ALL NOVEL After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
Chapter 32
“If you could mention even one thing you’d like to do after finishing your revenge, I think he wouldn’t worry so much.”
“….” “How about telling them that you have even the slightest intention of returning to a normal life?” The male lead seemed very embarrassed by my question. “I didn’t think about that on purpose.” “Can I ask why?” “…I’m afraid it might make me lose my focus.” Is it something like, ‘You have to hold onto your determination tightly to achieve your goal’? “Hmm. But wouldn’t it be okay to do one really small thing?” “….”“Having something you want to do after resolving everything might give you strength.” Maybe not as much as revenge you’ve been planning for years, though. I once found out that a teammate I trusted was gossiping about me, so I dipped my feet in the river. The river was cold, and it was a night when the lights on the water seemed like they would remain beautiful forever, even without me. And then I… I realized that there are still many sparkling nights and radiant days I haven’t seen yet, and I walked out again. There were still many beautiful things I didn’t know about, so I was too immersed in the wounds that life gave me. ‘Haha, so I was planning to quit and live a new life, but I ended up dying in an accident.’ The male lead stared at me intently and then asked softly. “If it’s something you want to do… For example?” “Just, even if it’s something trivial. Like, after I quit, or after I finish my revenge, I’ll go on a trip.” “Trip…” “For example, living leisurely in a beautiful seaside village for 100 days.” “….” “I’ll make a regular cafe there, and I’ll sit in the same spot every day and drink coffee while looking at the ocean.” I got excited and started talking even harder. It was something I originally planned to do after quitting, so the more I talked about it, the more my heart raced. “…And also eat melon-flavored ice cream?” “Oh, right! No, yes?” Huh? Why are you saying that…? And why are you laughing like that? [Melon flavor… I really love melon flavor…] The sudden memory of drunken rambling took my breath away. “Ah…! Ah!” “Haha.” Is the male lead teasing me about my drunken rambling right now? Fortunately, the male lead’s face was much more relaxed than when he had left. His expression was much more softened than when he first kneeled and made a promise to me. I felt more comfortable dealing with him. “Yeah. Thinking of one or two things in advance wouldn’t be a bad idea.” “R, right? It seems like that would also be helpful… for work.” I already felt drained, as if I had finished all my work for the day. ‘Oh my, I’m using my head this much before even going to work.’ As the atmosphere became a bit more relaxed, I looked at the male lead with a hopeful gaze. “But, Senior, if we’re late today, the Minister will let it slide, right?” “Of course.” “Oh!” “He’ll deduct it from our performance evaluation, though.” “….” …I silently looked out the window at his painfully realistic remark. The roofs of the palace shone with a transparent gold color in the morning sunlight. It means it’s very pretty, but in a pathetic way. ‘I want to quit before I even go to work.’ And if I quit this time, I’ll definitely go on that trip I had decided to take before I die. I’ll waste my time at a beautiful seaside cafe. And I won’t have to worry about waking up early the next day… I will enjoy the happiness of waking up whenever I want, without an alarm. * * * After work. Carlyle was in a meeting with Edgar. Fortunately, Carlyle’s difficulty in attending due to his juniors was smoothly resolved. However, he frowned and asked Edgar a question. “Why did Prime Minister Halifax call you last night?” “I heard there have been suspicious movements detected on the royal family’s side.” “In the royal family…?” “I don’t know what happened, but apparently they’re suddenly showing interest in national affairs.” They’re also continuing to press on about the recent kidnapping incident, and the Prime Minister advised them to be cautious. Carlyle frowned. “Come to think of it, when Lowell and Finley came to inspect, they gave them strange instructions.” <By tonight, check the trends of the dark magic artifact incidents over the past three months.> At the time, he thought the higher-ups issued the order out of spite, just to prove their own existence. “But Lupesque, I heard they’ll be attending the new recruit welcome party.” “…That’s what I mean.” The royal family, who hadn’t attended a banquet hosted by the officials for years. Their reappearance meant that a full-scale war between the imperial faction and the aristocratic faction was about to begin. ‘I have a bad feeling about them doing this at a time like this.’ While Carlyle was lost in thought, Edgar narrowed his eyes. “Ah, but Lupesque.” “Why is that?” “Hmm, what exactly happened with Miss Lowell?” “….” “Miss Lowell is running around in your head.” A vein appeared on Carlyle’s chin. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “Every time you think about it, Miss Lowell keeps coming up, Lupesque.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about, Edgar Crow.” “Don’t try too hard. Even if you say you won’t think about the elephant, the elephant is already in your mind.” “….” Carlyle stared at Edgar. ‘Why is my superior such a jerk?’ Unfortunately, Edgar wasn’t wrong. He forced himself to focus on the meeting, but things at the mansion kept coming to mind. ‘Sigh, to show such a side in front of Lowell.’ And in front of Lowell, who had to grow up without parents, he was arguing with his father. ‘I wasn’t acting like a proper mentor.’ He even received consolation on the way back. [Having something you want to do after solving everything might give you even more strength.] Carlyle cut away the joy and beauty in his life. ‘Because doing that would help achieve the goal.’ Because of that, he doesn’t know what he likes. ‘Even if I try to imagine what things will be like in 10 years…’ All that unfolded before his eyes was just a black space. Just because he heard those words from Layla, it didn’t mean that something he wanted would suddenly appear. However… [For example, living leisurely in a beautiful seaside village for 100 days.] Layla Lowell looking out the window at a seaside cafe. That imagination was as beautiful as the dew shining in the morning sunlight. Meanwhile, Edgar stared at the faint smile on Carlyle’s face. ‘What’s going on with Lupesque?’ His thoughts were filled with an unusual emotion, and he frowned without realizing it. Light. Blue sea. Something cool and sweet. Edgar chewed on that emotion and came to a conclusion. That was ‘hope.’ ‘It’s unpleasant.’ It was a situation where he should have been focusing on capturing ‘Ceres,’ yet he was getting distracted like this. At the same time, he was also a little curious. What on earth did they talk about to have instilled such feelings in Lupesque overnight? At that moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps coming from outside the meeting room where they were. It was a conference room where only high-ranking officials were allowed, and Edgar had already reserved the entire area. So, the person causing a commotion here must be someone who came looking for them. “Ah, Lumière.” His prediction was right. “It’s been a while. What’s going on?” “Ha, huff, greetings, my lord. Grand Duke Lupesque.” “What brings you here without any prior notice?” “I, I have something urgent to tell you, ah!” The priest Lumière looked around with a bewildered face. “Isn’t Miss Lowell with you?” “Do you have anything to say to Lowell?” “It’s because of the matter you mentioned earlier!” Lumière whispered with his eyes wide open. “I’ve looked into Miss Layla Lowell’s background…!” It was the task of examining her divine power and the ancient temple families she was connected to. The results of the thorough investigation finally came out. However, it was something he had never expected. I would greatly appreciate your continued support by leaving a positive rating on NU so I can continue translating this novel. Thank you.
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