ICTV - Chapter 116

ICTV - Chapter 116

I change The Villain

"There's definitely no need to worry about what others think."

"Yes. You can act however you want."

"Hmm...."

I, who was pretending to be worried, shook my head.

"But I'm going to refuse because it's annoying. I do not need it."

"That's like you. But that's why I like it."

I asked as I leaned closer to Belial.

"So, when are you going to tell me? How did you come to love me? Please speak quickly. I'm dizzyingly curious."

Belial stared at me and muttered.

"How amazing."

"What?"

"I can't believe it already happened in the past."

It still feels vivid as if it happened yesterday. Belial smiled brightly and recalled that time.

Back in the past, when Rose wasn't interested in him at all, and he didn't love her either.

***

Quiet.

This is the first time he's been this quiet even with other people around.

Belial looked up from reading the document. Rose, who was sitting on the sofa, was fast asleep.

Even though they were lovers, Rose was the first person to sleep so well in his mansion. Is she bold by nature, or is it because she doesn't care if her life is in danger? 

Belial got up and sat down next to Rose.

"It is highly likely that it is both."

He muttered out loud on purpose, but Rose didn't wake up. She was sleeping so soundly that he thought she was dead.

Belial had lived on the battlefield, so he could tell just by looking at her eyes.

The fact that Rose wants to die, Belial couldn't help but become interested in Rose, who had doll-like helpless eyes despite her strong appearance.

So, he catered to Rose by saying in his voice, that he won't be bored for a while, and also had the intention of making Rose's wish come true.

Rose may not know it, but the day Belial gets tired of Rose, it is the day Rose's wish comes true.

However, there was one thing that Belial overlooked. It was that Rose was a woman that even Belial could not predict.

Although he had some idea from the moment they first met, Rose became more unpredictable as time went on.

Belial was so frustrated that he periodically gave Rose black clothes, symbolizing funerals as a gift to show that he knew what was going on, but Rose was so uninterested in him that she didn't even try to know the reason.

At first, he at least pretended to act for a purpose, but as time went on, he became less sincere.

That was the moment Belial thought so. James knocked and came into the room.

"Duke, the Mont Blanc is completely cooked."

"Oh, Rose is sleeping now."

At that moment, Rose's eyes brightened. Rose spoke in a very serious tone.

"Someone said Mont Blanc."

"..."

"Who said it was Mont Blanc?"

Belial had no choice but to order James again.

"...Bring it to me right now."

"Yes, Duke."

Could it be that she was just pretending to sleep? 

He had that suspicion for a moment, but it was absolutely not the case.

Didn't he say it before? 

It may have been sincere at the beginning of the relationship, but now that sincerity has disappeared, it can never be like that. 

Belial looked silently at Rose, who was excitedly inhaling Mont Blanc. He suddenly had a doubt. In fact, isn't Rose meeting him to eat Mont Blanc, not to die?

"What I ate at the store last time was delicious, but what I ate today is even more delicious. Your chef really is a great cook, Belial." 

"... Ah yes."

"How can it taste so deep?" 

What the hell is that woman really... No, let's not think too much about it.

Belial became calm again. Anyway, he only meets Rose because she has an appearance that suits his taste and an interesting personality.

A relationship where people enjoy each other's goals while enjoying it in moderation, that's exactly it. There is no need to think deeply.

However. 

"What do you usually do at home?"

"I'm lying down."

Acting so unpredictable. 

"...Is there anything you can do other than lie down?"

"Why not? I also take naps."

It makes him think deeply.

Belial was lost in thought again. Did she say it as a joke or did she mean it seriously? And what on earth is that confidence?

Belial had no choice but to ask.

"Wouldn't it be boring to live like that?"

"Doing anything else is boring."

"Are you bored with me?" 

Rose answered without thinking.

"Yes." 

Immediately there was silence. Rose quickly resolved the situation without changing her expression. 

"I thought you would answer that, right? do not misunderstand. I tried Mildang once. I heard that pushing and pushing is essential for someone you love."

"You really can't lie."

"Hey, that's a lie. Knowing my personality."

He's just saying this because he knows her personality. Belial thought about saying that, but stopped.

This is because Belial's situation with Rose was overwhelmingly more interesting than frustrating.

"It's already been so long. I'll just go now, Belial." 

"Yes, please be careful."

