Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The first person she thought of was Isella. As Raymonds fiance, she was Carynnes rival, and she recalled the times Isella tried to humiliate her in the past.

Worried about losing Raymond, Isella tormented Carynne a lot. And Isella actually had many weak points. Above all, she would be a relatively easy victim since Carynne could get close to her as her maid later.

But Ill get caught anyway.

Apart from being her rival in love, Carynne was also Isellas maid. Who else would be the prime suspect if not her? Itd be better if she could hold out for a long time without getting caught.

She wasnt afraid of the death penalty. If she would die, she could just start over again. And if she really did die without coming back? Thats what she wanted in the end.

However, if she was going to fail at the very beginning, her excitement would fizzle out. She wanted to kill as many people as possible and make it all the more fun.

She had been through all sorts of hardships in those repetitions, but if she could pull this off, shed be overwhelmed with so much pride.

She thought of the easiest person to kill. Perhaps Raymond would be the most challenging one. Raymond was a man who was bestowed the title of Sir after all.

Carynne had once seen him deal with six strong young men easily. However, if he was infatuated with Carynne, he might just be willing to drink whatever it was that shed give him.

With this train of thought, she lost a bit of her steam.

She truly wanted to enjoy herself for a long time. Perhaps during a horseback riding date in the middle of summer, she could lead him to a secluded place and push him off his horse. If shes lucky, hed break his neck.

Carynne knew Raymond well.

No, she knew all the characters well.

Thats why her own weak body could contribute more fun to this challenge. Carynne clenched her hand into a fist as she thought this, but she unclenched it again with a smile as she placed an accessory on her hair.

Shell save Raymond for later. Before meeting Raymond, Carynne would have to meet his current fiance, Isella Evans.

She had the name Carynne Hare. And if Carynne was in any danger, Raymond would be there for her. As it had been thus far, this was the natural plot developmentit was such a clichd love story.

But this time, it would be a little different. Carynne looked into the mirror with a pounding heart. With her cheeks flushed and her eyes sparkling with anticipation, the reflection looking back at her seemed like a girl madly in love.

After so many decades, she was finally embarking on a new adventure. Carynne recalled the day she first met Raymond over a century ago.

A girls dream.

A knight whose hair was a luscious golden shade. Rich, handsome, perfectyet cold to other women. Carynne smiled as she brushed her hair. What every girl dreamed of was, in fact, not a man who was kind to all women, but a man who was sweet only to her. Thats why he was perfect.

He was a knight who existed only for Carynne.

Carynne had always wanted to see what went beyond this year, but one future she especially wanted to see was how Raymond would act after her death. What did you do after I died? My knight, did you take revenge against those who killed me? Did you shed tears, did you fall to despair? Or did you forget about me and move on with someone else?

Carynne was convinced that the clearest, most plausible possibility was her first assumption. Even before her death, he wouldnt put up with it if Carynne was involved. And if Carynne died, what then? Its a pity. She wanted to see it, but she couldnt.

Carynne had died several times by Verdics hand in Raymonds room. Verdic was Isellas father, and under certain conditions, he had succeeded in killing Carynne on her wedding day with Raymond.

At the thought of Verdic, Carynne felt her throat sting a little. Of the few instances when Carynne lost her breath through him, there must have been moments when Verdic was caught by Raymond. What had Raymond done to Verdic? Or, what did she think he did? Carryne wanted to see Raymonds reaction.

That guy would give Carynne a ring later anyway.

Then Im happy.

Oh, Isella, Isella. This is why it cant be you.

Even if you try to bully me, it really cant be you. Youre rich, sure, but youre not on the same level as me. Look aroundeveryones sympathizing with me instead of siding with you.

Carynne went with the flow and slightly shed some tears.

P-Paying so much attention to material desires is not right.

Ah, why must you pour cold water on my efforts?

Dullan struggled to continue speaking, trying to criticize Isella, but the more he did this, the colder the atmosphere became.

Carynne knitted her brows. Why was he bothering her so much? She didnt want her chances to enter Isellas mansion and to meet Raymond there be thwarted.

Ill be off now.

While Carynne stared at the sulking Isellas retreating figure, Dullan tried his chances at flirting with Carynne, to no avail.

She wondered if it would be easier to seduce Raymond if she was a widow.

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Those who saw Carynne for the first time would think this: that she was breathtaking. Everyone grieved when the kind-hearted Mrs. Hare passed away, but they felt even more sorry for Carynne, who was becoming more and more beautiful by the day, as she cried for her. And though she got engaged at a young age, people who were curious about her continued to come.

However, Fief Lord Hare would protect Carynne from their prying eyes every time. Even as everyone thought that those two didnt suit each other, the engagement was still well on its way. A subtle resentment bristled within the fief.

And everyone who saw Carynne, amidst the bright spring flowers, smiling at Dullan, they felt how their blood was boiling.

Her bright red hair was reminiscent of a bouquet of roses in full bloom. As she ran around excitedly, the peal of laughter that burst through her lips was not out of courtesy, but of sincerity.

Her lithe steps made her look like she was a goddess of spring, that she was dancingthat spring itself had come. She was so light on her feet that it seemed like she couldnt possibly crush a single petal.

Everyone stopped whatever they were doing, breathless. She was like a cheerful, shimmering view of the coming summers sky. How many years had it been since she laughed like this?

This was a day worth celebrating. Spring has come. The fragrance of flowers was in the air.

The sky was clear and blue, and the most beautiful girl was smiling with such joy.

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Carynnes first murder was a success.