Silence filled the carriage. All because Sylvester didnt open his mouth throughout the entire ride, seemingly deep in thought. Was he planning on confronting Callian again? Or was he planning on how to fight against Callian? Whatever it was, it made feel uneasy. The whole thing was my faultwell, blaming for everything may be a bit too much, but wasnt it my fault that I assud I'd be able to seduce Callian?
Either way, I was overwheld, so I decided to turn my gaze to the window. There was an abundance of sunshine on one side of the Northern border while snowflakes rain on the other. I was taken aback by how lovely it was. In the Empire, there is sothing called a "border which can be divided into four distinct boundaries, each with its own climate. The southern border was drenched in sunlight, always covered in a warm climate. On the contrary, it was always cold beyond the northern borderthe border where the Ryzen duchy is located. Snowflakes fell from the sky throughout the year, just like what I witnessed at that mont.
"Whoa" I clasped my hands together, admiring the colorful aurora that greeted as soon as I crossed the border. Auroras were sothing I have never seen before. The aurora I saw, which had white snow falling around it, emitted a mysterious glow. It was huge and wide, as if it were about to swallow the entire world. Watching this reminded of my life in the hospital, stuck in my room 24/7a life where I knew of nothing and hoped to die every day.
But not right now.'
I was now able to experience everything. I could see things, feel things. This fact thrilled and induced goose bumps along my spine. I felt my chest fill to the brim with an unknown feeling.
I'm going to live a good life.'
To do so, I had to divorce and put everything behind . To get a divorce, I had to seduce Callian. "I'm sure I can do it, I muttered under my breath. I wasn't expecting it to happen all at once and it didnt, but that was okay, I knew that there would be opportunities waiting for . Grabbing my dress, I promised myself that I would never give up.
"What is it that you can do?"
Did he hear what I was saying? After a few hours, Sylvester finally opened his mouth.
"Just, you know, so stuff, I replied slowly, "I was a little discouraged by the Crown Prince's comnts, but I was determined to make it work again."
"Are you trying to seduce the Crown Prince?"
"That's exactly how I'm going to get a divorce."
Sylvester laughed. For a brief mont, the aurora lifted and the sun shone brightly on half of his face, while a shadow casted on the other side. His prominent features, the high nose and deep eyes, were emphasized. Then he gave a gentle look.
What's up with that expression? It was a handso face that I couldnt seem to get used to no matter how many tis I saw it.
"Divorce. Sounds good." He crossed his knees and tapped his fingers. "Though I'm not sure you'll be successful."
My eyes narrowed at him, "Are you challenging ?"
Instead of responding, Sylvester burst out laughing. He swept his fingers through his black hair and twisted the corners of his lips up, "How co you've changed? and he asked a completely random question.
He did say, Youve changed, often, co to think of it, though he probably never noticed that I actually changed, so I knew I ought to be more careful. I raised my chin and cleared my throat, "You keep saying that I've changed, but I'm just as I am. Nothing's changed."
Sylvester stroked his chin, "You hated talking to like this, too."
"Wasn't that you, not ?" I was surprised and asked further. The book clearly said Sylvester hated Ophelia ever since the day she tried reviving her father!
"That's true, but you hated a lot, too, Sylvester laughed again, "Since we both hated each other, how about we feign ignorance?"
"I don't like the idea of that, but I'll try."
"As expected, you're fun, Sylvester smirked, no, sneered, so I threw a fit.
"You're very bizarre, did you know that? I can't tell you how many tis you've made look ridiculous!"
"Yes, I am an interesting individual. Thank you for your kind words, Sylvester, the scumbag, said this while holding the staff he had placed next to him. He then opened the carriage door that had co to stop and stepped out first. Snow fluttered around him, but he wasnt phased. Standing tall like an old tree, he reached out to .
"Keep entertaining , Ophelia."
"It's been a while since I've been this amused."
His hands were strangely warm.
******
The Imperial family was quiet for a few days, even Callian himself did nothing out of the ordinary, which amazed because why was there such silence when you promised with a, Wait and see! I was nervous at first, but after a few days, I was at ease. Callian appeared so pitiful. Of course, it wouldnt be easy to even get close to Sylvester Ryzen, the show's worst villain.
