Chapter 40
Translator: Missme
Editor: Aru
“Lady Oreu!”
Vivian cried out to me as if she had run across an old friend, and she swiftly approached me and inquired.
“You’ve arrived early! Have you been doing okay?”
“Yes, but the people behind you……?”
“Ah, they are my family’s knights. They came today as my escorts.”
The two guys standing behind Vivian bowed to me as she was introduced.
“Ah, yes, I see.”
“My parents are a little bit concerned. Are you feeling uncomfortable?”
“Well, I’m not sure I want others to hear what we’re going to talk about.”
“You don’t have to be concerned about it. We’ll enter the café together, but they’ll keep a safe space between us. I also don’t want the escorts overhearing our conversation.”
“That would be fine.”
“I appreciate your understanding. Should we go in?”
Vivian inquired, pointing to the cafe, and I nodded.
Except for the centre and the hallway, all of the rooms in the café were designed in the style of a parlour room.
It was because of this structure that I believed it was too large for a café.
I sat down, recalling the cafe’s appearance that I had admired from the outside.
The guards did not enter, as Vivian stated. They’re just standing outside the door.
While we waited for the tea to come out, Vivian opened her mouth.
“I said that in the letter, but I’m glad to meet you today.”To be honest, I didn’t anticipate you asking me to meet first, Lady.”
“Since I received the present, I believe it is appropriate to thank you in person.” It’s late, but thank you very much for your thoughtful gift, Lady Vessel.”
“No, I appreciate your willingness to accept it. But…”
Vivian’s gaze was drawn to the hair on my left shoulder.
“Isn’t the ribbon you’re wearing the one I gave you?”
“That’s true.”
I answered, brushing down my braided hair to one side.
“I didn’t tie my hair today since I had a meeting, but I always tied it with the ribbon you gave me. These days, I have a lot of activities that need me to tie my hair up.”
“You often wear it all the time? Wow, I’m delighted!”
Vivian flashed a bright smile. The words made me laugh awkwardly.
Vivian shone brighter than I had anticipated.
As a result, my curiosity was piqued.
Vivian had a docile personality before falling from the horse.
But she didn’t have that demeanour anymore.
‘As I look at this, I suppose she remembers her past life……’
However, it is too early to draw any conclusions based only on this.
Meanwhile, the servant had left the tea, and as I sipped it, I pondered how to naturally get the response from Vivian.
Vivian, on the other hand, was the one who opened his mouth first.
“Now that I think about it, I have something more to thank Lady Oreu for.”
“To me…?”
“Yes.”
“As I prepared for this appointment, I spoke with my brother more frequently. Previously, no matter how much I attempted to talk to him, he would immediately cut me off.”
Vivian smiled bitterly and smoothed the teacup. It wasn’t like her, who had always been energetic.
“However, if I just talk about you, Vivian gave a sour grin and smoothed the teacup. It wasn’t like her, who was constantly full of excitement.
“However, if I just talk about you, Lady, I can have a long conversation with my brother without even making any effort. So, for the last time, I’d like to ask you again.”
Vivian locked her gaze on mine.
The anxiety in the stare began to rise.
‘Don’t tell me she’s going to ask that.’
“Are you sure you’re not my brother’s lover, Lady Oreu?”
……Nonsense.
I groaned and opened my lips to answer a question that was just what I expected.
“As I already stated, I have nothing to do with Lord Vessel.”
“I see. So my brother has a one-sided crush on you, Lady.”
What exactly did that mean? Lord Vessel has a crush on me?” Lord Vessel has no regard for me, Lady. ”
I didn’t know anything else, but this was the only thing I could be sure of.
Simply by looking at what he normally does, he was essentially screaming, “I don’t like you rationally!”
Besides, he had already told me that women make it difficult for him.
Is it possible for someone like him to have feelings for me? No way.
“But, Lady, my brother has changed a lot since he met you. My brother seems to be a completely different person than he used to be.”
“Isn’t it hard to assume that Lord Vessel has feelings for me simply because he changed?”
