Chapter 138. I wouldn’t do that if it were me2021.05.29.
It was only then that Aidan was able to understand why Veron had been disturbing his normal mind. It just had to be. The experience of subordination over and over again, imprinted in the soul, is not easily forgotten even if there is no memory.
“Everybody cried!”
I shouted vigorously and sat Aidan at the table across from him. Now that you’ve heard the story of the past, it’s time to talk about the present and the future. I brought out my sketchbook for planning, which I often use, and spread it out on the table.
“Now let’s talk about what to do next.”
“but-.”
I covered Aidan’s mouth with the palm of my hand as he tried to say something. Because he seemed to know what he was trying to say.
‘He’ll say nonsense like that he’ll be disappointed in me again or that he’s a monster.’
nonsense. It’s better to just not listen to that! I frightenedly opened my eyes and stared at Aidan. My image flashed in her red eyes.
‘Wait a minute… Are their faces a bit close?’
It’s not like I’ve never been this close to my face before, but I suddenly became conscious. Besides, Aidan’s lips touching the palm of his hand are hot
…
That’s why it’s clear that my mind and nerves are bothered and that’s why. I smiled calmly and quickly removed my hand.
“Let’s make a plan, plan.”
“yes.”
He said it grandiosely as a plan, but in reality it ended up listing several words on the sketchbook. In the middle of the sketchbook, I wrote ‘prohibited’ clearly.
“The most important thing and the factor that will be the biggest variable is your current Aidan.”
I wrote Aidan Veron and my name lined up next to the gold line.
“Veron, so the Devlin family has been using you, Aidan, through the ban. You said it was from the time of Julius III of the Devlin family, but who is that?”
I studied a lot about the history of Ermano, so I’m on the fast side, but I couldn’t know the history of Devlin. Still, he knew the names of the emperors up to the last three generations, but had never heard of Julius III. If so, it would mean that Aidan was also alive when the emperor of at least four generations ago was alive.
‘How old is Aidan?’
In the meantime, I had no doubt that I was older, but suddenly I became a tremendous younger person. I scratched my cheek for no reason and painted X marks on Veron’s name.
“Julius III, I’ll go to the library and look it up later…”
Next, I circled my name.
“And you said that the one next to me is not affected by that ban?”
“you’re right.”
I have always wondered, but it was a question that could not be resolved. Why did it have to be me? The only difference I had from other people was that I was entrusted with an oracle from God when I was born. So, the divine power of the God King, Michael, was latent, and he was able to use various powers.
“There was no reaction to Michael or the other educational priests to respond to the divine power.”
“yes. There was none.”
“Then, is it also related to the trust? Because it is the seed of God?”
Suddenly, the contents of the oracle came to mind. [End of the East. The seed to save the world has been planted. At the moment of the end when the red disaster burns in the ashes, the seed of the source will germinate. Finally, the protection of the world will be with you.] Why do I think that the red calamity in the oracle might be Aidan? The god king said that the red disaster was considered a drought, but the evidence was rather poor. The damage was not so great as to call for an apocalypse to be a disaster that appeared in the oracle, and the earth was quickly restored after purifying the essence of the tree of creation.
‘The existence of Aidan that can’t be controlled may be called a disaster.’
If so, that could explain why Aidan didn’t go berserk when I was by his side. Come to think of it, Aidan and I had one thing in common. When Aidan’s heart is stabbed, and when I use up all my divine power, the physical time goes backwards.
‘In Aidan’s case, he’s going to be a child, and I’m not sure I’m going to be a baby yet.’
It may be a bit far-fetched, but now that there are no clues, it’s better to assume all possibilities.
“The variable is probably the bottle you threw when attacking Aidan this time. That’s why I didn’t come back to my senses even when I got closer…”
I put my fingertips on the back of Aidan’s hand.
“how is it?”
“…same as before.”
Aidan’s gaze moved to the back of my hand. I was about to remove my hand, wondering if it bothered me, but Aidan grabbed my hand tightly.
“why? After all, is it better to reach?”
nod
“Then keep holding on.”
I willingly gave one hand to Aidan, looking at my sketchbook again and deep in thought. Aidan’s energy, which was absorbed into my body, is probably related to the contents of the bottle that the attackers threw. Presumably, the aura of the disease was probably purified as it was absorbed by me. because there is nothing wrong Since you never know when you will be attacked in the future, there is always a risk element, so there is one more reason why you should not be separated from Aidan.
“Aidan. From now on, you’d better refrain from acting alone. If possible, use the communication magic tool to contact Casey and go out with me if you have something to go out.”
