When Ran collapsed, the maid trembled and hurried to the back door. When she opened the door of the servants' aisle, the waiting Robbie revealed himself.
"You, you're really going to write off my debts, aren't you?"
Robbie nodded at the lady-in-law's question.
"Yes, and if I become Duke of Lazia, I will not forget you who have contributed to this."
The maid didn't give a reply to his backstabbing. My father was taking out gambling debts, and how did Baron Lindbergh buy a loan on his own?
Under the pretext of that, he asked for small information at first, and then asked for bigger and bigger things, and eventually came to Ran's drug to take sleeping pills.
The therapist who gave her medicine said it would work if she rode it right beforehand. I thought I couldn't do it at all, but I gave permission to let go when I finished this work.
In addition, Baron Lindbergh also said, "There are many people to do it besides you."
Baron Lindbergh's nodded were everywhere even when the maid saw them. If you don't do it yourself, someone else will take the medicine and benefited.
So, what if it becomes you?
Thinking so, the maid walked away as if she were running away through the servants' aisle and ran into someone. She was never supposed to be in this aisle.
"Ma, Master-"
"Shh."
He whispered, putting his index finger on his lips. Eustaf's blue eyes shone blue even in the low-light servants' passage.
The maid was so surprised that her voice did not come out.
"If you stay here, you'll have a way to live."
Eustaf whispered in a low voice. The maid thought she had never seen him smile, and had never seen such an ominous smile. Then, Blaine behind Eustaf caught her eye.
"If you want to run, you can run. If you could run away."
After erasing his laughter, the talking Eustaf passed by her and began to walk. The maid, who was in a state of tremor, sank to the spot.
I didn't dare to run away. The moment I saw the eyes, I felt numb. The maid wrapped her hands around her face and burst into tears.
*******
Robbie went and carried Ran to bed. It must be a really strong medicine because it doesn't wake her up even if you move like this.
Feeling a little tremor, guilt, and pleasure, he began to take off Ran's pajamas.
You won't even remember it anyway, so receiving a virgin's blood is the most important thing.
I thought so, but my neck got cold.
"Long time no see, Hyung."
Robbie made a squeaking sound. A blade was attached to the neck. The blade was pressing against his neck, so the blood came out with a sting.
If you turn your neck in that state, you must have a big cut, so Robbie rolled only his eyes.
"Who, who is it?"
"Who would it be? Hyung – No, you, son of bitch."
Eustaf whispered. Only then did Robbie realize that the opponent with the knife was him.
"Eus, Eustaf, well, there's a misunderstanding--"
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? Is there any misunderstanding about putting my sister to bed with medicine and taking her clothes off?"
Blaine thought Robbie was making fun of the situation because he couldn't see the young master's face.
It was a while ago that Eustaf told Blaine to increase surveillance around Ran.
Furthermore, if you dig behind a maid or a servant named by Eustaf, you'll find a connection with Baron Lindbergh.
'How do you know?'
'A facial expression or attitude. I know you hide bad things when you see it.'
When Eustaf said so, even Blaine had goose bumps on his back. A boss who can see through your heart.
"It's hard if I don't concentrate," Eustaf added, apparently aware of that.
These days, however, the movement of the naples became so active that Blaine slowly rolled up his sleeves. So, I was full of energy when I found out the whole story of the incident.
No, anger and nausea happened together. But Eustaf was calm.
"That's what my uncle would think."
Blaine felt strange to say.
Ran acted very well, and the household disciple who watched from the side knew it best. So, Ran's presence in it grew considerably.
But when Eustaf was too calm, do you really think of Ran as a bad person? I had all kinds of thoughts, "Will you let this happen?"
'I'm deeply aware that's not what he's doing now.' Blaine held his word tightly and lowered his eyes.
It was because I felt like I was looking at the part that was not supposed to be seen, who served as a lord.
'Should I pull it?'
Eustaf thought as he looked behind Robbie's head, saying something.
Should I pull the sword like this?
'Oh, there would be blood on Ran.'
And On the bed.
I had no resistance to using Ran as a bait, but I felt very bad when I was in front of her.
It was also unpleasant to try to take away the place used by Ran.
For Eustaf, Lazia was strictly his own. The place where the stepmother struggled to take away from him somehow.
So Eustaf didn't let go of Lazia. He grabbed it tightly and never gave it away.
Everything that belongs to Lazia is mine, even one thread.
But you think you're gonna touch my Lazia, my thing?
"How dare you."
The sound of my heart came out between my lips. With a bleak voice, Robbie felt a cold sweat dripping.
"Hold, hold on. Let's take off the sword and talk, okay? It's not like you're still in this position, is it?"
"I see."
Eustaf replied refreshingly and hit the back. As Robbie scrambled down from the bed, Eustaf struck him in the shin with a sword.
"Ak-!"
He shrieked down to the floor. When Eustaf stepped on his back as hard as he could, a "curl" came out.
"Well, let's talk about it?"
*******
Ran opened her eyes wide. The soup trickled down from her spoon and fell back to the plate.
While looking at Eustaf without blinking as if frozen, Ran opened her mouth.
"Robbie? He tried to take me down? By conspiring with uncle?"
"Yes"
"Huh, no, that's what he would think. If you were the patriarch, he would have put his daughter on you."
That's why he did that.
"I suppose so."
Eustaf nodded.
"So, I unintentionally moved Noonim's room."
"No, I can't help it if it happened. I would have felt uncomfortable even if I stayed there. So? And then?"
"When Noonim collapsed, I questioned him for three days, and he told me quite a few names and facts."
"Robbie?"
"Robbie and the conspirators caught. I think he knew it was shameless, but he happily cooperated."
"Did, did he?"
How could he have happily cooperated...?
