Episode 91
“Okay, okay. That's amazing. It will eat me very well.”
“How would you do that? I am also the grandson of the head of the household.”
The head of the household seemed to be satisfied with Lucerne's attitude of being more friendly, even though he said so.
“I really hope you get a good woman and change.”
“…….”
“Do it in moderation. Just like this.”
Lucerne did not respond to that and quietly greeted him.
“Excuse me.”
“Okay, go away.”
The householder waved her hand.
Lucerne took Elisha and went outside without looking back at her. Elisha had trouble walking fast because her legs were weak. Lucerne placed her hand on her back of her Elisha and held her firmly.
“Why did you come, I was able to get out by myself.”
Elisha quickly whispered to Lucerne. They walked across the garden.
“I told you all the reasons why I came to pick you up in front of the householder.”
Lucerne said bluntly.
“I know you covered it because it was in front of the head of the household. You should have emphasized that you treat me as just a contract wife. You don't have to do this from now on. We're not even like that.”
“Elisha.”
Lucerne said.
“You could be detained for several days if the family head wants it. Then you think you would have stayed healthy and happy every day staying at Jacob's house?”
“…….”
Elisha was stunned. However……. I couldn't comment on Lucerne's sarcasm. In fact, she was afraid and hated her.
He hated being detained even for a single day by the Cartier family.
Elisha then realized that she should thank Lucerne. Possessive or whatever. Lucerne was forced to come for her sake.
“Lady!”
At that time, Ian and Nora, who had parked their wagon outside the gate, came running.
“I was really worried.”
“No big deal.”
Elisha reassured her Nora. She looked worried as Nora was still, and she rarely reached out first, grabbed Nora's hand, and then let go. Said Ian kindly.
“Phew, it's been a while since I've seen such a general. He came running in haste without even saying goodbye to His Majesty.”
“Ian.”
Lucerne was annoyed. And she opened the carriage door.
“Get on quickly.”
Lucerne said without emotion. Elisha hurriedly got into the carriage.
'This person never does anything useless. And he's a succinct and cold-hearted person in everything.'
Was there really no hesitation or conflict when Lucerne came here? Elisha thought, clenching her fists. Lucerne sat down next to her.
“Lucerne…….”
Lucerne stared at Elisha with her dark red eyes, as if to say something.
“Are you offended?”
“Have you ever looked into something like that?”
“No, just…….”
“…….”
“Thanks.”
Elisha carefully held her lucerne by the collar.
“When she came earlier, her tension was relieved. She was trembling for fear of slipping her tongue. But……. I don't know what to say.”
If you plotted her, she could. She risked her life in front of the head of the household and could open her mouth if she tried to convince him. I've done similar things in my past life.
But I had no such experience. Her obviously leaving her alone is more helpful than her Lucerne coming to pick her up. What should I be thankful for……. She really didn't know.
“I am worried that I will look forward to the next time. You promised. I will find my way to live.”
As if Lucerne was dumbfounded, she looked at Elisha.
“In the time to roll your head with such useless thoughts. No, why don't you take a look at me while I'm calming Nora. When you look at Nora, it's no different than looking at your lover.”
“…….”
“You approach everything with difficulty. You.”
Elisha became more and more unknown.
'What does Nora have to do with it?'
Lucerne continued to stare at her. However, the meaning of that gaze was different.
'This person is out of anger, right now? Suddenly, why?'
The look in Lucerne's eyes now made her feel numb to the extent of being strange.
For a moment, Elisha remembered the flowers in the water. One day in her previous life. She, who had gone blind in one eye, felt the firm touch of Lucerne's arms.
Her then shimmering, midsummer-like feelings washed over her again like a wave. It's that terrifying feeling. Elisha tried hard to pretend not to know that feeling.
“Tell me everything that happened.”
He wanted to tell the story in great detail, so Elisha had to.
“Do you mention the beginning of the Cartier family in front of the family head?”
There, Lucerne also had an expression of bewilderment.
“If the old man got angry, you could have been hurt.”
“……. Fortunately, nothing happened. And it worked.”
Lucerne nodded her head nonchalantly.
“Looks like I just called you out this time. You should know the whims of the old man. If I had decided not to send it back, it would have been over only after someone saw the blood.”
Elisha shook her body slightly. She totally agreed with that statement.
“And?”
“I said it was normal to ask how our marriage was.”
“What is normal?”
“They asked me if I would eat dinner, go out for a walk, and then go to a couple's meeting.”
Lucerne laughed incredulously.
“There is nothing wrong with that.”
“…….”
“In that sense, we go out together before dinner. I have something I want to show you.”
“Right now?”
“You might like it.”
“What is it?”
Elisha was extremely tired, and she wanted to go home as soon as he permitted her. She was in no mood to go to restaurants or cafes.
“I'm going to see how Uncle Merha is doing.”
“…….”
“Aren't you curious? A member of the Cartier family is imprisoned.”
It was truly an irresistible spectacle. Elisha's eyes changed. She nodded her head slightly.
“That's true…….”
“…….”
“It must be a rare sight.”
The chariot turned her horse's head and headed for the temple.
* * *
Elisha had been imprisoned in her previous life. The imperial prison was damp and gloomy. It was a place where there were rats running around day and night, it was dark, and sometimes people could hear people dying.
'It's no different than a temple prison.'
The only difference was that the number of prisoners was much smaller.
