ICTV - Chapter 37

ICTV - Chapter 37

I Changed The Villain

Clink. 

The fork rolled on the floor. I, who had been sitting dazed by the sound, came to my senses. Belial asked with a worried face.

“Are you okay, Rose? It’s not like you to not eat Mont Blanc even though it’s in front of you.”

"I think so."

Sorry, Montblanc...! I'm in front of you but I can't help but look away...! 

I cupped my face as the maid brought me a new fork.

This is all because of Edgar. I can't believe he's saying something like that to someone he's only seen a few times and who he's not even close with. The problem with Belial is that he is not faithful to his character, but the problem with Edgar is that he is too faithful to his character.

I touched my forehead. The mental shock still hasn't gone away. I also touched Mont Blanc with a new fork brought to me by the maid. 

Belial's face became more serious when he saw me still not eating Mont Blanc.

“Looks like something really bad happened."

Is it possible to know that with just one Montblanc? 

The expressions of the maids around me also became strange. But Belial was still serious.

"Tell me, please. I will help you.”

A large hand was placed on top of my hand. I was about to reply that it was no big deal but then stopped. There's something else to hide. I would feel really betrayed if he found out later that I was agitated because I met and talked to another man.

Let’s think about it from the opposite perspective. What if Belial meets another woman and just sits there blankly, neglecting his favorite food?

“I met a strange person at the temple today.”

I think it's really exciting and fun, but my standards are different from others, so let's just leave it at that. I decided to just be honest.

“If you say that, you’re a really strange person.”

“First of all, his gender is male.”

"Oh."

Belial made a sound that I couldn't tell if it was an exclamation or something. There was silence for a moment. Belial asked, still holding my hand.

“Excuse me, but can you tell me his name, age, and appearance?”

 “I’ll take care of that.”

"Do not worry Rose. The world has gotten better these days, so much can be done in three hours.”

“That’s not a good world at all, calm down."

I calmed Belial down.

“I’m not saying it’s weird in a bad way. He didn’t even laugh at me.” 

“That’s good. So what’s his name?”

This person is so persistent. After biting the maids, I confessed honestly.

“Edgar Cridrian.”

“Oh, did you meet him?”

The life that was full just a few seconds ago disappeared in an instant. Feeling relieved, Belial took a sip of tea.

“That man is trustworthy.”

"..."

I know that Belial in the original also trusted Edgar Creedrian quite a bit until he found out that he was the lover of the original female protagonist. Is that it? 

I tried to get him to my side. The more talented people there are, the better.

“Perhaps that man could stay in the same room all night with the daughter of a famous noble family and no strange rumors would arise. Of course, Lord Cridrian will draw the line before something like that happens.

“The evaluation is generous.”

“He is a kind person who is truly rare in today’s world.”

Belial's eyes sparkled. It is clear that he thinks this is a good opportunity to become acquainted with Edgar.

“How did you meet him?”

I don't want to bring up what happened yesterday, but I can't help it. Belial is also acting like nothing happened. I forced my already stiff lips to move.

“Yesterday I said you were ki... ki..."

"What?”

A mischievous smile appeared on Belial's lips. Normally, I would have admired him and thought, ‘You look handsome as always today,’ but right now, I’m so disgusted that I’m dying. It was clear that he knew what he wanted to say, but was deliberately pretending not to know. 

My pale face gradually grew warm.

Even though I knew this wasn't like me, I couldn't help it. I desperately tried to move my lips, while Belial waited patiently.

It was I can't hold back any longer. I spat out angrily.

“Kiwi!"

There was silence between the two. I'm going crazy. We both buried their faces in their palms at the same time. It was the same action, but the reason was different. One was because his lover was crazy cute, and the other was so embarrassed that she went crazy. Belial barely suppressed laughter.

“I asked you for a kiwi yesterday. Thank you, Rose. Thanks to you, I remember it well.”

It's painful that your voice is shaking.

I felt it clearly. I looked at Belial between my fingers.

“As a reward, I’ll give you a box of kiwis on your way home tomorrow.”

"I do not need it."

I wanted to kick this fire like I did in high school. No matter how embarrassed he is, what a Kiwi, his treatment is more serious than Hong Gil-dong's.

Hong Gil-dong can't call his father father, but I can't call a kiss a kiss.

***Hong Gil-Dong is a Korean Serial Television

I'm not even an elementary school student. It is very ugly for a grown adult not to be able to pronounce a single kiss. I succeeded in making an expressionless face by bringing up the strength I used to have while breastfeeding. Now all you have to do is say the word kiss. 

