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Hamefura LN13 Chapter 5 Summary

I am currently reading Hamefura LN13 and will post summaries after each chapter.

Previous Chapters:

Chapter 1: The Foreign Study

Chapter 2: The Prince Of Ethenell (Part 1)

Chapter 2: The Prince Of Ethenell (Part 2)

Chapter 3: The Sightseeing Outing With Cezar

Chapter 4: Maria's Crisis (Part 1)

Chapter 4: Maria's Crisis (Part 2)

Chapter 5: A Prince's Jealousy

Raphael Has Been Worried Sick About Katarina

When Katarina returns to the Ministry, Raphael pounces on her right away.

Since Katarina told him something unsetting before leaving, Raphael had been worried the whole time. And when she contacted him afterward and told him she had faced Sarah among others, he became even more worried.

In truth, Raphael wanted to go with her as support but couldn't because of work. He was eagerly waiting for her to return while doing his work.

Raphael: I told you to be careful but you put yourself in danger again! Are you injured? Is anything wrong with your body?

Katarina apologizes to Raphael since she can tell he has been worried sick about her. She also tells him she is okay and has no injury. Raphael feels relieved.

Katarina's Questioning - Magic Going Out of Control

Katarina will be questioned by Larna, who knows about dark magic, and Cyrus, who is in charge of containing Larna's enthusiasm.

Katarina tells Larna and Cyrus she lost control of her magic during the incident. She lost control as "she used dark magic in a way unrelated to her will".

Back then, Katarina felt like a blizzard was blowing out of her body. Larna and Cyrus recognize in this description the sensation felt when someone loses control of their magic.

Katarina has never experienced losing control of her magic until now because she only has a small amount of magic power. But it happened to Keith around the time he arrived in the Claes house since he still couldn't control his magic well then. After the incident, Katarina felt guilty and did some research about magic going out of control. She feels like what she has experienced herself is different from what she learned from her research.

Katarina wonders if the fact she lost control of her magic means that she actually has high dark magic power. Larna can't verify it since they can't comprehend what high dark magic power is, but she agrees it is possible. Katarina remembers that they don't know much about dark magic because it has been hidden by royals for a long time until one of them disclosed it during the previous succession struggle.

Cyrus adds that magic going out of control is not only caused by high magic power. It can also be caused by emotional disarray. Katarina remembers that she heard before that emotional disarray could cause magic disarray. It didn't cross her mind because back then she didn't understand what it meant and figured it didn't concern her since she had weak magic.

Larna thinks Katarina lost control of her magic because she experienced strong anger just before. After all, they know dark magic feeds on negative emotions. It makes sense to Katarina but she can't readily agree since she can't distinctly remember what happened.

Katarina asks if it can possibly happen again. She is scared of experiencing it again because at that time she felt like she had become someone else. Cyrus thinks it is possible.

Katarina asks what she can do so that it won't happen. Larna thinks it will be difficult to contain her feelings since Katarina gets angry for the sake of her loved ones. Katarina agrees. She doesn't really get angry for herself but she usually can't contain her anger when the people precious to her are suffering.

Larna suggests to Katarina that whenever she feels overwhelmed with anger and feels like she might lose control, she should tell herself that she might hurt her loved ones. By doing so, she might be able to control her anger and calm down. Katarina thinks it could indeed work and will try next time.

Katarina and Larna are happy to have found a solution, but Cyrus reminds them that there is no guarantee it will work. He suggests setting up a list of measures to make sure she won't lose control of her magic again.

Katarina thinks Cyrus is right.

Cyrus comes up with the following measures:

Katarina should try not to be emotional. She should especially not accumulate negative emotions

Katarina should be extra careful when using dark magic

Katarina should not do anything dangerous so that she won't get involved with the organization

Cyrus will let her know if he thinks of something else.

Katarina's Questioning - How She Came to Her Senses

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Larna: And so, when the situation turned like this, how did you come to your senses? Please go into details about this.

...Larna asked, looking deeply interested.

That was right. I didn't explain in detail how I came to my senses. As a noble lady, it somehow felt a bit embarrassing to tell people.

But in front of Larna and her sparkling eyes, and Cyrus and his serious face urging me for an answer, I had no choice but to confess.

Katarina: Umm... Prince Cezar sensed that there was something strange with me, so he startled me to make me come to my senses. And then I was able to come to my senses.

I said this while leaving out the details.

Cyrus: Startling someone who forgot themselves, and the moment their thoughts are taken away they come to their senses, huh? The Prince Ethenell is quite good!

Cyrus was impressed, but Larna...

Larna: I see. And so, what kind of things did he do to startle you? Did he shout in your ears or something?

She precisely asked the question I didn't want her to ask.

Aaah~ As I thought, I couldn't hide it from them.

Katarina: Umm... My nose...

Larna: Your nose?

Katarina: He bit it.

For a moment, silence fell into the room as if time had stopped.

After a little while, time elapsed again and Cyrus asked...

Cyrus: So... In order to startle you, the Prince of Ethenell bit your nose, is that right?

Because he asked me this again with a serious face, I also took on a serious expression and said...

Katarina: Yes, that's right.

...I answered.

Silence fell into the room again for a while. Then...

Larna: Ahahahahaha!

Larna's roar of laughter resounded in the room.

Larna: Ahahahaha! So he bit your nose to startle you? What the hell is that? He couldn't do anything else? Ahaha!

After hearing Larna's big roar of laughter, I also started wondering why he bit my nose. At that time, I was more affected by how he startled me by suddenly biting my nose and that it was thanks to this that I was saved. I never asked myself why he bit my nose.

Cyrus: ...What's this? Could it be the Ethenellian way to startle someone?

