Chapter 34: CH 34

Leon stared still at the closed door.

He saw Delter and Janice through the narrow gap.

He knew immediately why they came here.

He has been guessing since they met in town.

‘Did they already start the investigation?’

Leon turned around and headed for his room. There was no need to eavesdrop.

Above all, he heard clearly that a pattern appeared on Janice’s wrist.

It’s her pattern that appeared around the same time as me.

It certainly felt strange when I confronted her at the banquet.

“Ha, I overlooked the royal family.”

Don’t you think it’s a tough spot.

If I had thought that there might be a companion of mine in the Royal family, I would have found out a little sooner.

Now everything fits.

I wandered all over the place, but I couldn’t feel anything.

No matter how much I met people whose pattern appeared, I didn’t feel anything different.

If I hadn’t seen Janice today, I would have believed that I didn’t have a companion.

Leon’s eyes were cold.

I’m glad Elle hasn’t noticed yet.

If this continues, she may also be in danger.

It had to be stopped.

I wanted to be around a little longer, but I guess I was too greedy.

She wouldn’t know if I kept quiet.

Leon examined the pattern on his wrist again.

It was still blurry, but somewhat outlined. He wished it hadn’t.

The exact color was not revealed.

“No.”

He shook his head. There was a sudden surge of anxiety.

He raised his hand and rubbed the pattern on his wrist.

However, the red flesh only made the pattern clearer.

Leon entered the room and rubbed his wrists in earnest. No matter how hard he tried to erase it, it was useless.

He was nervous at the feeling that the pattern was getting darker.

If my companion shows up like this, wouldn’t it make me fall in love without knowing it?

Once again, my throat was burning with anxiety.

That shouldn’t happen.

He turned to the sword in the room.

Would it be okay if I cut off my wrist?

I’ve never tried to cut it before.

Ah. Then I won’t be able to take the test.

‘What if I take the flesh off?’

That might be fine.

Leon, as soon as he had finished thinking, approached the sword without hesitation.

Holding the sword, he gave strength as if cutting off his wrist.

Drip.

Blood flowed out and landed on the floor. A sharp pain took over his body, but he couldn’t stop it.

Because he wanted the pattern to disappear.

However, as if to laugh at Leon, the pattern was still dimly visible on the bleeding wrist.

Failed.

Yeah, this pattern won’t go away by doing this.

Even knowing that, Leon could not let go of his hope.

Tonight, he was going to check to see if there was a pattern on Elle’s wrist.

Maybe, you don’t know.

The same color pattern as mine might appear.

Leon stared at the bleeding wrist.

‘I don’t care about this kind of pain.’

What he feared most was that he would not be able to be by Elle’s side.

The only thing that can stop him is Elle.

* * *

Delther Kabezer stared still at Elle.

They were sitting face to face and eating dinner, it was very disturbing to see something unsettling.

“Is that the Velois original expression?”

It’s very unpleasant.

They gave us a place to stay, but she’s showing an unwilling expression.

“We’re not going to be here for a long time. Why don’t you relax?”

Delther said to Elle.

Who wants to be in a place like this?

If it wasn’t for my father’s order, I wouldn’t have come.

If only he hadn’t told me to go and see them in person, because he suspected the Velois family.

Besides, why did he ask me to take Janice?

His intentions were unknown, but impure would be correct.

“The Count is still, but I can see that you are very uncomfortable.”

“Oh, am I?”

Elle laughed hastily and put the meat in her mouth.

She chews it up…….

“It’s delicious. I think it’s my first time eating it.”

Janice said, smiling broadly between the two.

She looked rather nervous, but slowly put it in her mouth and mumbled.

‘That’s a relief, the food must suit your taste.’

Elle ordered a servant to serve Janice more meat.

“Eat a lot. I’m glad you like it.”

Delther’s hand stopped.

His eyes sank as he looked at Janice.

“That’s true. How could a person of unknown origin have eaten such a precious food?”

Even if he says it.

Elle shook her head as she looked at Delther.

He’s not even a child, but he can only express his feelings like that.

“Your Highness is very….”

You need to learn a lot.

How can you win a woman’s heart like that?

