Chapter 88

“Huh? Me?”

“Yes.”

What! Why are you trying to charm me instead of Sihael?

“I’m not sure… haha.”

I let out an awkward laugh at Liliana, who held my hand tightly.  It was difficult for me to answer, so I tried to cover it up with a smile. Sihael abruptly straightened up and pushed Liliana away with great force.

“Oh boy, what can we do? Rosetta already promised to stay with me forever.”

I had never made a promise like that. Sihael confidently lied to her despite my questioning gaze. Liliana’s innocent eyes twitched as she was duped by the lie.

‘Here we go again.’

I intervened before Sihael could again pick a fight with Liliana.

“Your Highness, please stop.”

“Rosetta, why are you reprimanding me? You saw it for yourself that it was her who picked a fight with me first. I feel so wrongly accused.”

With drooping eyes, Sihael rubbed his head on my leg. He whimpered and shook his head, upset that he was the only one who was chastised.

“When did I ever only scold your Highness? You have to retain the dignity of the crown prince.”

“My Lady, don’t get fooled by him! All of this is this wolf’s wicked ruse.”

Liliana leapt up from her seat and began a passionate speech while I was caressing Sihael on the back to calm him.

‘No matter how he appears, he’s still the crown prince. Isn’t she too dismissive of him?’

The desire to lash out at her resurfaced within me.

“Liliana, you also please stop. No matter how cute and insignificant he looks, he is the second sun of the Empire. You have to treat him with courtesy.”

When I took his side, Sihael, who was in low spirit, snuggled into my arms.  Liliana’s face suddenly turned red as she stared at us in dismay.

Liliana forced a dejected smile and bit her lower lip.

“My Lady, you’re being completely fooled.”

“Liliana.”

“……I feel wronged, too. I was only trying to protect you.”

Liliana’s eyes drooped pitifully this time. I was flustered because I was suddenly embroiled in a battle over who felt more wronged.

‘Why can’t you guys just stop fighting and start dating!’

I held back what I wanted to scream and clapped my hands to change the mood.

“Can’t you guys get along with each other?”

“Why should I?”

“I’ll never befriend a monster, let alone a demon.”

Only a sigh came out at the reaction of the two people. Instead of intervening to stop them from bickering, I simply retreated.

‘Yeah, let’s fix everything here and start over.’

The two then vented their displeasure, most likely because they wanted it now.

“Stay away from Rosetta.”

“Your Highness, please stay away from the lady.”

The two were strangely fighting over me, but from what I could tell, they were strangely communicating well. Even though they continued to fight, they also got along well. After all, they are the original pair.

“You two look good together.”

“What?”

“What?”

In response to the words I muttered to myself, the two turned their heads like a creaking machine that hadn’t been oiled for long. Their shocked expressions gradually contorted. I nodded as I noticed the similar expressions on both of their faces.

“You two look great together. How about you get along really well from now on?”

I didn’t say it to force the two to be together, but I was in the mood to properly support their relationship. They got along well because they were the male and female leads.

They might be able to get close enough with time.

‘No matter how much the story has messed up, they were a fated pair.’

That made me feel like a stumbling block between the two, and a bitter taste spread inside my mouth.

If only Liliana had met Sihaell first, and not me…

That thought occurred to me. If that were the case, there would be no useless fighting and squandering of time like there is now, nor would he be forced to transform into a wolf.

I felt burdened by the story that had changed because of me.

“Your Highness, when you return to your human state, let’s have a meal together…”

I decided to turn the story back from now, but my resolution didn’t last long. At the two people’s frigid stares, I quietly closed my mouth.

“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that.”

The response was as icy as his eyes. Sihael closed his mouth, declaring that it was not worth addressing. The two of them, fed up with each other, scowled at each other without anyone saying anything first.

“I don’t know how on earth you came to that conclusion, but we can never, ever be in that type of relationship.”

‘I don’t think so. I’m sure you guys will end up together.’

Liliana’s obvious disdain elicited an uneasy smile from me. Then Sihael, who had been quiet up until now, told me firmly.

“Yeah, not just with her, but with no one else. Do you understand?”

“No, I have no idea what you’re, eup!”

Sihael used his paw to close my mouth. His fur tickled my nostrils.

“Rosetta, if you speak another word, I might get angry.”