Because Cyrus was wondering this with a serious face, Larna's laughter didn't calm down.

Somehow, a chaotic mood fell inside the room.

Still, I was glad that they didn't tell me it was indecent for a noble lady to be bitten on the nose.

Before long, Larna had stopped laughing, and...

Larna: Well then, let me create a record of this, okay?

...she said, which took me by surprise.

Katarina: Eh?! You will create a record of this? Including how I got my nose bitten?!

Larna: Yes, this part is especially important. It might become needed if, later on, you get into the same state.

Katarina: N-No way! So I would get my nose bitten each time?!

Larna: I don't think it would come to this. After all, we have come up with measures earlier.

Katarina: Ah, that's right. ...But if this record is read by lots of people...

…then they may say things about me, and about Cezar too.

People saying things about me was one thing, but if people said things about Cezar, who had saved me, I would feel sorry for him.

Larna: Ah, yes. I will only show the points that might impact you and the Prince of Ethenell to the truly necessary persons, so you can relax.

After Larna's words, I breathed a sigh of relief.

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End of Katarina's Questioning

After that, Larna asked Katarina how she had sensed Maria's impending crisis.

Larna accepted Katarina explaining it as "her intuition" since it had also been the case in Raphael's incident. She seemed intrigued by Katarina and her "very keen intuition".

Then, Katarina went into detail about the mysterious man and Sarah.

The inquiry was over around sunset.

Katarina heard that Maria and her mother were thoroughly examined at the hospital and would stay in a facility inside the Ministry with Maria's father (who had been contacted after the incident)

Katarina heard that the undercover guards were all right.

Cezar's questioning is still going on. Katarina is exhausted, so she decides to properly thank him tomorrow and returns home ahead.

Katarina Thinks Back About Today's Events

Katarina is riding the Claes carriage home and is thinking back about today's events.

The men who attacked Maria's home were hired thugs who mostly didn't know anything.

The mysterious man only retrieved Sarah and left the men there because they were "sacrificial pawns". OG!Katarina was arrested at the end of Cezar's route, which means she was also considered a "sacrificial pawn".

The organization used OG!Katarina desire for revenge, tempted her into acquiring dark magic, and threw her away once she made a mistake. Katarina feels sorry for her despite only thinking of her as a "baddie" until now.

Even so, Katarina feels relieved to have overcome the jail doom end of Cezar's route. Katarina knows the game is still not over, she doesn't know who the second capture target is, and she doesn't know what will happen with the other capture targets. Even so, she has overcome her doom today and feels satisfying tiredness as a result.

When she reaches home, Katarina is so exhausted she falls asleep.

Keith's Lecture

First thing in the morning, Keith barges into Katarina's room, asks her various questions about the incident and lectures her. This time, Katarina is fully aware that she put herself in danger, so she apologizes.

Katarina Receives Cezar's Visit

Today is her day off, so Katarina is thinking of visiting Cezar and properly thanking him.

A servant notifies Katarina that she has a visitor. Katarina is surprised. She usually doesn't get notified of the arrival of a visitor since her childhood friends usually hang out in the Claes house as if it were their second home.

Katarina gets ready and goes to meet the visitor. To her surprise, it is Cezar.

Katarina asks Cezar what he is doing here. Cezar replies that he came because she left ahead yesterday and he couldn't help worrying about her physical condition.

Katarina guesses Cezar must have been worried about her because she was trembling after her magic went out of control and after the man's words. Cezar seems to be very kind.

Katarina tells Cezar that she has completely recovered after a good night's sleep. She thinks to herself that she only needs a good meal and a good night's sleep to be full of energy the next day. It is her special skill. Cezar feels relieved.

Cezar asks Katarina how her questioning went yesterday. Katarina replies that her superior asked her for lots of details during it.

Katarina remembers that she told Larna and Cyrus about Cezar biting her nose to make her come to her senses. She feels like she needs to let Cezar know since it might impact his image. While embarrassed, Katarina tells Cezar that she had no choice but to tell her superiors about the way he made her come back to her senses. Cezar doesn't mind since he expected they would ask. Cezar apologizes for doing such a thing to her. Katarina flusteredly tells him he doesn't need to apologize since he saved her. Rather she should be the one thanking him. Cezar is relieved.

Katarina tells Cezar she was surprised when he approached his face at that time. She was wondering what he would do. Cezar grins and asks if she thought he would kiss her. Katarina gets flustered. Cezar chuckles and demonstrates by moving his face close to Katarina's. Katarina freezes over the shock. Cezar's up-close face is alluring and beautiful. Then Cezar drops the mischievous smile and takes on a serious expression.

Cezar: Katarina, I...

At that moment, the door vigorously opens.

Geordo vs. Cezar

Geordo appears, quickly walks to Katarina, holds her shoulders, and pulls her towards him.

Geordo: Prince Cezar, could you not approach my fiancée so familiarly?

Geordo has such a stern tone that Katarina would have apologized immediately if he were speaking to her. Even so, Cezar elegantly greets Geordo.

Katarina feels like Geordo is not conducting himself properly in front of a royal. This is not something Geordo would usually do.

Geordo asks Cezar what he is doing in Katarina's house. Cezar explains that he just wanted to check up on Katarina after the incident yesterday. Geordo thanks him for his concern but he doesn't need to worry about Katarina.

Katarina can tell Geordo is showing bare hostility at Cezar. Even so, Cezar is not upset by it in the slightest.

Geordo understands that Cezar has been worried about Katarina since they fought together and that he wants to offer his apologies to her. Cezar looks at Katarina as if saying "Right?" Katarina figures Cezar is referring to him biting her nose, so she hurriedly tells him that it is really fine and he doesn't need to apologize. She has called Cezar "Mister Cezar" as if they were alone.

