Chapter 67 What am I? (2)

Translator: SKAIS

Editor: SKAIS

I admit Ive been at ease here. But that didnt change the nature of this establishment. I slept in a room with bars and couldnt escape from this prison. And no matter how free I was, my freedom was still limited. This was the only time I had admitted it because I did not have the opportunity and courage to complain.

Its different. Every prisoner here had sinned, but you are different. Miss Iana.

Lenag declared firmly. The embarrassed look earlier was nowhere to be seen as if those were sucked by the pair of glasses he was wearing.

Thats an exaggeration. Ive seen a lot of people in this prison and I could say we were no different from each other.

Maybe. But you shouldnt overlook the fact that people can lie.

Lenag touched the edge of the table. At the same time, his upper body tilted slightly.

The people here are usually hideous, cunning, and wicked. A noble prisoner is no different.

As he got closer little by little, I felt like a big beast was lying on its stomach in front of me. Like hes going to lift his body and reel me in with his fangs at any minute.

what is the distinction if Im different from them?

Gulp.

I swallowed and held on to my trousers for a moment. It felt like cold sweat was forming on my palm, but I tried not to show it. I also didnt think I should show my back here at any moment.

What am I like in the way you see me?

Thats

Actually, its a great relief that our conversation came back a little. Ever since I stepped my foot inside his den, I was already looking for an opportunity to gather information. However, its ironic how it was only now that I finally had a chance to identify Ianas family and real identity when Im already feeling a sense of crisis.

I know its clear that you didnt commit a crime or anything else. You were sent here to be protected.

to be protected?

Yes. Someone was after you. Among the crowd.

I shut my mouth for a moment at the sound of those unknown words. Someone was aiming for Iana. Who? And why was she being targeted?

Also, she was sent to this prison to be protected?

I dont know who sent her here, but I thought it was a very horrible but unique scheme.

Who would send people to jail for protection? I couldnt even think of this as a safe place, so who in their right mind would?

Thinking about it, Iana was a nobleman. Its not bad considering the jewels and things my brother sent me. That means he was living a luxurious life.

But no matter how good the welfare or the life of a noble prisoner was, a prisoner was still a prisoner. It cant be compared to a noble mansion or a splendid room that was outside of prison.

And therefore, I thought it was a very embarrassing and awkward way.

Or or maybe that person was desperate enough to protect her.

And the man who sent you here for me to protect was none other than your brother.

My my brother?

Yes, as you may have guessed. I thought you would feel embarrassed the moment youre being placed in here. And knowing that youre from a noble family, you mightve felt new to this kind of environment. Thats why I decided not to show up for a moment to make you feel at ease.

So you were waiting for me to adjust. Is that what youre trying to relay?

Yes.

I learned from this that Lenag here had a much closer relationship than I thought with Ianas family. Not just to give me convenience and favor, but to protect me as the head of this vast prison.

Was it typical for you to receive requests like this and do their bidding?

Well, if youve been asking for a record. Its been a while now, so no. Requests like this are rare, and this one is of the essence.

I erased some assumptions concerning his statement. I also thought that if she was related to the main characters family, then my daydreams could change after my discharge.

I had to remember the genre of this book. I evoked myself one more time just in case.

You seem to treat me as if I were a Marquess concubine or a Dukes Yeong-ae. Unreasonably.

For a moment, his golden eyes turned to me with an unexpected radiance. The different colored gaze crossed in the air for a moment.

thats not true.

No? I asked.

Yes, Miss Iana, you are neither a Marquess nor a Dukes Yeong-ae.

With that said, I was relieved. Good. As long as I didnt have to be connected with any of them. Both the families I spoke of were of the main characters in this story. The latter belonged to the black rose Chaser, and red rose Ricdorian, and the other was the family of the wicked.

While relieved, Lenag stood up to get something. He came back with a small round table with a crab. Soon, his big hand touched the table.

And, I blinked at the close distance.

Miss Iana, it is a basic knowledge that I know who your family is, but its not my right to tell and not the right time to tell.

His manner was perfectly polite while saying those words.

Because I know how much you hated your family.

He moved his hand in front of me as if he was about to console me, but when hes already halfway, he hesitated for a second and then pulled back his hand in an instant as if he had awakened from a nightmare.

I hope you wont hate me.

Slowly, his long hair covered the sun. I raised my head, rather than watching his long hair sway.

So this guy knew Iana longer than I thought. And Iana didnt like her own family?

I was about to query him when someone interrupted.

Knock, Knock.

We heard a knock, and this uninvited person seemed unwelcome to Lenag as well as to me. We were still at the hype of our conversation, and this person, whoever this was, disrupted us at the wrong timing.

Lenags brows furrowed. I, on the other hand, didnt bother moving at all.

Soon the guard opened the door and came in.

This is an urgent letter, Sir.

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