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The Kind Older Sister Is No More #2

착한 언니는 없다 2 [Chaghan Eonnineun Eobsda 2]

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‘네가 언니니까 동생에게 양보해야지.’
‘언니가 동생을 위해 그것도 양보 못 해?’

몸이 아픈 동생, 리엘을 위해
평생 그녀의 그림자로 살아왔던 이렌.
이렌은 가족을 위해서라면 무엇이든 할 수 있다고 생각했다.
동생에게 모든 것을 빼앗기기 전까지.

“언니라고 부르지 마. 이제 난 네 언니가 아니니까.”
“지금 그걸, 언니가 동생에게 할 말이니?”
“그렇다면 왜 리엘은 저를 위해 희생하지 않는 거죠? 저는 리엘을 위해 모든 걸 포기했는데.”

그러던 어느 날, 그녀는 집안 어디에도 자신의 자리가 없다는 것을 깨닫는다.
그리고 가족들에게 단 한 번도 사랑받지 못했다는 사실도.

‘더는 후회하고 싶지 않아.’

뒤늦게 자신의 처지를 자각한 이렌은 독립하기 위해 방법을 찾아 나선다.
그런 그녀 앞에, 비슷한 처지에 놓여 있는 대공자, 노엘 크리스탄이 눈에 띄는데…….

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“나와 결혼을 하겠다는 겁니까.”
“필요에 의해서요.”
“무모하군요. 대공가 안주인 취급 같은 걸 원한다면 포기하는 게 좋습니다.”
“권력도, 사랑도 필요 없어요. 그저 형식적인 결혼, 그거면 돼요."

노엘은 말없이 그녀를 바라보았다. 그녀에게서 묘한 분위기가 풍겼다.
구름이 걷히고 이렌의 눈동자가 빛을 머금었다. 이렌은 똑바로 그를 향해 말했다.

“우리는 서로를 구원할 수 있을지도 몰라요.”

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First published October 31, 2019

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Irene comes to understand the danger that comes from becoming a Grand Duchess, especially in the aftermath of a coup and withing the divided Kristen duchy. Still she wishes to repay Noel for all his compassion. They get approval for their wedding, combat their adversaries, and finalize preparations for their ceremony. Noel reveals secrets about how he spends his time and the resources at his disposal. When she tries to claim her right as the Lady, vassals demand she prove her worth. As such the young couple travel to a monster infestation to see if they can solve the problem--both becoming confused about the boundaries of their relationship along the way.
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This is a slow burn romance in a fantasy world. Volume two introduces a few new characters and starts to build tension with the main bad guys. Irene is a little passive for my taste, but she remains likable and sweet throughout. The almost psychic connection our couple develops speaks to their growing relationship. No insta-love here. While there are a few scenes that play out differently, I feel like I read a variation of this story before so I can't say that it is the most original project. Still I like the symmetry of showing how his family is remorseful of their actions and suffering with hope of forgiveness against her family which refuses to admit guilt and continues to sow difficulties.
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