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Chapter 07
Violet’s One Word
Future Violet was sitting on a huge chair in a dark room.
A small door near the large chair opened. A little girl with her face covered by a cloth appeared through it.
<Siryl Cole Everdeen has died. They say he went mad and threw himself from the bell tower in the square.>
Violet raised her eyes and looked at the girl.
<He did not go mad.>
<……Then?>
<It is unfortunate, but he suffered from a disease that caused him to lose his sanity.>
<Are you perhaps sad right now?>
<He was a foolish man. When he was only fifteen years old, he carried me, a newborn baby, all the way to the capital with great difficulty. He said that even after such a short meeting, I stayed in his thoughts for the rest of his life. Every year, he secretly watched over me when I was young and then disappeared.>
<I remember you saying that Siryl Cole Everdeen came to see Lady Violet the day before the wedding.>
<Yes. That man finally gathered up the courage too late. He asked me to go with him. If I had followed Uncle Siryl instead of marrying that damn Bluedin ten years ago, my life would have been different.>
The future vision ended.
Violet blankly lifted her head.
The Violet in the future vision looked to be in her early thirties.
She had clearly said in the first vision that she was executed at the age of thirty-four.
Then, even if the memory from just now happened when she was thirty-four…
‘In sixteen years, Uncle Siryl will go insane and lose his life.’
But he looked perfectly fine right now. Why……?
At the same time, one sentence pierced through her mind.
[If I had followed Uncle Siryl, my life would have been different.]
Those were the words Violet had spoken in the future vision.
Violet released her hand from the doorknob. Then she turned around and began walking quickly.
“Uncle Siryl!”
“……You haven’t left yet?”
“I have something I want to ask you. Why…… did you come to see me secretly every year?”
Siryl’s expression twitched.
He seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking.
“You noticed?”
“……”
Violet remained silent. Perhaps taking it as confirmation, Siryl let out a quiet sigh.
“I just went because of a whim. That’s all. If you stayed with the Everdeen family, you would live well as a noble. Why would I have anything to worry about?”
If she had not seen the future vision, Violet might have given up after hearing those words.
But Violet spoke firmly.
“Uncle, I’m going to leave that house. I’m quitting the academy too. I want to cut ties with my family.”
“……”
“Now that I know I’m not an illegitimate child, I can’t stay there anymore.”
“Hey, do you know what it means for a child like you to turn your back on your family?”
“I know. But even so, I don’t want to live in that house, marry Bluedin, and continue like that. If I could choose even just one person as my family…”
“……”
“I want to live as family only with you, Uncle.”
Siryl’s expression became serious for the first time.
For a moment, he seemed hesitant, as if he was deeply considering it.
‘He’s a stubborn person and very proud, so he probably can’t easily decide to stay in contact with me.’
Besides, Siryl had already completely cut ties with the Everdeen family.
Violet thought she would be fine even if he rejected her.
Just knowing that there was a blood relative who cared about her, even faintly, already made her happy.
“What do you like, Violet?”
Siryl suddenly asked something unexpected.
“Why are you suddenly asking?”
“Yeah. Something you would save money for even if you had to go hungry. Something you want to do or buy. Anything. Tell me.”
Violet thought for a moment.
Actually, she only had one hobby.
Something she could enjoy for free.
When she was young, she repeatedly read the single book Marigold had given her as if throwing it away.
After entering the academy, she continued reading romance novels in the library.
“……I like Seda novels.”
“What is that?”
“Well…… ‘Seda’ means something sharp and refreshing in the ancient language…… It’s a type of romance novel. The female protagonist goes on an adventure, takes revenge on those who tormented her, and delivers witty, sharp remarks…”
“A popular third-rate novel?”
“……”
“Many people say that.”
“Seeing how you suddenly started rambling, you really must like it. Good thing you told me.”
“……”
“Taking care of an immature young lady like you will probably be troublesome. It will cost money too. I’ve never raised anyone before, so it will probably be a headache.”
I never asked you to raise me.
‘I’m eighteen. I’m already fully grown. Legally, I’m an adult too.’
While Violet argued silently in her mind, Siryl continued.
