Chapter 33 (2/2)
”Isn't that the truth?” Rody said coldly ”Ever since I caave me these ridiculous ears! You lied to me and made me fall seriously ill! You made me pose as your brother! Whatever you asked, I had to do!”
”But I also gave you an opportunity! Did you not think about this? As long as you co enough and I can arrange for you to join the army With our fao very far Is this not better than you re a vain life in the I but there are a lot of stronger people in the I aimlessly every day If you are fortunate, the nobles would hire you as their personal guard If you are unlucky, they would hire you as a mercenary Do you know that?” Nicole frowned
”But I do not like the current situation!” Rody protested ”I know my status I am a civilian! However, I am a person, not a tool! I want to be myself! I want to be Rody, not your brother! I do not want to be a noble! I dislike nobles!”
Rody did not notice that the moment he said 'I dislike nobles', Nicole was startled
Rody continued, ”When I was in the Academy, the people around me respected me All of us were not nobles However, they still respected er than them I was more skillful with the sword than thely, I did not feel inferior! However, I feel very uncomfortable here!”
Unexpectedly, Nicole did not get angry She hed and her eyebrorinkled Her expression did not have the usual anger instead, it had a vulnerable look
”I aently opened her mouth ”I am only two years older than you at e, I a a carefree life Everyday, I would chat with ood friends, read books, learn about s Every day should be filled with happiness In fact, a few years ago when I was younger, I was indeed very happy”
”But then, my father passed away I, as born into the Elory must never be destroyed, however, my little brother… he could not understand this I was forced to put down my books and stop the zither music lessons that I loved I could not even have a leisurely chat together with s that I did not like… and becos I worry about every day My father's subordinates are all watchingthe state of the Tulip Fae must not fall! I am like you! I do not like this as well! I also want to be 'Miss Nicole'! I do not want to be 'Manager Nicole' or 'Head of the Family Nicole'!”
As she talked, Nicole's eyes turned red She had a grievous expression
Rody felt so at his heart He suddenly reht in the horse shed Nicole had taken off the irl in front of hiht, who cried as she held her father's horse She was just a weak and helpless girl She too could feel sadness, discomfort or cry She also needed someone to support and comfort her or to dote on her
Nicole sighed and sloiped away her tears She then lightly said, ”At ti myself off Perhaps, if I could ht be able to help et external support for my family But…”
The tears she just wiped away caain Nicole's voice sounded very weak, ”But I really couldn't do it… I…”
Rody sighed He stood up, walked to Nicole's side and gently said, ”You shouldn't be bearing this burden Where is your brother?”
”He… There were just times that I really hated him He could not comprehend the amount of burden placed on the family I promised my father that I would not let the banner of the Tulip Fairl…”
Finally, Nicole could no longer suppress her feelings and started to cry When Rody saw the sobbing girl, his heart gushed forth an indescribable tender feeling He slowly stretched out his hand and gently stroked Nicole's hair, hoping to ease the sadness in her heart
Nicole gently leaned against Rody's chest and cried even louder
In this quiet environirl finally found sorievances which she had buried within her for a long time finally broke loose
Rody had a strange feeling with the warirl in his e Nicole's hair However, he could no longer help but let his hand slip down her back
He gently knelt down and both of his hands held Nicole's shoulders He only realized that Nicole earing a strapless evening dress when he felt her warm and soft skin
Nicole, being depressed, did not care about Rody's inappropriate actions She merely felt safe in the arms of this person
He looked at the pretty face in front of him, stained with tears It was like raindrops on a pear blossoentle lips up close, Rody could no longer control his feelings and slowly moved closer…