Chapter 9 – Christina (1)
Christina Haley is a smart woman.
She always closes her eyes and smiles brightly, giving the impression of being a kind person, and it is true that Christina Haley is actually a kind woman, but it is a different fact that she is a kind and kind person and that she is a capable daughter of the Countess. .
She was a competent aristocrat who knew how to distinguish between public and private affairs.
So, seeing it near her notice from her Chepes, she went straight to her own big brother.
But, sure enough. The half-brother’s answer to Christina, who was questioning her, did not go as expected.
“What? Chepes? I do not know! Isn’t Yeongji’s job yours!”
“But, brother, the acting lord is my brother…”
“So? Is it my fault?”
Cristina, realizing that there was no point in arguing with her fiery brother, who had no respect for her, went instead to her second brother.
“What? That’s great. I can drive her brother out with that.”
“What’s the point of being a count if you buy Chepesch’s hatred, brother? Please…”
“All I have to do is inherit the county and take care of myself! It’s noisy, so go away!”
Even though they were twins, he was the second one who was jealous of the first who became the heir simply because he was born a few dozen minutes early, so he saw this situation as an opportunity.
Cristina eventually gave up on her persuasion, seeing her full of confidence that, unlike her stupid and incompetent twin, she could do anything on her own.
Finally…
There’s nothing to be gained by going to her little sister. I decided to visit her stepmother.
Her stepmother loathed her terribly, but believing that she would still not give up her advice for the sake of her estate, Cristina sought out her new mother.
But her stepmother didn’t even accept Christina’s visit. Receiving only a cold welcome from her door, she turned her steps lonely.
She thought her tears would come, but she could hold it in.
All the vassals who had assisted her father and who were still loyal to Haley were all left.
She vowed to protect this territory, even for their sake…
*
The promised day has arrived.
Cristina and her vassals, who had worked tirelessly for the past few days to greet Tzepes with her, were gathered in the garden with signs of nervousness evident.
Silence. Everyone did not dare to open their mouths, realizing that the future of Hailey’s estate would soon be decided.
Finally. The gate to the garden opened, and a carriage with a flag drawn with a red crow on a black background emerged beyond the front gate.
Despite standing alone with no nobles except for his long-serving Blackwood, and without even the usual marriage alliance, he is the most influential and reclusive power of the Empire.
Even though it has never appeared in social circles or the central aristocracy, the fact that a beast of a monster with its reach reaching all over the empire is riding in the carriage, Christina realized that her legs were about to break at any moment. Grabbed hard.
‘Here, if I collapse unseemly, it’s all over… !’
It seemed to be the same not only for her, but also for the retainers who followed her.
In particular, Hailey’s Knight Commander, who had a higher level of military power than anyone else in this place, was even more so.
‘Unbelievable energy… ! I haven’t even met face to face, so it’s this level of intimidation. Absurd…’
Rather, because she is more sensitive to superiority in strength than anyone else here, she supported her legs that were about to kneel at any moment, and bit her tongue to endure her fainting spirit.
It was possible because he was a strong knight commander. If I had been the slightest bit weak, I would have knelt down.
With the eyes of all Haley’s retainers focused on her, the carriage door opened.
And there,
The shadows flowed.
Like water falling, a shadow—whether it should be called a shadow or darkness—no one in the room dared to say. In the endless darkness, a man got off the carriage.
Brilliant golden hair, glittering like rubies—infinitely beautiful, radiant, yet emotionless eyes—and pale white skin and sculpted appearance.
It could be said that he was a peerless handsome man, but—
No one in this room was interested in it.
It was a visceral fear.
Like a prey with an absolute predator in front of it.
What kind of prey has a beast in front of it, and feels a crush on it?
Cristina did not dare to meet her eyes.
“Nice to meet.”
Even though everyone was terrified, the man spoke calmly. He seems to be fine.
At the same time the man said that, the shadows that seemed to devour all sides quietly faded and gathered under the man’s feet.
Then everyone seemed to be able to breathe…
It seems to say that she can kill everything here anytime, Cristina…
“Meet the immortal Chepes, the great seven pillars of the Empire.”
Fearful, but nonetheless she acted resolutely.
You can’t do anything if you’re intimidated by a man here. She hadn’t been dedicated all this time to breaking down here.
So no matter how scared she was, she had to make it somehow…
Fortunately, the man who did not know what she was thinking or whether she liked her attempt——the owner of Chepesche nodded her head.
