That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

Even though all of Tulia’s life memories were in my head, I somehow found myself distinguishing between Tulia and me.

Marquis Frazier wasn’t my father, but Tulia’s father. The infamy built up in the past was the villainy of a game’s antagonist.

At least it was a good choice for my mental health.

“Young Master Tedrick.”

Grand Duke Frazier’s direct advisor also had a seasoned and cold impression.

“Please pay your respects to His Grace the Grand Duke.”

Tedrick immediately jumped to his feet.

“I-If grandfather would always stay h-healthy…”

His voice trembled weakly like a goat’s bleating.

To think that Tulia was always bullied by such a guy made even me sigh.

“Tulia. Tulia?”

Viscount Lilius, who was sitting next to me, whispered in a low voice.

“Just ask about grandfather’s well-being like your cousin is doing. Understand? If you say anything unnecessary, His Grace the Grand Duke will be greatly alarmed.”

I nodded slightly. Lilius’s expression relaxed considerably.

‘She would just tremble every year. She couldn’t speak even worse than Tedrick.’

Well, that was the same for other nobles too.

“Miss Tulia. Please pay your respects to His Grace the Grand Duke.”

When my name was finally called, I stood up from my seat.

It was a place where everyone’s attention focused at once. Moreover, Grand Duke Frazier was sitting right at the head table, looking down at me.

Grand Duke Frazier’s eyes scanning me had no warmth at all. They were cold and domineering.

An overwhelming presence that made people breathless flowed from his gaze.

An atmosphere that even prominent nobles couldn’t help but be intimidated by.

So it was a place where even blood-related grandchildren would stammer and leave only hollow greetings before hurriedly fleeing.

“Miss Tulia?”

As I just stood still, the Grand Duke’s advisor’s puzzled voice could be heard. I swallowed dry saliva and opened my mouth.

“Grandfather.”

I was going to beg Assis Grand Duke Frazier from now on.

The budget received from the main castle was too insufficient. No matter how I was ordered to indefinite house arrest, I was living a life worse than a prisoner in jail.

If I continued to waste away like this, it would damage House Frazier’s reputation.

For the sake of the Frazier name, couldn’t he lift the house arrest and restore my budget now… and so on.

The moment I opened my mouth to say the words I had simulated thousands of times in my head.

“Living well and eating well alone is everything- Mmph!”

The already quiet surroundings instantly became silent as if cold water had been poured over them. Some even made choking sounds as if they couldn’t breathe.

But in truth, the one who wanted to faint the most was me.

‘Wh-what did I just say?’

Why did my mouth move on its own? Was I perhaps dreaming while standing?

But my mouth, which I had reflexively grabbed just before, only felt numb.

‘Why? Why? Why is this happening? Why?!’

The words didn’t come out according to my will. Even though it was clearly my mouth, I had said completely different words like a robot outputting predetermined dialogue.

And they were words in the worst possible direction for me.

At the same time, the status window that I still didn’t know how to turn off, which I had pushed down to my chest, sparkled and showed new text.

(!Warning: Due to personality penalty, you will only say words that maximize the opponent’s hostility.)

‘What?’

(!Warning: Reputation will drop to dangerous levels.)

Reputation?

At the same time, a gauge window appeared above Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s head. My eyes widened instantly.

The gauge above Grand Duke Assis’s head was turning bright red.

I didn’t know for sure, but I had a strong feeling that I would die if that gauge marker turned completely red.

I needed to lift the personality penalty, and to do that, I had to raise my personality stat immediately!

‘How do I raise personality? Right now, how…’

[System] You can raise stats with your owned coins.

Suddenly, there was a phrase that appeared like salvation.

‘Owned coins?’

My eyes lit up.

Since I had examined the status window so thoroughly, I could remember immediately.

[System: Status Window]

Tulia Frazier (15 years old)

-Owned Coins: 1,000

These coins were something I had never seen even when playing .

But 1,000 coins – that was generous and sufficient for now. I was about to use these coins immediately to raise my personality stat…

(!Warning: Absolutely no cancellation possible after confirmation)

(☆Tip: Think more carefully than when you want to co-sign for your boyfriend)

‘What?’

It was a phrase that would make anyone hesitate. More carefully than when you want to co-sign for your boyfriend?

“Don’t co-sign even for family.”

The phrase of truth that countless celebrities had said with a smile came to mind.

Suddenly my head started spinning like crazy.

‘Should I just pretend to faint right now?’

Instead of raising personality, if I poured all my coins into the wealth stat, wouldn’t I become filthy rich?

And couldn’t I just run away from this place tonight?

That hopeful thought lasted only briefly.

“Tulia Frazier.”

Assis Grand Duke Frazier, who had been looking down at me with eyes that seemed ready to slice someone up, opened his mouth.

“Living well and eating well alone is enough.”

His blue-green eyes sank ominously.

If the bitter north wind became human eyes, it would feel exactly like that.

“Are you saying that to me?”

How dare you?

“…!”

Personality, I had to raise personality. I felt like going all-in!

[System] 1 coin has been consumed.

[System] Personality -9 achieved!

If I could raise it this much with just 1 coin, it seemed like I could use it for wealth after raising my personality as much as possible.

Meanwhile, I could see Assis Grand Duke Frazier’s patience running out by the minute.

I had heard that the Grand Duke’s Family Head Ring on his finger had a poisonous needle that could even bring down an elephant.

Grand Duke Frazier could tear people apart with his bare hands…

[System] 5 coins have been consumed.

[System] Personality -8 achieved!

[System] 50 coins have been consumed.

[System] Personality -7 achieved!

[System] 150 coins have been consumed.

[System] Personality –6 achieved!

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[System] Personality +1 achieved!

[System] Remaining coins: 0

[System] Personality penalty has been removed.

Clang! The text glowed with the sound of coins rolling.

“Grandfather!”

I immediately dropped to my knees and pressed my head to the floor.

Thud!

“They say it’s the wicked thinking of young nobles these days to just eat well and live well alone, but I don’t think that way!”

My knees hit the marble floor hard enough to bring tears to my eyes, but anything was better than dying right now.

Most importantly, words finally came out as I wanted them to.

“Because the budget given to me is too small, all the employees at my castle are starving and shivering!”

So they’re all just waiting for a chance to escape to the main castle! And I pretend not to notice!

“Since I won’t get married, if you give me the dowry that would be my share in advance, I’ll use it to pay back the debt I owe to Uncle Rilius first… Mmph!”

“Tu, Tulia!”

Just then, Rilius, who had rushed over urgently, covered my mouth.

“What kind of rude behavior is this toward His Grace the Grand Duke!”

Rilius forced a smile and apologized to Grand Duke Frazier.

“Father, please understand. Tulia acting like a wild colt isn’t just a day or two…”

“Let her go.”

“That…”

“Can you not hear me right now? Rilius.”

“N, no sir!”

Rilius hurriedly let me go. I gasped for breath, then made eye contact with Grand Duke Frazier.

His eyes were still cold.

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