I Will Be The New Me
THE CHAPTER 50

This conversation may be related to a rejected trial. Raiden will reveal all the reasons he has to me with four eyes.

Then, just think of me there as Grand Duke's future grandfather's successor.

Quinn slammed the vase in her room so tightly that her shard was strewn across the floor. Emily who was helping him prepared until he jumped in shock, "why does she keep blocking the way?! it's annoying!"

Quinn no longer wore the simple dress she used to wear. Now she borrows an official dress belonging to her late grandmother that is worn only when she needs to show her noble status.

Quinn's hair was clamped using a butterfly-shaped golden pincer on the back of his head. Quinn's appearance became quite contrary to Raiden's taste.

"Your Majesty, shouldn't you bring Lord Finn to escort you?"

"No. I don't want Raiden to remember his face, it can be dangerous. For now, I will go forward myself. Don't say anything to Finn or my other family."

Quinn rushed out of the room after all her preparations were done. Who would have thought, Vincent actually saw the magnificent appearance of Quinn first. He did not accept seeing Quinn who seemed to act like a successor that had been inaugurated by Bastien.

"What the fuck is that outfit?! you think you have the right to touch mom's clothes?! as I'm not home, you're rummaging through your own grandmother's closet! you brat!" his drive was in front of many servants who were about to take Quinn's departure to the palace.

Quinn calmly replied, "Grandfather has fully given me permission to use all of my grandmother's relics that are still stored. Loh, Uncle doesn't know? grandpa told me he wanted to make me his successor."

"What?!" Vincent growled in anger, he felt sick of being kept out. Even in terms of successors, Bastien preferred the daughter of Savero who was his biological son.

"After all, Uncle isn't much better than me, is he? is Uncle useful? in addition to making a bad image, Uncle can only make trouble. So, don't blame grandfather if he prefers a talented little boy like me to be the successor," Quinn deliberately gave a mocking smile, he then patted his uncle's shoulder like dust cleaning. "Now, I'm busy. Can you step aside for a second? The prince has been waiting for you since."

"Prince? hey, whoa! you plan to meet the Prince in such clothes?!"

"Is Uncle getting too old until your listening skills decline? how poor. Uncle, why is your life so sad? I can't bear to see you live like this." Quinn wore a soft expression that made Vincent blush, he was furious but could do nothing. "Oh yeah, you better be careful. No one knows in the future I'll be the Grand Duke or even the Ethereal Queen."

Quinn left just like that when she was satisfied to see Vincent wrath her. "I need to put my energy aside to listen to Raiden's rant."

A few minutes later...

"HIS MAJESTY QUINN OF THE COUNT SHUVILLIAN FAMILY HAS ARRIVED"

As soon as Quinn got off his chariot, the ranks of servants greeted him with the utmost respectability of an official visit to another high nobleman.

Quinn immediately entered the palace, looking for Raiden who did not also see the trunk of his nose. A butler had been waiting for him in the palace hall "I'll escort you to where His Highness the Crown Prince is."

"Thank you."

The butler glanced at Quinn with flushed cheeks. He almost fell for the seventeen-year-old girl. The aura is incredible. There was no innocent or innocent side left. Quinn was very pretty with her short hair.

This room is just getting more luxurious. I haven't been here for a long time to play games.

"Hm? something was strange," Quinn stopped following the footsteps of the butler who was guiding the way for her.

"What's up, Your Majesty?"

"It looks like this is not the way to the inner part of the palace. Where are we going?" ask Quinn astonished.

The butler forgot to say, "oh... His Highness the Crown Prince invites you to take a boat ride and circle the river together as the weather today is clear."

Quinn jolted "what..? why take a boat?"

In the back garden was also lined with several male servants who welcomed his arrival. A large, luxurious and roofed boat on which there is a long sofa and a table containing drinks and fruits is ready to be used.

Raiden was sitting there. He lifted the curtain and stretched out his hand, "for a long time we have not boarded this boat together. Take my hand and go up."

Quinn glanced at the servants who were staring at her intently as if watching her.

I don't want to hold on to this hand that's repeatedly killing me. But they really watch over me with a lot of meaning.

"Excuse me," Quinn received Raiden's helping hand and boarded the palace's large boat.

Riding this boat just embarrassed me for my stupidity.

Quinn and Raiden used to spend time together on this boat. Given that Quinn used to be so deeply attached to Raiden, it made him feel very embarrassed now.

Now what's your motive for having this talk on the boat?

He obviously avoided many ears eavesdropping on our conversation.

After Quinn boarded, the boat began to sail away from the shore. Quinn still chose to stand up "I didn't expect you to be wearing such a full and official uniform" he said, looking at Raiden's neat appearance.