“That is true, but…”
Vivian abruptly ended her word and shut up. After a time, there was a little stillness, followed by the awkward quiet atmosphere.
I sensed that the time had come to ask.
“Lord Vessel told me that you fell from the horse a few months ago, Lady.”
Vivian shuddered and shook for a split second when she heard my remarks.
I inquired, watching her response.
“Are you all right now?”
“Yes, I’m perfectly alright now.”
“That’s great news. I’m aware that the accident has had a significant impact. The unexpected accident must have left you shaken.”
“Ah… It was like that at the beginning, but my parents looked after me well. As a result, I was able to concentrate on my rehabilitation. You’re a good person, Lady.”
I smiled awkwardly as Vivian added, “good person.”
Vivian’s false accusation was obviously a good thing.
But, as someone who needed more convincing and proof, I was preoccupied with her reaction.
I’d like to be certain that Vivian remembers her previous life.
What need I do to confirm that?
Something like what Vivian does when she recalls her previous life… Ah!
That’s it.
“I’m pleased you look to be in good health. However, I’m sure you were bored during your rehabilitation.”
“Yes, it was. So once I finished, I went to other family parties or tea parties. Thanks to it, I have more friends now than I had before.”
“Ah, I see. So you don’t do anything other than going to parties?”
“If it’s anything else, what is it?”
“Well, like going on a picnic or seeing a play. That sort of thing.”
When I said ‘play,’ I fixed my attention on Vivian’s expression.
Vivian did not enjoy seeing plays in the original narrative until she remembered her previous life.
Rather, she was hesitant to see the play because she was caught up in the Imperial Court’s culture of prohibiting plays in the palace and belittling the players.
However, after remembering her previous life, she began to enjoy watching the play based on her recollections of her previous life.
She steadfastly saw a play with Caleb, whom she wasn’t familiar with, and after that, they frequently went to watch a play together.
So, by answering this, I’d be able to learn about Vivian’s condition. Whether or not she remembers her previous life.
And, even if the timeline changes, will the storyline flow as it did in the original?
“I like to go out a lot. But I couldn’t go to a play.”
“Does that have anything to do with the fact that you don’t enjoy plays?”
“No, I don’t hate it. …. I tend to like it. However, I haven’t been able to watch one because I’ve been so busy recently.”
I was relieved after being worried about Vivian’s response. To say she enjoys the play implies that she has regained her memories from her previous life.
Perhaps Vivian is unaware of how relieved I was to hear the response now.
After that, we chatted more casually and decided to stop when Vivian said she would meet her mother, the marchioness, around this neighbourhood.
“I had a great time today. Then get home safely, Lady Oreu.”
“You too, Lady Vessel. Have fun with your mother.”
Vivian thanked me for my words, nodded, and turned around with the escort knights.
Watching Vivian move away, I put my hand on my chest and exhaled.
‘Fortunately, Vivian remembered her previous life.’
Although Vivian’s fall was strange, the fact that she remembered her previous life proves that the original story itself goes the same way.
After that, we talked more comfortably until Vivian said she was going to meet her mother, the Marchioness, in this neighbourhood.
“I had a great day today. Then get home safely, Lady Oreu.”
“Lady Vessel, you, too. Have a good time with your mother.”
Vivian bowed and turned around with the escort knights, thanking me for my words.
As I watched Vivian walk away, I sighed and placed my hand on my chest.
‘Fortunately, Vivian remembered her previous life.’
Although Vivian’s fall was exceptional, the fact that she remembered her previous life implies that the original storyline follows the same pattern.
And because the characters’ behaviour will not change, the Crown Prince will never breach the oath.
‘I should not have been worried.’
I should have been overjoyed about this.
I should have been relieved that I didn’t have to worry about dying.
…. So, why am I irritable and agitated?
I stood there still, slowly turning until Vivian vanished into the mob.
* * * * *
It poured the whole weekend.
It was expected to rain on Monday, but contrary to what I was worried about, the rain stopped on Sunday evening.
However, the rain had made it considerably colder than before, so I stepped out of the carriage into a much colder morning air than I had ever experienced.
