LIGHTNOVELWORLD After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
Chapter 36
Layla.
When the Grand Duke heard the name of the junior his son had brought along, he was inwardly surprised. ‘Isn’t that the same name as our ancestor’s lover? A name that’s hardly used these days.’ About 300 years ago. The head of the family at the time was a hero even more revered than the founding patriarch. The hero died early, and his younger brother became his successor. However, there was a legend that before his death, he had a lover named Layla. No one knew what she looked like, but the Grand Duke, a romantic at heart, chose to believe in the story. “Haa, this is fate.” No matter how much his son denied it! Even if she was just his junior! A man from the North meeting a woman named “Layla”—this could only be destiny. The Grand Duke also had a reason for his certainty. “My son, in the time I haven’t seen him, has lost his sharp edges…” After the tragedy of his family, Carlyle was in pain and didn’t know what to do. As if he was pushing himself to be strong, the son didn’t know how to express his pain. ‘Is it because I pressured him since he was so young?’ Sometimes, when they happened to cross paths in the palace, his demeanor was so ominous. When he saw his son taking care of his junior, the Grand Duke was surprised and happy. It seemed like his emotions had become more diverse because he had someone to protect. ‘It seems Miss Lowell is truly a remarkable young lady.’ Although he felt resentment towards his son, who was consumed by revenge, he couldn’t help but feel proud of him. However, when he faced that grim expression, he couldn’t help but grumble on purpose, feeling a sense of pity. [Phew! I have no idea what he’s been doing. He’s had enough, but he keeps going. Such a stubborn, frustrating guy!] [Uhm, my senior lives a life saving many people. Thanks to him, my younger sibling’s life was saved too.] For her to say such words, she’s truly a kind-hearted young lady. “Ahem.” The Grand Duke rubbed his eyes again, holding back tears. Meanwhile, while the Grand Duke was so deeply moved, Cedric rolled his eyes. “But do you think that young lady will like the Great Young Master?” “…Ahem.” “No one looks as good as the Great Young Master, but isn’t the Great Young Master a savage?” “….” The Grand Duke wanted to shout in protest, but instead, he let out a groan. His son had been competent at work since he was young… He seemed to have been ‘only’ good at work… And because of the tragedy that befell the family, it seemed his emotions had grown even more numb. “But surely it can’t be that bad?” “Th…that’s right! My apologies, it seems it was just my needless worry.” * * * Late at night. Carlyle returned to the office after escorting his junior and was working overtime alone. As for his complaints about the extra work… ‘What complaints?’ He’s just doing what he has to do. After all, it’s the senior’s duty to actively step in to ensure the junior’s work proceeds smoothly. ‘More than anything, if Lowell is in danger, I can’t just stand by.’ Since Ceres is after Lowell, he has to protect him no matter what. ‘But did Finley have to come out too?’ He hesitated. Carlyle flinched while checking the documents. [I’ll join Lowell’s escort work, Senior.] When he heard those words, his mood suddenly dropped sharply. Even if he’s his junior, Seamus Finley is a very reliable force. ‘So, I should be grateful if he volunteered to do the overtime work on his own.’ Why did he feel bad as if he was being interrupted? ‘This is… haa, favoritism.’ It must be because he is a junior who cares about Lowell and feels sorry for him in many ways. He is harboring feelings of unfairness, even though Finley, who is also his junior, is involved. ‘This won’t do.’Through this overtime work, he decided to strengthen the bond between the three of them.It was something that could only happen if the three of them were together—learning what else Lowell enjoyed eating besides ice cream! As he was thinking that, his hand froze as he came across a document sent from the Personnel Management Department. <218th Department Assignment Complete Magic Herbal Medicine Research Lab (Theodore Wadsworth, Director / Marquis in charge): Yuriana Crosswell Carlyle raised an eyebrow at the unexpected arrangement. ‘Crosswell went over there?’ He couldn’t bring her to the BM-RP Department, but he still thought she was a good talent. ‘I thought she would apply to the Magic Knight Department based on her abilities.’ That’s because Yuriana Croswell had a special talent for magic. ‘She has good magical detection ability, right?’ However, since she was good at detecting magic in general, she seemed to have been overshadowed by Seamus Finley. In fact, Theodore Wadsworth’s choice was more surprising than Yuriana’s. ‘Hmm. I thought he wanted to take Lowell with him.’ When Edgar brought her over with his title, they said her expression was quite something.But Theodore Wadsworth never once complained about it. As always, he was someone who had good standing with both the aristocrats and the imperial faction. Even if he was treated a little like a fool. [A jealous man is the type that makes women lose their patience.] Yeah, except for that one time when he gave sharp advice like that. “…What do you mean by that?” Carlyle’s face twisted faintly. ‘Jealousy?’ Carlyle Lupesque knew despair and pain, but he had never felt jealousy. So when Finley said he would join us, it wasn’t jealousy that made him feel bad. * * * The class of 218, including Seamus and me, were officially assigned as civil servants. Seamus and I watched from a distance as those who had received news from the Personnel Department came out on that bright and sunny day. ‘We should have been in that group, too.’ How pure and innocent they looked as they came out of the presentation hall into the plaza. I held my breath in admiration. “Look at that, Seamus. Isn’t it cute? I envy how they still have so much passion for society.” Seamus tilted his head, looking at me with an expression that seemed to suggest that I had lost my mind. “They’re our colleagues.” “That innocence… they still have dreams and hope for the future…” “They’re probably about the same age as us.” “Ha, I had times like that too. I was pure and passionate.” “No. Your eyes were dead from day one.” …Ha, this grape-headed brat. Rather than giving feedback on my colleague’s socially insensitive remark, I was more focused on something else. ‘Where’s the female lead?’ After leaving the hospital, I heard that she was reassigning groups and continuing her apprenticeship with others. ‘I wonder if she’s doing well since then…’ I even brought a whole grape cake (deducted from salary: 5 marks) to congratulate her on her assignment. In the Empire, people who have been under the influence of black magic are also branded as criminals. ‘I’m very worried about the female lead’s condition.’ At that moment, Seamus pointed to the end of the line. “She’s coming out there.” “Ah! Yuriana!” Fortunately, she doesn’t look sick, but? ‘Why are you coming out at the very end, keeping your distance from everyone else?’ Moreover, it’s suspicious how her face lights up only when she sees us…? “Oh, Layla! Finley! It’s been a while!” And the moment the female lead shouted like that and approached us, I was certain. ‘Oh, it seems like she’s been really affected by the gossip.’ Not only were the gazes being secretly directed at the female lead, but the stinging feeling was also quite noticeable to me. ‘Well, it’s not that I didn’t expect it.’ The female lead must be like that because of what happened, and it’s probably annoying for me since I got my official assignment first. ‘Look at it now.’ Just now, someone deliberately made a ‘pft’ sound, like a chuckle. “They’re playing together.” “Shh, shh.” I could hear the laughter that was gathered together regardless of gender. I would greatly appreciate your continued support by leaving a positive rating on NU so I can continue translating this novel. Thank you.
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