4. Rynella’s fate is decided by Rynella (54)
“It is fate.”
The middle-aged man said so.
The girl’s head bowed at that inorganic voice.
The hand pressing down on the cone hat was pitiful.
A look of dissatisfaction flashed in his blue eyes like sparks.
“You can’t go against fate… I too once roamed the continent in search of freedom. It was a few years of living because I hated my family.”
“… … I already heard.”
His voice was hoarse, but the middle-aged man seemed unwilling to criticize the girl.
It was he who had been watching the girl since childhood anyway.
He was well aware of the girl’s rudeness.
Because he was the girl’s uncle.
His name is Reynold Rainella.
He was the uncle of Elsie Rainella, who was sitting across from him, and one of the great wizards the Rainella family was proud of.
“Then you should have realized it sooner.”
Reynolds’ words had no ups and downs.
In the first place, he was a person who had no law to raise his voice and scold someone.
I just listened and argued with that flat and cold voice.
That’s why Elsie was especially afraid of Reynolds.
Not only was he a powerful wizard who reached the rank of great wizard, but he was one of the few family members who did not get tired of a series of incidents and scolded her.
Elsie had plenty of reasons to be reluctant to him.
No matter how strong he pretended to be, he couldn’t hide his true nature.
Elsie was afraid of and hated people who were stronger than me.
I was afraid that he would change at any moment and abuse and harass me.
In fact, her inherent violence always originated from such fear.
He was so afraid of the violence inflicted on him as a child that he wanted to become a terror himself.
Of course, it was an action that didn’t even work for Reynolds.
He didn’t have to be afraid of Elsie, and he wasn’t as kind to her as Ian was.
That’s why Elsie hated Reynolds.
‘Crazy old bastard,’ Elsie chewed on her lips and muttered such curse words.
Of course, I didn’t have the courage to speak out, so I just did it in my heart.
“There is no reason the family should bend their will. Wasn’t the reason I came to Percus territory in the first place to take you… By the way, lead the magic corps, which is a valuable force, and protect someone else’s territory?”
“Ha, but… … !”
Seeing Elsie not convinced, Reynolds sighed deeply, which was rare.
“… … Elsie.”
Seeing those pitiful eyes, Elsie lost her temper.
Her head bowed again.
“You are Rainella, not Percus.”
At one time, it was a title I felt so proud of.
‘Rainella’ was no different from Elsie’s identity.
It was she who survived the dogfighting arena, became the best dogfighter, and used the name of the family as if it were the sidewalk of the former family.
It didn’t make sense that Elsie didn’t love Rynella.
But in fact, Elsie also knew deep down.
She didn’t love ‘Rinella’.
He just wanted to borrow the power of Rainella.
It was because he was afraid that someone might hurt him.
Being such a weak coward, Elsie has always trusted herself.
One day to the family, another day to Ian.
Then, where should Elsie choose?
In my heart, I wanted to choose Ian, whom I longed for.
The circumstances of the family were unknown.
Elsie wanted to be of Ian’s help, even if it was forced, and was willing to mobilize the power of the family if she could.
However, the wall of reality was high and thick.
“Elsie, keep in mind… That Rainella’s fate is decided by Rainella.”
‘Rinella decides the fate of Rainella.’
It was a word that came to my ears.
If the language had substance, Elsie would have torn her teeth long ago. To that extent, Elsie was fed up with Rainella’s family motto.
“If you are Rainella, then you must follow her decision.”
In other words, it meant to support the choice of abandoning the Percus Territory.
This is Yeongji, whom Ian cherishes and loves so much.
Elsie shook her head in tears. The glowing eyes expressed her feelings.
But the next moment, Elsie met Reynold’s eyes.
It was cold, cold eyes.
A resolute determination emanated from his pupils, which did not even feel the slightest trembling.
It was the eye of the strong.
Elsie immediately lowered her head and replied in a crawling voice.
“… … yes.”
Of course, it was still a tone full of dissatisfaction.
It wasn’t Reynolds who couldn’t notice that feeling.
He stared blankly at Elsie for a while, then slightly averted his gaze and murmured.
“… … Still, Prince Ian would be fine as your partner.”
“Yes, I see… Yes, four?!”
The light returned to Elsie’s eyes, who were downcast and nodding their heads.
She was half-fazed, afraid that another boring one-long speech would continue.
But the good news came out of nowhere, so I couldn’t help but be surprised.
That picky Reynolds admitting to someone.
Elsie felt love and respect for her master springing up again.
Reynolds laughed at Elsie’s dramatic reaction.
Elsie was standing on the table before she knew it.
Originally, Reynolds had very little emotional expression, but it seemed that he could not overcome even the affection of his flesh and blood.
The impression that he was cute was conveyed in his eyes as he looked at Elsie.
