ICTV - Chapter 61
I changed The Villain
“I thought about that person from the moment I first met him. We won't last long. I don’t have anything.”
In the original, Belial was also able to easily bury my death because the family had nothing.
I tugged lightly on my hair.
“if my hair wasn’t red, I wouldn’t have even caught Belial’s attention.”
Edgar glanced at me.
“No one thought we were in a serious relationship. But things changed when Belial started to become kind, like a big dog."
"That's right. There will no longer be anyone who does not know that the Lady enlightened him. I also wanted to ask you for advice sometime.”
“Have you ever met Belial?”
“I’ve said hello to him a few times since we’re fellow nobles, but… what should I say? I’m only human after all.”
“Belial was uncomfortable.”
"... Yes, that's right. Because he walked the exact opposite path from me. In fact, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have even thought about becoming friends with him.”
After saying that, Edgar looked at me. He doesn't have to pay attention to that, because the whole world knows that Belial will do anything for his own benefit. Edgar used a teaspoon for no reason.
He stirred the teacup.
“Young Lady, do you know that?”
"What?"
“The most important thing when you want to change others is to instill will in them. Unless the other person has the will to change, no matter what you say, it’s all in vain.”
"..."
“This is really rude, but I don’t think it would be possible for me to instill that kind of will in him right now.”
“I was reluctant.”
I could see it even from afar. Belial had great pride in himself. It is normal for an average person to reflect on their actions at least once, wondering if they did something wrong, but for Belial, there was no feeling of guilt at all.
That alone was scary enough, and his abilities were as good as those of a post-human. Belial was literally a crazy horse. Once he has a goal, he runs wild until he reaches it, leaving no time to rein in the reins.
“But the Young Lady did it.”
The reins were given to the crazy horse that seemed to run for its entire life. Edgar couldn't help but be surprised to hear that Belial stayed by my side whenever I was on a rampage.
“I really respected the Young Lady. But I think I will respect you more from today.”
"Why?"
“Not only did you change others, but you also changed yourself. Doing difficult things at the same time. It's really amazing."
Edgar clapped brightly.
“You are the most amazing person I have ever met.”
“...What am I doing?”
“Now, if only the Young Lady herself admits that fact, it will become even more amazing!”
So, even if the greatest person gave such a compliment, it wouldn't make much sense. Still, I feel good. A compliment is a hundred or a thousand times better than a curse.
I remember the time when I received a compliment from Da-seo.
It went up. I was embarrassed at the time, but I felt really good.
I covered the corners of my mouth that naturally rose with my hand.
“Young Lady is a truly desirable talent. I feel like I can never give up now!”
Edgar's voice grew louder. Edgar jumped out of his seat and stood up.
“As expected, you are clearly the talent that Harmonia gave me! I really think you’ll help me with my work…!”
I and Edgar's eyes met. Edgar's face in the midst of an impassioned speech got really hot.
"Sorry."
Edgar sat down in his chair again.
“I guess working alone has been daunting these days. It's leaking somewhere else while we're talking."
Edgar was truly ashamed. If he could, he would hit his head on the table.
“Is work very difficult?”
"..."
Edgar only scratched his cheek.
“Actually, I barely even came to this festival. I worked hard for several days because I wanted to spend some time with Iris.”
“That wouldn’t be good for your health.”
Edgar covered his face with his palms.
“Yes, I know. I'm reflecting. How can a person who can't take care of himself take care of others? I’ll have to plan more efficiently next time.”
Belial, a cold-looking guy, and Edgar, a warm-looking guy, are complete opposites, but surprisingly, there was a lot of overlap. Once Belial has a goal, he never gives up until he achieves it, and Edgar is thorough in self-management. And finally.
“Take a look back at your memories.”
Once something interests him, he focuses only on that. He didn't know why he suddenly remembered that.
I looked at Edgar with puzzled eyes. Edgar asked, still covering his hands.
"What?"
“That’s why he changed. There must be a special occasion.”
It was truly a great work ethic. Even though I was embarrassed, I did not stop giving advice.
“When you look back on your memories, you will realize that it is not strange but natural for him to love you.”
My eyes slowly widened.
“You say you know affection, but you don’t know affection, but you don’t believe that. The fact that you are comfortable and happy with that person is itself evidence of affection.”
But no matter how much time passed, there was no answer. Edgar slowly lowered his hand that was covering his face. I was lost in reminiscence with my emerald eyes lowered. That too, very deeply.
Although we had only just met, Edgar, who had a knack for seeing through people, knew a lot about me.
I find it difficult to show my emotions in front of others.
A person who holds many things in her mouth. But someone who can be bold when necessary.
Even now, Edgar could not forget the time when Rose gave advice to Mousse.
