The Maid In The Reverse Harem Game Wants To Quit - Chapter 119
Translator: Nabi
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Chapter 119
Even though Edith’s words were clearly good news, Irene appeared more confused than pleased.
“That’s, all of a sudden…”
“I don’t remember anything for sure either. But if what you saw was that, then I’m sure my words are right.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“It’s faintly etched in my memory. The method of erasing existence with the Elios.”
However, Edith shook her head, saying she didn’t really think something had disappeared. Still, unlike Irene, she wasn’t as surprised by this fact.
‘…I had forgotten that I had spoken of the use of Elios until Irene arrived.’
It felt as if she had vaguely known that this would happen.
Struggling to recollect the memories, it was as if trying to navigate through a dense fog in her mind. Somewhere within her consciousness, she had accepted this fact. In the faint memories, a conversation with an unidentified person, whose face remained elusive, flickered in her thoughts.
“To use Elios, you need Rodion. You have to feed Rodion’s blood to Elios.”
“Is that all I need to do?”
“Once you’ve fed it Rodion’s blood, anyone can use Elois from then on.”
Her previous experiments with erasing objects using Elios were evidence of this.
The other person, upon hearing those words, seemed to laugh sadly for some reason. Nonetheless, her memories were unclear, so she couldn’t be certain.
“Madam Edith. You said you’ve never told anyone how you use Elios, right?”
“That’s right.”
“I think I understand why now.”
Currently, only Rodion could handle Elios.
However, if the truth were exposed, revealing that only her son’s blood held the key to manipulating Elios, Rodion would be in a precarious situation. He might end up confined in a cage, forcibly having his blood taken away, regardless of his consent.
Since the crucial means to liberate herself from this bondage was linked to her son’s life, which she cherished more than her own, Edith found herself unable to seek help from anyone else.
Perhaps understanding this, the other person smiled faintly and rose to their feet.
“Trust me, Madam Edith.”
That was the last memory. And conceivably, the other person was probably the pivot of this world.
When erasing existence with Elios, all traces disappear from this world. Nonetheless, among them, human memories were the slowest to fade. Though these memories might eventually dissipate completely over time, in the immediate aftermath of their disappearance, they still lingered faintly.
Because of that, Irene appeared confused.
“Even if you say so, Madam Edith… I’m not sure if I should believe that.”
No, it was true that she was confused.
Irene, despite listening to Edith’s explanation, still held her head in her hands with a perplexed expression as though trying to retrace her memories.
However, it didn’t last long.
“If even Edith says so, then her words must be true, Irene.”
There was someone who had followed her a step behind, arriving a bit late.
“…Second Master.”
“I was quite surprised when you suddenly wanted to come back.”
Expressing concern, Otis approached Irene with a worried expression as if assuming something significant had occurred. The man, who looked incredibly well-suited in his white suit, only relaxed when the woman in front of him showed a relieved expression when he placed his hand on her cheek.
“I don’t know what you’ve been talking about, but Edith’s words are trustworthy. She doesn’t speak without a basis.”
“…I trust Madam Edith as well.”
Irene’s voice trembled.
She couldn’t believe that the shackles that couldn’t be escaped even after repeating it seven times had disappeared like this.
Still, not to take only Edith’s word for it, she could also feel that something in her memory was missing.
Something that she deeply cherished with all her heart was gone. Although she didn’t know what it was, love without a destination proved its existence.
It felt like something had slipped through her fingers.
A chilling sensation pricked her heart.
However, it was frustrating because she couldn’t even begin to guess the cause.
“Miss Irene, I love this mansion.”
“I’m happy here.”
All of a sudden, a voice came to her mind… though those words dissipated like an illusion before Irene could even contemplate them.
“Ah…”
Plop.
A tear welled up and rolled down Irene’s cheek.
Seeing Otis’ expression quickly stiffen, she belatedly realized the fact and hurriedly wiped her cheek with her hand.
“Is there something wrong, Irene?”
“Oh, no. I don’t know why all of a sudden I…”
Even though she tried to quickly dry her tears, the more she wiped, the more tears fell.