“You are Christina Haley. Am I right?”
“… Yes.”
It shuddered down her spine that such a tycoon knew her name, but it was no nonsense if she had learned from her preliminary research because of her recent dispute, Christina bit her lower lip.
‘I was so scared. Even if I give meaning to each one, it’s only hard for me…’
Said, she controlled her spirit to be resolute, but
“Her mother, who was already dead, was Rivera’s.”
“…”
I felt my mind go berserk at the man’s words that followed.
How. No, it will come out if you investigate. Did you need to memorize about me to that extent?
She is Hailey’s third and eldest daughter… She was not a lord’s deputy, she was not an outstanding knight, she was just a woman with some magical knowledge.
‘Why me…’
“You look like you have a lot of questions.”
“That… Yes.”
As if he knew everything, the man who kept choosing words that poked at his heart nodded his head as if he knew everything, without a change in his expression.
“Go in and talk.”
Cristina could only nod her head…
*
I was very scared.
It was the impression I felt after coming to Hailey’s estate.
Not only Christina Haley who greeted me, but also her vassals lined up behind her will die. The captain of the knights had a swarthy face as if he were about to die… , Blood flows from the corners of her mouth, as if she even bit her tongue.
She felt that staying here would only scare others, so she decided to move.
By the way, didn’t Count Hailey’s other children come out?
I roughly figured out the situation. Undoubtedly, my territory is located in the most affluent place in the empire, and the land belongs to the wide side, so the number of people in the territory is also large.
Thanks to that, it’s also the place where the adventurer’s guild, information guild, magic tower, etc. Open their branches next to the capital.
In particular, the church built a temple here, the second largest after the Holy See, to symbolize harmony with humans.
Hmm. It’s the largest temple in the vampire’s territory.
It’s ironic, but vampires aren’t demons, so they’re not vulnerable to divine power or have bad relations with church members, so I thought it was that way. It is said that about a thousand years ago, when the boundary between the demons and the alien races was blurry, there were frequent disputes. There is none of that now. I heard there’s even a vampire cardinal.
At least I had memories of my previous life, so it was a bit awkward.
Anyway… Christina Haley, whom I actually met, was quite pretty. To the point that she wants to forgive me just by looking at her face.
Blue straight hair, a beauty shop, and big narrow eyes. In addition, according to the setting, she later realizes her talent as a healer and plays an active part in the fight against the demon king next to the saint of the church.
I’ve seduced Daisy, and I’m going to seduce my sister too, so how can I stop touching her as Christina?
Besides, she’s a good relative of Yeoju, so if she’s helpful to me, it’s fine, there’s nothing bad about it, right?
If you don’t touch this, you’re an idiot.
She ended up rationalizing her self in that way, guided by Christina, and went into her drawing room, where she guided her, and took her seat.
The silence that continued until the maid, who served her tea as if she had waited, put it down in front of each person’s seat and left…
“I’m really sorry about this.”
As expected, Cristina finished first.
Closing her eyes tightly—even though she had originally narrowed her eyes—Cristina steadfastly continued her words even as she shamefully explained the confused Haley family situation to someone outside the family.
It was the beautiful and splendid appearance of a woman who somehow tried to protect her territory and her vassals, and who lived a steadfast and faithful life even though she was abandoned by her family.
“I will not deny that we are responsible for this situation… We will take full responsibility…”
“I will make one suggestion.”
“… Yes?”
And I didn’t come here to hear an explanation for this incident.
To be honest, I don’t know exactly what kind of woman Christina Haley is. All I knew was a rough set-up and appearance that I looked for while drawing 19-karat gold GL water.
It’s just that it’s a supporting character who came out with a good role. With the same heart, I came because I thought it would be nice to create a relationship.
More than I thought, it was bold, confident, and resolute, but at the same time, it looked fragile and fragile like a flower.
I really wanted to have it.
So.
“I will spare your father.”
“… !”
“There is only one condition.”
Blood oath.
Her father, vassals, and estates. In exchange for everything she wanted to protect, she decided to take everything from her.
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Christina Haley
Strength ▶ 31
Agility ▶ 24
Stamina ▶ 45
Endurance ▶ 33
HP ▶ 66
Attributes: 「Noble」 「Water Protection」 「Healing」
Unique Attribute: 「Lady of the Lake」
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