episode_0050

There was only one reason why Luna returned to the Duchy of Iris. To express my wish to enter the academy.

I was aware that I should have come back a little earlier, but I couldn’t let go. In addition, I was considerate that it would be okay for my fiancé’s family to stay with me, so what can I say? To be honest, I didn’t feel like coming back.

Even now, I was planning to go back as soon as I got permission from the head of the family. Because there will be no place for you here anyway. It would be helpful to keep things simple for each other.

Yes, I’m sure that was the case.

‘Something is strange.’

Since I was away for a long time on my own, I naturally expected to be harassed by Rachel.

Are you conscious of being the daughter of the Duke of Iris?

They’re already asking me what to do when I’m not even married yet.

Although I had received permission from the head of the household, I honestly thought it was not wrong, so I was prepared to accept it calmly.

But, let alone harassing me, I didn’t even make eye contact with Rachel for the first and last time I saw her in the garden. It’s as if they’re trying to avoid it.

Could it be that something happened while you were away from the family?

‘what… ?’

Luna felt herself surprised again.

Because it wasn’t like this not long ago. Even if there was a change in Rachel, I wouldn’t have thought much about it.

I really didn’t know why this change occurred.

Anyway, it wasn’t that important. I was nervous, but that was it.

smart-.

Luna put aside those concerns and knocked on the office door.

Then a voice came from inside.

“Come in.”

A voice full of weight as usual.

When Luna opened the door, what she encountered was the head of the house, who was working.

Dekaron, who made eye contact with Luna for a brief moment, quickly averted his gaze. It had been difficult for her to make eye contact since she was young, and it was still the same now. Because the blue eyes seemed to be looking right through me.

Obviously, the feeling of guilt towards her was what created that feeling. However, even if I knew that, nothing would change.

He himself is a sinner. A sinner who sacrificed Luna for Rachel. That wasn’t enough, so I just always turned away. Growing up, the child was not given the love he or she deserved or the happiness he or she deserved.

A child born to be sacrificed. It must have been wrong from the start.

So, is it possible to turn it back now?

‘No, it’s too late.’

Obviously, we can’t go back to being normal. There is no way I can be forgiven, and I don’t even have the right to ask for forgiveness.

However, even if that were the case, it would be right to tell the truth and apologize.

Even though I thought so, I found myself hesitating in the end.

Isn’t there a saying like that? What you don’t know is medicine.

When I thought about the shock Luna would feel when she heard the truth, I couldn’t stop talking.

Is it really right to apologize? Otherwise, is it right to just let things go on quietly like this?

Fortunately, Luna seems to have met a good man and is living happily, so there should be no problem if she leaves it like this.

one… .

‘It’s right to say it.’

In the end, Dekaron’s mind turned towards speaking.

Because Luna considers herself a sinner.

Even if it hurt, there was a need to fix the relationship.

What sin is there in children born without knowing anything? The only perpetrator is himself.

Dekaron gathered his composure and spoke while suppressing his trembling voice as best as he could.

“Luna, sit down for a moment.”

Luna nodded and sat down on the chair, and Dekaron sat across from her.

The downward gaze turns to her.

The blue eyes I met were full of life. His expression is still hard, but his emotional wounds are probably healing in their own way.

“I think it will be a long story, is it okay?”

Luna’s head slowly nods up and down.

Dekaron started talking.

A story from a long time ago, when she was born.

* * * * *

Slurp-.

Albert was reading a book to relieve his boredom after a long time.

The reason for the boredom was, of course, Luna’s departure.

The time I spent with her was only a few months of my life. However, that short time was so deep in my heart. It was empty and boring, to the point where it felt boring.

That’s why I bought the book I’m reading now. Because I’ve already read all the books she gave me as a gift.

Still, I only bought what she recommended, so I guess I’ll be able to tell a new story when I read them all.

‘It’s so amazing.’

How is it that the main characters in the book behave so naturally? Holding hands, hugging, and even kissing are very natural.

