I Made a Mistake in my Confession. Can I Cancel it? - Chapter 44

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Chapter 44

 

Dr. Sellie did not deny it.

 

“Well, I certainly am envious.”

 

“….”

 

“But you know what? Can you save every single person in the world?”

 

In that moment, Lillian raised her head that had been lowered.

 

“As for me, I want to save everyone in the world through my research. Whether they’re poor or wealthy, it doesn’t matter. But your ability has its limits. That’s why I think people like me exist.”

 

“….”

 

“So I don’t covet your ability.”

 

Dr. Sellie’s words were right. That’s why doctors were needed. Upon realizing this fact, Lillian gradually felt relieved.

 

“I’ll write you a letter of recommendation, so how about formally enrolling in magic school? No wait, I know a bishop at the Papal Court, so I’ll ask him for help. He has similar abilities to yours. I’m sure he’ll be of assistance!”

 

Watching Dr. Sellie chatter excitedly without pause, Lillian’s tension rapidly dissipated.

 

“I’m so, so glad you’re alive, Doctor….”

 

‘Ah, why am I so sleepy?’

 

Lillian’s eyes fluttered, and she collapsed right into Dr. Sellie’s arms.

 

Thud.

 

Looking down at the living being that had fallen into her arms, Dr. Sellie froze completely.

 

“I’m sorry. I never dreamed that someone would worry about me….”

 

She had lived her whole life single, as an appendage to her research laboratory. For the first time, she thought she understood what this tickling feeling in her heart was.

 

“…So this is what it feels like.”

 

Lillian, already fallen into sleep, didn’t move at all. Dr. Sellie laid her on the bed and let out a sigh.

 

“Now I think the puzzle is finally being solved, why there’s been no progress in my research all this time.”

 

Dr. Sellie then wrote a letter of recommendation to send to Bishop Chris.

 

[To the esteemed Bishop Chris.

 

I know you don’t take disciples, but I have a worthy talent to recommend, so I’m sending this letter. She is a person with a pure and clear soul who understands the weight of life, even if it’s just a lowly creature.

 

She happens to have the same ability as you, so if you could polish her just a little, I’m confident she’ll become someone great in the future. So I humbly request that you visit when you have time.

 

From Dr. Sellie.]

 

Knock knock.

 

A knocking sound came from outside, and soon Kartan entered. He looked around the research laboratory and asked.

 

“Where is Lillian? I heard she was urgently looking for me during the day. What happened?”

 

Dr. Sellie tucked the letter of recommendation she had been writing between the pages of a book and answered.

 

“His Grace the Archduke knew, didn’t you? That Lady Lillian has revival ability.”

 

“….”

 

In an instant, Kartan’s eyes turned cold.

 

“How did you find that out?”

 

“Something happened. More importantly, why didn’t you tell me?”

 

“Do I need to report every little thing like that to you, Doctor?”

 

Dr. Sellie was momentarily unable to continue speaking due to the murderous atmosphere Kartan was emanating.

 

“If I have overstepped my bounds, I apologize, Your Grace the Archduke.”

 

However, Dr. Sellie, who had already learned of Lillian’s ability, did not back down.

 

“The talent that Lady Lillian possesses is something very special. It’s the rarest attribute among magic. Right now it’s at the level of healing injured wounds like this, but with training, she will surely accomplish greater things. It would be too wasteful to let such talent rot away like this.”

 

Kartan didn’t even pretend to listen. He went straight into the bedroom and first checked on Lillian’s condition.

 

“Stop with the useless talk and explain why Lillian is in this state.”

 

“….”

 

Dr. Sellie was silent for a moment. Then she reluctantly opened her mouth and explained the whole story. Watching Kartan’s expression harden in real time, Dr. Sellie could hardly lift her head.

 

“She’s just sleeping, so she’ll wake up when time passes. So don’t worry too much…!”

 

Suddenly Kartan drew his sword and pointed it at the doctor.

 

“How dare you… You must be dying to die. Didn’t I clearly tell you to take good care of her.”

 

Dr. Sellie slowly closed her eyes.

 

“There is no excuse. However, before you kill me, there is something I must tell you. Please show the Count’s Daughter to Bishop Chris. He might know a way to save the Count’s Daughter.”

