The Obsessive Maniac Is Trying To Confine Me - Chapter 93

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Episode 93

In the novel, one major character appears in the North.

None other than the 2nd Princess, Evangelin.

‘In the novel, her influence didn’t seem to be this significant…’

I was surprised to find her influence was much greater than what was described.

‘Anyway, I don’t really want to meet her.’

If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed from the novel, it would be Evangelin’s personality.

From my careful investigation, evaluations mainly described her as a princess obsessed with power or someone who seemed to have a touch of madness. It was exactly like the novel.

I avoided going to the North to prepare for any possible situations, but now Rihardt is a bigger risk factor.

I probably won’t meet Evangelin in the North. Our schedules are different.

Before coming, I even investigated in advance where Evangelin is and what she’s doing now.

Whether they’re crazy or have a nasty personality, I don’t want to meet such people anymore.

“Rina, should I beat up those Knights who failed to properly escort you?”

“…”

Michelle had been making a fuss beside me for days about how I came back covered in dirt after retrieving the keepsake.

One Michelle with a nasty personality right in front of me is enough.

* * *

“Welcome, Count Sablewin. We’ve been waiting.”

As soon as Sablewin’s carriage entered the Northern Estate, the Count came out immediately to welcome Michelle and me.

Battles frequently occurred in the North. Food was essential in such a place.

However, unfortunately, farming was difficult on the barren land of the North, and they couldn’t cultivate food on their own.

Therefore, they bought food from outside.

The trade with Sablewin, arranged through the Temple, must be special for the Count.

That’s why despite being a Count, he showed a humble attitude toward Michelle, who was a Count.

“You must have had a hard journey. The Northern Estate is cold, so it must have been completely different from where you live, Count. Let me guide you inside quickly. It’s very cold today.”

“Thank you for the warm welcome.”

Even though I had dressed warmly, the harsh northern wind felt like it was seeping into my bones.

“But… who is that person?”

The Northern lord looked at me with puzzled eyes.

Before getting off the carriage, I pressed firmly to check if the mask I had put on was properly attached to my face.

“This is my assistant, Count.”

“Ah, I see. But why the mask…?”

“I recently injured my face.”

“I see.”

The Count nodded as if he understood.

He seemed to have many questions, but it was convenient that he didn’t ask further.

Just as we were about to enter the estate.

“Long time no see, Michelle!”

Michelle and I froze in place.

“…Why are you here?”

“Calling your uncle ‘you’ after seeing him for the first time in so long. How rude. Tsk.”

Michelle’s face contorted upon seeing Gilbert.

Michelle looked at the Count as if asking what this was about. The Count looked back at Gilbert with a troubled expression.

“…Didn’t I clearly tell you not to come out, Gilbert?”

“Please understand with a generous heart. I was so happy to see my niece after so long that I came running here.”

“Gilbert, you…!”

“What is the meaning of this, Count?”

Michelle cut off the conversation between the Count and Gilbert with a cold expression, looking back and forth between them.

There was hardly anyone who didn’t know about Michelle and Gilbert’s relationship.

Knowing that these two were mortal enemies, Gilbert shouldn’t have been there when Michelle was present.

Wasn’t this an unspoken rule that was widely known?

“I’m here to teach the cultivation of specialty products in the North. That’s why I’m here. Are you unhappy to see your uncle after so long?”

“Specialty product cultivation?”

“That’s right. As you know, it’s a product my trading company sells, Michelle.”

…If it’s specialty products, could it be.

When Gilbert lost his proxy qualification, he didn’t just leave quietly.

He embezzled money from the trading company.

Not satisfied with that, he even stole the specialty product cultivation methods that the Sablewin Trading Company had exclusively, and brazenly established his own trading company.

He couldn’t be unaware of this…

“It seems the Count looks down on Sablewin.”

“Count, that’s not it! It’s a misunderstanding.”

The Count seemed flustered and tried to explain.

However, it was clear that no matter what excuse he made, Michelle couldn’t accept this situation.

Of course, I could understand the Count’s situation.

Farming wasn’t done properly on the barren land, and the specialty product cultivation that Gilbert offered to teach would probably bloom even on this land.

With barren land and a situation completely dependent on outside sources for food, if specialty product cultivation could make this land bloom, it would be an opportunity the Count couldn’t miss.

Especially now when the estate’s people were leaving.

‘He didn’t want to lose both rabbits.’

Then he should have at least shown some sincerity, but to put these two together like this.