Does Janice know how Delther feels?

I felt a little sorry at the thought of it.

Elle put down the tableware and asked directly.

“How long are you going to stay……? It’s uncomfortable for each other, but you’re not going to stay long, aren’t you?”

Her words left Delther Kabezer speechless.

I felt it then, but she was afraid of him but bold.

He didn’t like that anymore.

“Don’t worry, I’ll go once it’s confirmed. Who said we’d stay in a place like this?”

If he didn’t say anything.

If he doesn’t open his mouth, he’ll be halfway there.

Elle’s eyes were wide open.

“Sure, you must go back to your original seat quickly.”

Then let me ask you a question.

Elle insinuatingly told Delther.

“Then why is the announcement already posted? Will there ever be a war?”

Delther stared at Elle with his arms folded.

It was to find out what the purpose of the question was.

“Why are you  curious about that? Oh, do you intend to support the Velois family as well?”

To him, Elle did not appear to have any ability.

Qualifications were required to apply for the announcement.

A person with the ability to immediately engage in war.

“Do you think I’ll apply? My father won’t allow it either.”

Elle clenched her chin and smiled softly.

I was just trying to dig up information for Leon.

But when I saw Delther, I didn’t think he would open his mouth, so I gave up quickly.

What did Edgar think of letting them stay?

Watching the two in front of my eyes makes me feel very emotional.

It wasn’t very pleasant to break into my space.

“Oh… I’m sorry.”

Janice spoke quietly while the spark was bubbling between the two.

Elle and Delter’s eyes soon turned to Janice.

Maybe she was surprised, but she spilled water on her clothes.

“That’s all right. I’ll call the maid.”

Elle tried to call the maid right away. But Janice stopped her.

She spilled water to get out of this situation, but isn’t it in vain when the maid comes.

Janice rose from her seat with a gentle smile.

“I should go to my room. Do you mind if I get up first?”

“Whatever. It won’t help if you stay here.”

Janice rose from his seat at Delter’s words.

After greeting lightly, she left the restaurant without hesitation.

Elle looked at her with envious eyes.

* * *

‘It’s hard. I should have stayed in the royal palace…….’

Janice walked down the hall and clasped the hem of her dress.

But I think the escort I saw earlier was definitely the person I saw at the banquet.

I recalled my memory. I’ve seen it vaguely, but if I remember correctly…….

I’m curious.

What kind of person you are. I wanted to see his face that was covered by a mask.

Somehow, my heart beat so hard when I faced him.

Janice touched her wrist.

Do I really have a companion? The pattern that was revealed kept bothering me.

“I want to see him again, I wonder.”

She mumbled to herself.

The hem of the wet dress was damp, but her head was full of that masked man.

Maybe I was curious because of the atmosphere similar to mine.

Janice’s footsteps, which had been walking for a long time, soon stopped.

She saw someone in the garden.

She held her breath and headed towards the terrace. The man’s hair gleamed in the moonlight.

“Black.”

There was no one in the empire with black hair.

I heard rumors that it was cursed, and I did not hear that there was such a man in the Velois family.

Janice’s purple eyes soon sparkled.

‘By any chance, is it that person from earlier?’

My steps gradually grew faster

I just wanted to go without knowing why I was heading to the garden.

You never know.

I might see him again.

I didn’t even properly thank him for holding me so I’ll take this opportunity to say hello.

‘They said he was a knight for Lady Elle.’

The knight…

It felt different from those who escorted me.

Different eyes from those who look at me with contempt every time.

His eyes, looking at Elle, seemed to contain different emotions.

Janice ran quickly into the garden.

She stopped in front of him, taking a short breath as if she had forgotten that her clothes were wet.

“I….haa.”

I couldn’t speak properly because I was running.

The weather was so cold that there was a chill all over.

But the only answer that came back to her was a blade sword.

“Who is it?”

Her heart ached at the voice of Leon, who had a murderous intention with a very wary tone.

Janice was so surprised that she had a hiccup.

The silver necklace reflected in the moonlight soon sparkled.

“Elle…”

Strange. It wasn’t Elle, but she was wearing Elle’s necklace.

Leon looked confused at Janice in front of him.