Episode 56

Then the man covered his mouth. He had enormous hands. And the man pulled Elisha. Elisha was accidentally dragged out. Both of her hands were untied.

The man put something on her Elisha's belt. It was a cold, heavy piece of metal. Elisha didn't know what was going on, so she couldn't breathe.

'Never.'

Said the man in a low voice.

'Don't stand out from me.'

The man leaned over and whispered. The body of the man who came closer smelled of masculine sandalwood.

It was a smell that could only be smelled among the deep forests of trees that grew in the wild untouched by humans.

All of a sudden, the surroundings were noisy.

'Who was that man?'

Elisha removed her eyepatch. She was standing at the back door of Marco's mansion. None of her caught her.

Then someone bumped into Elisha and passed by. Elisha realized that he was still a young man.

She said, 'She came to avenge the Temple Knights. All the dog-like ones come out!'

Elisha unwittingly peeped through her back door. A fountain of blood splattered on the road the man passed through, on the man's body.

'It's Lapis of the Black Lion Knights! Everyone run away!'

Elisha covered her mouth. They were the seeds of the Black Lion Knights. The slim boy……. It was a magician named Lapis, whom Elisha had also heard of. After that, a man with a large Battle Ax jumped in.

Corinne. This person was also Sid.

'It's a duel between knights. The fact that there are seeds for the Black Lion Knights…….'

Elisha groped her belt. What's in that belt……. It was an ancient gold coin made of gold. It was a very valuable item.

Elisha staggered out into the street. She had wage wagons going around.

'This……. Is it the carriage fee?'

That he paid the wagon. It was that the man knew who Elisha was. Since she knew that Elisha was not Marco's subordinate, she must have paid her to go back.

'That man's voice……. It was the voice of someone I knew.'

And Elisha noticed the identity of the man who freed her. Hopefully, even though. She was sure

Lucerne.

He was the man

*​ *​ *​

When she opened her eyes, Elisha realized she had shed a tear.

'Why did I cry?'

Maybe it was because of a dream from long ago. Elisha patted her eyes. She let out a low sigh.

'I see. That's what it was.'

Why did her Lucerne release her when she was captured by Arien and endured her torment? Elisha of her past life wondered for a long time. However, after hearing Lucerne's story today, she finally solved her long-standing doubt.

'Please release me. I can't see my eyes. Please……. Please let me run away Please pretend you didn't see me.'

'I think he asked for help. I can't see my eyes……. It was.'

'But no one helped. It's like paying for tuition with tears and learning at an expensive price.'

Lucerne saw her own childhood in Elisha, who cried and begged her that day.

Some people ignore their past. When she sees a miserable person similar to her own past, she tramples and ignores them. However, some people……. She does not turn away from anyone who reminds her of her past.

Elisha put on something like a bitter smile.

She in her previous life. Her short life was so miserable and shabby.

At the moment she died meaninglessly by Jacob's hand, she had only two graces to keep.

An old, yellow handkerchief and an ancient gold coin that I have kept for a long time.

If she had any debts to pay off in her past life, that was it. Because she lived a life she had never encountered the bright and shining goodwill.

*​ *​ *​

The next day, a grand ball was held in Yurif.

Yurif's city hall was famous for its antique and beautiful buildings. There, hosted by the mayor, the biggest party was held every month, and nobles who did not attend small balls would show their faces at them.

Lucerne found out that Marco was on the list of attendees for the party, just by exchanging notes.

So all Elisha had to do this time was to rest and get ready for her party.

“This silver bracelet seemed like a precious item, but it's a pity.”

Sophie looked upset when Elisha's bracelet broke due to the already meager circumstances of accessories.

“Yeah, I'm very sad too.”

Elisha fiddled with her bracelet.

'I didn't know it could only be used once.'

Thanks to this bracelet, she could easily move the situation. Because this bracelet found the warehouse where Lystralpo's body was buried.

'Since the divine power and magic power from the corpse of Lystralpo stayed for a long time, it must have come out with almost tainted magic power. No wonder the bracelet worked.'

Elisha's instant plan worked perfectly.

'But it's said that Lapis carefully crafted it.'

Now the silver bracelet is discolored and faded. Not only that, but even the small bell ornament shrank.

“I guess you liked it?”

Elisha was startled and raised her head. Before I knew it, Lucerne was standing in front of the powder room door.

