episode_0762

Fortunately, Joey didn’t make the same mistake twice.

After a few checks, she used her magic to get me home safely.

‘Is this the end?’

‘I’m going to continue to be with Lucy anyway.’

After Joy left, saying that I could play even if it wasn’t today, I fell into a comfortable sleep.

And after two days, I began to realize that what was happening in the social world was having an impact on the continent.

In short, the number of people seeking our territory has increased.

Most of the tourists who came to Aln’s territory were from outside the kingdom.

Those who do not know much about my past and have heard vaguely about it do not feel any aversion to me, so they easily become absorbed in heroic tales and come here.

Occasionally, people from within the kingdom would come to visit, but usually they were people who had never met me, and those who had a bad relationship with me rarely visited.

That’s normal.

Even I wouldn’t come.

There’s no way you’d respect a kid who used to make fun of you and swear at you for your face and personality, but then suddenly became a hero.

But after the incident in the social circle last time, the people who had been with me keep coming here.

That too, with letters or items containing the meaning of an apology.

‘Are you saying that on purpose?’

‘You know that I hate this situation, so you’re saying that!’

As I said last time, I don’t want my evaluation to change.

To put it more clearly, I hate doing laundry!

When it’s the fault of both parties, it’s okay to let it go without saying anything, but if one side bends first, then the other side has to bend as well!

Otherwise I’ll be a bad bitch!

‘It’s what I wanted, but apart from that, my conscience is pricked!’

It doesn’t matter if you curse and say, “You won’t forgive us for doing this to you!”

How can they have been calling me that for just one or two days!?

But when I start feeling sad because they don’t forgive me, it hurts me too!

I feel anxious, guilty, like I have to forgive, and I can’t even sleep at night!

‘Even today, it’s like that! How can you not accept it when I reach out and say I’m sorry about the past!’

This morning, after thanking the people who came in as usual, a girl I saw in the social circle the other day approached me.

As I watched the other person approach, I thought about the mistakes I had made in the past, but nothing came to mind.

I had committed so many wrongdoings in the past that I couldn’t even fathom what I had done to that person.

Did I do this wrong? Did I do that wrong? What did I do wrong?

While I was hesitating amidst all the worries, a girl stood in front of me. Then she bowed her head.

‘I’m sorry, Aln Youngae.’

She apologized sincerely and then left without even waiting for my response.

That attitude of not even expecting forgiveness still hurts my head even after she’s been gone for a long time.

It’s okay to forgive someone. It’s also okay to apologize to each other and have a good relationship.

The problem comes next.

Bowing your head is like pushing dominoes. I can’t stop the dominoes from falling once they start.

If I apologize to one person, I will have to apologize to someone else, and there will come a time when I will have to apologize to someone I don’t want to.

I can be stubborn. What can I do if I don’t like it?

However, I cannot do it because it is clear that it will harm others.

You got an apology, why not me?

When someone starts thinking this way, my conscience starts pricking me even more.

‘That’s just the way I am.’

“I wish I could treat other people the way I usually treat my friends.”

‘If possible, I’d like to think about this…’

As I was answering my grandfather, I felt something strange and slowly looked to the side.

Mama, standing next to me without making a sound, was smiling and giggling.

“Hello, Lucy. You must have had a hard time this morning.”

“…Since when have you been here?”

“Keep going. I thought it would be fun to keep my mouth shut while listening to Lucy and Ruel chatting.”

Instead of saying anything, I let out a sigh at the sight of Mama smiling playfully.

Even if I tell you, there’s no one who’ll listen.

Since the last social gathering, Mama has been sneaking up next to me and playing pranks like this.

I wonder if it was because she was traumatized by wearing a maid outfit, or how did someone who was hard to talk to end up like this?

He is determined to enforce discipline when the opportunity arises, but there is no sign of him giving any excuses right now.

It seems like you’re looking at me, getting on my nerves while on the verge of crossing the line.

I don’t want to hear people say, “Like parents, like child.”

“You can relax. If Lucy has a headache, there are many people who can help her.”

“When you ask for help, you need to know what kind of help you need.”

“Well, I think Lucy’s friends will be able to guess what kind of help she needs.”

That’s true. People around me would notice why I’m in trouble and help me right away.

