to touch her regrets.

“No, it’s not.”

But Cedric suddenly denied it.

"Yeah? But until before... … .”

“The class has to continue. Otherwise, the time to be with you will be
reduced.”

Cedric's narration, starting from a fastball, still often embarrassed Dahlia.

Cedric said, grinning with his chin on his chin while she was stupid.

“How about changing the way you teach a little bit?”

“… … In what way?”

“From now on, I will read books and discuss for a long time, share
everyday conversations with each other, eat together, and write letters to the
other person frequently... … .”

It seems that I am getting closer to promoting friendship rather than

understanding human beings.

Cedric pokes a wedge at Dahlia in embarrassment.

“Stop meeting with the author anymore.”

“Well, that… … .”

Getting it out of here. She looked unsure and embarrassed. Cedric laughed
playfully.

“Then, from next time on, I’ll try a different way.”

“Yes, let's do it.”

Now I got out of the agenda. There were achievements in that I listened to
Cedric's opinion in my own way. Now there is one thing left.

“Cedric-nim, I have something to ask.”

"Huh?"

Dahlia's lips opened.

"You are looking for people?"

Cedric's facial expression changed seriously after listening to the brief

explanation of the situation.

“Adricia says something useful sometimes. I have to thank you later.”

“She always says the right words.”

Dahlia timidly pleaded. Cedric apologized briefly and fell into trouble
again.

"You can't tell who you're looking for?"

"I'm sorry."

"OK. If you're looking for someone, go to 59 Winston. That's where people

who have hidden their identities gather. Of course, there are a lot of
counterfeiters and recruitment agencies.”

59 Winston. 59 Winston. Dahlia recalled the name a few times to memorize

it, and took notes on the paper she brought.

“I can go with you if you really want. As Adisha said, I have a relationship
with some of the people there.”

But the answer was not so cool. It seemed like something was annoying.
Dahlia raised her head and asked.

“What's wrong with you?”

Cedric replied at intervals.

“It's nice if I go with you, of course, but I don't know if it will help me to go
with you when it comes to the success rate alone.”

I didn't understand what I meant. Fortunately, Cedric explained further.

“I didn't end up with the people there. You'll probably be scared of me.”

"sorry. I don't end up with most people.”

Cedric lowered his eyes and looked depressed. For the first time I saw him
gloomy. Dahlia felt like making fun of her for some reason. But he was so
seriously sad that I held back.

'Because what the hell did you do?'

It wasn't surprising. Cedric hates humans. It was even more disappointing if

he got along well with the criminals without any hesitation.

“How about changing your face like Mr. Meldon?”

“People in the back alleys love their eyes. If you put on a disguise, it will
become visible. You can even change your hair color and eye color. If you
go, I'll help.”

It was fortunate among the misfortunes. Dahlia's gray hair was uncommon.
I didn't know if I could get caught wrong.

“Anyway, I want to be together, but I think it would be better not to go

together for you.”

Cedric closed his eyes with a seriously regretful expression.

“I recommend not taking Adriano either. You're going to look bad. She can't
stand injustice and is very sensitive to certain crimes.”

It was a very sharp point. Cedric wouldn't even know Adisha as well as her.
“Instead, I'll send someone who can help you. Come together.”

“Oh, can I do that?”

Cedric laughed beautifully.

“I'm different from someone like Hikan. I think you have to go if you want
to go.”

Even though Cedric mentioned the person he liked, I couldn't even refute it
this time. He smiled vaguely as if he knew all Dahlia's heart.

“Come. Please come and tell me what happened.”

"Thank you. Really, really.”

“Then, would you allow me to kiss the back of my hand?”

Dahlia laughed inside. What kind of kiss is, a person who turns red just by
holding his hand. She held out the back of her hand confidently. Cedric's
long fingers get entangled in her fingers. His hand digged deep between the
fingers, and suddenly she was in a pod with him.

Cedric pulled her hand in the interlock so that the palms touched. Instead of
bowing his face, he pulled in the hands he held in contact with him, turned
them around, and kissed her briefly on the back of her hand. The texture of
the lips remained on the back of the hand without gloves.

Everything was done too quickly and naturally. In an instant, blood ran to
Dahlia's cheeks and all the way to her ears. Even without looking in the
mirror, it was obvious what her face color was right now. Over the ears of
Dahlia, which was incomparable to the last time, I heard Cedric's voice
mixed with laughter.

“I knew you would do this, and I practiced it too, Dahlia. I don't blush at
this much anymore.”

I couldn't say anything more than I knew otherwise. As if I had swallowed a

whole hot stone, the heat rose to the inside of my chest.
Cedric was as big as her. Suddenly she realized it.

***

It was embarrassing enough to die, but as a result of coordinating the date

with Cedric anyway, Dahlia set the date for the show next week.

That afternoon, she secretly begged the coachman, hid her destination from
Hikan and went out. There was a record of going to the emperor secretly in
the past, so the coachman came out very defensive at first.

“My dear, if I get caught this time, I'm really in trouble.”

"OK. Then I will take full responsibility for Hans' old age.”

“Really?”

Dahlia secretly stabbed him in his pocket. Was it possible to see old age
from the money she gave, the coachman went over without saying anything
anymore.

Dahlia stopped the carriage at the meeting point where Cedric taught him.
There was someone really waiting there. He was a tall man with a strong
impression with an angled chin.

As soon as he saw Dahlia, he said the preset code. As soon as she said the
code, she also knelt and said yes. Fortunately, I skipped kissing the back of
my hand like Cedric because I wasn't wearing gloves.

Dahlia's face became hot again because of what happened at that time.

He handed the coachman a letter that seemed to be from Cedric and sent the
coachman back. Then he guided Dahlia to another carriage.

“Get here.”

“Ah, thank you.”

“You can talk comfortably.”

“But you’re still a man of the Imperial Palace… … .”

“No, that's where I am comfortable.”

No matter how much he couldn't go, he attached a spy from the Imperial
Palace to Dahlia. Cedric's kindness seemed to cause Dahlia to cry.

This is Wayne. It was a serious and talented spy whose name appeared
several times in the original.

Besides, since Cedric sent him, he must be someone you can trust.

Dahlia swallowed the edible magic ball Cedric made and swallowed it with
water. After a while, her hair, flowing down her shoulders, turned a normal
brown color. She checked the color of her eyes with a hand mirror. His eyes
were also changed to the same brown color as the hair color.

'Interesting.'

Every time I ate it, he said it would go for about 5 hours, and he gave me
plenty of plenty. Dahlia checked the time with a pocket watch and put it
back.

“You said you were looking for someone who was hidden and disguised as
dead, right? If so, you must be a person who can report death and forge
identity at the same time. As far as I know, there is only one person in the
capital that can do that. I will go to him.”

He drove himself in a carriage and took her to an old house. Somehow, my

heart was pounding as if I was the lead role in a crime movie I saw in my
previous life.

When Wayne knocked on the door several times with a peculiar rhythm, the
door opened a little later.

He went in first and held the door for Dahlia. Ando was just an ordinary
home. The peculiarity of this is that the door is clearly opened from the
inside, but is it that there is no trace of human beings?
“Please wait.”

Wayne, as if familiar with it, was scouring every corner of the house,
pulling a lever and finding a staircase to the basement.

'The underground is a bit scary.'

But it wasn't the time to think about that. Dahlia went down the stairs with
him. It wasn't just a layer, it was very deep. As I went down almost 100
stairs, a large hidden room emerged. One side of the room was filled with
large bookshelves, and old scrolls and stacks of paper were piled up in each
bookcase compartment.

A man was sitting at a desk in front of the library. I felt awkward on my

face whether I was disguised like Meldon. Seeing that everyone who has
good eyes knows it, it seemed that even though the viewers were disguised,
hiding their faces was a priority.

The seated man raised his head and looked up at the dahlia. A strangely
hoarse voice flowed out of his mouth.

“What made you come to such a shabby place, young lady?”

“My lady has nothing to say with you, who is nothing.”

Wayne came out. Dahlia raised her chin like an arrogant noble spirit. Soon a
pre-set lie flowed from Wayne's lips.

“My lady pretends to be dead and wants to find someone who created a new
identity.”

“Oh my God, you're talking about a big deal. This is a world where trust
matters most. If I blow up here, who will take the job next time?”

“I will pay. The money you can't earn even if you're making a lifetime.”

“A lot of people who say that have come so far. Everyone went empty-
handed.”
'Of course you will.'

Wayne glanced at Dahlia. She nodded. He walked in front of the man and
talked calmly.

“The young lady recently learned the secret of her birth. That he is not a
child of a person he has believed to be a father, but a child whose mother
was born through a relationship with another man. If she can meet her real
father, she is willing to pay any amount of money.”

“That's a sad story. But, as I said, speaking here is meaningless... … ”

“His previous name was Belium Cadillac. I ask for a favor.”

Obviously, the body of the man who heard the name fluttered. Wayne, a
seasoned spy, couldn't miss it.

He said again with feelings.

“Please, please. She spends the night with tears because she wants to find
her father.”

Then the man looked at Dahlia with some kind of stabbing look. He said in
a voice that seemed to hide the embarrassment.

"That… … , I'm afraid, but the family of the one who came... … ?”

“That's top secret. But the young lady said she was willing to reveal her
name if she could find her father.”

The man bowed his head with an apparently distressed face. Wayne glanced
at the man as he looked at Dahlia. There was nothing more to hear. Still,
Dahlia decided to wait a little longer as a courtesy.

“… … Okay. You're so desperate that I can't even pretend you don't know.
Then I'll start investigating...

… Oh oops!”
However, Wayne's personality was a little more urgent than Dahlia. He
immediately grabbed the man's nape, pushed it against the desk, and sealed
the man's arms.

The man quickly tried to activate the secret device, but Wayne's knife was
faster than that. Using only one-handed knife, he used very precise hand
movements to destroy all the major parts of the mechanical device the man
was trying to grasp. As soon as the man saw it, he lost all his courage and
drooped.

All this happened in less than 10 minutes. Dahlia sighed. On the one hand,
it was also fortunate. You don't have to worry about going around
needlessly.

'Ehhhh, but I'm glad I found it right away.'

Dahlia gave a signal to Wayne. Without hesitation, he immediately peeled

off the skin of the man's disguise, revealing his original face.

A lot of time must have passed since then, but a face that still retains the
appearance of her twenties appeared in front of Dahlia. He has no
characteristic auburn hair and eyes. Dahlia seemed to know who he was.

It was the fortune teller she was looking for.

This method was used by Meldon to find out the identity of the fortune
teller in the original work. It was a bit stabbed by my conscience, but in
order to win my original life, I have to beat it first.

The man who sold the aging medicine to the empress and made Veord drink
the medicine. In fact, it was correct that he was both a fortune teller and a
pharmacist. But sadly, he was an incompetent scammer.

When he was young, he sold fake medicines because he was tricked into
being a love potion. Sometimes I spent the night with an innocent lady who
came to buy medicine, caught in the pain of a broken heart.
He would be like that, and he was a tremendous handsome man who
admitted even someone who didn't like him.

If the tail is long, it is said that it is stepped on, and in the end, a young-ae,
who is about to marry her, conceives a child with him. He was in a hurry to
take responsibility for her somehow, and he scammed the emperor's fiancé.

But how did you know? He was an incompetent and quack, and he thought
it was his first successful drug. Thanks to him, he was chased by the worst
madman in the history of the Duke of Mersein. To make matters worse, the
young-ae hid the pregnancy facts and just married an organized marriage.

Neither this nor myself, he went into the underworld.

Still, he was smart. No counterfeiter will win the pressures of the Imperial
Family and the Duchess of Mersche, and will not defend the fidelity with
him. So he himself became a counterfeiter, forged his death certificate and
created a new identity. It was unexpectedly suited to my aptitude, so I took
it as a new job. It was an industry custom for counterfeiters to hide their
faces anyway. Still, he was afraid of Veord, and he drank the medicine that
he had dealt with himself to the empress. More than 20 years have passed
since that day, and there aren't many people who would doubt a young man
in his 20s.

However, he also had a desire for a family that he could not achieve.
Thanks to this, wouldn't it be that he fell in love with the ridiculous story
of'Aristocrat Young-ae looking for his real father'?

The name Belium Cadillac wasn't his real name. That was the fake name he
taught his child to Van Young-ae. Dahlia felt a little absurd to be shaken by
her daughter looking for her now coming to a subject she didn't even teach
her real name. In fact, if the daughter knew of his existence, he would go to
the assassin to erase the only spot in her life.

Anyway, Dahlias weren't completely young anymore. Since she was a

daughter she had never seen before, she seemed to have thought of it as a
similar age.
“The Duchess of Merchant bet 100,000 dylans on interest's recruits. Still,
you found someone right away that no one could find.”

Wayne said in pure admiration. Dahlia got embarrassed for nothing and
touched my cheek. I felt like I was praised by the proxy for what others had
done.

“I have something to talk to this person. If it's okay, can you leave me?”

"Yes. If anything happens, shout out.”

Wayne quietly left without asking anything. Dahlia folded her arms and
looked down at the fortune teller. As soon as his restraints were released, he
put his hands together finely and bowed down to Dahlia.

“I have sinned to die! Sorry!"

“I know.”

"please! If you are not from the family of the Duke of Mersein! please!
Please keep it a secret! I'll give you that much money... … .”

“… … Do you think I've come this far because I'm sorry for the money?”

"no! Sorry!"

It was a completely subdued attitude. It seemed to me that being dragged by

Veord was scary enough to die.

'Are you such a scary person?'

Five years ago, he was famous enough to be beaten by the notoriety of the
social world. Dahlia squatted beside the fortune teller's bedside.

“Well, I'm here because I have something to ask you. If you teach me that, I
will continue to pretend you don't know.”
“Well, is that really?”

“Then would it be a lie?”

"Thank you! Thank you!"

The fortune teller grabbed Dahlia's hand and looked up at her with a
hopeless expression. There must be a pathetic man in his 40s inside, but it
was a waste because his face was so handsome.

“I don't know what you are asking, but I will answer with sincerity! Ask
anything!”

“Then, please teach me how to get rid of the curse of Beord Mersein.”

The hopeful man's expression hardened. If you didn't know the original, it
seemed like there was no way to get rid of the curse.

“Yes, if it's an antidote, you can make it. However, as you may know,
Beord-nim is a constitution that does not take any medicine, curses, or
blessings. But how do I... … ”

“… … You know. I know everything.”

Because Meldon found out how to do that by pursuing him the same way
here.

“The drugs used by fortune tellers, not the drugs used by doctors, are, after
all, a kind of curse. Every curse has a law. That only the fortune teller
knows. Should I tell you what I know here?”

No new curse or antidote will work for Veord, who has blossomed in the
“nullification” trait. Instead, it is possible to make the curse that was struck
at first as something that didn't exist at all. But it was only the fortune teller
who knew how. That was the reason Veord was looking for him that way.

Dahlia gave a scary look. It's a look that hasn't been eaten at all in my life,
but it seemed to be eaten fortunately to this terrified man. He continued to
hesitate, then barely opened his mouth.
“Yes, there is a way.”

“But that method is a method that Mr. Veord can never use.”

“Please say something first.”

The fortune teller beckoned to come closer. It was an expression of sincere

concern. As if you can't be sure what your future will be if this is known.

'For what the hell?'

Dahlia listened. The fortune teller whispered to her ear. That way... … .

＜continued in the next volume＞

The strongest people in the world are obsessed with me 2

Author: Kim Elephant

Publisher and production: Talk

Distribution: Samyang C&C

copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 979-11-6509-661-8 (05810)

This book is a work protected by copyright law, so unauthorized

reproduction and reproduction are prohibited.

The strongest people in the world are obsessed with me

Volume 3
11. The Fourth Transcendent (2)

Dahlia and Wayne left the fortune teller's house. A piece of parchment was
rolled up in her hand.

“My lady, what I had in my hand… … ?”

"Huh? this? No, it's nothing.”

Dahlia shook her head and shoved the parchment into her bag. The words I
had just heard were still spinning in my head. Was it true that she really
heard it right? Maybe her ears were deaf, there was some hidden metaphor
in the words of the fortune teller, or there was a big difference in the way
the two communicated?

Anyway, the dice were thrown. I met the fortune teller, and now I had to
meet Veord.

'But what should I say after meeting?'

I was confused. Wayne brought her home safely. He struggled following her
all day today.

“Thank you so much today.”

"no. Enjoyed."

It wasn't a fun schedule even as a joke. Wayne answered the young question
on Dahlia's face.

“How a young man like a girl knows about such a world well.”

“It seems to be a new research goal.”

Dahlia, who was stabbed, smiled brightly. I'd have to take him with him the
next time I go to see Veord, but it seemed like I couldn't help but buy
suspicion.

“… … His Majesty has spoken to us before.”

“What, what?”

“From now on, we should consider Dahlia Pesteroz as one body with His
Majesty the Emperor.”

“It means that if a danger comes to the girl, defend it first.”

'sire… … .’

It's really impressive, but where did the dignity of the imperial emperor go?
Dahlia was seriously anguish.

“I didn't know why back then, but now I think I know.”

Wayne laughed slightly.

“Please call me again next time.”

It seemed that I had somehow made a huge misunderstanding.

No matter how absurd the way to get rid of the curse, I knew it anyway.
Now Dahlia had to make plans to find Veord. But this wasn't easy either. In
addition to their blooming characteristics, the transcendental person is far
superior to the common people in all aspects. Such a person decided to
disappear in earnest, but it couldn't be easy to find. Even 17-year-old Cedric
went to look for the emperor.

'How are you talking?'

“Dahlia, the soup is all cold.”

She put a spoon in the soup and stirred it for a long time, and only when she
heard the word, she woke up. Hikan was staring at Dahlia.
“Do you have no appetite?”

"No. I thought about something different for a moment.”

Dahlia laughed lightly. However, Hikan's gaze was still fixed on Dahlia.

“You seem to be worried a lot these days.”

“It seems to be difficult to tell me, so I won’t ask.”

He went back to eating. Dahlia realized a fact that he hadn't noticed for a
while.

'Looking like that, your brother knows when the rumors of Beord-nim were
uglier than me.'

"Oh my brother, can I ask only one question?"

Hikan nodded.

“Who was Veord Mersein like?”

The cherry tomatoes that Hikan was trying to take with a fork were crushed
poorly from below. He looked clearly confused.

“… … Why do you ask?”

“I'm just curious.”

“Do you have any idea what kind of person he is?”

Dahlia shook her head. Hikan thought about it for a moment and then
opened his mouth.

“Ten years ago, there were often bear attacks in local estates. Among them,
once every 100 years, a bear that was huge enough to be compared to a
monster would appear. Those bears were caught and named in the sense of
homage and record.”
“Why is the story of a bear suddenly…?”

“During the days of Beord Mersein, every giant bear that appeared was
given his name or nickname. I think that would have been enough
explanation.”

When I heard that, I remembered one of her nicknames that Dahlia had
heard and forgotten in the original.

'Fredric's crazy giant bear.'

Dahlia lost a little confidence to find Veord. Still, courageous, Dahlia asked.

“Do you know where he is now?”

“… … Are you trying to find him?”

It was a very intentional question. But I couldn't help it. Dahlia nodded.

"why?"

"just… … . I want to see who you are.”

Hikan looked a little complicated. It seemed like she was talking about it,
even when she heard it.

“I don't know what's going on, but I know you've been dealing with many
people that others could never handle. But it will be as hard as him.”

Dahlia also agreed. I had to find it though. I had to make it on the side of
Dahlia. Otherwise, he was the one who would go to Asheras and sell the
country right away.

'You have to find someone for this reason.'

Dahlia was sad. Hikan sighed.

“But if you really have to find it, there's a point.”

Dahlia opened her eyes wide at unexpected words. Hikan said, sweeping his
head up as if exhausted.

“Because I also had a job, I was forced to know. He's the subject of
surveillance in many ways, and the approximate location needs to be
tracked over and over again.”

“Wait, of course you are not going to go directly, right? You're sending
someone you trust, right?”

At the moment, a biting gaze came to Dahlia. Of course she was stabbed,
but she nodded naturally. The ambiguous acting does not work for Hikan.
Fortunately, he was a believer.

“I don't think I can go directly, so I'll send the right person on my own. I'm
still busy with work to do.”

“… … Is it because of what happened then?”

He agreed silently.

“It's still being questioned.”

Previously, Hikan completely imprisoned a fanatic who had invaded

Pesteroz' villa using his own characteristics. Several months have passed
since that day, but the interrogation was still going on.

There's a lot to be gained, and it won't be easy to break the grotesque beliefs
of fanatics.

Dahlia regretfully felt sorry for Hikan. Had he been born in the former
world of Dahlia, he would have been around the first time in society. The
first person to drink alcohol, cut off the film, and have a good life while
having a relationship with me, is confining other people and interrogating
them indefinitely. Of course, I know that the age of a transcendental person
cannot simply be regarded as the age of an ordinary person... … .

When the meal was over, Dahlia held the hand of Hikan as he was about to
leave.
“If you have any difficulties, please tell me. Did you know?”

“… … okay."

For some reason, it sounded absurd. However, each of them always had a
number of circumstances.

Isn't she lying to Hikan right now?

Instead of pursuing further, she just laughed.

Dahlia again met Wayne through Cedric. When the news that he had found
the person he wanted, Cedric asked him to lend him one more time, and
Cedric gently connected him.

"Are you saying that this time, you want to track down the person your
girl's brother attached to?"

Wayne was rarely warm. Holding her sorry heart, Dahlia nodded. I couldn't
help it. Dahlia was betting a lot on Veord. The more insurance I had, the
better. Hican roughly knows Veord's location, but he will never teach
Dahlia. That meant that if Hikan failed, it would end without any clue.

"if not… … Can you find out the location of Veord Mersein yourself?”

Wayne's face darkened. For him in his early 30s, the name will remain a
vivid horror.

“I'll try both. But in my honest opinion, I would like to stop it either way.
He will be hard for a lady.”

“… … I know, but it's still something to do.”

Wayne didn't ask what was going on. His loyal and heavy-mouthed
personality has been praised many times in the original.

"Okay. If you get a clue, I'll see you then.”

"I'm always thankful."

Dahlia lowered her eyebrows and expressed her sincere gratitude. Wayne
politely declined.

“You don't have to thank me. Dare to say, if you say this to Prince Cedric,
you'll love it even more.”

It was true. Dahlia wrote a thank-you letter to Cedric. The reply came back
a few days later. As always, it was kind and friendly.

***

3 weeks later. In the meantime, I met Cedric and Adisha, and Wayne came
to Dahlia, who was also studying in various fields. He followed Hikhan's
man and succeeded in finding the traces of Veord Mersein.

“I found it easier than I thought. He's really... … Because you didn't hide
it.”

It meant that he was living as long as he could, regardless of whether he

was caught.

Wayne quoted what he researched about Veord. What he said was shocking.
Veord said that the criminals were suited for the aptitude, and now they
have formed their own organization in the underworld and have people. Of
course, he did not openly act under his real name. However, he did not
show any willingness to hide it.

'So my brother... … .’

“He is the subject of surveillance in many ways.”

If you're the head of a criminal gang, you're subject to surveillance. Dahlia

only understood the true meaning of the words. Despite the apparently
unveiled activities, the current Duke of Mersein was impatient to hide
because he couldn't admit that his older sister and former California were a
criminal.

I'm sorry to say this to someone I don't know, but I was sorry. Being a
transcendental man and a house
of the Duke family, there would have been nothing to be disappointed with
whether it was money or power.

'… … I'm scared.'

Then, don’t approach it by force and just wait for your brother to meet
you?”

Dahlia made a weak sound. But Wayne shook his head.

“No, that's not recommended.”

It was an unexpected and determined tone.

"Why?,,

“It is unlikely that Veord will be willing to comply with the request of Duke
Hican Pesteroz. It seems that the Duke has already noticed the person he
attached and is thinking about whether to kill or save it.”

“… … Oh my gosh."

I have to meet Veord as soon as possible, even a day before a weird thought
accident occurs. Dahlia asked urgently.

“Then can Wayne connect him to me?”

Wayne nodded heavily after a while.

“There is a way I envisioned it.”

“When can I meet you?”

“… … Would you really like it? I am seriously worried about you. He is not
the one who will change behavior by covering up people.”

"no. I have a way to do it all. Believe me."

It is unknown whether it will work or not, but the probability of success is
close to 80%. Dahlia was confident. But if she was in Wayne now, it would
never be possible to trust her. In the end, though, Wayne gave up.

"Okay. I will believe the wit you showed me last time.”

“I will see you in the same place as last time at 6pm in a week. In case you
don't know, I will be prepared for any situation.”

"Thanks."

Wayne silently left.

That night, Dahlia opened the parchment she had previously given her, in
the mood of preparing for a magistrate. It's a hard-worked plan, so I hope
it's a success. She simulated what to do when all sorts of surprises came,
and then went to bed, trying to reassure her.

It was time to meet the Veord that Wayne had promised. In tension, Dahlia
arrived at the place he had agreed to meet with Wayne. I came over 30
minutes earlier than I expected to see if I was nervous. She worried and sent
the coachman back. I didn't want to let her spend a dangerous time together.

But to be alone, I was worried about pickpocketing. Dahlia was

contemplating, but she held the bag in her arms. As I waited for Wayne with
his bag alone, I suddenly felt a heavy shock from behind my back, as if
someone had been hit by him.

“Colok! Kolokkolok!”

I couldn't breathe for a while to see if I had hit my lungs properly, so I

coughed. She covered her mouth with one hand.

Maybe he was aiming for such a vigilant relationship, and the human hand
that he put in from the back protruded and grabbed Dahlia's bag. With her
mind awakened, she gave strength to her arms so that she would not be
taken away.

'This, in this short time?'

She realized that she had too underestimated the dangers of this alley.
However, you should never take this away.

The person holding the handle of the bag returned from behind Dahlia to
the front, as if it didn't seem like it would. Still, if it were an adult man, he
would have been taken immediately, but fortunately, the pickpocketer who
showed up was a little younger than Dahlia.

“Benefit!”

He clenched his teeth and tried to remove the bag from Dahlia's arms. She
also gave strength to the bag and endured with all the strength she had. If
this is taken away, the possibility of breaking Veord's curse is eternal
goodbye.

At that time, her thoughts touched the pattern that Meldon had given her.

“If, for some reason, you can't write the name of Pesterose, and someone
seems rude, please reward this pattern.”

This was the only thing to believe. Dahlia quickly released her hand from
the bag. Suddenly, the strength he had endured disappeared, and the boy
threw himself on the floor. Before he woke up, picked up his bag, and ran
away, Dahlia hurriedly tapped his wrist twice. And without time to look
over, he gave it to the boy.

The boy stared blankly at Dahlia's wrist.

Could it be that he showed me an empty wrist? Dahlia lifted her wrist and
glanced at it. Fortunately, it was safe. You must have seen enough by this
point. She again tapped her wrist twice to hide the pattern.

'… … Doesn't it work?'

Then the boy moved slowly. He picked up a bag that had fallen on the floor,
dusted it off, and politely handed it out to Dahlia with both hands.

'There is.'
Dahlia quietly received the bag. The boy opened his pocket and handed it to
Dahlia. It seemed to be his whole property, but it looked light at first sight.

'… … I don’t need this much!’

I'd rather eat the flea's liver. Dahlia shook her head and refused.

“Please apologize instead.”

"I'm really sorry!"

The boy, who quickly hid his pockets, bent his back in an angled manner.

“I will take whatever punishment is sweet!”

Then, Wayne appeared. Realizing that the situation was strange, he bowed
to Dahlia.

"Sorry. I should have come a little earlier.”

Suddenly, Dahlia received two apologies. She sighed, raising both up and
pointing at the boy.

“… … It's a pickpocket.”

"Aren't you hurt?"

"Huh. I was just a little surprised.”

In fact, the bumped back was a little throbbing. However, it seemed that
neither boy nor Wayne could be safe if they said that they had a bruise on
their back. Fortunately, it did not fall, so there were no visible scars.

“Shall we pass it over to the guards?”

"Well… … . If it's okay, check out who's behind it.”

There is usually a larger organization behind these children. In the original

story, it's probably Meldon's stepfather, Berricks, who's behind it. I didn't
expect to be caught very much, but I thought it would be nice to say
something.

"Okay."

He whistled with a quiet tone without pitch. Soon a large hawk flew over
and sat at his fingertips. At the first sight she saw, Dahlia opened her eyes
wide.

“It is a hunting hawk. The claws are sharp, so it will be difficult to escape
until the guards arrive.”

The boy looked cool as if he had accepted his fate. I was worried about it,
but Dahlia was also in a hurry.

She left the boy under the watch of the falcon and quickly climbed into a
new carriage.

Wayne gave her the clothes she had prepared in advance, and kept it outside
the door of the carriage.

Dahlia changed into the clothes Wayne gave him in the carriage. I thought it
wasn't painful, but when I leaned on the back of the carriage to take off my
stockings, it hurt. I guess I can hear bruises. She stood upright for no
reason.

'But this pattern works better than I thought.'

There seemed to be many places to be useful later. Originally, I was

thinking of sending a signal to Meldon by now, but the pickpockets
appeared just in time, so things went well.

'… … It would be nice if Mr. Meldon showed up.'

I don't know if he will hear Dahlia's signal and come to her.

Dahlia has all changed clothes. The clothes Wayne gave was a plain linen
dress. In the meantime, I changed my head and eyes with the magic beads
Cedric gave me. He said it was better not to be a noble when going to see
Veord. It was because she hated the nobles' swearing. It was Wayne's
meeting with her this time in the name of a business deal. It looked like a
dahlia was intervening there. When Dahlia was ready, she opened the
carriage door slightly and signaled Wayne to leave.

***

Wayne arrived at the meeting point and got off first. From now on, Dahlia
had to pretend to follow him.

It is not known how many times Wayne pleaded with Dahlia for apology
and patience for this.

“And, this is a very outspoken request… … .”

“I will never tell Cedric.”

“… … Thank you very much."

There was also such a thing.

Dahlia often followed his lead. Looking at the back, I could see why Wayne
belonged to the Imperial Palace. From his steps and gestures, he seemed
like a completely different person than before.

He turned around the end and end of the alley for a while and stopped in
front of the five-story building.

It seemed that there was a meeting place. Dahlia looked around. I was
hoping for it, but even though time had passed, Meldon had no sign of
appearing. In fact, I didn't expect much that she would appear in front of her
just because she showed me the pattern once, but I still had a heart.

Beord was dealing with a tremendous transcendental man, but he was

somewhat anxious to go without a transcendental man. However, I couldn't
call Cedric, who wasn't very well-reviewed here. Hikan no more. So, I'm
sure it's on the possibility, but it doesn't seem to work.

'No, let's do it alone.'

Wayne opened the building door. The person waiting inside saw him and
raised his chin upstairs.

“You are in another meeting right now, and it will be over soon. Go up first.
Or wait.”

“Let’s go first.”

“What's the kid behind you?”

“I am black eyes. I brought a kid to read.”

"idiot. Go.”

Fortunately, it went over without a doubt. Dahlia went up to the fifth floor
with Wayne. Wayne whispered low on the way up.

“It looks like the previous negotiations aren't going well.”

"Why?,,

“Usually the negotiations here get longer when they do that.”

I guess. Dahlia didn't know well, so I just wanted to.

There was only one room on the fifth floor. The two stood in front of the
hallway door. Wayne, as if familiar, took the tool out of his pocket and
stuck it on the door. It looked like a tapping device.

'You're really thorough.'

Wayne saw Dahlia and shook his head. As expected, something wasn't
going well. He quickly retrieved the tap and put it in his pocket.

After a while, the door banged open like a ghost. It was a middle-aged man
in his 50s who came out of it. He seemed angry all the way through his
head. He couldn't beat Boon and screamed at the inside.

"Do you think your family will be safe even if you do this?"
Instead of answering, an exciting laughter was heard. As the man stomped
on the floor, he found Dahlia and Wayne and hurriedly corrected his
expression.

“… … Hmmm, the lowly things.”

Why did I get caught upset over there, but should this be the lowly side?
Dahlia had an extremely natural question. Then, when the man and the gaze
met, he hurriedly lowered his head. He seems to be an aristocrat, but when
he meets him later, he finds himself in trouble.

'The face is somewhat familiar... … .’

I didn't remember who he was right now. But the man seemed to interpret
Dahlia's behavior strangely.

After looking at her head with a somewhat satisfied expression, she took
out her wallet and handed her a business card.

“You look cute. I will contact you later if you want.”

I really hated it, but I shouldn't make a fuss until I go to see Veord. Dahlia
accepted the business card with a glance at Wayne, who was likely to kill a
person with his gaze. With a happy smile, the man puts his hand as if trying
to stroke her head… … My hand broke when I tried.

“Ahhhhhh!”

The man grabbed his broken hand and screamed. I wondered if it was
Wayne, but he was also embarrassed. Looking back, Meldon stood smiling
round and round. He took the business card from Dahlia's hand, tore it in
half, and threw it out of the window. He was a person who appeared in a
really unexpected situation.

“… … Mr. Meldon?”

Dahlia inadvertently called his name and panicked, covering her mouth
with both hands. And he shook his head eagerly to instruct him not to say
his name. Meldon nodded to see if he understood it. Dahlia nodded
together.

“Well, what is this?”

A sharp voice was heard. Looking back, the man was crying at Meldon,
holding his broken hand that would come out for at least 8 weeks. Dahlia
also saw Meldon with the same feelings.

Dahlia is a familiar face for some reason, and seeing the family rhyme to
Beord, this man also seems to be a very high-ranking family.

But the screaming man looked at Meldon's face and suddenly shut his
mouth shut.

“… … How are you here... … ? No, more than that... … !”

Meldon laughed.

“No, no matter how much it is, it’s my father. … .”

'father?'

Dahlia's eyes widened at unexpected words. If so, it meant that the author
was Meldon's father, Duke Artus. When I heard it, I remembered what kind
of party I saw that face. I saw Dahlia when he was young, and I haven't
seen it ever since. That's why he didn't seem to recognize her as she grew
up.

'What happened to the Duke of Artus so far?'

Dahlia still looked at Wayne with only his eyes, with his head down. Wayne
quickly pushed Dahlia behind her back to block the man's gaze. He didn't
seem surprised if he knew that Duke Artus had an illegitimate child. Unlike
Dahlia, you probably knew immediately who he was the first time he saw
Duke Artus.

Like a politician, the Duke of Artus quickly concealed and spit out his
feelings.
"father? There are all the crazy guys.”

Even if the horse was rough, he also seemed to know that it was self-
damaging when he mixed the horse with Meldon. He grabbed his hand and
went down the stairs with his driver. It was like seeing a lawmaker running
away from reporters on political news in his previous life.

Meldon followed the peacock's back with his eyes, then immediately bowed
down and whispered into Dahlia's ear.

“How did the lady of Pesteroz get all this kind of thing?”

“… … There is a reason for that. Anyway how... … ?”

This is the home of Veord. I didn't join me before I arrived, nor did I make a
separate appointment, but how I got to the 5th floor.

Meldon began to explain slowly.

“Don’t the lady show someone the pattern 30 minutes ago?”

That was what Dahlia intended. She nodded.

“For 30 minutes of writing, we can also track the location. However, since
you came to a place like this, I was wondering if you were going to be
doing something bad again… … .”

'Ah, I thought I was kidnapped again.'

Dahlia was puzzled by an unexpected rescue signal from her. Meldon

laughed.

“By the way, I'm glad that you look safe. I'm sorry for the people
downstairs.”

I guess I left it all. Dahlia looked at Meldon's hand unintentionally.

Fortunately or unfortunately, there was no blood on it. On the other hand,
she wondered if Veord would let them go even if the negotiations ended
well.
“Let’s go in first.”

Wayne said to Dahlia. She saw Meldon.

“While coming here… … Would you like to go together?”

It might be misunderstood, but he followed Dahlia up to here to save it, but

it didn't seem polite to come and return it now. Besides, going down here
again was weird. How awkward would it be to face another Duke Artus
from below? Originally, when I met Veord, I thought it would be reassuring
to accompany at least one transcendental person.

When he looked at Wayne to ask for permission, he too nodded. It seems

that Wayne did not want to be misunderstood by Beord that he had broken
the Duke Artus' wrist.

“I like it.”

As expected, Meldon smiled. Anyway, the group from two to three went
into Veord's room. In that room, a boy lay halfway down on a chair with his
two long legs on a desk and hands on his stomach.

He was a very handsome boy. Under the short-cut golden coriander, I saw a
white forehead like a porcelain. The half-closed purple eyes had an alluring
glow that did not suit their age. The large shirt was comfortably loosened by
not locking a few front buttons, while the pants were a moderately fit size.

Dahlia saw the boy for a long time before he knew that he was Veord.

'I wasn't a boy.'

When she was 20 years old, her growth stopped, but she was almost like a
teenage boy of Cedric's age, which was slower than other 20 years old.

'Because it's an aunt, it's a bit like Cedric.'

Then Veord raised his eyes.

“Hey, you guys aren't here for business, right? Southern crazy chicks were
put to work Fagot? "

His voice was also husky, so he looked like a boy. Dahlia was confused by
the harsh swear words.

Meldon, the culprit of the situation, simply laughed and spoke.

"Sorry."

“These crazy guys. I have a gun because nwatgi break the little wrist
unlucky not just leave now kill you. "

That was fortunate. Veord kicked off and got up and went to Wayne. Then
he found a dahlia hiding behind him and opened his eyes wide.

“What else is this? Does it look a little cute?”

She patted Dahlia's head without permission. Fortunately, Cedric's magic

remains, and his hair color hasn't changed. Wayne said, secretly blocking
between Dahlia and Veord.

“Beo, you talk with me… … ”

"Quiet. I'm talking.”

The behavior that followed was more shocking than Veord's filthy and
innocent pseudonym.

She pushed Wayne innocently. Despite the seemingly light touch, Wayne
was pushed back for a long time, unable to stand upright, and stumbled by
the wall. Veord glanced at him.

"Wayne, I do not know what's going on is the bastard of the Emperor far,
four fixture know it in the first place. I just called because I was curious
what you were talking about. So, quickly talk about what you were trying to
say and get off.”
Veord grabbed Dahlia's wrist and pulled her in front of him. She then
crossed her arms over her neck and put her chin on her head. My head
knows she's a girl, but she's just a pretty blond boy, so Dahlia's mind shakes
a little.

“And you.”

Veord looked at Meldon with his chin still on Dahlia's crown. A beast-like
roar was heard in her mouth.

“Are you the illegitimate son of Artus? I looked at him pretty, and then he
ruined the man's business. I heard that Berix and I were also played, and
you think I can continue to do business here? I will let go of my life, but be
prepared to break an arm.”

“Can you break it?”

Meldon laughed and provoked Veord. There was a crackling sound above
Dahlia's head. Even when I listened to it, I could hear an ominous, light
voice.

“This mad dog… … .”

Dahlia felt some great energy gathering over her. Dahlia's hair floated into
the air as if there was static electricity with tremendous momentum. It was a
phenomenon created only by the momentum of Veord, who could not use
any magic and could not use it.

Dahlia hurriedly unleashed the magic on her hair and eye color and escaped
from Beord's arms. The brown color of the eyes and hair gradually faded,
and the original gray hair and blue eyes soon appeared.

Veord's interest turned to her at the moment. The bloody momentum around
him sank in an instant.

“What else is this?”

"Isn't it the little girl from Pesteroz?"

Dahlia quickly and politely spread her hem toward the beord, bending her
knees to show her politeness, while her momentum stopped.

“Hello, Mr. Veord. Dahlia pesterose.”

"Hmm. I saw it when I was a baby, but I was very big.”

Veord folded his arms and said in a softened tone. When I said that with the
appearance of a blond boy, I felt uncomfortable.

“Wayne asked for me because I wanted to meet Mr. Beord. Please don't
blame it too much. Another thing that happened below... … It came from a
misunderstanding caused by me. He too will have to ask me for sin.”

Dahlia politely spoke. Veord quickly softened. Even in the original, she was
hot-tempered.

"done. What's going on anyway?”

“I'm here to show you how to break Veord-nim's curse.”

At the same time, the expression gradually disappeared from the boyish
white beord's face. An ominous premonition came up on the back. I thought
it would be like this to some extent, but Veord's reaction was far more
intense than expected. The momentum of the previous day erupted from
Veord again. It was a much stronger energy than before.

“That means… … Are you making fun of your mouth to know what you
mean to me?”

When the Transcendentalers said that once they were runaway, they had to
mobilize an army. Dahlia, who received the momentum alone, seemed to
fall like this. Wayne, too, looked difficult to stand. Only Meldon stood up
with that energy and held the shoulder slightly so that the dahlia would not
fall.

Without his help, he would have fainted immediately. If he falls here, Veord
will never see Dahlia again.
Everything is in vain without the rewards of your efforts.

'The reason Meldon was able to get his support is because he stood here.'

But can she, who is not a transcendental, endure that much? At that time, a
cold energy flowed from one wrist. Dahlia glanced at her wrist. The pattern
that had apparently disappeared was shining softly. It was obvious that
Meldon was helping her. Thanks to that, Dahlia barely stood up against the
energy and gave her the strength to shut her mouth off.

“… … Beord, you won't regret it once you hear it. My offer is real.”

“Then show your will. Explain it like this. How to get rid of my curse.”

As if to show Veord's anger, her pupils were diminished almost like dots.
But no matter how angry you are, isn't this a little too much? Dahlia came
to help this man.

‘ ... … The future betrayer! Crazy bear!’

Dahlia poured out all sorts of accusations against Veord in her heart.
Relying on the energy Meldon gave her, she barely opened the bag she had
brought. The parchment that I tried so hard not to be stolen was contained
in it. It was given by the fortune teller. She reached out a trembling hand to
hand it over to Veord.

It was surprising that she was still holding on to it, so beord's eyes were a
little bit young. She approached, took the parchment from Dahlia's hand and
read it. While reading, Veord's momentum softened a little, so Dahlia was
able to breathe barely enough.

“… … What is this? You're just saying you're giving the damn power over
to you?”

“How about thinking more about what I mean?”

Dahlia responded provocatively. She too was a little angry with this treat.
Luckily, instead of getting more angry, Veord followed Dahlia's advice. I
was locked in thoughts. Soon she understood the meaning of the words.

Veord's momentum weakened a little. Dahlia spoke quickly without missing

the gap.

“Veord, I found the fortune teller who made the medicine you took. If you
look at the name written there, you will know. I heard the curse condition
from him. Originally he had to monitor you to fulfill the condition, but now
that watcher is me.”

“So what’s the condition for doing that?”

I finally reached this point. Dahlia was sure of her victory. Now, given this
condition, Veord has no choice but to take her side instead of Aceras. She
opened her mouth, staring straight at Veord, looking at her anxiously.

“That's right… … .”

"Right away?,,

“Ah, suddenly dizziness… … !”

Instead of answering, Dahlia put her hand on her forehead and pretended to
fall. Meldon hit the beat and caught her falling down.

“Oh my lady! How hard would you have been! How can this be... … !”

“No, so what is it!”

Veord was very angry. Dahlia glanced through the gap of her hand on her
forehead, glanced at Veord's glance, and made an even more painful sound.

“Oh, I heard a loud noise and I got even more headache… … .”

“Oh, poor girl Dahlia… … .”

Meldon stole false tears. Beord, who was watching, was about to change.
There are two ways to make a person the most frustrating. One is to talk...
….
Veord never had this situation in his life. It was clear why Dahlia, who had
endured well so far, is holding on like this now when she regained strength.
It means to apologize.

But she hated it. In my life, I have never apologized. Even after beating an
annoying tutor, after a fan, after completely breaking the leg of a noble
nobleman, Young-sik, who had been criticized, when he stole medicine
from his younger brother and suffered a curse that does not grow old, when
he was deprived of his home office, and even came to this point to organize
or operate a criminal organization.

Even now, raising the blood pressure of the family while doing it! Not even
once!

Dahlia pretended to pass out at all. Meldon, who embraced her, was about
to end her death with a handkerchief almost over her face. Seeing that,
Veord's patience reached its limit.

“Yeah, sorry. Damn it! I'm sorry!”

Then Dahlia opened her eyes. It was a replacement. However, as far as we

heard, Veord had to end up unconditionally. She also did not want to go to
the Holy Empire's unlucky Pope. It was a hundred times better to get rid of
that pesterose girl. Then the way to end this damn curse is... … ?

“The condition is to do 100 good things.”

“… … What?"

“Of course, that good work is only recognized with my approval.”

***

“Yes, there is a way, but it is a method that Mr. Veord can never use. ”

Do 100 good things. The good thing is that the fortune teller must admit. To
say that he didn't dare to manipulate Veord even with such a condition, the
scammer fortune-telling was a human with a pretty innocent corner. In
exchange for condoning existence, it is true that he passes all the powers of
the curse to her without proof.

'Besides, you can't do it.'

What kind of monster do you see Veord as? Until yesterday, Dahlia had the
intention of taking over the purity and releasing Veord's curse nicely. But
now my mind is different. She will use these 100 good things like evil.

With that determination, Dahlia was really sick. She understood why people
in the old days suffered from anxiety and died just by encountering a tiger.
Veord was literally a beast. It wasn't a momentum that ordinary people
could endure.

It was a renovated inn, so fortunately there was a bed on the fourth floor. In
a small room, Veord, Meldon, and Wayne all gathered and surrounded
Dahlia lying in bed. It seemed that the person who was sentenced for a life
with a limited amount of time was dying.

Dahlia stretched out her arms and tried to chase someone, but was
disappointed when she realized that there was no one to chase.

"that… … Is it real?”

Veord pulled a chair around and sat upside down. Then he put his hands on
the back and buried his face there.

“No, it’s a lie.”

"Really?"

“Actually, the word lie was a lie.”

Dahlia was the first to know if she was such a mean person. She smiled as
she looked at Veord. At that moment, the back of the chair, which Veord
was holding, turned into powder in her hand.

Dahlia erased her laughter and turned her gaze to the ceiling, like someone
who had seen nothing to see. It would be better to do it in moderation.
Veord got up from his seat, shaving his head off.

“Fuck. I'll have to come up with some thoughts.”

She kicked off the chair she had been sitting on and left the room. The chair
was recessed only where Veord occupied it. Wayne and Meldon are now in
the room. Wayne knelt at Dahlia's bedside with a terrible look.

“I'm sorry, my lady. I couldn't keep the command to protect the lady.”

“… … No, what.”

It's Dahlia's fault for belittleing Veord. Instead of the seemingly useless trait
of'invalidation', Veord was outstanding in every way.

Only momentum drives a person to the point of fainting. Is that human?

Wild beast. Large bear. Damn bear. Dahlia criticized herself again. Thanks
to her headache, she made an impression. Wayne hastily put a cold towel on
Dahlia's forehead.

"Thanks."

“… … I reflected.”

"What?,,

“I couldn't bear the momentum that even such a young person could endure
face to face, and I was just out of touch with the situation.”

Dahlia quickly blinked. In fact, there was a secret here. Her gaze went very
quietly to Meldon. When he made eye contact, he looked embarrassed and
scratched his cheek.

This time he wasn't strangely disgusting when he behaved like that.

“And I was impressed.”

At that, she looked at Wayne again. His eyes were smeared with strange
respect and aspiration.
'Huh?'

It seemed to me that I had planted him a strange fantasy.

“How he sustained His momentum by himself with that weak body. I also
thought that I once transcended human limits, but compared to a young
lady, it is far too short.”

“No one could find a fortune teller no matter how much the Merchant bet
on the bounty… … You should have noticed the girl's extraordinaryness
when you found it at once... … .”

'Yes, that's not it.'

It's just a copy of what Meldon did. But Wayne's misunderstanding only
grew deeper.

“Did you know how to curse the curse from the beginning? From the time
you found the fortune teller, did you all expect something like this to
happen?”

“I can't even predict how far the young lady is looking.”

Dahlia turned awkwardly and nodded.

“Uh, uh... … .”

“My lady, I… … ”

Also, Wayne is trying to say something. But here again, when he opened his
mouth, the dahlia seemed to be a squid as it was. She hurriedly intercepted
him and pointed at Meldon.

“I have something to say with this person. Could you give me some space?”

"Yes. Excuse me.”

Wayne silently abstained immediately and left the room. Meldon opened his
eyes wide and pointed at himself with a finger.
'with me?'

With his eyes as if saying I couldn't stand it, so I let Wayne go, but it was
true that Meldon had something to say. She nodded. Meldon pulled the
chair and came closer.

First of all thanks.

“… … Thank you. Please come all the way here for me.”

"no. If I leave this alone, Cedric thinks I'll die.”

It seemed to be sincere for some reason. It seems that I don't even think
about giving strength with the pattern. Dahlia pointed out that. Meldon
shrugged, as if it wasn't anything special.

“It wasn’t really a big deal anyway?”

“… … That’s a big deal.”

“And it was funny. Live Live Live Watch Mershan's crazy bear apologizing.
You have to live long too.”

He who said that seemed really purely joyful. He looked down at Dahlia
with his chin open and his eyes narrow.

“Somehow, it seems like fun things keep happening around you.”

It's a misunderstanding.”

“So please put it on often.”

Meldon tapped his wrist and pretended to call him if necessary. Dahlia
laughed little. I know that the location can be tracked... … I never use it
now.

“Mr. Meldon.”
"Yes."

“Are you not interested in the Duchess of Artus?”

After a while, Meldon replied.

“… … You're talking dangerous things.”

“I couldn't have done this without Mr. Meldon. So, I'll give you about ten
good things from Beord-nim, Mr. Meldon.”

Dahlia's words were true in a broad way. In the first place, the discovery of
the fortune teller and Veord this time was all Meldon's credit in the original.
Dahlia was nothing more than chasing his back. I even had an appropriate
excuse, so I was thinking of making him the Duke of Artus with this
incident as an opportunity.

It wasn't that she was simply sorry for Meldon. The original work <The
Labyrinth of Ouroboros> consists of a total of 3 routes. Aceras Route,
Meldon Route, Lewain Route. However, it is only the Meldon Route that
Meldon becomes the Duke of Artus.

Why can't he be Duke of Artus on another route? There is no reason for

Lewain Route, but there is a clear reason for him not to be Duke of Artus on
the Aceras Route. This is because the current Duke Artus, whom Dahlia has
just met, is secretly working with the Holy Empire. That is why the current
Duke of Artus actively plays an active role in kidnapping Adriana into the
Holy Empire on the Aceras route. In the end, even in order to stop Asheras,
Duke Artus had to be quickly removed.

Then, Meldon spoke to Dahlia.

“When did you know that I was a transcendent of the Artus family?”

Dahlia frowned and looked at Meldon. You just talked about your father to
the Duke of Artus, and in the meantime, you can say that even after killing
half a person in front of Dahlia's eyes with that fist?

Meldon closed his mouth awkwardly as he thought about it.

“It was Duke Artus who gave me the business card. And do you need to say
more?”

"no."

“Verde Merschein returns to the social world, and with his support, Mr.
Meldon has the right to speak.

If three other families except Artus admit that Mr. Meldon is a transcendent,
he can be incorporated into the family.”

There are two ways for an illegitimate child of the family to enter the
family with the trait of Transcendental. Originally, the family must
recognize him on their own, but if not, they are naturally incorporated into
the family when they admit that the other three families are transcendental
of the family he saw. That's because each and every vein of the
Transcendental is a great addition to this imperial power.

In fact, he bakes and boils the beord the way Dahlia did, and then, under the
full support of her and the Mersian family, is forced to win the recognition
of the Pesteroz and Blouport families. In fact, it was difficult to deny a
Duke's family with a transcendental man on his back.

“But Artus wouldn't want me to be California.”

“You are confident.”

Dahlia said casually. Meldon laughed embarrassingly as if he was stabbed.

After that, his eyes lit up with a different light than before. His lips painted
a belligerent smile. This will be closer to his essence, which he has been
hiding as light so far.

The lady seems to know me very well, strangely. At best, I've never seen it
a few times.”

'… … Poetry, did you make a mistake?'

“Well, would you only care about the interest Mr. Meldon shows me?”
Dahlia hid her embarrassment and responded naturally and virtuously
following Meldon. Fortunately, Meldon laughed once more to see if he
liked it. And then, Veord kicked the door and ran back into the room where
there were only two.

“Fuck, you're ready to go.”

"then… … ?”

As you said, I'm going to do 100 good things that aren't even funny.”

That was good news. Dahlia wiped off her head and raised her back.

'Ugh.'

I didn't know when I was lying down, but the bruise started to hurt in
earnest. Meldon stared at it.

“What can I do first? Huh?"

"First… … How about liquidating this job and returning to the Mersein
family?”

As far as it was expected, Veord did not dislike it, but refused to reject it.
She nervously sat down on the chair she had kicked. Then the chair was
tilted as if to collapse. Veord woke up again, swearing. Then a man
appeared in front of the door with a surprised expression.

“Beo-nim! Some damn man ruined the headquarters... … !”

Incredibly, it was three hours after Meldon appeared in the building. Maybe
I went out and came back now. Veord looked at him pathetic and chin-
quicked.

"Hey."

"Yes?"

“Now you are the owner here. I retire.”

The man made a stupid look. Dahlia expressed her condolences for the dark
future of the organization.

Until now, the chieftain was Beord, and the Mersein clan protected him
even if things broke out, but now there is neither Beord nor Mershan's
protection. He didn't know his future, with only a downhill road left, and
the man looked just as happy.

Veord ripped the paper and wrote Dahlia the address of his mansion. The
address was the mansion of the Duke of Mersein. She contacted the
Mersein Caju that she would be returning home now. Dahlia recognized this
as a good thing. Beord liked that there were 99 left.

“I'll report it every time I do something good or something, so just wait.”

"That… … Do you know what's the standard of being good?”

"do not know. So, I'll use it all first. One thing will eat.”

Veord replied blatantly. Looking back, his handsome face shone brightly.
It's in your 40s that's in there. I wanted to tell you to pay for the night
because of my heart.

Bye anyway.”

Veord asked Dahlia to shake hands. She held the hand without thinking. But
at that moment.

Woodduck.

For a moment, Dahlia thought her hand was broken. But the sound didn't
come from there. To be precise, it was the sound of a ring breaking on her
hand.

"Huh?,,

Veord looked down at her hand held in a blank glance.

'… … No, invalidation... … now?'

Dahlia was full of goose bumps.

Veord's ability to negate all powers except for the powers of the
Transcendental. Although the emperor's power flowed through the ring that
the emperor gave to Dahlia, his ability as a transcendent was ‘the ability to
read people’s emotions.’ In other words, the emperor's power in the ring
was a kind that could be negated by Veord's intervention.

After the emperor's power was released, Dahlia's ability was activated. Her
power to purify the soul of the Transcendental.

'But it was okay when you held it earlier?'

It was when Cedric's magic to change the color of his hair and eyes was at
stake. Cedric's ability is'multi-attribute magic'. Thus, Veord could not
negate it. So, it seemed that Veord's power could not reach the ring.

She looked at her with a much more shocked expression than when Veord
knew how to get rid of the curse.

“What are you?”

Meldon raised one eyebrow and took turns looking at the two. He seemed
to have noticed that the situation was turning strangely.

'No! You should never be caught by Mr. Meldon!'

If you are caught by both, you have no face to see the emperor's face.
Dahlia closed her mouth while being held coldly in Veord's arms.

“Goodbye, Veord! I will miss you!”

“Yes, yes.”

Veord hugged her tinkeringly, staring at Meldon and seeing the dahlia in her
arms. Her eyes sparkled.

She put her mouth in Dahlia's ear and whispered.

“Yeah, I know roughly. You have a very strange power.”

“… … Yeah."

“Instead of saying nothing, admit it as a good thing.”

'… … How simple is this person?'

She nodded hastily. Beord hugged her and was sneaky, holding her in a
long, aesthetic sense, and finally let her go. It was like seeing a giant
leopard clinging to some kind of human.

"I'll ask you again next time."

Leaving a meaningful word, Veord rode away in the carriage sent by the
Merchant side.

'Fortunately, it's over well.'

Fortunately, Veord is simple. Now it was time to go back to Dahlia. Then

Meldon put her coat around her shoulder as she was about to leave. It was
heavy for some reason.

"Huh?,,

Dahlia turned to Meldon. He smiled and said hello.

“I'll see you next time.”

'Have you noticed?'

Feeling ominous, but she nodded. Then he grabbed Wayne's hand and
climbed into the wagon. The carriage started soon. Dahlia habitually leaned
against her back, and she squirmed. It wasn't because of a bruise on the
back. This is because there was a large, fluffy cushion on the coat that
Meldon had wrapped around.

Meldon didn't notice. I was just caring for her.

'Looks like an idiot.'

She laughed bloody. Then, comfortably leaning his back on his back, he
looked out the window.
12. Second ball
The day after Dahlia met Veord, he visited the emperor and shared a hug
that is now familiar. As soon as he saw Veord's return and saw Dahlia's
broken ring, he seemed to immediately notice what had happened.

“… … It's my fault. I didn't think our Dahlia would go to see Veord.”

"I'm sorry."

“No, Miss Dahlia. Come and eat some delicious food.”

Wherever I heard that Dahlia loves desserts, the emperor asked the imperial
palace chef aside and prepared a dessert tea set on one side of the office.
Dahlia shed tears in her heart at touching consideration and lifted her fork.

“I don't know what number he used, but Ms. Dahlia did a very good job of
blocking Veord's silence. So I think you can rest assured. Strangely, Veord
seems to be stuck with the words of Miss Dahlia.”

The emperor created a new ring in the air and gave it to Dahlia.

“It’s a good thing because I’m caught. It's a new ring that excludes Veord
from the target. This will keep the Dahlia sheep protected without being
affected by Veord. Instead, contact with Veord would not prevent her from
purifying her soul.”

I'm glad things didn't go serious though. Dahlia exhaled her inner relief.

Wayne gave Dahlia an escort until he came out and reached the mansion.
He laughed as he dropped Dahlia off the mansion.

This really ended my last mission.”

He was a little disappointed. Dahlia refreshedly felt grateful to him.

“I have struggled so much during that time.”

How could you find the fortune teller and meet Veord without him?

With this, everything was really done. Although Veord had an immortal
knowledge of Dahlia's abilities, it might have been a good excuse to keep
her tied to this empire. What's left is to help Meldon receive the Duchess of
Artus through Veord?

Until all this was successful, Wayne really helped Dahlia faithfully. Only
because of Cedric's request and belonging to the Imperial Palace... … .

“It’s hard work.”

Wayne laughed.

If you know how much I get from Cedric instead of helping me with this,
you don't think that way.”

Huh?"

The moment Dahlia thought he heard it wrong. She looked up at Wayne in

amazement at what was completely unexpected. When I saw satisfaction in
his eyes, it seemed that he took care not to be disappointed.

"Do, did you get the money?"

I looked at Dahlia as if Wayne was talking about something new.

“The only one we are loyal to is His Majesty the Emperor. Originally, we
don't even receive requests from others, but we also received it because it
was a request from your Majesty the Prince and related to the young lady.”

“At the very least, you should get the money for the mission. If we don't,
we will be disciplined by the imperial family.”

Dahlia blamed herself for trying to get free help from the Imperial Palace.
Moreover, since it was a manpower belonging to the Imperial Palace, I
didn't even think that money would go out of anyone's pocket. But looking
at the situation, Cedric seemed to have paid a lot of money on behalf of
Dahlia.
Did you say that when one thing is done, one thing comes? Her face was
whitened by the unexpected confrontation.

“What, what's going on?”

Wayne looked at Dahlia in confusion. She shook her head hastily.

“No, what happened. That, it is. I had a hard time. Good bye."

Worried, she forced Wayne to leave, and she immediately wrote a letter to
Cedric.

***

Three days later, she was struck by the imperial patronage Cedric was
waiting for.

“… … Cedric!”

“Yes, Dahlia. Did your work go well?”

He laughed while looking at the dahlia. She said it all.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“What do you mean?”

Cedric really didn't seem to have any idea what caused her to come. As
evidence, Dahlia's favorite dessert was prepared for sponsorship in advance.
It wasn't the time to eat anything like this now, but the time to figure out
how to do it without saying anything. But Dahlia's body was sitting in front
of it by itself. As Cedric guided her, she ate wheat feuille on the 1st floor of
the tray, and she became sober.

“No, wait a minute. I didn't come to eat this!”

“Then why?”

“How much did you give to Wayne?”

“… … Aha."

Cedric quickly realized why Dahlia was doing this.

“I forgot to cover my mouth. I thought I wouldn't say it.”

“Of course I have to say it. I was looking for help because I needed it. But
why did Cedric pay the money?”

“They don't take personal requests. I wouldn't have gotten your quest no
matter how much. So I couldn't help it.”

“Then you should have spoken to me!”

Dahlia made a terrible look. Cedric seemed embarrassed if she didn't know
she would come out like this.

She immediately became sorry, as she seemed to be tempered by the person

who did the favor.

I'm sorry. Anyway, tell me how much you gave Wayne. I will definitely pay
you back.”

“I really don’t have to.”

"No. I must do that.”

I was grateful that Cedric was good to Dahlia, of course. But paying for her
work was a completely different matter. It was necessary to be very strict on
this part.

Cedric continued to hesitate.

“… … You could repay it in other ways instead of money, right? Prince-ja's

teacher gets quite a lot of money. I think it's a tuition fee.”

"No. I must give it in cash.”

"Really?"
"Really."

Cedric looked into the air, sighed, took out the pen he had on his chest, and
wrote the numbers on a napkin. And he handed the napkin to Dahlia. Dahlia
prepared her mind. He is a spy belonging to the Imperial Palace. Of course
it's incredibly expensive... … .

"Oh my gosh!"

"Shh."

Dahlia floated about 10 centimeters out of the chair. Cedric gently grabbed
her shoulder and sat back.

“… … So you said you don't have to pay it back.”

Cedric sighed. Dahlia carefully folded the napkin a few times as if it were a
check and kept it inside the Goi bag. My hands rattled.

“How did you get this, this, so much money?”

Dahlia also knew roughly. Of the budget allocated to the prince, his
personal allowance is very limited.

This wasn't the money that would end up with that pocket money level.

“People have secrets to be attractive.”

“If you are a person like me who needs to show good to someone, you have
to cultivate even less attractiveness.”

It meant that he would never say anything. Dahlia sighed.

“I will definitely pay you back. Is it okay if it takes a little longer?”

“You don't have to pay it back, but it's okay if it takes a long time. Either
way, make it comfortable.”
Cedric laughed peacefully. Since I was talking with him in such a normal
way, I felt relieved that I had really passed a big hurdle this time.

“So, is the job well done?”

"Yeah. It’s all thanks to Cedric.”

“I didn't know you were looking for my aunt.”

Dahlia was frightened and looked at Cedric. Did Wayne say it? However,
the content of the assignment was always top secret. I don't think anyone
who knows that well told Cedric.

Cedric made eye contact with Dahlia and shook her head.

“I just filmed it, but it was correct.”

No matter how much time passed, it was impossible to trick Cedric. She
grew sullen.

"Yeah."

“I heard that my aunt has returned to the Mersein family. My uncle was
happy, so he almost tried to cry.” Even she would be happy if her older
sister, who had been a criminal after beating her noble position, revived and
returned.

“It's really great. It was a waste that a transcendental person like him was
rotting in such a place.

nevertheless••… There was no way to dry him, so I left him alone.”

“But you did it. Great, Dahlia.”

Cedric smiled beautifully as he closed his eyes. The tail of his mouth
wriggled without knowing it. Dahlia was praised and didn't want to be
excited, so she ate a bite of orange pudding that came out for dessert.

'Oh my god, it's so delicious.'

When I woke up, only the cup containing the orange pudding remained.
Cedric's voice was heard as she was staring at the empty cup.

“And it turns out, soon there will be a ball in the imperial family. Beord-
nim will also be coming at that time, would you like to go with me?”

It was a natural partner request. She almost inadvertently said that she knew
right away, then stopped.

“I'll talk with you.”

Dahlia will choose a partner at will and will be sad if Hikan knows later.

“What kind of ball is it anyway? I didn't get any invitations.”

"my birthday."

Dahlia stopped taking a sip of tea.

“New, don’t you have a few birthdays left?”

Dahlia was fortunately memorizing his birthday. There are still more than a
month left.

"Huh. This time, my aunt was also here, so I decided to pull it out.”

thank God. If I had forgotten it would have been a real big deal. Dahlia,
sweating inside, wiped the area around her mouth with the handkerchief
Cedric gave her.

“If it’s a birthday ball, it’s a special day.”

Cedric ran away as a child, so his birthday parties were often cancelled. The
angry emperor turned Cedric's birthday party into being held once every
five years.

“It's a special day. So please come as a partner.”

Cedric laughed. Like this, Dahlia attacks when he's confused again. This
time she also gave up and nodded.

"Okay."

“… … Really?"

Rather, Cedric was embarrassed as he did not know that Acceptance would
return so easily. But for Cedric's birthday party, it seemed right to do
whatever he wanted.

“Yes, really.”

Dahlia nodded. Then Cedric laughed. It was a clear and transparent smile
that seemed to increase the tone of the surrounding background step by
step. A'real' smile that is rarely shown.

"Thanks."

Even Dahlia used to tickle her heart strangely when she saw such a smile.

***

“You have decided to go to Cedric's partner for this ball?”

Adisha fell in love. Of course I thought he would hate it, but Dahlia was a
bit embarrassed by the opposite reaction.

"Huh."

“Then, who is the Duke with?”

Since Dahlia's partner has always been Hikan, Adisha's curiosity was
natural.

"maybe… … It shouldn't have been decided yet.”

“Then can I go with you?”

But not as much as this said. Dahlia was in great shock.

'surely?'

No way Adisha is really with Hikan... … ?

“Adricia… … What are you really doing with my brother

“Then you don’t have to be Leonard-sama’s partner this time!”

Aha. It was like this. Dahlia immediately understood Adisha's strange

reaction. Adriana has been Leonard's partner for several years. Now I was
sick of it.

Prince Leonard wasn't a bad guy, but he didn't notice and was stupid, so he
burst into Adriana. Besides, he even liked her. He tried to hide it in his own
place, but he wasn't even hidden. In any way, it's bad for the ball.

“I have to ask His Majesty the Emperor. There are many young-ae who are
aiming for the fall of the prince anyway.”

Adisha said, tying up her greedy black hair over the nape of her neck to see
if her hair was stuffy. Like the original female protagonist, she became
more and more beautiful. A white nape, a smooth nose, and sparkling eyes.
Like Dahlia, she, who had a birthday a while ago, is now 19 years old. In
other words, it meant that the flow of the original work had begun.

'What will happen to Adisha's love line this time?'

Please don't get involved with the original male protagonists, and I hope
you have a happy relationship with a healthy person. Dahlia suddenly
wondered.

‘Who will take our pretty Adriana?’

It would be nice if I live next to me for the rest of my life. Unintentionally

trying to say her wishes, she stopped. If I was wrong, it was because it
seemed that Adisha wasn't married and that she would continue to be with
her.

'Dahlia's doctor is the most important to me.'

While saying this.

'Can't do that.'

Adricia had many days to live in the future. Still, if it had to be connected, I
thought it would be nice if I could stay next to Dahlia and go well with
Hikan.

***

After a while, Adisha's partner was decided. Fortunately, Adisha decided to

go with Hikhan instead of Leonard.

The emperor seemed to be wondering how Dahlia unexpectedly became

Cedric's partner. Adisha couldn't tell the truth even when asked by the
emperor. However, I guessed how the kite could not have reached because
of what he came to save this time. The emperor was fortunately passed on.

Meanwhile, Hikan took Dahlia's prom partner unpredictably.

I thought I couldn't go with me forever.”

Dahlia was even more embarrassed by her innocent recognition.

“But be careful. Cedric is always careful. You may fall into His acting
because you are weak... … . Don't get confused with juice and alcohol... …
. Unconditionally, go home before 10 o'clock... … .”

But after that, the nagging bombs poured out, and she was rather relieved.
After all, it's like my brother.

In fact, Dahlia continued to care for Hikan. He continued to look depressed

after the incident. Dahlia was worried about him in the heart. But I couldn't
help it because I didn't tell me why. Sometimes cleansing was the best she
could do.

It was the day of the birthday ball. Dahlia greeted Hikan and went to the
Imperial Palace early. Today, I braided my hair, drooped it to one side, and
wore a light braid. Accessories were omitted as much as possible. It was a
dress that I was trying to show off today. Today's dress was a design that
Dahlia chose very boldly. It was a dress that came out after choosing a dress
for each other while looking at the dressing room catalog with Adisha, but
as soon as she saw it, Adisha got stuck in it.

“This is it.”

“Uh, in what sense?”

“With this, Dahlia can rule the world with beauty.”

Adricia's main part was getting more and more as the days went by. Dahlia
saw her ambitious dress.

Upon seeing, she was so happy that she fell back to sleep.

"Oh my gosh! What is this!"

On the surface, it was just a moderately fashionable dress. In accordance

with the fall season, the color was also set to light purple. However, there
was a slight reversal, it was the cloth on the back. When worn, it splits in
half, so it was a half-finished and half-non-finished design. Of course, it
wasn't too fine considering Dahlia's age, and it was a very minor exposure
that usually only came up to the top of the bra line.

Still, the deviation from this age was the most enjoyable. Dahlia closed her
eyes and picked it up. And when the finished version came, he reported it to
Adisha and reported it to himself, and he started a frenzy again. Mrs. Marsh
saw it and settled down.

“Oh my God, just because of this one. Someone would think it was a
transparent dress.”
But for Hikan, this dress would be like a transparent dress. Dahlia even
camouflaged with two cloths attached to it, pretending to be invisible to
Hikan. You'll surprise him later by showing off the real dress at the prom.

'No, if I did, I might be taken home right away.'

But it is already late. Dahlia is already going to the imperial palace wearing
a dress with a half visible back.

Dahlia got off the carriage and went to the waiting room according to the
guidance of the servant.

Adisha didn't come because he was coming with Hikan.

Soon Cedric arrived. As soon as Dahlia saw him, she was shocked. Of
course, but because you are so handsome. Cedric is 19 years old. In the
meantime, he became more handsome. He was taller, his nose was taller,
and the sharp jawline that was full of boyishness added strength. Even so,
the mysterious and beautiful atmosphere was still there, and he was
becoming more and more handsome enough to threaten Dahlia's heart. In
addition, the royal family's upper mother was circumvented by wearing the
imperial court robes.

'Aren't we compared if we go out together?'

Dahlia looked up at Cedric with a sad expression. Instead of saying ‘Hello,

Dahlia’ as always, he had a somewhat embarrassing expression.

“Hello, Cedric.”

“Yes, Dahlia. Was there anything uncomfortable to come?”

But at the words that followed, Cedric smiled casually.

“It’s autumn now, so it’s a little chilly, right?”

He strides over, takes a blanket from the corner of the waiting room and
puts it over Dahlia's shoulder.
Looked cold because of the back. Dahlia regretted her choice not to take
into account the seasons. But it was okay because it was so fun while
choosing.

The two talked briefly until the ball started. Cedric raised one eyebrow
when Dahlia said that he wished Hican and Adriana to go well. I didn't
seem to agree.

Now it was time to go to the ball. Dahlia rolled up a blanket, left it in the
corner of the sofa, and stood up.

"as it is… … let's go?"

Cedric said in a tone that felt somehow cautious. Dahlia, of course, nodded.
He stared at Dahlia with a look of somehow anguish, then, with a
determined look, took his lips to her ears.

"dahlia."

"Yeah?"

“I’m careful to say this… … Please know that I have no weird intentions.”

“Yes, please tell me.”

Your dress... … I think the fabric finish of, etc. is wrong. The half is split so
I can see the back.”

“I was thinking of telling you earlier, but I'm sorry. I was so surprised I
couldn't speak until now.”

Cedric was gibberish and said as soon as it came out that he would call
someone to be repaired or postpone the ball. Dahlia stared at him and burst
into laughter.

“Cedric! This is what I usually wear like this.”

She swept her braided hair to one side and then turned around. Then he
smiled over his head and looked at Cedric.
“Look, is it pretty? Adriano and I work together to make today's most
groundbreaking… … .”

Cedric was silent. Dahlia looked up at him. He was looking at her with a
pretty frowned eyebrow and biting his lips. The eyes are slightly heated and
spread to the temples and ears. Dahlia was fascinated for a moment because
she was so grueling like a person who cried, and in the midst of it, she was
beautiful.

"I can't."

"Yeah? What?"

Dahlia said absurdly. Cedric grabbed her shoulder and sat back on the
couch. Then, after turning her hair to the side, it was folded, and the part of
the cloth where the back was visible was stretched back and placed on the
back. When he swept the center line of his back with his hand, the separated
fabrics were joined together and the clothes were sewn.

Dahlia was distracted by Cedric's shocking appearance, and then she

noticed the situation and fell in shock.

“No, the dress! The dress is stuck!”

“… … Sorry."

“This is no different from other dresses! How hard were Adisha and I to
choose!”

“This is… … Wouldn't it be okay to pass 20 years old?”

“At that time, I will do something 100 times more disruptive than I am
now!”

Cedric's expression became more disturbing. Dahlia was unhappy, and tears
seemed to come out. I was hoping for the day to show off this dress, but the
back stuck badly.
Cedric was sincerely sorry. But Dahlia pledged not to forgive anything he
said this time.

“Dahlia, are you mad?”

Dahlia sat down with her knees turned away from Cedric without
responding. Cedric sat down in front of the sofa with his knees bent and
followed her.

"sorry. Instead, you will be the brightest at the ball today.”

“… … how?"

Dahlia said lightly. Cedric hesitated and brought a small box from above the
fireplace in the waiting room. Then, as if proposing, I sat next to the dahlia
and opened the box to show it. A brilliant light flowed from inside.

“… … Wow."

Dahlia was distracted. Even she, who was not familiar with jewelry, knew
this. It was a large diamond necklace that the Empress wore at the ball a
few years ago. It was buzzing for a while that a diamond of this size was
first released, but the emperor bought it for ten times the highest price of the
auction house and gave it to the empress right away. Dahlia couldn't go to
the ball at that time due to circumstances, so I saw it for the first time in real
life. Actually, it was surprisingly pretty.

“I told my mother that you made a great contribution to Beord-nim's return.

He said that he would lend this if he wanted to as a sign of gratitude.”

"Oh my gosh."

Come to think of it, Veord was the person who is now becoming the
empress's older sister. But I didn't expect to receive a gift like this from him.

'But.'

I couldn't wear this. No matter how much you receive a gift, who on earth
would go to the ball with such a famous anecdote wearing the necklace of
the empress?

“I know what you're thinking.”

Then Cedric closed his eyes and laughed. He shook his hand once in the air
above the necklace.

“My mother told me to do this too.”

Then the appearance of the necklace completely changed. Everything from

the work of the center diamond to the type of string and the arrangement of
the small jewels surrounding the center diamond.

This is more suitable for Dahlia's age. Although the middle egg was a little
smaller.

“If you don’t do this, it will be too much to talk about. Sorry."

But this was too much. Dahlia was immediately relieved.

“Can I walk?”

Dahlia nodded. Cedric picked up the necklace and went behind Dahlia and
woven intricate chains one by one. It took quite a while because it was a
pretty complex structure.

'How much will this be?'

I can bet, it's going to be a lot more expensive than the money Cedric spent
the last time on Dahlia.

'How do I pay it back?'

Dahlia got a little upset.

'I can't just receive it like this until when.'

In the first place, why is Cedric so good to her? How did you come to like
her? It's a question I've asked before, but I didn't get the right answer from
Cedric.

She stretched one hand back and grabbed Cedric's hand, which weaves the
necklace chain together.

Then he turned his head and looked at him. Cedric looked a little
embarrassed and stopped in the air.

“… … What's wrong with you?”

Dahlia made eye contact with him. Several thoughts passed through my
head at once. Someone who will one day die from dahlia.

Now she had to admit. She is afraid of losing Cedric. I was afraid that his
favor, which had begun for no reason, would be reaped for no reason, and
that he would die in the original way beyond that.

I wasn't saying I got to like it. It was close to being a precious person like
Hikan and Adisha. However, looking at what has happened so far, it is
impossible to prevent the events of the original work unless the opportunity
for the main divergence of the original work is eliminated. Just as her
relationship with Meldon couldn't improve without Adisha's
acknowledgment of her past, Cedric will one day die. Unless he finds and
eliminates the trigger for his death on all routes.

Of course, blocking that reason will change Cedric's future as well.

However, unlike Adriana and Meldon, the number of times Cedric appeared
in the original was too few, so it was difficult to guess the reason.

The feeling of despair that he couldn't do anything encroached on Dahlia's

body for the first time. But she quickly shaken her head.

'you can do it.'

Dahlia has been doing well so far. It wasn't her way to give up because she
said she couldn't and wait for Cedric to die.

'What made Cedric die?'

You must find the reason. Can be found.

“… … Oh no.”

Dahlia turned awkwardly. Cedric casually removed the hand held by her
and put the last chain on the necklace.

“It’s done.”

Cedric stood up and reached out to her. She took the hand and stood up.

For now, it was time to go to the ball. Time to go and see Veord.

'Would you have done a lot of good things?'

I'm sorry, but I didn't expect much.

***

Cedric's 19th birthday ball was held in the largest hall of the Imperial
Palace. This time, there was also the purpose of celebrating his birthday, but
it also meant welcoming the return of the empress's older sister, Beléo de
Mersain. The Transcendent has always been a valuable nation's property.
Not only that, the empress always missed her sister. The same was true of
the Mersein family.

Veord, who appeared at the ball after a long time, was as it was five years
ago, when he suddenly disappeared. She has blond short hair under her ears,
alluring purple eyes like fairies, elongated limbs, and a neutral appearance
that is close to a boy. This time, she wore a trouser suit instead of a dress.

Young young-ae, who were not in the social world at the time she was
notorious, all secretly glimpsed the beord with fan spirit. Naturally, the
generations of the young children's parents were frightened and taught them
the work of Veord again.

Contrary to people's concerns or odd expectations, however, Veord was

very modest with a reputation that once wrung out the social world in many
ways. Of course, he ignored the people he was talking to, and spent most of
his time walking around the ballroom and eating something that looked
good with a toothpick. Next to Beord, apparently her father, the current
Merchant Caju, was sticking to it. He was still thrilled that Veord ate the
food he had served and said, "It's delicious."

But, of course, there weren't just people who looked at her nicely. One of
them was her former tutor, Beryl. Now, in her 60s, her knees sore every
rainy day after her knees were bent in the opposite direction. He also
appeared in front of Veord with a staff at risk of breaking his knees.

“I guess you're doing well, Mr. Veord.”

“Yes, how are you.”

Veord replied without seeing him. Beryl was puzzled by an unexpectedly

plain answer. Courageous, he said.

“… … Do you have anything to say to me?”

"Wait. Didn't we apologize at that time, Sir Beryl?”

The Duke of Mersein stopped him in a hard tone. In fact, he also felt sorry
for Beryl, who was limp for his sister's sin. However, Veord was silent after
a long time, and I didn't want to break the peace because of this person
alone. Veord finally looked at Beryl. She looked over his whole body for a
while and seemed to remember who he was.

"Ah. I remember you.”

'Fuck, you're ruined again.'

The Duke of Mersein touched his forehead. Beryl's body was also hardened
by tension.

“I was sorry then.”

'Huh?'
Everyone who was there was suspicious of their ears. Veord ate the
sandwich in a casual manner.

“I was sorry then.”

“… … Yes?"

“Fuck, do what you said again… … No, yes, sorry. This is the last one.”

Veord had just brushed his hair to see if he had a temper. Everyone stared at
her, froze, not believing what he had heard. At that time, Dahlia entered the
ballroom, escorted by Cedric. When she saw her, Veord's eyes sparkled. She
left Beryl and the Duke of Mersein, still in shock, and walked straight to
Dahlia. She put her hands on her shoulders without even giving Dahlia a
chance to say hello.

“Dahlia, I did a good job right now. Two of them.”

“… … Chu, congratulations?”

Dahlia replied with a very embarrassed expression. Beord said without

concern.

“Congratulations, listen quickly and praise. hurry."

Everyone's eyes were on Dahlia. She felt dizzy. Then Cedric naturally
removed Veord's hand from Dahlia and brought it to him.

“Good job, aunt.”

He smiled and said in a gentle tone, so that everyone could hear it.
Everyone who saw it only then nodded.

'Ah, that makes sense.'

It was natural for anyone to try to show off to his nephew rather than asking
for a sudden compliment in the first sight. Obviously, at first, Veord seemed
to put his hand on Dahlia Pesteroz's shoulder, but there must have been
some mistake.
'I think Veord is finally out of age.'

'Oh my God, what is this?'

Everyone was satisfied with the conclusion and went back to the story. Only
Veord looked at Cedric with a dissatisfied expression.

“What are you doing now?”

Still, he was a prince, and Beled wrote a polite word. It was very, very
awkward. Cedric laughed peacefully.

“If you pretend to know in a place like this, Dahlia is in trouble, my aunt.”

“Are you aware? Dahlia is mine.”

Veord shakes Cedric's hand and brings Dahlia into his arms. Dahlia
struggled in rebellion.

'Whoever wants it!'

Of course it didn't work. Beord's “my thing”, when interpreted in her way,
simply meant “a tool to release my curse”. Or'a girl who has a mysterious
power and feels good when held.'

However, for Cedric, who did not know the details of the post-war
situation, the words overwhelmed his temper. His smile was a bit of favor.

“Dahlia will like me more than her aunt.”

“Are you real, Dahlia?”

Said, looking down at the Dahlia in her arms. She did her best and nodded
hard. Then Veord's arm was relieved. Dahlia hurriedly escaped from her
arms and ran to Cedric. Of course, Veord didn't blink a single eye.

“It's too much. Anyway, did I do two good things?”

“… … Well, it's a bit like that now, but I'll listen and judge later. I will
come out to the balcony in the second part, so please come when I am
alone.”

Dahlia said powerlessly.

Today, the imperial ball was divided into part 1 and part 2. Part 1 was a time
to celebrate Cedric's birthday, and part 2 was a time to freely chat with the
people in attendance, a time allotted by the empress for Belde. Beord waved
his hand at Dahlia to see if he was so satisfied, and then returned to my
younger brother.

'I feel tired.'

It seemed like a storm had struck.

“… … Cedric, thank you for just taking care.”

Without him, how much attention would have been given to Veord and how
much of an offensive question would have been. Dahlia sighed.

“Well, haven't you told me what's going on yet? I'll tell you all about what
happened with Beord-nim.”

She turned and looked at Cedric. For some reason, he was showing a very
satisfied expression.

“Dahlia, do you like me more than your aunt?”

“… … Yeah? Why do you ask something for granted?”

When I think about having suffered because of Veord, I still have teeth.
Cedric now had a smile on his face. Dahlia continued to not understand
why he was doing this, but after a very long time, she realized what she was
saying and her face turned red.

Few people noticed the relationship between Veord and Dahlia thanks to
Cedric's intervention. But only the two were different. One was the Duke of
Mersein. He's been watching Veord for a very long time, knowing that she
had no reason to suddenly try to get praise from Cedric. In addition, he
watched Cedric, Veord and Dahlia from a distance from start to finish (with
anxiety trembling). When Cedric grabbed Veord's hand, he clearly frowned.
And he held the dahlia in his arms.

'The center of this relationship is Miss Dahlia Pesterose!'

The Duke of Mersein quickly noticed the problems of his older sister,
Veord. Knowing that, there was something that caught my eye. It was a
necklace on the neck of Miss Dahlia Pesteroz. It was a little smaller and the
shape around it changed, but that was definitely Empress Siorde's diamond
necklace.

'The fact that Siord lent that to her... … .’

She also knows roughly what happened between Dahlia and Veord.

'I'll have to talk to Siorde later.'

Although he couldn't have the courage to speak to Dahlia directly, the Duke
of Mersein sent infinite support and support for her. I don't know what
number he used to bake and boil the beord, but please keep her in control
and keep her on a leash in the future. He secretly drew a name for Dahlia.
And the other was a somewhat unexpected character who hadn't appeared
yet.

***

Dahlia told Cedric everything about what had happened before the full-
fledged ball began. Except for the story of the pattern that Meldon left.
Cedric wasn't very surprised.

“But it was also dangerous. Glad Meldon helped, but be more careful next
time.”

“I'm a little sorry that I couldn't help you. Oh, of course I'm not trying to
blame you.”
It was a warm word. Dahlia smiled. Soon, the emperor and the empress
entered the ballroom, and the ball began in earnest. Dahlia greeted Hikan
and Adisha, who had just arrived. Hikan smiled slightly and nodded, and
Adisha smiled and waved his hand downward. She seemed happy because
she didn't come with Leonard. But when Dahlia made a crying look and
showed her back, her happy expression immediately messed up. She said in
the shape of her mouth.

'How the hell happened?'

Dahlia reached out diagonally and pointed at Cedric. Immediately grasping

the situation, Adisha glared at Cedric with a bitter gaze. But it wasn't very
intimidating. It was like an angry Maltese.

Prince Leonard came today with Young Ae of a certain Count family. It was
Young-ae, who rumored to love Leonard three years ago. Even now, his
heart was still talking to him cheerfully. Leonard was still a gentleman,
listening to her with all his best.

Usually, there was no gift opening ceremony, the biggest event in the
birthday ball. Cedric did not receive a separate gift at the ball. If there was
anything to send, he told me to send it as a parcel. He was overly cynical,
and the only answer that the aide had written clearly did not give back, so
he was the prince and did not receive a gift from many people. People who
came to congratulate them, saying only formal words and quickly
disappeared. Instead, the emperor and empress's celebration followed
immediately.

Cedric took Dahlia's hand and went to the emperor. The emperor smiled and
looked at her and Cedric alternately.

“The two seem to be close these days, so it looks good.”

Cedric only smiled.

“It just happened that way.”

“Well, it is. Anyway, you are already 19 years old. I've grown a lot.”
“It will be big in the future. Now, don't run away, but it seems like you've
got your mind, so let's go straight. And… … .”

After a while, nagging continued that he was also a father. Cedric was
listening with a smile, but even looking at Dahlia, it was clear that he had
fallen into a different idea.

“Well, the words are getting longer. Empress, I'm sorry. Please say
something.”

The emperor belatedly finished talking. He said, wrapping the empress's

cheek with one hand. The rumors that the imperial couple's gold thread was
good seemed to be true. The emperor who saw the empress had a slightly
embarrassingly soft look.

Dahlia turned to Empress Siorde. I wanted to say thank you for lending her
a necklace if you ever had a chance to talk to Dahlia later. The empress was
a cat-like beauty with flaming red hair and blue eyes, with raised eyes. At
first glance, she seemed to have a fierce personality like her sister, but she
was completely different from her sister. My heart was tender, and I was on
the side of being swept away well. I like to be alone and talk less. Today she
looked so depressed even though her older sister, who had been waiting so
much, came back. She looked at Cedric and said bluntly without even
laughing.

“I had a lot of trouble for coming here. Happy birthday. Then take a rest.”

“I had a lot of trouble to come here. Happy birthday. Then take a rest.”

It was a short greeting compared to the emperor. However, Cedric was calm
about what he expected.

“Yes, mother.”

“Transfer Dahlia… … Yes, I have a lot of trouble. Let’s go now.”

To Dahlia, the words sounded like a celestial spirit. Even the empress didn't
even look at her. It was about the treatment of the prince's first partner.
Dahlia swallowed the words of gratitude that lingered in her mouth, and
went back, bowing her back. Behind the scenes, I heard the emperor in a
strange voice telling the empress what to say.

After getting down the stair, Cedric spoke small enough to be heard only by
Dahlia.

"Sorry. Because my mother is lamenting at me now. That's why it seems to

be the same for you.”

"Saturday, you said you were sorrowful?"

Dahlia asked back in surprise. Cedric looked awkward.

“I asked you how about lending you a necklace.”

“… … By the way?”

“I never really cared about myself so much, and I was so upset that I was
too much.”

'Alas.'

The criticism that the empress's heart was tender came to mind. For no
reason, Dahlia shrunk. Cedric frowned a little as if in trouble.

“It's not your fault. I don't really get along with my mother.”

“Long to say, yes. It's not my mother's fault.”

Cedric laughed awkwardly. I didn't know what was going on, but there
seemed to be something about it.

For no reason, Dahlia looked at him.

“Will you tell me next time?”

“Yes, I will.”

Cedric replied refreshingly. Dahlia smiled slightly.

“I still wanted to say thank you.”

“I'll give it to you. Sorry."

“Wouldn’t it be more vociferous then?”

“… … Yes. sorry."

Cedric apologized with a humble expression. Dahlia laughed that it was

okay. Then, I carefully took out a small box from my usual bag and handed
it to Cedric.

“… … What is this?"

“I was wondering whether I would give it for my real birthday or if I would

give it now, but if I'm not lucky, I might not be able to see you that day.”

“Is it my birthday present?”

An unbelievable smile came to Cedric's face. He gently folded his eyes and
looked at the dahlia.

“Can I open it now?”

"No. There is also a letter inside. Wait until your real birthday and open it.”

“… … okay. I will.”

Cedric was still satisfied with the gift in the palm of the hand and continued
to look at it, then called at all.

“Will you be careful and bring this to my room?”

The attendant was blankly wondering if he was surprised because of a box

that was less than half the palm of his hand. Then, when he was urged, he
hurriedly bowed down and took a precious box and disappeared.

Part 1 is now over, and part 2 will soon begin. The attendants were
decorating the ballroom to decorate the new set. As a result, time was
vaguely emptied. The two were stuck on the wall of the ballroom and spent
a leisurely time.

“It turns out that these days, the Duke of Artus’s behavior is strange.”

Cedric said in passing. When the name she knew came out, Dahlia looked
up at Cedric, astonished for nothing. At that time, I met Duke Artus in front
of Veord's room. The business card that Meldon had torn in half and threw
it out of the window came out because he didn't know. Once we decided to
cooperate in making Meldon the next Duke of Artus, the more the enemy's
weaknesses are, the better, so Dahlia kept the business card secretly.

"why?"

"Well. It takes a strange overlap with the time when my aunt came back.”

Um.”

“I will be nervous because of the power structure. After my aunt's sleep, the
Mersein family has never had a Transcendental. But now that my aunt has
reappeared, Artus is the only duke family that has no Transcendental.”

“The current Duke of Artus is not a transcendental person, right?”

"Huh. He was a transcendental man, but he went crazy and committed

suicide.”

Cedric was inclined to casually tell heavy stories. Dahlia felt cool for some
reason. Anyway, as Cedric said, the presence or absence of a transcendent
among the four Duke families is an important issue that determines the
family's character. Sometimes a transcendental person was born among
collateral relatives rather than the home family. Then, the name of the
family was also stolen to a collateral relative who produced a transcendental
person. As such, the Transcendental was a symbol of the 4th Duke family.
'That is why Meldon was able to become the next great Duke of Artus.'

Dahlia seemed to know why Artus was nervous. It may be because of the
power structure, but the bigger reason is because of Meldon. At that time,
the Duke of Artus met Meldon in front of Veord's room. Of course, you
would have guessed that Meldon and Veord met. Then, Veord, who had
suddenly been silent, returned. Of course what's next?

'You probably think that Veord and Meldon have joined.'

In fact, the intermediate process deviated a lot from the Duke's prediction,
but in the end it was similar.

'I don't know how he will come out this time.'

“Are you coming to this prom?”

“Maybe.”

Cedric replied. At that time, an unexpected person walked to the place

where the two were together.

Dahlia stared at her in surprise.

Most of Dahlia's predictions of the Duke of Artus were correct. The Duke
of Artus couldn't hide his impatience from the time he heard that Veord had
returned. He recently heard that Veord is leading a criminal gang. So he
went to her to intimidate it. But at her hometown, where he had visited, he
was threatened by Veord that he would rather burst his head. On the way
out, he even met his worst mistake in his life.

After that meeting, when Veord returned, it seemed that the two had already
met and prepared to eat Artus. He had been pretending to be a good man,
but the Duke Artus wasn't a good man even by joking.

Even with his wife, he made several illegitimate children. My wife was
suspicious of his injustice when no transcendental child was born. But he
didn't admit it to the end. No matter what happened, I held it to the end.
However, the moment one of his illegitimate children was born with the
trait of transcendental, he was already ruined.

Unlike his wife, all of his children were aware of his injustice. This is
because Meldon left the house overturned last time. It was to raise money
for the business and to beat Berricks' adoptive son. The Duke of Artus
boldly gave him a large sum of money and urged him not to appear before
his eyes again.

Sadly, Meldon wasn't a conscientious person who really disappeared just

because he received the money. Rather, looking at the current situation, he
was a human being who baked and lived a beord to gulp even to the
position of the Duke of Artus, not enough money to gulp.

'The family can't be taken away like this!'

However, the Duke family that did not give birth to the Transcendentor is
no longer meaningful as a Duke family. Recently, he felt that the Artus
family was clearly inferior to other families. That is why they began to
communicate secretly with the Holy Empire. Minor influence. The sense of
crisis that it should not be pushed anymore.

However, a real successor appeared. It was also an untreated successor who

had a grudge against this family. The moment Meldon is officially
incorporated into the Artus family, he will join the family, and he and his
children will be treated less than the sidelines and will be expelled to the
local estates.

'If you get pushed here, it's over.'

Any means had to be used. Thanks to this, the Duke of Artus held a family
meeting with the splint in his hand, gathering his family members except
his wife.

The second daughter, Merida Artus, who listened to the story while
grooming her nails, urged the Duke to commit suicide quickly.

“Wouldn’t it be better to die than to live so pathetic? I would die.”

Turning 19 years old this year, she was the number one contributor to
tormenting Adriana with venom in various routes in the original story.
Among the original fans, her nickname was "Agari the Viper."

Anyway, she knew that no matter who would be the duke in this family, she
wasn't her. So, instead of devising productive countermeasures, she chose a
route that scratched the temper of her father and brother. However, the story
of the eldest son Felix was different. He believed he was going to be the
next great Duke of Artus. He was seriously shocked by the fact that other
humans could be dukes instead of himself.

“You shouldn't let that damn illegitimate baby step into this house!”

“It was just a while ago.”

“Shut up, this is Mary.”

“It means to live while thinking more realistically. Without the

Transcendental, we have no weapons against the illegitimate child.”

Only other transcendental persons can be recognized. Currently there is no

Transcendental in Artus. If all of the other three families admit that Meldon
is a transcendent of Artus, he must be incorporated into the family.

Felix shut up. He was a little more stupid than Merida, but this time he had
to admit her words. After a long time agony, he came up with a new plan.

“How about this?”

“Let’s hear what other bullshit you are talking about.”

"Hey!"

Felix screamed. Merida didn't know anything else, but when he turned
around, his temper was scary.

She stumbled and shut her mouth.

“If that illegitimate child has joined hands with the Mersein family, we are
also joining hands with the other Duke family.”

The Duke of Artus thought it was not a bad opinion. However, there was a
question.

“But hasn't the Duke of Blueport family always been neutral in any
matter?”

“Aren’t there any remaining families?”

Pesterose?”

He recalled the current Pesterose's Caju Hican Pesterose. He was a cold

young man who seemed to not have a drop of blood even if he stabbed it
with a needle.

“Do you have confidence to bake him and live your life?”

“No, it's not him.”

"then?"

“It is rumored that he listens to anything from my brother Dahlia Pesteroz. I

will make her on our side.”

"Oh oh."

Duke Artus nodded. I don't know anything else, but Felix Artus was an
outstanding handsome man who couldn't go anywhere with his face. Dahlia
Pesteroz Young-ae, who were about the age of, kept following him just by
making eye contact. Obviously his persuasion will work.

But Merida had a different idea. Dahlia Pesteroz's partner at this prom is
Prince 2. I don't know what the relationship between Cedric and Dahlia is,
but it is the first partner Cedric made, who never brought a partner to the
ball. At least they are friends.
Sadly, the Duke of Artus knows that his child is the most handsome in the
world. But objectively, no matter how handsome Felix was, it was nothing
compared to Cedric Michelio's appearance.

'It would be better to stick to that illegitimate child than to this family.'

Merida quickly set the route. It's been a long time since I wasn't aware of
any excuses for extending the strings, and since I crushed other countries, I
had given up anticipation for this family. Not knowing that his younger
brother gave up on him, Felix has already begun to shape his plans.

'As well, if you want to make me fall in love, it's better to have a disturber,
right?'

He fell into deep trouble, and the result of that thought was about to begin
with the second part of the ball.

***

Dahlia stared blankly at the person who appeared in front of him. Then
hurriedly bowed her knees and waist to say hello.

"Hello. I'm a pesterose... … ”

“It’s okay to stop.”

The empress cut off greetings on the way. Dahlia, who was not able to say
long greetings, stood up happily. The empress said with an awkward
expression for some reason.

“I just came because I thought I was wrong.”

It was unexpected that I would hear from the empress. Dahlia was
embarrassed and hurriedly slammed her hand.

"It's not like that. Go, how dare I hear that!”

“Thank you for bringing my poor sister. Even if I begged for writing dozens
of letters, he was a person who didn't close his eyes.”
The empress lowered her long eyelashes and looked depressed.

'Ah.'

Dahlia seemed to know why the empress was so toxic to her.

“I am grateful for Dalia Youngae. Being my son's partner for the first time.
… … Are you here to convey this word, so don't be mindful.”

The empress seemed depressed for some reason. Dahlia didn't know what to
say, so she barely said a formal thank you. At that time, a young-ae, the age
of Dahlia, appeared in the place of three. The conversation wasn't finished
yet, but it was a somewhat embarrassing appearance. She expressed
exaggerated examples to the Empress and Cedric.

Young-ae, Count Eridon Mars. She was the Empress's maid last year. The
empress urgently held her back. It seemed to be weak.

“Stop it. What's going on anyway?”

“No, I’m glad to see you in a long time, so just say hello… … .”

“Yes, nice to meet you too.”

The empress seemed to want to escape right away, but he paused when he
saw Dahlia. Then he looked awkwardly at Eridon and said.

“This is Young Ae, Duke of Dahlia Pesterose. He's the younger brother of
Duke Pesteroz. Did you say hello separately?”

“Oh, no.”

“Then give it now. The two are of the same age, so it would be nice to be
good friends.”

Count Youngae-ra's position as a maid of the Empress occupied a somewhat

large position in the social world. He was a good person to know, even if he
was not on par with Dahlia. I was grateful for the desire to do anything for
Dahlia. Dahlia bowed her head slightly towards the empress.
“Thank you for the grace.”

The empress was also greeted. She hesitated to see if it was vague to leave
immediately. At that time, Eridon bowed his head towards Dahlia.

Is it an illusion? Dahlia strangely felt her gestures disrespectful. Perhaps it

is said that the movements are omitted so that it is difficult to get caught. It
wasn't surprising. The Empress's maid is a fairly high position, so there
were many young-ae who became strangely arrogant once they stepped up
there. At all, there were expressions of mockery of such young children. So,
this time, the Empress was constantly changing Han Young-ae, not leaving
her as a maid for a long time.

'If the Mars family... … There seems to be a relationship with the Artus
family.'

Dahlia recalled a story he had previously heard from Hikan. Currently, the
Artus family is more inclined than the other four generations. In order to
somehow prevent it, they mobilized all kinds of tactics, the most common
of which was the behavior of grabbing another family's weakness and
winning a favorable contract.

“It's dirty that doesn't even laugh. You're doing something the Baron family
doesn't even do. ”

I remember telling the story of the Mars family while Hikan kicked his
tongue and talked about it. Dahlia came up with the idea, and Eridon in
front of her felt more sorry for some reason.

“It's been a long time since seeing Miss Dalia at the ball. That’s why it’s
nice to see you even more.”

The words he said sounded strangely scratching. I've seen a few people do
this to Adisha, but it was the first time that Dahlia did this. It was rather
fresh. Dahlia laughed lightly.

“It’s an honor to be like that.”

“It's been a while since you've come out, so you can't get used to it, right?
Why don't you go buy dresses and accessories with me next time?”

This, of course, is to reverse the saying that Dahlia's dress is out of date.
Dahlia was unfair. This dress was an unconventional dress that could turn
her into a goddess of beauty before sticking the cloth on her back. But
because someone stuck the fabric on this dress... … .

“Mother, it is true that the discipline of the Empress Palace is poor these
days. I think you should be careful.”

The man in question has set out to fix the situation right away. The empress
immediately noticed that Eridon was going to fight Dahlia with a long
experience. She gently held back Eridon.

“Miss Eridon, what is this doing?”

“I'm sorry, Her Majesty. But I'm worried that Dahlia might have been
scammed.”

What does that mean?”

Eridon lowered his voice. However, it was a desire to listen to anyone.

“How long ago wasn't the capital turned upside down because you noticed
that the Peshidra jeweler had sold counterfeit goods? As far as I know, I
heard that Miss Dahlia was a customer there... … .”

That was true. However, before that, the butler heard rumors and changed
business partners, and there was no damage to Dahlia. Eridon said he wasn't
interested in Dahlia's situation.

“Because a necklace with such a large egg tends to produce imitation

stains.”

“… … Does that look like a counterfeit?”

“How would you say that with my mouth?”

The empress's expression turned pale. Eridon never thought that Dahlia's
necklace was a slightly modified version of the empress's necklace. In fact,
Dahlia's necklace was very beautiful to anyone, and it looked like a real
diamond. However, she was ordered to publicly insult “Dahlia Pesteroz,”
from the Higher, and told her about the Peshidra jeweler who was looking
for an excuse, and was told to attack it because the necklace would be fake.

Attacking Young-ae of the Pesteroz family. It was scary inside. However,

the Mars family owed the high man to him, so he had no choice but to ask
him to cry and eat mustard. Of course, the story he gave to Eridon was also
quite a valid speculation. So Eridon was able to speak with courage. But
just because it was valid wasn't always true.

The empress stumbled whether it was more shocking than expected to be

told that her necklace was like a counterfeit. Cedric urgently supported her.
But he too was pale. He said he would make it the most brilliant and made
him hear that sound.

Eridon, who unintentionally sucked up both the Empress and the Prince,
knew nothing and only showed a challenging look at Dahlia. Dahlia became
very uncomfortable.

“… … It was lent by Her Majesty to Miss Dahlia as a personal favor. It is

an invaluable gift given by His Majesty on a special day. I am sorry that it
was like a fake.”

Instead of the empress, who couldn't speak, Cedric said. He was also
shocked, and he could have killed Eridon with his eyes because he didn't
look good. Eridon's expression hardened.

“… … Yes?"

“Oh, I’m sorry. I have to stop going.”

The empress put his hand on his forehead to see if he couldn't overcome the
shock. As it was a special gift from the emperor, she loved the necklace
very much.
“… … I'd rather have heard of blaming me.”

The empress spoke small and staggered and disappeared. Eridon was still
standing there, blankly, like a man who had not heard anything he couldn't
hear. Dahlia stabbed Cedric's hesitation in the side and attached him to the
empress. Still, I'm in a state of being so excited to take care of the dahlias.
In this case, would I have to stick to the dahlias?

