Chapter 3

Translator: Liz

PR: May<3

RP: Leila and Kushi thank you guys<3

Lavella: Iska:

Lavella: “I didn’t know you would come to me on your own two feet.”

Lavella made eye contact with the man coming through the window and murmured as if it was funny.

Iska: “I heard you were looking for me.”

Lavella: “Ha?”

Lavella burst into laughter as if she were dumbfounded. Perhaps there was an error in Kirah’s information network.

Iska: “By the way…”

Iska whistled into the room.

Iska: “It seems like I’ve arrived at the right time.”

Lavella: “Isn’t that too rude? Entering a lady’s room without knocking.”

Iska: “Would you have let me in if I had knocked?”

Lavella: “Well, it depends on what you are looking for?”

Iska: “What kind of purpose would be suitable for you?”

Iska, who sat on the window sill, curled his eyebrows beautifully.

Lavella: “Tell me anything. It might be your lucky day, right?”

Iska: “Well, what about knowing that you’re the captain of Kirah?”

Lavella: “That’s not much. I’m not hiding it.”

Lavella’s head turned sharply.

Iska: ”Huh. Is that so?”

Iska rubbed his chin with his fingers as if he was in trouble.

Iska: “Then how about this?”

Iska grinned and opened his lips.

Iska: “I fell in love with you at first sight.”

Lavella: “…I don’t like that either.”

Lavella, who was looking at Iska with her round eyes, replied dryly.

Iska: “Why?”

The man looked disappointed. Lavella snorted, shaking off the water from her wet hair.

Lavella: “A soft man like you isn’t my taste.”

She was mocking him.

Iska: “Gee, that was quite insulting. It’s a body that every woman wants to hug and covet.”

Looking at his serious straight eyebrows, she could tell the man was shocked. Indeed. It was a beautiful look that women would like.

Despite all the black clothes, he had a luxurious appearance. It was a lie, of course, that he was soft. She could tell without looking that his solid body trained in martial arts.

Lavella: “Oh, I’m sorry. In any case, I am not one of them.”

Lavella, who had roughly shaken off the water, murmured unimpressed and flicked the tip of her nails.

Iska: “Ah!”

Iska, who was depressed, suddenly punched his palm as if he had realized something. Lavella stopped and looked at Iska again.

Iska: “Is that your preference?”

Lavella: “…….”

What nonsense are you going to say this time? Lavella waited with some anticipation.

Iska: “The hairy guy next to you that day. He was as big as a bear and had a beard that ran from here to here.”

As if to describe Pessini, Iska’s fingers ran from under his ears to his chin.

Iska: “Is that your type of man?”

Lavella’s nose, while listening to his playful voice, wrinkled reflexively. I’m sorry for Pessini, but his beard isn’t my cup of tea. Of course, I don’t have to tell this uninvited guest.

Lavella: “This is getting boring. Why don’t we get to the point?”

Iska: “…Alright then, I’ll ask you right away.”

The man stretched his shoulders and uttered a sigh.

Iska: “Why did you look for me?”

Lavella: “To bring you under me.”

Iska: “…….”

The man’s lips were shut at the unexpected words.

Iska: “So now, join the guild?”

Lavella: “Right, that’s correct.”

Iska looked at Lavella shaking her head and then burst into laughter. Was this girl trying to recruit me knowing who I am?

Lavella: “I like your skills, and I have a feeling that you’re part of this business. Am I wrong?”

Iska: “…….”

Oh my god. I don’t know if I should say yes or no. While Iska was worried, Lavella calmly continued to say what she had to say.

Lavella: “As you may know, the rewards and treatment of guild members are the highest in the Empire. If you have the skills, you can make a lot of money. It’s pretty good to be part of it and you will be guaranteed safety.”

Talking calmly with her arms crossed, she seemed to be suggesting it seriously.

Lavella: “It looks like you are traveling alone, so I don’t think my offer will be too bad for you?”

She was so cute that I almost fell for it, but it’s not possible. If he said he would enter the guild, Ritelni would make a fuss.

Iska, who pressed his temple as he felt like he was already getting a headache, soon shook his head.

Iska: “Thanks for the offer, but I don’t need it. I’m already rich and full of money, and have good enough skills to take care of myself.”

Lavella: “…Really?”

She looked nervous as she didn’t think he would refuse.

Lavella: “So you’re saying you didn’t approach because you wanted to join the guild?”

There seemed to be a chill in her eyes as she murmured. Shhh.

Iska: “Eeek.”

A dagger flew past Iska with a sound like wind and caused him to roll and slide down the window frame.

