Finally, "happiness" has come to me. Looking back, I realize how difficult my life has been. It will undoubtedly be an unforgettable past.
I thought I was dead, but I started to feel a sense of injustice as I was possessed by a character from a novel I'd read. He even tried to break off my engagement with my fiancé... I tried to endure everything to become a monk, but it was hard to endure. But when I wanted to give up, I stood up again.
Ah, I knew it was a fantasy novel... but I didn't know I was a witch. Well, that's to be expected. Since Se-ah died in the novel... there's no way she could have been revealed as a witch.
War, the death of loved ones, high positions and power... so much has passed like a whirlwind in such a short period of time. I never imagined my life would unfold this way, but... I can't say this life has been bad. I've gained a lot thanks to it.
Now, I want to live happily with people who are truly precious to me.
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I've been completely out of it since this early morning. I mentioned before that I wanted to go on a trip, and I guess he remembered that, because I'm busily preparing for a week-long trip.
"miss!!"
"Haha... Nanny..."
"Get up!"
I wondered if going on a trip was such a big deal, but... everyone seemed to be looking forward to it.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to it. I've always been busy, stressed, and stressed, so I've never had time to travel with my family.
For our first trip, we decided to take not only our family, but also Jungkook and Hoseok. At first, my brothers were against it, but we knew we might never get to go on another trip again... We wanted to go with all of our precious people.
So I persuaded my brothers to come with me, and we eventually did. You might be wondering why Park Jimin didn't go with me, but the mansion we were staying in for a week was provided by him.
Since it's also Park Jimin's mansion, it's like going on a trip together. Park Jimin has already arrived there.
Knock knock -
"Brother?"
"It's pretty enough, so why did you take so long to prepare it?"
"I overslept... haha"
It seemed like everyone was ready and waiting for me. I grabbed only the essentials and quickly headed down.
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"Sorry I'm late!"
"Who did you try to look so pretty for?"
"I was originally pretty."
"Ahhh, are you still as shameless as ever?"
"My sister is pretty, isn't she~."
"Since Sea has come out, let's go now."
At the Grand Duke's words, everyone left the mansion. But,
"I'll go first with Sea."
"yes?"
"What is that..."
Hoseok wrapped his arms around Se-ah's waist and in an instant, he disappeared with Se-ah in front of everyone.
"If we're going to teleport, we can do it together...!!"
"father...?"
The Grand Duke lost his temper while the Grand Wizard was away, perhaps because he was upset that the Grand Wizard, Nabal, and Sea were taken away...
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"welcome."
As I entered the mansion, all the servants lined up to welcome me. Perhaps because I arrived earlier than expected, they couldn't hide their surprise.
thump thump
"It is an honor. It is truly a privilege to have you come this far."
"Your Majesty...!"
The grand, ornate mansion was a surprise, but then Sea, reunited with Duke Park Jimin after a long time, broke free from Jung Ho-seok's embrace and ran. Ho-seok, who had a look of displeasure on his face, quickly tried to hide it.
"Long time no see."
"Are you hurt anywhere?"
"I guess I'm being careful because you keep nagging me?"
“Isn’t this all for the Duke’s sake;;?”
"Yeah, yeah, you're still beautiful."
Hoseok immediately intervened as Sea's face turned slightly red.
"Duke, I guess you can't see me^^."
"···How could that be?"
"Ahem, where is the room I'm going to use?"
"The head maid will guide you."
Sea, who thought that those two shouldn't be together, quickly separated them and, guided by the head maid, moved to the room she would be using for the time being.
"I don't think it's at the guest room level...?"
"This room is not a guest room."
At the maid's words, Sea asked what he meant.
"This room is next to the Duke's, and is where the Duchess stays. Originally, it was supposed to be used by Princess Sea."
"what...?"
For a moment, it felt like I'd been hit hard in the head. I'd been harassing him several times, insisting on breaking off the engagement, and he'd finally broken it off... I'll never forget the Duke's expression at that moment.
