A Deal With The Frigid Wizard

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Chapter 31

“When the Miss who was not only beautiful, educated, but also kind-hearted, had a talent for magic, everyone was delighted, even saying God was unfair. If it’s the Miss, she will definitely become a wizard who’s strong and helps people in need, just like Tower Master. I envy her… If I had even the slightest resemblance to the Miss, I would be very proud.”

“Marie has a cheerful, friendly personality and a cute face. She’s attractive enough like the Miss.”

“Uhh, no. Miss Jaeha really resembles Miss. You are an exotic beauty and are an assistant to the Red Tower Master! Actually, Miss Jaeha looks great, so I applied when they were selecting a maid for you.”

At that, she kept a bitter smile inside.

What does it mean that she was cool? If she left Hisran’s side, she would be in a worse position than Marie, who had a stable job as the County’s maid.

After the walk, Jaeha, returning to her bedroom with Marie, heard three or four maids chattering.

“Since the Tower Master has come, it’s only a matter of time before the Miss wakes up, right?”

“I guess, though what about the conditions the Count gave? He said they could marry her if the Miss wakes up unless they’re a wanted person or a criminal.”

When Jaeha heard those words, for some reason, she did not move. It was as if someone had put some glue on her.

“Is the Tower Master also single? He’s young, handsome, and has a good background. Doesn’t he get along well with her?”

“The Miss’ background is a little sloppy, but everything else is fine!”

“I wish them two well. The first meeting between the patient and the doctor is romantic.”

That thought was jaded. Even if the world was different, people’s eyes seemed the same.

“Miss Jaeha…?”

“Oh, my leg is a little numb.”

“Oh, can I help you?”

“It’s not that bad, it’s okay.”

At that, she woke up to Marie’s call.

However, for the whole three days, she felt that there was something uncomfortable, and she fell completely to the floor. She couldn’t pinpoint the cause of such a change of heart on her own, making her even more upset.

Maybe, that was why that night, Jaeha couldn’t get to sleep easily. She had been up for a few days and had been thinking about this and that, so she deserved to sleep tonight.

‘Is it because I haven’t exercised much…? If I move a little, will I fall asleep?’

After hesitating, she then put on her shawl and left the bedroom.

On the third floor, there was only her temporary bedroom, Hisran’s temporary bedroom with magic circulation, Elena’s bedroom, who was unconscious, and an empty guest room.

As Jaeha was sneaking down the hallway, she was startled when she noticed a faint light streaming from Elena’s bedroom, which was supposed to be dark.

‘…Huh? Who is it at this hour? Could it be that the culprit, who fed her with the bug, appeared?’

Jaeha’s heart was pounding.

Whether she ran into Hisran’s bedroom and asked for help or to open the door right away, she was lost in her thoughts.

‘What if they disappear while I’m in Hisran’s bedroom? Wouldn’t Hisran come running out if she quietly opened it and checked who it was and screamed right away even if she was found out?’

Jaeha, who had hardened her heart, turned the door handle very carefully. The expression disappeared from her face, fortunately, as she brought her eyes to the crack in the open door with little to no sound.

‘…What is this?’

It was Hisran, holding Elena’s wrist and kissing her.

Her mind turned white at the sight of someone she never expected to be here.

Jaeha, who was as hard as a stone statue, barely regained her consciousness and stepped back. She tried to back away as quietly as possible, though she seemed to have made eye contact with Hisran. She couldn’t remember how she got out of the place.

When she returned to her bedroom, Jaeha locked the door and pulled the blanket over.

‘It’s okay… You are okay, it can happen. That’s expected. I don’t mind.’

As she repeated this hundreds of times to herself, she could hear a weary voice outside the door.

“Jaeha, talk to me.”

She did not answer.

Instead, she held her breath, covering her ears with both her hands.

How long has it been? Jaeha took her hand away from her ear as her arm trembled. The presence outside her door was gone.

For some reason, she became even worse and her eyes stung.