'Please let go of your heart with a lot of aegyo.'

Dahlia said so with her eyes. I don't know if Cedric understood it, but he
was so sorry that he kissed Dahlia's hand for a long time and followed the
empress. All that was left was Eridon and Dahlia. Eridon's face was worth
seeing. Her face became so white, then pale blue, and quickly rose red with
embarrassment.

'So why do you argue with a good person?'

Dahlia sighed.

“Well, Miss Eridon.”

Yes, please tell me.”

What did I do to counter Eridon's planting?”

Dahlia said calmly. Dahlia, in its own way, was to give them a chance to
moderate. However, it seemed that it properly stimulated the excitement of
Eridon. The empress also left. Eridon, who thought he would only be more
stupid if he stepped back from here, made a new shudder with excitement.

“Oh my God, what are you talking about? I was really worried about Ms.
Dahlia, so I suggested it in favor of being too innocent and losing money!
Why the hell are you saying that?”

Eridon behaved quite a bit, and his eyes quickly gathered. Dahlia wanted to
touch her forehead. From a distance, I saw Adisha approaching. Dahlia
dried her with a gesture. I didn't even have to.
I guess you think I said that because I hate Dahlia, but that was a mistake.

“What are you doing now? Why are you bothering Ms. Dahlia Pesterose?”

However, surprisingly, the helping hand came from a strange place. In fact,
in a place I didn't want much. An unfamiliar voice cut off Eridon's
excitement. Dahlia turned her head. A handsome young man I've seen for
the first time blatantly blocked the middle of Dahlia and Eridon.

'I haven't even asked for help. Why?'

In addition, the young man's attitude was overly theatrical.

“Sorry, I’m sorry.”

Even more weird was Eridon's reaction. Until now, she was incredibly
excited. But as soon as I saw the young man, his face quickly turned white
again, and in an instant, he shriveled like a flat balloon.

Somehow, like a person who has a thinning thing.

'I'm suspicious, suspicious.'

Dahlia, who had seen Arthur Pendleton and Mary the windwalker, had more
skills to grasp the weaving and hitting boards from that experience. She
looked at the man looking back with her eyes narrower and with a nice
expression. Without permission, he kissed Dahlia's hand and smiled.

“Hello, Miss Dahlia Pesterose. Have you lost your partner?”

It was also a penalty for not introducing myself first. She smiled and said
back.

“Thank you for your help, gentleman you don't know.”

“Oh, you didn’t introduce me.”

“I am Felix Artus. He is the eldest son of the Duke Artus family.”

"I knew it."

Dahlia sighed without knowing it. Felix looked puzzled.

"Yes?"

“No, nothing.”

Really, it's nothing. Dahlia smiled and shook her head.

'It's salty.'

The good relationship between the Mars family and the Artus family is
information that anyone who is not well-versed in politics does not know.
Of course you thought Dahlia wouldn't know. However, Dahlia couldn't
figure out why Artus' eldest son, who had never had a contact until now,
was so close.

'Did the Duke Artus recognize my face?'

If so, it was too eerie. She struggled to erase the hypothesis from her head.

“I'm sorry, but I also lost my partner today. Can you talk to me for a while
until I come back?”

Felix persistently clings to Dahlia. Honestly, I wanted to say I didn't like

Dahlia, but it wasn't good to have too bad relationships between the same
peacock family. She smiled awkwardly and accepted the word.

The two talked along the walls of the ball. Most of the stories were from
Felix's experience. Much of the story was about showing off the family's
wealth or power. In addition, she gently showed her face at an angle that
looked handsome, tapped the back of her hand, or swept her shoulders.
Dahlia was embarrassed because it was something he would say and do to
someone who was courting her.
Moreover, it was clear that all of his actions were based on the idea,'If you
do this, the other person will be thrilled.' It was really absurd and unlucky
for Dahlia. Dahlia looked at Felix with cloudy eyes. When I asked who he
looked like, he looked like his father. There was already a record of his
father who gave away his business card, so Dahlia interpreted one of the
actions of interest as a hundred. No matter what I did, it never looked fine.
Fortunately or unfortunately, Felix didn't even notice, so it seemed he
wasn't aware that he didn't like him very much.

Suddenly, I went around the ballroom halfway. It was originally attached to

the wall, but now has a balcony right next to it.

'Oh, then it turns out that in the second part, I decided to meet with Mr.
Beord on the balcony.'

When she listens with one ear and sheds with one ear, answering Felix's
words without sincerity.

“By the way, it is said that this time, Mr. Beord Mersein is back.”

Felix was the first to tell an interesting story. It was an opportunity to find
out what the Artus family thinks of Veord. She nodded, twinkling her eyes
as if interesting. Felix laughed if he thought the story was going well. It was
an annoying smile. She smiled and asked softly.

“What do you think of Confucius?”

“You mean about Veord-nim?”

Dahlia nodded. Felix screamed openly, hmm, then leaned into Dahlia's ear
and whispered a little.

“This is something people don't know, but do you know what you did when
you left the capital for five years?”

“… … What did you do?”

“You may not believe it, but it is said that he secretly led a criminal gang in
the underworld.”
"Oh my gosh."

The man who had invaded the headquarters was right before his eyes.
However, Dahlia looked falsely astonished.

“Can that happen?”

“That's what I mean. There's a lot to spoil the Duchess of Merchant.”

Dahlia took it, and Felix said excitedly. His gaze quickly reached the
balcony.

I want to talk more intimately, but how about going over there and even
talking?”

The moment Dahlia measured the situation. Felix Artus was foolish, but he
wasn't a human to call on the balcony to do something to the daughter of the
Duke family.

'But there are always exceptions.'

Dahlia pretended to be organizing the straps and grabbed a piece of quartz

from Cedric in her hand.

Then she laughed at Felix and nodded.

'I have to hear what the hell are you talking about.'

It seemed to help to get to know the other person a little more. I thought I
would already know most of them just by talking for a while.

The two came out to the balcony. A cold wind hit Dahlia's cheek. Autumn
has already come and the evening breeze is quite chilly. She refused to let
Felix take off her formal coat and wrap it around.

“I actually have a sickness that burns the heat so badly… … .”

“Oh, you are. I am sorry for not knowing that.”

'No, you don't have to know forever. please.'

“Miss Dahlia.”

Then Felix called her. It was cold, so I got goosebumps for some reason.
She creaked back.

“Because I have a story to take very seriously when I have called the Dahlia
sheep up to this point.”

“What, what is it?”

“It may sound a little political. But… … .”

“You can talk.”

“Yes, it is.”

Felix took a breath. Dahlia became so anxious because he didn't know what
he was talking about.

“The Mersein family is the outsider of the imperial family. Besides, a

transcendental man named Beord-nim, who had been silent for a while,
returned again. Moreover, they are now threatening the Duke of Artus by
some means. This is an excessive solo that destroys the balance of the 4th
Duke family.

Don't you think so?”

'Five.'

Is he the eldest son of the Duke family? It was much more coherent than
Dahlia expected. If you had heard this in an unknown situation, you would
have thought it was quite convincing. But Dahlia knows all the truth about
this. It's like blatantly blaming others for a topic that secretly communicates
with the Holy Empire.
'Hagin, it may be the root cause of my pain here.'

Besides, the Duke of Artus was really unlucky. Even in order to see the
Duke fail, she will make Meldon Duke Artus.

“You know everything Dahlia knows. You know why I'm saying this?”

“… … I roughly guessed it.”

“Our Artus family proposes to cooperate with Pesteroz to prevent the

family of the Duke of Mersche from being soloist.”

'Looks like this.'

It wasn't as expected, but it wasn't bad for Felix's intelligence that he

showed so far. No, I thought so.

Until I hear the words that follow.

“What is cooperation...?”

“You're getting a contract marriage with me, Miss Dahlia.”

“Ahhh!”

Dahlia couldn't stand the scream when he heard it. The goose that was
holding on has sprung up all over the body. I felt like I wanted to shrivel my
hands and feet and roll them on the floor. What confidence are you talking
about? What the hell does she marry him for? What is that man looking at?
Then the person who gave Dahlia a business card becomes the father-in-
law!

'Hate! I absolutely hate it! I can’t luck!’

Felix was embarrassed when she hated her as if she had seizures
unexpectedly. But for a while, the discomfort on my face gradually became
younger.

“… … Was my offer so unpleasant?”

It wasn't said that it wasn't. Felix's face turned red as she affirmed silently.
He seemed to know that he had said something that he was embarrassing.
He turned roughly and shouted.

“Ha, Miss Dahlia. I definitely regret coming out like this now... … ”

“What do you regret?”

Then he found Dahlia and ran into the balcony face to face with Veord.
Veord was one span smaller than Felix, and instead of raising his head, he
only looked at him with his gaze.

Veord was like a human beast and looked like a ghost. She glanced at
Dahlia and saw Felix. Predicting what kind of conversation would have
come and going, her eyes turned very uncomfortable.

"Hey."

She called Felix. Felix's body, which caught her gaze right in front of him,
drowsily like someone who met a ghost. He said in a hoarse voice.

“Yes, be polite, Mr. Veord… … !”

His willingness not to withdraw somehow was hypothesized, but his voice
was already trembling like his legs. Veord didn't care, looking at Felix and
chinking Dahlia.

“I swear to you, didn’t I?”

“… … that… … .”

"That's right."

What happened next was astonished even Dahlia. Veord raised his hand and
struck Felix's temple with his palm. Felix's body plunged powerlessly into
the corner of the balcony. Dahlia opened her mouth blankly and alternated
between her and Felix, who had been smitten.

'Oh, no matter how much, the peacock is the eldest son!'

Well, for that reason, if anyone knew how to hesitate, he wouldn't have
retired from the Gaju job in the first place because of a violent incident.

'I, that's why all the people... … .’

Her notoriety was not born for nothing. Veord growled looking down at
Felix.

“Watch your mouth. Next, we will grind the four sides.”

“This, such an insane thing… … . I will formally put in a complaint letter!”

“Yes, tell your dad, tell your father.”

People gathered after hearing the turmoil. Felix couldn't get up, whether it
was a show or because he was really sick, grabbed his head and struggled. I
couldn't see it with my own eyes. Dahlia turned to her regret. Veord
grumbled, putting his hand in the pocket of his robes, whether or not people
gathered.

At the same time, the Duke Artus, with a splint in his hand, appeared
hurriedly through the people. It was also with the Duke of Mersein.
Everyone knew what was going on just by looking at this scene. The Duke
of Artus first ran into the Duke of Mersein. He pretended that Veord was
scared or not.

“What the hell is this about!”

The Duke of Mersein was not foolish enough to admit his sister's fault here.
He stiffened his face.

“We need to find out. We are recruiting a fact-finding committee.”

“Now your sister has attacked my child like a beast!”

“Are you sexually harassing my sister now?”

“This crazy guy!”

The Duke of Artus first swears. The Duke of Mersein was not swept away.

“You can only see what happened between the two by putting both stories
together.”

As he said that, he eagerly glanced at Veord. Then he looked back at her

coldly, pretending not to give a glance.

“Now tell me, sister. What the hell happened to you?”

“I will exercise my right to remain silent.”

Veord stood upright, as if when he had touched it, and made a solemn
declaration. It was strange because the four-legged beast went somewhere
and suddenly walked bipedally. The Duke of Mersein shook his head while
kicking his tongue.

“Then it can't be helped.”

The Duke of Mersein has been a prolific experience in dozens of Violent

cases in Veord. Everything flowed like water. Sadly, the shock of being hit
by the head belatedly was a situation where Felix couldn't open his mouth
properly, so the situation moved toward the Mersein family.

“Come on, Dahlia.”

Then, in confusion, Hikan called for Dahlia. She hurriedly went to him.

“What the hell is going on? Why on earth did Artus' eldest son call you?”

Dahlia gave a rough summary of what happened. Hikan's expression

hardened.

"The crazy chicks ... … .”

Adisha, who was next to him, closed Hikan's mouth with a handkerchief
instead. However, her expression was not very different from Hikan.

“Well, all, Dahlia Pesterose Young-ae saw all this!”

At that time, the Duke of Artus, feeling instinctively that things were going
unfavorably, called Dahlia in a hurry. Everyone's eyes were on Dahlia. Then
Hikan turned her body behind him and stared at Duke Artus.

“Mr. Artus, I have heard shocking words now.”

“What, what is it?”

“Is it true that your eldest son just offered my brother a contract marriage?”

“What, what, what, what, what?”

The face of the Duke Artus turned blue. Even Duke Artus didn't seem to
know that Felix's anti-horsepower was that much. Arranged marriages
between families are common. However, it was achieved through a pledge
or careful agreement between the elders of the family, and it was never a
story to be taken lightly among boys and girls. In particular, if the
suggestion is for Duke Hikan Pesteroz to go for cheap Dahlia Pesterose
with all his might!

People started talking. Honestly, Veord's violent incidents were so common

to older aristocrats that it couldn't even be talked about anymore. It was a
little surprising to hit the peacock son.

A much more interesting story than that just came up. The newly 20-year-
old eldest son of the Artus family proposed a contract marriage to the
treasure of Hikan Pesteroz that no one has seen or heard!

The situation has been reversed. No, it was just over.

“Contract marriage? To my partner?”

The moment Cedric, who was accompanied by the emperor, appeared with
a gentle smile, even those who didn't know him knew immediately that
Cedric's planting now looked very, very bad.
13. Asheras' Plan
The ball ended a little earlier due to Veord's violence. During the closing,
the Duke of Mersche met by chance, with a smile on his face and happy to
see Dahlia. Although he is in his mid-30s, it may have been because of a lot
of hard work, he already looked like he was in his late 30s. With his thick
hand, he asked Dahlia to shake hands.

“Hello, Dahlia Pesteroz. I really wanted to see you.”

“Nee, it’s you. Make it easier to speak.”

It was a title I never expected to hear from the Duke. Dahlia looked
confused. However, the Duke of Mersein shook his head in resentment.

“I would like to ask for our lacking sister from now on. Really. Thanks to
Dahlia, my sister seems to be controlling a lot.”

"No. Even today... … .”

“Haha, that’s it, I don’t even feel about the problem axis.”

He said so and looked into the air with a faint smile. At the moment, the
face of the Duke of Mersein looked like my age.

'He also has a lot of hardships.'

“I’ll go ahead and set up a fact-finding committee.”

It was surprising that it wasn't just one sound. Dahlia shook his hand against
his moving away back. I felt sorry for my heart.

Before going to the carriage holding Hikan's hand, Cedric appeared among
the people and secretly gave her a note. Since the situation is the situation,
it was not a situation for the two to have a long conversation. I got into a
carriage that Dahlia knew and secretly opened the note Cedric gave me.
[I'm really, really, really sorry about today's work. I will definitely make up
for it later.

-Cedric]

It was an informal content in the unconventionally scribbled writing.

However, the character of the font remained. Like a habit of sticking out the
end of a vowel... … . She laughed without knowing. Hikan looked at her
with a puzzled expression. She quickly took care of her facial expressions.
He seemed to have interpreted the facial expression management in a
different way.

“It looks like you're in a bad mood when you hear dirty words.”

“That crazy guy made such an offer to you… … .”

"that… … ”

“I'll be sure to get an apple in my hand, so wait, Dahlia.”

“I’m fine… … .”

However, Hikan's expression was full of determination like a person going

out on a battlefield. Dahlia knew he was a human being who must put what
he said into action. So I just smiled and leaned on Hikan's arm. Then Dahlia
laughed, because his body visibly flinched.

At the same time, the Duke of Artus left the stunned Felix to a servant and
touched his head.

‘That crazy guy trusts me and spoils everything?’

I should have been careful since I was strangely confident. Felix believed in
my face so much. A plausible appearance gives the other person a sense of
trust, but if the actions don't support it, everyone will soon notice the true
color. The Duke of Artus realized that he had too much trust in his children.
I regretted it late, but it was already late.

'Once you have to fix this situation.'

Even though he hated it, Felix was his child, and he was the eldest son of
this family. I couldn't let it be ridiculed. I had to negotiate modestly with
Hican Pesteroz to prevent further stories from spreading. If Hikan
announces that the day was a misunderstanding, the rumors of the capital
will also subside. I was annoyed when I thought of myself shouting regret
at someone tens of years younger, but I couldn't help it.

Still, it's the same peacock, but you can't bend too far. Who could blame
Felix for a child's stroke? It does not look good even if it is too bitten and
stretched. So what did Felix do so wrong? I was just a little immature with
the means of speaking, and I just ran into Beord unfortunately. There was
no reason he should be ridiculed now. Of course, there was no reason to
apologize. Last but not least, in the eyes of the Duke of Artus, it was his
son's side that was worth comparing Dahlia and Felix. Rather, I would have
accepted it because other young girls liked it... … .

'Yes, that girl is the problem.'

All of this was due to Dahlia Pesterose. You should be grateful for the good
offer. Even if you refused, are you saying that you should have been quietly
and confessed to your brother with excitement?

'Because of a damn, mouse-sized girl, we were like this... … .’

The Duke of Artus wrote a letter stating that he was sincerely sorry for the
situation caused by his childish child to Hikan, while he was working hard
on this. Then, without a break, I left the mansion for the damn truth-finding
committee blah. Without even knowing what would happen in the mansion
while he wasn't there.

***

Cedric Bercelona Michelio II was a man who kept what he said. He did not
forget what he said to Dahlia.

I will definitely, surely, definitely compensate for the day's work. In any
way.
Shortly after the Duke of Artus left the mansion, Felix Artus found
consciousness. Shortly thereafter, he learned that he had become a mockery
of the capital. This is because Merida pretended to be worried and went
away with all sorts of vulgarity and wickedness. Rather than making
Pesterose on this side, I emphasized many times that I made it stand on the
exact opposite side. At the same time, at the same time, he didn't forget to
smile and go because he was just telling the story.

'That damn bitch.'

As soon as he becomes a peacock, he will marry him to an inconspicuous

place. Not knowing that his very thoughts were making the relationship
worse, Felix swelled.

He managed to get up from the bed, bathe and groom. After taking an hour
to get my hair done, yesterday's work was embarrassing. It wasn't enough
that the pleasing offer was rejected, so it was even beaten by Veord.

'Fuck, crazy old man! If you’re young, you’re done!’

But when I thought about what was happening yesterday, I felt a bit tingled
again. Transcendental is not transcendental for nothing. They were different
from ordinary people. Unlike Merida, who talked back and forth even when
Meldon came in, he tinkeredly told him to turn off, but he couldn't even say
a word.

'Merida is a monster.'

In front of him, another shadow fell. He raised his head. Suddenly, Cedric
was in his room. Cedric was looking down at himself, laughing with a look
similar to yesterday.

“Hi, Felix.”

He is making eye contact with Cedric, and suddenly the door opens again
and Merida pulls out his head.

“Oh, I forgot to say it. sorry."

widely.

The door is closed. He couldn't even curse Merida. He sat at the coffee table
and, with trembling hands, told the maid to serve tea. But Cedric sat on the
other side of him and gently held him back.

“It’s okay if you’re going soon. You go out.”

Cedric naturally let the maid out. He didn't seem very angry. Well, what's
the reason Cedric is mad at him? Dahlia was Cedric's partner, but I didn't
hear anything between them.

When Felix was at ease, suddenly his head was bent down in the air.
Almost enough to get my nose on the coffee table. Even with his head down
like that, he couldn't properly understand what had happened to him. It
seemed right that something was going weird. Because, there were only
Cedric and himself here, and he didn't want to lower his head.

“Felix.”

Cedric called him in a friendly voice. However, unlike horses, the pressure
on the head was getting worse. From above, Cedric's calm voice was heard
again.

“I have to answer, Felix.”

Felix couldn't believe it. He was the eldest son of the Duke family, and he
was the future Duke of Artus.

No matter how uncomfortable he had touched his partner, he had no right to

do this to him.

'Ta, you have to think about it.'

“Well, what is this... … ?”

"Yeah. What am I doing here?”

Cedric said in a way that somehow sounded self-help.

“It's really weird. Why do people make me do this?”

“… … That, what is it... … .”

I've forgotten it for a while, but you reminded me of it again.”

At that moment, something incredible happened in front of Felix's eyes. In

the middle of the coffee table, which was clearly a hard wooden floor, a
transparent puddle like a lake appeared. Even as it went deeper, the color of
the water that was sky-blue gradually turned to dark blue.

"Sorry. I didn't care about you. I was thirsty, so I would have tried to ask for
a car.”

“Tue, the prince's fall… … .”

“Drink a lot.”

A friendly voice mixed with ridicule. The power to crush the head became
stronger. If you do this, your nose will touch the surface before your lips.
What follows... … I didn't want to imagine.

He struggled, but to no avail. Will you die in your own mansion like this?
So unfairly? If there is no transcendent in the family, it means that there is
no one who feels strange and runs away. Even if he dies here now, no one
will know until someone enters this room.

Cedric said in a casual voice, even though he put one's life on the palm of
his hand.

“Why don't you know the fountain so much, Felix?”

"I envy you. I want to live so stupid too. I really mean it. But you have to be
born with a head like you.”

Transcendental people are these beings. Felix's body trembled. He tried to

hold back the tears, but without his knowledge, tears shed by itself. Tears he
shed dripping onto the surface of the puddle.
“Wow… … .”

His heart broke. He was scared. Even if he became the Duke of Artus, it
seemed that something like this would continue to be waiting for him.
Beord, Meldon, Cedric, and those monsters couldn't be dealt with unless
they were the same transcendental.

'can not. I can not.'

If you become the Duke of Artus, there will certainly be countless disputes
with the other Duke, but it would be better to die now if you face this kind
of thing each time.

“Felix, are you crying now?”

I heard Cedric's voice saying it was absurd. Before long he burst into
laughter. Soon the pressure on my head was relieved, and the puddle in
front of my eyes disappeared everywhere.

Felix jumped up from his seat like a person struck by lightning. And he
stared blankly at Cedric in front of him. He was smiling with an astonishing
expression, like someone who had seen a really interesting sight.

“I was just kidding. Why are you so serious?”

“There’s no way I’ll cry. Really… … Your heart is weak.”

Cedric got up from his seat, smiling. Felix looked at the watch
inadvertently. Less than 10 minutes have passed since he came. It was
really not enough time to drink tea. As Cedric left the room, holding the
door frame with his hand, he closed his eyes and laughed.

“Next time, come to the Imperial Palace. Let's drink tea again, Felix.”

I didn't drink tea. Felix, who seemed to know what Cedric's “car” was
talking about, collapsed due to loosening in his leg.

'… … I can't. I will never do anything like a peacock.'

This is exactly what Cedric intended. He could read everything Felix was
thinking right now. As he walked down the hallway along the maid's
guidance, he smiled annoyed.

'That's why Meldon only gave me a good look.'

But Felix crossed the line first. Dahlia also seemed to want Meldon to
become the Duke of Artus.

Cedric suddenly thought of Dahlia. That day, after Dahlia was almost
kidnapped, he didn't do anything.

What surprises him sometimes is that Dahlia's actions are in large part in
line with what he is planning.

She was acting as if she were reading Cedric's mind, and more like a person
who knew everything.

'… … dahlia.'

When I thought of her, I missed her again. While with Felix, I felt so many
disgusting emotions. He wanted to see Dahlia quickly. While reading the
countless writings he had written, and seeing dozens of such pessimistic
and negative writings, she never sincerely did not mind him. He spent quite
a bit of time with her. In the meantime, he never felt that she sincerely
hated, despised, or looked down on others.

It was amazing. You have always read the dark, greed, and dark feelings of
the other person. Even when I didn't want to, my emotions were forced into
it. However, he has only been able to read her feelings once so far. When
she falls holding a runaway Hikan.

'I want to save this person.'

I hope this person will be happy.'

It was a strong aspiration and wish that consumed all of my mind and made
a longing for it. I have felt a lot of emotions so far, but I have never felt that
kind of heart at all. It was shocking enough to completely change his view
of the world and his way of thinking. However, the more you are with other
human beings, the more you will be stained with their emotions. You realize
again why you hated humans themselves.

You shouldn't. Because, Dahlia said he wanted him to understand humans,

and he wanted him to like other people.

'I'm trying my best, Dahlia. So, if you come to see me soon.’

If you meet her, you will be able to love the world again. Cedric thought.

***

After Cedric churned through the mansion, the Duke of Artus was plagued
by Felix all day. He said he wanted someone else to succeed because he
couldn't do anything like a peacock. In the end, the Duke Artus raised his
hand to his son as he kept whining about why he was so immature. Of
course, I don't know what happened between Cedric and Felix, so I only
guessed that the shock that was beaten by Veord was bigger than I thought.

'That damn girl!'

If you don't, you're making the weakest eldest son that guy. He flared with
anger against Veord. But I didn't even have time for that. The unfortunate
thing happened endlessly. That day, he received a reply to a letter he sent to
the Duke of Pesteroz yesterday. I wasn't happy, but if I would come, I
would know.

The Duke of Artus hastily looked up yesterday's letter. No matter how much
I put on my glasses, I didn't say that he would go and apologize.

'What, what is it? what is this sound?'

However, the Duke of Artus could also be found by thinking a little. This
meant that I would not admit it as an apology until I met and heard it in
person.

'Do you dare meet and get an apology for such a trivial matter?'
The Duke of Artus was resentful as if running inside. Hikan, whom he had
seen so far, wasn't so sensitive. He was a very flexible human being when it
came to work. No, although it seemed like you were dealing with it in
moderation. So, I thought that this case would just go over with a letter as if
it was watered... … .

But Hikan replied, so he had to go. He feels like he wants to tell his son to
take care of it, but he has been lying down and groaning since he was struck
by Veord. Even though he wants to swear, the Duke of Artus was also a
socialite in the heyday of Beord. Even if he never admitted it out of his
mouth, he was scared of Veord.

Sending a servant, sending Merida, etc. His thoughts of thinking about an

impossible alternative, finally reached somewhere. Only then a smile struck
his mouth.

'Well, is it really an apple what Duke Pesterose wants?'

Maybe Hikan Pesteroz is also an excuse to apologize and needs time to be

alone with him. In the first place, it was absurd to do this because of that
one little kid. Moreover, weren't the Transcendental feelings dry?

Felix's method was wrong, but what he was trying to convey was something
that everyone could relate to. The remaining three families needed to stop
the Mersian family from soloing.

'Of course, Blueport seems to have no intention of getting stuck in my

estate.'

Four years ago, a cruel smile hovered around the mouth of the Duke of
Artus, thinking of the accident caused by the now-predecessor, Duke of
Mary Bluport. Even if you say that you are a transcendent, it is a human
being. It's just a trivial existence that ends when you turn your head around.
How did that matter well be settled, but... … Since then, the life of Duke
Mary Bleuport's political life has ended. His son, Lewain Bleuport, took
over the job, but seeing that he hasn't even been in the capital so far means
that he will live in that estate for the rest of his life.

'In the end, all you have to do is bake and boil the Pesterose Duke.'

For some reason, the idea felt very reasonable. Eventually, he lifted his
heavy ass and stood up. Then he stepped toward the mansion of Duke
Pesteroz. However, his confident predictions were somewhat wrong as soon
as he arrived at the Duke of Pesteroz's mansion. Pesteroz's butler guided
Duke Artus to the family's parlor without a blink of an eye even though the
house of another Duke family came. The employees who met on the way all
bowed and glanced at him. For some reason, it seemed that they could see a
smile trying to hide it.

'Damn, it must be my qualifications.'

Or maybe yesterday's child's depravity has already spread to the entire

capital. The Duke of Artus forcibly pressed the wriggling tail of his mouth.

'Where are the trivial things!'

I felt anxious. This wasn't what he expected. He came to talk with the
owner of this place, Hikan Pesteroz. But for that, their attitude toward him
was overly disrespectful. Even in order to address this anxiety, he felt the
need to set an example of who was superior to them.

I arrived at the reception room in no time. A simple refreshment was

prepared. Hikan hasn't come yet.

He sat on the sofa guided by the butler and called him in a sharp voice.

"butler!"

The butler looked at him with a surprised expression. The Duke of Artus
said with a broken and stiff expression.

“Are you holding the discipline upright? Why are all these attitudes toward
superiors?”
“… … If you have any complaints, we will correct them.”

The answer came back one beat slowly. When the Duke of Artus wanted to
add a word to it, the door of the parlor opened and Hikan entered. At the
moment, Duke Artus felt the coolness in the room as if the temperature in
the room had dropped by 1 degree.

“I heard that you are coming to apologize, but you must have come to gain
the discipline of our family, Sir Artus.”

The Duke of Artus was silent. This reaction was also different from what he
expected. Hikan sent the butler away with a chin gesture and sat across
from him.

“If you have anything to say, please do it.”

“… … I am sorry for the proposal my son made to Miss Dahlia yesterday.”

“I am not here to hear that I am sorry.”

Hikan picked up the teacup, sipd a sip of tea, and cut it off. The Duke of
Artus said in embarrassment as never before.

“Then are you really going to get an apology?”

"That's right. I must apologize not only to Sir Duke, but also from Felix
Artus.”

“I'm going to get an apology from another Duke family for just that… … ”

“Only?”

Hikan's voice sharpened. The Duke of Artus was about to flinch.

“It’s just like that after touching my younger brother?”

The atmosphere was unpleasant. The Duke of Artus quickly settled.

“… … I apologize for saying that it's all there is.”

Then Hikan's momentum softened somewhat. However, the cold attitude
remained. The Duke of Artus was confused by the unexpected unfolding.
However, I did not forget the purpose of coming to this place.

'It really can't be that he called me this far because of one younger brother.'

That was, in the opinion of the Duke Artus, really nonsensical as a member
of a high-ranking noble family. He had no intention of doing this even if his
daughter, Merida, suffered such a thing. What's more, not for my own child,
but for my younger brother's job... … .

“Listen, Duke Pesteroz. I admit that my child did something stupid. But
why did he do that? When I think about the reason, why am I… … ”

"I know. Cooperation to prevent the Mersian family from being soloed. The
story you heard from Dahlia yesterday.”

'Now it should make sense.'

The Duke of Artus thought. But Hikan still said with a stiff expression.

“But first, I sincerely apologize to Dahlia. Otherwise, it doesn't mean

anything.”

Like this, the origin again. The Duke of Artus began to get a fever in his
head.

'That guy's younger brother! Brother!'

Are you saying that one of those little girls is so heavy? No, he thinks this
demand was nothing but to show off that Pesteroz had an edge over Artus.
My younger brother is just an excuse, and if you need your help on this job,
it means that you have to admit that Artus is under Pesteroz at all. However,
the regrettable was Artus, not Pesterose. He held back his anger and said.

"Okay. I have to apologize personally to Dahlia. So now back to the main

point... … ”

“Not only you, but Felix Artus should apologize.”

Even Duke Artus couldn't stand the words. Artus was also one of the 4th
Duke family. How far do you want me to be subdued?

“This is too much, Duke Pesteroz.”

“It doesn't go too far. When I think of the humiliation that my brother would
have felt for those words.”

“It's a shame! You speak badly. How does my son's proposal be shameful to
Sheep Dahlia?”

“Then, is your child going to my sister?”

There, for the first time, Duke Artus was excited.

“Then what's wrong with my child than that little one!”

As soon as I said that, I heard something crumble. It was the handle of the
teacup that Hikan was holding. At the same time, the teacup itself turned
into sand and flowed down. I couldn't find out whether the car inside had
evaporated or was finished.

Duke Artus looked at Hikan with trembling eyes. Blue eyes spew out from
his eyes. The Duke of Artus thought it wasn't strange if he died now.

“What I just said, try again.”

“… … I will go there.”

The Duke Artus ran away from the spot in vain.

"butler! Damn it! Why is this mansion so complicated!”

The butler looked pathetic at him, who quickly fled the mansion, but the
Duke Artus was not in the spirit of rebuking him.

***
The Duke of Artus managed to wake up after arriving at the mansion. After
going through that humiliating situation, he realized. Now that it is
impossible to obtain the cooperation of the Pesteroz family.

'What the hell is a dahlia pesterose?'

But it was already after work. Now I don't know where to rely on. He sat in
his office and wrapped his head. At that time, the butler knocked on the
door and entered the office without permission. When I was about to throw
things, yelling at me, asking if you were even ignoring me.

"that… … The guest is here, Sir Duke.”

“Tell me off right now!”

For some reason, the butler seemed somewhat embarrassed. He said.

“You are from the Holy Empire. If you don't believe it, look at this sign...
… .”

The butler came near and laid down a flat metal plate on the desk. If you
look at the pattern, it really is a sign carried by the fanatics of the Holy
Empire. He knew this sign very well. He has been in contact with them
several times to trade national information.

'Is it because of that agenda?'

One of the pieces of information he was dealing with with the Holy Empire
was secret information that even he could not access. I haven't completely
passed it over yet. Like keys and locks, only with the seal of his family's
family could the documents containing the information be completely
unlocked. But he hasn't even thought of wearing a family seal yet. It was a
big decision for him too.

In fact, if I really thought I was passing it over, I was annoyed and grieved
as if a fish thorn was stuck in my throat. It is a bad aftertaste to say that the
4th Duke family is acting as a spy to another country.
Besides, all the humans of the Holy Empire had some taste in their eyes, so
he wasn't always pleased with reason. Still, the reason he couldn't get out of
the place where the proposal was made was because the fruit they presented
was too sweet.

“You’re having trouble with one illegitimate child.”

"We have a solution to that problem completely."

However, no matter how much I thought about it, everyone in my country

was shaking my head, and I couldn't believe that humans from other
countries could come up with the solution. That's why he declared that he
would completely hand over the information if he found a way to convince
himself with a feeling of dubious distrust.

I thought I couldn't believe it even if I thought about it myself, so I

completely forgot. But just in time they came back to him. With a ‘really’
solution to this situation. Duke Artus' complexion changed at once.

'Is there really a way to solve it?'

Duke Artus brought the messenger of the Holy Empire into the office. It
would have flowed in if it were the words of a booger, but the opponent was
a divine empire.

'What is the way?'

I shouldn't do this, but I couldn't hide my strange expectations. At the same

time, a young man wearing a robe came into the office. Looking at the
lower duct exposed under his robe, he looked pretty young.

The young man sat across from his desk and said calmly.

“Hello, Sir, Duke Artus. If possible, please let the butler out.”

He did what he told him to do. The young man's lips rose gently.

“I was sorry for not visiting us recently.”

“… … I said, but I can't pass the information on unless it's a convincing
solution.”

The young man burst into laughter. It's as if you're talking about such a
natural story. Then I erased my laughter and put my body closer to the desk.

“Please rest assured. If you see this, your Excellency will have no choice
but to admit it.”

“Mr. Artus, there is one technology we recently invented.”

The young man's voice was sweet and soft, like whispers from the devil, not
like a god-servant. I know I shouldn't go over here, but my lips moved by
itself.

“What is it?”

The young man's lips drew a line. He put a bottle on the desk. It was a
transparent bottle that resembled a praying angel. There was a yellow and
transparent liquid inside.

“It is a medicine that makes the magical power of the Transcendental

runaway.”

“It must have been the solution you want enough, right?”

The Duke of Artus breathed in vain without even knowing it.

"I, do you mean to see me and use this on that illegitimate child?"

“So is there another solution?”

The young man asked again to be weak. The Duke of Artus is speechless.
The words he heard now were terrifying. A medicine that makes the
magical power of the Transcendental runaway. He, too, encountered the
work of the Duke of Mary Bleuport in the newspaper. Before that, I saw
countless stories in the history that warn of the runaway of the
Transcendental. It's not just a matter of taking an illegitimate child out of
life. The Transcendental is the main force of this empire. Without the
Transcendental, the foundations of this empire are shaken. Right now, the
emperor was the transcendent.

'Is the Holy Empire sincerely preparing for a war against this empire?'

This… … It was dangerous. From the moment he heard the explanation of

that potion, his head constantly beeping warning signs. But.

“Then I would have no choice but to give this family to that illegitimate
child. Are you driven to a local estate with your loved ones?”

At those words, the eyes of the Duke Artus shook. He knew that if Meldon
became a Duke, he would not leave them alone. At first glance, the
invisible hatred in the light-looking eyes, and the wildness... … .

I remembered his weak son, whining all day about what had happened. Can
Felix really handle Meldon?

No, he can't. It wasn't just the Duke of Artus that would fall if Meldon was
left alone. Even his child... … .

Moreover, if that was true, the war between the Holy Empire and the
Frederic Empire had already come to an end.

'I'd rather be with them now.......'

Wouldn't this lead to better results later? The young man's soft voice urged
him affectionately.

“No matter how many Transcendental people fly and crawl, how can I resist
the fate of the runaway before me?”

“You just need to hand over the promised information to us and help us
with just one thing. Then I'll give you this. How is it?"

I wanted to nod my head right away. However, the pressure continued to

crush Duke Artus. This was not something that could be said by all means,
by no means at all. All his future political life was contained in this little
potion. The young man, who had been watching him for a long time, smiled
and took the potion again.

"Okay. Then we'll come back next time. That will probably be your last
chance.”

“Hmm… … . Is Kelsion doing well?”

He stood up, muttering a name the Duke did not know. And said to the
Duke.

“You are not the only card we are preparing. Keep in mind.”

Despite the rude title, the Duke could not respond to anything. He looked
back and looked at the disappearing young man shed. My hand was still
shaking.

***

The day after the prom, Dahlia decided to visit Veord. Veord was forced to
go personally because of the family's own probation. Still, I decided to
admit to her two good things, and there was something else to say.

'In order to make Meldon a duke, you have to be helped by Veord.'

In order for Meldon to be incorporated into the family without the

recognition of the Artus family, all the transcendental members of the four
major families other than Artus must recognize him as a transcendent of the
Artus family. Beord, Lewain or Mary Bleuport, and Hican. Looking at it, it
seemed the time had come to tell Hikhan about her plans to make Meldon
the Duke of Artus.

'I didn't know what was going on yesterday, but I wasn't in a good mood.'

Wasn't it the wrong time to choose? Dahlia tilted her head. He seemed in a
bad mood, so he kept asking what was going on, but Hikan shook his head.
Then, after looking at Dahlia's face for a while, she seemed to mutter swear
words in her mouth. I didn't hear it in detail, but ‘That crazy guy… … .'
same.
Dahlia just shut her mouth, in case she would only get worse after asking
for no reason.

However, I couldn't postpone talking to Hikan any longer. Dahlia went to

him in distress. And they told me about the stories that have been around.
As much as possible, I left out all the controversial content (for example, I
invited Wayne to meet Veord) and developed the story. Then there was a
hole in it.

Hikan was a little suspicious. But in the end, I sighed as if I was thinking
more about what I was going to do. He also seemed to have realized that
Dahlia had been obsessed with becoming a good-talking younger brother. It
was as Dahlia wished.

“So, Dahlia, what are the benefits of making Meldon the Duke of Artus?”

But it would be hard to answer this question. Even Dahlia was thinking that
Hikan would ask this question. It's a problem because I don't have anything
to answer. The fact that the current Duke of Artus will be able to
communicate with the Holy Empire is what he knows from the original, but
there is no evidence. Dahlia said while thinking hard, rolling her head.

“Uh, uh... … . Ash, it's okay to stop seeing the unlucky Duke Artus in the
capital?”

"Good."

It was a casually squeezed word, but Dahlia was surprised at the much
clearer and cooler answer than she thought. She looked up at Hikan. He was
looking into the air with a flaming glance with anger for some reason.

'Did your brother hate Duke Artus that way?'

Dahlia tilted her head again. Still, it was fortunate that Hikan had a heart to
help Meldon. Dahlia was happy to go to see Veord.

***
The carriage on which Dahlia was riding soon arrived at the residence of
the Duchess of Mersein. Dahlia was struck by the servant of the Duke of
Mersein's mansion. His attitude was very polite, as if he had heard
something from the Duke of Mersein.

“There's a customer ahead of you, so you'll have to wait a bit. Would you
like it?”

Dahlia nodded. The servant took her to the parlor. It was a living room right
next to Veord's room.

Whether I didn't care about the sound insulation, or whether I thought it was
useless, the conversations I had in the room were flowing into the living
room little by little. It wasn't enough to understand what the story was.

The servant left the room leaving only her. Dahlia struggled between
conscience, shame, and curiosity, but eventually lost her curiosity. She put
her ear lightly against the wall of the drawing room.

“Sister really, how are you doing this to me?”

I heard a whispering voice on the wall. I was astonished as someone who

had heard the words I couldn't hear. The voice was very similar to the voice
of the empress Dahlia heard yesterday.

“How do you not contact me once, huh? And at my son's birthday ball
again... … ”

“Do you have anything to do but cry every day?”

I heard Veord's blunt voice. Dahlia, who doesn't know the situation, was the
tone he wanted to hold on to even when he heard it. However, the empress
seemed to have more regret than wanting to squeeze it.

“I’m sorry, sister. No, I hate you. I hate everything. Even when she visits
and listens to her, she really doesn't care about me at all.”

Is that girl talking about Dahlia? For some reason, it seemed that she was
unintentionally buying bad feelings from the empress.
“Cedric and my sister are all my fault. I think I'm telling me that I've done
something wrong and ruined the relationship.

Dahlia was embarrassed by the name Cedric, who came out of an

unexpected situation.

“I admit it. It's all my responsibility for Cedric to become such a cool kid.
But even your sister shouldn't do this to me.”

Dahlia thought to herself.

'Are you responsible?'

Then I heard the sound of a chair dragging. It seemed that the empress had
risen from her seat while making a black sound. Dahlia quickly fell off the
wall, sat down on the couch in the parlor, and cleaned up her hem. Soon
after, the empress came out of the room and entered the parlor. As expected,
she was full of tears. When she saw the dahlia sitting awkwardly, she was
blatantly depressed. It seemed that I didn't want to meet other people with
such a face. The person I mentioned just before that too.

“… … You looked ugly. Excuse me.”

The empress kicked out the door just as he had come. It seemed that neither
the maid nor the servant was accompanied.

'If you're going to go out right away, why did you come in?'

Dahlia tilted her head. The question was immediately resolved. She quickly
found a small bag on the table across from the sofa she was sitting on. It
seemed to be the Empress's burden. It seems that it was uncomfortable to
encounter Dahlias enough to go out without even carrying luggage. Even if
I ran for nothing, my heart became uncomfortable.

'What really happened between Cedric and His Majesty.'

Last time I heard Cedric tell me that the two weren't good, but... … .

“Oh, I’m here.”

However, the discomfort was immediately broken by the Veord entering the
parlor. She looked like she got up while sleeping no matter what. He wore a
sprawling hair, a little swollen face, and a large shirt that couldn't tell
whether it was pajamas or everyday wear.

She innocently sat on the sofa opposite the Dahlia, then raised one ankle on
the opposite knee and arm on the back. It looks like a bully, but I have a
comfortable posture anyway. While looking at Dahlia like that, Veord
opened her face and suddenly relaxed as if he had thought of something.

“Oh right, come here.”

"Yes Yes?"

“I forgot this. It feels good to be cool when I hold you.”

It was also saying that she would use her as a human bamboo lady. Dahlia
shook her eyebrows and shook her head. Veord did not match, and was
aegyo.

“Child, don’t do that.”

"I do not like it."

“You came to ask me for a favor, right? I'll listen to that.”

Really, I didn't know anything else, but Veord was really quick to notice.
The words moved Dahlia's heart. She got up and went to the seat next to
Veord. Veord hugged her waist like a cat and leaned her head on her
shoulder without permission. Still looking up at Dahlia.

“So what would you ask for? no. First of all, listen to my good work and
admit it.”

“Yes, tell me.”

How great the hell is it that it has bothered her since yesterday.
“I apologized to the person who broke my leg. And even though I asked it
three times, I didn't swear and kindly said it again.”

'… … Wouldn't this be the literacy that everyone should possess?'

But Dahlia nodded. For Veord, this was commendable. I could tell just by
looking at what happened yesterday. Veord revealed this and was satisfied
like a boy.

“Okay, now there are 96 left.”

He was a positive person with a really special meaning.

“Why didn’t you hit him yesterday as a good job?”

“… … No. You did it because you hate being cursed.”

"a."

As if he had run out of steam, Veord dropped his head again. With that, a
moment passed. The warm afternoon sun flowed into the living room.
Dahlia turned her head and looked at her. Veord was tidying under his nails,
revealing his handsome jawline and white skin under his short ears.
Strangely peaceful, Dahlia was mistaken as if she had a good-blooded cat.

“Now it’s done. end."

But soon Veord pushed Dahlia away. Dahlia was also what she wanted, so
she fell softly.

“You mean, where did you get that strange power?”

Dahlia shook her head.

“I'm not sure either.”

“You should be careful about that.”

"why?"
“I want to keep on sticking to you. So I'm deliberately separating you. I'm
afraid.”

Veord still looked at his nails and said annoyingly.

'This is the attitude of a person who is worried about being affectionate.'

Dahlia thought to herself. But Veord's advice was taken to mind. Veord only
looked at her and looked at her.

“Now tell me what to ask. If you're done, go see it.”

“Veord, would you like to do 10 good things?”

"no."

It was an unexpected answer. Of course I thought it was good. Dahlia was

surprised to see Veord. She frowned and looked at Dahlia.

“Do you know I've been fooled? It would be very annoying to see if a small
kid like you would admit it as a 10 piece.”

“That’s it! When am I!”

Dahlia raised her voice in resentment. Veord closed his ears with an
expression he hated to hear. But this time I really needed Veord's help. She
barely took a breath and said.

“You said you would like to listen.”

“That's it. I'll do another favor.”

“Then would you mind floating the water?”

"annoying. Something else."

'I have no heart to listen to.'

Yes. It wasn't possible for anyone to take the position of a future betrayer.
You should be able to change words like that like flipping your palms... … .
Dahlia endured hard. She said softly.

“It's not very annoying. It would be better than doing ten good things.
Please listen.”

Veord glanced at Dahlia and put both hands on her stomach. He seems to
have a heart to listen.

“Okay, tell me.”

“At that time, do you remember the guy who went with me when you first
met Veord-nim?”

“Wayne?”

“Not him.”

“Oh, that illegitimate? When I asked where the Artus vein went, I went to
him.”

Veord said profoundly. Then I smiled and looked at her as if she had noticed
what Dali was trying to ask for.

“You, are you trying to make her a Duke of Artus?”

A quick notice. Dahlia nodded.

“If Beord-nim recognizes him as a transcendent, he can enter the Artus

family.”

“Well, nothing difficult. Can I just do that?”

Dahlia's face brightened. She pulled her upper body forward and nodded
intently. Veord grinned and tapped Dahlia on the cheek.
“But before that, there are conditions. two."

Do you have two?”

“Once I get permission from my sister. It's a pretty political issue. Because
of yesterday's incident, I have to take a look at her right now.”

It was fascinating that it was the first time that she said she was noticing
others. But when I think of Veord, who suddenly walked biped yesterday, it
seemed to know how tearfully his younger brother trained her. Anyway,
Dahlia nodded.

This condition wasn't bad. The moment Meldon joins the family of Duke
Artus, the future in which he becomes Duke is set. Dahlia, who knew the
future, was almost certain. Even if that's not the case, it's better to invest in
Meldon than the current Felix Artus, who is out of business. Because he
was a transcendent first. The Duke of Mersein would certainly understand if
it were a politician.

“There is also a second one.”

“Yes, please tell me.”

Veord hesitated not like himself. Then I ended my worries and opened my
mouth.

“You need to relieve Siorde's anger.”

“… … Yeah?',

“Please let her off her anger. I heard that you are good at that?”

Who on earth said that? I didn't even guess. But this time, the story was
different. The current Empress Siorde was very uncomfortable with Dahlia
no matter what anyone saw. Right now, when I just talked to Veord, he
compared Dahlia and herself and said she was sad.

'Anyone who knows that entrusts this to me!'

Dahlia glared at the blatant Beord. It wasn't enough to apologize right here,
and she came up with another drink.

"For reference, I didn't do anything wrong even if I died, so if I said that, I

would kill it."

'I just have to give up making Meldon's craftsmanship.' I'm sorry, Mr.
Meldon]. Dahlia internally apologized.

Even if I said I would give up, I couldn't really give up. In the original
development, the Duke of Artus may really help abduct Dahlia abroad
instead of Adisha. I had to dismiss him unconditionally. To do that, I needed
Meldon.

'It would be nice if either of the two conditions could be satisfied.'

On the way out, Dahlia met the Duke of Mersein. He laughed and grabbed
her hand.

“While we're here, we'll have a meal together.”

“… … Would it be okay?”

“Of course.”

“Is Veord coming to eat?”

“My sister often skips lunch. If it’s okay, you can eat with me.”

Anyway, before convincing his Majesty the Empress, he had to succeed in

convincing the Duke of Mersein. Dahlia nodded. She ate alone with the
Merchian Duke in the main dining hall. He was smiling and smiling.

“Do you like your meal?”

Dahlia smiled and nodded. It wasn't a joke, it was really delicious. By the
time the first main course was over, Dahlia got to the point. At first, the face
of the Duke of Mersche, who was trembling to listen to anything, became
more serious as the story progressed. Rather, Dahlia was relieved by the
appearance.

I thought I couldn't seriously listen to the story of the 17-year-old.

The Duke of Mersein was infinitely weak when the story of her sister came
out, but she was politically competent enough to cover dozens of cases of
her assault. Here, you have to persuade him to make Meldon a duke. When
Dahlia's story was over, only dessert was left for the meal. Mershain
prepared milk pudding for Dahlia, and she drank black coffee. While she
was eating the pudding, Mersein said.

“Then, are you really sure that Mr. Meldon can become the Duke of Artus?”

Dahlia nodded. The Duke of Mersche, who was rubbing his chin, came in
sharply.

“Is that certainty agreed upon with Mrs. Pesteroz?”

It was the question of whether the Pesteroz family would be on the side of
Mersein when the matter turned into a political conflict.

'I was also good at telling my brother in advance.'

Dahlia nodded. Mersein hommed. Gumi seemed to be pulling.

“Once you are a transcendent, you can become a state enough. If it’s not too
crazy.”

“He is very normal.”

“You must have seen it yourself?”

"Yeah."

“Hmm.”

The Duke of Mersein tilted his head. Then he lowered his head and made a
loud noise. It's a big political decision.
“If Mr. Meldon becomes the Duke of Artus, we who directly support him
would be indebted to the Artus family.”

"i See."

“So of course we are good. But it's hard to understand why Pesteroz comes
here and talks to me to make him Duke Artus.”

It was also sharp. She laughed awkwardly.

“… … Now, because the next Duke is offering me a contract marriage... …

.”

The Duke of Mersein blindfolded. It looks terrible just thinking about it.

“I express my sincere condolences.”

“… … So my brother was very angry.”

“He can do that. He cares about Dahlia so much.”

“Anyway, I understand the position of the Duke Pesteroz family. Let us

review it quite positively. Even though you are such a young age, you
represent your family and you are really amazing.”

The Duke of Mersein laughed happily. Dahlia thought that the Duke of
Mersche, who listened without ridiculing her young words from her heart,
was even better, but she didn't take it out of her mouth. It's been a while
since Dahlia took the pudding out of the world, so the dining room ended
that way. As she climbed into the carriage, she pondered.

'Now the first is done.'

Greater barriers remained. While the first one was successful, I wanted to
do the second. In addition, Dahlia was a no-no to staying in an
uncomfortable relationship with the Empress as it is now. It was a pity for
nothing.

'How the hell should I turn my Majesty's heart around?'

Even though I was worried, I couldn't be sharp. Empress Siorde did not
have a very high presence in the original work. The only thing I remember
is that Veord, who betrayed the Frederic Empire on the Asheras route, made
an important deal with Asheras to save Siorde at the end? No matter how
much he pretends he doesn't care, Veord likes Siorde. Unlike Siorde's
misunderstanding.

'It would be nice if I could tell her Majesty about that.'

For now, I was thinking of asking Cedric for advice. He has a job to repay
Dahlia anyway.

'… … It’s a counterfeit product.’

Still, the necklace was pretty. It was a real diamond by anyone. Dahlia
ordered a maid yesterday to polish it and send it to the empress. The
courtesy answer that I received it this morning came back.

'… … I am also uncomfortable.’

Dahlia was depressed. By the way, where did Meldon go? Does he know
that Dahlia is struggling this way and trying to make him Duke of Artus? If
you don't know, you will be contemplated for hours and forced to know.
She clenched her fist.

***

At the same time, the empress stole tears with a handkerchief and climbed
into a carriage returning to the imperial castle. After Veord's return, her
thoughts that haven't disappeared have bothered her.

'Because of me, my sister lived infinitely. That's why my sister hates me.'

The reason Veord treats her like that, in fact, is because she hates her.
Dahlia, I envied that little child.

She, too, was once an ordinary sister with Veord. Giggling with all kinds of
jokes. Since when did everything go wrong... … Know. So it was more
painful.
'It's what I did. I have to take responsibility for her.'

When Empress Siorde was still the prince's fiancée, buying the medicine
was the cause of everything because of the word that it does not age. If she
hadn't, Veord wouldn't have had to take the medicine and drink it, and it
wouldn't have been that way.

'Cedric, that kid too... … .’

It was Siorde's own fault that Cedric avoided her. When I thought so, Siord
kept hurting. So she didn't know. The persistent and thick energy that
continues to be attached to the back of one's own back.

The person who created the energy was hiding in the carriage following the
empress's carriage and continuing to memorize the prayers in the words of
his mouth. His name was Kelsion, a man of the Holy Empire. When the
Empress's carriage completely entered the Imperial Palace, Kelsion gave up
pursuing and went to an alley. Another young man wearing a robe there
waiting for him there was. The young man was like a human being who
threatened the Duke at the mansion of the Duke of Artus. Kelsion kneels
politely in front of him.

“Holy Pope.”

The young man smiled under the robe and unwrapped the robe knot behind
his neck. The hidden face was revealed. It was brown hair, green eyes, and
a beautiful appearance reminiscent of an angel. He said sweetly.

“Aren’t you happy, Kelsion? There seems to be a few days left to free the
poor kid from Frederick.”

“… … It is all thanks to the grace of His Holiness.”

Kelsion said that and drew his name. Young Asheras laughed. Even after
the plan failed, he made several things. There were achievements. One of
them has already been shown to the Duke Artus. A potion that drives
transcendental people crazy using the power that has penetrated into the
interior. The runaway incident of Duke Mary Bleuport inspired him a lot.
At one time, there was a time when she would regret if she had really died
for it, but now the memories of that time were vague. Now the potion is
almost over. It means there is not much time left to bring Dahlia Pesteroz.

'But it's regrettable that I missed Veord.'

I thought it was going to rot in the back alley all my life, but when I saw
that it appeared again in the capital, it seemed that I heard some way to get
rid of the curse. I thought she could be a pretty good card... … .

Of course, it was too early to give up.

“Has it been successful to approach the empress's spirit?”

"Yes."

Kelsion said firmly. The driving force of the warriors and fanatics of the
Holy Empire is piety. Their absolute loyalty and overly deep faith resemble
brainwashing. Indeed, one of the leaders of the Holy Empire, such as
Kelsion, was able to use divine power to immerse humans in one idea. Of
course, there were limitations. There wasn't enough power to instill missing
thoughts or lead to suicide. However, it was often a very effective method
for those who were obsessed with the trauma of the past.

Aseras said.

“If she gets moderately confused, tell her that the Holy Empire has a way to
solve Veord's curse.

Frederick is ours if only those two move our way.”

When the empress comes into their hands, their subordinates in the
basement can then be freed. Until then, he will have to hold on to it. He had
too much information as he was the elite.

'It would have been nice if I could have killed it.'

Asheras laughed without revealing his heart to his faithful subordinate.

14. Empress Siorde
Dahlia was still contemplating how to persuade her Majesty, while
gradually working on plans to make Meldon Duke Artus. Even without the
recognition of the Duke family, he can be incorporated into Artus if all the
transcendental members of the other family recognize Meldon. So she
wrote a letter to Mary Bluport, who is now the former Duke of Bluport. The
reply arrived quickly.

[Dahlia, it's been a long time. How are you?

I had to contact you more often, but I couldn't contact you because I was
too busy.

I was also quite puzzled where the transcendentor of the Duke Artus family
went, but Dahlia found it.

Dahlia's request, so I'm thinking of helping you out. Whether it's me, my
son, or just sending the papers to the capital, 一 We're a little busy right
now 一 Anyway, I'll help you as much as I can.

Beloved Mary Blueport]

Dahlia was soaked with memories for a moment. Because the time we spent
together felt like the old days.

'I have to go to the Duke Ryeong to see the Duke next time.'

But after the memories passed, I remembered the heaviness of reality again.

'I also have to find a separate way to get along with the Empress.'

Dahlia's life was so misunderstood that it was absolutely no surprise. But I

couldn't meet. Even in a situation where the Empress obviously knows that
she is avoiding her.

'Is there anybody who can connect you properly?'

Asking the emperor or Cedric to connect you seemed to be
counterproductive for some reason. It would be nice if there was a
completely different route, yeah, and Young-ae who could properly lay the
bridge.

However, Dahlia's network was narrower than expected. Even Adisha had
no connection with the Empress. Of course, I can't come and visit Miss
Eridon anymore. However, the clues to the solution have always come from
unexpected places.

***

Shortly after Cedric's birthday ball. An unexpected guest came to the

Pesteroz mansion. I saw it a few times in the original, but it was the first
time I had never said hello in this world.

“Hello, Miss Dahlia.”

Dahlia was embarrassed to see an unexpected person sitting finely in the

drawing room wearing a big hat.

Merida Artus. Also known as ‘Agari the Viper.’ He was a man who did not
know that his pride was high in the sky. After falling in love with not only
the female protagonist but also the transcendental male protagonists, he
quickly closes his mind, spits out venomous words to the end, sarcastic, and
becomes famous. Consistent with the original's countless notorieties, she
was waiting for Dahlia with a very bright and bright smile. He even looked
at Dahlia and showed very classy etiquette.

Dahlia was scared. This is because the things she unfolded and the words
she said in the original were still strong in the impression. Merida's words
and actions used to rob people often left out the human mind.

``When I see Miss Adisha trying to raise a family, not anything, I think of a
dung beetle.

Because of this, for a while, the nickname of Adisha among fans has
become a dung beetle. Once in the original, he plotted to assassinate Adisha
and got caught by Hikan. As soon as he was imprisoned, he told him: —
She is in danger of ruining her country because of Ms. Adisha. How do I
save her by becoming a human?

Your predecessor, the duchess, abandoned you early because you knew your
lord was acting like a madman.

I realize again today that the foresight of an older person is really nothing to
ignore.

Then he dies immediately by angry Hikan, but even before death, she never
withdrew. If you say this, you seem to be a person with great convictions,
but in any case, she was a villain all the time and a person who hated
Adriana. What she did included attempts to poison her, agitate her peers to
ostracize her, ridicule her, and fall over every little thing. But when I
suddenly saw this, I felt a sense of disharmony.

Without knowing Dahlia's thoughts even in her dreams, Merida spoke

kindly.

“I came here because I want to personally ask Ms. Dahlia.”

“Don’t tell me.”

“Is Dahlia the one behind my illegitimate child right now?”

"Yeah? What do you mean?”

Dahlia covered her mouth with her hand and pretended not to know. But
behind my covered hands, my mouth trembled.

'That, how?'

Merida was already convinced, so she didn't even look at Dahlia's reaction.

A month ago at the Second Prince's birthday ball, when Veord put his hand
on Dahlia's shoulder and Cedric cleared the situation, only two of them
were realizing what was going on. One was the Duke of Mershain and the
other was Merida Artus, she, who was watching Veord.
Veord met Meldon before returning. And at the same time as her return,
Meldon began in earnest. By chance, at a very similar time, Veord and
Dahlia are intertwined in a strange relationship. Once it started getting
entangled, it was a story that immediately showed the whole context. The
scale was ridiculously large for a younger younger than her, but she liked
Merida's guts. But she wasn't the one who moved just because she liked it.
When Merida thinks of her father and brother these days, her head is sore
from a headache.

“Merida, what would you do?”

My father was alone in distress, looking into the air and sighing, saying
nothing but meaningless words.

And he constantly talked to Merida about how desperate he was. Merida

really has no interest whether he does it or not!

When people are in trouble, they always make mistakes. Considering my

experiences, my father was on the verge of making a big mistake. Merida
knew roughly what it was. She has eyes, too, but there is no way she
couldn't have seen a human wearing a robe who keeps going to and from
the mansion. They wandered around the mansion without even getting
permission, but the butlers and employees pretended not to know. Of
course, it was possible with the acknowledgment of his father. Considering
his pride, they must be quite high-ranking, neither the imperial nor other
dukes, so the only thing left is foreigners.

When I think of them, I still get goosebumps. She often pretended not to
know, and grumpyly walked over their feet or flipped their robes. Everyone
avoided it, but not one. Rather, he stared at Merida calmly. He was a very
beautiful young man with emerald green eyes. Merida screamed. Those
eyes were, really, like jewels. Instead of the vitality that a living human
should have, there was only mineral boredom.

"Do you have any problem?"

The moment Merida saw that gaze, she felt intuition.

'If you let those who don't know you eat Artus, it's over.'

But the last hesitation was still stopping my father.

'Please, let that idiot give up on his own.'

I was fortunate that my father wasn't big. I'd rather be less stupid, but it
would have been a lot easier if I had to go to someone with a larger
distribution.

Even his father was not willing to take him, and he had to find a way to
evacuate himself. It is less embarrassing to hand over Artus to foreigners
rather than to an illegitimate child.

“First, let me show you a card I have.”

Merida took a small item from her handbag and threw it lightly on the table.
Dahlia saw Merida's throw rolled around and stopped in the middle of the
table. The moment it noticed what, Dahlia covered her mouth. that's… … It
was the seal of the family Duke Artus!

The power of the seal had already been experienced in the previous life.
With this, the Artus family could have been sold abroad. Dahlia couldn't
hide her surprise and looked at Merida. Merida laughed as if it were
nothing.

“This is real. Anything in the family vault is fake.”

“This would have proved my use, right? And you know why I'm here. If
you need anything else, tell me.”

Dahlia was confused by the flow of conversation that could not be

followed. However, even in the meantime, I thought I had to take care of
what to do. She stuttered and opened her mouth.

"that… … .”

The voice trembled by itself.

“Do you have any acquaintances with your Majesty the Empress?”

Perhaps it wasn't what I expected, Merida's one eyebrow lifted.

“I don't know why you ask that, but I've been his exclusive maid for the last
year.”

'This is it!'

Once again, Dahlia's eyes sparkled, getting a clue to the solution. But I
couldn't take it right away. Dahlia had a moderate conversation and quickly
ended the story.

“I will visit you next time.”

It was nice to find the empress and string, but there was no need to be too
hasty. In fact, I don't know much about Merida's feelings, and there are
things she's scared of... … .

'Will you still be better than Felix?'

Hearing what he said, he seemed to realize that his brother, Felix, was a
rotten log. Because she is always quick to judge. Merida put the clan seal
back into her handbag, smiled very refreshingly, and spread her hem.

"of course. We meet separately outside the mansion.”

It means that you don't want to meet in the mansion and be found by Felix
and the Duke of Artus.

Before leaving, she turned around and looked at the dahlia, gracefully
pressing on her hat.

“I see that I'm not so hot. But I'm sure it will be a useful hand. If you need a
bridge with Her Majesty, I will connect you at least once without any
conditions.”

"Yes Yes?"
“It's my favor, so get it when you give it. I will contact you next time.”

Merida often disappeared after raising her mouth and smiling. Dahlia
blankly saw where she had disappeared.

'cool.'

Honestly, I thought that way. The momentum was enough to come out of
admiration.

'What kind of person is not a bulldozer.'

I still felt scary when I thought of her in the original, but it was still a good
thing. Now I have found a way to approach the empress. Besides, there is
also a way to get the family seal as a bonus. Dahlia took a long breath,
pressing her chest pounding with tension.

But you can't trust her 100 percent just because she's cool. When
considering the original Merida, it was more reasonable to think that there
was a person trying to save his family. Besides, I don't know the inside out
yet.

'Let's watch more!'

First, it was the stage to implement the first plan.

***

First, Dahlia decided to find Meldon. In some ways, it was natural, but she
couldn't do anything she wants without a plan in advance with Meldon.

As soon as Dali A got up and was ready to go out the next day, he decided
to call Meldon. It was virtually impossible to find him with a non-uniform
residence because he was not a worldview with a mobile phone as in his
previous life. However, Dahlia had a secret weapon. After riding the
carriage out to the nearby downtown area, she stared at her wrist inside the
carriage.

'I didn't want to use this again, but I have the only way to call it in this case.'
She hesitated, and eventually tapped her wrist. Then I took a space and
tapped again a little later.

'You know roughly what it means.'

Was it when I repeated this about ten times and took a break? He knocked
on the door of the carriage with a deep sigh so that someone could hear it
all the way to the inside of the carriage. Dahlia pretended not to know.

"Who?"

“This is Meldon, our beautiful Dahlia lady.”

Dahlia smiled and opened the door. Maybe Meldon had been washing her
hair, and her hair was so wet that it was more wavy like seaweed. He
sighed.

“Would you like to continue until you come?”

Dahlia nodded shyly. Meldon shook his head.

“As you can see from my condition, I ran out of the shower.”

“You can see it.”

“You are really too young. Now you only need to send the signal twice and
we'll come for you. Anyway, so what's going on?”

Dahlia sighed.

“You can't even imagine what kind of hardship I've been facing right now
because of Mr. Meldon.”

“Ah, I heard. Felix to the lady... … . Hmm… … . Yeah."

Meldon said, trying desperately to hold back his laughter. Dahlia

understood. It was a funny story no matter who heard it. But if there's
something Meldon doesn't know, her suffering doesn't end there.
Thinking of Veord, she again hurt her head.

'You have to be clear about this kind of lesson problem.'

“… … Mr. Meldon, do you remember what I said before that I would help
Mr. Meldon?”

His eyes changed slightly. He said as he sat across from the wagon.

“Yes, I can’t forget that.”

Of course, it was a little funny to hold the weight with the water seaweed
head. Dahlia said after worrying for a moment.

“I mean… … , Mr. Meldon, I did this and that to help.”

She gave a brief summary of what happened.

“Anyway, for Mr. Meldon to enter the family, the process of acknowledging
you by the other three transcendental families is essential. My brother
decided to help, and the former Duke of Bleuport, who became a
predecessor, is my friend, so he will help. … ”

“Mister Dahlia.”

"Yeah?"

“I’m so impressed that I’m going to cry a little. Can I cry?”

"No."

Dahlia said just cut it off. Instead of really crying, Meldon laughed. Tears
come from, the eyes are crunchy like a sandy field, but they only choose
very lies.

“Don’t worry, you’ll get double the price for all of this later anyway.”
"Yes."

An unexpectedly cool answer came back. Dahlia was baffled and blinking
while looking at Meldon, so he smiled and naturally slipped down from the
chair and knelt in front of Dahlia. Then, like a knight, he took the back of
her hand with a gentle gesture and kissed her briefly.

“If I really become a peacock.”

"Yeah."

“Still, Miss Dahlia will always be a girl to me.”

I didn't understand what Dahlia meant, so I frowned my eyebrows. Then

Meldon laughed a little smartly.

“To the end, Lady Dahlia feels like an old, employer to me. Well, there is
something like that because Cedric is scared.”

"Ahhh… … .”

Then Dahlia understood the word and nodded. He said such touching
words, but since he couldn't understand it, Meldon was good enough.

"No. You were supposed to help Mr. Meldon. So now we need to discuss in
detail how Pesterose can realistically help Meldon and what kind of help is
needed.”

“… … Beord-nim, honestly, I'm not confident, but I'll try to do it.”

Meldon looked at Dahlia blankly and smiled.

“… … Sometimes I don't believe the age of the lady.”

'Because the fact is, if you add up the memories of the previous life, there
are a lot more.'

Dahlia thought to herself. Of course, if you add a life of twenty-five and a

life of seventeen, it doesn't make you a life of forty-two. Rather, she felt
admirable between the ages of twenty-five and seventeen.

'… … okay. If I were really that age, I would have been smarter than now.’

Dahlia felt heavier when she thought of the burden Veord had carried over
to her.

'… … How do I reconcile with His Majesty the Empress?'

She sighed inside.

'There is one way I thought about it, but... … .’

Is there only this one after all? It wasn't very likely. However, no matter
how much I thought about it, the other number did not come to mind, so
Dahlia decided to try that method after contemplating.

***

The method Dahlia was trying to try was based on the original content.
Dahlia remembered the ending of Empress Siorde and Veord at the end of
the Aceras route. Finally, Asheras flies with the final villain, Hikhan, and
destroys the Frederic Empire. Of course, Hikan is also removed after that.
Siorde, who thinks that the country has been destroyed by his sister's
betrayal, dies after suffering a traumatic trauma. At that time, Veord
continues Siorde's death until the end.

My sister hates me.”

"I didn't hate it."

If I had done better, would I have been in our empire?''

'.」

At that time, Veord would have wanted to say,'It's not your fault.' But she
didn't deserve it. So she says instead.

``Do you remember writing our exchange diary when you were younger?''
`Ìs your sister hiding her diary in a strange place every day, so she went
around for a long time to find it? I gave up on that in the end. Where's your
mind to find it a week before your wedding?」

``The last thing I wrote, was actually hidden in the third annex of the
Imperial Palace Library. In your favorite book.」

`Ìt's a pity that I can't find it because it's all burned out.''

And the Empress Siorde closed his eyes. That was the will. Many people
vomited in anger thanks to the last conversation between the two sisters.

— So what the hell is there?

― I have to say what I wrote!

― I'm frustrated to die. If they only understand each other, do they do it?
There is no player consideration.

― What is your favorite book?

As it was the last conversation between the two, it couldn't have been a
really meaningless letter. Of course, it could be a letter without any content
due to the nature of Beord. But it was worth looking for.

'Although you may be forgetting the existence of that letter right now,
Veord-nim.'

… … Wouldn't it make sense to find the letter and threaten to reveal your
"black history" to Veord? It was a fascinating idea, but Dahlia decided to
quit even if it was a waste of her life. Whenever I deal with the excited
Veord, I feel like my life expectancy is cut by 10 years. So, it was time for
Dahlia to reveal the secret that all the original gamers were curious about.

'What is your Majesty's favorite book?'

I thought about someone I know. I even thought of going to His Majesty the
Emperor, but my mind turned to one side for no reason.
'Because Cedric said he would compensate.'

The day after the ball, Dahlia was contacted by Cedric. He said that he
would definitely apologize for the last time, so he would come to see him if
he could tell him a good time. I must have been sorry to send it by note
only. Besides, I received a lot of gifts. From magic spheres with various
useful magic... … .

“… … No matter how much I look at this, it looks like the former Princess
gave it personally to Her Majesty the Second Prince.”

“Can I accept this?”

“Well, if you have someone you like later, did you give it to me?

Even a set of trinkets that were quite suspicious of the identity that Adisha
blurred the words of.

'I have to go and ask about it.'

I thought it was good while the words came out. Dahlia wrote a short reply
to Cedric.

Shortly thereafter, Dahlia met Cedric at the Imperial Palace. He turned his
head to an unexpected question.

“… … Your mother's favorite book? Why is that?”

“Long to tell you… … . Beord-nim asked for reconciliation with Her

Majesty the Empress.”

“What do you mean, that?”

Cedric's reaction was natural. The existence of that letter was a secret that
only Dahlia, Veord, and Siorde, who played the original, knew. Dahlia
explained by turning it appropriately.

“Because I heard the story that Mr. Veord hid a letter he wrote to his
Majesty the Empress in the past in his favorite book. In case that might be a
hint, I'm going to look for it from there.”

Dahlia sighed. Although I was grateful to Meldon, I was also guaranteed

a'lady's seat' for a lifetime! Even after that day, I couldn't get rid of the
feeling of being a business that was losing money for some reason.

“Do you really want Meldon to become the Duke of Artus?”

It seems like he is jealous when it comes to words, but Cedric, which

Dahlia saw, was really worried.

Dahlia's heart warmed up.

"that… … .”

“Well, the Duke of Artus is a little anxious right now.”

Dahlia nodded quickly. Cedric laughed.

“Since I was a child, I heard that the Crown Prince had been a dream, so I
heard that you liked history books related to the imperial family. I can ask
for more precise information, but it seems to be a little difficult these days.”

"why?"

"I'm only in the room lately because I'm not feeling well."

As he said that, Cedric frowned a little. The Empress's condition seemed to

be worse than expected.

“It’s a little colder than usual… … I think it's because you've been pissed on
me these days. Anyway, I was a little worried.”

Come to think of it, I remember the two of them leaving for the prom. Of
course, I thought I reconciled naturally at that time, but was it not? Dahlia
said after worrying for a moment.

“Did your majesty go in well at that time?”

Cedric nodded.

“How did you do it?”

“I brought you to the room.”

“… … Is that the end?”

“What more do I have to do?”

Cedric blinked with an expression that he had no idea. Dahlia grabbed the
back of her throat at the unexpected reaction.

“Of course not!”

"Why?,,

That natural virtuous question. Dahlia somehow recalled what happened

when she first met him. From experience, she knew how to talk to Cedric in
this case. She calmly smiled at him, putting her hand in hand.

“Don’t ask.”

“Just do what I tell you to do.”

Cedric nodded while looking at Dahlia.

“If Cedric does that, you will never come with your Majesty! I can never
reconcile.”

Cedric asked back with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

“… … Then what should I do?”

“What do you think of Her Majesty?”

“My mother? You are a good person.”

“Be sure to tell me about that. Also, give me a hand, ask if you are in good
health, if there is anything sad, and take care of the little things every day.”

As Cedric listened, he smiled as if he had a rough feeling.

“So you mean, do not let your mother feel sorry for her? Like I do to you?”

"Yeah."

“You really want me and my mother to do well again.”

“Is it because of Beord-nim?”

Dahlia opened her eyes wide. This is how she came up after thinking about
it! It is not for such personal reasons that Her Majesty and he want to do
well again. In fact, today Dahlia came to Cedric with determination. When
he saw Cedric at the ball, Dahlia recalled. His ending that always meets
death on every route.

I remember the last words of the empress.

“I admit it. It's all my responsibility for Cedric to become such a cool kid.”

Dahlia thought it wasn't. When she thought of her first meeting with Cedric,
she thought he was a bit crooked. However, I never thought that his dislike
of the world was ‘acquired’ thanks to his proud attitude. But, like the
complex relationship between Meldon and Adisha, I thought that the work
between the Empress and Cedric could be some kind of “trigger” that drove
him to death.

Since the last ball, she has pondered hard. What continued to drag Cedric to
death in the alternate original. What to do to stop this. Honestly, there were
few clues. He did not appear much in the original, nor did he have any
particular consistency in death. But if I was forced to look for it, there was
one thing. Cedric reaches the end of the route and always reaches the
boundary between life and death. At that moment, there must have been a
way to escape death somehow, but instead of trying to find that way, he
sighs and gives up his life.
Yes. He always had no need for life on any route. What does it mean to love
life? Dahlia loves to live so much that she has never had such a question.
Cedric and Dahlia were that much different. From love of humanity to
attachment to life.

Dahlia still doesn't know how he was brought up, what happened in his life,
or what makes people think it's all useless. I thought I became pretty close,
but I was also far away. To know why he was dying, so to prevent his death,
first we had to know more about who he was. At that time, one of the most
important issues came to my feet.

'If the reason Cedric-nim hated the world was because of her work with her
Majesty.'

Wouldn't Cedric's death flag not be resolved as naturally as Meldon did if

the matters between the two were resolved?

“At the last ball, you decided to tell us what happened with your Majesty
the Empress.”

Cedric had a seemingly embarrassing smile.

"Huh. It did. Do you really want to hear? I'm a little embarrassed.”

Dahlia nodded.

“As much as Cedric, I changed my mind a little.”

"how? Are you going to have lunch together every day in our palace?”

“… … I don't know why such a conclusion comes out, but! No!"

Cedric lowered his eyes and looked sad. Dahlia wasn't fooled anymore.

“I need to know who Cedric is.”

“That's a good thing. Originally, love starts with knowing each other,
right?”
Cedric's love rhyme was a story I heard after a long time. However, this
time Dahlia knew that he was saying it because he wanted to distract.
Cedric finally sighed and started talking as she did not back down with
intense gaze.

“Dahlia, who would you like me or Leonard to be a child?”

Cedric started this story with a question. Dali-a pondered for a while and
couldn't answer. He would be like that, and Cedric is not a human figure
that will be filial by anyone. During that time, my mother's speed must have
been quite bad as she often escaped the imperial palace. After that, I asked
my partner to lend me a necklace, so I understood that my mother was sad.
On the other hand, when I think of Leonard in the original, there was a little
bit unnoticed, but there was also a soft and kind corner.

Cedric laughed.

"Isn't Leonard better than me?"

“… … Uh that... … .”

"OK. I would be better off as a prom partner.”

That's right. Dahlia nodded timidly. Then Cedric's smile grew deeper.

“I know roughly what happened between Hikan and his predecessor, the
Duchess. Of course I wasn't that far. My mother loved and respected me.”

“It is, but… … .”

Cedric dimmed. And he showed a very, very hesitant expression. Before

Dahlia even questioned him, he said.

“Dahlia, you know what power my father has?”

Dahlia's eyes widened at the unexpected words.

“Oh, of course this empire… … ”

“Not like that. My father reads other people's feelings through physical
contact. You know everything because you don’t hide it?”

'Ah, that's it.'

Dahlia nodded. Cedric curled his eyebrows and touched his temple.

“Because I inherited that power very little.”

It was the first time Cedric told this story to others with his own words. But
he was saying.

“Reading other people’s minds is an uncomfortable ability. It's not that I can
do it my own way, because I only picked up bad feelings.”

In fact, that was wrong. Cedric wasn't a politically talented human like his
father, but he was able to take advantage of other people's malice. But that
is why he was unexpectedly determined. It was disgusting to mix words
with such people. So he didn't have a deep relationship with anyone. I was
tired and tired.

Contrary to what others predicted, Cedric didn't do anything great even

after fleeing the Imperial Palace. Sometimes I was dirty, saving money and
hanging out with the sloppy chide, but it didn't last long. If it was more
disgusting, it was disgusting, not less.

“People say that my mother doesn't like fighting the successor, so the first,
Leonard, became the prince, but it's ridiculous to think about it a little bit.
Until now, the emperor, who was not a transcendent, was counted in the
hand. It's because I really don't want to be there. People are sick of it.”

Cedric said vaguely.

“Besides, the other side is also reluctant to get along with people like me.
Even if you don't touch it, you can reveal all of your secrets. That's why my
parents didn't even tell others about my abilities.”

“But, doesn’t His Majesty have the same power?”

“Because my father is an emperor. Rather, as it became known, it was able
to secure a certain political position as a human that cannot be deceived.
Besides, my father is not sensitive to bad feelings like me, nor can I read the
malice deeply hidden like me. It is also adjustable.”

“Being a person who reads other people’s feelings, is it a little reluctant?”

Cedric said, smiling casually. Dahlia shook her head in furious startled.

“It is not.”

“Not really.”

“Yes, I think you are.”

Cedric said with a light smile. As Dahlia thought about what it meant, he
opened his mouth again.

“Anyway, I guess my mother didn't. Even though he loved the transcendent

child in the same way, it must have been burdensome to be a child who
recognizes his feelings at will. We felt each other's wall like that, and
eventually we became like this.”

"Alas… … .”

“Is there a little answer now?”

Cedric laughed again. It seemed that I had only returned to the original one.
Dahlia tried her best to organize her thoughts.

'Cedric has the power to read other people's malice. That's why you hated
other people so much.'

That was only explained now. However, it was still unknown why Cedric
showed favor with Dahlia the second time they met him. I wanted to ask,
but that wasn't what matters now.

'Cedric thinks that Her Majesty is shy about her.'

The words are different. The last time Dahlia overheard Veord's
conversation with the Empress, the Empress apparently said that Cedric
blamed the Empress. All relationships are ruined because of you.

Cedric, on the other hand, thinks that his mother is burdened with her
because of her natural abilities.

Their perspectives were very subtle, but they were different. The
relationship between the two may have started to distort from the
difference.

'… … It’s weaker than expected.’

It turned out that there was no big incident between the two. With this
alone, it was weak to believe that Cedric's fate was decided by His
Majesty's Majesty. Still, one clue came up.

“Anyway, I understand what you mean. With my mother... … I'll try a little
more.”

A refreshing answer came back. You can feel relieved, right? Dahlia looked
at him suspiciously. When he made eye contact, he slightly closed his eyes.

"Know. I am too much for my mother.”

“… … I don't mean that.”

Cedric smiled gently and shook his hand.

“But in the meantime, I couldn't afford enough to take care of him. But now
that it's different, I'll do it well.”

Cedric said that and never had Dahlia disappointed. With great faith, she
nodded and shook hands with Cedric. Before the hand fell, he held her hand
and pulled Dahlia towards him.

“While I’m here, there’s more. I bought some board games to play with
you.”
“… … Whatever I do, I think I'll lose everything.”

"no. I really can't play games.”

Cedric twisted Dahlia. It's an obvious lie, but she pretended not to win.
Most of the games he bought were cooperative, so Dahlia was able to win
very easily. After the game was over, I tried to unpack Cedric's birthday
present. Because it was the day of his birthday. The birthday gift Dahlia
prepared was a small perfume. It was a mixture of floral and refreshing
scents. Cedric was ashamed to say that he had prepared it because it seemed
to be sprayed on stationery sometimes. By the time the story was over,
Cedric said as if passing by.

“Then, when are you going to get the letter? There is a separate imperial
historical section in the third annex.”

“Ah, will you go with me?”

"If you don't like it, don't."

Cedric said with a pretty smile. Who in the world can say so and refuse?
Finding Dahlia alone seemed to be lonely, but I thought it was good. She
laughed and nodded.

Cedric and the imperial palace library were a little later than planned. This
is because Cedric has delayed his promise that there is something urgent.
Meanwhile, Dahlia decided to go out with Adisha. It was only in the
mansion, so I wanted to get the outside air sometimes because it was stuffy.
Adrica said that these days he is keen on shooting.

“I think I’m too weak to protect Dalia, so I’m going to be stronger. So I

worked hard to save money and bought a gun dealer.”

“… … That, is it?”

When he jokingly asked if His Majesty was preparing for an assassination,

Adriana smiled brightly.

“Would you like to go hunting for a bird next time?”

"sorry… … .”

Dahlia shook her head. No matter how much I thought about it, it wasn't
Dahlia's taste. Besides, Dahlia gave up in the old days to become stronger.

“I'm still curious because it's yours. Would you like to go together while
you're gone?”

Then Adisha was remarkably happy. But Dahlia quickly regretted the
decision. Adisha, who entered a gun shop in a corner of the city, changed
her eyes like any other person, and for a while with the owner, Dahlia spoke
with words she could not understand.

“These days, this is the firepower… … .”

“The safety has not been verified yet… … .”

"caliber… … . Versatile… … .”

Dahlia had a meaningless time looking around the guns at hand. At that
time, among the people walking outside the store, Dahlia found a familiar
In-Young. He was still a young boy.

'Uh, isn't that kid?'

Dahlia left the store in trouble and approached the boy. The closer I got, the
more I felt confident. It was the boy I met half a year ago when Dahlia
discovered Meldon's fraud at Vesta. At the same time, at the request of
Meldon, the boy handed Dahlia a piece of quartz.

“Aden!”

When Dahlia called the name, the boy turned. His eyes were also glad to be
young.

“Oh, it’s been a while, young lady!”

***
Aseras walked through Frederick's streets in a robe oversized, carefully
examining his plans. Often glances gathered in unusual outfits, but quickly
scattered. There were many people on the outskirts of the city who wanted
to hide their identity. There weren't one or two who wore this outfit, so it
couldn't be specified.

Kelsion was successfully disturbing the empress's mind. Later, if you would
like to contact her and learn how to break Veord's curse, she will ask you to
do a favor. At first glance, a request that seems trivial.

To access the fanatics trapped in the basement of the imperial palace, the
imperial family of the Frederic Empire or the head of the 4th Duke family
was required. The Duke of Artus was shaken enough, but one more
insurance had to be prepared.

'You have to kill it as soon as possible.'

Asheras did not believe in his subterranean mandate. To be precise, he did

not believe in the mental power of human beings in front of overwhelming
power. Already, more than half a year has passed since he was imprisoned.
It was too long.

Only once, Asheras approached the space where his men were trapped
while Kelsion hypnotized the Imperial Guard Commander. He broke a
magical orb he bought at an enormous cost in the underworld.

Then the wall became transparent and I could see the inside. It was
absolutely impossible to get inside, but this was possible. His subordinates
were seen holding their limbs fixed like a stuffed insect. It was a miserable
sight, but he couldn't feel sadness. From any moment.

Only once, Asheras approached the space where his men were trapped
while Kelsion hypnotized the Imperial Guard Captain. He broke a magical
orb he bought at an enormous cost in the underworld. Then the wall became
transparent and I could see the inside. It was absolutely impossible to get
inside, but this was possible. His subordinates were seen holding their limbs
fixed like a stuffed insect. It was a miserable sight, but he couldn't feel
sadness. From any moment.
“Argel, open your eyes.”

Then the man who was trapped raised his eyelids. He couldn't lift his head
and only his eyes rolled upward to see Aceras. Tears flowed from the eyes
of the subordinate who recognized him. But he couldn't say a single word.
The tongue seemed to be unable to move without permission.

"I'm here to save you, but I still need time. Can you be more patient?"

His eyes shone with a light of hope. At that time, Kelsion sent a signal that
the guard commander was soon awakening from hypnosis. Aseras thought
as he left his men.

'I haven't spoken yet.'

There is hope, so I will hold on for the time being. But I don't know how
long I can endure it. He came up and said to Kelsion.

"There is no time for Kelsion. Disperse the Empress's mind faster."

The man holds a secret that should never be caught in the Frederic Empire.

'Absolutely not.'

However, even if he makes the empress move according to his will, the
Duke of Artus also has to approve of it. He had one more thing to get... … .

I thought about it for a long time and the headache got worse. He held his
head.

'Ah, please.'

I hope everything ends soon. Everything is fast, everything is on fire... … .

Aceras raised his head and found someone. At the moment, the sun went
down and the son-in-law became dark.
It was Dahlia pesterose. With a very happy expression, she was holding a
boy's hands and saying something.

“How are you doing? Why are you back in the capital? Didn't Mr. Meldon
say you don't know me?”

"No. He got me a job and I still help you occasionally.”

"Really good to see you."

Four years had passed, but the moment I saw that gray hair, I couldn't
recognize it. The bright blue eyes and clear laughter of everyone.

In an instant, there was only one thought in his head. He naturally

approached the boy and put his arm around his shoulder. Fortunately, the
young boy's mind is vulnerable, so even if he wasn't as good at
brainwashing as Kelsion, he was able to inspire one thought. He naturally
pretended to be friendly to the boy and noticed his eyes dim for a moment
and then return.

“… … Who?"

Dahlia said in amazement to see herself suddenly appearing. The boy said
as if defending for himself.

“Oh, this man is helping me… … .”

The idea that Asheras instilled on the boy was simple. 'This person is a
good person.' It won't last long, but it definitely worked.

"Help me? … … Is it Mr. Meldon?”

If it's Meldon, he's the Duke Artus' illegitimate child right now. I
remembered that he had helped Dahlia during the kidnapping a few months
ago. The two may have been close friends since before. Jealousy rose for an
unknown reason.

"It's not like that."

Aseras skillfully changed his voice and replied. But Dahlia's eyes still
seemed to see a suspicious human being.

"lie. That's right. Are you wearing a strange makeup like last time? I like
the technology. I also changed my voice.”

Dahlia lowered her head and tried to look into the face inside the robe.
Aceras lowered her robe deeply to hide her face. Only then did I feel
frustrated.

'I'm crazy. Dahlia Pesterose knows my face.'

I was embarrassed when I thought I was dealing with her, hiding my face
with a robe or something. But fortunately Dahlia didn't seem to see
anything. She naturally grabbed his robe and said.

“What are you doing here without work?”

“… … For a reason.”

Aceras said briefly, worried about the caught rob. Since she is right in front
of her eyes and talking to her, all the worries she has had in the meantime
felt somewhat stupid. She is in front of you. The only human being who can
give him rest. Just by being together, he was able to forget the headache he
had suffered for a long time.

'I want to reach you more.'

A long time ago, Asheras recalled the energy of purification the moment
her body touched her.

'Of course, make her quick… … I have to take it.’

The eyes under the robe glowed darkly. This may be an opportunity not to
come again.

“… … As for that matter, I have a long story to tell. Come here for a
while.”
Aseras naturally grabbed her hand and dragged it to her. However, the
expected energy of purification did not come. Instead, Asheras' eyes
quickly reached the ring that Dahlia was wearing. There, I felt a strange
magical power believed to belong to the emperor. It seemed to be
preventing Dahlia's power from appearing.

His lips twisted momentarily.

“What are you talking about? Last time we decided to talk about that in our
mansion. Have you already forgotten?” Dahlia spouted her lips as she
naturally removed her hand from Aceras's hand.

'Ah, it doesn't work.'

Aseras felt regret. Should I reveal my real color and take her right now?

“Mr. Meldon sounds like a real idiot.”

But the moment Dahlia smiled while looking at her, Aseras gave up. The
peace of this moment was so strange and a sense he had felt so long ago
that he couldn't break it.

'If the empire collapses anyway, she has no choice but to get into my hands.'

“Aden, I've met Lee Wang, so I'll give you a present. Let's go to the store
together.”

Dahlia stroked Aiden's head and looked at Aceras.

“Would you like to go with Meldon? Adriana is there too. If you increase
sales, you might get a little better, right?”

'She has a good eye.'

She will recognize herself right away. It was unwelcome. Of course, I

thought about killing all of her and taking Dahlia away...

'I can't take her to the Holy Empire without any loss in the middle of
Frederick's capital.'
Aceras gave up. Still, doubts were gradually rising in the boy's eyes.
Originally, the question of “who the hell is this person?” that should have
come to mind at the beginning was slowly but slowly returning to him.

It's time to leave.

“I’ll quit.”

“Yes, then see you at the mansion next time. Aiden, you come here.”

Dahlia grabbed Aiden's sleeve and pulled it. Aiden looked at herself with a
suspicious look and followed Dahlia as she pulled it. Aseras looked at
Dahlia's back for a moment, then stepped back.

'… … Everything as soon as possible… … .’

***

By the time he judged he was far enough away from him, Dahlia's steps
began to gradually accelerate.

She eagerly pulled Aiden and spoke in a low voice.

“You know, Aiden. Do you really know him?”

“Well, I thought so… … I don't think it is... … . I do not know. I'm

confused.”

I knew it.

Dahlia's heart pounded. With her opposite hand, she tyed the locket
necklace on her chest. Inside this was the magic ball that Cedric gave you
last time. This was also a stun magic. Adisha chose that it is the most
attractive that it is a wide area magic that applies to all humans within 10m
of the surrounding area. I was thinking of throwing and bounces right away
if an emergency came. Fortunately, that didn't happen.

'You're crazy, you're crazy, you're crazy.'

He showed a converting acting ability that he would never have again in his
real life. Even now, I wonder how it was possible to be so natural. He
hastily put on his robe, but Dahlia at first glanced at the face of an angelic
handsome young man. Although it was too momentary... … I was
convinced by seeing Aiden's reaction. The human that Dahlia saw is... …
Aceras was right!

'No, why are the humans who should be in the Holy Empire wandering
here!'

Besides, I naturally asked Dahlia to go somewhere with me. If you follow

along without knowing anything, Dahlia is by now... … By now... … . The
surprised chest was moving up and down quickly. Dahlia put her hands on
her chest and breathed slowly and deeply.

'OK. I got over it.’

Dahlia found reason again. And I had an extremely natural question.

'Why is Aceras here... … ?’

What the hell, with what plan?

"dahlia!"

Adriana saw Dahlia from the gun stand and ran. Dahlia grabbed her arms
and raised her head without even thinking about it. As soon as she saw
Dahlia's eyes, she noticed that she had something to say, and quickly turned
her head closer to her.

Dahlia whispered.

“Aceras is in this empire.”

Adisha's eyes expanded in astonishment.

***
Dali said to Hikan, who knew, and Adisha to the emperor. Hikan was called
by the emperor and hurried to the imperial palace. Perhaps there will be a
long meeting. In the meantime, Dahlia could not be left alone, so the
emperor sent Cedric. Soon Cedric arrived in the Imperial Palace carriage at
the Pesteroz mansion. He got out of the carriage and kissed Dahlia briefly
on the back of her hand.

“Are you okay, Dahlia?”

"Yeah."

“… … Well done. Glad he didn't touch you.”

He said, fiddling with Dahlia's hand, seemingly confused.

“I asked my mother just because she said, “I don’t remember well.”

After a while, Dahlia understood what he meant.

“… … Oh, that, your favorite book?”

“Yes, that’s it.”

Ha also had an amazing thing and was completely forgotten.

'Come to think of it… … I was in charge of reconciling Her Majesty and

Beord-sama... … .’

Now that Asheras came to the capital, it became a very trivial thing.
However, even thinking of Cedric, I thought it would be better not to say
that.

Dahlia glanced up at his face. I thought his expression looked dark for some
reason. Was it such a shocking event that Dahlia encountered Aceras? She
asked carefully.

“What happened to you?”

“… … no. My head is complicated. Once you can't stay here, let's go
inside.”

Dahlia nodded.

Cedric sat face to face with Dahlia in the drawing room. Then I apologized
for a moment.

“I'm sorry for putting off the promise, I'm really sorry. I didn't want to
postpone it.”

"It's okay. What did you procrastinate for?”

Dahlia asked without thinking. Cedric hesitated for a moment, then said.

“I'm also worried about your job, and my mother's feelings are getting
worse these days.”

"Yes?"

"Huh. He doesn't come out of the room at all, and he often sees tears... … .”

'Isn't that really a big deal?'

However, I couldn't talk about other people's parents so carelessly. Dahlia

just looked at Cedric with a face that didn't know what to do.

“I'm thinking about multiple possibilities. Suddenly there is no reason to

pretend like that... … .”

“… … If there are multiple possibilities... … ?”

“There are a lot of people who aim for the Empress of the Empire. Poison
or psychological magic or hypnosis... … . There are many ways. Father is
also paying attention. Besides, Asheras is also in this empire... … .”

Cedric stared into the air with an eerie look.

“It seems like the direction is narrowing down to one as well.”

Siorde's depression has deepened in the last week. The progress was too
fast. Another external pressure was involved in her mind. Who is it? The
imperial family seemed to have just found the answer.

“… … Then, can we not give that word to His Majesty?”

“Well, my father has already tried it once… … If you say that your feelings
are because of an external reason, the average person seems to get angry.
Besides, when my heart was weak like my mother now.

Besides, he doesn't even try to listen to us.”

The situation was more serious than I thought. Dahlia was silent. She
thought of Aiden's reaction reflexively. Apparently, he said at first that
Aceras was a “helper”. But after that, I changed my words and said'I don't
know.'

'If I could do similar things to Her Majesty's... … .’

Dahlia's head got complicated. However, it was too early to raise this
hypothesis. I needed a little more information.

“You will be okay soon.”

“Yes, it should be.”

Cedric said briefly in a tone that implied many things. Then he showed
Dahlia a portrait. He was a cool-looking young man with a rare long-haired
green hair. When asked what this was, Cedric replied.

“If it was really the Holy Empire that touched my mother, it's the humans
who presume we've entered this empire with Aceras. His name is Kelsion.”

Dahlia looked through the portrait. Green hair, plus long hair, was not
common. So as soon as he heard the name, Dahlia remembered him.

Kelsion was a character who occasionally appeared as a supporting actor in

the original Aceras Route.
His role was to dig into Adisha's trauma under the command of Asheras.
Dahlia, staring at her face, said in a heavy tone.

“Do you think this person is right?”

“With a high probability.”

Dahlia raised her head.

If so, I think I can help.”

Suddenly, Cedric made an absurd look when Dahlia made an offer to go to

the third annex of the Imperial Palace Library. But he didn't ask anything
and asked.

“Because I believe in you.”

He said.

The third annex of the Imperial Palace Library. That was where Veord's
letter was hiding. At this point, there was a reason why I suddenly resumed
searching for letters.

In the original, Dahlia recalled that Adisha had not succumbed to Kelsion's
brainwashing. Her trauma was in the past. However, on the Asheras route,
Meldon dies of the war caused by Asheras, when he leaves a word to
Adisha just before his death to accept the past. With those words, Adisha
was able to overcome the trauma, so she was not brainwashed.

'Rather, Kelsion, who failed in brainwashing, suffered a big blow to his

mind.'

Kelsion's power goes back to itself if the other person doesn't listen. That
very risk was a great force. It seemed that Dahlia could never understand
the fanaticism of using it only for one person now and later.

In any case, Kelsion's brainwashing is essentially a traumatic way. So what

is the empress's trauma?
“I think everyone is telling me they're wrong.”

Veord does not blame the empress. She continued to care for her brother in
her own way. Looking back now, it is probably the reason that Veord
brought out the letter to the empress right before he died, because he
wanted to inform the empress of that fact.

As Dahlia appeared in the original, the original content was distorted. But
the past has not changed.

Dahlia wanted to convey that to the Empress a little earlier.

'If things go well, it might also help the relationship between Her Majesty
and Cedric's.'

Her Majesty's Majesty was sick for a long time, but fortunately, there was
no hint at all. Her Majesty's favorite book is a history book. It is also the
imperial family. Using that as a hint, Dahlia decided to move.

It was okay to enter the third annex of the Imperial Palace Library with
Cedric with a little excitement.

“… … There are a lot of books here too.”

“… … There are a lot of them.”

I ran into an unexpected obstacle. As it was an annex, it had fewer books

than the main building, but at least thousands of books. Among them, there
were over 200 books dealing with the history of the imperial family. When I
thought about going through all of this, I thought that it wasn't something to
do right now when it was a hurry.

'Would you have asked Veord to ask?'

But I wondered if Veord would remember the book now. Besides, it seemed
out of time to go to find Veord again now.

Dahlia was imagining herself taking a ladder and looking at one by one
from the top of the first stand, but she wanted to give up in no time. She
muttered with her shoulders drooping.

“I thought I could help… … Maybe you made the wrong plan.”

“… … What were you trying to do?”

“Looking for a letter stuck between books… … .”

Dahlia sticks out her lips. Cedric glanced at her and suddenly touched her
protruding lips with the back of her hand. Dahlia was surprised by the
unexpected touch and covered my mouth with both hands.

“Sure, it’s a surprise! What are you doing?”

“… … sorry. Because it's cute.”

It's an excuse that never touches. No matter how serious the situation was,
this couldn't be skipped.

Dahlia said, putting her hand on her waist with a strict look.

“Then, since Cedric is cute, can I just hit my lips?”

After speaking, Cedric's reaction was expected. And he said exactly that.

“I like it. I wish I could hit you.”

'It's a dangerous statement... … .’

Regardless of her thoughts, Cedric laughed softly. With a smile that

weakens Dahlia's heart.

“Really, as you said, a serious situation is right… … . Strangely, I don't

think like that when I'm with you.”

“I guess it’s because I want to make fun of you.”

As he said the last words, he laughed playfully, but it was ambiguous

whether it was serious or joking.
Dahlia blinked quickly, not knowing how to react. Cedric said Najik.

“Dahlia, none of your plans are uncool.”

"nevertheless… … .”

“I'll make it that way.”

Cedric said so, spreading his palms to the ceiling and closing his eyes. He
closed his eyes silently without any distortions around his eyes, and looked
like a saint giving a blessing.

'You were really handsome.'

No time for Dahlia to admire again, something amazing happened. From all
the bookshelves in the annex, about 200 books spontaneously sprung out of
the bookshelf and began to flip through the bookshelves in the air.

Cedric opened his eyes on the road and looked at Dahlia. Is it because it is
incredibly sophisticated? It seemed a little difficult, not like that. He
roughly unbuttoned the collar of his neck, like a hot man. He said, breathing
deeply.

“Do you remember when at the library, you picked me a book?”

Dahlia nodded blankly. At that time, Cedric quickly pulled out one or eight
books with just one keyword from a distance where the title could not be
read.

“You just have to add some application skills there.”

Where are some?’

In the meantime, Cedric seems to be more advanced. A white paper bag fell
from one of the books flying in the air. It was the letter Dahlia was looking
for. Cedric sighed and swung his hand back. Then, about 200 books came
back to their place. At the same time, the white envelope that fell on the
floor was blown by himself.
Beord said that the letter was hidden the day before Her Majesty's marriage,
which meant that no one had touched the book in 10 years. So, dust was
piled up very white on the protruding part of the letter's book. The letter
floated in the air and flew to Dahlia. She quickly embraced it. Then I was
worried about Cedric. It was nice to find the envelope quickly, but... … .

“Cedric, are you okay?”

Dahlia was surprised to see him. He was leaning his head on his forehead as
if he was a little tired.

Dahlia bent his knees because he was worried (Cedric was so big that he
didn't have to bend a lot) and looked at his face from below.

“It’s a little dizzy.”

Cedric sighed and gently placed his forehead on Dahlia's shoulder. At other
times, I would have doubted his selfishness, but he looked so hard. So Dali
was just astonished and patting his back without knowing what to do. But
as time passed, I got more and more weird. Cedric's soft hair tickled his
chin, and the feeling of his hot forehead touching his clothes was weird.
Cedric was too big for Dahlia. As he leaned over to her, it seemed that
Dahlia's body was covered with him because of her shoulders and large
size.

It feels like being locked up. He was too close, and his breath on his body
felt somehow, somehow strange... … . Maybe he's becoming more and
more perverted?

Just before Dahlia couldn't stand and asked Cedric if he was okay now,
Cedric said in a slightly weak voice.

“I’m fine now.”

He slowly removed his head from Dahlia's shoulder. Then Dahlia, free from
her strange mood, said anxiously, cleaning up Cedric's hair from her
shoulder.
“Wouldn’t it be better to sit down and take some rest? Shall we ask
someone else to bring you some cold drink?”

“Yes, but let’s stay together a little more. I want to.”

I couldn't say anything else to someone who was tired of her. Dahlia put her
bag on a nearby desk chair and sat alongside Cedric. Then he put his chin
on and stared at Cedric's exhausted profile.

'It would be nice if Cedric could cleanse too.'

Then it came to my mind that Cedric still had no idea of Dahlia's abilities. I
felt guilty for some reason. It would be nice if she could cleanse him when
he was struggling with dahlias.

'… … Shall I just say it?’

If it were Cedric, I thought it would be okay to tell. But it was also strange
to confess your abilities suddenly. In addition, Cedric has always been too
stable for Dahlia to look at so far, so it looked okay without cleansing.

Cedric was tired, leaned on his head with his arm as a pillow on his desk,
and then turned his head to look at Dahlia.

“So it turns out, are you carrying the gift I gave you?”

Cedric suddenly asked a question. A gift? Dahlia recalled the ornaments she
had given to him by her predecessor, and her face burned for nothing, so
she quickly asked.

