12 Breaking Off the Engagemen

Surprisingly, Alyn didn't say a thing after I called him an idiot. I slowly raised my head and looked at him. He looks like he is in a good mood. Better not spoil it then.

In order to rest after the stroll, Alyn's butler placed a blanket on the ground for him and I to sit something on to.

We found shade under the tree and came to appreciate the view.

"I am happy to have you as my fiancé, Lady Violet."

A slight smile was formed on my lips as I said, "It's an honor to be your fiance, Prince Alyn."

W... What in the world am I saying? Why do I feel like I couldn't control my body anymore?

Alyn smiled and bent down slightly, placing a soft kiss at the back of my hand. "Are you're finally warming up to me?"

"What are you saying? I've always been an open person to you." I felt my cheeks heating up, am I blushing?

But that's not the point! Why am I acting this way?! I wanted to pull my hand away from his hold but I just can't do it. It feels like I lost control of my body.

Wait. Wait. Could it be--- Violet herself acting up right now? How can this be?!

"Prince Alyn, do you want to have some afternoon snacks here? The view is great and it suits perfectly for the atmosphere right now.

Okay she's definitely in control right now! The Violet who loves Alyn so badly! What should I do?! This can't happen or else Alyn would end up killing me!

I could see how surprised Alyn became for a second but it suddenly changed again. Oh I bet he's now confused with my sudden change of attitude.

"That would be very nice."

"You! Prepare some snacks and tea for us! Make it quick!"

Hey! Be nice!

"Yes, young miss."

"Alfred, why don't you help her bring the snacks here?" Alyn told his butler.

"Yes, milord"

Both Hannah and Alfred left. Now we are along under the shade of the tree.

No! No! This is the last thing I want! Please don't leave me alone with Alyn!

But right now, my body won't listen to me. Even my voice won't come out!

Since I was sitting beside Alyn, my head automatically rested on his shoulder. Now it makes me confused. Why is Violet taking over at this specific time? She didn't appear for the past few years. I lived peacefully and I did whatever I want. Is it because the game's main plot is coming sooner now, which is two years from now, and she's starting to gain control of her body?

I can't allow that! I can't allow her to be a villain!

"Honestly, I'm surprised. You're treating me so affectionately today."

"Why can't I? Prince Alyn is my fiancé, this should be normal, right?"

"Indeed." Once again, he gently kissed my hand.

This guy loves kissing my hand that much, doesn't he? Oh how I want to slap him now! Can't he realize that I'm acting strangely right now? Why is he taking advantage of this situation?!

"Five more years and we can finally get married after we graduate." Hearing these words coming out from my mouth brought a severe headache on me.

I heard him chuckle after what I said. "I didn't know you were that excited about our wedding."

Alyn! Please! I know that you're not an idiot! I want to vomit right now! This is turning into a nightmare!

"Of course I am excited. Isn't it normal for me to feel so?"

Alyn finally leaned away from me and he seriously looked in my eyes. "As much as I want to hold you in my arms, I can't. It seems that you are not her."

I felt that my expression shifted so suddenly. My eyes squinted and I looked dangerously at him. "Are you… cheating on me?!

Alyn placed a hand on my head. "You are not the Violet I know."

My sight suddenly went dark.

----

I opened my eyes and saw Alyn's handsome face. How many times have I described him this way, damn it!

He was leaning on the tree trunk and he had his eyes closed. He's seems to be asleep.

Oh yeah! About earlier!

I, at once, got up. I gained control my body again! I raised my arms and turned my head from side to side.

"Hahaha... Do you know how stupid you look right now?"

I turned towards where the soft laugh was coming from. I instantly regretted it when I saw Alyn laughing. The mood was suddenly brightened up, like there were sparkles everywhere and I don't know whether it was my imagination or not but I saw flowers blooming.

How can someone be this illegally handsome.

When Alyn finally stopped laughing, he reached out his hand and touched my cheek. "How was your sleep? Did you have a nice dream?"

"Nice dream your face! I just had a friggin nightm--" I instantly covered my mouth with my hands.

Oops... Calm down Yiren. "I-I apologize for my rudeness, your highness. He chuckled."

"It's okay." When I finally got my composure back, I looked at him. "By the way, earlier, how did you…"

"Earlier, I saw a black mist around you. My magical ability helps me see any evil spirit or magic around. Also, you were not yourself earlier. I simply removed it from you."

Hm... no wonder he didn't liked Villainess Violet in the game, he might have seen how evil she was.

"But it makes me curious... how did that black mist ended possessing me?" I looked at him, waiting for answers.

"Only those with dark element magic can do such filthy magic."