Why the hell was she like this? Looking miserable and ugly…

She thought that if she cried in such a situation, her self-esteem would be hurt even more, so Jaeha bit her lips. It was only after she felt the fishy taste in her mouth that the tears that had formed around her eyes slipped away.

The next morning, County Gloria was filled with joy and cheers. This was because Elena Gloria, who had been unconscious for a long time, had awakened.

Usually, patients who had been lying down for a long time could not move because their muscles and stamina deteriorated, though Hisran’s healing magic seemed to restore even that.

“Thank you, thank you so much! If you hadn’t directed the treatment, my daughter wouldn’t have recovered so quickly.”

“Thank you very much for the help. Thanks to you, she can enjoy the morning sun again.”

The Count couple thanked Jaeha with a smile on their faces.

Elena, who accompanied the couple, also bowed her head to express her gratitude. With a shy smile, she was a pretty and kind woman, as Marie expressed. She deserved the love of the people of this mansion, and she seemed to get along very well with Hisran, too.

‘…It’s weird that I don’t like her.’

Jaeha tried desperately to show a smile in front of the count couple and Elena.

Anyway, it was something to celebrate that the patient was cured. However, she could not see Hisran, who should have shown off his performance in front of many people. He informed Count Gloria that he was resting in his bedroom.

“He seems very tired of treating my daughter. I think he’ll be fine by dinnertime, so we’re going to hold a dinner party. If you have a favorite food, feel free to tell me. The chef will show off his skills.”

Very tired… What a funny sound.

Even after the treatment, there was still strength left, so that was why he had such a passionate kiss.

Jaeha was relieved to know that she wouldn’t be able to see Hisran until evening. She had to somehow calm her mind that was boiling like an active volcano by then.

‘It doesn’t matter to me who Hisran kisses, or who he likes. If he doesn’t want to be with me anymore and demands that the contract be broken, I can claim a penalty. Translation magic… Let’s ask for one year. By then, I must have mastered the Kainus Imperial language to some extent.’

In the meantime, she tried to judge and think calmly.

As the dinner time, which the Count had notified, drew near, Marie helped Jaeha dress up. She doesn’t want to think of anything related to Hisran. Though as she pulled out a gorgeous dress from a subspace enchanted bag and put it on, the memory of him praising her in the city of Cherriety in the dress flashed through her mind.

Jaeha grabbed her right hand tightly.

Today, at the entrance of the dining room, Hisran was wearing a tailcoat, not the magician’s robe he usually wore.

When she saw it, she felt a sense of distance. He was the only son of Marquisate Ephesion, who was the Master of the Red Tower, and at the same time had high authority.

He was a person who existed in a different world from the beginning anyway. It was just that they were tied up for a while in the form of an unusual first meeting and a contract…

When she thought about it, Jaeha became more calm and was able to treat him with a calm smile as she wanted.

“I heard you were very tired, are you okay?”

“Jaeha…”

Not an insult, but a compliment. Hisran’s eyes trembled violently at her tone that seemed to be dealing with a stranger.

“Please. Please, I’m begging you, so let’s talk after dinner. It’s okay even if it’s just for a little while…”

“I’ll think about it.”

Pretending to be relaxed, Jaeha entered the restaurant where the County couple and Elena, who had arrived first, welcomed her. And when Hisran sat down, the dinner began.

The wide table was filled with all kinds of dishes from land and sea. The delicious smell enticed people. The Count couple and Elena’s faces were full of smiles. Words of thanks flowed from their mouths over and over again.

Although he spoke a little less than usual, Hisran fluently responded to the words of the Count couple and Elena. Wearing a tailcoat, he exuded a different atmosphere than usual. Even so, his handsome appearance shone even more.

Even though she treated him as calmly as she could at the entrance of a restaurant, no matter how much she thought about it, it was difficult to watch Hisran smiling while talking with Elena.

The food didn’t seem to be edible. In the end, Jaeha made the excuse that she was not feeling well and got up from her seat.

As soon as she left the dining room, Hisran jumped up.

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