“If it’s a gift, what would it be?”

“Well, the magic bead. Always carry it in the future. Especially because you
will have a lot of dangerous things... … .”

"Alas."

Dahlia nodded. And showed me the inside of the locket necklace. Had it not
been for Asheras this time, it would have been ten times harder to maintain
composure.

“I already brought it.”

Cedric laughed satisfactorily after seeing it.

“Since I came to the library, will I have another class after a long time?”

Cedric said playfully. Dahlia also smiled. It was fortunate that Cedric felt
better.

“Then I want to be a really scary teacher this time. If you can't answer, I'll
pinch my nose.”

“Ah, I’m so scared that I’ll cry.”

“Ah, I’m so scared that I’m going to cry.”

Cedric pretended to be weak, turning his eyebrows into arms. Dahlia shed
her eyes, passing the flowing hair on Cedric's forehead behind her.

“I'll come see what books are there. Cedric, ask for something to drink!”

“Yes, then.”

Cedric smiled and waved his hand at Dahlia. Dahlia waved at him and
wandered around the annex, looking at the titles of books on the shelf after
a long time. I originally hated reading books, but thanks to Cedric, Dahlia
also improved her education. Should I call this a good thing... … .

“Well, that must be good.”

“What's good, Miss Dahlia?”

“Keep!”

A voice thumped in right behind her. She bounced from the spot in surprise.
'Is this time to write this!'

Dahlia hurriedly grabbed the locket necklace and only lowered her hand
after realizing what the voice was. This voice was a voice you would never,
never hear from here.

The Imperial Palace Library needed a permit, so there weren't many people
in the first place, unless he was in charge of a high-ranking imperial palace
like the 4th Duke family. In particular, the third annex was really quiet
because the library and the palace were separate. That's why I didn't even
dream that there would be anyone other than Cedric... … .

Looking back, Meldon was looking down at her with his hands above his
chest to see if he was astonished and astonished himself. His handsome,
angular forehead, casually scattered black curly hair, hard shoulders, tall
height, and coppery skin were Meldon as he met before the last breakup.

It's been a long time since I was a person. However, a face I didn't even
dream of seeing here. She was embarrassed, trying to raise her voice, and
hastily covered her mouth when Meldon hissed. After a while, the real she
said quietly.

“How do I… … ?”

“Is there only one person in the Imperial Palace with a kite?”

“Ah, Cedric… … .”

But Cedric doesn't seem to have any idea that Meldon is here.

“If you’re asking why you came, I have something to find.”

“Can I ask you what?”

"It's possible. If you can help me find it.”

Meldon laughed lightly. It was a human who was not strangely hated. I was
worried about my heart a lot because of Aceras, but seeing Meldon playing
a joke without knowing this situation made me feel a little at ease even with
Dahlia. On the one hand, I also felt nasty. He doesn't even know who Dahlia
is seeing right now.

"Well. I'll talk about that later. What have you been doing in the
meantime?”

“Because I also have a lot of work to do. I went from place to place.
Including here.”

“Did you have any results?”

“Well, that seems like we need to watch more.”

Meldon leaned over to her. He was already an adult, and he was tall and
tall, so he had a bit of a dangerous atmosphere.

“I noticed that my esteemed father was in contact with the Holy Empire
separately. I'm going to sell it.

Everyone secretly keeps information on their own, but if you leave it like
this, your dad will probably cross the line a little.”

Dahlia blinked in surprise. At that moment, she remembered Merida, who

had suddenly come to her.

Why did a smart person like Merida come to Dahlia now? Was it because
Merida also knew that the Duke of Artus was in a strange state right now?
So, was Aceras suddenly appearing in this empire to convict the Duke of
Artus?

'It's difficult if the Duke Artus has already passed over.'

In fact, even now, many nobles of the Frederic Empire steal information
from the Holy Empire. Some of the elder nobles of the Holy Empire also
make similar deals with the nobles of this empire. However, the Duke Artus
crosses the line, while other nobles did not cross the line either because of
their lack of ability or for other reasons. Eventually, he helps to kidnap
Adriana into the Holy Empire.
'At that time, I remember that I was forced to help because I was caught in
my memory.'

In a complicated thought, Dahlia looked at Meldon.

“So what did you come here to look for?”

“Oh, you didn't talk about that. I heard that a treaty between the Holy
Empire and this empire is being renewed recently, because my father seems
to be intervening here. I have some checks on that treaty.

Can you help?”

Dahlia tilted her head.

“Will I help?”

“The educated Dahlia girl would be much better than me, an outsider.”

It was polite to anyone who heard it, but Dahlia laughed because she was
still grateful.

“Thank you, but I can't help myself. I came with Cedric. But I think he will
help you better than me.

Would you like to go with me?”

"Ah… … Is that so?"

"If you don't like it, don't."

As half was teasing, it was a word. He couldn't even think he would accept
it, and Dahlia smiled lightly.

“No, but I think you're angry.”

The last two words were almost as if they were audible. So Dahlia couldn't
get it right.
“Well, then let’s go together.”

It was the exact opposite of Dahlia's idea. She opened her mouth for a
moment and stiffened.

“Go, are you going?”

Of course, it would be more helpful to know what Duke Artus is. … . I felt
strangely regrettable. Even in this situation, I want to be alone with Cedric a
little more... … then… … . Meldon said with a smirk smile.

"Yeah. The lady kindly suggested it, but I can't go away.”

"Ah… … .”

It became an ambiguous situation.

"By the way, what's in your hand?"

Dahlia looked down at her hand. It was a letter from Veord that Cedric
found. It looked like I brought it inadvertently. Dahlia hurriedly hid it
behind her back.

“Well, this is a secret.”

Meldon whirled as if Dahlia's reaction had been playful.

“Ah, don’t do that.”

Dahlia knocked out Meldon reaching out to get the letter.

“Huh.”

Dahlia laughed, making a peculiar nasal sound because he was proud to

have her hands cut off at the source. Meldon looked down at her with a
strange expression for what he was thinking.

"Hmm. Okay. It must contain a sweet push with His Majesty the Prince
Mana.”
"Yeah? It's not like that!”

Dahlia made a loud noise without knowing it. Meldon hissed with a
surprised expression. There aren't many people anyway.

“Then what is it?”

“I can't speak. And it's not like that with Cedric.”

“Really, really?”

Meldon woke up twice. But Dahlia was really, really innocent, so she
nodded hard.

“I was thinking of keeping an exchange diary recently, so I thought it was.”

'You mean what you said at that time.'

He said he liked it because he felt like writing an exchange diary with

Dahlia. As she imagined Cedric and her sharing an exchange diary, her face
turned red. Meldon narrowed his eyes and looked at Dahlia as if he knew
everything.

***

Cedric stared until Dahlia's back disappeared. Then, when she disappeared
completely, she turned her head. Suddenly, his tough face disappeared
nowhere, and he returned to himself as always, looking into the air. He
gently rubbed the forehead that Dahlia had touched. It seemed that the
warmth still remained.

'In the future, I will often have to pretend to be poor.'

Cedric thought. Of course, if you do it every day, you will be caught.

Sometimes, only on a depressing day like today.

“Cedric, don’t you hate me too?”

“No, mother.”
"no. I know everything you hate. My sin is so deep ”

This was what I heard when I visited my mother this morning, following
Dahlia's advice. I wanted to do well as Dahlia said, but it didn't work. Some
of the words my mother said were right. Whether he was brainwashed or
not, it was his mother's real feelings. Mother is afraid of him. It complicated
his mind.

Then, I became popular again. It was time for her to return. He smiled at the
road and turned to greet her. But before long, he was forced to frown.
Dahlia was walking with a beautiful paper in her arms.

Somehow with a half-depressed face. It was very cute and nice up there...
….

There was one more nerd behind it.

“It's been a while, Majesty the Prince. I still had something to report, but
that's great.”

“… … Ah, that's right.”

That's great. Cedric stared at Meldon. He shrugged, as if to abomination,

claiming that he was innocent.

Then Cedric saw Dahlia. As she made eye contact, she cried out and said in
the form of a mouth.

'Sorry.'

Cedric sighed, roughly grasping the situation.

***

Meldon opened a few files, handed them out to Dahlia and Cedric, and
spoke.

“I had to give Cedric a separate briefing anyway, but it saved me the

trouble.”
'Ah, that's what it is.'

I didn't even know that, so I made a suggestion for nothing. Dahlia sighed
deeply. Then Cedric and his eyes met. He smiled casually and shook his
head. Then he took the papers Meldon handed him over and said, flipping it
over.

“I wish it was a meaningful story.”

Really, since this was the case, I wanted to get some information. Dahlia sat
next to him and opened the papers as well. Cedric brought Dahlia's
assignment papers and drew a circle for each important item with his
fountain pen. Dahlia tried hard to read, taking advantage of her previous
major in politics and diplomacy. But even when I was in school, I couldn't
remember what I didn't know. Some barely caught my eye.

Meldon sat next to the empty Dahlia and gave a brief explanation. It
happened to me that Meldon on the left and Cedric on the right were sitting
with Dahlia in between. Meldon said, roughly pointing at one side of the
document with his hand.

“This treaty is called the Davi-Gatran Treaty, a treaty between the Frederic
Empire and the Holy Empire 50 years ago. It is renewed once every five
years.”

“What is it?”

Meldon unfolded the continental map at the back of the document and
pointed to one of the maps on the left.

“This is the northern border between the Holy Empire and the Frederic
Empire. As you can see, the border is eating this Gatran mountain in half,
right? Every winter there is a monster wave in which hordes of hungry
monsters strike nearby villages.”

“Oh, I've heard of it.”

Then Cedric's fountain pen appeared on the right side of the map. He
explained kindly.

“And here the Dhabi Sea is a joint management sea of the two empires.
Here every summer a giant kraken appears and destroys the fishing boat.”

“I've heard that too.”

“The monsters of Gatransan are vulnerable to divine power, and the

Frederic Empire now has its own sonic technology to neutralize the Kraken.
So, these two dangers are managed by the two empires one by one. Both are
a big threat that, if not properly blocked, 10% of the country could be lost.
The Gatran Mountains and the Dhabi Seas, so the Dabi-Gatran Treaty. It
expires next spring, so it needs to be renewed soon.”

Dahlia nodded. Dhabi Sea is now the Duchy of Blueport. I heard that the
sonic technique for killing the Kraken was now developed by Duke
Bleuport's grandfather. There is a big reason that the Blueport family, unlike
other families, works in their territory, not in the capital, to prevent the
Kraken from attacking every summer. At that time, Meldon clapped hands.

“Surprisingly, this sonic technology patent right now belongs to the Artus
family.”

Dahlia said in amazement.

"Yeah? But the development was done by the Blueport family, right?”

“As a result of various adult circumstances and negotiations… … . The

Blueport family suffered quite a bit from the Mary Bleuport incident.”

"which… … ?”

“Well, it’s uneasy to leave the technology to someone who may not know
when it’s going to runaway…

… . So the Duke of Artus paid a lot of money to the Blueport family and
bought the technology.”
“Thanks to this, it is funny that the imperial family is paying Artus the fee
for using the technology of the Blueport family.”

Dahlia's expression darkened.

“If this technology passes into the Holy Empire, we must send a
Transcendentor to this province separately to defend itself against the
monster wave. However, since there are no people to dispatch, is there
anyone who can risk runaway and consume enormous magic power to stop
the hordes of monsters? It is a huge loss in this era, when each transcendent
is a national power.”

Dahlia shut her mouth tight. Meldon laughed.

“You seem ruined for some reason, right?”

“… … Yeah."

Perhaps this is what Asheras is aiming for. So he's in this city... … .

Meldon quickly looked through the papers. Growing up in a back alley, he

would not have received a proper education, but whether he learned it from
Cedric, a male protagonist buff, or a transcendental buff, he has been very
skillfully pulling only the necessary information from the documents.

“As you can see from the flow of this document, most of these treaties have
been updated quickly and easily. There were times when diplomats weren't
dispatched and only documents were updated. It's a very neat treaty. But I
think we have to see how this treaty works and its results.”

“No matter how much, Duke Artus would not have sold such important
information to other countries without thinking... … .”

“Or maybe the Holy Empire is waiting for him to get into more crisis on his
own. Enough to give information to them on their own.”

Cedric said. Meldon took lightly only the necessary information, then put
the papers back in place.
"How do you feel when you listen, Majesty the Prince?"

“It was okay.”

"really?"

Meldon replied with embarrassment whether it was an unexpected answer.

Cedric was only smiling.

Dahlia was a complicated story to judge just by hearing it, so I was just
listening.

'like that. Still Aceras... … .’

It seems unlikely that he will suddenly repent and get along well with the
Frederic Empire. While the other male protagonists were walking off the
route, he was still following a solid bad ending route. That fact for some
reason hung up on Dahlia.

'no. Why do I have to feel responsible for the life of the person trying to
kidnap me?'

Dahlia shook her head. After all, Aceras cannot be left as it is. She burned
her will. Then, I came up with one thing I hadn't thought of.

“Then, should we discuss this treaty issue with Duke Le Wayne Bleuport?”

“Yes, Dahlia.”

Cedric said, smiling very sweetly at Dahlia. And he looked at Meldon.

“That's what you need to do from now on. This is a message from His
Majesty the Emperor.”

“Oh, I said that the reaction was good for some reason, but after all, you are
ordering something else.”

Meldon laughed.
“But I thought this would be the case, so I took care of it. On the next treaty
renewal, Lewain Bleuport will be brought to the capital.”

"Yeah? I beg your pardon?"

Dahlia was frightened and sprang up and got up. Cedric asked with a
confused expression.

"Why? Do you know anyone?”

Dahlia shook her head. But Lewain! Isn't he the last male protagonist in this
world!

'Then, all really important people will be gathered next spring.'

Somehow, it felt like the end of the original was approaching. Dahlia had a
strangely complicated heart.

But I tried to hide it. There is still a lot of time left for him to really come
anyway.

Thanks to Dahlia's temporary absence, only Cedric and Meldon were left in
the library annex. Cedric said, flipping over the treaty papers that Meldon
had brought.

“I didn’t know that your eyesight was worse than your conscience.”

There was only laughter in the voice, and it was blatant criticism. Meldon
didn't blink. However, I have known with him for too long to deal with it
one by one.

“Are you jealous now? Lady Dahlia invited me. If you're going to blame it,
you should blame him, not me.”

“Dahlia is not guilty of doing anything.”

Cedric said to Dankal. Meldon paused for a moment and said.

"Cedric, can I tell you why there's no progress with Lady Dahlia?"
"no."

Cedric refused at once. However, Meldon still looked at Cedric with a

sympathetic expression and said.

“If it’s what Lady Dalia does, it’s okay, it’s okay, so it’s like that. All girls
your age like bad guys.”

“I want to beat you right before I die, but am I a bad guy now?”

Cedric said calmly, still handing over the papers. Meldon pretended to
cough and avoided his gaze.

'Does this not work?'

He decided to try a drastic way. 'Inducing jealousy', an old method that has
been used since ancient times.

“And then, what if Lady Dahlia is in love with me?”

"Well, if it's Dahlia, it can't be helped."

Meldon sighed. Why do humans behave as if they have sold their

conscience elsewhere... … ?

“But why do you keep talking about him? Do you really like dahlias?”

For the first time, a reaction came. Cedric looked up at Meldon with his
gaze fixed only on the documents. And he said in a way that sounds kind at
first.

"That doesn't mean we'll fight right here for that, right?"

Unlike the soft two, the energy that swayed around him seemed like he
would have an accident here if he really needed it.

‘You’re also very angry with yourself.’

“… … When would you like me to see him?”

"I'm glad I don't know."

Instead of stimulating him further, Meldon turned to him.

“Do you have any expectation on what conditions the Holy Empire will
persuade my father?”

“Well, isn't it the condition to take care of you? I hope so too.”

“You are too much.”

Cedric put his chin on and said quietly.

"If possible… … The Duke of Artus is at bay.”

“So, until he couldn't win, he took care of the Holy Empire and cooperated
with information and everything.

Meldon smiled. In common sense, Cedric's words should be the opposite.

The moment the Duke of Artus hand over the information, the treaty will
become a piece of paper, and one of the five transcendental families is
forced to go to the Gatran Mountains. But Cedric didn't say anything
contrary to his intentions. His words were exactly literal.

After Dahlia was almost kidnapped by the Holy Empire, the imperial family
continued to prepare a plan.

To never lose her. As much as the Holy Empire wanted her, they loved
Dahlia.

'I'm glad that Asheras just appeared in this empire.'

He thought to himself.

“I think your majesty will do much better than me to drive in the corner.”

“I don't want to get involved with those filthy chicks.”

“The same is true of me. So I'm going to teach you something.”

“No, don’t teach me.”

"It's about the Dahlia lady?"

Cedric looked at Meldon with a really contemptuous expression.

“Yes, tell me.”

“If you look deep inside your bag, you will find something. Well, if you put
it away in advance, it might not be there.”

The attitude of knowing Dahlia made Cedric feel more unpleasant.

“You want me to go through my bag like a rat?”

“The choice is up to your Majesty the Prince.”

Meldon laughed meanly. It was a smile knowing that Cedric would never
pass that word.

'Shall we just leave it alone no matter what kind of shit you get?'

Cedric took it seriously.

***

When Dahlia came back, Meldon was already gone. Cedric laughed when
he saw her while thinking.

“I don’t think the meeting is over yet. Shall we eat dinner at our palace?”

Sorry to attract Meldon for nothing, she became more aesthetically pleasing
and spent dinner with Cedric at the Imperial Palace. After dinner and
dessert, while Dahlia touched her ship, Cedric offered to take him to the
mansion in an imperial carriage. Then, while riding the carriage together,
Cedric kept staring out the window. Thoughtful side figure of him, of
course, was surprisingly handsome, but he was not so common that Dahlia
was a little worried.
“… … You still have a bad heart, Cedric?”

“… … No, it's not like that.”

A hard answer came back. Dahlia felt sorry for nothing, so she tried to look
out the window as well, quit, and sticks out her lips. After a while, Cedric
turned and looked at Dahlia.

"I can't do it either."

"Yeah?"

How can I not like you?”

"Yes Yes?"

Dahlia's face quickly turned red. Cedric didn't care at all, grabbing Dahlia's
hand with both hands and placing it on his lap.

“I was thinking about saying this, Dahlia.

“What, what do you mean?”

Cedric's expression was very serious. Dahlia saw his eyes shining on him
without shaking. Unlike the hard chin and raised brow bones that were
close to adulthood, his pupils still had a boyish beauty, which always
embarrassed Dahlia. Isn't it a confession? I'm still ready to go... … !

When Dahlia is doing all sorts of imaginary scenarios by herself.

Can I see some of your bags?”

Ah yes."

The sentiment was shattered. Dahlia had a heartache for some reason and
threw her bag into his arms.
And now he started looking out the window.

“Are you angry, Dahlia?”

“No, not at all.”

But even when he heard it, it was a blunt tone. You're embarrassed to write
a novel on your own, and you're doing this to others. However, I was still
not afraid to see my face. Instead, she softened her voice and said.

“Look at your heart.”

“… … Huh. Thanks."

Cedric gently kissed the back of Dahlia's hand, who turned her head out of
the window, which made her cheeks blush again, and then slowly opened
the bag.

'By the way, why do you want to see the bag suddenly?'

Dahlia took courage, turned her head a little, rolled her eyes to her best and
looked back. It didn't contain anything very important. It's a letter, I didn't
think Cedric would secretly read it.

Ah."

At that time, a murky groan flowed from Cedric's lips, who found
something in his bag. If it weren't for him and Dahlia in it, it was a strange
sound that I couldn't even think it was from him. Sounds like ringing deep
in the underground water.

What, what's going on?”

Dahlia was surprised and took the bag back and looked inside. However,
neither in the bag nor in Cedric's hand, which I wanted to look at, had
nothing that could be a problem.

"Huh? Why?"
Cedric looked at Dahlia too casually.

'Ah, did you hear it wrong?'

Dahlia shook her head as if nothing.

That night, Dahlia returned to the mansion room and opened Veord's letter
with excitement. I don't know how hard it was because of this one. It was
the moment when the secret that was hidden between Beord and the
Empress was finally revealed.

'I hope this will heal the Empress's Majesty's wounded heart at least a little.'

What is it really? I was sorry for somehow that I was spying on someone's
private life, but I was only a little sorry for that because of Veord. Dahlia
pulled out the stationery with a beating heart.

[To the stupid Siorde.

October 15th.

Siorde, the stupid and stupid, has a week to marry.

Shamelessly marrying her older sister. At the same time, it is unfortunate

that it is impossible to laugh in reality.

Yes, you mean.

Your stupid and stupid face is drawn in front of your eyes when you are
angry and come to me. I am worried that you will not cry because you cry.

Yes, cry, cry.

So, on the wedding day, be teased with a swollen face.

But don't leave me saying that it's stupid to find this one. You're just an idiot
Siorde now.

If you want to get rid of the word stupid, find one more.
It was hidden in D-10, the fourth hall of the Imperial Palace. Because you
love the Imperial Palace so much, you hid it all in the Imperial Palace. Yes
karma.

-Beordga.]

She forgot to feel sorry and wanted to hit the real Veord.
15. Those who keep, those who save
The next day, the mansion of the Duke of Artus was greeted by an untimely
guest. Cedric didn't know what was going on, but he suddenly appeared in
this mansion. He told me to pretend that there was no Duke Artus who had
a stab. But I couldn't. Because he forcibly pushed in here. It's also a bit
drastic way.

The employees of the Duke Artus family could not touch the prince. Even if
I tried to touch it, it wouldn't have been possible.

Cedric was coming from the front door to the corridor, destroying
everything he touched. Artus' butler followed Cedric's back, almost
grasping the hem of his pants and begging as if hanging.

“Please, His Majesty! You have to tell me why you are doing this! This is
an obvious imperial... … ”

“Did you explain? At that time, I said that I was just going to get dirty
energy here and give it back.”

“Well, I can't tell what you mean… … .”

“It's really annoying. But I'll explain. I touched Felix Artus' dirty head a
little with my magic. Come to think of it, it's dirty and I'm giving it back.
Oh, that's going to fall now, so take care of it and avoid it.”

Everyone intuited Cedric's words and ran away quickly. Then Cedric swung
his hand. Without any indication, the chandelier from the ceiling fell to the
ground.

Chaenggrang! bang!

The Duke Artus could no longer condone the sounds of the outside. He
went out of the office, shaking his lips.

“Well, what the hell is this, what a shameful thing!”

When Cedric saw him, instead of stopping the act, he smiled and swung his
hand more. When the vase next to the Duke Artus broke, the Duke Artus
screamed without my knowledge.

“Oh, dirty Artus. I told you. Don't be disgusting.”

“So why do you pack illegitimate children? nastily. Because of you, things
got all twisted up and I became like a dog.”

It was an insult that no one could bear. Duke Artus raised his voice in anger.

“We are Artus! Even the imperial family can't do it like this to us! No, it
shouldn't be more like this because it's the imperial family.”

“Oh, you're just saying the right thing.”

Cedric laughed, saying something completely unsuitable for the situation.

“Then I ask only one. Another Duke family makes a government proposal
to another Duke family's Young-ae. How about that?”

“Of course it’s crazy! Why are you asking me that!”

“Are you sure?”

Cedric laughed. And he threw something casually under the feet of Duke
Artus. Forgetting his pride, Duke Artus quickly picked it up. It was some
business card. His name is written on it. There was a trace of a torn piece
stuck in the middle. Somehow, my back was cool. I couldn't even guess the
reason, but was it because I received something unexpected in a situation
that was completely unexpected?

“Why, why does Cedric have this?”

“Okay, why am I holding this? How about asking yourself?”

However, Cedric quickly remarked, whether he had no patience to wait for

it.
“When you went to see my aunt, you must have met someone. it's not like
that? Even with your stupid head, you can quickly come up with it.”

As he said, Duke Artus rolled his head desperately. At that time, it was a
little past, but there was one thing that came to mind. Then he gave this
business card to the girl he met by chance... … .

“… … surely… … .”

Duke Artus' face turned white. No way, no way, no way.

“If Hikan knows this, he will love it. I'm really looking forward to it.”

Cedric laughed lightly. The Duke of Artus was embarrassed and made
excuses.

“I really didn't know. Really, that kid is that young girl... … Really… … ”

At that moment, several windows were broken simultaneously.

“Ahhhhhh!”

The Duke of Artus bowed in surprise. Above it, Cedric said in a cheerful
voice as if singing.

“'Present' Duke Artus, who will be on your side now? When Meldon
appears, who will recognize you as part of the family? Ah, to deny his
origin? Did you know that Meldon's ability is the same as your grandfather?
Who in the yard will see you and bow your head? Why can't I do this to
you? Your poor brother died in the yard, and the only survivor left in this
family was Meldon.”

Cedric squatted in front of the collapsed Duke Artus. He smiled brightly. To

the Duke of Artus, the smile didn't look beautiful anymore.

“Duke Artus, keep the good. You know what I mean.”

The Duke of Artus was trembling in the spot for a long time. Cedric turned
around as if he didn't want to be in the same space anymore. No one
stopped him now. All of the employees had been running away from the
mansion until the situation subsided.

'Now I'm a little quieter.'

As he walked through the corridor of all kinds of debris and fragments, he

felt a little better. The moment he found the business card given by the
Duke Artus in the bag, Cedric felt his whole mind burned white with anger.
It wasn't a business card exchanged between nobles. It's much more
advanced. What I gave to Dahlia is a little bit more filthy, dirty, like that...
….

Cedric was sick. Wouldn't it be nice if I could have just killed it? However,
Duke Artus still had a role to play in this game. And he, too, had work left
to do in this mansion.

Cedric's steps didn't go to the front door. He told one of the employees
about the location of Merida's room in advance, before all his employees
ran away. He leisurely arrived in front of the room and then knocked on the
door twice. The answer did not come back. He tapped again. Still no
answer.

He broke the door. Merida was in it. She was sitting in bed, shaking her
shoulders and looking at him with her waist upright.

“Because my father gave me a business card to a pretty girl, I'm going to

cover the daughter with an association system. Why don’t you destroy the
family at all?”

Merida was sarcastic. Cedric bounced his hand instead of answering. Then
the broken door went back to before it broke the road and closed it quietly.
He walked in front of Merida.

“That's not exactly the reason.”

“… … Then what is the reason?”

“Merida, don't talk about it. I am not as sweet as dahlia. So I can't promise
you anything. I'm just asking.”

Cedric said with a smile.

“Can you please? The “real” seal of your family.”

Merida's hand rattled. Cedric said kindly.

“I say in case I might misunderstand it, but no one taught me. But how long
did you know you could hide it? The documents you put in the imperial
family are stamped with a seal. Each time a manipulated seal comes up... …
.”

“My father wouldn't think I was the culprit.”

“It’s smart. Well, I like it.”

Cedric replied distraught. And ordered silently.

“Promise me one, only one. I… … ”

“I didn't come to negotiate, it's Mary. But if I beg for mercy, I'll listen to
you.”

It was an absolutely humiliating condition. But Merida agreed. In her short

life she tried several more humiliating consents. She opened the hidden
secret space and pulled out the seal. And handed it to him.

Cedric laughed silently.

***

That night, the Duke of Artus hastily called the man of the Holy Empire.
The messy family wasn't organized until that night. Bringing people into
such a mansion was overwhelmingly proud and painful, but he had no
choice.

'If only Meldon disappears, if only he disappears, no one can touch us.'
We are Artus. You have to get rid of him and get married quickly, whether
Felix or Merida, to give birth to children. Then one of them will come out
of the ranks.

Meldon was the biggest mistake in his life. Now remove the mistake and go
back. It's not too late yet.

It's not too late... … .

While waiting for someone to come so nervously, someone knocked on the

door. At an instant, my heart swelled with anticipation, but it was his
daughter, not a human being of the Holy Empire. He slumped back to his
chair, which had been halfway up. And said annoyingly.

“What else is going on?”

“… … Father, I have something to confess.”

Merida's expression was serious.

“Can’t I hear it later? As you know, it looks like a mansion... … ”

“It's a must-do story now.”

I was angry at the moment, but I wanted to get rid of it after hearing the
story sooner. The Duke of Artus said, rubbing his eyebrows.

Ok, fine. Say it as soon as possible.”

However, contrary to the thought of Duke Artus, Merida bit her lips and
hesitated for a while.

“The seal of the family that my father now has, it’s a fake.”

“… … What?"

“I just wanted to take it a while ago, so I secretly made a fake. The real
thing is, I have it until now.”
Duke Artus' mouth opened. His daughter usually listened to him well. Only
his tongue was like a viper, but he was a child who grew up finely without
ever rebelling greatly. He kicked up and got up and got mad.

“Why, why did you do that! Do you think the family seal is a joke?”

“… … Sorry. But something like this happened to the family... … If I kept

doing this, it seemed like a real big deal would happen. I thought it was
right to say it first and then apologize. I'm sorry."

Merida quietly put the seal on the office desk. The family's seal was really
right. Not believing what his daughter was doing, Duke Artus kept talking. I
have to be more angry and bite, but there are still important guests left. He
grinds his teeth.

“… … okay. Play around here. A girl who is old enough to eat... … . Let's
talk about this again later.”

"Sorry."

Merida bowed down, apologized, and left the room. The Duke of Artus held
the seal. Still, I couldn't believe that the good boy had done this. Then the
door opened again. It wasn't Merida this time. He was the man of the Holy
Empire he was waiting for. It was the same as the person who came last
time, but the strange outfit with a robe on it was still there. He hastily hid
the seal. What to do by revealing the faults of the family here more?

The young man sat down and a light conversation went back and forth.
Originally he had to pull more, but he didn't have more time. The Duke
hurriedly pulled out the body.

“… … I can't help it now. I need it.”

“What are you talking about?”

As if reading the situation roughly, the young man of the Holy Empire in
front of him laughed. Duke Artus screamed.
“That potion! That, the super, the drug that drives the Transcendental crazy!
I need it!”

"Aha. I mean it. Of course, I have to give it.”

The young man quickly erased his laughter.

“If you give us the information we want.”

“I will give it! I'll give you, please!”

With that said, the Duke of Artus pulled out the family seal that Merida had
just brought. Then the young man pulled out a scroll containing
information. It was a scroll with a hollow in the middle of the family's seal.
In addition, when the peacock stamped the seal he had just taken out, the
scroll was rolled out. The Duke of Artus kicked his tongue inside.

'Fuck, really, that girl... … .’

He thought he would have to pursue this again later. The young man
satisfactorily rolled the scroll and took it back.

“But did you keep us waiting this time? So there is one more condition.”

Duke Artus' facial expression was distorted. But he had no choice.

“Isn't there such a word?”

“Please rest assured. It will be easy.”

He said quietly.

“In the basement of this imperial palace, there is a colleague of mine who
has been trapped for more than 7 months. You just have to set him free.”

And the young man handed out a schematic diagram of the imperial
dungeon and a dagger of a winding day with the pattern of the Holy Empire
embedded in it.
“Free him by death. This is my request.”

'Dong, you're killing a colleague?'

It was unbelievable. But the Duke of Artus couldn't argue more about how
curious the matter was. He was the underdog. The only option left was this
road. He accepted the dagger. Only then the young man showed him what
he longed for. The potion had a very ominous yellow color, like the eyes of
a dragon.

After Asheras entered the mansion of the Duke of Artus, Kelsion looked up
at the mansion alone.

Empress Siorde's mind was already distracted enough, and now all we have
to do is wait for the snowball to grow as it rolls downhill. Now there is
nothing left to wait. Everything was going well.

However, not long ago, anxiety was rising in his mind. Even though it is
most useless to deny the faith in the Holy Empire.

After waiting for Aceras for a while, he left a note stating that the situation
had occurred and headed for somewhere. The place he arrived was in the
dungeon of the imperial palace. Entering the Imperial Palace directly was a
great risk of being caught. When caught, it causes great annoyance to the
Holy Empire and the Pope. Thinking it was crazy, he had to come.

He distracted the guard again. Originally, this method doesn't work well for
those who once brainwashed, but fortunately, the captain of the guard
opened up the mind easily. While he lost consciousness, Kelsion quickly
descended underground. In order to open the door to the deepest part, the
place where his companion was trapped, it was necessary to obtain
permission from the house or imperial family of the 4th Duke family.
Because the door was made of high magic, it only reacted to them.

Without crossing the door, Kelsion used magical orb in front of him. Then I
saw his colleague behind the door. It was a miserable appearance that I met
for the first time. Kelsion put up with the redness of his eyes and said
urgently.
“Argel, wait a bit. Everything is going well. You will be released soon.”

Argel couldn't even raise his head and looked at him only with his eyes. His
eyelids flickered quickly.

After a while, Kelsion realized that it was a signal between them. A signal
consisting of only two. He was using the signal to switch between a short
blink or a long blink. Kelsion contemplated his signal.

'Holy Pope wants my death. ’

'That is why I will die'

Kelsion bite his lips far away. It was a truth that he had tried to deny.

"it's not like that. We will live and return.”

There was no answer. Argel closed her eyes again without power.

I didn't have time to delay myself anymore. Climbing up the stairs of the
dungeon, Kelsion constantly suppressed some emotions from his heart. All
colleagues who came to this capital died and were buried in the land. This
was hell for them.

'But we don't die. We go back to the castle.’

The Holy Pope loves us. So he won't let us die here. He constantly muttered
the words inside, as if brainwashing.

After the two-day meeting, Adisha and Hikan returned. The mansion, which
was depressed that California had not been there for two days, regained
vitality. Dahlia did not deliberately ask what was said at the meeting. Dahlia
is as dahlia, everyone just works according to everyone.

As soon as Adisha came, he came with another strange news.

“You said Cedric played with Duke Artus? Why?"

“I don't know that either. Could there be any other reason?”

'Can I do that? Duke Artus has information... … .’

Dahlia tilted her head. However, since Cedric was also a man of the
imperial family, I was convinced that he would not have done anything
without discernment.

Meanwhile, Dahlia has been busy. She was still wandering the Imperial
Palace in search of Veord's letter.

As far as the Imperial Palace is an area where the Holy Empire cannot
penetrate, feel free to worry.

'Even if Kelsion is caught, Her Majesty's heart will not be able to change.'

His brainwashing was scary about that. It pushes people to the limit and
makes them suffer in their emotions for a lifetime.

'But if you find all this letter, you can help your Majesty the Empress.'

According to Cedric, the empress's condition is still getting worse. After

seeing the first letter, Dahlia had little confidence in Veord. But as I
searched for the second and third letter, my mind changed.

Yes. There wasn't a single letter that Veord had hidden. Fortunately, the
second letter even specified the area so I could find it quickly. Dahlia was
eager to open the letter again and looked at the first and last lines. The first
line is October 16th. On the last line was the name of one of the main
library areas of the Imperial Palace.

'I knew it.'

When he first discovered this, Dahlia was appalled by the ominous thoughts
he had in mind.

'I don't think you did this until the day of your wedding, right?'

Then Dahlia has to find a total of 8 letters.

Sadly, the ominous premonition hit. As a result of running around all day
like that, I found a total of 7

letters. From October 15th to October 21st. There was only the last one left.
Dahlia gleefully looked at the last line of her seventh letter.

[The last letter is in the coffin where the first letter was found. This is the
last one, so there is no hint, so look for it.]

Dahlia lost her motivation and returned home. But I couldn't give up. So,
with everyone's return today, they left the house to find the last eighth letter.

'But I can't find this alone.'

The first pavilion to find the letter was the third annex. I had hints before,
but I wasn't confident to go through them all by myself. It would be best to
call Cedric, but... … . When I thought about the last time I was struggling, I
was a little bit nervous.

Fortunately, Adisha agreed to help. But alone or both were the same.
Besides, Dahlia became nervous as she wandered around the Imperial
Palace for a day like a rat. Before Her Majesty was sick more, I wanted to
find the last letter as soon as possible. As if I couldn't be caught, the more I
searched for clues, the more I was in a hurry. Eventually, Dahlia went to
work and visited Hikan, who was training below at the Imperial Palace
Training Center. It was a place that I had to go to once, and I had to go, but
I couldn't go there because I didn't have an opportunity for some reason.

'Wow, it's very spacious here.'

Before I came, I thought it was just a playground, but there were quite a lot
of buildings and there were lots of explanations on signs and it was
complicated. If I went wrong, I felt like I would get lost.

'… … What should I do with this?’

At that time, two boys in knights' costumes who were giggling and giggling
with each other across from each other found Dahlia. Both looked about the
same age as Dahlia. Maybe it was because she was a rare girl in the gym,
and they approached Dahlia right away.

“Hello, young lady. What are you doing here?”

The taller of the two asked first. Perhaps because of his awkward speech,
the other person laughed, pricking him on his side. Then, the face of the
stabbed side turned red.

“What, why? No, it's not... … , What's going on, lady?”

“Well, the one to look for… … .”

“Dear, she wants to know your family. It’s so beautiful that I want to see
you at the ball.”

“Shut up, Hade.”

The boy who spoke to Dahlia replied unpleasantly. The little boy called
Hayde continued to wonder if he was excited.

“What, did I say wrong, Pell?”

“So who are you looking for, young lady?”

The side called Fell said, pushing Hade back. Dahlia replied.

“Duke Hican Pesteroz.”

Both were surprised to see if it was an unexpected name.

“Why is he… … ?”

“Because it’s my brother.”

Dahlia replied with a smile. Then, both faces hardened, and both of them
fixed their postures. Fell muttered to Hade.
“… … You are now X, hey de.”

“Damn… … .”

“Ah, let me guide you, my lady.” Dahlia looked around the training hall,
following the two directions. 'It looks scary because your brother is scary.'

Dahlia, but in the past... … I was very scared. Even now, sometimes I am
scared, but I am not as scary as today. Because we have to find the letter
together.

'I can't go through all of that by myself... … .’

The two went into one building. Even though I entered the first floor, there
was a railing right in front of it, and there was a large auditorium-like space
below. Fell stiffly pointed down the railing with both hands.

Hikan stood far below. In front of him, dozens of boy knights dressed in
knightly uniforms were confronting him with swords.

Hikan was simply aiming his sword in the air, and an enormous storm of air
raged around him. Like when I saw the Duke of Bleuport before. Beautiful
silver hair was tied and fluttered in the air. It wasn't until I understood why
Hikan was tying his hair.

'That's how the transcendental person uses his power once.'

Dahlia was all about fainting when Hikan had'magical bloom' before, and
then fell by grabbing his hair.

So it was the first time I saw him expressing his power properly.

The knights standing in front of Hikan were staggering. At that moment,

one of them ran into the courage. But before Dahlia could properly
recognize it, the sword flew into the air.

"next."

Hikan said briefly.

'… … Is that a dalian?’

Dahlia was skeptical. That's just torture, not training.

“Can you train like that?”

“Yes, it is not! After experiencing overwhelming strength, your vision will

expand!”

Pell replied stubbornly in a military manner. Even Dahlia won't be able to

tell her boss's younger brother that her training performance is bad. Fell and
Heid were wondering if they couldn't find a way to approach Hikan. Dahlia
was frustrated, so she touched the railing herself. Then he sang Hikan as
loudly as possible.

"Brother-!"

At the moment, Hikan's momentum turned to Dahlia. Even at that distance,

Dahlia felt her hair fluttering back. However, the momentum disappeared
quickly and everywhere. Hikan's eyes widened when he recognized Dahlia.
And when the momentum that was suddenly confronting disappeared, an
embarrassed knight swung his sword at him.

"Ugh."

Fell and Hayed were confused and swallowed their breath. Dahlia was also
surprised and her eyes widened. However, Hikan fixed his gaze at Dahlia,
holding the flying sword in his palm with his chin. And he said calmly.

“Be careful next time.”

The knight wielding the sword shouted in embarrassment.

“Huh, huh! Sorry!"

"okay."

Hikan passed them by, wiping his hand with a handkerchief. Surprisingly,
his hand, seen from a distance, was unscathed.
'Your brother is also a real monster... … .’

Hikan climbed the stairs to the first floor. He came right in front of the
dahlia, slightly frowned, and took two steps back.

“Stay back.”

"Yeah? why?"

“People here smelled like me.”

He added as an excuse.

"It doesn't smell from me."

“I don’t know if it smells… … .”

“I’m glad that’s the case… … Why are you here anyway?”

“I have something to ask of my brother!”

Dahlia's eyes, finally speaking, sparkled.

“… … okay?"

Then, after a while, the library's third annex was crowded with dozens of
people crowding at once.

“Find it! letter!"

“Who's this letter?”

“Don't ask anything like that. I'm looking for a letter!”

'Why did the job become like this?'

Dahlia stared blankly at the knights rummaging through the bookshelf like
crazy. She tapped and whispered Hikan, who seemed somehow proud.
“Well, brother… … This shouldn't be noticed by others... … .”

“This is a top secret mission of the Knights Templar.”

“He said it was a top secret mission!”

“He said yes!”

“… … Brother, don't you usually call this an abuse of power?”

“Abuse of power… … !”

Another knight next to him hurriedly silenced what one knight said without
thinking. Hikan also said it awkwardly, as if a bit stabbed in conscience.

“I've never done it before, so it'll be okay at least once.”

'That rare opportunity... … .’

It was a bit of an outrageous impression, but Dahlia was still impressed.

However, it seemed like it would be really trash if I left it to others and
watched. Dahlia moved her back to see Hikan and come to him quickly, and
then she began to search for books too.

“I found it!”

It took a day off as a reward, so I found it really quickly. It was a boy knight
of Dahlia's age. This time, the title of the book in which the letter was
hidden was "Validity Period 10 Years".

'What is 10 years? Expiry date of love? Is it the accusation that Her

Majesty's marriage is going to be short?'

The title is written in a subtle way that makes it impossible to guess. Dahlia
hid the letter from the boy's knight in her handbag.

“Thanks, I found it. Thank you, driver.”

"no! You did a really good job!"

When Dahlia bowed her head to greet, the driver bowed. Dahlia grew
shrugged.

“I don’t have any hard work… … .”

"no!"

The boy driver looked up at Dahlia slightly. Then, for some reason, my face
turned white, so I bowed my back more deeply.

“… … I don't think it should make a fuss too long, so let's go back.”

Hikan said, gently grasping Dahlia's shoulders. In the joy of having finally
found all eight letters, Dahlia smiled and nodded.

***

Dahlia exhaled trembling breath, organizing eight letters one by one. The
last letter has not been opened yet. My heart was pounding. Of course, I
was most happy to be able to help Her Majesty, but there was also a little
selflessness.

'finally! I'll find out a secret that no one of the original gamers found!'

Dahlia opened the last letter in excitement. What was written there… … .

"dahlia."

At that time, Hikan knocked on Dahlia's door. He spoke briefly before he

even heard Dahlia's answer.

“Your guest has come.”

“Oh, who are you?”

“I'm not a very happy guest.”

However, if Hikan is a customer who has to come to find Dahlia himself...

….
“Cedric?”

The silence was positive. Dahlia was amazed and quickly brushed her hair
and went downstairs.

Originally, he was very polite, so he wasn't the one who popped up like this
without telling Dahlia. It was obvious that something else had happened.

When I went to the parlor, Cedric was there. As soon as he saw Dahlia, he
got up and approached her, with a very tired complexion.

"dahlia. My mother... … You're sick.”

“It gets worse and worse. I think she thinks she ignores her, and she thinks
it's all her fault. It can't be.

Even though my aunt went and dried it, she just said, ‘Wow, what’s the
use?’

Cedric looked down at Dahlia with a gloomy look. Complex emotions that
could not be expressed in any words were embedded in his eyes.

“I made sure that Kelsion was not in the Holy Land. I also figured out how
to cleanse his brainwashing.

However, too much time has already passed... … . Looks like he's already
released his hand. Then purification is said to be useless. Now my mother
has to overcome it alone... … . Will he be able to endure it?”

“Dahlia, I have done a lot in the meantime. To save you, to save your
mother. By the way… … Even if everything else goes well, it doesn't work
as well as this one. No matter what I say, I don't think I can change my
mother's mind.”

“This is the most important thing.”

Cedric's voice got smaller and smaller. It was my first time seeing him
weak. Dahlia couldn't find anything to say and bit her lips. He said hard.
“I remembered what you said before. I'm sorry that I have no choice but to
come to you at this time.

Aunt's letter... … Did you find it all?”

His tail of his mouth twisted downward, raising the muscles of his jaw to
see if he had bitten his teeth.

"sorry. I'm asking you like this. I wanted to do well, but it doesn't work.”

"It's not Cedric-sama's fault."

Dahlia held his hands together. Hikan's eyes next to him shook with shock,
but that wasn't important right now.

“Well, I told you. I think I can help her Majesty.”

let's go together."

Dahlia headed for the Imperial Palace in a carriage with Cedric. On the
way, Cedric closed his eyes as if exhausted. My eyelashes trembled.
Dahlia's mind vibrated strangely.

“I feel very stupid myself. This is my first time feeling like this.”

“… … What did Her Majesty say?”

Cedric's eyes sank even heavier. Dahlia said again.

“You’re not just doing this because of Veord-nim right now?”

That's because Cedric's expression looked too painful. Cedric said a while
later.

"okay. You're right."

Mother just... … I think you think I blame you. I don't.”

“Probably because of my attitude. I'm a little tired.”

Dahlia watched him sigh, wipe his face, and wash his face dry. Somehow,
the hot thing was dense inside the chest. Trauma spreads very far and far.
The emotions that began with Veord were now spreading to Cedric. There
was a very old misunderstanding between Cedric and the Empress. Because
of that, maybe Cedric... … .

“Cedric!”

Dahlia called his name out loud. Cedric looked at her in surprise. She raised
her hands and slammed Cedric on the cheek with little, little pain. And he
looked straight at Cedric.

“You have to be alert. Everything will be fine.”

It was fortunate that Dahlia had collected all the letters. If Dahlia thinks the
root of her Majesty's depression is the reason, this letter will surely help.

She hurriedly rolled her head. If Dahlia went in with Cedric like this, her
Majesty could have misunderstood again. So she hurriedly ordered Cedric's
attendant to contact Merida. Merida, who had never been contacted before,
came out in a very elegant outfit and climbed into the wagon.

“So, I would like to introduce my best friend to Her Majesty as the next
maid... … It’s such a setting, right?”

Dahlia nodded eagerly.

Well, this is easy.”

Thank you, Mary.”

No big deal.”

But the look of her sitting next to her was kinda queasy. Then, he groped his
hand sideways, placing his hand on Dahlia's hand. The only plank caught
by a drowning person.

Huh?"
Dahlia looked at Merida in amazement. Because he was so aristocratic, I
thought he would think it would be rude to just put his hand on the hand of
someone he wasn't close to. Merida said lightly.

"It's a rehearsal to pretend to be close, so don't think badly."

“Oh, that's right.”

“Miss Dahlia.”

"Yeah?"

“I bet everything on Ms. Dahlia. You can't tell me I don't know.”

While Dahlia thought about what that word meant, the carriage quickly
arrived at the Imperial Palace.

Dahlia went to the empress with Merida. As he was about to pass the
entrance to the palace, Dahlia encountered the emperor who had just left the
palace. Merida leaned in a hurry. Dahlia tried to set an example, but the
emperor stopped it.

“Our Dahlia sheep.”

He tickled Dahlia's face with a loving touch. However, the same

melancholy was buried in his eyes.

“Thank you for coming to help us.”

"no."

“Can my dear wife be better?”

It was with a mischievous smile, but there was an invisible desperateness in

that voice. Dahlia nodded without knowing.

“Kelsion made my wife that way. I will find it and make sure to pay the
price.”
Dahlia saw the emperor's eyes glow like a beast. But soon, the emperor
patted Dahlia's head and disappeared. Dahlia took a breath and headed to
the bedroom of Merida and the Empress. Merida knocked on the door with
a cheerful rhythm and said fondly, "Your Majesty, I'm here."

“Ah, it’s Merida. Have I been worried? Come in.”

There was a muddy, cracked voice inside. Merida glanced at Dahlia to come
in and opened the door.

Dahlia followed him awkwardly. The empress was sitting in bed alone,
wiping her eyes with a handkerchief soaked in tears. He was tired of white,
like a sick person, and his expression was dark. It seemed that I had hardly
ever eaten, and it was much thinner than before. Her face looked like a
smile when she saw Merida, and then slightly hardened when she saw a
dahlia.

“… … What's going on here, Miss Dahlia?”

“Ms. Dalia is Young Ae, who is close to me these days, so I wanted to

introduce you to her. If I retire soon, how about giving me the next maid?”

Merida said the excuse she made up on the spot without embarrassment. At
the same time, Dahlia's arms were folded naturally. The empress's
expression changed strangely. I don't know if it's the other side of the
imperial family, but it seems like it was confused as it was Merida.

"that… … Your Majesty, I have a personal message.”

The empress bites her lips. As expected, Dahlia's visit seemed

uncomfortable. However, when Merida left the room with a rush,
saying,'Please share good things,' only the empress and Dahlia were left in
the bedroom. Dahlia grabbed the prepared letter and rolled over to the
empress's bed.

“Miss Dahlia, I’m sorry.”

At that time, the heavy voice of the empress was heard.

“I'm not comfortable with my heart right now. I keep getting bad thoughts...
… I have a heart to hate others.”

“I know that's not the case… … Why do you keep blaming me and others...
… .”

“Beord-nim is still in love with Her Majesty.”

The empress chewed on her lips. Soon the blood oozes out of the peregrine
bone. The empress naturally wiped the blood with a handkerchief, and said
in a repressed voice, as if showing his greatest patience.

“Ms. Dahlia, don’t tell me carelessly.”

“You may not like me. But… … I hope you read this. This is a letter that
Mr. Beord hid in the imperial palace for His Majesty's Majesty in the past.”

“… … letter?"

At that moment, a faint longing came to the face of the empress. It seemed
to me of the things I had with Veord before marriage.

"then… … It was good. But after I got married, my sister made me… … .”

Instead of answering, Dahlia handed the prepared letter to the empress.

When the empress saw eight letters, she looked at Dahlia with a confused
expression. Dahlia shook her head slowly. It was very hazy, but a different
light was in the eyes of the empress.

"that… … Let’s go, Her Majesty. I hope you are always healthy and
happy.”

Thinking that it was not time for Dahlia to hang in, she hurriedly said yes
and exited the room as soon as she saw the Empress open the letter. Merida
didn't know that she had returned to the mansion, and only Cedric was
waiting for Dahlia. Said Dahlia.

“I did everything I could.”

Cedric smiled as if it couldn't be seen. He reached out to support Dahlia's
back and pulled it into her arms. Then he muttered in a small sound so that
only Dahlia could hear it.

"Thanks."

Dahlia was embarrassed for a moment, but quickly smiled and wiped her
back.

'Really, I hope this saves the Empress's Majesty.'

Dahlia also prayed for the empress with all her heart.

***

[October 16.

(As promised, don't get rid of idiots.)

There are just six days left before Siorde gets married. Then came Siorde's
wedding dress. When she put on her dress, she cried that she looked fat. In
my eyes, Prince Alexandro is twice as much a pig. The guy who's pounded
with that muscle. Siorde is cute compared to him. I don't often say I'm cute,
so you know I'm grateful, Siorde.]

***

[October 17.

（Finding this far. Now, please admit you a little more, it's Siorde. You are
a persistent sea anemone.) I can hardly understand. Siorde said he hated it
because he asked if he was really not going to sing an anthem. Why do I
bless their marriage? I hope not. I don't know what Siorde likes about that
muscle pig.

It was the muscle pig who ran in love first. I just said no, and Siorde cried
again. If Siorde, who is reading this, is still crying, I hope he will not cry
anymore.]
 ***

[October 18.

I fought with Siorde again. The emperor says he is older than himself, so
everyone will curse him. Then I asked him to find the medicine I drank
instead and drink it again and not to grow old all his life, and he cried. Don't
talk about it again.

Asked how much to apologize. I was embarrassed, so I couldn't speak to

you, but I say here. Why are you apologizing? Is that your fault? Rest
assured that I will definitely find the scammer and kill him.]

[October 19th.

Siord doesn't seem to even try to find my letter. In the future, this letter will
be used to criticize Siorde.

Still, I will write down where the next letter is. I may have the heart to find
it later.]

[October 20.

Now Siorde gets married the day after tomorrow. My parents and the stupid
youngest are now going to let Siorde out of the mansion. Siorde doesn't
make eye contact with me because of work the day before yesterday. I was
so annoyed that I would never see anything like you in my life. But that is a
lie. I don't think I'll see Siorde anyway, so I just use it, but I hope Siorde
doesn't go anywhere.]

[October 21.

There is no specific word to write. Write down where you hid the next
letter.]

[October 22.

This is your last diary, Siorde. You won't read it, but you will write it
anyway. Finally Siorde got married.
The youngest sang, wearing a wedding dress and singing songs. The
youngest song was very good. I think it's better than me.

Siord looked no older than the pig and was rather pretty. He seemed happy
to see if pigs think so. thank God. Otherwise, I would have hit it from
behind. Now that you're married to a good person, no, a good pig, your
sister doesn't really want anything. It would be okay to live as friends with
your grandchildren while not getting old forever, but what am I doing while
you're old?

In fact, I have a dirty personality, so I have no friends other than Siorde. So

I think Siorde will be lonely after he dies. Find a way to get old quickly.
Beating up some annoying people.

Anyway, I'll find a way, so I want Siord to live the life of Siord. I'm
probably getting more and more irreparable, but I don't know if Siorde will
be my friend back then. Siorde will be the empress now, but I wonder if
living as a male son would be more helpful to her life than to get along with
me. Well, I hate to admit it, but I guess.

Siorde is weak and cries well. It's because I'm stupid. But if you're not an
idiot, no one will be friends with someone like me. So I'll have to stop
before Siorde cries more because of me. Anyway, it did. Live well with
your husband for a thousand years, it's Siorde. I'll disappear on my own.

Beord's sister.]

***

Siord read all the letters. And cried. For a very long time. After crying to
his heart's content, she shook the bell and called the bell. After a long time,
I washed my face and took a bath. And I made a special request to the chef
to have a very grand meal. Then, she called out her dear ones.

***

The empress looked at the table quietly. I've been doing that for a while.
The car that was poured has already cooled down. On the table were the
eight letters I had shown to Cedric. On the other side, Cedric was watching
her quietly.

“Are you okay, mother?”

He asked quietly.

Siorde smiled instead of answering. She called Cedric the last time. It
wasn't because he wasn't precious.

Rather, because it is so precious, I called him last because it is the most

important. A little while ago, the

despair and depression that had been in her face disappeared. That gave
Cedric an unspeakable sense of security.

“Cedric, do you know what it means to be older?”

“… … I don't know.”

“I thought that when I was married, when I was 30, I would become a
smarter adult than anyone else.

I'm getting closer to my age now, but it seems like I'm getting harder and
more stupid.”

“I was stupid.”

She read the messy letter one by one again. Her hazy hair was strangely
clear. The negative thoughts that kept coming up were gone. I was very
happy and happy, oddly enough, that this feeling would have been natural
until a month ago.

Knowing that Veord didn't hate her, her heart was washed away from old
trauma and cleansed, and there was no room for other sadness and
depression. All thanks to these eight letters.

Naturally, I remembered the girl I had met with a tear-soaked face at the
Mersein mansion. Dahlia pesterose. At that time, the embarrassment that
had spread on her face came to mind. Did you find this letter because you
were worried about yourself? I did not know how he found the letter he had
forgotten, but he was grateful. About bringing things back to the surface
that I had forgotten about. For letting me know what Veord felt at the time.

It felt like someone had brought the last piece of a puzzle that I couldn't
solve forever on my own. There was also a strange feeling that seemed to
have corrected a mistake that I almost forgot to live my whole life.

'In addition… … .’

She looked at Cedric. As a mother, she could know. Cedric is also different
from before. Something lingered in his cold feelings. It was difficult to say
exactly what, but this must have been planted by Dahlia.

Siord covered the letter. Then, I put them all in one envelope.

“It's been so much time, but I still couldn't guess what my sister was feeling
at that time. I just kept getting angry because of me. After accumulating
such misunderstandings, you have reached this age.”

“… … My mother didn't do anything wrong.”

Cedric said, narrowing his eyebrows slightly. Siorde covered his mouth and
smiled slightly.

“Did you know you'd even say that?”

Cedric smiled silently. Siorde suddenly looked at him, who was a lot taller
and changed a lot. When did it start? And why didn't you notice the change
of your child?

Siorde felt old guilt only after he found reason again. It was a different
feeling of guilt than before. Why didn't she think of talking to him earlier?

For a very long time, she consciously and unconsciously kept Cedric away.
Cedric did that to her too.
Perhaps the wounds she inflicted on him still remain in her heart. When I
thought about it, it hurt my heart, and it was even more so when I saw him
becoming colder and sarcastic to everyone. There is still one regret that
Siorde has not escaped. It was when he was five that Cedric learned that he
was reading other people's feelings. The husband carefully called her to
talk.

Siorde thought it was okay. Husbands also read emotions through physical
contact. He never doubted his love, and neither did she. The two were
always happy regardless of his abilities. I thought it didn't matter if my
child inherited his abilities. But Siord didn't know. That the bonds with
people who have been with them for decades and those who have been with
them for only a few years, even children, are bound to be different.

Cedric could not read Siorde's love. The abilities he inherited were oddly
twisted, so even though the slightest malice was easily read, love or favor
did not.

Said the emperor. It would be difficult for him to feel it unless it was a
tremendous love spreading in an instant. She said that her love for Cedric
was more natural than breathing rather than intense love, so she wouldn't be
able to dig into his wall. So Siord took control of himself every day so as
not to get bad minds in front of Cedric. So that her son can't feel love, but
not as much as a bad heart.

But for a moment, there was a time when I couldn't control my emotions. It
wasn't a big deal. I just thought that the nobles I was talking to were too
annoying. There weren't one or two humans who couldn't keep up with the
stomach, but there was no help as much as a physiological rejection.

'Please, if it disappears from the capital.'

But then Cedric looked at her. With a strange look as if I was disappointed
with her. At a moment, Siorde felt as if he had been peeled off in front of
the young child. Whenever she hated someone in the future, it seemed that
Cedric would see her and sigh.
She is a mother and an empress, so she must show dignity and authority...
… . She unwittingly shakes off Cedric's hand. He's not reading emotions by
physical contact anyway, so it wouldn't have meant anything.

As soon as she did it, she regretted it. However, Cedric had only a subtle
smile as if he knew everything.

As if nothing was hurt. But that work remained in her mind.

'The only parents in the world who should be on his side have rather
abandoned their children.'

That fact haunted her for a long time. Whenever he met him, whenever he
was sarcastic to others, even when he burned the mansion of a nobleman
who cursed his red hair as flames, he seemed crooked, and everything
seemed to be her fault. Cedric also naturally avoided her from when he felt
it. At that time, my heart was deeply distressed, but there was nothing I
could do. Increasingly, Cedric became cynical and kept living outside the
imperial palace, but she couldn't ask for any advice. With what
qualifications would she do that?

But now, his appearance was incomparable and lively. Thanks to that little
boy.

Siord carefully opened his mouth.

“Cedric, I have something to tell you.”

“Yes, tell me, mother.”

“Before, when you were five years old, at a ball, I… … I used to shake your
hand off. I don't know if you'll remember it because you were too young
back then... … .”

Cedric tilted his head slightly to the side, silently. Siord took a breath and
spoke again.

“I don’t know why at that time, but I was ashamed of myself. So I did. But I
think it hurt you... … I kept avoiding it because I was afraid that it would
hurt me again. Even so, I feel upset to you and hate you...

… .”

Cedric's expression, which was at first, gradually changed every time

Siorde continued his words. From suspicion that he was misunderstood,
gradually to perplexity and surprise. After a while he said.

“… … Did you really think so?”

Siorde nodded a little. Cedric hesitated, then sighed a little. Then, he

lowered his head, nervously, and brushed his head roughly. Siord was
embarrassed by the appearance of his unfamiliar son. Then Cedric raised
his head. Somehow, there was resentment in those red eyes.

“… … First of all, I don't remember that when I was five. Seeing that I
couldn't remember at all, I probably didn't know that I was thrown away at
that time.”

“Mother, that's not what I received from my father. What I am disillusioned

with is the disgusting sexual desire that most men have, a more awful and
deeper will, or the feelings that my mother feels toward others. My mother
can't even hate someone so much in the first place.”

“… … nevertheless."

“The reason I avoided my mother was because I knew she was going to be
sorry for me, so I avoided it on my own. I haven't been particularly hurt. I
don't expect much from anyone in the first place, so I don't get hurt easily.”

Siord was also hurt by those words. Cedric sighed as he looked at her face.

"I'm sorry. But this is me.”

“I'm sorry that my mother felt guilty for me. But I didn't know my mother
would. I don't even think there is a reason for that.”

Siord felt dizzy at his poignant, calm speech. Maybe she was thinking of
her child as a completely different person.
“I thought my mother just avoided me because I was annoyed. Actually,
that doesn't mean you don't understand… … .”

Something popped up inside Siorde's chest when he heard that. She jumped
up from her seat and said.

"it's not like that! How would I do that? You are my child... … .”

Cedric blinked in amazement. With the shame coming from behind her, she
sat down on the road and quickly clawed her hands.

"Sorry. I was so excited, right?”

"No."

Even if he said that, Cedric was still surprised. He said a little awkwardly,
not like that.

"just now… … I felt it. It's weak, but still.”

“My mother really has continued to love me.”

As he said it, a soft smile came to his mouth. Siord understood what he
meant. It seemed that she would stop crying.

The smile that Cedric shows right now was a smile that was so warm and
gentle, and really happy, that she had never expected in her dreams after
that day.

After a few moments, Siord said quietly.

“I want to meet him again. Could you tell me that way?”

“… … Okay."

“And bring me a letterhead. I must write a late reply to my sister too.”

I don't know what to say first. Because too long time has passed. But even
that came back with belated pleasure.
Turning a long way, Siord is back where he really should come. It was
proud and happy that she smiled from her heart without knowing it.

***

That night, when Dahlia finished dinner and bathed, she was lying in the
room wearing only a simple dress-up dress.

Tok tok.

There was a sound from the window, as if raindrops were knocking on the
window. At first, I thought I was wrong, so I ignored it, but the sound
continued to be heard in a certain rhythm.

'What?'

Eventually, Dahlia got up and went to the window. And he knocked the
spear equally twice with his fist.

As if as an answer, the tap came back again. Dahlia got goosebumps on her
neck.

'My room is on the third floor... … .’

How, who is knocking on this window?

‘Yu, it’s not a ghost, right?’

Several anecdotes from a collection of ghost stories I read as a child ran

past my head.

'no. It will be a bird. Or it’s raining.’

But by any chance, by any chance, Dahlia said.

“Who, who is there?”

“It's me, Dahlia.”

“Keep!”

Really, really, I heard a voice. Dahlia was surprised and slammed her
buttocks back.

“… … dahlia? OK? What's going on?"

A voice of embarrassment was heard. The owner of the voice couldn't even
open the door and kept hesitating outside. It was a familiar voice when I
heard it now. But in this situation, it's also a really, really unexpected voice.
Dahlia was amazed and asked back in her own raised voice.

“Three, Cedric?”

A shadow fell out of the window. Looking at the shadow alone, Dahlia
knew who he was. Cedric was really right. He said in a voice as astonished
as Dahlia.

“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to surprise you.”

“Oh, no. But common sense is that everyone will be surprised if someone
knocks on the window on the third floor.”

Even in the midst of this, he was amazed at how he said everything he

could say. I heard Cedric's sorry laughter.

“I'm sorry, really. Did you ever get hurt?”

Dahlia stood up and touched her pelvis. Fortunately, there was a carpet in
the place where I hit the buttocks, so it didn't hurt that much.

"It's okay."

"Really sorry. I want to see the status, but I can't go inside without
permission... … .”

“So why don’t you come to the front door… … .”

“I want to see you quickly. Sorry."

It was a fastball that came in front of me at a time I couldn't imagine. The
temperature in the room wasn't too high, but the dahlias stopped getting hot.

'Isn't it time to get used to it?'

Thinking so, Dahlia glanced down at her dress. It wasn't just visible clothes,
but it wasn't appropriate for a guest. Of course, the guest came in through
the window on the third floor, not through the front door.

She wrapped the blanket on her chair and opened the window to suit the
chilly weather. Cedric stood with his back on the moon, stepping in the air
in front of her. It was a day when a beautiful half moon rose in the midst of
a cloudless spot. Shadow-like leaves and branches crossed the dark blue
night sky.

Half of Cedric's face was white in the moonlight, and half was dark due to
backlight. However, his face, whether on the shiny side or not, looked like
he was all happy, bending his eyes and smiling. He came a little closer to
the window, and with his arms straight, he touched the window sill with
both hands.

Dahlia felt it the other time, but suddenly thought that his shoulders were
wider. He was taller than most adults, and his body, shrouded in darkness,
looked like an adult at first glance. However, if I had been looking at him
for a long time, I could see a still young expression and a body that was still
less rigid, at the border between a boy and a young man. Even though he
always seems like an adult and knows everything, Cedric is still 19 years
old. In Dahlia's previous life, he was just a college student. He was really
shining and smiling like a youth.

Dahlia stared at the smile blankly. For some reason, I felt like my heart was
falling a little bit down like when I was riding on a ride. This person smiles
like this only in front of the dahlia. She said, clearing her voice so she
wouldn't tremble.

"Come on in."

"no. I'll be here. I just wanted to see my face. I'll go back a little later.”
Cedric smiled softly. It was a low and soft smile that goes well at night.

“Did your mother work well?”

Then Cedric laughed brighter than Dahlia was unfamiliar with. He slid
slightly and sat on the window sill, looking down at Dahlia.

“Yes, surprisingly. You've gotten a lot better and you're happy.”

"thank God."

Dahlia sighed and wiped her chest. I thought it would work out, but there
was still anxiety in my heart.

She looked up at Cedric in peace and smiled.

“Then, you’re here today, did you come so quickly to give me the good
news?”

If so, I am really happy. Instead of answering, however, Cedric smiled and

looked down at Dahlia's face for a long time. She seemed to be blushing,
but she endured. Unlike him, who is half-covered in the dark, Dahlia is
indoors, so if his face turns red even a little, Cedric will notice it
immediately. It wasn't a new thing now, but I was still ashamed.

“There is it, and there is another.”

“What is it?”

“I have something to confess to you.”

Dahlia's heart almost fell.

'what? confession?'

The word hung all the way to the end of my neck and then went back into
it. The last sad fluttering flutter made Dahlia stumble.

“What are you talking about?”

“It's not a confession of love. Then you will be uncomfortable again.”

"Ah."

I couldn't stop the exclamation this time. Instead of laughing as if, ‘I know
all your vain thoughts,’ as usual, Cedric only smiled with joy. Then
suddenly, swiping Dahlia's cheek and forehead with the back of one hand,
she tenderly closed her eyes.

“You were all the first to me. I wanted to talk about it.”

“When Hikan and you fall... … I felt a strong wave of emotion that I've
never felt from you. The will to protect someone.”

Dahlia felt the heat cool down wherever his cold touch touched her.

She was watching his hair flutter in the wind with an indescribable mind.
He was also looking at Dahlia's eyes, and because they were close to each
other, Dahlia seemed to be able to see himself reflected in his eyes even if
he lifted the claws a little. Cedric continued the story quietly.

“Malice is always close enough to be touched, but favor and affection are
far enough to be known only through eyes and gestures. As much as evil is
close, goodwill feels far away.”

“But that day, from the moment I saw you falling, my world changed.
Because I was able to feel the kindness and affection of human beings
directly heart-to-heart, not with eyes and gestures... … .”

His voice got smaller and smaller as if heard from afar. Strangely, though,
his feelings were somewhat closer. His hand fell slowly from Dahlia's
forehead, where it had remained.

“And today, I found out that my mother actually loved me, that she has
been doing it for a very long time.”

“… … Ah!"

“Without you, I wouldn't know forever. I feel like that for some reason.”
Dahlia shook her head. I wanted to deny it for some reason. I know that's
not the case when I think of him in the original, but still.

“It is not. Obviously, if you have a loving heart, someday it will be

through.”

Cedric laughed playfully for some reason.

“You really always say everything you want to say. Yes, I also like that.”

Even in the midst of this, I thought that Cedric's ambassadorial skills were
increasing day by day. With her clenched fists and biting her lips, she
endured the feelings of shame.

“Maybe, it's about my special abilities. The more you experience goodwill,
the more you can feel it, the lower the threshold you can feel. It's like
dealing with real people and people.”

“I hope so.”

Cedric laughed as if for some reason lonely. Dahlia thought of him in the
original. He had no salvation all his life and died as if he fell asleep without
any regrets even before he died. She put her two hands on top of the other
hand on the window sill. Cedric's hand was so large that the dahlia could
barely cover it.

She looked at Cedric with strength in the hand.

“Since Cedric said it would be nice to do that, it will certainly be.”

“… … Thanks."

Cedric laughed and overlaid his hand over it. I felt weird when the long,
sharp hands that seemed to be able to know that anyone could know it was a
man's hand was covered over the back of the hand. He swept the back of
Dahlia's hand several times with his thumb and said in a somewhat cautious
tone.
“You are a precious person to me, Dahlia. … … Friends, yes, they are
friends.”

“You will be by my side from now on, Dahlia. It must be.”

Dahlia nodded too. I couldn't control my facial expressions because of my

constant overwhelming mind, so I couldn't figure out how stupid she was
right now. He slowly raised his hand. Then he raised one hand of Dahlia
with the hand that was lying at the bottom and kissed the back of his hand
lightly.

“I’m late, but I’m sorry for coming suddenly without saying anything. I'll
go now. I also came out secretly.”

“… … Yeah."

Oh, I forgot to say it, but the blanket is cute. It's cold, so I'll close the
window and go. Hello, Dahlia.”

He smiled and closed the window again with a gesture. Probably

disappeared behind the window again.

Dahlia quit thinking about opening the window and seeing where he was
going. I think I can think of more.

That night's strange visit ended.

<Continued from the next volume.>

The strongest people in the world are obsessed with me 3

Author: Kim Elephant

Publisher and production: Talk

Distribution: Samyang C&C

copyright 2019. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 979-11-6509-662-5 (05810)

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The strongest people in the world are obsessed with me

Volume 4
16. Artus' New Duke

A week later, Dahlia received a short letter from Veord. Come to think of it,
it all started when Veord asked for reconciliation with the Empress. Dahlia
finished reading the letter in a slightly refreshed mood.

[I reconciled with Siord. As you said, don't accept your wishes.

In fact, I also have a secret.

The last day you came, I talked to the youngest and finished signing the
documents. Seeing you trying hard without knowing that, my heart was
very happy.

P.s. It's all good, but why are you giving my letter to Siorde as you please?
If you have a conscience, you have to give me ten good things.]

The letter ended before the new feelings disappeared. It was really a simple
letter.

'Because there are some things that you are not honest with.'

Dahlia smiled. When I thought of the day I wrote the letter to Her Majesty,
Dahlia's cheeks were hot, as Cedric came to her by the window that night.
Cedric's attitude has not changed dramatically since that day. However, the
memory of that day remained strong for Dahlia.

'Is Cedric really changed because of me?'

I thought it wasn't right for the minute, but on the other hand, I was excited.
The plan to break the flag of the original and make everyone happy seemed
to be going well so far.

'I hope Cedric doesn't die like the original.'

At that time, the servant sent me another letter stating that he was in front of
Dahlia. It was a letter with an imperial seal stamped on it.

'Is it Cedric?'

Dahlia's eyes widened, who confirmed the sender. The name of the empress
was written.

'Your Majesty the Empress?'

Dahlia was confused and opened the letter in vain. In contrast to Veord, the
letter was very long. It seems to show that there are various rhetoric and
opening words, ending words, and the dignity of the imperial family. But in
the end, the point of the letter was simple. I would like to say thank you to
her, so do not contact her, and come to the palace at any time when you are
comfortable. He said it was okay to come with Merida. The empress
seemed to think that Merida and Dahlia were very close because of the fact
that they went to the palace together.

'Actually, they're not so close.'

Still, she was on this side. According to a story told by Hikan, Merida gave
up Duke Artus and decided to cooperate with it.

“Why suddenly?”

“It looks like he's cooked and boiled it so much what his Majesty the
Second Prince mobilized. ”

'Cedric is cooking others to cook?'

It really doesn't suit you. Strangely, though, Dahlia recalled what she had
heard of Merida before.

“I bet everything on Ms. Dahlia. You can't tell me I don't know.”

'Why do you think that saying has something to do with Cedric?'

So, when he told the story to Cedric, who came to Cedric, who had been
looking for anything wrong these days, he said with a meaningful smile.

“Well, I said that if you want to get something from me, it would be faster
to buy your liking.”

“Perhaps to her now you are the only plank to the drifter of a sunken ship.”

For some reason, I had a feeling that I would be tired. At first glance, peace
seemed to come, but there were still some unresolved problems. Why the
hell did Asheras try to brainwash His Majesty's mind?

Also, what conditions would you suggest to the Duke Artus to get the
information out? Either way, you have to figure out quickly and block his
plans. Probably everyone is investigating in their own domain.

Dahlia couldn't be still.

'Mr. Merida will be done by others. So if you bring in a more reliable

element of the original...' Dahlia quickly came up with a name.

'… … Kelsion, I said.'

A man of the Holy Empire who was brainwashed to maximize trauma on

the empress. Obviously, his brainwashing was a structure that returned to
him the moment it was released. If so, he will not be sane now. Even in the
original work, when Adisha's brainwashing was broken, he became a half-
dead man with the aftereffects.

'Maybe he can use the gaps in his mind to discover the secrets of the Holy
Empire.'

Dahlia went to Hikan. As he signed the papers in his office, he saw Dahlia
and immediately placed the pen.

“What have you been up to here?”

“Oh, you know.”

Dahlia naturally sat down with the chair next to him, folded her arms on the
desk and looked at him. He came to tell a serious story in his own way, but
Hikan was staring at her with a sentimental expression for some reason.
Then she smiled and touched Dahlia's forehead.

“Oh. Why are you doing that!”

“In the past, I came up here with hard work… … When did you grow up
like this?”

“Because my brother was also bigger than then!”

He raised his voice and made a resentful sound. But Hikan didn't seem to
eat at all. Rather, he laughed low and saw Dahlia.

“So, what is it?”

"I… … Alas, I thought about it very carefully! One in ten thousand, one in
ten thousand.”

Dahlia talked about her hypothesis.

“Usually, when mental magic fails, it hurts you. I think it will be the same
even if you use divine power.

Then, isn't it a very difficult situation for those who have done this? That…
… Conversely, how we use it.”

Hikan immediately understood what Dahlia wanted to say. In the cool eyes
where the sentiment had disappeared, a cold reason was once again
inhabited.

“… … Yes, it's a matter worth consulting with Your Majesty the Emperor.”

"Yes… … ?”

“I had something to report to His Majesty anyway.”

Hikan said that and got up from his seat and put his coat on his shoulder.
Then he reached out to Dahlia.

"Huh?,,

“You were invited to the palace, Dahlia?”

Not understanding what he meant, Dahlia looked up at him. He added a

little embarrassingly.

"Come with me. There is only one destination anyway.”

“This, all of a sudden?”

"I do not care. … … I'll buy you something delicious on the way back.”

Seeing that he stuttered for a moment when he added his last words, Hikan
still seemed embarrassed to make such an offer. It was funny that what I
was saying about it would work for a 10-year-old child.

“No, I’m not old enough to go on to eat.”

Dahlia smiled and put her hand on his hand in an elegant manner, as if at a
ball. Hikan replied, grabbing her hand instead. Dahlia was nice and decided
to pretend she didn't know that her ears were red.

After a while, Dahlia stood with Hikan in front of the parlor of the
Empress's Palace. It was said that both the emperor and the empress were
here. The emperor told him to come to the reception room of the Empress
Palace right away.

As ordered, Hikan stopped trying to open the door to the attendant waiting
at the door in front of the reception room. The sound of the story was
leaking from inside. It seemed to be a conversation between the emperor
and the empress. Dahlia and Hikan quickly exchanged glances. At this time,
whether to enter or not to enter. Regardless of their concerns, the story
continued.
“… … I was sorry. I'm only getting older as I go, but you're still younger...
… .”

"Sorry. I thought you could live with a young and handsome husband.”

The half-played answer followed the empress's laughter. Dahlia first heard
the emperor's kind words.

Hikando looks like that when he looks at his expression. For some reason, I
felt like I overheard the phone call between my boss and my wife.

Hikan noticed the attendant to avoid a more awkward situation. Likewise

from beginning to end, they announced their visit in an urgent tone for some
reason. Inside, I heard the surprised empress's shriek.

And a little later.

“De, come in!”

The empress shouted in a somewhat refreshing sound. Finally, the two went
into the parlor. The empress was trying to keep her dignified face by hastily
cleaned up her messy hair. If the emperor knew it, he was just laughing.

“It's been a while, Hikan. And our dahlia transfer. This time, I was really
unspeakable to Ms. Dahlia.

Although it always does. I'll make sure to repay this the way Miss Dahlia
wants it, when she wants it.”

“Ms. Dalia, I really wanted to see you again after that. Thank you so much
for helping me out.”

The empress, who had mastered all the masters, smiled and opened his arms
to Dahlia. After a while, Dahlia understood the meaning, and her face
turned red. Really, really can she be? Is it the empress?

However, Dahlia, realizing that he had already done so with the emperor
four years ago, approached coldly and gave an awkward hug. There was a
good scent from the empress. Dahlia almost shed tears because she felt
hugged by her real mother. The empress lightly patted her back and then
fell.

“Yes, Ms. Merida made a suggestion for a maid, but when I think about it, I
think Ms. Dahlia is going to be too busy. So I just come to play
occasionally. I'm glad to be close with Ms. Merida.”

It was difficult for Dahlia to refuse her position in the heart, but I was glad
that the empress told me first. While she was answering the empress's
questions and answers, Hikan approached the emperor and said.

“I have something to tell you, Your Majesty.”

“What is the story?”

Hikan looked at Dahlia for a moment. The emperor immediately understood

the meaning of his gaze.

"Good."

The emperor immediately pleaded for patience with the empress and Dahlia
and stood up. As soon as I left the parlor, Hikan said.

“Your Majesty, Merida Artus has asked the imperial family for personal
protection.”

“Oh, that’s what I mean.”

“He heard a conversation between Duke Artus and the Holy Empire. This is
a summary.”

Hikan handed out the documents to the emperor. Merida began to cooperate
completely with Cedric's visit. I was just told to bring what I needed, but
what the hell did she do so that she was so scared? The emperor shook his
head, thinking about his child's broken personality.

“Anyway, a missing link appears again like this. How did you overheard
it?”
“Magic can be detected with divine power, so I used the traditional
method.”

“Traditional?”

“I would have just listened to it. I don't know.”

The emperor shook his head. However, there was a smile that could not be
hidden around her mouth.

“Okay, let’s see how the Holy Empire seduced the Duke Artus?”

However, the emperor's smile disappeared without a trace as soon as the

paper was turned over.

“The medicine that leads the Transcendental to runaway?”

Hikan shuts his mouth. When he first saw that document, he was never less
shocked than that.

"That's already passed to the Duke Artus?"

“Fuck, I understand why you asked for personal protection.”

Transcendental is the foundation of an empire. If this is wrong, the entire

Artus family could be charged with overthrowing the country. Merida also
had to preserve her own life right away. At that moment, the case of the
Duke of Mary Bleuport appeared in the emperor's mind. She started to
runaway suddenly without any signs.

'… … That was also Aceras' work.'

The emperor sighed deeply.

“It’s a mountain beyond the mountain, and the empress is okay, so there’s a
bigger mountain. Duke Artus handles it according to plan.”

When the emperor saw Hikan nodded, the emperor bowed his head and fell
in thought. Still, after knowing all of the opponent's cards, I felt relieved.
There was a strange thing when I thought about Aceras's move from before.
Asheras's approach to the Empress and Duke Artus is to get my men
trapped in the basement. I have already found an empty spot in the journal
of the guard guard guarding the dungeon.

But the man who had treated his men's lives as flies did all this to rescue
one man? Premonition was telling me that there would be a bigger secret
behind it. Now that he heard about the drugs that runaway the
Transcendental, the emperor got a hint of that secret.

'He, a guy named Argel must hold the key.'

However, Argel wasn't comfortable with an interrogation that lasted more

than half a year. I don't know if it will be easy to open your mouth now.
Then, Hikan opened his mouth.

“Your Majesty, Dahlia has come up with a hypothesis.”

"Huh?,,

“… … It's a pretty, very useful story. Regarding Kelsion's brainwashing.”

The emperor's eyes cooled by the name. He never intended to forgive a man
who had touched his wife.

I will surely pay the price accordingly.

"Tell me."

Hikan opened his mouth.

After the story ended, the emperor's expression was more serious than
anyone else.

“Get Dahlia sheep right now.”

“I came up with a good plan. Through him, I put Aceras' plans in the trash.”

***
Dahlia was right. Kelsion was plunged into endless hell with the aftereffects
of his failed brainwashing.

He groaned as he rolled over the floor. Everything was overly terrible.

The moment the brainwashing I walked was released, I returned to myself.

That terrible aftereffect did not go away forever, but like tar, it tangled up in
each of his brain wrinkles and burned. It was terribly painful. It's a pain you
couldn't even imagine in a dream. It seemed to be going through the process
of burning the soul and being regenerated.

'Isn't it what you predicted? Since I tried to put a human into hell.'

Now, I felt sorry for myself to regret. After Asheras saved a person's life
every day, I remembered how he suffered from a headache. How did he
endure it all?

'I, what should I do?'

“Kelsion.”

Asheras, who was looking out from the window, approached him scratching
the floor. He touched Kelsion's forehead, raising his head towards him. In a
very short time, the pain stopped.

“Seo, His Holiness… … .”

“Are you very painful?”

“I am the limit. This is hell for us.”

“Do you want to go back to the castle?”

"Yes. I want to go back.”

“I can’t go.”

Kelsion's eyes widened. Aseras looked down at him, still holding his
forehead. Sunlight poured down from behind him. The divinity that Kelsion
loved was there. The divinity spoke incredibly cruel words, and still had
empty eyes without feelings.

“Because your brother is still here.”

“We cannot leave until we save him.”

“Suh, Holiness.”

“Speak.”

“Are you going to kill him?”

Asheras was silent. In that silence, Kelsion got an answer he had been
denied.

After a long time, Asheras said.

“Sometimes death becomes freedom. Death is not something to be afraid of.

We all go in the arms of God.”

“Can those who have not died in the holy country go to the bosom of God?”

“I can go.”

“Then, Seo, Holiness.”

Said Kelsion stuttering.

“Would you let me die here, now that I am obsolete?”

Kelsion knew. Now he can never use this power again. You can no longer
be the help of the Holy Empire.

Then will the Holy Son abandon him?

Aseras' expression was still the same as before. Since Kelsion always read
nothing on his face, he had no choice but to leave all judgment to his
imagination.
“We will return to the kingdom, Kelsion. You have to see this empire
burning there.”

But Kelsion never wished for a burning Frederick. His wish was only to
reach God. But now everything was just confusing.

'Sung Ha will abandon us.'

Kelsion despaired. In the depths of that pit of despair, a question arose. The
Holy Pope loves us. So he won't let us die here. This is what he used to say
to himself endlessly. But if His Holiness really loves them, why does he
abandon them?

'We have to go back.'

Someone said in his head.

'We must return to the castle.'

It felt like Argel's words to him. That night, Kelsion went somewhere alone.

***

“Kelsion moved.”

The secret conference room of the Imperial Palace, someone Najik said.
There were several trails, imperial wizards, the emperor's staff, and Adisha,
Hikan, and the emperor. Cedric did not come, saying that he was selfish, but
he did not have it, but it seemed to be meaningless. Dahlia felt very
awkward to be in a place like this.

“… … Will my thoughts really help?”

“Dahlia, don’t be anxious. Because Dahlia's proposal was ten times more
useful than all the thoughts of all human beings gathered here.”

The emperor smiled kindly and put a dagger on others. Then the staff's
expressions changed strangely.
However, everyone looked down to see if there was anything to refute.

As soon as Hikan delivered the story of Dahlia at the Imperial Palace, the
emperor called her and asked for details. Eventually, Dahlia even confessed
what she wasn't planning to say.

The moment Kelsion's brainwashing was released, it was a structure in

which he returned to himself with twice as much burden. So, on the
contrary, how about focusing all that energy with his trauma?

“Maybe he is skeptical of the way he is. But because I have to obey... … .

Could we use that weakness to make him our side?”

What I just said was Dahlia's analogy from the words he poured out toward
Adisha when the original Kelsion failed Adisha's brainwashing and became
a ruin. Unlike others, Aceras did not change much from the original, so it
seemed that the people around him would do the same.

If so, you may be able to capture him and find out the necessary
information. It was a little absent, but Dahlia did her best to convey her
opinion. When the story ended, the emperor was truly admired.

"Miss Dahlia, how did you know that?"

“… … When I ran into Aceras, I heard him and Kelsion talking.”

Actually, it's a lie. Although he must have been lied to, the emperor was
fortunately giving him a treat.

He quickly convened a meeting of the tower and staff to make a specific

plan. The plan was about to come true right now.

As Dahlia pressed her chest with a somewhat reminded look, the emperor
saw Hikan staring at her with an anxious look.

'Ms. Dalia wouldn't have known this was such a cruel way.'

Although the framework of the plan was created by Dahlia, it was the
emperor's staff who envisioned the specific situation. They have always
devised plans to deal with imperial enemies most efficiently. It didn't matter
at all to them whether the method was cruel or not. One more, there was
one who was essential to their plans. But he was somewhere other than this
one.

“Merida Artus has just made contact with Kelsion.”

Said one of the wizards who received the signal.

The night Kelsion heard Argel's voice, he headed to the mansion of the
Duke of Artus. In endless pain, the thought circuit that brought him here
was extremely simple.

'We need to get Argel. I have to take him back to the castle country.'

To do that, we need the help of interests. To open the last door of the
dungeon, permission from the four generations or the imperial family was
required. This was the only one of them where he could go for help. The
headache kept crying. So when he arrived in front of the mansion, Kelsion
was soaked in tears. He prayed with endless numbers of signs.

“What are you doing here?”

Then, I heard a voice. Kelsion turned around. He was the eldest daughter of
the Duke Artus. Kelsion gasped and said.

“Please help me. With the help of the Duke of Artus, I can save my
colleague from the dungeon.”

'Ah, was that a principle that only applies to the state of California?'

But he already had no reason to judge that right. After a while, Merida
nodded.

“But my father told me to help you.”

"I know. I can help. Follow me.”

Something was strange, but Kelsion could not ignore the only savior who
appeared before him. He staggered and followed her back. There was no
guard commander who was always guarding the entrance to the dungeon.
Instead of feeling strange, he went down one step, one step. The headache
that caught his head prevented him from making rational judgments.
Everything was confusing and seemed to be wandering alone in the hazy
fog. At the bottom, Merida stopped, followed by Kelsey.

“Now, if you go beyond this, you'll have a colleague.”

“Yes, that’s right. I… … ”

Merida did not listen to him. Instead, she pulled something out of her waist.
And gave it to Kelsion.

Kelsion looked down and looked at it. It was a dagger. On a winding day,
with the pattern of the Holy Empire.

"Isn't that what you need?"

Kelsion gazed at Merida blankly, then saw the dagger again. He received it.

“Why are you giving this to me? Where does this come from?”

“Did you not tell your father that much? Kill him.”

Yes?"

“Aren't you the one who came to our mansion?”

“… … That person I... … ”

“He said. With this, make the person in there comfortable.”

Kelsion looked at Merida. She was looking at him as if what was weird.

“Holy Father wants my death.”

No, it is not. The Holy Spirit will not abandon them. Kelsion contemplated
his old homeland, flooded.

There was an old dam there. The night when the village was submerged, the
five-year-old heard the sound of water and clay crushing while sleeping.
Looking back, that was the sound of the banks collapsing. He couldn't tell
anyone in the village about it. After a very long time, the sound was clearly
heard in Kelsion's ear. It was the sound of my heart breaking.

“… … That's all for Merida's role. Good job.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Someone smiled as they descended the stairs. His voice was heard strangely
and clearly through my blurred mind.

“Kelsion, your master does not abandon you to this land.”

“… … But he... … ”

“He's going to bring you back to the Holy Empire.”

“If you only listen well.”

'I see, too.'

Only then seemed to make sense. Of course. Because he can't abandon him.
His master never turned away from him. He put his hand on his forehead.
Kelsion's memory ended there.

The dungeon, the door to the deepest part, opened. For Argel, who had been
trapped there for over half a year, the door was always never open. Even if
it opened, it was a door that caused him further pain.

But this time it is different. The door opened. And Kelsion came in. He said
with a tear-soaked face.

“Argel, He has decided to save you.”

Argel's heart was also thrilled. Indeed, the Holy Kingdom, the Holy Empire,
and His Holiness came to save him. Argel couldn't believe it and opened
her mouth.

Kelsion's face approached was a mess with tears. He used divine power to
release all confinement devices that sealed Argel. How long have you
suffered from being so easy to quit… … ?

The muscles that I hadn't used for half a year didn't get any strength.
Kelsion carried him. Argel was reassuring because he was on his brother's
back. There was nothing more regrettable. Even though the body did not
move, the mouth moved. He stuttered.

“Dogs, dog-like empires. I have to kill them all for the sake of the country
and take Dahlia Pesteroz. I failed.”

“I will turn the Frederic Empire into a sea of fire. I failed, but Kelsion you
can do. In support of His Holiness... … ”

"no. I can do anything if I'm alive.”

Kelsion said assertively. Argel was comforted by those words.

The stairs from the bottom floor of the dungeon to the main entrance were
too far. But no one came.

Only two of them climbed that long staircase.

“Argel.”

"Huh."

“His Holiness finally borrowed the potion from someone else and used it on
the Transcendental of this empire.”

Argel couldn't believe what he said.

“Is that really?”

"okay."

"Well, did you succeed?"

“No, it went back to failure. They already knew the potion's loophole.”

"what?"

Argel couldn't believe it.

“How do they know that?”

"I can not know. Maybe it was just a coincidence.”

“Who accidentally eats a magic ball!”

Divine power is magical power and the most extreme and extreme attribute.
The collision between the two produces a huge amount of energy. To the
extent that it drives the stable transcendent in an instant. However, reaching
the divine power does not mean that all transcendental people are
immediately attained. Divine power that permeates through the most
vulnerable mucous membranes in the human body. So the champagne Duke
Mary Bleuport drank became poison to her, and the potion given to the
Duke Artus was born.

However, on the contrary, if magical power is applied to the surface of the

mucous membrane in advance, even if divine power comes in, it collides
from the surface and does not penetrate inside.

Eating a magic sphere is just a simplified expression, and in fact, a high

degree of magical skill was required. The greatest flaw in theory, so a fact
that only a few humans knew about within the Holy Empire.

'Obviously, Kelsey knows that, but why… … ?’

At that moment, Argel realized something was strange. The moment Argel
said that, the wind blew from where Kelsion was stepping on.

“… … right. But I needed confirmation.”

When Kelsion heard the answer, he stopped moving further. And, as if
dealing with something very precious, he lowered Argel to the floor and
opened the prison door on the stopped floor.

“What, what are you doing? Why doesn't it go up further?”

“The Holy Spirit does not allow us to die on this earth.”

“God doesn't let us die.”

“He said he would save us. And he said that he will send us back to the
Holy Land on that day when the time cannot be promised.”

“What are you talking about! Kelsion, have you betrayed the Holy Land?”

“My god does not make me die in an exotic land.”

At the same time, a man walked out of the pitch-black darkness of the
prison. Kelsion knelt before him and obeyed. The man stroked Kelsion's
head as if dealing with an animal.

Argel cried out with hatred.

“It's been a while since others have called me so disrespectful.”

Emperor Alexandro burst into joyful laughter. And said.

“Did you now know what the cost of touching the Lamb of the Empire is?”

“Argel, you can commit suicide now that you have nothing to do. I'll move
you to a regular prison.”

Argel grinds his teeth in anger. However, the body, which had been
imprisoned for more than half a year, did not have the strength to lift a
finger. The emperor, watching with pleasure as he crawled the floor, stroked
Kelsion's head again.
“Now, and now Kelsion must take the responsibility of putting my wife at
risk.”

“My will is the will of God.”

“Ah, the Holy Empire humans really, say the same thing because they are
filthy and twisted.”

Despite the criticism, Kelsion's faintly discolored eyes did not return.
Alexander thought, looking down at him as a gentle sheep.

'Miss Dahlia is really... … It's great. The idea of reverse brainwashing.’

He never intended to forgive anyone who touched the empress. Whatever

he did at the end of any internal conflict, it went to the brink of breaking the
Empress's mind. The sin could never be condone.

But what would Dahlia say when he sees this?

Luckily, his staffs were intelligent enough to not convey the situation here
to headquarters. The emperor glanced at Kelsion. I felt a little bit bitter. He
wanted to preserve the purity of Dahlia as much as possible. No matter
what dirty things happen behind me, I only hoped that she would keep those
twinkling eyes forever. Both Hikan and Adrian shared those feelings.

'You have to keep as much as Dalia.'

But ironically, it was always Dahlias who protected and saved them. In this
case, it was Dahlia himself, not anyone who rescued the empress from that
hell. It was also thanks to Dahlia's idea that he found a way to block the
only card the Holy Empire has. Everyone was in great debt to her.

'In other words, we are all too dependent on her.'

He stared at his hand. The gentle and peaceful power of purification

delivered by this hand. But she gave them a lot more than that. So,
moreover, he hoped that Dahlia would not be lost to the Holy Empire.
'Is only the Duke Artus left now?'

Dare to pay for betraying Frederick. There is still a final stage for him. The
emperor laughed at his teeth.

Three hours after Kelsion and the emperor met in front of the dungeon, one
of the staff urgently called Hikan and whispered something in his ear. Hikan
listened seriously, and then quickly woke up.

“Okay, it’s all over. All the plans were successful. Argel was confusing.”

Dahlia didn't even know what was going on after she got into prison. Before
that, Dahlia eagerly defended and barely heard that Hikan was trying to
cover Dahlia's eyes or ears whenever the staff reported something. It seems
like it's all over, though... … .

“Come on. I don’t like your education.”

Hikan hastily grabbed Dahlia's arm. Adisha nodded hard to help. As he got
up, he crossed his arms on the other side of the Dahlia.

“That's right, Dahlia. Now go back to the mansion.”

'Why are these people doing this?'

Suddenly, Dahlia rose. Then, one arm was held by Hikan and the other by
Adisha, and was carried in the carriage, as if taken. Only after getting in the
carriage, the two looked at ease and swept their chests down.

“… … Glad you.”

“We kept the Dahlia.”

'Why are you two being proud of it!'

Dahlia didn't know what was going on, so she took turns looking at the two.
Hikan rather glanced at Dahlia's glance and muttered awkwardly, avoiding
her gaze.
“… … Brainwashing. It doesn't look too good. It's like a villain. I didn't
want you to see it.”

Said the original best villain.

"Me too."

Said the gun dealer.

Both of them blew away their eyes. Dahlia was absurd. How pure do they
see themselves? She declared confidently.

“What are you talking about? I know everything I know.”

“You are the one who did that to your Majesty the Empress. I think it's
cheap at all costs.”

Even if you don't know exactly what's going on, you must have used
Kelsion to trick Argel. It was obvious. I wonder why I can't hide such a
thing so much. Only then they looked a little relieved. Adisha hugged
Dahlia from the side.

“But I hate that Dahlia knows what we're doing. I just want to stay nice next
to Dahlia.”

'Then, you have to sort out the guns first... … .’

Dahlia couldn't say it out of her mouth.

When I went back to the mansion, it was already late at night. Nevertheless,
the two reacted extremely consciously of dahlia, no matter who saw it.
They come up with a ridiculous idea of grilling marshmallows in the
fireplace right now, or they're making a lot of small talk that doesn't look
like anyone. After spending time like that, he took Dahlia to the front of the
bedroom, reluctantly. Dahlia said, grunting with half a joke and half a truth.

“If you’re worried about this, why would you take me?”
“But it’s your job, so I think you should know… … . Until now, even
though it was your business, haven't we only talked to each other without
you?”

Hikan replied slowly. Even though it was a trivial answer, those words
touched Dahlia's feelings. Instead of an absurd heart, sad feelings occupied
my heart.

'It's nothing like this.'

More so because he knew he had interrogated a human for over half a year.

Both Adisha and Hikan have gone through countless things. Even while
Dahlia doesn't know. In the meantime, there were many conflicts of
conscience, and there must have been a lot of things that inevitably had to
hurt others, even if they were enemies. He wanted Dahlia to know about the
cruel things in the world, but he always felt sorry for gathering without
Dahlia.

Dahlia thought she was with some really nice people. She opened her arms
and, in turn, hugged Hikan and Adisha. Hikan flinched at first, but quickly
hugged the dahlia, and Adisha laughed and pressed her cheek to her
shoulder for a while.

***

The next day was bright.

"Yeah? Is it a drug that runs the Transcendental?”

“You found a solution? Argel was the key?”

Dahlia really knew how upset it was to proceed with the story without him.
Hikan couldn't see the spirited dahlia and avoided his gaze.

"okay. And the Duke Artus joined hands with the Holy Empire to take
down Meldon.”

“… … Are you going to use that drug on Mr. Meldon?”

“… … It's more frequent than expected for parents to kill their children.
This is also a story I don't want you to know.”

Dahlia suddenly recalled what happened to Hikan by her mother in the past.
I thought that this place is also a very sad world.

“You don't have to be depressed.”

Hikan looked at Dahlia's face and messed up her hair.

“Why did Aceras develop such a drug? Anyway, it's meaningless if I was
there.”

“Because you can't be in every runaway scene. Moreover, once a person

like Meldon starts to runaway, contact is impossible unless he kills him.”

Dahlia, who had seen Meldon beating people, was forced to admit.

“Anyway, did you hear the story of Meldon becoming Meldon Artus thanks
to you?”

Dahlia nodded. This is what she started before Kelsion. Just like collecting
seven beads that grant wishes, about a month has passed since Dahlia went
around asking for help from other transcendental people.

The work that had already been completed has only come to fruition.
Thanks to this, the transcendental members of the three families
simultaneously submitted a statement to raise Meldon as a Transcendental.
The imperial family also euphemistically conveyed the willingness that it
would be better to do so, but certainly. The Duke of Artus had no choice but
to accept it as weeping and eating mustard. Still, it is said that the noisy
socialites are now talking as much as meat in water. But even so, Dahlia's
common sense couldn't understand Duke Artus. Is it a little embarrassing to
be driven out of the capital and living in a local estate, but is it enough to
kill your own children?

Hikan said lowly.

“Well, even if it wasn't for you, it would have been an unavoidable flow
someday. Because Duke Artus is a human being who is eager to protect his
family. Whatever happened, it must have been this end in the end.”

“… … i See."

“Do you have any more questions?”

Dahlia shook her head. My brain was so complicated that nothing came to
my mind.

“The inevitable flow… … .”

As he left Hikan's office, Dahlia muttered in his mouth a phrase that was of
particular concern to him.

Many times, many times, the big story flow of the original work was
against the flow. Still, there are things that go as far as the original works.
Like Asheras, who became Pope of the Holy Empire this time.

Original work <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros> At all times on all routes,

Aceras becomes the Pope of the Holy Empire. The transcendental male
protagonists in the original work go crazy without controlling their power.
Asheras developed a drug that drives the Transcendental insane in the Holy
Empire.

“… … surely."

A hypothesis came to Dahlia's head. The hypothesis that everything that

happened in the original may have been Aceras was at first glance. And I
realized one more thing.

'What made Duke Mary Bleuport that way... … It was Aceras.’

“Dahlia, a guest is here.”

"Huh?,,

Suddenly, the butler was standing next to Dahlia in thought. Dahlia asked.
"who?"

"That is… … .”

“Oh, it’s okay. You can go and see it.”

Dahlia went to the parlor to greet guests. As expected, it was Meldon who
came. He was sitting on the sofa proudly like his own home, with his arms
over the armrests of the sofa, with his chin tied and legs crossed, discussing
the taste of tea with the maid. At the end of the sofa on the other side,
Cedric, with a boring expression, was sitting. He was an unexpected guest,
so Dahlia's face brightened up. As soon as Cedric saw her, his frowned
expression was released and his eyes smiled beautifully. Meldon, who
glanced over Cedric's face, noticed that Dahlia had come just by looking at
his expression. After Cedric kissed Dahlia's hand, Meldon also kissed
Dahlia's hand in an exaggerated manner. Dahlia smiled and congratulated
him.

“Congratulations on becoming Artus, Mr. Meldon.”

“Thank you, my little Dahlia. I wanted to tell you first, but the player was
stolen.”

He laughed. Now I've gotten quite used to this stupid laughter. As

promised, he continued to call Dahlia a young lady even after becoming a
member of the Duke family. Even if he later became the Duke of Artus, it
would. When I thought about it, I was happy.

She looked up at the face for a moment. I just heard Hikan's words, and I
felt sorry for nothing. He must know all that his father prepared to kill him.

“… … Are you okay?"

“Oh, sweet Dahlia girl. I guess you've already heard it all.”

Meldon laughed lightly and shrugged. Cedric looked at Dahlia and said
kindly.
“We knew early on that the Duke would come out like that. That's why I
deliberately stimulated him more. That way he will cooperate with the Holy
Empire sooner, and it will quickly reveal what they are hiding. Thanks to
this, I was able to prevent Asheras from decorating it again.”

“… … Then what about the information?”

“Oh, that.”

Cedric burst into a little laugh.

“Dahlia, did you see the real seal Merida showed? We gave the Duke a fake
seal through her. The moment it is stamped on the scroll, it transforms the
contents of the inside to our liking.”

“She was quick to judge the situation, so if she threatened her with a seal,
she expected to vomit the family's circumstances soon. Everything went as
planned. The Imperial Palace staff had a hard time creating this scenario.”

Cedric explained it kindly. Suddenly remembering something unpleasant

while talking, he rubbed his eyebrows with an irritable expression.

“It's not me, but Meldon's job to mess up the original Duke of Artus… … .
Because Meldon left it to me.”

“I am so grateful that Miss Dalia received a business card from my father.”

"Yes Yes?"

Dahlia soon realized what he was talking about. In an instant, her face lit
up. I did not know the business card I received from the Duke Artus, but I
kept it. However, I had almost forgotten it because I hadn't met him since. It
seems that Cedric searched the bag at that time to find it. I didn't even know
that it was lost and disappeared.

'… … Then Cedric turned the Duke Artus family upside down... … .’

Dahlia was kicking and yelled at Meldon.

“Well, why do you say that!”

“But how can I do it to my father?”

Meldon pretended to wipe away false tears. Dahlia, still weak at the story,
flinched. Cedric glared at Meldon with a dissatisfied expression.

