The man looked at me with shaky eyes.

Well? What are you going to do now?

I wasn't afraid of the man because I was extremely worked up. The man said to me, growling like a dog.

S-shut your mouth. O-or else I'll cut it off before I call Kardien!

Yes!

A soldier quickly approached me.

..!

I could smell a strange scent from the white handkerchief covering my mouth, and then, my vision blurred.

* * *

I had a dream after not having one after I reincarnated here.

In my dream, I was rolling on the floor and reading {The Saint Estelle}.

I fell in love with the novel from beginning to end, but the most interesting part was the moment when Lucian, the second male lead character, turned Yandere.

Lucian belatedly confessed his feelings only after Estelle had another man in mind.

However, Estelle shook her head with a tearful face.

Sorry, Lucian. I love Carlix.

Even if I say I love Estelle more than him?

..Yes. Even if you love me more.

There was firmness in her soft voice. Lucian knelt down with a desperate face.

His heart was about to break.

Lucian tried to comfort himself.

'After all, I'm not meant for her. I'll pray for Miss Estelle's happiness.'

However, contrary to what he had in mind, another voice appeared from deep inside.

'Why should I do that?'

'Because I love her.'

'Silly words. Love is about winning. Be more greedy, only those who seek it can have it.'

'But'

'You sure you won't regret this later?'

At that moment, something inside Lucian was cut off.

His heart, which had always been calm, pounded like an explosion, and something hot and heavy came out.

Great power quickly came over Lucian.

The devil's power, which Lucian didn't even know about, blossomed.

Estelle, who felt an unusual power coming from him, called out his name with a trembling voice.

Lucian?

Lucian said to Estelle.

With this, I can kill the crown prince.

He looked bright as if he had found the answer to a difficult problem.

My heart pounded so hard throughout reading that part.

I cheered at his completely different appearance.

'Sexiness commence!'

. How immature I was around that time.

I opened my eyes slowly.

The dark room was quiet. It was an unfamiliar room, but it felt warm.

A burning bonfire.

A soft blanket.

The sweet scent of flowers adorned on the bedside table.

As I was about to go back to sleep in the comfortable room, I opened my eyes wide.

'I-I was kidnapped!'

The moment I remembered the perverted kidnapper who had said terrible things, a chill came over me.

'This is not the time to be lying around comfortably.'

I hurriedly rolled up my blanket.

How disorientated I must have been lying down, the moment I got up, my head was pounding.

I grabbed my forehead and squinted my eyes when I heard a familiar voice.

Lie down a little longer. Your body hasn't recovered completely.

!

I hurriedly raised my head.

Lucian was there.

With a gentle face as usual.

I stuttered because I couldn't believe he was in front of me.

W-what happened? I was definitely kidnapped. Is this a dream? Or did I die because I was too cheeky?

Don't say such terrifying things, Nia.

Lucian smiled and approached me.

He held me in his arms and whispered.

It's not a dream, it's even more not dead. It's me, your Lucian.

Lucian patted me gently on the back as if comforting me.

It was scary, wasn't it? I'm sorry I'm late, Nia.

At that moment, tears poured out.

Why is he saying sorry to me after everything that's happened?

I'm the one who went out of the castle at will and put him in trouble.

I said with a teary face, sniffling.

Lu-Lucian don't have anything to say sorry. It's all my fault. Lucian saved me, right?

Right.

are you hurt anywhere?

Only then did I look at Lucian's face and body. Fortunately, there were no signs of injury anywhere in his body.

Lucian laughed as if to reassure me.

Yes. I'm not hurt at all.

T-that's a relief. I'm so relieved. How anxious I was when that pervert said something weird about you.

Lucian's voice, which was tender and warm, changed slightly.

What did they do to you?

Fortunately, nothing happened. (maybe.)

I couldn't be sure because I lost consciousness, but I didn't feel that there was something wrong with my body.

Lucian hugged me tightly and breathed out a deep sigh of relief.

It's a relief.

I felt sorry for him again.

What did I say to this man who cares and cherishes me like this?

I'm sorry, Lucian. You were upset because I said something harsh, right?

