Resetting Lady - Chapter 19

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“…Haa.”

She inhaled the cool night air. Her head seemed to clear a little. Leaning against the terrace railing, she gazed at the moon. Her head was throbbing. She needed time to think.

How far could she trust her own senses?

Karen looked down at her hands. If a madman knows their own madness, how far can they trust their own senses?

In the end, Karen had no choice but to guess through others rather than herself. She couldn’t trust herself more than anyone else. Let’s think about others’ words rather than her own vision and senses. Let’s exclude the assumption that even that is an illusion for now. Think rationally, even a little, Karen.

Isella saw Nancy’s corpse. Since they both saw the same person’s body, Nancy’s death is somewhat certain. And the coachman who had feelings for Nancy turned his attention to Donna instead. Let’s set this part aside. There’s no certainty in emotions here. Conversations and testimonies are important.

Time passed between when she placed the corpse and when Isella saw it. Karen had no intention of hiding the body, so she just laid it out. With the necklace on it. There was plenty of time for someone to dismember the corpse.

Whatever the process, there’s only one thing to confirm now.

Is what the Lord says true?

“What are you thinking about so deeply?”

Raymond suddenly appeared on the terrace from the darkness.

How annoying.

Karen had to struggle to manage her expression toward Raymond, who was interrupting her thoughts.

“It’s nothing.”

She crushed flower petals and threw them away. Annoying. If this life is a hollow illusion, Raymond is a first-class nightmare among them. His exterior is glossy but never gives answers. His love is meaningless. His face, talent, and wealth—everything was useless before Karen’s questions.

“If it’s nothing, I’d like to spend some time doing nothing together.”

“Don’t tease me.”

“I apologize. Would you like a drink? It’s high in sugar content, good for lifting your mood.”

He’s really getting on my nerves. Annoyed, Karen glared at the glass and answered.

“I can’t drink alcohol because of my wound.”

“Then I’ll have to drink two glasses.”

Oh great.

“Why don’t you just chug it straight from the bottle?”

Dying from acute alcohol poisoning wouldn’t be bad either.

“…Haha.”

Raymond’s eyes widened and he laughed out loud.

“You seem to be in a bad mood?”

“What would there be to feel good about? I got stabbed with a sword…”

Because you were late.

Even as the corners of her eyes lifted, Raymond smiled refreshingly while touching his own face.

“Isn’t looking at me quite a good thing?”

“Pardon?”

“There was even a young lady who volunteered for nursing service on the battlefield just to see me.”

“Ah, yes… I see.”

He smiled playfully while making eye contact. He had a boyish face.

“Isn’t that right?”

“Wow… Sir Knight, you’re incredibly confident.”

Look at him showing off. Karen chuckled. But it wasn’t very funny. Raymond was always overflowing with confidence. Men like that gain favor everywhere. For someone that handsome to act modest would actually be deception.

“But this kind of attitude isn’t very good.”

“Are you recommending humility to me?”

“No, not particularly that, but… this kind of thing.”

Raymond had already taken Karen’s hand and lifted it to examine it. Karen tried to pull her hand away, but Raymond held it firmly and wouldn’t let go.

“This kind of thing? What kind?”

“Miss Evans… is here.”

Tsk, Karen noticed Isella’s presence.

“I’m just checking if your hand is injured.”

“…Please let go.”

“Just a moment, please.”

Damn, thanks to Raymond not caring whether Isella heard or not, it was certain she’d be quite tormented by Isella later. With Isella nearby, this wasn’t a good sign. Previously, Isella had poured tar on Karen in a fit of jealousy. Ah, having tar poured on her head was really unpleasant. Karen preferred more discreet methods.

“You really look disgusted.”

Yes. Thanks to you, the future of my hair length changing has become certain. Karen wanted to show her irritation to Raymond. Whatever her inner thoughts, Raymond spoke gently while staring intently at Karen.

“I was hoping you might have feelings for me.”

“That level of delusion is practically an illness. Why would I?”

“I’m quite a popular marriage candidate.”

Speaking as if genuinely delighted, Raymond whispered to Karen.

“This business venture is quite favorable to the Evans Family.”

“…So?”

Raymond’s eyes slowly traced from her fingertips to her wrist and shoulder, lingered on her side, then moved to Karen’s pupils. His low, beautiful voice resonated in her ear. Karen’s throat trembled slightly.

“If you stole me from Miss Evans, that would be perfect revenge. So I thought about it. Whether you might be after my body. You seem to have known me from before.”

“Haa, how would I know you? I saw you for the first time that night.”