“Don't pretend to be poor. Do you think Dahlia was fooled?”

“Oh, I’m so sorry.”

As Meldon was sarcastic, the energy around Cedric changed. Meldon

quickly lowered his tail.

“Still our stupid father knows nothing about how things work. The
daughter's betrayal. This is the last chance we give him.”

“This is your last chance?”

“If he covers up the potion instead of using it on me because of his last

remorse, we will be honoring the squadron. But otherwise... … .”

“It’s just death.”

Cedric said sarcastically. Meldon also laughed. A blade of good knowledge

was hidden in the casually coming and going words.

“Unfortunately, I got an invitation from my father today, young lady.”

Meldon smiled and looked back at Dahlia. Dahlia realized the identity of
the blade. Already, the Duke of Artus has decided on his own fate.

“Now Artus has only two children, the Duke and Duchess. In exchange for
cooperation with Merida, the Duchess and Felix decided to spare.”

Now, the end of Duke Artus has come to the fore. And next spring, Lewain
comes to the capital. The story of <Ouroboros' Labyrinth>, which Dahlia
tried hard to change, is also getting closer to the end.
After Dahlia first saved Hikan, he thought he didn't want to make anyone in
the original unhappy.

'Can I do it?'

Not yet… … I do not know.

Dahlia caught Cedric before the two left. He smiled gently and looked at
her.

“Yes, Dahlia.”

"That… … Will Mr. Meldon be okay?”

"Well. He will probably endure more in his life than he is now, sweet
dahlia.”

Dahlia hesitated. She knows because she played the original. Meldon's been
working under Berix and going through more than he is now. Cedric
laughed playfully as he looked at the upset Dahlia.

“Of course, if you want, I will give you your consolation. But I also have
one condition.”

“What is it?”

“I want to kiss your eyelids. Close your eyes for a moment.”

Her face burned red. However, Cedric still spoke casually and bowed his
head slightly to Dahlia.

“I kept looking in your eyes. It’s so pretty.”

“Ah, ah, no, above, consolation is like this… … .”

At that time, Meldon, who was ahead, turned and looked at the two of them.
He rounded and said to Dahlia.
“Oh, you can hear everything from me, so you don't have to ask Cedric. I
know your heart well.”

“That crazy… … .”

It's the first time I've seen harsh words coming out of Cedric's mouth. But,
as if he were conscious of Dahlia, he hurried to pick it up. Then, looking at
her, she laughed very pretty again, and she kissed her shortly over her
forehead and turned without a break.

“Hi, Dahlia.”

“Oh.,,

Dahlia belatedly covered her forehead. It wasn't a fever, but only the area
where my lips touched seemed to be strangely hot.

***

A few days have passed, and the day everyone has been waiting for has
come. The Duke of Artus was waiting for a guest in the office of the
mansion. The wine in the deepest part of the cellar, once drooling by all
wine collectors, called the treasure of Artus, stood on his desk with a
stopper. Two glasses were placed in front of the seats of the Duke Artus and
the guest, respectively. It was a cup that had been filled before the customer
came.

The guest to visit him today was Meldon Artus. It is neither Meldon Berix
nor Meldon, but Meldon Artus.

He had crawled into the Artus family a few days ago. The Duke of Artus
never, never wanted to recognize him as a member of this family. The wife
was already shocked and left for her own family.

Everything, as Cedric warned, and the Duke Artus' uneasy foresight, ran to
the worst and worst.

The Duke of Artus no longer had a choice. He recently contacted Meldon to

come to the office because he has a close story to tell. He said he would
come today.

The Duke of Artus stared at Meldon's glass, not his own. Of course, his
glasses contained other substances besides wine.

'I can't help it.'

If you don't do this, the family is over. It's for Felix. If he wants to take over
his family, he has no choice but to get his hands dirty. He was forced to do
this. Really, I couldn't help it.

“… … You are here.”

The butler said heavily. He still did not know what to mean and how to
refer to Meldon.

“Yes, go in.”

The Duke of Artus had already drank more than five drinks in succession.
He went into other thoughts to forget his guilt. There are still half of the
drugs given and taken by the Holy Empire. I only put half in the wine. Half
was spared in case of an emergency. I've already heard that half alone can
produce enough effects.

'If this works... … I could save it someday and use it for someone else.’

He pondered.

'How about Veord?'

It seemed to me a little bit to see that damn girl go crazy. Or Hikan is also
good. Cedric too. Anyone who humiliated him.

'Yes, I don't need everything. With this, I... … .’

Soon after all, this empire will be trampled under the horseshoe of the Holy
Empire. What's wrong with following the way the times should go? The
eyes of the Duke Artus flashed.
'All the troubles will end soon.'

Finally, the door opens, and the humans who have been waiting for appear.

“Hey, I really didn't know that my father was going to call me.”

Meldon smiled and entered the office. He sat in a chair pulled out by the
butler, with his arms raised on the desk, chin crossed and legs crossed. And
with a smile, he looked at the Duke Artus.

The Duke has a complicated mind on the road. Meldon's eyes he saw up
close, his mouth, nose and mouth were somewhat similar to him.

“So why did you call me?”

“… … Realized. Anyway, as long as you join this family, I can't stop you
from taking my place.”

“Wow, that’s a very quick enlightenment.”

Meldon was sarcastic. Normally, I would have been angry all the way to my
head, but now I have no emotions. He is a human whose life will soon end
anyway. I didn't even have to get excited.

“You, I will just quietly make you stand as the successor to the family. As a
member of this perfect family, without any word of mouth. Instead,
guarantee something to us. It's a very minimal honor, a seemingly not bad
relationship, something like that.”

A weak-minded person might be shaken, but Meldon didn't raise a single

eyebrow. Rather, only the smile on his mouth grew deeper.

“Did you just call to say that? Wasn't it a failed deal?”

“… … I changed my mind. Are you still not my son? What would the rich
man do with blushing?”

He squeezed the hand opposite Meldon's chin on the desk with his wrinkled
hand. However, Meldon glanced there as if he had no inspiration at all.
“… … Well, it is.”

“If you don’t want to talk any more, I will give you a toast if you want to
drink or drink.”

'Joe, I like it.'

Everything seemed to go according to Duke Artus' plan. He hurriedly raised

his glass.

"Ok, fine. It would be unreasonable to pray that this one alone would break
our relationship. But I hope this begins. This is the most expensive liquor in
Artus. You will definitely like it.”

Instead of answering, Meldon stared at the cup recommended by Duke

Artus. For quite a long time that the peacock feels anxious. Shortly
thereafter, an unknown smile spread to his mouth.

“The moment you receive this cup, it will be irreversible. Everything.”

“What do you mean?”

“'Squadron' Duke Artus, I've enjoyed it so far.”

Meldon grabbed his glass of wine and drank it. Even though it was a fairly
high alcohol, he emptied the glass at once without frowning.

'Did you say that transcendental people don't get drunk?'

However, this alcohol will be a little different. The feeling of relief spread
to the heart of the Duke Artus.

Meldon was right. Now everything is over. All the troubles… … .

'Come on, I have to report it to the Imperial Guard.'

It means that a Transcendental man ran away from the Artus mansion. It is
said that if the Transcendental Runaway is properly runaway, it is said that
not a single mansion will fly away, but the surrounding area will disappear.
'Yes, I'm starting with a new mind.'

It is to abandon this mansion, which has been tainted by the persecution of

other transcendental people, and start over at a new mansion. Duke Artus
chewed on his lips. How much humiliation did you have to face for these?
What the hell did he do wrong... … .

“Boris Artus.”

Then, Meldon called himself. Full name instead of father. It was strange,
Duke Artus opened his eyes wide.

“Isn't something weird?”

Really, something was weird. As evidence of that, Meldon, who should be

running crazy right now, was casually drinking one more glass of wine
alone.

“Really, as you say, expensive alcohol is the best. It seems to be more

delicious because there is no impurities.”

“I’m thinking, “I’m sure there’s a reaction?’ No, common sense, you
suddenly call me and recommend a pre-poured drink. Who's the drinker?
After all, people shouldn't be stupid. Of course, pigs can be dumb. You are a
pig.”

The Duke of Artus couldn't hide the confusion over the continuing rants and
the appearance of Meldon in good shape. He got up without knowing.

“This, what is this… … !”

"Oh, too, because pigs can't understand people."

Meldon grabbed his shoulder and forced him to sit down. The Duke of
Artus trembled and looked at him with an anxious look.

“What, something wrong… … .”

At that moment, the door opened. The Duke of Artus had a foolish hope.
May the savior beyond that open door solve this situation somehow.
Humans of the Holy Empire, or anything else that will make Meldon go
crazy. He looked there with an earnest expression. But it was Merida
standing there. She was holding a tray with teapots and cups in her hand,
like a maid.

Merida approached politely and put the tray down on the desk. There was
only one teacup. That one teacup went in front of Meldon. Merida poured
tea into a teacup in a perfect manner and smiled at Meldon.

“Please, Sir Artus.”

“It tastes better because it’s a tea from my sister.”

“Oh, I am ashamed.”

Merida put her hand on her cheek and laughed out loud. The eyes of the
Duke Artus, who couldn't figure out what was going on, lost their place and
rolled back and forth between the two. It was only a while after he
understood what he had heard.

“Ah, your Excellency, Duke Artus? That, what do you mean, Mary?”

“Oh, the'predecessor' Duke Artus. What do you mean? The former Duke
used a family seal to pass on the title to our younger brother.”

“My, when I am!”

“Oh, of course, I did it on behalf of California, so it's natural that you don't
know.”

Merida said naturally. Now the Duke of Artus seemed to be bursting his
head with the bombs that continued to burst.

“What, what?”

“You are also smart about the current Duke Artus. It really looks like this is
a pig. Seeing you can't understand people.”
“Haha, I was like that, sister.”

The time when only the two were loving has passed. The predecessor, Duke
Artus, became more aware of the situation as the conversation between the
two became longer. His face grew whiter and whiter.

But, who couldn't admit the reality, he struck first.

“Yes, what qualifications are you going to be the house of this family! You
aren't even from this family in the first place!”

“I know. That wasn't our Dali ah girl who took care of it in the first place,
wasn't it? Thank you very much. Even without you, you were supported by
the Imperial Family and the three other Duke families for me.”

For the first time, a real sweet smile struck Meldon's mouth. However, the
smile disappeared without a trace as soon as he saw the quacking
predecessor of Artus. I couldn't believe it, but there was a limit to his
stomach. He took out the papers and handed them out. What was imprinted
under it was clearly a family seal.

“Ha, but… … ! I was then... … !”

Apparently, when the Holy Empire humans came, the papers were opened
when the family was sealed.

That was impossible without a real family seal.

'At that time, I definitely got it from Merida... … .’

“Oh, that. I used it all before that, so I just returned it.”

Merida said calmly. As soon as Merida gave the seal, Cedric processed all
the data for Meldon to become a Duke. And in less than three hours, I had
her return it to the Duke. If you think about it now, how many steps did he
see? Did you predict that the Duke would hand over information to the
Holy Empire that day, or that the method would be using a family seal? It
was thorough planning. Seeing that, Merida thought he was good at sticking
to this side. Of course, it was by force, but... … .
'You must not touch the imperial family.'

Merida thrilled. Don't let Dahlia put the rice on it in advance, so I avoided
the worst.

“Yes, but my, I must be… … !”

The predecessor, Artus, who had only one card left, cried out.

'Obviously, it was clearly said that the Holy Empire was the drug to
runaway the Transcendental... … !’

Why is Meldon so fine after drinking it? Are you saying they really cheated
on him? Was he fooled by a word without any guarantee? However,
Meldon's patience was slowly ending as he answered that question. He
looked at Merida and pointed to his predecessor, Artus, with the tip of his
chin. Merida also pretended to lift her chin and stroke her neck. It meant
that a signal would come soon.

“I’m disappointed with my work, sister.”

“I used it a little less for the dramatic effect, but I guess I made a mistake.”

The predecessor Duke opened his eyes wide because he could not
understand what he was talking about. When I saw my daughter freshly, a
feeling of betrayal came. He now turned and yelled at Merida.

“You mean, do you dare betray your father and stick to that illegitimate
child? Are you still human?”

“I was born as a baby pig, would I be human?”

Merida replied with sarcasm. It was a speech that often set fire in him. The
feeling of betrayal was deep.

He thought he loved his daughter fairly with the eldest son. But returning
was a terrible betrayal.

“You, how do you fly!”

But while I was talking, my eyelids became strangely heavy.

'Me, Merida, that bitch took medicine!'

If you fall asleep now, your fate is over. He clenched his teeth and tried to
endure drowsiness. However, it was helpless. In no time he struck his head
on the desk.

When the ancestral Duke Boris Artus fell asleep, Merida and Meldon also
stopped playing. She left the teapot anywhere and looked down at Meldon,
who sat down.

“… … What are you going to do with it in the future?”

“Well, what do you do? Your sister will decide.”

Meldon laughed at Merida as he spoke lightly.

'After everything has been decided, come now.'

This aspect of him forced her to hate her half brother. But the loser was she.
She clenched her teeth.

“It is still the fourth generation family. As quiet as possible to get rid of the
primary chest while raising work... … It would be better to take over.”

"I agree."

“Felix is smashed into a local estate. Mother is then the one who will be
willing right away, so don't be harsh. Allow me to return to my pre-
marriage castle, then get me a small townhouse or a new one. And my
father... … .”

She looked at the scornful but still her father, Duke Artus. She had a last
hope to this point. At least, though, I hope that her father will not be
satisfied with the floor he thought was the worst and not do the worst. But
he did, and now his fate is set.
“… … The transcendental runaway is a matter of overthrowing the country.
The sin is too deep. I have no choice but to kill.”

“A death penalty, be bloody.”

Meldon said playfully. Merida said with a smile.

“It's funny to be a bloody bee. On the subject of almost dying from his
father's poison.”

Without Cedric, nullifying this potion would have failed. Unless you are a
person who can handle multi-attribute magic at that level, you cannot
develop a skill that can elaborately coat the mucous membrane with magic.

The laughter disappeared from Meldon's mouth. The two glared at each
other for a moment. Meldon first turned his gaze.

“We take care of what your sister said. And my sister... … .”

Merida crumpled the hem. That's all the mercy she begged for Cedric. Her
disposition has not yet been decided. Once I helped the imperial family, I
will preserve the name of Artus. However, it was entirely up to them to
decide whether to be buried in the estate or to remain in the capital.

'I told Ms. Dalia to look good.'

Cedric's speech was a kind that even she, who was good at politics, couldn't
understand. Not only did I have a chance to look good, I couldn't even
know how to look good.

“… … His Majesty Cedric asked me to watch your sister a little more. Once
you are alone in the mansion, you are bored, so stay here.”

“Ha.”

Merida leaned against the wall, squeezed her chest and closed her eyes
tightly.

'It's still okay. There is a possibility.’

Anyway, she was noble to the bones, selfish and vicious. Her destiny was
the most important to Merida.

Her goal was to become Meldon's entourage, maintain the reputation she
had built up in the social world so far, and continue to set foot in the capital.
I sold it to the family, so I deserved this much. From what they say, it seems
that it will be easy if you make Dahlia on your side... … .

'Because Dahlia is more advanced than expected.'

As Merida rolled her head, Meldon looked into the air and said calmly.

“Instead, your sister will have to take care of it well. Not to ask about the
treatment of the rest of the people, asking about this in a modest way, my
reputation, where the lost person went... … well… … .”

The content of the last whispering voice was terrifying, but Merida turned
away. If you can survive, you must survive. Like evil, no matter what
number you use. Kelsion, didn't he cooperate with them only with a desire
to survive?

Meldon threw himself at Merida, who was in thought.

“Oh, and be nice to Miss Dahlia.”

“… … Yeah? Why is that name?”

Besides, the girl who just became a duke is a lady? Merida looked at him in
amazement at the odd title, but he said, staring into the Duke of Artus' wine
glass without looking back.

“It's a secret, so don't ask.”

“By the way, isn't Dahlia girl a little cute? If it's too cute, I'm scolded by
Cedric.”

I just told you not to ask questions, but I don't know what it's like to ask a
question that doesn't work right away. I was just annoyed. While everyone
was in their own mind, the first night of the official work of Duke Meldon
Artus was passing.

Aseras always wanted to see this empire burning. The question of when did
it do so is meaningless.

From the time he was born, he had no mother. According to the innkeeper,
he gave birth to him in a stable and died immediately. I couldn't believe it
because he was always telling lies.

He didn't know where he was born or what he came from. Being a

transcendental person knew that he suffered from early flowering when he
was ten years old by crouching in the corner of the attic. He sometimes
thought that he was still in the attic, that this world was all a dream of his
ten-year-old, and that he might be staying in a blooming that never ends
forever. After working hard, hallucinations come with pain. The voice
continued to say the same words that were told to him when he was ten
years old.

It was an order.

《Burn Frederick!》

Yes. He will burn everything. He always felt like it could mean he was
born. To gain someone's recognition and someone else's is just an incidental
reason. The reason for wanting dahlia pesterose was also simple. Purifying
your soul before you go crazy and leading your plan to success.

But something really strange happened. After meeting Dahlia Pesteroz by

chance on the street, he kept getting confused and hesitating. Everything
was mixed up. It seemed that the person who shouldn't be there was there,
and the feeling of having someone who wasn't there. strange. It must be my
first time experiencing everything, but I keep feeling the incongruity of
being different from before.

But so he wanted to see her again. I wanted to see her again and confirm. Is
something really wrong?
Even if I check it, nothing will change.

'Kelsion betrayed.'

Kelsion and Argel were exceptionally close, and Argel will be deceived by
Kelsion. One of the plans he was hiding came back to waste.

But Asheras was neither surprised nor embarrassed. This, too, is just one of
countless possibilities. From the time he failed to brainwash the empress,
Asheras expected this end. Therefore, Kelsion's pure behavior was merely
adding an easy-to-predict variable to his plan.

However, Asheras couldn't really understand as much as he was going to

the Pesteroz mansion at risk, rather than going to the Holy Empire.

"haha… … .”

At the patronage of the Pesteroz mansion, avoiding the strict patrol of the
mansion guard, Aseras heard a laughter. It was Dahlia's voice. She was
bursting with a joyful laugh as if she were really happy.

Asheras looked up and followed the voice without knowing it. Dahlia, who
opened the window and looked out, was really smiling brightly. And across
the street was Cedric Bercelona Michelio, holding a window sill and talking
while floating in the air. He naturally grabbed Dahlia's hand and said what
to do, and instead of throwing it away, she giggled playfully. It was just
before, or just before, a lover.

'Right. I haven't heard the story that the two are lovers.'

Aceras felt the feeling of a hot swelling in her heart. And only after a while
I realized that the sensation came from jealousy.

'Why am I feeling this way because of her?'

He swept his chest down. It was weird. I thought I had completely lost all of
my emotions. It is clear that Dahlia's smile, who laughed while looking at
herself, has not yet disappeared and is stuck somewhere in her head.
'… … She is special It's worth investigating.'

Even in order to purify this soul, which was getting swept away by
madness, he was obligated to acquire Dahlia Pesteroz in this hand. If so,
Cedric Bercelona Michelo and Dahlia's lover will be the most disturbing
factor here.

'Anyway, he must disappear to use the potion again.'

This is by no means due to jealousy. It's just a rational decision. So

rationalizing, Asheras set his next path. Then he quietly left the patronage
of the Pesteroz mansion.

Spring has come again to the Frederic Empire. There were so many things
that happened in the fall and winter of that year. The most fascinating of
these was the generational change of the Duke Artus family, one of the four
Duke families. A transcendental person from an illegitimate child who once
had been cut off appeared and succeeded the Duke.

As soon as he succeeded, the predecessor of Artus, the disease suddenly

worsened and died. People complained about whether the illegitimate child
was killed by a vase because of a stomachache that took over the peacock.
All the members of the Duke family who neglected their illegitimate
children were all turned upside down. Except for the only one, Merida
Artus.

For a while, the family of Artus wasn't talking. However, the new Duke was
a very handsome young man, like a transcendental, and possessed
incredible speech skills and abilities to be considered an illegitimate child.
Thanks to this, the Artus family was once again taking root after a trial.

Merida Artus was the one who benefited most from this. At first, those
whom she accused of being bat-like when they saw the current Duke Artus
raise the family's family, praised her for having an excellent political sense
as well.

This spring, the Darby-Gatran Treaty between the Frederic Empire and the
Holy Empire is renewed. The Dabi-Gatran Treaty is a treaty between the
Holy Empire and the Frederic Empire. Instead of managing Gatran
Mountain, where monsters weak in divine powers frequently appear, the
Holy Empire manages the Dhabi Sea where the giant Kraken haunts every
year. It is a treaty protected by technology.

If this treaty is broken, at least one Transcendentor must be dispatched there

to stop the monster waves in the Darby Mountains. The monster wave there
wasn't a level that could be stopped with a normal sword and gun. However,
very few people knew that the treaty was about to be renewed. It's a treaty
that's too old, and it's usually a treaty that has been renewed over and over
again without adjustment.

But this time it will be different. Thinking of Lewein Bleuport, who was
practicing with water at the fountain of the mansion in the Blouport Estate.
He was the last male protagonist in the original. He was the owner of the
root closest to the true ending and was also the one who loved the purest of
the three male protagonists. There were also the most fans. This is because
in the story based on obsession and impoverishment, he was the only
knightly knight, gentleman, sweetness, and a person with such keywords. It
was also thanks to her blond blue eyes and her appearance like a prince in a
fairy tale. But he was getting hit by the fountain now. Mary Bluport, the
predecessor of Blouport, jumped out of the mansion as soon as he saw it.

“Le Wayne! I told you please don't go inside it!”

Then Le Wayne slowly opened his eyes. Then she turned over her wet hair
and looked back at her mother in a shirt and pants that were soaked in the
water. His eyes turned to look for a moment.

“… … Oh, mother. You were alive.”

“… … So you mean you wanted to die? What the hell is a kid like you... …
. So that my mouth is worn like that so that I can only resemble a dahlia
sheep... … .”

Although she was the graceful and friendly Duke of Mary Bleuport, her
son's journey was boundlessly nagging.
He believed that it was because Lewain hadn't been to the capital yet,
because everyone was busy protecting the sea from the estate. But the
reality was different. Mary Bleuport didn't want to let her son go anywhere.
If I couldn't even work, I would give it to someone else, and I did a really
good job.

Like a prophet, he pointed out that what should not be done is not good, and
that what will be good will be just fine, leading the development of the
province at the forefront.

But his strange behavior was serious. While using the correct manners more
than anyone else, on the other hand, he puts a demonic corpse on the table
while he is eating and heals it. In the middle of the story, suddenly asking
for the current year and month, or asking a person who is still alive without
being sick, asking'Are you still alive?' and causing a fight.

I was afraid to send him to the capital, so I continued to postpone and

postpone him, but I can't put him off forever. The Dabi-Gatran treaty had a
problem, and the Duke of Blueport family, who possessed the relevant
skills, also had to participate in the negotiations. Thanks to this, Mary
Bleuport's nagging increased.

"I'm going to the capital soon, what are you gonna do!"

“Oh, that treaty.”

Lewain walked out of the fountain step by step, rubbing his cloudy eyes as
water entered. Water dripping behind him.

“The treaty will be destroyed. Asheras wants to destroy this empire.”

Mary was a little dazed every time her son said something she couldn't
understand. This is because a minute insanity dwells in his eyes every time.
And that assertive attitude.

“… … You speak as if you were looking into the future. That's arrogance.”

“It's not arrogance. I actually saw it.”

Mary Bleuport shut her mouth. Just as Meldon Artus, the current Duke of
Artus, has the same traits as his grandfather, there are traits or traits that are
often inherited from each family. In the case of the Duke of Blueport
family, it was the power to deal with time. Whenever her son said that,
Mary thought that the power might be real, not just the story of the first
legend.

She sighed as she saw the water marks left over wherever her son passed.
Probably, he will go into the interior of the mansion as he is. Then, the
maids will be clever and will follow the son's back as they compete with the
mop sack and wipe the water.

“… … When you go up to the capital, meet and say hello to Miss Dahlia.”

“I would do it even if my mother didn’t tell me.”

Lewain Bleuport looked confidently at the sky.

'Dahlia Pesterose.'

He sincerely, sincerely wanted to see her soon.

17. Le Wayne Blouport
Spring came to the Pesteroz mansion. New leaves sprouted on the trees that
held their breath during the winter. The patronage was full of tulips,
crocuses, freesia, and muscari.

Meanwhile, Dahlia learned one thing about her abilities. Last winter, Dahlia
and Hikan received an outspoken letter from the emperor. He said he had a
story to tell Dahlia seriously, and that he would come directly to the
Pesteroz mansion. No, in fact, I'm on my way right now. It was a belated
notice, but instead of calling the humans of the Duke family to the imperial
palace, it was a great privilege to come directly to the mansion. If it wasn't
that urgent, the emperor wasn't the person to do that.

The emperor arrived quickly. As soon as he got off the imperial carriage, he
stopped the two trying to be polite and walked quickly. Next to him was
Kelsion. From that day on, Kelsion was completely loyal to the emperor
and was faithfully following him. The emperor turned to see him and
beckoned.

“You look back.”

"Okay."

Kelsion sat down to the two and went back. Dahlia was often bothered by
his empty eyes, but was trying to turn away. Hikan stepped out and said to
the emperor.

“… … What else happened, why did you call Dahlia?”

The emperor kicked his tongue several times and said with a serious
expression.

“I have a story to tell them before it's too late.”

Both felt a quaint atmosphere from the emperor's expression. Hikan

immediately took him to the parlor.
The emperor went straight to the body without looking at the car he
prepared in the parlor.

“Today I am going to confess one thing to them.”

Hikan and Dahlia face each other. I was embarrassed to suddenly say that I
was a confession. The emperor continued to speak without caring.

“Next spring, as we expect, Asheras will come to the Frederic Empire to

renew the treaty. Even if he notices that the information passed by the
former Duke Artus is fake, he will. He's still looking for the Dahlia sheep.
You know, but there is no reason to stop it.”

“If he came, wouldn’t we have to prepare ourselves? Of course, the most

important of them is keeping the dahlia sheep. Do you agree?”

Hikan nodded. The emperor also nodded and said with a frown on one
eyebrow.

“There's actually one thing that I haven't said about Dahlia sheep's abilities
in the meantime.”

"Yeah?"

Dahlia asked without knowing. Does the emperor know about her abilities?
Who knows his abilities as well as Dahlia? However, the emperor's
expression did not seem to be lying. Dahlia put her hands on her knees and
focused.

“Do you know my abilities? Miss Dahlia, I read emotions by physical

contact.”

She nodded. The emperor looked at them and said.

“As a result of what I've seen so far, the abilities of the Dahlia sheep are
influenced by the emotions the Dahlias have for their opponents.”

“… … What does that mean?”

Hikan asked sharply.

“It's literally. Well, I seem to hear it from people who have no thoughts,
but... … . It won't work for someone you hate.”

“In other words, it means that if Asheras tried to get a dahlia sheep in his
hand, he would get nothing.

If he knows that, isn't it worth knowing how it will come out? Rather, dahlia
sheep so that no one can benefit... … ”

“Your Majesty, save your words. Dahlia is listening.”

Hikan said Najik. The emperor shrugged. Dahlia was also embarrassed and
stared at the emperor.

“Your Majesty always tells important stories too late.”

Hikan bite his teeth and said slowly. The emperor sighed. In his own way,
he seemed to have something to excuse.

"until now… … There was no obvious reason to tell this story. If I found
out, where would you use it? If I had known Aceras when he was beneath
me, I would have prevented a bigger tragedy by telling him this. But it's
already too far. He can't go back. Now all we have to do is hide this.”

“Even so, Dahlia had to know about her abilities.”

“I admit it. I'm sorry.”

The emperor raised his hands and apologized neatly. Both knew in their
heads that now, before Aceras came to this empire, was the only time
remaining. Even so, it was too late awakening.

Refreshingly, Dahlia looked down at her hand. Your ability is affected by

your emotions. It was a strange story I had never thought of. Since I have
never felt bad feelings toward other people, it is because the purification has
been done well so far. But Aceras would never. Even because of the
predecessor, Duke Mary Bleuport.
'If we know this, how will Aceras come out?'

I don't need a dahlia, so why don't you try to kill it? No, is it not that more
than that, all hope is lost and everything is runaway?

Whenever Dahlia thought of Aceras, she was angry and scared. But on the
one hand, he kept anxious because I couldn't figure out what made him that
way. Is it because of the strange sense of responsibility to change all the
characters in the original? Or is he too threatening to her?

The emperor said more carefully about Dahlia, who was constantly looking
at the floor.

“So, Miss Dahlia… … .”

Dahlia replied without raising her head.

“I will not speak with your Majesty for a year anymore.”

“Of course there is no purification.”

The emperor looked sad. But neither Hikan nor Dahlia didn't care.

'There was such a thing as well.'

The emperor has since sent Dahlia a few times a gift of apology and a
message of love, but Dahlia has been steadfast in his position. Still, it won't
really fill a year, and if you try a few more times, I'll pretend you can't win.

Anyway, it's May. Dahlia's birthday was a week ahead. After this birthday,
Dahlia is 18 years old. Now, she too becomes an adult. The nobles of the
Frederic Empire would usually hold a coming-of-age ball on their 18th
birthday. Dahlia was no exception.

“Even if you don’t worry, the preparation for the coming-of-age ceremony
is going well.”

Hikan said, sitting on the sofa and flipping through the bookshelf.
“If there is anything you want to manage, you can do it.”

During the winter he turned twenty years old, and incredibly taller. Dahlia
sometimes had a reasonable doubt that Hikan had all the keys she had to go
to.

Hikan never taught him what had happened, but after an interrogation that
had eaten his mind for so long, he had a much better face. The Holy Empire
has been motionless since the owner of the Duke Artus family changed. It is
said that Asheras completely acquired the nobleman, and it is said that it is
completely Asheras' one-man dictatorship. It was a pity to think of Seong
Kookmin. At the same time, the relationship between the two empires was
getting worse and worse, so now it wasn't strange when the war broke out.

About three weeks after Dahlia's birthday is the renewal of the Davi-Gatran
Treaty. The predecessor, Artus, handed over the sound wave technology of
the Duke Blueport family to the Holy Empire half a year ago, and the result
of this treaty is probably a catastrophe. Thanks to this, representative Le
Wayne Bleuport will be coming to the capital soon.

‘Le Wayne Bluport… … .’

When Dahlia thought about him, he had a stiff head. First of all, thinking
about him next time, she decided to focus only on her birthday, a week
ahead. Hikan covered the book and put down his glasses.

He looked at Dahlia seriously.

“So you really haven't changed your mind?”

Dahlia nodded heavily. Heikan's face was deeper and more annoying.

“Really this prom too… … Are you thinking of going with Cedric?”

Dahlia noticed for a moment and nodded quickly. Hikan sighed, covering
his face with both hands.

“I guess I'm not going to go to the ball forever with me now.”

Cedric and Hikan once fought over Dahlia's partner problem last time. At
that time, Dahlia was put in the middle to completely get rid of sweat.

"I know I'm grumpy because I wasn't chosen, but I don't know why I'm
upset with Dahlia."

“Since His Majesty pressed Dahlia with such good words, he had no choice
but to choose his Majesty. ”

"Is it really, Dahlia?"

“I warn you to do that, your Majesty.”

When they both looked back at Dahlia, I was really dizzy. I don't want to be
in that situation again.

Dahlia shook her head in a hurry, recalling her memories of that time.

“All, next time, I will go with my brother. But this time it's a coming-of-age
ceremony. Everyone goes with a lover... … .”

That was counterproductive. There was a sound like a creaking moment

from Hikan.

“… … Does that mean that you are a lover with Cedric?”

Dahlia shook her head hard. It was true that most of these days I go to the
ball with Cedric, but I haven't officially been with him yet. Hikan often had
a seemingly suspicious look at what he was thinking, but Dahlia was
sincere. She is still very satisfied. Of course, as Cedric and Dahlia
continued to take each other to the prom as partners, it was the placenta of
the capital that people who implicitly thought they were lovers. Even the
empress and the emperor seemed to implicitly thought that the two would
naturally be engaged.

But the reality was different. Dahlia received ten more confessions from
Cedric, but she couldn't hear the most important words. Dahlia started to
wonder.
'Is it really irrelevant even if Cedric continues to be a friend like he is now?'

Thinking this way, I think I'm anxious that Dahlia shouldn't be like this. It
wasn't exactly that. Really… … .

just… … . I'm just wondering if I can keep doing this. Dahlia was good
even in the same time now. Hikan sighed to see if he was comforted by the
reaction.

"Good… … . Admit it. If the two of us go, there will be someone who
looks weird.”

“I’ll go with my brother on my brother’s birthday.”

“That's always the case.”

“Then the next ball too.”

“… … I know."

At this time, Hikan was like a child who was complaining. Dahlia patted
her head because he looked cute for no reason. Then he said sadly.

“But still, I wanted to spend this birthday alone… … .”

Actually, I don't want to say anything right now, with one week left on my
birthday. She didn't like to be congratulated by many people. However,
since every birthday is so colorful, I sometimes missed a birthday where I
gathered only my close friends like I did in my previous life, cut a cake
lightly, and set off firecrackers. Dahlia tried hard yesterday and found a
way.

“I want to hold a small party with close people before that, even if it's a
ball. How about that?”

"Good."
Hikan immediately agreed.

'Huh? So easy?’

So suddenly, Dahlia had her 18th birthday party twice.

***

Three days later, a small party was held in Dahlia's room at the Pesteroz
mansion. Even though the schedule was urgently prepared in three days,
everyone came right away.

The only people Dahlia invited were the people of the mansion, Hikhan,
Meldon, Cedric and Adrian. Not long ago, Veord, who finally achieved 30
good things, said he would not come because he became lazy.

The architect they hired to open up three surrounding rooms and remodel
them like a party hall. A three-tiered birthday cake, non-alcoholic
champagne, and refreshments were prepared. It was a little more glamorous
than Dahlia's expectations, but it wasn't bad though. Dahlia checked the
room and went out to the front door to greet guests. By the way… … .

“Dahlia, that’s really sad. No matter how disappointed you are with me,
how can you leave me and have a birthday party?”

Emperor Alexandro stood at the front door with 100 bouquets. The aide
standing next to him was completely covering the lower lip with his upper
lip so that he couldn't see him sighing. And next to it.

“… … Tue, Her Majesty!”

“Ms. Dalia, I just came together once. Congratulations on your 18th

birthday.”

“How did you both know?”

“I can know everything.”

"Yes."
I thought they didn't look alike at all, but now that I see them, when they
laugh mischievously, they look like Panbak. Dahlia quickly put the two into
the mansion so that he could not be found. But there were more customers
behind.

“When Her Majesty is coming, how can she not practice?”

“Miss Merida?”

Merida, with red hair lighter than the empress, stood with a bright smile.
She naturally greeted Pesteroz's servant, handing over a gift.

“Hello, Miss Dahlia.”

“De, come in!”

Dahlia hurriedly guided her, sweating inside her. For half a year, I became
quite close to Merida, but there was a reason I didn't invite her here. It was
because Merida and Adriano growl just face-to-face these days.

'… … Adisha will be coming later.'

As expected, after sending Merida in, Cedric and Adrisha arrived. Cedric,
like Hikan, was bigger for half a year. So Dahlia wasn't too big at all, but
the height difference between the two was wider. Surprisingly, his
appearance became more and more beautiful. Dahlia also saw him often,
but he was often surprised to see his side face. In the past, there was a neat
boyish beauty, but now the lines of the face are thicker, giving off a
dangerous atmosphere thanks to the unique charisma of red eyes. I heard
that even though Dahlia is taken as a partner at each dance, many noble
ladies' books are poured out. Of course, it was Cedric, so Dahlia wasn't
worried at all.

'Now, in autumn, Cedric turns 20.'

I felt a strange feeling of knowing otherwise. Cedric, who appeared with a

bright smile, suddenly darkened his face as soon as he heard the story of the
customer who had just entered.
“… … I am not. Trust me.”

"Yeah… … .”

He sighed and stepped inside. He still doesn't know what power Dahlia has.
In the meantime, I asked if I had any headaches or bad thoughts.

“What would I be worried about when I was there?”

I swallowed the words I was trying to say in a smiling bucket. Moreover,

Dahlia's abilities were intertwined not only with her, but with many others,
so it wasn't even possible to immediately say that she wanted to speak. How
I've been doing so has passed a lot of time again. If it looks really difficult
in the meantime, Dahlia tried to cleanse it without knowing it, but Cedric
didn't look very difficult, just like this one who maintained reason until the
end in the original. Next was Adisha.

“Happy birthday, Dahlia.”

Adriana also became a slightly subtle expression when the news that
Merida was coming, but quickly smiled and hugged Dahlia. And as
expected, Meldon Artus arrived with five minutes left for the party start
time. Instead of wearing a rough shirt and pants, he was an amazing
handsome man, well-equipped with conquest. He smiled and gave Dahlia a
present.

“Happy birthday, lady.”

Still, as promised, he called Dahlia a young lady. In front of others, I just

agreed to call her Dahlia Youngae. Next to him was an unexpected partner.

“Hi, it's a little pesterose. Why is it so small that you are all big?”

It was Veord. She still struck her hair short with only the bottom of her ears.
There was still a sloppy posture with a hand tucked into the pocket of the
pants. His boyish appearance now looked younger than Meldon, who is
over twenty years old.

“I wasn’t coming!”
"By Bored. I told Siorde to come as well.”

'This person was the culprit!'

Besides, a personal attack on the height. Dahlia grabbed the nape of her
neck.

Hikan was in the office and appeared just in time. And, like Dahlia, he
sighed as soon as he saw an uninvited guest. Still, how all the people
gathered. Although there were too many people than expected... … .

“I have something I want to do today.”

Dahlia looked around and held hands together. She gradually explained the
plan. Everyone had a strange expression in the way they tried it for the first
time, but they quickly agreed.

After a while, Dahlia sat down at the very end of the table with the three-
tiered cake on it. They were all sitting around with the cake in the center.
Hikan put candles on his birthday cake and lit it for the same age as Dahlia.
I was thinking of singing a happy birthday song, but I decided not to sing it.
Even dahlias were embarrassing to teach you that.

Dahlia wore a polka dot cone and brought her body closer to the cake. And
after the candle, blown off.

Everyone clapped hands with joyful expressions.

“Thank you everyone for coming here. Now let’s have fun together.”

Dahlia smiled wide. But shortly thereafter, the fight began. Merida, sipping
a car, spoke to Dahlia.

“Dahlia, did you choose the dress and accessories to wear for the coming-
of-age party?”

"Yeah. Adisha helped.”

“I want to see you together, would it be okay?”

Merida said with a smile. She is considered the most sophisticated lady of
every year in the social world.

During the New Year's ball, for the first time, he achieved the achievement
of changing the fashion from high heels over 8cm to shoes. There was even
a time when he appeared at the ball in a horseback riding suit. At the time,
it was criticized for having an irrational number, but a metallurgical
metallurgical horseback riding dress transformed dress appeared at the
ballroom. Because of her suggestion, Dahlia was also deeply frustrated.

“Is that so?”

“Yes, come here.”

Merida naturally raised dahlias with her unique excitement. Adriana, who
was talking to someone else, caught the scene horribly. She jumped up from
her seat.

“I'll go with you!”

“Is that so? I don't think it will be particularly helpful.”

Then Merida laughed. The tip of Adriana's mouth wriggled a little, but she
quickly found stability.

Instead, Dahlia's arms were folded.

“Come, Dahlia.”

Merida, of course, didn't laugh.

***

“… … Did you really intend to go like this?”

Merida tilted her head when she saw Dahlia coming out of the dressing
room and changing her dress.
“It's not bad, but it's a design that doesn't take advantage of the dahlia
sheep. Dahlia is also an adult now... … . The person who chose this outfit
seems to see you as 14 years old. And if you tie your hair like this, the front
and back don't fit. It would be a hundred times better to loosen it at all.”

Adisha's mouth, who was next to him, flinched again.

“Miss Merida, that's what I chose. You are too rude.”

“It's my heart, Ms. Adriana. You seem arrogant about getting along with
Dahlia right now, but you're the only count, Young-ae, and I'm Artus. Pay
attention to you or what you say.”

“Speaking of clothes, you only believe in your face and body and wear
them at will, but don't spread your strange art philosophy to others.”

“What, what?”

“You believe in your appearance and you wear your clothes at will. Dahlia
needs a more delicate touch.”

Adriana clenched her teeth. Dahlia hastily made excuses for her.

“Stop it, Miss Merida. The dress that Adisha chose last time was really
pretty.”

“Ah, that Cedric had his back on?”

Dahlia looked at Merida with an angry expression. She shrugged.

“I also get all catalogs. I admit that. It would have been pretty if only the
back had not been attached.

But it doesn't work because it's stuck.”

Adriana chewed her lips well.

"I am… … .”
“Come here, Miss Dahlia. Now it's too late to get the wow catalog back, so
we have to figure out how to improve it.”

Eventually, Adriana looked depressed. When I saw that my friend's heart

was broken, Dahlia was also hurt with her. She refused Merida's hand to
pull her.

"Ms. Merida, if you're going to blame Adisha, you don't need to look at the
dress."

Merida flinched a little. Of course, she's always been quick to figure out
what's happening and change her stance. She bowed her head with a hurt
expression.

“It’s because I think of Dahlia sheep… … .”

Dahlia became confused at the appearance of Merida for the first time in
her life. Merida later apologized to Adrian.

"Yes. Ms. Adisha, I'm sorry. We don't fight.”

“… … Yeah."

Adriana nodded weakly.

“You can take a look at Miss Dalia's dress. It's because I'm terrible... … .”

After all, the grass died again. Dahlia noticed Adisha's notice, and
eventually, as Merida said, she did a little bit of work on her dresses and
accessories. I decided to just loosen my hair and decorate it with a diamond
tube. I'm sorry for Adriana... … It was much better. Although the dress was
a bit exposed by Dahlia standards.

“I also have to take revenge on His Majesty the Crown Prince.”

Merida muttered, popping Dahlia's front lightly. When Dahlia left the
dressing room and showed the people her revised dress, Cedric stared at
Merida as if to kill him. Merida laughed casually when she saw Cedric.
 ***

After unwrapping the presents and doing this and that, it was time for the
party to end. Dahlia was satisfied enough.

Meldon and Merida left first, saying they had a place to go. Veord held
dahlias, was clean, and murmured, and then went away alone without a
word. Dahlia sent Adisha quickly. He whispered, ‘But that dress was really
pretty.’ So I nodded with burning eyes for some reason.

'I wish I didn't do anything like a gunsmith this time... … .’

The emperor also whispered to the empress and woke up.

“We have to go. I had fun today. The exotic custom of sticking candles on
cakes as old as the age was quite strange. It would be okay to try it out at
Leonard's birthday ball.”

“Oh, that would be fun.”

"Cedric, will you go with me?"

“I will go back on my own.”

When Cedric said that, the empress laughed.

“Yes, yes. I hope that love will come to fruition.”

“… … Mother."

“Oh, wasn’t that supposed to be said? If you succeed in buying Dahlia's

heart, I'm thinking of promoting an engagement once.”

Hikan hurriedly intervened at those words.

“… … Dahlia is not engaged to anyone, Your Majesty.”

"Yeah? But Dahlia is the age to marry in a few years. It's not good to
overprotect, Duke. It may be that it is for nothing to block the Dahlia
sheep's crossroads.”

Hikan closed his mouth with an expression he wanted to refute very much.
Then he repeated the same words like a parrot.

“Anyway, I have no intention of getting engaged for the time being. Never
give me an offer.”

"But… … ”

“Mother, stop going in. No, that’s it. Just go with me now.”

Cedric smiled and gave a very uncomfortable look. Empress smiled a little
awkward at the rebellion of many people. It seemed a little bit shrunken.
But when I said hello to Dahlia, she smiled brightly like a road girl. Then,
holding the emperor's hand, he climbed into the carriage.

"Cedric, are you really going to go now?"

The empress said inside the carriage. Cedric touched his forehead. He
whispered quickly into Dahlia's ear.

“Don’t mind, Dahlia.”

Dahlia nodded and said.

"Yeah. You’re our friend.”

Cedric paused for a moment, then changed his face and smiled again.

“Yes, it is.”

He didn't wait for an answer and got into the wagon right away.

Dahlia blankly saw the people off, returned to the room, barely changed
clothes, and lie down on the bed. Only then my face turned red. This was
the first time I heard an official engagement story in the mouth of the
emperor or empress. Of course, I heard a similar story from the emperor a
long time ago, but… … That aside.
'… … Hey, engaged?’

Engaged with Cedric? Dahlia just twisted her body. I felt so weird.
Someday Dahlia will be engaged to someone who is not Cedric. Of course,
if you don't have a partner, you might never marry forever, but if you're this
king, you have a dream of establishing a family with someone you like.
Dahlia contemplated her marriage to Cedric. Then I squeezed the pillow
alone.

'Strange!'

no. Not yet. Anyway, aren't the two of us still in relationship?

"Yeah. You are our friend. ”

“Yes, it is.”

Somehow, to the natural reaction, Dahlia felt sorry for what she said.

'Do I like Cedric?'

It was hard to say that yes or no.

'It's probably because the situation has gone so crazy.'

But now... … . She wrapped her hair for a long time, thought about it, and
eventually turned over the blanket. I didn't want to think.

'In addition, Cedric's death flags haven't all been over yet.'

First of all, I must be convinced that he has completely spared him to be

able to relax.

Le Wayne Bleuport is coming to the capital soon. The point where Cedric
dies is always the culmination of the original. It was before and after the
war on the Aceras route, so maybe it was at the time of the treaty talks. In
the meantime, Cedric has changed a lot unlike the original. My relationship
with my mother has improved, and I know what kind of affection a person
gives to a person. So I believe I'll never die... … .
'If Cedric really dies... … .’

"miss! What if you sleep without washing!”

“Mister, young lady? Seo, are you crying?”

“I don’t cry.”

“… … Lord, Master!”

“Don’t call me brother!”

Dahlia grabbed the maid's hem and drooped with her eyes open.

***

It's Dahlia's real coming-of-age ball day. Hikan, without a doubt, has also
made Adisha a partner this time. Unlike Cedric and Dahlia, the two were
more fiercely denying each other than anyone else, so nothing particularly
spread. And rumors spread that Lewain Bleuport had arrived in the capital.
I was thrilled that Mary Blueport might have come with me, but
unfortunately, she said she didn't come. The capital is probably because
there are still many bad rumors about her. The thought that the
transcendental person who once runaway might runaway again was
prevalent in the capital. Thanks to that, even Le Wayne Bleuport was
receiving such attention.

No transcendental man went crazy under the strict imperial management, so

why did the Duke of Bleuport start a runaway again? What is wrong with
the traits of the Blueport family?

The Blueport family was not based in the capital, so it was difficult to
correct such prejudice. Thanks to this, it is said that Le Wayne's arrival in
the capital was a bit lonely. Anyway, when he said he had come to the
capital, Dahlia began to get seriously disturbed. It's not just because I
remember the Dabi-Gatran Treaty and Asheras, which will soon be
destroyed. The appearance of the new male protagonist and the last male
protagonist itself was stress for Dahlia. The male protagonists here were
great men who would lightly destroy at least one country in the original
work if they were left alone.

'At the end, Cedric always dies.'

What's more, Lewain sent a letter saying he would like to participate in

Dalia's gender recognition this time. It wasn't polite to refuse, and I agreed,
thinking that it might be because of Mary Blueport, but I was
uncomfortable. As soon as Lewain sees Adisha for the first time, she falls in
love at first sight. But next to him is Hikan, the final villain in the original
work, and if even a spark comes out... … .

'No, it can't be.'

Dahlia shook her head. Lewain Bleuport was more arrogant and knightly
than anyone else. He is blunt like the male protagonist of a romance novel,
but he has a deeply affectionate personality, such as loves cats. At the same
time, he was the closest person to the role of'Jin' male protagonist in the
original game <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>. In other words, he was the
person who achieved the most emotional connection with Adisha.

But still, he ended up killing all the other rival male protagonists and
breaking Adisha's last wing. The way to force her to sit down next to him is
absolutely no different from other male protagonists.

However, it was different from other male protagonists in regretting the sins
of the past and ending with a lingering lingering that they could be different
in the future. His last scene was like this.

“Le Wayne saw Adisha crying. Regret came belatedly, but everything was
over.

"No, it's not over."

I can do it again.

Again, you can start from scratch.

Constantly he repeated the words and hugged Adisha's weak shoulders.

There is another important difference. His transcendental characteristics
never appear in the original work until the end.

Dahlia was unhappy because of this undisclosed trait. No one knows what
kind of sequelae it will return when he hides something that is a secret and
turns to the enemy.

'Wouldn't it be possible to end peacefully if he captures Adisha's heart when

there are no competitors like it is now?'

Dahlia suddenly thought about it, then shook her head hurriedly. What kind
of sin should Adisha have to deal with such humans? Dahlia hated all the
appearances of the original male protagonists. It was a very deep-rooted
mistrust. Anyway, the ball has started, and Dahlia has to go out.

She checked her clothes once more and headed for Cedric, who was waiting
for her. Cedric laughed while holding her hand. She decided to look at his
brighter appearance today.

'I will protect you.'

Cedric also felt his gaze and stared at Dahlia. Then suddenly he lowered his
upper body and raised his hand to steal Dahlia's eyes.

“Did you cry? Snow is coming out.”

It was three days ago that Dahlia cried, and it was a terrifying observation.
She shook her head, but Cedric grabbed her face with an anxious expression
and looked back and forth.

“Who did it to you again?”

'Where's this friend?'

As he shook his head, Dahlia thought.

***
No one did not compliment Dahlia's dress because it was through Merida's
hand. The emperor also looked at Dahlia, smiled like a dad, and kept
holding his head. (The emperor said that it was the first time during his
tenure that the emperor appeared at the ceremony of the nobleman Young-
ae, and it was quite unusual.) On the other hand, Cedric glanced at the open
part of the dahlia dress with an anxious expression each time. The gaze was
quietly pleasant.

But Dahlia's nerves were focused on Lewain, who had not yet arrived. She
continued to look at the relationship between Adisha and Hikhan. The two
exchanged a sparse word or two, and then each scattered in search of
someone who had a problem.

It would be better if Hikkan or Dahlia had Adisha next to him when Lewain
did not know when she would appear, but she said at this ball that she had
to help the emperor to negotiate a mining contract with some of his own
works. I saw Adriana talking to a middle-aged man and going out to the
balcony.

Dahlia chewed her lips well.

'I'm anxious.'

The first meeting in the original story, where Lewain falls in love with
Adriana at a glance, is short. In the original, Adisha's negotiations don't
work as expected. I don't remember the reason, but she growls with the
other side, and eventually she wonders whether or not to take her weapon
out of the ballroom. At this time, Le Wayne appears and mediates the
situation.

To prevent that from happening, Dahlia instructed Hikhan to protect Adisha

from negotiating. But Hikan wasn't really looking forward. Dahlia's request
was not that good in any case. Oddly enough.

Eventually, it seemed to go that way again. As if the Duke of Bleuport was

runaway. Just as Asheras gave Dahlia the line he was supposed to do to
Adisha. Like Meldon and Adisha reunited.
Poetry little always does not change. Eventually, Rwain will fall in love
with Adriana at first sight. If Dali doesn't interfere, she'll be obsessed with
Adisha and make her difficult. I got used to the deterrent power of the
original to some extent, but every time I did this, I felt that I fell into the
world of the game. Not in reality, but in a virtual world.

Nevertheless, it was never a fake that Dahlia has been working for so many
people, helping them, and getting help from them. The warmth conveyed
from Cedric's arm that he caught could not really be suspected to be a lie.

She held Cedric's arm tightly and strengthened her will. And.

“Your Excellency Duke Le Wayne Bleuport is coming in!”

It was finally the appearance of the last male protagonist. Dahlia, forgetting
Cedric, turned around and looked at the lobby of the hall. Rwain Bleufort,
wearing a peacock's cloak and a sword, was coming in in a very knightly
appearance.

I remember that out of the many vocabulary words used to modify him, the
word ‘to be elegant’ was not omitted. He was a strong-looking man with his
forehead exposed by flipping his bangs back. It was felt even to Dahlia that
young spirits were imagining his tight muscles under his clothes and
sending envy glances.

He was a man who faced the giant Kraken at the forefront, unlike the nobles
of the capital, far from all threats. He slaughtered dangerous beasts himself,
and was also a person who faced daily threats from the Holy Empire facing
the border. The reaction of the boys was also natural.

He ignored all the voices of the people around him and walked with strides.
Dahlia hurriedly looked at the balcony door where Adisha had entered.
Even if the negotiations went well, it wouldn't be possible already, but the
door was closed very tightly. Now Lewain will open that door and get
Adisha out... … .

“Dahlia, the Duke of Bleuport is coming this way.”

Then, Cedric lowered himself a little and whispered to Dahlia. Dahlia woke
up.

“Why, why?”

“… … Well. Today you're the main character here, so you're coming to say
hello.”

'Isn't it?'

Dahlia blankly saw Lewain Bleuport coming this way. Maybe you say hello
to Dahlia and go straight to Adisha.

He stopped in front of Dahlia. His eyes looked up close and felt somehow
vague and out of focus. The blue eyes pointed to the air for a moment and
then looked at Dahlia again. He said in a locked voice.

“… … Nice to meet you, Miss Dahlia Pesterose. My mother is asking me to

say hello.”

"Ah yes… … . Nice to meet you."

“Miss Dahlia Pesterose is already... 18 years old. I really wanted to meet

you.”

He said so without a single expression, as hard as a machine reads. Dahlia

is in confusion.

'Was Le Wayne originally this type of character?'

Are you saying this to someone you've never seen before? Besides, I don't
think it was such a vague and blurry feeling.

“This is my gift. Because it's your birthday. I left the gift from my mother to
the servant.”

In addition, Lewain even opened a pocket next to her waist and handed it to
Dahlia.
Dahlia fell in shock. Aside from being rude, he's always polite and elegant
to do this. When I glanced at Cedric, he wasn't surprised. Rather, she looked
pathetic at Lewain, asking for something else to do.

'This is the image of Lewain I know... … .’

“Open it.”

"Ah yes."

Dahlia opened his pocket. And he frowned for a moment in a bright golden
light. It looks like it received the light from the chandelier properly. Dahlia
pulled out an object from his pocket and checked it.

Square plate presumed to be pure gold... … There were dozens of the same
things in my pocket.

“… … This?"

“This is the gold coin of the former Principality of Ishtar.”

There was a gentle ripple around him. The Principality of Ishtar was
destroyed two centuries ago, and their high-quality culture is still
unmatched. The Principality's relics were valued by collectors.

'How many dozens of gold coins of such a principality… … .’

Dahlia blankly looked down in her pocket. People's eyes were already on
her.

“This time I found it inside the sinking ship that Kraken was holding. I
polished it well to give it to you.”

“Go, thank you.”

Dahlia was surprised to see Lewain. And he said in a voice that got smaller
and smaller.
“But why… … This to me... … ?”

At the end, it almost sounded like a mosquito. But Lewain seemed to

understand everything. He still looked at the Dahlia with hazy eyes.

"because… … . Dahlia is my... … ”

“Le Wayne?”

Then, Hikan appeared behind Dahlia's shoulder. He looked inside the

dahlia's pocket and said with a slightly confused expression.

“Why are you giving this to Dahlia?”

Ah, Hikan.”

Lewain glanced at Hikan with a blurry glance on the road. From their tone,
they seemed to be quite friendly to each other. Dahlia looked at the two
alternately with rabbit eyes.

'Did you know?'

No, it can't be!

They were both male and female in the original. A mad villain soaked in
madness and a knight walking to the degree. If the two knew it, that would
be weird. Dahlia looked at Hikan with a look for explanation.

Hikan said casually.

“Oh, you forgot to introduce me. Dahlia, this is Lewain. When I was young,
when I was in a local estate, I ran into it. Even if I think about it now, I don't
know why you were there.”

Hikan glanced at Lewain and said. Instead, Lewain shrugged to see if he

had no energy to answer.

Instead, he said slowly.

It was over there before.”

Oh, my partner and who have an argument. It's worked out well now.”

'What? Adrisha?’

Dahlia looked back in a hurry. Adisha had already walked out of the
balcony and was reporting something to a presumed imperial knight. Then,
when he saw Dahlia, he smiled brightly as if gladly.

Yes?'

Dahlia tilted her head with a confused expression, then raised her head.
Then he made eye contact with Lewain, who was still looking at him. He
reached out to Dahlia. After a while, Dahlia realized that it meant she
wanted to kiss the back of her hand. As she reached out awkwardly, he
kissed it briefly. As I see now, he was a man with an alluring atmosphere
because of his long eyelashes. He was looking at Dahlia's hand for a long
time, even with his lips removed.

“It's a beautiful ring.”

"Ah."

When I asked what he was watching, it was the ring that the emperor gave
Dahlia. He looked at it very seriously, then said with a sweet lips.

“Ms. Dalia Pesteroz, I… … ”

Then, a servant rushed to him.

“Your Majesty, Your Majesty is calling.”

“… … Ah."

Le Wayne reacted with a slow blinking eye. He nodded without sincerity to

the other person, turned around and headed for another place. Dahlia stared
blankly at his back.
‘It’s too different from what I expected?’

Was Dahlia injured even a new head he didn't know?

Hikan muttered quietly after Lewain had completely left.

“I'm still talking about you.”

"Yeah?"

“The first time I saw me, I asked if you were okay, Lewain.”

Hikan sighed as Dahlia stayed in the fisheye.

“So I wasn't happy to come to the capital. Yes, come and ask now. Dahlia,
did your predecessor Duke Blueport give you a leg when you were
younger?”

But Dahlia had no such memory at all. If you saw it, you wouldn't have
known it. Hikan's expression, reading the answer from Dahlia's expression,
became a little more complicated.

“How do you really know your brother? Le...... What about the Duke of
Bleuport?”

***

Hikan briefly told me.

It was a time when he was driven to a provincial estate and wandered. The
days when hatred for the whole world was burned. At that time, Le Wayne,
apparently in the Duchy of Bleuport, unexpectedly came to the local estate
where Hikan was located for recreation. He forced Hikan, who was buried
in the corner of the room, to bathe in the sun. Even after being beaten by
him several times. Then, sitting in the field, young Lewain looked at Hican
and said... … .

"How's your younger brother?"

“What are you talking about? Are you talking about Dahlia Pesterose?”

"Ah… … . That's such a name... … .”

With a blank expression, Lewain said "Dahlia" and "Dahlia" in her mouth.

“It's a pretty name. Dahlia is my favorite flower. ”

“That's why it must be Dahlia.”

“The bullshit is very creative.”

Hikan glanced at him and put him away.

'All dogs and cows are only looking for my younger brother.'

I thought so, but I had a pride that I wouldn't spit out. Besides, Dahlia, isn't
your favorite flower rhyme too much bullshit? But Lewain's expression was
so serious that he couldn't believe he was a young boy.

After hanging out with Hikan for a few days, he left, saying not to hate his
brother too much. I wanted to ask what you know, but he was already gone.

In retrospect, because there were those memories, isn't it that he also had
humanity? Hikan looked back on memories of the past.

Hearing the story, Dahlia thought.

'… … I don’t know more.’

Lewain's identity was increasingly confused. In the first place, there was no
person called Dahlia in the original. But how does Lewain say he knows
him well?

“Le Wayne has been weird since before. The Duke of Blueport must have
suffered a little because he went through all kinds of travel.”

Cedric added an explanation from the side.

Dahlia had a complicated head. As far as she knows, the protagonists of the
original work all move according to the original. However, it was different
from Le Wayne. As if he in the original work and he in the present day are
different people... … .

"dahlia."

Cedric called her. Dahlia then saw him in amazement. Both Hikan and
Cedric were looking at her with great anxiety.

“You seem to have a lot of thoughts. Is that because the gift is

overwhelming?”

“Yes, it would be better to take a break.”

Dahlia nodded. Then he sat in any chair on the wall and sipd Cedric's apple
juice. Hikan was also called somewhere and disappeared.

“… … dahlia."

Cedric stood next to her with arms folded and called. As Dahlia lifted her
head, he secretly lowered herself and whispered.

“Is Lewain bothered a lot?”

Dahlia nodded small. Then Cedric looked grimy.

"more than I?"

“… … Yeah?',

“It’s sad. The time we've known is a lot longer.”

Dahlia raised her head in amazement. Cedric laughed low as she shook her
head quickly.

"I'm kidding. But I care about you.”

Cedric continued.
“I actually don't like him. But you don't know why, but he seems to care a
lot... … . Jeong then.”

"then?"

“Now he must be interviewing his father, would you like to go hear what
he's talking about? Maybe your story will come out too. He's been
interested in you since before.”

"Yes?"

Cedric nodded. It wasn't a very pleasant expression. It looked a bit bloody

as well. He muttered low.

“Because he keeps making strange sounds… … .”

“What are you talking about?”

Well, well. Anyway, I'm just curious what they're going to say.”

I was also curious about Dahlia. Obviously, the Emperor and Lewain will
talk about the Darby-Gatran Treaty and the Holy Empire this time. That
was a story that dahlias should also know. Cedric immediately noticed her
curiosity, smiled and pulled her towards him.

“Let's go. I'll find out where they are.”

Dahlia gently followed him. Cedric's body resonated with an energy similar
to what he felt from the emperor who came out to find him long ago. It
seemed to find another transcendental magical power.

Cedric, who came out of the ballroom and wandered the hallway of the
Pesteroz mansion, suddenly stopped in front of a study. Then he covered the
front of Dahlia with one arm. He whispered as he looked back playfully.

“It's in here. I guess Hikan lent you the key. Shall we go in?”

Somehow, I felt like I was adventurous, and I was thrilled. She nodded.
Cedric opened the locked doorknob with magic. The door opened smoothly,
without a chirping sound.

The two sneaked into the study. The library was lined with bookshelves like
a library. At the end of a row of bookshelves, there were desks and chairs.
This was caring for dahlias. Sometimes I used it to pick books to read with
Cedric, or to work on assignments given by my tutor. In the study room,
Dahlia often came in and out, so she knew the structure better. Dahlia led
Cedric ahead.

Le Wayne's voice has not yet been heard. Maybe it's inside. When I thought
so and tried to enter further inside.

"so… … .”

There was a voice not far away. Cedric reacted first, pulling Dahlia back.
The two stood side by side on the narrow side of the bookshelf, facing each
other. It was Cedric's back to the side of the bookshelf.

Cedric laughed as the eyes met. He then moved Dahlia's forehead behind
her forehead, pulling her shoulders towards her, and sticking it so that it
was not detected. Then, as her body got closer, Dahlia's hand climbed onto
Cedric's chest. It was really, really a coincidence.

However, I felt Cedric's tight chest slowly rising and falling each time he
inhales and exhales. Dahlia looked up at Cedric in amazement at this
unexpected situation. He also looked a little embarrassed. He looked at
Dahlia in trouble and laughed a little.

“… … If you want to touch it, you can touch it.”

“Well, that's it!”

“Shh, I’ll be spotted.”

Cedric shut Dahlia's mouth. She lost the opportunity to plead. He just
smiled and said in the form of a mouth.

'It is interesting. right?'

Dahlia nodded. I felt a little weird. Then I heard Lewain and the emperor's
footsteps.

“Yes, what book to look for here?”

“It is a'book of prophecy'. It's an old book, but it will be around here.”

The two weren't standing still, and they were constantly walking around and
talking. It seemed like I was looking for some kind of book. As the two
approached, Cedric turned around and hid between the opposite bookshelf,
holding Dahlia. Breathlessly noticing the two, Lewain and the Emperor
passed by right next to them.

'The book of prophecy.'

This is a book that Dahlia has heard of. It seems that it was on the list when
I searched for books that could be sold in the library to escape from Hikan.

This book was written by a transcendent of the Bleuport family about two
centuries ago, and it wasn't the first edition or the rare one, it wasn't that
expensive. Moreover, if it is a book of prophecy, it is necessary to make a
plausible prophecy, and the author has only been able to guess what
happens in his generation for the next 30 years. There were even many
things that were wrong. There was some repercussion at the time, but now it
was a book that had no meaning.

Dahlia knew the location of the book. If they would come there anyway, it
would be better to wait there. Dahlia eagerly glanced at Cedric and took
him to the bookshelf with the book.

Now all you have to do is find a place to hide around here. As Dahlia was
looking around, their popularity became closer than expected. When Dahlia
was panicked and saw Cedric, he hurriedly put his hand under her knees to
hug him, then lowered himself under a nearby desk to hide. Of course, it
wasn't a space for the two, but as Cedric swung his hand once, it quickly
turned into a suitable space for the two of them.
Cedric took a stance, pulled a handkerchief from his chest pocket and laid it
on the place where she would be dropped. Thanks to him holding Dahlia in
her back, he was sitting around her. Cedric found Dahlia's leg protruding
out of the desk, and pulled the Dahlia leg with his leg and gathered it inside
the desk. I felt like I was completely trapped by him. Meanwhile, Emperor
and Lewein arrived in front of the bookshelf.

“Yes, I finally found it. Wouldn't this book be worth making me so

troublesome?”

Said the emperor lightly. Dahlia held her breath and focused on the story.

“This book was written by my ancestors. He called himself a prophet, but

he prophesied only for the next 30 years, and some of those predictions
were wrong. Thanks to this, it became a ridicule, and later, I focused only
on the Duke's official affairs.”

“I know that too. Hey, Lewain.”

The emperor said mildly, but with a sense of coercion.

“I'm asking you why four years ago you dared to hand over Blueport's sonic
technology to Duke Artus.

Didn't you even know that the Duke Artus was in contact with the Holy
Empire?”

“As if he wanted to pass that information on to the Holy Empire. Then I

have no choice but to misunderstand.”

“It was because of public opinion.”

“Don’t say nonsense. When did you guys have good public opinion?”

“Besides, it's like a person who predicted this situation in advance... … You
wrote me a few months ago. The Duke of Artus will hand over the
information to the Holy Empire, so please have a fake seal ready in
advance.”
Dahlia's eyes widened. She turned to Cedric with her mouth closed. As he
already knew, there was no change in his expression.

“Now give me the real reason. You've been calling me here to tell you
why.”

“Your Majesty the Respectful Emperor.”

"okay."

“I am a prophet like my ancestors.”

'Hhhh!'

J •

Dahlia held up the sound, closing her mouth with her hand. Fortunately, the
emperor's absurd laughter obscured Dahlia's surprised breath.

“… … what?"

“It's real.”

Dahlia looked at Cedric. He moved his mouth silently with an awkward

expression.

'You said I was weird.'

It seemed to be roughly like this.

“As my transcendent, that is the quality. That's why I couldn't tell anyone.”

Sounds nonsense. While playing the original, Dahlia has never seen Lewain
do anything prophecy.

Moreover, if he had been a prophet, he would not have done anything like
that, knowing what would happen to Adisha and himself. The emperor also
said in doubt whether he thought it was nonsense.
“I've never heard of that ability. Okay, then let me predict what will be
coming up for my breakfast tomorrow.”

"I do not know."

Le Wayne said confidently. The sound of the emperor sighing was heard up
to this point. He was told that he was so weird, and of course, he seemed to
dismiss it as bullshit or bad jokes.

“… … done. Good if you don't want to talk. I will recognize it.”

“It's real.”

Le Wayne said in an unshakable voice.

“Why are all these people around me?”

“Don't doubt my loyalty.”

“I don't doubt loyalty. I doubt your head.”

"So do i."

A conversation that was close to a comic book continued. Dahlia relaxed

and leaned her head against Cedric's chest. Then, confused by his actions,
he raised his head in an angry manner. Cedric was laughing and looking at
the Dahlia. Dahlia's heart pounded.

'Are we still friends?'

This was too. She hurriedly raised her upper body and fell off him. Cedric
didn't really catch her or regret it. Dahlia got more confused.

'What does Cedric want to do with me?'

And what do you want to do with him?

The emperor's voice was heard.

“… … so? What about this treaty?”

“The Holy Empire would have already figured out that what they took was
fake technology. Still, they will break the treaty.”

"Why?,,

“Even if Kraken's territories are swamped, it would be more important for

those preparing for war to lose the power of one Transcendental man going
to Gatran.”

“Le Wayne!”

The emperor called him out loud.

“You're really arrogant. Don't talk as if you know everything about them.”

“Your Majesty, war will come unconditionally. Aceras has never never done
so.”

“What are you talking about?”

"no. Anyway, I will be on the negotiating table. I'll try to convince him.”

“Do whatever you like. Anyway, no matter who goes up, the result is the
same.”

“If the treaty is breached, it is a question of whom to send to Gatran. Think

ahead. I will have to go to Dabi.”

“You really keep crossing the line. I don't want to talk anymore. Really,
why do humans who are fine when working... … ?”

The emperor seemed to have given up on understanding him. But Dahlia

finally noticed a sense of incongruity.

'Have you never been like that before?'

Don't you talk like someone who has repeated this incident countless times?
'I'll have to talk to Mr. Lewein later.'

Anyway, it seemed that they were over.

'I can wait until the two go out and then go back to the ballroom.'

Then Cedric leaned from behind. He whispered in a small whisper.

"dahlia."

… … When I heard that voice, my heartbeat became more irregular for

some reason. Dahlia nodded without looking back.

“Are you angry?”

This time, I shook my head. But Cedric didn't believe it.

“… … Why was Dahlia angry?”

He muttered quietly and combed Dahlia's hair down with his hand. With a
gentle touch so that the scalp is not pulled even though the hair is prone to
tangling.

“Dahlia, I was thinking about it.”

“As expected, engagement between friends is a bit like that. right?"

My heart was strong for no reason. That doesn't mean you're going to be
engaged to Cedric right away.

Dahlia slowly nodded after a while. Then Cedric laughed low. At the same
time, she lifted her hand off her head, hugged her waist, pulled it up
slightly, and sat it on her thigh.

Dahlia held her breath in surprise. Cedric was right in front of you. After he
sat him down like this, the two's eyes were exactly right, so he was right in
front of him even if he didn't raise or lower his eyes.
All the time I had known with Cedric was long, but never once he was like
this, like this... … I have never surprised Dahlia.

“You guys, I can see you.”

Dahlia whispered in surprise. Cedric laughed.

“Dahlia, I am the greatest wizard in the empire. Let's be more suspicious

from the start.”

Dahlia's face turned red. I couldn't tell if it was because of shame or

embarrassment.

Cedric swept her hair behind Dahlia's ears, still sitting on her thigh.

“Usually, engagement is between couples. right?"

“Well, so?”

“If you don’t like it, you can’t help it… … How about stopping your friend
now?”

Dahlia felt so hot with her pinna that it was about to burst. No, not only my
ears, but my whole face and heart had an indescribable fever all at once.
Although it seems, Dahlia's face will be invisible.

“Your face has turned red, Dahlia.”

Cedric said Najik. Dahlia looked like she was crying, covering her cheeks
with both hands. Then Cedric lowered his head to hold back his laughter.
He whispered lowly.

“I’m ashamed of you, too.”

Dahlia shook her head.

“You can answer slowly.”

Cedric said sweetly.

"that… … ”

“Wait a minute, Dahlia.”

Cedric's last voice suddenly subsided. He picked up the dahlia, sat back on
the handkerchief, leaned up and slipped out of the desk.

“Why are you still here, Lewein?”

'What… … ?’

Cedric stopped Dahlia from trying to get up because he was cold.

Fortunately, it didn't seem that Le Wayne was eavesdropping. He said as he
walked slowly away from the desk where they were hiding.

“It is natural that I have detected Majesty's magical power in the middle. I
guessed Miss Dahlia Pesteroz would be here too.”

“So did you try to wait for us to come out? Like a rat?”

“I will ask the same question to His Majesty the Crown Prince. What were
you listening to here?”

Cedric said nothing, but Dahlia felt guilty. From the beginning, he came
only for himself.

“I am sorry, but I am not interested in your Majesty the Prince. I have a

story to tell Miss Dahlia Pesteroz.”

Cedric laughed low. However, the laughter sounded dreary rather than
sweet, as if to Dahlia for some reason.

“Lewain, my father is generous, but I am not. You are too cocky.”

"good. If you throw me out, your mother will have to manage the Dabi Sea
again.”
It seemed like there would be a fight if it was this way. Dahlia woke up
outside the desk. Cedric saw her and forced a smile on her lips.

"You've been waiting for me, Duke of Bleuport?"

Le Wayne responded softly, as if when he had a dispute.

“Yes, Miss Dahlia Pesterose.”

“Even if you have a talk with me, you don’t have to wait like this.”

"Sorry."

Le Wayne lowered his head. It was an impeccable and neat manner.

'Only in this case... … .’

As you can see, Cedric is also showing a ridiculous expression. To split the
two, Dahlia intervened between the two and reached out behind her back to
grab Cedric's hand. In an instant he became quiet.

He touched Dahlia's hand.

“Duke Le Wayne Bleuport, if you want to talk to me, I'll take the time. I
also have a story to give to the Duke. However, Prince Cedric is my
precious person. I want you to apologize.”

“I'm sorry, Majesty the Prince. I was rude.”

“… … Oh yeah."

Cedric nodded, still staring at Dahlia's hand. Now it seemed that Lewain
had no interest at all. When a mountain-hard like Lewain reacted
immediately to Dahlia's orders, she felt a little better too. There was also a
story to tell Le Wayne.

Dahlia returned Cedric with good words, leaving only Lewain and the two
in the library. Le Wayne looked down at her. She also stared at him
defiantly. Dahlia roughly grasped his existence through the words and
actions Lewain had said to all kinds of people. I couldn't believe it, but
maybe he... … .

'I will be a regressor.'

The excuse of being a prophet is a story that even the emperor did not
believe, but Dahlia believed.

Rather than being a prophet to be precise, a returner who wanders endlessly

in the same time zone.

Since he fell into this world after playing <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>,
Dahlia knew how absurd it would be to escape from the original without
any external intervention. Somehow, it was strange from when I
emphasized'I can do it from scratch' at the end of the original. Dahlia also
heard the legend that the ability to turn back time is passed on to the
Blueport family. If he came back in time, it all made sense why he broke all
the rules of the original by himself and did what he wants.

'It may have regressed dozens or hundreds of times, not once.'

So I know that Aceras is breaking the treaty, and he must have given fake
information to the Duke Artus on purpose. The weird obsession with Dahlia
is probably because she's the only one who didn't exist before the return.

Dahlia was proud of her reasoning. Whatever Lewain said anymore, it

wouldn't be surprising at all.

“Miss Dalia Pesteroz.”

“… … Yes, please tell me.”

Perhaps he asks how Dahlia never appeared in an impossible regression and

then suddenly appeared!

However, there was nothing to answer. Because even dahlias don't know
why they fell here. But Lewain's reaction was completely different from the
countless expectations Dahlia made. His eyes, looking down at Dahlia,
gradually turned red.
'Huh?'

The dahlia is hardened. I hoped it was a misunderstanding for a while, but it

wasn't. Lewain's eyes were getting red and hot, and then, before long, tears
began to accumulate at the end of her beautiful tail, not matching her big
body. Dahlia was embarrassed and opened her mouth.

“Why, why are you crying?”

Lewain put his hand on Dahlia's shoulder. And said.

“It must have been a lot of surprise. Falling into the world in the game.”

At the moment, Dahlia was surprised and almost passed out.

'Ah, no. Here, everything, don't panic... … .’

Dahlia took her conscious mind as much as she could, and spit out, taking
care not to shake her voice as much as possible.

“No, no, what are you talking about? to… … being?"

"Hahaha. Maybe you're talking about chess.”

Dahlia tried to make excuses in a hurry to try to get rid of this situation
somehow. But Lewain didn't give it a chance. He said, a grown man
stealing tears with his fists like a child.

“<Ouroboros' Labyrinth>.”

In this world, I didn't know that the name would be heard in the mouth of
the original male protagonist.

Dahlia stared at him blankly in an unbelievable situation. Lewain was still

crying and looking at the dahlia.

“Have you ever thought about why you fell into this world?”

“… … How do you know that?”

Dahlia said, looking at him blankly. At this point, I had nothing to do except
admit it. Le Wayne knows the secrets of the world.

“Because I called the Dahlia sheep here.”

“… … why?"

“Because you think you can save this world.”

"Sorry. But I don't think your second life was bad either.”

Le Wayne said in a trembling voice. In the midst of this, Dahlia looked into
Lewain's blue eyes, still as a lake. It was amazing that I felt beautiful in this
situation.

“The text written on the diary… … Do you remember? I wrote it.”

Long ago, the text Dahlia had seen seemed to be playing back in front of
her eyes.

[There will be salvation wherever you reach. I hope to save many people
with that power.]

My head was dizzy. Lewain grabbed the staggering Dahlia's shoulder. The
eyes were still red, but the cry was a little subsided.

“I really needed you. And now I think. It was a really good thing to call
you.”

“If you want to hear more details, please come to the Duke of Bleuport's
mansion separately. If I stay longer, His Majesty will be suspicious of me.”

Dahlia bit her lips. I was confused, but I had to ask for this one.

"that… … . I'll ask just one.”

“Yes, please.” “Cedric... … Do you know why you keep getting the same
fate?” Le Wayne looked down at Dahlia for a moment. And he shook his
head.
"I do not know. But this time it will be different. Everything.”

“Because there is a Dahlia sheep.”

Cedric was waiting for Dahlia to come out of the library. He frowned when
he saw Le Wayne coming out.

“… … Did the author cry?”

"Yeah… … .”

"Why?,,

"Iknow, right… … .”

Dahlia answered blankly. Cedric quickly noticed that she was weird. He put
his hand on Dahlia's cheek.

Your cheeks are hot. What happened?”

Cedric looked at Dahlia with anxious face. Dahlia's eyes rose quickly when
he saw the same appearance as usual.

“… … Black.”

Lewain did not deny Dahlia's words. That means Cedric really dies at the
end of every route. I knew it, but it felt like I had just been killed in his
reaction to the fact that I kept trying to ignore it.

As Dahlia's chest began to sway up and down, Cedric was surprised and
bent his knees. He held her head, which kept fading, with both hands and
looked at her. And when I saw the tears forming around Dahlia's eyes, she
looked very embarrassed. Dahlia covered her face and leaned against
Cedric's chest.

"what can I do… … .”

Cedric was surprised, holding her and patting her back. This was my first
time crying in front of him. But I couldn't stand it. There is only one route
left. Dahlia did not solve the Aceras route until the end. If Cedric can't
figure out why he's dying, this time he... … .

I hope Cedric doesn't die. Because he's already too important to Dahlia.
Someone who is so important, so important, and precious that they don't
know what to say to express this feeling.

“It's okay, Dahlia. OK."

While Cedric healed Dahlia without knowing the English language, Hikan
and Adrian appeared to find the two who had disappeared from the
ballroom for too long. Everyone didn't know what to do when they saw
Dahlia, who never stopped crying. The two who initially criticized Cedric
turned the direction of the arrow as soon as they heard the explanation of
the situation.

“What did Lewain Bleuport do to you?”

“What did you say to the hell so Dahlia is going to be like this?”

Dahlia kept crying in Cedric's arms, shaking her head and denying
everything. Yes, this is not Lewain's fault. From the time Dahlia suddenly
fell into this world, it was a fate that one day should have faced.

Dahlia kept crying when Cedric lifted her up to the sofa, wiped her face
with a handkerchief, or healed her sore head with magic because she cried
so much that she barely fell asleep in Cedric's arms.

The next morning, Dahlia went to breakfast with a swollen face. Hikan
looked at Dahlia's face and touched her forehead. It looked like it wasn't
really a word. Dahlia was afraid to look in the mirror.

“… … So, what can I do with Lewain Bleuport?”

“You don’t have to do anything.”

Dahlia said again and again in a locked voice.

“I'll do it all on my own.”

“Really.”

"dahlia."

Hikan called her hard. Dahlia hesitated and replied.

"Yeah."

“You have always been strong since before. But… … One was always
hidden from me. What kind of worries are so many, everyone is trying to
get it done by themselves.”

Dahlia also felt like her eyes would turn red, so she pressed her fists and
held them tightly. Hikan continued.

“It's your choice, so I won't dry it. But you know, I'm always on your side.
If there's someone who makes you harder, they'll fix it no matter what.”

"got it?"

Dahlia nodded. Only then he seemed satisfied.

“There is his Majesty the Prince outside. If you have a story for both of you,
tell it and come.”

Yes, even this mansion still had Cedric. He eventually gave up on returning
to the imperial palace yesterday and stayed in the guest room. Going
outside the front door, Cedric was preparing to return to the Imperial
Palace. Yesterday the emperor is said to have found him in a hurry. He
looked at the dahlia and smiled.

“Our pretty dahlia.”

Even as a joke, her face was not in a state that could be said to be pretty.
But Cedric smiled and came close to Dahlia.

“Are all the sad things over?”

“I've never seen you cry like that.”

Dahlia had nothing to say, so she just laughed awkwardly. Cedric patted her
cheek a few times. And he said in a friendly tone as usual.

“If you need it, you can kill him. Shall I do that?”

Dahlia raised her head in surprise. And I read the bleak coldness of Cedric's
peaceful-looking smile.

She shook her head. Cedric's eyes changed strangely. However, when he
closed his eyes once and then opened it, only affection remained. He kindly
looked at Dahlia.

“Yes, then let me know when you feel like talking next time.”

He kissed Dahlia's back of her hand and rode in the carriage. After seeing
his carriage off, Dahlia made a decision of his heart.

'I have to meet Mr. Le Wayne.'

I had to listen to the proper explanation. How the hell did this world come
about, what did it mean to bring in Dahlia, how does Le Wayne know
everything? Dahlia called the carriage. The next destination was decided.

The carriage ran and ran to the Duke of Bleuport's mansion. As soon as
Dahlia got off the wagon, he noticed something strange. It was the mansion
I saw just a few days ago, but it seemed that something had changed in the
meantime. Was it empty inside for some reason? Some of the ornaments
that stood out when I came before were gone, and there were places where
the windows were temporarily blocked with wooden planks. In addition, the
face of Le Wayne, who came to meet Dahlia, wasn't fine even on the sudden
visit. He had a bandage around his forehead. Dahlia asked in confusion.

“What is all this about?”

Lewain still said with a confused expression.

“I'm sorry, Miss Dahlia. I tried my best, but it seems wrong to get along
with His Majesty the Second Prince.”
“I really tried but… … .”

Dahlia looked at him absurdly. At the end, I remembered Cedric's strange

look. No matter how it is, wasn't this a bit bad... … ?

“You said Cedric did this?”

Lewain nodded heavily.

“It’s okay, I am. I put up with thinking of the Dahlia sheep.”

But Dahlia, who knows his personality in the original, knew that he wasn't
the one who silently greets others for hitting him.

'No matter how much time has passed, that fundamental must have
changed.'

Dahlia looked at him with some kind of suspicious look. Lewain did not
make eye contact with Dahlia, but only looked at the ground.

“Go in anyway!”

Dahlia hurriedly took him and went inside. Really, Lewain was doing
everything he had to do, like the one who already knew Dahlia was coming.
No, I prepared too much. As soon as Dahlia went to the parlor, she was
frightened to see the piles of bread and cookies stacked on the table tray and
all kinds of exotic fruits beside it.

“This, what is all this?”

“Because you like sweets. It's no big deal.”

Yesterday's tears were as if they were a lie, with a dull expression, and a
very confident speech that goes with him. Even though I put a bandage on
my forehead, I naturally thought that my handsome face and moist blue
eyes were still pretty... … .

It was absurd. Of course, at other times, it looked delicious enough to turn

my eyes around. However, in this situation, I couldn't have a leisurely
personality enough to want to eat sweets.

“Wow, it’s okay. It doesn't matter now.”

"Is that true? No one?”

Dahlia nodded. Then Lewain's broad shoulders drooped like a dog in the
rain.

“… … Then I should tell you to put it all away.”

Dahlia felt guilty for nothing. Even though there is no reason for that!

“Okay, then I’ll eat a little.”

“Yes.”

In an instant, the air around Lewain brightened. There seemed to be

something like a note floating around. … … I thought he was an easy-to-
understand person.

Lewain began the story while dahlia glanced at the disappearing statue and
ate tropical fruit with a high sugar content resembling green grapes with a
fork.

“Miss Dahlia is here today because she wants to hear more about me and
you.”

Dahlia nodded.

“I am, as you would have expected, a regressor, Ms. Dahlia Pesteroz.”

The atmosphere quickly subsided. Lewain continued with Jo Gonzogon.

“I have been given the ability to turn back time from a distant ancestor.
However, it was not always available.” He said energetically.

“Only after death, I was able to choose. Will I go back or will I be satisfied
with this life?”
Dahlia focused on the story.

“I got Adriana Beniter, no, Justia, in my first life, but it didn't save her soul.
Only then I realized. It wasn't this ending that I wanted. In order for Justina
to find true happiness, no one must be unhappy.

So, at the end of your original work <Ouroboros' Labyrinth>, I promised

my next life and died. For the whole ending where she can be happy.”

“But in the next life, in the next life, in the fourth, fifth, tenth, and twentieth
life… … . I have failed.

Sometimes I was defeated by Meldon, sometimes by Hikhan, sometimes by

Asheras, and sometimes I couldn't beat myself.”

It was a long and hard life that could not be imagined otherwise. However,
the expression of Lewein telling the story was just embarrassing. Like
telling an old story that has passed away.

'Ouroboros' is a circular shape created by a snake biting its own tail and
swallowing it. It means that the beginning is the end. A life that never ends,
or love, that goes back and forth to the beginning over and over again.
Dahlia realized that the title "The Labyrinth of Ouroboros" in itself
symbolized Lewain.

“What do you think may have been the cause of my continued failure?”

“… … Is it because of the potion that Asheras found, which explodes the

Transcendental?”

Dahlia carefully presented the hypothesis. But Lewain was not shaken.

“It is true that he is the culprit of all this. As you might expect, it's all
because of his tactics that the other Transcendentalers go crazy on every
route.”

“His power that caused my mother to die dozens of times, that is also one
cause. But it's not an essential cause.”
Dahlia bit her lips. Lewain waited for a while and said.

“I am the essential cause of this.”

“… … Is it with Mr. Lewayne?”

It was a word I couldn't understand in common sense. But he nodded.

“My abilities are limited. The more I go through my life, the more inertia
arises when things are repeated.”

“… … What does that mean?”

“I will give an example. When I first returned, on my seventh birthday, I

received a handwritten calligraphy as a birthday present. On the next return,
I received a history book. What I get for a birthday present that day depends
on my mother's mood at that time. But from the time of the fifth regression,
my seventh birthday gift continued to be fixed as a typeface manual.”

“In the past, events that have changed for no reason or because of mere
coincidence will not change from one day without an opportunity. The same
goes for people. Occasions aren't just triggers. A huge event that could
change your inner essence. Otherwise, everyone acts the way they act and
thinks the way they think. They don't even realize they're repeating their
previous actions. Even if I feel it, I will soon forget it.”

Dahlia recalled some of the moments that made me feel that this world was
in a game. People who always behave the same way.

Meldon and Adisha must be reunited. Asheras always says similar things at
the same time, and always goes to the Holy Empire to become Pope. Rwain
always appears in the capital after four years. Cedric always dies.

“Why does Aceras continue to devise? Why does he want to destroy the
Frederic Empire even now, when no reason remains? Have you ever
thought about why?”

“Because of repetition. The driving force behind him is inertia, not hatred.
The inertia that I don't even recognize.”
Le Wayne closed his eyes. Then, as if praying, a sacred atmosphere was
created. Now he looked like a pilgrim on an endless path.

“This is my sin. It is my own ability that has dragged everyone to

catastrophe over and over again.”

Dahlia bit her lips. I knew the reason why Aceras kept bothering me. This is
because there were parts of his actions that could not be found. To the
extent that it is too unnatural.

“From some point on, even though I knew the future, I couldn't control
them. Even if Asheras prevents the other Transcendentalists from rushing,
they cling to Adisha in a set order and wage war. In the end, I realize. It is
said that there is a need for someone who can transform this fixed world, a
person from “another world”. That is you.”

“I studied magic. The magic of moving souls between worlds. If you fail in
this life, in the next life, if you fail in the next life, in the next life. The soul
has been worn out by life over and over again. All of my love for Eustia is
burning, and now the only feeling left is compassion when I see her. But in
conclusion I succeeded. I have approached your world, understood your
world, and presented it to your world in the form of <Ouroboros'
Labyrinth>. The routes you saw in <Labyrinth> are carefully selected and
selected countless rounds that I have gone through. I don't know if it would
have been fun.”

Lewain smiled empty. Dahlia could hardly laugh at each other.

“You were the one in your world who had the closest wave to this world.
That is why I sympathized the most with <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>
and loved this world the most. So I chose you. When your soul died and
was released from the bondage of that world, I forcibly dragged your soul
into this world.

Thanks to you, you have become a variable in this world that did not exist
before.”
“I didn't know that existence would be the younger sister of the final
villain.”

Lewain laughed hazy. Dahlia recalled the words in her diary. After
contemplating for a moment, she opened her mouth.

“… … This “power” I have, did you give it to me?”

Dahlia's unique power to purify the fallen souls of the Transcendental. But
Lewain shook her head slowly.

“No, Miss Dahlia. I don't have the power to do that. For me, it was the limit
to bring you into this world.”

"then… … ?”

“Do you know the first legend of this empire? It is said that the dragon
shared power with the imperial family and the four duke families. That is
the birth of the'transcendental'.”

Dahlia nodded.

“'Dragon' is an imaginary animal that appears in many ancient myths. They

sometimes refer to strange beings that cannot be understood by common
sense in this world.”

Dahlia tilted her head because she couldn't understand Lewain's words.

“Maybe, the'dragon', which is passed down as a legend, was also a world

like you. When the power enters the body with different wavelengths, it is
amazed and raging. So it may be that you calm down when you touch
yourself with those waves. It's just a hypothesis.”

It was an excessive leap for a hypothesis. It was hard to believe, but Dahlia
still found some comfort in that her own strength was not given by someone
else. Then came some anger.

“… … So, Cedric's fate of dying dozens, hundreds of times, and finally

fixed as the future is because of the Duke of Blueport.”
Dahlia glared at Lewain with the gaze of reproof. He also avoided his gaze
this time to see if he was really stabbed.

“… … But he also changed. thanks to you. Originally, he wasn't obsessed

with anything, and he didn't resist death as intensely as others.”

“So, once his heart was exhausted, he did not avoid death even in situations
where he could avoid death.”

Dahlia bit her lips. I felt sad to think of him who would have accepted the
avoidable death without rejecting it. Lewain glanced again.

“Because of you, a lot has changed. Thank you."

“This is the final regression for me too. Because I used up all my magic to
bring you.” Lewain looked at her with sweet eyes. And said.

“I want to end my last round of tea with you, who was born with my heart.”

'Do you have it with your heart?'

For some reason, I was very nervous about that, but Dahlia passed away. A
more important problem still remained.

“Even the Duke, don't you know what Cedric will be like in the future?”

"Yes. I also don't know why his future was fixed in death.”

Dahlia's eyes darkened.

“Then, can my brother or Mr. Meldon be considered off the route thanks to
my appearance?”

"Yes. As far as I can tell, Aceras is the only one who hasn't gotten off the
route yet. If his behavior is broken, the destiny of His Majesty will also
change.”
“He's going to find a way for me to do it my own way.”

It was an absurd story, but she decided to believe it. There has been no
explanation that can sum up all the events that have occurred so far. It was a
feeling that the things that had been in my mind for some reason had been
completely resolved. The future of this world can be changed by our own
existence.

Because Dahlia Pesteroz is the one who put it into this world to change her
destiny.

'greatly… … It’s tremendous.’

She covered her face with her hand and pondered for a moment. At first, it
was thoughts of his existence, but later, through countless regressions, it led
to the thought of Lewain, who brought Dahlia into this world. A sad man
trapped in fate.

After a while, Dahlia said.

“… … Duke, do you really, really don't think of anything when you see
Adisha now?”

“There is regret. But more than that, I forgot about it a while ago.”

Dahlia grew sad. Not because of Le Wayne, who lost her feelings with only
purpose, or because of Adisha, who would never have found happiness
throughout the endless episode.

There was a long silence. We needed time for each other to think. When
that time was over, Le Wayne checked the pocket watch and said.

“… … A lot of time has already passed. Just go in.”

It was strange to say that he must have lived a terrible long time. But the
sun was already setting. It was time to go back to Dahlia's mansion. Lewain
stood up and said, preparing to see her off.
“If you want to ask more, please come. I will prepare a lot of things you
like next time.”

Dahlia stared at Le Wayne for a moment as he stood up. And he bowed his
head.

"Thank you."

While Lewain was expressionless, she showed a subtly embarrassed

appearance. Really, I felt it several times today, but I was a person who
could see inside.

"what… … You mean?”

“It wasn't meant for me to call me here… … . However, I was happy to

meet a lot of good people here too. I want to say thank you.”

Lewain was silent. Seeing the blue eyes shining brightly seemed to be
impressed.

“I'm glad you said so.”

“Actually, I have something to say to Miss Dahlia. I've been seeing an

opportunity since I first met, but this is something I haven't said yet.”

It was the timing of some embarrassing words. Dahlia sharpened her voice
and prepared her mind. Le Wayne began the story.

“I have lost a lot of feelings because I have been living for too many years.
Now, the only feeling left for me that I have forgotten about my love for my
ex is my attachment to you, summoned by all my years.”

He put his hand on Dahlia's shoulder. He looked down at Dahlia with a deep
glance and said more seriously.

“You are the daughter of my heart. If you're okay, call me father.”

“… … I do not like it!"

In an instant, Lewain became gloomy again.

***

Until the end, Lewain begged Dahlia to call him father. Eventually, at the
end of the end, Dahlia surrendered. She closed her eyes and shouted.

“Ah, Dad!”

At that time, Lewain's expression... … . It was a face that seemed to shed

tears at any moment, like a father sending a daughter at a wedding. I don't
want to think any more.

'Why is there no normal around me?'

Lewain, who saw her off to the front door of the mansion, said seriously.

“I have a request from Miss Dalia.”

A while ago, Lewain, who had been calling me as my father, said, suddenly
getting serious.

“Aceras, too, is a poor soul trapped in a recurring fate because of me. If

possible, I would like to ask you for his salvation.”

It was a quiet and calm voice. Dahlia for a moment lost her reply.
Apparently, on the Aceras route, Lewain died at his hand. As if reading
Dahlia's question, Lewain shook his head.

“Yes, he killed me. However, emotions have no meaning in a life that lasts
forever. Now I just want everything to end in the right direction.”

I can't understand.”

“I don't want to understand.”

He said he didn't want it, but Dahlia tried to understand him. After thinking
very hard, she understood his mind a little. It was because he remembered
that he had never looked for Adisha at the ball and had never looked at it.
Even though Adisha was the driving force behind him for the first time, is
he so tired that he even forgets his feelings now? Perhaps in the meantime,
there must have been a long time that she could not even imagine.

All that remains is a willingness to put everything back into place. The
desire to forgive even those who killed him and to put his soul back before
it was entangled. It was a great and noble heart that Dahlia couldn't even
imagine. But even after understanding him, she shook her head.

“… … I can't ask you to help Aceras.”

“Rather, the Duke of Bleuport has to help us to stop him.”

After all, I cannot forgive. That was Dahlia's conclusion. It may have been
forgiven if it had not been for the Duke of Bleuport. I don't know if I've
done that one thing again. However, too much time has passed since then
and Asheras has committed too many sins.

The moment she listened to Dahlia, Lewain's eyes began to blush again. He
seemed to hide his crying in the other, and rubbed his fist around his eyes,
but it turned red, which was counterproductive.

“… … I understand. You have no obligation to you, just being called into

this world.”

What else is crying while doing? Said Dahlia, embarrassed.

“Ah, no, why do you cry so often?”

"Sorry. After living too long, I couldn't control my emotions well... … .”

Dahlia had never soothed a crying man. Lewain kept stealing around her
eyes, but it seemed like she would keep crying. She was embarrassed and
finally said.

“New, I'll think about it!”

“… … Okay."
Only then did Lewain stop tearing with his red eyes. I felt deceived for
some reason. Dahlia stared at him.

'To use tears as a weapon... … It’s cowardly.’

But as I looked at it, I kept worrying about his head bandage for some
reason. A man wearing a bandage and crying, isn't it overly sympathetic? In
addition, bandages were already running around as if he had forgotten how
to take first aid while returning. Looking at it, that was Cedric's work as
well.

'… … Really, Cedric... … .’

Cedric's position doesn't mean I don't understand... … . Dahlia didn't do it

either, but I felt guilty for some reason.

“Duke, come here.”

Eventually, at the front door of the mansion, she could not stand and took
him back to the mansion parlor. Then he made him unable to say anything,
and made him bring first aid to the butler at the Bleuport mansion. Then
Dahlia folded her arms confidently.

“Please bandage it in front of me again.”

“… … If that's the case, I hope Miss Dahlia will do it again.”

"Yeah? If I do it, it will be twice as bad as it is now. I don't know how.”

“Butler, teach me.”

I felt like I wanted to leave after getting mad at what you were talking
about... … . Dahlia was always weak against people with a strong pace. In
addition, it also played a part that Le Wayne was showing too much
desperate expression.

Dahlia finally sighed and lifted the bandage as directed by the butler.
Lewain naturally turned and sat on the floor in front of Dahlia and showed
her the back of the head. The wound on the inside didn't look very serious,
but it was enough to put on a bandage. The butler did the disinfection.
Dahlia grunted and put on bandages as the butler told him to do.

“You keep crying. How are you going to live in this difficult world because
you are so weak?”

But Lewain looked really happy. It also looked embarrassing.

“I'm all okay. Because there are dahlia sheep.”

“Oh, that would be great.”

“My daughter is here and what am I worried about… … ”

"Ah really!"

Dahlia looked at the butler's attention and hurriedly shut Lewain's mouth
shut. But Lewain was still happy.

“Since I'm in the capital, I'm going to have a commemorative ball shortly
thereafter. I hope you can come then.”

There was no reason to refuse, of course Dahlia agreed.

***

That night, Dahlia returned to the mansion, pulling the blanket from her bed
to her neck and pondering.

There were still piles of gifts that were less open in some places in the
room. It was a sign of the last birthday. She put each gift box in her eyes.
All in all, those who love her have prepared it for her. When Dahlia cried
this time, the people who were all worried about her.

What will they react to when they know that Dahlia is actually from a
different world? Dahlia reached out in the air and stared blankly at the back
of her hand.

'This power too... … .’

He even got a confession from Cedric, but he couldn't even tell him what
strength he had. I thought I had been hiding too much.

'I have to talk one by one.'

She made that decision and closed her eyes. I was thinking of starting with
Hikan and Adisha first.

'And Aceras.'

The hand holding the blanket got a little tight. As Lewain said, even if he
was really repeating the same sin because of inertia, his sin could never be
washed away for that reason alone.

The original, no, the Asheras route shown by Lewain always ends at the
point where Asheras kidnaps Adisha and the war between the two empires
flies. I don't know exactly why the war is about to break out, but looking at
the current situation, it seems that the destruction of the Dabi-Gatran Treaty
was probably the cause. I don't know what the outcome of the war will be,
but I remembered Cedric's death by that point.

'If the Aceras route must be completely solved to save Cedric.'

It may be that all of the work with Asheras is over before all of this
causality is over, and Cedric can be removed from the chain. I don't want to
think about it because it's a really terrible hypothesis.

'Is it really possible to save Cedric by stopping Aceras?'

Or, is it okay because Cedric has already changed, as Lewain said? My head
was complicated. Dahlia sighed. Then, someone knocked on Dahlia's door.

“My lady, I’m sorry. I know you were going to rest, but a guest came.”

“Uh, huh? this time?"

Dahlia looked at the watch. 8:30 in the evening. It was an ambiguous time
to fall asleep, but it was too late for guests to come.
“This is the Second Prince. You don't want to be rude like last time... … .”

"Ah."

Dahlia went down in surprise. Still, he had a story to tell. What the hell did
Lewain's head be for? But as soon as he saw Cedric in the drawing room,
Dahlia forgot what he was trying to say. Cedric sat on the sofa with a
surprisingly depressed and angry expression. He looked at the dahlia and
said with a helpless expression.

“… … Dahlia, I'm sorry.”

“Yes, Cedric! What are you sorry about!”

Dahlia thought, "You shouldn't do this," but immediately forgave him. In

addition, Cedric led him to sit next to him and throw it away. As it was a
fight between the Transcendentalists, I looked at the whole body urgently
because I wondered if there were any injuries, but there were no visible
wounds. Cedric looked down at Dahlia's face and laughed hazy.

“It’s nice to see you still not crying.”

In the meantime, you're worried about dahlias. She was impressed for
nothing. Cedric closed his eyes and said with a sad expression.

“I heard that you went to Lewain today. I'm scared of what that foxy man
would have said to you... … .”

“… … that."

‘Anything that made my hair like that… … .’

Did you read Dahlia's thoughts? Cedric's expression turned more

depressing.

“I'm also hurt, Dahlia.”

"Yeah? Where are you going?”

Dahlia was startled and turned over his forehead to check his forehead.
Cedric gently closed his eyes.

Fortunately, there were no scars there. However, it is a fight between the

Transcendentalists, and there is no way there will be no wounds. Dahlia
also lifted his wrist and checked all over the body.

'In case of an inconspicuous inner wound... … ?’

Cedric waited for Dahlia to take a good look at him, then belatedly touched
his chest with a depressed expression. And as if begging, I looked up at the
Dahlia.

"Mind."

Dahlia briefly lost her horse.

“Do you know what that crazy man said to me?”

“What, what did you say?”

“He brought you here, so the most important person to you is sleep.”

Dahlia coughed. Cedric bite his lips and said.

“I don't know what that means, and I'm not interested. Anyway, that's why
if I want to be a lover with you, I have to get my permission. Sounds
crazy?”

'No, that crazy person... … .’

Dahlia sighed deeply. Only then she understood Lewain's strange behavior.
If he had done nothing wrong with his personality, he would not have only
defended against Cedric's attack. It is fortunate to say that in front of Cedric
and live.

“Dahlia, what the hell did that man do to you? If you're being blackmailed,
no matter what I do, he... …
”

"No! It is not.”

Dahlia was frightened and stopped his words. Then Cedric's expression
became darker.

“He's too clever. I have to separate you from him.”

“Well, that’s it, you can’t… … .”

Lewain is the one who holds the card to save Cedric's life. I couldn't. Cedric
seemed more sad when Dahlia refused. He lowered his head and said with a
sad expression.

“Dahlia, I think I have a headache.”

Dahlia was surprised and approached Cedric. Cedric pretended to be sick

and put her forehead on her shoulder, holding her in her arm so that she
could not escape. In this case, the distance between the faces was so close
that Dahlia always turned red. Cedric raised his head slightly in the middle,
saw her reaction, and then bowed again as if satisfied. Dahlia became hotter
as it seemed to be caught on the inside. Then Cedric opened his mouth.