“Oh, it’s freezing.”
Lord Vessel stared at me as I rushed into the office and inquired.
“Why are you dressed so lightly? What are you going to do later in the evening? We’ll be returning an hour later than usual.”
“I woke up late today, so I couldn’t check the temperature because I was in a hurry. But why is it an hour late… ah.”
I could see why Lord Vessel said it without mentioning it.
Actually, I was meant to start teaching Lord Vessel today.
I recalled a conversation I had with Lord Bessel last Friday.
Because we had our own personal circumstances on weekends, I chose to teach him as much as possible after work on weekdays.
Not for too long. Only for one hour.
“Did you happen to forget?”
“No. It can’t be. I remembered it. “I’d just forgotten, but I pretended not to.
“I guess you forgot.”
“…Lord Vessel, pretending you don’t know at moments like these is a virtue.”
“Is that so? I had no idea. ”
Really, this guy?
“Anyway, as soon as I finish my training, I’ll be back, so just don’t forget it and go home, okay?”
“Okay. Lord Vessel, you don’t forget either.”
“I have a strict sense of time, therefore it’s alright with me.”
……that was what he said.
I looked at the time. It’s already been twenty minutes since the time he said he’d come.
‘I believe it is too late. Did he just forget about it and leave?’
It seemed to be pretty convincing.
‘Should I just go back home, too? I think I’ve waited long enough.’
I was just thinking about it when I heard someone turn the doorknob.
‘He’s here!’
I thought it was Lord Vessel, so I turned toward the door, ready to scold him for being so late.
Caleb, on the other hand, unexpectedly exposed his face.
“Elena?”
The sound of a somewhat shocked voice can be heard. As if he had no idea he would see me here.
Well, I’m not the only one who finds it surprising. Caleb inquired as he shut the door.
“How come you haven’t gone home yet?”
“I have a job to do. You too are still here, Lord.”
“I was about to wash up and head back, but the lights in the Office were on, so I came up.”
It wasn’t until then that I saw Caleb’s hair was a little wet and dishevelled.
But that was it.
Perhaps because he was so neat, he was nothing different from his usual self.
“Are you still here for work?” If that’s the case, you may go home and deal with it tomorrow.”
“Oh, no!” It’s not that, I’m waiting for Lord Vessel.…”
“Sorry, I’m late!”
“And there he is.”
Bang!
Lord Vessel hastily opened the door and walked in.
They claimed the tiger would appear when we spoke his name, but I couldn’t believe it when he appeared as soon as I uttered his name.
I glanced at Lord Vessel.
His face and bangs are so wet that anyone may mistake him for being caught in the rain. Water was even dripping from his bangs.
The same thing occurred to his clothes. Because he was just wearing a jacket over his shirt to the point I wondered where his vest and cravat had been thrown away.
‘Isn’t his shirt worn improperly?’
I glanced at Lord Vessel’s shirt through his jacket.
The shirt was wrinkled unevenly when the buttons were pushed one by one.
Objectively, it looked ridiculous, but I couldn’t bear to laugh at it.
Since the last time I went to a theatre, I recalled rushing to find Caleb after the play was finished.
I’m sure I looked that messed up as well.
Caleb stared at Lord Vessel’s clothing and muttered something when I looked at him and thought about it.
“You must have come in a hurry.”
“Yes…somehow…”
Lord Vessel’s stare, which had been inadvertently following Caleb’s look, caressed his buttoned shirt.
When he finally realized how he looked, he flushed.
“I’m sorry, I’ll have it fixed right now.”
Lord Vessel fumbled his hand across his shirt.
‘Whoa, don’t tell me he’s gonna unbutton it here and fix it?’
Despite my concerns, he had already reached the top button of his shirt.
Just when the buttons were about to come loose.
“Lord Vessel. Wouldn’t it be better if you took your clothes off outside?”
Lord Vessel’s hand came to a halt at Caleb’s suggestion.
He gave Caleb an incomprehensible glance, then sighed and looked at me.
“That’s right. Lady Oreu is here. I apologize.”
