The soldiers panicked at Lucian's sudden appearance.

I-isn't that Kardien?!

They couldn't believe he appeared in front of the enemy alone with a sword in one hand and no armor.

He did not look like the great knight who commanded the battlefield until just yesterday.

He looked like a mad man.

Nevertheless, none of the soldiers could rush out at him.

Because of the tremendous pressure emitting from Lucian. His face was so frightening that they couldn't breathe.

Lucian slowly opened his mouth.

Give her back.

At the same time, Lucian rushed into the group of soldiers.

His movements were as fast as light and fierce as black lightning.

Every time he swung the sword, hundreds of heads fell off.

It was a power that transcends human abilities.

This isn't a battle, this is slaughter.

Due to his overwhelming power, the soldiers did not even think to stop Lucian.

S-save me!

Someone rubbed their hands and prayed, and someone crawled away on fours. But the results were all the same.

All Lucian gave them was death.

S-stop it, you monster!

Lucian turned his head sharply at the sound.

It was the commander of the rebels who flinched when he saw Lucian covered in blood.

He was holding Pernia, who was unconscious, in one hand and a sharp sword at the tip of her neck with the other.

The commander shouted in a trembling voice.

If you don't want to see her die, put down your sword

But that was the end of the man's words.

Because at the next instant, his head was lying on the floor.

The body of the man who lost his head collapsed.

Lucian ran at a tremendous speed and held Pernia, who was falling, in his arms.

Lucian examined Pernia's face with trembling hands.

He was relieved to see that she was breathing quietly.

But that wasn't the end.

Lucian muttered.

This place is too dangerous for her.

And he muttered one more time.

What do I have to do to leave this place?

Where his gaze was directed was the soldiers looking at him with frightened faces.

The corners of Lucian's mouth went up.

I should just kill them all.

That night, Lucian became a real monster.

* * *

When Paul led the soldiers to the enemy's camp, it was after the morning sun rose.

Paul groaned.

The enemy, who must have been alive just before, had been annihilated.

They all died from a cut in the throat or having their body split into two.

As he moved a little further, Paul discovered Lucian.

Lucian stood with his lover, Pernia, in his arms.

Paul was choked up at the sight.

Lucian's face looked so peaceful that it was unbelievable that he carried out such a horrific massacre.

'ah, right. It's probably not Lord Lucian who did this. Something like a monster must've appeared in time for Lord Lucian to come rescue young Loday Pernia.

However, Lucian's ensuing words broke Paul's hope.

The war is over. So I'm going back now.

He had on such a beautiful smile that it was impossible to imagine that he was the one who took the lives of so many people overnight. So he looked even more frightening.

Paul couldn't say anything to Lucian's changed appearance and trembled all over.

Lucian didn't wait for Paul's answer.

In a blink of an eye, Lucian disappeared with Pernia.

It was his estate where Lucian headed at a fast pace like the wind.

Far up north.

His own land where no one can bother them.

A smile appeared on Lucian's face when he thought of Pernia smiling brightly on his estate.

He kissed Pernia's forehead and whispered.

Sleep a little more, Nia. You'll be at my house when you wake up.

A place where I can love you completely without being disturbed by anyone, without sharing you with anyone.

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* * *

How many days have passed?

It was also unknown how long it had been since we left the war zone.

Because I stayed in Lucian's room the whole time.

I stood in front of a big window. The only thing that could be seen through the window was a white snow field.

As if time had stopped, not a single little bird could be seen in the northern land.

Looking out of the window with a gloomy face, I turned my head and looked around the room.

The flowers that decorated every corner of the room gave off the scent of spring, and thanks to the burning fireplace, I couldn't feel the chill from outside.

On one side of the wall was a huge bookshelf with hundreds of books in it, and a large bed was covered with soft blankets.

It was so cozy and warm that I thought the room where angels stayed would resemble this.

Lucian took care of me here.

[Nia. You're probably bored from being inside all day, right? I chose a book that you might like. I'll read it for you, so lie down and listen well.]

[I prepared warm tangerine tea today. It's sweet, right? What kind of tea shall I prepare tomorrow?]

[Don't you feel sleepy? I'll pat your back. That'll help you sleep, right?]

[Nia, I love you.]