The Duke's expression at that moment seemed to stab me deep inside. Perhaps the choice I made to survive was difficult for the Duke to accept.
I thought she hated me, and that she'd actually like me if we broke off the engagement. But... was I mistaken?
"The Duke has said that no one but the Princess can use this room."
"....."
"Because this room was prepared for a long time just for you, Princess."
It felt strange. Apparently, according to the novel, the Duke hated me, so he pushed my room, which was supposed to be ours after our wedding, into the guest room. And though we shared a room once a week, just in case it got talked about... I had to sleep on the sofa.
I know full well how miserable Se-ah must have lived back then. Despite this, she clenched her teeth and steadfastly maintained her position as a duchess, and when she was no longer needed, she was divorced.
Se-ah, who had lost her mind, shamelessly took out her anger on the female protagonist who had been monopolizing her love at home, and not only was she divorced, but she was also killed by her father for hurting the female protagonist.
Is there a character with a more pitiful background than Kim Se-ah? Born into that arrogant family, treated worse than a lower noble... I can't believe Duke Park Ji-min prepared a room for me.
Did I change the content of the novel, and so did Duke Jimin change? Or... maybe we just didn't know, and the Duke had a different meaning from the beginning?
"...It's just that. Please don't take it too seriously."
"Okay, I understand. I'll go and see."
After sending the head maid away, Se-ah, who had become brooding, needed time to gather her thoughts. What if she could understand the perspectives of all the characters in the novel? Perhaps I had been overly critical of the characters in the novel.
Nothing will change anymore now... Let's not think too deeply about it.
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"I'll show you the garden."
Jimin shook off Hoseok and headed to the garden with Sea.
"and..."
It was so beautiful, I couldn't close my mouth. The pink roses didn't match the Duke at all. The well-maintained roses made me feel good. I've never seen such pretty pink roses before.
"It's a flower that suits you well."
Jimin smiled happily at Se-ah, who was looking at the garden with delight.
"It's so pretty..."
Sea gently caressed the pretty rose. Roses with their sharp thorns shouldn't be touched carelessly.
Han Joo-ah, Se-ah's mother. When Se-ah was young, Han Joo-ah told her to be like a pink rose. Like the flower's language, she wished Se-ah happiness, wishing her a happy and loving life.
Sea, who couldn't forget this, suddenly thought of her mother and missed her. Was it a coincidence? Why, of all the roses, did the Duke plant pink roses instead of red ones?
"It looks like you."
"yes?"
"This flower is as pretty as you. I planted it because it reminds me of you."
"···You are flattering me."
"You're pretty enough. Who would take you away?"
"What lol."
"I can pick it up."
The faint smile on her face momentarily took my breath away. Was she ever this beautiful?
"Why don't you give it a try? I'm not sure if I'll be easily fooled."
"Don't go tell other men this. I'm enough for you."
Sea smiled as well. Then, trying to ignore her tingling heart, she continued to look around the beautiful garden.
Phew, why is it hot?
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"Sea!"
Jeon Jungkook runs towards me from far away. Even though it's only been two hours since we last met, he runs as if it's been a long time since we last met.
"Why did you come running here? LOL?"
"Nothing happened?"
"What could happen if it happened here lol."
Se-ah is flustered by Jeong-guk, who seems to be hugging her more and more these days. My friend, who is childish but also as fearsome as a beast. I like this Jeong-guk.
"How could you just leave us behind;;?"
It seemed as if her dissatisfaction with Ho-seok was so great that not only her brothers but even her father seemed to be displeased with the situation. Yeo-ju got out of the carriage, looking exhausted, as if she had been tired from the two-hour ride.
"Are you tired? Do you want to go up and rest?"
"I feel like I'm going to dieㅠㅠ."
At Sea's words, the female protagonist nodded and entered the mansion with the head maid. The brothers were surprised to see a mansion larger and more ornate than they had expected. It was no surprise, considering it was a mansion no less impressive than the Grand Duke's.