 

“Bishop Chris, you mean that vagrant?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Kartan’s expression immediately crumpled. The Bishop Chris he knew was worthy of recognition for his skills, but he was an even greater eccentric than Dr. Sellie.

 

Because he loved wandering around so much, it wasn’t easy to meet him. Moreover, even if they found him, it was uncertain whether that stubborn old man would agree.

 

“If I send a letter of recommendation, the Bishop will surely have no choice but to respond. He owes me a very large debt from the past.”

 

“Ha, now I have to drag even that old man into this mess.”

 

“But for now, there is no other way. You know, don’t you. The Count’s Daughter will only get worse as time goes on.”

 

“….”

 

Kartan’s hand holding the sword trembled violently. Soon Kartan threw down his sword and spoke through gritted teeth.

 

“Bring him. But I need to see him first before letting him meet Lillian.”

 

“Yes, I will proceed as ordered.”

 

Kartan waved his hand dismissively.

 

“Then go now. I’ll take Lillian back to the Archduke’s Residence as soon as she wakes up. You stay confined until I call for you.”

 

“…Are you planning to confine the Count’s Daughter as a woman in your arms?”

 

“What?”

 

Dr. Sellie was the type of person who had to speak her mind even if a blade came to her throat, as long as she believed she was right. Therefore, even while receiving Kartan’s threatening gaze, she did not bend her position.

 

“Who knows what else she might do if I leave her here. Absolutely not.”

 

“But as I mentioned earlier, the talent that the Count’s Daughter possesses is….”

 

“Stop and get out.”

 

Dr. Sellie spoke as if fed up with Kartan who firmly cut off her words.

 

“I’m sorry to say this, but I cannot do that either.”

 

Kartan’s eyebrows shot up instantly.

 

“Doctor.”

 

“During my training at the Imperial Palace, I came close to death many times. Without even knowing I was being used for the Former Emperor’s research. But meeting someone with such a warm heart like this is really the first time in a long while. So I want to protect the Count’s Daughter too.”

 

“I clearly warned you not to cross the line.”

 

Even when Dr. Sellie finally knelt down, she could not change Kartan’s mind.

 

Meanwhile, when Lillian woke up, she was flustered. Not only was Dr. Sellie in her bedroom, but Kartan was there as well.

 

“Why are you both here…?”

 

As she spoke, she remembered. Right after saving Dr. Sellie, the tension had released and she had unknowingly fallen asleep.

 

“Lillian, I have a carriage waiting outside. Let’s go to the Archduke’s residence.”

 

At Kartan’s firm voice, Lillian looked at Dr. Sellie instead of him. The doctor was just hanging his head low.

 

“Dr. Sellie, are you perhaps driving me away? Because I interfered with your experiments…?”

 

Only then did the doctor lift his head and smile bitterly.

 

“No, from now on I plan not to conduct inhumane animal experiments if the Count’s Daughter doesn’t wish it.”

 

“Then why…?”

 

Her puzzled gaze turned to Kartan this time.

 

“The doctor is going to bring a teacher who can develop your ability. That way, they might even be able to cure your illness. So stop interfering with the doctor’s research and come home.”

 

“Is that really true?”

 

Dr. Sellie readily nodded toward the surprised Lillian.

 

“Yes, Count’s Daughter. So please go home now.”

 

“…”

 

Lillian was just bewildered. She had simply slept and woken up.

 

‘Am I perhaps dreaming?’

 

Lillian pinched her cheek. Since it hurt, it didn’t seem to be a dream.

 

“I can’t believe it. I never thought it would be resolved this easily.”

 

Then Dr. Sellie grabbed Lillian’s hand and said.

 

“Count’s Daughter, the talent you possess is too precious to just let rot away. Don’t forget that it’s something that should be treasured and carefully cultivated.”

 

Come to think of it, there was one more strange thing. The doctor seemed to have become mysteriously kinder to her.

 

‘He was originally a very strict person… Perhaps he’s being this way because he feels sorry toward me.’

 

“Yes, I will.”

 

Lillian nodded. At this, Kartan, who had been quietly listening until then, stood up and said.

 

“That’s enough greeting. Let’s go now.”

 

Lillian obediently followed behind him.

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