Geordo reacts badly to Katarina calling Cezar "Mister Cezar". Katarina is afraid Geordo might be mad at her for showing disrespect to a foreign royal. Cezar tells Geordo that he has asked Katarina to treat him intimately. Upon hearing this, Geordo's hold on Katarina's shoulders gets stronger. When she looks up at him, Geordo is making a very severe face, completely different from his usual princely smile that doesn't reveal his emotions. She can't believe he would show that face to another person, especially another royal.

Geordo asks Cezar if it is because they were intimate that he did such a thing to startle her. Geordo's voice is chilly. Katarina is surprised that Geordo knows about the nose bite incident. Geordo tells her he heard the gist of it from his brother. Katarina guesses that Larna told Jeffrey about it. She feels embarrassed that even Geordo knows about it now.

Cezar tells Geordo it is because of this incident that he has wanted to apologize to Katarina. He also apologizes to him for doing such a thing to his fiancée. Katarina also emphasizes to Geordo that Cezar saved her with this act.

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Geordo: … I know. I do understand that it is thanks to Prince Cezar’s action that you were saved. But I just can’t stand someone else, someone who isn’t me touching you. Katarina, you are my fiancée.

All while saying this, for some reason Geordo approached his face.

Because I had no idea why, I froze with my eyes wide.

The moment I felt dazed because Geordo's face was too close, something soft touched my lips.

Eh?! I knew that sensation.

This is Geordo's lips? Which means this is a k-kiss?! W-Why suddenly? Why?!

There was confusion and great panic in my head but my body remained unmoving. Wait, this was long. The times before, his lips had moved away right after, but now his lips wouldn't move away. On top of this, I felt like something soft had entered my mouth!

What in the world could it be? No way... Could it be that thing I heard about... The adult kiss?!

Because there was just too much to process in my head, I fainted.

Geordo: Katarina is my precious fiancée, so please don’t involve yourself with her anymore.

While my consciousness was fading, I felt like I heard Geordo's stern voice.

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Katarina Dreams About Her Past Life

It is the day after her older brother has climbed down the mountains while carrying her on his back.

The brother will be taken to the hospital to treat the wounds on his legs.

Monkey Girl apologizes to her brother since it is her fault.

The brother curtly tells her that it is not her fault. Then he says in a low voice it is the role of a big brother to help his little sister when she is in trouble.

The brother leaves.

Monkey Girl feels happy because of her brother's words. She thanks him in her heart. Her brother may bully her and say mean things to her but she loves him.

It is the end of the memory.

Katarina feels like she is having lots of nostalgic dreams lately. Maybe it is because she sees her older brother in Cezar. Though, her older brother is not as cool as Cezar.

Katarina wonders why she is sleeping.

Geordo Apologizes to Katarina

Katarina wakes up in her room. There is sunlight entering her room. It doesn't seem to be morning else Anne would have woken her up. She doesn't remember when she went to sleep.

Geordo speak to Katarina. He is glad that she has woken up. Katarina wonders why Geordo is in her room.

Geordo apologizes for what he did and tells her it was because he thought Cezar had kissed her. Katarina completely denies Cezar having kissed her. Geordo explains he now knows that but he seems to have misunderstood what his brother said at the time. Then he got jealous and forgot himself. He can't believe he did such a thing in front of people.

Katarina remembers Geordo's kiss and gets flustered. She is completely dying of embarrassment over the memory.

Geordo awkwardly asks Katarina if she will forgive him. Geordo is looking at her with upturned puppy eyes.

Katarina flusteredly says yes with her face still hot because of embarrassment.

A happy smile blooms on Geordo's face.

The Gang Pulls Geordo Apart From Katarina

The door of Katarina's room vigorously opens.

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Mary: I have heard everything. Prince Geordo, please get away from Lady Katarina.

Mary rushed in with such vigor that I felt like I had heard a sound effect.

Then Mary...

Mary: Prince Alan.

After she had called him, Alan behind her yanked Geordo away from my bed.

Geordo: Wait, what are you doing?!

Geordo said this in a displeased voice. In response to him, Keith, who entered next...

Keith: What do you mean by "What are you doing?" Put a hand over your chest and think about it yourself. Starting today, you are temporarily banned from the Claes house.

He declared this in an imposing stance.

Sophia: That's right, Prince Geordo. You won't be able to approach Lady Katarina for a while.

Sophia, who had arrived before I knew it, had said this, and Nicol behind her was also nodding.

And then, through everyone's strength, Geordo was steadily pulled far from me.

Geordo: I have already apologized to Katarina and she has forgiven me.

Geordo said this, but...

Mary: Even if Lady Katarina forgives you, we won't.

Without Mary showing any signs of backing down, Geordo steadily got further away from me.

After looking at this scene, the heat on my face had calmed down.

Keith: Are you okay, Big Sister?

Before I knew it, Keith was right next to me. Because he had asked this,

Katarina: I am okay.

After replying to him with this, I asked him something I was curious about.

Katarina: Umm, why are you all here?

There was often someone coming over on my day off, but having everyone over like this mostly never happened.

Keith: Ah, it seems like everyone has heard what happened to you yesterday, and because they were worried, they have come to see how you were doing.

Keith said this with an awkward smile.

Katarina: I see.

Looking at everyone's heated faces, I felt relieved.

"Recall the people precious to you if you ever feel like you would lose control of your dark magic."

If there ever were a next time, I would recall everyone. If I did that, things would probably be alright. This was what I thought.

A little later, Maria came over to thank me for yesterday with lots of handmade sweets. Maria had recovered. I ate the sweets with her and everyone.