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Chapter 40
Translator: Missme
Editor: Aru
“Lady Oreu!”
Vivian cried out to me as if she had run across an old friend, and she swiftly approached me and inquired.
“You’ve arrived early! Have you been doing okay?”
“Yes, but the people behind you……?”
“Ah, they are my family’s knights. They came today as my escorts.”
The two guys standing behind Vivian bowed to me as she was introduced.
“Ah, yes, I see.”
“My parents are a little bit concerned. Are you feeling uncomfortable?”
“Well, I’m not sure I want others to hear what we’re going to talk about.”
“You don’t have to be concerned about it. We’ll enter the café together, but they’ll keep a safe space between us. I also don’t want the escorts overhearing our conversation.”
“That would be fine.”
“I appreciate your understanding. Should we go in?”
Vivian inquired, pointing to the cafe, and I nodded.
Except for the centre and the hallway, all of the rooms in the café were designed in the style of a parlour room.
It was because of this structure that I believed it was too large for a café.
I sat down, recalling the cafe’s appearance that I had admired from the outside.
The guards did not enter, as Vivian stated. They’re just standing outside the door.
While we waited for the tea to come out, Vivian opened her mouth.
“I said that in the letter, but I’m glad to meet you today.”To be honest, I didn’t anticipate you asking me to meet first, Lady.”
“Since I received the present, I believe it is appropriate to thank you in person.” It’s late, but thank you very much for your thoughtful gift, Lady Vessel.”
“No, I appreciate your willingness to accept it. But…”
Vivian’s gaze was drawn to the hair on my left shoulder.
“Isn’t the ribbon you’re wearing the one I gave you?”
“That’s true.”
I answered, brushing down my braided hair to one side.
“I didn’t tie my hair today since I had a meeting, but I always tied it with the ribbon you gave me. These days, I have a lot of activities that need me to tie my hair up.”
“You often wear it all the time? Wow, I’m delighted!”
Vivian flashed a bright smile. The words made me laugh awkwardly.
Vivian shone brighter than I had anticipated.
As a result, my curiosity was piqued.
Vivian had a docile personality before falling from the horse.
But she didn’t have that demeanour anymore.
‘As I look at this, I suppose she remembers her past life……’
However, it is too early to draw any conclusions based only on this.
Meanwhile, the servant had left the tea, and as I sipped it, I pondered how to naturally get the response from Vivian.
Vivian, on the other hand, was the one who opened his mouth first.
“Now that I think about it, I have something more to thank Lady Oreu for.”
“To me…?”
“Yes.”
“As I prepared for this appointment, I spoke with my brother more frequently. Previously, no matter how much I attempted to talk to him, he would immediately cut me off.”
Vivian smiled bitterly and smoothed the teacup. It wasn’t like her, who had always been energetic.
“However, if I just talk about you, Vivian gave a sour grin and smoothed the teacup. It wasn’t like her, who was constantly full of excitement.
“However, if I just talk about you, Lady, I can have a long conversation with my brother without even making any effort. So, for the last time, I’d like to ask you again.”
Vivian locked her gaze on mine.
The anxiety in the stare began to rise.
‘Don’t tell me she’s going to ask that.’
“Are you sure you’re not my brother’s lover, Lady Oreu?”
……Nonsense.
I groaned and opened my lips to answer a question that was just what I expected.
“As I already stated, I have nothing to do with Lord Vessel.”
“I see. So my brother has a one-sided crush on you, Lady.”
What exactly did that mean? Lord Vessel has a crush on me?” Lord Vessel has no regard for me, Lady. ”
I didn’t know anything else, but this was the only thing I could be sure of.
Simply by looking at what he normally does, he was essentially screaming, “I don’t like you rationally!”
Besides, he had already told me that women make it difficult for him.
Is it possible for someone like him to have feelings for me? No way.
“But, Lady, my brother has changed a lot since he met you. My brother seems to be a completely different person than he used to be.”
“Isn’t it hard to assume that Lord Vessel has feelings for me simply because he changed?”
