When You Turned Your Back On Me, We Became Strangers [EN]: Chapter 91

Turning Away, a Stranger (90)

The King recognizes the sword she carries.

‘celátum.’ [Latin for “hidden” or “concealed.”]

He had clearly seen the emblem engraved on the sword.

The Imperial Sword.

“Ah, she is my escort knight,” Kaver said calmly to the King.

His face looked somewhat uncomfortable, but it wasn’t something he needed to worry about.

The King wondered why his daughter’s power resonated from her.

Judging by Adel’s stiff expression, she seemed to know the reason.

“Go outside and wait,” Reilly immediately went out of the reception room at Kaver’s words.

“She seems to have come in to report to me briefly,” Kaver gave the King a worried look.

“Are you feeling unwell? You don’t look good.”

Only then did the King realize what his expression was like and hurriedly composed himself.

He had inadvertently revealed his expression to an unexpected guest.

‘What on earth have you done?’

His head throbbed, and his mouth felt parched.

‘I think I know why she used the power of the jewel.’

The Pelleponcia Kingdom also frequently receives news about the Empire.

The Imperial Sword, and the woman loved by the Crown Prince.

It’s being kept quiet, but gossip spreads quickly. His daughter is deeply in love with Crown Prince Kaver, so she would not have stood by and watched anyone who suspected her.

Adel must have caused an incident. And it involved the Imperial Sword.

He made an effort to clear his throat and said to Kaver.

“Is that so? It’s just that I was taken aback because it was my first time seeing the Imperial Sword, so don’t mind it.”

“If you are not feeling well, it’s okay to finish the meal early.”

“Ah, right. His Highness the Crown Prince must be tired from coming such a long way.”

Adel was not pleased with the atmosphere that had immediately turned gloomy with Reilly’s appearance.

‘Why on earth is Father making such an expression?’

He was clearly flustered when he saw Reilly, even before sensing her power.

She couldn’t stand the curiosity.

She was going to go straight to her father and ask him as soon as the meal was over.

“Still, why don’t you have some more?”

The King looked at his regretful daughter and began eating again. He continued the uncomfortable time without even enjoying the meal.

Eventually, the King stopped eating, as if he couldn’t eat any more food.

“Don’t mind me and talk to each other.”

“No. I will take a walk in the garden with the Princess to help with digestion,” Kaver shook his head at the King’s words and wiped his mouth with a napkin.

Adel quickly got up from her seat at the unexpected invitation.

“Then, I’ll guide you to my favorite place.”

“I’m looking forward to it,” Kaver treated her kindly in front of the King.

The King seemed relieved and left the room first.

He faced Reilly, who was standing outside, and hurried away with a subtly anxious expression.

‘It looks like he’s avoiding me.’

Reilly slightly raised her lowered head and looked at the King’s back.

“Ah, we’re going for a walk, so you can go in now,” Kaver said to Reilly, who was standing in front of the door, in a flat tone.

Adel, who was clinging to his arm, smiled and hugged his arm tightly as if to show off to Reilly.

“Yes, I understand……”

Reilly flinched as Kaver’s hand, which brushed past, slightly touched hers.

He smiled slightly and headed out with Adel.

He had deliberately bumped his hand against hers.

She clenched her hand tightly, trying not to forget the sensation remaining on her skin.

‘He’s mischievous.’

He must be a mischievous person. Or he was giving her a signal as if to reassure her.

Whatever it was, Reilly tried hard to hide the smile spreading on her lips.

* * *

As morning came, Kaver moved busily.

“You can move with Berham when you are out in the city.”

“I’ve already grasped the route, so I think we’ll get the raw stone without any problems.”

Kaver quietly whispered, lifting the curtain with his finger.

“The remaining time is not that long.”

“I know that much.”

“And I don’t know when you’ll be able to return either……”

It was true that he was impatient.

Reilly’s ego [sense of self or consciousness] had been lasting for quite a while, but it wouldn’t be strange if it disappeared at any moment.

“Even if something happens, Ren will be there, so it’ll be okay.”

“It’s not okay for me.”

Reilly doesn’t know how much it bothers him that he is not by her side.

Kaver sighed, staring at the sword.

“So, Kaver. You finish your work well too.”

Reilly lightly hugged Kaver and left the room.

He checked his appearance in the mirror and forced a smile, raising the corners of his mouth.

‘A clown has to act the part.’

He probably doesn’t know how hard it is to smile falsely when he doesn’t feel like smiling.

It wouldn’t be strange if his mouth was cramping.

“Are you going to make a show of it from the beginning?”

Adel was planning to accompany Kaver to the city without hiding her intentions.

