For Your Failed Unrequited Love

Chapter 102

A massive horse galloped through the darkness. The tip of her nose tingled as the wind brushed against her face.

Lucy tightened her grip on Felixs waist as it was her first time riding a horse this fast.

About twenty minutes after leaving the Duchy. The horses quick pace allowed the two to arrive at the temple faster than expected.

Lucys gaze was drawn to the huge temple in front of her. It looked beautiful in pictures, but in person, it was indescribably magnificent and reverent.

But now was not the time to marvel at the enigmatic appearance. Felix yanked the reins and came to a halt as the horse crossed the square and entered the front yard of the temple. He got off the horse and helped Lucy down.

Felixs expression as he lowered himself to the ground was unusual. Lucy was concerned as she noticed his tense expression.

I hope Adrian-sunbae is safe.

A short while ago, she was going about her usual routine in the library, watching over the return table or mopping the floor.

The floor was already polished and gleaming. Nevertheless, Lucy continued to wipe. Otherwise, she didnt think shed be able to stop the constant flurry of thoughts in her head. She felt terrible about turning down the Dukes invitation. Felix told her not to worry, but she couldnt stop worrying as she remembered the Duke of Bergs frightening face.

The Duke will scold him harshly regardless of his age. Perhaps I should have been more polite in my rejection.

Lucy became even more concerned when Felix did not return to the Academy until late in the evening.

She ran into Adrian as she was about to leave the library. She dashed to him like a traveler who discovered an oasis.

Adrian-sunbae!

Lucy,

Has Felix-sunbae gone back to the dormitory?

No

Adrian frowned and blurred the rest of his words in response to Lucys question.

Im worried about Felix-sunbae. Hes not going to get in trouble because of me, is he? The Duke invited me today, but Felix canceled it on his own and went instead.

Adrian, who had always comforted others with his soothing words, listened to her and sighed deeply.

His reaction made Lucy feel uneasy.

Ill go home and look into it.

Adrian then abruptly turned away. Lucy followed closely. Adrian inquired, noticing she had followed him to the stable.

You want to come, too?

Yes, Im coming, too! Lets go!

Lucy was the first to enter the stable and urged Adrian.

She was concerned that Felix would speak nonsense in front of the Duke in vain. Words to defend themselves, for instance.

If that was the case, she was willing to stand up and claim that Felix had nothing to do with her and that she had followed him on her own. She didnt want Felix and the Duke getting into a fight because of her.

Sunbae, hurry up!

Adrian had a troubled expression on his face as he looked at Lucy.

Youd better not go,

Ill just wait outside the house! I just want to see Felixs face!

Lucy lied as she begged.

Adrian felt compelled to say yes when she didnt move at all in front of the horse. While old Fred snored and slept, they rode out of the academy.

Contrary to Lucys ominous predictions, the house was peaceful and quiet when they arrived. Subtle lights shone through each window, as she had seen before.

Did I worry for no reason?

She was relieved that nothing bad had happened. Adrian spoke in a low voice as he turned to face Lucy, perhaps feeling at ease given the atmosphere of the home.

I dont think its a big deal, given how quiet it is.

Adrian, who was observing the hallway, suddenly became serious.

Whats the matter?

Hush,

He pressed his finger to his lips and motioned for Lucy to be quiet. Then he quietly beckoned her to follow him.

Lucy didnt notice her until she got to the bottom of the stairs. This floor was filled with a sinister voice.

Adrian guided Lucy to the open area beneath the stairs. They crept into the darkness and began to listen in.

Lucy recognized the cold tone of the voice. The Dukes tone of voice. He was speaking to someone in a low, cool tone.

The sound of footsteps thumping down the hall continued. She noticed several armed men heading upstairs.

Lets get out of here, Lucy.

Adrian said quietly.

But

With terrified eyes, Lucy peered up. The mens rough footsteps were thumping the stairs.

Lets go out for the time being.

Adrian led Lucy, who kept looking up, out.

What exactly is going on?

I dont know, either. I think we should hear it from Felix.

Adrian led her to the houses backyard.

Look, thats Felixs room; the light just went on, and I can see people moving around.

As he said this, she noticed peoples shadows swaying through the curtained window.

I dont think its possible to go up using the stairs.

He abruptly rolled up his sleeves and placed his hands between the bricks. It was a sight she had seen before.

are you climbing the wall?

This is the only way

Do you both enjoy climbing walls?

Adrian tilted his head, as if he didnt understand the question, and then strode up to the window in an instant. As he approached the window, he looked inside and gently knocked; the window soon opened, and Adrian vanished beyond it.

Lucy curled up in the darkness, waiting for Adrian to reappear.

The window opened once more shortly after. Lucy looked up.

A man with bright golden hair fluttering in the moonlight looked down. Unsurprisingly, he stepped on the window sill and gently jumped down.

Lucy!

He looked around as soon as he landed and quietly called her name. When Lucy crawled out of the shadows, he ran up to her and hugged her.

Felix-sunbae!

Felix cradled Lucy in his arms before releasing her. Without giving himself a chance to feel good about it, he spoke quickly.

I have to go to the temple right now.

Is he going to take your place?

Lucy inquired, but he held her hand with a face that said he didnt have time to waste and began running to the horses side.

Ill explain everything as I go.

* * *

Felix said he needed to find important documents, so Adrian pretended to be him and was locked up in his room because he needed to find the papers without his fathers knowledge.

Lucy couldnt hear the entire explanation because its difficult to hear the words clearly while riding a galloping horse.

After a brief identification, they entered the temple.

I need to look for something in the Bergs vault.

The white-bearded old priest looked Felix in the eyes and replied,

We must see the Berg seal, which was carved by the high priest himself.

Felix nodded to indicate that he was prepared, and the elderly man led the way without saying a word.

He reappeared after a while, carrying a box filled with piles of papers. Felix seemed perplexed by the larger amount than he had anticipated.

It will take a long time to review and sort out.

He murmured as he looked down at the papers.

Can you lend me another vault?

He inquired of the elderly man.

Felix left the temple with Lucy after safely storing the documents in another vault.

What do you intend to do now?

Im going to take Adrian out of the house. I hope my father didnt notice that Im gone.

He mumbled nervously while grinning as if his comments were amusing.

Well, you dont have to worry about that,

* * *

Running down the path they had taken before, they returned to the duchy. In front of the mansion, Felix said to Lucy.

I dont know whats going to happen, so stay here. Ill go in there and get Adrian.

He got off the horse and handed the reins to Lucy.

But then the mansions main door unexpectedly opened. Then, from within, a shadow appeared.

Surprisingly, the shadows owner called out their names as if he recognized Felix and Lucy standing in the dark.

Felix, Lucy,

Adrian? Felix asked, surprised, as he heard his brothers voice. Adrian quickly opened the door for them.

Please come in.

Felix and Lucy approached him after exchanging puzzled looks at his calm voice.

Adrian Is everything okay? Felix inquired, wary of his surroundings.

Adrian smiled at the sight, a strange smile that is faint and somewhat bitter, but on the other hand, he appears truly happy.

Felix, come in with confidence; no one in this house will dare to disobey you.

What do you mean? Felix inquired.

Adrian, still smiling, hugged Felix as he approached. Adrian, who had been patting him on the back, let him go once more. Then he added,

I mean, youre the head of the family.

The remark made Felix frown. He looked as if he didnt understand what Adrian was saying.

Then, in a slightly shaky voice, his twin brothers took a deep breath and confessed the situation.

Father has collapsed, and the doctor says he may not be able to wake up.