Looking at Michelle’s expression, she was on the verge of exploding. She seemed to be barely suppressing her anger.

“How about we go inside and talk about this?”

Right now Michelle was in an agitated state, so she needed time to think.

About how to handle this contract going forward.

The Count’s face lit up at my words.

* * *

“Is it to your taste?”

It was naturally an uncomfortable meal.

Michelle and Gilbert.

I had no idea what kind of combination this was supposed to be.

The Count, who was the one responsible for creating this situation, asked while watching our reactions.

“There’s nothing wrong with the food.”

Michelle replied curtly.

It meant the food wasn’t the problem, but the people were.

“Michelle, speaking like that is quite rude.”

“Well. Before talking about manners, it would be better to fix your bad habit of sticky fingers first, Uncle.”

I watched their conversation and thought.

‘Two unexploded bombs…’

I wanted to take Michelle and leave the North if I could, but it was complicated because of the contract made with the Temple.

“You’re still as insolent as ever.”

“Uncle, you still can’t read the room as always.”

“…What did you say?”

Michelle smiled faintly while savoring her food.

The atmosphere was so tense it could give you indigestion.

Sitting next to Michelle, I wondered if I should interrupt this flow.

However, making my concerns meaningless, a servant soon came over to clear the empty plates and set down new food.

The servant’s appearance cut off Michelle and Gilbert’s conversation.

‘Should I consider this fortunate?’

However, my relief was short-lived.

“…Rina.”

Michelle, who was beside me, suddenly complained of pain and called my name.

I forgot about cutting my steak and looked at Michelle.

“…Cough.”

Michelle suddenly burst into a coughing fit and grabbed her throat.

“Count?”

“…Gasp.”

Michelle, who had been painfully gripping the table, lost her balance and collapsed to the floor.

“Miss!”

“Count!”

I quickly got up from my chair and tended to the fallen Michelle.

The startled Count also rose from his seat and rushed over.

“Quickly, call a doctor!”

When the Count shouted urgently, the servant ran off somewhere.

I examined Michelle, who was having difficulty breathing.

Looking closely, I could see hives rising on her skin.

‘This reaction, could it be…?’

As I was examining Michelle’s body, Gilbert walked over.

“Looks like an allergy.”

He was grinning even in this situation.

Shortly after, the doctor arrived.

The doctor examined Michelle on the bed and spoke.

“It appears to be an allergic reaction…”

As expected.

The doctor continued speaking, but I looked at the lord with cold eyes.

“I’m certain I informed you beforehand that the Count has a peanut allergy before coming here.”

“…There must have been some mistake.”

“A mistake? This isn’t something that can simply be overlooked.”

Seeing Michelle unable to regain consciousness made me anxious. That’s when it happened.

Someone entered through the open door.

“Didn’t he say there was a mistake! You’ve been working under Michelle for so long that you seem to be forgetting your place.”

“…”

“Do you think you have the right to speak to the Count like that?”

I looked at Gilbert with cold eyes.

“This isn’t a place for Gilbert to interfere.”

“How heartless of you to prevent me from visiting my niece.”

“Before that, I’d appreciate it if you remembered that you lost your guardian rights due to abuse.”

“How dare you frame me by manipulating young Michelle…”

“Count, Miss needs to rest now, so I’d like you to remove Gilbert.”

I didn’t listen to any more of Gilbert’s worthless words and looked at the Count.

The Count sighed and nodded, then looked at Gilbert with troubled eyes.

“Understood. Let’s go now.”

Gilbert strutted out after acting arrogantly.

I watched over Michelle in the room for a long time. Fortunately, they said her life wasn’t in danger, but…

“Mmm…”

Then Michelle seemed to regain consciousness and let out a groan.

“Are you coming to, Miss?”

As if wanting to express that she was, Michelle blinked her eyes.

I let out a sigh of relief looking at Michelle.

“I’ll call the doctor.”

I had to go outside to inform them that Michelle had awakened.

When I went outside the estate because I couldn’t see the physician or the Count.

I could see the Count standing in the distance.

As I was approaching him.

“My lord!”

A knight rushed urgently toward the Count.

The lord looked back at the knight with puzzled eyes.

“What’s all this commotion?”

“T-that is, the Head of the Holy Knights has come to visit!”

At the knight’s words, I almost questioned him.

…Rihardt came?

While I was bewildered, someone walked over from the distance.

A white-haired man walking from the dark, sunken earth.

The man with dazzling silver hair wearing pure white clothing looked at me and smiled.

“It’s been a while.”

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