I Swear I Won't Bother You Again!

Chapter 29: The Day I Got to Know Madness (狂気を知った日)

Chapter 29: The Day I Got to Know Madness (狂気を知った日)

As usual, Marin was hungry and wandering around the back of an alley. Even anyones leftover, rotten meals, or drinks were fine. Inside of her brain which was lacking of nourishment, she thought that she would die if she couldnt put something in her stomach.

Marin walked staggeringly, her field of vision grew hazy, and she lost any feelings she should normally have from her own body.

She shouldve been looking for food, but she couldnt figure out where she was or where she was going. Sleeping outdoors couldnt make her rest well, and the chronic lack of sleep and her mind and body that were close to sleeplessness had already complained that they were at their limit. Even if Marin knew that, she walked around without thinking anything, and she didnt even know where she was.

Marin moved her legs until she was exhausted, and she realized that she had fainted when she was going to blink, because the sight that greeted her when she opened her eyes was very beautiful.

She couldnt understand the situation, but she didnt have the strength to be surprised. However, she was able to decipher that the gorgeous ceiling spreading out in her blurred view was not the sky.

She couldnt see the sky, this place was not outside.

You woke up?

Nh!

While she was comprehending those two facts, the voice of someone who entered the room without any sound reached Marins ears, making her reflexively wanted to get up from the bed, but she could just prance her shoulders on the mattress.

Her voice was hoarse, and even the warmth that was wrapping her body felt heavy. Her current body was the same as a marionette with snapped strings, and she couldnt find a way to move it.

I brought your meal, but can you eat it?

, .

I also brought some drinks, so its better if you moisturize your throat first.

Marin felt a delicate cold air overflowing from the tip of the straw near her mouth. Rather than understanding that the clear liquid inside the cup was water, she was resigned at how her hunger was looking forward to have something inside soon. Marin couldnt move her body well just as she expected, but she greedily drank the water in happiness.

With the movement that made her feel tired, she moistened her throat little by little, and the fresh water that she could finally drink after a long time satisfied her body even with just the small amount.

Thanks to the cold water, her mind was cleared. Marin still couldnt move her body well, but her hazed vision had regained its beauty. For the first time, she recognized the face of the person who was standing by her side.

If you can wake your body up, you should eat even if its just a little, but Ahh, you dont have to overdo it. Even if you can only drink water right now, it should be alright.

That person had light gray hair that was cut short. They looked soft and also elegant, emphasising on the halo of that persons head. That person also had round and big eyes, reminiscent of a cats eyes which had the color of sky that were about to cry. The white lustrous skin was slightly pinkish, and the small lips were vivid, as if they were ridiculing the existence of deep red.

While wearing a white shirt and black shorts with suspenders, they were not using any ornaments at all, but even just their presence alone was enough to make them stand out.

That perfect beauty was like a dreamy treasure trove. Marin was convinced that that person was an angel rather than a human being, but their distinct gender was unclear.

At the first glance, that person was a surprisingly beautiful boy. Neither their tone nor clothes indicated that they had the same gender as her.

And yet, the out of place feeling that Marin couldnt erase hindered her from deciding on their gender.

That person looked like they were younger than Marin, but they were also not that young as well. The beauty of that face made not only their gender, but also their age unclear, but they still didnt look like they were older than her, and also not at the age when that person could be considered a little child.

Their height wasnt too short. Even if compared to Marin who was considered as the higher ones among kids of the same age as her, that person was tall enough to make everyone agree that they were not short.

Their complexion was good, and they didnt seem to lack anything. That person should be a normal boy that looked extremely healthy, but

Why did their frame and build that was reflected on Marins field of vision look so unreliable?

Y, ou who?

Who are you? Where am I?

Marin couldnt make a voice, and she was about to cough violently. She completed her badly done sentences inside her mind.

Even though Marin was mentally recovering, this was still the matter of her physical health. It seemed like her dry throat didnt seem to have had enough power to regain its original function with a small amount of water.

I

From the mouth that shouldve given her answers, only air leaked out.

That person looked down and closed their lips with a little hesitation. But that was only for a moment.

I am Violette Rem Vahan.

At this time, how much conflict did Violette have in her mind? How much determination and courage did she muster up here?

At this time, Marin couldnt imagine it at all, drifting between the dream and reality.

Even your hair, eyes, and tips of nails are the same Wonderful, how wonderful!

The Madam reached out from the sofa where she was sitting and continued to stroke around the cheeks and hair of Violette who was standing in front of her again and again.

Mother was stroking her child. Even though it should have sounded pleasing in words, what Marin saw from those two profiles was not such a precious act.

Contrary to her mothers eyes which were serene and sparkling, Violettes eyes had no emotions inside. Marin had thought that Violette was as beautiful as an angel or a doll, but in the end, it was all just a metaphor. Violette was a human with blood flowing inside her body. She shouldve be a human, but

The face that Marin saw was like a lifeless doll. The difference in enthusiasm between Violette and her mother who was enjoying this happily was eerie.

And above all, the reason why Marin felt like screaming and vomiting was

(Violette, sama?)

There were photos on the wall, on the shelf, and on the desk. There were also photos randomly scattered on the floor. What projected in all of them was the same person.

Gray hair, cloudy eyes, white skin, and red lips. With features as beautiful as an angel, Marin thought that it was Violette. The hairstyle and facial expression were so similar, making it very hard to find the difference.

Marin thought that it was weird when she realized the age of the person in those photos.

At first, Marin thought that they were photos from Violettes childhood, but the person who was inside those photos gradually grew, passing Violettes age, and suddenly became an adult man.

Marin had seen that face before. It was the groom in the wedding photo displayed at the entrance of this house.

Come on, say it. Call me?

M-mother.

Wrong.

Madams voice sounded heart-crushing, cruel. It wasnt as simple as a denial, but a clear refusal, rejection. The color of hatred that melted on her eyes shouldnt be the emotion that she should direct at the child who called her mother.

Thats wrong, right? Hey Auld.

Belle, rose.

Yes, thats good. Say it once more.

Bellerose.

Yes, once more!

The scene that was repeated over and over again was just like hell.

The reason why she shouldnt enter Madams room was, because that place was her paradise.

The reason why she shouldnt talk about the Duke was, because it would break her dreams.

The reason why she shouldnt call Violette-sama was

For Madam, she was not Violette.

For her, Violette wasnt her child, but her beloved husband Auld.

Ngh!!

Marins body staggered to the unbearable nausea. The act of sheer madness that was displayed in front of her eyes shattered the moral values that Marin had.

She couldnt bear to see it, she didnt want to see it. She couldnt endure the extremely terrifying scene and whipped her body that lost its strength to start running away.

I love you, I love you Auld.

The voice that Marin heard behind her in the end was unforgettable, even after seven years.

The confession for her beloved person was an unmistakeable curse.

T/N: Hello! I changed the link for the chapters, thinking that it will make my life easier in the future, but I ended up digging my own pit ( ) If possible, can everyone kindly check if all of the buttons are working fine? >< Please kindly report to me if there is a button that doesnt work or direct you to the wrong page!

Also, phew, this was a pretty long (intense?) chapter^^

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