The way she responded had a somewhat strange nuance. A daughter chastising her father for worrying about his son. It was a response that seemed to evade the main issue but also spoke the truth.
However, as Aurora looked at the Duke of Lancaster, her expression was simply cheerful.
“That may be true… but… isn’t it time for him to stop rebelling? He’s grown up now.”
The Duke of Lancaster sighed and spoke. Then Aurora reached out and held the duke’s hand on the table with a worried look on her face.
“You’ve been worried about that. But if Father just let go of his ambition for Brother, things might be resolved. Father, you have too much ambition. It’s starting to show signs of becoming a villain. Please be careful.”
Once again, she seemed to evade the main issue but stated the truth plainly.
The problem was that Aurora’s concern for the Duke of Lancaster was genuine.
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Hearing Aurora’s words, the duke sighed deeply. Whether it was a son or a daughter, why did they grow up like this? Suddenly, he felt like having a drink.
The duke just shook his head, as if done with everything, and left Aurora with a final warning.
“Times are tough these days, aren’t they? Aurora, stay attached to the Lancaster Manor and don’t go out.”
At that, Aurora’s eyes widened.
The duke was starting to get a little afraid of what she would say next.
“You’re giving a grown daughter an order not to go out? Um… I’m not sure what to say, but…”
“If you’re not sure, then just keep your mouth shut and follow your father’s words.”
“Yes. I will.”
Aurora answered nonchalantly and started thinking about how to sneak down to Brunel without her father knowing.
How to meet the predicated end
Remaining time until the apocalypse: 12 days.
The madwoman living in abandoned house, an abandoned lady, and star candy cady.
I didn’t know I was called by so many different nicknames. I couldn’t have imagined that the embarrassing nickname, star candy lady, would follow me all the way here.
‘But who is this madwoman living in abandoned house?’
I thought it was the title of a horror movie.
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“Concentrate, please.”
Knox warned me at that moment. I sighed and banged my head on the table.
I didn’t know when Knox would leave, so before he did, I asked him to teach me some emergency medical techniques to extract more information from him.
So, now I was at the medical clinic in Brunel Village, receiving CPR Training from Knox.
“Darn it. I hate studying.”
“You were begging me to teach you while knocking on the hospital door in the morning. This is no way to act. Keep your spirits up.”
Knox pinched the truth very calmly and coldly. I’m not doing this because I want to.
Advertisement‘After the world ends in 12 days, I’ll have to survive alone, so I have to work hard.’
Sigh.
I worked hard, pressing on the stuffed bear’s heart, performing CPR. The cute stuffed bear’s chest got squashed.
I made crying noises, but I followed Knox almost perfectly as he taught me.
“To be honest, I didn’t expect you to follow along this well.”
Knox also seemed a bit surprised.
This was partly due to memories from a past life. I vaguely remembered learning emergency treatment during school health classes.
Advertisement“But Cherry, why are you doing all this? I thought you bought this mansion because of Elpinus herbs, but it seems that’s not the only reason.”
Why is Knox so obsessed with Elpinus herbs? Elpinus herbs are just a part of my plan.
“Part of the reason is indeed because of the Elpinus herbs.”
I gave a vague answer, and Knox shook his head as if he couldn’t understand.
“To be honest, seeing you now, Lancaster deserves to be suspicious of you.”
“I’m tired of hearing that.”
“That’s what makes it interesting. Besides, it’s the first time I’ve seen a woman not falling for my face.”
AdvertisementWhat? Out of nowhere.
But Knox’s eyes, which stood across from him, were infinitely indifferent. “I’ve never seen a woman who doesn’t fall in love with his face when she sees himself” is such a calm face that you wouldn’t think he spit out something like a third-rate drama line.
Then, when our eyes met, a mischievous smile slowly appeared on his face. It was a charming smile, exuding the ease and charm of an adult man.
I almost fell for it. He was handsome enough that not even the slightest bit of arrogance could be seen, enough to not even be accused of being a jackass.
‘He did that on purpose just now. He wanted me to fall for him.’
Anyway, as I admired his looks, Knox suddenly got up and brought a human-sized mannequin.
“What is this?”
Advertisement“I’ll show you how to perform emergency treatment when there’s a major injury.”
