If I were to calculate the time I had a crush on him, it doesn’t seem like that long...
This question must have been asked so many times in my head that it came out naturally, like a prayer I had been obsessively memorizing since childhood.
I guess the size of my love and the amount of time I have are not proportional.
Look at this.
My feelings for him grew so much that they couldn't be contained in the glass, and it overflowed, already becoming a flood.
It's a feeling that can't be compared to someone like Crown Prince Adrian.
It was gone forever, leaving no trace in my heart.
Thump, thump, thump.
In the silence, only my heart beat furiously.
'Ah...'
But Rudnine didn't respond.
As I continued to watch him stare blankly at me, at some point, I suddenly got scared.
Could it be that he's been caught? That I like him this much.
It might have been too burdensome.
Or maybe it's just that he actually likes me, but it's not that great? Has he come to his senses? Time to wake up?
Was my confession method crappy?
Or am I just looking horrible right now? If so, I feel like such an idiot.
Even if you confess in the prettiest way, it's not enough, so why did you think of doing it so hastily?
I feel like crying.
Me crying, haha! I'm Yvonne Argenthoz, the best in the world.
'Shit...'
I barely opened my mouth.
“You can forget it. It’s, it’s just, I... That’s why!”
Suddenly, I became sad and was speechless.
Although I was embarrassed, my heart ached when he ignored me, so I lowered my head.
I would rather pretend it never happened.
I should research some magic that can turn back time. It wouldn't be a huge deal, but I think it would be nice to be able to turn back time by just an hour or so.
“That word,”
As I was thinking about this and that, I heard his voice and raised my head again, and saw his face right above me.
“Huh? Oh.”
When did you get so close?
The corners of his mouth slightly rose as he looked at me in surprise.
Then he asks slowly.
“Are you saying I’m Yvonne’s only fish?”
“No, it’s not like a fish!”
I widen my eyes, wondering if he's joking again, but he tilts his head.
“Then, lover?”
His low voice is so ticklish that it makes my heart beat faster.
Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump.
“That, that. Doesn’t it feel a bit fast...”
Lovers!
I'm on the verge of a heart attack right now, and if I do that, I could really die!
As he lengthened his words and averted his gaze to the other side, Rudnine, who had been silent for a moment, opened his mouth.
“I can wait, but... what if Yvonne brings another fish into the pond? Can I just throw it away?”
You're asking?
I was slightly taken aback by the discrepancy between his calm face and his violent expression.
“A different fish?”
I suddenly wondered what he was talking about, so I asked him back, and Rudnine answered as usual.
“Yvonne can’t let her guard down.”
As I listened to his addition, I remembered what he had said earlier at the Palace of Peace, calling me a seductress.
'Oh my god!'
I was furious and raised my voice at Rudnine, who was suspicious.
“I’m not that kind of person.”
“Hmm. Is that so?”
“I’m telling you, it’s true!”
He narrowed his eyes and stroked his chin. He then looked my face over and shook his head.
It's a look of disbelief.
Wow, I really am.
If I've ever created a fishing ground, I won't feel so wronged.
I'm saying that I've never had such a flashy love affair, not when I was living as Yvonne, or when I was living in Korea.
I said I only had unrequited love, let alone a fishing ground?
But what on earth does that guy see in me that makes him think I'm a seductress and a fish farm manager?
To prove my innocence, I also looked at him with a fresh look.
Then Rudnine took a step back and sighed lightly.
“You like me, but... You say we can’t date... that’s too much, Yvonne.”
He looked at me with eyes full of resentment.
That's ridiculous.
How did I get together with Duke Rudnine Kels?
Just... I would be more than grateful if he just knew how much I liked him.
I'm grateful and happy that he felt good toward me rather than ill will toward me.
'This guy doesn't know anything.'
As I stared blankly at him without saying anything, Rudnine gently touched the finger he was still holding.
The feel of his strong, long fingers was now clearly felt.
I was feeling a little embarrassed and was hesitating whether I should take my hand away first, but he pulled my hand with force.
