Revenge Costs Interest [EN]: Chapter 162

Revenge Has Interest 162. Fireworks on Lake Windz (162/200)

162. Fireworks on Lake Windz

2024.01.09.

Terrence was welcomed by King Greymon.

It was a joyous occasion for the island nation, which rarely saw outsiders, let alone famous figures. Not only had Duke Courtois from the continent visited, but he was also putting on a three-day fireworks display at Lake Windz Park.

“Thanks to you, Duke, the citizens of Windz have something to enjoy for the first time in a while.”

The King couldn’t hide his excitement. However, Terrence’s face remained dark throughout.

“Actually, I’ve come to Greymon to find my fiancée. She seems to be angry with me and has hidden herself here.”

“So, you’re putting on a fireworks display? How romantic.”

The King was taken aback by Terrence’s words.

Fireworks displays were very expensive events, something he hadn’t been able to do even when he became the King of Greymon.

“Your Majesty, I must say… I would be quite upset if I couldn’t find my fiancée after putting on such a fireworks display.”

Luke sighed inwardly at Terrence’s words, as it was a subtle form of pressure disguised as a complaint.

“Well, we will make it mandatory for not only the citizens of Windz but also temporary residents to come to Lake Windz Park.”

“What method will you use?”

Terrence approached the King with his hands behind his back and tilted his head.

“We’ll hold a vote, and everyone will come out.”

“A vote? Your Majesty is indeed very wise.”

Terrence was very pleased with King Greymon’s plan, as a bit of coercion would force the hidden Leia to reveal herself.

“Duke, are you sure the young lady is in Windz?”

Luke asked as he left the palace with Terrence.

“Grace is a smart woman. She has no choice but to stay in Windz if she wants to go to a large hospital.”

“I see.”

However, Terrence’s face was clouded with worry. He had recklessly planned the event to meet Leia, but he hadn’t had a peaceful day.

‘Grace, you should contact me if you’re sick.’

That was what upset Terrence the most.

He didn’t know where or how she was sick, but if she faced an emergency, she should put aside all other emotions and contact him.

What if something went wrong?

Suddenly, he remembered the woman in the wheelchair he had seen a while ago.

She was far away, and he couldn’t see her face because of the large-brimmed hat.

But for a brief moment, Leia overlapped with that woman’s image.

His heart pounded. If Leia was that sick, he didn’t think he could bear it.

Now, he would be grateful if all her limbs were intact.

Terrence didn’t notice the clear Windz weather at all.

“Luke, how many people did you hire?”

“Well, we’ve deployed a hundred people around the lake, a hundred in the city, and a hundred in the residential areas. We’ve also printed out the young lady’s picture and distributed it. Someone will definitely find her.”

As a result, there were people searching for Grace everywhere in Windz.

“I’m not leaving this island until I find Grace anyway.”

The problem was how quickly he could find her. Only then could he stop his heart from burning black.

‘I feel like I’m dying from worrying about you.’

He suffered from nightmares every day and was constantly anxious about whether bad news would be delivered.

‘I can forgive everything as long as you’re not sick.’

He was even willing to understand her sudden trip without telling him properly. Of course, he wouldn’t get angry either.

But the key was that it shouldn’t take too long to meet Leia.

It wasn’t just flowers and plants that withered. He realized firsthand that people could also wither and die from worry, anxiety, and longing.

“Duke, wouldn’t it be faster to go to the local office and check the list of residents in Windz?”

“I don’t want to suddenly visit Grace’s house using such a method.”

“You want to meet her naturally?”

“Yes, finding out her address using power and suddenly knocking on her door is…”

“Is?”

“Too much like me. Grace will be even more angry.”

She would definitely see him as the ultimate obsessive, unable to bear the time apart during her trip, and be disappointed that he didn’t respect her feelings.

“The setup of meeting her by chance at the fireworks display is just as forced.”

“I know.”

He knew, but he wanted to show his sincerity while pretending not to be even a little bit.

Moreover, he couldn’t easily change his nature. He felt uneasy unless he knew everything about Leia.

There was a big difference between what he knew and didn’t know about her situation.

* * *

Leia went to Karen’s hospital for a regular checkup.

“You’re entering your fourth month, so you’ll be able to feel the baby’s movements.”

“Movements?”

“The fetus is starting to move in earnest.”

