Sylvester looked at Ophelia with a rather surprised face.
Temple trial? All of a sudden?
Yes.
His eyes narrowed. He looks at Ophelia with uncomfortable eyes as if he is suspicious of her.
Speak properly this ti. What the hell were you doing with that damn Largo?
.
Ophelia thought it was natural for Sylvester to say this.
No matter how evil Largo is, there must be a reason for trying to drag her to the temple trial out of nowhere.
It was worth trying to figure out what kind of work they had done in the past.
Oh, what can I say?
While her head was taut, Ophelia suddenly thought.
I cant lie forever, right?
So, even if she doesnt reveal everything, shouldnt she at least say sothing?
Ophelia swallowed dry saliva.
Thats.
Sylvester listened to Ophelia with sparkling eyes.
A long ti ago, its really a long ti ago.
Yeah.
I have tried to kill Countess Fleur.
I know that. So?
So
Ophelia looked into Sylvesters eyes and said.
I have received a magic circle.
What?!
Sylvester jumped to his feet. Ophelia continued her words, avoiding Sylvesters gaze like that.
Its a magic circle that makes you grow stronger. A witchs magic circle or sothing. So, the 2nd Prince is telling to do as much as Ive been given. From the 2nd Princes point of view, its just like Im just pretending I dont know about the magic circle.
No, wait. Wait.
Sylvester shook his hand holding his forehead as if he was dizzy by too much information. Then ah!, he looked back at Ophelia.
So thats why you beca so strong?
He said, recalling what Ophelia had shown in hunting competitions in the past. Ophelia nodded slowly.
Why are you saying that now!
Ugh! Sylvester groaned.
I wondered why Largo was chasing you around. If there was a reason for that, you should have said it!
Ophelia closed her lips. Then she glanced at Sylvesters eyes.
Are you mad at now?
Yeah!
Sylvester glared at Ophelia. Then he sighed and sat back down on the sofa.
It should not be revealed that you used a magic circle. The temple will be very angry, too.
Perhaps it is?
Ophelia said, pulling her chin.
So I think we need to make sure that they dont hold a trial
Thats impossible.
But Sylvester firmly shook his head.
Because Largo is a kid who pushes through to the end of what he makes up his mind to. Its better to find a way to win the trial. Ill find out.
Its reassuring to say this.
But Ophelia couldnt relax.
Largo doesnt want to expose the fact that she uses a magic circlebut to test her soul.
So Ophelia slowly uses her luck.
By the way.
Say it.
If, really just in case
Ophelia continued to speak cautiously while still watching Sylvesters eyes.
What if they ask to examine my soul?
What?
Sylvester asked, narrowing his brow.
Tell the details.
Thats.
Ophelia gently put her hands together.
Largo, no, the 2nd Prince is suspicious of . He said I looked too different and that my soul had changed. Thats why he said he would put to trial.
Ha?
Sylvester snorted dumbfoundedly.
That kind of test is fine. Its not like that, right? So you can turn the table upside down by saying its an unnecessary slander.
Thats true.
Ophelia wondered if she should tell the truth here.
The worry was not long.
She couldnt even say that, so she shut her mouth.
Thatsright.
Ophelia was forced to nod and agree with Sylvester.
Sylvester was absorbed in thought without knowing any of Ophelias discomfort.
For now, Ill find a way to win the trial. So dont worry too much.
Then he glances up and looks at Ophelia.
Im sorry I got angry.
Yes?
Ophelia was surprised. Because she didnt expect Sylvester to apologize.
Actually, he wasnt even angry. It was just that he raised his voice a little. But apologizing. Ophelia could feel her chest sting.
But I hope you dont hide anything from in the future.
After Sylvesters words, Ophelia held her heart again.
Because I have nothing to hide from you.
Because she was so guilty.
Theres sothing shes hiding.
That the original Ophelia disappeared and a new soul, , ca in.
But how the hell is she supposed to tell Sylvester about this?
So Ophelia nodded quietly.
Okay, Ill try to do that.
Her heart ached the whole ti she spoke.
It hurt so much that she couldnt breathe well.
******
Callian is leaning back, burying himself deep in the armchair.
His eyes are closed. He is in deep thought.
He received the contents through his aide.
So, Fleur is eting Largo.
Damn it.
Why would they et?
The reason was clear.
In order to take away his place.
Largo must have seduced Fleur by giving her the position of Empress. Noticing that Callians heart had changed, Fleur fell for him.
Oh, how can humans be so weak at this!
Callian could feel deep anger.
This was because Fleur, the only savior who saved him, betrayed him. Betrayal. Betrayal. Yes. Nothing is as easy to betray as love.
He was about to give up everything for that love.
He gave up having soone in power to put her in the place of the Empress, giving up his reputation, and even giving up the trust of the Emperor. But what cos back is betrayal in the end.
Callian recalled the last letter his mother had left.
[I want you to lead this country.
Wise and warm.]
Callian clenched his fist.
[I hope you make your own world.
I love you. ]
He flashed his eyes up.
My world.
To make it, love is a luxury now.
Fleur too, and Ophelia.
Ophelia.
A woman he had in his heart for a while.
He thought he wanted to have her. Not because of the Emperors orders, but because of his own greed.
But.
That shouldnt be the case now.
He has to erase everything from his mind and try to regain what he owns.
Callian jumped up and hurried to the desk.
And write a letter.
The recipient is Sylvester Rezen.
And the content is.
[I accept the deal]
Callian smiled satisfactorily, as if it had co to the end.
*****
It was the day of the ball that welcod Largos return.
I was very tired because I prepared early in the morning. I yawned and closed my eyes.
Oh, you cant keep your eyes closed. Your makeup!
Irene shouted. I slowly opened my eyes.
Youre the maid who stops from sleeping. Youre such a pretty person.
Irene smiled and applied the make up to again.
Its because our Madam is always so pretty whenever I see her.
She said, bringing a mirror to .
As Irene said, I was really beautiful in the mirror.
A white dress similar to my silver hair. The chest is decorated with diamonds and the waist is decorated with red rubies. The laces that went down to the fingertips were as elaborate as if they were drawn by a craftsman.
Where is this dress from?
Madam Ante!
Its pretty.
She certainly did have a good hand.
I smiled contentedly and blinked at Irene.
Leave it to this from now on.
Yes!
Irene nodded happily.
How about Sylvester?
Hell be out first.
Then lets go out.
Yes!
Irene answered vigorously, and after arranging my dress for the last ti, she hurriedly opened the door.
I slowly opened my eyes and walked out of the room.
But.
An unexpected man stood at the door.
Theo?
It was Theo.
Isnt Theo supposed to be in the training ground at this ti?
But why is he here?
Why are you here?
I titled my head.
Do you have sothing to say?
Theo bit his lower lip.
Then he looked at with a look of determination.
Actually
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