LIGHTNOVELWORLD After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
Chapter 40
Ugh, I feel like I’m going to get a stomachache.
Honestly, I still felt uncomfortable facing this person. ‘I don’t know what he’s thinking, and when I think back on it…’ I was also dragged around to dangerous places here and there. However, there was something I had to bow down to him for due to the company dinner. “Um, Minister.” “Hmm?” “I… I don’t know my drinking limit very well, and I caused a lot of trouble for the Minister and my seniors during the company dinner. I’m truly sorry.” “Haha. You shouldn’t be sorry. It’s my fault for not knowing and pouring alcohol.” The mastermind squinted his eyes and smiled mischievously. “I was disappointed that you didn’t save my beer and just left.” “….” You really hold a grudge, don’t you? ‘Ha, I want to finish planning the strategy to prevent the Grand Duke’s death.’ For example, how should I propose the additional installation of firefighting artifacts? ‘Should I borrow the male lead’s influence this time?’ Who knows, if the Great Young Master speaks, he might add more. He’s even the team leader, right? Lost in thought, the mastermind suddenly spoke, snapping me back to reality. “…About the upcoming royal palace official banquet.” “Ah, yes!” “Since it happened right after a major incident, everyone’s really interested. The ministers are, too.” “Yes, yes.” “So, I’m asking the younger ones for their opinions if there’s anything concerning.” The mastermind smiled brightly at me. “How about it? Is there anything Miss Lowell is worried about?” Huh, during this lunch hour. Is it more profitable than I thought? * * * Edgar calmly watched Layla Lowell, who was busily talking. ‘There’s something I need to confirm just the two of us, at least once.’ He can read other people’s thoughts. However, when there are many people in one place, thoughts get mixed up, and a lot is missed. So, he called Layla Lowell out separately, using lunch as an excuse. A very interesting thought just now occurred to him. ‘Hmm. That Grand Duke is dying?’ She can see the core. She is even a direct descendant of the saint. And on top of that, she has prophetic abilities? “Just in case, wouldn’t it be good to have a fire extinguisher? I heard there are a lot of candle decorations.” “That’s a good idea, Miss Lowell. I’ll suggest it to the internal security team.” “Th, then, and…” Layla Lowell hesitated for a moment, then gathered her courage and blurted out. “How about securing an additional waiting room?” “….” Edgar smiled. She was indeed a suspicious woman. “Let’s suggest that, Miss Lowell.” But it was worth waiting a little longer. ‘More than anything, I want to know how she managed to trick Lupesque.’ He wanted to know how she had planted hope in a man who had been rotting away with him. Digging into someone else’s depths… ‘It’s a thing that shortens my lifespan, though.’ This time it was worth it. Taking advantage of the moment when Layla resumed eating, Edgar silently watched her. ‘…I see.’ The scenery she had planted in Carlyle Lupesque’s mind. The shining beach, the ice cream. But there were other scenes before that. The dark river, the ankle submerged in the water. Layla, staring endlessly at the night view. It was a landscape mixed with bitter self-loathing and heartbreaking beauty. ‘What is this? It doesn’t seem like the palace.’ A variety of emotions flowed into him, mixed together. Deep depression that seemed like it would be addictive. The radiant halo blurred as if seen through tear-filled eyes. A sight so beautiful that it made it even sadder. But there was a realization, and she began to wade through the river… Courage. “….!” A heavy vibration went through Edgar’s heart. Edgar forgot his original purpose and became absorbed in Layla Lowell’s memories. ‘What on earth is this?’ He wanted to see the scenery a little more. No, he wanted to know what she had finally realized. But at that moment. “…Ah.” “Huh? Minister!” Startled, Layla jumped up from her seat. It was only natural, as blood suddenly dripped from Edgar’s nose. Layla turned pale with shock, but Edgar calmly wiped away the blood. ‘Ugh, I’ve already reached my limit.’ At the very least, he hoped his body would hold out until his wish was fulfilled. “A, are you okay?” “No need to worry, Miss Lowell.” “Yes…” “By the way, I have something to ask you.” “Yes?” Layla Lowell blinked, her eyes wide open in surprise. Edgar, strangely enough, fell silent when he saw that expression. “…No, it’s nothing. Well, then, you should get up first.” “Me too…” “You can eat comfortably and come back later, Miss Lowell.” He lightly waved his hand as he left the dining room. But as he walked away, he couldn’t help but wonder. ‘If I could turn back time, would Miss Lowell be happy?’ What answer would Layla Lowell give when she got out of the river? When she finds out what wish he is trying to fulfill by collecting the black magic cores. “…For now, should I handle it the way she wants?” She had asked for a change in the waiting room and an addition of fire safety artifacts, right? ‘That much should be fine.’ And so that afternoon. Edgar, with a hearty laugh, threw in a bombshell of an additional request, using his status as a minister, and the event organizers were turned upside down. * * * D-0. The long-awaited evening has arrived! The day to celebrate the new officials and invite their families! ‘The hall where the banquet will be held has also been confirmed.’ I had memorized the exits from looking at the blueprints countless times, just in case anything went wrong. ‘More than anything, the waiting room has really changed!’ The first waiting room, where the fire is believed to have broken out, has changed! ‘Because I suggested it to the mastermind? Really?’ And a lot of firefighting artifacts were added. ‘When a spark is detected, a rain cloud appears right away, right?’ Isn’t that a good defense? Of course, I couldn’t let my guard down. Since the remaining five younger siblings from the orphanage were invited, after all. “Sister!” “Sister Layla!” The children, unaware of my worries, looked at me in my dress and their eyes sparkled. Now fully recovered, Henry grabbed my hand and jumped up and down. “Sister, you look like a princess…!” “Kids, if you say something like that here, it’s treason. Shh.” This sister will be dragged straight to prison, haha. When I saw the youngest dressed up like he was coming to the banquet, a memory came to mind. ‘Now that I think about it, what did Henry mean by ‘something like a doll’?’ [As I grabbed the ball and stood up, huh, there was no one on the road, but suddenly something appeared.] [What appeared in front of you?] [Ugh…A doll-like thing!] Could it have been the bait of ‘Ceres,’ as the male lead mentioned? At that moment, a loud protest was heard behind us. “Oh my god, does this make sense!” “M, Madam, please don’t be angry…” “Haa, this is what happens when Viscount Capres disappears.” It seems like she’s pretending not to look at us on purpose, but it’s obvious who she’s talking about. ‘She’s not seeing us, but she’s deliberately letting us hear her voice.’ Especially the families of the nobles from the class of 218 were even worse. “Even though the bureaucracy was opened to those of different ranks, this is too much.” “Even if it’s fair, there should be a certain line that must be respected.” “Hoho, with so many kids like that, who would marry a girl with so many mouths to feed?” Bark, bark, a dog barks. The moment when the children at the orphanage who were excitedly chattered one by one noticed and froze. “Miss Loweeeeell!” A bright voice called me from the corridor where we were standing. The Priest Lumière was approaching me with a bright smile like a sunflower. 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