Love Letter From The Future chapter 178

3. Dragon’s Eye, Human Mind (42)

Emma had no last name.

The reason was simple. It was because Emma was a commoner.

The family name, which symbolized honor and power, was the exclusive property of the nobility. Emma, the daughter of a poor herbalist, and aristocratic society were as far apart as heaven and earth.

So whenever she thought of the name of the man she had a crush on, she would inadvertently realize it.

Ian Percus, as his name proves, was the second son of the Viscount Percus family.

He was a low-ranking nobility in the countryside, said to be a little lower among the nobles.

But no matter what, aristocrats were aristocrats. His status was different from that of commoners.

I don’t know if he will succeed to the title, but judging from his recent performance, the future seems solid. Even if he did not obsess over a commoner girl, his options were endless.

That point was unbearably painful.

Because of her love, Emma did not even dare to confess her feelings to him. It was enough to be able to devote myself to him from just a short distance away.

However, the fever of first love sometimes infused strange heat.

It was around that time that Emma, who had read only books on alchemy all her life, began reading romance novels. It was a story close to delusion that is commonly sold on the streets.

A story about a woman who is nothing more than a commoner who happens to be saved and falls in love with a noble man with outstanding abilities and good looks.

It was like a dream that couldn’t come true in reality.

Nobles could not live as complete individuals. It was because each of them was a part and tool of the family.

Marriage is the only means by which one can be bound by blood to another aristocratic family.

Of course, you had to choose your marriage partner carefully. In the distant past, a commoner was even put to death for merely having a one-night stand with a nobleman.

Nevertheless, romance between nobles and commoners was not entirely absent.

Since ancient times, love has no barriers.

Even the walls of status were the same. There was nothing in the world that could suppress the most primal emotions.

A typical case was to abandon even the family for the sake of a lover and run away at night.

Every few years, such a rumor circulates as ‘the love story of the century’, but it wasn’t a bad story except that the ending was mostly unhappy.

Because he used to inspire dreams that couldn’t come true in the hearts of commoner girls.

To think that she would have the same delusions as those girls she once thought were stupid, Emma couldn’t help but smile bitterly as she read the romance novel.

In fact, Emma was innocent.

At first, she couldn’t even imagine loving a nobleman. It was because he knew better than anyone else the gap between nobles and commoners.

I just thought that if I lived my life, I would meet a good man someday.

The opponent was not an aristocrat. However, after graduating from the academy, Emma’s career was guaranteed, and even if they formed a relationship with commoners, they wouldn’t have to worry about their livelihood.

It was a lot of time. Getting to know each other slowly and getting married was the future that Emma had dreamed of not too long ago.

But out of nowhere, a man named ‘Ian Percus’ popped into her life.

Even at the cost of one commoner’s life, paying an undeserved 10,000 gold.

Emma’s eyes became hazy for a moment as she recalled the memories of that day. Her slender hand patted the book she was reading.

Yes, Emma owes Ian an irreparable favor.

So it was only natural that Emma would be devoted to Ian. Saying that she was just doing what she was supposed to do, she calmed herself down and moved on.

It was a walking trail a little far from the temple.

There was a familiar back figure. She was an aristocratic woman with blonde hair who still felt sorry for her trembling limbs.

Lady Lupesia.

It was a woman who once slapped Emma on the cheek and lost both arms and a leg to Ian. Since then, Emma has been visiting her steadily.

The reason was simple.

He was hoping that if he did, Lupesia’s heart would be relieved even a little.

He already knew that most of the academy was hostile to Ian. Emma hoped that there would be at least one less enemy.

Unexpectedly, Lady Lupesia couldn’t resist Emma strongly.

It was because I realized that Ian’s presence was holding out behind Emma. Even though she was afraid of Ian, she couldn’t bear to treat Emma carelessly.

The two of them were awkward at first, but seeing each other face to face several times, I couldn’t help but grow fond of them a little.

The proof was that Lady Lupesia started talking with Emma.

Although it was a gruff voice mixed with sighs, it was fortunate that I did not laugh at her as a ‘commoner girl’. At least Emma thought so.

“… … you are stupid.”

“Yes why?”

At that one word that was thrown, Emma had no choice but to tilt her head and ask back.

Originally, she was someone who should be treated politely by calling her ‘lady’, but it seems that Lady Lupesia’s memories of that day remained as nightmares.

Rather, Lady Lupesia would regain her stability only when Emma treated her as an equal.

Thanks to that, Emma and Lady Lupesia just looked like good friends.

Of course, this also contributed to the fact that Emma is the owner of a gorgeous appearance comparable to that of an aristocrat.

