The Tyrant Mistook Me for a Companion

Chapter 83:

 

“Princess, it looks like someone just entered.”

“…Yes, I saw it too.”

A bitter smile spread over Janice’s face. In fact, she didn’t see him exactly.
But isn’t she and Leon tied up by a pattern.
Even if she don’t want to know, she will naturally know his location. He must have known where she was and ran here.

‘Are you that anxious?’

He must be scared of what I’m going to do with Elle.
When I was in danger, he couldn’t even show his nose, so how can he not hesitate with Elle.
That was fascinating.
Because she believed in the pattern, Leon’s attitude returned as a wound to Janice.

“Let’s go back to the palace as soon as possible.”

I think he’ll know where I am and come right away.
The knight nodded at her urging.
He went straight to the palace with Janice, who got into the carriage.

‘I should report this, too, right?’

The knight glanced at Janice. I’m sure she knows she’s being watched.
The thought of it made me feel more at ease.
Without knowing that Janice’s expression had hardened, he was excited to go to Delther and be praised.

* * *

“Are you sure you’re going to be okay?”

“Yes, just go. You’ve been fooling around a lot lately?”

“You don’t have to worry about that. I’m done with my work.”

“……Still.”

“I am competent. You’re not looking at me as a kid anymore, are you?”

Leon smiled and swept my hair away. I was nervous all over at the close distance.
At times like this, he felt like a different person.
The red eyes, which glistened with obsession, were still bent beautifully.

“Otherwise, you don’t like to be with me?”

“Well.”

I stepped back like a lost child. Eventually, it was blocked by the desk, and there was no more space between us.
Leon then bent down and made eye contact.

“If you avoid me like that, I’ll get hurt.”

“I, when did I.”

“Look now. You can’t even make eye contact.”

“That’s….”

If anyone looks at you like that, would you be able to make eye contact?
I was full of desire to refute, but I hold my words.
I thought he’d make more fun of me with that reaction. Leon has been like this since he was a child.

“Really, you’re weird.”

“Yes. I’m weird in front of you, I feel like I’m not myself.”

Leon slowly stroked my cheek and tapped my lips.

“Don’t look at me like that.”

“Huh?”

Leon opened my lips slightly. Still with a smile.

“I really have to go. It would be dangerous.”

“…Dangerous?”

Yes, you’re right. This situation is very dangerous. There’s no one and the atmosphere is thick.
I hurriedly pushed Leon on the back.

“Go. Before my father comes.”

“Isn’t the count busy these days? Don’t worry, I’ll go even if you don’t do this.”

Leon quickly turned around. I, who was pushing him, helplessly threw myself into his arms.

“Ah, this is trouble.”

I didn’t know that Leon’s lips would go up when he said that.

“Aren’t you too happy to be in trouble?”

I looked up and saw Leon. He smiled broadly with me in his arms.
When I saw my hand that was tightly held, there was no sign that he would let go.
You said you were going because it was dangerous.
How should I interpret the clash between words and actions.

“What can I do about it?”

“……I can’t stop you.”

The black hair was like a real big puppy.
I felt as if I had seen him wag his tail, which was not even there.
Leon’s embrace was always warm, and the sound of his heart felt good.

‘Huh, I don’t know.’

Who would say anything about me enjoying it.
I hugged Leon’s waist and lowered my face.

“Don’t worry, Elle.”

“Yes?”

“Because everything will end well.”

“I hope so. I don’t want anyone to be hurt.”

That would be my greed.
There were already many people who were hurt. Including me and Leon.
I wish I could finish the problem well…

“By the way, Leon, you didn’t really work with my father, did you?”

“Well.”

Still didn’t answer and smiled slyly.

“It’s a bit annoying to leave Duke Sen alone.”

“You don’t have to worry about it.”

“…Really?”

Duke Sen now would only be looking for a chance to cut my throat. But to say I don’t need to care.
Hearing that, it was clear that he was up to something.

“I’m really going to watch you.”

“Watch me. You’re the one looking at me? Then I’d be happy. I will get a lot of Elle attentions.”

“……You’re really weird.”

Why are you so sly.
Maybe it’s because of Caven. I still haven’t forgotten the subtle flow between the two.

“Don’t hang out with sir Caven.”

“If he hear that, he’ll stick to me more.”

“The two of you….”

