Chapter 116:
“I thought you wouldn’t come.”
I said looking at Janice. She looked straight at me
“I didn’t want to come, but I changed my mind.”
What changed her mind.?
Did she hear the story from Delther?
“I’m not sure if I can believe you.”
Janice soon saw Leon standing next to me.
“If I choose a companion, you will be free, right?”
Leon nodded lightly.
I don’t know if the pattern will disappear, but it was worth trying.
“Are you going to choose the Crown Prince?”
I asked Janice.
During this time, Delther continued to help Janice, and it was likely that her heart would be shaken.
‘He must have understood me well.’
Otherwise, Janice would have been very keen.
“…I intend to.”
“Haah”
I breathed a sigh of relief, but she still seemed to struggle.
She may be wondering if her choice was right.
“Don’t worry. What you want will come true.”
“Do not worry. What the princess wants will come true.”
Suspicion was unavoidable.
“The Crown Prince and I have evidence. So there is no need to be anxious.”
“…From now on, I will stay in the temple.”
Janice smiled with a despondent look.
“Have your heart changed for Prince Delther?”
“…Yes, a little. But I have one thing to confirm.”
Janice strode over to Leon.
“For what reason did you provoke me at that time?”
“I have no obligation to let you know.”
“…I see.”
She stared at Leon for a long time in silence. Then she reached out and placed her hand on his chest.
“As expected, it’s not working.”
Leon narrowed his brow as if her hand touching him was unpleasant.
Janice’s hand fell from his chest as she immediately stepped backward.
“I still feel it. How can the power of the pattern not work for you?”
“I think it’s because I have someone in my heart and I have a strong will.”
Janice smiled lightly at the stiff tone.
He didn’t give her a single break. Because even then, he was forced to feel it.
“I see. You two are very enviable people.”
Janice’s smile came sadly.
“If this turns out soon enough, I’ll be in trouble. Maybe people will question my very existence…”
I immediately noticed her anxiety.
“That, I can testify. Don’t worry.”
Janice was undoubtedly born with divine power.
It was a power that could be proven to everyone. Besides, if Leon and I admit it, it won’t be a big deal.
“I will be your strength.”
“…That’s quite a supportive word.”
Janice soon smiled broadly.
“Actually, it’s a little refreshing. It’s been a breathtaking day.”
She swung around and looked up at the sky.
“I was afraid of how long I would have to strangle my throat while being taken advantage of in a place like that.”
It wasn’t that I didn’t know. It was obvious what her palace life would have been like.
“But I’m not going to say thank you.”
I nodded.
Because they chose to do what each other wanted.
There was no need for thanks or appreciation.
“Ah, the Crown Prince told me to tell you.”
“Yes?”
“The day after tomorrow. Everything will be over.”
…The day after tomorrow.
It was faster than I thought.
Is he done with all the decisions?
“Thank you for letting me know.”
“That doesn’t mean I want you both to be happy. I’m pretty hurt, too.”
Saying that Janice’s words seemed light-hearted.
It feels like a person who has given up on everything as if she had brushed it off.
“Thank you for coming. Princess Janice.”
“Okay, call me Janice next time we meet. Because I am no longer a princess.”
She shook her head in disgust.
I think it was the first time we smiled at each other.
Janice headed straight to the Royal Palace. He must have decided she had no reason to be here anymore.
It wasn’t until she left that Leon and I were relieved.
Leon stared at my wrist.
“It’s crazy.”
I grabbed his hand at the sound of his muttering.
“Aren’t you excited now?”
A smile bloomed on Leon’s expressionless face.
“I think it could be more thrilling.”
He gently scratched my hand with his thumb. Surprised, I hurriedly stepped on Leon’s foot.
“It hurts.”
“I stepped on it for it to be hurt.”
“That’s too much.”
He lowered his head and looked at me.
It seems that the playfulness hasn’t disappeared yet, so it’s not over
* * *
“Mother, get ready.”
At Delther’s words, the Empress smiled as if she had been waiting.
“Ha! Haha! You’ve finally made up your mind.”