“That is true, but…”
Vivian abruptly ended her word and shut up. After a time, there was a little stillness, followed by the awkward quiet atmosphere.
I sensed that the time had come to ask.
“Lord Vessel told me that you fell from the horse a few months ago, Lady.”
Vivian shuddered and shook for a split second when she heard my remarks.
I inquired, watching her response.
“Are you all right now?”
“Yes, I’m perfectly alright now.”
“That’s great news. I’m aware that the accident has had a significant impact. The unexpected accident must have left you shaken.”
“Ah… It was like that at the beginning, but my parents looked after me well. As a result, I was able to concentrate on my rehabilitation. You’re a good person, Lady.”
I smiled awkwardly as Vivian added, “good person.”
Vivian’s false accusation was obviously a good thing.
But, as someone who needed more convincing and proof, I was preoccupied with her reaction.
I’d like to be certain that Vivian remembers her previous life.
What need I do to confirm that?
Something like what Vivian does when she recalls her previous life… Ah!
That’s it.
“I’m pleased you look to be in good health. However, I’m sure you were bored during your rehabilitation.”
“Yes, it was. So once I finished, I went to other family parties or tea parties. Thanks to it, I have more friends now than I had before.”
“Ah, I see. So you don’t do anything other than going to parties?”
“If it’s anything else, what is it?”
“Well, like going on a picnic or seeing a play. That sort of thing.”
When I said ‘play,’ I fixed my attention on Vivian’s expression.
Vivian did not enjoy seeing plays in the original narrative until she remembered her previous life.
Rather, she was hesitant to see the play because she was caught up in the Imperial Court’s culture of prohibiting plays in the palace and belittling the players.
However, after remembering her previous life, she began to enjoy watching the play based on her recollections of her previous life.
She steadfastly saw a play with Caleb, whom she wasn’t familiar with, and after that, they frequently went to watch a play together.
So, by answering this, I’d be able to learn about Vivian’s condition. Whether or not she remembers her previous life.
And, even if the timeline changes, will the storyline flow as it did in the original?
“I like to go out a lot. But I couldn’t go to a play.”
“Does that have anything to do with the fact that you don’t enjoy plays?”
“No, I don’t hate it. …. I tend to like it. However, I haven’t been able to watch one because I’ve been so busy recently.”
I was relieved after being worried about Vivian’s response. To say she enjoys the play implies that she has regained her memories from her previous life.
Perhaps Vivian is unaware of how relieved I was to hear the response now.
After that, we chatted more casually and decided to stop when Vivian said she would meet her mother, the marchioness, around this neighbourhood.
“I had a great time today. Then get home safely, Lady Oreu.”
“You too, Lady Vessel. Have fun with your mother.”
Vivian thanked me for my words, nodded, and turned around with the escort knights.
Watching Vivian move away, I put my hand on my chest and exhaled.
‘Fortunately, Vivian remembered her previous life.’
Although Vivian’s fall was strange, the fact that she remembered her previous life proves that the original story itself goes the same way.
After that, we talked more comfortably until Vivian said she was going to meet her mother, the Marchioness, in this neighbourhood.
“I had a great day today. Then get home safely, Lady Oreu.”
“Lady Vessel, you, too. Have a good time with your mother.”
Vivian bowed and turned around with the escort knights, thanking me for my words.
As I watched Vivian walk away, I sighed and placed my hand on my chest.
‘Fortunately, Vivian remembered her previous life.’
Although Vivian’s fall was exceptional, the fact that she remembered her previous life implies that the original storyline follows the same pattern.
And because the characters’ behaviour will not change, the Crown Prince will never breach the oath.
‘I should not have been worried.’
I should have been overjoyed about this.
I should have been relieved that I didn’t have to worry about dying.
…. So, why am I irritable and agitated?
I stood there still, slowly turning until Vivian vanished into the mob.
* * * * *
It poured the whole weekend.
It was expected to rain on Monday, but contrary to what I was worried about, the rain stopped on Sunday evening.
However, the rain had made it considerably colder than before, so I stepped out of the carriage into a much colder morning air than I had ever experienced.
