ICTV - Chapter 79

ICTV - Chapter 79

I Changed The Villain

Rose, who was just trying to go somewhere else, became embarrassed. Edgar pursed his lips and covered his face with his palms.

“I’m in such a mess right now! Every day, my clothes are a mess, my face is a mess, my shoes are a mess…!”

“Where is the mess?”

“Ugh, what should I say...! Just... I'm not that good myself! So, don’t go all the way!”

Edgar shouted desperately, covering his face with both hands.

“Please stay there!”

"..."

Even though he's covering his face with his hands, I feel like he's handsome. Why are you so stupid? 

Edgar covered his face for a while, then carefully spread his two fingers. Two red eyes filled with roses.

“I wonder if you came for me.”

“It’s a coincidence.”

I received that request from Iris, but I had no intention of talking about it today. As much as a place is a place. I thought as I turned my back on the noisy party.

“Ah, this time too…”

Edgar, who was speechless, nodded.

“What a coincidence.”

“Yes. I was trying to get some fresh air when I ran into you.”

"..."

Edgar lowered his hands that were covering his face. I tilted my head as Edgar suddenly became quiet, as if he had been confused for some time.

“Young lady, I was asking you a rude favor earlier.”

“What’s happening again this time?”

“Can I say something bad?”

He said he was in bad condition, and I guess that was true. Yes, the hardest thing in the world is meeting people. Even Edgar in the world can't help but get tired.

“There are only two of us now anyway. You can do it."

As soon as I gave permission, Edgar immediately spoke out.

“Fucking coincidence.”

“Yeah, people are the damnedest... Wait, a coincidence?”

I couldn't believe my ears. Of course, I thought I would curse at people, but since I cursed at Woo-yeon, I had no choice but to do that.

“Youngsik. Why a sudden coincidence?”

“Young lady.”

Edgar tried to cover his face with his palms again but stopped. The fully exposed red eyes once again contained Rose.

My body naturally gained strength in the unusual atmosphere.

“Can you listen to me for a moment?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Well, how should I explain it?”

Edgar looked up at the sky. Until now, Edgar has lived as best he can. For Harmonia, for the world, for the people. It didn't matter if his sacrifice could make many people happy.

It really didn't matter if someone called him stupid or if someone sympathized with him and asked why he lived like that. Because Edgar had it in his heart.

The conviction that this is the right thing to do and that someone has to do it.

He was able to move on. To become an example to the world, he oppressed and whipped himself countless times. With his wounded body, he hugged others countless times.

But, but...

“This is a story that should never be said out loud.”

Edgar tried to cover his face with his hand one more time but stopped. He didn't want to cover his face anymore.

“It’s something I especially shouldn’t say to a Young Lady. I want to tell you. And right now.”

In the end, you were right, Violet.

Edgar bit his lip awkwardly.

***

If the family members are that kind, the child can't help but be that kind, too.

This is something Edgar heard several times a day when he was young. The Credrian family members were all famous for their noble character and for thinking of others first.

Edgar, who grew up surrounded by such people, naturally became a good child. He didn't act selfishly like other children of noble families, and he didn't ask to buy toys that he could see. For special anniversaries like birthdays, all he had to do was choose a toy.

But you can also choose with peace of mind. There was no. This is because the elders of the family regretted it.

'Toys really are getting more and more expensive.'

'You don't hesitate to choose something that employees can barely afford for months.'

Edgar couldn't move from the shelf full of toys. He could tell without having to turn his head. The fact that the family members are holding their tongues.

'Edgar, we are nobles, but we do not live in luxury like other nobles.'

'I wish we would think about what we can do for others if we don't buy it.'

A little while later, as Edgar was leaving the toy store, there was a small rabbit doll in his arms. It was the cheapest item in the store, buried at the very back of the shelf.

As soon as the family members left the toy store, they immediately stopped by the fruit shop and bookstore and bought lots of gifts for those in need.

Young Edgar quietly waited in the carriage until the adults finished shopping.

The rabbit doll wasn't that soft or pretty. It was only natural that he chose it based on the price tag without even checking the shape.

Edgar held the rabbit doll high. Originally, he wanted a toy wand. Staff said to be made exactly like the one used by the great wizard in legend.

But he couldn't help it. If he just holds on a little, other people will be happy too. 

Edgar looked at the family elders and the people talking. Like Edgar, they were each holding a gift in their arms. It's not even his birthday.

‘Didn’t Ed say he was only going to buy toys today? Why did you bring our children some stretchers?'

‘Hehe, this is all thanks to Edgar. Even though he's still young, he has such deep feelings.'

The adults affectionately stroked Edgar's head.

'This child likes sharing things with others more than expensive toys. Right, Edgar?'

