ICTV - Chapter 64
I changed The Villain
Rose turned around helplessly. The maids thought that Rose of Heaven must have been tired as well.
The two looked more like superiors and subordinates than lovers. Because she didn't feel any affectionate atmosphere as lovers.
However, this did not mean that Belial did not treat Rose as a lover. There are many expensive gifts like today.
He spoke to her and often whispered sweet words to her Still, the reason the maids don't envy them at all is because everything was one-sided.
Today as well, it wasn't enough to force her to go outside, and they even took her to the dressing room and decided on a dress for her to wear to the swordsmanship competition.
They knew clearly that she didn't like that kind of position.
The maids looked at her back with sad eyes. Belial has never once asked about her intentions. Rose refuses his invitation.
It was clear that he thought there was no way.
“Wouldn’t it be unfair if the Young Lady lady were to drag the Duke around in the same way?”
“That’s right. The Young Lady has never dragged the Duke around. Not only is she not the type to do so, but she also has no place to take him.”
Rose was just staring out the window.
“Look at that worried face.”
“In this case, it would be better to break up.”
The maids' eyes suddenly became moist.
It was a moment when their one and only Young Lady overlapped with the ill-fated heroine of a romance novel. Not knowing that Rose had forgotten what happened earlier and was only thinking about eating cake.
“What a poor girl...”
“Miss, it’s okay to tell us anything. You know we have a big mouth.”
"... Thank you."
Although she said so, Rose did not want to curse Belial with the maids. Anyway, Belial is for Rose.
It was because it was worse than a cake. If I hadn't seen the original or if it wasn't for the person who was going to kill me, I wouldn't have even paid attention to it.
Rose muttered as she gathered the things she needed to go to the sword-fighting competition.
“He is the one who will grant my wish, so I should do this too.”
I have already prepared accessories to match the black dress I will wear during the swordsmanship competition. Rose thought that their relationship would continue at this level until she died.
Until that happened.
***
The place hosting the swordsmanship competition this time was a place called Jayvereen Academy.
Jayvereen Academy is comprised of four departments: the Department of Arts, the Department of Swordsmanship, the Department of Magic, and the Department of General Studies. Other departments are also famous for having many talented students, but the Department of Swordsmanship is the best.
It was the most famous among them.
This is because they always find a prosecutor with unrivaled talent once every three years. Belial was offered to enroll as a child, but he declined, saying that self-study was sufficient. At the time, he was evaluated as childish and arrogant, but when Belial became the best swordsman on the continent through self-education, that evaluation disappeared like dust.
“Thank you so much for coming to our academy.”
“Thank you for inviting me. I am truly honored to have been invited to see this.”
“Do you know how happy our students were when the Duke announced his intention to participate? They're already going crazy trying to see the Duke’s face at least once.”
Belial still spoke with a smile on his face.
“I see. There are five people hiding here right now.”
"Yes?"
The teacher in charge of the guide's eyes widened. That's how it went. After all, he is the strongest swordsman on the continent.
Rose glanced at Belial.
“Three people in front of the fence. Two behind the bushes. Considering his age, his skill at killing enemies is impressive, but in actual combat, he is no match for it. Please try harder in the future."
At the same time, students with shameless faces walked out from the fence and bushes. The teacher was so surprised that his eyes popped out.
"You! Since when on earth have you been hiding there?!”
"Sorry."
“You all get 5 penalty points! And after the swordsmanship competition, write a reflection paper and submit it right away!”
The students were busy glancing at Belial even while being scolded by the teacher. Well, this is not the time to worry about penalty points and reflection papers. It's like a celebrity with the best popularity and talent in the world has visited the school.
Rose said without realizing it.
“Why should I be afraid of penalty points when I can see your face? I think I would just get scolded.”
Belial still has his gaze straight ahead. He spoke in an indifferent tone while keeping his gaze fixed.
“Do you still like my face? You’ve been so indifferent these days that I thought you were sick of it.”
“I told you. You are as beautiful as the moon. But how can you get tired of it? I think I will try my best to become a famous poet or painter from now on. Then, your descendants will be able to know your beauty through my work.”
"..."
Belial frowned. The reason Belial is unhappy now is because of the students.
The teacher, who misunderstood this, repeatedly bowed to him.
"Sorry. No matter how talented they are, they are still immature children.”
“Children are good to look at when they are immature. Right, Rose?”
The students and Rose met eyes. Although they wore the same school uniform, they showed their own individuality with different hairstyles and accessories worn on their arms or neck. And, crucially, you can see from the bright and resourceful expressions on the students’ faces that the atmosphere at the academy is really good.
