That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 94
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Chapter 94
“Ah.”
Usually, the head of the family’s movements were considered ‘information.’
But when Tulia asked, it was proper to answer her.
The Grand Duke had never given such an order, but Ruk Kelfosher understood his master’s heart very well.
“He is currently at Statis Plain.”
“Really? Thank you.”
“Are you going there?”
A surprised voice came out without me realizing it.
“Let’s go together. It’s dark and cold outside.”
“Hmm… Alright. Good. Thank you.”
“Just a moment.”
A servant thoughtfully hurried to bring an overcoat.
“You should put something on too, Miss.”
“Then let’s stop by my room…”
“You might miss the Grand Duke that way.”
“Then let’s just go!”
At her cheerful answer, Ruk Kelfosher chuckled. He went directly to the wardrobe and pulled out a large jacket.
Thud.
Anyone could see it belonged to an adult man, and a rather large one at that.
Above all, it had an extremely luxurious sheen flowing from it. The collar was even trimmed with precious marten fur, making this single garment worth a fortune.
“Isn’t this Grandfather’s clothing?”
“That’s right. You can wear it and return it to him properly.”
“Okay, okay.”
Tulia skillfully wrapped the clothing that fluttered as much as a cloak.
“So you’re telling me to return Grandfather’s clothing and freeze to death there?”
Ruk and Tulia burst into laughter simultaneously.
Thanks to the servant’s quick movements, a carriage to Statis Plain was already prepared.
“Please get in.”
She was a lady very skilled at being escorted up.
‘Though she’s still young.’
By the time she had her debutante ball, it was clear she would become a tremendous beauty.
‘When that time comes, the Grand Duke will have quite a headache.’
As Ruk was smiling with pleasant thoughts.
“Adel is good to me.”
Tulia’s sudden words fell.
“I like Adel the most too.”
Could there be anything as painful as an unexpected punch?
Especially if it concerned his hidden younger sister, who was his weak spot.
So though it was absurd, for a moment Ruk Kelfosher had a strange delusion.
Could Tulia possibly know about his relationship with Adel?
Could Adel have talked about him?
“Is it my fault that Mother and Father died?! Did I ask them to have me at that age? Why do you always scold me?!”
“What did you say?! You ungrateful girl…! Your mother died because of you! She suffered giving birth to you at that age!”
Back then, Ruk, who had returned from the training center only at sunset, was shocked and angry to see Adel’s swollen cheek.
“Grandmother! Did you hit Adel again?!”
“If it weren’t for her, your mother and father wouldn’t have died! The girl who killed her mother at birth wants to become a knight like you! How could I look upon that kindly?!”
“Grandmother!”
“You go tell her directly! Tell her not to even dream of sword training! It’s already overwhelming to raise one eldest son with our circumstances, and now this girl has gone mad!”
“…”
“Ruk, our family’s prosperity depends on you doing well. You know that, right? The dowry this old woman brought is almost gone now. Understand? You must work hard. Got it?”
It was already a story from long ago.
Ruk Kelfosher held the faded past and undiminished guilt in his heart again as he asked.
“Miss Tulia.”
The miss with soft pink hair that looked fluffy like cotton candy.
“…Why are you suddenly talking about the Head Maid?”
The light green eyes looking at Ruk were ambiguous.
They seemed to know their hidden story, yet also seemed as pure as clean leaves.
“Hmm.”
Her pale green eyes moved slightly.
“Just because?”
“…”
“Adel takes care of my clothing well like Ruk does. I suddenly thought of it.”
“I see.”
Ruk bit back the smile that habitually appeared when looking at Tulia.
A more bitter smile than usual.
“That’s fortunate.”
And with complete sincerity.
Ruk could barely manage to say those words.
“If there’s anything lacking, please tell me anytime, Miss Tulia.”
“Okay, okay.”
* * *
‘Huh. What the heck was that.’
I had a bewildered expression.
I couldn’t help it.
‘…Did I just see Ruk and Adel’s past?’
No, the amazement was only momentary.
My eyes turned hollow.
No, they turned indignant.
It was because of the text floating in the air.
[System] Affection Check usage complete
[System] Reuse cooldown time: 5 days 23 hours 55 minutes 55 seconds
‘…No. When did I say I’d use it!’
It was unfair.
The thought of using ‘Affection Check’ on Ruk, who wasn’t the male lead or even Grandfather?
‘Of course I never had that thought!’
Ruk is already treating me well enough!
Why would I need to?!
I just got in the carriage, intending to casually probe Ruk.
‘I was actually trying to subtly tell him that Adel is doing well so he could feel at ease….’