How can he say no in this situation? 

Edgar is a rabbit for no reason.

He nodded, hugging his rabbit tighter. Then, as always, people praised the Credrian family until their mouths watered.

'As expected, the people of the Credrian family are on a different level from other nobles.'

‘I’m excited about that child’s future. 'I'm sure he will dedicate himself to people in need like other adults.'

It was destined for Edgar to serve those in need. Edgar didn't necessarily dislike that future either. If possible, he wanted to become that kind of adult.

'My grandmother became healthy because of the medicine you two gave her. How should I repay this favor...'

'No. It all means Harmonia.'

Edgar looked at the family elders with respect. There were no people as wonderful as the family elders. Wherever they go, they are respected and everyone praises the Credrian family members.

It doesn't matter if he can't choose a toy like that. If only he could become a true member of the Credrian family.

That's how proud Edgar was of his family.

'Mom, I want that rabbit doll.'

Until that happened. Edgar turned his head with puzzled eyes. A child was talking to his parents was pulling the hem of his mother’s clothes.

‘Shh, no. That's yours.'

‘I still want it. Huh? Huh??'

The eyes of the family elders immediately turned towards him. Edgar reflexively took a step back. Just look at the price tag. Even though it was a different doll, it was better than nothing at all.

'Edgar, give that doll to that child.'

No. Edgar hugged the doll tightly.

'I'll buy you another one later.'

Lie. You said that last time, but you never bought it for me. Edgar made a fuss.

'Give it to me?'

'No, I do not want.'

As mentioned earlier, Edgar respected the elders of his family. But at times like this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of discomfort.

Is he really the child born into this family? 

Bead-like tears fell. Edgar raised his voice.

'It's good to help others, but this is my gift... !'

'Edgar.'

The adults' voices suddenly lowered.

He said.

'Are you planning to disgrace our family?'

The moment the adults brought up his family, Edgar had no choice but to hand over the rabbit doll. The family elders talked to people again, and Edgar was left alone. He could hear the workers temporarily hired for today whispering.

'Well, even if you're from the Credrian family, you're still a childish kid. If you're a noble, you'll have several toys, but just have one doll.'

‘This is why I hate children.'

'Because of one thing, he screams at his parents.'

‘He's still a kid. Things like that happen, too.'

‘No matter how young you are, you know everything at that age. He grew up under such devoted adults, so why is he such a childish?'

One rabbit doll. He just didn't want to give up that one thing. But people were talking as if Edgar had never given in before. He treated them well nine times and when he said no once, anyone saw him as if he was the bad guy in the world.

Edgar understands. It was so absurd that all he could do was laugh.

Edgar no longer wanted to be like the elders of his family.

‘That’s good, Edgar. Thanks to you for giving in, everyone is happy.'

‘I’m proud of you, Edgar. You are also a member of our family.'

'If only other people sacrificed a little like us, the world would become peaceful. Right, Edgar?'

Edgar will never live like those people.

Helping others in that way, he's going to live his life crying. 

Edgar looked at the family elders with disgust. And Edgar faithfully kept the promise he made then.

“Master Edgar!”

“You are the savior given by the God of Harmonia!”

After becoming an adult, Edgar became the most famous and loved person in his family. While giving bold advice to the other person, he never at any moment recklessly revealed other people's secrets for his own gain.

It was a soft thing.

As Edgar's reputation among the people grew, he received several invitations to become a priest at the Temple of Harmonia. It was only natural that he was not only devoted to others but was also born with divine powers.

'You could also become a high priest.'

But Edgar could not leave the family that made him who he is today. Even to change the family name.

Instead of telling people to unconditionally forgive and understand, it's okay to blame others.

He wanted to tell himself that it is okay to blame others in situations like this.

Some of the family adults who heard his thoughts jumped up and down, asking what he could do, but it didn't matter. Edgar didn't stop. He told the hurt people to live as selfishly as they could, as he would continue to reform bad people and help those in need.

The people actually became happy and praised Edgar.

Then, the family elders also began to open up to him.

It was only natural that the faces of people who had been depressed even when they were given unreasonable advice brightened with just one conversation with Edgar.

Edgar was happy when even the family elders who had been so stubborn began to support him.

If he becomes the head of the family, he will be able to change his family name more quickly. We'll be able to help more people too.

That was Edgar's dream. After having a dream, Edgar worked even harder. 

Although there were times when he was tired, he became brighter after listening to his own advice.

When he looked at people's faces, his strength surged. Edgar's dream became stronger day by day.

However.

“I’m sure you will too someday.”

"What?"

“I’m sure someday there will be someone you can’t treat like everyone else.”

With just those words, tiny cracks began to appear in the dream Edgar had been harboring.

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