"Oh."
I let out a surprised sound without realizing it, and Rudnine smiled slightly.
“Well then, first of all, I’m the only fish Yvonne likes. A special fish, you mean?”
When I accidentally hit the bomb artifact I had thrown, I remembered what he had said about me being a sturdy fish.
Even then, no matter how much you imagine the sturgeon, the coolest of all fish, it's still a huge difference from the Rudnine.
“Does it have to be a fish?”
I looked at him with discontent, handsome and without the slightest resemblance to a fish.
But Rudnine nodded without much resistance.
"Yes. As long as it can exist solely in Yvonne's space, it doesn't matter if it's a fish or a monster."
“A monster!”
This guy, he's really a monster now?
“Haha.”
As I looked at the man who was the complete opposite of a monster, I was so dumbfounded that I burst out laughing.
“What is that...”
But while I was laughing.
In an instant, he closed the distance and came closer to me.
Soft lips lightly touched and lifted from my forehead.
'Huh?'
Is this an angel's feather? No, what is this? Is this an angel's grace?
“That, that’s why...”
While I gaped in embarrassment, he smiled faintly and tilted his head down further.
Then, this time, a soft, warm sensation tickled my right cheek and then fell away.
Again, again?
It's not like the puppy is begging to be played with. No... this is on a whole other level than a puppy kiss.
This sweet, melting feeling makes my head spin, and I feel dizzy.
'Oh my god! Does this guy even know what he's doing to me?!'
He whispered slowly, at a close distance where I could feel his breath.
“Don’t let anyone in. I’ll do really well.”
“Is this a fishing ground...?”
"Yes."
I nodded, already half out of my mind at his unexpected physical contact.
His plea was very strange.
It felt like a forced thing, but it felt so painful that I had the illusion of being superior.
I, who always had unrequited love and was thirsty for love.
A strong person on the outside, but in reality, a fool who is always anxious about being around the person he likes.
The invisible pride that had been cracked and dried up inside me.
I really liked him because he got rid of my inferiority complex and instantly filled me with confidence.
It got better. No, it felt like I loved it.
'Love?'
At that moment, I was shocked as I realized a new emotion within me.
What is this feeling? What is it?
I wanted to hug and kiss him right away as he whispered in front of me, but I couldn't.
Because I was afraid that if he found out that I liked him too much, he would drift away.
I barely suppressed my instincts and opened my mouth to speak calmly.
“I won’t let anyone in. Rudd is special.”
As plainly as possible.
After saying that, I glanced at him.
'Wow.'
I doubted my eyes.
He was smiling so brightly.
The eyes that closed gently sparkled beautifully like the first flowers blooming in spring, like the sunlight on a spring day.
He always had a warm and gentle smile, but I could feel that this was the 'real' person.
“I am happy.”
He raised my hand with a polite gesture, kissed the back of my hand gently, and whispered slowly.
“I will wait patiently until you promote me to a lover.”
"Haha..."
‘Promotion..’
I was so embarrassed that I broke out in a cold sweat.
No, he should like me more, and then we should become lovers.
'Fool.'
By the way, from now on, if I want this person to like me more...
What on earth should I do?
He spoke to me, who was sighing in worry, unlike Rudnine, who was smiling brightly.
“And I will never let Yvonne get hurt like that again.”
"Oh, wait a minute, Rudd. That incident, even I didn't expect. You don't have to worry about it anymore..."
“Yvonne.”
He interrupted me by calling my name with a serious expression, then carefully grabbed my left ankle and said, "Excuse me."
'Ah.'
His gaze, as he carefully checked the condition of my calf, was so sharp that even I, who was watching, felt nervous.
Compared to him, my calves were perfectly fine, so I just laughed awkwardly and scratched my cheek.
“Haha. I’m okay now?”
But Rudnine sighed as if he was dumbfounded, as if he didn't like my calm answer.
And then he knelt down on one knee, adjusting the hem of my skirt.
