I Don't Want To Do a Romantic Comedy With a Villain! - Chapter 139

Episode 139

Even if the story wasn’t over, Min-joo had no way back.

Unless Robert called her back with magic, Min-joo couldn’t return.

What is this dream, anyway? Occasionally appearing and determining the future.

The black ground began to crumble.

Without a chance to escape, crumbling away, Min-joo fell.

* * *

The apothecary Min-joo had introduced, Zera, was skilled.

However, not easily trusted, before giving the medicine to Terisha, it was tested on another patient with no side effects.

Thanks to that, the medicine went into Terisha’s mouth.

She didn’t immediately recover miraculously, but the mentions of Nelsie decreased.

“In light of the consultation, the patient harbors immense fear and anxiety. This place, where the palace is visible, is not suitable.”

Zera explained earnestly in a hesitant imperial language.

It was barely possible with the physician’s translation.

Although he had thought about moving to his fiefdom, the plan wasn’t finalized yet.

It wasn’t easy to move residences easily. But sending only Terisha away was worrying.

“I have things to do here. I can’t just send my sister away.”

Zera furrowed her brow.

Not knowing that Tedric and Terisha were royalty allowed her to look at them fully, unconcerned by their status.

“She must be sent away. The patient is suffering. Health comes first.”

What should be prioritized for Terisha. As siblings who had never been apart, it was unimaginable.

First, Zera should stay here and proceed with the treatment.

Tedric smiled at the physician and Zera.

“I’ll think about it some more, but you can stay here and take care of Terisha.”

“I must go. It’s necessary.”

“I said I’ll think about it.”

Even with Zera’s pleading full of concern, Tedric couldn’t easily make a decision.

When Tedric firmly refused, the physician persuaded Zera to wait a little longer in Hitan.

Tedric, having ordered Zera to find a place to stay, sat beside Terisha’s bed.

Zera and the physician left Terisha’s room.

“Terisha, what do you want?”

There was no answer. Terisha was asleep, making only the occasionally faint sound of breathing.

Tedric looked up and stared out the window.

The tightly sealed window blocked the outside, making it impossible to tell if it was night or day.

‘Min-joo has gone.’

Without a word. Without a trace, she left.

He had expected this to happen.

He had imagined parting with Min-joo since Robert had contacted him to send her back.

‘I guess it was better not to confess my feelings.’

Min-joo didn’t seem like she would accept it anyway. She already liked Vehen.

Tedric felt that the time Min-joo and Vehen spent together was long, leaving no room for him to intervene.

‘I tried my best, too.’

He tried his best. Even if he ends up in a relationship with Min-joo, he can’t guarantee that he can make her happy.

So, just efforts.

Tedric was in a position where he was pointed at as a villain in society, and with Terisha, whose body was not well.

He was afraid of developing a desire to become a family.

He couldn’t express his feelings properly because he was afraid of wanting to be a family with Min-joo.

‘Maybe I’ll live alone for the rest of my life. But that’s okay.’

As Min-joo said, he would try many things. After this plan was over, he would travel and make his fiefdom the best in the empire.

When his body became wrinkled with age, occasionally looking at the sunset sky and reminiscing about the time spent with Min-joo wouldn’t be bad.

Min-joo was like a fleeting dream to Tedric.

Coming unexpectedly and melting away like a dream.

It made him feel like he had become an indistinguishable child immersed in that dream.

‘I think I relied on her more than I thought. The feeling that I won’t see her again is…’

The sense of loss is greater than not becoming an emperor.

Was she such a colossal presence? Even if he thought so, he accepted it without hesitation.

“If I had done something, would it have changed?”

Tedric mumbled quietly. Startled, Terisha’s fingers moved.

“Tedric.”

“Are you awake? Is your body okay?”

Due to Terisha’s long sleep, she rubbed her swollen eyes and sat up.

Despite eating well, her thin body looked uncomfortable.

“That apothecary is skilled.”

Golden hair flowed down her shoulders. The red eyes, with deeply set cheeks and a vague glow, moved.

“My mind is clear. Much clearer than before.”

Terisha’s red eyes met Tedric’s.

Still cloudy and hazy, but the slowly brightening red eyes were somewhat different from before.

“It’s been about a week since I took the medicine. The voices and things I see seem to have lessened a bit.”

Her lazy voice was clear.

Placing her forehead on Tedric’s shoulder and placing her hands on his broad back, Terisha spoke.

“After taking the medicine, I see less, so I end up thinking a lot alone.”

Her long hair covered her arms. Even though it felt itchy, a creepy sensation like bugs sticking to her made her shudder.

Tedric wrapped his arms around Terisha’s back and asked cautiously.

“What were you thinking, Terisha?”

“I realized that I missed too much because I was too caught up in my unhappiness.”

The medicine seems to be effective.

Terisha felt the refreshing sensation in her head compared to before and gently rubbed her forehead against her brother’s shoulder.

The warm body temperature and the unfamiliar fragrance that she hadn’t paid attention to before felt strange.

She still heard the buzzing in her ears, and the vague fear that someone would harm her persisted.

‘Trapped in the shadow of Nelsie, I’ve lost too much. My health, Tedric’s life, our relationship.’

Sitting by the bedside and looking at her brother staring blankly into space, Terisha was sure of her thoughts.

Wasn’t this narrow room, completely cut off from the outside, not much different from a cage?

Feeling like she was being suffocated in a narrow cage, she realized that she had missed too much all this time.

She loves Tedric. As a family, she loves her brother who sacrificed and endured a lot for her.

Sometimes overwhelmed by emotions, she lashed out at him, but she still loved Tedric.

Her selfishness, which made her reconsider her relationship with her family when she became a little healthier, made her realize that she hurt Tedric a lot by using her suffering as an excuse.

