Kuhn pouted behind Lucian, whose cheeks were slightly red at my compliment.

What about me? It's also thanks to my help.

Lucian, you're the best! You're so cool! So handsome!

Kuhn murmured as he looked at me chanting a strange spell.

Well, it doesn't matter.

I continued to ignore Kuhn and asked Lucian with sparkling eyes.

Are you feeling better now?

Probably. Since I endured Kuhn, I think it'll be okay with others.

I guess so.

In terms of level, Kuhn is the super hardcore level.

I nodded and said.

Then starting tomorrow, I'll talk to the employees in the castle little by little. That should be okay, right?

There were several workers in the castle who took care of Lucian and me. But I haven't even seen their faces yet.

Because Lucian wasn't sure if he would be able to tolerate me talking to them.

However, if he overcame(?) Kuhn, he will be able to overcome them smoothly.

Lucian readily accepted my offer.

Yeah. But Nia.

What?

Lucian's eyes darkened even more. With his eyes lowered like a dangerous beast, he leaned down and whispered in my ear.

Since I worked hard, you have to give me an award.

Ah

Realizing what he wanted, my face heated up to the end of my ears. I nodded, feeling itchy to my toes.

Oh. Of course

Wait!

With a tired face, Kuhn intervened between me and Lucian.

You guys, you're trying to do some awful couple things in front of me again. I don't have a hobby of watching such things, so do it after I leave.

Then, he closed the door and left.

Nice, Kuhn.

I really like that side of him.

I raised my thumb inwardly, cleared up my mind, and looked at Lucian.

Lucian was looking at me with a lot of anticipation. I said, wiggling my fingers.

This is your second training session, so I have to allow 11 kisses

My friends say that I'm not a stingy girlfriend, I'm a girlfriend who gives generously.

Lucian's efforts have made a lot of progress I'll allow you 12 kisses.

Lucian frowned.

That's too little.

Then, 13 kisses?

Nia.

He pressed me with a stern voice he rarely uses. He seemed like a whining child.

It's scary but cute.

No. That's not what's important.

I asked with a clear look, trying not to give away my fluttering heart.

Then how many kisses does Lucian think is good enough?

As much as I want.

You punk!

I was serious about letting Lucian lift the limit number of kisses.

I can't do that. If I allow it, when will it end? I wouldn't be surprised if you just kissed me all year long.

Lucian laughed at my words.

That's an attractive suggestion. But if I do that, it'll be too hard for you. So

Lucian grabbed my chin and looked into my eyes.

I'll only kiss you until you get hungry.

Yeah?

Wow, shi-

That was so hot that I almost cursed.

How is my boyfriend so hot even when he's crazy? No. After going crazy, his sexiness seems to have become stronger.

I swallowed and my hand holding my skirt clenched.

It's been less than an hour since I had lunch and I won't be hungry until sunset.

So that's an unreasonable request.

But, I don't think Lucian said this because he thought I would accept it. He's trying to raise the price first and make a deal after that.

By calculating what I'm going to cut.

So

Okay.

*sobs*

And that's how the yandere second male lead's sexiness power easily destroyed the reason of an ordinary human like.

Just like now.

The next day, Kuhn packed his things.

Now that you've made use of me, and I've seen with my own eyes what kind of condition Kardien is, I'll leave.

I saw Kuhn off with Lucian.

Kuhn squinted at me.

How come you're suddenly all wrapped up?

As he said, I was wearing a dress that also covered my neck.

The dress was completely different from usual dresses where my neck is revealed.

I answered with a blank face.

It's a little cold. I think I have a bit of a cold.

Ahhh~ I see~~

Kuhn replied like he didn't believe anything I said.

He was quick-witted, so he seemed to know why I was wearing this.

Yes. The reason why I'm wearing this is that there are traces of yesterday all over my body.

'In particular, the kiss mark around the collarbone was so profound that I couldn't wear a dress with a neck exposed.'

Fortunately, Kuhn did not make any dirty jokes such as 'It must have been hot last night.'

Instead, he asked about our next move.

So, what are you going to do now?

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When Lucian is able to control his emotions, we will return to the capital.

The capital?

Yeah. We can't be here alone forever.

Kuhn gathered his eyebrows as if he were lost in thought and said.

I know how you feel, but are you sure? When I stopped by the capital to meet the crown prince, the atmosphere there was unusual.

I knew what Kuhn was worried about.

Rumors spread throughout the capital that Lucian had turned yandere.

Commoners who had deep respect for Lucian thought it was false, but they were not aristocrats.