“I just say no. I don't like dahlia, right?”

“Oh no!”

“Then you like it?”

Dahlia's eyes shook.

'I'm not ready for my heart yet.'

But I couldn't hurt Cedric any more here. Dahlia closed her eyes tightly and
nodded.

"Yes, I like it."

But as expected, Cedric didn't stop there. He said with his head still on
Dahlia's shoulder.

“Then, will you have a relationship with me on the premise of being

engaged?”

Up to this point, you are ready to go... … . Dahlia's face turned red again.
As she hesitated, Cedric closed her eyes with a gloomy expression, as if
sad.

"no. It's not urgent.”

Dahlia was always weak for Cedric, who was like this. She didn't know
what to say, and spit out as soon as she came out.

“That, that, I'm considering it positively!”

"okay?"

Cedric immediately fell in love. I realized I was tricked again, but it was too
late. Dahlia cried and nodded to eat mustard. Also, the cheeks rose red.
Cedric made a joyful little laughter as he stared at Dahlia's change in facial
expression. And there was silence for a while. Dahlia got a little nervous.

'I should cleanse it quickly, right?'

Still, it was when I was just reconsidering when to reveal my abilities. He

said his head hurts too. Dahlia groped one hand with the other hand to
remove the ring from her hand. But before the ring could even get on his
fingertips, Cedric grabbed Dahlia's hand. He said in the last minute.

"OK."

“… … Yeah?',

Dahlia momentarily felt like blood draining from her head. Cedric said
slowly.

"I don't know what you're trying to do, but let's just stay like this."
Cedric's thoughts were really hard to read.

'Maybe Cedric knows everything?'

That thought alone made Dahlia upset. Cedric held the dahlia satisfactorily
and released it after a while.

“Now I’m feeling relieved.”

Dali knew what to do and took his hand. He smiled, pulled his hand, and
kissed Dahlia's hand.

“Goodbye, Dahlia likes me.”

Dahlia couldn't even refute it and let him go. Dahlia thought blankly as he
watched him get in the carriage and leave.

'I can't keep putting off... … .’

Whether it's an answer to a confession or revealing your abilities, you have

to do it quickly.

'Next time... … .’

Every time Dahlia failed her plan, she clenched her fists like a villain who
promised to be next.

***

At the same time, the townhouse of a Count family. The man, who seemed
to be the owner of the town house, was biting his fingernails quite
anxiously. He was a young man in his late 20s.

“Oh my God, the Duke of Bleuport is also having a commemorative ball to

the capital?”

“Yes, they say yes.”

“Wow, the atmosphere in the capital was so ugly because of the runaway of
the former Duke, I thought I wouldn't do it. How far are you coming?”

“From what I heard, I heard that people from the imperial family are also
coming.”

“You are the Duke of Blueport who protects Darby. I guess everyone is
going to give them a proper courtesy.”

At first glance, it was a normal conversation, but the man's expression was
not good. He turned and looked at the butler at the town house.

“Then Dahlia Pesterose will also come, right?”

“Maybe.”

"Damn it. Too much work. I have to deal with Argel and Kelsion this time.”

He was one of the cards the Holy Empire kept secretly in the Frederic
Empire. No one ever doubted his injustice, because he had no activity until
now and was merely loyal to the Frederic Empire. It was a card that I saved
so much, and it was a person who would not use it until the end unless it
was really necessary. But this time he also received orders. Not long ago,
His Holiness and another god visited him.

This was the first time he had met the great pope in person, so he was
somewhat thrilled.

In addition, this Pope was truly the great man who made the papacy to the
point of omnipresence. Now that the nobleman has fallen into the hands of
the great pope, the pope's fanatics, whose restraining powers have
disappeared, are getting more and more momentum. They were tolerated
whatever they did in the Holy Empire in the name of God. The present Pope
who gave them such power was God, and his words were the temple.
Nothing else mattered.

However, I felt a strange air current that I would not know for some reason
from other believers who came with the Pope's Holiness. He looked like
something dissatisfied and overwhelmed. Even when he was in front of
him, he expressed blatant dissatisfaction.

"Holy, I don't understand."

“We do not accept refutations.”

“Aren't we just forced to bring Dahlia Pesteroz? When one of the limbs is
cut off, the female figure is also••••••”

'Are you disobeying God's words now?'

His Holiness's voice was sharpened. Only then the other believers shut their
mouths and closed their eyes.

“You are overly disrespectful. ”

Even after speaking so coldly, he smiled at the young man who was
disappointed. Inwardly he admired His Holiness's mercy.

"Instead, you can find Kelsion and Argel on your own and kill them."

Only then was a smile on the young man's mouth. Thus, the story of the two
was organized, and his Holiness gave him two orders.

at first.

"Let them pay the price for those who have betrayed Seong-guk."

I was able to accept this far. He was also a man of the Holy Empire, and he
thought he had to get rid of the traitors.

But the second one.

“This to Dalia Pesteroz. ”

What he received was a semi-solid object that looked like a sticky spatula.
There was nothing to say about why it was giving or how to deliver it.
However, I felt a faint sexual power from the inside.
'You must have an idea for everyone.'

He just needs to obey. It's not that difficult to approach one girl.

'I have to kill Kelsion first.'

He too recently became too annoyed by Kelsion, who was pretending to be

an old loyal next to the emperor. I had prepared it in advance, and I was
going to finish it at the ball at once.

***

The day of the treaty renewal came three weeks later. It is not long before
Aceras officially entered the Frederic Empire to sign the Dabi-Gatran
Treaty. At the same time, the prom to commemorate Le Wayne's return to
the capital came the day after tomorrow.

Around the same time, the Pesteroz mansion met an unexpected and
unexpected guest. The number of people who could suddenly come to the
Duke family was very limited. However, none of them have confused
Dahlia and Hikan as they are now.

Dahlia heard the news and came down to the parlor. Hikan had already
arrived, but he looked like the person he really didn't want to be here in the
world. When he saw the dahlias arrived, his complexion became as bright
as his fingernails.

“… … dahlia."

But Dahlia was so amazed and embarrassed that he couldn't even see him in
his arduous call. Dahlia blankly called for a guest.

“Your Majesty the Prince?”

It was Leonard, who was just 20 years old, sitting across from Hikan and
waving his hand at Dahlia comfortably. He laughed at the dahlia happily.
He was still not handsome, but he was much taller and had lighter freckles,
and now he was quite worth seeing.
“Ah, dahlia. long time no see. You were really big.”

“Is that so?”

Dahlia felt a little better. This is because Leonard was the only one who told
her that she was tall as soon as she saw her in a long time.

But even now, at the age of 20, he hasn't changed at all from when he first
met him, so he was still busy looking for his own happiness no matter how
the imperial family went. For example, he was surprisingly still in love with
Adriana. It's a really great tenacity. Dahlia was a little far from thinking
about the future of this empire when he became the next Great Emperor.

Leonard, not knowing what Dahlia was thinking, shook his hand toward
Hikan.

“Ah, Hikan. You can go now. I have a story to talk to Dahlia.”

Hikan looked at the dahlia behind him, and shook his head, clenching his
teeth.

“… … no. I will be with Dahlia.”

“Well, then anyway.”

Leonard said it didn't matter. Dahlia tilted her head with a puzzled
expression as she sat next to Hikan.

“Do you have anything to tell me?”

"Hey."

Leonard looked seriously, grabbed his knees and tilted his upper body
forward.

“You, do you know a little about the man next to your father, Kelsion?”

"Yes? Yeah?"
Dahlia tilted her head in response to a completely unexpected question.
Leonard struck his hand.

“Ah, I guess you don’t know. Then it's okay.”

“What is it?”

If you say that, I'm curious again. Dahlia tilted her head.

“Oh, that… … .”

Leonard, whose mouth was light, confessed as soon as he asked.

“That's right, I'm actually a little annoyed by him. For some reason, my
eyes are dimmed and it doesn’t seem like a person. You know that?"

Half a year of the map language that Kelsion was next to the emperor.
Dahlia was also concerned about him, so Leonard would, of course.

“By the way, my father stole a story that he said he was still hiding
something. They don't say what it is until the end.”

"Alas… … .”

I have never heard of such a story.

'Isn't brainwashing able to bring out all the stories in my heart?'

How great is a secret that is hidden after being completely seized? Dahlia
pondered for a moment, then realized something strange. But why are you
telling the story to yourself now? Did you read the question, Leonard said.

“Just, when you look around me, everyone is good at talking to you. Is there
any way for you?”

“… … I'm sorry, but I don't.”

'It was such a simple reason... … .’

It was too much to think that Leonard would have a great reason or power.
Leonard shrugged to see if it wasn't exactly what he expected.

"like that. I'm sorry.”

“I often go for night walks these days, and the same person keeps going
back and forth in front of the room. My father is also a father, but that
person was also really worried because he wanted to try hard.”

What did you say now?”

Hikan, who was listening to his forehead next to him, responded to the
words and removed his hand.

Leonard stared at him as if he were saying why.

“Someone keeps wandering in front of him. But nowadays, it's not there
again. Why? Is it a big deal?”

“Do you know?”

"no. Maybe he was invited by his father?”

“Why are you talking about that now… … .”

Hikan rattled as if it was about to explode.

“Did you see the face?”

Leonard tilted his head to see if he couldn't understand his reaction.

"no. I'm writing something upside down. But what's wrong with it?”

Leonard, too, was Leonard no matter how much time passed. Dahlia
sincerely realized his true power.

As soon as he let Leonard go, Hikan touched his forehead and fell in deep
thought.
“I won’t allow any confidential access rights even if that prince later
becomes the imperial emperor.”

Dahlia also agreed. But it was hard to see why Hikan fell into despair like
that.

'I'm curious.'

Dahlia looked at Hikan. He pretended he hadn't seen it, and he looked away.
Dahlia made eye contact with him, often moving in the direction his gaze
was directed. Eventually, Hikan gave up. He said, touching his forehead.

"okay. You can say it.”

“Oh my brother, is it so big that who came and went in front of him?”

“… … Dahlia, the Imperial Palace is the center of this imperial security and
an inviolable realm. It is never an area where people from the Holy Empire
can enter.”

"Ah… … .”

“Of course, he would not be a Seonggukman, and according to the words of

the Crown Prince, he could not have been invited by his Majesty the
Emperor. If so, he must be one of the nobles in this country.

Why did he approach Kelsion? Probably, it's likely the Holy Empire's
blowout.”

“The most important thing is that if you come from a noble in this country,
you can always approach you.”

'that… … That's how it works.'

Dahlia only understood why Hikan was so overreacting. Hikan was deeply
contemplated and then woke up from his seat. Dahlia looked up at him as
he rose up while sitting.
“First of all, I have to do a thorough investigation of the other employees of
the Imperial Palace.

Leonard, the only witness at this point, says he hasn't even seen his face, so
if the answer doesn't come out there, he'll have no choice but to pursue
Kelsion.”

“His mind is getting weaker these days. I'm worried that I'm going to
provoke it and go crazy.”

“Oh my brother, maybe… … ”

Hikan looked back at Dahlia with a sad glance.

“Would you like to visit Kelsion? no way."

"nevertheless… … .”

"No."

Dahlia flinched at the frightening eyes she encountered after a long time.
Immediately, Hikan's eyes shook.

“… … dahlia."

Hikan squatted in front of the sofa on which Dahlia was sitting and made
eye level with her. Now dahlias are all grown up, but Hikan always did that,
as if it were a scary habit. How old will Dahlia look like in his eyes?
Sometimes Dahlia was curious about that.

Hikan squatted, looking at the floor, sighing and raising his head to make
eye contact with Dahlia. He said, tapping Dahlia's cheek slightly.

"I'm sorry. I don't like you being in danger.”

"Yeah."

“You know my heart?”

Dahlia nodded. Hikan continued.

“Then are you going to Kelsion?”

“I won’t go.”

Hikan smiled to see if he was satisfied only then. Then he quickly left the
parlor, talking with the butler.

Dahlia looked behind him, then went to the window and saw his carriage go
to the Imperial Palace.

“… … What do we do?"

This was a story I had never experienced while playing the original.
Because Kelsion wasn't originally under the emperor. To be sure, I have no
choice but to draw a horse from Kelsion directly as Hikan said.

At that time, Dahlia's thoughts went somewhere and reached.

'Maybe Lewain knows.'

He has gone back countless times, so maybe he knows. Who is the real hell
out of the Holy Empire?

'Let's ask by letter.'

It didn't seem like a bad idea. I don't know what will confuse Dahlia's mind
if she goes to meet again.

'It would be okay to meet Kelsion with Cedric.'

Kelsion's dim eyes came to mind. Dahlia continued to get caught up in him.
If it weren't for him, he would never betray the Holy Empire. Even though I
knew there was no reason for that, I felt guilty.

Besides, Dahlia knows by playing the original. How to get the truth out of
the brainwashed Kelsion.
'What is he hiding?'

Isn't that the secret of Aceras in relation to the Darby-Gatran Treaty? My

worries deepened.

'Let's send a letter first, and then think about going to the ball that Mr. Le
Wayne opens.'

Dahlia shook her head.

The reply to the letter did not arrive until the morning of the prom. Dahlia
hurriedly opened the letter while the maids were tying their hair. The clean
font caught my eyes.

[To Ms. Dalia Pesteroz

Ms. Dahlia, this is Le Wayne Blouport.

Your letter was well received.

Unfortunately, I cannot tell you on that matter. It's not because I'm sorry
you didn't call me father. (Of course, that's sad.)

The reason I can't say anything is because the decision within me has not
yet been fully resolved.

The more I talk about the past episodes, the more the world becomes aware
of my being as a returner.

In other words, the world itself becomes conscious of the regression.

Aceras is already gradually realizing his inertia.

The more I talk about in past episodes, the more likely others will.

I am afraid of the world when everyone realizes the past. It is even more so
because it is the last difference to me. I hope you understand me.
However, I will protect you so that no matter what happens, it will not hurt
you.

P.s.

Kelsion, as it is now, will pose no threat to anyone.

Le Wayne Blouport Dream.]

“What letter do you read so hard?”

“Oh no!”

Dahlia hurriedly folded the letter and put it in her bag. Adriana laughed.

“How about this dress, Dahlia? Isn't it cool?”

This time, Adriana appeared completely sharpened when choosing a dress.

It seems that the fight against Merida was quite shocking. Fortunately, her
efforts paid off, so I was able to choose a dress that Dahlia liked very much.
Dahlia smiled and nodded.

“The prettiest in the world.”

“I like Dahlia, so I like it.”

Adriana laughed lightly. Looking at that bright face, I thought I was good at
trying to change everyone.

Dahlia rethinked Lewain's letter. Although he did not get the information he
was looking for through this letter, he learned unexpected facts about his
abilities. The more he intervenes in this world, the more everyone realizes
the past. Well, without such restrictions, it was too deceptive.

'Mr. Le Wayne is afraid.'

Dahlia, who had no idea what his fears were, became sad again. She
thought that too sometimes. How will everyone react if one day, they know
that they have possessed the world in the game.
Wouldn't he be angry that he pretended not to know who he was and what
future he was going to be?

Now Adricia smiles at Dahlia, but will she smile at that time too? So what
should Dahlia say?

'Of course, I don't think Cedric-sama cares, but… … .’

For some reason, even if he hears the story.

Yes, I see, Dahlia. So when will you marry me?”

It seems to come out like this. Dahlia smiled for nothing. Even though I
made an appointment with Hikan first, I decided to go with Cedric for this
ball. Because today I was really going to talk about Dahlia's abilities and
answer his confession.

'It's an important day.'

Dahlia strengthened her will and clenched her fist. It’s a confession of
competence. … .

“Dahlia, my face turned red. Is it hot inside?”

“Oh no! OK!"

Just thinking about it, my heart pounded. I'm not sure about it yet. If you
ask him if he really likes it or can't bear it, that's not the case. But I couldn't
imagine that Cedric wasn't there, and Cedric believed it would. I thought I
couldn't put off any more.

'When will I like it?'

After all, it would be better to go to the end of the ball, right? If you give a
big answer from the beginning, it will be too awkward throughout the ball.
While Dahlia spreads her imagination on her own, the maids suddenly fell.

It was time for the ball to begin. Again, Adisha, who went with Hikan, left
with a bored look. There were times when I imagined that the two were
going well, but seeing that there was no progress so far, it seemed that
Adisha had to give up becoming a new sister.

'no. It's still too early to give up.'

When Dahlia made a strange decision, the door opened and Cedric arrived.
As soon as he saw the dahlia, he laughed like a flower. A gorgeous blonde
and a beautiful face. In particular, it seemed that the figure of beauty
doubled when he was conquered because of the ball. Every time I think I've
gotten used to it, it's the appearance that reduces Dahlia's immune system.

“Dahlia, it’s been a while.”

And reach out your hand. As always. Dahlia grabbed the hand and laughed.

***

The two had a place to stop for a while before going to the ballroom. This is
because Dahlia decided to visit Kelsion. Cedric, who decided to help her,
secretly summoned a wagon, exited the mansion, and headed for the
imperial palace.

After a while, the two arrived in front of an attic in the Imperial Palace.
This was Kelsion's accommodation. There is quite a distance from the royal
palace, but Leonard said it was a night walk, and I couldn't figure out how
far he was going.

'Mr. Lewein said Kelsion would not harm me.'

Knowing the future, this would be the best intervention he could do to

evade the world's surveillance.

Then I could believe it.

“Dahlia, I'll check it before I go in. Are you really trying to get rid of his
brainwashing?”

Cedric looked at Dahlia and said.

“I asked my dad, but my mind is at the limit anyway, so I'm going to be
relieved soon. It would be better to release it before that. When the
brainwashing is lifted, his soul will recover a little.”

That was enough. Dahlia nodded. Cedric frowned on his nose as if he were
decent.

“But I’m worried that you’ll see the rough shape for no reason.”

"It's okay."

“As you said, most of the brainwashing on Kelsion is by himself. So even if

we turn it off, there will be no special side effects for us.

Dahlia nodded resolutely. Then Cedric opened the door locked with the key.

Kelsion sat on his knees on the floor, looking out the window. Then I felt
popular and turned my gaze and looked at them. But there was still no light
in his eyes. Cedric paid attention to Dahlia and got closer first. He focused
his attention by popping his hand and making a crackling sound.

“Kelsion.”

“Yes, your Majesty.”

“I'm not really interested in what happens to this... … .”

Cedric looked at Dahlia for the last time with a small sigh, bent his upper
body and whispered into his ear.

“[Awaken.]”

Even with just one word, there was a strong energy inside. The curtain
lifted from the hazy Kelsion's eyes and the light returned. At the same time,
he took a deep breath so that he could hear a humming sound. The
memories of half a year that I had forgotten in the meantime seemed to
come. Soon he covered his face and groaned and suffered.
Cedric put his hand over his head. When he applied the light pain relief
magic, Kelsion seemed a little real. Soon tears flowed from his eyes.

“… … Article 7}... … .”

“I was wrong. I made you suffer and betrayed my fellow and God for not
being able to cleanse you of your sins.”

When he finished speaking, he continued to cry like a child. As Lewain

said, there was no intention of attacking. Cedric saw Dahlia and signaled
that it was okay to come closer. Dahlia took a deep breath and got close to
him. And squatted in front of him.

'… … Adisha, sorry. I'll take some of your lines.'

In the original Aceras Route, she had once calmed down Adisha's
brainwashing failure and the raging Kelsion. Dahlia was thinking of
borrowing a little bit of the line at that time. Good Adrisha will understand
everything.

“Kelsion, raise your head.”

Kelsion was soaked in tears and raised his head. Cedric was watching him
with his arms crossed next to him. Dahlia slowly spoke.

“Aceras is not your god.”

“What kind of god tells his believer to sin?”

"But… … .”

“Sin can be washed with good deeds. It's not too late yet. Help Asheras no
longer mislead people with false beliefs.”

I was a little embarrassed because it was Adisha's line. Dahlia endured the
burning of her cheeks for no reason, and grabbed Kelsion's hand.

“Kelsion, you have to go back to the Holy Land. Everyone can be happy.”
This was not Adisha's line, but Dahlia's heart. If he falls down to the Aceras
route, he will no longer be the Pope of the Holy Land. At that time, Kelsion
may be forgiven and be able to go to the Holy Land.

'Of course, after paying all the remaining charges here.'

Gradually, a hazy light of hope began to appear in Kelsion's eyes. Dahlia

continued.

“Someone from Sung Kook is aiming for you and Argel. You have to
protect your colleague, Kelsion.”

Only then did his eyes find the right light. Dahlia said urgently without
missing the time.

“Tell me what Aceras is decorating.”

Kelsion hesitated for a long time. It was natural for him to betray the
divinity that he believed was the truth for his whole life. Dahlia waited
patiently. Finally, Kelsion opened his mouth.

“What he dreams of… … The fall of this Frederic Empire.”

Cedric's lips twisted. Kelsion clenched his trembling fist and said.

“To this end, when he renewed the Treaty of Darby-Gatran… … You are
preparing for a bombardment of power that will blow up this Imperial
Palace.”

“Oh my God.”

Cedric sighed. Dahlia couldn't even speak and froze as it was.

Kelsion bowed his head deeply. Dahlia woke up and patted his shoulder.

“Thank you for telling me. There are still people who are aiming for you, so
be careful... … ”

“Wait, Dahlia.”
Cedric said sharply. Dahlia looked back. Cedric's gaze was not toward her,
but toward the wall. With his hand outstretched, he clenched his fist in the
air. Then there was a loud sound like exploding outside the hallway. When
Dahlia got up in fright, Cedric touched her shoulder.

“Don’t come out, stay here. It might be dangerous.”

He still looked into the air, muttering the formulas in his mouth, and then
quickly stepped out of the room. Before leaving the room completely,
Cedric saw Dahlia look at him and nodd slightly, even with an anxious
expression. Only then was my mind settled. He even memorized the
formula. I heard an explosion again. This time, there was also a man's
scream.

'You caught it.'

Cedric swung his hand for the last time. I had a slight headache, but I
ignored it. It was more urgent to protect Dahlia than that.

As I quickly turned around the corner of the hall, I saw a man sitting down
with a burn on his arm. He was a young nobleman in his late twenties. I've
seen it a few times at the ball, but I can't remember the name. Sometimes I
felt disgusting when I got close, but I didn't think I was a man of the Holy
Empire. He exclaimed, struggling.

“Well, I don’t know anything!”

"okay. I knew you would say that.”

The man's eyes flashed to see if he intuition was wrong. He took a marble
from his bosom and threw it into the attic of Kelsion where the Dahlias
were.

Cedric made an impression and turned around, negating the magic in the
bead from the air. However, the gap between them could not be helped.
Cedric thought of the worst for a moment. The man who thought he would
attack right away took something out of his arms and threw it at him.
“Fuck, even this… … .”

Cedric tried to defend with magic, but it was first to seep into the body. It
was a sticky, slime-like substance like green jelly. Without even realizing it,
it was absorbed into the body.

Cedric hurriedly scanned the absorbed location with magical power. But
nothing felt. Instantly he thought of the worst.

If he runs away from here, what about dahlias?

As he was contemplating whether he should commit suicide right away, the

man in front of him pulled out the scroll in his arms and tore it. Without
stopping, he disappeared straight away.

'Oh, damn it. It doesn’t work.’

Cedric brushed his hair annoyingly. And waited for a while. But nothing
happened. There was no conflict between divine and magical powers inside
his body. It was just quiet.

“Cedric?”

Then, Dahlia carefully stepped out of the door.

“… … Are you okay?"

Cedric waited a little longer. But again nothing happened. Only then he
nodded.

"Huh. Perhaps."

"thank God."

At that moment, Dahlia smiled brightly. Cedric thought he was fortunate to

be crazy.
"sorry. I missed the culprit. I looked at the face so I can find it later... … .”

“It's okay, Cedric. I'm glad you didn't get hurt.”

Dahlia said with a serious look back. Cedric swallowed what he was trying
to say. The aftermath of just overusing magic remained a headache. He
slightly regretted the effort without restraint.

'… … I have to live long.' To live long with Dahlia.

Dahlia often ran and stood in front of Cedric. She raised her hand and
touched his forehead. Cedric still beats so fast that it hurts her heart
whenever she does.

“… … It looks painful.”

“It’s okay.”

Cedric laughed. But Dahlia looked at the smile and seemed to make a
decision. She resolutely took his hand and dragged him to any empty room.
It was an ordinary room with a long sofa. Dahlia sat him on the couch,
stood in front of him, and looked down at Cedric.

“Cedric-sama, I actually haven't told Cedric anything yet.”

She removed the ring from her hand. Cedric was watching her, not knowing
what she was going to do.

***

Dahlia felt intuition. This is the only chance to reveal his abilities to Cedric
and purify him. So I removed the ring without thinking more.

“Cedric, are you tired or have any headaches lately?”

Cedric was leaning on the sofa with his chin loosely squeezed, as if the
aftereffects of the battle had not completely gone away. The head and front
that were distorted in the aftermath of the magic also caught my eye. He
smiled with long blinking eyes.
“I’m having a hard time in the morning these days… … .”

After all, now was the right time. Dahlia already flinched with her hands.
Cedric laughed and caught Dahlia. Then, gently closing his eyes, he looked
at the dahlia.

“So why did you remove the ring?”

"that… … .”

Now is the time to finally get to the point. Dahlia's heart pounded.

“Cedric, I… … Didn't Cedric ask you how to be with me and that, that, that
kind of relationship?”

“Yes, I did.”

“In order to do that, you have to know me well, right?”

“… … Yes, it is.”

“I actually have a secret.”

Actually, it's not one, but you have to start with one step. Cedric tilted his
head.

"What?"

Dahlia was going to show it with actions instead of words. She plunged
herself by the long sofa on which Cedric was sitting. Cedric flinched
visibly. He put his hand on his chin down and turned to see the dahlia.

Dahlia didn't miss the time, pulling his hands over his knees and placing
them on it. Cedric stared at Dahlia's knees and said in a more submerged
voice than before.

“Dahlia, if you come out so positively, I'm still ready to go… … ”

Dahlia reached out and grabbed Cedric's hands tightly. There was silence
between the two for a while. I felt it when I was purifying Meldon in the
past, but it was difficult to know if the purification was going well, not as a
shame. By the way… … .

'… … Why is there no response? Is it not going well?’

Dahlia glanced up and looked at Cedric's expression. He looked at his hand

held by Dahlia with a terrifyingly cool look. But for a while, Cedric fixed
Dahlia's hand and pulled it. And Dahlia put it on her cheek without even
getting it dry. His eyes twitched, and his long eyelashes shook. He spit out a
distressing little groan, rubbing her cheeks in her hand.

Dahlia was feeling weird again. Cedric's mood right now was really, too
dangerous.

“… … Ha.”

Then he let go of Dahlia's hand with a small sigh. He sighed, touching his
eyes with his hands. Then I beckoned to her to fall. Dahlia blinked in
embarrassment at the unexpected reaction.

“Is it not working?”

“… … no. I think I'll want to kiss if there's more.”

Dahlia didn't know how to react, and then, with her face turned red, she
pulled back little by little, as Cedric said, and stepped back. Then I opened
my arms awkwardly. Cedric looked at Dahlia as if what he meant. She
stuttered.

“The kiss is still but… … About hugs... … .”

"Ah."

Immediately, Cedric's eyes changed. Without giving Dahlia a chance to say

anything, he quickly rolled her back and lifted her up and sat on her lap.
Then she buried her head on her exposed neck and breathed in the field.
At best, Dahlia, who thought about the degree of a hug she had with the
emperor, was embarrassed and her head turned white. However, Cedric was
just putting his hands on his back with the thought that he had to cleanse his
chin so desperately to hang on her.

Cedric calmed down after a while and sat down the bright red-faced Dahlia
by the side of the road. Then he put his face on both hands again. A softer
voice than usual flowed between my hands.

“… … Yes, that's your ability.”

“Somehow my father kept trying to connect with you

“… … Didn't you know?”

Last time I thought I knew Dahlia's hand.

“Of course I knew it for the first time.”

“But last time… … .”

“Oh, then.”

Cedric immediately understood what she was talking about.

“It’s just like you’re about to fall… … .” He exhaled again long.

As the heat gradually subsided, the dahlia became a little sulky. Because he
doesn't seem to like it as much as I thought. She found the ring, put it back
on, and said awkwardly.

“Am I doing something useless?”

“… … no. Sorry. I was just upset. Even now, there are so many people who
are aiming for you... … .”

Cedric looked at Dahlia after a long, dry face. His eyes were as serious as
never before.
“Dahlia, I only want to ask for one, but please listen.”

Originally, I never accepted this request before listening to the content, but
Cedric's expression was so serious that I couldn't help it. She nodded.

“… … Yeah."

“If you change your mind… … Or, even if the decision is difficult and you
decide not to be a lover with me, let me continue to protect you.”

"Ah… … .”

“I am saying that you look too dangerous. If I refuse, I can't help but... … .”

There was no reason to hesitate more. Dahlia hurriedly nodded and grabbed
Cedric's hand. Cedric was embarrassed again, trying to withdraw his hand,
and quickly calmed down when there was no energy.

Only then he laughed and said what Dahlia was expecting.

“Thank you, Dahlia. It's a great ability. It's a moment, but something I can't
even imagine... … It was the world.”

Dahlia was also relieved. Cedric also found room again. She looked at him
and thought.

'Although I wasn't thinking, I was thinking of answering.'

Listening to the lover's story, I remembered one answer she hadn't yet said.
I was still hesitant to talk about it. Is this really a choice without regrets?
Wouldn't it be over a river that is irreversible?

Cedric was watching her quietly. Then I smiled.

“Dahlia, are you trying to answer the last words?”

Dahlia, caught in her stomach, was surprised to see Cedric.

“There is no need to answer because it is too much.”

"that… … .”

“I want you to talk when you feel confident.”

I spoke so softly, but I couldn't say more. Dahlia also knew. That she herself
is not fully prepared yet. She nodded carefully.

“As soon as possible… … .”

“Yes, yes.”

Cedric said casually and playfully.

“By the way, it's a little unfair. I am not in love because of this, but I have to
pay attention to the people who fall in love with this.

“The reason Aceras is obsessed with you strangely is because he knows

your abilities. There seems to be one thing that is only hidden from me
during the meeting... … .”

Cedric frowned and brushed his hair roughly.

It turns out that Cedric doesn't even know my abilities and how can I... …
?’

Dahlia asked carefully.

“Then why did you think Aceras did that to me?”

“I just thought I was in love at first sight. like me."

“Because you can do that.”

I didn't seem to have any doubts that there might be other reasons for
obsessing with Dahlia. She laughed out of shame.

“Cedric is special.”
It meant that I didn't fall in love at first sight like Cedric, but after I said it,
it sounded weird. Cedric laughed at the same time.

“I’m glad that’s the case.”

“… … Ah."

“Thank you for telling me the secret. It must have been an important issue.”

Dahlia nodded. Then he told the emperor what he heard. It is said that his
abilities are affected by the affinity he has with his purifying opponent.
Cedric listened to the story with a serious expression and immediately
pointed to the point.

“Then your strength won't work for Asheras.”

“Yes, maybe.”

“If he knows about that, it will feel like the only line that has been hanging
so far has collapsed. In trouble.”

“But he’s aiming for you now… … They are preparing for a divine
bombing to destroy the empire.”

Dahlia felt dizzy when she recalled what Kelsion had just heard. She
understood why Kelsion had been shutting her mouth all the way to the end.
It was because of too much guilt.

The end of the original Aceras route only states that there is a war, but
exactly what happens is not described. Filling in that void was what Kelsion
had just described, the "sacred terrorism."

‘What the hell, what happened to the Frederic Empire after that ending…
… ?’

It was dizzy just by thinking.

“… … My God, war. It's not so real. I hope this will be the last time with
him.”
Cedric's eyes sank a little. If Kelsion's words were true, this would be a big
deal that wasn't in this imperial history.

“I have to borrow my father's staff and talk to him.”

Dahlia hesitated for a moment, then said.

“… … There is someone who needs another one.”

She leaned towards Cedric and said seriously. Cedric couldn't hold up his
eyes for a long time and was quickly captured.

"who?"

“In this regard, Duke Bleuport will be the biggest key right now. I want you
to believe what he said.”

'To stop this war, I need Mr. Lewain's help.'

Upon hearing Kelsion's words, Dahlia felt intuition. Without Lewain who
knows the future, this fight will come with huge sacrifices.

***

At the same time, the man who immediately attacked Cedric settled on the
patronage of the Duke of Bleuport. Anyway, I knew that this was useless
when I saw Cedric's face, but I had no choice because I had set the
coordinates here for the first time.

'At first, 1% has penetrated.'

That scroll had to be refreshed with a 1 percent chance of writing it. So,
although I was hoping there would be nothing to write until the end. Of
course, even though he survived with a probability of 99

percent, the only path left for him is the dew of the brilliant death penalty. If
he didn't want to die, he had to flee to the castle as quickly as possible. If
you go there, His Holiness will save him. Unless you can't find out that
you've made this ridiculous mistake.
He just remembered what he had done and kicked his tongue.

'Damn, it was originally supposed to be used for Dahlia Pesterose... … .’

I was in a hurry, so I wrote it to Cedric. I had a belated regret, but I couldn't

help it. If you don't find it, stop. He made a call that he had already
succeeded. There was no way for others to check, and he turned to the
thought of quickly exiting the mansion. However, at the same time as he
turned around, he encountered an enormous human character. Obviously,
even though I set a remote place where no one would come, as a moving
coordinate. It was unexpected, but he smiled brilliantly. He grabbed the
burned arm and made a painful sound.

“… … I accidentally got burned while playing here. Could you ever call a
doctor?”

“That's difficult.”

A hard answer came back. The young man only noticed that the man in
front of him was Duke of Le Wayne Bleuport.

“… … what's the reason?"

“Because I promised Dahlia Pesteroz Young-ae that I would protect her.”

Before the young man could even read the meaning behind the words, his
vision quickly fell. At the same time, I felt a great pain in the back of my
hand on the side that was not burned.

“Ahhhhhh!”

He sat down and screamed. Then, trembling in pain, he looked at the back
of his hand. I saw the handle of the sword protruding over the back of my
hand. The lower blade was stuck on the floor.

“I have no regrets for you. It's a bit boring.”

Even with the back of a man's hand stubborn, Lewain looked down at him
without any expression. It was abominable and abominable, but on the one
hand, it was terrifying. It's because the human in front of you didn't feel like
the same human being. It feels like you are dealing with a huge natural
disaster, or a mountain or rock.

“Uh, how did you know I was here?”

He smacked his teeth and said. Instead of answering, Lewain offered

options.

“You have two options. The first is to go to this imperial guard and confess
your sins. The second is to keep staying here with me. It's clear which one
will do you better.”

The young man answered silently, and Lewain read the answer. He nodded.
And said it out loud.

"watch!"

"Damn it."

Now it's all over. The young man gave up and slit his head with his left
hand.

Le Wayne went through strict transport procedures and sent the young man
to the guard and was alone in thought. When Dahlia appeared in front of
him, the round he was going through was overturned. It is still following the
rough pattern similarly. Even the plans that Asheras is preparing for the last
time. But I couldn't figure out what would happen in the future.

At that time, someone appeared through the grass. Due to countless

recurrences, Lewain knew that there was only one person he could meet in
the bush at this time. He looked back. And I saw Adisha walking this way.
She was looking at him with a somewhat suspicious look.

“… … I just got a call from His Majesty Cedric. Probably this coordinate. I
thought I'd miss it because it was late... … How does your Excellency,
Duke of Bleuport... … ?”
She frowned on one eyebrow. This was the first time she saw herself in this
meeting with such a glance.

Le Wayne felt a little fresh. This, too, was a gift from Dahlia to him.

“… … Mr. Duke?”

Adisha called him in a slightly embarrassed voice. Lewain nodded.

“Yes, tell me.”

“Before us… … Here… … Have you ever met like this?”

Lewain held his breath for a moment. But after a while, he shook his head.

“It won’t happen.”

“Are you sure? I must have misunderstood.”

“It can be. Stop going in.”

“… … Yeah."

As she tried to leave, she touched the tree and looked back.

“If I missed him, the dahlia would have become dangerous. Thank you for
protecting him.”

"Fine. I didn't do it for you.”

If it was someone you didn't know, it would sound like a sibijo. However,
Adisha did not look back.

When she was completely out of sight, he looked down at his hand.

'Even with this level of intervention... … .’

Even to this extent, Adisha recalled some recurring memories. He clenched

his fist. What are you so afraid of? A lot more intervention would be
required to protect Dahlia in the final fight against Aceras.

'It's a divine power terror that will blow up the Imperial Palace.'

Since that young man has appeared, Aceras is likely to do the same thing
this time. Lewain slowly blinked his tired eyes.

'I want to see Miss Dalia.'

The only precious thing he has brought into this world now remains.

I heard the sound of a carriage from a distance. Cedric and Dahlia seemed
to be returning to the ballroom. Lewain smiled for the first time.

***

Dahlia and Cedric finally arrived at the ballroom. I went to the imperial
palace right from the mansion's waiting room, so this is the first time I've
been to the ballroom in Blueport.

The ballroom was full of people all over. Even if everyone thought about
the accident of the former Duke of Blueport, it seemed that they weren't
confident of the Duke and the Duke outright. Of course, for Dahlia, that
didn't matter at all right now. It seemed that Lewain wouldn't care about
who came or not anyway. There was only one thing Dahlia was afraid of
right now.

Cedric has already contacted the people of the Imperial Palace. So everyone
knew what had happened in the imperial palace in the meantime. Even
Kelsion blamed the last thing Asheras was making up.

Thanks to this, Dahlia has been restless since coming in. Her fear grew after
seeing Hikan approaching with terrifying momentum from far away.

'Bonamana... … You'll be very scolded!'

I promised that I would never go around Kelsion. As expected, as soon as

he saw dahlias, Hikan chewed his lips well enough to bleed and poured out
blame that he couldn't do with his eyes. And when he finally came to the
front, when he took her to an empty room and closed the door.

"dahlia-!"

The expected shout burst. Dahlia closed her eyes tightly.

"I'm sorry."

“I, I said so… … !”

Hikan grabbed Dahlia's shoulder tightly. His upset was conveyed, and tears
circulated for nothing.

“… … I'm sorry."

Cedric, who followed as if for granted, looked at Dahlia's face and turned
his face off.

“Do it right, Hikan. I asked for it and followed it.”

“Shut your mouth, Majesty the Prince. I can't forgive you right now.”

“Oh, you're so good that you couldn't get anything out of Kelsion?”

Cedric was impatient and sarcastic. Hikan glared at him while grinding his
teeth. However, Cedric was the spout of hell as much as Merida to stop.

“Dahlia is also an adult now. Why don't you do this or don't do that to
Dahlia at will? If you were going to pretend to be a real brother, didn't you
do it right the first time?”

It was an atmosphere that a fight was about to burst. At that time, Adisha,
approaching after finding the three, felt the seriousness of the situation and
spoke urgently.

“Are you going to fight between us here?”

“Your Excellency, Duke of Blueport, arrested the man who attacked the
Second Prince and ran away.

This is not the time... … .”

"That's right."

Lewain suddenly appeared behind Adriana.

“Oh my God.”

When Adisha appeared silently, he touched the heart of surprise. How did
you find and enter this room again? Le Wayne said shamelessly.

“If the two keep fighting, I will take Youngae Pesterose with me.”

“Who wants to be?”

“Don’t be bullshit.”

Hikan and Cedric glared at Lewain with bitter eyes. In the meantime,
Lewain was loosening the bandages to see if everything was healed. The
face was still dull without an expression.

“As everyone is gathered like this, I will declare it to Lee Cham.”

“Please stop.”

Cedric lamented, frowning seriously. When Lewain opens her mouth, she
seems annoyed. But Lewain opened her mouth without worrying about it.

“Dahlia Pesteroz Young-ae is my heart-born daughter. Everyone gives me

permission... … ”

“Ahhh!”

Dahlia's anti-horsepower was now limited. She couldn't stand it and struck
Lewain on the back with a sound. Le Wayne looked at Dahlia with a very
unhappy expression, but only a few more backs were hit.
“Mr. Le Wayne, stop talking! And!"

Dahlia couldn't stand it any longer and looked back at everyone and
shouted.

“Please stop fighting. I’m sick of it!”

“… … dahlia."

"that… … .”

“I was wrong! Is it done now?”

Dahlia walked away alone. His back was like a rabbit with heartache. The
rest of the people looked at them in vain. Adrisha, who was unhappy alone,
covered her face with a sincere disgusting expression.

“… … Should I go find it?”

“Even if I see you, I will be angry… … .”

"still… … .”

“I haven't done anything wrong.”

Only Lewain spoke shamelessly. However, everyone had no energy to

refute it. Eventually, the four went to find Dahlia. She was screaming at
someone with an angry expression on the balcony that had the door open.

“No, so isn’t it really too much? I also have an idea... … . You just have to
be angry with me. … .”

“Our lady is all right. Now, eat this and make you feel better.”

“Mr. Meldon treats him the same way.”

“It’s still good.”

“… … it's delicious."
Meldon, who was screaming at her next to Dahlia, looked back at the four.
He touched his forehead at an angle that Dahlia would not notice, and
exaggerated sighing. At that moment, all four wanted to kill him fairly.

***

The ball at the Duke of Bleuport's mansion is over. Before the carriage to
return to the Pesteroz mansion departed, the two inside the carriage, Hikan
and Dahlia, did not say anything to each other. It was in this state all the
time. Intermittently, Hikan noticed Dahlia's attention. I knew that Dahlia
had to be solved with my head, but it was awkward to say. Because of the
person caught this time, it would be difficult to see it at home for a while.
Besides, she had a talk with Lewain before the end of the day. To do that, he
must first send Hikan, and he will certainly get it wrong. Dahlia, who
knows the character of Hikan, who is good at digging the ground, didn't
want to let him get hurt.

“… … dahlia."

Hikan quietly called her. The time was only now.

In the end, Dahlia took courage. She raised her head, looked straight at
Hikan, and said in a trembling voice.

“Oh, oh, oh, brother!”

Then he gently hugged his neck.

“I did it wrong. Let go of your anger!”

Dahlia, having released her arm straight away, quickly opened the door and
got out of the wagon before the wagon started.

“I'll see Mr. Lewain for a second! Go first!”

Hikan was staring at the dahlia with a stubborn face. I didn't get caught. She
thought this was an opportunity, waved her hand at him, and quickly ran to
the Blueport mansion. The voice of the confused coachman was heard from
behind.
“Oh, Mr. Duke! Are you crying now?”

“… … shut up."

'Isn't it the wrong thing to hear?'

Dahlia struggled to turn away and ran to the Blueport mansion. And in
amazement, he whispered to the butler at the Blueport mansion who met
him.

“Please call your Excellency, Duke of Blueport.”

Dahlia thought about the Kelsion incident.

'The end is really coming.'

According to the route that Lewain showed, all flags in the original work, in
other words, the chain causality of all the events he has fixed, will be cut off
if this case is passed well. From then on, the world was able to move freely
in the direction it was supposed to go again, in a direction where everyone
is happy.

Dahlia clenched her fist. The last case. That gave Dahlia a hint. 'Before
Aceras comes to this empire, we have to talk to Mr. Lewain.'

Without his cooperation, Dahlia will lose a precious person. She never
wanted to feel that way again.

Even though she didn't say a word and reappeared, Lewain wasn't
embarrassed at all. Rather, it was nice.

“Are you angry with me now?”

Dahlia shook her head right away.

“I’m a daughter again, don’t say anything.”

Lewain was gloomy again. Again, he brought a bunch of fruits and cakes
for dahlia. Dahlias rubbed some of the fruit they are now familiar with. Said
Le Wayne, staring at her without an expression.

“So what’s going on today? Do you have any more questions?”

“… … Duke.”

"Yes."

“The Duke said before. The only thing that couldn't get off the route was
Aceras.”

"That's right."

“Then, how to stop him on the last route of Asheras would have been seen
from another timeline, right?”

Lewain's eyes sank deeply. It's as if you're sinking under your

consciousness with your eyes open. Dahlia said without stopping.

“At the end of the Aceras route that the Duke showed us, it wasn't clear
why the war broke out.

Kelsion referred to it as a "sacred bombing." Does the Duke know how to

stop it?”

“Teach me how to stop him.”

Lewain was staring at Dahlia with a grim glance that couldn't read her
emotions. She confronted him head-on without avoiding his gaze. I
remember back in the day when Lewain told Dahlia to rescue Asheras.
Dahlia also thought a lot after that. But… … I couldn't. There were so many
more important people.

“Duke, Asheras tried to kidnap me twice. They are still aiming at me. Being
in a bad situation is not a reason for me to help him.”

This could never be compromised. Dahlia didn't mean that Asheras didn't
bother me at all. However, Dahlia had no intention of bearing any burden
on Aceras' fate. Even if Lewain called her to save everyone, she never
agreed. No matter how much Le Wayne tries to persuade her, it will be
useless. She made up her mind and looked at him.

“… … Then you can’t help it.”

Dahlia's pulse fell out of giving up too quickly. Lewain pushed her a plate
of tropical fruit that she was dipping.

“It's a bribe. Wouldn't this be possible?”

"No."

Le Wayne's shoulders drooped. After a while he said.

“If your daughter's will is, I will accept it.”

Although she looked at Dahlia pathetic, as if inciting sympathy, she ignored

it.

'I'm not a daughter in the first place... … .’

Dahlia hesitated whether or not to tell this story, then opened her mouth.

“I can’t save Aceras anyway.”

“Can I ask why?”

“My abilities are influenced by the feelings I have for the other person. It
doesn't work for people who don't like it.”

“… … Is that so."

Lewain responded slowly one beat. In a moment, a sadness that could not
predict the end passed on his face.

“That would be useless. After all, the ending without sacrifice... … .”

He paused in the middle and closed his eyes as if exhausted. Dahlia was
embarrassed because he didn't know the meaning. She looked at him and
said carefully.

“But the Duke is okay. If the Duke needs purification... … .”

“I am grateful for the favor, but my soul is so worn out that it can no longer
be corrupted. Please call me father rather.”

Dahlia was coughing. It was an euphemism of refusal. Then Lewain started

talking again.

“I understand your daughter's thoughts well. As you said, Asheras's plan

has never gone any further than this in several rounds. This is always the
last time.”

Dahlia opened her eyes. I knew it, but it was different to be confirmed.

“As you might expect, I'm reading all of his fixed behaviors through
countless regressions. It's a little different this time. As you appeared, his
goal became you, not Eustia. I cannot predict each and every one of his
changing behaviors. It will get harder and harder. But there are certainly
patterns that don't go away.”

“… … What is it?”

“I can't speak.”

Unexpectedly, a negative answer came back. Dahlia looked at him in

surprise. Le Wayne said vaguely.

“Miss Dahlia, I told you. I can't use the information I learned in the past
episodes in this world.”

“The more so, the more people in this world will recognize the existence of
a repetitive life.”

“… … No way, will other people regain their memories of the past and
become corrupted again as they used to be?”
“It won't. Sheep Dahlia has already saved their souls. Now their round is
over there.”

“Then why… … ?”

Dahlia said hesitantly.

“If the Duke doesn't help, this episode might be one of the many episodes
the Duke has seen and visited.”

Dahlia couldn't figure out how Aceras' divine terror would happen. Because
that part doesn't appear in the original. It was only Lewain who knew that.
If he didn't help Dahlia, I wasn't sure if everyone could join forces to stop
Asheras.

Lewain had no answer. Dahlia was struck by anxiety. She said quietly.

“I know what you're afraid of. Are you afraid that people blame the Duke?”

“I'm scared too. I'm afraid everyone will be disappointed with me if they
know I'm from a different world.”

Lewain glanced up and looked at Dahlia with a still unreadable look. She
said with trembling lips.

“But I will tell you too. Because they are precious people. Even if you are
disappointed with me, I will keep it.”

Lewain was silent for a while. He seemed to be groping a long time ago.
After that, he said.

"In fact… … Everyone knows nothing and a happy ending would be my

greed.”

Dahlia grasped the hem. Le Wayne said calmly.

“Ms. Dalia, you are wrong. I am not afraid of people's accusations now. I
have forgotten those feelings before.”
“Maybe that I keep shutting my mouth over and over again is a single
inertia that has been repeated countless times.”

Lewain got up, walked in front of Dahlia's sofa and knelt. He stopped
Dahlia from panicking and trying to get up.

“Ms. Dalia Pesteroz, the only thing in my world that is precious now is the
one I choose for myself. How can I refuse your request?”

“Because of my greed, I hesitated until the end. But if you really want to
stop Aceras... … I will accept that will too.”

Lewein said that and gestured for the back of Dahlia's hand. And when Dali
reached out her hand, she kissed her briefly. Like a knight's oath.

“Now I will stop Aceras for you. And I'll tell you everything I know.”

Dahlia couldn't know all of his thoughts, but he knew for sure that there was
a huge wave swaying within him now.

Lewain started talking again.

“First of all, what my daughter is most curious about is what the hell is
going on at this treaty renewal meeting before Aceras started the war?
About the details of divine terrorism.”

Dahlia nodded. Le Wayne, who knew how to answer right away,

unexpectedly grabbed his chin and thought about it, and then grabbed his
head.

Please wait a moment. How many times was that?”

“The 129th car? 152 car?”

A terrifying number passed by just listening. Dahlia was a little bit upset.

“Oh, I remembered an important issue.”

Le Wayne raised his head. Dahlia asked back in haste.

"really?"

"Yes. The end of divine terror is the death of all transcendental peoples
except Aceras and the fall of the Frederic Empire.”

“… … Yeah?',

Dahlia asked blankly. Lewain tilted his head as if what was wrong. Dahlia's
expression gradually grew tired.

'This, this is... … .’

I have a very, very, very ruined feeling... … .

“Well, why are you telling me what's so important now! Besides, that
doesn't even appear in <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>!”

“If I chose that route, I thought that no one would like Aceras, so I took it
out randomly. Because of the nature of the game, I needed three male
protagonists.”

Somehow, the finish of only the Aceras route was strangely blurry. Dahlia
felt dizzy. Even after the bomb declaration, Lewein said with a smile alone.

"Fine. As long as I'm there, that ending won't happen.”

"Ahhh… … . Really, Duke... … !”

“Yes, your daughter.”

Dahlia ripped her head in Pesteroz' study, fully understanding the feelings
the emperor would have felt.

A long time later.

The communication between Lewain and Dahlia was more difficult than
that between dogs and humans.

Only then did Dahlia understand what he was trying to say.

“So, did the Duke have a way to stop divine terrorism?”

"Yes. But there will be sacrifices.”

“… … What does it mean?"

Lewain offered to teach him everything he knew, but he didn't say anything
for a long time.

"that's… … .”

Even with such luck, I quickly shut up. He shrugged his shoulders and
looked depressed.

“Miss Dahlia, you said. I could never forgive Asheras, so I couldn't even
save him.”

“… … Yeah."

Lewain glanced at Dahlia with guilt.

"If you don't save him, if your Majesty Cedric dies, will your will not
change?" The dahlia solidified as it was. Lewain's eyes, as if always
pursuing the distant past, had a gloomy glow.

“I know the ending of His Majesty Cedric after what Asheras will do.”

***

That night, the emperor was suffering from a headache in his office.

The one caught this time wasn't that deeply religious like the Frederick
Empire. He vomited all the information he knew before his death. The
problem is that none of that information is very valuable. I've never heard
of the green semi-solid form that Aceras gave Dahlia to use. I didn't even
know at all.

Kelsion's information was of course shocking. However, he did not even

know the detailed plans of Aceras. What I know for sure is that Asheras is
working on a huge plan to blow up this Frederic Empire.

'How the hell should I stop it... … .’

He was in a very sensitive state because he had not received the cleansing
of Dahlia properly recently.

‘Why the hell I didn’t talk earlier… … .’

He grunted and grabbed his head.

But then, unexpectedly, Lewain came in through the door of the office. The
emperor felt his blood pressure rise again when he saw the aides chasing
him, confused from behind. He soothed his anger by slapping the tasteless
tea into his stomach when it had cooled down.

“Le Wayne, damn it. What else is going on?”

But Lewain's condition was a little weird. Unlike his always overly brazen
and confident appearance, his gaze was deeply submerged in an
unprecedented melancholy. The emperor felt some weird energy and looked
at him with a frowned eye.

“… … Lewain?”

“Your Majesty the Respectful Emperor.”

“Yes, tell me.”

“I am actually a regressor.”

The emperor almost spit out the tea he was drinking.

***

Two days later, the morning was bright. Hikan was nervous like never
before. Dahlia, who came in late the night before, said nothing to his
nagging. Rather, he looked at him blankly, and suddenly looked like he was
crying. Hikan was forced to hug Dahlia. However, no matter how much I
investigated, I didn't tell you what was going on until the end.

'Is Dalia also shocked?'

As expected, he shouldn't be angry, Hikan regretted. Even at breakfast the

next day, Dahlia behaved as if nothing had happened yesterday, but her eyes
were still empty.

“My brother, do you know how to forgive someone who seems to never be
able to forgive?”

"If you don't know who you are, don't just forgive it."

Dahlia laughed. Then suddenly I got up.

“I still have to try.”

“… … If you want to.”

Last but not least, Dahlia was stuck in her room again and was troubled all
day. The Dahlia he knew wasn't the one to depress for so long. Hikan was
so weird that he hurriedly infiltrated Adriano into Dahlia's room. According
to her, Dahlia was sitting at her desk all day or lying on her bed and
pondering her thoughts. Even if I ask what I'm thinking, I'm just freaking
out.

'What other numbers aren't you making up?'

With his long experience in the meantime, Hikan did not look for doubt.
But Dahlia continued to be silent. Then, for the second day after being stuck
in the room, suddenly he and Adisha were summoned to his room. Adriana
and Hikan thought head-to-head about what the hell was she was trying to
say.

“… … You're not saying you're getting engaged to Cedric, right?”

It was the most rational hypothesis that Adisha thinks, but as soon as he
heard it, Hikan's momentum became even more dreadful. He bit the molars
firmly and said.

“… … It won't be that.”

“Then what is it?”

“Once not.”

However, I couldn't guess. The two went to Dahlia's room without much.
Dahlia felt under her eyes as if she had stayed all night. She sat at the desk
with a serious expression, clasped her hands, and looked back at them.

“My brother, Adisha. I have a story to take seriously.”

“I can’t get engaged.”

Hikan said it all. Dahlia opened her eyes wide and shook her head in fright.

“What are you talking about? It's not like that!”

“… … Tell me first.”

Dahlia closed her eyes and took a deep breath. And after a while, she
opened her eyes and said.

“I'm actually from a different world.”

Hikan and Adrian looked at Dahlia blankly. After a while, Adriana sat on
the couch, patting Dahlia's back and said.

“… … Dahlia, you've been under a lot of stress lately, right?”

Dahlia stared at Adriana with a terrifying look. She raised her hand
awkwardly.

“I'm talking really seriously.”

Dahlia said Najik. The story she said with that expression has always been
real. The two settled and began to listen to her story. Dahlia slowly started
talking about everything. From where she came from, how she remembers
her previous life. In fact, this world is a world that Dahlia has experienced
in a previous life. In that world, Hikan was a villain, and Adisha was a
female protagonist. That is why Dahlia wanted to change the world this
time. And that it was successful. Lewain didn't talk about it. It was an act of
consideration for him. No matter what he intended to call her, it wasn't
Dahlia's story.

Said Le Wayne.

“Ms. Dalia, if you do not save Asheras, the moment this divine terror fails,
he will surely die or runaway. That's the pattern I've observed.

If you don't kill him then, the only thing that can stop him when he's
runaway is King Cedric.

Everyone else will live by him, but in return he will die. ”

“It is a precious thing to convey to you. So I hesitated to say it.”

Dahlia knew why Lewain was so obsessed with Asheras' salvation. It was
actually because of Dahlia herself. Because the only thing that is precious to
him is her.

“… … Even if you fail, you can kill it before that. Don't worry too much.
There is always a way.”

Le Wayne said so. Dahlia knew that his words were flimsy comfort.
However, it was always an uncomfortable story that someone died. In the
end, Lewain's words were simple. If Dahlia doesn't save Asheras, Cedric
will die, or Asheras will die.

Dahlia was angry with Lewain and wanted to blame him. Why do you leave
this burden on yourself only?

Why are you making her so hard? But… … I couldn't do that when I
thought of him, who had been wandering through those many years.

'Can I forgive Aceras?'

However, no matter how much I thought about it, Dahlia didn't seem to be
able to forgive Asheras. The last time I saw him, Dahlia was almost
kidnapped by him. I avoided the situation by exercising my whole body, but
my heart was pounding when I still thought about that day. And after
learning that the runaway of the Duke of Mary Bleuport was because of it,
there was no room for sympathy.

However, no matter how much I thought about it, Dahlia didn't seem to be
able to forgive Asheras. The last time I saw him, Dahlia was almost
kidnapped by him. I avoided the situation by exercising my whole body of
acting, but my heart was beating when I still thought about that day. And
after learning that the runaway of the Duke of Mary Bleuport was because
of it, there was no room for sympathy.

Dahlia was scared and afraid of him. I was angry again. The negative
emotions were so great that I couldn't even feel any other emotions. No
matter how much time passed, it seemed to be the same.

'Maybe, there are so many things that have not been solved yet.'

So she decided to start with the emotions she could touch. The beginning is
to reveal all the truth to those who are really important. As I told Lewain,
the time must come for Dahlia to confess the truth.

However, I couldn't easily make up my mind. She spent a lot of time lying
in bed and pondering. But in the end said.

After her story was over, the two didn't say anything for a while. Dahlia
looked at the two alternately.

After confessing everything that was hidden inside, I felt relieved, but I
thought maybe the two might feel a sense of betrayal. In the original, they
pretended not to know their future, and pretended to see them for the first
time, and deceived them. However, it was not a story that started without
such determination. She looked at the reaction of the two, but there was
neither an expression nor a reaction to read both. Dahlia said over and over
again, as if a little more.

“… … That's why it happened. If you want to be angry, you can be angry.”

"Right."

Hikan replied without expression. I didn't seem angry, but it was the same
that I couldn't tell what I was thinking.

After a while, he said.

“I've been having a lot of trouble.”

It was a much calmer response than Dahlia thought. She carefully held
Hikan's hand. Rather than avoiding, he reached out and stroked her head.

“… … Are you not angry?”

“Why would I be angry with you? You must have been the hardest thing
because of me.”

Hikan closed his eyes and slowly exhaled. And said.

“I thought it was weird. You were like a gift to me.”

“But it really was a gift from somewhere. I'm glad I think. I have you.”

Hikan put things together for a while, then slowly talked back.

“I don't think you cheated on us. Because you're always doing your best in
your own way, that must have been your best. And you didn't run away, you
held me back and saved me many times. Even if you haven't said
everything, I don't think it's a lie.”

Dahlia shut her lips. Tears circulated in the warm heart that was handed
down.

“Thank you for staying next to me, Dahlia.”

Hikan said. He finished talking and glanced at Adisha. Like asking if you
have something to say. Dahlia prepared her mind.

'Adricia may feel betrayed.'

Since he was the original female protagonist, wouldn't he be questioning

whether he was so good at him and approached him? Besides, if you know
you knew everything from the beginning until the past when you didn't
want to be noticed.

'I think it really hurts when Adisha cried out.'

But instead of getting angry, Adisha told her.

“Dahlia, how hard have you been?”

It was a warm voice. Dahlia was embarrassed and couldn't say anything.
Adriana smiled and grabbed Dahlia's hand.

“If you think about it, it seems that Dahlia tried to protect me from the
beginning. Isn't it stupid to know that only now? Thank you. really."

“… … no. Sorry."

“But I just want to ask one question.”

Adisha said in a playful voice.

“In my previous life, it was me that Dahlia liked the most in this world,
right?”

The words drew tears in Dahlia's eyes. Dahlia fluttered and shook her head.
Quietly, the time passed for each other to accept each other. As for Dahlia,
the people gathered here felt like a ‘real family’.

“… … So, this isn't the main point, right?”

Hikan said after a while. He returned completely to his usual one, sighed
and touched his forehead.
“Isn't this because I have another job to do? Also tell me how you're trying
to spoil me.”

Dahlia smiled at Bash. Hikan now knows her very well.

“I've seen this world once in my life. If you recall from that time, it will be
the last case that Aceras comes to renew the treaty this time. If you do this
well, you can all be happy.”

“Please help me so that it can be done well.”

Adriana and Hikan faced each other. And at the same time saw a dahlia.

“You don’t have to ask anything like that.”

“Because we are always on the side of Dahlia.”

Above all, it was a sufficient answer. Dahlia hugged them.

***

A few days later, there was a carriage crossing the border between the
Frederic Empire and the Holy Empire. The gate of the carriage was stamped
with the emblem of the Holy Empire. There were two people riding in the
carriage, one as Aceras and the other as a young man with a normal gray
hair. In addition, there were several wagons secretly crossing the border.

“Wow, this is the Frederic Empire. Of course, you have to go three more
days to the capital.”

The young man walked on the curtain of the carriage, looked outside, and
said in a frivolous tone.

Aseras removed his hand on his forehead, he turned his gaze and looked to
the side. However, he soon lost interest and closed his eyes again.

"i See."
“What the hell is this so attractive that two of our believers have betrayed
God?”

“Even those who trusted and entrusted me to the most, can only do one
thing I told them to do. After all, I want to destroy both traitors and here as
soon as possible.”

Unlike his youthful tone, the young man's eyes were full of madness.
Aseras said calmly.

“I came here to do that.”

"Yeah. Go ahead and kill them all.”

The young man smiled brightly. Asheras didn't laugh. He thought the young
man was annoying. When he chose the author to support himself, he looked
as if he had all the world. But Asheras chose him only because his hair
color reminded someone.

Something is wrong. I don't know when or where it went wrong, but

everything went wrong anyway.

But if you get her in hand, everything will be fine.

'Once I killed Cedric... … .’

He only repeated that thought.

'Kill him... … .’

'And… … .’

Strangely, I thought that nothing else mattered. Originally, it was planned to

runaway all the Transcendentalists of this Empire.

'Oh yeah. I came to do that.'

Aceras was awakened. The Frederic Empire knows nothing. Divine power
can be mixed with other potions if it can be used in potions. There were
many ways to ruin them as much as possible. Dahlia Pesterose's abilities
will also have limitations. When everyone runs away, she cannot withstand
the weak physical condition.

'so… … I gave it to you.’

Of course, I'll get her out before that.

The Davi-Gatran Treaty will be destroyed. The negotiations will end in

blood. Asheras imagined Dahlia, who would remain alone there and stare at
him. Even though I've been running for that figure, my mind was just
empty. No sympathy or guilt, only a gloomy feeling encroached on him.
Still, if you kill Cedric and get Dahlia, it's all over. He closed his eyes and
imagined Cedric's death as if he was asleep.

Strangely, the imagination was as vivid as it had been seen many times.
18. The coming end
The news that Asheras had passed the imperial border spread throughout
the capital. No matter how badly we got along, we couldn't help but
welcome the rulers of other empires to the capital. Naturally, the imperial
palace was busy preparing for a ball of the largest scale ever since. Of
course, I didn't forget to prepare for what would happen under the water.

As Asheras was on the verge of coming and the time was urgent, Dahlia
revealed her abilities to Meldon as well. There was also a judgment that it
wasn't meaningful to hide it anymore. Unexpectedly, Meldon was a little
surprised, but didn't show a big reaction. I like it a little more because it
cleanses by holding my hand.

“There is a reason for the popularity of the lady. It is a magical power. You
shouldn't pretend you don't know me in the future. ”

After cleansing, Meldon said, humming and turning his shoulders. Dahlia
thought, looking at him looking happy.

'Why did only Cedric react so sensitively?'

I didn't know. So Dahlia's abilities were known to everyone, and after

Lewain's efforts, they succeeded in gathering just before Asheras arrived in
the capital. Everyone was serious, but only Lewain looked very confident.
Even the emperor is absurd.

“… … So, do you mean to see me and believe that you really did dozens of
times over and over to find the most appropriate solution?”

"That's right."

The emperor sighed.

“Now it’s not ridiculous.”

At other times, Lewain's nonsense would have been, of course, ignored. But
Le Wayne, who appeared at the conference hall, knew too much to dismiss.
Like a person who came to see the future. Previously, I was only talking
about prophets and other bullshit, but this time I completely changed my
attitude and presented only sharp and logical opinions. I was curious about
what kind of heart had changed.

“Aceras' spirit was at its limit a long time ago, and he has only one divine
power, and this is the only chance he will legally enter the Frederic Empire.
Why should he not move now?”

The tower and the emperor's staff gathered among themselves, rolled the
abacus endlessly, and all nodded.

“It's not wrong.”

The more so I started to be more convincing to say that Le Wayne came

from the future or that time was repeated. Only then began to listen to
Lewain. The emperor, who had watched the transcendental people going
crazy so far, was even more so. Because I knew roughly how far the limits
of Aceras would be.

The emperor grabbed his greasy head. It was terrible that I had to endure
this on my own for the remaining months. He said, paying the price for the
sin.

“Okay, now tell me your plan.”

“First of all, I'll be sitting at the negotiating table.”

“… … You say it's a negotiation that will fail anyway?”

"Yes. My goal is not to make the negotiations a success, but to meet him.”

“What are you going to do to meet him?”

Le Wayne's mouth, who answered without losing a word, was shut to the
question. The emperor hurried to answer by stirring his hand while touching
his forehead.
"hurry. That's the most important part.”

"I am… … .”

Lewain dimmed. His beautiful blue eyes were dimmed with a dark blue
glow like a sewer monster.

At the moment, the emperor felt terrified. This is because Lewain who was
there felt like a completely different being.

“If you meet him, you can completely destroy his mind.”

“But then Aceras could run wild. We need to be prepared for that.”

Everyone was agitated at the words spoken without blinking an eye. But
nobody said anything to him.

“… … Good. It was you who originally decided to go up to the negotiating

table. And it's true that we don't know when Aceras will runaway.”

Said the emperor in a heavy voice. He ordered the men of the tower to
make plans for how to prepare for the possible runaway of Asheras. Then
Lewain slowly blinked. At the same time, his eyes returned to their original,
refreshing blue light.

“From the evening of the day of arrival, probably the Holy Empire humans
will move. They will install these tools all over the Imperial Palace.”

Le Wayne received a piece of paper from his attendant and drew a picture
with a fountain pen in his arms. And showed it to the emperor.

“… … What? Is it a rabbit?”

It was a picture where the shape could not be recognized by anything.

Lewain glanced at his painting again. He tilted his head with a look that he
didn't know what was wrong at all. Then he folded the paper and shoved it
into his pocket.
“Anyway, if you explain the principle, it is a tool that causes the divine
power to spin inside the human body by injecting divine power after
scattering fine needles around the body to infuse minute wounds on the
body. It is meaningless to humans, but very vicious to the Transcendental.”

“I have no choice but to leave this to the purifying power of Dahlia

Pesterose Young-ae. Or maybe we find and destroy the tool quickly first.”

“Wayne, look for real tools like this. I can't bother her, so if you find it, shut
it off immediately.”

The emperor was almost dubious and called Wayne, a spy from the imperial
palace. He was the one who previously helped Dahlia to find the fortune
teller and Veord.

"Yes."

Wayne briefly abdicated. He even took a picture of Lewain's mess, even if

he didn't know it. But as soon as he saw the painting, Wayne's eyes
widened.

“This, this… … .”

“… … Huh? Why but?”

“I've seen it, this.”

“… … Did you see this? That rabbit?”

“It's not a rabbit. It looks so weird... … I'm not sure, but the Holy Empire's
weapon is correct. Usually used for sprinkling sting... … .”

The emperor looked at Lewain with incredible eyes. He was just

embarrassed. There was a short silence in the hall. It was a moment that
added a strange credibility to Le Wayne's words.

The emperor annoyedly brushed his head.

“… … Damn it. Yes, I admit it. I don't know what it is, but I'll leave it all to
you. Do it all on your own.”

"Thank you."

Lewain came back as a stiff knight and said.

“I also didn't want to reveal that this blatantly betraying the rules of the
world. However, because of the request of Dahlia Pesteroz Young-ae, I
couldn't help it.”

“Ha.”

The emperor sighed. He gave up understanding before this strange

phenomenon. It was the same for everyone. However, only Adisha was
looking at Lewain with a strange expression. Le Wayne said quietly as the
buzzing atmosphere subsided.

“Instead of dealing with Aceras, I have a condition.”

The emperor looked puzzled.

“… … What conditions suddenly?”

“Dahlia Pesterose Young-ae is my partner at this ball.”

Hikan slammed the desk, terrifying to speak. When he saw Lewain, he

growled.

“Let's see, you're doing all sorts of bullshit, Lewain. I did not want to see
the future or say anything. But do you think Dahlia is something you can
take with you?”

“I'm sorry, but I said that Dahlia Pesterose Young-ae is also good.”

"Do not be ridiculous. Obviously, Dahlia is going to go to this ball with

me... … .”

Cedric, who was still, interrupted with a sharp voice.

“Hikan, what are you talking about? Did Dahlia say that?”

In an instant, the situation was overturned. Hikan said without losing.

"Yes. Dahlia likes to go with me more than to go with her Majesty.”

"gibberish… … .”

“I want to go to the dance with Dahlia. Why is Dahlia always monopolized

by His Majesty and the Duke?”

Adisha suddenly became angry. All that remained was Meldon with his
arms folded. He looked at everyone and raised his hand as well.

“For some reason, it feels like I'm losing money if I'm not alone. I want to
be a partner of Miss Dahlia.”

"I intervened cowardly the other time, and nowhere do you have your
cowardly sexuality."

There would be no dahlias to dry anymore, there was no reason not to fight.
The emperor's eyebrow wrinkles grew deeper as he watched them fight
each other. The power went into his hand by itself and broke the handle of
the chair. This is the fourth.

'… … How can I endure this again?” He suddenly wanted to see the
empress.

***

“Your Excellency, Duke Le Wayne Bleuport.”

After the meeting, a voice caught Lewain leaving. Lewain slowly looked
back with a dead glance. It was Adisha who was there.

“Yes, Ms. Adriana Beniter.”

“I know it's a bunch of questions, but I'd like to ask you one question.”
“Speak.”

“… … I've talked about it before. I was suspicious then, but now I am

convinced. Have you met like this before?”

“No, that too many times.”

Adriana frowns her eyebrows and touches her forehead. When I thought
about it deeply, I felt like I had a headache.

“Every time I look at you strangely, I get a feeling of desperation. It feels

like it's not the first time.”

Adriana was actually feeling weird the last time she met Lewain at the ball.
For some reason, I felt that things weren't going out in order. Originally,
Lewain, he… … How did you do it? I couldn't figure out why I was feeling
this way about someone I didn't know very well. But Dahlia told herself.
She comes from a different world, and in that world, Adisha was obsessed
with (but terrible) Hikan, (more terrible) Meldon, and Lewain (who never
mixed a word). And Lewain said that he repeated the same time frame
endlessly.

Adriana built a hypothesis that combined the two facts. Perhaps, Lewain's
statement of repeating the same time frame endlessly may be true. And the
time period he repeated endlessly may have been the worlds that Dahlia
saw. But Lewain's eyes were too dry for the one who once obsessed her.
Just empty and empty, eyes like a dead lake in winter. He said coldly.

“It looks like it's coming back slowly. memory."

It was like admittance. Adriana swallowed.

“But I'm not sure either. It's an old thing.”

“Please remember it well.”

“The truth becomes dust in the years ahead. Nothing makes sense.”

“… … I'm asking because I want to help Dahlia.”

Adisha said with emotion. For the first time in its name, light returned to
Lewain's eyes. He looked at Adisha.

“Dalia said this was the last time. Can Dahlia be happy after this really is
done?”

Adriana bit her lips in anxiety. She said hastily.

“Is there anything I can do to help her?”

“… … Ms. Adriana.”

Le Wayne raised his heavy head and looked down at Adisha. After all, it is
not unfamiliar. Adriana was convinced. She must have gone through these
similar moments hundreds and thousands of times before. However, I
would never have been so desperate for others. Unlike the past when each
looked at each other, now both were thinking only of the same person.

Lewain's mouth opened.

“His Majesty Cedric's fate has not yet been broken.”

“What does that mean?”

“He's dead throughout the hundreds of times I've experienced.”

“It's you Adisha who has the only way to save him.

Can you help me?”

I couldn't say no. Adriana nodded.

***

The ball was the next day. The people of the Holy Empire said they would
arrive at the Imperial Palace tonight. The emperor ordered the imperial
servants to look closely at their behavior.
In the afternoon, I started to get nervous even when I ran while looking out
the window where the sunset began to set.

'Aceras is here. I will meet him again tomorrow.'

If you look at him again, what kind of expression should he look like this
time? No, will you build it? Can she forgive him?

'Can Cedric live? No, can everyone be happy?’

The meeting is not over yet. When finished, he called Dahlia to explain
everything. There is no time for this plan to fail, as there is Lewain who has
turned back the time that cannot be done. Even though I knew it, I kept
getting worried and upset. It may be because of what Lewain said at the last
meeting.

Whatever the end of this work, someone will die and get hurt. No one
knows who he will be. Maybe Cedric. The thought that he might die did not
disappear because the jaw stuck in the corner of his head.

Is it because I'm worried about things I haven't answered yet?

Cedric said he would keep waiting for Dahlia to be ready. However, she had
so much to think about besides Cedric. That's why I kept putting off what I
could have answered with a little thought.

Dahlia remembered Cedric. I wanted to tell him everything. You could die
tomorrow, and I want to protect you. I wish I didn't die. Because, because...
… . Cedric is Dahlia's precious person. Because Dahlia likes it.

Only then came the late enlightenment. Why did Cedric react so sensitively
to Dahlia's ability? That's because Dahlia likes him. special.

From the moment I first met, I remembered everything that had happened
until now. The first greetings were exchanged. The two of them watched
Asheras on a tree. He came to save Hikan and saved Dahlia.

The day he made a ridiculous confession that he fell in love with Dahlia.
The day I wrote a book together and met at the library. The letter I
exchanged when I went on a trip to Vesta. Saving Dahlia from the
kidnapping of the Holy Empire. I went to look for the Empress's letter. Even
the confession I received while listening to the story of the emperor and
Lewain.

All those moments permeated her, and from some time she also liked him.
Every time I see it, my heart beats and my face feels red. It feels like my
heart is sinking down like when I'm on a dangerous ride.

"what can I do… … .”

Dahlia wrapped her red cheeks with her hands and squatted her knees on
the floor. She closed her eyes and muttered in her mouth.

“I guess you really like it… … .”

By the way, what are you going to do with the realization now?

At the same time, someone knocked on Dahlia's door.

“Dear, everyone is back. Would you like to go down?”

It was a butler. Dahlia raised her body and hurriedly clapped her hands to
cool her face.

"Yes. I'll go down.”

Dahlia wore a shawl on top and hurried downstairs.

***

“Dahlia, come here.”

Hikan came out right in front of the parlor and was waiting for her.
Anyway, I'll see it when I go in, but it was hard to wait for that time. He had
a hard face for some reason. As Dahlia went inside, led by his hand, the
crowd looked back at Dahlia. Dahlia's gaze reflexively looked for Cedric
and wandered in the air. Then I made eye contact with him sitting on the
sofa. Cedric laughed as always. Although it seemed a little less power than
usual for some reason.

When I ran into his face again, I couldn't go back as before. Dahlia
desperately endured with will and effort that her cheeks were going to blush
again, clenching her fists.

'… … I haven't answered Cedric yet.'

When should I answer that? Cedric said he would keep waiting, but now I
can answer. Dahlia's head twisted dizzy.

Adriana was also sitting on the sofa opposite Cedric. She also looked quite
dissatisfied. Dahlia then realized that Hikan and Adisha were both in a bad
mood.

'… … Was the result of the meeting not good?’

However, the three's facial expressions were more like a child with
heartache rather than that. On the other hand, Meldon was up, and he was
the only one out of the four that looked good. As soon as he saw Dahlia, he
smiled and approached this side.

But rather than the three's facial expressions, it was more like a child with
heartache. On the other hand, Meldon was up, and he was the only one out
of the four that looked good. As soon as he saw Dahlia, he smiled and
approached this side.

'What's happening?'

Dahlia soon learned why. This is because Meldon naturally kissed Dahlia
on the back of her hand and smiled. Hikan explained while sharpening his
teeth.

“He's going to be your partner at this ball.”

"Yeah? Is my partner Mr. Meldon?”

“Do you hate it?”

Meldon said with a smile round and round. She shook her head a little
abruptly.

"no. I don't hate it... … .”

“You say no. hurry."

Hikan, standing behind Dahlia, said firmly. The other two seemed to have a
similar idea. Everyone seems to have been very dissatisfied with the
selection of this partner.

'But I decided to go to this ball with Mr. Lewein… … .’

It's already been said between them, but I thought I had to say something.
Dahlia replied slightly, looking at Hikan's notice.

“Because I was originally talking to the Duke of Bleuport… … .”

“… … You originally decided to go to the next ball with me, right?”

The end of Hikan's voice trembled slightly. Dahlia enlightened.

'As it turned out, it was.'

I went with Cedric once, so I will definitely go with Hikan next time.
Dahlia looked at him with a guilty glance.

"that… … Somehow... … . I'm sorry."

“Why do you say something to Miss Dahlia? It's your fault for not making
you want to go.”

“You’re from a scammer and you’re talking a lot.”

Hikan said coldly. Meldon laughed at the blatant controversy, raising only
one corner of his mouth. And said.
“Well, Duke Pesteroz. No matter how much the Duke is, I am a partner.”

“Why is Mr. Meldon] my partner more than that, isn't it time to explain it?
… ?”

Dahlia said, pulling a long back horse. At the moment, everyone was
conscious of Dahlia's existence and shut up. Quickly noticed, Meldon
noticed her feelings and quickly led her to the sofa. Then he brought a
single table and chairs, sat across from Dahlia, and opened a long scroll on
the table.

“It's no difference, I'm the Dahlia girl's escort at the ball tomorrow.”

On the scroll on the side of Meldon, a complicated map of the imperial

palace was drawn. He rotated the fountain pen round and round, marking
one place for each directions.

“The Holy Empire has contacted us that it will be arriving at 10 pm this

afternoon. Their accommodation is here. If Duke Blueport's guess is
correct, they'll be moving from tonight.”

“What if it doesn’t move?”

“Then Duke Lewain Bleuport would be a delusional scammer. Like me.”

Meldon looked at Hikan and said in a cool voice. Hikan folded his arms and
looked down at him quietly.

'Why do these people fight every day without any sign of getting close to
each other?'

I gave up all now. Dahlia sighed.

“Anyway, the ball will be held from 3pm tomorrow. Negotiations are at
7pm. At this time, Duke of Le Wayne Bleuport will meet Aceras, so he was
eliminated as a partner.”

"Aha… … .”
'That's how it happened.'

Dahlia bowed her chin and looked at the map.

“Then why would your brother... … ?”

“He is the knight commander of this empire. If you are the general manager
of defense and the imperial palace security, you should be faithful to your
job.”

Meldon said in a teasing manner no matter who heard it. Dahlia saw Hikan
chew her lips well. Surprised, she shook her head as she looked at him.
Hikan sighed and stroked Dahlia's head.

Dahlia rolled her eyes and looked at Adisha. She also had saggy shoulders.

“Then Adriana… … ?”

“She's a secret agent belonging to the Imperial Palace. I have to catch the
fanatics wherever I go to the ball.”

“Dahlia, can we just kill the Duke Artus?”

Adisha said in a heartfelt voice. Dahlia shook her head.

"then… … .”

There is only one candidate left. Dahlia looked at Cedric by itself. Cedric
also saw Dahlia. He laughed softly.

“Yes, Dahlia. I said no because I had to do something else.”

“… … Alas. like that."

Dahlia mumbled because her Mac was loose for some reason. And laughed
awkwardly.

'Is it too sad?'

It's funny. What right is Dahlia sad? It wasn't polite to Meldon either. She
laughed at Meldon.

“Then please take care of me tomorrow, Mr. Meldon.”

“Of course, young lady.”

Meldon laughed playfully. Then he took out the pocket knife, turned it
around, and handed Dahlia the side of the handle.

“… … What's this?"

“If anything happens to me, pick it up and run away. Don’t try to cleanse it
for nothing.”

“Because the lady is kind, I’m giving a special warning.”

Dahlia looked up at him with anxious eyes. Meldon shrugged casually. If

Meldon is runaway, the whole area will surely be ruined. I remembered
Hikan's words not to even dry it.

I know it's right in my head. But I was in a strange mood. She received a
pocket knife.

“It won't happen.”

“I will.”

“Thank you anyway.”

Meldon laughed and raised his hand to the grimy glances pouring down
while trying to mess with Dahlia's head. It was getting dark outside the
window. By now, Asheras will be entering the Imperial Palace in a carriage.

It's all over tomorrow. Dahlia decided. Whatever the outcome, she will do
her best. Whether it's preventing Aceras or feelings with Cedric.

By the time everyone left the mansion, the sun was set. Cedric had already
heard from the beginning that Asheras had arrived at the Imperial Palace.
'Humm.'

I was in a strange mood. There are things that constantly bother you, such
as a cut on your little finger.

Cedric pondered what this was like. Then I realized that this feeling was
closest to fear, and I was embarrassed. It was very rare for him to feel that
way. There was nothing precious before, so I wasn't afraid to lose it. It was
the same with dying. So, in any situation, he was calm. But now... … .

'Are you afraid of dying?'

Cedric asked himself a question. The answer didn't come right away.
Hesitation was evidence of fear. He laughed in vain.

'Because it's destined to die, it's not even funny.'

Lewain, that damn man made a useless sound. Long after the meeting,
Cedric recalled Lewain, who was hauntingly chasing him before getting
into the carriage.

“His Majesty. Come here for a while.”

“… … I? you?"

Lewain nodded seriously. Cedric frowned. From the past, he wasn't happy
with Lewain. It was the same even after going through today's events.

'To know in advance of your fate by returning endlessly.'

It's too annoying. But Cedric turned around and got close to Lewain.

“So what is it?”

“I tell you that your Majesty seems to be the precious person of Dahlia
Pesteroz Young-ae.”

“You talk well without knowing. Anyway good. Tell me."

“I’m sorry, your Majesty. As I repeated the same time period, my Majesty
was also trapped in the same fate.”

Cedric was annoyed at the moment, but he was patient. Because I

remembered Dahlia talking about Lewain.

“… … I'll simply ask for the point.”

“In the future of your Majesty I have seen, you are always dying in this
negotiation.”

“Oh my God. It's not worth hearing any more.”

"Majesty."

Cedric finally stopped. Some sincerity in Lewain's voice stimulated him.

And Lewain told him all the stories. The road left for him, what he had to
do, everything else. As he recalled his story, Cedric frowned.

Death, death....... That is ridiculous. But strangely, I couldn't hear it. As if

another sense was trying to tell him something. My head hurts from a
headache.

“It's boring. I can’t achieve anything like this

It seems that I heard my own voice saying that.

'Dahlia will cry when I die.'

Because she is too good. It's too easy to affect people like you.

'If I die, I want to hear the answer and die.'

If you're dead and reborn, you can seduce age with a weapon. Cedric
laughed by himself because he was laughed at what he thought.

It was in front of the wagon. Just before getting into the wagon, he
inadvertently turned around and looked by the window of Dahlia's room. It
was an act of little meaning. But Dahlia was standing on the window
balcony. That too, look on your side. She was so frustrated that she was
knocking on the railing as if she was dying, and as soon as she saw Cedric
turned around, she beckoned. It was so far that Cedric couldn't see her
expression well, but she seemed to be smiling. Brightly.

Cedric got off the wagon and asked the coachman to wait for a while. Then
he walked in front of Dahlia's window. As he thought she was smiling wide.
She leaned out the window and looked down at Cedric. Of course, her smile
was much more beautiful than he imagined.

“Cedric! How did you see me?”

Now that she is close, when she shouts, Cedric hears it. Cedric said in a bit
of embarrassment.

“Just by chance… … . What's wrong, Dahlia?”

When I said that, Dahlia's face began to laugh a little. She frowned her
eyebrows slightly.

"that… … .”

"Huh."

Dahlia continued to hesitate, and instead of replying, he reached out with

arms to Cedric.

“Please drop me off. I'll tell you up close.”

"Ah… … . It's dirty to come here barefoot. Shall I go up?”

"No. I want to go down.”

As Dahlia says so, there was no way Cedric could refuse. He looked around
to see if there was a place to drop the dahlia, but there wasn't anything that
deserved it.

'What should I summon anything?'

Cedric bounced his hand, imagining something like a big basket, as he
thought of it. Then, a white porcelain bathtub appeared in front of me.

'… … Why is this?’

I was worried for a moment that Dahlia would treat him unscrupulous, but
she is thoughtful and will not doubt his intentions.

Cedric floated the Dahlia in the air and gently lowered it onto the bathtub. It
seemed to be cold, so I summoned a blanket and wrapped it around. Dahlia
looked at the bathtub she had entered with a fisheye expression, rather than
taking care of herself with the blanket Cedric had wrapped around her.

… … What a bathtub... … Is it?”

There was no place to let you go, so I summoned anything

Dahlia stared at Cedric blankly for a while and then burst into a light laugh.
The sound of laughter seemed to break like a star. Then, holding the edge of
the blanket with both hands, sat down in the bathtub, folded his eyes and
looked at Cedric.

Cedric wasn't good at this situation because his head hurts and his heart
aches just to see Dahlia smiling these days. Moreover, when Dahlia bowed
her head and even hesitated with red ears, I sincerely wanted to blow up all
the props of this mansion.

"that… … Cedric.”

“Yes, tell me.”

Cedric said in a peaceful voice, breaking each joint of the knuckles hidden
behind him. Dahlia kept staring at the bottom of the bathtub to see if she
couldn't speak well, then said the rest.

“I finally made up my mind.”

“What determination?”
At that question, Dahlia was silent for another time. Then, he said with a
crackling sound like a broken gramophone.

“This, this, you know.”

"Huh."

“I've been thinking a lot.”

"Huh."

“Cedric... … That… … I mean the proposal I made before.”

“Well, if this job ends well… … . Asheras also paid all the sins... … No one
gets hurt.

“I, with me

"with you?"

Dahlia's ears were red just before bursting, recognizable during the night.
Both hands holding the blanket firmly were full of strength. The head kept
going down, and Cedric only saw the dahlia's crown.

Cedric held Dahlia's cheek with both hands and lifted it from the insane
impulse rising from the inside of her chest. Dahlia looked into his eyes with
his head raised. She almost seemed fainting, but she was still beautiful, and
even in this situation, her blue eyes were shining brightly. With her two
pairs of eyes facing each other, she said in a shriek.

“I, with me… … A relationship that presupposes marriage... … .”

“Ah, dahlia.

Cedric made a muddy sound and hugged her in his arms. I felt Dahlia's
heart beating fast like a bird.

Cedric held the dahlia and pulled her further into her arms by putting her
hand through the hair of the back of her head. Dahlia was frozen with her
hands trapped in the blanket, unsure what to do, holding onto the blanket.
Cedric freed her hands by releasing the blanket with a hand that wasn't
holding her head. The blanket fell to the bottom of the bathtub.

Then Dahlia, with her hands freed, hugged Cedric's neck. Her shallow
breath tickled her ears. Cedric hugged her even more.

“Our Dahlia.”

"I… … I… … you… … I love you."

All sorts of emotions rattled and scratched Cedric's heart. However, the
only word that lingered in my head was that one sentence that I spit out of
my mouth.

I can say it dozens of times. I can talk hundreds of times, thousands of

times, until the end of the world.

He felt like crying, but he endured.

“Lewain, he's gonna die for me. Is that true?”

Dahlia hugged his back silently. Cedric knew he was bullshit, but couldn't
stop talking.

“If I die, it's okay to date and marry someone else. You will be lonely too.
But when I'm born again and go to visit you, then you'll meet me again. I…
… I'll be good at making you fall in love with me again... …

.”

Dahlia pushed Cedric's chest. As he fell, he covered his cheeks with both
hands. As he raised his head, Dahlia was smiling with an expression he had
never seen before. Tears piled up around her eyes, but that was the end
when Cedric stole the tears with his fingertips.

When she saw her face, Cedric's trembling subsided. I felt like I didn't
know why everything was going to work out.
“Cedric, I’m a little stupid today.”

“… … right."

“But I really like Cedric's presence.”

Dahlia smiled brightly. Cedric's eyebrows twisted at that. I felt like crying
again. But he still frowned and smiled. Then he turned his head and brought
his face to Dahlia's face.

Dahlia's eyes widened for a moment, then closed tightly. Cedric kissed her
shortly beside her lips instead. The embarrassed Dahlia opened her eyes. He
laughed low and covered his forehead, flipping the dahlia's bangs with his
hand.

“Next time, I'll have to do it when it's done well.”

“… … You are also making fun of me.”

“Are you not going to talk with me for a year? Like your father?”

Dahlia looked a lot of bones.

"That's Okay."

However, she soon smiled and extended her arm again towards Cedric.
Cedric gently held her back in her arms. I was feeling the soft and precious
sensation of that little body. He thought it would be okay if things like the
world were destroyed.

It was a night that was unlikely to end forever.

Aseras entered his bedroom in the imperial palace. As he walked through

the long corridor, he felt the gaze of surveillance pouring on him from all
over the palace. It looks like all of them were attached as concubines from
beginning to end. Well, considering the relationship between the Holy
Empire and the Frederic Empire right now, it's strange not to do that.

'No, even if it does, there are too many.'

Moreover, it was Duke Lewein Bleuport, not the emperor, who came to
meet him. Does it mean to remind him of what he did to his mother? To say
that, Lewain's expression guiding him to the room was too cool.

"How is your mother?"

Even when Asheras made a light taunt,

"Yes, you are healthy."

The answer stuck in the board was just coming back. There was no
agitation on the face either.

'That's not fun.'

Aseras sits casually in the armchair in the bedroom, watching the gray-
haired young man who followed him find and destroy magic tools all over
the room. Most were eavesdroppers. There was no such thing as a stinger.
It's hard to get through to the Transcendental, and I don't want to leave any
distance to get caught. After a while, the young man said with a smile.

“I put it all away.”

“Good job.”

Aseras responded without sincerity, and put his chin on the armrest. Artus,
the stupid ancestor, couldn't do this, so he found a secret and died. After all,
I shouldn't have picked someone who was too stupid.

'Although it doesn't look much different this time.'

He glanced at the gray-haired young man who followed him. The young
man smiled brightly as he felt his gaze and looked at himself. Asheras could
no longer remember the name of interest. But the young man started talking
with excitement that he was happy to see him.

“His Holiness, quickly find Kelsion and Argel and kill them. And it's all
about sprinkling God's gifts here.
When to install? When will you give instructions?”

Aseras did not have the energy to answer. He looked in the air.

'How does it feel to be back home?'

He asked himself. I didn't feel anything. There was one impulse. I missed
Dahlia. When she met her at the ballroom, I wondered what kind of
expression she would make and what she would say first. Other than that, I
didn't think of anything.

Aseras looked at the closed door. Many of his enemies are holding their
breath out there. I wanted to kill them all and quickly take Dahlia back to
the Holy Empire.

Aseras released the divine power into the air, and counted the number of
people around him through the body's reaction to recover.

After a while, Aceras noticed something strange. For simple surveillance,

there were too many popular groups and were close.

'I've been saying that it's been weird since before... … .’

His intuition was whispering to him some hypothesis. He looked back at the
young man. And said.

“Discard everything.”

"Yeah?"

“Abandon all the tools you bring, the gifts of God, and all that.”

The young man was embarrassed. Aseras turned away from him and stared
at the door.

“The surveillance network is too tight. They know what we're going to do.”

'It's amazing. It is not an idea that anyone can moisten all of these survivors
of the imperial palace with divine power.'
Aceras thought it was better. His eyes flashed. At that time, after seeing
Cedric talking to Dahlia, Aseras wanted to kill him. Now the rest didn't care
what happened. All you have to do is take Dahlia back properly.

***

Lewain lived in the same time frame endlessly over and over again. Each
time he saw an innumerable split between him. He remembers all the
countless episodes he has seen. Thanks to that terrible accumulation of
time, he gained a sense similar to a kind of future foresight. Such
foreknowledge often appeared when he was indulging in a weary dream.

At the time Cedric was telling Dahlia his love, Lewain jumped out of bed
soaked in sweat. The green matter absorbed by Cedric, and the power of
Dahlia, Asheras, who committed an unforgivable sin. All of that showed
him the possibility of a future. A happy ending for everyone may be
unreasonable.

However, I hoped it was the best ending without any regrets.

He got up in a hurry, changed clothes, and put on a coat. And he hurried to

the horse, rejecting the desperate butler. He looked down at the butler and
said.

“I will meet Dalia Pesteroz Young-ae.”

Filled with the horse's stomach, he began to run through the darkness.

***

After sending Cedric, Dahlia lay in bed on the road. But of course I can't
fall asleep. Because of Cedric, my heart was beating so much that I felt like
I was going to die. But it seems that she wasn't the only one who couldn't
sleep.

One of the less awakened maids gently opened her door and entered. And
as soon as I saw Dahlia, who wasn't sleeping yet, it took off.
“My lady, you haven't slept yet. If you go to bed late, you will be tired
tomorrow.”

“You seem to like it so much for that?”

Dahlia said deliberately.

“Actually, a young lady guest came at this time. Oh my god, you don't have
manners. I feel like I want to kick my ass, but I'm the one who can't refuse...
… .”

"who?"

“Please, Duke Le Wayne Bleuport.”

Dahlia, in surprise, put on her shawl and coat and went down to the parlor.
It was really Lewain. He was soaked in sweat, not suitable for the chilly
weather. The golden hair, which I had always combed neatly, was scattered
over my forehead. His wide, flaky shoulders and back, like a soldier, were
trembling.

Dahlia felt embarrassed, pulling the ring out and grabbing his hand.
Previously, he said it was useless, but I still wanted to do this. Fortunately,
was there a slight effect? After a while he calmed down. He looked up at
the dahlia with a pale face.

"Oh my God, Mr. Lewain], what's going on?"

“I had a dream.”

“What is your dream?”

"I… … .”

He closed his eyes for a moment and then opened it again. Some sort of
determined light lurking in my eyes.
"I need your help."

“I realized. It is impossible to change the future without revealing all the

last hopes. That things you didn't say in order not to hurt you could hurt you
even more in the future.”

Dahlia lost her horse. Lewain hesitated for a while, then said.

“Miss Dahlia, you still don't know what's really going to happen at this ball.
I thought you, the person concerned, shouldn't know.”

“First, let me tell you more about why Prince Cedric had to die on the
Aceras route.”

Le Wayne spoke in a calm tone. As Aceras was still alive without being
removed by another Transcendent, there were only two routes left of him.
The route that was not shown in <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros> after Le
Wayne was confused about the outbreak of war.

If he succeeds, he kills all the other transcendental people and forcibly gets
Eustia, and if he fails, he cannot bear the spirit that was tattered in the
aftermath and runaway. The runaway of divine power has far more terrible
consequences than the runaway of magical power. Once the divine power is
flooded, those in the nearby sphere of influence cannot die forever. It's not a
curse, so there's no way to dismiss it. The existing method of responding to
the runaway of the Transcendentalists, which allowed them to runaway and
then attacked to exhaust their magic until death, did not work for Asheras.
Because his divine power constantly restored his body. Not only that, even
after he died, the blessing of immortality did not end forever. Even though
Lewain was outside the Imperial Palace at the time, he had to make
thousands of attempts to die. That was the most terrible memory of the
endless episode. But just once.

There was a time when he was runaway, but not everyone was ruined.
Because a transcendentor killed himself with the runaway Asheras.

Dahlia immediately noticed who he was.

Cedric.

It was something no one could do without him. Even the legendary magical
emperor and Le Wayne, who has returned hundreds of times, can do it with
a high level of magic that can only be achieved with a transcendental
characteristic of multi-attribute magic. He separated the space where Aceras
and himself are at all into subspaces that do not exist in this world. The
door connecting the subspace and this world could only be closed by people
inside the subspace. So Cedric went into it with Aceras, closed the door of
the subspace, and died there together. Although the outline was what I
expected, I felt like my heart would collapse when I listened to it again.

“He's Lewain, I'm going to die. Is that true?”

This is because the desperate feeling that permeated Cedric's voice a few
hours ago came to mind. The desperate desire to live. Maybe he wanted to
live even in the last car, where he died endlessly.

However, it must have been a lonely death that has always been waiting for
him in those countless times. This time... this time it will be different. It
should be. Dahlia squeezed the hem of the chimata.

'I have to save Asheras.'

Otherwise… … .

At that time, as if reading Dahlia's thoughts, Lewain said quietly.

“I am not saying to forgive Aceras. It's not only an offense to you, it's not
something you and I will do.”

Those words were a little consolation for Dahlia. But… … . The essential
facts have not changed.

“I don't want to let His Majesty die like that again.”

“I'll try once, once. To forgive Asheras.”

Lewain was right. This doesn't go according to Dahlia's will. However, if he
is not purified, Cedric dies.

Besides… … Knowing that she had no reason to feel guilty, she felt
uncomfortable every time she saw Aceras. The rest are all off the route, but
is it because he's still wandering inside it? So, if possible, I wanted to end it
in a way that everyone wasn't unhappy with. I wished that he would not
sleep forever.

'After thinking about killing... … It's also impudent.'

Dahlia knew she was double. But that was myself.

“If I have the opportunity to speak with Aceras alone, I will. My abilities
are influenced by my emotions. If I cancel everything now and ask for
forgiveness, I will forgive it.”

Maybe this is the best way. I didn't know if the current Asheras would listen
to her. Lewain looked at her for a moment and nodded.

“If you want, do it. I'll be waiting too. But if Aceras gets to the 7pm
conference hall, we can't wait any longer.”

“… … What does it mean to be unable to delay?”

“I told you. If you can't forgive him, I'm going to put him to sleep forever. I
haven't told you how to do that yet.”

Yes. Lewain had said so. If Dahlia couldn't save Asheras, there would be a
way. He said calmly.

“Even though I've been through those many rounds, I've only found one
way to avoid killing Aceras and not letting him runaway at this point. It is
to destroy his soul, to fill the gap and to sleep forever.”

It was a story I heard before. But it was also hard to understand at that time
and even now. She asked carefully.

“I don't know what it means to destroy the soul.”

“As I wander through the endless times of the past, I have learned to keep a
lot of memories inside my mind so as not to go crazy. And you can take it
out and use it anytime you need it. If necessary, it is also possible to force
the memory to be injected into others through contact. By forcing him to
remember every episode he actually wandered, and to awaken him. In that
case, the weak heart of humans will not be able to withstand and will
collapse.”

Now, as Lewain intervened, other people gradually recovered their

memories. But that too was very little memory they could endure. More
than that, the body and the head refused. What if Lewain forced memory
infusion? They will never be able to bear it.

At the moment, Dahlia immediately recalled a strange thing.

'If the soul collapsed, wouldn't the Transcendental people become runaway?
What's different from inducing runaway?'

Lewain said before Dahlia even spoke.

“You are right. So, we're going to plant a thought in his mind with mental
system magic through the breach of his soul. As Kelsion did to his Majesty
the Empress.”

I will give you a rest to end this pain.]

“Then, with his consent, I will lead him to eternal sleep.”

“This is very risky. The moment he fails, he will be runaway immediately.

But the future I've seen is he's runaway anyway, whether we try this or not.
And in the future I've seen, this method has never failed.

so… … We will succeed again.”

However, unlike horses, Lewain's expression was not confident. Dahlia

glanced at him.

“Thank you for telling me. By the way… … Are you okay? It seems that
you are always carrying too much luggage by yourself. Isn't it too hard
then?”

"Ah… … , Dad?"

Le Wayne's eyes slowly turned red at the words he spoke with as he had
endured the twisting of his hands and feet. He covered his face with his
head bent, touching his forehead with his hand.

“I'm really fortunate to have Dahlia and Dahlias. Without you, I would have
already died.”

Is that that much?”

… … Was the word dad cool enough to overcome death? Dahlia briefly fell
into confusion. But Lewain was more serious.

“To me, you are salvation.”

“I saw a lot of possibilities. There was also one possibility among them.
The future in which Her Majesty Cedric will eventually die in spite of all
our efforts.”

"Ah… … .”

“But the green matter that Asheras absorbed by Prince Cedric instead of
you, it is an unfolding that has never appeared in the past. In addition, due
to your existence, which was not before, all situations are constantly
deviating from my expectations. That is why I am not sure that I will be
able to protect His Majesty.”

“But I try to do everything possible. Really I wish you were happy. This is
the last time.”

Dahlia's heart was frowned at by the unhidden affection contained in it. Of

course it was scary. I'm afraid Cedric will die, and everything won't go as
far as Lewain saw the future. I'm afraid everyone will have the worst
ending. But she wasn't alone. The one who would have repeated tens or
hundreds of times through the years when no one was with her was
enduring only because of her. She couldn't be weaker either.
Then Lewain raised his head and said, still frowned upon.

"In that sense… … .”

"In that sense?"

“I know it's a tough story, but Miss Dahlia, I'd like to go to your room. Are
you okay?”

“… … Yeah?',

Dahlia was amazed at the words she couldn't imagine. But when has she
read his thoughts properly?

Besides, I couldn't even refuse after hearing those words. She finally
agreed.

Cedric puts an outsider man into a room that he hadn't even been in
properly. I felt a little guilty. Dahlia first entered the room, removed all
personal privacy-related items, and then summoned Lewain. As soon as he
entered the room, he went straight to her desk. She was puzzled by an
unexpected course.

However, even if he went in front of him, he was staring at the desk without
any movement. Then I called her in a gloomy voice.

“Miss Dahlia.”

"Yeah?"

"Sorry. Again, I can't dare touch your desk.”

He always had common sense in strange places. Dahlia sighed and asked
what she was looking for.

Lewain said, looking through her.

“I said, Miss Dahlia. I will do everything possible to prevent the future from
happening.”
“… … Yeah."

“Finding is the tool I used when I called you into this world.”

"Yeah?"

Dahlia asked back puzzled. Lewain nodded as if expected.

This is the story of the diary, where I wrote that I wish to save many with
your own hands.”

Dahlia sent him back to the parlor and searched the room for a while. And
under the wooden planks, he found a treasure chest where he had previously
hid money to escape. But it wasn't money that Dahlia was looking for, it
was an old book about Le Wayne. Dahlia's old diary. Among them.

[I hope that this power will save many people.]

A diary with the words written by Le Wayne. After searching for a while,
Dahlia found the page.

Why does Le Wayne suddenly look for this diary? She stared at the cover
for a moment, trying to grasp his intentions. Dahlia was actually thinking
about the usefulness of this diary. If you don't save Asheras, Cedric may
die. Even if Cedric didn't die, Asheras had to sleep forever. In this situation,
I couldn't help but do nothing while waiting for the feelings toward Aceras
to improve by itself. Previously, Lewain said.

