Suppressed Jealousy

Theodore was jealous of Luise’s attention toward Victor, found Victor’s provoking words unpleasant, and hated this situation where he was powerless.

“...”

However, believing that revealing his inability to control himself was Victor’s intention, Theodore merely glared at Victor with intense hatred.

“...As if I haven’t been there myself. Be grateful for that fleeting attention that could disappear at any moment.”

He hated nothing more than to humble himself before Victor, who had brought about his downfall and was originally nothing more than a Disgraced General, so he spat out a single sentence as if chewing on it.

“Well, you’re not entirely wrong.”

Victor shrugged.

“But still, it’s different for me than it is for you.”

He pulled a framed picture from his pocket and showed it to Theodore.

“That’s...”...