ICTV - Chapter 89

ICTV - Chapter 89

I change The Villain

Now, let's calm down and think calmly. Rose took a deep breath.

There is no way this scene is real. I was so tired from the engagement ceremony that I must have fallen asleep during the party. 

There is no need to be shocked. It's a dream anyway.

I closed my eyes, thinking it was a strange dream.

"Today was supposed to be the second most satisfying day of my life."

Now, when I open my eyes, the scene before my eyes will disappear.

I slowly opened my eyes. And I faced the reality that nothing had changed. 

"You completely ruined that."

Edgar's body was limp, like a broken wooden doll. Edgar's neck was still held in Belial's grasp, but he did not make a single groan. 

Two ice-cold eyes floating on the blue lake looked down at Edgar.

"I'm so glad I don't have a sword right now. Because I can tear you to death very slowly and painfully with my bare hands."

I washed my face roughly. After all, reality is the greatest thing in the world. 

I said I was seriously concerned about what had happened between me and my fiancee. Something must have happened and Edgar confessed to me.

But no matter how much I think about it, we often run into each other outside and only talk a few times. Just because of that, Edgar fell in love with me? 

That's ridiculous, there's no way Edgar was such an easy man.

I'm sure there are other reasons, but now is not the time to think about them, because? 

"Gagging...!"

Because it really felt like Ed was going to die like that. He must be dried. 

I quickly approached Belial.

"Belial, calm down." 

Belial didn't even look at me. I spoke calmly once more. 

"Let go of that hand."

Belial, who had been silent, opened his mouth. 

"...Is it time for you to give me orders?"

"So you're not going to let go?" 

Belial flinched slightly. I looked at Belial intently, and Belial roughly combed his hair with his other hand, which was not holding Edgar's neck, as if he was going crazy. 

I spoke for the third time. 

"Let go. Belial." 

"... So now is the time for you to give me orders!" 

Belial threw Edgar away and shouted irritably. After rolling on the floor a few times, Edgar wrapped his hands around his neck and let out a dry cough. 

A large handprint was clearly visible on his neck, which was as smooth as a deer. But neither Belial nor me paid him a single glance. 

I was only looking at Belial. Belial roughly stroked his hair once again. 

It was obvious what he was thinking, so I had no choice but to speak up first. 

"I swear I didn't do anything, Belial. That person suddenly confessed one-sidedly. I don't even know what the situation is right now." 

Belial suddenly gritted his teeth. 

"There's even more reason to tear that guy to death."

"You must not kill. There are other guests outside. You know how much that person A trusted."

"It doesn't matter." 

"I care. I don't like it when you get criticized."

"... Rose, I'm really fine." 

Belial took my hand. 

"I just need you by my side." 

Green eyes slowly widened. I said nothing for a while and then asked. 

"Are you serious about that?" 

"I'm serious." 

I, who was staring at Belial, who answered without a moment of hesitation, lowered my eyes. 

"I'm not sure whether to say it's like you or not like you."

"Yes?"

"Belial." 

Rose held hands with Belial. 'are you okay. "Because I know quite a bit about you." 

What does it mean to be okay? 

Belial was about to ask that question when he realized. The fact that the situation is completely opposite from last time. I whispered, caressing the back of Belial's hand. 

"Don't hold yourself down like that just because of me."  

"...What does that mean?" 

My mouth fell shut. Belial too.

"It sounds like what you're doing right now isn't really sincere."

"Sorry. I just..."

Before Rose could finish speaking, Belial spoke in a sad voice.

"You always deny me, like last time and now."

"Belial."

"I'm always here for you."

"I know. That you are there for me."

I don't know how to express this feeling right now, but one thing is clear. We shouldn't talk now. Especially where there is a third party like Edgar. 

I washed my face dry. 

"... Let's talk about that later."

I checked Edgar's condition. He was so quiet that I thought he was dead, but he was breathing steadily and both her eyes were open. 

As I got closer, I saw Edgar, who had been motionless, move slightly.

"Rose, I..."

"Don't say anything."

I need to cover up the handprints with this. If I had a conscience, I would obediently cover it up. After silencing Edgar, I quickly took out his handkerchief. 

This would be enough, Rose was about to approach Edgar, holding his handkerchief. Belial grabbed my shoulder.

"What are you doing?"

"Can't you tell when you see it?

"This for you." 

Belial blocked Rose's path.

"No, at this point. I'm starting to feel dizzy too." 

"Belial?"

"Let me prove that you are all I need."

Belial squeezed my hand. It was obvious what that meant. I looked behind me nervously. 

Beyond the terrace door is crowded with nobles who support Edgar. The moment anyone enters the terrace, the place will become a mess. The high-ranking nobles and royal family members who kept Belial in check would spread rumors throughout the continent, saying, "This is the time." 

