I Became the Master of the Devil

Ah, I’m tired.  As I soaked my hands in warm water, I felt relaxed.

 

Today, I went out to see the Eve festival, but what’s with all the fuss about… At least, I didn’t think something like this would happen in my past lives. As expected, the level of difficulty is the highest.

 

As I was wiping my face covered in smoke, I remembered something. The kidnapper must have been watching the whole thing.

 

No matter how hard I think about it, Ash’s behavior today felt strange. He’s very serious about managing his image, but I couldn’t believe he lost his temper like that. Besides, where did he get that smoke gun?

 

Guns were a fairly common weapon in this world. However, since the sword was still the basic weapon, it wasn’t common for people to carry a gun unless they were in the military.

 

What if those two know each other? Is that why Ash showed his true colors without any hesitation? Hmm, it seems a bit excessive.

 

“Milady, here you are. I have brought some clothes for you to change.” Then Daisy came into the dressing room.

 

“Is it okay for me to wear it and throw it away later?”

 

“Yes. It’s one of the clothes the maid gave me to throw away anyway.”

 

“Good job.”

 

Since there was going to be blood on it anyway, I had to wear clothes that I didn’t mind getting dirty. The rustling dress was so uncomfortable when I tried to look after Redian’s wounds in the underground castle.

 

“Oh my gosh, Milady. There’s a bruise on your shoulder. What should we do about this?” Daisy, who was helping me change, frowned. “What on earth did that damn b*stard do to our Lady’s precious body?”

 

When I looked closely in the mirror, it was definitely not in good condition. The dark red bruise was spreading down my shoulder and up to my neck.

 

“In addition, your ankle looks very swollen. How painful it must have been for you to fall in with your shoes.”

 

My ankle was sore too. From the moment I was stuck in the warehouse, I felt uneasy, and as I fell to the underground castle, it seemed to be sprained completely. It’ll be better in a few days.

 

“It’s okay. Please bring hot water and towels in front of the door.”

 

But it wasn’t even painful for me. I’d been crushed by a carriage and pushed off a cliff, so this was nothing.

 

“Ah, right. Don’t let anyone come into my bedroom because I’m tired and want to rest.”

 

“Yes, Milady.”

 

That’s how I left the dressing room.

 

“Older Sister, Siani!”

 

What is it?

 

Irik, who had been standing in front of the door for some time, approached me urgently. “Are you okay?”

 

His face was pale.

 

“Aren’t you really crazy? Where on earth have you been wandering around?”

 

“Ah!”

Irik suddenly grabbed me by the shoulder, so I couldn’t avoid it.

 

“Ugh… It hurts.”

 

“U-uh, does it hurt? So-sorry.”

 

Irk was at a loss as I groaned because my bruise was throbbing.

 

“Where? Why? Where did you get hurt? Are you sick?” Irik suddenly pulled his hand away from me and started to panic as if he was even more embarrassed.  “A-are you okay?”

 

“Why are you here? I’m tired today, so I don’t have time to deal with you.”

 

I walked out of the embarrassed Irik.

 

“Where did you get hurt? Your arm? Shoulder? What? Why are you limping? Did you hurt your leg too?” Then Irik followed me and snapped back. “Did that crazy kidnapper hit you? Did he? Huh? Hey!”

 

It seemed like he had heard about what happened today from the duke.

 

“Are you really out of your mind? As you get older, you become more and more fearless. Why!”

 

Eventually, I stopped there. “Get to the point.”

 

“…You.” Irik bit his lips tightly. “I heard you went out with that b*stard.”

 

His face had a subsided expression at first glance.

 

“Did you create such a fuss to save that Norma? How can you get hurt like this?”

 

“Be careful what you say. Who do you swear at?”

 

“…Ha.”

 

“I told you to not mind my business.”

 

Irik seemed speechless.

 

“Why don’t you be half as kind to me as you are to that brat?”

 

What nonsense again is this?

 

As I was so tired, I naturally spoke in a crooked tone. “Why should I be kind to you?”

 

“Wow, you’re really annoying.”

 

Of course. Every time I was possessed, I followed this annoying concept.

 

“That’s enough. What can I expect from you?” He added, shaking his head. “Are you okay anywhere else?”

 

“What do you mean anywhere else?”

 

“If something appears on your skin or it’s itchy…” His light blue eyes scanned me carefully up and down. “You seem to be okay. Just in case, be careful for a while.”

 

Then, he quickly avoided my gaze. “Especially eating. For example, a cake or something, like a dessert.”

