78. France rejects the relationship.
At France’s sudden words, my eyes widened and I was taken aback, but I soon regained my composure.
“I would like to do that too, if I could.”
This is not a lie. It’s true that I want to be with France as much as possible.
But that won’t be possible. Her symptoms are getting worse day by day, and her memories and personality are gradually coming back.
“If we’re together, then we’re together. What do you mean by wanting to do that if you can?”
France tilted her head. I smiled and looked straight ahead.
“There is such a thing.”
“… “You’re saying strange things.”
Fortunately, France didn’t seem to care much about this. I guess it’s because, unlike before, I communicated my intentions clearly.
“So, what’s left now?”
“Hmm. “All I can do is wait.”
“Is that all?”
“Yes. “There is nothing for us to do in this field.”
Construction and mining are not something we can help with just because we help them. This is a part that should be left to experts.
“Hmm. So there’s nothing left to do until the crown prince’s wedding?”
The crown prince’s wedding? Oh, by the way, she decided to marry So Mire.
“Are we participating too?”
“That’s right. “Because it’s the Descartes family.”
Then we can check Somire again then. Although I don’t want to see that Ramen Sari Crown Prince.
“Let’s get started.”
“Yes.”
I got on the carriage that was waiting in front of the bar.
“To the Duke’s residence.”
“Yay.”
As soon as the wheel starts rolling, France suddenly mates! She clapped her hands together.
“Now that I think about it, shouldn’t we spread our stores throughout the empire?”
I can already smell the money.
“That’s right. “Frida’s people have come in, so it will be enough.”
Frida was already spread throughout the empire. Since all of the manpower there was absorbed by France Corporation, the work was cut in half.
“Count Dogeza is going to be busy too. “It would be difficult to imitate the exterior and internal structure of our building.”
That’s right. It is a unique structure that has never been seen in the empire before. But they are experts.
“You’ve tried it once, so you’ll be able to do it in no time. “At that time, I started with nothing, but this time, I have materials to refer to.”
All you have to do is attach the structure of the France Clothing Store in District 13 of the Duchy. It’s not that difficult.
“I see. Anyway. “If I want to expand my store further, I need to talk to the duke and get more support.”
I asked, tilting my head.
“Have you already run out of funds?”
France smiled bitterly and nodded.
“Okay. The manpower used to mine magic stones and the construction of towers. And because a lot of money was spent on purchasing the land.”
Well, it hasn’t been long since the business started. They say they had a basic fund, but it takes some time to accumulate it.
“With the current financial situation, the duke’s support is essential, even if I hate that person to death.”
France tsk, clicked his tongue and looked out the window of the carriage.
“This is not dependent on the duke. “I am simply using it for my own purposes.”
I guess I don’t like having to receive support from the Descartes family.
“That’s right. No matter how much of an enemy you are, if you can use it, you should use it. “I don’t think that’s too bad.”
Original business and sales. And that’s what politics is like. Even if you don’t like or hate a specific person, if you have no choice but to please them and use them.
“Yes, you are the only one who understands me.”
France smiles at me. At this point, I should slowly bring up the topic.
“Now, there are many people on the princess’s side besides me. “There’s Kajar, there’s Kale who we brought in this time, and there’s everyone from France Corporation.”
France’s eyes turned cold at my words.
“Does that make no sense? “Do you know when those people will betray me?”
Your voice becomes stronger.
“I trust no one but you, who are clearly mine. “To trust others when you don’t even trust your family, that’s absurd.”
I could feel the anger in France’s voice. Distrust itself. It seems he still hasn’t forgotten what he’s been through.
‘… ‘How can I easily forget such things?’
It is said that time is medicine and that people heal the wounds she received from people, but the years she suffered were 12 years.
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The time that has passed so far has been too short to heal that long period of time.
“… Okay.”
I smiled bitterly and spoke softly.
“I still think it would be a good idea for the princess to trust others a little more now. “As our business grows and our influence becomes stronger, I can’t be the only one by your side.”
I spoke of a mixture of my wishes and essential matters. If you do this, you won’t be able to easily object.
“… What you say is true to some extent. “When you’re running a business, it doesn’t make sense not to trust others.”
France continued her sentence by saying, “But.”
“It is only about public affairs. “You are the only one who can enter my feelings.”
Hmm. That’s a bit difficult…….
“For example, it includes Kazar, who taught me magic and gave me various knowledge. “No matter how much he is like my teacher, he cannot enter my heart.”
As France continues to speak, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage her facial expressions. Didn’t Kazar work either? ?
“I didn’t know you didn’t trust Kazar either.”
“She is employed by us.”
Chuck. France raised her index finger.
“If the environment I provide disappears due to employment, do you think you will remain by my side? I think not. “I’m sure they will move to find a new place to live.”
Even if Cazar was magically greedy, she was not a heartless person who would leave France alone.
That’s why I’m trying to ask Kazhar for France.