Iska: “Wow, you’re impatient. Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”

It was time to throw out a faint protest.

Lavella: “This time I ask. What’s the real reason you’re here?”

Lavella asked while licking the end of the dagger with the tip of her tongue.

Iska: “Because I fell in love at first sight?”

Lavella: “Cut the bullshit. What is your real purpose?”

Lavella swung the dagger again, but Iska avoided it as easily as if he predicted her movement in advance.

Lavella: As expected, it’s not a normal movement.

Did he go easy on Pessini? Lavella’s sharp eyes followed Iska and attacked but the intruder got away. His sleek movement was comparable to that of Lavella.

Lavella: ‘It’s fun.’

Lavella was interested in the man. Just like herself, who attacked with minimal movement in order not to damage the small room, the intruder avoided other objects in the room without touching them. 

Can I win if I fight this guy? What if this guy picked up a weapon? … I don’t think I can guarantee it. Lavella felt instinctively eager to win when she met a strong opponent.

It was a tremor that she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Lavella: ‘I met someone I liked for the first time in a while.’

Born into an assassin family, she was raised as a killer her whole life. The first toy given to her when she was a baby was a small knife instead of a rattle, and she was 14 years old when she first carried out an assassination mission.

Even blood family members lived in an environment in which they were sometimes enemies, fighting for their lives on the job.

If you don’t win, you die. Under those simple and clear principles, Lavella grew stronger day by day.

For her, who had lived with the belief that being strong was the best, the emergence of a wall to overcome meant that it was another opportunity.

Lavella: ‘After all, it looks like I need to wash again.’

Lavella frowned as she felt the sweat dripping down her spine. He was a powerful enemy who was strong enough to make her sweat.

Lavella: Let’s finish this.

Lavella swung her right hand with the dagger. Seeing the man paying attention to her right hand, Lavella aimed her left at the nape of his neck.

Lavella: ‘Caught you…!’

Iska, who was suddenly grabbed by Lavella, grabbed Lavella’s right wrist which was holding the dagger. As Iska used his strength to pull his collar he increased his power to push Lavella’s arm, and Lavella’s body, which lost its center in a moment, fell backwards.

Lavella: “!”

Two people with their feet tangled, stumbled and collapsed onto the bed.

Lavella: “…….”

The man’s face was in front of her. They were close enough to feel each other’s breath. His deep purple eyes and her transparent gold eyes collided and entangled in a dizzying manner. She could tell that the man had guided her towards the bed, when she had almost fallen to the floor. Lavella, who was trying to push the intruder away, realized that her arm was still held by him.

Lavella: “….Out of the way.”

Iska: “If you drop this first.”

Iska pointed at the dagger with a wink. Lavella sighed and loosened her hand. Iska pulled the dagger out of Lavella’s hand and threw it back. Then, with his big hands, he began to grope near Lavella’s thighs.

Lavella: “…What are you doing?”

Lavella gritted her teeth.

Iska: “That’s not the only thing that’s dangerous, is it?”

Lavella: “…….”

He was quick on his feet. Lavella, who tried to take out an emergency dagger immediately by loosening her hand that held his collar, relaxed her body as if it was fun.

She didn’t know what his identity was, but she coveted his ability regardless. She was sincere about wanting to bring him to the guild.

Iska: “Why are you so calm? You acted like you were going to kill me just now.”

Iska was curious about Lavella who had suddenly taken over his mind. That’s because you can kill me whenever you like. Lavella didn’t speak her inner thoughts.

Lavella: “So, what is your real identity? Why did you come here?”

Iska: “I told you, it was love at first sight.”

While saying that, he moved his hands crudely, and pulled out the dagger that was hidden in Lavella’s other thigh.

Lavella: “Oh, that’s not funny.”

Iska: “It’s true, why don’t you believe me?”

Lavella: “I believe it.”

Iska: “You believe it?”

Lavella: “Yes, look at my face and my figure. You’re not the only man who fell in love with me at first sight?”

Iska: “Of course.”

Lavella: “If you know, get out of my way.”

Lavella pushed Iska lightly, but he didn’t budge.

Lavella: What?

Lavella: “I’m not going to kill you, so get out of the way. I’m just going to ask you a few questions.”

Iska: “No, I don’t believe you.”

Lavella: “Ha?”

Iska: “…I’m going to do something soon that will make you hit me.”

Lavella, who had given up on the man’s stubbornness, sighed.

Lavella: “Yeah, do whatever you want.”

Flip. As soon as her words ended, something soft touched Lavella’s cheek. It happened in a flash.