“Yvonne, tell me. Have you been involved in anything dangerous?”
“Oh, um. That’s it.”
“...Do you hate it when I ask you questions?”
"No! It's not that I don't like it, but it's hard to explain, difficult, and quite complicated..."
I hesitated, looking at Rudnine, who was staring at me intently, then closed my mouth.
And then I looked down at the floor, avoiding his stinging gaze, to collect my thoughts for a moment.
'Ugh. This is driving me crazy.'
Indeed, can I tell Rudnine all of this?
I don't know.
As I said before, I decided to solve most of the problems on my own without asking for help from my father, Duke Argenthoz, a capable wizard, and my older brother, Barden.
Because they are precious to me.
'Then, what about Duke Rudnine Iels?'
I pressed my lips together more firmly.
"Of course, this person is precious! Seriously, really, really! I can never hurt him."
I don't know how I got caught up in my work this time, but if I tell you everything about my 'work'...
Since this person is kind, he will definitely step forward to help me.
Then?
Why is he going to go out of his way to save me again, and instead of just putting himself in danger, won't I end up putting everyone else in danger?
It's like he passed out today after forcibly taking out the poison from the familiar through his mouth...
Just imagining Rudnine getting hurt or killed because of me made me feel like my throat was being strangled, and I couldn't breathe.
'No. Absolutely not.'
This kind of thing should never happen again.
I suddenly felt very regretful.
This person must be easygoing with me.
I told him I liked him for no reason and made him feel obligated to be special.
Should I tell him that we should meet again properly once we've dealt with all those crazy warlocks?
'What should I do?'
I bit my lower lip, internally conflicted, and Rudnine let out a faint laugh.
"Haha."
When I looked up at him in puzzlement, Rudnine tilted his head slightly to the side.
“Yvonne. Your face shows what you’re thinking.”
“Huh? What, what is it?”
He seemed to have seen through my thoughts, so I denied it for a moment. Then he spoke coldly, his lips twisted slightly.
“I said that before. I never leave Yvonne’s fishing grounds.”
This question must have been asked so many times in my head that it came out naturally, like a prayer I had been obsessively memorizing since childhood.
I guess the size of my love and the amount of time I have are not proportional.
Look at this.
My feelings for him grew so much that they couldn't be contained in the glass, and it overflowed, already becoming a flood.
It's a feeling that can't be compared to someone like Crown Prince Adrian.
It was gone forever, leaving no trace in my heart.
Thump, thump, thump.
In the silence, only my heart beat furiously.
'Ah...'
But Rudnine didn't respond.
As I continued to watch him stare blankly at me, at some point, I suddenly got scared.
Could it be that he's been caught? That I like him this much.
It might have been too burdensome.
Or maybe it's just that he actually likes me, but it's not that great? Has he come to his senses? Time to wake up?
Was my confession method crappy?
Or am I just looking horrible right now? If so, I feel like such an idiot.
Even if you confess in the prettiest way, it's not enough, so why did you think of doing it so hastily?
I feel like crying.
Me crying, haha! I'm Yvonne Argenthoz, the best in the world.
'Shit...'
I barely opened my mouth.
“You can forget it. It’s, it’s just, I... That’s why!”
Suddenly, I became sad and was speechless.
Although I was embarrassed, my heart ached when he ignored me, so I lowered my head.
I would rather pretend it never happened.
I should research some magic that can turn back time. It wouldn't be a huge deal, but I think it would be nice to be able to turn back time by just an hour or so.
“That word,”
As I was thinking about this and that, I heard his voice and raised my head again, and saw his face right above me.
“Huh? Oh.”
When did you get so close?
The corners of his mouth slightly rose as he looked at me in surprise.
Then he asks slowly.
“Are you saying I’m Yvonne’s only fish?”
“No, it’s not like a fish!”
I widen my eyes, wondering if he's joking again, but he tilts his head.
“Then, lover?”
His low voice is so ticklish that it makes my heart beat faster.
Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump.
