Crowning My Feral Prince

Leone not only grabbed Ripper, but also stood with his back against the wall to protect his back.

 

“Ri-Ripper! Hurry up, prince!”

 

The Archduke screamed in confusion, not knowing that Leone had caught his hidden card. The sounds of battle that had been heard from afar just moments ago quickly became closer. He didn’t know what it was, but a monster was coming closer. There was no way the prince could have this type of trick. If the prince had an army that the Archduke could never defeat, he would not have chosen this method. This is ridiculous. It couldn’t be wrong. Where was it, where did he not notice it? It takes time to raise an elite army. Resources and manpower are also divided. If the prince were to set out to train the imperial knights and guards who had become famous without Adler, then naturally rumors would have spread. Of course, the information must have come from his spy as well. And he still didn’t know? Where did he miss it? From where. Even though he knew he had no time to think about such things, the Archduke could not easily calm down. Leone knew he had no time and suppressed his feelings, and the Archduke couldn’t control his emotions. That was the difference between the two people. Eventually, the Northern Army and Adler reached the room. Having a strong army was so convenient. The Archduke’s private soldiers fell. He was grabbed by the throat, dragged, and forced to his knees.

 

“Ripper!”

 

Ripper failed to answer the Archduke’s call. Because he was caught in Leone’s hand and floating in the air. Leone hugged Trixie and lifted Ripper’s chin tightly. It was a way to prevent him from opening his mouth and at the same time stop him from struggling. Well, if soldiers attack here, it will be a good shield. Leone’s grip crushed Ripper’s cheek mercilessly.

 

“Ugh, eup!”

 

“Do you mean to break the hypnosis?”

 

Ripper barely nodded his head. Leone dropped her off. Reaper sat down, his legs feeling weak.

 

“Loosen it.”

 

Leone ordered without further ado. He was planning on kicking Ripper if she said anything nonsense. Now Ripper regretted her decision to participate in this matter. At first, she was intrigued by the idea that a person like the Archduke was looking for her. And he came to see how much fun it would be if he could hypnotize the Archduke and make him do whatever he wanted, and that he would be able to witness even more fun scenes of murder. However, she was more interested in the story the Archduke told. A handsome prince appears for the first time in five years and sweeps the capital, and a commoner maid is deeply loved by him. 

She originally believed that the more class differences there were in love, the more likely she was to be a burning lover. Ripper was curious about the cruelty of death that their desperation would bring about. When a hypnotized loved one harms himself or strangles his lover… etc. How enchanting the love, pain, and distorted face were. So she turned her eyes this way. But even before the desperate love story, a crazy beast comes out first. She didn’t expect this. Moreover, Ripper had never hypnotized an animal. She left Trixie sitting on the floor with Leone still holding her. Ripper crawled towards Trixie in front of Leone. Breaking hypnosis was simple. All the ripper had to do was clap three times at a certain beat.

 

“Ugh!”

 

The Archduke’s screams were heard. The Archduke will be captured and executed. At that moment, another thought came into Ripper’s mind. So, what about himself? Since he incurred the wrath of the royal family, it was natural that he would die. Even if she was able to negotiate and be released using this hypnosis, she could have caught and killed or imprisoned her by saying she knew now. Since he was a hypnotist and there were circumstances in which he attempted to pose a threat to the imperial family, even if he were to be released, it would not be possible. Confinement in a mansion… Anyway, he couldn’t live like he does now.

 

“I think I’ve been thinking a lot.”

 

Leone’s voice became harsh. Of course, Ripper was scared out of his mind. On the subject of causing the death of so many others, she was so afraid of her own death, which was coming before her eyes. But at the same time, a twisted feeling arose.

 

‘Is this the last time you see something boring in your life?’

 

Ripper could not tolerate this. She couldn’t believe her artistic life ended in such a mess. Even if she lived, even if she died. The last murder was definitely-.

 

“Beatrice, hmm, Giuseppe… right now.”

 

Extreme tension clouded Ripper’s breathing between his words. Leone, unaware that her three claps were her method of breaking hypnosis, just looked at her closely.

 

“Bite your tongue and kill it, huh!”

 

Before the words were finished, Leone managed to kick Ripper. Trixie’s mouth moved even though there was no command until the end. Leone’s hand went to Trixie’s mouth. Leone knew best the power his jaw could produce. Still, his hand went into Trixie’s mouth without hesitation, preventing his teeth from biting her tongue. Even if his finger were cut off, it would be normal for him to experience pain that wouldn’t be considered abnormal, but Leone didn’t feel any pain. Because it felt like his head was going to explode with anger. Laughter even leaked out. When he got too angry, he let out a ridiculous laugh.

 

“You mean to choose that path.”

 

“Wow, uh… Black.”

 

Ripper clutched his stomach and rolled on the floor, hissing in pain. It was clear that her ribs were broken. Every time he took a breath, he felt a prick deep in his lungs. It hurt too much. Really, hugely. To the point where she thought it would be better to just die. she could taste blood from inside her throat.

 

“Have you tried begging me to kill you?”

