Section 239 speculation

"Look at me the way I am," Rhodia pointed to herself. "It should be said that I am also rich and powerful, and in the past, I was really forced to do this...... But as long as men listen to me talk about my past, no matter what their expressions may be, the scorn in their eyes lingers. Some time ago, haha...... The look on the face of the Prime Minister Irene - and even I helped him a little in the process of becoming Prime Minister - when he knew who I was...... Hahaha......" Rhodia smiled, laughing wildly and boldly, but revealing a sadness that could not be concealed. "You should really be shown ...... That expression is like a toad puffing up its breath, but someone is gagging its mouth!"

Her laughter stopped abruptly, her face reverted to its original cynical expression, and her eyes looked at Aerufat's face.

"It's tiring to talk to people like you. Rhodia said. "You must not be good at talking to others, you are only suitable for talking to others about business and trading. You and Ah Jin are really natural partners...... If you are interested in business, partnering with Ah Jin is estimated to be able to create an earth-shattering career. ”

"I'm not a ...... The right businessman. ”

"That's just you don't like it. Rhodia said. "Your su zhì is very suitable for a businessman. There are two kinds of successful businessmen in the mall, Ah Jin, or you. But then again, you're a ...... He seems to be a very calm and rational person, but in fact he is a completely emotional animal. ”

"It's the first time I've heard someone say that. ”

"People live in the world, and they must find a goal for themselves. Most people in the world are like this, but they are looking for different goals according to their own abilities. Those with poor ability are looking for very direct goals, such as promotion, fortune and the like. Those who are strong in ability are looking for goals such as the so-called 'true meaning of life'. Ashrufat, you are such a person. You set a goal with your feelings, and then use your almost cold intellect to achieve that goal. That's what I admire about you. Because such people are crazy, or geniuses. ”

As she spoke, Rhodia had already poured herself another glass of wine.

"Why do you say that?" said Ashrufat, muttering. It must be said that seeing Rhodia looking like this with five points of drunkenness, he felt that this was a rare opportunity to talk. "What kind of person am I in your eyes?"

"You are an impulsive and emotional person, but you have put on a calm and rational armor for yourself. Rhodia said. "I don't know why, the gods seem to unite two very different and contradictory natures on you, and it's pretty good. This is where your tragedy lies, and this is where your charm lies. She took a half-sip of her wine, then stopped and looked at Ashrufat across from her. "Don't deny it. Have you ever thought that you took a great risk by choosing to help our little queen in the first place? ”

"That's my job......"

"That's not the choice a rational person should have. In fact, if you had to choose a side at that time, choosing our little queen was the worst option, and it was a much wiser choice to stay out of the situation or go to Byron. I admit that one risk is one benefit, but your ideal does not seem to be to be a high-ranking official and a celebrity, right? If this is really the case, you will not ...... I said those things to our queen some time ago. Rhodia said very explicitly. "You should understand that there is now a crown at your feet, and you have it at your fingertips!"

"I don't understand your words. Ashrufat found himself conflicted. His instinct kept him from listening to the subject, and he intellectually told him that he should listen to what others had to say. Especially the perception of people like Rhodia.

"You," Rhodia tapped Ashrufat's forehead with her hand, "you're an emotionally restrained and intense, impulsive and fanatical fellow, and the kind of person who can turn an impulse into a long-term goal! You don't care about anything, money, power, fame, and status have no special value to you, because you have the ability to acquire these things lightly! I'm pretty sure now that you chose our little queen because you liked her." Of course," Rhodia added. "Like is not necessarily love, but love must be like. ”

"I'm sure that when you chose our little queen, you definitely didn't have any thoughts in your mind such as 'glory and wealth in the future, and you can't enjoy it endlessly' or 'risk and benefit are proportional'. I'm afraid you don't understand why you made that choice in the first place. ”

The two looked at each other, and neither flinched. There was a moment of silence in the small room.

The last to give in was Rothea, who lamented. "Okay, the nonsense is over, don't say it, it's not interesting. Anyway, that's what it is. I've only seen two men in a long time who don't mind my past experiences. One is you, and the other is Bayor. Because of this, I feel like I'm a good fit with Bayer. Now, are you satisfied with the answer?"

"You...... Drunk ......"

"I know if I'm drunk or not. I've heard that you've been asking for news about the twins all this time, except for chatting with Bayreer...... And digging around in the Chamber of Commerce to find people. Did you find your answer?" asked Rhodia suddenly.

