Volume 6 Chapter 42 Extra
...Rozelia confessed her feelings to me.
She's always whispering how much she loves me, that girl.
But this time, I could feel it──she was serious. More than ever.
No jokes. She wasn't gonna brush it off this time.
...She really, truly loves me. As a woman. As her whole self. I could feel that.
That's why...
"I'm sorry. I can't return your feelings."
If someone's serious with me, I answer them just as seriously.
"I love Frederica. I can't love anyone else. So... I'm sorry."
Sure, this country allows more than one wife. ...But still.
"I can't love 2 women equally. Not the same way. That's why...I won't marry anyone but Frederica. I'm sorry. I made you feel ashamed."
I bowed my head, deep.
Rozelia answered, "I understand."
"I knew it would end like this from the start. So please, don't bow your head for me."
......
Rozelia stepped closer, standing by my side.
"You really are hopeless, you know. But...that's the part I loved."
She came closer, tears in her eyes, smiling at me.
"Thank you, Guildmaster. ...You never show your true feelings to anyone, and yet, here you are, laying your heart bare for me... Thank you. I mean it. I'm grateful──for your kindness..."
That's where Rozelia couldn't take it anymore, tears finally spilling over.
She hid her face in her hands. I couldn't do a thing for her. I just turned down her love, right here.
I said nothing. Just waited. If it's Rozelia──the one I know──
"Guildmaster!"
Her head snapped up fast.
Her eyes were red, but she still looked straight at me.
"Thank you for everything, all this time!"
...She just got her heart broken by the man she loves. Bet it hurts like hell.
She stood up right away... Hmph.
"Yeah. You're a pro, Rozelia. You'll be just fine from here on out. I guarantee it."
I can't see the future anymore... But even without that ability, I can tell this strong girl's future is bright and shining.
Rozelia nodded at my words, then stuck out her tongue.
"Bye, Guildmaster."
"Aye, farewell, Rozelia."
...And so, another gem given by the heavens left my hand, shining brightly as it went.
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