The nobles, who had not been pleased with Lucian, did not miss this opportunity and undermined Lucian.

Kardien has become a terrible devil!

Some of them shouted that they should go to kill Lucian right away.

With such an atmosphere, taking Lucian to the capital would not have been any good.

No matter how good Lucian's condition has gotten.

But I said with a carefree smile.

That was a few weeks ago. The atmosphere might have changed again.

Kuhn's eyes widened at what I said.

What will you do in the meantime?

I answered with a smile.

Kuhn laughed and said as if he were full of confidence.

You have a surprisingly good brain.

Oh my, you noticed. Although it shouldn't be surprising, it is me you're talking about after all.

You're shameless.

Says you.

I bowed my head to Kuhn, who made a tired face toward me who refused to lose until the end.

Anyway, thank you. You helped me a lot.

Kuhn looked at me, bowed his head and muttered.

For the sake of Kardien, I bow my head. To the subject whose name is a noble lady.

Then, his shoulders flinched and he hurriedly climbed on the horse.

I should get going. If I play with you a little longer, I think Kardien will smash my head.

Good decision.

I also felt an unusual energy from Lucian standing next to me.

I waved at Kuhn.

Bye. Be wary of your big mouth which could get you stabbed with a knife on your back.

Hmph. You take good care of Kardien. Because you never know when he'll bite someone if you're a little careless.

Kuhn disappeared far away, not before he could spit back a comeback at my words.

I turned my head after watching him leave for a while.

Lucian was looking at Kuhn with eyes that looked like laser beams was coming out of it.

The blazing red eyes looked like they were about to explode at any moment.

'Uwah. That was dangerous.'

I hurriedly put my arms around Lucian, and said with a smile.

You did great!

Today was the day of the winter banquet, the biggest event in the empire.

Everyone in the capital was busy preparing for the winter banquet.

The imperial banquet hall was opened for all its guests to visit, and numerous servants were busy decorating the halls.

Gold ornaments sparkled throughout the hall, and fragrant drinks and a multitude of foods were set up on tables.

The banquet hall was not the only place filled with busy people.

The organizer of the banquet, the emperor, was also busy with work.

The emperor was getting dressed by the dozen servants around him.

Next to him stood the crown prince, Carlix, his son who looked just like him.

The emperor spoke, letting the servants continue with their work on his fitting.

Will Lucian and Pernia actually come to the banquet today?

That's right.

The emperor's face was filled with concern, hearing Carlix's reply.

Not long ago, Estelle came to him and requested from him.

Lucian and Pernia will return to the capital. So she asked him to send those two an invitation to the banquet as well.

He couldn't believe Estelle, who knows Lucian's condition best, made such a request.

The emperor was confused. However, Estelle's eyes looked calm like she was telling him to not worry.

So the emperor sent Lucian and Pernia an invitation to the winter banquet. Surprisingly, he even received a reply that said they had accepted the invite.

But he was still wary.

Because he had seen Lucian change.

'He was very scary and frightening.'

He had the eyes of a madman.

It's unbelievable how Lucian could return to his original state in just a few months.

I will have priests and knights on standby just in case, but the anxiety doesn't go away. There will be numerous nobles attending the banquet. It would be terrible if Lucian caused trouble.

Unlike the worried emperor, Carlix replied with a relaxed face.

You're worrying for no reason. Didn't you say that Estelle told you it would be alright?

The words clouded the emperor's eyes.

His son was brought into this world as the the future ruler of the empire, but who knew that his son would also become a slave to the great Estelle.

If Estelle told him that poop was peach jam, he would readily eat it.

'Or should I be relieved that the girl he fell in love with is Estelle?'

If not, his son might become the most pathetic emperor in history.

Since it is Estelle, he can confidently let her control him.

The emperor wholeheartedly trusted Estelle like so.

TL note: this means that if the girl Carlix likes wasn't a significant figure like Estelle, he would look stupid

'Mother thinks otherwise.'

TL note: ok, in past chapters, I thought the empress was the empress dowager and his grandma, but the empress is his mother. Please erase my mistake from your memory and replace it with this *cries*

The empress was so angry to hear that the emperor had sent invitations to Lucian and Pernia.

[No matter how much the saintess begged, he shouldn't have done that! Didn't he hear those rumors? How can he permit that devil to enter our holy empire?! I'm against it!]

In the end, the empress was absent from today's banquet.

She said it was because she was not feeling well, but the real reason for her absence was obvious.

It was because she didn't want to see Lucian.