Dark element magic. Certainly, there is no one in this place who can use that element. I'm very positive it is not Luke. Luke's gone and he will never try to harm me so there should be another user in this mansion. I am pretty sure that it is the real Violet trying to take control of this body. Is it possible for two souls to stay in one body? Shouldn't this body be exploding if that's the case?

He tried to hold my hand but this time, I pulled away my hand from his reach. He would definitely kiss my hand again!

"Your highness. Can we... just forfeit this engagement?"

If father cannot convince him, then I will try. Since the real Violet is trying to take control, I need to change most of the game's plot now!

"... May I know the reason for this?"

Hearing him sound calm despite what I said, I bravely lifted my face. "This may be selfish of me to ask, but please don't hold my father in contempt for this. I will bear all responsibilities."

If possible, I didn't want cause trouble to my father. If I had to bear the responsibility, then I will deal with anything.

I was firm in my decision and I stared at Alyn with determination. He looked calm, however disappointment is evident in his eyes, he slightly nodded. "You sound exaggerated, but so be it. From henceforth, this conversation shall be kept between you and I."

I felt grateful towards Alyn who had taken an earnest posture to listen.

As according to game, he was a good person. I know he is since he's been patient with me but I still can't bear the fact that he will be my murderer in the future.

"It's a little embarrassing, but I do not possess the qualifications to marry your highness."

"Qualifications? You are the daughter of the foremost Duke, our ages are suitable and you're beautiful. Above all, I desire you. I don't believe there are any problems about that."

Really, what about me has pleased you so?

"You jest, Prince Alyn. I do not possess such value. It's inexcusable towards your highness, but I that is..."

I have no choice but to give him an excusable reason. That excusable reason. It was extremely difficult to say.

"I am no longer a virgin."

Even though this isn't true since Violet is still a virgin, that doesn't mean her body wasn't defiled.

I suddenly felt the atmosphere around us drop. Ah... He's angry, right? Good, good. Be more angry and break this engagement!

"I'm very sorry..."

"How?"

"I was abducted by bandits." I paused and lowered my head. "The rest is too much for me to tell. I… You can ask Luke or father about this..."

It's still a traumatizing event for me. I never expected that this could come out easily from me. Right now, it's easy for me to talk about it but I just need to act accordingly so that Alyn would think of it as tragic.

Dispirited, I cast my eyes downwards. He was quiet for a long time now.

"There is no need to worry about that, it's not a problem at all."

"Huh?" Without thinking, I asked in return.

It is common knowledge that the royalty seeks undefiled maidens for marriage partners.

"Prince Alyn, all the same it would not do. My virginity was primarily meant for your highness. Because it's become impossible to do so, it's only right to break off this engagement."

"That's why, with just that as the reason, there exists no motive to annul our engagement."

I didn't understand one bit of what he wanted to say.

It was a conversation where all he had to do was quickly announce that the engagement was void and then retreat from this place. If he did that, then I would be cleared a free woman.

"The engagement will not be cancelled."

I was irritated at Alyn. I thought I had already told him clearly.

But then the next scenario caught me off-guard. My eyes went wide when he suddenly embraced me. He hugged me tightly, "You must have been so scared, right? I'm sorry if I wasn't there when you needed me."

... This is totally beyond what I expected to happen.

"Now I understand why you're too guard up ever since you arrived. If no one will accept you, then I will. That's why I will not cancel this engagement."

...Why do I feel like my chest is tightening?

I do not feel like crying since I already have poured everything out eight years ago but what is this warm feeling growing in my chest?

"I don't care if you're not a maiden anymore. It's just unfortunate that I am not your first but I'll certainly take the next until the last."

... Alyn, I know he's definitely a good man but did he seriously said that?

"I give up." I sighed heavily.

"Hm?"

I unwrapped his arms around me, it was a good thing that he didn't force himself to hug me after so. I leaned away from him and faced him.

"It was a lie. I'm still a virgin" At least Violet's body is.

I saw his expression getting dark. Uh-oh… I guess I went too far?

"But it's still true! I was captured by bandits and well, I was only touched by somebody else but my father was able to save me just in time before anything else happened! It was scary you know!" I quickly added.

He sighed and held my hand. "Please don't scare me like that."

"I'm sorry..."

"Why do you badly want this engagement off anyway?"

... Because you'll fall in love with someone else in the future and she will be the reason of Violet's extreme jealousy. You ended up killing Violet so I don't want to be with you.

Besides, my ultimate crush in this game is Spade, not you. Spade is in another level than you, at least based from the game.

"I want to be a nun." Of course I wasn't serious.

"...."