Episode 38

Elisha thought.

Occasionally, owners will put their dog or cat on the table where they eat. The reason Elisha sat side by side at the table today was simply because of the whim of the head of the household.

“Because she is ugly.”

Marco looked at Elisha and muttered in disgust at her. Elisha covered her cheeks and looked away from her. She lowered her eyes, thinking she should have come wearing at least a veil covering her face as usual.

Dreuk. Then there was the sound of the door opening. Elisha, who was just staring at the plate, was taken aback. The air around them suddenly became tense.

Elisha raised her head. Lucerne stood in the doorway. She was still tall in her military uniform. She had rarely seen him, but Elisha had always been afraid of him.

“Why did you call this guy here? He is the one who will eat our family!”

Jacob set up a pit. The family head frowned and gestured to Lucerne.

“Lucerne, sit down. This is the last chance to negotiate with the family.”

Said the housekeeper. Jacob was indignant at that comment.

“My lord. There is a degree of favoritism. Don't you know what Lucerne is doing? That guy is the one who will destroy our family.”

This time Marco shouted. Elisha knew right away what that meant. Lucerne became a member of the imperial family.

In order to confront the candidates for the state. Even though Lucerne cannot become the head of the family, he tries to have a family. He wants to disband Cartier by vacating the Gazoo position.

“You guys are all the same. Jacob. You exploited small merchants and families by any means. His technique is shallow, and he is being criticized throughout the empire. And Marco. You! Combined with the temple, we are preparing to strike the back of the imperial family and our family. After all, wasn't that to seize control of the family?”

“…….”

“Lucerne, you are the black sheep of our family. A black sheep among white sheep. The man who will destroy our family is here. Do you really not know your faults?”

The housekeeper yelled. Everyone except Lucerne began to tremble. Arien even shed tears at the ferocious spirit of the family head.

“So, what do you want? Shall we all repent together and reform ourselves? You mean now?”

Lucerne said.

“Hey, this bastard. Still sarcastic in front of the family head! You bastard!”

Said Marco. Lucerne raised the corner of his mouth and smiled.

At the time, Jacob had the overwhelming advantage in the family head succession, but Marco's father. After Merha won the election of the pope a few years ago, Marco was also maintaining his momentum. The temple was stabbing the head of the household and fully supporting Marco.

However, the last few days Marco's complexion has not been good. He had a bad complexion and dark under his eyes, as if he was worried.

Marco, a weak man by nature, used to hunt female employees around him when he was dissatisfied. Especially when she saw Elisha, Jacob's entourage, she couldn't be bothered.

“Ah!”

Then Elisha accidentally dropped her fork. She bent her body down. That was the moment.

Someone stroked Elisha's thigh. Elisha stood up as if she had been struck by lightning. She looked around her, trying not to show off. Then Elisha's elbow hit her glass.

Degururu, the glass rolled on the floor. Elisha's face became contemplative. It was a cast glass decorated with jewels. If she breaks even an expensive glass, she will be beaten by Jacob. Elisha bent over and groped her floor. She was looking for a glass.

Under the table…….

'Marco, you damn bastard.'

Marco was rubbing Elisha's thighs. Not only that, but as Elisha leaned over, her hand reached out to her upper body.

'No!'

Cheng Kang!

Then a loud noise was heard above her head,

“Laugh, fuck for real!”

It was Jacob's voice. It was clear that Jacob had thrown something at Lucerne. The fork landed on the floor opposite Elisha. The next moment, Elisha thought she was passing out.

Beneath the table, Lucerne ducked her. It was a very brief moment. Lucerne's eyes met Elisha's under the table.

Elisha was startled. At that time, Marco's hand was clutching Elisha's chest. Elisha said she wanted to cry…….

'To see me like this.'

It was a strange mind. She hated it even more because Lucerne was the opponent who showed a disgraceful appearance. What did that guy say?

Elisha lifted an expensive, agate-encrusted brass goblet with her hand behind her back and sat her down. Bit her lip. In the seat opposite her, Lucerne held a fork in her hand.

'It's disgusting.'

She knew that Marco was looking at her with strange eyes. Her fear and shame pounded in Elisha's heart.

And it happened.

Lucerne rose from her seat.

Cheak-

Lucerne stood up and slowly poured the red wine over Marco's head.

'Nonsense.'

Elisha looked at the scene. Marco's hand had long since fallen from Elisha.

“They say they drink wine at the temple too.”

“…….”