Rose smiled slightly.
“Yes, it looks really nice.”
The students' cheeks, which had been flushed because of Belial, became even more flushed. The professor said with an ecstatic expression on his face.
“You are truly as beautiful as a rose. You get along well with the Duke.”
Belial nodded, pulling Rose close to him.
“… … Yes, she’s someone you can’t help but fall in love with. However, a swordsmanship competition was held. May I ask where it is?”
“Oh, look at my mind. Sorry. We slowly move to our seats. You guys go back now.”
The professor introduced the academy while heading to the swordsmanship competition venue.
“Our academy is committed to helping students develop their talents to the fullest. As long as the school can produce satisfactory results, it will not sanction students for missing class. The Faculty of Magic has no set timetable at all. Because those kids, I really know... ”
Instead of listening to the explanation, Rose looked up at Belial. The eyes, which were usually sunken, were sunken even deeper today.
“Are you angry?”
"No way."
What are you angry about? There was nothing that made me angry.
Rose thought for a moment about why Belial was angry, then shrugged. Are you angry alone, so solve it on your own?
The moment Rose thought that Bellial muttered.
“...It’s unfair.”
"What?"
The swordsmanship competition venue came into view little by little. Students, who were presumed to be members of the competition preparation committee, spotted Belial and Rose and dropped the items they were holding or took a deep breath. Belial pulled Rose back towards him and whispered to her.
“Two days ago, at a party, Lady Del Cardo confessed that she had feelings for me.”
"Okay."
“Aren’t you anxious?”
“Because I trust you that much.”
Ha, Belial let out a laugh.
“It’s not fair.”
"What?"
"Rose."
The two sat on the chairs provided for them. Belial spoke against the backdrop of students arguing that he would bring them drinks.
“I’m very greedy.”
Belial placed his hand on Rose's hand.
“People in the world perceive greedy people negatively, but I don’t think that way. I’m sitting here right now thanks to my greed.”
I don't know why he's telling me now what everyone already knows. Rose was puzzled, but Belial did not stop talking.
“Whatever you want, do whatever it takes get it in your hand. That's my personality. But sometimes things don't go as planned."
“You had that moment too.”
"Yes. First of all, I am also a human being. The moment I decided I couldn’t get my hands on it anyway.”
Belial's hand holding Rose's hand suddenly gained strength.
“I destroy it. So that no one can covet it.”
Something touched Rose's ear. I almost fell back. Belial's upper body was tilted towards Rose at some point. When did we get closer?
I was so focused on the hand I was holding that I didn't even notice that Belial's lips were close enough to touch my ear.
Belial whispered into Rose's ear.
“My personality may be very unfortunate for other people, but it may be lucky for you.”
“...What is that?”
Belial has no visible eyes. He smiled so brightly.
“You and I are lovers now, right? You will soon see how high a lover who will stop at nothing can elevate you.”
"Ah."
That's what I meant. With her doubts answered Rose leaned back against the back of her chair with a relaxed mind.
Finally, one student, who won after a long struggle, brought tea and refreshments with his arms and legs shaking. A cute student with short hair and a green headband put down his tray in front of us
Even so, I couldn't leave their side. Rose and Belial looked at the student with puzzled eyes. The student trembled for a really long time and then opened his mouth with difficulty.
“The swordsmanship competition will begin soon...!”
Belial and Rose stared at the student. The student's face became even redder.
“Well, we trained really hard! To show Duke Serenity a lot of things! Becoming a knight of the Serenity duchy is the dream of everyone in the swordsmanship department!"
The student clenched his fists and shouted.
“I will definitely become a great knight who will protect the Duke someday! Please wait a little while until then!”
After saying those words, the student suddenly ran away.
“You’re really popular, Belial.”
“Well, you’re not anxious at all.”
“I kept saying it was because I trusted you so much.”
A sneer appeared on Belial's lips.
“Wow.”
But Rose didn't care this time either. At that moment, one of the students rang the huge bell that was placed in the middle of the venue. It meant that the swordsmanship competition was about to begin.
Belial watched the sword competition with a very serious expression. The will to discover talented people was felt up to this point.
“I would like to meet the student who is fighting now separately later.”
"...Is it so?"
“That student will definitely win, Rose."
Unfortunately, the student who brought him tea earlier did not catch Belial's attention. It seemed really desperate, but there was nothing I could do about it. Because earnestness does not bring good results.
After all, the world is cruel. Rose's heart throbbed.
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