 

Her cold voice sank. Reaper instinctively realized this as she looked into Leone’s eyes. That death may not be the end. Ripper was a talented hypnotist. So she thought that if she was to be tortured, all she had to do was hypnotize her torturer. But for Leone, her ripper’s methods don’t work. What if he, directly, tortures her? Her mind went blank.

 

“Ah, ugh. I-I did it wrong.”

 

“Okay? I haven’t even started yet. Should I blind you or make you unable to speak? Just pick one.”

 

Goosebumps appeared all over Ripper’s body. Leone bent his waist towards Ripper. In her approaching horror she hastily raised her hands and clapped her hands three times.

 

“Now ugh! Really. Really!”

 

Leone did not answer. The strength left her jaw as he bit her hand. At the same time, Ripper, who saw that Leone’s expression was falling, slowly moved. The only chance was now. Leone noticed it. So before he could properly see Trixie’s face, he managed to gather her wits and kick the Ripper to knock her unconscious. She heard the ripper take her breath away and she passed out. And then, he checked on Trixie. Ripper, sprawled across her floor, was recovered by Adler.

 

“Trix… xie.”

 

Trixie’s jaw went weak. Leone took her hand away. Leone looked at her face. At first glance, the light was dim.

 

“Hey, hey! Cough, let go of this! How can I…! To Leone, I have to go!”

 

A heavy breathing as if he had risen to the surface, followed by a struggle. Trixie’s last memory was the moment she was scared in the dungeon of the Archduke’s residence. As soon as she woke up, she moved as if she had automatically returned to that time. Her fear and anger took over her. Her whole body was shaking. That trembling was also transmitted to Leone.

 

“Trixie. It’s okay, Trixie! “I’m here- uh.”

 

Leone shouted urgently and grabbed her shoulder. As Leone comforted Trixie by turning her to face her, Trixie’s body stopped.

 

“Le… Leone? What? Why… here. Uh… Where are we? Omg. What is this all about? Oh! Um, is that a corpse?!”

 

Trixie’s unique, slightly fussy tone of voice. A voice raised in surprise. A voice calling for Leone. Everyone returned to Leone’s side. Leone just held her in his arms. A warm yet uneasy body that feels like it might break, like a small bird. A friendly voice, a lovely scent. Eyes looking at him.

 

“Trixie, Trixie- Trixie.”

 

He buried his face in her neck and whispered endlessly. Trixie was also confused by the rapidly changing scenery every time she woke up. But no matter how surprised Trixie was, would she have been as surprised and distressed as Leone? She just woke up, but Leone had helped her fight through all her sanity for a period of time she didn’t even know about. As Trixie noticed, the mess around her had almost been cleaned up, and Leone was covered in blood and looked exhausted. He looked at the ordinary-looking woman who had probably hypnotized her, and the Grand Duke in the distance, who was struggling even though he was trapped, to understand her situation. And he answered without asking.

 

“Yes, Leone. I’m here too.”

 

No matter how much Leone mumbled and repeated and called, her answer, which did not come back, finally came. He took a deep breath. Some would say it was a short time, but for Leone, it was a long time. It was so long, the gap was deep and deep. It felt like there was a huge hole in my heart. Even though it was filled, it was not enough. Leone was thirsty. He wanted more.

 

“I’m sorry, Leone.”

 

His feelings were clearly conveyed. The two people’s foreheads met. They rubbed the tips of their noses and desperately called each other’s names. Tears fell from Leone’s eyes. At the same time, tears welled up in Trixie’s eyes. Leone’s face was speechless. Trixie’s hand brushed Leone’s cheek. Because of how hard he had worked, he had lost weight and had some dents.

 

“Leone, now… hmm.”

 

Adler, who had roughly cleaned up the corpses and traitors strewn about the room, came towards them and stopped.

 

“Hmm. There are so many criminals to transport! Help me! It’s going to be so busy that we all need to get out of this room!”

 

If it weren’t for this situation, he would have seriously thought about the relationship between the two and blocked it. Adler also had a sense of humor. He stayed in the room and bit the soldiers who were trying to guard the prince.

 

“Yes? I already sent it all out-”

 

“Since they are the ones who dared to commit armed rebellion, wouldn’t it be enough to monitor them excessively? Get out, quickly.”

 

“Yes, yes…”

 

Adler drove the soldiers away like a hunting dog herding a flock of sheep. Just like that, the door closed. Leone was just looking at Trixie, whether he was aware of his subordinate’s kindness or not.

 

“Trixie…”

 

His face got closer and closer to Trixie. She didn’t move away.

 

“Leone.”

 

The desire to check on each other’s safety continued to narrow the distance. It felt like the world would collapse if he walked away. He didn’t want to fall. The whispering sound was almost lip-to-lip in front of him.

 

“I missed you so much. Trixie.”

 

“Yes, Leone. Me too, I did the same.”

 

An impatient thirst, love. Pathetic. The lovers’ emotions swelled and soon exploded. 

Leone’s lips touched Trixie’s lips. There was a lot of bloody smell from the battle, and it even tasted salty from the tears. Both of their lips were swollen, dry and rough. It couldn’t be good. 

And yet. The first kiss of lovers who finally touched each other was so sweet.

 

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