I closed her eyes. Even after all this, I have lived in a world that is dozens of times more open than this world. Let me show you how open modern people are. My eyes opened brightly.

"Ki..."

It is said that although my head was open-minded, my body was conservative.

My body trembled as my mouth was not allowed to speak. It's my mouth, why can't I move it as I want! I eventually decided to compromise.

“Yesterday you asked me to ‘start with Ki and end with S’.”

"..."

Belial's expression turned strange, but there was nothing he could do about it. This was my best.

“But I wasn’t ready yet, so I ran away without being able to do ‘start with K and end with S.’”

Belial tilted his head as he thought about how to react. My expression had returned to expressionless, but my fists on my knees were shaking. 

Belial finally realized.

The fact is that this is cute just like this.

A smile appeared on Belial's lips again. Belial pretended to clap his hands.

“Ah, now I remember exactly. Yesterday, while wearing a veil, I asked you to ‘start with K and end with S.’”

"..."

“But you left me and ran away."

“Yes.”

I nodded enthusiastically.

"Yes. After that, the temple, wait a minute?"

Belial pretended to wipe away tears.

“I understand you are not ready. But it was really cruel of you to abandon me and run away like that.”

“No, it’s not that I abandoned you… Oh, that’s what I mean…”

“After being abandoned by you, I was left alone, folded up my veil, and put it in a box. All night last night, one thought stayed in my head.”

“...What are you thinking?”

Belial lowered his eyes sadly.

“I think my mother would be really sad if she saw me abandoned.”

“So I didn’t throw you away! I'm really that... that..."

When I stuttered again, Belial continued speaking on my behalf.

"Is it so. You're just not ready to start with K and end with S."

"..."

"I know. You really answered that way.”

Belial moved to sit next to me. The warmth I felt when I was sitting across from him was felt right next to me.

“I’m sorry for teasing you. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to see your fresh side. Are you mad?”

“… … There's no way I'd be mad about something like that."

"Is it so?"

Belial's fingers gently pressed my cheek.

“Besides that, your face is red.” 

“...Is my face still red?”

Belial looked at the roses in the vase.

"Yes. More than that flower.”

“Then it’s very red.”

I'm really going to be amazed. I turned my head to avoid Belial's fingers.

“Stop teasing me now.” 

“It’s a shame. I really enjoyed it.”

Belial placed his hand over mine, which was still clenched into a fist. My hands slowly unfolded like flower buds. The two clasped each other's hands.

“I will have another chance to make fun of you someday. I hope so.”

“… Where is the person who prays for something like that?”

“Oh, you should definitely wish big."

The cheeky red lips that were asking for a kiss touched my ear. Belial whispered softly like a priest praying to God.

“I hope I have more opportunities to make fun of you in the future.”

Instead of responding, I slightly furrowed my forehead. Belial couldn't help but burst out laughing.

“Are you thinking about how to respond now?”

"That's right. Give me a few more seconds.”

My head spun. Okay, I guess I can accept it like this. I said.

“Unfortunately, I don’t think that wish will come true. Soon, you will be able to pronounce that word freely. There are many alternative words.”

"For example?"

"For example…."

I clapped my hands lightly.

“Kiss, something like that.”

“Then will you kiss me right now?”

A soft tongue licked the red lips smoothly. Belial lowered his eyes halfway and whispered seductively.

“Very kind and gentle.”

I was once again reminded of the fact that even the coolest and most handsome man in the world has red lips. I suddenly felt that I had dug my own grave. Belial has never kissed her mana hand or both cheeks.

Although there were countless others, I also realized that I had never actually kissed Belial.

I thought seriously about whether I could do the forehead, even though the lips were difficult, and Belial, who interpreted my silence in a different way, raised his hands and pretended to surrender.

“Okay, I’m sorry, Rose. I really won’t play around anymore…”

I tilted my upper body. Lips, as red and desirable as Belial's, touched his forehead and then fell. As I stepped back, someone was a knock on the door.

"Excuse me."

"Come in."

After gave permission granted, the door opened. The knight walks with restraint said.

“Duke Serenity, excuse me, but it’s time to head back…”

The knight called Belial again.

“Duke Serenity??”

Belial held his forehead and did not move. 

"I’ll just go up now too. I have to go."

I stood up. Mera, who was waiting outside, followed me.

“Are you not going to see the Duke off today?”

“I think it would be better for Belial and me.”

“Did something happen?”

“I can’t say it doesn’t .”

I muttered.

“Today is all about me."

"Uh. So you feel bad?”

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