“Would that guy even look back at you just because you said that? Aristocrats have an aristocratic society. I wouldn’t even pay attention to a commoner girl… I don’t know if you use it as a toy.”

It was a sarcastic remark, but it was sincere advice in its own way.

Lady Lupesia didn’t particularly care about commoners. It was rare to even throw a word at a commoner like this.

To that extent, Lady Lupesia was deeply grieved.

To be honest, there was no reason why a nice girl like Emma would fall in love with an idiot like Ian.

Of course, 10,000 gold was a huge amount in terms of commoners.

However, the size of funds was not directly related to love. In particular, a good-natured woman like Emma did not get along with the man who smelled like blood.

Above all, the wall of status was great.

If things went on like this, only scars would remain, but Emma did not deny Lady Lupesia’s words.

He just smiled bitterly and left a single word.

“… … What should I do?”

That single word represented Emma’s feelings.

Lady Lupesia, who was walking along the promenade, sighed again.

A blur of pity flashed in those blue eyes, but she didn’t talk about him anymore.

Because love is what it used to be.

I could tell just by looking at Emma. Love was the only emotion that could not be helped.

What broke the silence of the two women was a sudden scream.

“Quaa

“aagh!”

The consciousness of the two women, who were immersed in thought, rose to reality at once.

The eyes of the two met. They all had bewildered eyes.

People were running away from there.

Their faces were full of fear. It looked like someone was being chased by something.

Emma and Lady Lupesia staggered backwards.

Emma was originally a non-combatant, and Lady Lupesia had no strength in her limbs because her injuries had not fully healed. Even she was unarmed.

Neither had the ability to respond to danger.

Fortunately, one of the runners approached the two. he exclaimed in an urgent voice.

“W-what are you doing! Run away now! Gui, the procession of the homecoming festival was attacked by witches… A part of it is now up to the academy… aagh!”

But his words didn’t even come to an end.

It was because a cat beast the size of a house had bitten him off. The man couldn’t even properly resist the lightning-like rush.

And that became the most stark warning.

Emma and Lady Lupesia, who stood there with their eyes wide open without saying anything, immediately turned around and started running. Fortunately, this place was near the temple.

Not only priests but also paladins resided in the temple. Once they could get to the temple, safety was guaranteed.

But the problem was Lady Lupesia.

Even without that, she was in the middle of rehab and increasing her muscles. In the yard where even walking was staggering, there was no way I could balance properly when I tried to run suddenly.

It didn’t take long for the woman’s body to roll on the ground.

To make matters worse, the Witchbeasts weren’t only coming from behind.

It was also falling from the sky. Some of them even self-destructed, and Emma had to roll on the ground several times next to Lady Lupesia.

It was enough to run away.

However, when Emma saw Lady Lupesia’s face in despair, she couldn’t stop moving. If she left too, Lady Lupesia would almost die.

Of course, even if Emma was there, it wouldn’t be much help.

Realizing that fact, Lady Lupesia shouted out in agony.

“Daddy, help quickly… … !”

Rather, it seemed to judge that it would have a better chance of survival. However, by the time Lady Lupesia made that decision, it was already too late.

Several cat beasts found their prey and surrounded the two women.

Lady Lupesia’s face turned pale. She tried several times to get up, but eventually staggered back to the ground.

It was because the body did not have enough strength due to excessive fear.

Lady Lupesia began to tremble while lying face down. Emma chewed her lips and glared at the approaching magic beasts with ferocious eyes.

If it was late anyway, I had to save it.

Emma was no more than a commoner girl. On the other hand, Lady Lupesia was a member of a high-ranking aristocratic family, and Emma’s sacrifice was to be recorded as a model for the common people.

Then Lady Lupesia’s resentment towards Ian would be alleviated.

It was a dead life anyway. If the chances of surviving were slim, it wouldn’t hurt to throw it into something a little more valuable.

for Ian.

It’s like the death of a commoner girl, and he’ll forget it sooner or later.

There was no hesitation in Emma’s actions, which were determined.

She stood with her arms outstretched in front of two leaping cats.

Still, I couldn’t help but close my eyes tightly.

Even right before he died, Ian’s image came to mind.

I wanted to see a little more… … .

What if I knew love a little earlier, then I would have been able to think of only one person in a daze with my pounding heart every day.

I could have realized the fact that I could be happy with just that, a little earlier.

It was a futile thought.

At least that was until the fishy liquid dripped down.

Emma’s eyes widened in a daze.

The reason for this was unknown, but before I knew it, the heads of the two demon beasts that attacked me had disappeared.

she thought to herself.

If you were the main character in a romance novel, that man would have come to you right now.

That trembling gaze turned to the back of the Witchbeast.