Resetting Lady Chapter 158

Hearing what Carynne said, Raymond stiffened for a mont. And after a while, he stamred through his words.

Its, well, um No I just first want to make sure that you wont die in a years ti, so

Im joking. You dont have to take it so seriously. I already guessed what you had in mind when you said it.

Yes

Carynne pinched Raymond on the back of his hand. His grip on the horses reins lurched, but he soon straightened himself up.

Sir Raymond, you must have aged. I surmised that youd be no fun once you get older, but youve exceeded my expectations.

Carynne, youre joking, right?

Im serious this ti.

Ill hit you as a joke if you want. But anyway, even with your obsession, Sir Raymond, Ill let you off. Because youre handso.

The obsession that Raymond had was different from Crown Prince Gueuze. Rather than a dark dungeon, his was a greatly expansive greenhouse. It was not to monopolize, but to protect.

Carynne knew the full extent of this mans love. And, of course, appearance matters in this equation.

Its an honor.

But I wont pardon the sa thing once you get older.

Itll be alright. Im still handso even when I get old.

Raymond answered, quite sure of himself. His conviction in that statent was borderline shaless.

Wow Such confidence.

Its true.

Raymond laughed. Carynne could feel his laughter behind her.

He laughed for a long ti, then he spoke again.

And, I must ask you. Please dont take your own life again. My life span is too long, I dont think Ill be able to hold out any longer. All I could think about was how excruciating it would be to live for a long ti once more if I was late this ti again.

What?

Promises are ant to be kept. And it doesnt an you can coerce soone else into ending your life either.

Carynne thought to herself for a mont, then she understood what he was saying.

After she had plumted from the tower and died, she had ended her own life several tis through Nancys or Borwens hands.

It was just as Raymond said. Carynne deliberately tried not to think of him ever since she ca back to life.

But if she just hadnt acted hastily back then, she would have reunited with him sooner.

Ah, that I think I died about five tis I didnt know that you retained your mories, Sir Raymond

Carynne trailed off.

Until now, she was vaguely thinking that Raymond was the sa Raymond she t at the age of 117. But after what he said just now

Sir Raymond. How much do you rember?

Carynne raised her head and looked at Raymond. His face was as beautiful as ever, and there was not a single sign of age on his skin.

However, as soon as Carynne looked at him, she could recognize that the years had passed by for him.

He was not the sa man she t when she was 117.

Raymond could rember not just one life.

He was also speaking of his past self.

How old was this man now?

Raymond tightened his embrace around Carynne.

Everything.

While in his arms, Carynne saw Raymonds expression. It felt as if she was looking down from the edge of a huge cliff.

A great deal of years had passed for him.

I rember everything.

Exhaustion was palpable in his voice.

Right now, I dont want to think about anything else, other than loving you.

* * *

Carynne.

Raymond stepped closer to her. His fiance. He knew. Its already too late. Shes dead. He saw that height. He heard the sound.

No, I dont know yet. I need to check.

Carynne.

Raymond stepped closer to Carynne. He looked at the girl who he lovedwhat seed to be the girl he loved. He placed two fingers on her neck. Theres a pulse. She was breathing.

But it was much too faint.

Everythings alright, Carynne.

It cant possibly be alright. Its already over. Shut up.

Take my hand. Carynne? Please keep your eyes open. Dont drift off to sleep. Can you move your eyes for ?

Sir Raymond

Behind him, Zion feebly called his na. Raymond turned his head to look at Zion, whose expression was disastrous.

At the soldiers expression that seed like he was consoling him, Raymond roared out with a bitter cry.

Call a doctor! Shes not dead yet!

However, a terrible sound slowly ca from behind him. The sound of feet dragging on the ground. The sound of holy robes being dragged.

That man. He was the only doctor in this place. Raymond was overco with the pressing urge to kill that man.

However, there was sothing else that man needed to do before his death.

Re Reverend Please Please

I-I-Its Its already hopeless.

And theres only one thing that you can do for her.

* * *

The forest was dark and wide. Carynne was sitting in front of Raymond. The horse wasnt running fast, but it still kept enough speed.

Ack.

Be careful.

Yes.

As Carynne wasnt very good at horseback riding, she focused on balancing herself on the horse. But as the speed gradually slowed down, she could afford to let her mind drift to other things.

Sir Raymond, what are you thinking of doing from now on?

I intend to be by your side from now on.

The answer he gave was firm. But, little by little, Carynne couldnt help but be aware of their reality.

Just as it was uncomfortable for her to ride a horse even if shed try, what you cant do just cant be done.

I truthfully Well, realistically speaking. Isnt it impossible for you to keep being by my side, Sir Raymond?

No matter how hard she thought about it, it was impossible. Even if Raymond would quit everything, he was not the king. And its impossible for him to be king. There was a place where he belonged, and there were many people he was involved with. Even if he was living his life anew, it was just impossible.

It was for the sa reason that Carynne, too, never failed to beco a maid in the Evans household several tis, and she always entered high society at around the sa ti. Furthermore, Raymond was involved in many more things than Carynne.

But, perhaps.

Carynne thought about how Raymond had lived quite a long ti. On her part, after she had lived for 117 years, there was nothing to do, so she started killing people. It didnt matter to her if shed be jailed and executed for her actions.

Was Raymond of the sa mindset now too?

Was he acting recklessly and without a second thought now?

Carynne gulped. If he had committed any cris, this ti, the one whod be on death row was going to be Raymond.

By any chance, you didnt desert the military, did you?

I did no such thing, Raymond answered imdiately, then added. Once we go ho, theyll co for , not you.

But I havent done anything wrong in this life yet, have I? Carynne retorted with a smirk.

Ah, thats true. Um, in any case, I didnt desert. I decided to use all of my vacation days since Im about to retire anyway. And my retirent will automatically be processed through paperwork.

The explanation was more mundane and more anchored on common sense than she previously thought. Carynne sighed slightly, perhaps because of a sense of relief.

Thats possible?

I filed for a leave thats as long as possible. Ill be fine for about three months. Ill have to do one thing throughout those three months, but its nothing big.

Are you sure?

Yes. I confird it twice.

Confird how

In my previous life. I dont think itll make a vast difference even if Im not there. Well, actually, its more of a hopeful guess.

He added the last part a little pessimistically. But still, it sounded convincing enough.

Was it because of his lack of confidence in that regard?

Then, Id rather disappear from the social scene, too.

Yes, thats possible as well.

Are you being considerate towards ?

Yes. Im sorry.

No, youre doing great.

Thats what she said, but it was actually hard for Carynne to take this in stride. She was holding back from asking too much, but it was better to ask him about the elephant in the room for the sake of their future and their relationship.

Carynne raised her head. She looked straight into Raymonds green eyes.

Sir Raymond.

Yes.

How old are you right now?

Raymond pondered for a mont before replying.

I dont quite know. I didnt keep track.

Carynne balked at his answer.

By any chance Umm I, well, I lived for over a century And from when I fell from the tower, I was 117 years old, so I rember that I regressed 100 tis.

Yes, thats right.

And since then, Ive died five more tis in quick successions.

Yes. Please never do that again. I thought I was late again this ti.

Raymonds tone was gentle. However, Carynne was overco by a sinking feeling.

A huge number was vaguely encroaching on her mind.

Sir Raymond I have to ask Did you go back to the past 100 tis while rembering everything that happened in your repeated lives since then?