IELNDMH - Chapter 6 < I don't Love You Anymore >
I Ended Up Living Up Next Door With My Ex-Husband
'Engrave'.
Some even said that it was a privilege that only demons could enjoy. But Cedric thought differently. He had no doubt that it was a curse placed on the demons.
A one-night stand relationship. What is it that makes you feel intense affection and obsession with one person for the rest of your life?
At first glance, it might seem like a very romantic story. However, Cedric knew too well the evils of engraving to naively praise it. A relationship where people felt affection for each other was okay, especially when both parties were demons. That's all you have to do as long as you live your whole life loving and wanting only each other.
However, the problem was that it was connected to a 'human' who had no imprinting properties at all. Moreover, if the spouse is someone who hides dark intentions like Rebecca...
It will become even more dangerous. Cedric resented Manakin for keeping him with Rebecca throughout their marriage. Until now, she has been the one who has connected countless members of the royal family of the Demon World with a safe relationship from the evils of engraving. There was not a single mistake in Manakin's choice.
'But of course... I can't believe he made such a huge mistake during my turn.'
It was terrifying to even imagine himself yearning for and obsessing over Rebecca's love for the rest of his life. Rebecca threatens to leave him if he doesn't do what she wants, and Cedric is afraid that she will leave him, and it is clear that she will eventually go crazy with her obsession.
'If so... '
He will voluntarily become Rebecca's slave, eager to lay anything at her feet. That was a common saying among those in power who had gone crazy due to imprinting. As for himself, he never wanted to fall apart in an ugly way under the name of love.
Moreover, isn't he the guardian of 'Lillian's Heart'?
It was clear that if he went crazy due to his obsession, this continent would be headed for catastrophe.
"I'm sorry, but I have no intention of going according to your plan."
Cedric lazily touched the tip of Rebecca's small chin with his thumb as she looked up at him. Unlike his gentle touch, his gaze was extremely cold.
"I will divorce you one way or another. And until then,"
Cedric paused for a moment, and his eyes became even harsher.
"I will never have you in my arms."
It was a decisive declaration and a final warning. However, Rebecca, who must have hit the nail on the head, still looked like she didn't know anything.
'You look really tired. Are you trying to pretend not to know again?'
There were not many humans. who knew about imprinting. But from the beginning, Rebecca acted as if she knew something about imprinting. Of course, whenever she was interrogated, she always remained as clueless as she is now.
As time passed, Cedric became more certain that she knew about her imprint.
'And that she is trying to use me by getting an imprint from me.'
It had been a long time since he had become used to his sense of betrayal towards her. When Cedric looked at her indifferently again, Rebecca's beautiful eyebrows had suddenly become very distorted.
'I guess I've finally run out of patience.'
When Rebecca hit the nail on the head, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't control her emotions. Especially when she stopped me so coldly. It was at that time when she was sure that her true feelings would now come out in a nervous manner.
"... Who said that? Of course, I wouldn't want to hug you."
Cedric's blue eyes lost focus and wavered. Rebecca glared at Cedric, unable to hide her displeasure. She then quickly adjusted her gown and stepped behind her, coldly swatting his hand away.
"You have too much confidence, Your Highness."
The corners of Rebecca's mouth twitched up. Faced with her like that, Cedric could not easily continue her words. I've seen Rebecca's angry expression countless times. But it was my first time seeing her coldly mocking face.
"Are you really doing this because you still don't know why I cooperated so much with the divorce?"
On the contrary, he even criticized her, saying that she still did not know her true intentions. Cedric eventually got to the point where he gave up even trying to hide his embarrassment. Rebecca stared at him in silence for a while. It was also the first time for Cedric after her marriage that he looked into her red eyes without any regrets.
"I don't love you anymore."
Her red lips moved softly once more.
"I don't even want you anymore."
Cedric's eyes slowly opened wide. Rebecca's eyes, her lips... Did it look like that?
As he listened to Rebecca's voice echoing like an auditory hallucination, Cedric inadvertently thought about that.
Rebecca's face and the words she spoke, no, everything about her was so unfamiliar.
Rebecca slowly blinked at Cedric and continued her words again.
"So don't worry. I will never lunge at you like that again."
"..."
"As soon as the divorce is finalized on my terms, I will leave for the dark mansion. Then we won't have to see each other anymore."
Not even a faint affection could be read in Rebecca's red eyes. She didn't have any eyes that were longing for him, or even those that were resenting him. All she had in his direction was an unimpressed gaze as if looking at a worthless object.
"So stop wasting my time by constantly doubting... Can you just go back now?"
Once again, a cold and unfamiliar order to congratulate the guests was issued.
***
The next morning.
