Chapter 36: Clubs (3)
{Third POV}
Of course, Eisel didn't do the stupid thing like accepting an attractive offer out of the blue. There must be something dark hidden behind this generosity.
It must be peeled off first.
She asked, squinting her eyes.
What are the conditions?
Conditions... I'm upset. It's purely because I like you, but you do the calculations first, dont you?"
"Yes. Between humans, there is always a need for calculation.... Especially, especially for a woman like me."
Eisel was obviously an attractive girl. She was a genius among geniuses who achieved Class 3 at the age of seventeen, and her beautiful appearance made her stand out wherever she went in the world.
However, on the other side of it, the title 'Traitor Morph's Child' was attached to her.
Because of that, no one wanted to keep her near them. Like Kashif Derek, whom she hunted with the other day, she wouldn't know if he swallowed her whole without even leaving bones.
But, Prince Jeremy was different.
A dirty snake coiled around that man's heart.
He never did anything without a hidden motive.
He must have had a reason for approaching her. Rather, it would be nice if there were any political reasons, but if there were no intentions
Perhaps, just.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">'You must have approached me by looking at my face. To make me... a trophy.'
The prediction was not very wrong. Because to Jeremy, the past of a girl named Eisel did not matter.
As the prince of Scalben, he could do whatever he wished.
Or, perhaps because Eisel's past was so cruel and horrific, it might have been easier to approach her. He was good at biting off other people's weaknesses and holding them hostage so they couldn't leave his side.
Eisel.
Jeremy smiled softly and drew closer to Eisel.
I don't care what you think. I'm not putting any conditions on you. Just join my club and be with me all the time. That's all.
.......
Instead, I can do a lot for you. You know that, right? My identity?
<em class="chakra-text css-0">I know. I know it very well.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">The moment I join Jeremy's club, I might fall into an endless pit. Despite knowing the truth, Eisel kept silent.
The only thing that shook her was
The Scalben Empire was in a confrontation with her enemy, the Adolvit Kingdom.
Beyond that simple reason, with Prince Jeremy's power, she could end all of her arduous and difficult life so far.
She no longer had to settle for 1,200 credits of cheap bread.
It was better not to be discriminated against, ignored, and bullied anymore.
Once again, she could build connections with aristocrats.
Once again, she would be able to plan for her future, and receive an education in a great environment.
Reaching vengeance might be easier if she just wore nice clothes, ate good food, acquired a good education and, as a bonus, used his powers.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">Ah.
It kept tempting her.
She might be able to get all the benefits, but she just had to live as a trophy.
She didnt even know if she could do it.
Right now, it was so hard.
She really wanted to choose the easy way.
"I am......."
The moment Eisel opened her mouth to say something with her blank eyes.
Damn!!
Her head turned sideways.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">...... Ah?'
She didn't understand the situation; her left eye was tingling, and it seemed that tears were welling up in them.
She raised her left hand and touched her cheek, only then did she feel the pain.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">It hurts.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">Why?'
<em class="chakra-text css-0">Who?
When she turned her head, she saw a cute girl with short black hair gazing at her with an expressionless face. In contrast to her blank face, harsh words came out of her mouth.
You piece of crap! Are you flirting with a man without me knowing after you said you would get along with me?
What, what?
It was a pretty scary development as a reader. Jeremy was a rumored flirt, and it seemed like he didn't truly love Eisel.
If he lost his interest in her. Then? He would throw her out in no time and drag the other woman into his trap.
According to the facts later revealed, as they went through a series of events, Jeremy came to love Eisel with all his heart.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">'No, I did well. I did a good job.
Until now, Edna had tried to changing small variables without interfering with the development of the 'original' plot as much as possible.
She was afraid that a future she did not know would unfold.
However, when she saw Baek Yu-Seol's behavior, she changed her mind.
Even though he had lost most of his memory of the future, he was doing his best to change the events that remained dim.
Even though he knew nothing about the future, he was rather more active.
Seeing him try to change the future made her feel ashamed.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">What the hell am I trying to do?'
<em class="chakra-text css-0">Am I afraid of changing the future?
<em class="chakra-text css-0">Isnt that ironic?
So, for the first time today, Edna actively intervened in the original plot.
Thanks to that, Prince Jeremy would pay attention to her, but that was okay.
In any case, if the main character could grow more upright, that was enough.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">'......By the way, you dont know it's a lie, do you?'
To be honest, it was a little scary.
Jeremy was not a big fan of eating. It was not that he didnt have a love for food, and it was not that he had a problem with his sense of taste
He didn't know.
There was nothing special about it. Just the sweet, salty, and bitter taste, which made him feel monotonous.
So, he only consumed the minimum amount of nutrients, and he even had an exclusive chef.
It was delicious today.
Jeremy used to say that to his exclusive chef every time. There was no reason for that either. It was just a habit.
Wiping his lips with a napkin, Jeremy put out his plate, and the servant quickly cleared the table.
Maybe the chefs were researching the food Jeremy left behind today, saying 'His Highness does not like this dish, but he likes this dish.
They didnt know that everything was pointless.
After finishing the meal, Jeremy was soon lost in contemplation. It reminded him of what happened in the past and he anticipated what would happen in the future.
Now... he only remembered Edna.
She was a cute girl.
It wasn't because her face was cute, but her behavior itself was cute.
The act of taking Eisel out in front of him while telling obvious lies was so cute.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">'It's interesting...'
The reason he approached Eisel was his simple curiosity.
The fallen Duke Morph.
The descendants of a genius mage with outstanding looks....... What a great trophy!
He was planning to find her weakness, firmly grasp it, and not let it go.
However, a more interesting being appeared than Eisel.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">I am curious.'
He was curious about her.
Where did you come from?
What do you usually do?
What is your preference?
What kind of food do you like?
What do you think?
What kind of clothes do you wear?
What kind of friends do you make?
He was curious about everything.
It was as if he had become a boy in love for the first time.
So Jeremy regarded her as his first love.
<em class="chakra-text css-0">I want her.
The fact that he was so possessive, he, himself, was unaware.