LIGHTNOVELSTORY After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
Chapter 19
Long ago, when Carlyle was young.
[Carlyle, it’s a relief that you’re the strongest among our family.] When his father, Grand Duke Lupesque, said that, he didn’t understand at first. Carlyle had been skilled in all forms of martial arts since he was young. He had already sparred with the Grand Duke’s Knight Commander when he was ten, and by the time he was twelve, there was no one in the family who could beat him. There was nothing he couldn’t do with his body. So, isn’t that a ‘good thing’? [Isn’t it obviously good to be strong?] [It means that at least the chances of losing you are lower, you fool.] I was eighteen when I really understood that. It all started with a very trivial argument. His cousins had just a minor disagreement, but that ended up being the disaster. They all turned into wolf monsters in an instant. His mother, who was with him, his family members who were still healthy because they weren’t under the curse, his servants, and his knights. Everyone died. And the people of the Grand Duke’s territory. [Carlyle! Please help me!] [Ahhh!] [S, save me…!] Of course, they thought he would be able to save them. After all, in the duchy, Carlyle was the strongest. Of course he had to defeat the ‘monsters’. [But how could I?] The ones who turned into monsters were his relatives who had eaten with him yesterday? Of course, Carlyle barely managed to save the people of the territory. And while the relatives eventually returned to their human forms, they died of exhaustion. He never wanted to remember that day. Carlyle despaired for the first time, looking at the tombstones that had piled up in just one night. [Why do we have to go through this?] [….] Carlyle couldn’t stand it anymore and asked his father. But the Grand Duke could only give one answer. [Because we are cursed.] A curse that started 300 years ago. Those who fail to control their anger transform into black wolves. [Ever since we were cursed by the black wizard who uses the black crescent moon as his mark, we’ve never been able to break it.] [So what’s the reason?] There had to be a good reason why they had to suffer such misfortune. However, since there were no records left, his father couldn’t give Carlyle a proper answer. However, Carlyle was certain. ‘This was done by someone who harbored great ill will toward us.’ Otherwise, there’s no way a curse that has lasted for 300 years would have been placed on them. Carlyle, who couldn’t stand it anymore, left his hometown and came to the capital. [We’re forming a special department to catch those bastards. Will you join us, Young Grand Duke of Lupesque?] When his fellow classmate, Edgar Crow, suggested that, he willingly joined. ‘A lot has happened since then.’ However, it was strangely the first time he felt so irritated. Carlyle tried to calm his temper by catching his breath. “Whoo…” But judging by the people leaving work, it must not have gone well. The place he headed to was none other than the Magic Potions Research Laboratory. Whether it was unfortunate or fortunate, Theodore Wadsworth was watering the plants inside. Theodore smiled politely at the intruder. “Hello, Young Grand Duke Lupesque. Good evening.” “Please address me by my title while I’m working.” “Haha, but work hours are already over.” Theodore examined Carlyle’s stiff, hardened face. “And it doesn’t seem like you came here to talk about work.” “That’s right.” “Oh…You’re angry with me. Why is that?” Carlyle frowned as he recalled the interview time. How did he know that Layla had come to see Theodore? ‘Because Edgar told me.’ With that unpleasant ability of ‘mind reading.’ [Wow, if someone saw this, they’d think her superior was not the Lupesque but Marquis Wadsworth.] How irritating Edgar’s incongruous teasing was. But it secretly stuck in his heart. He was trying to do well, but does Lowell not want that? [I want to do well, but there’s too much to memorize… I’m anxious because of it.] However, Lowell’s stammering answer made him feel bad. ‘Did I already put pressure on her?’ Well, as soon as she started working, she was given a huge task like the ‘kidnapping case’. So, she might have been too scared to actually ask him for help… ‘But…’ He wanted to visit Theodore once and give him a sharp word. “I heard that you gave some herbs to my junior, Layla Lowell.” “Ah, yes. That’s right.” “While it’s true that Lowell is enthusiastic, please don’t give her dangerous items.” “Hmm…” “Please inform me in advance of anything that may affect Lowell’s attendance.” As Carlyle spoke, it somehow felt like this was the right thing to do. ‘Yeah. That’s why it’s so annoying.’ “If Lowell collapses from being sick right now, won’t it be a problem for the department?” But Theodore, who was indifferently pouring water, shook his head. “Young Grand Duke Lupesque.” “If you have something to say, say it.” “A jealous man is usually the one who gets the most upset.” “…? What do you mean?” “….” Theodore stared blankly at Carlyle. But instead of giving a proper answer, he just smiled. “Let’s consider it advice based on experience. Just make sure to take it to heart.” * * * “Hmm. That’s all for the preparations.” I looked back and forth between the well-boiled ballet jump pose root and the herbal encyclopedia. ‘You can only remember a very small amount of things if you eat the mandrake root.’ Moreover, because the effects of the medicine are strong, a cooldown period is needed after using it once. ‘It takes at least a year. It’s a bit of a waste.’ In the meantime, I wish I could quickly destroy the BM-RP Department and resign. I’m already worried about the orphanage. ‘I’m worried about what Henry said.’ Somehow, the youngest child I was most worried about at the orphanage contacted me! In the world of 《Beyond the Golden Gate》, voice magic tools were widely used. These tools were also installed in daycare centers and dormitories. [When are you coming, Sister? I miss you!] [I’m going on the weekend. But how did you contact me at this hour?] [These days, the Director comes back late after playing!] [What did you say?] Wait a minute. Now that I think about it, I’m getting angry again, huh? ‘What is this? While you make me work every night?’ You leave the kids and go out to play. It’s amazing. Fortunately, the new teachers are keeping the job. ‘When I resign, I should use the money I’ve saved to leave with the kids.’ With that resolve for the future, I decided to start chewing on the mandrake. “Ugh.” “I wonder if chewing on a pair of three-year-old, unwashed socks would taste like this? I wanted to vomit, but I was so overwhelmed by the scene in front of me that I forgot about my nausea. “Wow!” It was as if the pages of a physical book were turning smoothly, and the content I had read unfolded in my mind like a screen. From the moment the female lead joined the company, everything up to the final incident was vividly engraved in my mind! Unfortunately, it only covered up to the point I read since I died before seeing the ending. ‘It’s okay! I got all the information!’ I clearly remembered details like the location of the incident, the date, who would obtain the information, and even the minor events. “Good…! Huh?!” But an unexpected scene appeared. ‘What was that scene just now?’ In my vision, which was darkening at the edges, I could vaguely see the male lead. 【”…I.”】 As if he was overcome with emotion. The voice speaking in a hushed tone was definitely the male lead. 【”Somehow, I will meet you again…”】 From the glowing red eyes in the darkness, transparent droplets… ‘Huh? Wait?’ Why is the male lead crying? I would greatly appreciate your continued support by leaving a positive rating on NU so I can continue translating this novel. Thank you.
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