It may be that Dahlia can purify the Transcendent because the magical
power of the Transcendent and the wavelength of her soul match.

Why do the two wavelengths coincide? It will be because the “dragon,”

who gave the blessing of magical power to the Transcendental, came from
another world like Dahlia. Previously, Lewain said.

Each world has its own wavelength. If so, aren't all the objects from the
world of Dahlia have the same wavelength as her?

'It's a device I used to move my soul into this world.'

Here too, the waves of the world where Dahlia lived may be buried. So,
even if you don't know, Dahlia was thinking of taking this one before the
dance the next day. But even Lewain found this diary. Dahlia's hypothesis
had some power.

'I don't know yet.'

Dahlia went down to the drawing room. Meanwhile, Lewain was waiting
for her with a map of the Imperial Palace unfolded and a few pins on it. He
looked at the diary she had on her side, and her expression was slightly
brightened.

“You still have it. I was worried that I would have discarded it.”

“Yes, Mr. Lewain]. But why is this... … ?”

Lewain's eyes dim again. Dahlia has learned from experience that he is
pursuing a distant past at times like this. Each time she felt sorry for the
man in front of her, and felt as a small and pathetic person even with the
size of this mountain.

“You might have expected Miss Dahlia, but this is the stuff I used to bring
you into this world in the past. If the hypothesis that I gave you earlier is
correct, then the waves of your world are buried here. If this coincides with
the Waves of the Transcendental, we can purify Aceras with it. Make sure
not to be affected by emotional fluctuations like Dahlia sheep.”

After all, Le Wayne seemed to have the same idea as Dahlia.

"then… … How can I use this?”

“Let’s discuss that now.”

I put on the glasses that Lewain brought. Dahlia also lowered her head
together. Then, she quietly called him.

“Duke.”

"Yes."
"I'm sorry."

“What is it?”

“I did it before. Isn't it because of the Duke that Cedric was trapped in fate?
I wouldn't say that.”

“I would have said that even if I was Miss Dahlia.”

"No. I was just trying to make everyone happy. And the duke has paid
enough.”

“I said that at that time… … I regret it.”

The night was getting deeper. Lewain said after a while.

"Thank you."

“When everything is over, let’s go boating together, Miss Dahlia.”

“Boat... … Yo?"

“In the first round, I probably liked it.” Dahlia laughed little.

In the end, the full-fledged story took a long time. It wasn't until 3 a.m.
Lewain returned to his house.

Thanks to this, Dahlia skipped breakfast the next day and crushed him in
bed for a long time. Then it only happened when I couldn't postpone more
preparations for the ball. After busy putting on her dress, finishing her
makeup and hairdressing, Dahlia was left alone in the room.

Since Lewain took her diary for magical treatment, there was nothing
special to bring. Instead, she took all the self-defense tools that Cedric gave
and received.

'Because there might be something dangerous.'

Only then she got up with satisfaction.

'Now go as it is.'

Dahlia did her best. After this, I have to eat lots of delicious foods with
Cedric, play board games, and visit many places I haven't been to. I'm going
to go to a ball with Hikan and shoot with Adisha. Play with Meldon and
Beord, and let Le Wayne, who couldn't even take a break because of his
regression, know the fun of life. Dahlia swept her bag several times with a
determined expression, then clenched her fist.

A few hours later, Meldon entered the waiting room where Dahlia was left
alone. He appeared with his black hair neatly flipped back. He appeared in a
suit with a nice coppery skin, honestly, honestly... … .

'It looks like someone who will approach the rich mana-sama for money.'

Dahlia struggled to press down her inner voice. Anyway, I am really

handsome today as well. However, as soon as Meldon saw Dahlia's face, he
read the inside out.

“Is this hair not too good?”

He groaned his head. Dahlia shook her head. But it must have been caught
already.

“I was excited about the idea of escorting my lady, but I prepared… … .”

"that… … .”

“Well, that’s a joke.”

Meldon smiled and approached and reached out his hand. Dahlia also
smiled playfully and put his hand on it.

“Honestly, the image has changed a little.”

Meldon's expression was slightly hardened. I told you that I didn't care
when I saw him playing, but in fact, it seemed to me. Dahlia became very
sorry.
Walking down the hallway with Meldon, Dahlia listened to what he had to
say. Then I was amazed and saw him.

“They didn’t do anything yesterday?”

"Yes. That's right. After all, he is like me... … ”

“Mr. Meldon is no longer a scammer. Don't say that.”

Meldon laughed when Dahlia seriously refuted.

“In any case, contrary to the expectations of Duke Blouport, Aceras did not
move. Isn't he a liar?”

Dahlia shook her head without worrying.

“It is not. He must have really come back in time as he claimed.”

“Well, there are so many things that cannot be explained otherwise.”

Meldon sobbed and tilted his head.

“Actually, we also like that he doesn't do anything… … . It's unfortunate

that it doesn't work as expected. We don't really know what to do.”

He pondered for a while, and then he changed his posture and pretended to
cry playfully at Dahlia.

“Beautiful Dahlia lady. We have to protect her.”

A heartfelt heart was felt in the joke. Dahlia laughed lightly.

"Thank you."

“Oh, there are really things that make you say nothing.”

He sighed playfully. She also laughed lightly.

'Before, Mr. Lewain said that the future would change when I came to
Adisha's seat.'

The change has already begun. Dahlia was nervous for nothing.

“Oh, and I had one more thing to say, but I almost forgot.”

Meldon said. Dahlia raised her head and looked at him.

“What is it?”

“It's not a big deal, have you heard who's going to Gatran?”

Dahlia shook her head.

Treaty of Darby-Gatran.

The waters of Dhabi are protected by Frederic, while Mount Gatran is a

treaty held by the Holy Empire.

Even though he did not hand over the sound wave technology, Asheras was
unreasonable and tried to destroy this empire, and eventually, a
transcendentor went to Mount Gatran. It's preparing for this winter, it's not
very urgent, but no one knows exactly when the Monster Wave will start.

'I heard that you are in a meeting about who to send, has it been decided?'

"that… … .”

Meldon whispered into Dahlia's ear. Soon afterward, her eyes grew like a
flower lamp.

***

3 pm.

There was room until the meeting. The ballroom was still busy. Dahlia
looked around, but little she knew. It seemed that everyone couldn't come
until Aceras arrived. As Lewain said, everything would end at the treaty
talks and prom. Everyone is having a busy time trying to direct their people
and check their final plans.

Although this ball was one of the best in the history of the imperial family,
Dahlia didn't have time to pay attention to the ballroom. Upon arrival, she
met someone who would go to Gatran Mountain in advance in preparation
for the breach of the treaty. Really disbelieving, Dahlia stared at the man
blankly.

"What? Are you a complaint or a little pesterose?”

“Be, Be, Beord-nim.”

“Yes, it’s me.”

Beord said bluntly. She appeared today with only half her bangs, but it went
so well that all the young children glanced at her at one time. As she wasn't
getting older, she only became more handsome.

Maybe it's because you don't have any heartache. But she decided to
voluntarily go to Gatran Mountain? No other person and she? Dahlia
couldn't believe it, so he looked at her blankly. Of course, Veord was
suddenly annoyed.

“What, why?”

“Uh, by chance, Mr. Beord… … ?”

"do not know. They say that I only have someone in my family.”

The family of the Duke of Mersein now only had one Transcendental. The
current Duke of Mersein was a celibacy, and Veord, of course, was never
married. The empress had two children, but Cedric was, by all means, an
imperial transcendent, and Leonard was not.

There was no other mention in the original, but Dahlia thought maybe
Asheras was a transcendent of the Mersian family. It may not have been the
hidden child of the current Duke of Mersein, but sometimes a
transcendental person appears among the children of the side family.
Anyway, rather than being the only transcendent of the Mersian family,
Veord had a belated sense of responsibility, as she said, it really couldn't
have been helped by the circumstances. Her ability to ‘nullify’ won’t be
very helpful in stopping the monster wave, but, like the nickname “Fredric's
Giant Bear,” she also seemed quite plausible as she stood at the forefront of
blocking the monster wave.

“And there is one more reason.”

Beord seriously put his hand on Dahlia's shoulder.

“Because it seemed that if I went to Gatran Mountain, even if you were

sorry, I would give you a good thing.”

“Oh, no. What is the reason... … .”

“Then will you give it to me?”

“I have to tell you… … .”

I couldn't pretend I didn't know, knowing that I would suffer tremendously

if I go. Beord asked, tilting his head.

"certain?"

“Ten?”

"Good. Now 60?”

Veord clenched his fist. Then without permission, she pulled her arm and
pulled her into her arms.

Veord was tall for a woman and dahlia was small, so even at that height
difference, Dahlia was snug in her arms. Veord touched her back with a
happy smile.

“You have to touch it a lot before you go.”

“… … It's dangerous to speak.”

"do not know. I will do whatever I want.”

Dahlia sighed. Meldon muttered Veord, who had his chin on her head he
couldn't touch.

“Today will be the last to see you this year.”

"Yeah?"

“Because I'm leaving today.”

“So fast?”

Dahlia was embarrassed and opened her eyes wide. However, Veord's
expression was rarely serious.

“Did you not know? There the lord sent a report, and the monsters in the
mountain range are not moving.”

“But Monster Wave is usually in winter… … .”

“If you can defeat the demon with divine power, wouldn't it be possible to
excite it on the contrary?”

Beord said calmly. Dahlia bit her lips.

“I don't know, but I think one of the thoughts of Duke Blueport as to

whether it's Lewain anyway is correct. They're really trying to start a war.
So I try to move the normal Gatran mountain beast.”

“What else came to the ball today, pretending to be calm on such a subject?
I can't really eat politics.”

Veord grunted and let the Dahlia go. The servant came to her. She waved
her hand without sincerity as if she knew it. And I saw Meldon and Dahlia.

“I have to go now.”

“Now, can I see it until next year?”

“You may not be able to see it forever.”

Veord said silently.

Then I looked at Dahlia's face and shut her mouth.

“… … There's nothing to make that look. It's a joke, so I'll see you next
year.”

Then she patted Dahlia's head and turned around following the servant.

Dahlia grabbed her slightly busted head and cried out. Of course it wasn't
because of the head. My heart was complicated by the thought that all loved
ones were leaving. Dahlia had a chance to let a loved one go away before.

'Duke Blueport... … .’

It's been a while since Le Wayne became Duke of Bleuport, but for Dahlia,
Duke of Bleuport has always been Mary Bleuport. Suddenly Dahlia missed
her.

***

Meanwhile, at the same time, the emperor was holding a final meeting with
everyone except Meldon and Dahlia. It was just before Le Wayne stood on
the podium and took his luck. Before he started talking, the emperor first
asked.

“Lewain, contrary to what you said, Asheras didn't move last night. What
do you think?”

“I gave up because I was caught using memorization. The ultimate behavior

is the same.”

“I am always confident.”
The emperor shrugged. It seemed doubtful whether or not to keep trusting
in Lewain. Le Wayne didn't care.

“It will be revealed on its own when the time comes anyway. If I'm all
wrong after this ball starts, then I'll take my responsibility down on my
own.”

“It's too late to come back. Good. Do that.”

Lewain nodded, hung up a map of the imperial palace, and began the
briefing.

“I've said before, but I'm not sure what I'm talking about from now on, but
I'll start by telling you in advance that it's very likely to proceed.

“Aceras and the Holy Empire plan to rush all the Transcendentalists in the
Imperial Palace before and after the talks. Memorization is blocked, and
now the only way they can use it is classic swords and bullets.”

Immediately the emperor pointed out.

“If you say that you are a fanatic of the Holy Empire, you are not
transcendental, but human. They have no way to approach us.”

“If the Transcendentalists are united together, it may be. But we will be
scattered to prepare for simultaneous attacks. If you do one-to-many, you
can be pushed out of the stock market.”

“But your Majesty is right. It's good to do it as efficiently and quietly as

possible. So, they will pretend to be employees and will infiltrate the
Imperial Palace. Hiding pistols, daggers and potions in her arms.”

He picked up a pin bearing Adisha's name and plugged it into the Imperial
Palace employee's quarters.

“Now here, capture Adriana Benitter, the Holy Empire fanatic who hid his
face and body pretending to be an employee. Because you're not a
transcendent, their poison doesn't work, and you're sensitive to makeup.”
Adriana nodded. Lewain then inserted Hikhan's pin into the mountain
behind the imperial palace.

“Another Holy Empire believer will ambush here. These are some kind of
small army. Armed with high-fired firearms and shells, one or more
Transcendentalists were assigned to target other Transcendentalists as they
began a runaway and the Imperial Palace was in chaos. Before that, you
have to hit them to finish.”

Hikan remained silent.

“Duke Pesteroz alone will not be enough. So I consulted with Your Majesty
and called for one to help.”

Le Wayne said.

“Who is it?”

Adisha asked, as if it were just beginning.

Lewain saw her.

“This is my mother.”

At that moment, the door of the conference hall opened and one person
entered. She was a woman with rich brown hair and a white mask. Mary
Bleuport was the ancestor of Duke

“Thank you for calling everyone without forgetting me. The Imperial
Palace was in danger.”

She smiled and sat down to find her seat. Everyone looked at her in
surprise. Lewein continued the briefing without worrying about it.

“First of all, my mother will keep Argel in prison during the prom. To tie
the feet of the manpower committed to kill him. We will join the rear when
we take care of all the people involved.”

Lewain then pointed to a point.

“Your Majesty must play an active part here.”

“Where is it?”

It was a conference hall. There was a pin for the role of Aceras.

“The only thing left is Aceras, who is at the heart of this plan and is the
beginning. He knows. Even if several fanatics come down, it is difficult to
deal with one transcendental person properly.”

“In order for this plan to work, at least one Transcendental person must first
run wild. That way, they can dig into the confusion. Aceras is playing the
role of rushing one of them.”

Le Wayne looked at Cedric. Cedric, leaning against the chair, felt his gaze
and raised his head. A fishy smile spread to his mouth.

“Perhaps Asheras will aim for Majesty the Second Prince as soon as he
succeeds in rushing another transcendent in this conference hall.”

“… … Because of Dahlia Pesterose Young-ae?”

The emperor asked. Lewain nodded.

“Therefore, I will deal with Aceras first. It was in the same context that I
would sit at the conference hall.”

"process… … . Before, you said you would destroy his soul. Good to hear,
but how the hell are you going to solve him?”

The emperor touched his forehead. His gaze was on Cedric. He loved his
son. Even when the worst comes, if it were you, you shouldn't be Cedric.
The emperor looked at Lewain again with a rather desperate heart.

Lewain stared at her hand. He thought of Dahlia. Even in a situation where

her lover might die, she did not despair. As I thought of the confident eyes
that looked at myself, my heart was filled with courage.

He opened his mouth.

“I will present my memories to him. The history of repeated mistakes and
sins. And I will put him to sleep forever on the spot.”

In an instant, silence fell in the conference hall. Asked the emperor, who
had been contemplated for a long time.

“… … Should it be that way?”

“I don't know the other way.”

He said cut it off.

Dahlia will try her best to save Asheras. So he too had to do his best to save
the person she loved. There is only one way he knows. Lewain looked at
Adisha. To put Asheras to sleep, he needed Adisha's cooperation.

***

Dahlia accidentally passed by and was brought to the waiting room by

Merida, where she met her, and tied her hair again. This is because the
traces of Veord touching his hair unwillingly remain.

“You have a pretty liberal head, Miss Dahlia. Is your style today a
horseback riding girl?”

As the horse did so, Merida quickly led her to the women-only break room.

“Ms. Merida, are you here today?”

"Absolutely. All the families said to have come from the capital.”

Merida twisted her hair up and tied her hair while trying to change her
hairstyle dramatically. Dahlia also liked this more.

“Ms. Adriana doesn’t take care of this and what she does. Anyway, have
fun, Miss Dahlia.”

Merida, as usual, cynically criticized Adisha and quickly disappeared.

Dahlia remained alone in the break room and glanced at the clock. When
you go out, Meldon will be waiting for her.

'Is the meeting over by now?'

In preparation for today, Lewain said that he had used all the manpower he
could use.

'It would be nice if Duke Mary Bleuport also came.'

Still she was thinking of Mary Bleuport. After she went down to the local
estates, she often wrote letters but never saw it again.

It was because Dahlia was deeply afraid of meeting Lewain at Duchy of

Bleuport. So I avoided it all the time. I had regrets belatedly. We'll meet
more and say more good things sooner.

"dahlia."

Then, like a miracle, I heard a voice just thinking. She raised her head in
amazement.

"I missed you."

Rich brown hair, slender height, familiar mask. Even after a few years, she
is still the only dahlia person, like a mother. The Duke of Mary Bleuport
was standing in front of her.

“Go, go, go, duke? How is it here?”

“I’m not a peacock anymore.”

Mary Bleuport opens her arms towards Dahlia.

“You didn’t want to see me?”

Tears gathered around my eyes for no reason. Dahlia ran to her and
immediately hugged her neck.

“… … I missed you so much.”

I was so happy and my heart was pounding, so the words spontaneously
came out gibberish.

“I just thought I wanted to see the Duke. But you're in front of me, so, too...
… .”

“I love it too.”

Mary Bleuport warmly hugged her. My heart quickly became warm.

“If I knew it would be so precious, I would have seen it sooner. I'm sorry."

"No. Even dahlias have been very difficult.”

"No. I'm sorry."

After meeting her like this, I felt stupid that I couldn't go because of the
slightest fear. Dahlia seemed to cry for nothing.

After holding it for a while, Dahlia fell from Mary. And I removed the ring
and purified her. She laughed.

“I didn't know I would experience this feeling again. I haven't used a lot of
abilities in the meantime, but I missed Dahlia's love.”

Dahlia laughed accordingly. Seeing her again after a long time, I felt
comfortable. I felt like all my worries had vanished.

“By the way, Duke, what are you doing here?”

Apparently, not long ago, Mary said she was going to retire in the estate due
to a runaway incident and her image was poor in the capital. Besides, the
capital reminds her of bad memories.

'It must have been very difficult to come.'

Mary Bleuport smiled softly.

“You said there was a problem in the capital right now, right? So I came to
help.”

"Ah… … .”

“Oh my God, my son did all the briefings earlier.”

Dahlia nodded slightly. Then, as if Mary was thrilled, she took out a
handkerchief and stole her eyes under the mask.

“I didn't know my son would grow up like that. This is all thanks to the
Dahlia sheep.”

Anyway, it was a pleasure that she seemed to be impressed. Dahlia decided

to quietly shut up Lewain's journey behind him. At that time, the maid who
entered the break room hurriedly approached Mary Bleuport and whispered.

“Mr. Squadron Duke, you must go now.”

“Oh, it’s already time… … .”

She looked at the watch and spit out a little sigh.

“I think I have to go now, Dahlia. I have a separate job at this ball. Dahlia
was sorry for nothing, so she grabbed her hand.

“Where are you going?”

"Ah."

The peacock bowed slightly and whispered into Dahlia's ear.

“I will keep Argel during the prom.”

“Wouldn’t I also have to avenge our Asheras-kun?”

Then she made a light laugh. But Dahlia was rattled. Last time, Mary was
about to die because of that. Is it really, really okay?
“… … Don't get hurt, Duke. If I get hurt again, I... … .”

Dahlia couldn't take her hand from her worries. Mary Bleuport laughed and
put her hand on top of it and smiled.

"Yeah. I'll be careful.”

Having said that, she and the maid left the common room. Dahlia looked at
her for a while, then jumped up from her seat.

'I should do my best too.'

Everyone is struggling, but dahlias can't be still.

Dahlia left the break room and returned to the ballroom where Meldon was
waiting. There was an unexpected person next to Meldon. As soon as he
saw that face, the dahlia rose red again. Yesterday's work was pictured in
my mind again.

“Three, Cedric?”

“Hi, Dahlia. I'm busy, but I've been here for a while. Didn't I ever bother
you?”

Cedric smiled. I went back to the Imperial Palace yesterday morning, so I

couldn't have slept like Dahlia, but instead of being tired, I was a lot more
beautiful than usual. Every time I laughed, it seemed like flowers were
blooming around me. As I got closer, the fragrance of the perfume Dahlia
gave me softly spread.

The person that Dahlia must protect. Because of yesterday's events, Dahlia's
face is hard to see, and he was very casual as always. Dahlia was more
embarrassed for nothing.

“Nothing special? Did you go well yesterday?”

“Yes, how about Cedric?”

"I also."
Cedric smiled and stepped closer to Dahlia and tilted her head. She bowed
her head slightly, avoiding her eyes for nothing.

“Oh, I suddenly thought of something to do.”

Meldon suddenly pulled out his pocket watch and looked at the watch, as if
it was harder to see it.

Cedric caught him trying to leave.

“I'm also happy if you turn it off, but I have a job to do.”

“Oh, that.”

Meldon stopped stepping and stretched his arm out without sincerity. Cedric
closed his eyes and memorized the formula while holding Meldon's arm.
After a while, he released his hand.

"done."

“Wow, what is the feeling that other people’s magic powers spin around the
body? It's really sat.”

“I'm glad that's the case.”

Cedric laughed. Meldon turned his arm around and tried to really leave him,
looking at the stupid dahlia and said lightly.

“After that, I don’t know the young lady. Cool Cedric is developing a new
technology again. Now, not only poison, but also swords and bullets with
divine power can be defended to some extent.”

As Lewein said before, the next move of the Holy Empire was the
development of a technique to dissolve the divine power in a memorization
or bayonet following a potion.

After the imperial pagoda wrapped his head, he made a countermeasure in

just a few days. It would have been impossible without Lewain. He, who
studied even soul-moving magic, knew everything in theory. However,
what was actually born was a high level of technology that could not even
be implemented in a clumsy implementation. Cedric criticized him with all
sorts of words, but eventually succeeded in implementing it. The result was
the technique he had just written to Meldon.

“But I can't protect my whole body. There are many gaps, so if you get
stuck in that part, you have no choice but to pray.”

Cedric added a brief explanation.

"Alas… … .”

Dahlia said blankly. It was good news that we had another weapon against
the Holy Empire. But because of this, I was uncomfortable thinking of
Cedric, who would have used a lot of magical power.

Cedric spit at Meldon inadvertently.

"congratulations. You are the last.”

“Wow, thank you. Then I will come back later. Otherwise, the evil Cedric
will kill me.”

Meldon deliberately looked at Cedric and kissed Dahlia's hand visibly and
outright, then disappeared with a smile.

Cedric glared coldly at Meldon, but when he left and noticed the dahlia in
front of him, he felt happy again. He laughed and grabbed Dahlia's hands
and put them in a pod. She looked up a little and looked at Cedric's face. He
was looking at Dahlia with a smile with a look that couldn't help because he
was lovable in front of him. It felt like my heart was sinking again, so
Dahlia hurriedly looked down. Cedric said softly, snapping it back into
Dahlia's hand.

“Why don’t you see me?”

Dahlia said in a sound almost audible.

“I can’t see… … .”
"Why?,,

“My heart is beating so fast… … .”

Cedric laughed as if sighing. He didn't say a word for a long time and then
barely stopped talking.

“Don’t say that. If you do, I don't know what to do.”

“Well, then how do you say it?”

“Just tell me you like it.”

Cedric spoke with a jokely light tone, but Dahlia's heart beat faster. She
eagerly calmed her chest, tried to open her mouth, and finally couldn't. She
lowered her head and shook her limp.

“No, I can’t.”

"Why… … ? Why can't you?”

As Cedric pulled her back, she gently loosened the pod and rubbed the
inside of Dahlia's wrist, pulling her a little further.

Dahlia, as always, fell to a standstill. I didn't think of anything, and it just

seemed like I was going to die with blood all over my head. At times like
this, she would always behave unexpectedly enough that she couldn't even
understand. She couldn't even say she liked it, but what she was thinking,
she closed her eyes tightly, lifted her head, and kissed his lips lightly.

Cedric stiffened, holding her hand. Dahlia opened one side of her tightly
closed eyes and looked at him.

Cedric was biting his lips and blushing his ears, making a confused
expression. At times like this, it wasn't different from my childhood, when I
was still reddening because I held my hand. When he saw that, Dahlia was
relieved. Maybe Dahlia just wants to embarrass Cedric as much as she does.
She laughed at Bash. Cedric also laughed and released his hand.
“You really… … .”

“You have a hard time. Well, I'll cleanse you now.”

Dahlia grabbed him and tapped the ring. It was the car he was interested in,
who continued to use magic power. He flinched for a moment, then pushed
in any foyer or dahlia around it and locked the door.

Dahlia removed the ring and put it on the side table. I tried to hold Cedric's
hand like that, but first he pulled the dahlia and held it in his arms. He
quietly hugged the dahlia in his arms for a long time, then let him go with a
long breath. And laughed.

"Thanks."

Why do I always get embarrassed whenever I do this? Dahlia laughed

awkwardly. Cedric kissed her forehead briefly.

“I heard it from Le Wayne. He even told you all the useless stories.”

"Ah… … .”

Dahlia stared at him blankly. He had only a slightly embarrassing smile. A

belated enlightenment came.

'You know everything.'

I was curious about it. How far did Le Wayne tell Cedric? Even that he
dies? Or even that if everything fails, there is only one way to sacrifice
yourself?

But if you look at this reaction now, maybe… … .

“You may be upset, but before I met you yesterday, I already made an
appointment with him. If things go to the worst... … I will do what he saw
in the future.”

Cedric smiled, buried her head on Dahlia's shoulder, and hugged her waist
and rubbed.
“That's why I wanted to complain to you back then.”

As he said, the day Dahlia accepted Cedric's confession, he had already

heard everything from Lewain.

“If Dahlia Pesteroz Young-ae cannot save Aceras, his ending is always a
runaway.”

“If we couldn't put him to sleep, he would run wild and turn Frederick's
capital into a cursed and immortal city.”

“Is the only one who could stop it all the time?”

“… … That's right."

“I know what you're talking about. I have a rough memory coming back.”

I didn't remember everything. It was a world that was not worth

remembering. It was a world without dahlias. Anyway, it was a vague
memory, but at this point it seemed that each time he made the same choice.

“If Dahlia cannot cleanse him, and you fail, the only way I have left is
death.”

After speaking, the weight touched me. He swept his face down. If I loved a
little less, would I have been less afraid? He was awkward at himself, afraid
of death.

“… … Not necessarily. Dahlia is still struggling to protect her Majesty.”

“… … okay?"

A smile circulated around Cedric's mouth. It was because she would really
have been. He responded lightly.

“… … ^, it won't happen, but when the moment comes, i will do what you
said. If an irreversible time comes, I will stop it.”

Le Wayne raised his head. His heartless eyes looked at Cedric.

"Sorry."

"Do not lie. I don't believe you have the sensibility left to feel that feeling.”

What Cedric said with a bloody smile, Lewain did not deny.

Cedric woke up from the road reminiscence and looked at Dahlia, making a
crying expression again.

Seeing this face makes me want to live. No matter what happened, I wanted
to ignore everything and just grab Dahlia's hand and go to another continent
or anywhere. But I couldn't. Because she loves Dahlia, she wanted to love
the world she loves.

He was laughable at himself, thinking that he wished Dahlia hated Aceras

so much that he could not purify Aceras even in this situation. Otherwise, I
would have been jealous.

“I have to go now. Because Aceras is coming soon.”

He glanced at his watch. It was an hour before the meeting. It was when
Asheras came to the ball. He took Dahlia and went out to the ballroom on
the road. Suddenly, the ballroom was also crowded with people. Everyone
was busy moving. The emperor was seen ascending the throne with another
instruction to the aide. The empress, who was with me, was also worried
about whether he expected the thorny road in the future.

“Cedric.”

At that time, Dahlia grabbed Cedric's hand just about to turn. And he said
with a very, very serious and determined expression.

“I will definitely save Cedric.”

"Huh?,,
Cedric asked blankly. It wasn't until I said that he thought it was too absurd,
and Dahlia's cheeks turned slightly red. She began to gibberish as if she had
no idea what to do.

“Well, that… … Isn't it so sudden? I mean, so... … .”

“So absolutely! It means don't think bad. It will be different this time.”

Cedric looked at her blankly for a moment, then smiled, pulled her hair,
hugged her, stroked and kissed her forehead.

"Thanks."

I felt really happy for some reason. He fell away, staring at Dahlia's face,
laughing again, clutching her cheeks and kissing her forehead again. All of
Dahlia's actions stabbed her in the chest and couldn't stand it.

"Hello."

And finally, he really left.

Dahlia remained, placing her hands on her chest and exhaling a slow breath.
Before coming, she made an appointment with Lewein. I'll try it once. I
don't know if I can succeed, but I will try to forgive Asheras as much as I
can.

For an ending where no one is hurt.

Now the time has come.

***

Aseras slowly walked down the hallway leading to the ballroom. It's all full
of unwarmed air. How many people here today really purely come to
celebrate his visit? If there is, he is a fool. He asked the gray-haired young
man who followed.

“How are you getting ready?”

“It's all over. Now all you have to do is wait.”

Asheras nodded a little. The conversation was just this enough. There were
many people who saw and heard. But the young man quietly approached
him and asked again.

“How did they know?”

“Well, I guess Lewain is behind it.”

'Ah, that damn human.'

Aseras frowned. As much as the Frederic Empire, they have spies. He knew
it even though he didn't know the details. Now, suddenly, it is Le Wayne
who is working on a plan to catch up behind them. Like a person who
knows all about the future, they are disgustingly and subtly ruining their
plans in front of one hand.

'After pretending to be calm... … .’

He was the one who didn't blink even with the stimulus, but was it different
in the inside? However, the young man who followed seemed to be
candidates for someone else.

“Or maybe all the traitors have blown up.”

A cruel light fell in the young man's eyes.

“I find it and kill it quickly. You have to pay them a price.”

Was Kelsion and Argel really like that? Asheras wasn't sure. It wasn't an
important issue now. He answered moderately.

“The prison where Argel was held will be guarded by the former Duke of
Bleuport. It will be difficult.”

“We can.”
The young man said in a confident tone. Several believers stood behind
him. They all had weapons covered with divine power in their hands. They
believed that it could eliminate any Transcendental at once.

Asheras noticed their virility. But before I even pointed it out, I ran into an
unbearable headache. He said, touching his forehead.

“As much as possible, avoid contact with Mary Bleufort, use memorization
and poison to deal with it.”

“Thank you, Holiness. Grace to His Holiness.”

Aceras drew a rough sign and put a little sexual power on the young man's
forehead. Soon the young man's eyes changed with ecstasy. Aseras walked
forward again. Perhaps this is your last chance to officially visit the
Frederic Empire within a year.

Asheras knew that he was too rushing. If he had a little more time, of
course, it would have been possible to plan for the future. But this time, you
have to kill Cedric and take Dahlia Pesteroz. Because, after giving out to all
the nobles, his remaining life span is at most two years or so. And because
the seal that can withstand runaway without dahlia pesterose will be much
shorter. This was his last chance. But before that… … .

He couldn't let go of his last hope. Maybe Dahlia will save him. Because
she is the only new being.

'A new being?'

He frowned his eyebrows. Even though I was thinking of myself, I didn't

understand. These days, he has had such experiences very often. But he
soon forgot even that thought.

***

The attendants opened the door of the ballroom wide open. Aceras slowly
walked out from the open door. In an instant, the atmosphere of the
ballroom changed. In the papal robe he was no longer able to find what he
used to be as a servant. She is tall, arrogant and graceful, and a beautiful
face that gives off a bit of a pathetic atmosphere with tiredness. Mysterious
green eyes, unable to read their emotions, slowly glanced at everyone.
When his gaze found Dahlia Pesteroz in the crowd, he paused for a while in
front of him. However, he soon turned his gaze to the throne and walked in
front of him. The followers who supported him followed him in a row.

The emperor came down from the throne and reached out his hand in a
position equal to him, asking for a handshake. It was a courtesy towards the
rulers of the same empire.

"It's been a long time, Holiness Pope."

The emperor concealed and laughed. Asheras also grabbed his hand with a
good smile.

“Nice to meet you, Alexander II. Lord of the Frederic Empire.”

“Is there any inconvenience in coming?”

“Everything was satisfactory. Except for being a little noisy when

sleeping.”

“It is because the area around it is under construction to meet the Holy
Father. You understand.”

Aceras' gentle smile grew deeper. The same was true of the emperor.

“In the past, I didn't even know in a dream that I would face your Majesty
in a place like this.”

"So do i. If I knew it, I would have been more careful with my mouth.”

“Every word from your Majesty was precious to me back then.

“I'm glad you did.”

The two of them released their hands only then. It was a long handshake for
each other to feel physiologically unpleasant. Aseras turned from the spot
and headed for the crowd. He, too, wasn't as good as the throne, but because
he was on the platform, people had to look up at him. Aseras gently smiled
and said to them.

“I want to come here today to reconsider the details of the treaty. If we

disappear quickly, don't bother and have a good time.”

A light laugh burst out. Asheras said after waiting a little.

“But before that, I want to tell everyone the word of God.”

He turned and asked the emperor.

“Can I do that?”

“In the Frederic Empire, few believers are as devout as the Holy Kingdom.
If you are okay with that, please give me a blessing. Everyone will be
happy.”

"Thank you."

He looked back. The gathered nobles also vaguely realized that the present
empire was not in good relations with the holy country. But it was God's
word. Everyone looked at him with little anticipation.

Asheras laughed with contempt. There is no use for reason anyway. There
is only one person he is interested in.

“As many know, I spent my childhood in this empire.”

He smiled smallly as he faced his gaze at himself.

“I was unhappy. I didn't have parents to protect me, and I always lived in
poverty. But there was someone who gave me hope for the first time.”
People began to mutter at a completely unexpected word.

“It was only one person, not God. He taught me the value of living with a
friendly voice.”

“What makes me more excited today is that I can see him again here.”

The emperor standing behind Asheras distorted his expression. It was

because I realized what he was thinking of suggesting a sudden speech.

'You made a mistake.'

Without worrying about the atmosphere around him, Asheras continued to

speak in a soft voice.

Reverently as when preaching the word of God.

“That person is Dahlia Pesterose Young-ae. In this glorious place where the
two empires unite, I would like to share my first dance with him, if
possible.”

At the moment, Dahlia and Aceras' eyes met.

The strongest people in the world are obsessed with me

Volume 5
19. The coming end (2)

"I'm sitting fucking fucking."

Meldon, who was next to him, couldn't stand it and spit out swear words.
Dahlia, afraid of who will hear, hurriedly with a handkerchief,

I closed my mouth. She was also embarrassed. Everyone's eyes were on her.

In this situation, Asheras came down one step by step and walked straight
to him. People naturally Paved the way. There was no reason to refuse this
situation.

Dahlia looked around. Adrica and Lewain were absent. In particular,

Lewain needs to be prepared before negotiations.

There was something, and it disappeared completely. And again, again... …

.

Inadvertently, she noticed that she was looking for Cedric.

'No. I have to do it alone here.'

I thought I would save Aceras. I want to save if I can. On the other side,
everyone is happiest It will be over.
But when I saw Aceras approaching her, my head was dizzy and my heart
pounded.

The man who tried to rush the Duke of the Mary Bleuport Squadron. To
brainwash the empress and kidnap Dahlia twice.

The person who put the lives of his subordinates into hell. Even now, all I
have to do is burn this empire and kill everyone.

No one. But if you don't forgive, Cedric might die.

The greatest ordeal of her life. Challenges to be overcome.

At the same time, she is the only one she could not save in this world.

He came right in front of Dahlia. He laughed casually, as if he had not

committed any sin, I reached out to her.

“Dahlia, it's been a long time. Would you please dance with me?”

Aceras, who looked up close and straight, grew up to be a definite adult

compared to the time he saw at the ball five years ago.

He was looking down at Dahlia Bay. His green eyes, who used to be cold
and cold without any emotions, There was a longing that I cannot know
now. Dahlia can't guess the identity of that aspiration, I was just looking.

Meldon, noticing her pale complexion, blocked Dahlia's front. And coldly
Aceras I looked at it.

“My partner is feeling sick right now. It sounds like it's hard to dance.”

“I asked Pesterose Young-ae a question.”

Aceras spoke mildly but authoritatively. Meldon's eyebrows wriggled. At

that time, somebody took Dahlia's wrist

Grabbed it and dragged it back. It was Hikan.

How did you come? Did you predict this situation and ran from afar?
Apparently he reorganized the Imperial Palace army

You should be preparing for the attacks of the Holy Empire.

He couldn't breathe as if he had appeared in a hurry, and his tied hair was
scattered. But obvious Spoke with pronunciation.

“Dahlia can't be.”

“Why?”
Aseras laughed and asked a question. Hikan turned his head and looked
down at Dahlia. He bit his lips.

“You were supposed to dance with me for the first time, Dahlia?”

“… … .”

'It says yes.'

His eyes were talking. But Dahlia clenched her fist and shook her head.

“My brother, the Holy Father of the Holy Land is proposing, how can I
refuse?”

She smiled and put her hand on Aceras's hand. His hand was dazzled for a
moment. But soon I grabbed Dahlia's hand. Dahlia looked straight at Aceras
and laughed.

“Thank you for the good suggestion. I am so glad that your Holiness has
found hope in my words.”

“… … .”

His eyes shook slightly. Dahlia didn't care. I thought it was better.

'You promised anyway.'

I'll forgive him once.

If your feelings for Aceras really change and you can purify him, this may
be your last chance.

'I'll say everything.'

About Dahlia's abilities. If you give up everything and ask for forgiveness,
you will be purified.

It is not known whether it will work or not. I had to do it though. She closed
her eyes and took a breath.

Most

I was happy and tried to think only good thoughts.

She took Asheras' hand. He led her calmly, as if he couldn't feel anything.

Hikan tried to capture Dahlia as he was leaving, but Meldon stopped him.
He glanced at Hikan.

'What would you do if you saw that?'

Hikan closed his eyes tightly and raised his hand. At this official event,
Asheras also told Dahlia right away.

I know it won't do any harm. However, the situation itself was too harsh for
Dahlia.
Meldon whispered when the two got far enough apart.

“Even Miss Dalia must have an idea. Please leave him alone. Duke Pesteroz
right now Isn't it the time your sir is also doing this?”

Hikan couldn't even refute this time. He grinds his teeth. Meldon stared at
him for a moment and told him

I handed a handkerchief. Hikan, who couldn't figure out what it meant for a
while, soon took a handkerchief and wiped the blood splattered from his
hand.

He asked in silence.

“… … Have you seen Dahlia?”

“You probably haven't seen it.”

“That’s it.”

Lewain was right. Hikan found a small army hiding behind him. All of
them with heavily armed firepower Tried to burn the Frederic Empire. If I
had not prepared in advance, only a terrible ending would have remained.

will be.
The two exchanged glances for a moment. At the end, Hikan turned back
and disappeared into the crowd. Probably backwards

It would be returning.

Meldon wasn't in a pleasant mood either. He folded his arms and looked at
Asheras. He's dahlia I was holding my hand and going to the center of the
ballroom.

'If Cedric saw this, it would be upset.'

He looked in the air for a moment and then saw Dahlia again.

***

The emperor was very reluctant and instructed the band to perform their
first dance song. Aceras of dahlia

I took my hand and went to the center of the hall of the ballroom. People
naturally yielded the most center to them.

Before the dance began, Asheras received a rosary necklace from a gray-
haired young man brought to her.

Handed it over. Dahlia was confused and looked at the necklace he was
giving her. The simple design of the cross hung

It was a wooden necklace. Instead of receiving, she looked at him with a

vigilant eye. Aseras broke and laughed.
“Ms. Dahlia, this is a gift from the Holy Land prepared for you.”

"This… … ?”

“I blessed myself. The necklace, which was blessed by the Pope in the Holy
Land, is an indulgence that forgives any sin.

It works.”

“… … .”

Indulgence. Dahlia became sad for some reason. What does Aceras want to
forgive? I wash away all my sins

While not being able to.

“Please take it. There are no magic, no divine powers, no devices. If you
need proof, you can do it.”

"no. I will take it.”

She didn't hang it around her neck, she took it, grabbed it in her hand, and
put it in her bag. Aceras is her I watched all the actions, then reached out
again. Dahlia quietly grabbed his hand on the other side of him I put my
hand on my shoulder.
The dance song began. The distance between the two became closer and the
distance between them and the people around them widened.

Only then the eyes of Asheras returned to the cold light that Dahlia knew.
He was more than necessary to Dahlia

He didn't stick his body and just lowered his head a little and whispered in
his ear.

"It's been a while, Dahlia Pesterose."

“… … .”

Dahlia did not answer. I know how to call him, respect him or let him
speak.

There wasn't. Worried she said small.

"Huh. long time no see."

Aceras' mouth is hardened. Dahlia looked down and said.

“What are you here for?”

“… … .”
“Answer.”

“I thought I would be more scared.”

“You have to be brave. Only you and I are here.”

In fact, the hand that held his shoulder trembled. Is Aceras pretending not to
know, even if it's time to care

I was looking down at Dahlia's face to see if there was anything else.
Dahlia's heart pounded as if it were going to burst.

She couldn't find anything to say, and Aseras said nothing.

For a while, only the obvious steps came and went. After a while, Asheras
called her name.

“Dahlia Pesterose.”

“… … .”

“Let’s go to the castle with me.”

Dahlia raised her head in embarrassment. Of course, I thought you were

looking at it as a mockery, but unexpectedly
The gaze was serious. The incomprehensible aspiration in her eyes made
her even more confused.

“… … What are you talking about?"

“I know you can purify the soul of the Transcendental. I need you. Come to
the castle. Everything to you

I will give you.”

“Are you seriously talking about it?”

Dahlia's voice shattered in anger. As if I didn't do anything, of course

anyone I wasn't talking about making a reasonable offer to accept. Even
now, war has been waged and this empire’s Thinking about killing all the
Transcendentalists.

Aceras' eyes subsided.

“You better listen to me.”

"why me?"

“Otherwise, all your loved ones will die.”

Dahlia stopped following the beat. No, I was going to do that. But Asheras
swung her body I pulled it and forced it to follow the dance song. Dahlia
stared at him, forced by his guidance.

“It’s not the basis of the proposal.”

"Of course. Because this is a threat, not an offer.”

“… … .”

“The magical power of the transcendent collides with the divine power.
And now, dozens of the most devout believers come to this land

I do. How long can you endure?”

Said Asheras. He looked at her straight up until now, and now he only sees
the direction to go forward there was. But only the mouth moved.

“I will kill them all. all. I'll burn all your dear ones. Do you want to see it?”

He frowned his eyebrows. At first glance, an earnest, hoarse voice leaked

out of his lips.

“If you come, if only you come, I'll stop it all. If you want, I will allow your
dear brother to visit.”
No words came back. I felt Dahlia looking straight up at him without
shaking. To turn away I did, but in the end I couldn't. He made eye contact
with her. The blue eyes that shine brighter up close It was beautiful.

Dahlia's lips moved.

“Yes, let’s go.”

Asheras' breath stopped for a moment.

***

Dahlia continued, regardless of Aceras' reaction.

“As you said, I’ll go to Seongguk.”

“… … .”

“Are you satisfied now?”

Even with just a word, peace came to my mind in an instant. However, it

was only an instant.

'What else are you talking about?'

Anxiety and doubts arose. Suddenly, dahlias can't come out like this.
Because she hates him.
Aseras leaned over and growled at her.

“What is it?”

“… … Look.”

Dahlia lowered her snow again.

“You're not interested in my words anyway. I don't believe it.”

“… … .”

“But you should listen to this too. I have something important to say to
you.”

Her voice was calm, but there was an irresistible power. Asheras shut her
mouth.

“I, actually… … ”

At that time, Asheras saw a servant rushed to the emperor. He seemed to be

trying to hide, There were blood stains on the sleeves and pockets of the
shirt. It wasn't his own blood all the time.
He looked up into the air.

'There is only one thing that can be done already.'

It seems that the Girko believers killed Argel. Did they escape the siege of
the former Duke of Bleuport?

Or she too

Was it runaway?

'If she's already runaway… … .’

He looked down at Dahlia. Dahlia was also looking at the same thing,
stopped talking and a little pale I was staring at the place with my face. Her
lips opened slightly, and a powerless voice flowed out.

“I know that person.”

“… … .”

“In the past, I was briefing on a dungeon affair... … .”

'Ah, he was also your servant.'

Aceras thought.

Dahlia also seemed to know who was guarding the dungeon. The squadron
Duke of Blueport who will be there

Her face slowly turned blue as if I remembered it. He felt somewhat

sadistic. This little girl It wouldn't be bad to be a little tricked and scared.
He leaned over and whispered to Dahlia.

“I told you, Dahlia Pesterose. Our congregation is already moving.”

“… … .”

“The more you hesitate, the more people will die.”

As if the dahlia was hardened, he turned his head and looked up at him. In
her trembling voice said.

"you… … .”

“… … .”

“What did you do to the Duke?”

Asheras did not answer. Hoping for her to be terrified.

Dahlia's gaze slowly descended.

And a while later.

“Aceras.”

Dahlia said in a locked voice.

Aseras looked down at her. He thought something was wrong. Her face is
contrary to his expectations Not stained with fear and terror. It was just
expressionless.

Her lips were slow and sweet. After a few breaths, she said.

"I… … I thought about it until I met you today. I will forgive you. Then I
might be able to save you I don't know.”

“… … .”

“But I can’t.”

Dahlia lifted his hand on his shoulder and pushed his body lightly. No
power goes in Even though I didn't, no, I couldn't nod even if I entered, but
Asheras was pushed helplessly.

The dance song was stopped. Everyone was surprised to see both.

Dahlia didn't care about her gaze, took the ring from her fourth finger and
clenched it with her fist.

Emperor's

It was suppressing the ability with magical power. She just came up to
Asheras and held the other hand that didn’t hold the ring.

Reached out to him. Like telling me to catch it.

It was the moment that Asheras had so much hoped for.

But something was strange. Reason was warning. The moment I hold this
hand, everything seems irreversible

I had a feeling.

Because Dahlia was crying. She bit her lips, as if she was really too angry
and unfair, Tears were shed while staring. She took out a handkerchief with
her remaining hand and wiped her tears away.

Clenched.
“Why did you do that? Why now? Really, this is for me... … Last… … It
was my last chance... … .”

I couldn't understand her words. But without help, he stretched out to the
salvation before his eyes.

Finally she

Came into his hand.

At the moment, he felt the illusion that time had just stopped.

I didn't feel anything.

Nothing, nothing.

The power that once cleared his head just by rubbing it, but now he holds
his hand like this, I didn't feel any.

Dahlia raised her head and saw Aceras. She said in a slow, trembling voice.

“I told you I had an important story to tell you, Aceras.”

“… … .”

“It is said that my abilities don't work for those I hate.”

Aceras stared at Dahlia's face, solidified.

'What do you mean?'

There was nothing for sure about what he had heard or whether he
understood it properly.

“Aceras, I'll give you a last chance.”

“… … .”

“Give up everything and ask for forgiveness. That might change my mind.”

Dahlia, whose tears ceased, said calmly. She cleared the handkerchief and
slammed the hand he held.

Then he put the ring he had on his hand again and took two steps back.

She grabbed the hem of the dress. It doesn't go well with the tearful face, as
if with a sweet and gentle smile

He greeted Asheras in an elegant manner like a person who had finished

one song.

“I wish I had a good time for His Holiness, Holiness Pope.”

Before Aceras even answered, she turned to find her partner, Duke of
Meldon Artus. he It seemed to be whispering something to Dahlia, but she
didn't answer.

***

Meldon whispered to Dahlia.

“Mister, are you okay?”

Dahlia nodded. Meldon sighed when he saw her eyes.

"Fortunately, the. By the way, is anything else okay? To Asheras... … .”

“… … I didn't have a choice anyway.”

Dahlia felt like crying again.

“The Duke of Blueport Squadron… … ?”

“I'm investigating now. Things got bigger when the attendant found a dead
guard in a dungeon.

Blueport Squadron

I still don't know where the peacock is. Everyone seems to be stuck in a
different place, so it seems to be delayed.”

“… … .”
“It's not a runaway. Then we can't know. Besides, there is a magic that
Cedric gave me... … .”

"like that."

Dahlia was a little relieved. However, I couldn't help but keep feeling like it
was going to collapse. She As it stumbled, Meldon caught it.

The last plan failed. She couldn't save Asheras in the end.

The only thing left is a diary from Le Wayne. He said he would implement
the magic to purify Aceras with his diary.

did.

However, if other believers had already come out, there was no time.
Lewain said that when things turn around urgently,

As planned, I decided to put him to sleep forever.

'I can't help it to save Cedric.'

Knowing that, Dahlia frowned her eyebrows and looked up at Melden. He

flinched and then sighed.
“I see just what Frederick's giant bear was feeling, lady. When you look like
that, I'm all I don't know what to do.”

Meldon patted her back.

Dahlia bowed her head.

***

After that, Asheras couldn't remember what he had done at the ballroom.
Everything was confusing.

The mind that reached its limit could no longer endure the pain inside. I
heard a voice over and over again.

《You have to kill it.》

《You have to kill Dalia Pesteroz.》

If it's a force you can't get, it's right to keep others out of it.

He couldn't believe Dahlia's forgiveness. She knows. That he almost killed

the former Duke of Blueport.

I know. From that moment on, everything was already irreversible.

It was obvious that it was her idea. After he puts his forgiveness in his
mouth, he just puts all his weapons off his hand

Waiting for surrender before death.

'Did you think I'd fall for such a shallow number?'

Aceras laughed.

So what do we do now? That didn't come to mind.

You must also kill Dahlia Pesteroz, as well as Cedric Bercelona and
Michelio II. Emperor Island, Empress Island, Hikan

Pesterose, Adriano Beniter... … .

So, everyone… … .

Killing everyone... … .

《What's next?》

Only the void remains.

Holding an empty body and being silent in the repeated past... … .

There is no memory... … Tormented him.

***

When I woke up, he was sitting at the conference hall. The other side has
not entered yet.

'Le Wayne Bluport decided to come here as the negotiator.'

Lewain was a strange one. He always passed him like a future reader.

Asheras wanted to ask him. If you know the future, what will you do now?
The answer is Even though I know I can't come back.

“Honey, where are you not good? You look uncomfortable.”

A gray-haired young man was looking at him anxiously next to him.

Asheras was only able to name the young man

I remembered it.

"Glass."

“Yes, His Holiness.”

“Shall we return to the castle?”

After a while he realized what he had said. He turned to the side. Gray
haired called Yuri The young man was looking at himself with a very
shocked expression.

“Well, what is that, what are you talking about, your Holiness?”

“… … no. I made a mistake.”

“We came to this point by following the words of His Holiness, but if you
say that… … . Besides, our comrades now

Fighting throughout the Imperial Palace of the Frederic Empire... … .”

Slowly, reason returned to Asheras.

Yes. Everything is already irreversible. It's all over after getting divine
power in the Duke of Bleuport's champagne

I discarded it. Aseras' eyes sank to a dark green color.

"i See. I was wrong.”

“No, your Holiness. I think you are very confused.”

Asheras nodded. After a while he said again.

“… … Is the Duke of the Blueport Squadron dead?”

"no."

The answer came right away. Aceras turned to Yuri. He had a very sad
expression.

“I only killed a few guards. You must have known how to defend the divine
power with magical power.

Even if it was stabbed, it was fine.

He said he ran away because he thought there was no way. I was caught
more than half.”

“… … i See."

“Thanks to that, I can't even kill Argel yet.”

Yuri grumbled. Asheras felt a strange sense of relief. I don't know why.

'You must behave like you love dahlia pesterose.'

Aceras laughed.
Love, what does love mean to you now? In the faintly popping memories,
he I seem to have loved it. But if you think about it again, it's not love, it's
simply a dirty desire Only. Asheras believed that the essence of love was
only that much.

“Holy, I have a separate work to do. If there is nothing urgent, would you
please let me go?”

Aseras looked at the glass. If it had been before, he would never have left
himself in this situation.

will be. As Asheras shook, his men shook. Faithlessness is gone, only
insanity that has lost its purpose in its place

left.

All knowing, he nodded.

"Yes. You definitely want to deal with Kelsion and Argel. Please go.”

Yuri smiled. Asheras did not look at him long.

Soon Yuri left. Now he was the only one sitting at the conference hall.
Believers guarding him lined up behind him

There was, but no one spoke to him. He waited for Lewain to come.
The original plan was to launch a full attack at the start of the talks.
Because memorization was blocked There is no choice but to go to the six-
quarter battle. Aceras already knows that they are fighting the army behind
them.

there was. There will be many victims, but it cannot be helped.

'First, I have to runaway from Le Wayne.'

If one person starts to runaway, focus on him will have no choice but to
weaken his vigilance.

'You just have to aim at that time and take care of them one by one.'

Aseras, with a blank head, laid out his plans step by step. Originally, Dahlia
pesterose was first obtained.

It was an idea, but now I don't even need to. The last step to alleviate
remorse was over long ago.

“Aceras, give up and pray for forgiveness. Then it might change my mind,
right?”

Still, the voice remained strange and tormented him. He lowered his head
and held his head.

Then, the door opened and Lewain entered.

"Forgive me for being late. For a reason.”

“… … no."

Aseras said that and raised his head. There was no energy to smile. He held
and opened his hand alone did. Then, a dagger of holy power was made in
his hand. He looked up and saw Lewain.

Cedric's magical wave protecting his entire body was felt. Even if it’s not
visible to others, he’s long before

He was the one who read the emperor's magic and knew how to build a
barrier of his heart against him.

That he ran a couple of times

I found a gap that Cedric's magic couldn't reach. Unfortunately, it was just
the back of my hand.

'If you come closer, you can stab it.'

Aseras casually turned his dagger under the table. There was a very good
opponent in front of me.

But Lewain didn't come so far, looking at herself without an expression at

the door. He carelessly said.

“I thought there was one more.”

“I have another business to do.”

“This is different from the past. For the first time, things are tangled up.”

It was a word I couldn't understand. Le Wayne said in a rather boring voice.

“Then it’s difficult. If you disappear, she might be in danger.”

Aseras noticed a peculiar sign in his words.

Their eyes met.

It was Lewain who moved first. He ran like a thunderbolt and put Asheras'
head on the table in the conference hall.

It was in the sand. At the same time, Emperor Alexander II, who opened the
door and appeared, swung his hand. Then the escorts

I fell all at once. Lewain bowed and whispered into Asheras' ear.

“It's a pity that it's too late. Dahlia Pesteroz Young-ae said she wants to save
you.”

“… … Ha.”
Those words angered Asheras. He took the hands of Lewain, who had been
foolishly emptied by his head in the sand.

I looked at it. His voice was heard overhead.

“I also did. But everything is too late.”

Aseras pulled out a dagger of the power he had hidden under the table and
tried to stab him on the back of his hand. But

As he lifted his sword into the air, Lewain's voice fell deep into his mind.

“Aceras.”

“… … .”

“I will return your memory.”

Then Aceras... … .
20. Lewain's Plan
30 minutes ago.

“All preparations are over, Adisha. All that's left is your decision.”

Lewain said quietly to Adrian before entering the conference hall.

“… … I'm fine."

However, her voice was trembling unlike the content. Lewain said that she
always wanted to live a good life

I knew he was a hard worker.

'It might be harsh to her.'

But she was also an essential part of his plan.

To put Asheras to rest forever, we need to approach his broken mind.

Forced him to inject all the memories

Later, he tried several attempts, but it was always Adisha who had the
easiest access to his soul.
Was love left like an imprint for so many years? Who lost so much in that
time Lewain couldn't even understand such a complicated mind.

He said, looking down on the person he once loved.

“When I embody magic in the broken spirit of Asheras, your mind will be
transferred directly to his inner spirit world.

Will go in. Put him to sleep there. Then he in reality will also fall asleep
forever.”

“Can I do it?”

'I don't know that either.'

Lewain stopped trying to answer that. And said tinkeringly.

“… … You can do it. It's not your fault if you can't.”

She looked up at him with a slightly surprised expression. He avoided his

eyes.

“… … Yes, Thanks."

Adisha answered quietly.

And now.

“Le... … Wayne Bluport!”

Lewain woke up from his recollection and looked down at Asheras, staring
at him with the nape of his neck held by him.

From the edge of his white, blood was sprouted as if he would shed bloody
tears at any moment.

I remembered thousands of years, maybe tens of thousands of years at once.

The normal human mind can withstand

There couldn't be.

As a test, he picked up his dagger and poked it deep into Aceras' shoulder.
But it was in vain. blood All the wounds healed as soon as the sword came
out without a drop.

Looking back at my memories, it seems that he has always been like this
when he reached this point. On the other route, Aceras is like this

I haven't been alive for long. The soul was not corrupted as much as it is
now.

The power just before the runaway heals its owner at will. Unless Asheras
himself chooses to die, his The power will protect him. In the end, there
was no choice but to touch the mind instead of the body.
'I can never go to heaven.'

Lewain grabbed his neck and walked with one foot on the corner of the rug
on the table in the conference hall. Then the hidden

The magic circle was revealed. It was a psychological magic developed by

Lewain for this Root Pafe.

Adisha of Acera

To enter the broken spiritual world.

He broke it by stepping on one of the magic spheres on the edge of the

magic circle. Then the blue flames from the magic sphere

It spread throughout the magic circle and soon surrounded the two. Aseras
turned his head and stared at him.

"what… … You think?”

After burying the powder that makes up the magic circle on his hand,
Lewain drew a cross on Asheras'

forehead with that hand. OK

A rumbling blue flame struck Asheras' whole body.

After a while, the flame disappeared and reappeared, he lost consciousness

and fell into a deep sleep.
Lewain looked at him for a moment and then called Adisha, who was
waiting outside.

“Come in now.”

Adisha came in. Lewain did the same on her forehead and the back of her
hand with the cross he drew on Aceras' forehead.

Painted.

“Now if you hold his hand with this hand, you are forced to enter his world
of consciousness.

Will. Do you know what to do?”

"Yeah."

Adriana looked so calm as to whether he had cleared up his mind in the

meantime. She pulls her chair and takes a deep breath

did. And I held Asheras' hand. At that moment, a blue flame rose again, and
it was cleared again.

Lewain knew that Adisha had contacted the spiritual world of Asheras
through the magical powers that had been passed down.
All that's left is waiting. It's just one of those episodes that have been
repeated countless times. There is no possibility of failure.

“… … .”

Still, he couldn't completely erase his anxious mind.

***

The fanatics of the Holy Land are connected to each other by a deep divine
power, and they are able to establish communion with their master, the
Pope.

There is.

So, at the same time, some of the most sensitive believers hiding in the
capital realized.

'The personal life of the Pope's Holiness is in danger!'

In an instant, words spread among all the believers. Everyone already

intuited that the plan had failed.

Hican Pesterose

The Duke was in the process of raiding and destroying the hideouts of the
latecomers, and Adisha Beniter was among those who infiltrated as an
employee.
Many people have been searched out. Those who couldn't be spotted were
elite like that, but the absolute number itself was too much.

I wrote it down.

They became urgent. Now, burning the Frederic Empire was a side issue.
All that remains is to save the Pope

To take.

They knew that Dahlia was the only one who could save the Pope's soul. So
as soon as possible, Get Dahlia Pesterose and save him. The remaining
fanatics of the Frederic Empire I was just thinking.

Thanks to this, Meldon, who protects Dahlia, is now in a mad position.

The general public, including the Empress and Leonard, had been
evacuated a long time ago. Dahlia also had to leave with them,

I couldn't. It was because of the congregation of the holy country constantly

coming up. Lewain's Dahlia is the only one in the route

Because she wasn't there, she warned her that she didn't know what would
happen to her. But this much

Joule didn't even know in his dreams.

Meldon annoyedly unbuttoned his shirt and squeezed his hand to cool off
his sweat.
“Wow, isn't it that there are almost all hidden ants in this empire? Where do
you come from like this?”

Dahlia was stuck next to him, taking off the ring altogether, and continuing
to deliver the energy of purification to him. She

Cedric's magic tool that I brought was also an unexpected help. If it wasn't
for that, Meldon would have already been runaway.

“… … Mr. Lewain was successful?”

"Yeah. He said that Eustia was going to touch the soul and sleep. That’s
why all the rest of the believers run wild

It's a shape.”

Dahlia had a complicated heart. If Asheras is in eternal sleep, Cedric

escapes the bondage of fate and dies.

You don't have to. So, of course, I would be happy... … .

'Is it because of Duke Mary Bluport?'

Mary was alive. It wasn't even runaway. The reason why we couldn't be
contacted is that It was because he was holding onto it. Mary, who appeared
belatedly, said with a sigh, hugging Dahlia.

"Sorry. Argel couldn't keep it.”

While she cleared up the situation and emptied the dungeon for a while,
someone who quickly invaded killed Argel.

It happened after Lewain entered the conference hall.

“Well, what happened can't be helped. Anyway, his value of use is already
over.”

Meldon comforted her. Mary quickly left for rear support again. Things are
still busy Seemed to be. Dahlia stared at her back for a long time as she left.
If Mary is not in danger I kept thinking that if I had known this in advance,
I might have saved Asheras' soul.

What has already passed can't be helped. It was Aceras who tricked her
first. Even if I try to think that way

I grieved.

“Mister, you have to be careful.”

Meldon pulled her shoulder a little more. Dahlia woke up. okay. To protect
her It wasn't the time to appreciate or enjoy it in front of someone striving
like this.

The situation was not very good. Meldon fought barely, holding Dahlia's
shoulder in one hand. His sword or spear

It was because everything was broken without being able to overcome the
strength. Even if his body rubs against him, the air around him

The soldiers were also staggered.

However, there was a reason why the situation was unfavorable. Dahlia's
gaze suddenly stopped somewhere.

“Me, Mr. Meldon! there!"

She pointed somewhere with her finger. Meldon hurriedly hugged the
dahlia and turned his back.

bang! Bang bang!

Several bullets flew through Meldon's back. It didn't go into the body
because of the strengthening of the body. But

The pain didn't go away. He clenched his teeth and held on.

“Oh, damn it. It hurts dirty.”

Not all believers were engaged in armpit wars alone. Rather, snipers hiding
like that and sometimes in unexpected places

The flying dagger was even more lethal. They persistently aimed only at
Dahlia. Then Meldon I knew I had to be attacked instead to protect.

Dahlia was surprised and gripped Meldon's forearm harder. As the energy
passed, Meldon's eyes were slightly relaxed. he is

I grabbed the table around and threw it in the direction the bullet came
from. There was a sound of something cracking. But the sniper

It didn't seem like he was dead.

If they hadn't used divine power, Meldon would have been able to deal with
it alone, even with hundreds of them. But

They held the only weakness of the Transcendental. They were tired to deal
with.

“… … .”

Dahlia felt that her heart seemed to be exhausted before Meldon's body.
Now that no one can help them

It was more because I knew it. Hikan and Duke Bleuport were still
destroying the Holy Empire's guerrilla forces,
Adisha and Lewain were ankles tied to Asheras along with a tower. Even
the magic that Cedric created The shield was also slowly consumed.

Meldon turned to her.

“Cedric has no choice but to come quickly. Didn’t you use all the magic
tools?”

“Yes, all that remains… … .”

Dahlia showed off one of the remaining marbles. Meldon checked the color
of the beads and sighed.

“Psychedelic magic. The duration is also a single target in a few seconds. It

won't be very useful.”

Dahlia nodded with a serious expression. At that time, she saw blades and
bullets flying toward them.

I found a human who moves differently only by himself. Dahlia's eyes

widened.

'Why is that person here?'

At that moment, Meldon saw a dagger flying over her back. The light
power is overlaid on top there was. The only way to prevent it is to wrap the
dahlia with your arms. But his two arm shields have already been It was
consumed and disappeared.
“… … Damn it.”

But there was no way. Meldon swears and wraps the dahlia first.

The owner of the dagger was a young man with gray hair like Dahlia. His
sword broke into Meldon's arm.

Instantly, Meldon felt a strong divine power seeping into his body. Conflict
with the magic power and make the mind go crazy

Disgusting power to do. Dahlia gave me the energy of purification for a

while, so I was able to withstand this level. But that

It was more of a small gap in an instant than the power itself.

Meanwhile, a gray-haired man grabbed her neck and grabbed her. Then he
put a dagger on Dahlia's neck.

It was already drenched with blood. It was too much for Meldon's blood.

In an instant, silence came. The gray-haired young man opened his mouth
with an irritated expression.

“Hey, I feel like a dog too. We agree. This girl lends us a moment, and you
live I will. how is it?"
“Haha, dogs are good at talking to people.”

Meldon laughed belligerently. There was no momentum to withdraw. The

young man said coldly.

“Then what will you do? The woman is in my hand.”

“… … .”

“We want to take only the pope who is well-conscious and go back quietly.
please. Please do me a favor.”

Dahlia calmly stopped talking.

“Then you can’t kill me anyway. It's the only key I can save Aceras.

I think.”

The young man growled with a sharp sound.

“Stop your mouth. Because if I think about having suffered because of you
alone, I want to kill you right now.

“… … .”
“What I was in charge of was not to play hostages like this, but to deal with
traitors… … .”

Dahlia looked down at the blood on his dagger. Speaking of traitors, two.
Mary, Dahlia, took a seat for a while

I remembered Argel, who died in prison while emptied. She whispered

quietly.

“… … Did you kill Argel?”

"Yeah. You saved the life of a dirty traitor. Now is he going to cry out of
pity, lady?”

“… … .”

'You died after being used only in your life.'

Dahlia did not cry. She recalled the other human who had previously been
hiding among people. for a bit

She said, immersed in thought.

“As you say, I will save Asheras. I also want him to get out of this country
quickly.”

“I’m glad that the interests match.”

“Instead, leave Mr. Meldon alone.”

“If anyone sees, I think we've been harassing the poor man. How many of
our colleagues have died in the hands of the author

Do you know?”

“… … Export everything. Otherwise, it won't take a step from here.”

Dahlia said so with a really serious look. The young man glanced at her
face,

Read the resolution. I didn't want to be broken just by hitting the knife
around my neck. Eventually, the young man gave up.

“Then I will export the author as well. I also have one hostage, so stupid
enough to be alone with the Transcendental.

I don’t.”

"Please."

Dahlia looked straight at Meldon. He looked at her with a very disagreeable

expression, but her I sighed to see if I had read something in my eyes, and
eventually I followed her will.
I kept my youth promise. The believers were scattered on the other side of
Meldon. What's left is the divine nature that the young man deliberately left

There was only one Imperial sniper.

“It's for the least check, you understand. If you don't understand, you can't
help it.”

“… … .”

“Aren't you not even funny thinking about how you're going to overpower
me, because only two are left?

Or take the time.”

Dahlia was silently shutting her mouth. The young man in a better mood
continued to move his mouth.

“No one comes to save you. Even though I wasn't as good as the Pope's
Holiness, Because I can feel all the signs of the Transcendental. Nobody
around here except the one who guarded you... … ”

“Why didn’t you kill Kelsion?”

Dahlia asked quietly. In a completely unexpected situation, it was a

question that he had never thought of, so the young man
I lost it.

“… … Why do you ask?”

“It's not wise to leave your enemies behind. It's easy to get hit in the back of
the head.”

Dahlia raised her head at an angle and looked at him. And use your finger
to point the sniper Pointed.

The young man raised his head.

It was weird. Obviously he left his sniper behind, but now he's aiming his
muzzle at him from the railing upstairs.

The face of the one who was there was Kelsion. His index finger was on the
verge of pulling the trigger.

“Fuck it!”

The young man sharpened his teeth. Without even thinking about it, he
pulled the pistol out of the holster and shot it in the direction of the sniper.

It was quite a distance, but the young man's bullet hit the target exactly. The
sniper falls back powerlessly
Went out.

He looked back at Dahlia.

"haha… … . Decorate this number... … .”

She was covering her eyes with both hands as if she couldn't see. The young
man belatedly has a dull head

I felt shocked. He touched his back hair. There was plenty of blood on it.
There was no bird to look back.

I lost consciousness. He fell to the side like a piece of wood.

Dahlia still bites her lips, unable to take her hand from her blindfolded eyes.
After a while she covered her eyes

He raised his head and slowly released his hand, trying not to see the floor.
And a bloody candlestick in front of you

I looked at the young man with green hair holding it.

“… … Mr. Kelsion, thank you.”

Dahlia found Kelsion in the gap between the gods of the invading holy
country. He said everyone was in a chaotic gap in battle,

After secretly hiding in the ballroom, he was hiding under the tablecloths of
the ball table.
The last remaining marble is a marble containing psychedelic magic. So she
made a plan and succeeded.

“… … Where have you been?”

“I went to the underground prison. There he saw Argel dead and thought he
had to get revenge. He's mine

Because they were brothers.”

“… … .”

“I know interest. Glass. It was once a seed of me and Argel. Now I really
make betrayal Has been. I can't go back there anymore.”

“But you saved me.”

Kelsion laughed close to the force and lowered his head. He looked like a
person who would collapse any time soon.

Dahlia took turns looking at him and the sword he was holding, then
reached out and took his sword.

“… … I think I will need one weapon to protect my body. Can you lend
me?”

“… … Yes."
Kelsion nodded. It was in jeopardy as if it would collapse anytime soon.
Dahlia nodded and step by step Stepped back. I didn't know when the
believers would come again.

At that time, with a bang, the door from which Meldon was left flew away.
With him, the railing above also with the sound of an explosion

Flew away. Originally, it was the site of the Holy Empire sniper who had
been shot and killed by a young man with his own hands. Dahlia is
surprised

I looked at the two sides alternately.

"miss."

Meldon stepped on the blown door and reappeared. I also got a woman's
coat I don't know where it came from. Dahlia

His eyes wide open. Meldon said more astonished at her surprise.

“Then, did you know where I was going to leave her?”

“… … Is that explosion Mr. Meldon?”

“Eustia lent me to use it in case of emergency. Looking at the current

situation, I didn't have to go out Same but.”
He took turns looking at the bloody ballroom and the fallen gray-haired
young man. And

He approached Dahlia and put her coat over her shoulder. He was quick to
notice. The sword she is holding

As soon as I saw Kelsion, I got a rough idea of what just happened. He

sighed and took the sword out of Dahlia's hand.

I took it. Then she lifted the hem of her coat to protect her view.

“My girl's life expectancy would have been reduced by 10 years.”

Dahlia nodded briefly. The tears that I had been holding for nothing came
out, she used Meldon's handkerchief

I pressed my eyes tightly.

'I didn't mean to make fun of Mr. Lewein for crying a lot.'

But blood is scary, it is scary to die, too many people are injured too much...
….

My mind was complicated by various thoughts. When this is over, you will
be foolish all day with your loved ones
Wanted. Hikan and Adisha were right. I thought it was all big, but I was still
a child. As Meldon comforts, the dahlia's

Stroked his head.

"Sorry."

"Fine. I can walk while crying.”

He smiled and pushed her back slightly.

“Let’s go. You don't know when and who will come.”

Dahlia nodded. Then one more time, Kelsion, who still stands alone and
looks at the young man I looked at it. A lot of time passed, but he was still
there. Dahlia took the hem of Meldon’s coat While fiddling, I looked up at
him.

“… … Wait."

She left his hand and ran to Kelsion. Then, open the bag and take the rosary
necklace that Asheras gave you

I took it out and handed it to him. Kelsion saw her.

“Mr. Kelsion, this… … It's a gift.”

“… … .”

“Thank you for lending me the sword.”

The necklace, blessed by the Pope, is said to be an indulgence for all sins.
Dahlias believe in words like that

Did. But I thought it could be comforting to someone. Kelsion lowered his

head slowly. Dahlia I hung a necklace around his neck. And said quietly.

“It will all work out.”

“… … Yes."

I didn't see what kind of expression Kelsion was on. But then, he leaned
over and told Dahlia Whispered.

“Dahlia, I have something to tell you.”

"Yeah? What is it?”

“At that time, the green matter absorbed by the Prince of this Empire... …
that is… … .”

Kelsion whispered in a lesser voice. Her eyes widened.

"Ah… … . That's it... … .”

Kelsion nodded.

“Sung Ha is a regretful person. You can't forgive, but I still wanted to tell
you.”

“… … .”

If I had more time, I could have talked more. But I couldn't.

Still, she found a little comfort with those words.

'Cedric will be okay.'

Then, the door opened. It wasn't the side that Meldon broke, but the
direction other believers were leaving.

'already?'

When other believers who have grasped the situation come in again, it will
only lead to a boring fight.

Dahlia bit her lips. However, there was only one person who opened the
door and appeared. Dahlia wait I felt like time had stopped. No, it may have
really stopped.

It was Cedric who appeared. Her hair and clothes were messy, and her
complexion was a bit tired, but she always looked at it.

He looked at the Dahlia with anxiety.

“Dahlia, are you okay?”

Dahlia ran to him without thinking more and took his hand. Without the
ring on. Cedric

He flinched, laughed weakly, and buried Dahlia's face in her neck. He looks
so exhausted, so for no reason she

My heart was strong.

“Cedric... … Are you okay?"

The answer came back a bit late.

"Huh. I saw you.”

“… … .”

Dahlia tried to look outside the door he opened and entered. But Cedric
raised his head and covered her eyes.
Recognizing his heart, Dahlia simply grabbed Cedric's cheek and looked at
him in the face. Somehow with a pale color

The ruby-colored eyes that seemed to change, looked at Dahlia and filled
with a soft smile.

How did you deal with so many humans alone? Would it be okay? How did
he come to know Dahlia was in danger?

Many such questions circulated in my head. But the words that came out of
my mouth were just like this.

"how… … You have work to do elsewhere... … .”

“Because Meldon’s a little bit bad.”

He laughed playfully. By the time that smile naturally faded, Cedric kept
her quiet with an unknown expression.

I was just looking. Today, the pupil reminded me of the dusty pendant in the
corner of the drawer. It seems lonely

And it just seemed stupid. Suddenly he turned to Meldon and gave him
Pinjan.

“What the hell… … . I told him to protect Dahlia and it didn't help at all.”

Meldon would have been sarcastic at other times, but today he was weirdly
looking at Cedric. Then blood

Said with a smile.

“You say you’re busy, so do you think you have had time to come to help
her?”

“Well, it did. I have to go now. Is there anything more dangerous?”

“It's okay now. Cedric took care of all the believers on the other side.”

Cedric nodded and looked at Dahlia. He laughed and touched her cheek.

“That's too much, Dahlia. I came to save you, but you didn't laugh... … .”

Dahlia only realized her fault. Her eyes were slightly distorted. Cedric
added that he was kidding.

Before, she approached him as if in his arms and hugged his neck. Cedric's
surprised look with Meldon I exchanged my eyes. Then we hugged her
back together.

“Did I make you so worried?”

“… … No."

“Aren’t you crying?”

After Cedric grabbed Dahlia's shoulder and dropped it, he leaned slightly to
look at Dahlia's face. And I laughed.
“But you're right. I have to go back soon. Adrica hasn't gotten out of his
mental world yet.

If you fail, you need me.”

"Ah… … .”

Dahlia quickly blinked. The hidden meaning of the word'necessary' pierced

her heart. if Even with Adisha's failure, Lewain still had Dahlia's diary. He
obviously takes a new way He said he would find it. So Cedric will never
go to subspace with Aceras.

'nevertheless… … .’

"Cedric, I'll go with you."

“… … Where are you going?”

“To where Aceras is.”

For the first time, Cedric made a slightly embarrassing sound.

"Really?"
Dahlia nodded. She fell out of his arms.

“If my going gets in the way, I won’t go.”

“It’s not like that… … .”

Cedric looked at Meldon.

“The believers were also roughly organized. If they have common sense,
they will know that there is nothing to gain if they go further here.”

“… … .”

Cedric looked at Dahlia again with a complicated look. It seemed difficult

to say something. Due to various worries

will be. Worries about her safety, and.

“Actually, Lewain and I… … I was thinking of sending you out of the

capital just in case. There's Aceras

It will be outside the congestion area.”

“… … .”

“I won’t regret it if I let you go now… … .”

Dahlia stared at him silently. I was thinking of accepting whatever answer
came back.

He also saw Dahlia. This sweet and friendly looking at yourself straight
without avoiding your gaze under any circumstances

Soft eyes. A pale complexion, long eyelashes, and a waxy white face. Even
though I was tired, it was still a beautiful face.

Still, she had a fever on her face by itself in front of these eyes.

The answer didn't come right away. Instead, Cedric swept Dahlia's cheek
with the back of his hand. And her waist

I pulled it and held it in my arms. I felt his heart beating slightly faster than
usual. As if he was charming She rubbed her cheek on her shoulder.

“But I wish you were with me until the end. Am I a bad person?”

Dahlia smiled and shook her head.

“I also want to stay with Cedric.”

No matter what, until the end, Dahlia wanted to be his strength. In the
distant future,'something like that happened.'

When you laugh while reminiscing, you say, ‘I’m glad it’s done well.’
If so, I thought I would hate it for some reason.

Dahlia saw Meldon while being held by Cedric. He laughed with a slightly
embarrassed expression.

“If so, shall I go with you?”

Dahlia nodded. Meanwhile, Kelsion's empty seat disappeared into my eyes.

“Is Mr. Kelsion okay?”

“Well, at the end, I don’t think I’m going to die.”

Meldon said as if passing by. That's it. Dahlia nodded briefly.

At that time, a late imperial knight came in through the door of the ballroom
and knelt.

“Wow, His Majesty the Prince!”

As soon as he confirmed Cedric's appearance, he cried urgently.

“Adriesha said… … Failed. The Pope is in a runaway!”

In an instant, the three's expressions hardened.

 ***

Adriana stood with her back against the wall, and she couldn't stand it and
slipped. Her face curled up Obscured.

'It failed.'

If she can't do it, no one can do it. Obviously, the only thing she could save
Cedric It's the way... … .

Even in the face of her failure, Lewain was not shaken at all. I don't know
what it's like on the inside, but on the outside at all

He was a person whose emotions were not revealed. She couldn't figure out
what he was thinking.

He was forcing Aceras, just before the runaway, to be locked in the barrier.
But some Won't.

“Adricia!”

At that time, the door of the conference hall opened. And a familiar voice
was heard. Adriana lifts her face covered with tears

Raised. It was Dahlia.

Rather than resent her for failing to save Cedric, she ran away with a
worried expression and handkerchief

He wiped his face. And he hugged himself.

“I had a lot of trouble. Was it scary?”

“… … I'm sorry."

"no. Let's not be sorry. Can you tell me what happened?”

Dahlia said clearly. Only then my heartbeat, which was beating like crazy,
subsided a little. Adisha is his I remembered what happened in the spirit
world.

I suffocated by myself.

“He was hell inside.”

***

Aceras thought of everything.

He was a lineage that had been separated from the Mersian family a long
time ago. Coincidental coincidence oddly overlapping
It was the result. The possibility of a transcendental person coming out of a
side line that was not a direct family line

It was very thin.

But he was born.

Is it because he is a transcendent born through such a rare probability? He

was originally a transcendent Born with divine power. He suffered too
severely from the magical flowering, and from then on, the hallucinations
that did not fall off.

Suffered.

Still, I had to have money. If you starve, the Transcendental also dies. He
became the emperor's attendant to make a living.

There he met Adriano Beniter. She said she came from an assassin. But
from birth, Gler He said there was no such thing as a person who ate. She
said everyone can be happy.

Of course he did not believe. Will he be able to say the same when she falls
in endless pain like him I was curious. So I decided to make Adisha suffer.

He burned Frederick and got Adisha. Now she hated herself. Be satisfied
Okay, but strangely, I kept regretting it. This wasn't what he wanted.
And again the first time. He suffered a terrible magical bloom again. And I
started everything half-crazy.

I met Adisha again. I couldn't get her this time. Before that, Hican Pesteroz
killed him He put the empire into his hands. But even at his hand, Adisha
looked unhappy.

'I knew it.'

There is no such thing as fate to be happy.

It came back to the beginning again. Then Meldon. Next is Le Wayne.

Again myself, again Meldon, again again Hikan,

again… … .

At some point he didn't know what he was moving. Did he love Adisha?
Like that It seems like it is, and it seems that it is not. But everything has to
move. You have to go in the direction you need to go.

Aceras opened his eyes. He was in a desolate ruin with nothing left of the
void. In the gray sky without the sun

Asbestos powder and sand flew roughly in the air.

Unbearable soul pain engulfed him. He realized. The time to endure with a
complete mind That there is not much left.

Why did you ever forget all this and live? How so long... … ?

“Aceras.”

He raised his head. Adisha Beniter stood with his back in front of his eyes.
White skin to dark hair, Shiny red eyes. Even after looking over and over
again, she was beautiful.

'Adriesha Beniter.'

Eustia. In countless memories, the only man who ruled him.

She sat down on one knee in front of her. Aseras frowned his eyebrows.

“I came to save you.”

Adisha said. And he reached out his hand.

“It's time to end your pain. I'll help.”

“… … .”
“Here you can rest forever too.”

At that moment, the sun emerged from behind the clouds. The surrounding
sand breeze and ruins also disappeared and sand

Grass and flowers bloomed on the floor. The gentle spring breeze tickled
his hair.

Out of numerous episodes in the past, he has gone through this moment
over and over again. So he knew. Really holding this hand

The moment everything ends right away.

It seems that all creatures in the world have been waiting for this moment.
Everyone was telling me to hold her hand.

Life was sick of it. If you catch it like this, everything is over. I feel like I
can just end it like this.

'Now all you have to do is reach out and hold... … .’

By the way… … .

“Where is Dalia Pesterose?”

This question, unintentionally taken out of his mouth, forced him out of the
illusion.

'Yes, dahlia pesterose.'

She was still there.

Adisha's expression was distorted. The moment he saw that face, Asheras'
reason completely returned.

He's her

I plucked my hand.

"You can't save me, Adisha."

“… … .”

“You're out of the bounds.”

In endless repetition, dahlia pesterose appeared at the end. And everything

has changed. Self Except.

Adisha in front of his eyes no longer looked unhappy. Even the moment I
killed him dozens of times, I'm in tears

She was unhappy.

For the first time, the iteration ended. The voice stopped. Everyone else was
out of the chain. In a life that repeats endlessly

The only thing that remains is you. It was unfair he couldn't.

He swung his hand. Then all the scenery was cleared. Adricia, who makes a
shocked expression, is in front of me in no time.

has disappeared.

Asheras woke up. He was again at the conference hall. All that was left was
eternal pain. Hand is I kept trembling, and all the blood vessels in my head
hurt as if bursting.

"Nonsense! Failure here!”

Adrica, forcibly expelled from his mental world, screams and gets up.

“… … Volley fire!”

She fell back and shouted. Only then Asheras found an army lined up
behind her.

The bullet flew in. But before everyone even gets to his body, he turns
around and messes around on the floor and around.
Plugged. The lucky bullet rubbed his cheek, but before the bullet hit the
floor, the wound was faster.

I got better.

Asheras' overwhelming healing power was directed at himself. Now any

bayonet on the ground can stop him

There wasn't. Adriana's expression was white. She stopped shooting and
shouted.

“Create a barrier!”

The wizards of the tower, led by Le Wayne, constantly memorized spells.

However, it was unknown whether it would work.

Adriana gazed at Asheras, who was falling, with a pale face.

'Your Excellency Duke of Blueport said this is the only way.'

And leaned against the wall, he was immersed in shock. Until Dahlia comes
in and embraces herself.

***

When Adisha had finished talking about it, there was silence. Imagination
that everyone would blame her

Unlike everyone else, they all looked cool.

"It's okay, Adisha."

Dahlia patted her while speaking quietly.

“Now, I think I know what to do.”

Adisha looked at Dahlia with an unbelievable expression. But she simply

relieves the guilt It seemed that the story wasn't brought up for the sake of
conviction.

“Mr. Lewain and I have found a new way. I can save Cedric.”

In fact, Dahlia had heard of this from Lewain in advance. As soon as he

heard that she was coming here Cedric hurriedly communicated through the
virtual screen he used to talk to Meldon. Adisha is too It seemed like I
hadn't seen it there because I was so distracted.

On the screen said Le Wayne.

-I'm glad you're here, Miss Dahlia. There is both good news and bad news,
but first Would you like to listen?
“Mr. Lewein, you know how to say that now… … . I'll listen to the good
ones first.”

-The good news is, as a result of studying the waves of other young worlds
in the diary, the formula to purify the soul of Aceras

Is finished.

It was a calm voice, but the content was not. Dahlia was surprised and
asked urgently.

“I, really? Then even right now... … .”

Wouldn't this all be over by purifying the soul of Asheras right now? But
Lewain looked up Stir.

-Now that's bad news. Here is what I learned. This diary does not work with
my own magic power.

The Dahlia sheep must work the formula himself.

"Yeah? That, what does that mean?”

-As a result of research, this diary seems to resonate with the waves of the
soul. Even though my power as a transcendent
Although I may have come from the same world, I am a person in this
world. So I can't run this. Maybe different

It seems that only you from the world can handle this properly.

It was a tremendous story for a plain language. Dahlia said in a trembling

voice.

"That… … Isn't that a really important matter?”

-Yes, it's an important issue. So, Dahlia must come now.

“What would I have done if I had actually left the Imperial Palace!”

-Then you can load it again. However, I was fortunate to save time.

Even in this serious situation, Lewain wasn't in trouble, he was just calm
and peaceful. Rather so I was relieved for some reason.

-Colog.

But scary Dahlia thought so, Lewain lightly spewed blood into his
handkerchief. And very little I said after turning pale.

-… … You should come a little sooner.

“It’s serious too!”

-More than that, Adriana Benitter is overly depressed. I can’t afford to look
at her, so Please listen to the story.

Lewain hurriedly turned off the screen to see if he had more horsepower to
spend here.

Dahlia hurriedly moved to the conference hall and worried.

'I'm glad though.'

There was no need for subspace or anything, and the situation seemed to be
over. Lewain has now completed the formula. What's left,

It's Dahlia's job. The only thing left to do is to purify Asheras' soul with her
diary. Dahlia body He turned to Cedric and grabbed his hand tightly.

“Have you heard, Cedric?”

"Huh?"
“I worked hard with Mr. Lewain and found a way to keep Cedric from
dying. Aceras is still too much I hate it, but he can cleanse him no matter
what.”

“… … .”

“Really, that’s fortunate.”

'But still... … You should be prepared for one situation in the first place.'

Dahlia closed her eyes tightly. Considering the work so far, the deterrence
of fate created by Le Wayne Because it was more awful than I thought.

"dahlia."

Then Cedric called her fondly. Dahlia raised her head soaked up at the
voice. Cedric Still looking down at her with laughter eyes.

"Thanks. For working hard for me.”

He gently swept Dahlia's frowned eyebrows with his index finger.

“Don’t worry about anything.”

“… … .”

"everything will be alright."

"that… … .”

'I'm still worried that Cedric will die.'

I couldn't say that, and looked at him because I felt like I wanted to cry for
nothing. As if Cedric knew everything

With a smile, he stopped there and leaned, clutching Dahlia's cheeks. Even
though I didn’t spray perfume

Cedric always had a refreshing scent. The scent approached her as the body
got closer.

Cedric slowly kissed her eyes. The soft touch and breath continue even after
my lips fall It seemed to remain there. And Cedric looked down at her. Still
with a friendly look.

“I’m glad you want me to live like this.”

“… … .”
“So I've been thinking about it, but that subspace… … .”

Cedric leaned over and whispered something into Dahlia's ear. Her eyes
widened, realizing something belatedly.

She hurriedly grabbed his arm and whispered again.

“I have something to say. The green substance absorbed by Cedric... … .”

Dahlia recalled the words of Kelsion a while ago. According to Kelsion, the
green matter is a bad matter It wasn't. Rather, it was a material made to
protect the mind and body from the divine power of Asheras.

Even if you were alone with the runaway Aceras, you would be able to
withstand for about an hour.

Cedric understood her will and nodded. Dahlia turns back on the road to
take Meldon I looked up.

“Mr. Meldon!”

Meldon, leaning against the wall, looked at her in amazement.

"Yes?"

“Please do only that one request.”

At her serious expression, Meldon nodded without knowing English.

“What is it?”

"now… … Can you bring back Beord-nim, who left?”

It was a strange request, but he didn't add any more words, and Dahlia told
me to leave.
21. Last, Dahlia's Plan
Now that all the preparations were over, Dahlia was able to empty her mind
and calmly comfort her.

“… … That's how it happened.”

Adisha glanced down without power.

“Good thing, really.”

"Huh… … .”

"that… … Sorry for not helping. Next time... … .”

However, Adisha, who is still crying, will not know. As long as I turned my
time hundreds of times because of her

Thanks to humans, Dahlias were able to be here, and for the first time there
was a way to make everyone happy.

Dahlia held her tight until she calmed down. Then she left her for a while
and went to Lewain.

His face was still extremely pale. No, it seemed to be worse.

Her gaze reached Asheras in the barrier. Aceras still holds his head in pain

there was. Even before the real runaway began, the curtain around him was
already shaking with anxiety.

“Because one person is guarding what two people originally had to do.”

Cedric frowned as he spoke to Dahlia.

“… … Two?”

“My father.”

Cedric approached Lewain.

"My father? Now that the rear support is over, I have to help you, right?”

“After realizing the truth, he was angry and left.”

Cedric found that one side of Lewain's cheek was swollen. He laughed
heartily. Looking closely Asheras' clothes weren't good either. There were
traces of torn in several places. However, there was no wound on the body.

“It is a trace of His Majesty's attempt to kill Asheras.”

"Of course it wouldn't have worked."

"Yes. It only accelerates the runaway. His healing powers now go far
beyond normal existence.”

“… … In the meantime, your Majesty's Majesty came and went?”

“To be precise, just after Ms. Adisha bounced from Aceras' mind, it was 10
minutes before Ms. Dahlia arrived.

You have been there before.”

Le Wayne corrected it in needless detail.

"Why… … ?”

“Because my father discovered the subspace magic circle. You've figured

out all of our plans.”

Even if everything fails, Cedric will hug and commit suicide.

Cedric thought of Le Wayne's story. Once a runaway, the people in the

imperial palace live forever.

Healing power, so I couldn't kill him with magic at this point. But the death
of a child Of course, the father's heart in front of him seems to have not.
“What do you hide for doing? You will be caught anyway.”

"Sorry."

“Did you tell your father that you are going to be an infidel child first?”

“I guess you really want to see me die.”

"haha."

Cedric laughed out loud without an expression. Even in my opinion, this

method of speech was surprisingly uninteresting. Of course now

It would be insane to laugh at the situation Cedric glanced at the situation

and said.

“But I was alone and I've been holding on well for a while.”

“Thank you for protecting Dalia Pesteroz Young-ae.”

Lewain said so, covering her mouth with a handkerchief and coughing.
Blood came out. He briefly Apologized.

"Sorry."
Cedric said in an absurd way.

“… … No, you are not apologizing to me. What is it?"

“Instead of His Majesty, I tried to implement the magic I saw, but it failed.”

“It's stupid.”

Cedric laughed. This man, who has lived through the distant years, must
have thought of dying instead of himself. But be

Lee was not.

'I said it was inertia.'

Everything has to go in the direction it needs to go.

“Shall we just live together forever?”

“… … .”

“It seems to be fun in its own way.”

Lewain read the truth behind him in a joke. The feeling he felt a long time
ago I felt it coming. It was sad.
Cedric has never been so desperate in life. So, I hoped it was different this
time.

“Have you heard the explanation from Ms. Dalia? It is not a fixed fact that
his Majesty is dying yet. I do my best too

I will protect you.”

"okay, thanks."

Cedric took a long breath.

“It’s the last time anyway.”

“… … .”

“Aceras will not last long.”

At that time, a person appeared behind the all-out door of the conference
hall.

“I'm sorry. I am late.”

"sire!"
Adisha shouted in surprise. Lewain and Cedric also looked surprised.
Emperor who appeared It was Alexandro.

He got mad at the plan that his son was going to die, and he kicked out of
his place, and within a few minutes, again,

appear. As if not all of the anger had subsided, there was a dark anger in the
tail of his eyes.

“… … Cedric, you are here.”

He said firmly.

“In the rear, the Duke of Blueport's ancestors and Duke Pesteroz finished
the sweep. Both are fine with no injuries.”

thank God. It's still a bad situation, but Dahlia swept her chest down. I even
think I'll get hurt I didn't, but really… … I was happy.

“Now everyone seems to be organized. All that remains is to claim our

damage compensation from the Holy Empire.”

The emperor's gaze, who glanced at everyone with his cold eyes, reached
Dahlia. Only then his eyes softened
Released.

The emperor came close to Dahlia, knelt and kissed the back of his hand.
There was no bird for the dahlia to dry.

The unimaginable behavior sparked her face.

“Lung, Your Majesty?”

“I've already seen and heard, Miss Dahlia. The only one who tried to save
my son was Ms. Dahlia.

Destiny or anything,

I do not believe. nevertheless… … .”

"Ah… … .”

“Because my son tried to rescue his life alone… … Thank you.”

The emperor put her forehead on the back of her hand and bowed her head.
Dahlia lost her horse.

Emperor anger

He calmed down and said again.

“This is the imperial family. How much more would everyone have thought
they could hide from me?

Doing this without even seeing me

My son and Lewain will have to be held accountable in the future.”

"Sorry."

Lewain stumbled for a moment, apologizing hard. The emperor kicked his
tongue and put him away, where he was

Stood. When the emperor raised his hand again, the magic power in his
hand was young. The barriers became more solid. Said the emperor.

“But no matter how angry I was, I couldn't throw it all away. I have my son
and how do I do that Will you do it?”

“… … .”

"But I can't last long either."

The emperor muttered. Dahlia is Aceras, who is constantly unfolding divine

power within that barrier.
I looked down. It was the eyes that had already lost Izzy. The aftereffect of
the psychological magic is more of his soul being broken.

It seemed to have accelerated.

The emperor said heavily.

“I am forcibly preventing the runaway, but if it is like this, it will not last
long. We need a countermeasure.”

“Yes, I know.”

Lewain replied so and glanced at Dahlia. She hurried up. Cedric naturally
Followed her. As soon as the emperor saw it, he tapped his chest as if he
was burning.

“Cedric, damn it, my son. How can I not say that... … .”

“I'm sorry, father.”

Cedric replied without excuses. The emperor couldn't control his feelings,
and he might even see his son.

I couldn't help but avoided my gaze.

“Ms. Dahlia, this is the formula we have completed now.”

Lewain led Dahlia to the edge of the emperor's barrier. When he concluded
the formula, the blue-colored inside the barrier

A new magic circle was drawn. In the middle of the magic circle, her diary
with pages turning in the air Showed.

“Is that?”

"Yes."

“… … What can I do now?”

Dahlia didn't know anything about magic other than the basic level of
culture. What the hell can she do without a single magical knowledge

Is there?

“It's simple.”

Le Wayne replied hard.

“Go to the center over there, grab that diary and push it down to the floor,
and the final formula is completed. email
As a result of running the simulation, basically, as a human being in this
world, I cannot move that diary at all.

There wasn't. Only you with the same world soul can move that.”

Dahlia bit her lips.

“… … But it's inside the barrier over there.”

The section where the divine power of Aceras is rushing. If Dahlia enters
there, she too will avoid the curse of immortality.

It won't be possible.

“I couldn't help it because Aceras had to be in the center of the magic circle.
Sorry."

Could it be that Lewain had a plan to save everyone instead of making

Dahlia immortal? Dahlia of doubt I couldn't hide my eyes and looked at
him.

But Lewain tilted his head with a look that had no understanding of why
she saw him that way.

“I am glad that your Majesty has come. I and His Majesty will now narrow
the boundaries of the barrier to the fullest.
Then, Dahlia will be able to get there without the influence of the divine
power. If you do what I said then

It's possible. Can you do it?”

Dahlia, who fantasized about herself, became a little ashamed. She

scratched her cheek and nodded.

"I could. Because there is only this way anyway.”

It was the current situation that I had to do even if I couldn't.

Dahlia took a long, deep breath. Le Wayne nodded.

He went to talk with the emperor, and only Cedric and Dahlia were left. He
stands slightly off the back of the dahlia

there was. She reached back and held Cedric's hand, just like when she
ended the previous fight between Lewain and Cedric.

Got it.

Then I felt strangely at ease. It seemed like there were only Cedric and
Dahlia in the world. Cedric said nothing

Without being quietly caught by Dahlia.

“I hope it all ends soon. Yes?"

"Huh."

“When it’s all done… … What do you want to do first?”

“To kiss you.”

Cedric said calmly without a joke. Dahlia burst into laughter to match the
situation.

"I do not like it."

“… … Huh?"

“I changed my mind. I won't kiss you at that time.”

"Why?"

Cedric said a little urgently. Dahlia tried to let go of his hand, but before
that, Cedric raised her hand.

As he fixed it, he turned his body toward him. Eyes met again. He looked at
Dahlia with a darkened look.

“What am I wrong… … ”
Dahlia smiled lightly, grabbed Cedric's cheeks and kissed her lips shortly.

“Now I will do everything I want.”

“… … .”

'Why were you waiting until the end like a fool?'

It doesn't matter if Dahlia wants to do it.

Cedric looked at Dahlia with a very, very suppressed glance. Then soon he
Paz's laughter leaked.

At that time, the barrier created by Lewain and the emperor slumped once.

“Miss Dahlia, move.”

After that, the boundaries of the barrier gradually narrowed. It was almost a
situation where he was fighting a transcendental person on the verge of a
runaway. That barrier If it is broken, the tragedy that Lewain was so trying
to prevent will be reenacted in the capital.

Dahlia and Cedric walked one step at a time along the edge of the inward
barrier.
Toward her diary unfolding in the air.

Now grab that, press it firmly on the floor, and it's all over. Now there are
three steps left. Dahlia's chest makes me nervous

I thumped. Two steps. A light groan flowed from the side of Lewain and the
emperor.

Dahlia tried to look back. However, Cedric's hand blocked Dahlia's view.

“It's okay, Dahlia. everything will be alright."

That gave her courage. The closer she goes to the diary, the distance to
Aceras I got closer. He was still growling on the floor.

The distance is too close. Maybe Asheras recognizes her. If that happens, he
Will it react? Now one step. Dahlia reached for a diary in the air. Now, just
a little more, your hands Reach.

At that time, Asheras raised his head. His gaze looked straight at Dahlia,
not anyone. His His distorted lips moved. A thin voice leaked. Even though
the sound would have been blocked by the barrier, strangely Dahlia could
hear the voice clearly.

“Dahlia Pesterose.”

"Ah."
Dahlia realized. The barrier is broken.

“Fuck it! Le Wayne!”

“Cool luck!”

There was a sound of liquid scattering on the floor, and the sound of falling
wood chips. I tried to turn my head

Cedric still blinded his view and shook his head. It meant not to see. Dahlia
is still in the barrier I looked at the diary.

‘Now, there’s really little left… … .’

Cedric hurriedly hugged Dahlia's body and held it in his arms. But soon, I
gave up and put her back Pushed. Cedric hurriedly closed the barrier with
his hand. Here, Dahlia can hold the diary If not, there is only one way left.

“Father, I don’t have time. I'll develop a subspace equation, so please help.”

“Cedric!”

The emperor screamed. Cedric looked down at Dahlia. The two looked
more comfortable than they thought.

“I'm glad you prepared the method in advance. Right, Dahlia?”

Cedric whispered. Dahlia said, crying.

“Really, why doesn’t everything go over so easily?”

Cedric buried her lips deeply on her forehead. Dahlia closed her eyes and
received a kiss. She's Cedric Even after my lips were gone, I said seriously
without opening my eyes.

“Don’t forget what I said. I'll save Cedric no matter what happens.”

"Huh."

“The time I can hold on is an hour.”

“I wish my aunt came before that.”

Dahlia nodded.

What's the worst situation you can imagine? Obviously, Cedric took him to
stop Asheras from runaway.

It falls into subspace.

If Asheras runs out there, Cedric cannot withstand the aftermath and
runaway together, leaving the subspace in nothing.
Go back. If Cedric directly closes the door in it, no one or anyone can
unlock the magic from outside.

But is there really no “nobody”? there was. Only one. Even with the
“Nullify” ability to nullify any magic,

A person who always betrayed the empire during the Aceras route and was
never in this position.

It was Veord. If Cedric enters Aceras and subspace, he can withstand an

hour. Meantime If Veord could do subspace magic... … . The moment the
subspace disappears again and the two appear in this place, Dahlia can use
this diary to purify Aceras. That was Dahlia's plan.

“Stay back, Dahlia. It's dangerous here.”

She nodded and stepped back and left. And then he turned around and ran.
She is First, we looked at Lewain, who was kneeling next to the emperor.

“Mr. Le Wayne, are you okay?”

"Yes. Sorry."

It was a calm speech as if you wouldn't even know it was painful if you
only heard the voice. The blood he vomited all over the floor around him
It was a mess. Even in that situation, did you want to prevent the magic
circle from being damaged, even a drop of blood around the magic circle

Did not bounce.

Dahlia hurriedly supported him and made him lean against the wall. It’s
cold and hard like a soldier, but this pale

He had never had a face, but now his appearance was difficult to see with
his eyes open. What he's trying to say

Dahlia blocked.

"It's okay. I have plans for everything.”

“… … Yes. I believe in Dahlia sheep.”

“… … .”

“Is there anything more I can do?”

"Yes i have. From now on, do not overdo it and sleep quietly.”

Le Wayne, who laughed hazy, closed his eyes. Dahlia turned and looked
back. Emperor He was covering his messy, depressed face with both hands.
I forgot this person. The emperor was the strongest man Dahlia had ever
seen, but before the death of his child

He seemed to collapse any time soon. He slowly sang Dahlia.

“Ms. Dahlia, this is what I… … .”

She said urgently.

“Your Majesty, I made a promise with Cedric. I'll finish it all well.”

“… … .”

“So no one will die, and no one will be unhappy. Please believe.”

The emperor lowered his hand that covered his face. He saw Dahlia. Like
some hope in her face Like a person trying to find it by force.

In the end, even though he wasn't completely convinced, he was forced to

nod.

“I believe in Dahlia sheep, then who do you believe?”

Even if I didn't believe it, I couldn't do it. The only thing left was that
Dahlia had. Refreshingly her The weight touched my chest.

Cedric, who was listening to both stories from afar, said quietly.
“Father, if you count on three, please clear the entire barrier. I will separate
this space.”

The emperor nodded slowly.

Cedric quietly counted three. The emperor reaped the magic power. At that
moment, I can even imagine from Cedric's predecessor

Unexpected amount of magic came out at once.

It was a level of power that could lead to a runaway at once if you were a
transcendental person. Lewain has tried countless times by himself.

Although he saw it, but lost all magic through the soul movement magic, he
couldn't even dream of.

There is a level of magic that no one in this world other than Cedric and the
Emperor of the Empire, all the wizards of the tower,

It was unfolding right in front of you.

The runes that were dizzy on the floor moved into the air as soon as Cedric
inflicted magic. At the same time

Cedric's eyes rose hot red, as if he would bleed any time soon. Prepared by
Cedric Subspace magic was appearing.

