episode_0026

Luna visited Count Justia’s residence under the pretext of a ball.

Isabelle, dressed up to the fullest, looked lovely even to her fellow girl, Luna.

As I heard, her beauty was like a sculpture carefully created by God.

Kyle fell in love at first sight.

Even people who are not familiar with Kyle will admit it without hesitation.

Kyle’s eyes looking at Isabelle are shining with pure love.

Kyle was kind to Isabelle.

A slightly red face as if shy, and a warm smile that blooms with just a single word.

He looked exactly like a boy his age.

Just like Kyle did to Luna a long time ago.

— Miss, Master Kyle left the mansion a little while ago.

— They say they are heading to Count Justia’s residence today as well.

Around that time, Kyle went out more often and began to focus on his outward appearance.

Above all, Kyle’s half-dead face began to come to life.

It was only after seeing that that Luna realized something again.

Even in Kyle’s life, which he destroyed, there was still a glimmer of hope left.

— Talking about getting married with Justia…

— It really makes you think that even a simple beast has a use.

— What are you doing? Without pursuing it right away.

The Duchess welcomed Kyle’s marriage talks.

I wanted to rip that hateful smile to pieces right now, but Luna persevered.

Because there is nothing good about going against her wishes right now.

With the duchess’s cooperation, the marriage talks proceeded smoothly.

They went to the cathedral, officially got engaged, and prepared a ceremony for the official engagement.

But where did it all go wrong?

Kyle’s personality, which was closer to pure white than anything else, gradually began to turn black.

— From what I heard from the occupants of Justia Mansion, it seems that the relationship between Master Kyle and Lady Isabel has not been very good recently.

— Lady Isabel unilaterally does not welcome the engagement…

I forgot.

The fact that Kyle is not welcome anywhere.

Because of the scandal Kyle spread with his own hands.

And, because of Kyle’s self-esteem that he trampled on.

— Master Kyle says he is in a hurry to get engaged.

— It is said that Lady Isabel also has no intention of actively breaking off the engagement.

— Rather, the atmosphere in Justia dramatically welcomes engagement… …

I thought that as time passed, one day my mistakes would be forgiven.

There was a reason for that.

He said he was unable to properly distinguish between interests and interests at a young age.

I loved you more than anyone else in this mansion.

I wanted to beg for a chance to make it up to him.

I wanted to somehow prove my feelings for Kyle.

He hoped Kyle would rely on him.

Lastly, how nice it would be if you called me sister just one more time.

However, the brighter the light, the darker the shadow.

Sometimes, certain despair is better than hope that is out of reach.

That’s why Luna chose despair.

Because his selfish hopes will be more fatal poison to Kyle than anything else.

— Send a letter to Justia.

— You mean the letter?

— Yes, they want to push up the engagement date a little bit.

Too many things have gone wrong for a torn relationship to be restored through effort alone.

****

Kyle finally left the Duke’s residence.

Since he is officially married to Isabel, he plans to leave the duke’s residence and become independent.

As soon as Kyle left the Duke’s residence, the Duchess began erasing any traces of Kyle left in the mansion, as if she had been waiting for just this moment.

Kyle’s bedroom was thoroughly cleaned, and all of the clothes he wore disappeared at once.

Kyle failed to leave any traces in the mansion.

Kyle gradually faded from everyone’s memories, as if he had never existed in this mansion from the beginning.

At that terrible fact, the dark emotions that I had suppressed all along burst out.

— Sister, where the hell were you!

— By the way, I kept looking for you.

The vision of Kyle running toward him flashed before his eyes.

Luna looked at Kyle in front of her with blurry eyes.

Even though I knew this was an illusion without substance, I couldn’t take my eyes off it.

— You told me the other day that you wanted to become the head of the Winfred family.

house owner.

Yes, I wanted to die.

Just because he couldn’t become the head of the family, he did all sorts of terrible things to you, Kyle.

“Heo Eok… !”

I was out of breath.

Kyle’s voice penetrated Luna’s ears sharply, like an auditory hallucination.

— This way, sister.

Luna walked as if possessed by a ghost.

The place we arrived was none other than Kyle’s door.

Fragments of a memory unfolded beyond the wide open window.

On a pure white winter day, Kyle collapsed on the floor and knocked on the door, complaining of pain.

– please… Please, the room is too cold…

Kyle was shaking that day, as if frost had settled all over his body.