"Found some, but it doesn't say much. ”

"Lie!" Rothea may have been genuinely drunk, perhaps just emotionally high, and her voice had become a little sharper, completely out of her usual mood - in her usual hours, her expression and tone were always reminiscent of a bottomless pool. "I bet you already know everything about the life of Countess Marianne...... So you should deduce that she is the witness of this marriage contract...... It's an outright lie!"

Ashrufat did not speak for a long time. His silence is the best answer in itself.

"There's no way Countess Marianne can be a witness to your marriage, and there's no way the Griffin twins are betrothed to you......! The lie they weaved seemed to be quite complete on the surface, but a lie is a lie, and a little careful investigation can find countless loopholes!" said Rhodia loudly. "You don't have to be bound by that kind of lie at all. ”

Ashrufat remained silent.

"Don't you believe it's a lie right now?"

"It's a lie. Ashrufat finally spoke. But there are many kinds of lies. ”

"How many are there?

"Some lies are not malicious, on the contrary, they are just more acceptable. ”

"So you made up a false marriage contract? I would admit, the twins weren't very bad. Under the guise of a marriage contract, it seems more natural for the two of them to marry you. But I'd rather believe that it's a conspiracy...... And your amnesia was a fortuitous accident. The Countess Marianne took full advantage of the unexpected ...... It was like seeing someone fall to the ground on the side of the road, so the Countess Marianne went up and touched his purse. ”

"It's not like that. Ashrufat said. "Rhodia, there are some things you said that you are right. My late father-in-law and mother-in-law probably never visited Ryan. Of course, they are even less likely to meet a knight named Thomas...... Of course, it is nonsense that the children of both sides are married. But although this matter is fake, the marriage contract should be true. ”

"Why do you say that?"

"I already know a little bit...... Or maybe I've deduced the truth behind this lie. That's right, Rhodia, I'm not a knight's son at all, I ...... Strictly speaking, an illegitimate child. ”

"Huh?"

"Of course, my father was no ordinary knight at all. He wasn't even from Ryan at all, and I think Aunt Mary probably chose Ryan because she thought it was far away and chaotic, so it was hard to verify the truth on the spot. Rhodia," Ashrufat said. "My father was not an ordinary man, but a powerful nobleman with a high reputation and great wealth. ”

"Who is he?"

"His name is Thomas," said Ashrufat. "An earl of St. Jean. Although only an earl, he was probably the richest lord in the country. He was a man of noble blood, widely admired, and even widely admired. I suspect that maybe that's why, even though he doesn't have a son-in-law, he can't admit that I'm an illegitimate child. Because of the existence of illegitimate children...... It's an open mockery of my father. Bastard...... For those nobles whose reputation is not good in the first place, it naturally does not matter. But for others...... But it's a lot of pressure. ”

"This ......"

"Of course, though he can't admit me openly. But within the scope of his ability, he arranged a qiē for me. That's right, I think, that engagement is one of them. That's why I joined the Griffin family in a wealthy way. The Griffin family is a famous family, and the stars are seen and engraved...... They are all good girls, too. Although he could not let me inherit his name and title, he paved a smooth road for my future. So it was a lie from head to toe, and I was never a Ryan - at most I lived there for a while. I'm going to run away from home and become a mercenary...... That's why. I think I hate him! He gave me life, but he couldn't give me a chance to stand in the sun. ”

"Aunt Mary knows the truth. She probably understood that being an 'illegitimate child' was the source of my pain. So after accidentally discovering that I had amnesia, she tried her best to make up a lie and did her best to make the story perfect. Of course, no matter how perfect it is, it is a lie, and when you meet such a keen gaze, it immediately looks full of holes and vulnerable. But even if it's a lie, it's a white lie. Aunt Mary is for my good. ”

Rhodia smiled rarely, and looked at Ashrufat very strictly.

"What if I say...... You probably won't believe you if your speculation is wrong. She said word by word. "But I still have to say that, with my eye on people, I am sure that your Aunt Mary is definitely not such a kind and lovely person. Your two wives are nowhere near as harmless as they seem. ”

"I can't think of any explanation other than that. Ashrufat replied. "Nobody would pick up a homeless man on the side of the road and go home and marry his two nieces, would they? What could I have to worry about Aunt Mary so much about? ”

"The thing...... Sometimes you can't explain it with 'logic'......," says Rhodia. "You never know what's out of your sight. There may be nothing there...... Perhaps, there are things you can't even dream of. Speaking of which, the two of them seem a little unnatural to be young. ”

"You're thinking too much. Ashrufat replied immediately.