This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

"Yes, Murphy, you killed my brother. But even stopped my brother's murder. I don't know how I feel about you. I appreciate it, but I can't forgive you."

"I'm not even trying to get you to forgive me. Let me say this before the survivors, knowing I shouldn't have said this, but I did what I had to do. There was no alternative to killing to stop a strong magician named Barnabas."

For a moment, even when stared at, Ernesta had a crying grin somewhere.

"Murphy, if you told me so much, I'm sure my brother would love it."

Without falsehood, at that time there were other means of stopping Barnabas.

Even though I didn't know him before, but he had the strength to just be a court magician, he said he had forged his own body out of vengeance and became stronger. In fact, killing the candidate for court magician and even the current court magician Tres is the only thing that failed but has defeated him without difficulty.

Besides the single destruction of Minotaur. I don't know if I can do the same to the magicians in the present court. At least Jared can't, and I don't want to fight him in the first place.

His strength was cultivated by vengeance and madness. Therefore the only way to stop it was for him to either accomplish his purpose or fall in the middle.

"I hope so. Now, Mr. Ernesta, let me tell you something after we've had this conversation."

"Yes."

"Do you really want to be my secretary?

In a true sense, I wanted to make a statement of intent.

If we had this much conversation, we'd know more about each other. I may not understand, but I could know what she thought and what she held.

"I want to be. Please."

"If being a secretary means hiding the feelings you have for me. I won't tell you not to resent me, even if my mouth is torn, and I can't. But I hope you don't put that emotion on the table. At least not in front of the people I care about."

I know you're being selfish. Still, I didn't want to involve people who were friendly to my problems.

"Olivier Alway, are you?

"That's right. If you become a secretary with her and the families you live with, you will face to face. If they notice your emotions at that time, they'll give you anxiety."

When you think about Olivier, if you get anxious, you're going to take some action. That's the scariest part.

That's why I hope.

I know it's convenient, and I don't mind if they think I'm shameless.

"Please resent me. You have that right. But don't get my loved ones involved. If anything happens to those people, I'll never forgive you."

My voice leaked out of my mouth as cold as I felt relieved myself.

I don't think he's doing much of a favor. But even if it turns out to be a little threatening, there are people who want to protect it.

"Wow, I get it. I promise I will never bother you and your family."

Jared bowed his head in sincere gratitude to Ernesta for his trembling but agreeing.

"Nothing but gratitude for accepting this selfishness"

"Give me your face. I, too, am sorry that I have no feelings for you, Murphy. Still, I don't know how to thank you for saying you don't mind resenting me"

"I think we both know that our relationship is complicated and distorted. With that in mind, if you still want - I will accept you as my secretary. Mr. Ernesta Kaif."

"How about me, Ernesta, call me"

"Then you can talk to Jared about me."

Jared gave his right hand to Ernesta. When she reaches out, too, she shakes hands.

As I said earlier, Jared's relationship with Ernesta is complex and distorted.

We have a burden on each other, but we also know that it's not bad for both sides.

Still, Jared is guilty of taking his brother from Ernesta. Ernesta expresses her gratitude and resentment for stopping her brother, even as a result of killing him.

What you two need - time to get to know each other.

Hopefully this inexorable obsession will soon be dissolved - Ernesta Kaif was decided to be the second secretary.