RETURN OF THE FEMALE KNIGHT

91. Because of Him

Jimin didn't say anything at Roseanne's unexpected confession. More correctly, he didn't know what to say. He simply stared at her pale face, his own as stiff as a statue.

'What did she just tell me now?'

He couldn't comprehend it. How could a daughter of a count love a man who had nothing to his name? Roseanne was not aware of his true identity. To her, he was a man who was involved in something dangerous in the past, but was still low enough to work as a servant in a mansion. No, even if she knew his true identity, their differences were too wide to overcome. No nobleman would ever allow their daughter to be with someone like him.

That did not mean Jimin didn't have advances from other women. However, the words he had heard so far were, "I like you, do you want to be together for a while?" or "Do you want to be my lover?" No one ever confessed that they loved him.

The look of embarrassment faded from Jimin's face, and the blank and impassive walls were rebuilt.

"Young Lady, do you know that women in the Ruford Empire take their husband's status?"

"Of course I know."

"You know that as the daughter of a count, if you marry a baron who is of lower status than you, then you will become a baroness?"

"Yes."

"So you are aware that if you are with me, you will be the wife of a servant?"

Roseanne was not asking him to marry her immediately, but he wanted to make a strong impression on her mind. The two of them together were hopeless.

Contrary to his intentions, however, Roseanne replied with a firm nod.

"Yes, but it doesn't matter. It's not important if I'm a servant's wife, but if I'm Jimin's wife. "

Jimin was at a loss for words. He was sometimes taken aback by her, but that was nothing compared to this. Despite the gauntness of her cheeks, she was completely resolute.

"It's alright if you don't have anything. I can work hard."

Until now, Jimin had assumed Roseanne was like a frail little bird, but she had an unexpected resolve. She spoke words that no one else could easily do. Some unknown emotion stirred inside him.

'Is that why she's kept me around?'

He didn't know Roseanne's agenda, but now he understood. This lovely girl loved with him incredible purity.

"Cough, cough."

Roseanne gave a few racking coughs, and he was broken from his thoughts.

"Get some rest first, Young Lady."

He turned away, when Roseanne's voice halted him.

"The answer to my confession...is it just a reminder of our differences?"

Jimin turned back to look at her.

"That's the most important thing, Young Lady."

"If you were a noble, would our relationship be changed in a better way?"

A flustered look flashed across Jimin's face, but it was soon gone. Whatever freedom she imagined what not reality. Jimin locked his eyes with her and replied coldly.

"Please think against it. I wouldn't be listening to this uncomfortable confession if I weren't a servant."

No matter who heard it, it was a clear rejection. Roseanne's clear green eyes began to tremble in pain.

Jimin turned away, seemingly unconcerned, and made towards the window to leave. Roseanne was still young and mistaken. Once she was older, she would look back at this moment with regret.