How painful would that be?

How much would it hurt…

— Please, at least a blanket to cover it… !

“… … Ah.”

A cracked sigh burst out from the open mouth.

entire… It’s all because of me.

It felt like my heart was being crushed by that terrible feeling of guilt.

– too… so painful…

Of course it must have hurt.

A child with no energy due to not being able to eat properly was thrown out into the bitter cold.

Tears formed at the corners of Luna’s eyes.

I repeatedly pounded my chest with my palm due to the pain that felt like my lungs were being stabbed.

The illusion of Kyle, who had been pounding on the door the whole time, soon fell to the floor without any strength.

– why…

Transparent tears formed at the corners of my eyes and fell silently.

I couldn’t breathe due to the feeling of a foreign body as if my esophagus was blocked.

— What did I do wrong?

“Ka, Kyle… ”

Luna stumbled and approached Kyle’s illusion.

The old emotions that I tried so hard to erase turned into a knife and tore through my head.

“Sorry… I’m sorry… ”

Luna cried out earnestly.

My vision was blurred by the tears flowing continuously.

– I want to go home…

Kyle’s illusion, which had been staggering for a while, was soon broken into fine particles and scattered in the air.

Luna’s outstretched hand waved in the air, lost.

Every time I took a breath, a terrible chill filled my lungs.

The abyss-like emptiness oppressed my reason.

“Kyle… … ”

I wish I knew it would be like this.

I wish I knew it would be this painful.

“… … Kyle… … ”

I wouldn’t have made that choice.

“… … Ha.”

Luna shed tears and laughed.

It was funny to have regrets that were overdue.

****

Even as time passed, Kyle’s illusion did not disappear.

It came out at any moment and sharply scraped Luna’s insides, and Luna felt a strange sense of satisfaction amidst the terrible pain.

Luna, who was mired in a deep sense of guilt, was never able to visit Kyle after he left the mansion.

Therefore, the fact that she was able to see Kyle, even as an illusion, must have been like a miracle to Luna.

One day, I came across Kyle’s portrait through my butler.

Kyle has grown beyond recognition and has become a mature man.

My heart was pounding.

That day, Luna looked at Kyle’s portrait and muttered to herself before falling asleep.

Then one day it happened.

“Ah, lady! We’re in big trouble!”

The butler opened the door with urgent steps.

Opening the owner’s door without permission.

It was a moment when I was laughing at the completely disorganized hierarchy.

“Ka, Master Kyle has died!”

“… Death?”

Luna absentmindedly repeated the report the butler had given.

The old deacon continued speaking in a voice mixed with heavy breathing.

“Yes, the body was found at home… .”

It doesn’t feel real.

No, this shouldn’t be reality.

A squeezed voice came out of my throat.

“That… … What are you talking about… … ”

“Cause of death was poisoning. It is said that he died from poisoning from the poison found in the teacup.”

Kyle… dead… ?

That can’t be possible.

Kyle couldn’t have killed himself…

“Poisoned.”

“… … Poisoned?”

The old butler nodded slowly.

“Who.”

“Yes?”

“Who are you?”

“This is Lady Isabel.”

“… … What?”

“It is said that Lady Isabel had her maid prepare poison some time ago. Lady Isabel is currently waiting at the imperial palace to make a statement… .”

I read the contents of the document handed over by the butler several times.

It was the clear truth, not a single lie.

At the same time, a terrible realization rushed through the veins of my entire body.

Isabelle, the damn bitch who arranged her engagement.

I killed my younger brother.

“Why.”

Luna muttered in a subdued voice.

“For what reason.”

Everything was hazy, as if I was just dreaming.

“No?”

Nope.

It shouldn’t be like this.

“… … No.”

There are still many questions I need to ask.

I need to ask for forgiveness and prove my feelings.

“… … It’s because of me.”

The lips moved arbitrarily.

“I… … Let Kyle go… … ”

Because I couldn’t protect Kyle.

My reason melted away as if lava had been poured on the top of my head.

I hoped Kyle would be happy away from the mansion.

I wasn’t expecting this result.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have sent Kyle away.

Luna’s eyes turned pitch black.

A corner of my heart went cold.

“The master’s body is said to be being transported to Northern Territory. The Duchess said she would not hold a separate funeral… … ”

Luna’s eyes shined sinisterly.

“There will be no funeral.”

