“You realized right away that I was drawn back because of the binding magic, seeing my condition.”
Edith was convinced after hearing Walter accurately recognize the binding magic placed on me. He clearly had a keen interest in binding magic.
With the information gathered from Vivian, Anne, and Marie, a conclusion could be reached.
Having a body that could easily handle a night escape, the reason this man, who had even charged at the Duke with a sword, was staying in the mansion was…
“Is it that you’re caught by the binding magic, plus another weakness to the Duke?”
“…….”
Walter tried not to show his emotions, but his nerves became even more sensitive. It was a reaction to being entirely exposed in a troublesome and annoying situation.
“It won’t be a loss for you to protect me. I can move freely inside the mansion, so I can help you escape from the mansion.”
Edith’s expression was somewhat earnest as she spoke, and Walter couldn’t help but focus on her graceful voice.
In some ways, it was strange how a woman who had been confined to the mansion for less than a week could be so upright and composed.
What was certain was that her proposal was quite appropriate and useful.
“And I know about myself better than anyone. If the Duke promised you something about me, it would be wise to first protect me while gathering information about what you want, one by one.”
“…….”
“I will escape from the mansion. Then you will be able to escape from this mansion soon.”
Edith momentarily shifted her gaze along the vast garden of Fortrion.
“Help me be free again, Walter. Then I will help you be free too.”
“…….”
“Let’s leave this mansion together.”
Walter looked at Edith’s golden hair swaying in the cool breeze and her blue eyes filled with determination.
Although they were merely looking at each other, his heartbeat quickened slightly as he imagined running along the endless horizon outside the mansion.
When she spoke with a clear and elegant voice about escaping together, moonlight shimmered over her red lips. When he first saw her, he thought a provocative sound would suit her best, but the sight of her uttering words with conviction was also quite eyecatching.
Just like when he first saw Edith a few days ago, a piercing headache returned.
(This is a time marker.)
Walter brought Edith back and returned to his dwelling. The hut built by the Duke just for him was far from the stable and much more comfortable.
‘Why on earth did Nicolas do such a thing?’
Walter still did not know why the Duke had given him this special treatment. He might never know now that the Duke had fallen into a coma.
A man carrying a bottle of alcohol approached the scowling Walter.
“Walter, have a drink. I took it from the kitchen.”
“…….”
Cassius, one of the few men in the mansion who had a private relationship with Walter, poured the drink and handed it to Walter.
He knew why Walter’s expression was especially dark today.
‘I’d feel the same way. The Duke finally found the lost memory, then returned in a comatose state after an outing.’
Though he had told others he was going to pick up his fourth wife, the Duke had said something else to Walter.
And yet, the only one who came back healthy from the attacked carriage was a woman named Edith.
“You really have no luck. Even the most pathetic people know who they are, what they have done to grow like this, but you don’t.”
“Shut up, Cassius.”
Cassius recalled the first moment he saw Walter. He looked five years younger then but was different from ordinary humans.
The boy had the authoritative eyes typical of those born in high places.
So he thought Walter would either kill the Duke or secretly run away at night, but Walter had been tied to the mansion ever since.
It was because of the binding magic and weakness that the Count had obtained in the black market, and the memories he had caught with them.
“Walter. You may disappear anytime if you can break the binding magic. However, if you do so, you will lose your memory forever.”
The Count clearly feared Walter. Though he might inflict fatal damage by interfering with an important deal, he had no way of punishing him even if he got angry with words. He was sure that he knew who the boy was and what he could do with his innate power.
Yet, he cajoled him gently, saying that he was the only one who could revive the lost memories of the boy. Although he was a sly and cunning brat, that statement seemed not to be a lie.
Promising that he would return the memory someday, and asking not to forget him, who had raised and protected him when the time came, he lost consciousness first.
“What will you do now, Walter? It’s going to be a bit difficult to find the memory since the Count is like this…”
Cassius felt deep sympathy for Walter. It was not because he was his swordsmanship disciple, who realized two or three times what he taught.
He was someone who became a person of interest in the world, even in the situation where he didn’t know who he was, with his fist fighting and exceptional mind.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
