Chapter 103
Translator: Yonnee
RP: Haebaragi_syk
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The original novel was overturned.
It’s safe to say that the death flag from her engagement was practically gone. So, though there’s nothing to be pleased about these days, it’s also true that the situation was not going as well as she expected.
It’s all because of you. It’s all your fault!
“Huuk…!”
At the low cry that rang in her ears intensely, the woman shuddered and sat up on her bed abruptly.
“Haa, haa, haa…”
After waking up, Reina looked around as she gasped.
“Again… That dream again.”
Fear was palpable in each one of her movements, even in the sound of her trembling breathing. As she swept her damp forehead, a sigh full of guilt seeped out of her bright red lips.
“Because of me…”
It’s all because of you. It’s all your fault!
What she did was only with the intention akin to scolding the children in the neighborhood who were playing with fire.
Unfortunately, however, her retaliation became fire against fire that eventually devoured a while mountain.
“From this moment forth, we, the noble council, shall begin our meeting about Lehman of House Karr.”
There’s a saying that went like this: an angular stone is bound to be hit by a chisel.
In the end, Reina Chantra was a member of the nine households.
Lehman and his group had spun damaging rumors and had manipulated incidents to the detriment of Reina. As all these were revealed, the situation had gone out of control.
Like an orchestra that had banded together, the empire came united as an uproar broke out due to this.
“I, Roan of House Bohr, would like to speak. The actions that Lehman Karr have committed are very serious crimes.”
“I, Dieteroy of House Jehardt, agree with that statement.”
“I, Taticia of House Stymist, agree with that statement.”
“I, Loana of House Penfound, strongly agree.”
It’s easy to put out a small bonfire.
But a wildfire was a different matter altogether.
“I, Ceredin of House Liam, stipulate that we must not take this lightly. This was the doing of a member of a lower house with roots from outside the Empire, but how dare he slander the nine families.”
The laboratory mishap and the warehouse incident were just part of the tip of the iceberg of all the things Lehman had done.
—Illegitimate child of House Chantra.
—Poisonous witch who studies black magic.
—Wicked woman like no other who manipulates her father into tormenting House Karr.
Such rumors were of his and his group’s doings, and they spread them out wildly. Apart from that, circumstantial evidence had arisen about how some of Lehman’s followers had disguised themselves as ‘Reina Chantra’, running amok while making a mess here and there. It was all to undermine her reputation.
“I didn’t know you hated me that much…”
Reina wasn’t interested in what other people said, and she thought that Lehman and his group were just out to get her in petty ways. She never expected that regarded her so terribly.
“Then, in conclusion, the will of the nine households stands firm. As of today, Lehman of House Karr shall be deprived of his status as the household’s successor.”
Conspiracy.
That’s right, conspiracy. In the eyes of other nobles, Lehman’s heinous actions were, at best, baffling. In the eyes of the nine households however… It was tantamount to the embers of treason.
“Reina. At your request, their status as nobles shall remain intact, but… I don’t believe it’s enough to leave it at this.”
Even Reina’s grandmother, who was cold to her, and the elder council who didn’t get along with her grandmother, came together to trample over House Karr.
As a result, House Karr’s noble peerage of count was demoted to viscount. Apart from that, for the next ten harvest seasons, all the crops from the Karr territory shall be legally attributed to House Chantra.
This was no different than the fall of House Karr.
And this was how Reina Chantra… had become both a victim and perpetrator at the same time.
“Haa.”
Feeling a wave of frustration rushing at her, Reina swept a hand over her face. After everything, Lehman would be the one who’d want to cry, but the person who’d been crying all day was Reina here.
“After watching you live a smooth-sailing life without even making any efforts, you disgust me.”
“I really… became a disgusting person.”
Right. Lehman and his group were undeniably guilty.
And it was certainly not right to slander someone else and put them under so much grief just because they themselves had been treated unfairly.
Even so…
“You’re all living such easy lives just because you got lucky to be born into good families. I loathe every single one of you.”
When that person’s given circumstances were irrefutably unfair, they did not even have the power to rebel against the injustice they were facing. Cornered, a last-ditch effort was all they’d have.
How could she have responded to that?
“You have everything, so it’s easy for you to say anything.”
Eyes full of confusion, she looked out the window, towards the dark night sky.
“I don’t know…”
The night’s color was black.
But no, its real color wasn’t just black. It was a deep violet hue. Sometimes, it was blue. Other times, it had various indescribable colors.
Right. The color of the night sky was unclear, just like the world everyone lived in.
“A clear distinction like black and white doesn’t exist…”
Everything was tangled, like threads twisted together. Conscious of such intertwined interests and layers, Reina was unable to hate the perpetrator who harmed her to her heart’s content.
“If only… If only I was a little more patient.”
Ultimately, she could not help but constantly dwell on the series of events that had transpired.
And after that day, Reina began to suffer from endless nightmares.