The space including him and Aceras is divided into subspaces that do not
exist in this world. Once at the door of the subspace
When opened, only the inside can be closed. Cedric remains inside to seal
the space.

Now, after closing the door, only Aceras and Cedric remain there. Sadly,
Cedric himself After closing the door with my own hands, the subspace
magic could not be released. So I needed Veord.

“Cedric!”

Dahlia called him from behind. Cedric looked back. I clench my fists as if
she wants to cheer up Showed.

Cedric recalled a few things in his hazy memories of the past. In it, he pours
Aceras He was runaway by divine power, but his runaway had no effect on
this world anyway. With this space Together, the two are extinguished.

then… … It was the end.

'And Dahlia wanted to change the ending.'

Because she wants it, it will be.

The space was implemented. Cedric smiled and waved at Dahlia. Then he
stepped into the subspace.

widely. I heard the sound of the subspace door closing.

 ***

Cedric felt weird. The feeling of being separated from the existing world he
knew. Two feet like gravity The feeling of holding it firmly disappears, and
for some reason, it seems that the heart is floating rather than where it was
originally.

okay. There were really only two in this world now.

Aseras looked up and looked at him.

“Hi, Asheras.”

“… … Cedric Bercelona... … Michelio.”

“It's a full name, it's too much. Now I have the only friend left. Could you
please treat me kindly?”

Cedric, sarcastically approached Aceras and smacked him in the cheek.

Dahlia's with these disgusting lips I called my name. I wanted to make
everyone vomit.

"Why? Are you disappointed that you were not the one you expected?”

Cedric laughed.

"If you don't know the subject, you're stupid, and you've been rejected that
way, you should know that it's time to give up?"
As he was sarcastic, a blade of divine power was made out of Asheras'
body. It’s Cedric’s I scratched my body and passed. At the same time, a
divine power that was strong enough to be vomited exploded in Aceras'
whole body. finally, His runaway began.

The divine power shook the entire small subspace. The floor material was
torn and blown up in the air.

Like

Like a vortex.

If Cedric hadn't absorbed the green matter, at this moment he was either
runaway or an indestructible curse.

I must have received it. Cedric sighed as he looked into the air. Annoyance
was ahead. Dont be that green substance or anything

Should I think that it's fortunate that I don't go crazy right away because of
what I do?

However, even though it wasn't, he used too much magical power to

implement the magic. My head hurts all the time. Lewain to the world

As I intervened, my memory gradually returned. He thought about

repetitive life, and he got tired that much.

I'm tired now. I wanted to rest. And I missed Dahlia. a lot.

'I love Dahlia.'

Dahlia I love very much.

It was a waste of time that I was doing this with Aceras right now.

one hour.

In order not to turn the capital into an immortal land, during this time,
Cedric uses the divine power of Asheras

I had to consume as much as possible. After Veord clears this subspace,

before Dahlia purifies Aceras, To fill in some gaps.

“… … Subspace separation magic. I'm using some hair. Is it a spirit of

sacrifice that isn't even funny You die anyway. come out

Together, here.”

It wasn't worth replying. Cedric glanced at him and shut his mouth. Aceras
is ugly He looked at him with his eyes, and when Cedric didn't even show
signs of runaway, he was a bit confused. After a while, the truth
Enlightened, he laughed in vain.

“Ah, that’s what it is. What did I do to protect Dahlia Pesterose from my
divine power.”
Cedric laughed. And I walked to him through the divine power of Asheras
spreading at will I grabbed Aceras' head and thrown it away. Then he
kicked his chin away. Aceras cries I glared at him while giving out. Cedric
smiled and said.

“In the form, Soon Jeong-eun. It's messy.”

“… … .”

“I have nothing to do now. Would it be time to beat you up?”

Cedric did not hesitate to make several swords with magic in the air. And
the heart of Aceras I pointed it out and put it right out. In an instant, the
swords penetrated Asheras' body.

However, a drop of blood did not flow. Aceras grabbed the sword in his
body and pulled it out. In no time

The wound healed. Aseras dropped his sword to the floor.

With dengue.

The reverberation spread greatly in the narrow space. Aceras laughed

bloody. This situation feels ridiculous
It seemed.

“I’m broken anyway. What's the use of all this?”

“Wouldn't it be nice to have died alone while it was broken?”

Aseras and Cedric looked at each other. Your eyes filled with hatred and
contempt without anyone adding anything

Scratched the other person. Cedric folded his eyes and smiled gently.

“I'm really happy. That you're strong so you won't die in anything you do.”

“… … .”

"That doesn't mean you don't feel pain?"

Several swords were created again behind Cedric's head. At this moment he
looked really delightful.

“Now it's time to pay the price for your sins, Aceras.”

For a moment, Asheras' face distorted pale.

After a while, Asheras was stuffed with dozens of swords stuck in it. Cedric
all swords without inspiration Reaped. In an instant, all the wounds from
Asheras's body disappeared. He wipes the blood around his mouth and is
still in evil.

I continued talking.

“Why did Dalia Pesteroz choose you?”

“… … .”

“Does she know you are a human like this?”

'I know.'

Cedric thought. She accepted him even though she knew everything about
him. But kindly to Asheras There was no reason to teach. Instead, Cedric
chose to be sarcastic.

“It was an excellent choice. Even seeing that I didn't choose you.”

“A needlessly friendly woman. As much as I have a lot of affection, I reap

it quickly Even if you die, she quickly forgets and does nothing

I will live. I would marry someone else and have a child.”

He couldn't understand Asheras cursing and spitting out those words.

Then Asheras thinks that even after he dies, he has to live with Dahlia all
his life longing for him.

Mean?

Dahlia lives the life of Dahlia. He was just someone who stepped into her
life for a while.

He didn't even give permission, but he fell in love at will and decided to
intervene in her life at will.

He didn't want him to mean anything to Dahlia. I didn't want to be left with
any pain.

I wanted to forget him and love someone else as quickly as possible. She
was everything in his life, but to her

I just wanted him to be a trajectory in life.

I love you too much. Any words are meaningless anymore.

At that moment, the end of the subspace broke down with a parsing sound.
A smile spread to Cedric's mouth. I knew it,

Dahlia never lied. Because of that blessing, my head turned white with joy.
“Veord, step back. I will reform the barriers.”

Le Wayne's hard voice. And. A bright light poured into Cedric's view.

***

After Cedric disappeared with Aceras, Dahlia was originally created by

Aceras and Cedric, I looked at it. It was empty like a black hole in the
universe. Just an empty space with neither shadow nor light. Two It has
gone to another space that does not exist in this world.

The emperor looked at the empty space, and his face turned pale like a
blank paper. It seemed to remind me of Cedric in it.

He stumbled and muttered swear words.

“Oh, damn it. I can't see it. I'm sorry. Come back a little later.”

The emperor stumbled outside. Adisha supported him from the side. Dahlia
is still asleep like fainting While looking at Le Wayne, he looked at the
empty space again.

Now that both the barrier and Aceras are gone, there is only one magic
circle left. Among them, only the diary is floating in the air

there was.
Dahlia reached out with her diary. In the simulation, no matter how much
he tried to work, it was impossible.

The object came naturally into her arms as if she had found my owner when
she touched her. As if alive As if there was, a gentle warmth was felt.

'Now, if Veord-nim cancels the barrier, you can cleanse Aceras by pressing
it on the floor.'

But what if Veord doesn't arrive on time?

'No, it will come.'

She bit her lips and looked at the front door of the conference hall.
Someone was busy walking up the stairs. Brilliant silver

It was a man with hair.

"Brother!"

As soon as he heard Dahlia's voice, he climbed the remaining stairs at twice

the speed and jumped into the conference hall.

come.

"dahlia!"
He was busy looking at every corner of her body. Before long, only after
confirming that she had no wounds

I breathed out of relief and let her go.

"I worried. I know you might have had a big deal... … .”

He frowned at the traces of the missing space. And in that unknown space,
dahlia As if to protect, he turned his back toward him.

“What is all this about?”

When Dahlia saw her unshakable blue eyes, she was in tears. Many things
I've been holding It burst out in front of him. She hugged his neck and burst
into tears. Hikan is one side to make her comfortable I got down on my
knees. And without rushing, he patted her on the back.

Dahlia did not cry long. I didn't even have time to cry. As soon as the
situation was cleared up, Hikan in Dahlia's arms

I glanced down at the diary. With a not so hot gaze.

“… … Does that really work?”

“… … Black.”
“It will work. must."

Hikan changed his words and said resolutely. But Dahlia said, squeezing the
hem of her back.

“What if it doesn’t work?”

“… … .”

“Should I see Cedric re-implement the magic and die?”

Hikan didn't answer. Instead, she groped her gray hair with her fingers and
skimmed it down. Talking Then Dahlia realized that he was as anxious as
he was. She apologized little.

"Sorry."

“I'm fine. No matter what he is. I'm just worried that you'll get hurt.”

She nodded.

"Thank you."
“Dahlia, you always come first.”

It was a friendly way of speaking, as if it were careless. Then Dahlia

completely stopped crying. She wiped the tears and made Hikan's

It slowly fell off the body.

“… … I don't know if I can succeed. I will try hard anyway.”

"okay."

Hikan, still kneeling on one knee, wiped the rest of Dahlia's face with a
handkerchief. Then what As if he felt energy, he frowned his eyebrows and
looked down through the window of the conference hall.

“… … Who did you say was the person you were waiting for?”

“Verde-nim.”

“Fortunately, it looks like you came on time.”

A horse was passing through the main gate of the Imperial Palace. The one
on it with short blond hair and purple eyes

It was this.
On horseback, Veord raised his head and looked in the direction of the
conference hall. And take yourself from the window

He made eye contact with Hikan looking down. Hikan felt the magic wave
around him and was embarrassed. He is standing blankly

He hugged Dahlia in haste and took refuge in the back.

Chaenggrang! The window is broken. Veord came up from the top of the
horse to this very conference hall.

It's a shame because Hikan blocked the trajectory of the glass fragments
flying this way with a sword.

It was a radical way.

“Veord-nim!”

“… … The illegitimate son came back because he was noisy. What is this
uproar? Please explain, little It's pesterose.”

Hikan's protest was dismissed at will, and Veord grunted with his hand in
his pocket. Against the night sky

Short coriander hair was blown by the wind.

“… … .”
“I thought it was urgent, but I guess it’s all over?”

She approached Dahlia. Then he grabbed his chin and turned his face
around and spit out.

“What else did you cry for?”

Dahlia realized that she hadn't properly explained to Meldon. Cedric with
her trembling hands Pointed to the traces of the subspace created. And he
briefly talked about what happened. Beord folded arms I was listening to
the story and replied.

“… … So, the fact that the Pope Seongguk did this is because he fell in love
with you?”

“No… … ”

"done. Anyway, isn't it the end if I turn that off?”

Veord headed for it at will. Dahlia grabbed her hem and dried it.

“Oh, not yet!”

"Why?"
“… … Because you can't fill the whole capital with people like you, Mr.
Beord.”

That powerless voice came from behind Dahlia. She looked back in
amazement. Fainted Le Wayne suddenly got up from his seat and was
walking this way. As if he was tired, he drew his forehead for a moment
Pointed out.

“In case you don't know, you need to prepare to reshape the barrier.”

“… … Mr. Lewayne, are you okay?”

"Yes. Your Majesty the Emperor?”

“Here you are.”

The emperor returned to his seat. Now that I had cleared my mind from the
outside, my face was back as usual.

“I have it too.”

“Duke!”

Dahlia covered her mouth and screamed low. Mary Bleuport, who arranged
the situation later, also appeared here.
will be.

“I don’t know at all what’s going on, but… … Anyway, if there is anything
to help, I'll help.”

Now everyone is gathered. Lewain glanced around and nodded.

“At this level, if His Majesty Cedric had consumed enough divine power,
he would be able to stop the runaway for a while.

We will narrow down the boundary and regroup. The divine power of
Aceras cannot reach the Dahlia sheep in the center of the magic circle.

To the extent of the degree.”

Lewain sealed in the air.

“Then can I touch this now?”

As if Veord was annoyed to wait longer, he spit out bluntly, scuffing his
head. Lewain looked up Nodded.

“Yes, then I do.”

Veord did not hesitate to reach out to the very subspace. Everyone holds
their breath and sees that I looked at it. Dahlia also earnestly put her hands
together.
In fact, even Dahlia was still anxious. However, it can't be helped even if
it's anxious. There is something to be done in the world.

Not running away, but having to face it. Whatever the outcome.

Dahlia decided to protect Cedric. This time, we will move forward to a

future where no one will be hurt.

She is

I held the diary in my arms tighter.

The moment the subspace was released and Asheras appeared, the pattern
of the magic circle that should be operated as a diary was also confirmed.

At the moment, I felt dizzy as if the tension was over. As she tried to
stagger, someone grabbed her arm.

I thought it was Hikan and looked back, but it wasn't.

Suddenly she found Lewain standing behind her. When I saw him, I
remembered what he had said before.

“Mr. Lewain, have you spoken to me before? A happy future for everyone
may be their greed.”

“… … Yes. I did.”
“But that couldn't be greedy. Yes?"

Lewain nodded slightly.

“Yes, Miss Dahlia.”

“I’m glad Mr. Lewein is here.”

Dahlia smiled lightly. Lewain also laughed. How many times he smiles, he
still adapts well Did.

“I don’t think I have to obsess over the word father anymore.”

“… … why?"

“Because there is a heart that cannot be conveyed by title.”

After all, the mind is still the same... … . Dahlia decided not to go further.
Beordga that moment This is because he touched the place where Cedric's
subspace was located.

From the edge of the empty space, shadows gradually began to permeate.
Cedric's subspace was collapsing.
The space that was consuming light and shadow from the edge again shines
brightly and helps the people inside

I returned it to its original position.

“Veord, step back. I will reform the barriers.”

Lewain's voice was heard. Veord slowly stepped back.

The first thing Dahlia saw was Cedric. He could have a swelling headache
with his forehead I sat squatted. Then he looked back with a very tired
expression. His tired face, Dahlia As soon as I saw it, it became bright.

Gradually he walked to Dahlia in the middle of the magic circle. He would

have almost reached her front By the time, Cedric's body, which was
concentrated in the limit with the use of magical power, was staggered.
Surprised dahlia is just him I caught it.

At that moment, Dahlia felt her power flowing into Cedric like an ebb tide.
At the limit of my mind

It meant that it was rushing. It seemed that he used too much magic power
to consume the divine power of Asheras. vicious

Perhaps because of a headache, he closed his eyes tightly.

“… … Dahlia, I'm so sorry. This is not the time... … I'll take some rest.”
His knees broke weakly. Dahlia took him down and laid him on the floor.
Then try to get up Cedric caught Dahlia. And she pulled her in front of her
with no time to say anything and put her on her lips Kissed. He pulled her
embarrassed back neck, put her head close, and whispered in her ear.

“I say it because the situation is like this… … If things are wrong and you
live forever, let's continue living with me.”

“… … .”

“I love Dahlia.”

Finally, Cedric's hand fell to the floor. As it was, he lost consciousness.

Dahlia looked at him asleep for a very short time. Finally, the final decision
came. Purify Aceras to get rid of the runaway

I had to stop and finish everything. Dahlia fixed the diary in her arms and
grabbed it.

She turned to see Aceras. Aceras, who had been lying on the floor,
gradually woke up. His The appearance was terrible. Even though the torn
coat was torn and worn all over, there was no wound on the whole body.

The hair was also affected by the healing power, and the brown hair came
down to the neck, and the green eyes glowed darkly.
His unfocused eyes slowly turned to her.

“… … Dahlia pesterose.”

A hoarse voice flowed from my lips.

'Wait a minute, if the barriers were developed, there couldn't be a voice?'

Dahlia looked back in surprise. Le Wayne nodded as if he was okay.

“I deliberately lowered the strength of the barrier. If you have any last
words to say, do it.”

“… … .”

“It can hold up a little.”

Dahlia turned her head.

I felt that Asheras' reason was running out. His gleaming eyes turned to her.
he Staggering, I reached out to her. I couldn't reach it because of the barrier.
His gaze looked at Dahlia's whole body I glanced. He said in the last
minute.

“The necklace I gave you… … Did you lose it?”

“… … I gave it to someone else.”

Asheras twisted his lips.

“Dahlia Pesteroz, come here. I have something to tell you.”

“… … .”

Dahlia looked at him over the barrier. Instead of approaching, she quietly
shook her head. And in the midst of

I took out my diary. There was no reason to wait.

Aseras saw her not approaching and sharpened her teeth. He moved his
mouth like a crazy person.

“Dahlia, why didn’t I save it? You didn't do that to other people. Even the
child who passes by It makes you laugh. Why are you doing this only to
me?”

“… … .”

“Everyone is happy, but I'm the only one who is still in this life. You, you
should have saved me. Early on

At least once, at least once... … .”

His head slowly bent to the floor. A hand reaching for Dahlia scratched the
floor. His body trembles more and more

there was. The soul that had already ended the runaway lost its way and was
waiting only for death.

Still, there is one thing I can't give up on him... … .

“Let’s go back to Seongguk, Dahlia. please. I… … I… … . If you just say

that to me, I'll escape too I can. I can finish it too. All this bridle… … .”

“… … .”

Dahlia lost her words and looked down at him.

Maybe so selfish until the end? Slowly, slowly, my anger rose. Deep in the
heart. Meantime All the feelings that I endured.

“I already told you that.”

“… … .”

“You didn’t believe it.”

“… … .”
“It's all over now.”

Dahlia sees a lot of new texts dizzy beneath the floor of the conference hall
with her and Aceras.

saw. There is only one way left now. Dahlia took out the diary in her arms.

Now all you have to do is place this in the center of the magic circle. She
didn't know what would happen after that. Whether you succeed,

Whether it fails... … .

“… … I really don't understand.”

Dahlia said Najik. Even though I was patient, her voice trembled
unavoidably.

"I… … Why do I have to do that to you? You kept doing bad things to me.”

“… … .”

“The former Duke of Bleuport made a runaway, and I’m going to kidnap
twice, Come in and make the Imperial Palace this shape. After that, do I
have to forgive you and even save you?”
Dahlia's anger deepened when he couldn't answer. She clenched her fist.

“… … Besides, because of fate or anything! If you run out of run, you even
put a curse on the people around you! Because of you

Do you know how hard I was? Can you guess? Huh?"

The voice got louder and louder. Dahlia knew she was crying. Because of
this one, she

How, how hard it was.

It really hurts her to the end, and if you hate her completely, you kill a loved
one. and She keeps hoping for salvation from Dahlia, making her feel
uncomfortable. There is only this though.

"do not know! If this doesn't work, just tell the world to ruin! Really, you,
you, if this doesn't work, really... … !”

Tears sprang up strangely. It was surprising that the spirit of crying still
remained. The center of the magic circle is her right

It was before my eyes. She lifted her diary with all her might and pressed it
tightly into the spot.

At that moment, a blurry light fell in my diary as a child. However, there

was no time to think about the meaning. She is more
With strength, I pressed the diary on the floor.

The light burst in an instant. It was a tremendous amount of light that

seemed to be blind. The light spreads all around in an instant

Went out.

"dahlia!"

Hikan ran from behind and hugged her. But she never took the diary out of
her hand.

'Now, no matter what happens now... … .’

Dahlia fainted briefly in the flood of light. When I opened my eyes again,
all the letters on the floor had disappeared.

She took a breathless breath and saw Aceras fallen.

“Ugh... … .”

Was it successful or failed? Whatever the outcome, this is it.

She shed tears on the floor, clenching her fists with her hands on the floor.
Hikan hurts her hand.
He held both hands so that he would cherish it in his arms. The emperor
approached and pointed out Asheras' pulse.

“… … okay."

“… … .”

“That’s it.”

It was a ridiculously futile ending. But it really was all over. Dahlia as it is I
was fainted.

***

Dahlia was asleep for three days. When she woke up, she found Hikan
holding her hand. Next Adisha, who was sitting, cried so much that her eyes
could not be seen.

Besides that, many other people visited her. Some people knew what
happened, and some didn't.

But everyone came to worry about her.

When I opened my eyes, much was already over. Many people died, more
people were injured.

Sungkook
Official apology and compensation were spoken, and the Imperial Palace
began major renovations.

All kinds of articles and editorials poured out. It was a turbulent period of
confusion. Asheras could not return to his country. he is

He was still in jail, and he was still asleep, perhaps because of the shock
that returned from just before the runaway.

Just before the runaway, the healing power was used too much, so the
lifespan that wasn't very short would not have remained.

Said Le Wayne. If he wakes up, he will probably be executed in the capital.

Dahlia didn't ask about him. I was trying to avoid even thinking if possible.
Instead of She focused on the person right in front of her.

Le Wayne, who came to her, became pale and thinner than before, but the
expression was as much as what she had seen.

It was more comfortable than when.

“When should I go boating?”

Lewain asked softly. Dahlia smiled and replied'anytime.' He's on dahlia's

head He touched his forehead and whispered words of blessing, and then
went back.
And the fifth day after Dahlia wakes up. Dahlia has a small party to
celebrate everything is over.

I decided to open it. On the surface, it was because I was worried that I
couldn't properly celebrate Hikan's birthday half a year ago.

From two days before that day, Dahlia had secretly partyed with family
members. I also invited a lot of people. Now really

There was also a desire to show that Dahlia was okay.

The party came that way.

“What did Adriana prepare for a gift?”

“Isn’t it the best gift to give nothing?”

Adriana smiled as she trimmed Dahlia's hair.

'Hagien, it's funny to take a birthday present from half a year ago.'

Dahlia smiled haha for no reason and sweat inside. No matter how much
time passes, between Hikan and Adisha

Didn't get better. Even with Lewain, Meldon, and anyone else.
“… … This is because I can't remember exactly, but the feeling remains
ambiguous... … .”

When asked why, Adisha muttered darkly and blurred. Dahlia is in <The
Labyrinth of Ouroboros> I thought of the numerous scenes that were not
allowed to be seen by minors that appeared, and I stopped understanding
Adisha.

Those scenes, anyway, have certainly happened in the past episodes. If

that's in Adisha's memory Little by little, if it comes back to life... … .

'I don't want to see my face either.'

As if the rest weren't too different, Meldon turned around blindfolded

whenever he saw Adisha at all.

In an apology for the original sin of the past, he gave Adriana an entire
island of the Artus family.

do. She did not refuse, but after receiving it, she forgave Meldon openly.

Hikan and Adriano also went back to using honorifics. Lewain and she are
neither original nor intimate Because it wasn't, I was better off... … .
Anyway, even after the relationship between the original female protagonist
and the male protagonist has become subtle, the situation surrounding
Dahlia is not quite Has not changed. Everyone hated each other in the first
place, so let's change from hating to uncomfortable.

Veord appeared with a shorter haircut. With a list of good things done this
time.

“Please admit it quickly.”

“… … Now that you are bothered with being good, why have you been
working so hard all of a sudden?”

When Dahlia looked at her in surprise, she scratched her back with a nice
touch.

"do not know… … . I want to get old quickly too. I can't live like this until
when.”

Has Veord finally grown up? Even though she knows she's being deceived
again after thinking like this every time, she quietly

I got that list.

“I’ll read it later and send it in a letter.”

"okay."

Veord laughed bloody and scattered her hair at will.

“You are already an adult, Dahlia. I can't call it a little pesterose anymore.”

“… … Thank you for helping me back then.”

Instead of answering, Veord raised his head.

The emperor couple also appeared in person. Just like Dahlia's birthday last
time. But this time, as playful as before

Instead, it was a little sad.

“… … Thank you back then, Miss Dahlia.”

The emperor kissed her lightly on the back of her hand.

“I'm sorry, I couldn't be with Ms. Dahlia.”

The empress said slowly. Dahlia shook her head.

I knew why the two were so sad. In fact, there is one thing left unsolved.

The thing that couldn't wake up was that not only Aceras but Cedric was the
same.

Dahlia often visited him in the Imperial Palace and kept holding his hand.
But still he couldn't wake up.
Like a person who has a very long sleep. Still, persistently she visited him.
Right next to him when he wakes up

I want to give it.

There was no special abnormality in the body. The Imperial Palace doctor
talked about a week. Maybe wake up after that

will be. However, watching him asleep often caused an anxious mind to pop
out.

If she is so, what about her parents' heart? Dahlia laughed and said hello to
them. yet Meldon arrived with Merida. He smiled and walked the farmland
to Dahlia.

“I did what I did this time, but aren't you giving me anything?”

“I'll give you my heart.”

Meldon laughed as Dahlia brazenly raised her head and said.

“When Cedric wakes up, I have to tell you.”

"Ah! Do not!"

Lewain did not come to another job, and Mary Bleuport came instead. She
squeezed Dahlia's cheeks I kissed both sides.
“We love Dahlia.”

Dahlia said, opening her eyes to an unexpected touch.

“Duke’s expression of affection grows deeper.”

“So you hate it?”

No way. Dahlia hugged Mary Blufort's waist tightly.

And the party started.

“Brother, congratulations on your birthday again!”

In the middle of the parlor where people gather and firecrackers explode,
dahlias make large bouquets of summer flowers.

I gave it to Hikan. Hikan looked down at the bouquet for a moment and
received it.

“… … Thank you."
A short kiss hit Dahlia's head. She covered her head for a moment and I
looked up at him with a look.

“Ji, now my, in my head… … .”

Hikan bit her lips and reddened her ears, avoiding her gaze.

“Yes, maybe you hate it. You were all grown up too... … .”

I don't like it, I think it's embarrassing.

Dahlia was looking at him blankly, so Hikan looked like he wanted to jump
out of the window at any moment. But

As if I had to say this, I opened my mouth.

“… … Dahlia, my brother... … . I bought you a lot... … Likes."

“… … .”

"Thank you for congratulating me."

Adisha gave a little hint later. Hikan couldn't sleep all three days while
Dahlia was asleep and his eyes closed.
It was spread out and was next to her.

What did he think while she was sleeping? So many people gathered
because of what I was thinking At the seat, what kind of mind did ‘he’ say
that?

Even with that imagination, Dahlia felt a little sad and warm.

Everything is solved, and all that remains is Cedric wakes up. All the late
parties are organized, the first imperial palace

Cedric didn't wake up after a week the doctor said. He slept three more days
than that.

It was the tenth day. Dahlia was dozing and knitting next to him. These
days It was a hobby that Adisha was missing. This time, I couldn't refuse
because I chose something that Dahlia could be with. Spring The goal was
to present a scarf to loved ones before coming.

Dahlia was thinking about what to say to him first when Cedric wakes up
for the first time.

there was. I wanted to say something as touching and wonderful as what he

said before he lost consciousness,

It wasn't easy to remember.

'What would you like?'

But everything always starts before you get ready enough. Dahlia is
thinking different, five noses wrong Cedric's fingertips flinched while he
unwrapped the shawl again. At first I missed the dahlia, but the second time
When I flinched, I couldn't miss it. She was amazed and knit, but throws her
scarf to the side of Cedric.

went.

'I'm not ready yet.'

I didn't even remember what to say. In the end, she decided to borrow some
of Cedric's words. Plus a little exaggeration

Plus.

She forcibly pressed the tail of her mouth, trying to rise, making a humble
expression, and Cedric opened her eyes.

In a moment, he whispered tenderly into his ear.

"Wake up, my dear Cedric."

Cedric's golden eyelashes, shining in the sunlight, slowly turned upward.

The ruby color revealed when the eyelids were lifted
The pupil stared right at the dahlia. His eyes bent gently with love.

With no time to say anything, his hand grabbed Dahlia's nape and pulled her
to touch her forehead.

did. And he whispered in a soft, friendly voice that always tickled Dahlia's
ear.

“Hi, our Dahlia, which I love the most.”

Side Story

Abduction 1.

"dahlia."

“… … .”

"dahlia?"

“… … .”

“The prettiest in the world… … .”

"Ouch!"
At that point, Dahlia couldn't stand it and shut Cedric's mouth. And he
looked at Cedric with an angry expression.

Cedric was quietly shutting his mouth to her with a full-dead look like a
scolded dog. Still It seemed that she had no intention of loosening the
position with her sitting on her knees. Every time she twists her waist, He
hugged and made a weak sound.

But Dahlia had no intention of getting off her anger. When I think about
what he did, I had to get angry twice or three times.

I wanted to stay sulky, but Cedric continued to see if it really wouldn't be

possible to stay still at this time.

It was sticking to her.

Dahlia raised the end of her voice and said.

“What did you do wrong?”

Cedric buried her cheek on her shoulder. Then he looked up at her from an
angle and said with a sad expression.

"I… … .”

“… … .”
“I’m sorry I forgot you.”

The apple seemed to make the dahlia cry. As her eyebrows droop down,
Cedric was surprised to see her He grabbed his cheeks and kissed his eyes.
Dahlia couldn't stand it, hugged him by the neck and burst into tears.

“I really hate it.”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

The course of the situation goes back a month from now.

***

Dahlia thought she had nothing to worry about. Ten days after the last case
with Asheras Later, Cedric woke up. I was also impressed.

There is nothing left to be solved, and all you have to do is enjoy a pleasant
relationship with Cedric in the future! Other

I have to enjoy my life for 3 years while hanging out with people every day.

I thought so... … .

"Yeah?"
Dahlia asked blankly. The Imperial Palace doctor made a fuzzy expression
and wiped the sweat with a handkerchief.

there was.

“… … Wasn't I wrong?”

“I really apologize, but… … no."

Even the bloody hope was broken right before my eyes. please. Dahlia
wanted to scream.

'Why is the world so harsh for me?'

However, it was impossible not to face this reality. In the end, Dahlia
struggled to lose luck.

“So, Cedric... … Memory loss?”

The doctor bowed his head deeply. Dahlia almost fell back on her neck.

The day Cedric woke up for the first time, he quickly fell asleep again as
soon as he checked Dahlia's face. Dahlia

I wandered looking at him sleeping for no reason, then went home.

The next morning, Cedric woke up normally. And he said as soon as he saw
the emperor and the empress who came in surprise.

“Isn’t it such a fuss?”

A somewhat sarcastic tone and some kind of nervous attitude. When it

comes to children, the empress, who knows more than anyone else, is

Noticed.

'The son is weird!'

Now he is very different from the current Cedric she knew, but on the other
hand, he was somewhat familiar. more

Specifically, it was like Cedric before meeting Dahlia.

“Son, maybe you… … What's going on?”

“What can you say about it?”

Cedric raised his eyebrows and asked. He slowly walked on the blanket and
got up. When my feet touch the floor,

I woke up after a long time and frowned my eyebrows for a while to see if I
couldn't adapt.

“Since Aceras was also captured, the enemy of the Empire disappeared.
There's nothing more to worry about.”
'When I see you saying that, my memory seems to be fine... … .’

The emperor and the empress exchanged anxious eyes. How much was the
old Cedric in both of them...

… How dirty

I was feeling again if it was my personality. But the question is, why is he
who was fine?

Did you come back? … .

The empress said carefully.

“Ms. Dalia came in the middle. If your condition is okay... … .”

"dahlia?"

Cedric frowned. Like someone who really listens to strangers.

“Who is it?”

Only then did the emperor and the empress realize what was the "real
problem." Urgently, they called the imperial doctor to call Cedric.

I made a medical examination. Cedric cooperated with the examination

without being very kind. But still, why
He was nervous as if he couldn't understand at all whether he should be
treated like this.

After the examination, the doctor tremblingly explained the situation. When
Aceras and Cedric fell into the subspace, he

I went almost to the verge of runaway to consume the healing power of

Asheras. The shock at that time was in a rather peculiar form

It seems to have appeared.

“Of course it doesn't seem to be permanent. When I first woke up, I

recognized Young Ae Pesterose.

Isn't it?”

“Then, when will the memories come back?”

The empress hired a doctor. The doctor shook his head.

“This is a very rare case, except for me that time will solve it… … .”

The emperor touched his forehead.

“If it is because the soul is corrupted, we have the power to purify the soul.
What can't be done with it What?”
"I do not know. But it doesn't seem to be related to the corruption of the
soul. Just in the aftermath of a simple shock

I guess.”

"Sigh."

The emperor sighed. Just thinking about dealing with that tempered hair
before meeting Dahlia makes me angry.

He even forgot her.

Both the emperor and the empress knew how much Dahlia worked for him.
Besides, Cedric's words provoked their anger

It fanned even more.

“Dahlia Pesterose. I know who it is. Hikan's younger brother.”

“I have never seen a face. Should I remember?”

The empress's patience was very deep, but he couldn't hold up with that.
She became very angry.

“This is the child you loved! Even if you forget your lover, how obvious is
it?”
Cedric looked surprised for a moment to see if the Empress was unfamiliar
with getting angry. But sooner or later at the original pace

I came back and said calmly.

“That doesn't mean you can't stay in love with someone you don't even
remember.”

“… … .”

“I'm sorry to him, but it would be better to do something that didn't exist.”

The empress, feeling dizzy, passed over her forehead. The emperor shouted
at Cedric while supporting her.

“Cedric, you are profound! I'm still stuck here!”

Cedric looked amazing, but did not rebel. I didn't have anything to regret
anyway.

'It's a credit for saving the country in its own way, but it's too much.'

Cedric tilted his head thinking of those who were angry with him for no
reason.

Dahlia pesterose. I remember everything else, but for some reason only the
name was erased in white with an eraser
It seemed to be abandoned, but it was a familiar name for some reason.

'It would be beneficial if you couldn't go to the ball and meet people
because you were stuck here.'

Cedric thought leisurely.

***

Of course, Dahlia's heart who heard the news was not.

“Ah, ah, no! Memory loss?”

Dahlia couldn't talk for a long time with the doctor in front. The emperor
and the empress who followed together

It seemed that I didn't know if I had to speak up.

“It will come back naturally in time.”

Said the doctor. Hikan was standing by the window behind Dahlia and
silently folded his arms. Countless moments on his face

My worries passed by.

Honestly, he was contemplating whether this was good or bad. Anyway, he

was angry too. Everything in the world
Looking at the face of a lost Dahlia, it was hard to bear the thought of
hitting someone who wasn't here.

And, with a smiling face, Adisha tried to figure out how far he could be
angry without a curse.

"i See. His Majesty the Prince likes to make people fools like that... … ”

“Adisha, mouth!”

Dahlia was even more surprised and stopped her. Both the emperor and the
empress seemed a little uncomfortable at the remarks, but that much

It seemed like there was no one. Thanks to this, there was silence. Dahlia
asked quietly after a while.

“… … So what do I do?”

The scene was drawn as if they were having a countermeasure meeting. I'm
quietly stuck in this place without knowing when I came

There was also Meldon. As always, he was struggling with a face that didn't
look very serious, holding his chin.

Then clapped hands and said.

“First of all, let's open a prom to commemorate the victory and let the two
meet once. When you look at our lady's face, the prince
Does your Majesty think of something?”

It wasn't a bad idea, like the person who maintains the most reason among
them. The emperor nodded.

“Then I'll try that first.”

“But I’m worried that Miss Dahlia will not get hurt so much when she sees
her.”

The empress was worried.

'In what kind of state are everyone doing this?'

Dahlia, who couldn't feel it yet, nodded blankly.

***

A week later, the day of the impatient victory ball dawned. Dahlia has been
making plans to assassinate the prince.

I was busy drying the decorating Adisha.

Dahlia's partner at this ball was Hikan. Cedric would not have any intention
of entering with her.

Dahlia felt a little depressed.

'I told you to do something that didn't exist.'

Although the emperor and the empress did not know what to do and spoke,
Dahlia correctly read the hidden implications of the words.

However, I was neither strangely angry nor depressed. I'm just freaking out.
That Cedric couldn't do that.

Is it because you keep thinking?

'Will the memories still come back if I purify it?'

She looked down at her hand. Now she doesn't wear the ring. Because there
is no need to do that.

So, you can cleanse it just by touching it lightly.

'I hope the memories come back soon.'

Then, leaving today's work behind, you will be able to eat as a weak point.
Dahlia nodded.

Cedric got a little weird after he really lost his memory about her. Not long
ago, like Leonard to the emperor

The idiot had a hard time withstand the elation, so he said he would become
the prince.
At other times, of course, he was an emperor who would welcome him with
a double head. Cedric, who is the transcendent, becomes the crown prince

Because it makes sense. Besides, Leonard didn't show much willingness to

keep his place.

When the empress carefully conveyed the news, he was rather very happy.
After the last imperial raid, he

Speaking of the fights of the Transcendentalists, I felt sick.

“Please, tell Cedric to take this place quickly. I can’t do it because it’s hard
now.”

It was a reluctance for everyone to do so, but the emperor broke the
negotiations with the holy country first,

I put it off later. This is because Cedric thought it was right to pursue his
work after finding his memory.

Dahlia was grateful for the emperor's consideration.

'Cedric is the prince.'

Then will you become the emperor later?

In fact, Dahlia wanted him to remain the prince. It's embarrassing, but of
course she's I believed I was going to get married. But when Cedric
becomes emperor, she becomes empress.

The empress was so overwhelming that it was burdensome, and even after
she got married, she continued to be in the name of Pesteroz.

I wanted to be. It was not uncommon, if not absent, in the union between
the nobility. But when Cedric became emperor,

Because it is difficult to do that.

'I like it now.'

However, it would be unreasonable to expect such a thing from Cedric, who

has lost his memory.

Hikan reached out to her with a stiff expression. It’s been a while since I
became her partner.

It was tense. She laughed lightly because she felt relieved.

To be comfortable in this situation, knowing that others still value her

Because. She grabbed his hand and went to the ballroom.

The imperial ball hall was more crowded than ever. The dazzling chandelier
light, beautiful music, and a fine dining hall
Filled.

Frederick's Imperial Palace was attacked by the Holy Land, and there was a
massive incident, but the fight between the two

Within a day, it ended with the victory of the Frederic Empire. To

compensate for all damages related to the Sungkuk.

And the minor losses were quickly replenished. Thanks to this, the empire
was a festive atmosphere.

Dahlia took Hikan's hand and settled in the hall, observing the elaborate
craftsmanship of the ball.

'Should I go to see Cedric?'

Cedric was forced to go to the ball, led by the emperor. She knew where he
was. But don't I didn't have the courage to look at it.

As Meldon said, will Cedric's memories come back when he sees Dahlia?

Now I feel skeptical. Besides, it was a bit scary too.

What if Cedric sees her and can't remember anything? What if purification
doesn't work? Just as time goes by

Is there no choice but to wait for the memories to return naturally?

As I thought so, Dahlia felt a little dizzy.

"miss."

Meldon, who entered late, found Dahlia with Hikan and walked over there.
He's the speed of dahlia Without knowing, he pointed to something
unattended.

“Cedric was there.”

“Is that so?”

Dahlia said, staring at Meldon. Whether he read the meaning, he smiled

tenderly for no reason Leaned over to Dahlia.

“Don't worry. I have an idea. Cedric will make me remember her.”

“… … When you say that, I get anxious for some reason.”

Hikan said in a terrible way. Dahlia couldn't speak openly, but he

sympathized.

"look. Cedric is still watching Dahlia sheep, right?”

Dahlia saw the direction Meldon was pointing, even though she knew she
would regret it. Cedric was really looking at her.

Eyes met.

'Ah, don't look.'

Dahlia, as expected, regretted a little. Knowing with your head was

different from checking with your own eyes.

Cedric was looking at her with a really strange gaze. Just like the first time
we encountered it. serene It was a calm gaze that made no emotions like the
sea.

'Cedric-sama really forgot everything.'

Why did you check it for nothing?

'I'll just wait still.'

Until the memories come back on their own.

She was completely hurt. Cedric kept looking at her without looking away.
I gave up first It was Dahlia. Meldon, seeing her face distorted, hurriedly
took her to the balcony.

***
On the other hand, it wasn't just the people around them that were keen on
the relationship between the two. Under water in a different meaning

The work was also being actively carried out. A few young girls who love
gossip, Dahlia instead of Cedric When they saw that their brother came,
they worked hard on themselves.

“Isn't the relationship between you two bad now?

“Maybe.”

“Hey, there was a big deal a while ago.”

“There were some sayings that His Majesty the Prince will become the
Crown Prince in the future.”

“Did that make a difference?”

Dahlia didn't have many enemies. I didn't even have that personality. But
Dahlia's identity or surroundings

People have always made her the center of the topic. Excessive attention is
likely to become hostile if it is cluttered.

Of course, spirituals were no exception. They were a bit more explicit and
inferior.

"Wow, by the way, how high are your eyes?"

So, a little bit of evil mingled came and went. They deliberately contempt
the highest man of this meeting.

Raised the level of blame for harm.

It was Merida Artus. Not long ago, she hasn't concealed the feeling that
Dahlia is grievous. Thanks to Dahlia's enemies gathered around her.
Especially among the young youngsik, Meldon After that, there were a lot
of people who were aiming for the empty seat next to her, the powerful man
of Artus.

Merida laughed at the eye contact and urged them further with a fan.
They're excited and talk more On their own, they stepped back.

When they all left, Merida wrote down their names and families in a
notebook. And secretly behind the pillar

He tore the notebook page and hand it over to Adisha, who approached her.

“It's a list of impure molecules.”

“… … Thank you."

“You have nothing to thank me for, please speak to Duke Bleuport and
Duke Pesteroz.”

Merida has always been a very political person. In any situation.

This list will now go through the hands of Adisha and into the hands of
Hikan and Lewain, and they are very suitable.

You will not be able to stay in the capital anymore due to excuses. And
Merida would instead enjoy some political gain.

I can.

'Either way, it's a business that remains.'

Merida didn't even look at the side where Adisha disappeared, and her arms
crossed.

The young people were resolved that way, but the older aristocrats were
more persistent. They look at each other

I didn't miss Dahlia's distorted expression.

Originally, they thought this was a great opportunity, but after decorating
their daughters with the usual double money, Cedric's

It made me wander around. They were literally excited as soon as they saw
Dahlia leave. They are a bunch

He was uplifting, and Cedric ignored all their words and looked at the
trajectory of Dahlia Pesteroz.

I was chasing.
A nobleman who misunderstood the gaze said excitedly.

“Oh, who are you seeing now?”

He held up a glass of champagne without responding. Still, his gaze was

fixed on Dahlia Pesteroz.

She was led by Meldon to the balcony.

The two seemed to be talking about something. Her gray hair gets even
more in the moonlight of the night

It sparkled mysteriously. He was the first to see such a hair color in his life.

“It’s beautiful.”

"Yes? what?"

“The person I loved.”

“… … Yes?"

“The hair… … Like a star.”

Cedric frowned his eyebrows. As if I couldn't understand it. Those around
him understand the reaction I just tilted my head because I couldn't.

***

Dahlia stayed blank, but when Meldon patted her back, she managed to
wake up. She cried I grabbed Meldon's collar and shook it.

“You can’t remember! What should I do?"

"that… … .”

Meldon smiled awkwardly. She then realized that it was as if she was
holding his leg Realized. She let go of her hand in anger. Meldon grabbed
her hand again and handcrafted his collar gave.

"Fine. If you can relax your mind with something like this.”

“Oh, no.”

“I don’t even nod if the lady shakes it anyway.”

Dahlia grabbed his collar again at the horse and began to wave. As Meldon
said, his solid body was completely

I wasn't pushed. She was empowered by the appearance and shook his legs
more vigorously. In fact, It was more of a feeling of wanting to grab a straw
rather than a handagi.
“Wow, what should I do? What if Cedric couldn't find the memory
forever?”

“It's okay, Miss Dahlia. Did you say that I have plans?”

Meldon said in a friendly voice to reassure Dahlia. Dahlia let go of her hand
and look a little loose I lowered my head.

“… … Yeah."

Meldon felt a little tempted by the appearance. Sometimes she is overly…

… So a little bit of his loyalty I made it shake. However, he never forgot his
purpose.

“What is the method?”

Dahlia raised her head again. Meldon refined his face.

“There is a way that works best since the old days. Especially for Cedric.”

“… … Yeah?"

“It's just causing jealousy.”

Meldon turned his head slightly and looked back. I didn’t close the balcony
door on purpose, so even in the ballroom, it’s here.

I made it visible. Still, Cedric was staring only at Dahlia.

Should we say that even though memories disappear, emotions do not

disappear?

Honestly, Meldon wanted to tell Dahlia to look in her eyes and tell her what
she was worried about. But now a bunch

The words won't comfort her, frightened. He said with a serious expression.

“From now on, Dahlia is going to do something that might feel a little bit
physiological. Would it be okay?”

"uh… … If you can tell me specifically, I'll think about it.”

Dahlia, of course, did not know what was going on and did not allow it.
Meldon looked a little embarrassed and then again

He leaned over and explained the plan step by step in her ear.

When Dahlia heard everything, she looked a little embarrassed. But on the
one hand, it seemed a little bit exciting.

“Well, will that work?”

“It works unconditionally.”

“Is it so?”

"That's right."

Eventually, Dahlia nodded. Meldon smiled and looked back. Cedric still
sees her there was. He turned slightly, covering Dahlia's body with his body
from Cedric's view.

Next, he took a handkerchief out of his pocket, crumpled it, held it in his
fist, and showed it to her.

Dahlia nodded with a nervous expression. Meldon carefully held the

handkerchief's hand.

I put it on my waist. At first glance, he seemed to hold her back.

“Now, close your eyes.”

“Will this really work?”

“Because it works. Are you ready for your heart?”

"Yeah."
Dahlia coldly closed her eyes. Meldon raised his other hand from an angle
that was invisible to Cedric, It slightly covered the top of the lower face.
And tilt his head over it and carefully put his lips on the back of his hand.

Pressed.

Then, supporting her body with the arm raised above Dahlia's waist, she
drew her body forward, as if her mouth was fiercely.

I made a shape like a matching lover. Then he slightly swipes her face with
his hand to get a more appropriate angle.

I caught it.

Meldon kindly stopped her breath, and the hand that covered her lips didn't
stick to her lips right away, but it was slightly floating.

Because of that, I felt a lot less reluctance than I thought.

Dahlia slightly opened her tightly closed eyes. Meldon, who was still
opening his eyes, asked why with his eyes. Dahlia

I couldn't shake my head, so I just blinked a few times and closed my eyes
again.

Meldon seemed very good at kissing. To be more precise, how to kiss when
viewed from the outside He seemed to know very well whether to look
close.
'Mr. Meldon said Cedric was looking at us.'

I directed it so hard, but what if I just thought that she was meeting
someone else and passed on?

Wouldn't it only result in her being disappointed after retrieving her

memory?

'no. If you explain, you'll know everything.'

nevertheless… … I didn't have the confidence to open my eyes and face

Cedric's casual face. She eyes more

I closed it tightly.

Chaenggrang! At that time, a sharp sound of waves broke through the

ballroom. Dahlia opened her eyes in amazement, and from Melden

I lifted my body. Just before falling, he whispered in her ear.

“Look, it works.”

Cedric was staring at this side with his eyes burning blue with anger. Just
cut the ballroom Pagong sound was the sound of breaking the glass of
champagne he was holding. Blood did not flow from his hand, but instead
broken The contents of the champagne glass were mixed with the pieces of
the glass and dripping to the floor.
Everyone was holding their breath in amazement, so I heard Cedric's lips
crackling well even to the balcony.

“If you've been talking enough, go back now.”

At the same time as he said, the nobles around him retreated. Cedric walked
to the balcony at the same time

I flipped the half-open door. Dahlia was surprised and stepped back.
Meldon noticed her behind her back

I hid it. For some reason, Cedric seemed more angry at that appearance.

“What is this doing, Meldon?”

Dahlia was surprisingly sad, but Meldon laughed casually and took it over.

“You told me to do something that wasn't there, but what does it have to do
with what I do with this person?”

Unexpectedly, Cedric seemed to be speechless at those words. He bit his

lips and glared at Meldon for a moment.

Meldon tilted his head and smiled and stepped a few steps away.

“Well, then I have work to do. Let’s have fun talking with the two of you.”

'Now, wait a second!'

Without a dash of dahlia blocking, Meldon quickly left the balcony and
kindly closed the door and disappeared.

'No! It’s awkward!’

Dahlia looked up at Cedric with a feeling of wanting to cry.

It was awkward. really. Until a while ago, I thought I couldn't talk to him,
but now... … Just breathless jaw

Blocked.

Cedric was still looking down at her with expressionless eyes that couldn't
be seen inside. Then the last one

said.

“… … Sorry. I did excuse me.”

It was an unexpected honor. Dahlia's chest plummeted again. She looked

down and shook her head.

"No."

“… … .”
“Be comfortable with your words. You don't have to raise it up.”

“Because I did something wrong with you.”

'All, all, you?'

Dahlia felt dizzy again. I couldn't believe that in one day I became South
and South. She is I was gibberish in my broken heart.

“I didn't do anything wrong. When people live, yes, they also lose some
memories... … .”

“If you live?”

Cedric said in a bit of embarrassment. Dahlia made an excuse urgently.

“Uh, maybe… … .”

Cedric laughed for the first time. Dahlia's heart rattled at a familiar laughter.

'Ah, it's stupid.'

She bite her lips tightly. But I had to say something.

“Don’t be comfortable with your words.”

“… … Yes, I will.”

Cedric said calmly. Time passed again. Dahlia remembers his original
purpose to see him.

I put it out.

'Maybe Cedric-sama will find memories if he can reach them.'

The doctor said it was unlikely, but she wanted to cling to the odds.

Dahlia saw Cedric constantly staring at him. Why the hell still pierce her
like this I don't know if I see it. As Cedric said, it's nothing until he gets his
memory back.

"that… … Cedric.”

"Huh. Talk.”

Even with the informal title as before, Cedric did not look unpleasant. I
thought Dahlia was fortunate. Up to this

It would have been so sad if I couldn't speak.

"that… … I have the power, because it has to do with the power to purify
the soul of the Transcendental.”

"Huh. I heard it from my father.”

“So maybe if I contact Cedric… … Cedric's memories may come back... …

.

Would it be okay to try that?”

He disappeared even while talking, so his head kept going down. Cedric
keeps trying to recover his memories

I didn't think I had any idea.

“Yes, do it.”

However, Cedric unexpectedly agreed. Dahlia raised her head, resentful.

When the eyes meet again His body flinched slightly. Dahlia quickly
grabbed his hand before changing his mind.

Cedric stared at Dahlia Pesterose, holding his hand for some reason
desperately. It's strange when I get my hand

I felt like it. But it was hard to say what it was like.

'Why did you get angry?'

Meldon was right. Didn't he tell you to do nothing directly with his mouth?
so It's natural that it shouldn't be okay, but as soon as Meldon tried to talk to
her, her hair turned white.

I don't even know if he really loved this person. Then I'd rather beg
forgiveness now and let's build a relationship again.

Shall we talk?

'Then what about Meldon?'

I didn't think of blaming the woman in front of me. He was the one who
told me to do something that didn't exist first. He's like that

While agonizing, strength slowly came from my hand. Cedric frowned his
eyebrows.

The feeling of foreign matter like sand with a dark gray tint stuck in every
corner of my head was washed away in an instant

heard. I thought it was a burden that transcendental people should carry on

their backs for life.

Refreshing that I've never dreamed of

It was like a river. Feeling overly addictive.

It seemed to me why his father loved Dahlia so much. And myself,
maybe… … .

Dahlia let go of her hand. He saw his hand leaving with a little regret.

The memory did not come back. As Cedric shook his head, Dahlia's eyes
were slightly disappointed. He is self

I looked at my hand and then again looked at Dahlia.

“Yes, it is.”

“… … what… … Yo?"

“I must have loved you because of this power.”

Dahlia suddenly became quiet. Ominously suddenly.

Cedric looked at her. Her blue eyes were blotted with shock, disorienting
and shaking.

Whoever looked at it, he looked hurt.

'… … Why?'

He looked back at what he had said. But I couldn't find anything

particularly wrong.
Dahlia bite her lips tightly to bleed. In time, tears fell from her round eyes.

Then she stared at Cedric fiercely. He looked down at her in shock.

“… … Yes. I did.”

“… … dahlia?"

“And now I’m south and south. Don't follow me.”

Dahlia turned around and walked toward the balcony door in rough steps.

'Damn it.'

He still had a lot to ask her. And he knew. The moment you leave, you are
Hikan who runs dahlia

Surrounded by a human being called Meldon, he would never allow his

access.

I was in a hurry. He quickly follows her out of the balcony door, hurriedly
invisible around her.

Enchanted.
"What's this!"

Dahlia shook his hand, making a loud voice as if he felt the magical power
gathering around him. Thanks to the magical

As the flows diverged, the magic was released as it was.

In an urgency, he took off his jacket and put it over her head. Dahlia is
surprised and looks back My expression got worse.

“What are you doing now?”

“… … Dahlia pesterose.”

“Yes, it is me. I told you not to follow me.”

She wiped her face vigorously with a handkerchief to see if she was
embarrassed to see her face wet with tears. But she

Because they didn't stop their fast paced steps while talking, they weren't
bothered I was able to get out of the ballroom.

Then the patronage appeared, when the night had settled. Cedric, without
knowing why he followed her,
I looked at his ex-lover, who was overly angry. She didn’t cry anymore, but
still her heart was fast with anger

It was going up and down.

“… … Why are you angry?”

“I wasn't angry.”

“You’re angry.”

“… … .”

“Am I talking to you wrong?”

Dahlia shook her head. He was soaked in tears and trembling powerlessly,
her lashes were gray like hair.

I saw it, and I felt a little weird. The corner of my heart keeps hurting like a
lump.

“I never said anything I couldn't say.”

However, contrary to what I thought, the words were pointed out. In the
first place, he will soon rise to the position of prince and become emperor.
It's a person. No matter how much she called him the daughter of the 4th
Duke family, she called him by name, pushed him away and became angry.

It wasn't right to be treated. But if you're looking at this face, you don't have
any thoughts like that.

It was a problem.

At the words he spit, tears began to form again around Dahlia's eyes. Cedric
with his index finger without thinking

I wiped the tears from her eyes. Then, he was surprised by his actions.

Dahlia pushed his hand out and said in a low tone.

"Yes. Maybe Cedric's words aren't wrong. But while it’s nothing You can't
do it.”

“… … .”

“If you need my abilities, call them separately. I can help you once a week.”

In front of that weak voice, he felt like he had to beg for forgiveness. Even
if Dahlia is not It was even more so when he began to make cheeks while
rubbing his eyes.

“I hate Cedric. What if I don't really remember?”

“… … .”

“Then I'm really going to marry someone else.”

At those words, Cedric felt his heart pounding. He hurriedly tried to catch
Dahlia, but she Taking a step back, he simply avoided his hand.

“Dalia Pesteroz, you… … ”

Then someone appeared and hid Dahlia behind her. And said, growling.

“His Majesty.”

Cedric checked the seal in front of his eyes and touched his forehead.

“… … Oh, damn it. Hikan.”

Hikan said hard, staring at him with a bell-like gaze.

“I’m sorry, but my younger brother is blind.”

At first glance, it was just plain words, but the voice was never so. To put
the prince in front It was too disrespectful.
“Aren’t the two between now?”

“… … .”

“If the Crown Prince persecuted my younger brother without permission, I

will formally file a complaint with the imperial family.”

“Ha.”

Cedric laughed in vain. He said that my younger brother would be a war,

and it was true. More than that What was upset was that he couldn't find
anything to refute himself.

“Come on, Dahlia.”

Hikan looks like he doesn't want a dahlia to reach Cedric's sight, and he
wraps his cloak around him.

I left the room as it was.

***

Instead of returning to the ballroom, Hikan moved Dahlia in a carriage. And

until she calms down enough

Water and sweet food were provided by the side. If Adisha sees this, he
really plans to assassinate the prince.

It's the same, so no one came around.

However, it was the same that the inside boiled. It's not enough to make me
laugh forever and show only good things

Pane Cedric has already made Dahlia cry twice.

When I thought about it, my anger rose again. He couldn't control his anger
and stayed outside the carriage until he calmed down.

When I opened the carriage door again, Dahlia seemed to feel better. No,
it's flaming in a different sense

there was.

“I hate Cedric now.”

That was a great thing. Hikan felt a little better. He patted her back and
listened to Cedric's gossip.

did. Unlike other times, Dahlia nodded fervently and said she was hit. Then,
after a while I became depressed.

Hikan picked up a bite-sized blueberry tart with a fork from the three-tiered
tray he brought whole from the ballroom.

I put it in Dahlia's mouth. He knew there was nothing like this to soothe her
mood.

After all, Dahlia seemed to feel a little better with the power of sugar. After
a while she quietly talks Released.
"In fact… … I thought that way.”

“What do you think?”

“I was able to help my brother and others, and in the end,

I think it’s all because of this power.”

Dahlia looked down at her palm. Hikan covered his hand with his palm to
cover it from view I discarded it.

“… … Don't think about it.”

"nevertheless… … . If I didn't help my brother on the day when his magic

powers bloom... … .”

Dahlia clouded her horse. The thought was in my head all the time. If she
doesn't have power then she saves Hikan

If not, if he couldn't get saved from Dahlia and hurt Cedric... … .

'Would we have been in a relationship like this now?'

Cedric was special to Dahlia in that sense. Even before he knew her power,
I loved you. Not because of her strength, but because I felt her heart and
liked her.

But, losing his memory, he said that he of the past would have loved her
because of her strength. That means

Somehow… … It was sad that I felt so unclean about all of his and her
relationship.

“… … you… … .”

Hikan continued to remain silent, and then spoke very hard. Is it an

illusion? The sound of saying'nega' is a bit thirsty

Sounded like it was.

"you… … I loved you even before I saved me.”

Dahlia looked at him in surprise. I thought he would avoid his head because
it was embarrassing, but unexpectedly, Hikan

Instead, I was looking straight at her.

“It was just hard to admit that.”

“… … .”
“In the future, no matter what circumstances come, never, never, don't think
about it. You are special just by yourself.

Nothing like power means anything. It has nothing to do with you.”

“… … .”

“… … I hate his Majesty, but he must have thought the same way as mine.
I'm just crazy now.”

Dahlia burst into laughter at the last murmur words. Hikan smiled and
looked at her head Scattered.

"If you're done crying, let's go home."

"Yeah."

“To my house.”

“… … Yeah."

Hikan made the carriage start. Dahlia leaned on his shoulder and spit out.

“But I still hate Cedric.”

“I hate it too.”

Thus, Cedric became a public enemy of the Pesteroz family.

***

Cedric couldn't get away from Dahlia's thoughts even after returning from
the ball. The gray trembling with tears

Every time I thought of my eyelashes, I felt frustrated as if my heart was

united.

He looked back at everything he had said, but couldn't find out what he had
done wrong.

I lost my memory. Of course, the mind is not the same as it used to be.
Pretending to love with that kind of heart

Wouldn't it be better to be honest with you?

And a word about its power. He couldn't figure out what was wrong with
the words, even when he thought about it again.

He knows nothing about Dahlia Pesterose. The only thing I know is that he
loved her.

And the special power she has. Why is it wrong to connect the two?
After a while he came to a conclusion. He knows nothing about Dahlia
Pesterose. So she Even when she gets angry, she doesn't know why, and her
thoughtless words keep her disappointing and hurting her.

If I didn't want to hurt her any more, I had to know more about Dahlia
Pesterose.

But how? When time passes, the memories come back, and even though 10
days have passed since the memories were already lost, the situation

Did not change. He was also thinking about the possibility that he would
not find very much of his memories of dahlias. I remember quietly

Rather than waiting for them to come back, they have no choice but to
figure it out for themselves.

He first sent a letter of apology to the Pesteroz mansion. I thought there was
no reason to apologize, but I keep

When I think of Dahlia at that time, I feel uncomfortable enough to feel

nauseous.

But instead of Dahlia's reply, only Hikan's reply came. It was a long letter,
but to summarize, ‘to get in touch with Dalia

Don't lift it.' Thanks only to the feelings.

He couldn't figure out why Dahlia Pesteroz keeps feeling worried. If you're
coveting her power, really As she said, meeting regularly and purifying the
soul is enough. A relationship beyond that is just annoying. more If you
don't want to hurt, just shut your mouth and that's it.

As previously thought, doesn't he know anything about her in the first

place? As if only memories of her Like erased with an eraser.

He wasn't the one who fell in love with someone he didn't know well at first
sight. But strangely As for dahlias... … .

“… … .”

Then Adisha, with a stubborn face, entered his room and piled up the
paperwork on the desk. Father ordered

It was work. He said that if you want to become a prince, you should know
how to handle this kind of work in advance.

Anyone looked at it and left it to him.

Cedric, who knew Leonard had been idle all the way through the days of
Prince, scored a little. But I quickly understood.

Leaving Leonard to do something will only result in the failure of not

letting him do it.

'But even taking that into account, the amount is strangely large.'
At that time, he noticed that Adriana's hand, putting the papers on the desk,
trembling. he is Asked profoundly.

“Why are you shaking your hands so much, Adisha?”

“… … Sorry."

Adisha briefly apologized.

Before, it seems that he showed a more human reaction, but after losing his
memory, Adisha has been Sticking to the attitude. Should I say that a drop
of blood won't come out even if I stab it? And every time I see him, I raise
my hand It was hard to know what he was thinking because it was fluffy.

Cedric wanted to argue with someone, so he put his chin on his desk and
looked at Adisha.

“I think there’s something you want to say, but try it.”

"Fine. What can I say to His Majesty the Prince?”

"what? I won't be angry.”

"Yeah. I'm also eager to endure my anger... … .”

“… … Huh?"
“Oh, I’m sorry. Without knowing it, my true intentions.”

Adriana covered her mouth as if she was really embarrassed. However, the
bank of horses that had already burst did not know that it would stop.

“Why, why? I don't have any reason to get angry, so why is it so difficult to
control my anger? … .”

“That’s why you open your hands?”

Cedric asked absurdly. Was it because of anger that I open my hand every
time I see him? Dimly she I remember hearing Dahlia's maid and best
friend. He might rather help her I thought there was.

“Adriesha, you won't be angry, so tell me. What am I doing wrong with
her?”

“… … .”

“I really don't know. But I think I keep hurting Dahlia Pesterose. I hate that,
so I tell you I'm asking.”

Adriana's eyes shook. Cedric didn't miss the nursery rhyme and asked her.

“What did she mean to me?”

"that's… … ”

Then the bell rang. The attendant knocked on the door and said.

“Ms. Adriana, Duke of Meldon Artus is looking for you.”

The road light returned to Adisha's eyes. She shuts her mouth in a hurry,
puts the papers back, I bowed my head to Cedric.

"Sorry. I have an urgent job.”

“… … okay."

Cedric said, pressing Chimi's irritation. How did Meldon do his job like
this?

Whether it interferes.

'Besides, come with dahlias... … .’

Cedric touched his forehead because he was upset just by recalling the
scene.

I know it's not anyone's fault. If there is anything wrong, it must be him.
But no matter how much you think of Dahlia
Meldon's irritation that didn't happen even if he heard his name alone raised
his anger in his heart.

'What in the world did you call up to tell a valuable story?'

Cedric couldn't stand it and opened the door where Adisha had left. He
opens up his energy to see where Meldon is.

found. Meldon and Adrian were chatting right behind the pillars in the
hallway.

He strides there. And found two. The two tell a very secret story He leaned
over and was whispering.

Then Adricia poked something like a piece of paper torn from a notebook in
Meldon's arms. Meldon is fast

I folded it and put it in my pocket. And for some reason, she laughed
viciously and struck Adisha's shoulder as if encouraging it.

Cedric's gaze didn't fall off the scene.

'What are you doing?'

He couldn't understand. As far as he knows, Meldon had a deep relationship

with Dahlia Pesteroz.
How can a person with a lover be so close to talking with an outsider
woman and touching the body?

Cedric couldn't understand. It is literally the worst human being.

He made up his mind. No matter what, I'll keep the author away from
Dahlia Pesterose.

To do that, I had to meet Dahlia anyway. He wasn't interested in prom or

anything like this, but he

To meet her, she forced her to search through the schedule and find the time
that overlapped her. He hastily sent a letter to him

He expressed his intention to attend the ball.

And at that ball, kicking off some of the same disgusting people, he sat on a
bench in the corner of the patron

I found Dahlia Pesterose in thought. I was alone without a partner.

As he got closer, the streetlights were blocked, creating a shadow over her
head. Dahlia feels popular I lifted my head. Her eyes widened for a
moment.

“… … I didn't know you'd really come.”

In fact, the reason she came to sponsorship alone is because it was hard to
see him again. However, I will know such circumstances

Without a word, Cedric nodded.

“You come to the ball often these days.”

“… … .”

“Hey, Cedric has to find someone to marry.”

When Dahlia threw his gaze to another place, Cedric's heart pounded again.

I felt like it. However, nothing to say was the same. Eventually, he muttered
low in a voice of resignation.

“I have no intention of marrying anyone else.”

Dahlia still didn't see him. Cedric was a little nervous. Besides, I found her
today Because there are other things. He said he was hesitant.

“I have something to tell you.”

“What is it?”
“Don't meet Meldon. He's not a good person.”

Dahlia turned her head and looked up at Cedric with a confused expression.
Still gray eyelashes. What is this

How many days have you been lingering in your head?

She was overly beautiful. It's embarrassing to him who can't judge the
future of others well. Cedric With a distressed expression, he stared at the
blue eyes beneath him and sighed.

“Anyway, yes.”

“… … My, what's it like for me to meet a bad person?”

I was speechless. He himself could not know his heart. I just kept looking at
her and I was upset. which Cedric, who was caught in the back of the words
he spoke, had a set of words to say.

"okay. Because it's not between anyone.”

Dahlia's eyes were slightly disappointed.

“… … Yes. It doesn't matter anyway. Even if Mr. Meldon is a bad person, it
has nothing to do with me.”

She said, as if for some reason, asking for something to know. But Cedric
cannot read the hidden implications

I was too nervous. Rather, he understood the hidden meaning of her words
in the opposite direction.

“How is this irrelevant problem? Is he in contact with an outsider girl other

than you?”

He spit out and immediately regretted it. I thought it wouldn't hurt, but it's
somehow dense so I do it I even brought out the words I was trying to
avoid.

However, even after hearing that, Dahlia is not hurt, but rather a calm
expression. Dahlia Cedric's heart tightened again, fearing that he would
continue to meet him.

But sooner or later, the words she uttered stunned Cedric.

"does not matter. I can meet other people too.”

Cedric said that while he lost his memory, the concept of romantic
relationships in this country became overly open.

I wondered if it wasn't.
After that, Dahlia's reaction was no longer. She blushes her ears, bites her
lips, and opens in the air As I stared, I spit out with a cracking sound.

“… … It's unfair if I'm alone... … . E, if you like, you can meet Cedric.”

Cedric couldn't understand the meaning of the words for a moment. Then I
felt embarrassed.

“Dahlia, I am the prince of this empire. Are you telling me to be your

second lover right now?”

Dahlia looked at him in panic. She only then reads the meaning behind him
I realized I couldn't.

“… … That's not... … !”

Dahlia's ears and cheeks were all red. Soon she gave up, frowning her
eyebrows and closing her eyes tightly

I discarded it. It seemed that I would burst into tears again as before, even
sooner.

Today, I decided not to hurt her, and I hurt her again twice. Cedric has a
heart It was painful. I heard a ridiculous sound, so of course you should be
angry.
I was worried.

Besides, I was more nervous now that she was about to bite this absurd
offer. So stupidly I felt it and couldn't bear it. With a messed up head,
Cedric literally hit the worst of his life.

“Yes, do it.”

"I'm sorry… … Yeah?"

“I don’t care if it’s a second time. Anyway, it's no longer between us.”

Cedric came in front of the bench she was sitting on, knelt and clasped her
cheek with both hands. And like to cry

I swiped her open eyes with the thumbs of both hands. Then he sighed
while distorting his face.

“So, please stop making that expression. I'm going crazy whenever you do
that.”

Dahlia made an embarrassing look for a moment. But before long, tears
gathered around her eyes. Still don't know her

Cedric couldn't figure out why the hell was she crying, but now when she
wiped her tears away, she said nothing.
I thought it was fortunate that I didn't.

If I didn't have to just watch her cry, it didn't matter how many times she
was.

***

When she told the story of Dahlia, Meldon grabbed her stomach and burst
into the cushion she was holding while laughing.

Thanks to this, the parlor was messed up with duck feathers. Dahlia sighed
in the flying feathers.

“Two, second lovers… … . How do you feel with your Majesty the Prince
as your second lover, my lady?”

“It’s a mess.”

“Oh, this will truly be in history.”

Adriana held a smile with her face wide open from the side. Before she
pinches her thighs and bruises Dahlia held her hand. Then Adisha covered
his face with both hands and began to laugh.

Only Dahlia was serious. She gave up thinking.

“I just want to die.”

“With two lovers?”

“My brother, can't you just drive out Mr. Meldon?”

"go away."

Hikan said right away. He was quite unpleasant because Dahlia had met
Cedric again anyway.

Meldon said, wiping away his tears.

“Can’t we just explain the circumstances? It was just acting with me.”

“… … that… … .”

"that?"

Dahlia said, slightly blaming herself for having such a bad idea.

“As much as I struggled with my heart, I also thought that it would be nice
if Cedric would suffer a little bit too… … .”

"Five… … .”
Meldon sparkled his eyes.

“Dalia finally finds out her revenge. That’s great.”

Adricia said, antagonistically.

“But looking back, there seems to be nothing to say that Cedric-sama was
wrong... … .”

“You have forgotten your memories with Dahlia at will. That in itself is a
sin. I have to suffer 10 more years.”

'Aren't 10 years too long?'

Dahlia thought so, but didn't dare to put it out of her mouth. However, this
was a serious problem. like this

A long time passed, and Cedric had no sign of finding his memory yet.

It was certainly a delight to see that Cedric fell in love with her again after
losing her memory.

nevertheless,

If you can't find the memory at all... … The time and stories the two shared
together will remain exclusively for her.

No matter how much Cedric was next to him, it was lonely.

'Besides, Cedric is a little weird right now.'

Dahlia missed the old Cedric. Smiling gently and fluttering nonsense,
around her eyes The way he kissed me was good in my eyes.

Now Cedric was like a child who lost his way and didn't know what to do.
That he is also clearly It was lovely, but Dahlia wanted to bring him back to
his original form. Of the days when nothing was lost With him.

'But what should I do... … .’

Holding hands also didn't work. I just waited for time to pass, but the
memories still didn't come back.

Now, it was unknown what method he had to use to find his memory.

At that time, Hikan's aide rushed into the office. He knew Dahlia well, but
his expression was like never before.

It was serious. The aide whispered something to Hikan. His eyes widened.
To him who doesn’t shake, It was a rare appearance. After talking with the
aide, he quickly put a coat of conquest on his shoulder.

“What is it, brother?”

Hikan's expression became somewhat embarrassing when he saw her. Like
a person who is wondering if it's okay to talk about this. yet

He said, shaking his head.

“Someone brought poison into the prison where Aceras was trapped.”

“… … Yeah?"

“It is a drug that destroys the inside of the body endlessly so that even those
with healing powers can hear it. Now the remaining life is less than 4 hours

They said it would be.”

“… … .”

“It's probably the last day, but you can go together. Of course you don't
have to.”

Dahlia answered without hesitation.

“I’ll go together.”

It wasn't just because of the loyalty that he wanted to keep his last. I was
with Cedric at the end, so why There were some bad thoughts that I could
get a hint if I had lost my memory.
But most of all, I wanted to see how the story she started ended up with. He
at the end What would you say when you see Dahlia?

***

Hikan made Dahlia wait for a while in front of the main gate of the prison
where Asheras was trapped.

The appearance of Aceras

It seemed like I was not going to show it if I was too gruesome.

But if not, after a while he opened the prison door and led her inside.
Aceras of that layer He was trapped in the innermost prison room.

Chains were attached to the ankles. Sunlight shattered with iron bars came
through the palm-sized window. Sunburn

The white forehead and closed eyes of the person lying on the bed were
shining. Brown hair was scattered over the forehead.

Someone had cut it, and the hair had returned to its original short length.

It would be terribly painful because it was said to be a poison that destroys

the inside endlessly, but Aceras has one eyebrow.

He was silently closing his eyes without being stiff. However, as for the
physiological phenomenon, it is a little bit sweaty.

Left.
Hikan was leaning against the wall and observing the two in preparation for
an unexpected situation.

Then of Aceras

My lips were sweet.

“Dahlia Pesterose?”

“… … That's right. What happened?"

“He said he lost his family in this incident because of me. Come kindly and
tell me the rest of my life I couldn't know the barrel.”

“… … .”

“It's my sin, so I have to bear it. I thought it was rather fortunate. It seems
like you are making atonement with death.”

Aseras still closed her eyes, shut her mouth for a while, then said again.

“But some sins cannot be washed away by death. Too many people died.”

“Do you regret it?”

“Because reason has returned because you have purified my soul. I'm not
blaming you. Rather, I know even now

I think it’s a good thing.”

Aceras looked cool on the outside. However, there was a deep sense of guilt
in the voice. Reminded me of everything

I thought the rest of his life might be too harsh. So maybe he really pleases
death It seemed to accept.

“I have something to tell you. If you allow me, I want to do it.”

“… … You can do it.”

“I heard that Cedric lost his memory because of my divine powers. I knew
what it was like. The divine power to the horsepower

Since it is poison, it must have defended the body but not the soul. So
temporarily as the most precious memory

I defended it, and I forgot it because of the shock.”

“… … so?"

“If you want to get his memory back, there is one way. I'm going to tell you
because it was derived from me. But
It's a little embarrassing, so come closer.”

Aseras opened his eyes and raised his upper body while sitting on the bed.
Is it difficult for that alone?

His expression

It was distorted.

Dahlia looked at Hikan. He looked at Aceras with a vigilant look.

"I don't allow it to stick too much."

"Know. I will keep a safe distance. You know I can't hurt anyone with my
abilities anyway?”

Aseras said calmly. And beckoned to Dahlia.

“Only two steps come.”

Dahlia hesitated for a moment and, as he said, came two steps closer.

Still, it was quite a distance. At that level, Asheras, as if satisfactory,

covered her mouth and told her only

He whispered with his voice low enough to be heard.

“Memories with others are shared by the mind and body. In other words,
through physical contact, the mind

I can wake it up.”

“… … .”

“It's a useless fairy tale, so I'm embarrassed, but kiss him. If he falls in love
with you again Your memories will naturally come to mind.”

Aseras laughed at himself, whether it was funny. Then she beckoned to go

back to her. Then he again I lay my hands on my stomach. Moving a little,
he seemed to get more tired. The first time I saw the complexion More
noticeably than before, it turned earthy.

“It’s good to go now. Didn't you come because I was curious about this?”

Dahlia thought. Really why did she come here? What more would you say
with him?

There was something I thought about it. But I didn't know if it would be
appropriate to say this now.

She eventually gave up and turned around. Soon now he will die. Then the
whole story is over. Turned around
Asheras said quietly to her.

“I'm sorry, Dahlia. Everything I've done.”

“… … .”

“It may not mean you can be forgiven for saying this.”

A gentle ripple broke out in Dahlia's heart. In fact, she said to him, sorry I
couldn't stop asking Wanted. I know that, of course, it’s not Dahlia’s fault,
it’s all because of Asheras’

there was.

However, I think that it will ease the burden on my heart even a little. So I
hesitated if it would be appropriate.

But now I thought I knew what to say. She said in an equally small voice.

“I will forgive you.”

“… … .”

“I can't forgive you for what you did to other people, but for what you did
to me.”

"Thanks."
Said Asheras. He spends the rest of his time struggling with another sin
until he dies.

will be. However, the story between Dahlia and Aceras was completely
over. She is with Hikan I left jail.

***

After a few days of being a little depressed by Aceras, she quickly regained
energy. I don't know anything else

Aceras gave one hint. How can I get back Cedric's memories? But I know It
was the same that the future was dark afterwards.

'You want to kiss Cedric now?'

If you want to fit, of course, you can do it by force. Dahlia feels Cedric
right now that she No matter what you do, you will accept it without
knowing what to do. I can't help but his second lover... … Up to the offer I
accepted it.

But for some reason, I hated it. We both hoped for a moderately agreed
relationship. Is it too much greed? But

I kissed Cedric right after the fight against Aceras.

It wasn't even right, it was just... … Let's get in the mood for a while... … .
Dahlia's face will turn red I stopped thinking because it was the same.
But just in time, a guest came to the Pesteroz mansion. It was Lewain, who
had little news for a while.

Dahlia

I greeted him with half embarrassment and half gladness.

“Mr. Le Wayne! What are you doing? Are you finally going to go boating?”

In fact, boating was as much a thing that Dahlia was waiting for as much as
Cedric's waking up after all events were over.

But it seemed that Lewain's purpose was not. As soon as he was only two
men in the parlor, he was very strict as usual.

Said with a serious expression.

“I heard the situation from Duke Pesteroz, Miss Dahlia. You were in a very
difficult situation.”

“Oh, that… … .”

“I thought I couldn't leave it alone with the father-in-law. First of all, in

order to solve this problem Let's focus.”

Now that I've solved all the reasons why Dahlia was called, I thought that
Taryeong, Lewain's father, would also end.
It doesn't look like it was. Dahlia laughed awkwardly.

“If you say this, then… … ?”

“I heard that I have to kiss my Majesty the Prince.”

“Ahhh!”

Dahlia screamed unknowingly. Obviously, Aceras is small enough to be

heard only by him I said... … ?

“The Duke of Hican Pesteroz is a transcendent. You cannot hear what the
Dahlia sheep heard.”

“I see… … .”

It was natural when I thought about it. Dahlia is destitute. And at the same
time, I was embarrassed enough to want to die.

“The Duke of Pesteroz could do that with his own hands… … Help me say
I can't help you with terrible things

Requested. So I came.”
Now Dahlia was able to figure out all the situations. But the only thing I
still don't understand is strange It was Le Wayne's full of enthusiasm.

“Mr. Lewein, it was definitely before… … You said you can't admit it until
you get your permission... …

.”

“The idea is still there. However, I thought that solving the current situation
was a priority.”

For that, Le Wayne was shining strangely.

“Ms. Dalia, I have the experience of reading numerous love novels to make
<The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>.

There I learned more than 100 ways to drastically accelerate their

relationship.”

Dahlia realized. That this person is just having fun with someone else's love
affair.

“Only trust me, Miss Dahlia. I have plans.”

Dahlia had one thing she realized after going through Meldon's situation.
First of all, don't trust someone who says they have a plan.

that.
Thanks to Meldon, Dahlia welcomed Cedric as her second lover. Terrible
that should never get up again It was work. nevertheless… … According to
him, Dahlia read only one or two love novels, and Lewain There was no
same creativity.

"so… … What is your plan?”

Reluctantly, she succumbed to his plans. Lewain is still uplifted and

Explained the devised magic circle. People and people love, but you can see
why magic circles even appear.

Although there wasn't... … .

“Love begins with ignorance, drift or hardship.”

Seeing the strangely convinced figure of Le Wayne

I used to think.

And the day of the decisive battle was bright.

***

On the day of the decisive battle, Dahlia was fully prepared. After preparing
a thick blanket and warming magic beads,

She was struck by Lewain who came to pick her up at the mansion.

'Is it really okay with something like this?'

A very common-sense question was raised again, but there was no other
way. Lewain grabbed her hand and put it on the wagon

Giving and sleeping also burned.

“I will go to the lakeside of the Imperial Palace.”

Dahlia nodded with a tense look.

“Don’t it’s cold, right?”

“It will be fine. He succeeded in calling out his Majesty the Prince as well.”

“Ah, that’s good.”

“But we have become a boating shop together.”

Le Wayne said with a look that couldn't guess whether it was a joke or not.
Dahlia replied with a laugh awkwardly.

“Of course one person falls into the water in the middle, but… … .”

Lewain's plan was very simple. At the same time, it was a very difficult
plan. Regressing hundreds of times
If he hadn't developed all of the magic, this plan would have been
unthinkable.

“We will completely cover the area around the lakeside of the Imperial
Palace with magical power and reorganize it into a new space.”

“… … Well, I'm sorry to say this, but is it possible with Mr. Lewain's
magical power?”

“So I need your Majesty Cedric's help. It’s a new magic concept experiment
for him.

I looked around.”

If it wasn't for a time like this, it was a tremendous momentum that even
Dahlia would admire.

“The Prince Jeon-ha borrows his magic and is trapped in a new space that I
have constructed. The configurator is obviously

Because it is me, he cannot come out of it until the set period has elapsed.”

“… … .”

“And the Dahlia sheep will enter the space via the water from the lake.”
It was like a concept similar to a kind of subspace where Aceras and Cedric
were trapped. Anyway, Dahlia and Cedric

Until Lewain dismantles the space, he is forced to stay there. Then the
flame will spontaneously It will bounce. That was Le Wayne's idea.

'Will this really be it?'

I had a plan to go on a date with Cedric when things are resolved with
Seongguk, but that date is a subspace

It wasn't a forced date that took place inside.

'Ehhhh.'

As I thought about it, Dahlia was on a ferry by the lake with Lewain.
Lewain does the magic I was rowing into the middle of the lake, looking for
a time to do it.

He looked very serious. Calculating when to drown the dahlia and when to
make up the space It seemed to me that I was using all my mind.

Dahlia felt very grateful. She looked at the ripples on the lakeside that
Lewain made while paddling.

I followed and whispered a little.

“Well, you may not be able to listen because you are focused, but thank
you… … .”

“I am listening.”

Dahlia raised her head in surprise. Lewain was looking embarrassingly at

her.

“Because the calculation is over.”

“… … Ah yes?"

'So fast?'

I'm not ready for anything yet?

“Now it's your daughter's turn to drown.”

After laying the paddle, Lewain wrapped a blanket that Dahlia brought by
herself and wrapped it around her body. Very casually.

She glanced at the surface of the lake with him blankly.

“Well, that… … .”
“If you’re scared, you don’t have to.”

"uh… … .”

“Of course, we have taken measures to prevent sinking in the water.”

As always, Dahlia stared blankly at Le Wayne's face, blunt and unchanged.

Finally what I knew if I wanted to talk.

'Why is Mr. Lewein always so extreme?'

Thank you for your help, but really... … . When I saw the water, I was a
little scared.

However, it was regrettable to just give up the opportunity that Lewain had
created.

'Cedric-nim.'

If you can't remember even on this subspace date, just give up and adapt to
Cedric now I have to live.

"dahlia."
I miss the voice that called her while laughing a little. Dahlia closed her
eyes tightly.

“Ha, I will do it!”

“If you’re scared, I’ll help you a little.”

Even on a narrow ferry, Lewain leaned over to Dahlia without losing her
balance. And under her knees I put my hand in and carefully hugged her.
Dahlia was surprised and grabbed the hem of his shoulder.

Lewain carefully laid her parallel to the water, as if dealing with something
precious. Toes and hair slowly

I felt it soaking in the water. It wasn't cold because of the warming magic
beads I brought.

“Now I'm going to get my hands out. Still, the magic is at stake, so you can
stay afloat. When I close and open my eyes, it's a subspace

I will cheat.”

Dahlia only blinked her eyes to show that she knew. Le Wayne smiled
lightly. And he removed his hand.

Really, as Lewain said, she was still floating in the water, as he had caught
it. Of course half of the body Even though it was submerged in water. The
blankets that Lewain had wrapped around were also wet, so there was no
meaning of warming. Magic Had it not been, it would have been submerged
in water because of a wet blanket.

The sky looking up while floating on the water was blue and beautiful. Le
Wayne closed his eyes and began to recite the spell.

Under her body, she felt the surface fluctuations. Dahlia closed her eyes
tightly.

***

When I opened my eyes on the road, the sky I saw was dull gray. The gray
sandy beach of the winter sea that I saw in Vesta

The color that comes to mind.

It was cold. It was bright summer outside, but it seemed like winter in the
subspace.

'By the way, what should I do now?'

When I lift my head, I feel like I'll fall into the water, so I tilted my head
slightly to the side and looked left and right. Suddenly she

It was close to the edge of the lake. It seemed like I could just get up and
walk out.

'Do you want your feet to touch the floor?'

Originally, it was a lake that wasn't that deep, but as Le Wayne said, it's a
new space.

Did. She carefully slid her leg under the water to measure the depth.
Fortunately, it won't be long My feet touched the floor. Dahlia only got up
with peace of mind.

“Oh!”

Then I stumbled and fell into the water. She bumped her teeth and raised
her body.

'Chu, it's cold!'

Obviously, I brought a warm magic bead, so it wasn't cold until now.

Dahlia opened the pendant necklace hanging from her chest. The marble
inside was poorly broken.

maybe

It seemed to be due to the aftermath of space magic.

She sighed. Then, gather the wet hair and squeeze it, drink water and drag
the heavy blanket Came out of the water.

'I will freeze to death before meeting Cedric.'

Thinking so, I inadvertently raised my head. Then, with an annoyed
expression, he came out through the bushes by the lake.

Eye contact with Cedric.

'… … .’

Seeing Dahlia, his eyes widened greatly. On the other hand, Dahlia missed
the time of surprise because she was admiring for a while.

Even in the gray world, Cedric shone brightly. Cedric, who became an
adult, is no longer a boy.

It was a young man. The broad shoulders and the sluggish body came into
my eyes. But still sunny blonde, deep

Eyes, quiet lips.

really beautiful. Other than that, I couldn't figure out what to say. I can’t
really imagine because of this person

I did a lot of work. Thanks to that, she became a little nicer and nicer. Make
Dahlia a Greater Person The person who makes it. Even if you are upset by
Cedric, if you face your face like this, you will inevitably turn your heart
back Became.
On the one hand, I felt sorry for nothing. Cedric probably feels the
sentiment that Dahlia feels looking at him.

Won't. Dahlia is like a completely wet mouse right now.

'It would have been nice to see it when it was a little prettier.'

Dahlia stood awkwardly. Cedric bit his lips at that appearance. He tells her
with a quick pace Approached. And he didn't care about getting his clothes
wet and hugged her in his arms.

His other hand climbed over her wet head, causing her head to rest on his
chest. All of a sudden My body warmed as the blankets and clothes dried
up. He stuttered, unlikely.

"the day… … The day is so cold... … .”

“… … .”

“How did you come here?”

Dahlia shook her head in his arms, pretending not to know. Cedric knows if
he's passing it or doesn't really know

Nodded with no expression. Now that I'm dry, I can take it off, but Cedric
still holds her there was.
“Le Wayne developed a new magic. Similar to the subspace that I
previously entered with Aceras It's magic. It was impossible with that alone
magical power, so I lent you some magical power. But, is it a little bit
tangled?

The space is closed outside. It won't open until tomorrow.”

He even dried Dahlia's wet hair, uttering the words that weren't buried by
himself. Because of the cold My trembling body gradually found rest.
However, it was still chilly.

“Echwi.”

Dahlia sneezes. Is it because it gets cold too quickly? You might catch a
cold when you return.

Cedric looked at her with an anxious look, took off his jacket, put it on her
shoulder, I put a blanket on top again. When he took off his jacket, Cedric
was almost in a layer of shirt. Then Said, looking down at Dahlia.

“Is it very cold?”

Dahlia shook her head.

“I think Cedric is colder than me… … .”

“I am a wizard. Why do you worry about that?”

From this unlucky tone, it was clear that the memory had not yet returned.
But it was good.

Now, even though it wasn't cold for two layers, Dahlia went deeper into
Cedric's arms, pretending to be cold for nothing. he is

I was surprised and held her tighter.

“… … Let's go somewhere else. You have to find a place to rest. Is there a

device that can break this space?

I'll find it.”

After a while, Cedric fell and said. Dahlia nodded.

The sun didn't set here or it seemed that time had passed, but the color of
the sky was the same gray.

“Where shall we go?”

“Even if it's a new space, it's a place built on the shores of the existing
Imperial Palace. The employees around here

There is a hut. It would be better to go there first.”

Dahlia nodded. Cedric looked at her and said.

“Would you like a fish?”

Dahlia questioned her ears.

"Yeah?"

Maybe it was because I asked him back in a way that was so absurd,
Cedric's ears turned a little red. The habit of turning your ears red when
you're embarrassed

It was the same as before.

“… … If it's cold, you lose your strength, so I've been saying that by any
chance. It's far too. The hut is on a pretty high hill

I have.”

“Well, not that much. I can go alone.”

The atmosphere became awkward for nothing. Cedric was silent. Dahlia
noticed him, then slightly reached out her hand

Took his hand.

"let's go together."

“… … okay."

Dahlia decided to pretend she hadn't seen Cedric's ears become slightly
redder as she walked ahead.

***

As Cedric said, the employees' huts were quite far away, and they were
quite high. Going up to the hut Cedric came to the conclusion that he
couldn't find a device to break this space inside.

In the meantime, Dahlia tripped on a stone alone, and her knees were
cracked. In return, she I had to climb the rest of the way on my back.

It was said to be a hill, but it was almost a mountain, and there were many
tall trees everywhere. Like a winter background, everyone has fallen leaves

The branches remained bare. It was fortunate that it didn't snow. The two of
us went up there together.

“You are an idiot.”

Cedric, who carried her, said in a pleasant way.

“I was hurt alone.”

The wound on the knee was already healed by Cedric, so there was no
trace. This time, I really have nothing to say, so Dahlia

I shut my mouth. And I hugged Cedric's neck a little harder. He said it was
sick, but he laughed low.

“Dahlia Pesterose.”

"Yeah."

“Why did I love you before?”

I suddenly stopped breathing. Dahlia paused for a moment and said.

“Is that because I’m an idiot?”

“… … What does that mean? no. I'm just thinking. Yes, what would have
been the best.”

“… … .”

“I may not always remember me.”

Cedric now speaks more than before he lost his memory. He doesn’t have a
short breath even when carrying a person
As he climbed uphill, said Jo Gonzo.

“I don't know if I've told you before, but I can actually read other people's
feelings. It's also a little bad

Only the kind.”

“… … .”

“But after I opened my eyes, it became a little less for some reason. Of
course, there are still people who are annoyed... … .”

Cedric blurs the back.

“I thought it might be because of you.”

“… … .”

“Because I like you a lot, the world might have become more beautiful to
me.”

Dahlia didn't know how to say anything, so she just said nothing. Instead,
put one cheek on his back I was listening to the beating of my heart. My
heart was stiff.
“But just the one you have… … I would be upset because I asked if I loved
you because of your peculiar power. So you

Looking back, I wanted to apologize for saying so.”

“… … .”

"Sorry."

If you think about it, Cedric could have been angry with Dahlia. As soon as
the ex-lover loses his memory,

Because you think you're meeting someone. It originated from a

misunderstanding, but he’s the prince, and he’s the second lover and
everything.

Throw it away.

But Cedric apologized instead. He doesn't get angry with Dahlia under any
circumstances. always Only she is special.

“I’m here.”

Dahlia lifted herself up. Really, there was a small wooden hut in the gap of
the grass. Beside the hut There was a pile of firewood.
Cedric finally knelt down and dropped the dahlia. Then get up and open her
blanket more She kissed her shortly over her eyelids.

“Is it cold? I'll make a fire soon, so stay inside.”

There was a lot to say, but Dahlia nodded first.

Inside the hut wasn't that big. Light kitchen and fireplace, 1.5-seat bed, long
sofa, All other fixtures were done. There were simple ingredients in the
kitchen cabinet.

When Cedric lit the fireplace, it quickly warmed up inside. Dahlia sits on
the bed and looks behind him.

I looked at it. When he turned around and saw her, she hit the seat next to
the bed where she was sitting. Cedric

I was worried for a while, then came to her side and sat down. She turned
her torso to straighten Cedric I looked up.

“Cedric.”

"Huh."

“I have something to say.”

Cedric blinked and looked at her.

"that… … I have no relationship with Mr. Meldon.”

Still, his expression was ambiguous. At first glance, his red eyes fluttered in
a dark light. In an unfamiliar voice

said.

“… … okay?"

My body stiffened because of the tension. Dahlia nodded, trying not to

tremble. And calmly speak Was.

“That's just… … It was a misunderstanding. Of course I didn't kiss him. I

tried to say that before, but also

Because of a misunderstanding... … .”

“… … .”

“… … Can I ask just that one?”

"ask."
Cedric said in a muddy voice. Dahlia said hesitantly.

“Common sense is ridiculous. Your second lover or something... … . But

why did you ask me to do it?”

“… … you."

Cedric's voice was lowered. The fluctuations in my eyes also got worse.
Everything is ringing in the deep abyss of the lake

It was dark and dark as if it were.

Did you say something wrong? Dahlia felt a little anxious. Cedric's body
leaned on her. he He whispered to his lips.

“Because you want to... … .”

“… … .”

“I love you so much… … I couldn't help it.”

Cedric's big hand came to Dahlia's face. He groped her face. Face too It was
close. The eyes shimmering in a strange light were right in front of me. My
heart seemed to burst.

Dahlia also

Without knowing, I closed my eyes tightly and held my breath.

"dahlia."

“… … .”

“I want to kiss you.”

Is it because of being overly nervous? She missed the time to answer. Then
Cedric urged gently.

“Let me do it, huh?”

In the first place, I came here to kiss. So, of course, it's right to welcome
you without hesitation.

Somehow, the moment I cross this line, I feel like everything is

irreversible... … .

Dahlia opened only one closed eye slightly and closed it again. I didn't have
the courage to look into Cedric's eyes.

She just nodded slightly with her eyes closed. And Cedric came to the lips
urgently. His I held the back of the Dahlia firmly to prevent her hand from
falling. But the power to press down from above can't be helped There
wasn't.
Eventually, he leaned his head against Cedric's hand and crossed his upper
body over the bed. Dahlia's head with his other arm

I touched the side.

'Ah, this is... … .’

This is really dangerous... … . Dahlia gave up thinking and hugged his neck
with both arms. Kiss It was deep. And it was very long.

***

Dahlia opened her eyes. Outside the window was still a gray sky. Thanks to
you, you can see how much time has passed

There wasn't. She was rolled up on a white blanket. It was refreshing

whether Cedric had washed it with magic. In bed

All alone was her.

There was a savory smell somewhere. Dahlia turned her head and looked
towards the kitchen. Cedric is a shirt and pants

In his outfit, he was wearing an apron over it. He was just pouring a dilute
soup into a bowl. he is After taking off his apron, he came to bed with a
bowl.

He wasn't surprised to see Dahlia awake. He sat on the bed, holding a bowl
in one hand Naturally, I lifted the spoon with the other hand.
Dahlia blushed for a moment and then opened her lips slightly like a baby
bird. Cedric doesn’t change a single complexion

I fed her soup with care.

“Is it worth eating?”

Dahlia nodded. it was yummy. Besides, I didn't have the power to go

beyond this. Cedric smiled slightly Slowly feed her until she emptied the
bowl.

Then he floated a bowl in the air and placed it on the kitchen counter. After
that, she said that it was a taste for her lips

I put something.

“Now, candy.”

The scent of mint spread in my mouth. Dahlia smiled softly, still curled up
on the blanket. Cedric is also lighter

Laughed.

“So when will we get married?”

“Colo.”

The candy almost got stuck in my throat. Dahlia coughed hastily.

"Affiliation, marriage?"

“Yes, marriage.”

"that… … Already?”

“I have no intention of talking to anyone other than you.”

'That's me too... … .’

Dahlia only thought. If you take it out of your mouth, you will be able to set
the date right away. Cedric is transparent like a glass bead

I looked at her with a heavy glance.

This conversation reminded me of the first time I met him. Even more in
that there is no solution to the conversation. Dahlia in the end

I decided to avoid this topic. There was just a way to speak effectively. She
makes a painful expression Built.

"that… … My back hurts.”

Cedric's expression immediately distorted.

“… … sorry. Does it hurt a lot? Point it out.”

Dahlia gently lifted the blanket. In an instant, Cedric's face turned red as if
bursting. He hastily After saving, I put my hand on her back. The pain was
gone quickly.

“… … wait."

After a while, Dahlia escaped from the futon horse and sat on her bed.
Cedric went outside After a while, I calmed down and came back. Then I
sat her on her knees and gently rubbed her around her back and waist.

“Is it still sick?”

“It’s okay now.”

“… … .”

Dahlia, who managed to evade, sighed in relief. Cedric laughed slowly.

“Are you really nobody with Meldon?”

Looking at me saying this, it seemed that my memory had not yet returned.

'I did too much when it comes to physical contact.'

But now he was Cedric too. Although a little worried, Dahlia nodded.

“Not really.”

"like that."

“… … Why haven't you said anything in the meantime? Cedric, it's been
less than a month since I lost my memory, so I'm not going to meet
someone else

No.”

Cedric was silent. He still seated her on his lap, pulling her torso slightly
back, closing her eyes with her.
Faced each other. His eyes were serious.

“I forgot you and you’re so upset, right?”

Why are you saying this all of a sudden?

Dahlia couldn't understand his meaning and only blinked. Cedric still spoke
with a cool expression.

“If you make me upset, you can meet other people.”

“… … .”

“That's fair. I will try harder and try to make you like me again.”

“Of course, we cannot guarantee the person’s personal information,” Cedric

whispered.

This, too, is a little different, but I've heard from him in the past. Cedric has
not changed. It was always the same.

Now, seeing him, who has found stability, realizes that nothing has changed
from before.

“I don’t remember the memories of being with you yet… … Even if I found
the memory, I would have said the same. What are you
Whatever you do, you're not at fault.”

Cedric said quietly, passing her hair behind her ear. Even if I don’t change
my expression and say this well

do. Because of love that cannot be denied or rejected, my heart was tightly
squeezed. Dahlia barely grabs the voice

Squeezed and said in a leaky sound.

“… … why?"

Cedric said, looking up at her sitting on her lap.

“Because I... … Because I Love You."

At that moment, the gray sky outside the window collapsed. In between, the
blue sky and sunlight came back.

One day has passed, and the time Lewain prepared for it has ended.

His newly constructed space was collapsing, and the whole world was
overlaid with the original world.

That

Only Dahlia and Cedric were left in the middle. And in Cedric's eyes, a
different look than before Turned.
As if confused for a moment, his eyes glanced into Dahlia's face, slowly
tinged with joy. he He pulled her head, hugged her into her arms, and
whispered in her ear.

"dahlia."

Oh, this voice.

As soon as she heard it, she immediately realized. It was a voice that knew
all of the time we spent together. All memories

It is Cedric who has recovered, knows her, and knows her.

I wasn't really trying to cry now, but tears struck again. She held him and
banged her chest with her fists.

“Really, I know the real Cedric never remembers again… … .”

“I'm sorry, really, I'm sorry.”

The two returned to their original world. In the way that nothing has
changed, each other is the only one.
But there was one thing that changed.

“So when will we get married?”

That there was another new task between the two.

Abduction 2.

Adriana sat at the table while sipping tea peacefully in a bustling coffee
house while reviewing documents.

Put it down.

When it's mid-autumn. It is the season when fallen leaves are spreading
along the road. Even the invasion of the Holy Empire, the story of two
years ago

Became.

Adriana is twenty years old this year. And her beloved friend Dahlia is also
20 years old Became. And her boss Cedric, whom she doesn't love very
much, is also that much older.

The current emperor couple got married at a younger age than the two and
even saw Leonard. Thanks to Adisha, Cedric

I was anxious every day, not knowing when to pick up the innocent dahlia.
Of course, there was one more thing that bothers me now. I felt a strange
gaze. From someday A feeling of persistence that catches up.

'Are you a stalker?'

Unfortunately, there were often such ones. However, most of them

disappeared quickly after a few shots of justice.

Adriana felt a little warm as she thought of the holster on her thigh. She
gets back to paperwork it started.

Same perspective, the courtyard of the coffee house. There was a man in the
grass looking through her with binoculars. long

It was a woman with gray hair and blue eyes. Squatting down in the grass,
she carefully watched Adisha's movements.

As I looked, I put my binoculars back in my pocket.

Next to him was a man squatting together. The beautiful appearance that
anyone would be captivated by in front of him

It was a blond young man. He didn't even care about Adisha, just the gray-
haired side face sitting next to him.

I was looking.

Then a soft smile spread on his face in an instant. He called her fondly.
"dahlia."

She, who was still paying attention to Adisha, turned to him in anger. And
self too I smiled brightly.

“Yes, Cedric!”

“How long do we have to be like this?”

The laughter disappeared from Dahlia's face. There was silence. A chilly
autumn breeze passed between the two.

“Eight.”

Pretending not to know, Dahlia rolled his arms around his neck, climbed
over his thighs and hugged him.

Fortunately this

Invisibility magic was hung around the bush, so no one could notice the two
of them.

In an instant, Cedric was silent. He tying her grainy hair flowing down
Dahlia's back Smiled. He pondered why he was crouching here with his
beloved Dahlia.
"so… … What did you say? Adricia and other humans quickly get to know
the project?”

"Yeah!"

Cedric laughed in complex thoughts. Dahlia smiled brightly at each other

without knowing his speed.

This ambitious project wasn't really a project that came out of deep thought.
Map of all cases over Already 2 years. Surprisingly, Adisha was still
awkward with the other male protagonists in the world.

Dont Meldon is so

It was a little healed by flirting if there was any use due to the
shamelessness. Lewain wasn't really close, so she can't help it.

However, Hikan and Adisha were still the same as the other men. The
problem is that Dahlia is going to a ball or a party.

It was that if you tried to open it, you had to always call them together, and
in the end, the atmosphere became awkward.

'I really hate it.'

Dahlia shook her head, reminiscent of a few awkward situations in the past.
Eventually, she As the grand prize, the “I hope to get along quickly” project
was started.
Cedric moved the Dahlia to his opposite thigh, seated it, and deepened her
lips one at a time on her cheeks and chin.

Buried. Dahlia tried to ask her why she changed her posture, but she
seemed to know the reason for some reason, so she quietly shut her mouth.

His face was hot for no reason.

“I understand what you mean, Dahlia. But why did you call Le Wayne?”

“Uh, uh… … First of all, I want to check if the operation works.”

Finally, as if waiting, Le Wayne appeared in the coffee house. Dahlia

quickly grabbed the binoculars and Observed. He looked around, found
Adisha, and sat across from him.

In the name of the emperor’s mission, they were forced to come and go
from this coffee house for several hours today.

I was in charge of observing how many people were there and whether
there were any suspicious ones.

The emperor recently heard the news that the impoverished people who are
seeking rebellion against the imperial family are holding regular meetings
here.

Because. In fact, it was nonsense even if anyone heard it.

First, who will fight with weapons against groups of Transcendentalists.

Second, why would you have such a great meeting at such a cute little
coffee house?

Third, in this peaceful coffee house, no matter how keen your attention, no
one with an uncomfortable purpose will be found.

It was because it was filled with only happy couples that couldn't be
counted.

The emperor also knew how absurd it was in this empire the rebellion that
the Duke family did not help.

so

From the two's point of view, it would not seem more or less than simple
grumpy that he sent them here.

However, the emperor was their direct superior. Both weren't very happy,
but I was forced to agree. this Everything was done under the grand plan of
Dahlia, who carried the emperor on his back.

If only the two of you are together for several hours, you will be forced to
have a conversation. When I share the light current situation,

Forget all the shameful memories of the past and go to the future... … .
Then Cedric bite Dahlia's earlobe slightly. She wasn't joking, but bounced
off the spot.

