That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 37

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Chapter 37

If it had been the first day when I had just possessed this body, no, even just this morning, I would have immediately been frightened and rolled my eyes around in circles.

But strangely, the Grand Duke’s gaze wasn’t scary.

And there was one more thing I belatedly noticed.

‘I need to be honest too.’

‘It should be okay to say this much.’

Throughout the entire carriage ride, I had these thoughts while talking with the Grand Duke.

Without realizing it, I had apparently come to trust Assis Grand Duke Frazier this much.

Surprisingly.

Strangely.

Even though it was completely unexpected.

Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s dark green eyes still held the power to intimidate his surroundings like a wild beast.

However, don’t vast meadows also have both deep foliage and freshly sprouted buds coexisting?

Just like the Grand Duke’s dark green eyes right now.

In such a vast field, gathering only the small and soft green creates a handful of longing that had been hidden for so long, rising to the surface.

“…Yes.”

A face remembering someone who has already left one’s side is similar to honoring an old star.

With exactly that kind of expression, Assis Grand Duke Frazier answered so very slowly.

“Like your grandmother.”

“…”

It seemed that Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s longing had infected me a little as well.

A strange longing spread out from deep in my chest, like a bell slowly ringing.

“Grandmother must have been truly happy to have Grandfather.”

So these words I spoke were sincere, neither flattery nor pretense.

Just as foam-like longing can be contagious to others, can words filled with sincerity also be recognized by the other person?

Assis Grand Duke Frazier smiled in a way that was unlike him.

It was the first smile I had ever seen in my life.

Assis Grand Duke Frazier looked me up and down and said.

“When we return to the castle, throw away that dress from earlier.”

“Yes.”

Whatever was funny about my answer, the moment Assis Grand Duke Frazier laughed briefly again.

[System] Benefit Acquired!

[System] You have achieved over 90% Affection Level with ‘Assis Frazier’ and are granted a special benefit!

[System] Coins Acquired!

[System] You have achieved over 90% Affection Level with ‘Assis Frazier’ and are granted 1,000 coins!

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

‘What? How much?’

Things like benefits and 1,000 coins didn’t even register in my eyes.

Among the colorful text that appeared before my eyes, the most surprising number was.

‘90% Affection Level?’

Cr-crazy!

I opened my eyes wide and even gaped my mouth open in bewilderment, staring at Assis Grand Duke Frazier who was crossing his arms and trying to sleep.

‘This is an Affection Level that can barely be achieved in the latter half, even when playing as Coriko?’

“…Grandfather?”

I called out to Grand Duke Assis without realizing it.

The Grand Duke immediately opened his eyes and looked at me.

“What’s wrong?”

“Ah…”

“If the carriage is uncomfortable, shall I have you ride separately?”

“N-no.”

I quickly shook my head. Even at 90%, there didn’t seem to be much difference…

But it felt soft and reassuring, as if a supportive wall padded with cotton had appeared behind my back.

So this kind of unfamiliar feeling actually exists in the world.

“I just… wanted to wish you sweet dreams.”

“How bland.”

Assis Grand Duke Frazier closed his eyes again and said.

“You have good dreams too, Tulia.”

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