That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 19

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Chapter 19

Of course I remembered.

That day when I had possessed Tulia Frazier for less than a day, and because of that damn personality penalty, I couldn’t say what I wanted to say in front of Assis Grand Duke Frazier.

That gauge that had glowed threateningly red above the Grand Duke’s head.

It wasn’t difficult to guess that it was some kind of ‘affection level display bar.’

The gauge that appeared again sparkled in a pale sky blue. It was a much more reassuring color by anyone’s standards.

And it happened to be exactly the same color as the marble floor of this incredibly expensive-looking bedroom…

I suddenly shifted my gaze to look beyond the massive floor-to-ceiling window.

Where Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s gaze had been directed until just moments ago, an unexpected scene unfolded.

A field that was familiar, if anything.

‘Well, of course in it appears as a much more desolate visual.’

It was the Statis Plain.

The Statis Plain before that disastrous magical farming business failed was as tranquil and beautiful as a flower garden from a fairy tale.

‘Just how good is the location of this bedroom?’

The Statis Plain was quite a distance from the main castle building, yet it was visible at a glance like this.

“Grandfather.”

I asked carefully, just in case.

“By any chance, was this one of Grandmother’s bedrooms?”

“It was her favorite bedroom.”

“I see.”

No wonder…

Assis Grand Duke Frazier, who had been silent for a moment, pulled the milky tassel again.

Then shadows fell again as thick curtains densely embroidered with gold thread covered the floor-to-ceiling window.

Assis Grand Duke Frazier moved without a moment’s hesitation. I quickly followed the Grand Duke while tilting my head in confusion.

Just moments ago, though it was very brief.

I had seen Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s eyes sink with an extremely bitter expression.

It was something I couldn’t quite understand.

According to the story I knew, Assis Grand Duke Frazier should have had not an ounce of emotion for the Grand Duchess.

They were depicted as a political couple with the worst relationship.

‘Besides, during the vote earlier, I overheard some murmuring from the elder retainers.’

They said that in the Grand Duchess’s final years, she and the Grand Duke even lived separately.

It seemed like such a businesslike relationship, or rather, a relationship where they despised each other.

So why did Assis Grand Duke show such an affectionate expression?

I tilted my head while looking up at Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s massive back.

If it had been the real granddaughter of Assis Grand Duke standing here instead of me, she would have felt nothing but vague reassurance from that sturdy back.

‘Well, I’ll never have a chance to find out the real story of the Grand Duke couple in my lifetime.’

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That evening.

I was frozen with my spoon in hand.

Flashy text sparkled before my eyes with tremendous effects.

[System] Benefit Acquired!

[System] You have achieved over 50% Affection Level with ‘Assis Frazier’ and are granted a special benefit!

[System] Assis Frazier’s Character Importance: ☆☆☆☆

‘What, what did I do to reach 50%?’

Does it rise this easily just because we’re blood-related granddaughter and grandfather?

The full-color text completely captivated my attention.

[System] Playing benefit ‘Lost Ring’!

‘Playing?’

Not acquiring?

The thought that something was strange about the content was brief.

Suddenly everything went dark as if I had entered a movie theater. I didn’t even have time to scream in surprise.

It was instantaneous.

Vivid full-color scenes pierced into my brain very rapidly.

It was a scene I had never seen in , where a young Assis Grand Duke Frazier was furiously arguing with some woman.

It felt like I had watched for over 30 minutes, but when that mysterious screen ended, less than 30 seconds had actually passed.

The onion cream stew I had been eating for dinner was still steaming warmly.

Understanding what the unexpected benefit was a beat late, I let out a hollow laugh.

The woman who had been furiously arguing with young Assis Grand Duke Frazier was none other than the deceased Grand Duchess.

Tulia’s grandmother and the original owner of the Statis Plain.

It was a face I had never seen despite playing for so long, and hidden circumstances as well.

I pushed a sandwich topped with smoked salmon and chicory into my mouth while making an expression of disbelief.

Meanwhile, the salmon melting softly in my mouth was incredible.

“Wait, so the Grand Duke couple actually loved each other passionately?”

The idea that they despised each other was just nonsense?

I slammed the table.

“What kind of manners is it for a game to deceive even the users playing it?!”

What kind of game deceives users for over two years?!

So give me more!

Tell me in more detail!

Their hidden love-hate romance story!

Though I shouted like this, the hand picking up the ice cream spoon was nothing but cheerful.

The benefit called ‘Lost Ring’ that I had just watched was quite, no, honestly extremely interesting and entertaining.

To summarize briefly, it was a typical hate-to-love romance story.

The deceased Grand Duchess’s name was Rishian.

Rishian was from the royal family of a neighboring continent and didn’t want a political marriage. She wanted to become the queen of her home country, not the grand duchess of a foreign nation.

Though they fought several times, Assis Grand Duke Frazier, who needed Rishian’s status to inherit the family headship at the time, ultimately forced through this political marriage.

Even after marriage, the two fought hundreds and thousands of times.

Decisively, when Assis Grand Duke Frazier failed to keep one important promise with Rishian, their relationship headed toward catastrophe.

However, contrary to what was known to the world, Assis Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Rishian, while hating and despising each other, secretly harbored unrequited love for one another.

…That was the main content of this benefit ‘Lost Ring.’

The fact that Assis Grand Duke Frazier was actually a great romantic was also very interesting. Enough to make me want to giggle mischievously.

‘Of course, if I did that, the Grand Duke would cut me down.’

While I was eating dessert in a pleasant mood.

Knock knock.

That’s when I heard the sound of knocking on the door.

“Miss Tulia.”

I found it comfortable to have no one attending to my meals, so I had deliberately sent away all the maids, including Adel.

But Adel, who hurriedly entered, said something unexpected.

“His Grace the Grand Duke’s chief advisor has come to visit.”

“Ruk? Why?”

“I’m not really sure about that either…”

I hurriedly fixed my mouth and brushed my teeth. Then I took Adel with me to see Ruk.

In the midst of this, I thought it was quite rare for Ruk and Adel to face each other like this.

I glanced at Adel, but she was simply bowing her head lightly, so I couldn’t read her expression.

But in Ruk Kelfosher’s eyes as he glanced at Adel, there was clear pity that flashed by.

It was very brief, but just as intense.

What kind of story do you two have now, really?

Why are you making me so curious about something that wasn’t even in the game?

Ugh, seriously, you’re driving me crazy. This damn game…

“Miss Tulia. Were you having dinner?”

“No. I just finished eating.”

“Is that so? That’s perfect.”

“What’s the matter?”

“His Grace the Grand Duke is looking for you. He said he’d like to have evening tea time together.”

I could hear the maids following behind immediately gasp.

Since Assis Frazier was granted the title of Grand Duke, he had never once called a specific grandchild for tea time.

Not once, unless it was after Coriko, the prospective daughter-in-law, came in and built up plenty of affection.

Ruk, as a seasoned chief advisor, surely knew well.

How this tea time invitation from the Grand Duke would elevate the status of a master who was being ignored by the servants, how it would make it skyrocket in an instant.

Ruk Kelfosher smiled very gently and drove the point home.

“His Grace said he would personally bestow a gift upon you, Miss.”

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