Resetting Lady - Chapter 152

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“I should get dressed and go downstairs.”

“….”

“I hope he won’t be angry that I’m too late. It should be fine, right?”

“….”

Raymond picked up the bag. It was quite heavy, but not too heavy for him to carry. Raymond looked down at the bag and smiled.

“It’ll be fine. Karen will love me no matter what happens.”

With this, she would be safe until that day. Raymond walked with light steps.

Only one person mattered.

That was enough.

* * *

Raymond had returned. His arrival was completely sudden.

Since Raymond hadn’t clearly stated when he would return, it was inevitable that everyone would be flustered on the day he came back.

Verdick was the first to greet him. Verdick immediately opened his eyes at the sound of hoofbeats in the distance and hurriedly rushed to the door. He moved even faster than the servants. He was so desperate for any news, whatever it might be.

“…Raymond Seyertes.”

It was that man.

Verdick felt deflated.

Raymond Seyertes had ultimately returned to his house. It was only natural. But Verdick felt bitter inside.

‘Still… I still haven’t found anything.’

Verdick found this utterly frustrating.

Time had passed too quickly. No matter how much Verdick searched through the house, he couldn’t find any evidence he wanted, and Karen said nothing. He couldn’t lay a hand on Karen, and she wouldn’t give in even when he begged for sympathy. Time just passed like that, and before he knew it, Raymond had returned.

“Why are you here?”

“…Prince Guiz listened to my circumstances and wrote me a letter.”

Verdick spoke as if grinding his teeth. Raymond raised his eyebrows, then just laughed once. It was a laugh that seemed to find it ridiculous.

“I see. Have you been well?”

“…How could I be well when I haven’t found my daughter?”

“That’s unfortunate.”

That casual flow. Raymond passed by the teeth-grinding Verdick, carrying a large bag as he entered his house.

“Oh, my goodness.”

“Ra… Raymond, sir.”

Verdick’s servants and maids hurriedly got up and rushed out. Looking at the people lined up in the hall with disheveled hair in confusion, Raymond laughed, “Haha.” But it was a cold laugh. Raymond turned to look at Verdick and said.

“My, Verdick Evans… To bring so many people while I was away, you really go too far.”

“….”

“Don’t you seem just like the master of this place.”

Verdick’s face reddened then subsided. Dealing with Karen had made Verdick better at controlling his anger. In a way, you could say he had learned how to give up. Verdick spoke slowly again.

“Your… maid is just… comfortable.”

“Why would you do that when Cally is just a maid?”

“She’s Karen Hyer.”

“No, she’s not.”

Raymond replied playfully and went upstairs. He was still carrying the bag. He looked down at Verdick and said.

“I’ll forgive your rudeness out of consideration for Prince Guiz’s position.”

Raymond’s face became expressionless.

“But please leave soon.”

“…Tell me about Isella. What exactly do you know? What did you do?”

“I don’t know anything about that.”

His voice was cold as ice.

And he went off down the corridor. To a place where Verdick’s gaze couldn’t reach. He went toward his room. Verdick held his head.

“Damn it!”

* * *

A dreamlike gentle voice could be heard.

And something warm touched her face. Karen accepted it with her eyes closed. There was only one person who woke her up this way. Raymond always came with a hot towel and woke her by wiping Karen’s face. Very slowly, gently.

“Are you back?”

“I’m back, Karen.”

“I thought you said Cally.”

“Verdick is downstairs right now.”

Raymond’s eyes curved. Karen smiled toward the flickering green light. Raymond’s hair was sticking out in all directions. It had all fallen forward, making him look more like a boy than a soldier.

A boy. My boy. Actually, he always smiled like that when he fell in love. After remembering everything, his face looked somewhat tired even in his smiles, so he looked a bit older. Time showed in his laughter.

But now his face looked more comfortable than usual. Karen smiled back at his refreshing smile.

“Did your work go well?”

“Yes, I won’t need to go out anymore. Until that day… mmph.”

That’s good.

Karen pulled Raymond’s neck toward her. A rough kiss followed.

* * *

“When will Verdick Evans leave?”

After a while, Karen sat on the bed and asked Raymond, who was lying down. Raymond answered in a slightly sleepy voice.

“He’ll leave soon.”

“【That day】 isn’t far away either….”

Karen became slightly anxious. Raymond sat up and hugged Karen from behind. She could feel his beating heart. Holding Karen, Raymond said.

“You don’t need to be afraid.”

“I want to believe that too, but… honestly, my situation is a bit… you know?”

Karen had no choice but to distrust. This was the first time Raymond had regained his memory, and she desperately hoped this would be the end, but this situation with Verdick and Raymond in the same house was incredibly unsettling. Verdick used to come running with an axe to cut Karen’s throat when that day came.

“The way the situation is flowing now looks perfect for me to die after earning Verdick’s resentment.”