Somehow, I had a cold sweat on my back.
"Yes"
Seeing Ran as if Eustaf was suspicious of him, Ran said,
"Then did Baron Lindbergh really ask him to do this?"
"Yes, Baron Lindbergh has already detained the recruits."
"very quick."
"The best thing to do is to get things done quickly."
"That's not true. What did he say?"
"He just saying it's unfair."
"Oh dear! uncle."
Ran grinned.
"Don't you think he sounds too cliche?"
"he's not very creative."
Ran nodded at Eustaf's words. After eating up to the last spoonful of Clam chowder, Ran rolled her head.
'Shall we get this over with now?'
Baron Lindbergh will continue to be at a disadvantage in everything. Now that I've even arrested a new soldier, it's hard for the relationship to recover.
'You can't kill, Eustaf.'
Because it's real blood relative.
It's kind of weird to be stigmatized as a blood killer. It's him. He's not in the blood.
'Now is the time to make the payment!' Is it?
'But you might think it's heavy to go to the death penalty. How come.'
"We must deprive him of his title. What about confiscating property, expelling it out of the territory?"
I don't know, he'll be living with his wife.
"I'm sure he'll be all right."
Eustaf nodded, and Ran said with a light heart.
"Okay, let's do that."
"Yes"
Ran stared at the answering Eustaf. It's not Male Lead, it's Eustaf.
Eustaf also looked straight at her without a single concession. He looked like someone would think he was fighting a war of nerves.
Not my victim, Eustaf.
It's really one person, Eustaf.
It was quite a fresh feeling for Ran. But suddenly, Ran asked.
"Eustaf."
"Yes"
"You knew that, didn't you?"
"What do you mean?"
"Uncle will make a move."
"I thought Noonim were the one who is moving too fast."
"Was it fast?"
When Ran slightly frowned, Eustaf nodded.
"That was too fast. You ran so fast that you overwhelmed by your followers that even those who believed in you were afraid."
"Did I?"
"Yes"
"No, there were people who believed in me more than him."
With admiration, Ran smeared her mouth.
"If you knew this was going to happen, you should have told me beforehand. That's what happened to uncle."
I've never heard of it. It's a sad Patriarch.······!
"He moved faster than I thought. I'm sure he's cornered enough."
"I see"
Ran squinted his eyes.
"But you let things happen on purpose, didn't you?"
"Yes"
His answer was fast. Ran breathed. She spoke slowly.
"It's the easiest thing to catch in the field. As soon as it happens, it hits everything."
It would not be possible without a bold execution, but the results would have been as good.
We can wipe out the thoughtless. Even so.
If Eustaf's a little late--
Thinking about it gave me goosebumps, Ran lightly rubbed her arm and said, "Thank you for saving me. If it weren't for Eustaf, I'd be stuck. Of course, it would have been better if you had told me earlier."
It's not a good feeling to be blocked and used as bait. Of course, it was her fault that she didn't expect her uncle to come out like that. ·····
"When Noonim found out, I was afraid that the opponent would move to a really unpredictable range. And-"
Eustaf spoke plainly.
"You trust me, so you're escorting me, aren't you?"
"That's it, though."
It was not administrative work, but all related expenses related to Lord Blaine were left to Eustaf. Ran said so and was lost in thought for a moment. Now seemed to be the best time to talk.
"Well, and Eus. It's kind of weird to say this in this situation."
"Tell me."
"Can I take back what I said before?"
"What do you mean?"
"Don't kill me, you know what I'm saying?"
Eustaf's eyebrows slightly frown when she brought it up, but he nodded.
"Yes"
"I'm not going to die."
Eustaf looked at her without batting an eye. Ran laughed - pushing the wind through her lips.
"It was a surprise announcement?"
"It's natural not to die."
"Yes, I said I'd die if you wanted to, but that's a cancellation. I'm sorry. I can't die even if you want to. Plus-- maybe I'll fight back?"
I don't have any debt to you anymore. So, I thought I should live a good life.
At the end of Ran's words, Eustaf's lips drew the line. It was a bright smile. Ran took a light breath.
'Oh, my God.'
Black-haired, blue-eyed, handsome boy.
It just, it just occurred to him.
"That's good news."
That's what Eustaf said. She was absent-minded for a long time, but managed to pull herself together.
I was looking too much.
"Is that good news?"
As I asked back to get rid of the embarrassment, I got a cheerful answer, "Yes."
"I didn't like it."
Very rarely, Eustaf talked about his feelings.
"You didn't like it?"
"Yes, really. I hated it till my teeth shakes. So, I'm glad to hear that you're canceling. It's even more pleasant to hear that you're going to fight back."
"How come?"
'Are you a pain-loving person?' But when she sneaked a glance at him, Eustaf replied with a smile.
"I don't think I need to worry."
"Worried?"
"Yes, in many ways. Besides-"
He tilted his head to his side.
"I don't like people who die easily."
"Well, definitely ······."
Ran nodded. A strong person would be better.
Maybe that's true.
"So did you change your plans?"
When asked by Eustaf, Ran asked back, "Plan?" and he said,
"The plan to make me a Patriarch."
"No, it's completely maintained?"
Ran added, emphasizing with wrong grammar.
"Two years later, when you turn 19, your place is yours. The plan didn't change there."
"Is that so?"
"Yes"
Ran nodded with a serious look. 'Cause I'm crazy, and I'm gonna keep doing this? Please take the hard work with you.' It was her honest heart talking.
"What about Noonim?"
"Huh?"
"What if I become a patriarch?"
"Well, I've never thought about it. ····."
That's right, Ran opened her eyes and said,
"Let's form an alliance."
"Until I become a patriarch."
"Yeah, don't you kill me after you become a patriarch or something like that?"