“That, that. Doesn’t it feel a bit fast...”
Lovers!
I'm on the verge of a heart attack right now, and if I do that, I could really die!
As he lengthened his words and averted his gaze to the other side, Rudnine, who had been silent for a moment, opened his mouth.
“I can wait, but... what if Yvonne brings another fish into the pond? Can I just throw it away?”
You're asking?
I was slightly taken aback by the discrepancy between his calm face and his violent expression.
“A different fish?”
I suddenly wondered what he was talking about, so I asked him back, and Rudnine answered as usual.
“Yvonne can’t let her guard down.”
As I listened to his addition, I remembered what he had said earlier at the Palace of Peace, calling me a seductress.
'Oh my god!'
I was furious and raised my voice at Rudnine, who was suspicious.
“I’m not that kind of person.”
“Hmm. Is that so?”
“I’m telling you, it’s true!”
He narrowed his eyes and stroked his chin. He then looked my face over and shook his head.
It's a look of disbelief.
Wow, I really am.
If I've ever created a fishing ground, I won't feel so wronged.
I'm saying that I've never had such a flashy love affair, not when I was living as Yvonne, or when I was living in Korea.
I said I only had unrequited love, let alone a fishing ground?
But what on earth does that guy see in me that makes him think I'm a seductress and a fish farm manager?
To prove my innocence, I also looked at him with a fresh look.
Then Rudnine took a step back and sighed lightly.
“You like me, but... You say we can’t date... that’s too much, Yvonne.”
He looked at me with eyes full of resentment.
That's ridiculous.
How did I get together with Duke Rudnine Kels?
Just... I would be more than grateful if he just knew how much I liked him.
I'm grateful and happy that he felt good toward me rather than ill will toward me.
'This guy doesn't know anything.'
As I stared blankly at him without saying anything, Rudnine gently touched the finger he was still holding.
The feel of his strong, long fingers was now clearly felt.
I was feeling a little embarrassed and was hesitating whether I should take my hand away first, but he pulled my hand with force.
"Oh."
I let out a surprised sound without realizing it, and Rudnine smiled slightly.
“Well then, first of all, I’m the only fish Yvonne likes. A special fish, you mean?”
When I accidentally hit the bomb artifact I had thrown, I remembered what he had said about me being a sturdy fish.
Even then, no matter how much you imagine the sturgeon, the coolest of all fish, it's still a huge difference from the Rudnine.
“Does it have to be a fish?”
I looked at him with discontent, handsome and without the slightest resemblance to a fish.
But Rudnine nodded without much resistance.
"Yes. As long as it can exist solely in Yvonne's space, it doesn't matter if it's a fish or a monster."
“A monster!”
This guy, he's really a monster now?
“Haha.”
As I looked at the man who was the complete opposite of a monster, I was so dumbfounded that I burst out laughing.
“What is that...”
But while I was laughing.
In an instant, he closed the distance and came closer to me.
Soft lips lightly touched and lifted from my forehead.
'Huh?'
Is this an angel's feather? No, what is this? Is this an angel's grace?
“That, that’s why...”
While I gaped in embarrassment, he smiled faintly and tilted his head down further.
Then, this time, a soft, warm sensation tickled my right cheek and then fell away.
Again, again?
It's not like the puppy is begging to be played with. No... this is on a whole other level than a puppy kiss.
This sweet, melting feeling makes my head spin, and I feel dizzy.
'Oh my god! Does this guy even know what he's doing to me?!'
He whispered slowly, at a close distance where I could feel his breath.
“Don’t let anyone in. I’ll do really well.”
“Is this a fishing ground...?”
"Yes."
I nodded, already half out of my mind at his unexpected physical contact.
His plea was very strange.
It felt like a forced thing, but it felt so painful that I had the illusion of being superior.
I, who always had unrequited love and was thirsty for love.
A strong person on the outside, but in reality, a fool who is always anxious about being around the person he likes.
The invisible pride that had been cracked and dried up inside me.
