That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 20
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Chapter 20
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“A 20-carat yellow diamond mined from the Anbeju Mine, cut by craftsman Fagrit, and was Empress Ireis’s most treasured possession 200 years ago.”
“….”
“Grandjerry Castle with 20 rooms located in the southern resort and 2,000 pyeong of private beach.”
“….”
“20 chests filled with gold.”
“….”
“Choose one.”
Listening to the Grand Duke’s voice, I had only one thought.
‘Does the Grand Duke like the number 20?’
Or did he deliberately unify everything with 20?
Anyway, each and every one of them was an amazing gift that made my head spin.
No, the word “gift” actually felt rather modest. It was wealth that felt unreal.
All of this was compensation for protecting the dead Grand Duchess’s memories?
‘As expected, obsessive love is this terrifying.’
Someone once said that adding salt to sweetness makes it even sweeter.
I now felt through tremendous wealth that adding mutual hatred to pure love becomes a love that wouldn’t be traded even if given the whole world.
If I chose the yellow diamond and resold it at an auction house, it would be an enormous amount, and a privately owned beachside castle was just like a dream for a commoner.
20 chests filled with gold was, wow….
Just hearing about it made my lips curl up uncontrollably.
It was fortunate. Even if Tulia didn’t know other things, she had definitely mastered etiquette.
“What will you choose? Tulia.”
I was sitting and listening with a modest and polite expression, but I was actually crying inside.
Because to achieve that damn A-grade, I had to give up all those tremendous things.
“Grandfather.”
After finishing talking with the Grand Duke and returning to my room, I’ll have to cover myself with a blanket and cry loudly.
“Is this compensation for protecting Grandmother’s land?”
For a moment, Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s eyebrow twitched.
If I hadn’t obtained that obsessive romance benefit, the Grand Duke’s eyes were scary enough like a lion to flatten me immediately.
‘But now it’s not that scary?’
At least regarding matters related to the Grand Duchess.
Assis Grand Duke Frazier, who had been glaring at me for a moment, turned his head as if satisfied.
“It’s compensation for a young one reminding me of the Frazier family law.”
“I see.”
I continued speaking obediently.
“Then Grandfather. If I don’t want all three of those, what would you do?”
“…?”
Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s brow furrowed. He had an expression asking if this kid had gone crazy, so I quickly added.
“I have a different compensation I want. You can decide after hearing it.”
“…Tell me.”
“I currently have no father to protect me, and my mother has also passed away.”
“….”
“Frazier Grand Duke’s main castle is as vast as the Imperial Palace, and I need a bit more dignity to protect myself.”
I looked at Assis Grand Duke Frazier and spoke carefully but clearly.
“I want to receive the ‘Direct Lineage Necklace’ in advance. Grandfather.”
“According to family law, direct lineage authority can be received on one’s sixteenth birthday.”
Assis Grand Duke Frazier raised one eyebrow.
“And yet you’re rejecting the gift I’m giving to ask for it now?”
I asked carefully.
“That… Grandfather.”
I really asked because I didn’t know.
“When is my birthday?”
“…What?”
“No, since no one has looked after me, I don’t really know my birthday either…. I’m sorry.”
Even though I played for quite a long time, I wasn’t at the level of memorizing all the characters’ birthdays!
Especially since Tulia was just a pretty villain, how would I know something like her birthday?
But my answer seemed to have displeased Assis Grand Duke Frazier.
His gaze changed strangely again.
Like an icy sea where snowflakes were beginning to settle.
‘Ah, why again. What didn’t he like this time.’
While I was busy reading the mood, wondering if I had done something wrong again, Assis Grand Duke Frazier suddenly turned around.
“Grandfather?”
“Really in many ways….”
“…Yes?”
“No. Never mind.”
An order to leave followed.
“Go ahead and leave now.”
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“Father! This is absurd!”
Viscount Lilius rarely raised his voice to Assis Grand Duke Frazier.
He was in a state where the area under his eyes had turned black from taking on considerable debt due to his recent failure to secure ownership of the Statis Plain.
Perhaps that’s why. Having nothing left to lose, he had no hesitation in shouting at the Grand Duke.
“Tulia hasn’t even had her debutante yet, and you’re giving her direct lineage authority!”
Moreover, Tedrick was currently in a state where his Direct Lineage Necklace had been confiscated, making the comparison even more stark!
“How dare you raise your voice at me.”
At the dignified voice, Viscount Lilius immediately reflexively hunched his shoulders and clasped his hands together.
He continued speaking in a much more subdued voice.
“But Father. Tulia’s matter really doesn’t make sense.”
“Why are you objecting to a decision made by the family head, Viscount Lilius?”
“Tulia hasn’t learned anything properly. She will lower the dignity of the direct lineage.”
At the words “hasn’t learned anything properly,” Assis Grand Duke Frazier instead recalled Tulia from not long ago.
The field that the Imperial Family and prominent noble houses and trading companies were investing the most budget in was Ancient Language.
The amazing Tulia who had learned that Ancient Language so well through self-study.
‘Perhaps that child is actually a genius.’
Like her grandmother who would tackle even more difficult problems.
Like the deceased Grand Duchess.
But Assis Grand Duke Frazier soon shook his head.
‘No. I should see the child as she is. Comparing her to other outstanding talents is poison.’
Not knowing what Assis Grand Duke Frazier was thinking, Viscount Lilius spoke emphatically.
“Father. Wouldn’t it be proper according to family law to assign Tulia a private tutor, have her debutante, and then bestow the Direct Lineage Necklace?”
“Viscount Lilius.”
At the stern voice, Lilius finally flinched and shut his mouth.
“This is my decision.”
“B-but Father…”
“She will naturally take the basic examination first.”
“But…”
In the past, Lilius would have been reassured by those words.
But not now.
Tulia Frazier had changed far too much. More than a patient who had been severely struck on the head.
He felt an uneasy feeling that she would strangely pass even the examination to receive the Direct Lineage Necklace.
Just as Lilius was about to say one more word, moving his lips.
Assis Grand Duke Frazier clasped his hands behind his back and turned his head.
“And doesn’t Tulia Frazier know the family laws better than you, Viscount Lilius Frazier?”
“…!”
The Grand Duke was referring to what happened during the voting meeting. In the end, Lilius’s face turned ashen.
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“Miss. How about this dove-colored outfit for today?”
“Good.”
Most of the dresses hanging in Tulia’s wardrobe had voluminous sleeves. It was natural for them to be adorned with lace, jewelry, ribbons, and such.
But this outdoor dress that Adel had brought now had fitted sleeves with dark-colored lining, making it practical.
‘Meaning ink stains won’t show much.’
“Miss will do well on the examination.”
Adel’s words were warm.
Of course, she didn’t know that Lilius and Aubrey had never properly provided me with a tutor, so that’s why she was saying such things.
Still, having someone believe in me so blindly and cheer me on didn’t feel bad.
“Your older brothers also passed the Direct Lineage examination with perfect scores. Naturally, you will too, Miss.”
‘Ah, right. They were both set up to be incredibly smart.’
Being twins, they were talented individuals who possessed both beauty and intelligence, befitting male lead candidates.
Though they were currently at the Academy, they would come to the main castle regularly once or twice a year.
‘They used to come for the Grand Duke’s birthday banquet, so they’ll be coming soon.’
I swallowed a sigh as I briefly reflected on the relationship between them and Tulia.
‘This won’t be easy either.’
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