That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 212
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Chapter 212
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“Was my gift so…”
Benjamin’s voice had sunk deep like the ocean.
“So… vulgar?”
I clenched both fists tightly, hidden beneath my flowing sleeves.
‘Ah, I just want to give up on this Quest and everything else.’
Right. The reward is good.
It’s too good.
But if I complete this Quest, will there be any chance to repair things with Benjamin?
Klaus and Benjamin were different.
Klaus, who despite being deeply hurt, ultimately resolved to propose to me anew.
Back then, I could at least look directly into his eyes, though sadly.
And on one hand, I had faith.
Klaus—hadn’t he always spoken with pride?
That he was born with the bloodline of the great Wolf King, royalty of Rufinus.
I believed in that Hidden Male Lead’s pride, and I deeply believed in his unbreakable will.
Though in the end, I couldn’t follow the guide properly, couldn’t steel my heart to pour harsh words on him, and ended up receiving a penalty…
“…”
But now…
I didn’t even dare to look deeply into Benjamin’s eyes.
‘If I complete this inevitable Quest? Then I can succeed in the Main Quest?’
If I just give up on the inevitable Quest here?
I already have an ominous and infuriating premonition that Coriko, who’s starting to feel like the mastermind, will strangle me to death.
But if I push through with the inevitable Quest?
Benjamin, who’s not just disappointed but deeply hurt by me…
Seems like he might die…
Caught in a dilemma, I secretly massaged my ice-cold hands.
That’s when it happened. Suddenly, something struck my mind like lightning.
[System] Benefit ‘Super Lotto’: Every time the cooldown is complete, you can absorb the luck of all people within a 50-meter radius at once!
‘Super Lotto!’
Right! I had this!
There were many people at Baektul Salon today.
Actually, Baektul Salon always had many people. Though foot traffic had decreased recently due to various incidents, my subordinates were clever.
They succeeded in drawing guests back by hosting various enjoyable and elegant events that moved the Noble Ladies’ hearts.
I immediately activated the benefit.
Having scraped together every bit of luck, I briefly hoped that some small barrier would be erected around my contradictory Quests.
[System] A special protective effect is generated due to Benefit ‘Super Lotto’!
[System] The conflict between the Inevitable Quest and Main Quest is being corrected!
‘Corrected?’
I was momentarily puzzled by the notification that seemed to refer to an error.
[System] Emergency Quests that can make up for the emotional harm you inflicted are being newly generated!
[System] Generating Quest…
[System] Estimated time: 25 hours 49 minutes 32 seconds
‘…?’
What?
Until now I thought these were perfectly scripted scenarios and Quests, so why are Quest conflicts suddenly being corrected and new Quests starting to be ‘generated’?
This damn system window that’s increasingly turning into a horror game.
Anyway, one thing was certain—I realized I now had to definitely complete the inevitable Quest.
Having used even the benefit I’d carefully saved for dangerous times, there was no retreat.
“Lady Tulia.”
Benjamin called my name again in an unhurried voice.
My mind already made up. I spoke first.
“Yes. It’s vulgar.”
“…”
Unlike just before, a direct statement popped out. After being startled for a moment, a bitter smile came a beat later.
I momentarily thought the penalty had disappeared thanks to the benefit, but I quickly realized that wasn’t the case.
‘It’s like that feeling when I yelled and screamed at Mother.’
Right. I just need to think of it that way.
So even that Han Ina had her useful moments.
“It was so vulgar it made me laugh bitterly. Did you offer me flowers, did you express your heart?”
I shook off my thoughts and continued with cold, harsh words.
“So you’re no different from your former young and servile prince days. Just like how you proposed to me with lots of money. What’s the difference between you and some nouveau riche upstart…”
“…Young Lady.”
“I have no idea at all.”
“Lady Tulia!”
“Shall I speak more honestly, Your Highness the Prince?”
Desperately suppressing my anxious heart because ‘Complete’ wouldn’t appear, I spoke coldly as if bugs were crawling on my tongue.
“Sending my knight to save you in childhood was just out of pity. Benjamin.”
The voice I deliberately produced was ice-cold even to my own ears.
“Did you really think I secretly helped you because I harbored romantic feelings for someone lowly and pathetic like you?”
“…”
“Who feels love for a beggar when giving charity, Your Highness Benjamin?”
“…”
Benjamin gave no response.
Wouldn’t stabbing him to death with a sword have been a more merciful act?
I couldn’t even muster the courage to look directly at his eyes that rippled like deep waves.
I knew best how miserable young Benjamin’s life had been, having always listened to Sir Trini’s reports.
I knew better than anyone how harshly he had whipped himself to claim the next throne.
He had been such a young, pitiful child. Though his appearance had grown larger than mine, the abuse he suffered hadn’t disappeared…
What made my heart sadder was that even after hearing such words, the word ‘Complete’ still wouldn’t appear.
Was it because this level of hurt was familiar to him?
Or did he really like me that much?
Enough to endure hearing such harsh words?
Or maybe he’s the one Male Lead who isn’t sincere toward me?
Since words from someone treating you falsely couldn’t pierce the heart…
‘Right. I’d rather that were the case.’
“Lady Tulia.”
I couldn’t tell what emotion was flowing in Benjamin’s voice that followed.
“I have never dared to think of the charity you showed me as a child as love.”
“….”
“I was in a lowly position, but I wasn’t stupid enough to not know my place.”
As the sun gradually tilted westward. Shadows were slowly falling over the man who had been shining brightly like the sun descended to earth under the sunlight.
His golden eyes darkened for a moment.
“I may be vulgar, but my money isn’t vulgar.”
“….”
“Or was the money still not enough after all?”
I stepped back at the strange eeriness. This was the first time I’d seen Benjamin looking at me with such dark eyes.
But as much as I retreated, Benjamin came closer.
He stopped at a distance close enough to slap my cheek at any moment, or perhaps stab my stomach with a hidden sword.
Benjamin would be angry with me. He would criticize me nakedly.
His golden eyes, which had become damp like a halo around the moon, were cold enough to make me feel fear.
But then.
“So please tell me….”
In Benjamin’s voice.
“Just how should a worthless man like me….”
There was moisture I could never have imagined….
“Please tell me how I could dare propose to you….”
“….”
They say when fog covers the moon, it always rains the next day.
The fog in Benjamin’s eyes was like clouds heavy with torrential rain.
“I’m not saying I want to become your husband as an equal. I’ve never harbored such presumptuous feelings.”
“….”
“It’s not that, it’s just that I….”
“….”
“It’s just that I… don’t know how to sell my body to you, who bought me as a child.”
“….”
“So I proposed in such a vulgar way. Yes, so….”
Benjamin’s rough hands grasped mine.
“I’ll become a little more miserable.”
“….”
“I’ll only show you a more lowly appearance than when I was young, at least in front of you. I can even prostrate myself and make a vow.”
Body temperature colder than ice. My whole body began to tremble.
“Please don’t abandon me….”
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