I spent a nice holiday as if yesterday had just been a dream.

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maboroshi-no · 7 months

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Hamefura LN13 Chapter 4 Summary (Part 2)

I am currently reading Hamefura LN13 and will post summaries after each chapter.

Previous Chapters:

Chapter 1: The Foreign Study

Chapter 2: The Prince Of Ethenell (Part 1)

Chapter 2: The Prince Of Ethenell (Part 2)

Chapter 3: The Sightseeing Outing With Cezar

Chapter 4: Maria's Crisis (Part 1)

Chapter 4: Maria's Crisis (Part 2)

Katarina Talks About Cattle Manure With Cyrus

A few days have passed since the sightseeing outing. Katarina has been spending her days normally at the Ministry of Magic.

Work has ended. Katarina is helping Cyrus harvest potatoes with Maria.

Katarina is impressed by the quantity and the sizes of the potatoes. She doesn't get such a good harvest at home. Cyrus tells her he couldn't grow potatoes well at first, but his harvests have been good ever since he started using the fertilizer he buys from a nearby farm.

Katarina is curious about the fertilizer. Cyrus tells her it is fertilizer made from cattle dung. Katarina is disappointed. Looking at her, Cyrus remembers that Katarina is "more or less" a noble lady and that she would probably not want to use cattle dung. Katarina wonders how she should take the "more or less". She decides to take it well.

Katarina has no problem with cattle manure, actually. She knows it is efficient. She tried to use some once, but her mother got furious and shouted at her.

Millidiana: I have already given up on the garden's scenery. Still, I can't possibly suffer such a foul smell. I will absolutely not allow such foul smell to float adrift in the garden of the Claes house!

The servants also complained about the smell. As a result, Katarina was banned from using cattle manure.

Cyrus can understand why it would turn out like that. There's no problem using cattle manure at the Ministry because the fields are in a secluded and downwind place. Katarina can't possibly use cattle manure in the garden of a ducal house. She won't be able to completely remove the smell no matter what she does.

Katarina can't give up on cattle manure after seeing Cyrus's bountiful harvest. She is determined to find a way to reduce the cattle manure's smell. She will try to mix it with lavender later.

Break Time

Cyrus calls Katarina and Maria to take a break. He takes out tea and pickles.

Katarina is happy they have an abundant harvest. Maria asks Cyrus if he will make a donation to the orphanage. Cyrus says yes. Cyrus seems to be able to talk to Maria normally when at the fields, though he blushes a little. Maria thinks the children will be happy like last time. Katarina remembers that Maria delivered potatoes to the orphanage on the day she acted as a guide for Cezar.

Katrina internally wonders how much potatoes Cyrus is growing. As if reading her mind, Cyrus awkwardly tells her he is growing all kinds of varieties since the plot of land is large. Maria has received so much potatoes from Cyrus that she has sent some home. Her mother said they were delicious. It seems like Cyrus has been sharing his crops with Maria. Katarina is glad that Maria and Cyrus's relationship is making progress even if it is slow.

Katarina realizes that it has been a while since Maria has returned home. Before, she would go back on her days off. Maria has been busy lately but she will return home tomorrow.

Cyrus, Katarina, and Maria end their break and go back to harvesting the potatoes.

Cyrus Escorts Katarina to the Carriage Gate

Cyrus, Katarina, and Maria have finished harvesting the potatoes.

Katarina would usually part ways with Cyrus and Maria there, but this time Cyrus tells her he will accompany her to the carriage gate.

Katarina wonders if Cyrus wants to ask for love advice or report his progress. He acts as a serious and reliable director in front of others, so he can only ask for love advice from Katarina. He usually reports things like "I had a long conversation with Maria" or "I walked alongside her". It feels to her like even a grade-school boy from her past life would make more progress. Though she will lend him an ear since he has given her potatoes and told her about the manure.

Cyrus tells Katarina that Maria was approached by a strange man the other day when she delivered vegetables to the orphanage. Katarina doesn't find it so strange that Maria is approached by men since she is cute. Cyrus knows that, but this time, Maria sensed something strange from the man. She had the unpleasant feeling he had used dark magic before. When she turned him down, he left right away. When he did, Maria tried to detect traces of dark magic on him but she couldn't see any.

Maria couldn't see dark magic but she could sense the use of dark magic.

Cyrus adds that Maria's undercover guards didn't see anything strange with the man. Katarina is internally surprised that Maria has been assigned undercover guards.

Cyrus tells Katarina that Maria has reported this incident to him but they can't act on it without anything definitive. They should probably search for the man since Maria sensed something, but unfortunately, she can't clearly remember his face, and the guards were too far away at that time.

Katarina asks Cyrus why he is telling her about this incident. Could it be he wants her to guard Maria when they're deciphering their covenants together? Cyrus is taken aback and strongly denies it.

Cyrus just wanted to ask Katarina to be careful. If Maria is targeted, Katarina may be targeted too. And unlike Maria who has powerful light magic, Katarina has weak dark magic.

Cyrus's words remind Katarina of Jeffrey's words of caution. Cyrus probably hasn't thought this far, but he probably feels that something bad might happen. Katarina may see him as her good-for-nothing farmer friend, but he is actually an extremely competent person.

Katarina thanks Cyrus and tells him she will be careful. Cyrus nods and leaves after ensuring that Katarina has gotten inside her carriage.

Katarina can't believe Maria is in danger. Maria may be a Wielder of Light but light magic has mostly no offensive capabilities, so she can't really protect herself. Even if she has guards assigned for her protection, it may not make her safer since dark magicians can manipulate people's minds.

Katarina prays that the strange man isn't a member of the dark magic organization.