“And you have a fiancé? If he’s someone chosen by Jephried, he’s probably a piece of garbage that smells rotten, right?”
“Do you know Bluedin? Your evaluation is so accurate that…”
Violet spoke seriously.
Siryl shook his head as if he found it ridiculous.
“Then include that bastard on the list as well. And I heard you have a father, stepmother, and younger sister.”
“That’s right.”
“Go and say something to each of them. It would be even better if it involves emotional or physical violence.”
“What?”
“It doesn’t matter what you say. Tell them whatever has been stuck in your heart.”
“……”
“I have no intention of taking care of a mentally immature girl who spends her whole life craving love from her biological father. If you have resentment, resolve it now.”
“Are you asking me to use ‘Seda’ on them right now…?”
“Let’s say it’s something like that.”
“If I can’t say something satisfying enough for you?”
“Then at least go and beg for their affection. After screaming out your misery like that, wouldn’t you lose the desire to run away? People have to look into their own hearts themselves.”
Siryl seemed like a strange person.
But he also seemed like someone with his own philosophy.
And strangely, Violet felt that his words made sense.
“Then, if I do as Uncle Siryl says and say what I need to say to them…”
“Come back then. Until you become independent, I’ll let you live in this house and support you.”
“……”
“Don’t doubt me. This house is definitely my property.”
So this huge house really belonged to Uncle Siryl……
Violet began to sincerely admire Siryl, who possessed a massive fortune that she could never even imagine having herself.
If she could escape from her nightmare-like family, she could live in a closet instead of an attic if she had to.
“Uncle…… If you’re just saying this without meaning it, please tell me now. I don’t want to be disappointed later.”
Violet’s voice was trembling before she realized it.
“Let me warn you beforehand. If an unmarried uncle lets his niece live with him, your reputation will become something even a dog wouldn’t bother with. You may never be able to become engaged to a nobleman again. Come prepared.”
“Oh my goodness, I love it. Even my reputation will be ruined……”
If that happened, she would never have to become engaged to someone like Bluedin again.
Violet once again marveled at the additional benefits of living in this house.
“I’ve never seen someone who looks this happy about ruining their own life. You’re quite strange……”
Siryl kindly led Violet to the front door.
“Then go for real now.”
“Yes.”
“Grow up well, my niece.”
Click.
The door closed right in front of her face. Violet timidly protested toward the closed door.
“It’s 4 p.m. right now, you know.”
Everything about him was truly strange.
What kind of strange person called someone else strange?
‘It’s true that extremely unusual people think they’re normal……’
But speaking up had been worth it!
If things went well, she might have a place to live.
‘I have to do well. Sharp words, Seda, the things buried in my heart……’
Violet made up her mind with a serious expression.
Violet’s One Word
Future Violet was sitting on a huge chair in a dark room.
A small door near the large chair opened. A little girl with her face covered by a cloth appeared through it.
<Siryl Cole Everdeen has died. They say he went mad and threw himself from the bell tower in the square.>
Violet raised her eyes and looked at the girl.
<He did not go mad.>
<……Then?>
<It is unfortunate, but he suffered from a disease that caused him to lose his sanity.>
<Are you perhaps sad right now?>
<He was a foolish man. When he was only fifteen years old, he carried me, a newborn baby, all the way to the capital with great difficulty. He said that even after such a short meeting, I stayed in his thoughts for the rest of his life. Every year, he secretly watched over me when I was young and then disappeared.>
<I remember you saying that Siryl Cole Everdeen came to see Lady Violet the day before the wedding.>
<Yes. That man finally gathered up the courage too late. He asked me to go with him. If I had followed Uncle Siryl instead of marrying that damn Bluedin ten years ago, my life would have been different.>
The future vision ended.
Violet blankly lifted her head.
The Violet in the future vision looked to be in her early thirties.
She had clearly said in the first vision that she was executed at the age of thirty-four.
Then, even if the memory from just now happened when she was thirty-four…
‘In sixteen years, Uncle Siryl will go insane and lose his life.’
But he looked perfectly fine right now. Why……?