"Yes, I just finished attending a meeting. And we've never met officially like this, have we? I'm enjoying it enough."

Officially said? didn't he just say he wanted to cheer me up?

Raiden's diamond eyes pay close attention to the details of each of Quinn's current sightings. Her short hair makes Quinn look fresher and does not reduce the level of her beauty, her official Grand Duchess outfit seemed to tell Raiden that she is most likely to be the successor of Bastien Lombardia.

"You yourself are also wearing unique clothes. But you're still beautiful even if your dressing tastes change."

Stop your bullshit and get to the point.

Raiden pulled Quinn's hand and sat the girl next to him. "You can fall if you keep standing like that. Sitting here, away from the crowd for a moment will help you be calmer and safer."

Pfft! be safe? you mean you can try to kill me without anyone seeing it?

Raiden seemed to be casually sitting on the boat, he drank his chamomile tea slowly. The young man then rested his left foot on his right foot, then he also rested his chin with his hand while looking at Quinn who was sitting quietly next to him.

The diamond blue bead looks more sparkling when in the sun, even Quinn may be able to see the reflection of river water in the beautiful eyes.

"You changed a lot, yeah. In a short time, you became someone I didn't recognize. But you still managed to lure me."

Quinn shrugged lightly as if it was nothing out of the ordinary "i'm just trying to learn more."

"Beautiful skin, firm posture, and firm expression. Ah, too many beauties in your change that I cannot mention." Raiden stroked Quinn's head for a moment, "with a face like that, it's a pity that I should kill you. But I prefer your strength, that way you can live in me after I eat your heart. The two of us will be together forever" Raiden said in his heart. He also gave a sweet smile.

"Quinn, do you know why I called you today?"

Quinn smiled knot "you mentioned in the letter that you would comfort me as a friend. But judging by our insecurities this time, you want to discuss something important. Yesterday you refused my hearing, I think the reason you called me had something to do with it."

"Hmm, clever."

Quinn held her cheek "I didn't expect you to turn it down. I think, when your circumstances replace the position of King Kaisen like this, killing several nobles at once will certainly help strengthen the Ethereal palace."

Yeah, that's true. By reducing the number of nobles, it is tantamount to reducing their potential to rebel, betray, or carry out a coup.

Raiden grinned "you're so smart. But did you know? the rower is a deaf man. In other words, no one will hear our conversation. So, I'll tell you honestly."

Quinn flinched, suddenly Raiden shifted his seat. The young man put Quinn's hand on his chest, "about the Viscount case just leave it to me. I'll protect you from making mistakes that could endanger you."

Raiden sighed softly. He then let go of Quinn's hand, "His Highness the Crown Prince checked all the noble data available to invite who deserves to attend his coronation. Then coincidentally he instead discovered a vile and inhumane secret from a group of nobles," the young man smiled obliquely, he stroked Quinn's lower lip with his thumb "I want something like that. If you keep your mouth shut, no one will know."

In other words, he wants to snatch all my services and get more praise from the public?!

Quinn brushed off Raiden's hand, "i object to that, Raiden. I absolutely do not want my family, especially my grandfather, to be considered covering up the sins that my uncle has been doing. Therefore, I need your permission to be the whistleblower in this case."

Quinn grinned "of course I don't know if you're going to drown me here to keep me quiet and leave it to the Viscount to incriminate his sentence. But it's a pity, I'm wearing pants today so I can swim."

Raiden is shocked by Quinn's sharp mindset, "Pfft! ahahahaha! you're so funny, Quinn. Am I that cruel? I wonder what I look like in your eyes."

Like a bastard who disturbs the view.

Quinn stiffened as Raiden pushed his body and pressed his body over the long sofa. His big hand held onto Quinn's wrist, the young man looked at Quinn's two eyes full of ambition. "Let's trade with me, Quinn. Leave the case to me, so you don't have to worry about anything, I'll take out anyone who dares to harass you. Then I'll give you a safe position."

Quinn's golden irises flashed filled with emotion. He did not expect that this conversation would lead to anything complicated.

"Three more months, be my queen. At that time I was officially the successor King of Father. Then no one would dare to hurt you."

Raiden instantly silenced Quinn's mouth with a kiss. He knew Quinn would again object even though Raiden had made a very lucrative offer. Again the events Quinn hates repeat.

Both Quinn's eyebrows are furiously linked, "Fuck Raiden!" scream the girl in your heart.

Raiden deepened his kiss by popping his tongue into Quinn's mouth. Bastien's favorite grandson could even clearly feel the calm roar of breath belonging to the young man above his body.