“What are you doing, drink.”

The atmosphere in the son-in-law became tense. Even the family head looked at Lucerne with eyes that could not believe his arrogance.

“Why no answer?”

Poo!

Lucerne slapped Marco on the cheek.

“Lucerne!”

The housekeeper burst into anger. Jacob jumped up from his seat. He screamed and tried to attack Lucerne, but Lucerne didn't even look at him and stuck a fork between Jacob's fingers.

Blood flowed.

“To give it back. We should cherish the family wealth.”

“Uh, uh……. This crazy guy……. 개새끼가…….”

Lucerne brushed his hair. He tapped Marco's frozen cheek with his finger.

“The temple assassins you sent were well received. I'll pay you back soon.”

“Stop it, Lucerne.”

The housekeeper said coldly.

“If you leave now, you will be disowning the family. I will never show you mercy again.”

Lucerne smiled.

“I don't think I will have any more affection for a family that shows such rudeness.”

He turned his back and left widely. The door is closed.

Elisha jumped up from her seat.

She ducked and left her room to avoid the enraged men. Elisha ran.

Through the window in the hallway, I could see Lucerne leaving. Elisha suddenly stood by the window.

Creepy red eyes. But beautiful eyes.

What kind of eyes were there, strangely shining under the table? Elisha barely stood, clutching her window frame. We must have met eyes…….

It was then. Someone pulled Elisha's collar.

“Carola saw everything.”

Caroline was laughing sinisterly. Elisha was startled. She couldn't understand what she was saying at all.

“What do you mean?”

“It means everything in the world is the same. Hey. My mother did that to Carola. What drives men is women and money. After all, only those two make a man struggle!”

Carola laughed. Sometimes Carola's madness scared Elisha. Elisha politely stood holding her hands.

“I saw them all through the door of the restaurant. How could such a man exist? Even the head of Cartier, whom everyone in the world is afraid of, seems to be powerless in front of him.”

Caroline's face lit up.

“As expected, Carola……. I should have that one You have work to do for that.”

Carola whispered to Elisha. Elisha's eyes widened.

“You can do it, huh? Because you will do anything for this Carola.”

*​ *​ *​

Last night Elisha had a dream of her previous life. It was a dream as vivid as reality. Elisha greeted the morning at the hotel.

As soon as Elisha came to her senses, Lucerne prepared to return to her home.

“Be careful.”

Lucerne supported Elisha.

'I feel sore between my legs.'

It was only for one night. During the night, thin blood soaked her underwear. She staggered.

'The first experience……. It hurts.'

A few ladies who recognized Lucerne's hand as she walked cautiously, smiled strangely and exchanged glances with her. Elisha seemed to think she had been tormented by Lucerne since she hadn't slept a wink the night before.

Elisha was wearing a plain beige dress. She was wearing a dress for everyday wear that had been tailored not too long ago. Lucerne sent someone to the mansion overnight to bring Elisha's clothes.

“Lucerne!”

Then someone called Lucerne. She had a bright and healthy voice. Elisha turned her head.

'Who is it?'

Strangely familiar. She had her golden-brown hair tied up high in a ponytail, and was dressed in a fitted military uniform.

“Princess.”

Lucerne bluntly ignored it.

“What happened, I was waiting for you in her private room with my mom yesterday. Ah-“

She finally found Elisha and greeted her in the eyes. Elisha finally recognized her. She is Ilion She was the princess.

'The only princess of the empire. Active duty soldier…….'

That was what her Elisha knew about her. Princess Ilione was an outstanding resource in many ways, and she was one of the next most influential heirs to the throne.

After becoming a soldier, Lucerne was protected by the imperial family and was safe from the clutches of the successors of the family. The princess was a representative guardian of Lucerne.

“Is he…….”

“Yes. She is my wife.”

Lucerne introduced Elisha without a change in expression.

“Meet the princess. She is called Elisha de Lor.”

Elisha bowed on her knees. The princess met her politely and bent her knees. She was dressed in her military uniform and had an aristocratic dignity when she greeted her.

“Nice to meet you. Yesterday, I expected Lucerne to introduce his wife. It's unfortunate. By the way, do you know me?”

“The princess is famous. She looks close to my husband and is a noble person in military uniform, so it was not difficult to infer.”

She blinked her brown eyes, then burst into a pleasant laugh.

“You speak very well of her. Come play later. I would like to talk slowly in my palace.”

“Thank you.”

Instead of saying she liked it, Elisha said that.