LIGHTNOVELSTORY After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
“And as long as you’re in this department, I’m your superior, aren’t I? Keep your promise, Lupesque.” Carlyle glared at Edgar quietly. Let’s see. When the revenge is over, I’ll punch this brat in the face… He reluctantly waved his hand toward the glass wall, signaling for her to come in. Eventually, Layla slowly comes in, cautiously glancing around. Carlyle’s heart tightened at the sight. ‘I brought her here because I understand how she feels, but…’ [Since he kidnapped family, I’d like to spit in his face.] He understood that feeling all too well. Better than anyone. …And he was also overwhelmed by that crazy sense of responsibility that said, ‘I want to refer to it for writing a report.’ ‘Really an impressive junior…’ That mindset is something not just him, but all the other officials, should learn from. His heart was filled with regret and emotion. Carlyle led Leila and asked. “Lowell. Do you see anything unusual about that guy?” “Ugh… I don’t see anything like a core…” Layla stared directly at the kidnapper. Her deep pink eyes blinked, but they did nothing else. But the man suddenly burst out in pain. “Ugh! Aaaah… … !” “Heuk…!” Because of that, Layla took a step back in surprise. Then, she tripped and stumbled. “Ah!” But before she could fall backwards, Carlyle supported her steadily from behind. Because of the height difference, Layla fit perfectly into his embrace. “Lowell, are you okay?!” “Uh, y, yes. W, why all of a sudden…?” Layla stuttered in surprise. However, every time the kidnapper looked at Layla, he struggled as if in pain. The one who gave a clear answer to the situation was Edgar, who had been quietly observing. “This guy is reacting to divine power.” “Ah, arrrgh, agh…!” “They can’t withstand the opposing force of black magic…” Despite taking a direct mental attack from black magic, Layla quickly recovered. That was because her mental power itself was strong, but it must have been because she had a divine power that purified mental contamination. At those words, Carlyle quietly opened his palm. What he summoned was the ‘black magic core’ he had retrieved from Henry. The core had a black crescent moon pattern engraved on it. “Who made this?” “Heuk… ugh…” “This is your last chance. If you don’t speak up…” “…Res, Ceres!” The kidnapper finally cried out at that question. “Proud…! Ceres group, cough, heuk, we are proud…” “The Ceres group…” “Yeah!” The kidnapper glared with bloodshot eyes, panting heavily. “We… we will reclaim the proud past! It’s what any noble who knows true pride should do!” Carlyle opened his mouth in anger. The word pride shouldn’t be used in such a place. Just as he was about to shout, Layla whispered. “So you kidnapped the children?” “Lowell…” “What on earth did you do with them!” When Layla shouted again and looked at him, surprisingly, the kidnapper clutched his head and whimpered. “Ugh…! I, I didn’t harm them, I just… t, tried to amplify the hatred…!” “So why would you do something like that…” But at that moment, Seamus, who had been quietly observing the situation, spoke up. “…Children are more susceptible to emotional manipulation magic than adults.” “Seamus.” “So…they must have tried to plant a ‘false hatred’ strong enough to trigger black magic.” Black magic only works when there is a feeling of hatred toward someone that burns the blood vessels. The kidnapper was twisting his body in an even more miserable state than before. “Ugh, ughh, please, that woman… please…” As Layla focused on him, the contaminated mind started to recover. However, since he had weak mental strength to begin with, he couldn’t endure the healing process and went crazy. Carlyle and Edgar exchanged glances at the same time. “This is finally certain, Lupesque.” “….” Carlyle nodded silently. The one who cursed his family. The one who blew up the Duke Crow family. And the one behind this kidnapping incident. The mastermind behind those three incidents is the same person, and they are all connected under the name ‘Ceres group’. ‘It has been that way since 300 years ago.’ It would be better to dig a little deeper, but this man fainted after mentioning ‘Ceres group.’ When he wakes up, they should be able to investigate his identity. He’ll make sure to find him, even if it means digging through every lineage of the Empire! Carlyle’s heart pounded hard at the thought of revenge drawing near. As his heart raced, his hands tightened. And then, something warm and soft on the palm of his hand… ‘Hmm?’ It wasn’t that his hands were burning with the thought of revenge, but warm? “Oh, excuse me.” At that moment, a faint voice came from beneath his chin. “Senior?” “…!” “You can let go now.” Only then did Carlyle remember how he had caught his junior who almost fell backwards earlier! ‘Oh my….!’ He was in a position where he was almost hugging Layla from behind. Of course, it wasn’t a man and woman hug, he was just holding onto her arms tightly. He froze in surprise, and as he looked up, he met Layla’s gaze. …Wasn’t her gaze usually dull and lifeless? ‘Then why, of all times, now?’ For the first time, a light flickered in her deep pink eyes. And it sparkled brightly. Thump, thump, thump. Was it because he was thinking about revenge and his heart was racing? When he met her gaze, his heart began to race even more. Carlyle froze for a moment… First, he straightened his junior up without any problem. “I’m sorry. Did you hurt a lot?” “No, it’s alright.” “Go up to the office first. Finley, you go with her.” “Yes.” He blankly stared at the backs of his juniors as they left the interrogation room. ‘Why did Leila Lowell’s eyes shine?’ In this dark underground interrogation room…? Leaving the kidnapper who had passed out and was foaming at the mouth…? * * * It was only when I reached the path from the interrogation room to the office that I let out the breath I had been holding in all this time. “Whoaaaa! My heart is going to burst…!” Because of that, Seamus flinched, but I couldn’t help it. I thought I would see someone going crazy and causing a scene right in front of me! ‘Oh, I forgot to spit, but even if I remembered, I was too scared to do it.’ I couldn’t do something like that in front of the male leads anyway. I’m a person with social dignity too! ‘But it was worth putting up with.’ If I hadn’t been with them… Even if they found out about the existence of ‘Ceres Group,’ the male lead and the mastermind wouldn’t have told me. The first kidnapping case was somehow resolved. However, I couldn’t feel at ease. ‘The second case was more dangerous.’ The large-scale black magic artifact smuggling case that was going to happen at the end of this year. Black magic artifacts are dangerous, but they are much more powerful than regular artifacts. ‘What’s the point of banning it? Those who need it will still seek it out.’ That’s why the deal is made at an incredibly high price…! ‘But why the hell are they making that transaction in a hospital? You damn b*stards!’ Up to that point, it was actually fine. If it was just a transaction, the male lead, female lead, or Seamus would have caught them. The real problem with that case wasn’t the deal itself. ‘The one behind making all the people who bought the artifact go berserk was Ceres Group!’ To get the core, a byproduct of the berserk. ‘The name of the hospital doesn’t appear in the original, so I need to figure out another way to find it.’ No, wait. ‘To obtain the black magic core? In the end, both the Ceres Group and the mastermind have the same goal, don’t they?’ I would greatly appreciate your continued support by leaving a positive rating on NU so I can continue translating this novel. Thank you.
Chapter 25
Carlyle’s red eyes widened.
Even Edgar couldn’t read the kidnapper’s ‘thoughts’ in this situation. ‘Their minds are too corrupted by black magic.’ But the fact that she might be able to restore it…! Edgar looked at Carlyle and smirked. “Do you understand now why Miss Lowell should come?” “….”“And as long as you’re in this department, I’m your superior, aren’t I? Keep your promise, Lupesque.” Carlyle glared at Edgar quietly. Let’s see. When the revenge is over, I’ll punch this brat in the face… He reluctantly waved his hand toward the glass wall, signaling for her to come in. Eventually, Layla slowly comes in, cautiously glancing around. Carlyle’s heart tightened at the sight. ‘I brought her here because I understand how she feels, but…’ [Since he kidnapped family, I’d like to spit in his face.] He understood that feeling all too well. Better than anyone. …And he was also overwhelmed by that crazy sense of responsibility that said, ‘I want to refer to it for writing a report.’ ‘Really an impressive junior…’ That mindset is something not just him, but all the other officials, should learn from. His heart was filled with regret and emotion. Carlyle led Leila and asked. “Lowell. Do you see anything unusual about that guy?” “Ugh… I don’t see anything like a core…” Layla stared directly at the kidnapper. Her deep pink eyes blinked, but they did nothing else. But the man suddenly burst out in pain. “Ugh! Aaaah… … !” “Heuk…!” Because of that, Layla took a step back in surprise. Then, she tripped and stumbled. “Ah!” But before she could fall backwards, Carlyle supported her steadily from behind. Because of the height difference, Layla fit perfectly into his embrace. “Lowell, are you okay?!” “Uh, y, yes. W, why all of a sudden…?” Layla stuttered in surprise. However, every time the kidnapper looked at Layla, he struggled as if in pain. The one who gave a clear answer to the situation was Edgar, who had been quietly observing. “This guy is reacting to divine power.” “Ah, arrrgh, agh…!” “They can’t withstand the opposing force of black magic…” Despite taking a direct mental attack from black magic, Layla quickly recovered. That was because her mental power itself was strong, but it must have been because she had a divine power that purified mental contamination. At those words, Carlyle quietly opened his palm. What he summoned was the ‘black magic core’ he had retrieved from Henry. The core had a black crescent moon pattern engraved on it. “Who made this?” “Heuk… ugh…” “This is your last chance. If you don’t speak up…” “…Res, Ceres!” The kidnapper finally cried out at that question. “Proud…! Ceres group, cough, heuk, we are proud…” “The Ceres group…” “Yeah!” The