Chapter 103
Translator: Yonnee
RP: Haebaragi_syk
—
The original novel was overturned.
It’s safe to say that the death flag from her engagement was practically gone. So, though there’s nothing to be pleased about these days, it’s also true that the situation was not going as well as she expected.
It’s all because of you. It’s all your fault!
“Huuk…!”
At the low cry that rang in her ears intensely, the woman shuddered and sat up on her bed abruptly.
“Haa, haa, haa…”
After waking up, Reina looked around as she gasped.
“Again… That dream again.”
Fear was palpable in each one of her movements, even in the sound of her trembling breathing. As she swept her damp forehead, a sigh full of guilt seeped out of her bright red lips.
“Because of me…”
It’s all because of you. It’s all your fault!
What she did was only with the intention akin to scolding the children in the neighborhood who were playing with fire.
Unfortunately, however, her retaliation became fire against fire that eventually devoured a while mountain.
“From this moment forth, we, the noble council, shall begin our meeting about Lehman of House Karr.”
There’s a saying that went like this: an angular stone is bound to be hit by a chisel.
In the end, Reina Chantra was a member of the nine households.
Lehman and his group had spun damaging rumors and had manipulated incidents to the detriment of Reina. As all these were revealed, the situation had gone out of control.
Like an orchestra that had banded together, the empire came united as an uproar broke out due to this.
“I, Roan of House Bohr, would like to speak. The actions that Lehman Karr have committed are very serious crimes.”
“I, Dieteroy of House Jehardt, agree with that statement.”
“I, Taticia of House Stymist, agree with that statement.”
“I, Loana of House Penfound, strongly agree.”
It’s easy to put out a small bonfire.
But a wildfire was a different matter altogether.
“I, Ceredin of House Liam, stipulate that we must not take this lightly. This was the doing of a member of a lower house with roots from outside the Empire, but how dare he slander the nine families.”
The laboratory mishap and the warehouse incident were just part of the tip of the iceberg of all the things Lehman had done.
—Illegitimate child of House Chantra.
—Poisonous witch who studies black magic.
—Wicked woman like no other who manipulates her father into tormenting House Karr.
Such rumors were of his and his group’s doings, and they spread them out wildly. Apart from that, circumstantial evidence had arisen about how some of Lehman’s followers had disguised themselves as ‘Reina Chantra’, running amok while making a mess here and there. It was all to undermine her reputation.
“I didn’t know you hated me that much…”
Reina wasn’t interested in what other people said, and she thought that Lehman and his group were just out to get her in petty ways. She never expected that regarded her so terribly.
“Then, in conclusion, the will of the nine households stands firm. As of today, Lehman of House Karr shall be deprived of his status as the household’s successor.”
Conspiracy.
That’s right, conspiracy. In the eyes of other nobles, Lehman’s heinous actions were, at best, baffling. In the eyes of the nine households however… It was tantamount to the embers of treason.
“Reina. At your request, their status as nobles shall remain intact, but… I don’t believe it’s enough to leave it at this.”
Even Reina’s grandmother, who was cold to her, and the elder council who didn’t get along with her grandmother, came together to trample over House Karr.
As a result, House Karr’s noble peerage of count was demoted to viscount. Apart from that, for the next ten harvest seasons, all the crops from the Karr territory shall be legally attributed to House Chantra.
This was no different than the fall of House Karr.
And this was how Reina Chantra… had become both a victim and perpetrator at the same time.
“Haa.”
Feeling a wave of frustration rushing at her, Reina swept a hand over her face. After everything, Lehman would be the one who’d want to cry, but the person who’d been crying all day was Reina here.
“After watching you live a smooth-sailing life without even making any efforts, you disgust me.”
“I really… became a disgusting person.”
Right. Lehman and his group were undeniably guilty.
And it was certainly not right to slander someone else and put them under so much grief just because they themselves had been treated unfairly.
Even so…
“You’re all living such easy lives just because you got lucky to be born into good families. I loathe every single one of you.”
When that person’s given circumstances were irrefutably unfair, they did not even have the power to rebel against the injustice they were facing. Cornered, a last-ditch effort was all they’d have.
How could she have responded to that?
“You have everything, so it’s easy for you to say anything.”
Eyes full of confusion, she looked out the window, towards the dark night sky.
“I don’t know…”
The night’s color was black.
But no, its real color wasn’t just black. It was a deep violet hue. Sometimes, it was blue. Other times, it had various indescribable colors.
Right. The color of the night sky was unclear, just like the world everyone lived in.
“A clear distinction like black and white doesn’t exist…”
Everything was tangled, like threads twisted together. Conscious of such intertwined interests and layers, Reina was unable to hate the perpetrator who harmed her to her heart’s content.
“If only… If only I was a little more patient.”
Ultimately, she could not help but constantly dwell on the series of events that had transpired.
And after that day, Reina began to suffer from endless nightmares.
