This realization somewhat clarified how I should act going forward. Instead of demanding ‘impossible things’ from him, I had to be more understanding and accommodating.
I let out a long breath. The deep breathing helped calm my racing thoughts a bit.
“Just once more. No, as many times as necessary.”
If I don’t, I’ll lose the only friend who knows who I am in this place.
What Lumi needs right now isn’t harsh truth-telling but warm consolation and companionship.
It would be cruel to demand too much from someone who escaped into a novel to heal from the scars of the real world.
“Damn.”
I gave up on trying to sleep again and sat up.
Lumi, in his current state, isn’t in the right mind to twist the original story as he wishes.
If things continue this way, it won’t just be about twisting the original plot; it might end up like the original ending where the villainess chooses her own demise.
For Lumi, who possessed this character in hopes of a better life, it would be a worse outcome than his previous life.
I couldn’t let that happen.
Even if it seems like I’m obstructing him now, it’s better to intervene appropriately, helping Lumi twist the original story more easily.
“It’s all for you, Lumi.”
I muttered bitterly.
For now, I should focus on making the best out of the upcoming dinner with Evangelin.
After all, aren’t we friends, through thick and thin? I couldn’t just turn my back on him after a couple of fights.
I hoped the dinner with Evangelin would go well so I could bring some good news to Lumi.
The day of the promise arrived. Before heading to the Poierbach Count’s house, I stopped by the bustling area to first buy a bouquet of flowers.
According to the etiquette book that the original Musel read, it was advised to bring a bouquet, so I awkwardly purchased one.
Worried about making a mistake in front of Evangelin, I read and re-read the book thoroughly.
Fully prepared, I arrived at the Poierbach Count’s residence.
“Whew.”
I watched the public carriage that dropped me off drive away and took a deep breath. Then, I approached the gatekeeper standing at the massive front gate.
“I have an appointment with Lady Evangelin. My name is Musel.”
“Just a moment, please.”
One of the gatekeepers quickly entered the mansion. After a short wait, he returned.
“Please come in.”
“Thank you.”
I passed through the main gate smoothly. As I walked through the garden, I couldn’t help but chuckle.
The typical scene you’d expect in such situations, like a gatekeeper scrutinizing my modest attire and then sternly saying, “This is not a place for the likes of you!” before shooing me away, fortunately, did not happen.
Of course, I was rightfully invited and my attire wasn’t so shabby as to warrant such treatment.
As I approached the front porch, the door opened as if it had been waiting for me. The butler of the Poierbach family greeted me courteously.
“Welcome, Sir Musel. I will guide you to the drawing room.”
“Thank you.”
True to the reputation of a central noble family of the capital, the drawing room was extremely lavish. As I took a seat on the luxurious sofa, the butler poured tea with fluid motions.
“I will guide you to the dining room shortly. Please wait for a moment.”
“Understood.”
After the butler left, I found myself alone in the spacious room.
I looked around slowly. The room was filled with exquisite sculptures and paintings. Feeling awkward just sitting there, I got up to take a closer look around the drawing room.
“Wow…”
I couldn’t help but marvel.
Every small ornament bore the craftsmanship of a master. The valuable items were not haphazardly piled up but carefully arranged, making the interior of the drawing room luxurious yet splendid.
It was a space where wealth and taste were simultaneously apparent. The drawing room is essentially the first impression of the household, and the Count’s drawing room lacked nothing in welcoming guests.
I moved slowly, appreciating the paintings and sculptures. After being tense since the possession, it felt somewhat moving to enjoy cultural life after such a long time.
Just then, a melodious voice snapped me back to reality.
“You seem to have a great appreciation for art, Sir Musel.”
“Oh, Lady Evangelin.”
That startled me. Really, this woman seems to have a knack for surprising people.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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