Chapter 129

Misunderstanding and Mixed Feelings (3)

In the end, she bowed her head hurriedly at the sound of laughter that erupted. Arthur folded his eyes and laughed while drawing a line. She changed her expression again to see him rambling.

It was because of one fact that came to mind. Just in case.

“Ah, I met other kids besides Finn.”

“I heard.”

“And Nox said, they’re not fairies.”

“So what are you curious about?”

Arthur looked at her, holding her chin as she was trying to talk around. His eyes and mouth, still smiling, were further fueling her curiosity.

Why is he so relaxed? Is it okay if she finds out his secret? Then why did he try to hide it so much?

Doubts continued to droop. She had to ask if she had guessed correctly. She couldn’t postpone it any longer.

“Arthur, I think I found out the secret you were trying to hide.”

Arthur was not shaken at all. He just looked like he had something to come. It would be strange if one thing showed a little sadness in his eyes.

“What contract did you sign with Nox?”

“I can’t tell you that. The same goes for Nox.”

As he said, Nox did not say any words related to Arthur. That said the same was true of Arthur.

If this is right, can it really be established?

“This is what I have found so far. You made a contract with Nox, and that made Nox…. create this place.”

Arthur’s eyes slowly subsided. He only listened to her. However, the smile that had existed until earlier had long disappeared.

His hand grabbed her in a hurry. She was hoping he wouldn’t tell her. His head slowly tilted sideways.

“…….”

But she didn’t stop. She had to check. Now she wanted to know what the truth she wanted to know was and what was at stake in their contracts, so she wanted to know that they made such a lie.

“And the place he created is here in Viblant. This castle and everything you have happened in Nox’s hand.”

“Don’t jump to conclusions about it Mary.”

He spoke as if pleading. He didn’t seem to want to let her know anything deeper.

When she saw him, she was convinced. The idea that the hypothesis she has established may not be a hypothesis. She thinks all the clues will be solved now.

“Finn and Lilith are not fairies, but dreams, or demons. The reason they’re trapped is that they’re creating the city and everything. Humans who escaped from the temptation…….”

“Mary, stop. Please stop.”

Arthur’s head was bent down. He looked so desperate that he couldn’t talk.

‘So you’re not going to check?’

She asked herself. Is he going to cover up what she’s been trying to solve all this time? Maybe her death is related to this, will he really stop?

Eventually, she turned a blind eye to Arthur’s eyes. He pulled out his hand that was holding her hand and smiled softly.

“It must have been dedicated to Nox. I saw what happened in that locked room.”

“Mary, you mean the day you collapsed.”

“Yes, that day. Nox showed me and erased my memory.”

Arthur’s heart with the woman he brought… … ? What did Nox do?

Arthur’s hand slipped away from her. With his resigned look, the wagon stopped, towering.

Arthur washed his face dry without fainting. His coldly frozen eyes soon came from her.

“Let’s go into the castle and talk. I don’t think this is a good place to talk.”

Fearful eyes sank endlessly. The light that had grown up in Arthur’s eyes disappeared below the abyss.

“You should have told me honestly if you were afraid of losing me.”

“Do you think you would have understood me if I told you?”

Arthur smiled tiredly at her. After that horse, he got off the wagon and took the lead.

When asked by him, she couldn’t immediately answer yes. She couldn’t say what Nox and Arthur had done was justified.

People’s lives were at stake. She couldn’t help but talk about the anxiety that may be the cause of all this started with her.

The sight of his back made her heartache. Why do his words feel so painful? She closed and opened her eyes and exhaled long.

As she headed to the castle after Arthur, she noticed Carl. The head and drooping shoulders that couldn’t look at her looked unusually pitiful.

“I’m sorry, Princess. At that time…….”

“You don’t have to be sorry. Because my feelings and what I felt at that time can’t be reversed anyway. You shouldn’t regret what you’ve done.”

“But… I still remember the expression of the Princess vividly.”

“If the price for you is your guilt, it’s up to you, too. Do you know that my trust and expectations for you collapsed that day?”

Carl’s eyes shook violently. The two clenched fists looked tense.

“Don’t worry, I just got the wound I gave you back.”

Gently patted Carl on the shoulder, and passed him and headed to the office. She didn’t mean it. She hopes he will continue to care about her and will not be able to get away from her with guilt.

Forever, until she dies.

***

“Now it’s really just you and me.”

She sat on the sofa and stared at Arthur. The calm voice was filled with a small tremor that could not be hidden.

She was afraid of what would be said from his mouth. Even though she already took it out, she felt like something bigger was left.

“Mary, what will you do if everything you suspect is true?”

“Tell me everything.”

“Do you really want to hear it? The moment you hear it, everything you’ve believed in may collapse.”

She couldn’t nod easily because it felt like he was saying that everything surrounding her was false.

It was the truth she wanted to know so much, but why is she so hesitant?

Arthur waited still for her answer. Unknown pressure weighed her down. But he didn’t force her to answer or pressure her.

He just stared at her eyes.

“Does the truth matter or your place matter?”

“Both. Both are important.”

She didn’t intend to give up anything. If it was up to her to accept the truth he said, it was also up to her to keep her place.

She was finally getting everything, but she didn’t even intend to step down now. Didn’t you already notice a little from the beginning anyway?

Everything is related to his continued longing for love and telling her that she can live if she’s by his side.