Knox placed the mannequin on the surgery table. Although I requested this lesson, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever need to use it.
“Please hold the leg.”
I lightly held the mannequin’s leg in response to Knox’s request.
Snap!
The mannequin’s leg broke. I held one of the broken legs and looked at Knox. He also stared back at me with a bewildered expression.
“Was it supposed to break so easily?”
Advertisement“No. It’s a sturdy object that won’t break even if you drop it on the ground.”
“…Is it expensive?”
“It’s quite pricey, but I have enough money, so don’t worry.”
Holding one of the broken legs, I looked at Knox and apologized.
“I have plenty of money too. I’ll buy a new one for you. I’m sorry.”
Then I placed the broken leg of the mannequin back on the surgery table and said a prayer.
“I’m sorry, my friend. Go to a better place.”
AdvertisementKnox looked at me as if I were a mysterious creature.
“I want to open Miss Cherry’s mind. It’s so unique and fascinating.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
Knox found me very intriguing.
As if observing a clown, he seemed to be watching me. I don’t know if I should like that.
“Well then, let me teach you how to use emergency medical supplies first.”
Knox quickly returned to a professional demeanor and taught me how to use emergency medical supplies.
AdvertisementAfter mastering the techniques of using medical supplies, and properly learning how to perform emergency treatment on a new mannequin, I was finally able to leave the clinic.
I think I’ve mastered the emergency treatment skills well enough.
‘Yeah, I’m pretty good at this. Yeah.’
Hypnotizing myself like that, I fled from there.
* * *
Enjoying the warm spring breeze, I sat on the restaurant terrace, sipping coffee and taking a break.
After studying hard with Knox all morning, I needed a break urgently.
Advertisement‘I guess this is the last moment of relaxation.’
Thinking that, I felt incredibly melancholic. It had already come to a point where there were only 12 days left until the end.
‘But what about the people in the village if it’s destroyed?’
There are limitations to saving people. And trying to save others while neglecting my own survival could also lead to my demise.
‘I came down here, avoiding the main characters, and am calmly thinking about such things.’
It’s bittersweet, but as long as there are obvious practical limitations, I decided to think only about myself for now.
With that determination, I unfolded the newspaper that I brought from Kent Village.
Advertisement[Exclusive Report! Murder Incident at Marquis Kay’s Residence. Marquis Kay’s Family Massacred…]
Marquis Kay is dead…!
The notorious villain and the mastermind behind the virus outbreak, Marquis Kay, has been killed.
‘Damn, the day has finally come.’
The murder of the Marquis Kay’s family was not a simple murder case. It was a signal that they could no longer control or conceal the virus monsters.
This means that the virus is about to spread to the capital city as well.
“Good morning.”
AdvertisementAt that moment, Eden sat across from me. This man has other places to sit, but he always chooses to sit in front of me. I find it too much trouble to argue, so I give a vague reply while sipping my coffee.
“Yes, good morning.”
A man in his late 40s or so, who just entered the restaurant, was looking for me.
“Are you the owner of Happy House? I was told that I could meet you here.”
Since it’s a small restaurant, everyone inside stared at him. I stood up slowly from my seat.
“Yes, I am. I’m the owner of Happy House.”
“You visited the farm yesterday, right? There was no one at the mansion.”
AdvertisementHearing his words, I looked at the man with a familiar face. He was the owner of the farm I visited yesterday in Kint Town.
“By the way, do you happen to have someone who can help with physical tasks? One of our workers got injured while moving things…”
“I’ll help.”
Before the man could finish speaking, Eden stood up from his seat. He approached the man with a very polite gesture and extended his hand.
The man seemed dazed for a moment, then he shook Eden’s hand, and they greeted each other.
Well, I have to admit that Eden is surprisingly handsome. With his refined looks and the tightly fitted police uniform, he had a charm that was completely opposite to Knox’s.
“Oh, thank you.”
Advertisement“By the way, what kind of things do you need help with?”
Uncle took Ethan’s hand and greeted him, and Ethan asked casually. After all, the purpose was to be a temple.
The man hesitated when Eden offered to help, and then carefully replied.
“Chickens.”
“What did you say? Chickens? Chickens?”
Eden asked in disbelief.
I felt embarrassed. He’s actually very helpful for survival. I gently brushed my finger under my nose.