***Cezar's POV***

Cezar Has Shared His Information With Sorcier

Cezar has given the information he has gathered to the Sorcier's top brass. He has also asked for compensation for it.

After that, some nobles were arrested with this information as proof. These nobles seemed to have some kind of status. They are currently questioned but none of them can seem to give useful statements. Cezar thinks these nobles didn't act for themselves but rather followed directives.

Cezar and Jean Fear Maria Might Get Attacked

Jean enters the room in panic. He tells Cezar that something bad may happen.

Jean has been fumbling around "the guy" without getting involved with him. Cezar angrily tells him that he must not get involved with "the guy" anymore since he is dangerous. Jean apologizes for making him worry and explains that he didn't get involved with "the guy", he only gathered information about him from a distance. Cezar is reassured but still asks Jean to be careful.

Jean tells Cezar that "the guy" has gotten in contact with Maria Campbell. Cezar thinks it might be because Maria can get in the way of their evildoings with her light magic. But if "the guy" only got in contact with her, they can just watch the situation.

Jean doesn't think so. "The guy" has gotten in contact with Maria before they did, and in the meanwhile, the nobles connected to "the guy" have been arrested thanks to the information they provided to Sorcier. The situation has changed. Maria's magic can make people confess their crimes so she has become big trouble for "the guy".

Cezar remembers the magic Maria used at Ocean Harbor Town during the kidnapping case. It made criminals confess all of their crimes. She undoubtedly represents an urgent threat to "the guy" in the current situation. The people who witnessed her magic at that time were all ordered to keep their mouths shut, but from the look of it, there must have been some leak.

Jean thinks they must let Sorcier know about "the guy" for Maria's safety. Cezar agrees. They should send a message to the Ministry of Magic to caution Maria to be careful. Jean has actually already sent the message since he knew Cezar would say this. Cezar is not surprised since Jean is his longstanding partner.

Cezar receives a message from the Ministry, which seems to be their reply. Cezar frowns upon reading it: "Maria Campbell has taken the day off today and returned to her home. However, there should be no problem since she has been assigned undercover guards for her protection". Cezar doubts the guards will make a difference against "the guy". This is what his gut feeling as a former mercenary is telling him.

Cezar decides to head to Maria's home since he can't shake off the uneasy feeling. If there's nothing to worry about, he will just have observation trips in town. He asks Jean to cancel his plans for him. Jean understands and asks Cezar to be careful.

Cezar prepares to set off. He prays that nothing bad will happen.

***Katarina's POV***

Katarina Is Deciphering Her Covenant Alone

Katarina is deciphering her covenant alone since Maria has taken the day off. Without Maria here, she is even less motivated than usual, and on top of this, she feels incredibly sleepy.

She falls asleep.

Fortune Lover 2 Dream

Acchan starts the game. She is playing Cezar's route, which is perfect timing since Cezar is in Sorcier.

It is the scene where OG!Katarina reveals herself to OG!Maria and OG!Cezar. Katarina feels like she has already seen that scene.

OG!Maria is shocked since OG!Katarina is supposed to be exiled. OG!Katarina tells her she has come back to take her revenge on her. OG!Maria is frightened. OG!Cezar protectively steps in front of OG!Maria and tells OG!Katarina he won't let her make a single scratch on OG!Maria. OG!Katarina laughs over OG!Cezar thinking he is a match for her who has become a dark magician.

OG!Katarina summons Cerberus. A huge wolf comes out of her shadow. He is like a huge Pochi.

Katarina is sure of it now. She has already watched that scene. She feels sad since she has wasted one of her rare Fortune Lover 2 dreams.

Cerberus charges on OG!Cezar. OG!Cezar fights back with a sword. OG!Maria fires her light magic on Cerberus. Cerberus falters and returns inside OG!Katarina's shadow.

OG!Katarina grimaces and says "You've done it!" like a boss from an evil organization. For some reason, some underlings appear and attack OG!Cezar. OG!Katarina seems to have gotten ahead and become a boss in an evil organization. OG!Cezar defeats the underlings one by one.

OG!Katarina grimaces even more. She summons a black wand. OG!Katarina's wand does not have a skull attached to it, so it looks less evil than Katarina's. OG!Katarina fires dark magic with her wand. Katarina is shocked that OG!Katarina can use dark magic just fine, unlike her who can only suck darkness. She seems more competent than her.

OG!Maria counters OG!Katarina's dark magic with her light magic. OG!Katarina is eventually wrapped in light. OG!Katarina falls to her knees.

The government officials arrive and ask OG!Maria if she is alright. OG!Katarina is arrested.

OG!Maria and OG!Cezar have lovey-dovey dialogue. OG!Maria's mother arrives with a shopping basket. It seems like the event happened near OG!Maria's house. OG!Maria introduces OG!Cezar to her mother as her special someone. OG!Cezar declares to OG!Maria's mother that he would like to live happily with OG!Maria. It is the end of Cezar's route. Katarina is glad for them.

Katarina wonders when this scene is supposed to happen. She must be careful so it won't happen. OG!Katarina also seems to be a boss in an organization. Could it be "that" organization or another?

Katarina Talks With Sophia

Katarina wakes up and sees Sophia. Sophia woke her up because she looked like she was having a nightmare. Katarina thanks her since she really shouldn't nod off while at work.

Katarina asks Sophia what she is doing here. Sophia replies that today is the day when she helps out at the Ministry. After finishing work, she came here to check up on Katarina and Maria.

Sophia asks if Maria has taken the day off since she doesn't seem to be here. Katarina confirms it. Maria told her yesterday that she would return home today for the first time in a while.

