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It was one day's story. It was a day when sparkling lights and sweet smell of snacks filled the air. Karen looked up at Raymond. I could see tension in the big purple eyes. Raymond expected what she would say.

"Lord Raymond, I think it sounds strange…I don't think I'm from this world. The world feels like a novel. Actually... I think it's really a novel."

It was an interesting story, but it was a childish story.

"You're the male lead, and I'm the female lead. If you two fall in love, it's a happy ending.”

There was no view of society in the story, and there was no consideration of how the lives of countless people were going. But there was a shy confession full of it. That's enough.

Raymond took Karen by the hand.

"Since I love you, this story must be a happy ending now.”

I had such an idea. Does Karen love herself? But it would actually have little to do with itself. There is a lot of time, and time will make love.

It's like the bride's unique anxiety about getting married. Raymond thought so.

And the next day Karen died.

***

It was one day's story. It was a day when the chilly wind brushed my whole body. Icela Evans cursed and slapped Karen on the cheek, but that was it. Even the little revenge was not achieved at Raymond's hands. Today was the day when Verdick Evans went bankrupt completely, and Raymond won.

Countless people congratulated Raymond and said they would go to his wedding and add honor. Raymond bowed his head and kissed his beautiful fiancee.

Karen looked up at Raymond. Raymond looked down at Karen. The large purple eyes were full of fear. Raymond wrapped her shoulder to soothe Karen.

"There's nothing to be afraid of. Berdick has lost all his power."

It was more than Raymond expected. One of Verdick's mainstay businesses is completely bankrupt. In Karen's story, Raymond focused on one part. It was quite a speculation.

"Lord Raymond, I....”

"You've helped me, and I'll be with you all my life."

"I'm scared. I don't think I'm from this world. It may sound really weird, but this is not my first time in my life. …it really feels like a novel."

Unlike her realistic and sober advice, a dream-like story flowed out of her lips. Come to think of it, the Marquis once talked about Karen's mother. I lived in a dream a little bit.

However, Raymond was willing to respect Karen's dream if she was into it. He will make her keep dreaming.

Even though the reality is cold and disheartening, I hope that a beautiful girl like a dream in front of her will continue to be fantasized.

But Raymond found that Karen's eyes were a little bit engrossed in resignation. Even so, how can you believe what she says?

Lord Raymond. I know you don't believe it.’

Karen's eyes seemed to say so.

But what's the difference between believing?

And the next day Karen died.

***

It was one day's story. It was a sunny spring. Raymond had to find a suitable excuse to break his engagement with Isela Evans. Isn't there a beautiful woman who can turn her eyes around somewhere? Raymond grumbled and rummaged through his notebook. And he was pathetic.

"Hello."

"Yes…Hayer Young-ae. Are you feeling all right?"

"It's okay. You saved my life. Thank you."

"It's only natural."

Raymond looked down at a red-haired girl named Karen Haier. It was a plump, round girl. Raymond wanted to poke his cheek, but he had to put up with it. I'm sure you hate it so much.

"I thought I'd be fine if I gained weight."

Karen Haier sat next to her and spat out. Raymond pondered what he was saying and remembered that Karen was almost in danger. At the festival, he rescued the daughter of Yeongju, who was surrounded by the bullies, and brought her.

"…the original rape, um, sorry, but those guys don't care about their looks."

"Yes, but I thought it would be different. I'm disappointed in my life."

She's been very pretty since she was a kid. Maybe that's why he gained weight. Raymond remembered that Karen's father had secretly put up his daughter.

"I thought I could get bigger and stronger. I don't think anyone can kill me."

"I'm a man and a soldier, but I'm afraid of going to battle every time."

"But I don't think it's the same as me. I can't even walk on the street safely."

"I suppose so. What can I do?"

"…I know."

But why does this woman talk to her so much? Because you like yourself? Raymond looked at Karen's profile.

"…what is it?"

But the face seemed far from a coalition. It was more like a spleen of a man who went to battle. Karen glanced at Raymond as if she had noticed his gaze.

"No, I was wondering if you had a crush on me."

"I don't think so, so turn your head again."

Raymond was embarrassed for nothing and turned his head again.

“…….”

It hurts my pride for some reason. Out of childish pride, Raymond put down his notebook and turned to Karen.

"I'm handsome."