“All right.”
Anyway, since Dad decided to watch over me first no matter what I do, there are no restrictions on entering and exiting the castle.
“Aidan can be free only when the taboo is released, right?”
“But if the ban is released like now, it will be difficult to control the power.”
There is some truth in Aidan’s words, as soon as Veron released a little bit of the restraint, he immediately went back to the state right before the runaway. If I hadn’t put a barrier on it, half of the Ermano Imperial Castle might have been blown away.
“But I can’t live like this, so I have to do something, Aidan.”
Originally, my goal was to destroy the Devlin Empire and get rid of Veron to end Aidan and my revenge together. However, it could not end the complete revenge. I looked at Aidan with a calm mind. Then he asked in a serious voice.
“Aidan, what do you want to do with Devlin?”
“I do not know.”
“What if Aidan doesn’t know?”
Shaking my head, I picked up the pastel and marked Veron’s name with another X.
“The secret of who you are and how to break the ban will be passed down to the Devlin family. So we have to change our plans.”
I smiled and put down the pastel.
“Unconditionally capture Veron alive. And…”
After lifting the ban and giving Aidan complete freedom-.
“It will bring complete destruction to the Devlin family.”
This was the emperor’s decision. In order to annihilate a nation, sacrifices had to be made anyway. But it was better to become a blood lord or tyrant than to leave the Devlin family behind.
“Trust me, Aidan. I want Devlin-.”
It was at the time when he was boasting to Aidan. As soon as I heard a knock, the door burst open. As Oscar took a step forward, his eyes widened wide.
“…What are you two doing right now?”
“I was thinking of a plan.”
At my answer, Oscar narrowed his eyes and strode forward.
“Why are you holding hands tightly to the idea of a plan? Aidan, won’t you let go of that hand?”
“Nope.”
As Aidan showed strength to the hand that was covering my hand, Oscar openly frowned.
“Mabel. Let go of those dirty hands. huh? I’d rather catch you!”
Oscar, who is usually grown-up, grabbed my arm and began to beg.
‘Looking at it like this, Oscar is still a baby.’
Shaking my head inwardly, I held Oscar’s hand with my other hand.
“Now is it?”
“No, that’s not… no, that’s it.”
Oscar let out a deep sigh with a somewhat heartbroken expression on his face.
***
Duke Tristan was uncomfortable. Abelardo’s priest asked for the request, so he responded to the meeting with heavy steps at best, but wasn’t he talking nonsense all over?
‘It’s clear that he’s a crazy person impersonating the name of the Holy Nation.’
Impersonating a priest, even if you are not Abelardo, is a felony and punished severely. Fearing that sparks would fly, Duke Tristan hurriedly finished the conversation and left. The decision not to be involved was an intuition as a merchant leading a large group. Duke Tristan, who entered the villa with a lot of displeasure at the thought of having been made fun of, ran into Renesmee and Dylan on their way back. The duke glanced at Enrique, who was standing behind Renesmee, and asked with a smile.
“Where are you going?”
“I took a walk in the garden. Where is the ball going?”
The Duke’s expression hardened at Renesmee’s question. It was because the words of the priest impersonator came to mind again.
“I went outside the imperial castle for a while. Two minutes at a time. There is a pseudonym impersonating Abelardo’s priest outside the imperial castle.”
“Isn’t that a felony?”
Dylan asked, munching on candy.
“So I am telling you to be careful. I asked for a meeting, so when I went out, they started talking nonsense.”
Duke Tristan sighed and looked back and forth between Dylan and Renesmee. Among them, it was Renesmee who drew more attention.
“Okay ball. I am all grown up now.”
“The same goes for His Highness the Prince. I just wasted my time.”
“I’ll take care of it, don’t worry!”
Even today, the Langard siblings were immature.
“Please stay calm. Otherwise, you will be sent back to Langard.”
“I don’t like repatriation…”
Renesmee became visibly sullen. Langard was a more familiar place, but there were so many eyes on him. It wasn’t the look of expectation, but the look in the eyes that warned when he would make a mistake. The position of the emperor’s children is determined by the power of the mother’s family or the emperor’s favor. The empress from Ermano died long ago, and another empress took her place. The position of the Renesmee siblings, who did not even receive the attention of the emperor, was precarious.
‘When I go back… I’ll look at His Majesty again, right?’
