LIGHTNOVELWORLD After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
Chapter 37
I glanced sideways at the source of the sneer.
The one who said ‘birds of a feather flock together’ was someone I had seen briefly before. He was a handsome man with blonde hair and black eyes, but by the standards of a romance fantasy, he looked like an ordinary man with a rather mean appearance. ‘Oh, I remember that brat’s name.’ Cardiff Milgrain, who was assigned to the Personnel Department. He thought he was the best in the world because he was the eldest son of a Count family, but he was beaten by the female lead through her achievements and the male lead for his status. ‘If he gets any more annoying, I’ll deal with him then.’ Right now, there are too many urgent matters to handle. I gave Seamus a hint. ‘Please don’t say anything.’ This guy still has no social skills. For some reason, he’s just sitting there with an indifferent look. I turned my gaze to Yuriana. I can clearly see that she’s pretending to be cheerful. “I’m so happy to see you again. Ah! Is this cake, by any chance…?” “Yuriana.” “Ah, mhm? Why?” “Do you need any help?” “….!” The woman widened her eyes at my question. Seeing the color drain from her face and her lips pressed together, it seemed I had hit the nail on the head. ‘I thought about Allison back then too.’ The female lead had stronger self-esteem than when I saw her in the original. ‘But her self-esteem was drastically shattered back then.’ Moreover, since she didn’t get into the department she wanted, even if she’s pretending to be fine, it must be hard on her. If I were the first to offer to help, it would hurt even more. Even if I don’t know the details, on the outside, we’re the same age. ‘Depending on the person, they might see it as excessive meddling.’ But if she directly asks for help, I could try to share all the knowledge I know. The female lead eventually lowered her head. “You saw everything…It’s so embarrassing.” “What do you mean embarrassing?” It seems like I’m gossiping along with everyone else. “Actually, I didn’t get into any of the departments I applied for. The Personnel Department, the Planning Department, and even the Magic Knight Department.” “They’ve all kicked away the luck that came their way.” I was sincere. “No matter what anyone says, you’re the top of the 218th class, Yuriana.” “….” The female lead’s lips trembled slightly. ‘Huh, could she be about to cry here?’ It’s okay to be touched, but crying at work isn’t okay, though? “Thank you, Layla.” But the female lead, that is, Yuriana, smiled. “I think I did such a great job greeting Layla on our first day.” “Yuriana…” “Wherever I go, I’ll work hard so I won’t be an embarrassment, so please don’t worry too much. To be honest…” Yuriana smiled a little sadly. “I think the director accepted me because no one else was willing to take me in. If not, I would have been completely dismissed. So…” “Ey, that’s not why you were accepted into the research lab.” …Mhm? I was completely focused on the conversation when a man’s voice was heard next to us. “Ugh!” “Wha, Director!” I ended up hitting Director Theodore’s chin with the top of my head, as he was standing right behind me! “D, Director? Are you okay? What should I do!” “Ugh, yes, I’m fine, Miss Lowell.” ‘How dare someone like me! I should just shrink away on my own!’ “No, no, there’s no need to be too surprised! Sorry, you were in the middle of a conversation with the three of you.” The director rubbed his chin a few times and then smiled gently. “It’s embarrassing to say it myself, but the research lab does have its own standards.” “Director.” “It was a decision made to bring in someone who fits well with the research lab and is a good person.” At those words, Yuriana’s face became noticeably hardened. “Yes, thank you. I will do my best.” Watching that heartwarming scene, I clasped my hands together as if in prayer. ‘Ah… Just watching this is so healing…’ It feels even more so because I’ve been dealing with nothing but frustrating situations at the BM-RP Department. Originally, it was a place I wanted to go, so I feel a bit disappointed. Just as the director smiled at me, I almost unintentionally grabbed onto his sleeve. “Oh, and Miss Lowell.” “Ah, yes!” “Miss Lowell, feel free to come by anytime. If you’re ever struggling, don’t hesitate to come for a consultation…” Although it was just a polite remark, I thought it was really nice to hear. Seamus got between me and the director. …No, this brat? * * * Seamus had been feeling irritated since earlier and was quietly trying to calm himself down. ‘These bugs were noisy.’ He clearly overheard the 218th class from earlier gossiping about Layla Lowell and Yuriana Crosswell. [Birds of a feather flock together.] [Shh, shh.] In the meantime, there were also whispers. The nobles criticized Layla Lowell because she was a commoner. And the commoners, not wanting to fall out of favor with their peers, joined in the gossip. [She was at the scene of the incident, you know. Don’t you feel uneasy?] [And it was funny how she flirted with Great Young Master Lupesque.] [She’s nothing special…] Nothing special? ‘I’m dealing with a person I couldn’t even break?’ I can’t say it because it’s classified, but the most special person among them would be Layla Lowell. If Layla Lowell is considered nothing special, then what does that make him, someone who couldn’t defeat her? ‘Is that why I’m getting so irritated?’ He couldn’t breathe. He fiddled with his skull bracelet. ‘Let’s break their legs one by one.’ It’s enough to just teach them their place, like he did in the Wizard Tower. But earlier, didn’t Layla Lowell silently send him a glare, as if telling him to stay quiet? ‘Then why is it that I shouldn’t react?’ But they were cursing at her, though? ‘And why are you acting like that in front of Director Wadsworth?’ He had never seen her act so clueless in the BM-RP Department. He mostly saw her with a pencil stuck in her messy hair, looking pissed off every day… At that, he also felt an inexplicable sense of defeat towards Theodore Wadsworth. He couldn’t stand it. So he stepped between Theodore Wadsworth and Layla Lowell. “Um…Finley?” “….” He was clearly a much higher-ranking person, but Seamus didn’t want to back down. Theodore smiled faintly at him. “I suppose I should say the same thing to Sir Finley that I once said to Great Young Master Lupesque.” “….” “Well then, I’ll be on my way. See you next time, all three of you.” Theodore leisurely turned his steps. But as soon as he left, Layla shouted out. “Are you, are you, are you crazy? Did you have your liver transplanted outside your body or something?” “…I don’t know.” “What do you mean you don’t know, hey…!” Seamus turned his head away indifferently. Layla Lowell and Theodore Wadsworth, who don’t respond to gossip or slander. ‘It’s all annoying.’ In the end, Layla gave up on the nagging, and Yuriana, who had been watching the situation, quietly opened her mouth. “Hey, Layla. We’re supposed to attend the banquet soon, right? If you’re okay with it, would you like to go look at dresses together?” “Uh… That would be nice…” Layla was about to agree but awkwardly stammered. “Uh, Yuriana. Is it alright if someone else joins us…?” “I don’t mind. Who is it?” “Maybe Senior Lupesque?” “Huh?” “And also Seamus?” “Huuuh…?” * * * It wasn’t that I wanted to torture the male lead and Seamus just because it was me. ‘But I can’t go to the first banquet without a dress, can I?’ And officials are not allowed to bring outside tailors into the imperial palace. So in the end, there was only one way. Yuriana’s mouth dropped open when I actually appeared with the male lead and Seamus on either side of me, like a screen. But then she quickly came to her senses and greeted them. “Ah, hello, Senior Lupesque! And hello Finley!” By the way, neither the male lead nor Seamus had said a word, both already looking exhausted. I would greatly appreciate your continued support by leaving a positive rating on NU so I can continue translating this novel. Thank you. Next chapter will be updated first on this website. Come back and
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