38: I’ve Never Seen that Look on his Face Before
—When I hit someone, I got hurt, too.
After hitting someone for the first time in my life, my hand felt numb.
Or rather—more than the stinging in my hand, I was scared…
I’m scared…
Prince Redmond, who had regained his senses, frowned.
“Lumi… ere? Where did you learn that phrase?”
“Honestly, I don’t really understand the meaning, either. But I don’t think the recipient of your love should be terrified of you!? Moreover, as a gentleman, shouldn’t you be attentive your partner’s needs in bed!?”
—What am I saying?
I can’t believe I’m telling a gentleman how to behave in bed!?
Also… Somehow, whenever Silver teased me, I never felt scared… I only recalled feeling embarrassed or irritated.
…Ugh, why am I remembering him right now?
I was overwhelmed, very overwhelmed…
I was already disqualified as a noble lady. Now, all I could do is hold my face and whine.
“I’m tired of it—! There are simply too many yanderes—! Why are you forcing yourself on me—!? Even I need a lot of mental preparation, training, and so on! I’m only 16-years-old! I’ve just enrolled! Up until this point, I only ever studied in the mansion all the time! On some occasions, I’d speak to others at balls and tea parties… Well, there are some who talked about obscene things, right? But it’s too early for me! I’m scared…”
My vision was blurry. I could barely see Prince Redmond because of my tears.
Yet, my mouth refused to stop.
“—Also, what do you mean by having an affair! If you don’t trust me that much, please just annul the engagement! I don’t care if I have to shoulder all the blame!”
I was panting.
When I finally opened my eyes, I could see that Prince Redmond was in shock.
“Lumiere, you… can finally speak?”
“It was an act. All of that uncouth behavior was intentional. I disrespected you over and over again, didn’t I? Please throw me away. However, I did this myself. If possible, please be lenient to the Lamneria family, including my parents.”
—That was something I had been worryed about from the beginning.
Now that I’d come that far, all I was begging for was my house. I didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble for my parents or the servants.
I’m so childish.
Even though I lashed out on him, Prince Redmond kindly asked me.
“Why did you do it?”
“Because I’m repulsed by your yandere behavior.”
Prince Redmond gasped at my words.
“Do you find my love repulsive…?”
“…Indeed.”
—I’m the worst.
At that time, I could hear heavy footsteps approaching. Then in the next moment, the door was slashed open.
“Lumiere, are you alright!?”
It was Hielo. But before he could finish his sentence, my butler, Silver, rushed in.
“Why do you look like that…?”
I had never seen such an expression on his person before. It was shocking, especially considering how carefree he was most of the time.
After staring at me for a moment, Silver looked up and down as he clicked his tongue, before charging at Prince Redmond—
—I immediately clung to him.
“I already hit him!”
“…It’s not enough.”
Silver froze, but he seemed very dissatisfied.
…After all, if Silver were to raise his hand against Prince Redmond, a capital punishment might await him.
Only I deserve to be punished—not him.
Hence why I clung to Silver, determined to never, ever let go.
A blue shadow emerged from behind Silver.
“In that case—!”
Bruno Von Yattermen ruthlessly slammed his fist into Prince Redmond’s face.
Honestly… It doesn’t look too painful.
Nevertheless, Prince Redmond, who was sitting on the bed, was looking back at Bruno with a shocked look on his face.
Bruno calmly spoke to Prince Redmond.
“If you want to punish me, you can punish me however you like. But let me tell you this: what’s wrong with hitting a friend who’s about to go astray?”
Prince Redmond chuckled at those words.
“…A friend? Haven’t you been plotting to take me down all this time?”
“…Hmph, in that case, don’t disillusion me.”
When Bruno blushed, Prince Redmond stood up. After patting his friend on the shoulder and saying, “Thank you for helping me.” He looked straight at me, who was still frozen in place, unable to grasp what was going on.
“It feels like… I’ve just woken up. Lumiere, I wish to request something from you. I apologize not only for today but for terrifying you up until now. This engagement is my responsibility—”
“—Wait a minute!”
Silver, who I was still holding on to, interrupted Prince Redmond’s important words.
“Please wait there for a moment, Milady.” Silver gently released himself of me before heading to the door. Then, he dragged a certain someone in—
“—She should be the one apologizing.”
“Eh!? Me!?”
“You used a cheat to turn all the capture targets into yanderes, didn’t you!?”
The person Silver scolded was a pink-haired young lady. A very lovely lady to anyone, no matter who laid eyes on her. Silver mercilessly lifted up such a young lady by the scruff of her neck.
However, before we could point out his rudeness, most of us, including myself, frowned.
“Capture targets…?”
At that, Irene Von Yattermen slowly raised her hand.
“Can I have my flashback moment?”
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