“However, there are conditions.”
“…Conditions?”
“Don’t touch Janice, that’s my condition.”
“Are you going to be cheap until the end?”
“I won’t hide it because you already know it. She’s my companion.”
“…You! What would you do if someone heard you say that?”
The empress looked around in a hurry.
Fortunately, no one was listening.
“You’re crazy. You’re definitely crazy.”
“Did mother know this?”
Delther handed the papers to the Empress.
She checked the papers with a furious look.
“What nonsense is this ….!”
The empress’s hands trembled. She was shocked at the unbelievable things.
She has believed in him all her life.
“Didn’t you think it was strange? The blood of the imperial family can’t have divine power.”
“…She’s different, so it’s not impossible.”
Marriages with the royal family have already been woven only with those who have inherited the blood of the royal family itself since ancient times.
However, Defeloa had no connection to the royal family, so she did not doubt it.
The emperor held her and coincidentally had a child.
“It’s cleverly put in time. Why did my father want to bring her into this place?”
“…That old man!”
She was furious at the feeling of betrayal.
How can he deceive her like crazy?
He cheated and used everyone for his place.
If the person who inherited his blood becomes a saint, the perspective will change.
“Ha!”
What on earth did she grind her teeth for?
Her life itself felt completely deceived.
“Jenis has nothing to do with the royal family. So, good thing, isn’t it?”
He got the power he wanted so much.
There is no reason for his mother to reject Janice anymore.
She will win the sympathy of the people, and they will cheer when they learn of her relationship with Delther.
Because any love that has been through a lot is bound to look sad.
“Mother, I intend to protect my companion no matter what.”
“Delther!”
“So help me keep both my mother and Janice.”
It seemed like a request, but his tone was firm.
“…I got it, so I’m going to go.”
The empress gritted her teeth.
She gave him the data to hold the emperor’s neck with her own hands, so she had no choice but to step back.
Only then did Delther leave his mother’s room with a smile.
* * *
The tea party ended frantically.
The princess said that she had work to do and returned in a hurry.
The young ladies praised the necklace they received and showed interest in the Verden jewelry shop.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“Thanks to you, I feel very good.”
Leon smiled put his chin up and stared at me.
I guess it’s worth living these days because he’s good at it.
“What about your work?”
“I’ve already done it.”
“Then go to your room.”
“I don’t want to.”
“…Why are you here again?”
He snapped off his accessory.
“I think the pattern has faded a little.”
“Really?”
Leon nodded. He got up and leaned towards me then held out his wrist.
“Don’t you think it’s faded?”
“Well, I don’t know.”
I don’t think it’s faded.
“You have to see it with your heart.”
“What is this?”
I pushed his wrist away. It’s just that he’s making me look forward to it.
“I think it’s faded.”
Leon leaned closer to my body.
When I didn’t respond, he seemed to have given up and leaned back, then got up from his seat.
He strode behind me held me from behind and brought his wrists in front of me.
“You can see better now, right?”
“…I can’t see anymore!”
He leaned his face on my shoulder as he hugged me.
It’s a foul to do this because you’re hugging me from behind.
I closed my eyes and breathed.
“Are you sure you can’t see it? You’ll see it if you look closely.”
I finally admitted to his whispering voice in my ear.
“I think so. It’s faded.”
“Really?”
“Really!”
“It’s the same.”
“…Really.”
Leon’s lips touched me as he turned his head around.
The soft and soft touch closed my eyes automatically.
“Uh!”
“Isn’t it too late to deny yourself?”
Leon turned my body and kissed me deeply.
Our breath passed through the gap. A large hand wrapped around my neck and pulled me back.
Heat rose all over the body that was in contact with each other without a gap.
I was thirsty again.
“Huh…”
A light groan made Leon dig in even deeper.
Slowly, my body moved back and my back touched the soft bed.
Soon after, a large shade engulfed me.
“You’re going to have to go now if you’re going to run away.”
“…I will follow you wherever you go.”
Trapped in his tight arms, I wrapped my hands around Leon’s neck.
I think we’re going to sleep together today.