“Yes, it is said that he will be buried after being placed in a coffin.”

“Other people in the mansion.”

“… … ”

The old deacon remained silent.

What it meant was very clear.

“Puh.”

Oh yeah.

They were originally people like this.

Luna’s face was distorted.

A terrible killing intent soared.

To myself who drove Kyle to his death, and to Winfred’s terrible people.

“Yes, that’s right.”

Luna let out a sigh.

The worn-out reason was completely worn out and broke with a snap.

Let us atone by death.

me too.

And Winfred too.

****

After much investigation, we succeeded in rescuing the poison that led to Kyle’s death.

Colorless, odorless, and overwhelmingly lethal.

It is said that poisoning is accompanied by indescribable and terrible pain.

Luna was dressed more beautifully than ever.

At the same time, a dinner was proposed.

With the formal title of Winfred’s prosperity added.

The Duke was busy today as well.

Even though Kyle died, nothing changed.

It didn’t take long for the dinner to be ready.

Before we knew it, dozens of different types of food were spread out on the long table, and familiar faces were filling the empty seats.

Ian Winfred.

princess.

And, myself.

Luna sat down with a smile on her face.

“Luna, what’s going on with you? For some reason, everyone suggested a dinner party.”

The Duchess smiled elegantly.

Not to be outdone, Luna also responded with an elegant smile.

“I’m sorry for showing you my ugly side.”

“You just need to know. Still, I’m glad I came to my senses now.”

The Duchess waved her hands and laughed.

Ian, who was sitting at the head of the table, waved the bell on the table with a calm expression on his face as always.

“Let’s start the dinner.”

Rattling.

The sound of clinking dishes echoed brightly in the air.

Sunlight poured in through the window in the ceiling.

In an atmosphere that seemed sacred at first glance, a foreign voice was heard in my ears.

Cough!

“… … Huh?”

The Duchess vomited dark red blood.

“Save, save… … ”

Cooung—

The Duchess, who had been staggering, fell to the floor.

“What on earth is this…? … !!”

Ian, who had been sitting in his seat and stuffing food into his mouth without even knowing what was going on, also jumped up from his seat.

There was deep astonishment in his eyes.

“Wow… !”

Before long, Ian also lowered his head and vomited blood.

The pure white tablecloth soon turned dark red.

“Keuuk… ”

Ian sat down on the floor with bloodshot eyes.

“Sigh… Turn it off… ”

After a while.

Ian collapsed, his whole body jumping around like a fish out of water.

That sight was so funny that Luna burst out laughing.

“Ha… … ”

Crack—

The eerie sound of muscles twisting broke the silence.

The light faded from Ian’s pupils as he lay on the floor.

The duchess also died, leaving behind only a brief death.

As the tragedy unfolded in an instant, the sharp screams of the maids who were watching filled the air.

and.

“… … ”

Cough—

A lump of dark red blood rose up Luna’s throat.

“… … Ah.”

Luna got up from the chair.

And then I slowly lay down on the floor.

The sunlight pouring through the ceiling illuminated her brightly.

The sky was clearer than ever.

It was the perfect weather to die in.

“… … Phew.”

The bloodshot vision turned red.

I lost consciousness due to the pain that felt like my muscles were being squeezed.

Kyle.

My little brother.

Tears flowed freely.

The blood flowing from the corner of the mouth had already pooled on the floor and became soggy.

I know it’s too late.

I know I don’t deserve to ask for forgiveness.

Although I am shaken by the meanness of only thinking about myself until the end.

miss you.

Kyle’s bright smile.

I want to hear it.

That clear voice calling you.

Luna’s bright blue eyes are gradually losing their shine.

It was a moment when I couldn’t bring my voice to come out, so I just licked my lips.

[You may lose the most precious thing]

[Would you like to start again from the beginning? ]

Something unidentifiable came into my reddened vision.

“… ”

Starting again, from the beginning.

that is… It’s possible…

Luna’s right arm, which was hanging on the floor, was lifted and trembled.

“… … wealth… D.”

If necessary, I will even sacrifice my soul.

“Han… … Just once… … ”

Her voice, which came out through clenched teeth, was very breathy and very quiet.

“Again… … .”

Eyelids are heavy.

Consciousness gradually fades.

As the field of view gradually narrowed, the text was updated.

[The regression begins]

Luna’s consciousness flickered.