15 Results in the "The Trial" category
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TTRIA 13
“Why?” Curiosity flickered in Hugo’s eyes. Jeff, facing him, opened his mouth in a nonchalant tone. “I know it is the same raw material. But strangely, the scent you use feels better.” “…My scent is better?” It did not seem like such a surprising thing to say. Hugo, his green eyes wide, muttered as if he could not believe it. Jeff, who was staring blankly at his bewildered face, added. “I did not know when we met at the university, but now that there is a point of…-
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TTRIA 12
“See, Jeff. I told you so. That you would fall in love.” “I am sorry, but it is not love.” “That is because you do not know Collie properly yet. There are so many beautiful places. Do you want to go out again right now? I can give you a fantastic tour.” “Thank you for the offer, but I will decline. I prefer to experience things on my own.” “Haha!” Hugo naturally put his arm around Jeff’s shoulder. Since Jeff was the only one in the university who was of a similar…-
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TTRIA 11
“Ah, damn it. Why of all times, now….” No matter how bad its condition was, he thought it would last for at least a day. At this rate, there was no point in having gone through the trouble of acquiring it, even paying an extra fee. Jeff, who had cursed under his breath, checked his surroundings. The forest after the rain was different from how it had looked in the early dawn. Having lost the guiding light, it was difficult to even gauge his direction. “Hah….” If he had known it would…-
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TTRIA 10
"Mr. Lowell?" Suddenly, he felt a hand pulling at the hem of his clothes. Jeff, whose gaze had been wandering aimlessly, turned his head. Milla, holding an answer sheet in her hand, was looking at him with a puzzled expression. "Ah… I am sorry, Milla. Are you finished?" "Yes." "Good job. Milla, you may go read in the back until the other children are finished." "Yes, sir." As Milla smiled faintly and headed for the sofa, Daniel's eyes grew sullen. The boy was often jealous of the girl's…-
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TTRIA 9
Wayne laughed pleasantly and added. “Seeing you in person, I can finally understand. Why Hugo liked Jeff so much.” “I am only grateful that you see me in a favorable light.” “Don't mention it.” The private conversation ended on that amicable note. The more formal discussion that followed proceeded in a moderately light, yet not heavy, atmosphere. Wayne remained consistently gentle and focused, yet occasionally threw sharp questions. Unlike the agent, who had shown clear signs of…-
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TTRIA 8
“Of course, Jeff. There are quite a lot.” He continued speaking with an attitude as if asking something obvious. “But I narrow it down to about five types and give instructions. It is the butler's job to choose the scent according to the guest.” “…So it was the butler who chose the scent.” “He has a good nose for scents. He has worked here his whole life, so it is only natural. But why do you ask that? Is there perhaps some problem with the scent?” “Ah….” After a…-
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TTRIA 7
“……” Jeff himself could not understand why he acted that way at that moment. He had certainly felt a fear as if he would die at any moment, and he had not even had the strength to move, yet before he knew it, he was running after the retreating dog. He had a strong premonition that he must not lose it. Because once again, he had smelled ‘that scent’. It felt as if the answer would be at the end of where that thing reached. Whether it was about the ‘scent’, or about the family head…-
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TTRIA 6
“Of course, we can provide them with a position as a worker at the mansion or at <Vebreuk>. However, only those who have been acknowledged at the external facilities guided by Gray are given the qualification to be a worker. Human habits are not something that can be easily corrected, are they? There are often cases where pure goodwill returns as ungrateful threats. Those who have not been verified cannot become members of the mansion. That is the same for the children.” “……” Does…-
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TTRIA 5
Time at the mansion passed quickly, and before I knew it, a fortnight had gone by. They were days filled with abundance and feasting, days that were truly more than I deserved. The weather here was consistently clear and sunny, and if I wished, I could enjoy sports like horseback riding or tennis at any time. The meals provided at every sitting were so splendid as to be overwhelming, and the prepared clothing was also impeccably neat and stylish. Furthermore, all the writing instruments used at the…-
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TTRIA 4
Two small hands rested neatly on the fine fabric. Well-manicured nails and bright eyes full of curiosity. The owner of the note, with a voice whose gender was impossible to tell, was this very child. Jeff bent his waist to meet the child’s eye level. “Yes, Mila. Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to working with you too.” Her round, plump cheeks turned red. It was because she realized he was greeting her about the note. Mila, as if pleased, smiled broadly and stepped back. Another…-
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