Was Leone a human? Was he a beast? She didn’t know anything else.
‘It looks like a really dangerous beast right now…!’
Of course, that didn’t mean he was a real beast. The voice that seemed to seduce her, the menacing sexiness and drowsiness that emanated… It was beautiful enough to mesmerize people, and it reminded her of a lofty beast that always stands on top.
That made her suffer. What did Leone absorb while taking so many classes? What was he applying to make it so thick? She was going to go crazy.
“Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha, right. It’s good to have two. I’ll comfort you, you had a hard time today.”
“Trixie.”
“Uh, uh. But Leon, I’m a little tired-“
Suddenly, Leone’s large hand wrapped around her shoulder. Her body fit into his arms.
“Uh ha ha ha. Our Leone, ha ha ha. Why is this? Why.”
She was on the verge of losing her mind, so she desperately vibrated her neck.
“…ha.”
Either way, Leone put his forehead on her shoulder and exhaled deeply. His breath tickled her throat. He looked like he was about to turn around. Was he making up his mind right now? What did he know? It’s just that she had become a more dangerous beast than he was now.
“I barely endured it. My.”
Leone whispered softly. Why did Leone speak so provocatively? The deadly lines of all kinds of romance novels that she had seen countless times in her previous life passed by. Thanks to that, all sorts of scenes that she wished she hadn’t thought of flowed through her head, making her blood run tight. It seemed like her head was dizzy.
“Leone. I, um now… Mmm, please. That’s why.”
She felt as if she was about to burst into tears because she was so proud of herself for pushing away with a superhuman patience for a person she had a crush on. She wanted to hug him and feel his body temperature. Whether or not he showed emotions.
“It’s okay, beggar. No harm done- that’s right.”
Hearing Leone’s question, she felt as if he had been pulled out of a rapidly spinning vortex. It was only then that she felt Leone’s fast heartbeat.
“Uh… huh. It’s fine.”
“Yeah, that’s right. Yes…”
He kept muttering and asking her whether he had heard her answer or not. He looked anxious. She was sorry that she was excited and didn’t keep her mind. Was it a surprise that General Bede approached her earlier? He was a child who has had the experience of losing his family right before his eyes. Today’s work wasn’t like that, but it probably wouldn’t have ended there if that big man had really grabbed her hair, and she would have been hurt physically and mentally.
Leone’s fear flowed into her. On the contrary, the whole time she was dealing with General Bede, she wasn’t afraid because of Leone. And that fear, now Leone felt it instead of her. As if he would go through her fears instead. What was she not afraid of? Was it because the child took it away? Like magic.
“Human beings are so cunning and despicable.”
“Huh?”
“They tell me they are beasts, rude, monsters, that’s what they say. But in the end, the way that the same human being ignores whatever happens to him unless he is a nobleman, is that what they call ‘polite and humane’?”
It’s the first time she had seen Leone talk this long.
“You were in danger. however, nobody-.”
His body was trembling slightly. Was it anger, was it fear, what was it? She didn’t know exactly, but she instinctively reached out and hugged Leone.
“No big deal, Leone. I’m fine, so everything is fine.”
“Still, it’s their world, so I put up with it. Even after it was over, I couldn’t look at you, but I endured it for now.”
“…huh.”
“Trixie, you said you were tired.”
“No, that…”
“I have endured a lot. I want to see you, I want to confirm. I endured the whole time, Trixie. So, give me time now even if you are tired. Even if you hate it… I can’t let go. Sorry, a little bit-“
She felt like she was going to cry because there was someone who cared more about the threats she was receiving than she did. Her heart tingled as if she had been hit by a sudden counter punch. Feeling grateful, comforted, and feeling the loneliness gained in this world was diluted. These were always, all sensations created by Leone. What he could give her.
She also had something precious in this world, and that made her think that someone valued her. And on the other hand, she hoped that the fear stemmed from the same emotions she had, not just because she was a family member and precious. Okay, this was greed. Greed raised its head more and more. It was definitely felt. An undeniable desire.
“Trixie. That I need the human way. That it’s effective in protecting you, everything. know.”
“…huh.”
“If you hadn’t looked at me and said no— I’m stupid again, I must have hurt you. I know. however. At that time, I was overflowing with emotions.”
