Viola glanced at Xenon.
All these conversations will also be reported to the Duke.
Hickson just created a good opportunity, so I decided to make full use of it.
“Vichen was trained as a stealth shooter. That’s why it’s not suitable for sparring in such an open place.”
Vicen’s talent is a sneak attack.
During the broad daylight, they were engaged in a duel, shouting, “Let’s fight each other!”
They had learned mismatched knife techniques for such a duel.
“In contrast, the old man’s sword is a treacherous one. Since Tundra learned the old man’s sword, he will have an advantage in such a public duel.”
“So?”
“In the current situation, Tundra has the upper hand.”
“Still, Vichen will win, right?”
“Because Tundra is still not as experienced as Vichen.”
Even if Tundra is a genius, the difference in training period is too great.
“So, as long as he doesn’t make any special mistakes, Vichen will win.”
“Any special mistakes?”
“Suddenly getting too excited and making big moves or showing openings on purpose and getting caught. There may be cases like that. Since Vichen is still young and seems to think of this as a game based on his current appearance, so there’s a chance for Tundra too.”
Hickson looked at Viola for a while, as if he was bewildered.
“Is there something on my face?”
“Hey, Viola.”
Hickson chuckled.
“Viola.”
“Yeah?”
“Tell me honestly.”
“What?”
“How old are you?”
“Seven years old.”
“You’re not seven, are you? You’re a toddler?”
“You’re asking if I’m seven years old or a toddler… I don’t know if that’s a joke or an insult.”
Though unsure if it was meant as a joke or an insult, Viola was taken aback by the question.
She couldn’t exactly proclaim, “No, I’m twenty years old!” So she remained silent.
Just then, a loud shout interrupted their conversation.
***
“Ah!”
Tundra swung his sword loudly.
Swish!
The sword cut through the air.
Vichen easily dodged Tundra’s sword and laughed.
“Hehe. You’re still clumsy!”
His movements were too exaggerated. He may have been fast, but using so much energy like that would quickly tire him out.
His vulnerable heart was exposed.
One thrust and it will be over.
“I shouldn’t stab you.”
Tundra was an easy opponent for Vichen.
A beginner with many openings.
Even Tundra knew that.
But regardless, he was angry.
“Darn it!”
His competitive spirit as the main character was boiling over.
He became more excited and his movements became bigger, requiring more energy from his body. This made him more advantageous against Vichen.
But then he noticed that Viola and Hickson were having a conversation.
“…Master?”
“Viola!”
Tundra and Vichen almost simultaneously noticed Viola and had different thoughts.
“I can’t show a disappointing side to my Master.”
‘Okay. I have to show how strong I am.’
Ironically, Tundra regained his sanity.
His head cooled down.
He relaxed his body.
‘My opponent has the upper hand in skill.’
He had to seize the opportunity.
Vichen is off guard right now.
“I only have one chance.”
That small opening. If he aimed for that gap and attacked, he might have a chance.
His rational mind calmed down.
In contrast, Vichen became a little excited.
Unlike Tundra, he was excited.
“I’m an older brother!”
Since he was the older brother, he decided to show a strong side.
“Let’s end it in one shot, coolly.”
For Vichen, Tundra was weak.
He can end it anytime.
Overconfidence and carelessness.
And a desire to look good in front of Viola.
He put a lot of strength into his body.
Tundra bit his lips.
It is coming.
Their movements are bigger than before.
So I could read it.
“You’ll aim for my left and close the distance.”
He seized the opportunity.
He quickly swung his sword.
Thunk!
Something was caught by his sword.
“Stop.”
Hickson intervened between Tundra and Vichen.
With one hand, he grabbed Tundra’s sword, and with the other hand, he held onto Vichen’s dagger.
“This is a draw.”
Vichen couldn’t accept the result.
“That’s ridiculous!”
“What’s so ridiculous?”
“I could’ve pierced his heart with this dagger.
You can’t!”
“Instead, your neck would have been cut off. Don’t forget, his sword is a longsword.”
If it were a real duel, Tundra would have been stabbed in the heart, and Vichen’s neck would have been cut off.
“I knew everything! I was planning to avoid it!”
“Bullshit, you didn’t know anything.”
“Hickson punched Vichen in the head.
Clang!
A sound rang out.
It sounded like a light punch, but it made a sound like a car accident.
Vichen felt wronged.
“Why did you hit me?”
“Because it’s embarrassing to be so stubborn.”
“Ugh.”
Vichen ‘s eyes flared with anger.
“What?”
Hickson hit Vichen’s head again.
In Bellato, Exon was almost the only one who could hold the head of a Bellato pureblood.
“I’ll kill you.”
“If I have the ability, I can do it anytime.”
“Just wait a little longer. I’ll really kill you.”
“Isn’t that interesting?”
Without realizing it, Viola let out a sigh.
The words that were going back and forth like a joke were all true.
Both of them were enjoying the situation.
“Vichen.”
“Viola. This is not me admitting that I lost. So, what happened?”
“Here.”
Viola took out a piece of paper from her pocket.
“Huh? A contract?”
It was the contract that granted Vichen’s wish. He had signed it with his blood.
“No matter how strong you become, you can’t kill this man.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s my wish.”
“Huh?”
Vichen looked alternately at the contract and Hickson’s face.
It seemed unconvincing.