Why did Belial, who was so merciless, try to maintain a clean image in social circles? 

This means that social activities are important for maintaining status.

I said almost begging.

"These are things you have worked hard to earn so far. I must protect them."

"Now I have no intention of protecting them." 

Belial pulled my hand. My hand rested on Belial's chest. I felt a throbbing sound under my palm. I didn't even know what the situation was and almost lost my mind to the sound of the heartbeat. It was such a beautiful sound. 

"I have a greater desire to prove to you that I am sincere." 

Even the sound of a beautiful person's heartbeat is beautiful. I wanted to hear more of that beating, and at the same time, I felt the urge to protect him.

 As expected, we have to stop Belial. 

The moment I thought that, the terrace door opened. 

"Lord Cridrian, are you here? I brought some champagne." 

Clink. The champagne glass he was holding in both hands fell. The light coming from the party clearly revealed the handprint left on Edgar's white neck. 

The man's voice, expected to be one of Edgar's followers, naturally grew louder.

"Lord Credrian!" 

The voice was enough to attract the attention of people around him. People crowded in, making noise, and Belial stared straight ahead with an expressionless face.

"You crazy Duke!!"

I covered Belial's ears with both hands. Beryl's voice rang out loud. 

"What kind of bastard would beat up someone he invited on his engagement day?!" 

"Master, calm down! If you get excited, you'll lose muscle!" 

If it weren't for Taksha desperately holding on to the hem of his cloak, Beryl would have already hit Belial once.

I put more pressure on my hands. 

"And Ed beat you up too? If you were going to beat him, you would have dragged him to a quiet place and beaten him, so why beat him in such a public place? Was you that crazy of a person? Whenever you act like a fox in front of me...!"

Beryl clenched his fists. 

"What if the pumpkin flowers in my house avoid me? It's like you and Rose are already in the same boat! I, who only had a brief glimpse of you, am a fool! After all, it's not li ke rewriting people?!"

"Brother, stop." 

"Stop it! You stop it! And!"

Beryl grabbed my arm. 

"Why are you covering his ears? Am I saying something wrong?!" 

"... It's because you don't know."

I, who was standing behind the sofa and covering Belial's ears as soon as Beryl appeared, braced my legs to avoid being dragged away.

"I have to make sure I get my point across! Put your hands down quickly!"

Beryl continued to pull on me, but I stood firm. Beryl looked hurt at that sight.

"... Are you already protecting that bastard just because you got engaged? I tell you to clearly distinguish between public and private life!"

"It's not like that."

I looked Beryl in the eyes and spoke seriously. 

"I keep saying this, I love my family too." 

With just those words, Beryl turned into a living statue. Beryl blushed, his face turning bright red.

"You, you..!"

Belial looked really annoyed at the sight of him losing his language. 

"It's really ugly, brother."

"Were you just pretending not to hear this?! And I told you not to call me brother!!"

Yes, there is no way that Belial, who has already surpassed the human realm, cannot hear the sound even if I cover his ears sloppily. The fact that Beryl's voice was particularly loud also played a role.

As the atmosphere became softer, I placed Belle, who was sleeping comfortably in the noisy room with her stomach exposed, into Taksha's arms.

“Taksha, stay out.”

Taksha quickly hugged Belle and left the room. Beryl flopped down on the sofa across from me.

"Okay, let's hear the reason why he hit Edgar."

Beryl's eyes darkened.

"Just give it a trivial reason. We are truly making a life-or-death decision today." 

"... Brother."

"No, I was suspicious of that guy too, but not like this. It didn't seem like Edgar had done anything, so why did you really hit him? Duke, are you really hot-tempered? Is that why you gets so angry all the time and hit people so often?" 

"You also often hit people." 

"I only get angry when I have a reason to be angry! Anyway, tell me the reason quickly!" 

Belial seemed reluctant to even mention the situation. Beryl let out a laugh at the sight of Belial stubbornly keeping his mouth shut. 

"Honestly, it's not that I can't guess at all. It's obvious why the Duke's eyes rolled back." 

Beryl asked seriously.

"You misunderstood that Edgar was making fun of Rose, right?"

"..."

"Ah, no matter how you misunderstood, why do you still have such a misunderstanding? Were you also one of those people who always hooked up with a man or woman when they were together? Come to your senses. Why is Edgar so popular? He's friendly to everyone!"

Belial also nodded and agreed. 

"Yes. He's really kind to everyone."

"The Duke knows it well! But why such a misunderstanding!" 

I, who couldn't see anything, stepped forward.

"He says he loves me." 

"Yes! Pumpkin Flower! You knew it too! That guy really loves anyone...!"

Beryl's words trailed off. Beryl looked back at me. 

"... What?"

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