I smiled slightly and carefully expressed my opinion.
“But we’ve been together all this time, and haven’t we had conversations? Try trusting others more…….”
Boom! France suddenly slapped down the chair seat. The shadow beneath his feet flickered.
“Don’t force such a trivial relationship on me! I don’t trust anyone but you. “I just need you, and you just need to look at me.”
Emerald green eyes twinkle. The shadows beneath her feet grew larger, her carriage grew darker, and the air began to cool.
I quickly lowered my head.
“… Sorry. “That was presumptuous.”
I think it’s still too early for France to talk about trust and connection.
‘Because relationships are created through time and repetition.’
It won’t be easy to heal the past 12 years.
‘I was a little arrogant.’
She thought that the wounds in her heart were gradually healing as she saw France having fun and talking to others.
But that was only the outer part of her. The internal wounds would be much bigger.
“There is no need for you to apologize. Lift your head up. “I’m sorry for getting angry all of a sudden.”
France lifted my chin with a faint smile.
“You’re probably saying this because you’re worried about me, too. “I have to meet a lot of people in the future and work together.”
Fortunately, it seems that my intention was read.
“Still, no one will be allowed in your private parts except you. “Please yield this part.”
I asked her carefully as her emotions surged.
“Aren’t you going to make friends? ?”
“Yes.”
“I might get lonely someday.”
“Because you are here.”
“… ….”
I have nothing to say. If I disappear, won’t you really be alone?
‘The plan may go to waste.’
Before I leave, there are people who will replace me.
Viscount Elvan, who France brought with her, will take care of her business, and Cale will stay by her side.
Ka-Jar was like her teacher and hoped to remain as France’s friend.
But… ….
‘Was it my small wish?’
A bitter smile appeared. If I leave, France will be truly alone.
“Why are you looking like that?”
Suddenly France asked. She was looking at me with both corners of her mouth and eyebrows raised.
“No. “I have something to think about.”
“So? “You are like that sometimes.”
“… Yes. “Because he’s the type of person who worries a lot.”
France grinned and looked out her window again. I looked out the window in the opposite direction.
The light reflected in the window made France visible. Her lips curled as she thought that she could only see her like this now, to see her properly.
The only way I can avoid breaking up with France is if Ka-Jar finds a solution for her.
“… ….”
Damn synchronization.
* * *
When we returned to the Duke’s residence, France smiled and said to me.
“I have more magic books I want to read, so take a break for the first time in a while. “If I need anything, I’ll call the butler.”
I got her nod, “Yes, I understand.” The sight of France entering her mansion disappeared, and she returned to her lodgings, which were no bigger than her warehouse.
The door frame is still full of blood stains from where I spilled it. Her mercury-lined mirror bore traces of bloody palms, as did the bedding she had been using.
“Blood doesn’t come off easily… ….”
Tsk. I lay down on the blanket with a bitter taste in my mouth.
“It’s been a long time since I had this much free time.”
I stared blankly at the ceiling.
Now the time is approaching when I really have to break up with France.
Jin’s memories gradually return and the fragments fit together like a puzzle, and the memories of a person named Kim Gong-ryak are gradually forgotten.
“Ha.”
I got up from the hard bedding, stood in front of a mercury mirror full of blood stains, and touched the mirror with my right hand. There was a me there that wasn’t me.
“You son of a b*tch… ….”
Jeojeok. When I applied force, the mirror cracked and turned into a spider web.
A face divided into numerous pieces. It was as if it spoke of my current state.
‘Now that I think about it, Jin said it in the cinematic video during the first clear.’
「I found it.」
What did the words ‘found it’ mean?
Who will replace you? Or is he the one who gets into it himself?
‘If you look at what has happened so far, the latter is correct.’
Plapdeuk. My teeth were ground.
“You have to be moderately selfish.”
I don’t know why it was done like this.
Even if Jin’s memories come back and the fragments fit together like a puzzle, if you try to look at the memories in detail, you cannot see them as if there is noise.
They are clearly rejecting me.
‘The conditions may not have been met yet. But it’s too dangerous to look further than this.’
Since the last synchronization, Jin’s personality has become stronger, and his memories have seeped in, taking up quite a large stake.
If synchronization happens a few more times like this, I might become the real Gene Barenberg.
“Ha… ….”
Boom! Clink! When I punched my fist in frustration, the shattered mirror completely shattered. Shards of glass fell to the floor, splashing here and there, and dust spread.
“Huh, the fist is fine again.”
Perhaps because he is a transcendental person, he cannot be hurt even by glass.
“Huh… ….”
I can’t remember my original face anymore. Family. Life.
The only thing I remember is a little bit about the person named Kim Gongnyak and the knowledge of ‘Ropanso’.
“I’m not sure if you’re trying to eat me or if you’re trying to adapt to this world.”
In the mirror that broke on the floor, Jin’s face was seen divided into fragments.
“I will never forget me, motherf*cker.”