I stretched out on my bed, savoring the sunlight streaming in from the window. My whole body was sore, probably because I couldn't sleep all night and had tossed and turned.
'Cedric, you looked a bit shocked, didn't you?'
Did I end up hurting people even more because I was angry about what should be done in moderation?
I shook my head as the thoughts continued.
'No, it's actually a good thing.'
I had to make it clear to Cedric that I was no longer as clingy as Rebecca had been before. Only then will Cedric's antipathy towards me gradually decrease.
If we spend the night even now, even after the divorce, I...
"Because I won't be able to bear a single day without you."
Of course, Cedric's cool yet fascinating voice came to mind a few times throughout the night...
What to sleep for one night?
'You're fantasizing about your first night too much, Your Highness.'
I got out of bed, shaking off the strange feeling I felt last night. As always, there was a list of today's schedule on the nightstand. But I glanced at it out of the corner of my eye and turned my head. There was no need to read it properly. This was because there was no schedule thanks to Rebecca, who had no interest in the Grand Duchess's work.
'It's unfair to be possessed by a villainess, but this is one good thing. There's nothing to do.'
It was at that time when I was sitting on the bed and massaging the nape of my neck that had stiffened all night.
"Your Highness, are you awake?"
Mina, who had prepared the face wash just in time, opened the door and exposed her fair face. Then she naturally came over and helped me wash my face. After I finished washing my face with water mixed with rose leaves, Mina handed me a soft towel. I glanced up at Mina as she dried me off with the towel.
"The story, are you doing well?"
Mina pursed her lips as if she was embarrassed by my subtle question. I had asked Mina a favor the other day. I asked her to tell other employees little by little that I was no longer abusing them. It would be better if it were better than that.
"Well, I'm saying it, but no one seems to believe it..."
Mina trailed off her words
'But, if she told them that a crazy dog changed overnight, they wouldn't believe her.'
I was also glad to have bought myself half a year after the divorce. In the meantime, I had to somehow prove to the mixed-race demons that I had changed and win their favor.
'Good. Let's start with the employees in the dark mansion.'
If I don't have a schedule, I can make one. Moreover, before moving to the dark mansion, it was necessary to take a look around.
"Mina, how many employees are in the Dark Mansion?"
"There are not many people there. About 200 people?"
"Good... "
I nodded and looked at Mina again.
"Go to the chef right now and deliver my order. Told them to prepare as quickly as possible."
A rattan basket filled with desserts for 200 people. Mina's expression, holding it in one hand, was as refreshing as a person holding an empty bag.
'It is said. that the strength of mixed-blood demons is two to three times that of humans...'
I watched in fascination as Mina walked, humming a song and even following her rhythm.
"Why are you so excited?"
"Um, because we're going to the dark mansion?"
"Is there even a pot of honey in the dark mansion?"
"It's not a pot of honey, but there's someone there who is famous for being as sweet and shining as honey!"
"The famous 'person'?"
"....."
Mina's cheeks immediately turned red and she twisted her hair with her fingers. From the looks of it, she seemed to be a popular high-level employee in the dark mansion.
"Ah! By the way, Your Highness, why are you suddenly going to the Dark Mansion?"
"... Just curious. I'm starting to get tired of staying in the Mansion of Light."
I quietly muttered my words and turned my head towards the dark mansion that was getting closer.
As can be seen from the last name 'Twins', the Twins family began in ancient times with mixed-race demon twin brothers. Those twin brothers were the ones who would later become the progenitors of all mixed-blood demons. So, Inside the Twins family's castle, two mansions symbolizing twin brothers stand side by side. Mansion of Light and Mansion of Darkness.
However, the dark mansion remained only as a symbol and was a building that was not often used by the Twins family.
After crossing the garden path and finally arriving in front of the dark mansion, I looked up at the building and tilted my head.
'Why is such a clean place left empty?'
As a twin building, its size and appearance were like the Mansion of Light. Three cone-shaped roofs rose high on top of the large building, and the windows on the first floor protruded forward, creating a three-dimensional appearance. The only difference from the Mansion of Light was the color of the building. Unlike the Mansion of Light, which had ivory-colored bricks and a light brown roof, the walls of the Mansion of Darkness were a stylish gray and the roof was also black.
I looked at the dark mansion for a while, immersed in its unique charm. I took a long breath, feeling the sudden surge of tension. After all, no one will welcome me, right?
'Of course, I'll pretend it's not the case on the outside.'
No matter what the reaction is, I've already made dessert, so I'm definitely planning on going in. But I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable about suddenly having to face those who probably hated me.
It was a time when I hesitated for a moment due to the growing tension. A soft and charming low-pitched voice seemed to welcome me from behind.
"I see you came here, Your Highness."
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