At the same time, one sentence pierced through her mind.
[If I had followed Uncle Siryl, my life would have been different.]
Those were the words Violet had spoken in the future vision.
Violet released her hand from the doorknob. Then she turned around and began walking quickly.
“Uncle Siryl!”
“……You haven’t left yet?”
“I have something I want to ask you. Why…… did you come to see me secretly every year?”
Siryl’s expression twitched.
He seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking.
“You noticed?”
“……”
Violet remained silent. Perhaps taking it as confirmation, Siryl let out a quiet sigh.
“I just went because of a whim. That’s all. If you stayed with the Everdeen family, you would live well as a noble. Why would I have anything to worry about?”
If she had not seen the future vision, Violet might have given up after hearing those words.
But Violet spoke firmly.
“Uncle, I’m going to leave that house. I’m quitting the academy too. I want to cut ties with my family.”
“……”
“Now that I know I’m not an illegitimate child, I can’t stay there anymore.”
“Hey, do you know what it means for a child like you to turn your back on your family?”
“I know. But even so, I don’t want to live in that house, marry Bluedin, and continue like that. If I could choose even just one person as my family…”
“……”
“I want to live as family only with you, Uncle.”
Siryl’s expression became serious for the first time.
For a moment, he seemed hesitant, as if he was deeply considering it.
‘He’s a stubborn person and very proud, so he probably can’t easily decide to stay in contact with me.’
Besides, Siryl had already completely cut ties with the Everdeen family.
Violet thought she would be fine even if he rejected her.
Just knowing that there was a blood relative who cared about her, even faintly, already made her happy.
“What do you like, Violet?”
Siryl suddenly asked something unexpected.
“Why are you suddenly asking?”
“Yeah. Something you would save money for even if you had to go hungry. Something you want to do or buy. Anything. Tell me.”
Violet thought for a moment.
Actually, she only had one hobby.
Something she could enjoy for free.
When she was young, she repeatedly read the single book Marigold had given her as if throwing it away.
After entering the academy, she continued reading romance novels in the library.
“……I like Seda novels.”
“What is that?”
“Well…… ‘Seda’ means something sharp and refreshing in the ancient language…… It’s a type of romance novel. The female protagonist goes on an adventure, takes revenge on those who tormented her, and delivers witty, sharp remarks…”
“A popular third-rate novel?”
“……”
“Many people say that.”
“Seeing how you suddenly started rambling, you really must like it. Good thing you told me.”
“……”
“Taking care of an immature young lady like you will probably be troublesome. It will cost money too. I’ve never raised anyone before, so it will probably be a headache.”
I never asked you to raise me.
‘I’m eighteen. I’m already fully grown. Legally, I’m an adult too.’
While Violet argued silently in her mind, Siryl continued.
“And you have a fiancé? If he’s someone chosen by Jephried, he’s probably a piece of garbage that smells rotten, right?”
“Do you know Bluedin? Your evaluation is so accurate that…”
Violet spoke seriously.
Siryl shook his head as if he found it ridiculous.
“Then include that bastard on the list as well. And I heard you have a father, stepmother, and younger sister.”
“That’s right.”
“Go and say something to each of them. It would be even better if it involves emotional or physical violence.”
“What?”
“It doesn’t matter what you say. Tell them whatever has been stuck in your heart.”
“……”
“I have no intention of taking care of a mentally immature girl who spends her whole life craving love from her biological father. If you have resentment, resolve it now.”
“Are you asking me to use ‘Seda’ on them right now…?”
“Let’s say it’s something like that.”
“If I can’t say something satisfying enough for you?”
“Then at least go and beg for their affection. After screaming out your misery like that, wouldn’t you lose the desire to run away? People have to look into their own hearts themselves.”
Siryl seemed like a strange person.
But he also seemed like someone with his own philosophy.
And strangely, Violet felt that his words made sense.
“Then, if I do as Uncle Siryl says and say what I need to say to them…”
“Come back then. Until you become independent, I’ll let you live in this house and support you.”
“……”
“Don’t doubt me. This house is definitely my property.”
