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Chapter 74: I Have No Intention To Keep In Contact With You.
Chapter 74: I Have No Intention To Keep In Contact With You.
Why do you wish to meet Cassadin?
A slight edge creeping into my voice caused some cracks to appear in Lillians composed smile.
It seems Milady is quite interested in my affairs.
In response to her wary reaction, I tilted my head, feigning innocence.
Im sorry if I sounded rude. I merely asked because Milady was standing in front of my house.
Your house?
Yes, this is the Serkia Familys mansion, and I, Lady Serkia, am the daughter of Earl Serkia.
Upon hearing that, Lillians eyes seemed to narrow slightly as she gazed at me.
After studying me for a moment, Lillians eyes widened.
Ah Then you must be the lady who rescued Cassadin from the gladiator arena!
When I nodded in affirmation, Lillians face lit up.
Seizing my hand, Lillian quickly launched into a stream of enthusiastic comments.
Oh my! This must be fate. Lets maintain close contact from now on.
I remained silent, alternating my gaze between the hand that Lillian clutched and her face. Swiftly, I tugged my hand away from hers.
She seemed embarrassed by my rejection, and gradually, the smile on her face faded.
Continuing to watch her, I finally spoke.
Apologies, but I have no intention of maintaining contact with you.
Why is that?
She asked.
Not only is this the first time I have met you, Milady, but I also do not know your family name. Furthermore, I have no understanding of why you have visited this place, or what your intentions might be.
Upon hearing my response, Lillian managed to transform her frown into a smile and replied,
You can begin to learn all of these things now, one at a time.
I could not help but inwardly cringe at her unflinching attitude.
I will reiterate. I have no intention to maintain close relations with Milady.
So, please stop blocking the entrance to my mansion and leave. Otherwise, I will have no choice but to forcefully escort you away.
When I resolutely reiterated my position, Lillians face contorted with dismay.
I would have thought she would withdraw to salvage what was left of her dignity, but Lillian didnt move an inch from the mansion.
Just as I was about to go into the mansion to summon a servant, Lillians voice echoed from behind me.
Lady Serkia, you are not what I had anticipated.
..
Is Sir Cassadin similar to you, Milady? Or, will he be different?
I halted and turned my head, then dished out a query to Lillian that would be challenging for her to respond to.
I do have a question. Which family does Milady belong to?
I noticed Lillian become flustered in response to my question. Her pink irises trembled momentarily.
It was understandable, given that Lillian was not a noble but a commoner.
Those who falsely claimed to be nobles could be imprisoned for noble impersonation.
But if she admitted to being a commoner, then our current conversation would be impossible.
This man had looked over at the tearful Lillian, then blushed upon seeing her face in close proximity.
Upon noticing the mans reaction, Lillian quickly clutched the hem of his clothes.
Upon her doing so, the mans ears instantly turned red as well.
With the seeming responsibility now upon him, the man patted Lillians back and addressed me,
Lady Serkia, why are you troubling this innocent woman?
I havent troubled her. She merely started crying out of nowhere.
Then how do you account for the current situation?
When I tracked the mans gaze, I realized that we had significantly more spectators.
Those who appeared to be commoners had been watching, but turned their sights away and resumed their activities once our eyes met.
On the contrary, a few nearby nobles kept scrutinizing my response, seemingly amused by this predicament.
I gave them one quick look before turning back to the man, who had his arms draped across Lillians shoulders and began to speak.
Why should I explain myself? Would you even believe me if I were to tell the truth?
I had done absolutely nothing, yet Lillian started crying again.
Whether it was the man asking me for an explanation when I hadnt done anything or those nobles who were observing us from a distance.
They all appeared unexceptional to me.
I fixed my gaze on the man who was looking at me with an expression of disapproval.
Do you realize the woman youre holding has posed as a noble? I asked for her family name, but she couldnt give me a satisfactory answer.
At my words, Lillian visibly stiffened. However, the man merely positioned himself protectively in front of Lillian and replied,
Even if what youve said is true, its unjust to treat someone this harshly. How could you be so heartless towards someone who only sought friendship?
She was the one who came to my mansion and behaved rudely, yet you act as though I am the one at fault.
Lillian then intertwined her fingers, which had been clutching the mans clothes, with his.
As she did this, the mans face became beet red, reminiscent of a ripe tomato.
Based on your assertions, it implies that she started crying without cause. However, that just doesnt make any sense.
The mans expression told me that, regardless of what I said, he was resolute in his determination to protect Lillian from me.
How pathetic.
I sincerely thought that this man was pitiful. It was almost mortifying to think that such a man bore the title of Earl.
His words were no longer even worthy of my attention.
Turning towards the carriage where Father was, I spoke up.
Father, lets go in together.
Together with Father, who had just disembarked from the carriage, we headed inside.
Or, to be precise, I attempted to go inside.
But Lillians voice stopped me once again.
W-wait, please.
Lillian, who had basically been held by the man, approached me.
I had planned to ignore her and leave, but in a whisper meant only for me, Lillian conveyed what she desired.
Please, I beg you. You dont need to stay close to me. Just please let me meet Sir Cassadin just once.
If you do, then I will go and tell that man right now that I was the one at fault.
Aras T/L Note: This chapter has afflicted me with cancer. Get your medicine ready, everyone. This is going to be one lumpy ride.