It was an unavoidable relationship. Tedric wasn’t the kind of person to abandon Terisha, and Terisha wasn’t the kind of person to let go of Tedric.

Being each other’s only option, yet devouring each other.

“Just as you endured me, I endured you too, Tedric.”

Terisha scratched Tedric’s back with her fingers. The cloth got caught on her finger and slipped.

“First, I gave up so much to be in your shadow. Although you had everything, I didn’t like that you didn’t know anything.”

Tedric gently stroked Terisha’s head without answering. Her thin hair tangled around his fingers.

“I was jealous every time I saw you. I couldn’t stand you because I hated you. So, I took it out on you. Because you took everything. So, I acted more recklessly.”

“I know.”

Surprised by Tedric’s calm response, Terisha looked up. Various emotions could be felt in their gaze.

“Don’t you think I don’t know, Terisha?”

“Then why did you take it?”

Emotions surged. Tedric’s pretending not to know, despite knowing, made Terisha resentful and angry, yet an indescribable overwhelming emotion flooded her.

Tedric quietly brushed Terisha’s head aside and smiled.

“Because we’re family. You’re my sister.”

Just because they’re family.

Through the tightly sealed window, the smell of winter wafted in. Cold and stuffy, it irritated their noses.

It smelled like tears.

* * *

It still felt like she was living in a dream.

Min-joo had been busy all this time. She had a big fight with her family and returned to her studio apartment.

She met with friends every day and listened to their recent news. She also had to find a part-time job since her leave of absence was processed well.

The time spent in the possessed world was so chaotic that Korea seemed boring in comparison.

“So, there are sorcerers, huh?”

Min-seo came to the studio apartment every day. Was it because of the anxiety of not knowing when she might disappear again?

Before she knew it, Min-seo’s belongings had increased. She slept there every night and went back home in the morning.

Min-joo nodded as she stuffed the pork kimchi stew Min-seo brought into her mouth.

“I can’t believe it, but I’m trying to believe it somehow.”

Min-seo is trying hard. To understand the absurd world that existed while Min-joo was absent in Korea.

She thought it was fortunate not to be treated as crazy, but Min-seo tried to help a lot.

She asked about that world, tried to understand it, and made an effort for her to adapt back to Korea.

‘We weren’t this close before.’

All Min-seo had to do was do well. Min-seo was naturally good at things, and their parents also focused more on Min-joo than Min-seo.

Because she was the daughter who cost a lot of money. They didn’t want to incur losses, nor did they want to hear that their child couldn’t manage.

Naturally, they drifted apart from Min-seo as well. In Min-seo’s eyes, Min-joo probably wasn’t enthusiastic.

However, seeing Min-seo taking care of her like this made her realize that family is still family.

“And personally, revolutions aren’t peaceful, are they?”

Min-seo said as she chopped the kimchi with scissors. Soup splattered over the narrow table.

“Just look at history. Are there any peaceful revolutions?”

“…What are you trying to say?”

Min-joo narrowed her eyes and glared at her. Min-seo shrugged and put down the scissors.

“The flower of revolution is a guillotine. But you’re not doing that?”

Adjusting her glasses, Min-seo’s eyes sparkled.

It felt like treating someone who didn’t know romance like a dry person.

“I just hope not many people get hurt. It’s over, so let’s eat.”

“Sis, I’m off from work tomorrow. Let’s go buy clothes.”

“Will you buy me clothes too?”

“Only if you eat.”

“Okay.”

After eating well and washing up, Min-seo lay down in the living room with a blanket.

Min-joo lay on the bed, blinking her eyes slowly that wouldn’t close.

The familiar ceiling felt unfamiliar today.

She wanted to come back here, she wanted to, but now that she was back, she felt lingering regret.

She had resolved to prove herself in Korea and live diligently.

‘Do what you want. I can make it happen.’

Vehen’s affectionate face flashed before her eyes.

Neriant, Permette, Tedric, Chichen, and the others in Hiltate.

Was the revolution progressing well?

Had Ceteran become a tyrant?

‘I miss Vehen.’

Now she understood. Min-joo loved Vehen.

She had already given her heart to Vehen.

It was only after they couldn’t meet that she realized.

Vehen raised Min-joo.

She longed for the moments when they held hands, leaned on each other’s shoulders, and sat side by side drinking tea.

When she was embraced by Vehen, she felt reassured by his sturdy yet large body and his arms that held her tightly, as if he wouldn’t let her go.

The scent of coffee and water, Vehen’s tender voice calling her, the gaze overflowing with affection that felt like it would drown her.

Everything felt overwhelmingly missed.

‘I like Vehen.’

The moments when they were trying to find the right path together, respecting each other, and relying on each other, were so precious that she couldn’t bear it.

Even if it’s not a revolution, she wants to spend time together and accomplish something.

She wants to support and help him while relying on and respecting each other’s endeavors.

She wishes his success could be part of her.

Even if she’s not there, she hopes he doesn’t get hurt or injured.

In her scattered thoughts, Min-joo realized one thing:

‘This must be my love.’

Realizing it in such a painful situation, she felt agonized as if her heart had been torn apart.

She couldn’t sleep.

Even though she realized her love late and felt tormented, time passed, and the day dawned.

As agreed with Min-seo, Min-joo prepared to go outside.

Spending time alone with her sister was something they hadn’t done in a long time, so she put on makeup and dressed in a long skirt, sweater, and long padding coat.

After making sure she had her phone and wallet, she looked at the shoes Permette had given her.

Should she wear different shoes? No, maybe it’s better to just wear these.

Min-joo put on the brown shoes and opened the door.

“…Min-joo?”

She heard a familiar voice.

In front of her stood Vehen.