Chapter 210:

Chapter 210:

On the day when the cursed tiara was dropped into the lake in the North, the long winter brought by the snake also ended.

But that wasnt the only strange occurrence.

Juliet, who had vanished for a while, realized something from what had transpired during her absence.

Except for a few who knew the identity of the snake directly, no one could remember the existence of the snake.

For instance, the heavy snowfall in spring was simply abnormal weather, and all the mischief caused by the snake was blamed on the Second Prince, as if the snake never existed from the start.

(If forgotten from memory, existence also disappears.)

Thus, Juliet suspected that her butterflies had succeeded.

Thank you. Really.

(Hmm.)

It was a sincere thank you, but the butterflies fluttered around Juliet, pretending not to care.

Anyway, since the butterflies chased the snake away, Juliet also had to keep her promise.

Not wanting to return to the villa wet, Juliet took off her shoes and stepped barefoot on the gravel by the water.

Inside Velots forest.

This small, uninhabited valley was what the butterflies referred to as soft water.

-The water itself is a powerful summoning circle.

When Juliet sought advice, the wizards of Matop shared this hypothesis.

-Soft water is likely a specific place where ancient spirits were summoned using water.

When spirits were summoned here, water from a specific region acted as a medium, and in the case of the butterflies, it was this small valley.

But isnt it much smaller compared to the northern lake?

It was the same water where spirits were summoned, yet the valley of Velot in front of her eyes was small and ordinary.

She doubted, but the butterflies were quite clear.

(We, came through here.)

It seemed that any water would do for a summoning circle.

So this is why I am here at dawn.

Releasing the spirits from the binding was simpler than thought. After handling the artifact first, just like she had thrown the purple treasure into the lake to get rid of the snake, to release the butterflies she had to immerse the silver key in this valley.

Carefully adjusting her skirt to prevent it from getting wet, Juliet cautiously walked into the shallow valley.

The valley water only reached Juliets calves but despite it being summer, it was quite cold.

Feeling it was enough, she stopped and hesitated for a moment, gazing at the shallow water.

Should she drop the key or go deeper?

When she disposed of the artifact that had bound the snake, the tiara, she had thrown it into the lake as the butterflies had instructed.

The northern lake was very deep.

Juliet couldnt see how the tiara vanished beneath the dark surface, but at least believed that no one could ever find it again.

But here, the valley was shallow.

Just immersing it in the water should do?

Juliet alternately looked at the key in her hand and the shallow water.

The clear water in the valley was exceedingly ordinary compared to the dark lake. Juliet was lost in thought.

Nevertheless, it was an object that had bound a powerful evil spirit as a slave for hundreds of years.

It didnt seem like the strong binding would vanish just by dropping the key into the water casually.

Hesitating, Juliet suddenly realized the eerie silence around her.

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The fluttering butterflies around were unusually quiet.

It was now her turn, so they should be urging her to keep her promise, right?

Whats wrong?

The butterflies seemed to be eyeing her for some reason.

(Really?)

(Are you, really going to keep the promise?)

(Really going to release us?)

Juliet tilted her head.

Dont you want to be released?

(Its not like that)

Then whats the problem? Juliet was puzzled.

It was the butterflies who had threatened her with scary faces that she must keep the promise.

(But we are really smart and useful, right?)

(Now were stronger than the snake! We can help, contractor)

(We, not needed?)

At the last word, Juliet let out a chuckle.

I know. Smart and useful.

Juliet fiddled with the key.

But you already helped a lot, really, if it werent for you, I would have died a long time ago.

()

Thank you. So now you can go wherever you want.

(Right!)

(This stone.)

Ah, this.

Well

(Its said that ancient humans even waged wars over it. They believed its a precious item that can show the future?)

The black panther gently teased Juliet.

Its been a long time since she heard such a demonic line, Juliet thought, smiling inwardly.

Just then, a familiar voice called her from behind.

Juliet.

Juliet turned around.

Swish.

Under the moon, a man on a black horse stood like a picture.

His hair was disheveled over his forehead, as if he had rushed over. Like Juliet in her pajamas, he too was dressed simply.

It seemed like he chased her after finding the bed empty.

What are you doing there?

With a voice mixed with relief and worry, the man asked.

He glanced at the black panther lying on the rock but said nothing.

Instead, Lennox seemed a bit incredulous looking at Juliet standing in the water.

Ah, Lennox.

Splash.

Attempting to approach him, Juliet slipped in the water and almost fell.

Seeing her stagger, Lennox quickly restrained her.

Just stay still. Ill come.

Letting go of the reins, the man stepped into the water without any hesitation.

Embarrassed, Juliet nodded slowly.

Yes.

Deep in the forest, under the bright full moon, Juliet stood in the cold water. And she watched the man coming towards her without blinking an eye.

Juliet was looking at the man who made the most reckless and foolish gamble in the world.

To save her from the past, he offered his future.

Where in the world is such a gamble?

Juliet had wondered for a very long time.

Who had sent her back here? If there really was such a thing as fate, why had she come back to this man again?

But now Juliet knew the answer.

It was you from the start.

Come here.

Instead of taking his extended hand, Juliet just looked at him, soaked, and smiled silently.

Why?

I made the right choice.

Just, just because.

Its bland.

Lennox smiled lightly, then carefully lifted her up so her skirt wouldnt get wet.

Despite being soaked himself.

Juliet bit her lips slightly to hold back her laughter.

A faint satisfaction welled up inside her.

The moment he extended his hand, for the first time, Juliet could vividly envision a future.

They would have a child, and raise a young dragon together. There will always be warm lights flowing out of the windows of the castle, and different colored flowers blooming in the garden every season.

Lennox.

Tell me.

How did you know I was here?

The bed was empty, and the back door was open. It was obvious.

So, the moment you saw the empty bed, you rushed out on horse to chase after me?

I walked.

Thats too much. You dont trust me that much.

As Juliet grumbled, Lennoxs eyes narrowed.

Obviously. How many times have you run away from me? You are not trustworthy.

He said, but then lightly kissed her forehead.

Of course, they knew each other too well. As always, theyd fight and reconcile over and over, but

One thing was clear. They would never regret choosing each other.

Realizing such an obvious future, they didnt need a demonic power or any inscrutable force.

As he carried her out of the water, Juliet threw the blue stone far into the water.

From afar, it seemed like the black panther was smiling slyly.

And Juliet never looked back to the past again.

(Main Story: THE END)