But I feel a bit awkward reaching out when I can’t do anything about it.

I’m afraid of the aftereffects.

I don’t know what to expect in return.

When I showed signs of reluctance, Mama smiled faintly and took a step back.

“Do as you wish. The choice is yours.”

“You’re saying that Mom won’t help you?”

“Can I help you?”

Mama shook her head urgently as her eyes lit up.

I absolutely cannot allow that. The moment I allow it, something unbearable will happen!

“That’s too bad. I was hoping to have something to do because I’ve been bored lately.”

“If you’re so bored, why don’t you go to the Holy Land? Mama would be so happy if she went, right?”

“I thought about that too. I want to go there after it’s completed. That way I can get the reaction they want.”

If you see it in advance, the emotion will be lessened. So, I am here holding back my desire to see it.

I never sit still because I feel like my workload will increase.

Mama, who made excuses that didn’t need to be made, looked at me as if she was expecting something, but I didn’t say anything.

It’s obvious that the last words were meant to hide his shame.

“Huh. Lucy? Why are you just watching and laughing?”

“Why? Are you curious?”

“…No. I think it’s okay if you don’t tell me.”

“Huh. That makes me want to tell you. How much would you like it if I revealed Mama’s dirty thoughts?”

The chance to counterattack has finally arrived!

As I was thinking about what to say in my head to repay the treatment I received, I felt a presence behind me.

Arthur, who looked visibly tired, saw me and walked towards me with a slow gait before letting out a sigh.

“What’s wrong? Who else did you get in trouble with?”

“Yeah. I lost.”

“…Huh?”

Arthur admitted defeat so coolly that I ended up being embarrassed.

Why is he like this? He knows I’m teasing him on purpose, but he keeps being stubborn because he doesn’t want to lose.

“I was defeated by the cold stares from outside. How much did you have to be careful to come in here. I will never come to the Aln family again to meet you.”

“Ah. How much do the people outside have to stare at you?”

“You don’t know! But I do! It hurts to look at! Just standing outside makes me feel like human garbage!”

At first I thought it was an exaggeration, but it seemed like it was sincere.

Do outsiders really care that much? I’m not an idol, so why can’t I have a conversation with a guy?

Are you mad? Should I go and break some unicorn horns? I’m sure I can do it.

I think it would be fun to see Arthur being in a difficult situation and not knowing what to do.

Arthur stopped me in shock as I was about to reveal the playfulness that was rising from the depths of my heart.

“Hey. Are you planning to burn me?”

“No? I just wanted to complain a little?”

“That’s what’s burning there!”

“I told you it’d be fun. Okay! Let’s go!”

“That’s it! No need! This story ends here!”

“Why should I listen to the prince?”

“Well, it’s my turn now!”

When Arthur handed over the command, I was at a loss for words.

Damn it. Using cheat keys here.

When I crossed my arms in a sullen manner, Arthur continued speaking with a hollow laugh.

“You should worry instead of lamenting. You know what I’m going to do.”

“Date?”

“This guy is real! Throw it to Lina?”

“..That’s a bit.”

Even if other people are like that, you shouldn’t be a fool.

I can’t imagine what he’d do if you gave him autonomy.

You seem like you’re going to easily cross the line and make my life a living hell!

“Now do you understand my situation? Listen carefully.”

“Yes, Master.”

“I never told you to use that title!”

“Wasn’t that a leash?”

“Hey!”

“Okay, I understand. I understand.”

I raised both hands because I thought I couldn’t touch it any more.

“Tell me. What do you want me to do?”

“I’m going to the ball.”

“Are you in the social circle again? Are you upset because I didn’t dance with the prince?”

“It’s not just any ball. It’s a ball with masks.”

A place where people dance while hiding their identities. I tilted my head at Arthur’s story about going there together.

Why would you take me to a place like that? It might be fun, but it’s something you’d do without having to ask me to do it.

“What are you planning?”

The man who tried to hit my butt the moment he got the chance is trying to blow it this time?

That’s ridiculous! There must be some intention behind it!

I glared at him with suspicion and asked him, but Arthur just shrugged and smiled.

“Ha. Should I tell you that? You’re going to have to listen to me anyway.”

“Master, are you trash?”

“Please! Haa. Okay, get ready. I’m going to move right away.”

“Yes.”