‘Now that it’s come to this, I’m going to spread rumors.’

He acknowledged that it was an unavoidable part and fastened the buttons on his sleeve.

Even when he came out of the room and faced Adel, seeing her smiling brighter than anyone else, he didn’t feel any joy.

“Let’s go quickly.”

“It’s not too late to go slowly.”

“But, time keeps flowing.”

Adel knew that she didn’t have much time left.

‘Since Father found out that I used my power, he might try to send me back quickly.’

Maybe he will readily accept the matter of trade.

If the Empire finds out what she did, that would be a big deal.

“I was hoping to see you separately tonight for a while,” Kaver seduced Adel with a captivating voice.

“……Just the two of us?”

“I said I wanted to give you a gift, didn’t I?”

“Okay.”

Adel blushed and nodded shyly.

She wanted to show it to everyone, but if her father found out that she had taken off her necklace, he would be angry.

She wanted tonight to come quickly.

‘Something better might happen in that atmosphere.’

Filled with anticipation, she let her imagination run wild.

If Reilly is not with him like today, the Crown Prince will surely notice her charm.

There were many things to be fascinated by in the Pelleponcia Kingdom.

Various cultures, many foods, well-preserved ruins, and even ancient books that Kaver would like.

She made a face like a child, excited.

It was a sincerity that came from the heart that was not made up.

“It’s probably a place that His Highness will like. Don’t worry about tariffs [taxes on imports or exports]. My father will listen if I say a word.”

“I’d be grateful if you did that.”

Kaver smiled at Adel and matched her pace.

* * *

Reilly kept watch, guarding other places.

“How is it?”

“I think this is the right place.”

Berham quickly took out the box and opened the lid.

A small warehouse located not far from the palace was a place to store raw stones.

“I was dubious, but it was here.”

He held up the raw stone in the box and shone it this way and that.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, this is correct.”

The number was not that large, but it was clearly the raw stone that the royal family had been using.

“We will use one each time the generation changes, so the number will be fixed.”

“Then they might notice.”

“We won’t make necklaces for the time being, so there will be plenty of time.”

Berham carefully put the raw stone in his pocket.

“I can do the engraving anywhere if I am given a place.”

“……Anywhere?”

“Yes, I think I can make it if I stay up all night for two days.”

Reilly considered Berham’s words.

“I shouldn’t be caught by others, so I think I can make it where I stay.”

“But isn’t that the palace?”

At Berham’s words, Reilly smiled leisurely.

Ren will solve that problem.

“But, if I don’t show up, it might be strange, so I need another reason…….”

Reilly stared at the sword quietly.

“I don’t think this will be a problem either.”

Ren felt a chill at Reilly’s words.

Even if it’s a boundary, how about Berham……?

‘Are you going to use me like this?’

Ren flashed as if expressing dissatisfaction with Reilly’s words.

Berham was startled and stepped back when the light suddenly came out of the sword.

“Ah, don’t worry. It means it’s good.”

Reilly shrugged, covering the pattern.

“Then the problem is that the Princess has to take off her necklace.”

No matter how much Berham thought about it, he couldn’t solve this problem. Even if he made the same thing, the prepared necklace is useless as long as she is wearing it.

“You don’t have to worry about that problem.”

Reilly thought of Kaver, who had gone to the city with Adel, and left the warehouse.

“I think it’s better to go back slowly now.”

“Yes, I think I should start as soon as I get back.”

Berham checked the raw stone in his pocket one more time and nodded.

“Then, I’ll go to my room and check other places right away.”

“There are many guards in the royal family. You have to be careful.”

“Don’t worry about that.”

Reilly glanced over the map she received from Berham and put it in her arms.

Reilly, who had secretly returned to her room with Ren, quickly drew the curtains.

“Is the equipment sufficient?”

“Yes, this is more than enough.”

Anyway, processing raw stones was a matter of skill.

Berham rolled up his sleeves in earnest at the equipment in front of him.

“Ren, let’s go now.”

“Are you leaving me alone?”

Berham, who was startled, widened his eyes as he looked at Reilly, who was going out the window.

“Don’t worry, no one will come here.”

“Yes……?”

“I’ll bring you food.”

Berham didn’t understand Reilly’s words.

“You’ll find out soon.”

She left only those words and disappeared out the window with Ren.

Berham slowly approached the window and looked down.

“Oh my gosh.”

He quickly stepped back from the dizzyingly high height.

However, the figures of Reilly and Ren, who had jumped here just a moment ago, were not visible.

He rubbed his eyes as if he had seen something wrong.

“I just have to do well.”

Quickly, he returned to his place and began to process the raw stone. It might be better to worry about himself here.