If she died to Verdick like this, it would be a very plausible way to die. Raymond seemed to have killed Isella, and Karen seemed to be using a false name while collaborating with Raymond. They were even lovers. For Verdick, it would be harder to find a reason not to kill Karen. Karen fidgeted with her fingers. No matter how she thought about it, she felt like she would die this time too. She just hoped Verdick would finish it with one swing of the axe.

“Looking at the situation, doesn’t it seem that way?”

Raymond was silent for a moment, then answered.

“I see. Anyway, you don’t need to worry about Verdick Evans anymore. He’ll leave soon.”

“Honestly, I don’t really believe that…. What did you do?”

“Karen, men have many secrets.”

His voice was playfully solemn.

“That’s not fun.”

Raymond had his chin resting on Karen’s shoulder. Karen pinched Raymond’s nose once.

“That hurts.”

“I said it’s not fun. Anyway, thanks to the trick you played, it was comfortable. Verdick’s maids work well. Come to think of it, he has a surprisingly simple side to him.”

“Did he give you anything?”

“Obviously… Money, adoption as a daughter, clothes, food, all sorts of things.”

“You must have lived well.”

“Yes.”

I lived too well.

I lived so well that it’s amazing how I have no sense of guilt. How can I be so materialistic, having no qualms about using a parent who lost their child? Even eating the food he provided and ordering his maids around with my fingertips, I didn’t feel sorry but only thought how very, very comfortable it was. Really.

“I really lived well.”

“Still, isn’t it better to be alone with me?”

Karen shook her head firmly.

“That’s not it.”

And she leaned her head heavily against Raymond. Feeling the weight, Raymond, whose strength gave out, lay back down on the bed. Karen rested her head on Raymond’s chest and continued speaking.

“People are better when there are many of them.”

“Is that so.”

“Yes. No matter how hard Lord Raymond works alone, you can’t do the work of 100 people by yourself. For convenience, we definitely need servants.”

“Let’s hire more after .”

“Definitely.”

“Yes. Karen, come to think of it, I bought some clothes, so let me unpack for a moment.”

“Okay.”

Raymond got up. Then he went to his room and brought out clothes for Karen.

It was the design from the costume shop that Karen had mentioned. But there was a problem. He had certainly used the materials and patterns that Karen had specified. And the fabric was very luxurious, and the stitching was neat, showing first-class craftsmanship. The problem was the design.

Since it was completely different from the style Karen usually wore, Karen was quite reluctant. Seeing Karen’s displeased expression, Raymond said urgently.

“But this will become very popular later.”

“…Really?”

“Yes.”

Karen wasn’t quite satisfied, but thinking about it, she knew too little about the future. Since she didn’t know what clothes would be popular later, she thought it would be good to refer to his opinion. Thinking that she might lead fashion trends for about 5 years. If so, wouldn’t she be leading the latest fashion trends?

But after Karen finished putting on the clothes and looked in the mirror, she couldn’t hide her voice gradually sinking.

It was excessively simple. She had never worn clothes without a single frill, not even when she was a maid. It wasn’t a design that showed off her figure either. In Karen’s view, this wasn’t even clothing.

Her calves were completely exposed. Even the prostitutes in the marketplace didn’t wear clothes of this design. This was clothing worse than underwear. It didn’t reveal the upper chest, but covered the top completely while exposing the legs entirely. It felt so perverted.

“…This will really become popular?”

“Yes, it’s not only practical but the simplicity is very good. Since it’s summer now, it’s also very good from a practical standpoint. People don’t wear it much yet… but soon…”

When Karen’s tone wasn’t very good, Raymond avoided Karen’s eyes. Karen asked again.

“Exactly how long until this becomes popular?”

“About… 20 years…”

Karen lamented the future generation. She knew well that she wasn’t a very moral person either. But still, there was such a thing as shame that society and religion taught. That was courtesy like not showing sexual things to others.

Exposing her legs completely. Weren’t legs a part of the body that directly reminded one of reproductive organs? How could future women wear such clothes without any shame? Karen sighed.

“How could such clothes become popular…”

“Karen, think carefully. You just can’t see the future, but such clothes will surely make women much more comfortable.”

“You didn’t even buy the corset I asked for…”

Karen shook her head looking at the bundle without a corset. There was no corset and this dress had no bustle attached at all, so it didn’t complement her hips either. Overall it was terrible. But Raymond seemed to like those clothes, and while turning his eyes away, he continued to state his argument.

“Corsets will quickly go out of fashion. And above all, they’re not good for your health.”

“…”

“That… yes… That’s how it will be.”

Karen, who didn’t want to lead fashion trends for 20 years, quietly took off the clothes. Raymond watched her reaction and closed his mouth.

“From now on… definitely… just… buy exactly what I tell you to buy. Understood?”

“Yes, Karen.”

“And admit that you’re absolutely hopeless on your own.”

“…Yes.”

Karen sighed deeply.

And she firmly resolved that even when the future came, she would never wear such clothes.

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