“Are you not going to fulfill the contract, brother?”
“Ha, I’m going to do it…”
Vichen couldn’t hide his expression.
He seemed to feel wronged.
I couldn’t help it.
Vichen is a real doer, and he’s still young, so he’ll grow up like a storm.
If you really kill Hickson, the problem gets bigger.
The Male Lead, who will be the centerpiece of this novel, will also disappear.
‘That’s a no-go. The male lead needs to grow up great.’
So I’m going to ride the 1st princess line with the male lead who grew up well.
Only then can this person be stabilized and transformed into a smelly craftsman?
I couldn’t destroy the perfect plan.
said, Viola.
“You have to keep your promise.”
“That, that…!”
“It’s you, isn’t it?”
“, of course.”
“That means you’ll keep the promise, right?”
“Uh, yeah.”
Although he felt like he was being fooled, Bi-chan acknowledged that what Viola said was correct.
As an older brother, he had to keep his promises, especially when there was a contract involved. Not keeping that promise would harm his reputation as a Bellato.
Tundra quietly bowed his head.
“I’m sorry for showing you my unsightly appearance. I wanted to win…”
Bi-chan examined Tundra’s appearance carefully. Although he had a small scratch, there were no major injuries.
“No, you did well. It’s okay as long as you’re not hurt.”
Tundra bowed his head again.
“You did well.”
He felt happy hearing those words.
“As long as you’re not hurt.”
He couldn’t explain why those words made him so happy.
“I have to do better.”
He decided to do better.
“I will surpass Vichen someday. I saw the possibility today. It will take time, but I want to become stronger than Vichen and receive more praise.
Tundra and Vichen’s eyes met in the air.
“Then… maybe I have to kill you, Vichen. You mongrel.”
Vichen got angry just now. She didn’t know why, but she didn’t like that Viola praised the dog.
“Why did you only praise the dog? I also want to be praised by you. Why didn’t you ask me if I was okay? I fought with a knife too!”
Vichen didn’t hear his heart’s cry. He just thought he was annoyed for no reason.
Tundra approached Viola. “But, my lady.” Tundra knelt on one knee. He looked like a young knight in the extreme. There was an unknown, strong desire in his pupils. He looked like a puppy eagerly waiting for a snack.”
***
A few days ago, Tundra witnessed a shocking scene.
It was a spectacle of a large dog with golden fur barking at and pulling on the hem of a woman who appeared to be its owner.
What was even more surprising was that the woman found the misbehavior adorable.
The dog even licked the woman’s face, which was an extremely shocking sight for Tundra.
“I don’t understand the reason,” he thought.
Unable to comprehend it with common sense, Tundra secretly bought and began reading a book called “The Half and Half Book of Canine Psychology That Every Pet Owner Should Know,” which is considered a must-read for pet owners.
The book was full of shocking content.
“Does the dog demand playtime from its owner?”
The sight of the dog biting and shaking the woman’s clothes was a plea for playtime from its owner.
It also mentioned that the behavior dogs exhibit when asking for treats differs according to their traits and education. Some dogs politely lie down and look at their owners with cute eyes, some bark and demand treats, and some lie down and protest.
They can be grumpy or funny and show their emotions without a filter.
Tundra realized something new.
“Just leaving them alone won’t work.”
“Wow, this is what a pet dog is like…!”
They begged to play, protested, threw tantrums, wagged their tails and acted cute, got annoyed and demanded snacks, and were living beings that emotionally interacted with their owner.
“It’s very different from what I imagined.”
He discovered a whole new world.
From that day on, his dream was to become a pet dog.
“But, sir.”
Tundra knelt down on one knee.
“What is it?”
Even Bellato felt a sense of urgency.
With a solemn expression that went beyond urgency and almost felt reverential, Tundra spoke.
“I will become a good pet dog.”
He leaned his head forward.
It was as if he were asking to be petted on the head right then and there.
Bellato was inwardly bewildered.
“A pet dog?”
The word “pet dog” was very familiar to Beolla, who lived in 21st-century South Korea.
But it was unfamiliar for a person to be called that.
“What is going on, exactly?”
I think I know why they call it a pet.
So, I’m going crazy.
“So, you’re a pet?”
“Yes. You said you would stay by my side.”
That’s right.
But what does that have to do with being a pet?
“You called what’s next to you a pet.”
“….”
Ah. So that’s it.
What’s next for you is a pet.
You’re a dog.
So is being a pet your dream?
“So, being a pet is my dream.”
“Have I not allowed it yet?”
Wait a minute.
Is that something to allow or not?
I indeed called him a dog to play my part.
There was some sort of agreement between us,
“But a pet?”
Viola was inwardly surprised but then raised her arm.
As the owner, she felt like she could compliment me on that level.
Snug-
I stroked his head.
Tundra drew a crescent with his eyes.
“Compliments today.”
A kind of madness was felt between the narrowed eyes with that crescent.
Ah, something. It feels slightly off.
It feels slightly askew.
“I’m glad.”
Viola looked at Tundra with a blank expression.
I had no idea how to react.
So I just looked.
One second, two seconds.’
It’s dangerous after five seconds.
Should I slowly avoid eye contact?’
I need to act like I’m ignoring him, not avoiding him.
At that moment, Hikson clapped lightly.
“Now I understand, Viola. Your secret.”
Hikson’s eyes were on Viola.
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