The atmosphere turned awkward.
Lily and Mr. Gilbert both looked like people who had just been caught hiding something.
Mr. Gilbert looked like someone who had been pnning to leave quietly.
Lily looked like someone preparing herself for something dangerous.
And Rendara…
just stared at the two of them.
As if he already understood they both had something they needed to do right away.
Finally, Mr. Gilbert let out a small sigh, trying to break the silence.
He looked around the porch.
Uh… the wind tonight feels kinda strange… hmm…
he muttered while looking out at the yard.
But when his eyes returned to Rendara—
they suddenly stopped.
Wait!!
Mr. Gilbert narrowed his eyes slightly.
He pointed at Rendara’s hand.
That ring…!!!
Rendara looked at his own hand.
There was indeed a ring on his finger.
The same ring that had once been thought lost.
Mr. Gilbert stepped closer with a shocked expression.
That’s… the original ring that went missing… how did you find it, Rentaro?
Lily also looked at Rendara’s hand.
Rendara, however, remained calm as usual.
Oh, this one?
He slowly rotated the ring on his finger.
I found it near the kitchen at your house, Mr. Gilbert.
Mr. Gilbert immediately looked confused.
Near the kitchen?
Rendara nodded lightly.
I thought the ring you were looking for was the pair to this one.
Mr. Gilbert frowned.
A pair?Sorry, Rentaro, but that ring was never meant to be a pair. It’s only given to the person responsible… either the husband or the wife.
Rendara expined casually,
But when people get married, don’t they usually have two rings? So I thought… maybe there were two original rings.That’s why when you were looking for it before, I thought the other one was the one that went missing.
Mr. Gilbert slowly shook his head.
No.
He said seriously.
That ring is the only one.
Then Mr. Gilbert rexed a bit.
But… well, at least it’s been found. And you kept it instead of throwing it away, so you must’ve felt responsible.
The porch became quiet again.
But this time Lily suddenly stepped forward.
Then…
She looked at the ring in Rendara’s hand.
Please give it to me, Sir Rentaro…!!
Mr. Gilbert immediately turned.
What?Are you serious, Lily???!!!If someone who isn’t responsible wears that ring then—
Mr. Gilbert suddenly stopped speaking when he saw Lily’s face.
She was completely serious.
Lily didn’t hesitate.
Both rings!!
She pointed at the original ring in Rendara’s hand and the imitation ring the vilgers had made earlier.
Give them to me…
Mr. Gilbert looked confused and clearly didn’t understand.
Lily…!!!
Lily cut him off immediately.
I’ve already decided!!
Her voice was far firmer than before.
Mr. Gilbert… I’ve decided that the responsibility for Sir Rentaro marrying me…is officially cancelled.I will not marry.
The night wind blew a little stronger.
Rendara remained seated, watching Lily without interrupting.
Lily continued in a cold tone.
Since I won’t be getting married… then I’m the one who has to wear the ring according to the ws and rules of Aissuren.
Mr. Gilbert finally began to understand where this conversation was going.
This wasn’t just about cancelling a marriage.
His expression became serious.
Lily… you know what that ring means…
Lily nodded, her face shadowed.
Yes…
She stretched her hand toward Rendara, her hand trembling slightly but still firm.
Sir Rentaro… please… give it to me…
A few seconds ter, the ring was finally handed over.
Lily took both rings.
One by one, she pced them on her fingers.
The moment the second ring settled—
a subtle change could be felt.
The air around them trembled slightly.
Lily closed her eyes for a moment.
Then opened them again with a steadier breath.
She stared at her own hand.
She murmured softly.
So… it’s true…
Mr. Gilbert couldn’t stop her.
Lily was the kind of person who almost never showed such a serious expression, even since she was a child.
Instead of stopping her, he asked with a trembling voice, as if he already knew the answer wouldn’t be pleasant.
How many days, Lily…?
Lily answered without hesitation.
Sixty days…That’s what appeared in my vision… sixty days…
The porch fell silent again.
The ring had revealed Lily’s remaining lifespan.