If I were to compare it to a sword, I could dare to say that it had the same level of dating skills as a swordsman.

Compared to that, how are you? Doesn’t he just show his poor self, unable to do anything and hesitantly standing in front of Luna?

This was a bigger problem than I thought.

Women would like a man who is dependable and leading, but she was almost the complete opposite of that.

‘It takes practice.’

Just as the sword is the same, so is love.

But how can you practice dating? Unlike free-spirited commoners, nobles cannot find love easily. Also, I couldn’t start a new relationship when I already had someone I loved.

So Albert decided to use the method he learned from his father. It was originally used for sword training, but dating is no different from sword fighting, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

My mind turns white and is filled with new colors. Drawn on the drawing paper is a scene where he and Luna are on a date.

It is said that the more specific it is, the better the effect is, so if we add a little more imagination… .

A small cafe, two people sitting at an outdoor table, the wind blowing, a carriage passing by quickly.

That was when the corners of Albert’s mouth slowly turned up.

smart-.

Albert was startled and came to his senses at the sudden knocking sound.

I felt like I had done something embarrassing, so my face felt hot, but I quickly calmed down and spoke.

“… Come in.”

When permission was given, the door opened and Melina came in.

She bowed her head and greeted me with a smile on her face, as if something happy had happened.

Albert asked.

“What’s going on?”

“Duchess Iris’ carriage has arrived.”

That means Luna has arrived.

How long have you waited, spending so much time alone? Of course, it was only a few days, but it felt long as she filled my heart.

widely-.

Albert closed the open book and stood up. And then he immediately left the room to greet Luna.

What story should we talk about?

Should I complain about being alone and feeling lonely?

Let me happily say that I really enjoyed the book you recommended.

No, the first thing to do is to say hello to them and say that they have come a long way and had a hard time.

It’s okay not to be impatient. Because we still have a long time left to be together.

As I came out with such high expectations, I saw a carriage speeding towards me in the distance.

After a while, the carriage slowly slowed down and then came to a complete stop.

The carriage door opened, and the person waiting got out. Beautiful as always.

“Luna, thank you for your hard work on the long journey.”

Luna politely spread the hem of her skirt and greeted her.

If we had been together for this long, it would have been easy to keep it simple, but I felt a little sad because I felt like I was somehow distant from her.

Of course, that only lasted a moment. With her in front of me, there was no room for any feelings of disappointment.

Luna, who greeted her parents who came out late, naturally stood next to them.

The sight of him approaching me so eagerly, as if asking me to lead him, made me raise the corners of my mouth, but I somehow managed to hold back.

It was clear that he wasn’t going to like this man, who was shaking just by standing next to him.

Anyway, you came back after a few days, right? Of course, the first place we went was the garden.

The garden that Luna loved, and now that Albert also loved.

It was when I was sitting in a suitable place and looking at the flowers.

‘What happened?’

Suddenly, I felt something foreign about her expression. I couldn’t be sure because his expression was still the same, but I just had a feeling that was the case.

So Albert asked.

“Luna, what happened?”

Luna, who was looking at the flowers, slowly moved her head towards Albert.

She lowered her head as if she was worried, then slowly shook it from side to side.

Because I didn’t want to talk. I don’t know why, but I had that feeling.

If I had to look for a reason, it might be that I didn’t want the Duke of Iris to collapse.

Maybe it was affection that came into play in its own way.

Actually, I don’t know for sure.

“I’m glad if nothing happens. But if anything happens, you must let us know. Because I want to help you.”

Albert thought as he watched Luna’s actions. Clearly something is going on.

However, if she didn’t want to talk, I didn’t really want to find out.

Although I was a little upset, I thought it was better for her.

“Oh, by the way, how did you get into the academy? Did you get permission?”

Luna nodded slowly at Albert’s words. It meant that permission had been obtained.

Albert breathed a sigh of relief.

And he smiled.

I was happy that we could be there together.