So this huge house really belonged to Uncle Siryl……
Violet began to sincerely admire Siryl, who possessed a massive fortune that she could never even imagine having herself.
If she could escape from her nightmare-like family, she could live in a closet instead of an attic if she had to.
“Uncle…… If you’re just saying this without meaning it, please tell me now. I don’t want to be disappointed later.”
Violet’s voice was trembling before she realized it.
“Let me warn you beforehand. If an unmarried uncle lets his niece live with him, your reputation will become something even a dog wouldn’t bother with. You may never be able to become engaged to a nobleman again. Come prepared.”
“Oh my goodness, I love it. Even my reputation will be ruined……”
If that happened, she would never have to become engaged to someone like Bluedin again.
Violet once again marveled at the additional benefits of living in this house.
“I’ve never seen someone who looks this happy about ruining their own life. You’re quite strange……”
Siryl kindly led Violet to the front door.
“Then go for real now.”
“Yes.”
“Grow up well, my niece.”
Click.
The door closed right in front of her face. Violet timidly protested toward the closed door.
“It’s 4 p.m. right now, you know.”
Everything about him was truly strange.
What kind of strange person called someone else strange?
‘It’s true that extremely unusual people think they’re normal……’
But speaking up had been worth it!
If things went well, she might have a place to live.
‘I have to do well. Sharp words, Seda, the things buried in my heart……’
Violet made up her mind with a serious expression.
Violet’s One Word
Future Violet was sitting on a huge chair in a dark room.
A small door near the large chair opened. A little girl with her face covered by a cloth appeared through it.
<Siryl Cole Everdeen has died. They say he went mad and threw himself from the bell tower in the square.>
Violet raised her eyes and looked at the girl.
<He did not go mad.>
<……Then?>
<It is unfortunate, but he suffered from a disease that caused him to lose his sanity.>
<Are you perhaps sad right now?>
<He was a foolish man. When he was only fifteen years old, he carried me, a newborn baby, all the way to the capital with great difficulty. He said that even after such a short meeting, I stayed in his thoughts for the rest of his life. Every year, he secretly watched over me when I was young and then disappeared.>
<I remember you saying that Siryl Cole Everdeen came to see Lady Violet the day before the wedding.>
<Yes. That man finally gathered up the courage too late. He asked me to go with him. If I had followed Uncle Siryl instead of marrying that damn Bluedin ten years ago, my life would have been different.>
The future vision ended.
Violet blankly lifted her head.
The Violet in the future vision looked to be in her early thirties.
She had clearly said in the first vision that she was executed at the age of thirty-four.
Then, even if the memory from just now happened when she was thirty-four…
‘In sixteen years, Uncle Siryl will go insane and lose his life.’
But he looked perfectly fine right now. Why……?
At the same time, one sentence pierced through her mind.
[If I had followed Uncle Siryl, my life would have been different.]
Those were the words Violet had spoken in the future vision.
Violet released her hand from the doorknob. Then she turned around and began walking quickly.
“Uncle Siryl!”
“……You haven’t left yet?”
“I have something I want to ask you. Why…… did you come to see me secretly every year?”
Siryl’s expression twitched.
He seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking.
“You noticed?”
“……”
Violet remained silent. Perhaps taking it as confirmation, Siryl let out a quiet sigh.
“I just went because of a whim. That’s all. If you stayed with the Everdeen family, you would live well as a noble. Why would I have anything to worry about?”
If she had not seen the future vision, Violet might have given up after hearing those words.
But Violet spoke firmly.
“Uncle, I’m going to leave that house. I’m quitting the academy too. I want to cut ties with my family.”
“……”
“Now that I know I’m not an illegitimate child, I can’t stay there anymore.”
“Hey, do you know what it means for a child like you to turn your back on your family?”
“I know. But even so, I don’t want to live in that house, marry Bluedin, and continue like that. If I could choose even just one person as my family…”
“……”
“I want to live as family only with you, Uncle.”
Siryl’s expression became serious for the first time.
For a moment, he seemed hesitant, as if he was deeply considering it.
‘He’s a stubborn person and very proud, so he probably can’t easily decide to stay in contact with me.’
