Not Knowing The Betrayal Of That Day - Chapter 120
Translator and Editor: Effe and Yonnee
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Chapter 120
The limbs lost their pairs, and not even the one that remained was intact. All of the hair had been pulled out, the scalp was peeling off sparsely, and all of the teeth had fallen out. Drool was dripping from between the parted lips. Their pupils were dilated and unable to focus.
In short, they looked worse than an animal.
They were the broker and orphanage director who sold Tessa and Hert seven years ago. They were also the gift that the Marquis had given to Hert, who agreed to cooperate. A damned gift, like the damned woman. So Hert began a very simple but effective revenge.
Every day, he tortured them and kept them alive just enough so that they would not die. At first, they cried out for help, but as time went by, they cried out for death. But they couldn’t even beg to be killed anymore. This was because Hert, who did not want to hear their voices, cut out their tongue and pulled out their teeth.
The two people would not have been able to die easily unless they had Hert’s permission. Even if they died, they were scheduled to die the last, most painful and cruel death. Because that was what Hert wanted, and it was the price they had to pay.
“Sir, I think it’s better… to stop here for today.
Lange said, holding out a wet towel to Hert. There was a lot of blood all over his body, starting from his face. The sight of his superior was so creepy that it sent shivers down his spine. After Tessa collapsed and did not wake up, his actions became more cruel and bold.
“Contact from the temple.”
“They say there is nothing unusual. Today…”
“…I see.”
After receiving the wet towel, Hert sat on a nearby chair and rubbed his face. The cold water seemed to cool his face, which was full of heat, a little. He let out a small breath, placed the towel on his forehead, and closed his eyes for a moment.
Since that day, Tessa had not woken up. It had been over two months. In the meantime, Hert had to endure many changes and many things. First of all, he cooperated with Marquis Borwen to eliminate Duke Callias’ sources of power, thereby solidifying his position as the new Duke of Callias.
As the Marquis had said, the people cheered loudly, praising Hert, who would become the new Duke—a righteous hero. Hert had a hard time swallowing his absurd laughter as he looked at the crowd. Power and honor. Both of these came to his lap so easily. So he wasn’t happy. On the contrary, everything felt pointless.
He was gradually becoming cynical and pessimistic.
Afterwards, Hert continued to move half-heartedly. He was busy every day, killing someone and preparing to become a duke by signing countless contracts and pledges.
Otherwise, he felt like he would go crazy. He felt like if he didn’t keep his mind elsewhere, he couldn’t bear it and would hang himself in front of Tessa and die.
The fact that Tessa wouldn’t open her eyes seized his heart and broke it several times a day. Therefore, even though he stayed by Tessa’s side from night to morning, Hert thought about running away dozens of times. He just wanted to go back to the time when he knew nothing.
Of course. Tessa did not betray Hert. She had never betrayed him. If there was a fault with Tessa, it was that she had Hert in her life.
After learning the whole truth, Hert was unable to support his collapsing body. He couldn’t hold back his tears. That time he cried out loud like a child.
Sorry.
I’m sorry, Tessa.
It’s my fault.
It’s all my fault…
Why couldn’t he recognize Tessa’s unfairness earlier? Why did he push Tessa like that when he knew better than anyone that there was no way she would betray him? If only he had believed Tessa in the end, if only he had listened to her one more time… Would the results have been different?
One regret begets even more. It felt like it was all his fault that Tessa collapsed and that she didn’t wake up. Tears poured out of his eyes as he looked at her peaceful face.
All he could say as he held on to Tessa was that it was his fault and he begged her to please open her eyes. Hert really wished he would go crazy.
Next, Hert began to seek out and punish everyone involved in his and Tessa’s affairs seven years ago. The orphanage teachers and local lord at the time turned a blind eye to the orphanage director’s behavior even though they clearly knew about it. Furthermore, the servants and members of Barony Settevan who registered Tessa like she was sold…
He couldn’t stand it. On the one hand, he even had the ridiculous thought that it was a good thing he had joined hands with the Marquis. If he didn’t have this power now, this path to revenge would have been something he couldn’t even dream of.
However, even though he took revenge on them, he could not fill the empty spot in his heart. The chill continued to rush through that gap.
Hert knelt down on his knees and begged her as she fell asleep.
Please wake up, Tessa. please… Wake up, look at me and say something. ‘Are you crazy… Are you out of your mind… How can a person do something like that? Keep it within the limit… You can’t do that…’ Just say something. You can hate me, so stop me.
But Tessa said nothing. She just closed her mouth and let out calm little breathing sounds, falling into a long sleep. Hert burst into tears again. Her white face was truly as peaceful as the dead, and at first glance she seemed happy.
Like someone who doesn’t want to wake up… she looked comfortable.
‘That face… It’s unfair.’
Hert sat down, collapsed and curled up. Hert stayed like that until dawn broke and people came to see him.
After that, he acted like someone who had half given up. He passed the time as if he was unfazed by any emotions. When his world, which had been colored with five colors, was filled with gray light.
In this way, Hert welcomed a faded world.
“…I have to go.”
Hert took off the lukewarm towel, threw it to Lange and stood up. Lang took the towel and asked with a confused look.
“To Lady Tessa…?”
“Yes.”
“Then, your clothes…”
Hert came out, ignoring Lange’s words. It was midday and the sunlight was shining brightly on him, but all he could see was a flat landscape.
He drove his horse and headed towards the temple. People were shocked to see Hert half covered in blood along the way, but he didn’t care at all.
Hert arrived at the temple and walked toward the room where Tessa was lying. No one blocked Hert or called out to him. He was seen here so frequently that everyone knew him.
Hert passed a familiar path, opened a familiar door, and entered. Then he saw Tessa sleeping soundly on the white bed. He skillfully pulled up the chair and sat down next to her, muttering to himself.
“Please bear with me even if I look funny. You have that face… every time”
Hert stared at her helplessly, unable to bear to touch Tessa with his blood-stained hands. It continued until the sun set.
After a long silence, Hert asked with a cracked voice.
“Tessa, are you… happy?”
He didn’t get an answer.
“Just wake up now.”
Tessa opened her eyes without realizing it when she heard the sad voice.
There were chirping birds and bright sunlight coming through the wide open window.
Tessa slowly stretched out and looked next to him. Hert, who should have been next to her, was nowhere to be seen. She got off the bed, put on her robe, and walked out of the bedroom, trying to ignore her aching legs.
“Sleep more, why are you awake already?”
There was a clatter from the kitchen, so she went over and saw Hert cooking. Tessa often walked up to Hert and hugged his waist. Hert bursts into a light laugh as she buries her face into his back.
“What are you making?”
“My homemade toast. You said the other day that you wanted to eat this.”
“Yes, I was craving it!”
“Go and sit down. It’ll be done in a minute.”
Following Hert’s words, Tessa obediently sat down near the table.
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