The way she responded had a somewhat strange nuance. A daughter chastising her father for worrying about his son. It was a response that seemed to evade the main issue but also spoke the truth.
However, as Aurora looked at the Duke of Lancaster, her expression was simply cheerful.
“That may be true… but… isn’t it time for him to stop rebelling? He’s grown up now.”
The Duke of Lancaster sighed and spoke. Then Aurora reached out and held the duke’s hand on the table with a worried look on her face.
“You’ve been worried about that. But if Father just let go of his ambition for Brother, things might be resolved. Father, you have too much ambition. It’s starting to show signs of becoming a villain. Please be careful.”
Once again, she seemed to evade the main issue but stated the truth plainly.
The problem was that Aurora’s concern for the Duke of Lancaster was genuine.
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Hearing Aurora’s words, the duke sighed deeply. Whether it was a son or a daughter, why did they grow up like this? Suddenly, he felt like having a drink.
The duke just shook his head, as if done with everything, and left Aurora with a final warning.
“Times are tough these days, aren’t they? Aurora, stay attached to the Lancaster Manor and don’t go out.”
At that, Aurora’s eyes widened.
The duke was starting to get a little afraid of what she would say next.
“You’re giving a grown daughter an order not to go out? Um… I’m not sure what to say, but…”
“If you’re not sure, then just keep your mouth shut and follow your father’s words.”
“Yes. I will.”
Aurora answered nonchalantly and started thinking about how to sneak down to Brunel without her father knowing.
How to meet the predicated end
Remaining time until the apocalypse: 12 days.
The madwoman living in abandoned house, an abandoned lady, and star candy cady.
I didn’t know I was called by so many different nicknames. I couldn’t have imagined that the embarrassing nickname, star candy lady, would follow me all the way here.
‘But who is this madwoman living in abandoned house?’
I thought it was the title of a horror movie.
Advertisement
“Concentrate, please.”
Knox warned me at that moment. I sighed and banged my head on the table.
I didn’t know when Knox would leave, so before he did, I asked him to teach me some emergency medical techniques to extract more information from him.
So, now I was at the medical clinic in Brunel Village, receiving CPR Training from Knox.
“Darn it. I hate studying.”
“You were begging me to teach you while knocking on the hospital door in the morning. This is no way to act. Keep your spirits up.”
Knox pinched the truth very calmly and coldly. I’m not doing this because I want to.
Advertisement‘After the world ends in 12 days, I’ll have to survive alone, so I have to work hard.’
Sigh.
I worked hard, pressing on the stuffed bear’s heart, performing CPR. The cute stuffed bear’s chest got squashed.
I made crying noises, but I followed Knox almost perfectly as he taught me.
“To be honest, I didn’t expect you to follow along this well.”
Knox also seemed a bit surprised.
This was partly due to memories from a past life. I vaguely remembered learning emergency treatment during school health classes.
Advertisement“But Cherry, why are you doing all this? I thought you bought this mansion because of Elpinus herbs, but it seems that’s not the only reason.”
Why is Knox so obsessed with Elpinus herbs? Elpinus herbs are just a part of my plan.
“Part of the reason is indeed because of the Elpinus herbs.”
I gave a vague answer, and Knox shook his head as if he couldn’t understand.
“To be honest, seeing you now, Lancaster deserves to be suspicious of you.”
“I’m tired of hearing that.”
“That’s what makes it interesting. Besides, it’s the first time I’ve seen a woman not falling for my face.”
AdvertisementWhat? Out of nowhere.
But Knox’s eyes, which stood across from him, were infinitely indifferent. “I’ve never seen a woman who doesn’t fall in love with his face when she sees himself” is such a calm face that you wouldn’t think he spit out something like a third-rate drama line.
Then, when our eyes met, a mischievous smile slowly appeared on his face. It was a charming smile, exuding the ease and charm of an adult man.
I almost fell for it. He was handsome enough that not even the slightest bit of arrogance could be seen, enough to not even be accused of being a jackass.
‘He did that on purpose just now. He wanted me to fall for him.’
Anyway, as I admired his looks, Knox suddenly got up and brought a human-sized mannequin.
“What is this?”
Advertisement“I’ll show you how to perform emergency treatment when there’s a major injury.”