Besides, Siryl had already completely cut ties with the Everdeen family.
Violet thought she would be fine even if he rejected her.
Just knowing that there was a blood relative who cared about her, even faintly, already made her happy.
“What do you like, Violet?”
Siryl suddenly asked something unexpected.
“Why are you suddenly asking?”
“Yeah. Something you would save money for even if you had to go hungry. Something you want to do or buy. Anything. Tell me.”
Violet thought for a moment.
Actually, she only had one hobby.
Something she could enjoy for free.
When she was young, she repeatedly read the single book Marigold had given her as if throwing it away.
After entering the academy, she continued reading romance novels in the library.
“……I like Seda novels.”
“What is that?”
“Well…… ‘Seda’ means something sharp and refreshing in the ancient language…… It’s a type of romance novel. The female protagonist goes on an adventure, takes revenge on those who tormented her, and delivers witty, sharp remarks…”
“A popular third-rate novel?”
“……”
“Many people say that.”
“Seeing how you suddenly started rambling, you really must like it. Good thing you told me.”
“……”
“Taking care of an immature young lady like you will probably be troublesome. It will cost money too. I’ve never raised anyone before, so it will probably be a headache.”
I never asked you to raise me.
‘I’m eighteen. I’m already fully grown. Legally, I’m an adult too.’
While Violet argued silently in her mind, Siryl continued.
“And you have a fiancé? If he’s someone chosen by Jephried, he’s probably a piece of garbage that smells rotten, right?”
“Do you know Bluedin? Your evaluation is so accurate that…”
Violet spoke seriously.
Siryl shook his head as if he found it ridiculous.
“Then include that bastard on the list as well. And I heard you have a father, stepmother, and younger sister.”
“That’s right.”
“Go and say something to each of them. It would be even better if it involves emotional or physical violence.”
“What?”
“It doesn’t matter what you say. Tell them whatever has been stuck in your heart.”
“……”
“I have no intention of taking care of a mentally immature girl who spends her whole life craving love from her biological father. If you have resentment, resolve it now.”
“Are you asking me to use ‘Seda’ on them right now…?”
“Let’s say it’s something like that.”
“If I can’t say something satisfying enough for you?”
“Then at least go and beg for their affection. After screaming out your misery like that, wouldn’t you lose the desire to run away? People have to look into their own hearts themselves.”
Siryl seemed like a strange person.
But he also seemed like someone with his own philosophy.
And strangely, Violet felt that his words made sense.
“Then, if I do as Uncle Siryl says and say what I need to say to them…”
“Come back then. Until you become independent, I’ll let you live in this house and support you.”
“……”
“Don’t doubt me. This house is definitely my property.”
So this huge house really belonged to Uncle Siryl……
Violet began to sincerely admire Siryl, who possessed a massive fortune that she could never even imagine having herself.
If she could escape from her nightmare-like family, she could live in a closet instead of an attic if she had to.
“Uncle…… If you’re just saying this without meaning it, please tell me now. I don’t want to be disappointed later.”
Violet’s voice was trembling before she realized it.
“Let me warn you beforehand. If an unmarried uncle lets his niece live with him, your reputation will become something even a dog wouldn’t bother with. You may never be able to become engaged to a nobleman again. Come prepared.”
“Oh my goodness, I love it. Even my reputation will be ruined……”
If that happened, she would never have to become engaged to someone like Bluedin again.
Violet once again marveled at the additional benefits of living in this house.
“I’ve never seen someone who looks this happy about ruining their own life. You’re quite strange……”
Siryl kindly led Violet to the front door.
“Then go for real now.”
“Yes.”
“Grow up well, my niece.”
Click.
The door closed right in front of her face. Violet timidly protested toward the closed door.
“It’s 4 p.m. right now, you know.”
Everything about him was truly strange.
What kind of strange person called someone else strange?
‘It’s true that extremely unusual people think they’re normal……’
But speaking up had been worth it!
If things went well, she might have a place to live.
‘I have to do well. Sharp words, Seda, the things buried in my heart……’
Violet made up her mind with a serious expression.