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It's okay.

I didn't say that because I hated you. I said it because I thought it was necessary to maintain our relationship for the future.

Lucian replied softly to my rambling, which sounded like I was trying to come up with an excuse.

Yes, I know.

It made my heart ache to see him responding so graciously.

I'll never talk like that to him anymore. I won't hurt him like that.

I pledged to love him again and sniffled into his arms.

How long has it been?

As I calmed down, I became curious.

By the way, where are we?

This is my room.

I tilted my head. Because Lucian's room in Baron Alicia's castle did not look like this.

Lucian smiled and said, perhaps noticing the thoughts on my face.

This is my room in my estate. It's your first time here, right?

I blinked.

'Lucian's estate? His estate in the far north?'

It is located opposite to the war zone, so it is very far.

How many days have I lost consciousness? But I don't think I lost consciousness for that long.

Feeling confused, I asked Lucian.

Why are we here?

So you can rest comfortably. Nia's been through a lot.

What about the war?

The war is over.

Lucian kissed the back of my hand and whispered.

I killed them all.

..!

He said such terrifying words in an incredibly soft tone.

I made eye contact with him.

At that moment, I let out a small scream.

His red eyes, which were shining like rubies, were overflowing with grimness that had never been there before.

'No way. That can't be.'

I opened my mouth denying the thought that came to mind. My voice trembled.

Lucian?

Yes.

.Lucian?

Yes.

Lucian grinned as if he found it fun that I was calling his name over and over. The smile was as innocent as the Lucian I know.

But

Lucian stroked my cheek and whispered.

Nia. You're next to me now.

Don't look at anyone else, don't think about anyone else..only be next to me.

Saying those creepy words sweetly, he was no longer the Lucian I knew.

I had to admit a terrible fact.

Lucian had turned Yandere.

Side Story

That Night

[I love you.]

The moment Pernia shyly whispered those words, Lucian felt something warm flowing into him.

For the first time, he, who always felt empty, felt full of warmth and love.

Like honey immersed in the sweetness of flowers, Lucian fell in love with Pernia.

Just looking at her smile made his heart pound, and every time he touched her, his whole body heated up.

He finally felt alive.

Estelle was right.

Love is more noble and beautiful than anything else.

It was worth waiting for with all my life.

I thought our love would continue but.

[We're just dating. It's normal for you to do your job, I do mine, and we can love each other all the while.]

The moment he heard Pernia's words, Lucian felt strangled.

No, if someone had cut my head off with a knife, it wouldn't have felt this painful.

[I think we should not see each other for a while.]

Nia. Why do you say that?

You love me, and I love you. So it's only natural to want to be together all the time.

So I don't like it.

I'll be the one by your side.

But Lucian couldn't say that to Pernia.

I was afraid of what would happen the moment I chased her.

I was afraid to hear what she'd say. I was scared of what I had to say to her.

'This time, you will hate me.'

So Lucian avoided Pernia and returned to the battlefield.

Since then, fierce battles have been fought every day.

Some said Lucian was angry with the persistent rebels, and others said that Lucian was determined to end the sluggish war.

None of that was the answer.

My stomach was boiling. I couldn't stand this feeling unless I was cutting something.

I thought it would be okay if I endured this for a few days.

I thought that my heart fluttering like a flame, my rationality that seemed to have sunk into a swamp, would return to how it was before.

But it didn't.

No matter how many enemies he cut through, how many hours he rode on a horse, or how many all-nighters he pulled, Lucian could not calm down.

It was around the time when his mind was in such a mess that he didn't even know what his desires or fears were.

Lord Lucian. The rebels sent this.

Inside the box Lucian's aide, Paul, held out with a pale face was a handful of purple hair.

The letter said that if you want to guarantee Lady Pernia's safety, you have to dismiss the

Lucian didn't listen to Paul until the end.

He ran right past Paul

Paul had no time to stop Lucian. Because Lucian wasn't running at human speed.

Lucian ran as instinct led him. Less than a few minutes later, Lucian arrived in a camp that housed thousands of enemy troops.