Leone’s breath was particularly hot. It’s the first time she had seen him choose such clear words and erupt emotionally. Leone only spit out his emotions in a threatening way by putting his anger on top of his attacks, and he didn’t show a wavering figure. It looked complicated, but he didn’t tell her, and he didn’t tell her more each time. And even if she was sorry for him she was happy. Because she was the first person he behaved like this, and because she was the reason he poured out such complicated thoughts. They get angry while blaming themselves, and worry about her while hating others. These were all feelings he felt because of her.
While Leone felt dark emotions, she felt like she was going crazy and hated it a little bit. But… Already possessiveness, sparks from desire inflated her body. It only got bigger and bigger. As if it would burn her heart while soaring up without knowing the sky. In the past, Leone would have stepped back, thinking that he was acting like this because she was precious and the only family member anyway. By forcibly erecting a wall of defense that was already breaking down.
“…haha.”
A laugh came out. She couldn’t stop laughing. Even though she knew that an explanation had to be attached to this behavior because it did not suit the situation. If this was the urge to reveal love, it was a really big urge.
“Why am I so happy that you are angry with me? Leone?”
“…Happy?”
Leone whispered softly. It tickled, and the tickling spread through his heart and spread throughout his body. It was as if there was a heart under every skin that came in contact with him. She got up slowly. Leone’s eyes were right in front of her. All the time, she thought she wanted to be locked up. She wondered what it would feel like to be submerged in the Milky Way that those eyes were holding. And if those eyes see only on her, they’ll lock up. How would that feel?
Her heart was beating faster and faster. It wasn’t like she was distracted by close contact like before. Her vision was clear and her mind was clear.
“Why are you happy?”
Leone grabbed her by the shoulder and asked. His expression was slightly distorted. It was the first face she had ever seen. He seemed nervous, and he seemed surprised…
Hmm. Also, her laugh was so out of the blue.
“Because I think I’m precious to you.”
“Natural-.”
“I didn’t say that I was happy because it was precious in that sense.”
“…huh?”
The impulse gave her a little more courage. She said something meaningful in her own way.
“But Leone doesn’t know.”
Leone really, didn’t he know what she meant? Her guess was he didn’t know. She was the person who knew Leone the best in the world, so it must be an accurate guess. Not knowing was good for the status quo, and it’s a way for everyone to be comfortable. But she hoped Leone didn’t know her heart. But she wanted him to know. it’s a strange mind. Would she hit the ground tomorrow and regret it? Were her urges to hate? Would she fall into a sense of wonder? But now, it was strangely detached. It was rather comfortable when she showed her greed.
“Thank you, Leone.”
She brought out more words that she wanted to say. Leone was looking at her without saying anything. These days, there were many times when he had a soft face, but he was completely expressionless. Also, did he not understand?
“…Trixie.”
Leone, who had been keeping his mouth shut, opened his mouth and called out to her. She nodded and smiled at his call.
“For your concern. I’m really fine. So please take care of your body too. If you get hurt, I will suffer like you-”
Knock, knock.
“Lord Leone, it’s urgent. I will go in!”
It was Adler’s voice. If the knight, who would never enter without Leone’s permission, burst open the door, it seemed like something big had happened. By the way, it was a little too much to show this sight to Adler, Leone’s hope. She thought they would reprimand her for not being careful with her behavior. She hurriedly removed Leone’s hands from her shoulders one by one. Fortunately, the door opened after that.
There was a blind spot in that the two of them were sitting too close together and facing each other, but since the two of them had been together for so long, it seemed that Adler could easily get over this.
“Leone! Just, heo-eok, just- heo-eok.”
With Adler’s booming voice, Leone’s head turned.
“Ah… knight?”
“There was an attempt to assassinate General Bede!”
“So fast?”
General Bede must know a lot, so he’s right to assassinate. The Archduke must have been very angry. Dealing with his entourage right away like this. Or did General Bede knew more than we expected?
“…uh. Huh.”
Leone wasn’t even surprised by the news. What a weak answer. It was a voice that was too unfamiliar for Leone to hear. The bewildered gazes of Adler and she collided in the air.
‘What was it just now?’
They didn’t say anything, but they could hear each other’s thoughts.
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