“Oh, it’s freezing.”
Lord Vessel stared at me as I rushed into the office and inquired.
“Why are you dressed so lightly? What are you going to do later in the evening? We’ll be returning an hour later than usual.”
“I woke up late today, so I couldn’t check the temperature because I was in a hurry. But why is it an hour late… ah.”
I could see why Lord Vessel said it without mentioning it.
Actually, I was meant to start teaching Lord Vessel today.
I recalled a conversation I had with Lord Bessel last Friday.
Because we had our own personal circumstances on weekends, I chose to teach him as much as possible after work on weekdays.
Not for too long. Only for one hour.
“Did you happen to forget?”
“No. It can’t be. I remembered it. “I’d just forgotten, but I pretended not to.
“I guess you forgot.”
“…Lord Vessel, pretending you don’t know at moments like these is a virtue.”
“Is that so? I had no idea. ”
Really, this guy?
“Anyway, as soon as I finish my training, I’ll be back, so just don’t forget it and go home, okay?”
“Okay. Lord Vessel, you don’t forget either.”
“I have a strict sense of time, therefore it’s alright with me.”
……that was what he said.
I looked at the time. It’s already been twenty minutes since the time he said he’d come.
‘I believe it is too late. Did he just forget about it and leave?’
It seemed to be pretty convincing.
‘Should I just go back home, too? I think I’ve waited long enough.’
I was just thinking about it when I heard someone turn the doorknob.
‘He’s here!’
I thought it was Lord Vessel, so I turned toward the door, ready to scold him for being so late.
Caleb, on the other hand, unexpectedly exposed his face.
“Elena?”
The sound of a somewhat shocked voice can be heard. As if he had no idea he would see me here.
Well, I’m not the only one who finds it surprising. Caleb inquired as he shut the door.
“How come you haven’t gone home yet?”
“I have a job to do. You too are still here, Lord.”
“I was about to wash up and head back, but the lights in the Office were on, so I came up.”
It wasn’t until then that I saw Caleb’s hair was a little wet and dishevelled.
But that was it.
Perhaps because he was so neat, he was nothing different from his usual self.
“Are you still here for work?” If that’s the case, you may go home and deal with it tomorrow.”
“Oh, no!” It’s not that, I’m waiting for Lord Vessel.…”
“Sorry, I’m late!”
“And there he is.”
Bang!
Lord Vessel hastily opened the door and walked in.
They claimed the tiger would appear when we spoke his name, but I couldn’t believe it when he appeared as soon as I uttered his name.
I glanced at Lord Vessel.
His face and bangs are so wet that anyone may mistake him for being caught in the rain. Water was even dripping from his bangs.
The same thing occurred to his clothes. Because he was just wearing a jacket over his shirt to the point I wondered where his vest and cravat had been thrown away.
‘Isn’t his shirt worn improperly?’
I glanced at Lord Vessel’s shirt through his jacket.
The shirt was wrinkled unevenly when the buttons were pushed one by one.
Objectively, it looked ridiculous, but I couldn’t bear to laugh at it.
Since the last time I went to a theatre, I recalled rushing to find Caleb after the play was finished.
I’m sure I looked that messed up as well.
Caleb stared at Lord Vessel’s clothing and muttered something when I looked at him and thought about it.
“You must have come in a hurry.”
“Yes…somehow…”
Lord Vessel’s stare, which had been inadvertently following Caleb’s look, caressed his buttoned shirt.
When he finally realized how he looked, he flushed.
“I’m sorry, I’ll have it fixed right now.”
Lord Vessel fumbled his hand across his shirt.
‘Whoa, don’t tell me he’s gonna unbutton it here and fix it?’
Despite my concerns, he had already reached the top button of his shirt.
Just when the buttons were about to come loose.
“Lord Vessel. Wouldn’t it be better if you took your clothes off outside?”
Lord Vessel’s hand came to a halt at Caleb’s suggestion.
He gave Caleb an incomprehensible glance, then sighed and looked at me.
“That’s right. Lady Oreu is here. I apologize.”
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