I Became the Master of the Devil

Redian’s eyes were distorted as he stared at Ash. If he went on a rampage here, the situation was bound to escalate.

 

“Rere.”

 

At that time, I reached out to Redian’s back to soothe him.

 

What is this? My mind went blank.

 

“…Blood.”

 

Dark red blood was dripping out from my hands, no, from Redian’s back. Because his robe was black, I didn’t notice it at all.

 

That crazy person really did that!  It looked like Ash’s stomach was twisted, and his head seemed to have gone crazy.

 

No matter how much it was a smoke gun, it was clear that it was deliberately aimed at Redian.

 

That’s why Redian got hurt like this.

 

I can tolerate it if he interferes with my work, but how dare he lay hands on what’s mine?

 

Let’s see.

 

But I couldn’t lose my mind now. It was also difficult to move because of the thick smoke. So it was impossible to go over the carriage like this.

 

“Let’s go back, Rere.”

 

“…”

 

“We have to go, Redian.”

 

We must return to the underground castle.

 

When I grabbed Redian’s hand and my necklace at the same time, my vision shifted.

 

“Ugh!”

 

In an instant, I felt the ground suddenly collapse, and I felt the sensation of air wavering.

 

Uh? Is it working?

 

When I opened my eyes, I saw a familiar iron bar. I was nervous because it was my first time traveling long distances.

 

I thought I would end up rolling around the floor. Not only did I safely land, it was surprisingly comfortable.

 

“Redian, where are you?”

 

Wait, did Redian return safely too?

 

As I was trying to get up, something hard touched my palm. Huh…?

 

“I’m here.”

 

My gaze fell to the floor.

 

What’s with this position?

 

At the same time, I met blue eyes looking up at me from below. I was sitting on top of Redian, probably because he had embraced me falling from the air and supported me. Our gazes that met each other…

 

“Ah, sorry.”

 

I got up as if nothing had happened.

 

“Why did you have to make such a fuss when you could come like this?” Redian muttered with his eyebrows narrowed.

 

“If I used this carelessly, your true identity would have been revealed. There should be a sense of accomplishment in wearing the mask and robe.”

 

Since the underground castle itself was confidential, I had no intention of using this necklace outside. It was fortunate that there were no people around…

 

“But you.”

 

Feeling a sense of relief that it was safe, I remembered a moment ago.

 

“Do you know who that man from earlier is? How could you do such a dangerous thing?” I spoke to Redian.

 

This novel was written by a crazy writer. So, when crazy people gather, they make people around them get crazy too. Really.

 

Today, I saw that Ash was truly crazy. Who knew that the male lead and the sub-male lead would shoot each other today?

 

It was fortunate that Ash was carrying a smoke gun. A serious accident would have occurred if he had been holding a musket or bow. I can only survive if Redian survives!

 

“Who is that man?” replied Redian. He had a twisted gaze somehow.

 

“The only son of Grand Duke Benio. Ash Benio, the grand prince.”

 

“…”

 

“Did you see blood on that punk, I mean his face? How could you do that without fear?”

 

For a while, Redian looked at me without saying a word. He didn’t look afraid at all. Rather, he had eyes that asked so what about it.

 

“Ah… He’s Princess’s ex-fiancé.”

 

I was speechless for a moment. How did he know that Ash was my fiancé?

 

“Are you angry because I hurt such an amazing person?” Redian slowly closed his eyes and opened them again. The blue eyes revealed through were cold enough to make you feel chill. “I’m sorry. My hand slipped, and I failed to aim.”

 

“What?”

 

“As I’m stuck here again, Princess can leave and take a look at him.”

 

It was a casual and cold tone to the point where I had the very absurd feeling that I was being scolded when it was me who scolded him.

 

Ah, right. What crossed my mind for a moment was Redian’s robe, which was dyed dark red.

 

“You!” I urgently called him. “Do you know what your back looks like now?”

 

It was horrible to see it again. How did he get to this point and continue the conversation without groaning?

 

“It’s okay. Don’t worry about me. Princess can go and treat him.”

 

What the hell is this about? Even as I was holding back my temper, Redian’s words pierced my ears.

 

“If I was going to treat that punk, why would I bring you here while making a fuss?”

 

“…”

 

“If that punk had been holding a proper weapon, you would have been in big trouble.”