Katarina Fears the Event Might Happen Today

After mentioning Maria returning home, Katarina remembers her dream from earlier. Then it hit her: an event happening after Cezar came for his foreign study, Maria returning home for the first time in a while, OG!Katarina with underlings, Maria seeing a man giving off an unpleasant dark magic feeling... That event might happen today!

Katarina can't help feeling uneasy.

Katarina gets up from her seat and tells Sophia she will ask permission to leave early. Then she runs to her department.

When Katarina arrives at her department, Raphael is at the door. She asks him if she can leave early. Raphael doesn't mind and asks if she is feeling unwell. Katarina can't think of a good excuse, so she honestly tells him she is worried something might happen to Maria and would like to go to her home to make sure.

Katarina is afraid Raphael might think she is weird, but to her surprise, he accepts. He will also get permission for her to use a carriage from the Ministry. Katarina is surprised that he believes her. Raphael tells her he would have been suspicious if it were another person, but he knows that Katarina doesn't joke or lie. He also trusts Katarina's intuition.

Raphael gives Katarina a magic tool so that she can contact him if something happens.

Katarina Meets Cezar on the Way to Maria's House

Katarina heads to Maria's home in the Ministry's carriage. She can't help feeling uneasy on the way.

When she gets out of the carriage near Maria's house, another carriage arrives at the same time. Katarina thinks it might be someone from the organization, and stands in her guard. But it turns out to be Cezar. Katarina and Cezar are both shocked to see each other.

Cezar asks Katarina what she is doing here. Katarina doesn't think she can deceive him and honestly tells him she just had a bad feeling about Maria. Cezar is surprised. He asks her if she has this kind of ability. Katarina completely denies it and just says it is her intuition. Cezar is dumbfounded but Katarina has no time to explain and urges him to head to Maria's house.

Cezar and Katarina are both running to Maria's house. Cezar asks if, as a noble lady, it is okay for her to run while lifting her skirt. Katarina replies it's no time to think about this.

Katarina and Cezar Arrive at Maria's House

They arrive at Maria's house. The door looks the same as usual, and the curtains are shut so they can't see inside. Katarina looks around to search for Maria's undercover guards but she doesn't see any of them. Katarina knocks on the door but she doesn't get any response. Cezar tells her that he senses a presence inside. Katarina tries to open the door, but it is locked.

Cezar decides to break the door. He throws himself against it and smashes it in.

Cezar and Katarina enters Maria's house.

The Table & Kitchen Room

Right next to the entrance, the table & kitchen room is in a mess.

There is a person lying face down on the floor. Katarina rushes over in panic thinking it might be Maria, but it's Maria's mother. Katarina picks up her body and calls out to her but she doesn't respond. Looking at Maria's mother in this state, Katarina feels her blood rushing.

Cezar supports Katarina's hands and puts a hand on Maria's mother's mouth and neck. He calmly tells Katarina that Maria's mother has a pulse and is breathing. She appears to be only unconscious. He also tells Katarina not to move her body too much since she has hit her head.

Katarina calms down a little after hearing that Maria's mother is alive.

Katarina wonders how something like that could happen, especially in Maria's house. The chairs have fallen down, there is dirt on the floor, and some plates have broken after falling from the table.

Katarina feels furious wondering who could do such a cruel thing. She feels coldness within her body.

Katarina hears a loud noise coming from Maria's room. She rushes over there, but Cezar is faster. Cezar clings to the door and puts his ears on it. He uses his hand to signal to Katarina to be quiet. He puts one hand on the handle of his sword and uses the other to open the door.

Maria's Room

Maria's room is in the same state as the table & kitchen room. There is dirt on the floor. The desk and the chairs have fallen down.

Just like in Katarina's dream, the underlings are there. But unlike the dream, Maria is not protected behind Cezar's back but wrapped in darkness, or rather constricted by a huge snake. She looks completely pale and exhausted.

Katarina feels anger again and the coldness within her body increases.

Cezar enters the room and knocks down the closest man with his scabbard.

Katarina summons her skull wand. Since sucking darkness is her specialty, she feels like she might be able to suck up the huge snake.

Katarina starts sucking the tail of the huge snake. It works. Sarah and the men are dumbfounded since they probably didn't expect it. Cezar takes advantage of their confused state to knock another man down.

Katarina has completely absorbed the snake. There is nothing to support Maria's body anymore. Cezar catches Maria as she falls down.

The men recover and attack Cezar. Cezar can't repel their attacks since he is holding Maria. He somehow evades their attacks and ends up rolling on the floor while holding Maria. His arm is bleeding because he couldn't completely avoid their attacks.

Katarina Loses Control of Her Dark Magic

Katarina's anger was already at its peak after seeing the mess in the rooms, the unconscious Maria's mother, and the pale and exhausted Maria. But after seeing Cezar's blood splashing around, she can't take it anymore.

Katarina: Unforgivable…

After this thought has crossed her mind, Katarina feels a strange feeling she has never felt before. She feels the cold thing within her burst out of her body. It is a terribly sickening feeling.

Katarina's hand holding the skull wand raises in the air as if it were manipulated. Katarina is looking at this as if she were someone else. Her hand slowly goes down and then black darkness bursts out from her wand. She has never been able to summon so much darkness before. The darkness gets bigger and bigger and becomes a big lump. Then it takes on the form of the snake that was constricting Maria earlier, except it is twice bigger.

The snake crawls towards the men.

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The men's faces were distorted in terror. Sarah was wide-eyed.

Then the snake caught up with the men. It used its huge body to wrap the running men and tightly constrict them.

Man A: Urgh...

Man B: Please help...

Man C: Please stop...

The men speaking with their faces distorted in pain, when I looked at them through the screen, they didn't seem real to me.