Leon lifted me up with a look of disgust at my words.
At that moment, our eyes met, but my eyes widened in amazement.

“Are you that anxious? Enough to be jealous of a man? I like it.”

“…What if you really like him even if I misunderstood like that?”

“You know I’m not.”

Leon put me on the desk and leaned over with his arms.

“Should I not go?”

“…Aren’t you going?”

“I’m going to hug you and sleep here.”

“Keep on dreaming!”

I hit Leon’s forehead and protected myself with my hands.

“Don’t even think about it. Quickly go back. I think I’m possessed, too.”

He’s such a demanding puppy.
Leon made a sad expression and kissed my forehead lightly, then widened the gap.

“I’m afraid I’ve got to go.”

Why am I so sad to hear that.
I nodded.
At the same time, Leon smiled broadly and soon disappeared.

* * *

“It’s hard to see your face these days.”

Janice’s expression was subtly grimaced by Delther blocking her way.

“There’s nothing good about seeing each other.”

“Don’t start.”

I came to tell you something good, but I was offended by the thorny voice.

“Will you see me like that in front of my father?”

She don’t even have the guts.
No matter how much the emperor favored Janice, the first successor was me.
My mother wouldn’t let her.
Since I had been blocking her up until now, it wouldn’t have had any effect on Janice. So she can relax too

“You better not provoke me. If she knew what was blocking her, you wouldn’t have come out like this.”

“…I don’t need it.”

Janice knows that the emperor likes her better. She didn’t stay still either.

‘I need a little more on my side.’

It was all for the sake of the future that he went out into the social world and jotted down stories that weren’t even funny.
I was different from Delther, who showed disregard for those less than me.
The fact that the emperor cherished the princess also played a part.

“The children will come tomorrow after being invited. I hope we don’t bump into each other.”

“Why?”

Delter laughed and drew close to Janice.
She shuddered at the closer distance than before.
The clenched fists and trembling eyes looked pathetic.

“The more you try to push it, the harder it will be for you. So why don’t you accept it?”

“……I’ll go in now.”

“Do so.”

He cleared the way that he was blocking. Since she hated me like this, I needed to let her know her position.
Who she needs here now.

“Oh, I hope you don’t blame me. Because you were the one who told me not to stop her.”

Janice bit her lips at Delther’s words.

“I won’t blame you, so don’t worry.”

I said so, but I was scared.
I didn’t dare to imagine what would happen.

‘It’s alright, if i’m in danger…… He might come.’

The pattern is quite complicated and instinctive, so even if Leon doesn’t want to, he may come running when I’m in danger.
I don’t want it like he did with Elle.
Just, as long as he keep his responsibilities as a companion…

“Ha. What am I worried about, too?”

This was the palace. Now I was a princess and was loved by the emperor.
So there were no assassinations or other threats.
Janice headed to the room and take a deep breath.
As soon as she opened the door, she felt a strange atmosphere in the air.
And with the open door her hunch was right.

“Now you’re coming. I don’t know where you’re wondering. Tsk.”

“……Yo, Your Majesty the Empress.”

Janice hurriedly bowed her head and do her greeting.

‘She never once came to my room.’

I had never met her apart from the emperor.
Therefore, I forgot the existence of the empress.

“What brings you here…”

“Is it impossible for me to come to your room as a parent when you’re registered as my daughter?”

“Oh…… No, it’s not.”

Janice was suffocated by the cruel gaze that looked at her.
The room was ruined, and the jewels she received were scattered on the floor.

“Do you know how long I waited for the day I met you? It’s so hard to see your face because it’s so tightly hidden”
The Empress rose to her seat and gently fanned the fan.
A fierce look came over her, sweeping her body coolly.
Janice’s eyelashes trembled, she was lowering her head and putting her hands together.

“My husband wraps around you, and my son wraps around you.”

Flip.

The queen’s hand folded the fan in a straight line. Then she raised Janice’s chin.

“Ugh.”

“It’s hard to see expensive faces.”

The queen’s eyes turned more venomous on Janice’s face, which resembled her mother.

“Did you entice my son with this pretty face?”

“Agh!”

For a moment a fan flashed across Janice’s cheek. The unorganized grain of wood scratch it and blood dripped.

“Oh, you can’t go out for a while.”

The empress laughed as she dropped the fan on the floor.
Only then did Janice know the meaning of what Delther said.
Who she was being protected here.