Even if it wasn't his intention, it was polite for him to forget it as quickly as possible since he overheard someone else's conversation, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't forget it.
Even though Rose saw Mouchet for the first time that day, she naturally knew his concerns as if they had known each other before.
She gave advice in a step-by-step manner so that even a child could understand it. It was not something that absolutely anyone could do.
Edgar's gaze became even darker, but Rose remained motionless and lost in reminiscence.
What should I say?
Edgar thought unconsciously. Rose is a heavenly person. A person who is so calm and quiet that you feel comfortable as if she were always by your side. He couldn't even imagine how big something would have to happen to break that calm.
People really have no choice but to rely on Rose. No matter what you say, she will listen calmly. That doesn't mean it doesn't have a human aspect. The fact that she came to talk about her concerns was proof of that. Edgar's eyes grew increasingly excited.
After all, weakness is the most human form.
The only perfect being in the world is God. No matter how perfect humans appear to be, they have at least one problem. In particular, the problem with Rose...
At that time, I suddenly raised my head. It looks like the flashback is over. Just like before, Edgar took a step back in embarrassment. I spoke bluntly.
“You’re right.”
"Yes?"
I didn't think anything special happened with Belial. But that wasn't because there wasn't anything special, it was just that I didn't consider it special. In fact, when I realized that every moment was special, the things that came to mind were ridiculous.
There were a lot.
“Then, Young Lady. Now you know that’s not strange, right?”
“I still think it’s strange. but...."
I, who had hesitated to speak, spoke in a firm tone.
“I know for sure that Belial loves me.”
Wanting to be by someone's side even if it kills one's own instincts. You can do anything for that person. If that's not love, what else is it?
I closed my eyes tightly. The special reason why Belial changed finally occurred to me.
***
“Say it again now.”
This happened not long after Belial and I became lovers.
The rumor that the two were not in an ordinary relationship quickly spread. A Young Lady who was fluttering a fan said. Another lady sitting across from me spoke.
“Duke Serenity has a lover.”
“That’s ridiculous!”
The Lady's hand trembled slightly as she had sent a love letter to Belial not long ago, but had not received any attention.
“What an amazing person the other person must be...!”
“What amazing. She's not great at all. Have you heard of the Pale family?"
“Not at all! Never heard of it!”
"Of course. It’s a very weak and small family that looks like dust that will blow away when the wind blows.”
“It’s not like a contract relationship or anything like that, right?”
“What can the Pale family bring to the Serenity family? That also has to be at a certain level.”
“Then why on earth…!”
Clink.
A Young Lady put down her teacup loudly.
“Lady Pale is so beautiful.”
"..."
The ladies' mouths all fell silent as if cold water had been poured on a blazing fire. He had no choice but to admit that Rose looked like a bunch of roses.
“Red hair is not uncommon, and the eyes are as beautiful as two emeralds set in them, so what can we do?”
"I can't. It’s no wonder that Duke Serenity fell in love with her at first sight.”
“Lady Del Cardo...! Whose side are you on?! Are you really taking that Lady’s side right now in front of us?!”
“No. I just want to make it clear. You know that they say that caterpillars have to eat pine needles to survive?”
The eyes of Carmen del Cardo, who was sitting in the very center, sparkled.
“Lady Pale is nothing more than a caterpillar. No matter how much she is born with a rose-like appearance, it doesn’t change the fact that she has to eat only pine needles.”
“Yeah, really?”
“If you really wanted to be happy, you should hold the hand of someone on the same level as you. But if you grab him just because he held out his hand, you're sure to get in trouble soon."
The corners of Carmen's mouth drew an arc.
“But I hope not today. I invited Lady Pale to tea time."
“There it is.”
“Yes...? Lady Delcardo. How can you not even tell me?”
"Sorry. But I wanted to invite her so badly that I couldn't bear it. Lady Pale must be arriving by now.”
The maid refilled the teacup. Carmen sipped her tea elegantly again.
“I hope Lady Pale learns many things today.”
The ladies looked at each other and they opened their mouths with difficulty.
“Well, Lady Del Cardo is very kind.”
"I know, right. You're taking the initiative to teach Lady Pale a lesson."
“Hehe, that’s too much praise.”
As Carmen responded humbly, the greenhouse door opened.
“Miss, are you okay?”
“It’s not okay.”
Again and again. She heard the sound of shoe heels. Carmen froze.
How...?
A redhead was visible between the leafy trees. The top of the head got closer little by little. It was the moment when Carmen stood up without realizing it.
“I’m a little late.”
Mera took Rose's robe familiarly and stepped aside. Rose, wearing a black dress, greeted.
“There was a small accident on the way.”
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