He has a big mouth.
While Callian laid low, I tried to get things done as in I tried doing what Fleur did in the original which was,
The creation of an orphanage.'
Initially, there was so guilt. It was sothing Fleur had to do in order for her to receive love from the protagonists of the novel. Now, however, the guilt was aningless. Fleur, who screwed over like that, almost got her revenge.
But why did she do it?'
I started thinking of the pastFleur, why did you try to set up like that?but I couldn't co up with the right answer no matter how hard I tried. I couldnt understand what she was thinking since I wasn't her.
All I have to do is my job,'
I entered the dining room, face full of guilt no matter how hard I tried to not care. On the dining table, I opened my mouth to talk to Sylvester, "I- There's sothing I want to do."
"Rejected."
"Yes, so it's What?"
"Rejected, Sylvester answered back once again, "What you do is fun, but weird, so I won't allow anything."
"Ha! Oh my!"
So youll only accept it when it's fun?
I widened my eyes and put my hands on my waist. "You think I wont be able to do it? Well, I'll just do it myself!"
"Do you have the money?"
Ophelia really didnt let money rot away, she was a luxurious womanluxurious enough that she spent two months worth of allowance in one. I touched my forehead, "Please give permission. I swear its good this ti."
"Rejected."
"Ah, seriously!" I stamped my feet.
Sylvester laughed as if he were having fun, "Okay, tell . I'll give you a chance."
"What bullsh*t."
"What did you say?"
"You speak very nicely. Without money, I had no choice but to give in. I then hurried to sit next to Sylvester. "I want to build an orphanage."
"Orphanage? Where?"
"In the slums."
Sylvester narrowed his brow. He didn't seem to like it.
I quickly continued talking, "The Duke of Ryzen, the epito of evil. It may be okay now, but would it be okay in the long run? So before we can find out, let's go do so good deeds."
Having said this, Sylvester's crumpled brow still didn't straighten out. I didn't want to talk about it, but I put my face on the palms of my hands and decided to do so, "There's a child I've been watching."
"A child?"
"Yes." The boy who would be the second male lead. A child with the temperant of a swordmaster. I was going to build an orphanage for the kid since the boy needed care.
"I didnt think of it much, but then I saw that he was very good at swordsmanship. I could tell at a glance. He's a great kid!"
"Can I believe you?"
"You have to believe , I said with confidence. Sylvester's forehead relaxed slightly.
"It's going to cost you a fortune."
"We have a lot of money anyway, don't we?"
"To be specific, it's not us, its who has a lot of money."
"Sh*t"
"I heard it this ti."
"I'm sorry, I imdiately apologized and Sylvesters smile widened. He put down his knife and wiped his mouth with a napkin. Then he stared at intently.
"I think Neil is right about you being struck by lightning and becoming soone else."
"?"
"Yes. You."
"You really dont know how to speak kindly. Don't you know I'd feel bad if you said that to my face?"
"I dont."
"I see."
Okay, okay. I made circles with my thumb and index finger. Ha! Sylvester laughed again.
"I give you my permission, he said, lifting his chin towards , "It looks fun to ."
"Thank you!"
I thought about making the process as expensive and useless as possible. Like soone said, it wasnt our money. I was deep in thought until a voice chid in.
"Sir." Neil, Sylvester's aide, entered the dining room. He held a bunch of papers in his arms.
"What's going on?" Sylvester asked, surprised. Neil didnt usually visit them in the dining room.
"I got a lawsuit form from the court." Neil put the docunts down on the table.
Lawsuit? I looked at the docunt with round eyes as Neil handed them over one by one to Sylvester.
"It's about extortion, intimidation, violence" Then he glared straight at and said. "It's basically about suing your wife for her misdeeds."
What?
I looked at Neil in disbelief. Extortion, intimidation, violence? When did I even do that?
"Aren't they targeting the wrong person?" At my question, Neil thrust one of the docunts he was handing over to Sylvester before my eyes.
"Let's see for ourselves."
[To: Duchess Ophelia Ryzen]
It was real! I sighed at the thought of having to patch up Ophelias, who I dont even know, problems again, but I also wondered who even filed this lawsuit. I imdiately lowered my gaze and identified the na of the person who sued.
Oh?'
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