Knox placed the mannequin on the surgery table. Although I requested this lesson, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever need to use it.
“Please hold the leg.”
I lightly held the mannequin’s leg in response to Knox’s request.
Snap!
The mannequin’s leg broke. I held one of the broken legs and looked at Knox. He also stared back at me with a bewildered expression.
“Was it supposed to break so easily?”
Advertisement“No. It’s a sturdy object that won’t break even if you drop it on the ground.”
“…Is it expensive?”
“It’s quite pricey, but I have enough money, so don’t worry.”
Holding one of the broken legs, I looked at Knox and apologized.
“I have plenty of money too. I’ll buy a new one for you. I’m sorry.”
Then I placed the broken leg of the mannequin back on the surgery table and said a prayer.
“I’m sorry, my friend. Go to a better place.”
AdvertisementKnox looked at me as if I were a mysterious creature.
“I want to open Miss Cherry’s mind. It’s so unique and fascinating.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
Knox found me very intriguing.
As if observing a clown, he seemed to be watching me. I don’t know if I should like that.
“Well then, let me teach you how to use emergency medical supplies first.”
Knox quickly returned to a professional demeanor and taught me how to use emergency medical supplies.
AdvertisementAfter mastering the techniques of using medical supplies, and properly learning how to perform emergency treatment on a new mannequin, I was finally able to leave the clinic.
I think I’ve mastered the emergency treatment skills well enough.
‘Yeah, I’m pretty good at this. Yeah.’
Hypnotizing myself like that, I fled from there.
* * *
Enjoying the warm spring breeze, I sat on the restaurant terrace, sipping coffee and taking a break.
After studying hard with Knox all morning, I needed a break urgently.
Advertisement‘I guess this is the last moment of relaxation.’
Thinking that, I felt incredibly melancholic. It had already come to a point where there were only 12 days left until the end.
‘But what about the people in the village if it’s destroyed?’
There are limitations to saving people. And trying to save others while neglecting my own survival could also lead to my demise.
‘I came down here, avoiding the main characters, and am calmly thinking about such things.’
It’s bittersweet, but as long as there are obvious practical limitations, I decided to think only about myself for now.
With that determination, I unfolded the newspaper that I brought from Kent Village.
Advertisement[Exclusive Report! Murder Incident at Marquis Kay’s Residence. Marquis Kay’s Family Massacred…]
Marquis Kay is dead…!
The notorious villain and the mastermind behind the virus outbreak, Marquis Kay, has been killed.
‘Damn, the day has finally come.’
The murder of the Marquis Kay’s family was not a simple murder case. It was a signal that they could no longer control or conceal the virus monsters.
This means that the virus is about to spread to the capital city as well.
“Good morning.”
AdvertisementAt that moment, Eden sat across from me. This man has other places to sit, but he always chooses to sit in front of me. I find it too much trouble to argue, so I give a vague reply while sipping my coffee.
“Yes, good morning.”
A man in his late 40s or so, who just entered the restaurant, was looking for me.
“Are you the owner of Happy House? I was told that I could meet you here.”
Since it’s a small restaurant, everyone inside stared at him. I stood up slowly from my seat.
“Yes, I am. I’m the owner of Happy House.”
“You visited the farm yesterday, right? There was no one at the mansion.”
AdvertisementHearing his words, I looked at the man with a familiar face. He was the owner of the farm I visited yesterday in Kint Town.
“By the way, do you happen to have someone who can help with physical tasks? One of our workers got injured while moving things…”
“I’ll help.”
Before the man could finish speaking, Eden stood up from his seat. He approached the man with a very polite gesture and extended his hand.
The man seemed dazed for a moment, then he shook Eden’s hand, and they greeted each other.
Well, I have to admit that Eden is surprisingly handsome. With his refined looks and the tightly fitted police uniform, he had a charm that was completely opposite to Knox’s.
“Oh, thank you.”
Advertisement“By the way, what kind of things do you need help with?”
Uncle took Ethan’s hand and greeted him, and Ethan asked casually. After all, the purpose was to be a temple.
The man hesitated when Eden offered to help, and then carefully replied.
“Chickens.”
“What did you say? Chickens? Chickens?”
Eden asked in disbelief.
I felt embarrassed. He’s actually very helpful for survival. I gently brushed my finger under my nose.