kidnapper glared with bloodshot eyes, panting heavily. “We… we will reclaim the proud past! It’s what any noble who knows true pride should do!” Carlyle opened his mouth in anger. The word pride shouldn’t be used in such a place. Just as he was about to shout, Layla whispered. “So you kidnapped the children?” “Lowell…” “What on earth did you do with them!” When Layla shouted again and looked at him, surprisingly, the kidnapper clutched his head and whimpered. “Ugh…! I, I didn’t harm them, I just… t, tried to amplify the hatred…!” “So why would you do something like that…” But at that moment, Seamus, who had been quietly observing the situation, spoke up. “…Children are more susceptible to emotional manipulation magic than adults.” “Seamus.” “So…they must have tried to plant a ‘false hatred’ strong enough to trigger black magic.” Black magic only works when there is a feeling of hatred toward someone that burns the blood vessels. The kidnapper was twisting his body in an even more miserable state than before. “Ugh, ughh, please, that woman… please…” As Layla focused on him, the contaminated mind started to recover. However, since he had weak mental strength to begin with, he couldn’t endure the healing process and went crazy. Carlyle and Edgar exchanged glances at the same time. “This is finally certain, Lupesque.” “….” Carlyle nodded silently. The one who cursed his family. The one who blew up the Duke Crow family. And the one behind this kidnapping incident. The mastermind behind those three incidents is the same person, and they are all connected under the name ‘Ceres group’. ‘It has been that way since 300 years ago.’ It would be better to dig a little deeper, but this man fainted after mentioning ‘Ceres group.’ When he wakes up, they should be able to investigate his identity. He’ll make sure to find him, even if it means digging through every lineage of the Empire! Carlyle’s heart pounded hard at the thought of revenge drawing near. As his heart raced, his hands tightened. And then, something warm and soft on the palm of his hand… ‘Hmm?’ It wasn’t that his hands were burning with the thought of revenge, but warm? “Oh, excuse me.” At that moment, a faint voice came from beneath his chin. “Senior?” “…!” “You can let go now.” Only then did Carlyle remember how he had caught his junior who almost fell backwards earlier! ‘Oh my….!’ He was in a position where he was almost hugging Layla from behind. Of course, it wasn’t a man and woman hug, he was just holding onto her arms tightly. He froze in surprise, and as he looked up, he met Layla’s gaze. …Wasn’t her gaze usually dull and lifeless? ‘Then why, of all times, now?’ For the first time, a light flickered in her deep pink eyes. And it sparkled brightly. Thump, thump, thump. Was it because he was thinking about revenge and his heart was racing? When he met her gaze, his heart began to race even more. Carlyle froze for a moment… First, he straightened his junior up without any problem. “I’m sorry. Did you hurt a lot?” “No, it’s alright.” “Go up to the office first. Finley, you go with her.” “Yes.” He blankly stared at the backs of his juniors as they left the interrogation room. ‘Why did Leila Lowell’s eyes shine?’ In this dark underground interrogation room…? Leaving the kidnapper who had passed out and was foaming at the mouth…? * * * It was only when I reached the path from the interrogation room to the office that I let out the breath I had been holding in all this time. “Whoaaaa! My heart is going to burst…!” Because of that, Seamus flinched, but I couldn’t help it. I thought I would see someone going crazy and causing a scene right in front of me! ‘Oh, I forgot to spit, but even if I remembered, I was too scared to do it.’ I couldn’t do something like that in front of the male leads anyway. I’m a person with social dignity too! ‘But it was worth putting up with.’ If I hadn’t been with them… Even if they found out about the existence of ‘Ceres Group,’ the male lead and the mastermind wouldn’t have told me. The first kidnapping case was somehow resolved. However, I couldn’t feel at ease. ‘The second case was more dangerous.’ The large-scale black magic artifact smuggling case that was going to happen at the end of this year. Black magic artifacts are dangerous, but they are much more powerful than regular artifacts. ‘What’s the point of banning it? Those who need it will still seek it out.’ That’s why the deal is made at an incredibly high price…! ‘But why the hell are they making that transaction in a hospital? You damn b*stards!’ Up to that point, it was actually fine. If it was just a transaction, the male lead, female lead, or Seamus would have caught them. The real problem with that case wasn’t the deal itself. ‘The one behind making all the people who bought the artifact go berserk was Ceres Group!’ To get the core, a byproduct of the berserk. ‘The name of the hospital doesn’t appear in the original, so I need to figure out another way to find it.’ No, wait. ‘To obtain the black magic core? In the end, both the Ceres Group and the mastermind have the same goal, don’t they?’ 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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