The Tyrant Mistook Me for a Companion

Chapter 72:

 

“Who’s the guest?”

After Edgar disappeared, I, who was going crazy with curiosity, asked immediately.

“Duke Sen is here.”

“Oh… I can just send the truth serums fee, but why did he come here?”

“It seems that he also noticed that he was your companion.”

“Yes?”

It was as expected. I can feel it, but there’s no way the other person doesn’t know.
However, it was frustrating because I didn’t know the exact shape of the pattern.

“But why did you take so long?”

“You don’t have to think about it.”

Don’t you know that it bothers me more if you say so.

“I’m going to have to buy you some time.”

Looking at Edgar’s expression, I thought I should nod politely.
Without question, I headed straight to my residence.
I was lonely, bored, and most of all, scared because no one was coming.

“No, what’s the point of having all of them. I’m the only person here!”

Even if there are Edgar’s shadow was watching, it was awkward. Besides, they didn’t seem like Leon’s match.

“By the way, what the hell is Leon doing?”

It’s been a while since I’ve seen him…….
The lingering feeling went quite long because we met after a long time and greeted each other sincerely.
His afterimage makes me dizzy when I close my eyes.
I’m sure he’s busy because a lot has happened recently, but I didn’t know that he wouldn’t show his face like this.
I rolled around in bed and sighed deeply.

“What a trouble is this because of the patterns.”

If it’s going to appear, it’s supposed to be something pretty. What is a diamond in red? A diamond…
Even if i’m not the main character, isn’t it too much?
The original must have already been twisted since the beginning.

“Oh, I miss Leon.”

Since there’s no one around, we can talk comfortably.
No, I don’t think so. Do you want him to be found out by your father’s shadow?

Knock, knock, knock.

Is there anyone who will come to see me at midnight.
I trembled at the knock on the door.
I turned my head slowly and stared at the door. Unlike the mansion, it consisted of one room, so there was only one entrance.
I got up from my seat and began to have a eye-fight with the doorknob without opening the door.

“……Who is it?”

I’m nervous.
Is it El? It could be the shadow.
When you open the door, something is bound to happen. So I quietly went back to bed and opened my eyes.

Knock, knock, knock.

There was another knock.
I was restless and soon approached the door again.

“……Who are you?”

It’s funny to say this.
But we should know who it is.

“It’s me.”

“……Leon?”

I opened the door in a hurry.
Indeed, Leon stood at the door and looked at me.

“Wow, it’s been a while since I saw you.”

I wanted to see him, but it felt strange that he actually show up.
Leon smiled lightly at my words.

“It’s been a long time, actually.”

“But didn’t anyone else saw you?”

El must have been watching.
I tried to look behind Leon. But he closed the door, came in and hugged me tightly.

“What….”

“I missed you.”

I took a deep breath in his arms.

“I’ve been a little busy. It’s been a bit of this and that.”

When I heard Leon’s drowsy voice, my smile spread naturally.
He recognizes me even though I didn’t have a blue ribbon on my wrist.
That was the biggest change that happened here.

“Delther came in today.”

“What? He didn’t notice it was you, did he?”

Leon nodded lightly.
I breathed a sigh of relief and held his hand tightly. He looks tired…….
Leon felt my touch and soon smiled.
He soon removed the accessory. I tried to cover it up in a hurry, but it didn’t work.

“……I see the pattern is quite clear.”

“Yes, it seems to have suddenly appear faster.”

I thought it was a little faster because I faced Duke Sen, who was my companion.
Leon’s pattern appear faster after seeing Janice.

“A diamond?”

His voice fell low. I wondered if he was thinking hard about something, but his expression hardened.

“I guess so.”

“Yes?”

“Nothing.”

Leon grinned, covering my cheek.

“Why are you so thin?”

“Huh? I’m not.”

I ate really well and just lay around…….
Why am I stabbed like this?

“Is it okay for you to come out like this?”

“Everyone is not interested in me.”

“Well, there are a few wizards, and others must be busy.”

It felt strange to sit side by side in bed with Leon and talk about it.

“Elle, your companion.”

“Yes?”