I need to do something.

The rower who inevitably saw that so averted his eyes as quickly as possible with a face that was perfectly reddened.

Vynxes!

Suddenly the boat became slightly swayed due to the surging river water so Raiden's hand links loosened and Quinn took advantage of the opportunity to break away and push both Raiden's shoulders away.

Quinn roughly wiped her lips with her clothing sleeves. "I don't understand why you want me to be your companion as the leader of this country. Didn't you yourself say you wanted a queen who could help you take care of the country? come on, I'm not smart and I hate learning."

"...."

"Everyone supports your relationship with Penelope who is smarter and pure-hearted."

If Penelope hears this, will she still pursue Raiden's love?

"I don't like Penelope. How many times do I have to tell you that I only love you? is it wrong to marry the girl I love? I have absolutely no hidden intentions, you know."

You just love my power. You think I still don't know about the killers who keep on eyeing my life?

Quinn chuckled softly "are you sure? almost the entire Helldelune society rejected me as the Queen. If you keep choosing me, it will have a big impact. Your name might be ugly."

Raiden tilted his head "so, did you reject my offer? it's weird..I think you're gonna like that, haven't you been crazy about me? this fast do you hate me? it is as if I have committed a great sin against you. It's a bit painful to accept such a strong rejection..."

Quinn bit her lower lip. He was so angry that he could say nothing.

As if?! you've been playing with fire behind my back, imprisoning me, even making me lose my life! god's punishment alone is still lacking to atone for your sin on me!

"Did you really not like me anymore, Quinn? why don't you say 'i hate you' while looking at me eh? try now to tell me that you hate me," Raiden held Quinn's chin so that the girl would look at him. The young man gasped in shock when he saw that both of Quinn's eyes had already turned red withstanding a cry.

Quinn shook Raiden's hand again. "I foolishly wasted a lot of my study time just to be able to come to the palace and spend time with you. I'm trying to help you even if I'm not in politics and law. But everyone including you gave me the realization that it wasn't enough. Love alone will not be enough to make me unite with my loved ones to death, it will not benefit the country."

"..."

"I've always heard the scorn, insults, and ill-treatment of the elite because they see me like an insect that always shrouds you. Even considering how bad they are makes me ashamed! now you want me to wish what, huh? you'll probably let people including your prime ministers demo my decline."

"Quinn, it—"

"Sorry, I better take the path of peace. I don't mind watching you live with someone else, I don't want to sacrifice so much to be with you again."

My words are too far away. It all happened in the past, and now it can happen again.

Raiden knelt before Quinn while kissing the back of his right hand, "pardon me for noticing your injuries too late. I'm just thinking about myself. I thought I needed to live to serve fully in the palace where I got my identity. But I finally realized. The only person who will lead this kingdom with me is you, Quinn."

"...." - ".Quinn let Raiden finish all his bullshit.

"This feeling will not change again. I swear to God to make you the Ethereal Queen."

I swear to God, I've heard it before. You casually say that again. Is it because inside you, you feel no difference to a God?

"Oh!" Quinn smiled cynically, then said "i refuse."

Raiden showed a look of despair "Quinn!"

"I don't want to expect too much anymore. I hope you understand."

Quinn knows how to sneak Raiden. He wants to take Quinn's hard work in solving Vincent's case to earn praise ahead of his coronation day. Then, if Quinn accepted the offer and became the Ethereal Queen, she could kill him at any time. In this way, he did as the saying goes 'once paddling two three is also exceeded'.

Quinn gave a faint grin "but I don't know until when my stance will last."

"You mean?"

"Raiden, prove to me that you love me. You're gonna take my side, aren't you? how could you not side with me if you really loved me."

"..."

"About that trial, I still won't hand it to you."

Quinn stroked Raiden's cheek tenderly, "i'll change my mind if you prove your love."

And I'll find every way to make you feel the same betrayal.

While Quinn goes to the palace, Vincent invites his daughter to meet in a crowded public library. "What were you doing in the palace at the time? did the Crown Prince not say anything important to you?!" ask Vincent impatiently.

"Nothing, Dad. We just talk relaxed. Why do you look so nervous?"

Vincent leaned his body forward "Quinn today met the Crown Prince officially! don't you know anything?!"

Penelope glared her eyes in surprise "A-Dad didn't lie? wh why? what's for?"

Did Quinn betray me?!

Vincent holds his daughter's shoulders "you're close to her, so it doesn't matter to you if you come all of a sudden. Hurry up after Quinn right now! you have to interrupt both of them if you don't want to be eliminated!"

"I-I understand, Dad. I'll be there soon."