 

Dessert? Skin?

 

“Why? What’s going on?”

 

“Ah, just do that. Don’t share anything with the servants.” Irik suddenly got irritated, turned around, and left.

 

What’s wrong with him?

 

“Daisy, what happened at the duchy?”

 

“I don’t know. I also went out with Lady today and returned…” Daisy squinted her eyes. “Ah, but I heard most of the maids who worked in the same room couldn’t come to work.”

 

“What? Why?”

 

Daisy shook her head as if she didn’t know that much. “Maybe they all ate something wrong and got sick.”

 

Ate something wrong… I combined Irik’s words with Daisy’s words. Dessert, cake, and skin? Come to think of it.

 

“Ah, I got some ingredients from the pantry.”

 

“Be careful with your food, Older Sister.”

 

Where on earth did Luna use that herb?

 

* * *

Now that he has washed…

 

The water dripped from Redian’s hair, which was not yet dry. His unique, cool scent seemed to have become stronger.

 

Let’s get started.

 

After tying my hair up, I also removed the accessories I was wearing. I could have contaminated the wound for no reason if I did something wrong.

 

Let’s talk about the monster hunting competition during the treatment.

 

Then I looked into the mirror at Redian’s face. He won’t refuse it cold-bloodedly, right? Really… I felt like I had to say a hundred more times that I didn’t know who was the master and who was Norma.

 

But what’s wrong with his expression?

 

Moreover, Redian’s expression towards me was never good.

 

“I don’t know how you’ll take my words.”

 

His blue eyes that followed my hand were also cold.

 

“There will be no turning back now.”

 

“Say it.”

 

“Before that…”

 

I slowly looked up and down Redian’s body. Fortunately, the top was made of light material and seemed easy to put on and take off. Should I give him a separate pajama? I don’t think any of my clothes will fit him.

 

After finishing organizing in my head, I pointed to the bed with the tip of my chin. “Take off your clothes and lie down.”

 

“…”

 

There was a moment of silence at the end of my words. It was because Redian, who was standing with his arms crossed, looked at me still.

 

“What are you waiting for?”

 

“…Lie down with my clothes off?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Where are you talking about?”

 

“Where? Of course on my bed.”

 

I need to disinfect his wound with a hot towel, apply a mixture of ointment and herbs, and make him wear breathable pajamas.

 

“…”

 

There was another long silence.

 

After finishing the treatment, there was a long way to get to the main topic, but Redian’s reaction was strange.

 

“Why? Do you want me to lay you down?”

 

Does he have difficulty moving because he gets hurt? Does he want me to help him?

 

But Redian’s eyes gradually hardened.

 

“Ha…” He burst into a brief laugh.

 

“Princess.”

 

“Yes?”

 

He called me in the same posture that he stood in.

 

“Ah, don’t worry.” It seemed like he suspected that I was inexperienced in treating someone. “I’m confident about this. You’ll be surprised if you experience it.” It’s a skill I have honed from being both the royal doctor and pharmacist.

 

“…Confident.”

 

I could see Redian chewing my words in his mouth. Then, as if feeling uncomfortable, he unbuttoned the top button of his shirt. It looked like he was trying to take off his clothes.

 

Hmm, I think I put the herb powder to mix into the medicine somewhere here. After seeing that, I turned around and rummaged through the dressing table.

 

“Master.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Didn’t I tell you clearly?”

 

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

 

The moment I looked back at the voice that came very close. “…!” I had to stop right there.

 

“I know what’s going to happen.”

 

Redian, who stood in front of me, touched the corner of the dressing table with both hands. Then, I felt like I was trapped between his arms.

 

“From the moment you bring me into your room.”

 

“…”

 

Is it because he just got out of the shower? Redian’s eyes were strangely red.

 

“No matter how much I…”

 

I couldn’t hear the clock.

 

“Grew up in a garbage dump.”

 

Through the silence, only his and my gaze were intertwined.

 

“I know everything.”

 

Redian chuckled. His collarbone was clearly visible because the button on his shirt was unbuttoned.

 

“After all, we’re only one or two years apart, right?”

 

“…”

 

It was a time when there was a strange sense of tension.

 

“You, right now.” I slowly opened my mouth. “Did you talk informally to me just now?”

 

“…”

 

This brat is playing with me. I pushed Redian’s chest as if to tell him to make a way. “You know everything?”

 

Then, I grinned while maintaining eye contact. “I’m curious. How much do you really know?”

---