I opened my eyes, startled.
You didn’t notice who it was, did you?
Leon sank, rubbing the pattern on my wrist.

“Isn’t it dangerous to have a red pattern?”

“That’s right…”

But why does it seem more dangerous for you to say that.

“Leon, don’t think of something strange.”

“Okay.”

“Look at me and say it!”

I grabbed Leon’s face with my hands and made him face me straight.

“Alright.

“Really?”

Leon slowly closed and opened his eyes, pulling up the corners of his mouth.

“I’ll take care of it. So don’t do anything.”

If Leon comes forward, he might really die. He’s a duke, and things will get complicated.
Edgar’s got his eyes on him and he’s looking for a way…….

“Did you really come because you missed me?”

“Elle, don’t worry. I won’t do anything you don’t like.”

I’m relieved to hear that.

“Do I still look pretty in your eyes?”

Reluctant Leon revealed his red eyes and smiled softly.
Who will say no to that face?
I nodded and blushed. Seriously, where did he learn this?
I think he was naive when he was young.
I almost wondered what happened while I was away.
Why is he doing something that he hasn’t done before.

“Is there nothing special about Princess Janice?”

“You don’t have to worry.”

Leon leaned on my shoulder and closed his eyes.

“We are finding out the trait of people with red patterns.”

“You must have the traits.”

“I’ve been looking for a lot of people. Those with red patterns in the empire are many.”

“……What?”

I blinked.
How do you deal with so many people?

“Because I was so desperate. So I’ll sleep for a moment.”

Leon’s breathing soon tickled my ears.
I couldn’t talk to Leon anymore. Because I could clearly feel the tiredness.

* * *

“Ha… you don’t know?”

“I’m sorry. I think it’ll take a long time.”

The wizard has never seen such a mana flow. Above all, it was not something he could handle.

‘The Lord of the Tower told me to be sensible.’

I’m sure that means it might be an insider’s work.
It was a separate matter for the royal family to cooperate.

“I’m sure it’s high-level magic. Considering it’s neat and the traces are disappearing pretty quickly…….”

“Is there anyone in the tower who can use this much magic?”

“I’m sorry, but this is forbidden magic, so it’s impossible.”

The wizard shook his head.
In fact, it was not entirely impossible. There was a man who could…….

‘I’ll have to talk to the Master separately.’

Caven seemed to understand why lord of the tower sent him.
.
“It’s difficult.”

“In the empire, there are wizards who did not enter the tower. Why don’t you look into them?”

“……I will. As for today’s case.”

“Don’t worry. We’re not interested in other people’s business.”

Deltehr did not like the manner of the wizard.
I wonder if everything is getting similar after being under him.
It was late and he couldn’t delay any longer.

“Goodbye, then.”

The wizards disappeared in an instant. He really just did his job and disappeared.
Delther somehow felt victimized.

“……I’ve had a shot.”

It was my fault for jumping in without properly measuring back and forth.
He was forced to make his way to the royal family. He knew he could use that much magic.

* * *

“… … Why are you?”

Delther came to his room, but was bewildered by an unexpected guest.

“You haven’t seen me all day.”

“You must have been worried that I did something to him?”

“…….”

Janice’s eyes narrowed. The gaze that scanned me was full of hostility.

“Ha, this is worth doing. My sister comes to me.”

“I think everything’s all right, so I’ll go.”

“If you come like this and go as soon as you see my face, it’s not good for me.”

Delther grabbed Janice’s hand. His heart tickled with the hands that held together.

‘This is…’

The smile that spread across his face and Janice’s expression were the exact opposite.

“Oh, you must finally feel the same way as me.”

Janice shook off his hand and took a few steps away.

“…Nothing is going to turn out the way your highness want it to.”

“Think smart, Janice. Who do you really need?”

Delther tapped his head and grinned.

“I have one thing to tell you. It’s Lady Elle.”

Startled.
Janice’s steps stopped. Soon her face naturally turned to Delther.

“No, it won’t be fun if I tell you this.”

Janice walked forward again at Delther’s words.
Her face distorted mercilessly as she gripped the hem of her dress.