Chapter 120…
Angelica’s eyes widened at Luna’s words. Then, a moment later, when she understood what Luna meant, her cheeks flushed red. Angelica immediately shook her head toward Luna.
“Lu… Luna! Helion and I aren’t like that.”
“Really? Are you sure? It doesn’t seem like that to me.”
Luna smiled playfully at Angelica, then suddenly pulled her into a warm hug.
“Aww, you’re so cute, Rica. From where I stand, I feel like one day we’ll hear news of your engagement with him.”
Angelica quickly broke free from Luna’s embrace.
“No, seriously! That’s not the case!”
But Luna only smiled at Angelica’s protest. After all, as the saying goes, strong denial often means strong affirmation.
“Come on, Rica. Don’t think about it too much. Tell me, in your mind, what kind of person is Helion?”
Angelica paused to think for a moment, then calmly recalled her thoughts about Helion.
“Helion is…”
She remembered the first moment they met. In her childhood, Helion had been awkward around her. But now, after all this time, Helion had become someone closer to her than anyone else.
Apart from her family, he was the person she was closest to. That’s how Angelica felt.
‘But… even more than that.’
Over the past six years, she had sometimes had prophetic dreams. Yet, among all of them, only one stayed vividly in her memory: Helion offering her a bouquet of flowers in a field, and herself feeling indescribably happy. Thinking of that moment gave her a strange feeling. It was a future that hadn’t come yet, but her heart was already racing.
‘I can’t. I can’t let it happen…’
She didn’t want the same events as her previous life to repeat. But as time went on and she became closer to Helion, as they spent more time together, her thoughts gradually changed.
“Huh? Rica, what do you think?”
It was Luna’s voice that pulled Angelica out of her reverie. Luna stepped closer, looking directly at her, curiosity shining in her eyes. Angelica let out a small sigh and spoke cautiously.
“Helion… is a good person.”
A faint smile appeared on Angelica’s lips as she said this. Luna smiled along with her.
“See? Helion is someone important to you too, right?”
“Well… for now, we’re not like that. It’s too early for something like that.”
“Come on, it’s normal for people our age to get engaged.”
“I know that, but Helion and I aren’t close enough for that yet…”
Luna’s eyes sparkled at Angelica’s words.
“Not yet, huh? Then who knows what might happen after some time?”
Angelica couldn’t help but nod slightly at Luna’s words, then quickly snapped back to herself.
“No, no! That’s not what I mean…!”
“Hehe, Rica, you’re really so cute!”
Luna hugged her again. Angelica, embraced once more, let out a small sigh.
“Ugh… Even if other nobles our age get engaged, I still think it’s not the right time for me.”
Angelica said seriously. Luna gently released her and looked at her with a serious expression.
“Yeah, if that’s how you feel, then that’s fine. But still, Rica…”
“Hmm?”
Luna took Angelica’s hand in hers and spoke.
“If one day you do develop feelings for Helion, it’s best to tell him right away.”
“Oh… really?”
Angelica never expected she’d have such feelings in this life, because she hadn’t considered it at all. Yet she couldn’t help but agree with Luna.
“Yeah. Because once Helion becomes an adult, there will probably be tons of marriage proposals for him.”
Angelica slightly opened her mouth, realizing she hadn’t thought of that.
‘Ah, right. I never expected that. Because…’
In the original timeline, Helion had abandoned his family to take the position of the Mage Tower Master at a young age. Of course, he likely received some proposals back then, but the situation now was very different from the original story. As Luna said, Helion might receive even more proposals than she expected.
‘Helion hasn’t even talked about the Mage Tower yet…’
Spending time with him, she realized he wasn’t particularly interested in it. Though he had a strong interest in magic.
‘Maybe it’s because he meets many other magicians while spending time with me?’
Especially since he often interacted with Scarro, Angelica’s teacher. Helion had been by her side while she learned much about magic and the empire from Scarro.
‘Anyway, things have changed from the original story… I really don’t know what will happen to Helion in the future.’
Angelica thought anew. The future she had known before was now very different in this life.
‘But still… I’m not anxious.’
In her previous life, even a small change in the future caused anxiety, because she spent most of her time alone. But now, things were different.
‘I have my family, Helion, and Luna by my side…’
And her reliable mentor and Seolho as well. Thanks to them, she felt no unease.
“Do you really think so?”
Angelica finally replied to Luna. Luna smiled and nodded.
“Of course. Helion is just as popular in the social circle as your brothers are.”
“Huh? What do you mean? My brothers are popular? And Helion too?”
“Puhaha! Of course!”
It was surprising news for Angelica. But Luna continued, and she had no choice but to accept it.
“Your brothers have always been famous. They’re the heirs of the Lespel family, and they’re handsome too. And it’s because your duke, the grand duke, and your duchess are all beautiful as well.”
“Oh…”
Angelica nodded. Her family truly had dazzling appearances, often leaving her amazed.
“And with the Lespel family, Helion also appeared.”
That was right. Helion attended almost every banquet held by the Lespel family. He also accompanied them to major imperial events. They treated him like family.
“And Helion himself is very handsome.”
Angelica nodded. Helion was one of the male leads of the original story. It was natural for him to be attractive.
“Plus, Rica, you’re becoming prettier too?”
Hearing this, Angelica blushed, lowering her head slightly in embarrassment.
“Lu… Luna!”
“Haha! But it’s true, isn’t it? The Lespel family gatherings are full of handsome and beautiful people.”
Angelica lifted her head slightly, then softly said to Luna:
“You’re really beautiful too, Luna.”
“Oh? Really?”
Luna’s eyes widened slightly in surprise at the unexpected compliment. Angelica smiled gently.
“Yes, really. You’re like a flower.”
“Me… a flower?”
This time, Luna’s cheeks turned red at Angelica’s words. Angelica smiled even more warmly at her.
“Yes. Just looking at you makes me happy.”
“Thank you, Rica. You’re the first person to ever say that to me.”
Angelica hugged Luna tightly.
“Me too. No one has ever said that to me like you do.”
While the two girls hugged each other, in a corner, a boy who had overheard everything had his cheeks flush red.
‘…If only I could be engaged to Rica.’
Helion found himself imagining that future without realizing it.