Karen even felt grateful to Leia and Sarah for following her treatment so well.

Honestly, when she first thought about Leia’s condition, she thought she wouldn’t last a few days and would miscarry.

But she had passed the dangerous period and reached four months, which was commendable in itself.

“Continue to avoid walking as much as possible and use a wheelchair.”

“I understand, Doctor. But…”

Leia had wanted to ask Karen all along. She was even more curious because Karen had hinted at it before.

“Will I be able to give birth safely?”

At Leia’s question, Karen sighed deeply and adjusted her glasses.

Sarah, who was beside her, also became nervous. She didn’t know what Karen would say.

“I mentioned it before, right? That I have a method I’ve been thinking about.”

“You did.”

“I’ve experienced it a few times when I worked with Elizabeth in Lomerica, but not here. It seems Grace will be the first case.”

At Karen’s grand words, Leia and Sarah swallowed hard, feeling nervous.

“To put it simply, it’s difficult for Grace to give birth naturally.”

“Yes…? I see.”

Then it was clear that she herself would be the first case.

Karen explained in detail how Grace would give birth in the future, and Leia and Sarah were shocked.

Sarah’s face was especially pale. On the contrary, Leia seemed relieved that there was a method.

“The problem is anesthesia. I’m also worried about that part. I’ve written a letter to Lomerica, so I hope an anesthesiologist will come.”

“Yes, I’ll trust you, Dr. Karen.”

Leia didn’t add anything. She believed that patients should trust and follow their doctors completely.

Even on the way home after the examination, Sarah didn’t say much. She just silently pushed the wheelchair.

“It’ll be okay, Sarah.”

“They said they’re going to cut open the abdomen and uterus to take out the baby.”

Just hearing about it was a terrifying method.

“For now, we have no choice but to trust Dr. Karen. That’s the best we can do.”

Leia reassured Sarah after returning home. She told her that Greymon seemed to be behind Lubeck in overall development, but its medical technology was far ahead.

Now that she thought about it, she wondered if Vivian’s doctors were brought from Lomerica.

She had heard that the New World was completely different from the Old World in terms of politics, economy, and ideology.

In particular, thanks to endless research in science, medicine, and chemistry, weapon development was also much more advanced.

“Even comparing women’s rights, Greymon is a more developed country than Lubeck.”

That’s why she trusted Karen more.

Even if it was because of the lack of population, Greymon was a country where women could live and work relatively equally with men.

Sarah scratched her ear at Leia’s long lecture and grumbled in response.

“Yes, yes, I won’t worry anymore. It won’t change anything anyway.”

“That’s wise.”

“We should go to Lake Windz too, right? We have to vote and watch the fireworks.”

“What vote?”

“It’s a pointless vote, but we have to do it. It’s a vote on what name to give the puppies of the dog that Queen Greymon cherishes.”

“Ah! How… dog-like a vote.”

“Right? It’s really dog… like.”

Only then did Leia and Sarah look at each other and laugh.

However, when you think about it, the fact that they are holding such ridiculous votes is proof that the country is peaceful.

If it was about whether to participate in the war or not, all the people would be anxious.

“It’s the third day, so everyone who wanted to see it must have seen it.”

“I wonder. There are many people who watch it over and over again.”

Sarah and Leia bickered until the last moment they left the house.

* * *

Terrence was annoyed and impatiently loosened his tie.

He didn’t want to do it because it was too much like him, but in the end, he reviewed the list of residents at the local office.

As a result, he found the names of the two women. But the address was listed as a hotel. Of course, they weren’t staying at a hotel.

In Windz, only the addresses of homeowners were disclosed, and there was no record of who the landlord was. So the conclusion was that he didn’t know where Leia and Sarah lived.

‘Should I release the police throughout Windz?’

Then he would find them quickly. Besides, Leia hadn’t shown up until the last day of the fireworks.

As Terrence became impatient, Luke approached and reassured him.

“They will definitely come because of the vote.”

“No, look at the state of the vote. Besides, I’ve released three hundred people, but where did they all go? Did they just take the money and run?”

Terrence couldn’t hide his bewilderment at the voting content set by King Greymon. Not only that.

These people had nothing urgent or serious. But what was even more ridiculous was that the people of Windz had no complaints about such a ridiculous vote.

“In this era of rapid industrialization, only the people here are leisurely.”