The Emperor of Langarde used to set up a table once a week to gather all his children for a show-off meal. Each time, Renesmee had to fill the table without a presence and finish the meal without ever falling in the emperor’s eyes. I absolutely hated going back to Langard, where I had to take digestives before and after meals to breathe. Dylan, who glanced at his sister’s expression, interjected in the middle of the conversation.
“I don’t want to go back either. The rice here is delicious.”
“Your Highness has no other choice than to eat, right?”
“His Majesty, the emperor of this country, said that you eat a lot when you are young!”
“It’s a problem because you eat too much. Let’s see. How many candies did you eat today?”
“I didn’t eat much!”
Dylan pulled back and prepared to make his run. It was then. Esteban’s attendant walked up from the other side.
“I convey your majesty’s situation to Her Highness Princess Renesmee and Prince Dylan of Langarde. His Majesty the Situation has invited the two of you to dinner today.”
***
It was a sudden dinner invitation to the party, but it was an invitation to dinner that Esteban had been thinking about for quite some time.
‘Still, they’re my sister’s children, so it’s not bad to meet them personally at least once.’
I didn’t try to stay away from them, but in fact, it was difficult to know how to deal with them, so I avoided it. If I had met my nieces and nephews since they were babies, it wouldn’t have been this awkward, but it was more difficult to meet them as they were Mabel’s age. Esteban looked back at Gustav, who had returned after a short sick leave.
“Gustav. You said you also have a nephew.”
“Yes, thanks to someone, I can’t see you often.”
‘Who’ asked, ignoring the subordinate’s subtle sarcasm.
“Isn’t it awkward seeing each other after a long time?”
“It’s awkward. I’m dying of exhaustion, but I’ll die even more by clinging to my limbs to play with you.”
“That’s really not a helpful answer at all.”
As Esteban fell into serious trouble again, Gustaf, who had been quietly watching, opened his mouth.
“If you’re talking about Langard’s Highnesses, don’t you think it’s too difficult?”
“why?”
“My sister’s children are like my children. You’ll just have to be kind and kind to him as you would treat His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness Oscar. How easy is it?”
‘Easy ass.’
Disapproved of it, Esteban quietly chewed on Gustav’s words. It’s like treating my child…
‘Then… should I give it to you at least?’
It was all because Gustaf hadn’t realized that Esteban’s love was Sergeant Rush. Fortunately, nothing materialized.
***
At the suggestion of Sangje Esteban, a family dinner was arranged. Attendees included host Esteban, his children Mabel and Oscar, and nephews Renesmee and Dylan. Renesmee, who looked around in an unfamiliar atmosphere, admired a little when she saw Oscar sitting across from her.
‘I didn’t notice it when I saw it, but it looks really cold.’
When I thought that he wasn’t called the Ice Prince for nothing, Oscar smiled kindly and straightened Mabel’s hair. It was as if a warm spring breeze was blowing from somewhere. Renesmee stared at Dylan, who was sitting next to him. Dylan waited patiently for the meal to begin, forgetting that it was a family dinner. Big hum. As Esteban cleared his throat, all eyes turned to him.
“It’s too late to say hello. Renesmee and Dylan. Are there any inconveniences in Ermano?”
“No, no.”
Esteban smiled kindly at Renesmee’s answer.
“If you need anything, you can always tell this uncle.”
“Yeah…”
Renesmee felt a little bewildered. When I first saw Hwang Sang-je as an envoy, I remembered that I was intimidated, thinking that he was a cold person. However, at today’s dinner, Hwang Sang-je was overly friendly. In the meantime, dinner began. The dinner atmosphere was friendly. Mabel, who sat across from me, eagerly took care of Renesmee and Dylan. It was the same with Esteban. Only Oscar was uninterested in his relatives.
“Come on, eat a lot of Mabel. eat this too Eat more of mine.”
“There are already many. Eat some Oscars too.”
Prince Oscar, famous for his cold wind, diligently transferred all kinds of delicious things to Mabel’s plate.
“Ugh.”
Mabel was looking at the attendant as if she was annoying because she couldn’t take it for granted. Even though Esteban was paying attention to Renesmee and Dylan, he was looking at his children with eyes dripping with regret. As if you want to wear it. Esteban quietly ordered a servant to bring Mabel her own plate.
“…have your meals!”
In the end, it was Mabel who exploded. As Mabel looked at the two fathers and mothers alternately with terrifying eyes, they quickly became quiet and began to eat in silence, watching Mabel notice. Renesmee silently scratched her plate as she watched the happy family.
‘If it were me… I wouldn’t.’
If that seat had been Renesmee’s, I wouldn’t have done that. Never.
