I Am No King's

Chapter 95 – Rejection

Nerva started her story. It all started about six months ago, when news of the Emir becoming a commoner and starting to live in one house with me began to circulate. The media called it "reverse cinderella".

　

Outside, there did not appear to be any changes to Illuvia. He was still in college, occasionally calling family or high school friends, playing with college friends, and so on. However, in fact, Illuvia was severely depressed. Only Nerva, who lives in an apartment as her servant, knows.

　

When in the apartment, Illuvia was seen often daydreaming, or sleeping on a mattress without doing anything for hours. During that time, his eyes were empty. Sometimes, he calls my name.

　

Nerva, who since young was tasked to become Illuvia's personal servant, became alarmed. He had thought of contacting me, but was forbidden by Illuvia.

　

Suddenly, one day, a package came to their apartment. When the package arrived, Illuvia looked delighted. Nerva estimates that the package was Illuvia's groceries. Nerva was shocked when she saw the contents of the package, the mask and the robe. At that moment, suddenly, Illuvia said she wanted to be Sarru and feel the black market world.

　

Nerva had also been in the black market, but he had long retired. On the other hand, Nerva's husband, who was also a servant in the Nerras family, was still quite active on the black market. She asked her husband to gather information about a figure named Sarru.

　

At the time, Nerva discovered Sarru, and her partner Kinum, were among the most dangerous and feared figures on the black market. If they come down as the most feared figure, people will not mess around.

　

And, at that moment, a mysterious figure, wearing a bandana mask and hoodie met them. The figure dictated what they had to do to be able to replace this fake figure of Sarru and Kinum. And, the first step, was to declare their appearance to the kingdom, which happened to be spreading rumors that Bana'an and Mariander were at war.

　

At that time, Nerva attacked the Emir and others while they were training, while I was in Mariander. After that, they began to be active on the black market as Sarru and Kinum. Simply put, they just play around like buying and selling weapons, fighting with other organizations, and so forth.

　

Nerva did not expect that the real Agade, along with Sarru and Kinum, would appear to be disturbed. He thought Sarru, Kinum, and Agade had been killed and destroyed.

　

Here, I also searched for information regarding the weapon used by Illuvia. Because Illuvia tried to imitate Sarru, who was me, she carried a chest on her back containing dozens of weapons.

　

Of Sarru's many imitators, only Illuvia could replicate well because she had techniques to eliminate other restraints. Rumor has it, Sarru has a device that makes him and the people around him unable to use control. And, ironically, the one who taught the technique to Illuvia was me.

　

During High School, fights between students often occur. It is not uncommon for students to use their control in fights. As the Chairman of the Executive Board, he should be able to break up the quarrel that occurred.

　

Since he was good at playing music and could tune musical instruments, I gave him directions for him to make some kind of tuning fork out of quartz. These tuning forks must be vibrated at a certain frequency, making objects within a certain radius uncontrollable because they absorb that vibration.

　

The concept I developed from the book, of course. Whereas, at that time I was just trying, I did not think Illuvia would succeed in doing so. However, I had absolutely no idea that he would use it now, let alone to imitate me.

　

"Then, what makes him feel at home on the black market?"

　

Nerva did not answer. He was a bit hesitant, but I kept pressing. Finally, he complied.

　

"Miss felt that being on the black market could forget all her obligations as a noble. On the black market, she feels free. In fact, the lady had planned to gather money and courage in order to leave the noble status and become your wife."

　

"Did he forget that I already had a future wife? And, not just one, but two."

　

"Miss doesn't matter even if it's just number three or number four. As long as he can be with you, he thinks it's enough."

　

That's not the answer I want. Not the answer I wanted. In this case, everything I've done over the past few months will be in vain.

　

Within a few months, I was still in touch with Arde and Maila. However, communication with Illuvia was the least because I wanted her to forget me immediately, move on, and look for someone else. In fact, I barely contacted Illuvia at all.

　

"So, what are you going to do, Lugalgin?"

　

"Currently? All I can do is apologize to my client for bothering her. Although he apologized first, you guys already used his name and organization, so I still have to apologize and compensate."

　

Yes, everything about the client and apologizing is just a lie. I didn't care about it at all and the Agade members didn't mind it either after finding out that Illuvia was my good friend.

　

"What about Miss?"

　

"I'll let it go."

　

"You're just gonna let it go? Don't you feel responsible?"

　

"I feel responsible for teaching that control-busting technique. But that's all. As for his feelings, I can't take responsibility for what's outside my power."

　

The three-year moment I passed as an Exas High School student came to mind. At that time, I remembered when I was still wearing a uniform, joking with Arde, Maila, Illuvia, and also classmates.

　

Although for me, since two and a half years ago, my life has felt empty, but I can not deny that the time I spent with them was a beautiful time.

　

I opened my mouth again.

　

"In High School, my treatment of all women is the same. Illuvia knew and realized this. Unfortunately, he still decided to keep his feelings for me. In fact, I have repeatedly rejected it firmly. I've also asked him many times to look for another man."

　

"And you think the lady will just follow suit? Can't you understand women's feelings?"

　

"Unfortunately, I can't. And, I can't even respond to Illuvia's feelings."

　

"But–"

　

"Then do you have any other advice? Are you also going to advise him to leave the Nerras family just like that? Unlike King Fahren and King Arid who had many daughters, the Nerras family only had one son and one daughter. What do you think the Nerras would have been like in the future if Illuvia had left the Nerras? And, how do both of Illuvia's parents feel? Have you thought about it?"

　

"I, that...."

　

　

"I have to go. At 1 I had to get on a plane to go to the capital. For the money, I'll transfer it to your account. I don't care what you want with that money. Money is your right."

　

I opened the door and went back in.

　

When I entered, I saw Emir and Inanna sitting on the visitor's couch. They just looked at me with a sour face. On the other hand, Illuvia was still seen sleeping.

　

I understand the sour expression of Emir and Inanna, but I don't plan on doing anything.

　

"Come on, Emir, Inanna, we'll go home. We have to leave if we don't want to miss the plane."

　

"okay."

　

"Good."

　

The Emir and Inanna got up, came up to me.

　

"Illuvia, I hope this is the last time I do this. I'm sorry, I can't accept and respond to your feelings. I hope you can find someone else who is more worthy of you."

　

After saying that, I left the room.

　

"Gin, are you sure you want to just let him go?"

　

"Yes, the Emir is right. Are you not..."

　

Unlike the Emir who was able to speak his mind just like that, Inanna was still hesitant. He lowered his face.

　

I smiled and rubbed Emir and Inanna's hair.

　

"I already have you. And, you've been more than enough for me."

　

Even though I want it to end here. Unfortunately, this is not finished just yet.

　

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~Illuvia POV~

　

"Miss, they're gone."

　

I opened my eyes after hearing Nerva.

　

Finally, he left. Apparently, both Lugalgin and his two future wives knew that I had woken up but pretended to be asleep. I mean, I don't know what to do. I was hoping Lugalgin would accompany me, but he didn't. He sent both his wife-to-be.

　

I know because he told me so many times. Other than me coming from a noble family, she herself has no romantic feelings for me. I know all that.

　

During the three years together, there have been countless times that he rejected me. However, for some reason, this time it felt most painful. My chest feels so tight. Even if I don't want it, my tears are flowing. In fact, right now, the pain in my left shoulder was not felt at all.

　

I don't want to see Nerva's face, or anyone else's. I turned my face to the left, to the window that was covered by the curtains.

　

Seriate

　

　

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