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Chapter 7

    The first conversation with Desian had been more normal than she had expected. The main butler, Grendell, called Desian away. Citrina wondered if the duke was getting ready to make his next move.


    All I had to do was prevent my future death. Looking back at todays conversation, he wasdefinitely human.


    That means weve been able tomunicate to a degree.


    Then, what am I to do now?


    Citrina muttered to herself as she headed to the library.


    She knew much more about this ce than the average person thanks to her past lifes memories. But she was curious about gems. She loved the sparkle of jewels in her past life.


    Citrina found a book to dive into before long. With her chin resting in one hand, she turned the pages one by one.


    Hey, Citrina.


    Ah.


    Aaron was the one who appeared all of a sudden, but he was surprised when she was startled. Citrinaughed in embarrassment.


    Aaron smiled in relief when he saw Citrinaugh. He had licked his lips and clenched his mouth when she first jumped.


    To cheer him up, Citrina changed the subject.


    You must have had something to do in the library.


    Oh? Yup


    Aaron smiled, slightly folding his eyes. It was the first time in his life that Aaron had a friend. Citrina guessed that he probably wanted to spend time with a friend.


    Citrina looked around briefly. The library was set up in the annex and was veryrge with few people in it, so she could speakfortably.


    Aaron carefully sat in the chair next to Citrina. Citrina, who was staring at him, soon closed the book.


    Citrinas hand slipped away from the title. Aaron looked at the cover.


    A jewelry book? Do you like jewels?


    He titled his head, wondering at the weight of the hefty book.


    I like them. Would you like to read it with me?


    Big Sister Citrina,


    Its ina.


    I was appointed as a knight trainee at the academy, which is one step closer to sess.


    So I think I need a real sword. My academy schrship is not enough to cover the cost.


    There is also tuition, but I would like you to send the money for the sword first. The academy said they can lend me a sword, but I think it is better to have a higher quality sword, which is a little more pricey.


    Im sorry to ask you this, but I will pay you back if I do well. Ill repay you plus interest, so dont worry.


    So, please. I will wait for your reply.


    From, ina


    The only reason she wrote was for money. Citrina sighed and grabbed her head.


    There was one point to rify from the story. ina wasnt a bad guy. She had her own troubles.


    Its just that she really believed that her sess would also lead to Citrinas happiness.


    Ill be dead by the time you seed and youll only regret it when its toote.


    No matter how many times she thought about it, the conclusion was the same. Citrina sighed deeply.


    Ahhh


    There was an episode in the story where ina purchased a sword from the dwarfs atelier. In that part of the timeline, ina visited the dwarf at Ronata Atelier along with a jewel spirit. There was also Adc Antigone, a genius craftworker who worked as Ronata Ateliers apprentice. As ina is purchasing the sword, shees across the jewel that contains the spirit.


    Time is running out.


    Citrina bit her lip.


    Could she rehabilitate Desian and arrive at the dwarfs Ronata Atelier in time? Would she be able to meet the jewel spirit and Adc Antigone?


    All that she knew was that nothing had started yet. That reminded calmed Citrina down more than she expected.


    What should I do with the connection with ina?


    Citrina breathed in and out a few times. And she chose.


    Citrinas sacrifices had ended. Unfortunately for ina, Citrina no longer intended to be the familys ve.


    Citrina opened her tightly closed lips and spoke.


    Please block all letters from my family.


    After speaking, Citrina tore the letter several time horizontally and vertically. The paper ripped with a cheerful sound.


    Yes.


    Harold answered, taking the pieces of letter. His face was curiously nk, like a wax figure. Harold turned around and spoke.


    I will throw them all in the trash.


    He looked at her as he spoke. Citrina bowed her head and thanked him lightly.


    Then, I bid you a good day again.


    Harold bowed politely and closed the door.


    -click-


    Citrina caught her breathe little by little after hearing the door close. She tapped her fingers on the table.


    I can ignore it like this.


    Suddenly, Citrina thought of the difference between the main characters and the supporting characters. She clenched her fist hard. The tips of her long fingernails pushed deep into her palm. Blood welled up and her palm stung.


    While Citrina was locked in her own world, Aaron watched it all and spoke carefully.


    Citrina, are you ok?


    Citrina turned towards Aaron when she heard his voice. Aaron paused and put his hand over her own. It was a smallforting gesture without any other intentions.


    Yes.


    Warmth spread from her fingertips.


    I just thought of something


    Yes?


    Citrina said she would give me rubies. In return, I remembered something I can give Citrina.


    He paused for a bit.


    Whats that?


    Citrina winked quickly. Encouraged by the wink, Aaron continued energetically.


    Can Ibe Citrinas brother and rece Citrinas family?


    He sounded a little hesitant.


    Citrina looked him deeply in the eye. The boys eyes were infinitely pure. It was a boys simple promise. But still, it was dangerous to promise the future.


    You cant leave a deep impression on Aaron who has no one.


    Aaron probably regarded her as someone special. Because he was always alone.


    But Citrina had to think rationally. It wouldnt be good to give special meaning to such a short, casual rtionship.


    She didnt want to get too involved in this world. Citrina wanted to livefortably as a sessful jewelry designer.


    What should I do?


    Citrina bit her lip. Aaron, he would soon be the male lead lead of this perfect world and reach his happily ever afteralongside ina.


    Theyll be happy, so I think I can say no.


    Well, if thats not what you want now, Im okay. Until yourefortable with it, I will be the only one who thinks so.


    Looking into the boys eyes, Citrina briefly recalled the past. The time when she yielded everything to ina.


    This dress, Ill wear it.


    The dress ina wanted was a present from Baroness Foluin to Citrina.


    Baron Foluin used Citrina of being greedy when she hesitated to respond.


    I want to go to academy. Older sister doesnt want to go, right?


    Baroness Foluin, who wanted to rise in society, told Citrina to give everything to ina because ina was smarter.


    Citrina chewed on her lip as she recalled the days when ina always came first. This boy was destined to be with ina. Though he was 16 years old, Aaron had never been introduced to society, so he spoke clumsily and as naive as ever.


    Lets just take something of inas for once.


    Citrina had given ina everything so far. So this was alright.


    Citrina thoughts were a little wicked. In a world without support, a little warmth wouldnt hurt.


    Sure, we can do that, being a family. At least now, while I am still here.


    Citrina responded half impulsively. Aaron smiled brightly as soon as he heard her answer.


    Citrina didnt know it, but she had a second family now. This moment would likely never be forgotten.
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