“I just thought it was a waste,” She said. They said it was a valuable item.”

Elisha turned her words around.

“You were upset. You only have one bracelet……. You said on the day you received this, it was the first time you received such a nice gift.”

Sophie said softly. Sophie was a maid with her career, and she knew that the mistress's jewels and dress were bound to her husband's favour. She hinted to Lucerne about Elisha's empty jewelry box.

“Sophie.”

Elisha said rebukingly. Lucerne glanced at Elisha like that.

“I guess you liked the gift Lapis gave you.”

“It's a gift someone gave me with good intentions, how can I hate it? That's all.”

Lucerne smiled.

“Come out. Because it's time for people to come from the store.”

“Yes?”

Elisha was puzzled and left. The luxurious hotel where Lucerne and Elisha stayed had three rooms. Among them, the living space was connected to the door leading out.

Soon there was a knock. It was exactly 2:00 PM.

“Hello, it is an honor to have you call our jeweler.”

A man who appeared to be a clerk at a luxury store bowed his head politely and took out a luxurious leather bag. He placed countless jewels in it. The jewels were so splendid that it made me squint my eyes at the moment.

“Bring the most expensive one. This woman needs some shock therapy.”

Lucerne said. The merchant was overjoyed and took out a luxurious yellow diamond bracelet. It was a beautiful, ancient bracelet with a delicate gold ornament and a yellow diamond the size of a fingernail in the middle.

“How is it? It's something you don't find easily even in high-end shops in the capital. This is the product that took the highest price at last year's jewelry auction.”

The merchant politely began to explain the goods.

“This bracelet is a pair with a solid gold screw adjustment mechanism, made together. Wear it according to the lady's wrist through an adjustment mechanism, and you also need the adjustment mechanism when untying it. Instead, it is comfortable to wear compared to the splendor, and you can use it to fit your wrist. Your husband will be able to help you put it on.”

“…… Can't you solve it alone?”

“It can be solved, but it is very difficult to adjust. A bracelet like this is proof of love.”

So, it was a bracelet that Lucerne had to ask for it to be released once it was filled. It was quite romantic in Elisha's opinion.

“What do you think?”

It was a very beautiful thing. Besides, it was top notch.

Elisha could see jewels. Goosebumps ran down her back when she thought about the price of the item. She said bluntly.

“It sparkles brilliantly and is made to fit the wrist, just like handcuffs.”

It wasn't because I didn't like it. It was a little disconcerting. Elisha had a habit of reacting coldly to unexpected kindness. After all, the gift was kind. Elisha was not used to being kind without reason.

“Okay? It's an expression I really like. Then you'd better live.”

Elisha glared at Lucerne. Anyway, if you like…….

“I never asked for an award.”

“If you get it as you like, whenever you want, that would be the prize. If that's the case, why don't you go all the way to the top of my head.”

“…….”

“Well, looking at what you're doing now, I don't know your head, but I'll go up in no time to tidy up my shoulders.”

Elisha shut her mouth tightly. She wished that her homemade green dress looked quite cheap in Lucerne's eyes. She was even a little upset, to be honest. She took a small breath.

“I don't know why you bought it……. I feel uncomfortable when I receive such an expensive item. It feels like being in debt.”

“What if I owe more of what I already owe?”

“…….”

“Elisha, if you're sane with being entangled with the Cartier family, you're the only one who should suffer. Feel comfortable in this part.”

“…….”

“The woman said she needed to sort out her slush fund.”

Lucerne took off Elisha's rusty silver bracelet and put on her new one.

“I just need this one.”

Said Elisha.

“There is only one bracelet.”

“That's what Sophie said on her own. Ah!”

In an instant, Lucerne placed Elisha's body on her lap. Her merchant shrugged her shoulders and cleared her throat, turning a blind eye.

“Choose something pretty.”

“…….”

“If you buy them all. I'll drop you off then.”

Lucerne smiled and said.

“The next step is to wash from the nape of the neck, is that okay?”

“General!”

Elisha said involuntarily. Seriously, this man played with people.

'Okay. I'm not asking you to buy it, but I'll buy it for you. He seems to think that he needs to dress up expensively to improve his face.'

Elisha's cheeks turned red, and in the end, she chose a sapphire bracelet, two silver bracelets, a ruby ​​earring, and a diamond earring.