 

Even thinking about it again makes me anxious.

 

“Even if he kills you, he can hide behind his family, but you can’t!”

 

Furthermore!

 

I tried to open my mouth and stopped. Do I have to pretend to be deceived?

 

“Uh? You don’t even know how to use a musket properly. How could you aim carelessly knowing what will happen?”

 

The reason I was angry was not Ash.

 

What would have happened if Ash went crazy and attacked Redian? Redian’s life is like my life!

 

“You were in a situation where you couldn’t move even a single step. What would happen if I weren’t by your side at that time?”

 

“…If Princess wasn’t there.”

 

Unlike me, who was angry, Redian’s mouth was raised at first glance.

 

“That b*stard’s head must have been shot already.”

 

For a moment, a cool wind seemed to scratch my face. If I hadn’t seen it in person, I would have passed it over, thinking that he was making a joke.

 

“If I kill that b*stard now, will Princess be in trouble?”

 

When I remembered what I saw today, I couldn’t deny it. I really thought that would happen.

 

“It’s a joke.”

 

“…Joke?”

 

Redian laughed briefly as if my thoughts were revealed from my expression. It was a strange, mischievous smile.

 

“Like Princess said, I don’t even know how to properly use a musket, so how could I do that?” muttered Redian as he took off his mask. Only then did his dark blue eyes, filled with cold, fully show. He looked particularly unfamiliar today.

 

“I may have already passed out from the sleeping bomb before I even got to deal with that guy.”

 

“…”

 

“Because Princess stayed by my side, I could return safely.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes.”

 

A slightly wet hair, a low voice as if whispering.

 

“So please protect me like today.”

 

Innocent and pure eyes looking at me.

 

…What is this? Hmm. He tricked me once and now twice.

 

I saw everything. He’s good at aiming the musket, even with his eyes closed. And who was the person who broke the chains with bare hands?

 

“What the… If that’s the case, I’m glad.” I replied roughly.

 

Redian looked at me as if asking why I had such a rotten expression.

 

“Anyway, you worked hard, so take a break now. I also have to tell my father about the situation, so I have to go up—”

 

“Ah…”

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

Redian groaned when I tried to rise.

 

“Your back… let me see it.”

 

Oh gosh, how could this happen? I can’t believe I’ve forgotten the most important thing.

 

“If I leave it alone, it will get better.”

 

“It seems like your bleeding hasn’t stopped properly yet. Why would you leave it alone?”

 

“It looks like Princess also paid attention to my wounds.”

 

“What?”

 

“I’d rather have hurt my face. Then Princess wouldn’t even be so mad at me…”

 

Redian lowered his gaze. The moonlight touched his long, downlashed eyelashes and made them sparkle.

 

“Princess wouldn’t have worried about that bas-, no, him, with me in front of you.”

 

“What do you…”

 

Sometimes, when I was with Redian, it felt like my mind got tangled. The problem was that these moments were becoming more and more frequent.

 

“I wasn’t angry because of Ash but because I was afraid you would get hurt, Redian.”

 

I said it firmly. “No matter how much it’s a smoke gun, how can he target it and shoot at people?” My anger began to rise again.

 

“But that’s something I also do…”

 

“You were aiming for the wall, not a person. You just made a mistake due to your lack of skill at handling guns.”

 

Yes, I have no conscience. If the main character is like that, then so be it.

 

“Besides, if your face had been hurt, do you think I would have stayed still?”

 

“…”

 

“Ash Benio would have had his head shot by me, not you.”

 

At that moment, I could feel Redian laughing low.

 

“Does it sound like I’m joking?”

 

“No.” Redian, who was shaking his head, looked at me still. “Princess has always told me that from the beginning.”

 

“…What?”

 

“At that time, I didn’t believe you even if you said that.”

 

Our gaze was intertwined for a long time.

 

“I can believe it today.”

 

Only my appearance was contained in those blue eyes.

 

“Master kept your promise with me, so I’ll keep it too.”

 

“…”

 

“If you tell me to kill someone, I will do that. If you tell me to bring that person’s head, I will do it.”

 

To the point where I could feel that Redian was only looking at me.

 

“But Master doesn’t have to do any of that.”

 

Redian’s lips paused for a moment…

 

“Please protect me until the end.”

 

And moved again.

 

“This is the only promise you must keep, Master.”

 

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