Somehow when Tulia says things, it all sounds like there are sinister ulterior motives.
After that, I was just checking my status window!
‘But suddenly, a click miss…?’
Does this make sense?
Of all things, it’s not like I accidentally pressed my phone screen wrong!
In an instant.
Very kindly, the status window appeared.
[System] ‘Click Miss’ event has been executed.
[System] The probability of a ‘Click Miss’ event occurring is 0.01%.
‘…Is this thing really messing with me?’
My hands trembled with rage.
Today too, that damn star slowly circling around me. That damn status window.
Just let me achieve A-rank. I’ll get rid of you first.
‘Even with the penalty removed, it can still screw me over like this?’
I don’t know how many coins I’ll need to raise my stats, so for now I just removed the penalty.
This time, I thought I should raise my Luck Stat a bit more.
After checking my stats appropriately, I calculated my remaining coins and pondered.
‘As soon as I withdraw what I put in Lead Bank, I’ll raise it all.’
To prevent another disaster like last time, I had put 30% of my coins in the bank just in case.
In a few days, I’ll be able to withdraw the coins from Lead Bank with hefty interest.
Let nothing happen until then.
I glared at the golden star.
‘…That crazy star bastard.’
Once before, I was really pissed off and tried to grab that twinkling star and break it in half, but it was useless.
Because the star couldn’t be caught by hand.
I just ended up with my hands spinning around in the air like passing through a shadow.
Right.
Spilled milk already.
‘Well, there’s no one else I need to check affection levels with for a while.’
I already checked both Lisian and Leon.
Grandfather already exceeded 90% before.
‘Let’s think of it as good things being good.’
I decided to think as positively as possible.
Unlike with Grandfather, though it was very fragmentary, I definitely learned about the past between Ruk and Adel.
‘No wonder the age gap between Ruk and Adel was so big.’
Adel must have been an incredibly late child.
Her mother seems to have died from puerperal fever.
Her father also seems to have passed away early from heartbreak.
So that’s why Adel was mistreated.
Originally she wanted to become a knight, but because the family had no money, only Ruk, being the son, received education.
‘Phew.’
At least it was fortunate that Ruk was a conscientious older brother.
He seems to carry great guilt about that incident.
‘Han Ina’s Older Brothers should learn from this.’
Those guys only thought about selling me to some old man.
Thinking cynically, I recalled Adel.
Always calm, and strangely skilled Adel.
Skilled enough to perfectly carry out even the secret mission I gave her to bid on Clara at the illegal auction house without a word.
‘So you wanted to become a knight, Adel….’
Learning about Adel’s past, I roughly understood.
‘I should buy Adel a New Year’s gift.’
An expensive sword or spear? Or maybe… a mace?
Just as I decided to treat Adel better.
Thud.
“Whoa.”
The rolling carriage stopped.
“We’ve arrived at the plain, Miss.”
“Already? That was quick?”
“It’s far to walk, but it’s close by carriage. Shall you get off?”
I thanked him and got off.
And without realizing it, I opened my eyes wide.
“Wow….”
A plain full of pure white snow.
And a spectacular view with red plum blossoms blooming abundantly.
The very place that Grandmother had personally tended with her own two hands while alive.
It was Statis Plain.
* * *
Assis was looking at the snowy field full of plum blossoms.
The late Grand Duchess Rishian had really loved this beautiful winter where pure white snow and red plum blossoms harmonized.
Like people who couldn’t feel the biting cold on their skin, the two used to watch this spectacular view together for long periods without saying a word.
Then.
“Aren’t you cold?”
Assis Grand Duke Frazier quickly turned around.
He was somewhat surprised.
He had brought guard knights and was resting comfortably, so he hadn’t sensed anyone’s presence.
“Tulia. What brings you here?”
“I came out for a walk.”
“All the way here? Isn’t that my clothing?”
“I ended up borrowing it somehow…. Should I give it back?”
“You seem determined to freeze to death. Keep wearing it.”
“Yes.”
Tulia seemed to like the soft sable fur, rubbing her cheeks against the neck area several times.
That sight looked as fluffy and cute as a small kitten he had once seen while inspecting the territory.
‘That girl.’
I should make time to buy her new warm outer garments.
“Tulia.”
“Yes, Grandfather.”
“So. What are you pondering about that you want to say?”
Tulia gasped in surprise.
She seemed flustered that her feelings had been discovered.
But only for a moment.
“Well….”
Tulia hesitated while reading the mood, then opened her mouth.
“Are you upset because of me?”
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Shushu
🫠👏treat your daughters better. Why is it so hard for full grown adults in these novels to do so?
Also, I wonder what the age gap between the Kelfosher siblings is