Chapter 171

Chapter 171

There was a sense that he needed to say something important to her but couldnt, and he appeared indecisive. Anyone whod watch him like this would feel increasingly uneasy.

Hm, ahem.

Carynne cleared her throat. However, Raymond continued his hesitant steps without stopping. He seemed deeply lost in thought.

Sir Raymond.

Carynne, are you awake?

He halted his steps, but his expression was awkward, and his fingers fidgeted.

Did you manage to ruin dinner, or did you tear my clothes again?

No.

Then why do you look so distracted? Your buttons are even misaligned.

He grumbled.

Well, there are only two of us anyway I apologize.

As she beckoned Raymond to come, he approached the bench. She sat up straight and unbuttoned and rebuttoned his shirt.

I can do it.

Your mind seems too scattered right now. Whats going on?

Something has come up that I cant postpone any longer.

What could it be?

Carynne sensed a slight tremor of curiosity. Procrastinating, anxious. It was something rarely seen in Raymond.

Why dont you just say it instead of being so indecisive? Just tell me.

When she looked at him, he answered with a slight frown. It seemed like he didnt like saying these words.

Carynne, how well can you handle a gun?

It was an unexpected question. She was slightly taken aback but replied.

Just I know at least how to put bullets into the barrel of a pistol to load it.

Ill give you a rifle. Can you snipe a persons head from the third floor of the mansion to the garden?

Is that even possible for me?

Carynne looked at him with a bewildered expression, but he remained serious. He rubbed his chin and asked again.

Then lets assume you have an axe.

I dont have one.

But he continued speaking while drawing a long axe in the air with his hand.

Assuming you have an axe, well, not to that extent, but someone like Xenon If a regular adult man were to charge at you, could you strike his neck with an axe?

If someone else restrained or drugged the man to make him unable to move properly, then I could do it.

I see.

After struggling in the garden and the hall for a while, they both decided to have a cup of tea in the drawing-room.

I even considered taking you with me, but that seemed more dangerous.

Me?

Raymond shrugged casually, saying it was just a hypothetical situation.

Carynne thought about arguing with him as he was talking nonsense, but she just sipped her tea quietly though it was too hot. She was too tired, and she couldnt even taste the flavor of the tea.

If you at least had the physique and strength like Xenon, I would take you with me.

Raymond, Xenon is stronger than most men, isnt he?

Its a meaningless assumption. Besides, even if you gained weight, you wouldnt grow taller.

He sighed and said, making a face that looked like he was wishing things were different.

Ah I remember that too

Just forget about it.

Carynne blushed, thinking about a time when she had gained weight but wasnt satisfied with her appearance.

By the way, why didnt you try to build muscle? Its better to have a strong body than a weak one. It might be a bit challenging in just a year, but how about seriously training your body later? Ill help you.

Hearing him say that, she couldnt help but imagine how her thin arms would be if theyd become the same size as her waist.

I dont want to, she replied firmly.

Think about it, Carynne. If you have a strong physique, no one will underestimate you wherever you go. It would certainly be convenient.

Thats because youre a man. What use do I have for getting stronger? And I cant suddenly become as tall or muscular as you.

It would reduce the chances of you dying.

Raymond, stop it with the unfunny jokes.

Im being serious though.

Stop.

When Carynne pinched Raymonds side hard, he made a sound like ouch and finally stopped. Then, he chuckled to himself, as if he realized how impractical it all sounded. He sighed.

Its certainly making me feel uneasy. Youve never been in danger in this iteration.

Well, most of what I did was just work. Back then I guess I moved a bit aggressively because of the backlash.

Carynne had always been scheduled to die in a years time, but she hadnt died before that designated time. Even when faced with life-threatening situations, she wouldnt die.

However, after 117 years, this unspoken rule changed, allowing her to die before the designated time. But still, if she wouldnt push herself too hard, she felt like she would live reasonably well until a year passed.

Nothing major will happen.

In reality, even if she died and started over, it wasnt as terrifying anymore. It was because Raymond remembers.

She didnt have to be scared about starting all over again, because even if she would, theres someone who could remember her.