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twenty-nine.

I entered Monstera Castle with a light step.

It was because I met Baron Forem, who was just leaving work, and made a deal.

Baron Forem was willing to exchange the diary for the ancient map.

I kept my diary in my bag and checked it from time to time.

There was no way it could disappear, but I was still anxious.

"You're back?"

As I reached the entrance, Thomas greeted me with a kind smile. He naturally extended his hand for the bag.

"No, I'll take it."

I declined Thomas's offer and quickly climbed up the stairs.

The reason was to throw this trouble into the fireplace quickly.

As soon as I stood in front of the burning flames, I took my diary out from the bag.

Then I tried to throw it straight away, but I suddenly hesitated.

Shall we check it again?

I opened my diary again because I felt regretful to just throw it away.

This time, I opened the last page. It was written just hours before my death.

[Year xxxx Month xx Day xx]

Today is Adult Day!

Without the director, the world looks bright. I'm going to have chicken and a beer when I get home.

Oh! I should buy a lottery ticket since I like the dream spot.

Lord, let me my next life be born as a second generation chaebol* and live without worrying about money.

Oh, I'd like to have a handsome boyfriend, too.]

"......"

Would it feel like this if I took out a time capsule that was buried when I was young?

I was somehow moved, thinking of myself enjoying my ordinary daily life and small happiness until my death.

It was all the more so because it was a bright story to say before one's death.

I put my diary back in the bag, which I was going to throw in the fire right away.

Although it was a dark history, it would be regrettable to throw it away because it proved that I had lived a hard life.

I think I can keep this as a souvenir. There's no one who can read it anyway.

"Okay."

I took a step back from the fireplace.

When I was giving up on what I was going to burn, Ruby, who didn't know when I came, was behind me and kicked me.

Kking!

"Ah, Ruby!"

I called Ruby in surprise. Ruby uttered a shallow groan, revealing her tongue.

Ruby struggled as I hurriedly hugged her.

She was trying to get out of my arms and didn't meet my eyes as she usually did.

"What's wrong?"

Kking?

When I asked with my eyes wide open, Ruby made eye contact with me.

But after a while, she slid her gaze down again.