“I couldn't tell you earlier, but I forgot that Lady Rosaria was my godmother. That was great, Elisha.”
Elisha nodded her head. Elisha knew that she was Lucerne's godmother because she grew up with Rosaria until she was fourteen. Elisha told Lucerne to convince the head of her house by saying that.
Elisha walked through the dark prison and asked Lucerne.
“Lucerne, are you really going to let Merha go after four years?”
“Sure.”
Lucerne said. It was an oddly friendly tone.
“If he is alive in prison by then.”
“…….”
Elisha shut her mouth.
“There are a lot of incidents in prison. But I want to serve you well for four years.”
“Why?”
“The period I grew up under Uncle Merha was four years. I have had a lot of accidents in the meantime.”
The jailer stood in front of them and greeted them politely. While he was going through the procedures, Elisha asked Lucerne.
“What, for example?”
Lucerne shut his mouth. Elisha glanced at him.
“A lot happened.”
Elisha imagined the abuse and starvation of Lucerne's childhood.
“The thing I hated the most was, well. There were many children of the same age as me at the temple. My uncle didn't speak to me for months because he didn't allow any of them to talk to me. And that year I suffered from aphasia.”
At that moment, Elisha's illogical anger toward Merha seemed to rise. For a moment, she thought that this prison was too much for Merha.
“He must be punished.”
Elisha whispered. Lucerne did not answer.
Just before arriving at the prison, Lucerne stopped Elisha. Following her like a shadow, she winked at Nora.
“Today I am happy with the sights on this street.”
“…….”
“Or do you want to vent your anger by swearing in Merha's face?”
“No. I am satisfied here today.”
“You judged well.”
Lucerne laughed happily. Elisha stood still and watched Lucerne approach the prison in the distance.
“General! General. Please save me I mean, I spent all my money on the election campaign. Please get me out of here I am the only candidate for the next great pope!”
At that time, someone who was locked in the prison next to Merha jumped out. It was a gunner that became a lung in a few days. Lucerne looked at Gunner like trash.
“You pay for your own sins.”
Lucerne said so and ignored Gunner. The Gunner, whose last hope had collapsed, sat down. Soon after, Lucerne stood in front of Merha's prison. The inside of the prison could not be seen from Elisha's angle.
Soon someone approached and grabbed the iron cage with his hand.
“You bastard Lucerne! Do you dare to stab me in the back of the head with the young bastard under me?”
“Your uncle is still a person who stimulates a sense of challenge.”
Lucerne whispered.
“What, what?”
“Gunner is already in trouble, but he is so healthy. We will be able to face the challenges ahead with courage. I can't help but look forward to it.”
“You you! My son won't let him go. Do you think you can become the head of the household?”
“I think it would be reasonable to worry about whether or not the family will be free, putting the family second aside.”
“…….”
“He also demonstrates this stupid thought process.”
Lucerne leaned against the iron cage.
“Uncle, can't you forget the four years you raised me?”
“…….”
“I will repay the kindness you raised me by taking good care of you in prison.”
Merha's appearance was also a big attraction for Elisha, but her devilish whisper of Lucerne was so eerie and beautiful, at that moment Elisha thought that she should never turn Lucerne into an enemy.
“Do you think the head of household will just leave this alone?”
“The conversation with the head of the household has already ended.”
“You……. You…….”
Merha's eyes shook.
“You should have known it would turn out like this.”
Lucerne whispered.
“Did I really look so crazy that I forgot about them?”
“…….”
“Marco is an idiot who can do nothing without his uncle, so I think the structure of the Cartier family will become clearer now.”
“You will never be a homeowner. Don't try, Lucerne.”
“You worry about everything. Whether or not I become the head of the family, there is nothing wrong with getting Marco and his uncle in the mud.”
Merha shut her mouth.
“Besides, I was lucky enough to get a good wife, and the road is even more solid. Her life is so interesting.”
Lucerne tuk-tuk, affectionately tapping the side of the iron cage where Merha had placed her face.
“Have a good day, Uncle. I hope you stay healthy for a long time. Only then is it worth the pain.”
Lucerne turned her head. At that time, Merha found Elisha. He remembered Arien's words that the reason Lucerne had changed recently was because of her new wife.
“Damn bitch! Lowly thing! You seduced Lucerne and Rosaria……. Up, up!”
Lucerne clicked his fingers as if he didn't want to hear it anymore. A shadow appeared and dug into Merha's mouth. Merha grabbed her neck and fell to the floor, rolling over and over. But she couldn't make a single sound out of her mouth.
“I really can't come to my senses. Marco resembles his uncle. I got scolded the same way for blaspheming my wife the same way.”
Elisha held her breath and she looked at it. Exhilaration, fear, and chills. Various emotions enveloped Elisha. Lucerne held out her hand.
“Let's go, Elisha.”
“…….”
“So you can play like this again with the Cartier family you hate. Yes?”
It was a sweet word. Elisha swallowed her dry saliva and took her hand. One of her family members who crushed her in her previous life. The axis was Mered. Today, Elisha saw her strong pillars collapsing among them.
In other words, it was hope.
'Maybe I can really get out of this family. If you follow Lucerne well like this…….'
Elisha unconsciously touched the back of her neck.
And she left the dungeon without looking back.
The warm sunlight hit her face. She had never felt so warm in sunlight in her previous life.
Elisha thought. If there is a devil in the world, she must have the face of an angel. Like Lucerne. It must be as enchanting as Lucerne.