[IFITAOAMV] Chapter 10

‘Where is Sephiroth’s sword?’

While I was trying to recall the contents of the novel, Jenny finished styling my hair and held out the clothes that had been mended.

By the time I finished getting dressed, Edwin had returned.

“These clothes don’t emphasize my bride’s beauty.”

As he inspected my clothing, Edwin tapped his chin and muttered.

“Maybe I need to personally select your new clothes. Well, any outfit may not be enough to showcase my bride’s beauty.”

“I have enough clothes.”

“I know you are not greedy, but now you must change. Because you are my wife.”

When I let out a sigh of resignation, Edwin led me to the sofa.

Meanwhile, Seth quietly left the room with Jenny and the other servants.

“What is this?”

On the table were several luxurious boxes that had not been there before.

“I know you don’t remember your past.”

As I nodded, Edwin opened the lids of the small boxes one after another.

Each box contained a different large jewel.

“From this moment on, you will get to know yourself.”

“What does this have to do with jewels?”

The precious stones were all so beautiful that I couldn’t take my eyes off them, but I couldn’t figure out the connection.

“The Jueri inherited the blood of fairies. These fairies spawned from gemstones. So, their magic is influenced by the jewels.”

“The Jueri have magic?”

I was frustrated because there was no mention of the Jueri in the original story.

“They had the ability to draw out and use the latent power of a jewel.”

“What kind of power is contained in a jewel?”

“I’m not sure.”

“Will I be able to shoot fire or ice like wizards?”

If that happens, maybe I will be able to live a safe life away from the Emperor and Edwin as well.

My heart pounded with anticipation.

“Oh, my. Did you want to blow up things with fire? I never thought my bride would be so aggressive.”

Hearing his teasing tone made my face flush red.

Edwin chuckled and then continued.

“I don’t know all the details, but I do know that most of the Jueri had healing abilities.”

Ugh. That’s not good.

But it’s better than having no abilities, right?

Thinking about it from that perspective puts my mind at ease.

“How do you use these jewels?”

“That’s something my bride should know, right? You are a Jueri.”

‘Why are you acting like you’re an expert on the Jueri when you don’t know any of the important details?’

As I pouted in frustration, a long finger touched my lips.

“Why are you protruding your adorable lips? Your eyes are quite insolent.”

Heeding the warning, I quickly sucked in my lips.

“Think about it as homework. If you learn to use the jewels, I will grant you a wish.”

“A wish?”

My ears were drawn to the proposal that opened my eyes.

“However, you can’t ask to end our marriage, let alone run away from me.”

When the most desired wish was excluded, my inflated expectations deflated like a balloon.

“Are you disappointed?”

I quickly shook my head at the sharp look in his eyes.

“Uh, I was just wondering what kind of wish I should make.”

“You must have a lot of things you want to do. I’ll be sure to listen to you, so try your best.”

He smiled brightly as he took a fighting pose.

If I couldn’t escape Edwin, at the very least my survival should be guaranteed.

As I clenched my fists, I silently swore to make the jewels work for me.

“Let’s have lunch together later.”

Edwin left the room with those words.

When he said we wouldn’t be apart for even a moment, I thought he would cling to me 24/7, but I’m glad for some breathing room.

I examined the jewels closely.

Kindly enough, the names of each gemstone were neatly written on the individual boxes.

‘How am I supposed to use these things with no information?’

No matter how much I tried to recall the contents of the novel, there was no mention of Jueri or the jewels.

‘I’m going to have to go at this completely blind.’

I wanted to have some hope for survival, but the situation was very bleak.

‘Never mind the method, can I even use the jewels?’

I’m not really a Jueri, I’m merely occupying the body of a Jueri.

What if it turns out that I can’t use the jewels?

For a moment, Edwin, who seemed to be extremely excited to find a Jueri, came to mind. Even I was looking forward to using the jewels a while ago.

‘Even though I’m the bride of prophecy, I’m still going to die.’

The moment I realized this, I got chills down my spine.

—Smack– –Smack–

I patted my face lightly with both hands.

“I have to calm down. No matter what, I have to succeed.”

I carefully looked at the jewels. However, I didn’t find anything special.

Then, I touched each of the jewels, but I didn’t feel any special energy.

While holding each jewel, I tried squeezing, shaking, and applying some mental force, but I was still unsuccessful.

“Please allow me to use these jewels. My life is at stake. Please spare me.”

Thinking that my desperation was lacking, I called out to all the gods I knew and prayed over and over again.

But nothing happened.

‘What am I going to do?’

Burying my face in my hands, I embraced the growing despair.