Episode 31

Translator : Missme Editor : Aru

Erica didnt understand why The 2nd Prince suddenly came to her, and Erica trembled with uneasiness when there was rumoured that The 2nd Prince had handled one of the people who had touched Yerine.

Besides, Erica barely knew the face of The 2nd Prince. Shed never had a proper conversation, except a few days ago when he asked for a picture of Yerine.

Erica knew something bad was going to happen when he called her with a strong aura that would kill a person.

Yes?

She barely replied with a trembling and crawling voice

Then Cassius fixed his bright yellow eyes on her and said,

Ive got something to tell you. Can you come out for a minute?

Thats how she was alone in the backyard of the school with a man named The 2nd Prince of the Empire.

Maybe Im going to end up like that person.

Did she get caught secretly taking the picture? Or was it that she caused so much trouble to Yerine?

Erica was even more anxious to see Cassius, whose eyes were still open and his mouth closed.

Shed rather prefer if he said something quickly, but she was more scared because he wasnt saying anything.

What should I do.

While Erica was restless, Cassius suddenly opened his mouth by fixing his bright yellow eyes to Erica.

As I said earlier, I called you here because I want to have a long talk with you today.

The eyes of Cassius, who said so, shined as sharp as the eyes of a beast, and Erica shuddered even more.

Well, the things you want to talk about is .

Erica opened her mouth for the first time after arriving in the backyard.

At her words, Cassius came one step closer to Erica, and Erica shrank under the overwhelming physique of Cassius, which seemed to be twice as much as her own.

When the shadow of Cassius, which came close, covered the face of Erika, who was enveloped in anxiety, Cassius took something out of his bosom.

No way, is it weapons?

Erica thought, swallowed hard.

The brown sack, which Cassius took out of his arms, looked spare and suspicious enough to contain a weapon.

Hiikk~

When Erika was in shock, Casius unwrapped the strap of the sack without a care, and calmly took out the stuff from the sack and put it on his hand.

You dont seem to like it very much last time, so I prepared twice this time.

What Cassius took out was none other than gold. The very gold that he took out in front of Erica last time.

Erica didnt say anything at the flashy light of the gold bars that dazzled her eyes.

And in case you dont like the gold

Cassius then took all kinds of jewellery out of his sack and put it back on his hand.

I have other options ready.

Erica, who had been staring at Cassius hand without moving until then, looked up and faced Cassius.

Ill ask again. At this price, can you hand over the picture of Yerine?

Cassiuss golden eyes, looking down at Erica, were full of confidence, and his face was mysteriously redolent.

Erica, looking alternately on his face and at the valuables on his hands, lowered her head and muttered in a quiet voice.

can..

At the words, Cassius pricked up his ears and asked Erica back in an excited voice, as if he thought there was hope.

You can? If you dont like the terms, Ill give you as much

Such a low, shrill voice rang out in the backyard, standing in the way of Cassiuss words.

I said I can not.

Unlike before, Cassius thought he misheard Erica, who raised her head and stared at him as if she were going to kill him.

Dont make a random decision. Who told you that Id sell it?

But no matter how much he washed his eyes and looked at her, the girl, staring at him with her whole body and grinding her teeth, was clearly right Erica Blothea, whom he knew.

Who are you?

Erica Blothea was always the type of person who stayed quiet as if she were dead, and although they had not met much, she was passive and couldnt say mean things to others.

Blothea, were you originally this kind of personality?

Erica didnt talk much even in front of her best friend, Yerine, and she only showed changes in her facial expression to the extent that she was always expressionless and sometimes smiled.

What does it matter to you what personality I am?

So Cassius couldnt believe that now she was just giving off a look of murderous flesh.

Anyways, the picture of Yerine is mine.

Erica spoke with a low voice.

But why do you keep trying to take possession of things that already have owners?

In addition, her passive personality seems to have been given away, she had become aggressive like a next-door dog.

Cassius could tell right away at that moment.

This woman.. Shes similar to me.

Cassius immediately rolled his head and found a solution to break this situation.

If shes similar to me, its obvious what she wants.

In the meantime, Erica continued to frown and looked at Cassius.

Im telling you again, Im never going to sell these pictures.

I guess Yerine is going to faint when she sees that.

Evading Erica, who continued to growl, Cassius stepped back and raised his right hand.

Okay, then Ill offer another deal.

I dont want to negotiate.

You still dont know what Ill offer yet.

said Cassius, kicking his tongue. Erica glared at him with a burning look at his words.

What did you just say?

Listen, Blothea. This is certainly a favourable condition for you, too. If you ignore it, you will shed blood tears later on.

Only then did Erica listen to Cassius.

what is it?

It seems like we want the same thing.

Cassius raised his head and said,

Isnt that what you and I want to see, as much as possible, the most beautiful and wonderful and adorable figure in the world?

She didnt want to agree with Cassius, but it was an undeniable fact.