The real fun begins tomorrow! Today, I've decided to spend some time relaxing at this mansion. Perhaps because we're in a carriage, no one seems to be wandering around.
"You're resting, right...?"
Se-ah and Jung-kook were shocked to see Nam-joon reading a book even though he clearly came to rest.
"I don't usually have time to read books. For me, spending time reading books is a hobby and a way to relax."
"I don't think you know what true rest is..."
"So..."
After hearing that Taehyung was at the swordsmanship training center, I left the male lead behind and headed to the swordsmanship training center.
"Whew... Your skills have improved a lot."
"Are you a monster, Father? How can you beat me at your age...?"
"Hey Inma, didn't I tell you I used to fly? I'm not dead yet."
"I see. Your abs are still alive and well."
"Se-ah!? When did you come...?"
I watched quietly, keeping my presence hidden. While I was impressed by their skills, I couldn't focus properly on Jeong-guk, who was muttering to himself that he was better.
"Father, should I put on my clothes first?"
Who would believe that someone with those looks and physique has three children?
"Se-ah, I've improved a lot."
Taehyang stood there like a puppy asking for praise with a very proud expression on his face, and Se-ah praised him, saying that he was amazing.
"Oh, right. Do you know where Hoseok is?"
"Duke Park Jimin said he went out for a while?"
I was curious about where he'd gone, but decided to ask him when I got back. Then, feeling bored, I headed to the greenhouse garden at the back of the garden to grab some dessert.
"This is delicious."
"I want to try it too."
Jungkook snuggles up to Se-ah and asks for a bite of what she's eating. While others might misunderstand, Jungkook and Se-ah have been like this for a long time, so they don't seem to mind.
"It's really delicious."
"Then is it fake and delicious?"
"That's not what I meant!"
"I'm just kidding, just kidding lol"
This greenhouse garden, teeming with various plants, is beautiful, but I think spending time with Jungkook is the best part. It feels like I can fully express myself whenever I'm with Jungkook.
"What are you going to do tomorrow?"
"The Duke said the festival starts tomorrow. So I guess I'll go to the square."
"I agree, wherever you go~."
"What are you talking about? If I die, will you die with me? Lol?"
"huh."
"what...?"
"How can I live in a world without you? You are my everything."
"···You can live quite well without me."
"I wonder if that's true. Every day feels like hell, I don't want to live."
"...Then I guess I'll just have to stay by your side lol."
"Of course. Why don't you just go somewhere else? I won't let you go."
"Oh my gosh lol"
My gut feeling is that it won't be long before we can laugh off things like that...?
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Spending time and eating with loved ones. Is there anything more blissful than that?
For this very moment, I wish I could put aside all distracting thoughts and focus solely on relaxation and happiness. Things will get busier from now on, but I'll still enjoy the present without worry.
I'm grateful just to have someone precious by my side. I hope everyone continues to be happy.
Because my happiness starts now.
"Shouldn't you be dating too?"
"What? Who's dating???"
"Huh? You didn't say anything?"
Haha... what's love like in my destiny?
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Haa... Finally finished... Tears are streaming down my face...
It was a work I had a lot of affection for... It had many shortcomings, but I'm so grateful that so many people liked it.
It ended abruptly... but it seems like it ended ambiguously, right? When will our Se-ah's love life... ever...
So! I'm planning on uploading the side story... but it seems like the side story will be uploaded slowly. (K - High school students are so busy...)
And I'd like to see you again with a new piece after the reorganization. You'll watch the new piece too, right?
There are still many candidates for new works... but since I only have one body... it's so hard to choose just one ㅠㅠ!!
I want to do a season 2 of the original work, but... I'm not confident I can do it well... 😅
For the time being, I'll probably continue uploading short stories I've been scribbling down to gather material! See you there💙
I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who has watched "Princess? I'd Rather Be a Witch" so far.
Completed: November 15, 2021