TVRTH [Book 2]

Chapter 220

The Result Of Choice, Part XI

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

'I thought it was to punish me more than death. I thought you would. Why do you keep saying that?'

"Then, are you really going to get me out of here...?"

"Yes. I can't lose my only sister so easily, and I have enough power to save you, so I must."

There was no falsehood in her gentle smile.

"... did His Highness allow it?"

'You gave me a look of such contempt... and You sold the empire and committed a serious crime... but you don't even regret it. You just feel that the rebellion failed and that it was unjust.'

"Yes. He also allowed me to meet you and drink tea, and fortunately, he likes me so much that he cannot refuse my request."

It was a statement that could be regarded as pride, but it would not be a lie because she was drinking tea with her in such a relaxed shape, who was enough to be executed immediately. And Mielle had also seen the loveliness that could not be controlled in the eyes of the Crown Prince toward Aria.

"So don't worry. You'll be out of jail soon. You'll get some punishment, of course, but it'll end with punishment, not execution."

That explanation made her wonder more than reassurance. 'Why? I have just bothered you as you said. So you should laugh at me, who is being punished and in pain, but why do you whisper that you will get me out of the pit of hell?'

"... why?"

"Huh?"

"I did something bad to you as you said... and I deserve to be punished... and why... why do you want to help me?"

So when she asked, Aria, who smiled as if she had been waiting for the question, took Mielle's hand and answered, "There's a lot I haven't done for you yet, and I couldn't bear it because it remains in my mind, because I thought you didn't know anything, for you were young. I decided I'd have to teach you one by one."

At the innocent answer, a little of her anxiety and doubt only then faded, because there was something that seemed strange, but Aria had never actually hurt her, and now she was trying to help.

It was awkward that she dared to teach her with a humble origin, but she had to live. She had to be commuted. She couldn't die without measuring her current status and position.

"... I see."

Then she finally nodded, understanding it, and Aria's laughter grew thicker. Mielle asked Aria carefully, "What about my brother...?"

"... brother? Ah, are you talking about brother Cain?"

"Yes. Are you going to help my brother, too?"

Mielle thought Aria would naturally help Cain as she saved her, and asked so. Then, Aria replied making an inscrutable smile.

"My mother got a good lawyer, and you don't have to worry about it, and I'm sure he can get a reduced sentence."

"Then I'm glad..."

When she was relieved to be told that she would also take care of Cain, Aria stared at her for a long moment in silence.

"Then I'm going to go, and please be well until I see you again."

Aria stood up without hesitation, and Mielle followed her. Compared to when she had first met Aria, her face was totally different.