I really liked him because he got rid of my inferiority complex and instantly filled me with confidence.
It got better. No, it felt like I loved it.
'Love?'
At that moment, I was shocked as I realized a new emotion within me.
What is this feeling? What is it?
I wanted to hug and kiss him right away as he whispered in front of me, but I couldn't.
Because I was afraid that if he found out that I liked him too much, he would drift away.
I barely suppressed my instincts and opened my mouth to speak calmly.
“I won’t let anyone in. Rudd is special.”
As plainly as possible.
After saying that, I glanced at him.
'Wow.'
I doubted my eyes.
He was smiling so brightly.
The eyes that closed gently sparkled beautifully like the first flowers blooming in spring, like the sunlight on a spring day.
He always had a warm and gentle smile, but I could feel that this was the 'real' person.
“I am happy.”
He raised my hand with a polite gesture, kissed the back of my hand gently, and whispered slowly.
“I will wait patiently until you promote me to a lover.”
"Haha..."
‘Promotion..’
I was so embarrassed that I broke out in a cold sweat.
No, he should like me more, and then we should become lovers.
'Fool.'
By the way, from now on, if I want this person to like me more...
What on earth should I do?
He spoke to me, who was sighing in worry, unlike Rudnine, who was smiling brightly.
“And I will never let Yvonne get hurt like that again.”
"Oh, wait a minute, Rudd. That incident, even I didn't expect. You don't have to worry about it anymore..."
“Yvonne.”
He interrupted me by calling my name with a serious expression, then carefully grabbed my left ankle and said, "Excuse me."
'Ah.'
His gaze, as he carefully checked the condition of my calf, was so sharp that even I, who was watching, felt nervous.
Compared to him, my calves were perfectly fine, so I just laughed awkwardly and scratched my cheek.
“Haha. I’m okay now?”
But Rudnine sighed as if he was dumbfounded, as if he didn't like my calm answer.
And then he knelt down on one knee, adjusting the hem of my skirt.
“Yvonne, tell me. Have you been involved in anything dangerous?”
“Oh, um. That’s it.”
“...Do you hate it when I ask you questions?”
"No! It's not that I don't like it, but it's hard to explain, difficult, and quite complicated..."
I hesitated, looking at Rudnine, who was staring at me intently, then closed my mouth.
And then I looked down at the floor, avoiding his stinging gaze, to collect my thoughts for a moment.
'Ugh. This is driving me crazy.'
Indeed, can I tell Rudnine all of this?
I don't know.
As I said before, I decided to solve most of the problems on my own without asking for help from my father, Duke Argenthoz, a capable wizard, and my older brother, Barden.
Because they are precious to me.
'Then, what about Duke Rudnine Iels?'
I pressed my lips together more firmly.
"Of course, this person is precious! Seriously, really, really! I can never hurt him."
I don't know how I got caught up in my work this time, but if I tell you everything about my 'work'...
Since this person is kind, he will definitely step forward to help me.
Then?
Why is he going to go out of his way to save me again, and instead of just putting himself in danger, won't I end up putting everyone else in danger?
It's like he passed out today after forcibly taking out the poison from the familiar through his mouth...
Just imagining Rudnine getting hurt or killed because of me made me feel like my throat was being strangled, and I couldn't breathe.
'No. Absolutely not.'
This kind of thing should never happen again.
I suddenly felt very regretful.
This person must be easygoing with me.
I told him I liked him for no reason and made him feel obligated to be special.
Should I tell him that we should meet again properly once we've dealt with all those crazy warlocks?
'What should I do?'
I bit my lower lip, internally conflicted, and Rudnine let out a faint laugh.
"Haha."
When I looked up at him in puzzlement, Rudnine tilted his head slightly to the side.
“Yvonne. Your face shows what you’re thinking.”
“Huh? What, what is it?”
He seemed to have seen through my thoughts, so I denied it for a moment. Then he spoke coldly, his lips twisted slightly.
“I said that before. I never leave Yvonne’s fishing grounds.”
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