Even so, I felt more empathy for them in the game. How should I put it? Like now, I had not a shred of admiration for them as they truly were.

That aside, the problem was the coldness that was steadily blowing out from within me just like a blizzard.

The blizzard was engulfing my body. I was cold, so, so, cold.

Gradually, everything but the sensation of cold disappeared.

Far away, I felt like someone was telling me something, but I couldn't focus on that.

The blizzard grew more fierce. My head was dazed. At this rate, I felt like it would be easier to just lose consciousness.

Everything was becoming dark.

Cezar: Katarina! Hey, Katarina! Hang in there! Snap back! Me and Maria, we're both alright!

I could faintly hear this voice.

My field of vision opened up just a little. With a desperate face, Cezar was raising his voice to me while holding my shoulders.

Both Maria and Cezar were alright. I was so glad.

My field of vision opened up just a little and I could faintly hear his voice, but I still couldn't move my body nor raise my voice. The overflowing cold blizzard wouldn't stop.

What should I do?

Cezar who looked so desperate, Maria too, everyone... If I didn't turn back to normal, I would cause them worry.

I wanted to turn back to normal. I wanted to stop the blizzard. What should I do?

Even though I couldn't move my body, I could feel something wet running down my cheeks.

At that moment, Cezar's eyes grew wide, then his beautiful face suddenly moved closer.

"Cezar?". As I was puzzled like this, a biting sensation...

Katarina: Eh? Mister Cezar! What are you doing?!

After shouting this, I was so surprised by my voice coming out that I reflexively covered my mouth with my hand.

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Katarina is glad she can finally move her body.

Katarina Has Come to Her Senses

Cezar feels relieved that Katarina has come to her senses. Katarina is confused, so Cezar explains that just before, the inside of her eyes was pitch black and she had completely lost her mind.

Katarina now understands why Cezar looked so desperate.

Cezar continues. There was a strange black thing steadily coming out of her and he felt like he needed to do something. He tried to call out to her but it didn't work at all. If she had been a guy, he could have punched her to make her come to her senses but he couldn't possibly do that to a woman. Then she started crying so he felt even more panicked. So to catch her off guard... he bit her.

Katarina remembers what happened. Her field of visions opened up, Cezar was desperately calling her, then his beautiful face got closer and he bit her nose.

Now that she has remembered it, Katarina holds her nose. Cezar asks if it hurts. Katarina says it doesn't. She was surprised when he bit her but it didn't hurt at all. Cezar is relieved to hear that.

Katarina understands that it is because Cezar took her by surprise that she can move her body again. The cold blizzard has stopped too.

Cezar doesn't understand himself why he did that. It was a spur-of-a-moment decision. He apologizes and asks Katarina to just pretend she was licked by a dog and forget it. He looks very sorry. Katarina tells him he doesn't need to apologize and thanks him for saving her. Since her body was engulfed by a violent and cold blizzard, Katarina feels like she wouldn't have been able to come back to "that side" if she had lost consciousness. She is extremely grateful to Cezar. Cezar feels relieved.

Katarina Is Horrified by What She Has Done

Now, Cezar and Katarina need to sort out the situation.

Maria is lying unconscious but her complexion looks greatly better than before.

The men are collapsed on the floor, but they are some kind of black mist stuck to them.

Upon realizing she is the one who did this, Katarina feels scared. She remembers how, earlier, her body moved by itself and a snake came out of her wand. The snake was probably the one who put the men in this state. They are lying unconscious on the floor with pained expressions on their faces. Sarah is also lying unconscious on the floor and her hair is hiding her face, but she probably has the same expression as the others.

While Katarina was angry about what they did to Maria's mother, Maria, and Cezar, she never wanted things to turn out like this. All she wanted was to save the others.

Katarina reflexively hugs her body. It is the first time she has lost control like that since she obtained Pochi. It is scary how she has been thinking until now that she was alright. She can't help shaking. She tries to hug herself more strongly but she still can't stop the shaking. She has regained control of her body but she can't stop the shaking.

Cezar puts his jacket over her. He tells her not to think of needless things and just focus on what to do with this situation. Katarina calms down. She agrees that they need to think of what to do now. Katarina shakes her head and focuses.

Katarina Treats Cezar's Wound

Katarina remembers Cezar got wounded and asks him if he is alright. Cezar says it is only a scratch but his shirt is completely red and there is still blood dripping.

Katarina forcibly takes Cezar's arm and takes a look at the wound. It is a gaping wound with overflowing blood. It isn't a scratch at all. Katarina hurriedly puts a handkerchief over it but it turns red fast. There is a lot of blood. It will be bad if it keeps bleeding.

Katarina often got deep wounds in her past life because she was a mischievous kid. There were times when the bleeding wouldn't stop. When it happened, she needed to bind the wound tightly and stop the bleeding. It was her second older brother who taught her that since he also kept getting injured.

Katarina searches for a long cloth to bind the wound. She looks around the room but she can't find any. She finally decides to create one using her skirt. After ripping her skirt, she wraps the resulting cloth around Cezar's arm. She doesn't know the correct way to dress a wound but she has learned by watching her older brother. The bleeding has stopped a little.

Cezar is amazed and asks Katarina where she learned how to dress a wound. Katarina remembers she is not supposed to know that as a noble lady. Katarina is confused over what to answer, so Cezar doesn't pry.

The bleeding has stopped. Despite only imitating her older brother, Katarina seems to have dressed the wound well. Katarina is glad. Cezar will be okay, so now it is Maria's turn.

Maria's complexion has completely returned to normal. It seems like she was pale earlier because of the snake constricting her. Katarina puts a hand over Maria's mouth and confirms she is breathing too. Katarina feels even more relieved.