"I will definitely wake up early in the morning tomorrow and come see you."

What Rose did was as wild as a one-day puppy that didn't know how to be afraid of a tiger, but it was just as cute.

Look, even now, she was just waking up early and coming to see him, but she was purposelessly determined.

Belial looked down at Rose and laughed. Until then, Belial had thought of Rose as just his one-day puppy.

Not knowing that in the not-too-distant future, the criminal himself will be showing his belly and showing affection to the one-day puppy.

***

"So you said you would get married three months after you met?"

"Yes, well, it was love at first sight the moment we saw each other. I used to read romance novels like that all the time, haha. I got married like the main character in a novel."

"My father too. Why do you even talk like that?"

Belial mechanically cut the meat and looked at the woman sitting across from him. She was shy, her cheeks as red as a peach.

Today, he was invited to a luncheon held to commemorate the wedding of the daughter of one of Belial's business partners. Since it is common to bring a lover or wife to an event like this, Belial also brings his lover, Rose.

"They say that if you love, you become prettier, and that's true." 

"Your face is just like a flower in full bloom, Dear."

"Oh, really? Thank you." 

The woman covered her cheeks with her palms. Belial looked at Rose this time. Rose was cutting her meat with an expressionless face again today.

Perhaps it was because of her mood, but Rose's face felt even more expressionless today. At that time, people's eyes suddenly focused on the two.

"Anyway, you two are nice to see today as well." 

"How can you fit together so well? We should hear good news soon, haha!"

People may have said this to flatter them, but it wasn't flattery to them at all. They both thought at the same time.

'How can I get married when I'm going to die soon?' 

People who didn't know about the couple's scary thoughts continued to talk cheerfully, and the two tried to focus on the food again.

But people didn't leave them alone.

"Looking at you reminds me of the old days. I was also really ecstatic when I received a marriage proposal from him. It felt like I was flying in the sky."

"That's right. I couldn't tell if this was a dream or reality. That person didn't even propose marriage normally."

"Oh yeah, that's right. I heard it too. I heard that these days, young people especially make marriage proposals."

"I heard that even ordinary people put a lot of effort into proposing marriage, but I wonder how special Duke Serenity will propose in the future."

Since it was the first time that Belial had brought a woman to a public event, people were naturally convinced that Belial would marry Rose.

Fortunately, neither of them were embarrassed. It was natural. Belial had already expected this much, and Rose was just not interested in people talking. 

At this time, the meeting ended with Belial responding appropriately.

"Do your families know about our relationship?"

On the way back, Rose suddenly became curious about Belial and answered a question.

"No. They don't know yet."

Rose Pale's mother had long since cut herself off from social circle, and her father said he enjoyed his private time alone, knitting or exploring the garden.

But her only brother.

"I know a little about it because I heard it from my friends. I asked you to keep it a secret."

He knew it too. Belial nodded.

"Considering what you've told me so far, it seems like he cares a lot about you. Did you say you would obediently keep it a secret?"

"That person cares about me?"

"Yes, it seems like he really cares about you."

Rose said with a grin.

"I don't know about that, but I promised to play with him."

"Yes."

With those words, the carriage became quiet again. It was just as Belial was about to tell the driver to go to Rose's mansion.

"You know, Belial."

"Yes, Rose."

"Can I go to your mansion now?" 

"Yes?"

"Unless you're busy."

Rose's eyes sparkled brightly. Belial stared at Rose and then opened his mouth.

"You didn't have enough dessert?" 

"Yes."

Belial was worried. He certainly had a lot to do today, but Rose wasn't one to be diligent enough to interfere with his work.

Belial took Rose to the mansion because she was someone who would sit still like a doll decorated in a room and then return.

"Mont Blanc and rose petal tea." 

"Thank you."

When a tray full of desserts was brought, Rose's face opened up like a rose.

Rose sat on the sofa and munched on the dessert, while Belial sat in front of the desk and picked up documents.

Even today, he learned that many people have no ability but are extremely greedy. Belial scribbled on the document.

How much time had passed, there was a pile of documents next to Belial.

"Doesn't your eyes hurt?"

A cat with green eyes and red fur spoke. Belial unconsciously tried to answer but paused. Wait, cat? 

Belial closed his eyes once and then opened them. Rose was crouching in front of his desk with only her eyes out.

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