Eventually, she started sobbing.
Was it because she has been crying too often lately? There was a sense of something being empty, and it felt unfamiliar.
Amidst her confusion, Irene heard Edith’s voice from behind.
“It seems like it’s all over now. After being tied up for so long, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions.”
Many people think that they would feel relieved when something came to an end, but if they had struggled for a long time, it wasn’t as satisfying as one might expect.
You’ll be better after you cry.”
Because tears wash away everything.
Edith’s voice felt comforting, and for the first time, Irene cried out loud like a child.
By the time her tears subsided, she couldn’t feel if everything had truly been washed away or if there was nothing left to feel.
“…Now, I guess this is really the end.”
As she blurted out those words, Irene unintentionally laughed in surprise that she was able to say those words.
It was a lighthearted end.
“…So, Madam Edith received treatment and returned to Lichpen.”
“Rodion must be disappointed.”
Ahibalt lightly retorted and kissed Irene’s hair, where the lingering scent of bath products remained in her damp hair. She was nestled against him, wearing an indoor gown.
With his kiss lingering on her hair and temple, Irene continued the conversation.
“But now, we’ll be able to go to Lichpen whenever we want.”
Above all, there was no longer a reason for Edith to behave harshly towards Rodion anymore.
“Are you sure you don’t want to go see the Youngest Master?”
“Is there any good reason for me to show such an appearance? I also have my pride.”
Even though Rodion knew that Edith was in the dungeon, throughout her confinement, the two had been strictly forbidden to meet.
It was due to Edith’s request, as she didn’t want to show his mother in a hostile appearance.
“More than anything… I haven’t done anything good, so why should I meet that child with such a face? As long as the child is happy, I’m fine.”
“But the Youngest Master likes you, Madam Edith.”
“…What did I do to deserve such favor.”
Despite her curt reply, her reddened eyes couldn’t be hidden, so Edith quickly turned her head away.
“Tell him that he can come to Lichpen whenever he wants now that I’ll be in charge. And…”
And after hesitating all along, she finally opened her mouth just before getting into the carriage.
“And, please convey my apologies as well.”
Considering her difficulty in expressing warm words, it was probably her best effort.
While it was clumsy, knowing how terrible Edith was to her son, Irene didn’t worry about anything else. Perhaps someday, the two mother and son may find themselves surrounded by numerous animals, enjoying a leisurely afternoon together.
When she imagined that serene scene, Irene couldn’t help but smile.
However, it didn’t last long.
“Why are you smiling so much when I’m in front of you?”
It was because a man who even seemed jealous of her own shadow was right beside her. Irene let out a small chuckle as she watched Ahibalt press his lips against her thin neckline.
“I’ve been thinking about Madam Edith. It seems like I don’t have to worry about her anymore.”
“You worry too much about others when you don’t even take care of yourself enough.”
“But don’t I have anything to worry about?”
“Well, there probably is something.”
By the time they finished speaking, the composition between the two shifted.
It was because Ahibalt, who had been embracing Irene, shifted his body and lifted her onto his lap. His leg found its place between the exposed thighs under the gown, and he pressed his lips lightly against the exposed flesh between the parted gown.
Amidst the obvious implication, Irene let out a smile.
“I just took a bath, Ahibalt.”
“You just did, so it’s fine.”
“I really need to go to sleep now. It’s past midnight… hnng.”
Despite her attempt to dissuade him, Ahibalt lowered his upper body and pressed his lips against hers instead of responding. Along with the ragged sound of mingling breaths, her arms wrapped around his shoulders as the gown covering her shoulders slipped off, making the sound of cloth falling to the ground.
It was another night among the many they would experience together in the future.
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Translator’s Note: Hello, it’s Nabi! I’m the translator of this novel ପ( ๑•ᴗ•๑ )ଓ♡ If you like the novel and would like to support me, please feel free to click the button below to go to my kofi~! Thank you so much for always supporting the novels I work on, even if you don’t buy me a coffee, I really do appreciate it a lot. ❤︎
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