ICTV - Chapter 65
I changed The Villain
The swordsmanship competition ended with the student whom Belial had his eye on winning.
The two also participated in the after-party held after the swordsmanship competition.
While I ate the food prepared at the after-party, Belial stood face to face with the winner and talked.
The sky had already darkened for a long time, but I was relaxed. I decided to stay at the academy for a day anyway.
Because,
“The Duke is even giving a lecture tomorrow morning? This is truly something that will go down in the history of our academy.”
“The expectations of all students are high. The Duke is someone who has achieved so much.”
"Thank you. But my lover is waiting for me.”
Belial pointed behind him. I slightly bowed my head to the students.
“I will leave for a moment.”
“Wow, we didn’t even notice... Sorry. I hope you have a good time."
The students moved away from Belial. I quickly tried to go to Belial but stumbled. Belial immediately grabbed my arm.
“If you’re tired, you can go in first and rest.”
“Is that okay?”
“I think I’d like to go with you, but I just can’t leave.”
Not only students but also professors were aiming for eggs.
“Can you go alone?”
"Of course. I also heard the explanation earlier. And if I get lost, just ask the people who work here.”
The after-party food was delicious, but my face, which missed my bed the most, brightened.
“Oh, I want to lie down on the soft bed quickly.”
Belial's face also brightened.
“Now I’m being pushed around by a bed that isn’t even a person. I see. It’s so funny.”
“Why do you think that?”
“You make me think that way. Rose, please try to act like you did when we first met.”
“I was already doing it.”
Belial asked in an incredulous tone.
“That’s just how much effort you put in?”
"I'm really sorry. I don’t feel very energetic outside.”
“Then can you behave properly indoors?”
"Of course. I’m one with my home, so when I’m at home, I gain energy that wasn’t there before.”
“Then from now on, let’s refrain from meeting outside as much as possible.”
Belial looked very displeased as he said that. I stared at Belial.
One day, I remembered a picture of a sulking cat that I saw on the Internet. I seemed to know why Belial was acting like this.
Even when we first met, at a cafe. The woman who liked him so much that she eagerly declared that she wanted to meet him several times became more indifferent day by day, which was enough to make him nervous. Belial will think that I must be playing with him.
But it's surprising that it ends in such a nerve-wracking way. Considering Belial's personality, it would not be strange to kill me right away. Of course, that's what I want.
I looked up at Belial. As expected, it is true that Belial is generous to me.
I reached out and patted Belial's head once or twice. Belial, who was turning his head in the other direction, was truly shocked and slapped my hand away.
“What are you doing now?”
“I’m sorry for touching you carelessly.”
It didn't hurt, but it made a sound. I was dazed, holding on to the hand that had been thrown away. I realized too late that I had behaved really rudely.
What did I really do, what happened because I was so tired?
I quickly lowered my head.
“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.”
Belial was also impressed this time.
“You are apologizing to me profusely. I think it is many times better to just not do anything that would warrant an apology than to just apologize.”
"... That's right. I really made a hundred thousand mistakes.”
It's natural to feel bad. How can I carelessly touch his head instead of anywhere else?
I complained.
“I should have held back even though you were so cute. Those damn hands.”
"...I beg your pardon?"
Oops, another mistake.
I tried to cover my mouth with my palm but stopped. What would you do if you realized it after doing something?
The water has already spilled. I was completely liberated.
“Belial. Forget what I said earlier.”
Meanwhile, Belial was checking his surroundings several times to see if what I said was really true. There's no one around.
I already knew it was going to happen, but I couldn't help it. That's why my words were so shocking.
Belial heard all kinds of things like 'beautiful' and 'pretty', but he's never heard the word 'cute'. Even if he thinks about it, people like him are a million years away from the word 'cute'.
It was only after about two minutes that Belial acknowledged that what I had said was correct and asked.
“Cute? Do you mean me?"
"... Yes. I really made a big mistake. I asked you this earlier, but please forget what I said a moment ago.”
Belial thought I would take it back. However, I apologized and asked him to forget about it, but I never said I would cancel what I said.
Belial had no choice but to ask about that.
“What makes me cute?”
“Even if you ask so suddenly…”
I looked Belial up and down a couple of times.
"...All?"
Belial’s outrageousness is that he runs away from home.
It was the moment I packed my bags and left to travel around the continent. I was able to turn someone around like this with just one letter.
“There is nothing cute about me.”
But I was still infuriatingly serious.
“But you were really cute earlier.”
“...I hate people who lie in front of me. But you might need to tell a lie, even if it’s just a clumsy one.”
“You don’t like being called that cute?”
Belial said indifferently.
“No, it’s not that I don’t like it.”
After saying that, Belial also made a face like I did a little while ago. I looked at Belial carefully again. Belial was really just embarrassed, not offended.