“What are you so surprised about? Confucius Ian’s swordsmanship is amazing.”
Then Reynolds shifted his gaze to the loot piled up in one corner of the room.
There was a piece of armor rolling around in pieces.
It was the armor worn by the test subject that Ian smashed with the golden sword.
“To cut through armor made of steel so neatly… … .”
It was an exclamation of exclamation and half sigh.
Seeing this, Elsie hesitated and slightly lowered her eyes.
It’s nice to have the master’s recognition, but it felt like I was lying a little bit.
Because it was ‘he’ who came from the future who broke that armor.
Regardless, Reynolds shook his head and continued talking.
“I have enough skills, and now it is too late to find a suitable marriage partner. I will upload the words to my brother.”
“… … Hey, an engagement?!”
“okay.”
Elsie secretly exclaimed joy.
Several women passed through her mind.
A lascivious wet bitch, if you knew this, you would wail a lot, right? It’s ugly.
And we should listen to that girl Delphine. Surely you didn’t know that you would get engaged while you were away, right? A voice like Master would freeze to death… … .
Several people passed her mind like that, and then someone suddenly stopped there.
Ian Percus.
In fact, his doctor was the most important.
It was inevitable that Elsie’s questions would follow.
“Well, then the owner… Oh no! Did Ian-sama agree?”
Then Reynolds was silent for a moment.
He mumbled, swallowing his saliva, showing signs of distress, then spat out a single word.
“… … In an engagement between families, the wishes of the parties are not important.”
The man’s stern voice always contained only the truth.
In fact, it did.
If Count Rainella proposed an engagement, Viscount Percus would have no choice but to accept.
It was a combination that could only benefit from the practical side or the justification. If Viscount Percus was a nobleman, the odds of rejecting it were infinitely low.
However, Elsie felt that those words were somehow heavy.
‘Rinella decides the fate of Rainella.’
It felt like Ian’s life was tied to my own fate.
The little fighting dog, who had been excited, lay down his ears before he knew it.
**
The early morning wind was bitter and cold.
It was an incomprehensible climate, no matter how early it was.
The season was summer, and it was normal for the hot, humid air to choke your breath.
However, an untimely cold wave was reaching the Percus Territory.
Regarding this, Yuren commented as follows.
“It’s the climate of the Demon Realm.”
Yuren’s voice was blunt.
It was because he had forcibly left Yuren at the mansion during the last battle.
To be honest, it was a car that Sir Irene was not comfortable with alone. That’s why he asked Yuren, who was good at escorts, to take Lia.
Of course, Yuren, a fighting maniac, couldn’t have liked it.
That’s why he’s been cold to me lately.
“In the Pandemonium ruled by Delphirem, they say that eternal winter continues. That’s why whenever the family of evil spirits descend, there is a blizzard.”
He was a grateful friend who kindly explained what he knew even though he grumbled.
I was a little worried because I felt like I had to give back at least some kind of reaction.
The words that came out after much thought were very plain.
“… … I must hurry.”
It was as it was said.
The territory of Percus was immersed in a gloomy atmosphere like a city about to be destroyed.
Everyone was busily packing their bags, but it was unclear how many of them would be able to leave.
Some even wanted to stay here and die.
It was a sight that felt unfamiliar even though it was my hometown where I was born and raised.
I chuckled and took a drink.
I was a person with nothing to prepare for.
No one bothered even if I tipped the bottle like a hanryang from early morning.
No, there was still one.
“Master!”
It was the voice of a lively boy.
When I moved my gaze, the person I expected was approaching me.
He was a small child who still needed to grow up.
He used to wait on me until recently, and he was a kid who often taught me swordsmanship.
I had to call the boy’s name with a sigh.
“… … Ned, you should pack your things quickly!”
“Ah, it’s okay. I just need to take care of my younger sister anyway.”
Of course, I wasn’t going to go that far.
I scolded Ned again.
“No matter what, the burden is this and that… … .”
“Ah, I see! Then I’ll tell you what the head of the family has to say and I’ll go right away.”
I looked at Ned suspiciously.
It wasn’t the first time or two that he had a small talk with me.
So I pretended to speak in a solemn voice.
“You know? great article… … .”
“Don’t lie! I know, but more than that, what I have to say… what.”
Ned’s words stopped.
He was staring at something with his eyes wide open.
I felt like I knew the reason, so I stood up and looked at someone.
Black hair and golden eyes.
There were several people in the mansion of Percus who had a color like this, but the opponent was the highest among them.
I bowed my head without speaking.
“Welcome, Father.”
“Ian… … .”
Seeing me quietly avoiding his gaze, my father let out a deep sigh.
“… … Let’s talk.”
I still have homework to solve.
It was the day before the demon’s family descended.