Lavella: “!”

It didn’t take long before she realized it was his lips.

Iska: “Didn’t you give me permission?”

He smirked as he loosened his hands.

Lavella: I will kill you.

As soon as Lavella attacked Iska, he fled toward the window.

Iska: “I almost died.”

Iska, who stepped on the window frame, smiled at Lavella.

Iska: “Welcome to Imperia, Miss.”

Lavella: “…What?”

While Lavella hesitated to throw the dagger he spoke.

Iska: “Iska. That’s my name. See you again!”

A man who revealed his name leisurely jumped out of the window. Lavella, who hurried after him, looked out of the window, but Iska had already disappeared.

Lavella: “…Who is he?”

Lavella, who was taken aback, breathed out.

Lavella: “Where is your fear?”

Lavella, who narrowed her brow, rubbed the cheek where Iska’s lips had touched. The fact that she gave him a gap scratched Lavella’s pride. Lavella’s expression turned strange after staring at the place where Iska had disappeared. The dagger that Iska stole from her and threw carelessly was firmly stuck in the wall.

Lavella: “Were you after…”

Or was it a coincidence? Either way, it was clear that he was one hell of a strong guy. Lavella, who was calculating the angle, pulled out the dagger with great force.

Lavella: “I got it at such an expensive price, and it almost broke.”

If we meet again, you’ll pay for this. Lavella, who was carefully examining the dagger for any damage, wiped the sword with a cloth and put it back in place. She glanced out the window and plopped on the bed.

Lavella: “……Welcome to Imperia?”

It was a strange word. Lavella got up again, crossed her legs, and gently rubbed her chin as she narrowed her eyes.

Lavella: “Hmm…”

Did the old man know anything?

* * *

Iska: “That was pretty dangerous.”

Iska, who confirmed that there was no trace of pursuit, plopped down on the roof. He visited with a light heart out of curiosity but ended up losing a lot of energy at night.

Iska:  “You’re better than I thought.”

It was enough to make him feel pathetic for his small body. The speed at which she wielded the dagger was so fast that she had to concentrate on her movements with all her nerves. 

I’ve never met someone who pushes me like this before. When I remembered the sharp blade that brushed past my nose and the doll’s face that moved like that but didn’t lose any breath, my heart fluttered.

Iska: “Hahaha.”

Iska, who was deep in thought as he rubbed his lips that had touched her cheeks, burst into laughter and laid down. I like the strong side of her, but I like the cute side even more.

Isla: “That man, what kind of person did you bring?”

I was curious because I was just looking for someone to help me, but I didn’t know that she was a woman and that she was even that strong.

Iska: “I’ll have to say thank you when we meet again.”

Iska, who was lying on his back, suddenly stood up.

Iska: “……Oh, come to think of it.”

Iska scratched his cheek with an irritated look.

Iska: “I didn’t ask for your name again.”

He sighed in regret. Iska, who got up, with a snap, hurried up for now. Nor did he want to be the victim of Retilni’s nagging.

Iska: ‘By the way, what are you doing?’

There were many things he wanted to ask her, and there were many things he wanted to confirm. However, he wondered if he could just say a word when he visited. She was the one who’s been attacking all of a sudden. It was hard to just meet and have a normal conversation.

Iska: ‘I have no choice.’

Apparently, seducing a woman would cost time and money. A mischievous smile appeared on Iska’s lips as he walked across the roof with light steps.

* * *

Lavella: “Come on out.”

Lavella, who closed the window, reached out with a choker that was firmly fastened to her neck. But in the stillness there was only the squeak of rats passing over the ceiling.

Lavella: “…….”

Lavella frowned and pulled the choker from her neck. Intricately crafted, transparent gold jewels were embedded in the center of the thin fabric.

Lavella: “You’re ignoring me, aren’t you? I can’t do this. I’ll throw this away or something.”

Lavella, who was shaking the choker so hard that she felt like the jewel was going to fall out, pretended to throw the choker.

Lavella:  “Oh, no. I’d rather just break it.”

Let me see, I’ll use the dagger. Lavella, who was humming along, flashed her eyes and struck the jewel with a blunt handle. Even though I gave it quite a bit of strength, there was still not a single scratch on the jewel.

Lavella: “I’ll do it until it breaks.”

Just as she was about to hit it again, a white light leaked out of the choker and started to form a human figure.

Lavella: “You’re finally here.”

Lavella grinned at the blonde handsome man who appeared before her.

Lavella: “It’s been a while, hasn’t it been Oppa?”