Chapter 20
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 20
Repayment
When I just possessed, was it around 13 years old?
It was around the time I was branded a problem child while acting like a scoundrel in full swing, but actually, I didn't know the exact details of Allen's childhood memories.
Should I say that whenever I tried to recall something, I couldn't recall it due to something blurry always.
So everything I knew was all contents conveyed by people around me, but I didn't live caring about it particularly.
Because even if I heard, they were all scoundrel acts anyway.
But a situation I encountered for the first time occurred now.
No one ever told me whether there was an acquaintance between Lily and me.
In the first place, even if I tried to go to church, everyone in the family including my father dissuaded me saying I didn't have to go.
Therefore, I only knew that I had absolutely no contact points on that side.
"No matter how I think about it, it seems we are acquaintances."
But coming back and retracing Lily's reactions one by one, there were many parts that bothered me for some reason.
Why was she glad looking at me as if facing me after a long time.
Why did I not feel that unfamiliar looking at Lily.
Clearly, we must have met for the first time just now.
Above all, the most bothersome part was Lily's attitude.
The Saintess Lily known to the world possessed a gentle character, but it was said she didn't form deep relationships with anyone.
Not only does she not try to approach first, but even if one approaches, she keeps a distance.
I don't know the reason why she insists on sitting next to me.
Is there some political purpose? Reaching today, the church and the Imperial Family became a symbiotic relationship.
While doubting if she intends to catch a weakness, on the other hand, my head was jumbled with the thought that maybe I am misunderstanding a person for no reason.
"It must be water under the bridge since I already said she could sit."
Although I answered in bewilderment, thinking about it now, I should have refused.
Since my goal is to graduate quietly while attracting less attention from people.
But hasn't even this gone down the drain as I got involved with Lucia and Aniel?
In the midst of sighing feeling bleak about how to live in the future, someone knocked and said.
"A letter has arrived."
"Finally escaping from miserliness."
The letter arrived in front of me. Inside it was the allowance I waited and waited for.
Although father's letter is written intact, for now, my gaze went first to the sack pouch placed with the letter.
First, I should check how much the allowance is.
For me who didn't bring a single servant, money was a really important resource.
Because money goes into everything, not only having to pay salaries to Academy servants but also purchasing various items including meals.
Looking at just this, memories of living alone in modern times come to mind naturally.
"With this much, I could easily live and eat for three months if I save."
Inside the sack, there was about 2,000 Rupees.
As befitting a child of a prestigious family, it seemed he sent quite a bit meaning not to show a shabby appearance anywhere.
Inside the checked letter, it was also written like this.
-Don't be discouraged anywhere, straighten your shoulders and walk confidently. And don't forget. You must remember and carry that you are the successor of the proud Wiesent family-
Although kicking me out to the Academy coldly was slightly hateful, still, he was a father who thought of his child in his own way.
"Does he mean he will send this much every month?"
At the end of the letter, words were contained that he would send around this time every month.
100 Rupees is about 100,000 won. It's convenient to think 1,000 Rupees is about 1 million won.
Meaning he would send 2 million won monthly.
Wondering if it's a very large amount for a student to receive, thinking that I am the successor of the Wiesent family, it doesn't seem that much either.
Seeing that just children of other families spend thousands of Rupees ridiculously right now.
"Anyway, with this, I won't have to worry about money."
Relieved at the current situation becoming economically leisurely, looking at the money just generated, Aniel came to mind.
If it weren't for her, I would have barely endured eating only the cheapest menus until now.
Possessing a grateful heart towards Aniel, I moved my steps with the thought that I must repay somehow.
Exactly towards where she would likely be.
"She must have nothing to do. Seeing she sends a letter again like this."
Aniel looked at the letter sent from the family again.
Actually, it wasn't a letter but a notice to prepare to attend the banquet held by the Imperial Family.
It seemed they sent it to pressure her since she didn't write and send a reply.
Attending such banquets was not only hateful but also annoying.
Those who were happy at first when it was known she possessed powerful strength to oppose demons, now she has to receive suspicion, checks, obsession, and schemes.
It was truly ridiculous. If she made up her mind, she could eliminate them all. But what she hated most above that was the partner problem.
"They decided as they pleased again."
The Windelof family was hoping to match Aniel with someone somehow.
Meaning get married and produce a successor who can succeed the family as soon as possible.
A laugh came out at the treatment no different from livestock.
When she was on the battlefield, she could refuse mentioning urgent situations, but at least here, it would be difficult to avoid.
Maybe that side might be more comfortable for her too.
Aniel dropped the smoked cigarette on the floor and stepped on it. Footsteps of someone approaching were heard in her ears.
And that target is.
"What is it."
"Ah, perhaps I disturbed you resting."
Allen Wiesent. Since today was a holiday, there was no training.
Although everyone claimed they should train more at times like this, the process of resting moderately was also necessary.
Therefore, she told him to rest comfortably in the dormitory, but he comes to find her in the end.
But Aniel didn't feel bad or anything. Rather, the unpleasant feelings she had until just now disappeared clearly.
She, who only felt annoyance rushing in when others approached her, why does she feel the feeling of gladness somehow now.
Aniel didn't dislike this unfamiliar feeling she had never felt usually.
"No, it's fine. But what is it."
For a moment, this thought occurred. Whether he came because he missed her.
Cursing herself inwardly as a crazy bitch after that, Aniel raised the corners of her mouth and waited for him to answer.
"I came because I have something to tell the Grand Duchess."
"What is it."
"Do you perhaps have a day free?"
As soon as she heard the answer, Aniel's expression hardened. Asking if she has a day free.
She turned her head and looked at Allen. Even the insensitive Aniel knew what this meant.
But this man to her?
Usually, countless gazes flew towards her.
Fearing her like a monster, containing respect for the strong, and sending sticky gazes called love.
Compared to such people, Allen had never once looked at her in that way until now.
Just looking at her ordinarily with clear eyes.
"Is it a date request?"
So she just asked blatantly. Is this a date request right now.
"Ah, it's not a date request."
Figures. Aniel burst into a hollow laugh. Expected thing. Why would this man request such a thing to her.
Their relationship is solely a master-disciple relationship.
But for some reason, Aniel felt disappointment. It felt like her heart sank coldly in an instant.
Was she perhaps expecting something? If so, she was also puzzled about what she was expecting.
Even though the time she met him isn't that long.
While harboring such doubts, Allen thought about what words he brought up and said urgently.
"I, I wanted to repay you!"
"... Repay?"
"Yes! You bought me meals a lot until now!"
Bought meals a lot. Wouldn't what he ate on Aniel's dime amount to a whopping 500 Rupees.
It bothered Allen endlessly feeling like he ate too much like a pig.
But Aniel didn't particularly care. In her wealth, 500 Rupees was money that didn't matter even if lost.
Above all, if considering it as a price for hanging out together, it was rather worth feeling cheap.
So she tried to say he didn't have to care, but Allen narrowed the distance before that.
"I learned that if I received something, I must repay appropriately. Please give me a chance to repay so I don't become an uncultured person."
Aniel swallowed her saliva. She tried to say there is no need, but for some reason, it got stuck in her throat and didn't come out of her mouth.
She wished the opponent would withdraw first, but Allen stayed still as if he would wait until he heard an answer.
Aniel, whose gaze met his, captured Allen in her view. Blue eyes like the sea, shoulders that widened even a little while training.
Like her usual self, she should have pushed him away somehow and kept a distance saying there is no need.
"Do you want to repay me that much?"
But completely different words popped out of her mouth.
"Then I have one proposal."