He treated me carefully like a glass that would break if he tapped me.

He whispered love to me every night.

But I didn't enjoy this at all.

All of this wasn't what I wanted.

Then the door opened with a click. There was no need to identify who it was.

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It was Lucian.

After I woke up, he was the only one who entered this room.

There seemed to be a few servants in the estate, but I had never even seen their faces.

Nia, you're awake.

Smiling softly, Lucian pushed in the tray. The tray was filled with beautifully displayed foods.

Today, in particular, I prepared Nia's favorite food. Cheese fondue with plenty of milk, pancakes with syrup, and raspberry salad. Doesn't it look delicious?

He has always served meals with my favorite foods. Among them, there were dishes that contained ingredients that weren't readily available in this area.

Lucian smiled brightly and set the food on the table.

Then he looked at me with sparkling eyes.

Go ahead and eat, Nia.

.

With his eyes on me, I began to put the food in my mouth.

Lucian was looking at me like that with the happiest expression in the world.

'Oh, I think I'm going to get indigestion.'

I wanted to tell him not to look at me because it felt burdaning, but I held it in.

Because Lucian was in Yandere mode right now.

No matter how good he was to me and smiled softly, I knew.

That he is now a time bomb on fire. It was clear that if I said something wrong, he would explode.

Lucian bent his eyes toward me, who struggled to swallow food.

You're eating well. I think your body has recovered. Should we go on a date tomorrow?

A date?

Is there anything you want to do?

Lucian looked at me with a harmless face and asked.

If I had forgotten, I would've fallen for his face and revealed my true wish.

'Let me out of here.'

Even if I say it, it won't work.

In fact, when I said that I wanted to go home a few days ago, Lucian said with a sad face.

[Why do you want to leave me so much? Is there anyone more precious to you than me?]

The moment I heard that, I got goosebumps all over my body.

The content of the original novel came to mind.

Lucian, who turned Yandere in the original, blew up half of the empire. The reason was only because of Estelle.

It bothered him that Estelle was worried about the people.

The moment I remembered that, I couldn't ask him that again. I'm afraid that innocent people will die.

'But I can't live like this forever.'

I have to find a way out of him somehow.

But how?

He extremely hated me meeting other people.

'I have to find a way to leave this place without alerting him.'

Suddenly, one method came to mind.

I looked carefully at Lucian and said.

Lucian.

Yes.

Swallowing my saliva, I said to Lucian.

Should we have our wedding?

Are you talking about the wedding ceremony?

Yes. The war is over, so it's time to do it.

I gripped my skirt tightly.

I'm sure it'll work. Because it's my wedding with him.

As expected, Lucian nodded.

I see. Why didn't I think of such an important thing? Let's have the wedding tomorrow!

I spoke hastily when he said he was about to hold the wedding just like one would roast beans with lightning.

I-I would love to, but there is something we have to do before that.

What is it?

Lucian tilted his head and muttered.

Dress? Ring? Bouquet?

I answered him clearly, who was giving me innocent answers.

You have to get permission from His Majesty and my father.

Lucian's eyes suddenly looked sinister.

It's our wedding. Why do we need someone else's permission?

My heart throbbed when he made that face. However, I should not be discouraged by this.

I said, holding my trembling hands together.

I-I want to have a proper wedding. It's a once-in-lifetime wedding. I don't like weddings that are held secretly which makes us look like criminals.

I held Lucian's hands and looked up at him.

Yes?

Please work. Let him be enchanted by my eyes.

My eyes used all their sparkling powers to convince him. Cold sweat was dripping down my back.

Lucian stared at me and nodded.

Okay. I'll do that if you want.

Then, we're going to the capital together, right?

That was what I was aiming for.

But Lucian shook his head.

Do we really need to use such a cumbersome method?

Then

I will call the emperor and the marquis here.

When I heard that, my eyes widened.

Who in the world asks the emperor to come to his house to give permission to a marriage?

T-this is too far from the capital. You can't just ask His Majesty the Emperor to come and go as you like. No, even if you do ask him to come, he won't come.

No, he'll come. Because you wished for it.

Lucian stroked my face as if handling a baby and whispered.

So don't worry and rest comfortably, Nia.

FXXK.

I forced myself to smile, swallowing the swears at this unexpected development.