Katarina is about to look at Sarah and the men but Cezar stops her. They may be unconscious but it doesn't mean they are not dangerous. Katarina shouldn't approach them so easily. Katarina realizes he is right: they could indeed jump on their feet and attack her.

Katarina and Cezar Meet the Secret Mastermind

Cezar suddenly protects Katarina behind his back and faces the door. Katarina is surprised and also looks towards the door. There is a man standing there.

The man lightly says that Katarina and Cezar have really beaten them up. The man is about the same age as Katarina's father but he is also a beautiful and alluring person. Katarina wonders who he is. Based on Cezar's behavior, he doesn't seem like an ally but she can't sense anything hostile from him. She also feels like she has seen him before.

Katarina is staring at the man from Cezar's back. Their eyes meet.

The man tells Katarina "Nice to meet you, Lady Katarina Claes." Based on this, it doesn't seem like Katarina has met him before. Katarina reflexively answers "Nice to meet you". The man chuckles and realizes that Katarina is really as interesting as the rumors say.

The man asks Katarina if she is the one who did this, referring to the men and Sarah lying unconscious on the floor. Katarina says she is and reflexively apologizes out of guilt. Cezar tells her she shouldn't apologize.

The man tells Katarina she really is a strange girl.

The man is suddenly in front of Cezar. Cezar has stiffened and becomes even more alert.

The man stares at Katarina with his grey eyes.

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Man: Given your abilities and the situation, it wouldn't be so strange if you were working on "our side".

Cezar: What are you talking about?

Cezar replied this with a puzzled voice but I could somewhat understand the meaning behind the man's words.

That was right. I, Katarina Claes, was originally working on "that side", the enemy's side.

On the screen I saw in my dream, the one who led those men and attacked Maria and Cezar wasn't Sarah, but Katarina.

She had mostly no magic power, she wasn't really smart, she became the prince's fiancée, she got jealous of Maria who got along with the prince, she engaged in harassment that was borderline criminal and got exiled.

And there, she obtained dark magic and stood once again before Maria as her enemy.

"Katarina Claes" was this kind of person.

Then, because I suddenly remembered the memories of my past life, the things around me changed. As a result, I didn't get exiled and became friends with the capture targets and the heroine.

But because of the possible influence of the game, I obtained a dark familiar and dark magic.

And just now, I had hurt people with that magic.

This man is right. I...

Cezar: Don't waver! It's okay.

It was as if Cezar had read my mind, When I looked up at him after hearing his words, he gave me a strong gaze.

Cezar: I don't know what you are trembling about but there's no need for you to listen to someone like that.

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The man jokingly says that it was rude of "the prince" to call him "someone like that". Katarina realizes that the man knows Cezar's true identity.

Cezar asks the man what he has come for. He didn't expect him to come out in public. Katarina realizes that Cezar also knows the man.

The man nonchalantly replies that he usually doesn't come out but it really depends on the situation. And in this case, it was an emergency.

The man moves. Cezar takes a guard stance, but the man goes in the opposite direction and retrieves Sarah, who is lying there.

With a grin, the man says that only Sarah can't be used as a sacrificial pawn. He was asked to retrieve her in time of emergency.

In other words, the men are considered "sacrificial pawns".

The man says "bye" and is about to leave with Sarah. Katarina is reflexively about to tell him "bye" too but Cezar stops him. He stares at him with a hand on his sword.

Katarina can feel that Cezar is tense while the man has his unchanging frivolous smile. The man tells Cezar that he has heard about his skills with the sword. But *he* can use powerful magic.

The man creates a violent windstorm. Katarina can't keep her eyes open. When the wind finally calms down and she can finally open her eyes, the unconscious men have been smashed against the walls. Maria is alright since Cezar has held her during the storm. As for the man, he has disappeared. They have failed to capture the man and Sarah.

Conclusion of the Incident

Cezar carefully carries Maria and her mother to a safe place. Katarina puts a sheet over them. Their complexions have completely returned to normal and they have a calm breath.

Cezar goes to Maria's room to restrain the men with a rope. Katarina wants to help him, but he refuses because it is dangerous. Instead, he asks her to contact the outside.

Katarina uses the magic tool Raphael gave her. After she has contacted him, Raphael arrives and ties the men up.

Katarina is concerned about the conditions of the men she has hurt. Cezar tells her their lives are not in danger and they don't have serious wounds. Katarina feels relieved.

Support arrives. Jean also arrives.

There is a doctor among the support. He examines Maria and her mother, and also the men.

The men have woken up and are arrested. They seem to be fine just as Cezar said, so Katarina feels relieved again.

Maria and her mother have woken up and they are both alright. According to them, the men suddenly broke into their house. They hit Maria's mother in the head, she fell down and lost consciousness. Maria came out of her room because of the commotion. Sarah restrained her with her dark magic. It happened in an instant. Katarina and Cezar seemed to have arrived at Maria's house just after.

Katarina is so glad. She shudders upon imagining what would have happened if she had arrived a moment later. Earlier, she felt relieved that the men didn't have any serious injuries, but after listening to this story, she wished she had injured them a little more.

Maria thanks Katarina deeply. When she thought it was the end, she heard Katarina's voice and decided to hold on a little longer.

Losing control of her dark magic is scary, and the feeling of guilt is terrible, but it is also because of her dark magic that she has been able to save Maria.

Maria's undercover guards are all unconscious while hidden by brushwoods. There are traces of dark magic used on them, so they are carefully examined at the hospital.

Maria and her mother have been taken to the hospital to get a second more thorough examination.

Katarina and Cezar head to the Ministry of Magic to undergo an inquiry.

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