“Keep!”

Cedric's mischievous laughter spread in the air. Dahlia looked at him

crying.

'It's such an important moment!'

But even in her gaze, Cedric said shamelessly.

“It’s because Dahlia doesn’t play, so I’m sorry.”

"Yeah? You see it every day!”

“I want to stay longer. Yesterday, after only an hour, he suddenly went

away.”

"that's… … My brother said that I'm sorry that I'm only with Cedric these
days... … .”

At the moment, Cedric's eyes flashed darkly. Dahlia shut her mouth. It
seemed to me that I was wrong.

“I sometimes want to take them and run abroad.”

“… … If you are abroad... … To the Holy Empire?”

“… … .”

Cedric quickly became depressed. The reality of having no place to go

seemed desperate.

“Anyway, Dahlia is too much.”

As I listened, Dahlia was also unfair. She straightened her back, put her
hands on both waists, and looked down at him.

"Wait. Why do I have to be told that I am too bitten?”

Of course, neither Cedric nor a word was lost. Rather, I attached myself to
her with a very sweet smile.

“Then it's okay to ask me even if it's dahlia. Where do you want to bite?”

He walked on his sleeves and unbuttoned the nape of his neck to find a
place to get wet. Dahlia revealed thanks to

Looking at his chest, his face turned slightly red.

… … I wanted to touch it.

In fact… … After the accident two years ago when Cedric lost his memory,
the two of them have never made that much progress again.

I couldn't take it out.

There wasn't a special reason, and it happened. Now, I was worried about
that. In fact

I have also turned around and asked.

“Someone said that one person is having a hard time doing nothing for a
long time, isn’t it?”

“Who said that to you, Dahlia?”

Cedric said with a smile, but his eyes were covered with flesh. The moment
she puts someone in her mouth, the next day

I thought I wouldn't be able to find anyone in the capital. Especially if it's a

specific gender. So she’s Cedric

He chose to shut his mouth quietly even during subsequent accusations.

'Is Cedric really okay?'

I was worried that I was holding on to it. So was the engagement problem.
Since Cedric recovered his memories two years ago
Whenever he was bored, he asked when he was going to get married. But
every time I ask, when Dahlia gets cold, which

I didn't say anything from the moment.

It's been two years since then, and now that she's about twenty, she's ready
too. Even if you are engaged and married

I don't care. Anyway, he didn't speak, so it was hard to say even Dahlia.

'Is this also a pride fight?'

Should she just say it first? But I think I need a little more preparation to get
married and… … . Anyway, now she couldn't have the courage to touch his
chest. Accept his sincerity and water him Myself.

Instead, she grabbed his cheek with both hands and hung it horizontally. I
can hardly believe even when I see it with my eyes

It was a scene, but he was still handsome. It just became cute.

She lost his pulse and let go of his cheek. Cedric made a cry as he touched
his red cheeks.

"hurt."

"lie."
“It really hurts.”

Dahlia recognized the purpose of the whine. She grabbed his chin and
shouted on both red cheeks Kissed me.

“Now, all the sick things have blown away! Is it done now?”

Even if she thought about it, it was a sincere response. But instead of
complaining, Cedric laughed satisfactorily,

I nodded. And suddenly, pulling her wrist closer to her body, she put her
mouth on her lips.

I got it.

She slightly closed her eyes. Cedric's hands scattered the hair and grabbed
the back of the head to fix it.

Brief

During the kiss, Dahlia secretly opened only one eye. Cedric's fine forehead
and closed eye lashes are in sight

Came in. It was too beautiful.

For nothing, she felt better. She watched Cedric's face so keen on kissing up
close Liked it. It was always a look that was harmful to the heart.

After a while, Cedric let her go. Then she looked at his face pretending to
open her eyes and bash Laughed. Cedric naturally buried her in her arms
and rubbed her cheeks against her shoulder like a cat.

While he forgot his purpose and was intent on playing with Cedric, Cedric
glanced at the inside of the coffee house.

Whispered in my ear.

"By the way, Dahlia, are they doing different things instead of getting
close?"

"Yeah?"

It was the news like a blue sky. She looked outside with binoculars in
Cedric's arms.

It was really. It's been a while since we were already together, but Lewain
and Adisha didn't say a word.

Each was looking at the documents only. It's as if they were invisible
human beings who don't exist with each other.

Only then will you not become friends, but will only increase the distance
between you and your heart.
She stared at it blankly.

“What are you going to do?”

Cedric whispered tenderly into her ear. For some reason, it sounded like a
temptation to beat it all up and go to play with him.

But Dahlia didn't give up.

“It’s not important that the two become close anyway.”

What really mattered was Hikan and Adisha. She learned from this
experience that she will never fail.

I made a plan. Cedric gazed quietly as she clenched her fists.

He also made a plan without her knowledge. She is working hard on the
project, but Cedric has nothing to do with it.

I couldn't help but do it. Of course, the projects she promotes and Cedric’s
projects go from purpose to result.

It may be completely different.

There is something Dahlia doesn't know. Cedric never gave up her

engagement. Just gathering momentum

I was just waiting for it.

Cedric saw what Dahlia was thinking these days. In order not to make her
more anxious, a little quicker I was thinking of proceeding with the plan.

On the day that Dahlia's project was realized and Hikan and Adisha met, he
made an engagement proposal to Dahlia.

will be. I prepared a ring for that time, and I had a very elaborate plan. All
that remains is waiting for time to pass

It was only.

***

The next day, Adriana received a new mission from the emperor.

“… … Yes sir."

After taking the mission quietly, she frowned in the hallway where there
was no one. In my heart I wanted to swing my fist in the air.

In fact, this mission was strange from the start. There's no one suspicious,
but why do you keep his coffee

I didn't understand whether the house was telling me to do it.

Besides, if you're alone in one place for too long, you'll be suspicious.

It didn't fit the logic either.

Still, she was patient. However, this mission was strange enough to shake
even her loyalty.

The emperor who gave the mission with a smile as if thinking something
strange was also awarded.

The content of the mission was like this. The impeccable gang decorating
the imperial abalone is lurking at Coffee House A. Alert

Do not infiltrate alone, as it is a single party, and pretend to be a general

public with an assigned coworker.

It was Hikan Pesteroz who was his colleague. When he saw the name,
Adriana's expression was slightly distorted.

'In the past, though, the relationship wasn't like this... … .’

Because of his past mistakes, the relationship became gritty. It's Meldon, it's
so shameless, it's awkward once or twice

While he was acting, he quickly returned to his original state and was
flirting, but Hikan couldn't because he was very knowledgeable.

In the meantime, I didn't care very much, but when I face this situation, I'm
going to be facing an awkward person.

I sighed in thought.
'Just like yesterday, I have to come over the documents.'

After a while, however, Adisha's hand began to tremble as he reads the list
of missions written below it.

[One. After meeting, talk about the current situation for at least 10 minutes.

2. Share a dessert.

3. On the outside, you will look like a friendly lover.

4. The conversation should not be cut off for more than 5 minutes.]

She couldn't control the power of her hand, so she almost broke the paper
that the emperor had put down.

And at the same time, Pesteroz Mansion. The paper had already been
shattered and scattered outside the window.

Hikan shredded the paper with a very graceful hand and sprinkled it outside
the window. The deep blue gaze is cold

It wasn't.

“Why am I supposed to be involved in the same thing?”

Dahlia's hand holding the teacup trembled.

'ruined… … .’

Of course, I knew I wouldn't like it very much, but I didn't know that I
would reject it with a single knife like this. Her own

It was a project that I got after briefing the emperor.

Of course, the emperor didn't seem interested at all whether the two became
close or not. I feel like I'm just teasing Hikan

It just looked pleasant.

“So Ms. Dahlia, when is our engagement with Cedric?”

Thanks to you, I have heard a lot of sounds like this.

'engagement.'

For a moment, her thoughts bounced on the subject.

I thought I had it yesterday. In fact, Dahlia was imagining her marriage to

Cedric every day. Waking up in the morning

Every time I thought that the handsome face was sleeping next to me with
my eyes closed, I felt happy.
Of course, there was also a real problem. As Cedric finds his memory, he
wants to take the place of the Crown Prince two years ago.

Although the plan was fuzzy, it was ideal for this empire that Cedric
became emperor, even if Dahlia thought it was.

The problem is that she doesn't want to sit in the empress's seat. There is a
lot of work to talk to Cedric in this area

There were many.

'nevertheless… … .’

Dahlia's expression darkened. Cedric really doesn't say anything. Always

thinking of her first Thank you, but on the other hand, I always felt like I
was holding something for her... … I'm sorry.

'Jindodo... … Once I subtracted it, of course I thought there would be no

regression... … .’

My face almost turned red for a moment. Maybe Cedric is tired of her? Isn't
it good enough to get married?

'No way.'

It never happens. In this respect, Cedric's greatest strength was to reassure

him not to be confused.
Dahlia immediately corrected her thoughts.

Anyway, Cedric always cares about dahlias. I just smile and I don't say
anything. Sometimes it's like that I was worried.

'Jindo is just... … Sometimes you can do whatever you want... … .’

When Hikan knew, she looked at him, thinking about going back.

okay. It wasn't the engagement that mattered right now. The day she and
Cedric get married, a wedding in the immediate future

Who does Hikan play with while Dahlia is with Cedric at the banquet?

When I pondered it, Hikan had no friends except for Dahlia. So that he
doesn’t have awkward time alone She will do her best to help too.

'So we have to make the two reconciled!'

It sounds like an excuse, but it doesn't matter!

Dahlia put her hands together with desperate heart. And I looked up at
Hikan.

"That. But how about going out once?”

Hikan looked back at her calmly.

"hate."

If it's Dahlia's request, it's not like having to worry about it at least once.
Dahlia I said honestly.

“But my brother and Adisha are awkward, so I’m also uncomfortable.”

Hikan's body flinched.

“If you have someone who is awkward, you are immediately noticed. It
doesn't mean that I just want to get along... … .”

As she closed her eyes, Hikan's eyes fell in melancholy. He shrugs Dahlia's
head with a sad expression Stroked. He said in a heavy voice.

“… … You ordered his Majesty the Emperor to do this.”

“Huh.”

She was stabbed and shut her mouth. But Hikan quietly looked at her with
an all-knowing glance I was just looking.

“I didn’t know it would be so uncomfortable because of me.”

"that… … that… … I mean... … .”

"no. I understand what you mean.”

Hikan turned around with a sigh.

“You say that, but I can’t go without.”

“… … brother!"

Dahlia quickly changed her title and hung on his waist. This is only used
when she's in the best corners, It was always a magical word that weakened
Hikan's mind under any circumstances.

In the end, Hikan also lost this time. He grinned and scattered her hair.

“I'm sorry that I made you uncomfortable because of the mistakes I did in
the past. I'll make sure it doesn't hurt you in my line

I'm relieved.”

'I didn't really mean that.'

Dahlia became sorry for nothing.

And two hours later. Dahlia sits across the coffee house with Cedric, opens
the newspaper and meets.
I was looking at Adisha and Hikan.

This time, instead of the bush, he took a legitimate seat. Because Cedric's
souffle here every 3pm Because they said the cake was very delicious.
Thanks to this, she even bought a coffee house membership.

Cedric on the other side shined brighter today. When you ask what has
changed, you can pick it up and tell you where it has changed.

I can't, but should I say that it is a more polished beauty

'It seems that the brooch is more shiny.'

I didn't know. Anyway, Cedric was looking at her with a beautiful smile as
usual.

At other times, Dahlia would have read the booby booby hidden behind that
smile I couldn't. Sometimes, when there was a gap in my thoughts, the
leftover spirit was focused on a souffle cake that would come out soon. so
She had no idea what was going to happen.

Meanwhile, Adisha and Hikan were sitting together and having an awkward
time. Adriana roughly the teacup

Said while stirring.

“I have to tell you what's happening. I didn't have much.”

"So do i."

The story that had to be pulled for more than 10 minutes ended in 10
seconds. Both glanced at the clock. And

I squeezed the story with all my strength in my head.

“How is Dalia doing?”

“… … Yes."

Hikan frowned on one eyebrow. The words Dahlia forcibly squeezed came
to mind. She is like that It's uncomfortable, so you should try to get along.
He looked at Adisha.

In fact, only feelings of guilt and uncomfortableness remained, but the exact
memories did not come back. It was fortunate.

After all, she is Dahlia's best friend. So you will have to get along.

At that time, the wall clock to announce 3 o'clock rang. The coffee house
staff serves freshly baked souffle cakes at each table.

Served. The two faces hardened at the same time, recalling their mission.
Fortunately, Adisha reacted first. As soon as she received the cake, she cut
it exactly in half in a sharp motion.

Then, the space between the two pieces was wide apart.

Then both were relieved. The two sighed and began to eat the cake. Hikan's
original taste for sweet food No, I was like eating it too.

He looked around. As expected, only ordinary people were crowded, let

alone incorruptible molecules.

Such a view of him

A toxic distorted magic field came into the range. He glanced at Adisha.
She too has a good knowledge of magic

Even though I was there, I didn't seem to notice that I wasn't a

transcendental person.

Hikan knew only one person who could construct such an elaborate magical
field. Clearly in there It will contain his brother Dahlia and Cedric. Dahlia
will see the two reconcile and Cedric It must have been brought.

“… … .”

Hikan's eyes narrowed.

'Because it's Cedric.'

In the meantime, I have neglected the vigilance to him. This mission was
given by the emperor. But after that, a dahlia

there was. What was the emperor doing to others without any conditions?
Absolutely not.

'Because of somehow concealing that pure dahlia... … I will try to get paid.’

What else can the emperor get from Dahlia? The most influential thing is
also engagement. Cedric is Dahlia

Or because he's a very difficult person to deal with.

If not, the emperor began to think about him. Pretending not to know,
seeing him asking for his marriage plan, from him

It was obvious to think that the Dahlias could be easily taken away if they
were taken care of.

'Absolutely not.'

What if he opens his eyes to something else for a while? I almost had to
grab a dahlia and turn it into an imperial man. That

Just by imagination, the fork in his hand was bent in half. He got a plate of
souffle cakes from Adisha.
Pulled. She stared at him slightly.

“Why are you doing that?”

“This is not the time to be doing this.”

"Yeah?"

“We were forgetting our true enemies.”

'A real enemy.'

Adrica's eyes changed at those words.

“I heard that Cedric is plotting every day to take Dahlia.”

Hikan nodded with a heavy expression. Then she glanced towards the
corner of the coffee house.

Adisha immediately realized the truth. A tremendous anger that did not fit
her body flowed out of her body.

She immediately leaned over to Hikan.

“This is not the time. Let's go to disturb us too.”

"good idea."

“Now say it again.”

“Yes.”

Head-to-head, the two began to make plans to stop Cedric and Dahlia's
engagement.

'Also. My plan was right.'

Dahlia exhaled a sigh of relief as he watched with binoculars as they got

closer.

'Oh, thank you, brother.'

Adrishia, I didn't care anyway, but I kept worrying that Hikan would
struggle with her until the end. But Like Dahlia's brother, she seemed to be
willing to close her uncomfortable mind for her.

Dahlia smiled and looked at Cedric. He was looking at the two with some
kind of cool expression.

“I don’t feel good… … .”

"Yeah? What?"

“No, it’s nothing.”

Cedric smiled brightly. Then he cut the souffle cake into bite-sized pieces
and fed it to Dahlia.

She ate gently with a happy expression. I felt very good. It's a day when
everything goes well.

On the other hand, Cedric didn't. He was uncomfortable with two things
now. First, of course, like a fire It's an obvious match between Hikan and
Adisha. I have no idea what they're going to do to get in the way between
him and Dahlia.

Did.

And second... … .

'… … Even if he helped me, I'm sorry.'

Duke of Le Wayne Bleuport.

Cedric frowned secretly.

While preparing for a date with Dahlia yesterday, he unexpectedly
encountered Lewain. 2 years have passed

Lewain was still there. Because of his short hair and deep eyes, like a
soldier, he is always like a solemn and godly priest.

It gave off the atmosphere. He was a human who seemed to go on the road
without raising a single eyebrow even if the passerby slaps him on the
cheek.

However, he still said anything when he opened his mouth. Now I'm
gradually forgetting the past, which I have regressed hundreds of times.

I heard that human nature didn't seem to change easily.

Cedric still hated him, just as Le Wayne hadn't changed. He doesn’t change
his emotions in everything, only Dahlia

It was because it was annoying to smile and tenderly bake as if it was

melting spring snow.

Still, two years ago, Lewain had helped Dahlia to retrieve his memory.
Thanks to karma Deep Cedric was forced to listen still, even if Dahlia
praised him. It was his original sin.

Anyway, yesterday, like some street prophet, Lewain said at once when he
saw Cedric.

“Your face is full of trouble.”

“Maybe it’s because I met you?”

“I know you are preparing to be engaged to Ms. Dalia.”

“… … What do you care whether I do it or not?”

I tried to speak more sharply, but Cedric pressed it in his own way. Lewain
still spoke without expression.

“There is a correlation. Dahlia is an important person to me too.”

“… … .”

“So I can help.”

"What?"

Cedric frowned. He hurriedly refused before Lewain could say anything.

"No, please don't do that."

"Fine. Don't hesitate.”

“It's really okay. Don't let me say it twice.”

“I know that I have made a great contribution to finding the memory of His
Majesty the Crown Prince.”

The words stopped Cedric's feet as he was about to pass him. He sighed and
looked back at Lewain.

“Thank you for that. Even dahlia would have been very difficult without
you at that time.”

But you don't have to help. He said so and passed Lewain.

Cedric was planning to hand Dahlia an engagement ring today. Filled with
her favorite things I made several plans to make the day.

The things he was grateful for and the things he hadn't said in the meantime
I wanted to talk in refined words.

In preparation for today, Cedric has been working hard on his appearance
for several months. Dahlia is weak on his face

I was thinking of quickly snatching her from the gap where her mind
became confused.

Everything is perfect, but there are already three disturbers. Cedric's heart is
broken because of the sinister premonition that keeps attacking
It was uncomfortable. It’s another person

I guess.

And I hit it as if it wasn't an ominous premonition.

"dahlia."

By the time Dahlia had finished eating the souffle cake, Cedric called her in
a quiet voice. She is He tilted his head and looked at Cedric.

He was a little weird. Cedric, who always made eye contact with a friendly
expression when calling herself,

He was staring outside the coffee house with a strangely pale face.

"Yeah?"

“Let's run away.”

"Yeah?"

Dahlia tried to follow his gaze, but before that, Cedric's hand covered her
eyes. At the same time his The other hand came under Dahlia's lap sitting
on the chair. He just lifted her up. She back In order not to fall, he hurriedly
put his arms around his neck and held him.

“Ji, are you really running away like this?”

"Huh. sorry."

Cedric's voice was very, very gloomy. Still his other hand covered her eyes.
English is I don't know, but she patted him on the back to mean it was okay.
Cedric's sigh grew deeper.

“I should have killed Lewain too… … .”

Cedric left the coffee house and went into a narrow alley that was hard to
see by others.

Fortunately, no one recognized the two of Cedric's magic on the way. If you
did something wrong, today It almost came out in the newspaper.

In the alley he dropped her off. It was a fairly narrow alley where the two
bodies were tight, and people going back and forth

There wasn't.
Cedric, who seemed tired for some reason, slid his back on the alley wall
and buried his face between his knees.

Sat down. For some reason, Dahlia felt like she had returned to her days, so
she was thrilled. She dresses carefully

I cleaned up and squatted in front of him.

“What's wrong, Cedric?”

Cedric looked up at her, frowning. When I saw her, a powerless smile on

his face Came to mind. He reached out with both hands and groped her
back. Dahlia is gentle with him as he leads

He touched his forehead and felt his warmth up close. He said in the last
minute.

“Our Dahlia.”

"Yeah?"

“I'm in trouble.”

"What?"

Cedric was silent. Then I opened my mouth like a gibberish.

“So you know, some psychological magic has a stronger binding force, the
stronger the opponent’s magical power is.

It works.”

"Yeah."

I had no idea why Cedric was suddenly talking about this, but Dahlia was
patient.

Waited.

“And among them, there is a kind of magic that'must tell only the truth'. It's
annoying, but such magic There is no way to avoid it, and just seeing it will
make you suffer.”

“… … surely."

“I just fell into the magic. I can't lie all day now.”

“… … .”

“I covered my eyes in case you might get caught too.”

Dahlia looked down at him in embarrassment. He sighed and buried his
face again between his knees.

His

In the round back of the head, the nape of his neck, exposed at the point
where the hair ends, was stained red.

“So I can’t say anything right now.”

"why?"

"I love you."

“… … .”

His face was full of fever with his confession. Cedric said powerlessly.

“Because it is like this.”

***

At the same time, Cedric wasn't the only one who was hit by Le Wayne's
prank. Sadly, Hikan is also a transcendental

He suffered the same curse as a sin of possessing magical power. With

Adisha in front of him, he buried his forehead in his clenched hand.

“Except for Cedric, there is only one thing in the capital that can implement
this kind of magic for such a thing. Also
Next time I have to kill Lewain.”

"cheer up."

Adisha replied with a disinterested voice. It is a magic that was originally

made for transcendental people. Compared to that

Adisha, who had a weak amount of magic, was able to avoid the magical
chain. The same was true of other ordinary people.

“Cedric and Dahlia have already run away.”

“Should I go after you?”

Adriana shook her head, pondering.

“I think it would be better not to.”

“Why?”

“The original love shouldn't be disturbed when it works well. When things
don't go well, you have to interfere.”

It was a word of philosophy in its own way. Hikan decided to obey her.
Adrisha rather than herself You know Dahlia's inner mind better.
“I have a number that I am preparing separately. Will you help?”

Adisha said grimly. However, it sounded extremely reliable to Hikan.

"naturally."

It was then that I remembered the past of not mixing a word with her for
two years. Hikan raised his bowed head. Should I say it?

I was afraid to see it, but I thought it was something I had to say.

“Adriisha Benitter.”

"Yeah?"

She looked at Hikan.

“You too have vaguely found memories, so you probably don’t have a good
memory of me.”

“… … .”

Adriana did not say yes or no. Hikan said with a headache on his forehead.

“But I'm sorry I've avoided you for two years.”

“… … .”

Adriana looked at Hikan. It was unexpected.

Actually, it’s a different person. Even so, how much time we spent together,
but it’s a little sad that I washed my mouth in an instant.

did. However, I did not know how to admit and apologize right away.

Hikan said one after another.

“Thank you for being Dahlia's friend for a time I didn't even care about
her.”

“That's my choice, so it's not something you would appreciate.”

“It is, anyway. Don't we have the same purpose.”

Adriana nodded.

“I am not against their love at all. But… … Let's delay it a little bit.”

Hikan nodded too. The two looked at each other. It was the moment when a
true comradeship consciousness blossomed between the two.
“Today I give up and go back. I'm looking for the next.”

"Good."

The two stood up and shook hands. Then, each of them neatly rode a
carriage back home.

***

Cedric was struggling with a curse to tell the truth, not knowing that the two
obstructors promised the future and broke up.

there was. The carriage he called arrived on time. I don’t want to leave the
dahlia in an open alley for a long time.

That was the reason.

He hurriedly put her in the wagon and sent the coachman back. And he also
got on the carriage and across from her

I sat down and buried my face in my hand. It still looked crowded. On the
contrary, Dahlia looking at him for no reason

I woke up.

Maybe this is the moment she has been eagerly awaiting! Cedric did not
hide anything for her How long have you waited for the moment to reveal
your heart as it is!
'I have to confide all what you're thinking about now.'

Why aren't you talking about engagement, is Jindo really okay?

'Mr. Le Wayne is amazing too!'

Dahlia praised him again and looked down at Cedric. When I walked on the
curtain of the carriage and looked around,

There was no one. She was relieved and voiced a sweeter voice for nothing.

“Cedric, it’s okay.”

“… … .”

“I wanted to, but if you haven't said anything in the meantime, you can do it
all.”

“… … Then I'm afraid I'll make a mistake. I just won't say it.”

“Do you have anything you want to say?”

"there is. many."

He spoke with a cheeky voice and raised his head in amazement. His
eyebrows are distorted.
“Oh, damn it. … … sorry. Did I swear?”

It looked very confused. Dahlia loved seeing him embarrassed. She put on
her chin and laughed at him I looked at it. He was only making eye contact,
but his ears slowly turned red. This is how he looks Dahlia laughed because
he was familiar and unfamiliar.

'I'm going to shake off all the thoughts in my mind that always laughs
casually!'

She grabbed his hands and looked at the red face, and got on top of it. As if
Cedric was crying I distorted my expression and looked up at her.

"do not do that."

Cedric said begging. Of course, Dahlia didn't listen. She held his shoulders
with both hands Asked seriously.

“Are you really sorry for me?”

Cedric's eyes shook. He said, avoiding his gaze.

“… … there is."

“What is it?”
The heat went away from Cedric's face. Instead, there was a strange
madness in his eyes. He squeezed her waist

Whispered low, holding her.

"Why… … .”

“… … Yeah?"

“Why don’t you kiss me?”

Dahlia, who tried to ask her if she kissed her often, couldn't spit out her
mouth. Cedric She kindly taught me how to kiss and kiss with my body.

After a while, Dahlia gasped and pushed his shoulder.

“Now, wait a minute… … .”

Cedric looked up at her with a sad face.

“Look, it’s not allowed this time.”

It's a curse that makes you tell the truth, and you have to change the name to
a curse that makes people's reason taste a little tastier.

It was the same.

Dahlia still exhaled quickly and looked down. And his hand is on the inside
of the dahlia's thigh I witnessed a conflict whether to climb up or not. My
heart was pounding. Dahlia barely speaks Was.

“That's not it… … Because it's too intense... … .”

“Dahlia says she doesn't have to bear it, but if she can’t put it up, she can’t.
I know that. So i don't say anything

year."

“… … .”

It was the sincerity that I encountered unexpectedly. Dahlia looked down at

him somewhat surprised.

He opened her eyes without expression

He looked up and whispered in the last minute.

“You don't know. How much I love you.”

“… … .”
"I love you. Hurry up and kiss me.”

Cedric urged her lightly. My heart was burning as if I had been

electrocuted. I think you're thinking like this

I didn't know. She really likes it too, but she loves her beyond words, why
can't she believe it?

In the end, she had no choice but to get along enough to satisfy him. In the
middle of the kiss, Cedric is pretty

I said spit out.

“I'm sorry. Today I was going to do a lot with you... … .”

“You only pay attention to other people… … .”

“No matter what happens to the two, I don’t even know… … .”

Later he whispered almost like a whisper. And finally, take out the deepest
hidden thing I did it.

"Quickly… … I want to marry you soon.”

After saying that, Cedric's expression turned white. It seemed I didn't really
want to talk to this.

So, ironically, he was really caught. Dahlia said urgently even while he was
so busy.

“Would you like to marry me?”

“… … So I prepared a ring too... … Oh, damn it.”

Cedric gripped his head as if the curse was resentful. Dahlia's chest really
fast Ran. Because of the joy, I couldn't speak. She asked.

"really?"

“… … .”

“Did you really bring the ring to be engaged with me?”

“… … right."

Cedric smiled as if resigned, took the ring out of his pocket and showed it
to her. Very standard It was a diamond ring in the design. She covered her
mouth with both hands and liked, then swung her fist in the air.
“Really, really?”

“… … Huh."

“Ah, what can I do!”

Dahlia replaced this joy with tapping on his shoulder. Cedric is beaten with
all plans ruined As she was beaten, she looked up at her with a depressed
expression. Nothing goes as planned. But I know the reason Even if I
couldn't, she looked very, very happy. So I was fortunate.

“… … Will you marry me?”

"Yeah! Absolutely!"

She answered without worrying. And before Cedric broke the offer, he
hurried off the ring.

In fact, there were a lot of things to discuss a little bit more, but let's see
Cedric's blushing and the ring he put out.

My head turned white and I couldn't think of anything. She brightens the
sparkling ring on her fourth finger

After laughing, he looked at Cedric again and said.

“Because I like Cedric as much as Cedric likes me.”

Cedric's eyes distorted as if crying for a moment, but he shook his head.

“It's impossible.”

"why?"

“Then you'll want to kill everyone around me.”

“… … .”

“Is that much?”

'… … Was it that much?’

Rather, I wanted to ask Dahlia back. She was contemplating and shook her
head very slightly. Still, Cedric I looked happy. He hugged Dahlia in his
arms and kissed him several times.

Dahlia, who continued to run away from her seat with joy, had a question
after a while. At the right time It didn't seem like it was, but it seemed like I
would never hear the answer unless it was now. Dahlia took the courage to I
looked at it.
“Cedric, can I ask just one question?”

“… … It's ominous for some reason, but yes.”

As expected, Cedric was quick to notice. But Dahlia said firmly.

"That… … You know. Meanwhile, with me... … You just kissed. Was it
okay though?”

Cedric looked up at her with shaking eyes. It seemed like I wanted to keep
silent. But the power of magic It was really great. He looked up in her eyes
and said in a trembling voice.

“No, actually it wasn’t okay.”

“… … Then what did you do?”

“I just put up with it.”

“Why don’t you say… … .”

“I'm afraid you'll have a hard time. I also liked just looking at you so I
couldn't afford to even say that.”
His destructive power of hiding nothing was great. Dahlia's heart has been
destroyed. In his words It seemed that I would not have immunity forever.
Cedric still stared at her and quietly lost luck.

“But you know… … .”

"Yes Yes?"

"Does that mean I don't care what I do?"

Cedric's eyes and voice were too calm to match the content of the words.
But Dahlia knew.

That Cedric would usually make a voice like this just before his emotions
burst.

As Dahlia's intuition said, it seemed that I would regret it if I nodded here

for some reason. But she He was a person who always committed and
regretted.

She nodded. And the next day, I regretted undoubtedly.

However, I didn't have time to regret long. Because from the next day, I had
to prepare for the engagement ceremony!

From that time on, she was completely distracted by what was happening in
all kinds of places. So she's weird about Hikan
Not to accept the news of your engagement calmly, or to congratulate you
on your engagement with Adisha's innocent smile.

I didn't feel it was strange at all.

Abduction 2.5.

Midnight mansion kitchen. After all the employees had left work, it was
dark without anybody.

Dahlia and Adriana face each other in front of a small lamp. An ominous
laughter spreads through their lips

Went out.

“Dahlia, congratulations. It was finally successful.”

"Huh. I thought it was lost, but it was God's hand that I found it.”

They laughed and looked down at the pile of cookies in front of them. A
long time ago, who made Adisha a little child

It was magical powder. Dahlia, who was cleaning her desk some time ago,
accidentally found the powder.

'You said that anyone can make it into a child with this one?'
Dahlia's eyes sparkled. Of course, she was the only one who was excited.

Adriana was more like just coming to help her. She became awkward with
other male protagonist candidates

Regardless of whether the rest became smaller or not, I had no interest.

“Thank you, Adriana.”

"No. It was really fun to make cookies together.”

Adriana laughed brilliantly under the swaying flames. It was dazzling as if

it was daytime. how No matter how many years pass, will it be like this
consistently like an angel? Dahlia couldn't believe it.

Adriana smiled brighter. Dahlia don't know yet. The only thing she's good
at is in front of Dahlia That it's only time. Thanks to this, Adisha could go
on without talking about the “side effects” Meldon talked about.

there was.

“It also has a shelf life, so I don't know how its properties will change over
time. Well, the horsepower is strong

I don’t know if it’s a big deal.”

As he said, Meldon shrugged. Adriana laughed calmly and concealed her
feelings. The rest of the humans

No matter what, she doesn't know.

“I should give it to my brother first.”

Dahlia said, putting the cookies in a pretty box.

And the next day.

"cookie?"

“Yes, it will be delicious.”

Hikan looked at the cookie box that Dahlia had brought and wrapped it with
the colored ribbon.

If you asked what you were feeling, it seemed like you were just a warrior
who saved the world. On the one hand, you split the desk in half.

I felt like breaking the window. But pride didn't allow him to show off
blatantly.
So he just quietly opened the box. Inside, there is a human-shaped cookie
that looks like a kitchen cookie frame.

It was densely gathered.

There were also eyes, nose, and mouth. It seemed to be painted by hand.
Hikan felt indescribable and expressed his freehanded features.

As I looked at it, I bite my lower lip. And I saw Dahlia.

“Let’s eat together.”

“Oh, I’m fine. I decided to go play with Adisha.”

Dahlia, unintentionally, fluttered with a very embarrassed expression, then

smiled wide. And Hikan makes her more

I hurried out of the office without a bird to catch him.

Anyone would have felt strange, but Hikan had no reason right now. So no
idea I ate the cookies that Dahlia gave me without.

It was after a while that I suddenly started to fall asleep. He blinked his
sleepy eyes, then leaned on the sofa and held his eyes.

***

He opened his eyes to the crackling sound of his horseshoe hitting the
sidewalk. He immediately noticed something strange.
Obviously, I opened my eyes on the sofa, but when I opened my eyes, it
was inside the carriage. Besides, on the other side, there is a full-fledged
servant

there was.

It is a strange face that seems familiar for some reason. He couldn't

understand why he was standing and not sitting, so Hikan opened his
eyebrows.

I frowned and looked up at him. The attendant was sorrowful in his gaze.

“Wow, are you awake, Master!”

“… … young master?"

It was such a thing because it was really strange, but I was confused like the
person who committed the crime of dying.

"Sorry! I would like to say to the next Duke... … !”

'The next work?'

It was weird. He beckoned to the attendant who still didn't know what to
wear.

“Do you have a mirror?”

"Yes? It's a mirror... … There is!"

The attendant looked through his arms and found a small bronze mirror and
handed it to him. Hikan checked his face.

'… … this.'

It was a remarkably young face. Are you 16 years old?

Only then did he remember the attendant. He was the one who supported
him while in the family of his collateral relatives. Father

When I passed away and came back home, I went back to the road
sidewalk.

When he recalled the last time he saw him, Hikan felt his head aching.

'This nonsense thing... … .’

“Where are we going now?”

“I am going to my hometown. Duke Pesteroz has passed away, so now,

Master... … No, kick The Caju should take over.”

'… … .’
if so… … The person he meets when he goes there... … . The thirteen-year-
old Dahlia Pesteroz, when he didn't know him.

Hikan touched his head. I don't know what's going on, but Hican Pesteroz is
back in the past. That he is the most

To the days of regret.

The carriage, which seemed to run endlessly, stopped in front of the

Pesteroz mansion. Hikan couldn't get his feet down

Hesitated. It wasn't because it was unfamiliar.

Just a few hours ago he was here. He was alone in this mansion with
Dahlia, his one and only family, I spent 5 years. It was the happiest time of
his life. But when I tried to start over, I was choked. backward Because of
regret.

The attendant looked at him with awkward eyes. He stepped out without
much. In these days he He was grinding teeth in the family he had driven
out. Because of the thought that this place chose a “normal” younger
brother instead of herself, even she

I tried to get rid of it. To tell the little boy, "Now there is no one to protect
you."

Go find it.
Why did it do that? The belated regret engulfed my mind.

However, his steps were moving toward his brother's room. My face was
contemplating in front of my brother's visit

The old nanny held him in haste.

“Oh, he is still young. I wasn't even ready for it, so please… … .”

He stared at the nanny. At this time, he buried this man away and went into
the room Said to Dahlia. Your father is dying. Now there is no one on your
side here.

He couldn't speak for a while because of various emotions that were

upsetting, and then he managed to lose luck.

"I know."

"so… … Yes?"

“I understand what you mean. So get out. I have to see my sister.”

The nanny looked embarrassed. However, he cautiously stepped aside to

see if there was anything else to stop him. he is

Opened the door. A thirteen-year-old Dahlia, who was lying on the floor
with her chin on her chin and scribbling an assignment, was surprised to see
him

I looked up.

A young face with short hair that is shorter than memory. A body that
grows and develops slower than his peers and is thinner. No matter what
happens around you

An unconventional expression that seems not to be interested in everything

in the world.

Various things that I hadn't seen then came into my eyes. She is a happy
child who was loved and raised No, it was a child who was neglected by the
family after his mother died.

Was it when Dahlia was about 16 years old? Lately, Hikan had thought.
Why do you want to be that age Would she have no maid, no stupid friend
of her age? Why compassionate Mary Bleuport dares her Would you have
volunteered to be next to you? Now, after realizing the reasons one by one,
my heart hurt to the extent that it was painful.

Dahlia cleared the assignment and sat down. Numerous worries in her eyes
disappeared as a child. And As in the past, she served him the bread she had
eaten. I roll my eyes around and smile and barely Spits out a word.

"Brother… … ?”
Hikan knelt in front of the little girl. And he said step by step.

“Dahlia Pesterose.”

Unexpectedly, she was surprised by her friendly voice, and she opened her
eyes wide. He put his hand on her shoulder and opened his eyes

I looked at it.

I felt like it would be useless to say anything. Horses mingled in my head.

But he was patient He said steadfastly without losing.

“I am Hican Pesteroz. It's your brother I haven't met before due to

circumstances.”

“… … .”

Dahlia blew his surprised eyes. Hikan bite his lips and even spoke.

"You… … It's my sister. Whatever happens in the future, I will protect

you.”

He thought. Maybe he came back to this time to say this.

Dahlia made a frightened expression for a moment, then laughed and

plunged into his arms. Collapsing too quickly
Again on the lookout he broke his heart. It was more because the hugged
she was too small.

The dahlia in her arms said so quietly that only him could hear it.

“Yes, brother.”

***

The days passed without anything.

Incredibly, he still hasn't been able to return to his original time. But it
seems that I can't go back forever I didn't think of it. Maybe I can only go
back after going through all the events I regretted in the past I just thought
vaguely.

Anyway, time has passed. He did not refuse Dahlia, who grabbed her hand
at the funeral home.

I bought everything that was good for my health, and even though the
nanny kept it, I had a sweet dessert that Dahlia loves.

Hugged. She said it was okay, but seeing the tail of her mouth rising at the
moment she eats her real heart

I could quickly see what it was.

The thirteen-year-old Dahlia was small and cute, and it took a lot of hands.
Sometimes he can’t stand rudeness and look at her immaculate face.
He used to mess around, but each time Dahlia used to look at herself with
strange eyes.

I roughly guessed the reason. In the past, Dahlia said that he had read this
world as a book in another world.

He seemed to be wondering why he was behaving differently from the

future she had seen.

Of course, he couldn't explain why to her. If he says he’s from a distant

future, no matter how much she I will make him look like a crazy person.
Like he considered Lewain to be a madman.

Then one day, at an unexpected time, he faced the mistakes of his past
again. Left behind by my father I was on the way inside to open the library
door to take care of my work. He's right off the den ladder I ran into a rolled
dahlia.

It seemed to me that he fell down in panic at the sound of the door opening.
As she was crying, she looked up at him with a pause.

Then he laughed as if it was nothing like this.

I thought I knew why she was doing that. Because he may change his
attitude and hate him again. like that

He looks at himself with a casually painful face.

"I'm sorry. I sneak in here.”

“… … You hurt your knee.”

“It's nothing like this. I have a brother!”

When I saw that smiling face, it was harder to bear. How such a small child
endured that long time alone I couldn't even imagine.

He hugged her with a firm face. It seemed to say something, but I ignored
it. Then he became calm After seating her at her desk, she brought an
emergency kit and applied disinfectant to her knees. What will she do I
looked up at him unknowingly.

“Aren’t you sick?”

“Wow, wow, it’s okay!”

There was silence.

He applied all the medicine and carefully bandaged her little knee.
Objectively not large Even though it was a wound, I kept being stepped on
in my eyes. I knew it was too much for the wound, but I just wanted to do
it.

How would he be okay after seeing this? I didn't believe in myself. What to
do on the desk I felt the gaze looking down on his head without knowing it.
He said silently.
“It’s good to not believe it… … I won't ever hurt you in the future.”

“… … why?"

As if an unexpected true intention came out, she asked in silence. He said

slowly.

“Because you are so special to me.”

After speaking, I laughed for some reason. He of the past felt terribly
stupid. I want to admit this word I struggled for so long because I didn't.

So he laughed. Dahlia looked at him strangely.

"Nothing."

I thought this moment would be a real reality.

But the past is just the past. Some things do not change forever. This is just
a moment of comfort and he tells Dahlia

The wounds inflicted will not disappear forever.

But ironically, he who hurt her was being comforted by repeating this time.
He is small said.

"Sorry."

"What?"

Dahlia, who has not yet sinned, looked at him and asked. He smiled and
shook his head. She briefly I said while thinking.

"It's okay."

Then he reached out and patted his back, which was too big for him. Did
not know anything It must have been an act, but no matter how much time
passed, he seemed to never forget this moment.

“I really like that brother. Well… … Actually, I thought my brother would

hate me. so I thought it would really scare me, but I didn't.”

I felt sincere in speaking carefully. Dahlia said in a small favor.

“You will continue to be nice to me in the future, right?”

"okay."
I can't never do that. He pledged to face her.

“If you need money, give me refuse.”

At that time I felt her body flinch, but he didn't care.

The last moment came a little earlier than I thought. The emperor asked
Dahlia and Hikan to come to the imperial palace.

I gave the order. Dahlia wasn't surprised by the words he said to go to the
Imperial Palace together as before, but rather laughed and smiled.

I grabbed my hand. He was comforted again by such a trivial act.

Even when he met the emperor, he cared enough dahlias to surprise the
emperor. And from the imperial palace to the mansion

Way back.

As before, Hikan didn't break the wagon because he couldn't control his
own heart. So nothing happens Thinking it wouldn't happen, he stared at the
dahlia across from him.

Since Dahlia was grumpy and never sat in Hikan's seat, she sat with her
perch on her back. if No matter what happened, Dahlia was safe. Feeling
comfortably comforted by that fact, Hikan said, I was listening to the story.
But is there really a force that Dahlia once said was a forcing?

“So you know… … . uh? Brother?"

Dahlia's eyes suddenly widened. Hikan suddenly felt like he was floating.
The outside wind behind my back

Blown. Again, as in the past, the wagon was split.

At that time, Hikan thought of his collateral relatives. They say that when
Hikan disappears, the person they push can become the state of the house.

You may have seriously thought that there may be.

'Did you touch the wagon?'

My head was confused by many thoughts. However, Hikan was a

transcendental man even before flowering. At this level

There couldn't be a blink of an eye. I couldn't be seriously injured even if I

fell from the wagon... … .

"Brother!"
Then Dahlia jumped up from her seat and looked at him. She quickly
reached out and pulled him out.

When I woke up, my body was being dragged there. You can see how that
power came out of that little body

There wasn't. He was a child who was struggling to listen to just a few
books.

The coachman, who felt that the situation was strange, stopped in a hurry.
While the carriage is completely stopped, she says that he

I kept holding him tight so he wouldn't fly away.

Such a thing can't happen to you, a transcendental person. You wouldn't

have been hurt if you fell off the carriage in the first place.

My heart was choked by various emotions. He said in a locked voice.

“I’m fine.”

“But you have to be careful. Why is the carriage like this all of a sudden...
… .”

“I never hated you before.”

Now she will not know. Why he's saying that all of a sudden. Dahlia just
tilted her head and I was watching. He couldn't speak any more, feeling
choked.
 ***

A few days later, Hikan was listening to Dahlia complaining to him with an
overwhelming expression.

“No, brother. I really don’t care if I give you so much!”

“When you give, why don’t you just take it? You should also take the
money to escape.”

“It is, but… … . Yeah? Escape funds?”

Dahlia raised her voice with a tired look. Hikan smiled slightly, avoiding
her eyes. Dahlia

He rolled his eyes around, stunned, and hurried to turn his horse.

“I think you're misunderstanding something. Why would I leave my brother

and run away?”

"I do not care. If you want to run away, go.”

"that… … .”

“Instead, never meet a human who has an unpleasant aftertaste like His
Majesty Cedric.”
Dahlia, who hadn't met him yet, tilted her head, not knowing who Cedric
Hikan was talking about.

Uniquely

Feeling the happiness of this moment, he smiled.

“Never, never meet.”

"Yes, got it."

He looked at Dahlia, answering innocently. It's been a while since I was

with her. Slightly longer When I looked at her hair, I realized that more.

"dahlia."

Even if I called her so sweetly now, she laughed brightly without any sense
of discomfort. He beckoned Dahlia

Called her closer. As she approached, he slowly stroked her round hair.

“Thank you for being with me.”

She smiled and shook her head. And he said casually.

“I have to go now?”
After hearing that, I thought it was really time to go. The time he was
supposed to be wasn't here.

He nodded.

"okay."

“I also enjoyed myself.”

Dahlia grabbed his cheek and kissed his forehead with a whisper. He has a
fever in his ears for a while I felt it. I just hope the young Dahlia is less
noticeable than it is now.

"So goodbye."

13-year-old Dahlia waved. The sky spins again.

***

When he woke up, he was lying on the couch on the road. He got up. Wipe
away the tears that have accumulated around my eyes

I sighed for a while, but the door of the office opened and some gray hair
came out.

It was Dahlia. Now it's a big dahlia. However, his only brother is still the
only one.
She swung around and found him on the couch. I don't know for some
reason, but she's a little disappointed

It was a sign.

“Isn't the old thing effective again... … ?”

She muttered a little. Still, Dahlia often made sounds he couldn't

understand. He makes an impression Frowned.

"dahlia."

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

For some reason, Dahlia made an excuse in a hurry, as if she was stabbed.
She hurriedly opened the door and stepped inside.

“Well, don’t you feel like your body is getting smaller for some reason?”

“… … Definitely.”

“… … I think so.”
Dahlia sighed. The appearance was unbearably lovable, so he sighed and
washed his face with dry face.

So I calmed my emotions. Dahlia came up in surprise and sat down next to

his sofa. And put his hand on his forehead

I took a fever.

“Isn’t it sick? … … Have you ever had a stomachache, isn't it?”

"no."

"thank God."

Dahlia was visibly relieved. Of course, there were other reasons Hikan
didn't know, but even if he knew I would have just been impressed.

He said low.

“I had a dream of you coming out.”

“… … Is it a dream?”

“It was small… … It was cute. I was about to get off the wagon, so he
caught him.”

"Oh my gosh."
Dahlia laughed. In any case, Hikan said quietly.

“Maybe I told you when I was younger… … Did you do well?”

I was asking with the stupid hope that the past may have changed. But the
moment of Dahlia The laughter cracked.

"Well… … .”

“No, that’s it.”

Hikan hurriedly shook his hand. But Dahlia said she was seriously thinking
with her chin.

"sure… … Some people might think that he was good at watching them fall
from the wagon.

I have.”

And he laughed lightly. It was cruel for talking while laughing. Hikan bite
his lips.

“You seem to resemble Adriana somehow.”

“You're good at talking, brother. I'm living with Adisha like a man.”

“… … I'm sorry anyway. There were a lot of things I did wrong with you
back then.”

“It's all past. It’s okay now.”

“I'll do better.”

Dahlia looked at Hikan refreshedly at a statement that felt somehow

serious. Then he laughed and touched his cheek

I pinched it and stretched it. To see that, Hikan felt anxious for some reason.

“I’m not saying that this is also a dream, right?”

"Yeah?"

Dahlia looked at him as if he was talking. Fortunately, it was really real this
time.

He pressed against his tired head, and held a dahlia, which was still too
small for him, into his arms without permission.

Dahlia did not push her back, but remained silent.

'I have to throw away all the cookies. I think people are getting a little
weird.'

Thinking so inside.

Abduction 3.

Months have passed since Cedric offered to be engaged. It was still before
the engagement ceremony.

Cedric and Dahlia realized. How many things have to be resolved in

real'marriage'. And among them That so many things go directly to fights.

"That's Okay. I won't talk to Cedric for a while!”

Dahlia slammed her fist against the desk. Cedric hurriedly raised his hand
before it reached the desk.

Supported. Thanks to this, Dahlia's gaze, who struck Cedric's palm, made
me feel guilty for a moment.

But she got up from her seat with a strong will. And leaving Cedric in tears

Ran out. Cedric stuck his forehead on the desk as it was. I wanted to die
like this. as it is I wanted to disappear from the world.

“I've never really said that… … .”

The trigger of the incident was simple. In a way, it was because of the most
important problem between the two.

When the two get married, what will happen to the next great emperor?

Cedric was worried about this and that, but if you want to choose between
the two, the one who gave up the position of emperor

It was close. Wouldn't it be nice to watch Leonard close to him so he

wouldn't gobble up? But where did Dahlia hear

That wasn't what came.

“I don't like giving up on my account of Cedric's obligations.”

“No, I never said that… … .”

“I heard it all, but why are you lying?”

As a result, Cedric was unfair and said a word... … So... … Things got
bigger.

'Why did I do that?'

Anyway, Dahlias are all right and they uselessly insist on what they are
wrong. He regretted terribly.
Meldon, who was standing next to him because of the time he saw it,
watched him without knowing how to put his body on his depravity.

there was. Of course Cedric didn't care. It was a feeling that the words kept
moving between the two.

'I have never fought like this before.'

I was upset.

He never, swear, had ever considered the imperial duties. He must live his
own way It's a person. The only important thing in his life was Dahlia. So,
of course, I never said that.

But Dahlia said she heard it. Usually, according to his experience, there was
a behind-the-scenes in this case. Who will be

It's obvious. It must be Hikan.

At other times, she would have been the first to suspect Adisha, but she
wasn't in the current capital because of a long business trip. But

Hikan couldn't have been so victorious without her tactics. He alone would
separate Cedric and Dahlia.

I didn't have the ability.

Cedric condemned him and thought.

'At that time, I didn't let Hikan and Adisha play farewell... … .’

He scratched his desk. Fan marks appeared on the wooden desk in the form
of fingers in an instant.

Meldon's mouth

His arms were folded while admiring the shape.

“I want to kill everyone and commit suicide.”

Cedric said quietly to Meldon.

“First, he kills Hikhan and Adisha first, and then Lewain.”

“Then, I'll be the only one left by Dahlia. I am the one who is sorrowful...
…”

“No, I have to kill you first.”

Cedric glared at Meldon with eyes gleaming with madness. Meldon raised
his hands to pretend he couldn't win, but his body

Otherwise, the mouth did not stop moving.

“Sorry, but in principle, I am his first lover. The second is Cedric... … . I.e.
Cedric It is said that you are only second in the rankings... … ”

Cedric implemented a fireball in his hand. But before I even throw it at

Meldon, I grabbed the bottom of my chest and

I put my head on the desk. It seems that the inside is upside down. Recently
he suffered from nervosa gastritis due to excessive stress

there was. However, he calmly organized his thoughts.

'No, let's go down now and say sorry.'

That he was mistaken, it was a mistake. Let's talk again. When I think about
it, it wasn't even wrong.

Why just that

Couldn't I have spoken? I was stupid.

Dahlia is kind and open-minded, so she has tears around her eyes, making
her eyes shiny, and then closing her eyes.

If you lower it slightly and make a weak expression, it will inevitably come
over.

Dahlia and he weren't just ruined by these trifles. That shouldn't be. He
hardens his mind I ate and woke up.
Meldon, who looked at him with a real smile and watched his changing
moment by moment, leaned against the window and looked outside without
thinking.

I looked at it. Then I found an incredible sight.

'Huh?'

It wasn't an illusion even if I rubbed my eyes and looked at it. Meldon

glancing outside the stretched window glanced at Cedric

I struck the curtain. It wasn't Cedric to miss it. He glared at Meldon with a
fierce glance.

"What?"

Then he came to the window where he was, walked the curtains back, and
tried to look out. But Meldon grabbed the curtain

Kindly warned.

“Well, your majesty. If you don't want a hole in your stomach, I don't
recommend looking.”

“The way you take care of my health is beautiful. That’s it, get out of the
way.”
Meldon gently let go of his hand. Cedric looked outside. In an instant, the
blood disappeared from his face.

It was Dahlia that Meldon was looking out through the window. She turned
to her carriage and laughed, He had his arms folded in his arms. It was a tall
man with dark hair.

Yes. He was a man whose skeleton wasn't all right. And the person with
those arms folded is undoubtedly

It was Dahlia. I wonder if he doesn't know if he's different because he can't

recognize Dahlia.

Cedric's hand holding the curtain trembled.

"no. Something misunderstood... … .”

“… … .”

What he had said in the past rubbed my head.

“If you make me upset, you can meet other people.”

That was true. Even now, I didn't feel like blaming her. But the stomach is
burning The feeling of going couldn't be helped.

***

Not knowing that Cedric was upside down, Dahlia was admiring. She's
black hair I looked up at him with arms crossed with the man.

The man was a handsome man with a cold impression. At first glance, the
red eyes seemed to resemble Cedric, but Cedric’s

If his eyes were warm red, he was dark and cold red, as if he would go out
anytime soon.

His eyes were also cold and his chin was hard. But when he saw the dahlia,
it quickly collapsed like a puppy. Somehow

A familiar yet unfamiliar face. Besides, this look. When I opened it closely,
I could only see the original.

Dahlia exclaimed again.

“Wow, I understand now. It's really amazing.”

Said the man with a light smile.

"Yes?"
“The magic has really developed these days. It's at the level of changing
even the skeleton.”

“What's not on the plate with the powder that gets younger?”

“Adricia is handsome even if you become a man.”

“Because the original version is so pretty.”

The cool-looking man raised his chin and deliberately made a puffed look.
Adisha sometimes jokes like this

Knowing that Dahlia laughed.

“What is the mission?”

“Well, it’s not that important. It's a bargaining place with the king of a small
country, because I don't like women there.”

"Ah… … .”

“So, as a woman, I have to beat me properly.”

Adriana laughed. Dahlia felt her chest trembling and raised her thumb
proudly.

“After all, Adisha is the best. It's so cool.”

Of course, there were other reasons for this, but Adisha won't teach Dahlia
everything.

It was an idea.

“The negotiations are over, and the effect will come back the day after
tomorrow. Until then, play with me.”

"So good."

Dahlia smiled innocently. Adisha hides the dark inside and raises her hand
like a great knight.

I grabbed it and picked it up in the wagon. She deliberately met Dahlia in

the direction of Cedric's office.

And happy to see her, arms crossed. Dahlia, of course, did not refuse.

'You must have seen Cedric by now.'

Adisha thought calmly and threw his gaze into the air. As long as things
have been like this, whether it's marriage anyway

Being engaged, it is inevitable. It just takes time or delays a little. The Duke
who wants to interfere with the two is already

Handled nicely.
Now, we've done everything we can do. After this, she had no choice but to
wish for the love of the two.

But before that, there was one thing she had to do.

The hometown where Adriana lived was a lawless world full of criminals.
Nine out of ten men It was garbage. So the women there know of several
tests to pick a healthy person out of ten trash there was.

Of course, I couldn't apply that method for all women. The women there are
only their heads For the important'sisters', the sisters' feelings of groom
were evaluated.

Cedric may not even remember, but she has already been given permission
from him to test herself at will.

“You have to make Dalia happy.”

"okay. No matter what.”

“… … No matter what? Really?"

Cedric looked a little reluctant to ask back in a subtly lowered voice, but
nodded. that is It was no other than permission.
"I know. I will believe.”

Adriana nodded. And I made this plan right away. As expected, she crosses
her arms with another man How will he react?

It may have been a little offended, but it's ideal if you try to calmly talk with
Dahlia. Then Adriana Since she didn't hide anything from Dahlia, she'll
confess the truth straight away.

A happy ending in a fairy tale. Because of Cedric's personality, the story is

most likely to flow toward such a happy ending.

Showed. It didn't seem like he would get mad at Dahlia by jumping right
away.

So, even if this is just a 100-point honor student to take a test on purpose, It
was close.

'I'm not another person and I'm taking Dahlia, but I have to take this test as
well.'

Besides, hasn't he so easily forgotten the dahlias who suffered it? She had a
long back end. mind At the same time, I want to worry about 10 more
years.
However, she wasn't going to be dragging her for a long time with such a
mean trick. Anyway, it will be over the day after tomorrow

It was a show. It could be done sooner. If he encountered Cedric before

then, from her face he could easily read the body

Will pay. Still, I've known it for nearly 10 years.

The carriage motion sickness still remained, and Adisha was thinking of
riding a horse instead of riding a carriage with Dahlia. Door

Before closing, Adisha shed words as if nothing.

“How are you with Cedric?”

“It doesn’t make sense for some reason. You still have to reconcile.”

Dahlia sighed. Adriana laughed and patted her shoulder, closing the door.

'Your sir, did your job better than you thought.'

The ground hardens after the rain

It would be nice.

Of course, when this is done, Adisha will have to deal with Cedric's anger.
Still minimal With conscience, Hikan did not intervene in the men's case.
This was all her own decision.

Adriana sent Dahlia and headed to the stables. But there is already arrived
and waiting for her There was a person. Black curly hair and a nom-pan-
like appearance. It was Meldon.

“You are really great, Justina. How do you become more wicked as the
years go by?”

When he saw Adisha, he stuck his tongue out. Cedric didn't notice, but he's
known her since childhood.

Meldon recognized her as a straight man from a distance. Thanks to that,

she immediately noticed where she was going

But.

Adisha, without looking at him, calmly approached his horse and scratched
his neck.

“What am I?”

“Are you asking because you don’t know? Did you deliberately appear in
front of Cedric like that?”

Adriana looked up at him diagonally and smiled. Her beautiful appearance

shines even when she becomes a man
Struck. In addition, his twisting attitude and sarcastic personality also
shined even more now.

“So what’s your business?”

Meldon freshly admired Lewain. How on earth would you like to make this
kind of person the main character of your romance?

Did it? And self too. He doesn’t bend his back like other times, and in her
ear where the eye level has become similar.

Whispered.

“It sounds like fun, so put me in too.”

“If you give me one more mine.”

"Good."

The contract was concluded. The two had a secret story head-to-head. A
person who is looking at it obviously

Without knowing that there is.

“What are they doing?”

He was Veord, who visited his younger brother after a long time. The
reason why I kept wandering and returned to the capital after a few months

Was one. Her eternal youngest, the current Duke of Merscheine, gave up
her long single life and announced her marriage.

Time passed after the shock declaration, and the wedding was tomorrow.

She couldn't stop until the youngest's wedding, so she, with a heavy butt,
came back to the capital with strength. As soon as it comes

I came to see a strange story.

While scratching her head, she looked at the two and turned around without
interest. No matter what the two of you do

I don't know.

'That's why it's been a long time since I haven't seen dahlia.'

All of a sudden, Veord had done all 100 good things and had only one left
behind. As cool as it's the last I wanted to get it done, so I deliberately
saved it. Probably after that, she will do something good again in her life.

Because there seemed to be nothing to do.

But then, the sound of Meldon's words grabbed her ankle.

“At the wedding of the Duke of Mersein tomorrow?”

"okay. The only time is that.”

“Isn’t it a nuisance? Do you know what Cedric will do?”

'… … Hum.’

Her steps stopped at once. If it were someone else, I would just skip it, but
she too It was a person. He just heard that he was going to ruin the wedding
of his younger brother, who had been behind him until now.

I couldn't.

'This is the last good thing to do, should I help my younger brother?'

As a bonus, even my nephew.

Veord was on the quick side. She quickly decided on her next plan and
destination.

***

After a while, the Pesteroz mansion was greeted by a guest after a long
time.

“Nice to meet you, I have to run.”

“Oh my God, what are you doing?”

Even Dahlia couldn't hide her joy, so she hugged her lightly. Leave a wish
and for a while I thought it had disappeared from the capital because there
was no news.

Beord wasn't old, so it seemed like it was. She's always the same, but
because Dahlia is getting older, Suddenly she looked like a friend of my
age. Of course, if you just share a word, you can never be equal to a friend I
know that.

There was a scene that came to mind when I saw her after a long time. In
the final battle with Aceras, we went to the subspace with him.

Cedric went in. And Veord unlocked the subspace just by touching it.

But when I pondered the scene, something was strange.

Veord's ability is nullified. However, he said that the special abilities of

other Transcendentalists cannot be negated.

How could Cedric unlock the subspace that he created?

Asked Lewain, he responded in a plain tone.

“I drew the magic circle, and I did the design, so I own the copyright. If you
only provide horsepower, There is not."
"Ah… … .”

Not knowing that, Dahlia just summoned Veord. I'm sorry because the
results are good, it's a big deal It was obvious. It felt like my cheeks were
heating up a little.

Le Wayne looked at her and smiled tenderly. It would have been creepy if
someone else saw it, but fortunately

There were only two.

“Anyway, if your plan didn't make sense, your Majesty's Majesty would not
have accepted it.”

There were so many coincidences that I thought the work was over. She
woke up from the recollection and looked right in front of her. Beord

He tilted his head and stretched for a long time.

“I want to stay in the capital for a while. My youngest is finally getting

married, so it's Marni.”

“Oh, I heard it too!”

Dahlia covered her mouth.

Since Beord was deprived of his office in California, his younger brother
continued to serve as the current Duke of Mersein and the State of
California.

there was. Even now as he was running toward his late 30s, he remained
steadfast, but the reason he suddenly changed his mind

What?

"do not know. Did you meet someone like fate?”

"Wow… … .”

Dahlia sparkled in admiration. Veord poured cold water on the thrill.

“Well, that's the sound that the bride says it's good to hear. I've been living
behind my back, and now I I'm smacked because I'm quiet.”

"Ah… … .”

The atmosphere quickly cooled down. Originally, Veord picked up the

sugar cubes that came with tea with tongs and put it right into the mouth.

I said while taking it.

“By the way, you said you're getting married too? With Hwangja?”
Dahlia stopped drinking tea and ran into it. Beord said to the restless maid
instead of the side I handed over the tongs and placed my hand on the
stomach. Meanwhile, Dahlia barely took a breath and made excuses.

“Oh, not yet.”

“Why is the reaction like this? Did you fight?”

Veord quickly noticed something strange. Dahlia tried to make excuses, but
soon gave up and shrugged.

Veord raised one eyebrow. Of course, I didn't seem to care that much.

“It must have been a real fight. Are you going to get married anyway? So I
mean, when you marry my sister this time,

Come as a partner. You know the wedding is tomorrow?”

Veord's speech always confused her mind. It’s very natural to take a female
partner Aside from that, how much did you skip the intermediate process?
The topic transition from A to Z is admirable.

It was about to come out.

“… … Why am I?”
“I think it will be fun to take you.”

“… … .”

Dahlia habitually gripped her neck. Veord took a look at her eyes and
became a little kind.

Added words.

“I have to settle my last wish.”

“Does that have anything to do with me going as a partner?”

Veord looked into the air and didn't respond to whether he had nothing to
say or was bothersome to say. Then he turned around.

“You said you fought? It's an imperial marriage. Cedric is also coming, so
you come. I won't say more.”

“… … .”

Dahlia pouting her lips.

“I decided to go with my brother anyway.”

The empire regarded it as polite to go as a partner at another wedding with

two soon to be married.

The reason for the tradition was unknown, but thanks to this, she also went
to the ball with Hikan this time.

“He'll just be watching you and my nephew meet.”

“… … .”

There was nothing to say.

Veord was the older sister of the Duke of Mersein. Since it is the wedding
of the Duke of Merchant, Hikan will also give way.

And, as she said, it was better to reconcile with Cedric to go to Veord than
to Hikan.

I'm thinking of reconciling soon, but because of my pride, I didn't want to

visit Cedric first. Cedric is like that too

I didn't come.

If I could talk about it at this opportunity, I wanted it to be good, so she

agreed. Beord is not like her I liked it by bumping my palms together.
 ***

The same perspective. Cedric was staring at the ceiling in a room where all
the lights were turned off.

Then give up

I woke up from my seat.

If you starve, your face hurts. All I could believe was a face.

'Why did Dalia do that?'

He pondered. It couldn't be that she did it for no reason. He's done so much
wrong, now Don't you even want to see him? Did you think it was better to
have someone else who wouldn't hurt her?

There was sadness in his eyes.

'I do not know. First, you have to kill him and think about it.'

He judged with an extremely calm heart and a cold reason.

Even now, I didn't feel like blaming Dahlia. If there was any sin, it all
belonged to him. But innocent Now the man couldn't be on the list.
With what qualifications do you dare to touch her body carelessly? It was
right to cut off all of those arms.

Furthermore, whenever Dahlia chooses someone else, she has to deal with it
all and leave only herself in the options.

He didn't think he was crazy. It was very, very normal. The delusion that
was close to torture His thoughts stopped in the middle.

'But what if Dahlia really loves that person?'

The thought alone was choking.

He knew himself. If you do, you will really have to let her go. Then he
could endure that life Is there? Feeling dizzy, he stumbled over the wooden
ornament on the bed.

'I have to find the man first.'

'Then I have to kill it.'

'Ah, don't kill, just talk quietly.'

'Then in the cruelest way... … .’

"haha… … .”
Cedric laughed as if sighing. The piece of wood he was holding turned to
dust in his hand.

'Dahlia is not that kind of person.'

She wasn't the one who would simply fall in love with others for Cedric.

At other times, Cedric would have corrected the first illusion he made here.
But still with her His spirit, confused by the argument, pushed all accidents
to the extreme.

Dahlia is innocent. She is not the one to meet another man over Cedric. So
after all that The man was all wandering. Having concluded a completely
unfamiliar conclusion, he smiled brightly and thought.

'I have to find him first.'

Tomorrow, will the man reappear with Dahlia at the Duke of Mersein's
prom? Another way to fold your arms

Isn't it?

'Then you have to kill it.'

He pulled the curtain and looked outside.

It was a beautiful midday without a single cloud as he felt. Finally, breaking
the long melancholy, to a bright and beautiful future

The day has come to move on.

He laughed happily with an insane expression no matter what. Outside of

this, Meldon quietly made all the changes

I don't even know you're eavesdropping.

“Hey, I can’t do this. Let's go.”

Meldon immediately went to Adisha and said.

She prepared a bunch of robes and everything to scratch Cedric's stomach

the next day, Mersein's wedding,

there was. So, I couldn't be pleased to say let's give up everything. She
opened her eyes wide. Still handsome.

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

Meldon admired her appearance, too, but he said that this handsome
appearance would eat her and his life on the contrary.

There was no doubt about it. He said seriously.

“I really think we could die.”

Meldon colored and described the scene he had seen. Then, even Adisha,
who is not embarrassed for a while,

I knew it wasn't terrible.

“… … .”

“What's your fake status right now?”

“Own work of Wellisby.”

“Even if you disappear, the family will be destroyed.”

“Is that much?”

“I knew Cedric was crazy, but I've never seen such a systematic crazy. I
can't. Let’s close this.”

“I still have to explain the situation. You said that if I disappear, Wellisby
will be gone?”

Meldon didn't want to see a poor self-written family disappear into history.
He was worried about Adisha

saw.
"You said you're going to the wedding of your lord Mersein tomorrow?"

Adriana nodded with a serious expression.

“Don’t give up on that and go. Then, confess this loss. That is the only way
to live.”

It couldn't be a pleasure for Adisha to beg Cedric's life. But… … She made
her own mistakes Admitted. I didn't know how much of Cedric's mad love
for Dahlia was.

Of course, when I called my beloved Dahlia, I thought she would appeal for
love with tears... … .

'On the outside, I pretended to be good and pretended to be okay... … .’

What is okay. Adisha sighed.

No, it would be okay if you only put one dahlia. Even if she sold the
country, it was really expensive and sold well.

I wish I could compliment you, but I won't be angry.

The problem is that only one of her is okay and the people around him are
dying. Trembling in front of the dahlia
I knew there was… … .

'Is it really okay to send dahlias to someone like this?'

Adriana touched her forehead.

Anyway, this face will end its life the day after tomorrow. In two days, it’s a
little nasty in Cedric,

I thought it was time, but his patience couldn't last for less than a day.

“I have to do what you say. I'll be honest with you tomorrow.”

Meldon nodded, as if satisfied.

“The mine is invalid.”

"okay. What kind of mine is it in this area?”

The two resigned and scattered. With no idea what's waiting for them
tomorrow.

***

The late wedding of the Duke of Mersein took place in the celebration of
everyone. The bride is the same age as the Duke of Mersein

It was the same. Beord had no interest in the bride, so Dahlia didn't know
what kind of person she was.
Anyway, they looked happy. The meaning of the congratulations thrown by
the guests was half and half.

Half pure towards marriage

Congratulations, the other half congratulations on the Duke's escape from

the shadow of Veord.

Under the sympathetic congratulations of all, Veord, the creator of that

sympathy, dragged Dahlia Appeared shamelessly at the ballroom.

'I think the target has changed over there now.'

Another sympathetic gaze, called Dahlia, turned to Dahlia. For nothing, she
wanted to make an excuse.

‘Beord-nim, of course, is out of relief, but it’s not that much!’

Even though she thought about it, I couldn't figure out what it meant, and if
she said it, it seemed that her sympathy would only get stronger

I quit.

Anyway, there were so many people. The bridegroom is the younger

brother of the empress and is famous for being one of the 4th Duke family.
All the greetings came to the wedding. Hikan came alone without a partner
after yielding Dahlia to Veord.

Meldon came with Merida. After greeting them, she looked around.

'Did you not come by Adisha?'

It was a great opportunity to see the handsome man's version of Adriana.

But no matter where you look, the tall black-haired handsome

I couldn't find it. Ah, Meldon had black hair, but it didn't feel pitch-black
like Adisha. Really She was like a romance male protagonist. If I had come,
I would have already struck a lot of spirits. So maybe it doesn't appear I do
not know.

After all, no matter how much I looked for, Adisha could not be seen. In the
end, she's a man who has been procrastinating until the end

found. Cedric stood out everywhere thanks to her golden hair and gorgeous
looks that were shining from a distance.

He attended the ballroom with the empress instead of the busy emperor. The
empress is not only Cedric, but also another

She also brought a maid and was mainly talking with her.

I wanted Dahlia to look a little bit depressed, just like he was sleepy, but he
was more shiny than other times.
It was beautiful as if it was shining. Dahlia seems to be mad at nothing for
nothing, I'm sorry and caress so I sleep

I was nervous, but he couldn't find any dark shades under his eyes. It was
unfair for some reason.

However, the way I look at others gave me a strangely different feeling.

Pick up the cock and say something is weird

I can't say, but I feel somehow ominous.

Maybe it was because she looked at him so starely, Cedric looked at her.

Eyes met from a distance. I felt like shit, but I know that if I look away,
Cedric will be hurt.

I couldn't do that. The two looked at each other in an awkward atmosphere.

Cedric smiled gently first. Be kind, as if everything is okay. Like it's a sign
of reconciliation Even if I felt it, Dahlia smiled cheerfully in a happy heart.

“Ah, Cedric?”

Veord noticed where she was looking and struck her back. Dahlia surprised
her I looked back.
“Are you two talking? I have other things to do.”

“What to do?”

“Long to speak. Hey, when you're done with this, admit that you're good.
Do you know this is the last time?”

'finally?'

At the end, I was still leaving a good thing to do to decorate it specially.

That she is finally

As much as I had made up my mind, I seemed to be thinking about

something extraordinary, even if I didn't know what it was.

What is it really? Dahlia looked at Veord with a mixture of anxiety and

anticipation. What is Veord worried about?

Smiling brightly (that made Dahlia more worried) and pushed her to Cedric.

Dahlia was also Cedric more urgent. It was a time when I was about to
move my foot there. Meldon with a very serious look

I was getting closer to Cedric. She paused for a moment.

***

Meldon was going crazy. Even if things were twisted, it couldn't be twisted
like this. I speak honestly and ask for forgiveness.

As soon as he came to the ballroom, Adisha disappeared and was absent.

That is why if he apologized on his own, he would use the dumteogi. But
wait for someone who doesn’t keep coming

Even Bae had to think about living alone.

He approached Cedric with a bright smile that felt infinitely ominous to

him. And to him Whispered hastily.

“Well, Cedric. I have something to say... … .”

“Speak quickly and get off.”

It was very poignant for laughing and talking. As if he proves that his mind
is on the limit now.

“Dahlia can’t come to me because of you.”

Look at the madness sparkling in those eyes. Meldon sticks his tongue out.
Dahlia brightly knows nothing

I looked at him and laughed, but I was wondering if he would laugh even
when I looked inside.

“… … that… … .”
“… … .”

“Well, what Cedric saw yesterday. Miss Dahlia and someone else... … .”

Cedric's pupils slowly opened. Meldon realized that Cedric's spirit was
engulfed by that single word.

'That's a misunderstanding.'

So it took double courage to say that. While he was unwilling to take luck,
Someone snapped the collar of his neck.

“Keep!”

Looking back, it was Veord. She alternated between Cedric and Meldon and
told Cedric.

“I have a business for her. Can I take it? Dahlia is there.”

dahlia. Cedric's momentum slowed down to that name. He smiled and said.

“Sure, aunt.”

“Oh, no! I still have to say... … .”

Meldon's cry was buried in the air. Cedric turned away from him and
looked at Dahlia I was making a glance.

'It's ruined.'

Meldon closed his eyes tightly. I was already afraid of the future.

***

Dahlia saw Meldon being dragged into Veord's hand. I know why she has a
job for Meldon I couldn't, but that wasn't what matters. It’s much better to
reconcile with Cedric, who is looking at him from a distance.

It was more important.

He didn't know what to do and was an ecstatic face. Dahlia became sorry
that she was dead for nothing.

She has Cedric

As soon as I got closer, I grabbed his hands and looked up at him.

“I'm sorry. Did you get mad yesterday because you were so stupid?”

“… … .”

“If Cedric said that, there would have been a reason… … .”

Cedric's eyes became moist for some reason, so he looked at Dahlia. As if
he begs her with earnest glances

I said, covering my hand back with my hand.

“Don’t you hate me now?”

Dahlia was frightened and denied.

“I never hate it. never."

"like that."

Cedric seemed genuinely reassured for some reason. I really said she said
coldly in the meantime Did you even have a bad idea? Cedric laughed with
a tired face for some reason.

“That’s it.”

I always feel it, but Cedric is upset that no matter how much she says she
loves, she doesn't seem to believe in the half.

She glanced around. Cedric noticed her will and shook his hand.
A magical field was formed around it. Now, people around you can't see
them, and they can't even see them. She is

Riding through the gap, he grabbed his cheek, closed his eyes tightly, and
kissed his lips. Quite large for dahlias

It was courageous. And secretly opened one eye.

Cedric's eyes were shining darkly. The young feelings in it were so deep
that I couldn't guess.

Dahlia's chest became stiff. He quickly wrapped her waist and kissed her
deeply.

After a while, my lips fell. Dahlia opened her closed eyes and touched his
cheek.

“I'm sorry to be angry. I will never again.”

“No, I did it wrong.”

“… … .”

“I don’t care what happens as long as you love me.”

With that gloomy energy, Dahlia noticed that something was going wrong.
She seriously opened his eyes I looked into it. Cedric avoided his eyes.
Only then she asked slowly.

“… … Cedric, are you okay?”

“… … .”

“Is it really really good?”

“No, my heart hurts so much.”

Cedric finally confessed. He took Dahlia's hand and placed it on his left
chest. And She always had a weak expression that melted her heart.

“If I knew it would hurt like this, I wouldn't make any promises.”

At other times, he thought he would use numbers again, but the words
leaking through his lips breathtakingly

Deep and deep feelings were buried. Dahlia looked up blankly at him.

“My, was it so shocking that I was angry?”

But instead of answering Cedric, he twisted his eyebrows even more. His
head slowly fell down and suddenly
It looked like he had a face on her neck. He still breathed the field.

“I can't do it either. Understand me even if I'm poor, Dahlia. Even if you

mobilize everything you have...

… . Talk about this

If you don’t, you will regret it.”

“It’s okay, tell me what’s going on.”

Dahlia said softly, sweeping his back. Cedric bite his lips so hard that he
bleeds, I took it off again.

“Dahlia, you… … .”

He muttered. At that moment, his emotions were greatly shaken, and the
magical field became unstable.

"dahlia! Where are you?”

In the meantime, Veord's voice penetrated.

“… … Aunt?”

Cedric raised his head with a tired look. He walks away from Dahlia,
frowns once, Bounced off the magic field altogether.
Then, Veord, who found Dahlia and Cedric late, came over here. Cedric
said slowly.

“What are you doing, aunt?”

“Oh, His Majesty the Prince. Just when we have two. That’s it, so come
here.”

Veord looked very pleasant. Put your hand on your waist and look like a
triumphal general.

saw.

“I decorated the end of my good work very nicely.”

“What is it?”

“I found and arrested two disobedient men trying to interfere with my

sister's wedding.”

“… … But what about that and Cedric... … ?”

“I know at a glance.”
Dahlia saw Cedric. He nodded slowly. At ease with it, she grabbed his hand
Followed Beord's back.

The place where Veord stopped was a stable behind the wedding hall of the
Mersien mansion. There she is very proud

They showed me their “spoils”. Meldon and Adriana, tied tightly on a rope,
knelt without knowing what to put.

Sat down.

Adisha remained a man as if the magical effects hadn't gone away yet. Tied
to a rope in a shirt Adriana felt quite alluring.

At the moment, Dahlia was conscious of Cedric and changed her

expression. But that moment Without missing this, Cedric's face quickly
darkened.

"dahlia."

"Yes Yes?"

“I saw this person.”

“… … Yeah?"
"I'm going with you with arms folded yesterday."

For a very short time, Dahlia lost her horse. She quickly realized all the
truth. Why is Cedric like this Did he shovel, grabbed her with crying, and
made all sorts of nonsense.

Dahlia took turns looking at Adisha and Cedric with a shocked look. As if
Adisha is more sinful I bowed my head deeply. She was arrested by Veord
and imprisoned in a stable even before the wedding began.

Thanks to this, she had no chance to see Cedric, let alone clarify her sins.
She can't even lift her head Seeing it, Dahlia was convinced.

'Adisha, you all knew!'

Even though he is a man, he crosses his arms casually, so he wants to be the

same as a man or a woman, so he cares at all.

I didn't use it, but it was because of the other booby!

Dahlia grabbed her neck in shock. This time it seemed to really go back.
She has a proud expression Said, stuttering to Beord.
“I admit this is good. Congratulations on the removal of your curse, Mr.
Veord.”

At that moment, Dahlia heard the drum tearing of a parchment that wasn't
even here. She told the shaman

It was the moment when the contract with Veord that had been handed over
truly came to an end.

Beord, too, could hear the same sound and touched his heart with a blank
expression.

“… … It's more vain than I thought.”

"Iknow, right."

"Well… … .”

She took a look around the terrible atmosphere of this place. Somehow, it’s
not where he will be

Apparently, she raised her hand in an awkward attitude.

“Then, have a good time with four friends. Hello."

And Veord disappeared like a flash without a break. All that's left is Dahlia,
Cedric, and the sinner.

It was two. She couldn't speak for a while, then barely said.

“… … What is all this about?”

“My lady, I’m sorry.”

"I'm sorry… … .”

Only Cedric was looking at Dahlia, who did not know the English and was
trembling with betrayal and anger. Dahlia is such a Cedric

He was frustrated and knocked on his chest, but he couldn't stand it,
pointing to Adisha.

“Who doesn’t look like this guy?”

“… … Huh?"

Cedric only looked at Adisha. After a while, his lips groaned like a new
groan.

"Ah."

“… … .”
“… … .”

“That’s how it happened.”

Cedric said depressedly. It seems to repress feelings very much, and the thin
string inside oneself will be cut off at any moment.

Sound like that. Dahlia was also hot, so she looked at Adisha.

“Adisha, how can you do this to me!”

“I just… … .”

If you rhyme with'sister' here, no one will understand. When she sees the
angry Dahlia, she feels It seemed to collapse. I knew it was all my fault, but
I was very, very sorry and upset.

"I'm sorry. So I gave up and tried to tell you everything... … .”

Tears rolled down from her tightly closed eyes. The power of handsome
tears was great. Besides Even more if it is your best friend. The moment
Dahlia lost her horse.
“I will never do this in the future… … .”

“… … Adriana... … .”

Dahlia's heart shook like a reed. Meldon, who was next to him, will see him
and squeeze out his tears too.

Then I quit. Cedric, who has now returned to the opposite sex, quickly
noticed her change.

He's a very thorough reason, showing a handsome man tied to a rope in

front of Dahlia's eyes, crying grotesquely.

I came to the conclusion that giving it wasn't helpful at all.

He flicked his hand. Then the rope tying Meldon and Adisha broke.

“Both go now.”

Cedric said lowly. He stared at Adisha and said.

“You talk more deeply with me later.”

“… … Yeah."
Having lost all of his energy, Adriana woke up, staggering forcelessly.
Meldon noticed and quickly put her on her shoulder

He leaned around and bowed to the two and quickly ran away. Now all
that's left in the stable is dahlias It was just Cedric.

“Sorry, Dahlia. I misunderstood.”

He said in a muddy voice.

“… … Really, how did you come up with such a ridiculous idea?”

Dahlia looked at him in confusion. My head was complicated because of all

kinds of thoughts. She's mad at Cedric too

I was thinking about paying him, but I put up with it because I thought I
would really put him in despair.

If you think about it, if she sees such a sight,

I didn't think the reaction would be very different from him.

After the anger subsided, a sad heart remained. I haven’t been able to say a
word in the meantime Was it severe? That's why I couldn't even get angry at
her once and just said a bitter voice to her.

“Would you like to move first?”

“… … Huh."
The two walked silently to the patronage. When she arrived in front of the
central fountain, she stopped stepping and

I sat on the railing. And I saw Cedric.

“Cedric.”

"Huh."

“I have it. Even if Cedric does something wrong later, he will never meet
anyone other than Cedric.

Because I love Cedric so much. That's why it is.”

My cheeks heated up a little because of embarrassing words. She didn't give

up and kept talking.

“… … .”

“Don’t say it’s really okay to meet you. I couldn't wake up from seeing it,
but what's okay?”

She pouted her lips. Cedric smiled slightly, not knowing what to do. Like a
fool with that smile Dahlia was relieved.
It was then that tears fell from his eyes. Dahlia thought her eyes were really
wrong. a lot of I spent the time with him and went through so many things,
but I've never seen him cry. But Cedric was really crying.

He himself seemed a little embarrassed. Even so, the expression still

seemed normal and indifferent, but only around the eyes

Tears shimmering like jewels fell. Not even a drop or two, but continue.

Cedric casually put his fingers around his eyes and shed tears, and then
returned to a fine face.

I saw her. But after a while, tears rolled back. But he never cried out loud or
made a face I didn't distort it.

“… … sorry. Why am I doing this?”

Even though the voice was a little wet, I was calm without knowing that I
would cry if I heard it as if it was spilling.

“I like you so much. So look like this.”

“… … .”

“Isn’t it so stupid?”
Cedric laughed lightly. Dahlia was amazed and wiped his tears with a
handkerchief. He's on her hand Leaving his face, he continued to talk to the
point that he felt a little gibberish.

“Just, I want you to do everything you like… … .”

“… … .”

“I'm upset because it keeps not working well. sorry. Misunderstanding.”

Dahlia properly realized how enormous and enormous the destructive

power of tears was. Otherwise, like this

The human in front of me was lovely and at the same time I couldn't feel
sorry for it.

“… … Cedric!”

Dahlia couldn't stand her overwhelming heart and called him. Then I can't
figure out what to say Closed.

But in this case, there was only one thing that I could think of and say. I
said so much that I love you.

It is not enough to say that I like you or that you are adorable. So she said
bravely.
“We, quickly… … Get married quickly!”

“… … .”

“And each other only loves each other forever!”

Cedric smiled again at her enormous aspirations. This time, the brighter, red
eyes will be distorted It was such a beautiful smile.

Soon he raised the dahlia and hugged him in his arms. Buried her face on
her shoulder and he stayed for a while

there was. The words of consent were heard only after that.

“Yes, let's do it.”

***

After Adisha's man-in-law incident, Adisha was disappointed for a while.

She was so depressed again It was the first time. Watching her crying was a
pain in her heart, so Dahlia made her mind more than planned.

I quickly released it.

It is said that blood breeze blew once between Cedric and Adisha, but no
matter how much they both stabbed, their mouths couldn't flutter.
Dahlia gave up asking for more details. It wasn't for her to get involved.

Hikan later heard of the situation and sighed. But I didn’t put myself in the
work I seemed to think it was fortunate.

“I don’t like you getting angry with me.”

So the biggest love-blockers raised their hands and feet. Then the whole
process went as fast as the water flowed.

There was also a grand engagement ceremony.

In the meantime, I talked about a lot of problems that I really had to talk to
Cedric, but I couldn't do.

Every time he

He listened to everything with a sweet and thoughtful look, and Dahlia

wants it the most and helps her the most.

Everything went in the direction.

It's the kind of calmness she's seen so far, but Dahlia is still the only thing
Cedric cried.

When I thought about it, my cheeks were hot.

'I like a crying man.'

But I couldn't bother Cedric more just because he wanted to see him crying
again.

Now, one thing I couldn't handle and left until the end. This was the most
important story. At the same time, how much

It was also the subject that caused the fight between former Cedric and
Dahlia.

That is, if the two get married, the next Emperor of the Empire will be
Cedric or Leonard.

Leonard already knew that Cedric would inherit the crown. I told you to
take it back You won't even listen properly. If you're a normal person, you'll
still be coveted by the desire for power at least once.

It was unique in meaning.

Because of the last incident, Cedric was more controversial and tried to
leave the emperor's position to Leonard. But Dahlia

I thought it was a place that shouldn't be decided because of the quarrel

between the two.

Thanks to this, this story was a bit deadlocked. Because Dahlia also couldn't
make up her mind.
'Can I decide the fate of the empire this simply… … ?’

The empire's fate goes back and forth with just one word from Dahlia. It
was burdensome. Besides, the old story is now

But she knew, who played <The Labyrinth of Ouroboros>. If Leonard

becomes emperor, he It's all Cedric's to be behind.

‘I would rather… … .’

In the midst of deepening worries, the emperor called her the imperial
palace. Cedric heard that and frowned his eyebrows.

said.

“What else are you talking about? You're burdened, don't go. I'll tell you.”

“… … Still, your Majesty called it. How would you do that?”

"OK. Instead, let's play with me.”

Cedric tempted Dahlia by closing her waist and closing her eyes. As the
days went by, the water rose to his beauty. Technical diagram

As the days passed, I was afraid that I would use my tears as a weapon in a
little while. But steadfastly Dahlia did not fall. Then Cedric changed his
strategy.
“Then let’s go with me.”

“Ji, really?”

“I'm anxious because I don't know what my father is going to say.”

Cedric said with a gloomy look.

“I’m using all kinds of numbers these days because I want to make me a
prince.”

Hearing that, even Dahlia was a little anxious. I can't refuse to follow you
anyway, with him I went to the Imperial Palace.

Upon arrival, the emperor greeted Dahlia, disgusted. I was thirteen years
old when I first saw him, and now Dahlia is twenty

It's age. Seven years have passed since I knew him. But his handsome looks
are the same as when he first saw him

Even in comparison, nothing seemed to have changed.

When he saw Dahlia, his refined and cool eyes were warm and young.
Suddenly he sees his spare daughter-in-law

He had a heartwarming smile on his face. On the other hand, Cedric, who
came after her after abandoning the tide,

It was dong.
“Welcome, our Dahlia sheep.”

Said the emperor, reaching out his thick hand. Dahlia naturally shook hands
with him. Cedric said it would be burdensome

Unlike horses, Dahlia wasn't too burdened by the emperor.

Perhaps it was because of the memory we had together until the end of two
years ago, but rather, it felt like a comrade who had passed through the
same hardship.

Because of the emperor, every time I looked at her, the affection dipped
from my eyes.

Would such a person try to use Dahlia for his greed? Contrary to Cedric's
words, Dahlia wouldn't be that.

I believed. The emperor said, looking down at Dahlia with his chin on.

“Actually, I'm not interested in Cedric, and I called her because she had a
separate story to tell. But is it not that different

You followed me.”

“I'm afraid you'll make a strange sound to Dalia.”

Cedric glared at the emperor inadvertently. The emperor put his chin on and
said softly.

“Well, it’s strange that you’re the only one.”

It was a serious situation, but the words burst into laughter. Dahlia hurriedly
bite her lower lip and held back laughter.

Cedric looked at her with a resentful expression. She looked sorry. Emperor
Lee I dug in without missing a gap.

"get out. It is an order of the emperor.”

“… … .”

“If you regret it, you can do it as the emperor.”

Cedric's fingertips flinched as the emperor laughed and said. He bit his lips
and the emperor Alternately, Dahlia lowered her head, as if resigned. Then I
kissed the dahlia's crown and gently Went out.

The emperor kicked his tongue.

“Who is a child, so it’s so arbitrary.”

Dahlia laughed at Cedric's biological father. The emperor quickly became
serious again.

“Miss Dahlia, I'm sure you've already predicted why I called Dahlia today.”

“… … The next emperor problem... … Okay?”

The emperor nodded.

"okay. I'm not kidding, it's my child, but unfortunately, when Leonard
becomes emperor, this empire has no future.

If possible, I would like Cedric to be my next Great Emperor.”

Dahlia felt a bit of disappointment in her heart. The emperor held her hands
together I looked at it.

“By the way, I thought about it, and Dahlia might think that the empress’s
seat is burdensome.

It's a personality. right?"

“… … .”
“And to Ms. Dahlia, the name Pesterose would be more precious than
anything else.”

Dahlia rolled her eyes. I didn't intend, but a slightly sharp voice came out.

“What would matter like my opinion?”

“Of course it is important.”

Said the emperor contemplated.

“That's why I have an idea.”

***

Dahlia left the interview room at the Emperor's Palace without her soul.

As soon as the emperor let Dahlia go, he called in Cedric to talk with him.
Apparently just presented to her

It was clear that the emperor's “an” was heard as it was. Cedric quickly left
the office with a bright smile.

“Let's do that, Dahlia.”

'Did you not agree too quickly?'

Dahlia felt a little dizzy.

“Wouldn’t it be okay to take time to ponder more?”

"no. What else do you have to worry about? I like you.”

Cedric smiled, pulled Dahlia's waist and hugged him and kissed her
forehead. Pretend that Dahlia can't win

I leaned over and put my hand on his chest. It’s just because this posture is
comfortable, but Cedric thinks the other way

Seemed to be.

He whispered tenderly into his ear.

“If you want to touch it, it’s okay to touch it.”

“… … .”

“It's yours.”

Dahlia turned red and pushed his chest. However, Cedric smiled more and
touched her.

And whispered small in my ear.

“Your daughter-in-law.”
Dahlia stared blankly at his handsome face. Excited Cedric was more
beautiful than usual. Ruby color His eyes were twinkling, and his straight
straight eyes were beautifully curved with love.

It was the girl who would have appreciated his face in the usual way, but
this time, the story was different. But one

It couldn't be helped to cover his face with his hands. It was instinct.

“Isn’t I really executed like this?”

“If you die, I must die together.”

I spoke with all my heart, but the exciting Cedric didn't care at all. Thanks
to that, only Dahlia, the only normal person, suffers

received.

'Who is taking the Prince as son-in-law!'

I remembered the bomb declaration thrown by the emperor. Inside the

office, the emperor told her.

“Ms. Dahlia, I’m worried about the people below, so I’m thinking of eating
up to the seventy emperors.

I can't find motivation

Wouldn't I be better than Cedric?”

Dahlia silently agreed. Even if you look 70 years old, I think that
transcendental people aging slower than others

Looking at it, it didn't seem ridiculous at all.

In the past, until Dahlia, there were few emperors who lived long because
of the corruption of the Transcendental's soul. But called Dahlia

As long as the variable intervened in this world, there was no need to worry
about it anymore.

The emperor read her will and nodded.

“Since I'm a little over forty now, Cedric will probably have to wait 30
years in the position of Prince.

What, my

I'll help you out a little, but he'll be bored in the meantime.”

“… … .”

“Until then, I'll lend Cedric to Pesteroz.”

"Yeah… … . Yeah?"
Dahlia, who was bowing her head in thoughts, raised her head in anger.

“Will you lend me?”

“In other words, is it called Daryl-s-a-wi?”

The emperor laughed haha. Dahlia froze.

“Of course, that doesn't mean you can't separate the imperial castle. The
important thing is that Miss Dahlia doesn't have to. Together

Have fun at Pesterose.”

“… … .”

“In about 30 years, you might think that it wouldn't be bad for Dahlia to
become an empress. Still, Prince Mercy

I would hear the sound, would it be okay?”

"uh… … .”
“Oh, for reference, the empress agreed.”

Dahlia couldn't keep up with the speed of these people's thinking.

***

“That's a great idea.”

Hikan, who had been called to the imperial palace, shook hands with the
emperor and said.

“I think it is the best of all the decisions your Majesty has ever made.”

“I also want him to leave the imperial palace quickly.”

Only Dahlia looked at the two with a lot of thoughts, “Is this really okay?”
But Hikan couldn't accept it.

She left behind talking about the two excitedly and came outside. Cedric
was waiting I smiled and reached out to her. Dahlia cried for a moment and
then hugged him. Cedric kindly I laughed and joked.

“This is an unexpected gift.”

“Can I really do that?”

"Huh. I'm sorry I can't have your last name. Pesterose is a pretty name.”

He swept her back, whispered in her ear.

“If Hikan bothers me, you have to stop it.”

"Ah… … .”

Her rosy future seemed to be struck by a battle board for a while. But she
quickly washed away the thoughts

Laughed.

"Yeah. I only believe in me.”

Cedric stared at the dahlia in his arms.

This beautiful man was the greatest blessing in his life. That she loves
herself sometimes There is a moment that felt like a miracle. However, she
comforted and reassured his anxiety, Together.

The engagement ring he presented sparkled on her fourth finger. The same
thing was held in his hand.

this

The pair of rings felt as if they were the ones holding him and Dahlia's soul.
'I want to get married quickly.'

Thinking about what the prospective groom would do, he kissed Dahlia's
head.

It's incredible, but it really went as the emperor said. Naturally, many nobles
were backed up. kick The emperor goes into another family. The existing
power structure may completely collapse.

Everyone raised their voices saying it was nonsense. Thanks to that, the
Emperor's interview room was a battlefield every day.

Even Leonard, who heard the news later, was embarrassed.

“No matter how much… … .”

However, except for Dahlia, everyone involved steadfastly insisted on this

stance. The backlash that didn't seem to end in the end

It was quiet, and the day of the wedding was approaching.

After a long time, Lewain came to see Dahlia before marriage. Maybe he’s
passing on the secret of love again,
I was thinking of holding Dahlia's hand and getting into the wedding hall or
throwing him out immediately if he made a strange noise.

I didn't.

“I have prepared a wedding gift for a little one.”

“… … Isn't that strange again?”

Le Wayne smiled and shook his head. And from the servant he brought, a
black velvet box the size of a palm

Received and handed it to Dahlia. She carefully opened it. A laurel wreath
with green gems and gold in the box

There was a coffin in the shape of the figure.

At first, it was a green gem, so I thought it was an emerald, but the moment
she touched it, It could be seen that the green gem was not emerald. Instead
of the cold surface of ordinary minerals, I felt the warmth. Dahlia looked up
at him in surprise.

“… … This?"

“It is a magic stone containing highly refined magic power. It is not

unstable like a crystal, and has more magic power than a magic sphere.

I can keep it.”

Dahlia looked up at him, asking why he was giving this to him. Lewain
replied kindly.

“When constructing Cedric's subspace magic, this magic stone was used for
the first time. What was broken at that time

I made it by combining it.”

“… … .”

“The incident has already passed two years. The chains of all chains are
broken, and in the meantime, The day the future unfolded.”

Dahlia lost her horse and looked down at the coffin. I thought I knew why
Le Wayne gave it to me.

Lewain in the capital

Thousands of things that have happened since coming have passed in my

mind.

Lewain lives with the weight of the fate he has brought. Cedric is trapped in
a repetitive fate forever.

must
People who thought they would save. The love whispered in the bathtub
under the twinkling night sky.

When Dahlia confessed to Cedric that day, she told him to the end no matter
what fate awaited him.

I thought I would be together. Whether we are happy or unhappy, we will

be together until the end.

After a long time, she was soaked with appreciation.

“I won the long battle with the fate that held my soul so far. I think I should
celebrate this.

That's when you came to mind. If there's anyone who deserves the glory of
this victory, it's you I thought. So this is a gift I give to you.”

Dahlia closed the box and treasured it. She laughed at Le Wayne.

"Thank you. really."

“After seeing your wedding, I will go down to the Bleuport Estate. As if

I've been there I will fight the Kraken and the beast.”

“… … Ah."
Come to think of it, the Blueport family has always been a family that
guards the sea. In the meantime, the manor has been without an owner for
too long

I may have left it blank.

Lewain shook her head, laughing at her worried gaze.

“But if you are in trouble or need my help, I will always come to see you.
Of that crown The largest of the jewels is removable. Carry it in your
pendant. I'll know right away if you're in danger So that.”

Dahlia nodded.

“I’m sorry I can’t see you often anymore.”

“In fact, there are accidents, so I run away. If I have more, I think his
Majesty will kill me.”

"Ah… … .”

She understood. Lewain returned with an indifferent look and stood up.

“I'm looking forward to the wedding, my daughter. That coffin... … .”

“Isn’t it the kind for the wedding ceremony?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Le Wayne neatly admitted.

'thank God.'

Merida, who looks after the dress, puts the greatest importance on the
harmony of the dress and jewelry. Take this to her

You won't be able to cut your bones in front of venom.

“Then good-bye.”

Lewain salutes the knight, turns around and leaves. She looked at the back
for a long time.

A very long fight. Meanwhile, Lewain is a comrade who knows the most
intimate parts of her.

It was the person who gave it. Thanks to that, she was able to meet
countless precious people around the world.

Dahlia glanced at the place he had left, then reopened the box he had given
him.
Really, the biggest magic stone came out with a click. Somehow, the
warmth passes through one heart and

I felt like it was touching my heart. She was tickling her heart for no reason,
so she had it in her hand for a long time.

***

It was the long-awaited wedding day.

Adriana and Merida looked at Dahlia's dress. Instead of fighting Merida

like he used to be, I humbly accepted her inside.

“Now I know how to tell the difference between what you can and cannot
do.”

Said Adisha, who was still a little depressed.

The dress prepared by Merida has been specially improved, so the hem of
the dress is dragged on the floor or is exceptionally heavy.

It wasn't uncomfortable to move either. Rather than getting the body buried
because it is too rich, I chose the side.

Merida's keynote was that a once-in-a-lifetime wedding should not be done

in such an uncomfortable manner. It's the first time
When I heard it, I thought Dahlia was really her.

Besides, Merida was a man who was looking for a style that suited someone
best. So Dahlia's wedding The dress was beautiful enough to admire even
those who are not in fashion. Of course, those “extraordinary” people
around Dahlia

It may be because they are people.

Hikan didn't leave her dressing room all day long the day Dahlia first tried
the dress. forever It seemed to be looking as solid as a statue. When
changing clothes, let's make a stinging sound from Merida saying it's
uncomfortable.

Only then went back with a blank expression.

Meldon also praised it. He came to the dressing room and tried to squeeze
the tears of emotion by imitating Adriana.

I was almost hit in the head by an emergency gun. But even while running
away, the dress suits Dahlia very well.

I didn't forget the words.

Mary and Lewain came together and quarreled with each other and went
back after a fight because you like this or that. But leave

By the time, Mary wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

“Our Dahlia is already married… … .”

“Duke... … .”

Even with dahlia, my nose became so dark for no reason, and tears
fluttered. The childhood we spent together is now a story too long ago

It was the same. The nanny, her second friend as a child, and Pesteroz's
employees, all called her once and for all.

I saw and went.

All of them are the ones who raised her, who was alone when she was
young. Everyone steals tears or tells virtues as if their hearts are frowned

Gave and went. The coma and everything were sorted out between Hikan
and the emperor to some extent, and what's left is really

It was only marriage.

Now she was waiting for Hikan in the bride's waiting room.

You're really getting married to Cedric today. For some reason, I felt like I
was entering a new curtain in my life, and my heart pounded.

At that time, the door opened and Hikan in black robes entered. He was
neat with his hair tied together.

As soon as he saw Dahlia, his eyes were reddened.

“… … You already... … You have grown up.”

“… … .”

“When I first saw you, I was 13 years old… … .”

Hikan paused for a moment, as if thinking of the dahlia at the time, as if he

was thirsty. Then I shook my head

I reached out to Dahlia. With that indifferent and cold expression of

courtesy.

“Now let's go.”

“… … Yeah."

She got up comfortably and took Hikan's hand.

The wedding was held with the largest patronage of the Imperial Palace. In
the middle of the grass while the music resonates

She moved her feet along the paved road. In the distance, Cedric in white
robes was waiting for her.
When she saw that, it reminded me of the ball that she had met him for the
first time. At that time, a person who is so beautiful

I thought it was my first time seeing it. It was like that at this moment. She's
perfectly lovely and beautiful like the man in front of her

I have never seen anyone.

Cedric was looking at her under the wedding arch in the sky with the petals
flying. Just two in the world It seemed to exist.

He first saw Dahlia in this dress. She finally refused that she wanted to see
it. At this very moment To surprise him.

As expected, Cedric showed the reaction she wanted the most. With
unbearable happiness and emotion in his eyes

The face of Dahlia's lips when she saw it rising was an invisible laughter.
Nothing to cry at all, only happiness

Even though it was full, my eyes were dark for some reason.

Hikan released Dahlia's hand. She greeted him with an eye smile and
walked quickly towards Cedric.

I walked.

I was so happy I couldn't understand why I was so happy. In the world

Dahlia loves, she saved That a man is looking at her with the loveliest gaze.
After a long childhood and girlhood, she is now 20 years old. Everything
that bothers her heart for a long time

finished. And the sweetest person in the world is waiting for her.

Cedric put his hand under her approaching arm, lifted her over her head,
and held her in her arms.

Dahlia burst into laughter and hugged his neck. Will he feel the same as
her? His pupils in happiness It was wet and deep without knowing the
inside.

He lifted his chin and brought his lips closer to her ear. Then, above all,
with a sweet and whole voice, Everyone whispered the love they had to talk
about at this moment.

“I love you, Dahlia.”

At that moment, Dahlia resonated in her ears as if Cedric's heartbeat was

connected by an invisible string.

I felt it. With all the time she has lived, she replied.

“I love you too.”

<Complete>
Document Outline
Volume 1
0. Prologue
1.Hican Pesterose
2. Duke of Mary Bleuport
3. Adriana Beniter
4. Imperial Ball
5. Magical flowering
Volume 2
6. Cedric Bercelona Michelio
7. First trip
8. Adisha's Secret
9. Meldon Berix
10. Fourth Transcendent
Volume 3
11. The Fourth Transcendent (2)
12. Second ball
13. Asheras' Plan
14. Empress Siorde
15. Those who keep, those who save
Volume 4
16. Artus' New Duke
17. Le Wayne Blouport
18. The coming end
Volume 5
19. The coming end (2)
20. Lewain's Plan
21. Last, Dahlia's Plan
Side Story
Abduction 1.
Abduction 2.
Abduction 2.5.
Abduction 3.