Raymond bent slightly at the waist to meet Karen’s eyes.

“That’s a lie, isn’t it?”

“What?”

“You know me, don’t you.”

Thump.

That can’t be.

Right?

“What… I know you’re famous as a war hero.”

“That’s not what I’m talking about.”

That can’t be.

Before, decades ago, almost 100 years ago, from the first meeting.

I had told you so many times. Don’t you know me? Don’t you remember me? How could you forget me?

“…Are you saying I deliberately planned to seduce you?”

And you couldn’t remember.

“That night, I saw you say my name. The distance was far, but you definitely said my name.”

“…”

Ah. As expected.

Karen couldn’t contain her disappointment.

Still, she had hoped. Just maybe, maybe he might remember his previous lives. That she wasn’t the only one living repeated lives. For a moment, she had hoped. What had she expected? She had already finished that level of confirmation long ago.

“Ah… yes, I tried guessing once. Miss Isella bragged so much about you being a marksman, and you’re so famous…”

She twisted her body to pull away. How utterly disappointing. Right, this time too I have to play the role of an innocent girl who secretly liked you, the shy tomboy.

“I heard rumors that you had come… you’re famous even here, so just in case…”

While blushing.

“That’s all.”

Anyway, he had arrived quite some time later. Then there would have been quite a distance, and since it was night, Raymond couldn’t have clearly read her lip movements either. At most, he was just testing because it seemed like she said his name while aiming. Karen felt the brief heat and expectation cool down. The night air was chilly.

“Well, fine.”

The distance had grown. But Raymond took her hand again.

“You really don’t get surprised.”

“About what?”

“That night, I said I read your lips… why aren’t you surprised?”

“What? Well, because you have good eyesight…”

Is this really the knight who always loved her? The gentle light disappeared from Raymond’s face and strange suspicion bloomed. His lips twisted.

“Normally one would just admire the shooting skills.”

His hand tightened slightly then relaxed again.

“Not admiration, not suspicion, but giving off an atmosphere like you already know me too well.”

“…”

“Looking at your face, it seems far from romantic feelings.”

“What… Sir Raymond, you’re pushing me too hard. Fine. I thought it would be convenient if you fell for me, even for my family’s sake. Don’t speculate beyond that.”

“Were you trying to seduce me? With that expression?”

Karen felt growing confusion and awkwardness toward Raymond, who clearly looked disdainful, and tried to pull her body back. But there was no more space. Karen avoided his burdensome gaze and continued speaking.

“I’ve been speaking that way from the beginning. Now that I’ve been found out, I’m utterly embarrassed. Are you satisfied?”

She pushed against Raymond’s body.

But his trained body didn’t budge in the slightest, instead remaining pressed against her as if pinning her down. His lips still wore that smile.

“Sir Raymond, I would ask that you restrain your excessive interest in my fiancée.”

Dulan, who had approached at some point, grabbed Raymond’s arm.

“My apologies.”

He withdrew his hand.

“…Let’s go.”

Karen rubbed her caught wrist. Dulan hadn’t come at this hour before, but his frequent approaches like this were a good sign. It would make him easier to kill. On the other hand, killing Raymond seemed quite difficult.

But that made it all the more worthwhile. I will kill you. You. Without fail. The moment you beg me for love, I’ll hand you a poisoned cup. Raymond, my knight. To think you’d resist me like this. To think you’d hold a blade to me while harboring such suspicion. It’s going to become increasingly difficult to kill you. Karen renewed her inner resolve.

Karen wanted to kill Raymond. Because he was the male protagonist. Wasn’t it unfair that only she kept dying? If killing someone could change the story, just thinking about what kind of ending would come from killing Raymond sent thrills through her.

It would surely be entertaining.

Karen would continue to kill him. He was a feast prepared for Karen alone. She would cook him whole and devour him completely. Even in that moment, Karen was curious about it. He had always been like that. At every ending. Would it be the same this time? She was curious about that.

Will you love me this time too?

* * *

“Now, it’s time for an experiment.”

Soon I’ll be able to find out if Father can lie. Karen placed a clock on the fireplace mantle while looking at the cold corpse. This method should be certain. Let’s see if the body disappears after a day.

“Don’t look elsewhere, keep your eyes fixed on it, understand?”

The boy shook his head with tears welling in his eyes, as if he didn’t want to do it. Karen didn’t like that. She gripped his shoulders tightly, brought her face close, and smiled at him.

“You understand, right? Keep your eyes fixed on it.”

Karen looked down at the boy she had kidnapped.

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