If someone else had said it, I would have definitely taken it as an insult, but Rose is so honest and sincere that he's not upset at all.
Belial thought about what to say for a moment and finally spoke.
“This is my first time hearing this, so I can’t help but feel it.”
"Thank God."
"..."
The conversation between the two stopped for a moment. Rose and Belial looked in different directions for no reason. Rose pursed her lips.
“I will be as careful as possible from now on.”
"... Thank you."
“And it was really my fault for carelessly patting your head.”
Rose pointed to her hair, which she had put up and decorated with a pearl pin.
“Would you like to stroke my hair as an apology? My hair is a mess. Stroke it as randomly as you can. It's okay."
Belial spoke without any hesitation.
“I decline.”
“So now, let’s really do our own thing. See you tomorrow, Belial."
Rose turned around. Belial also turned around. The moment everyone was about to head in their own direction, Belial suddenly turned his head.
"Rose."
Rose's feet stopped. The two became close again. Belial leaned his upper body towards Rose. Belial's lips touched Rose's ear. It was the same situation as before, but the atmosphere was completely different.
Belial asked Rose in a whisper.
“Am I really cute?”
Did you come all the way here to ask that?
Rose looked at Belial with surprised eyes. But Belial looked very serious. Rose couldn't help but laugh. Belial stepped back again and asked in a mocking tone.
“Why are you smiling?”
“No, that’s not it.”
Rose turned on her heel and then just gestured. Belial had to tilt his upper body once more. Rose answered in a whisper.
“It’s still cute now.”
Belial's face turned red. Seeing that, Rose spoke in a truly innocent tone.
“Ah, it got cuter.”
"..."
Belial was a beat late and covered his face with his palm.
“...You really are an unknown person.”
“But now all your questions have been answered.”
Rose lightly pushed Belial.
“Let’s go quickly. Because people are waiting for you.”
“Yes. I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
“I’m having a hard time.”
Rose waved her hand slightly. As soon as Belial got closer to the students, his expression changed completely, as if he had never blushed before.
Rose, who was watching Belial with a relaxed smile, as usual, headed to the dormitory.
A feeling came over Rose that she really didn't want to talk to anyone.
It was a good thing I didn't bring any maids. Of course, Mera was also strongly opposed to it at first, but had no choice but to back down after Rose explained that there were many skilled employees at the Academy.
Above all, this place is safe. As the academy is considered the best, it was sensitive to security and safety.
I encountered guards several times during the day, but the number of encounters doubled at night. There were also several items with magic to prevent intruders here and there. This was due to the dean's strong argument that students would not be able to focus on learning if the academy was not safe.
Rose checked her identity in front of the guest accommodation and went inside. But the receptionist sitting at the counter looked very distracted.
The receptionist carefully examined the piles of customer items in the back and wrote them down in a notebook. For some reason, I felt like I shouldn't interfere.
But Rose also wanted to rest quickly, so she lightly tapped the counter with her fist.
"excuse me."
“Oh, wait a minute!”
The receptionist hurriedly sat down, lifting her glasses with her fingers.
“Lady Pale, are you here? Thank you for visiting our academy. I have prepared a very nice room for you two.”
"Thank you."
“You look very tired. I’ll guide you right away.”
The receptionist opened the dresser and took out two bundles of keys.
I followed the circle to the other side of the hallway.
“When the Lady first came in, I thought she was a wingless angel who never joked. You said you were in a romantic relationship with Duke Serenity, right? “I understand why Duke Serenity fell in love with the Lady.”
Lie. You were so busy earlier that you didn't even know I was coming in. You don't have to flatter me like that.
Rose thought with a frown on her face. I didn't want to flatter someone who was already so busy.
“I deliberately prepared rooms next to each other for you two, but I don’t know if you will like it. There are also people who will attend to you right away. I’m ready to serve you."
"I want to be alone.”
"All right. Now, this is Lady Pale’s room key. Please keep it safe.”
The receptionist took the key out of the guest's key bag and gave it to Rose. And after confirming that Rose was inside, he closed the door again.
I heard the sound of the lock turning gently.
The receptionist patted my sore shoulder. Why does work come at me all at once? I want to rest now. That was the moment the guide thought so.
“Hey, Elin! great job! “I’ll give you a shift now!”
A male receptionist in charge of night duty had arrived at the counter.
“Thank you! Thank you so much!”
Elin ran with tears in her eyes as if she had met a savior.
At that time, Rose was reading a card that was placed on the table in her room along with a glass of wine.
‘To the Duke of Belial le Serenity. Thank you very much for coming to our academy.'
I think they assigned me the wrong room. Rose stared at the guest key marked ‘Room 201’ and then I sat down on the chair.
If it were Belial, he would go to room 202 on his own.
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