Erica shot Cassius with a sharp glance.

So?

Thats why were in the same boat, Blothea.

said Cassius, reaching out his hands.

There is a limit to one persons ability to capture every aspect of Yerine. But if its the two of us, we might be able to record more of Yerines appearance. On the premise of Yerines consent, of course.

Erica snorted back at Cassius lengthy speech.

Ha! No, thats enough for me alone. I dont need any help.

Erica, who raised the corners of her mouth and smiled confidently, said.

And I know your highness, The 2nd Prince, may need my help since Yerine still likes me, so she rarely refuses when I ask her to take a picture.

Cassius clenched his fist.

He hates to admit it, but Cassius knew it well, so now hes asking Erica for cooperation. Now he was quite unhappy that he had been stabbed to the point.

But you cant. Yerine doesnt like you as much as she likes me. Thats why youre offering me this?

This woman!

But Cassius immediately shook his head and said to himself,

I need to wake up. I have to get Yerines pictures even if I give up my pride.

A clear voice, he shouted at Erica, who was waving her pink hair.

Yes, I know you can. Even so, the image of the Yerine you can capture is very limited.

What?

Erica immediately frowned.

Think about it. You dont know what happens next, but right now youre in a different class with Yerine. your practical class is different from Yerines. Since the schedule is different, its almost impossible to capture the appearance of Yerine, who takes classes or does magic.

Ugh.

Erica, who heard the story, groaned sickly.

Cassius immediately concluded that there was hope.

For, for that matter, I could ask someone else to do that with Yerines permission

Im the best fit for that other person, Blothea. Im in the same class and Im taking the practical class with Yerine.

Cassius said seriously, scattering his crow-like black hair.

More than that, do you think the third party with a shallow insight into Yerines charm can capture all of her beauty in the picture?

Erica briefly loosened her forehead and opened her eyes wide, apparently embarrassed by the remark.

Well, thats

I recognized your picture the moment I saw it. Youre similar to me. Thats why Im proposing.

Cassius approached Erica as he wrapped up his speech.

But theres still a problem to be addressed.

What is it?

You didnt disclose your skills in the first place.

Thats how Erica put out her right hand.

Pass me the picture you took first. Then lets think of the deal.

Dont think of the modesty of trying to steal other photos before the deal, Blothea. Im not going to share it and pass it on.

said Cassius, glistening with his eyes.

However, if you accept my transaction, I intend to exchange the photos.

Upon hearing Cassiuss words, Erica thought for a moment with a suspicious eye and then delivered her opinion to Cassius.

Show me the picture. And tell me about the conditions.

Good.

While searching through his clothes for Ericas words, Cassius thought to himself.

I never dreamed Id get this thing out.

So he took out a picture of Yerine, whom he cherished in his pocket.

For your information, I knew Yerine longer than you. So I have a picture of her before entering the Academy. This is one of them.

Casius said, carefully lifting the back of the photograph and showing it to Erica.

The photo was barely taken by Cassius, while crying, blowing and hanging on to Yerine just before she went to the capital.

He took this picture because he thought hed miss it if I went to the capital city, but he kept it with him even after he entered the Academy.

At that time, I am stubborn and make her wear a headband with a bunny-shaped decoration unlike usual.

Then Erica rushed to Cassius at an alarmingly rapid pace to take the picture from his hand.

But Cassius was not such an easy man. After raising the picture high beyond Ericas reach, he continued his words in a nonchalant voice.

Hold on the terms first. From now on, you and I will share a picture of Yerine. You take the pictures you can take, and Ill take the pictures during the class. You can tell Yerine that you asked me to take a picture of you because you wanted to see the picture during the class. Instead, we share photos.

Erica, who was tiptoeing and waving her arms, asked.

That sharing What is the exact definition of sharing

Its like a rental. We give each other the pictures we took and then return them a day later.

Only then did Erica stop struggling and spoke with a breathless breath.

Okay, Ill decide after looking at the picture.

In Ericas reply, Cassius grabbed the corner of the photograph tightly and pushed it toward Erica.

Now, look.

.

Erica, who had been staring at the picture for a long time, agonized over her finger near her mouth, and after a while, she spoke out in a solemn voice.

Ill accept it. Give me the picture.

You take out your picture first, Ill hold it and let it go at the same time.

Erica sighed and took out the picture as he asked, which was put in her pocket.

You know that if you do something weird here, the deal will be nullified, dont you?

I know.

Then, on the count of three, youll let go, Blothea.

The two people, holding onto the picture with a grim face more than anyone else, counted three and at the same time let go, turned around and checked the picture.

Oh, noThe bunny hair is so cute!

Ah, Yerineshe looks so refreshing.

The two, who had fallen into the picture and could not notice their backs, were startled to hear voices echoing low.

What are you two doing?

When the two people looked back in surprise, the main character in the picture stood waving her purple hair.

What do you mean by the deal?