"I know. I told you to turn your head.”

"Do I have to be allowed to see?"

"Yes."

"I see."

Come to think of it, it was rude to give the opponent an unwanted look. Acknowledgingly, Raymond turned his head again.

'It's pretty good, but.’

Although he was chubby, his features were clear and his eyes were clear. What kind of face would Icela Evans have if she offered to marry this girl?

You may become a good partner. Maybe Isela will be even more enraged.

"My goal is to live long. But why is this so hard?"

"Well… cheer up."

"Lord Raymond."

Karen's eyes were rolling with will.

Raymond saw it and knew his offer wouldn't work for her. Raymond was in a job that was difficult to live in for a long time.

"But why are you telling me that will... ?”

"Don't fall in love with me. Just in case, don't ask me to marry you. I'm here to tell you in advance because I thought you might ask me to marry you."

Raymond couldn't help but laugh at the confidence.

It was absurd but fun. So it was even more disappointing. I'm sure Raymond's side is never that safe.

"I only see women's faces. You're not."

Should I cry? Raymond glanced at Karen's face. Karen bowed her head and brushed her teeth for a long time before she got up.

"...more than I thought, Lord Raymond... It was... a person."

"Look back at yourself and tell me. Why are you here all of a sudden?"

Karen stamped her foot and got up.

"Let's never see each other again in this life. If it is, it will continue."

"What do you mean by that?"

But Karen hummed down the hill. Raymond smiled and watched the back.

It's quite interesting. Although my mind is a bit strange. I wish I could live a long life.

“…….”

And this area will fall into Verdick's grasp.

Raymond sat down again, sighed, and arranged the schedule. Even a wild country girl like that would fall apart, become depressed, and miserable after Verdick's touch. Just like you did.

Raymond thought so when he saw the lord's mansion over there.

And later Raymond was told that Karen was dead. She failed to make the wish come true.

***

It was one day's story. It was a stormy day. Raymond rescued a girl who was swept down by the river.

"I thought I could die this time."

"It's not time to die yet, so live longer."

Raymond saw Karen Haier with a fair face. She was the daughter of a lord.

"…don't cry."

"Oh, my God... I'm alive again....”

Karen was almost crying cursing. He looked so distasteful that he was alive.

"Did you interrupt your suicide?"

"…yes. Can you help me?"

"No."

"I knew you'd answer like that."

Raymond turned down the blanket around Karen Haier. He wanted to live. For a long time. Be happy.

"My fiance is here."

Karen got up with a blanket around her. Raymond looked away at the girl's back.

"…gam, thank you."

Stuttering, the priest thanked him. Raymond spoke to the priest as he received the audit.

"The fiancee seems to be having a hard time, so please comfort her."

"…God, don't mind."

Oh, my. Raymond laughed bitterly. It was a checkful look that he had been bored with in society.

It was a couple that didn't look happy, but it's none of his business. If they're a common pair, what about themselves and Isela?

Raymond almost wants to kill Isela. for one reason that her father is a sinner

They'll make a good living. It's none of your business. Even if Berdyck covets that estate and takes away all rights, she will be able to live with the least amount of food and shelter.

But Raymond remembered for a long time the look of despair at the fact that he was alive.

And Raymond was told a year later that Karen eventually succeeded in her death.

***

It happened one day.

Karen is dead.

Falling in front of one's own eyes.

be dead to the skin of

Raymond swept her eyes away.

***

From love, affection, compassion, camaraderie, friendship, any kind of emotion to seething affection.

Many of those emotions swirled.

Many of those feelings beat Raymond with 100 years of weight.

“…….”

Raymond had to suffer from constant nosebleeds every morning and insomnia every night.

"Carran."

And all those emotions are no longer in the world.

He's already dead.

Can I die this time?

Raymond put his gun to the temple. The cold touch and heavy weight gave a sense of stability.

“…….”

Do you ever die and give yourself peace? Can I remember it next time? The only memory Raymond had was about Karen. It was not a life of the future. Uncertainty has probably prevented us from blowing up the opportunity we have now.

Not now.

A hundred years of pain couldn't have led to death right now. Raymond had so much to do. You have to find anything more alive. It was both a tragedy and a comedy. Raymond had to live. Raymond wanted to die because of Karen, but he had to live because of Karen.