A month has passed. Sea, who has achieved so much in just one month, has been showered with praise.
Of course, there were still nobles who were dissatisfied. They opposed her to the end simply because she was a woman and a witch.
But Sea had no intention of becoming the head of the household, even without the opposition of nobles. She believed that all she had to do was achieve what she wanted, and becoming the head of the household wasn't what she wanted.
"Are you really saying you won't do it just because you don't want the position?"
"Yes, brother."
"Even though you have sufficient qualifications and abilities?"
"I never forgot for a single moment that this place belonged to my brother."
"You know I have no desire for this position."
"It's my father's choice."
"that...!"
The seat of the head of the household. Who wouldn't covet this position? However, even coveting this position is not something one can overlook unless one is qualified.
A high and heavy seat. If just anyone had sat in this position, the empire wouldn't have enjoyed peaceful days. Perhaps even terrible things would have happened.
Not all nobles are wise, but if even one wiser man stands in high office, the empire will find stability.
Sea must have felt even more keenly what kind of position this was. It's not that she dislikes sitting in this position, but she's not confident she can handle it.
Because it wasn't the life she wanted in the first place. Se-ah didn't necessarily want to take her brother's place.
"I trust you, brother. I hope you will lead our family."
"Yeah, it seems like I'm forcing you to do it for no reason."
"No... I just..."
"I understand what you mean. It's right for you to live your life doing what you want, so do what you want."
"Yeah"
"Unless you suddenly bring a man to marry, this brother will do whatever you want."
"What the heck lol"
Namjoon took Sea's rough, delicate hand and said, "I'll protect you, so don't disappear again. Don't get sick, just stay by my side."
"of course."
Surely nothing could happen. Now, happiness, not misfortune, should lie ahead for them...
Every day is busy. My older brother Namjoon has officially become the head of the Karna family, and my older brother Taehyung rarely comes out of the palace, so I don't see him often.
After the war, I became a knight commander, and because of that, leaving the palace was incredibly difficult. However, my brother would often sneak out, saying he wanted to see me. The problem was, he'd always get caught and dragged away... haha.
"miss?"
"Oh, the nanny is here?"
"Where are you going?"
The nanny was taken aback by Se-ah's early morning preparations. She wouldn't have to wake up so early anymore...
"Yeah, there's a place to go."
“You’re not saying you’re going out alone, are you?”
"Of course I'll go out alone."
"Oh my, Miss!!"
"I want to go alone and quietly. And even if I take the knights out, what else can I do but protect them?"
That's true. No one in the empire can defeat her. Who but a god could possibly defeat Sea?
"Whew... You have to be careful on your way back. And don't come home too late. And..."
"Okay, okay. I'm an adult now. How long are you going to keep doing this?"
"Don't forget that in my eyes you will always be my baby!"
Sea laughed out loud as if she found it funny.
"I'm going out, Nanny."
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thump thump
I moved from place to place in an instant, using my magical powers. It was early, so it was a bit chilly. Holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand, I walked, inhaling the fresh, yet cool, scent of the morning.
The diapers and birdsong around me were beautiful. This place was so peaceful. I stopped walking and quietly opened my mouth.
"I'm here."
Sea put down the bouquet of flowers. She placed it where her father, Jungkook, and Hoseok were.
"Is it too late? I've been so busy."
There was no answer. It was obvious, but my heart ached. Even though I knew the world was cruel, I fantasized about this place, believing it to be a fantasy, like a book.
Do you think they would die?
What a pathetic delusion. After all, they're human. Why did I live my life forgetting that death is something everyone experiences? My own death was always waiting.
"i miss you."
"I want to see you just once, even if it means my heart breaking, even if it means taking everything from me."
"We didn't even get to say goodbye..."
I didn't want to cry, so I fought back the tears that threatened to flow. Knowing I had to show her I was doing well, I decided to just smile... but my expression grew increasingly distorted.
Who can help this poor child? Can't they heal the wounds of separation?
"I found it."
flinch
Sea suddenly rose from her seat at the sound of a voice. With no other sign of life, who on earth could she have heard? She could also be an assassin, so she took her stance and her expression hardened.
"It's me, our witch."
"...!"
A being suddenly appeared. It was like Sea. The witch I met in my dream!
"you..."
"It's time."
"What are you talking about...?"
"Give me salvation, Arch-Witch."
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Someone please get rid of the exam...🥺