That was what she saw the moment she wore it.
But Lily didn’t look afraid.
In fact, she looked calmer than before.
She clenched her hand slightly.
Sixty days… that’s enough.
Lily lifted her head.
Her gaze now carried one very clear purpose.
I’ll use that time…
Then Lily spoke loudly with a sharp expression.
to take my revenge!!!
She said the name coldly.
Mr. Rehzu!!
Then continued,
and those four criminals!!I’ll make sure Sasa’s wish comes true!!!!
Meanwhile Rendara, watching and listening, showed a sharp smile behind the calm expression he was showing to Gilbert and Lily.
Looks like… it’s time, huh…Hehe…
The atmosphere turned colder.
Even the cool air left by the rain felt warmer compared to the tension now filling the pce.
Then Lily calmly turned toward Mr. Gilbert.
And… with clothes like that, were you pnning to go to Mr. Rehzu’s pce?If so, that’s perfect… please take me with you.
Mr. Gilbert trembled slightly, but tried to stay calm.
He understood what Lily meant.
Then he answered quietly.
Alright… Lily… please accompany me.
Lily smiled slightly, though her eyes remained serious.
Then please hold my hand, Mr. Gilbert.
As Mr. Gilbert walked toward her, Lily briefly gnced at Rendara.
Her gaze held sadness… relief… determination… and emptiness.
As if this was a farewell to the retionship she once had with Rendara.
Mr. Gilbert took Lily’s hand.
Then Lily focused her power and stomped her foot lightly on the ground.
A portal opened.
And just like that—
Lily and Mr. Gilbert disappeared.
Rendara was left alone on Mr. Gilbert’s porch.
Suddenly—
his stomach growled loudly.
Prrrrrrrr!!!!!!!
Rendara smiled.
Well… looks like it’s time…Time for fried noodles!!!!
With nothing more than a thought, Rendara instantly moved to the royal district.
And of course—
to his favorite fried noodle stall.
Rendara casually sat down.
One fried noodle, please.
The vendor smiled while preparing another customer’s order.
Ah… it’s been a while since the hero Rendara came here.
Rendara simply smiled back.
Yeah… been busy with a lot of things… haha!!
Suddenly Rendara’s pte arrived along with other orders.
Sorry for the wait.Here’s your fried noodles.Enjoy!!
Rendara had barely finished speaking when his eyes suddenly sparkled.
Wow… amazing!!!!!
Without saying another word, he immediately started eating.
Messily.
Nyam…Nyammm…
The stall owner chuckled softly.
Want another?
Rendara nodded.
Yeah.
A few minutes ter—
the second pte arrived.
Gone.
Third pte.
Gone.
Fourth pte.
Still gone.
Rendara didn’t pay attention to anything around him.
He didn’t look at the street.
Didn’t notice the other customers.
He only focused on the noodles in front of him.
The stall that had been lively slowly became quiet.
Some customers noticed how te it had gotten.
Looks like they’re about to close.Let’s come back tomorrow.
One by one, they left.
The street lights began to dim.
The stall owner started cleaning up several tables.
But one table was still active.
Rendara’s table.
With a smile, the stall owner asked again.
Another one?
Rendara nodded again without thinking, as if he was venting everything—especially since there were no fried noodles in Aissuren.
Another.
A new pte arrived.
And it disappeared again.
The stall owner gnced up at the night sky.
It was very te now.
He had already stacked chairs on several tables.
But every time he looked back at that table—
Rendara was still there.
Still eating.
Still ordering.
The stall owner ughed quietly.
Looks like the hero really loves the noodles here.
Rendara didn’t respond much.
He just raised his chopsticks again.
Delicious!!
Time kept passing without him realizing.
The stall lights were almost turned off.
Most tables had been cleaned.
Other customers had long gone home.
But in one corner of that small stall—
Rendara still sat calmly.
Still ordering fried noodles again… and again…
As if the passing night meant nothing compared to one simple thing—
enjoying his favorite fried noodles.
And strangely…
the stall owner didn’t feel bothered at all.
