Chapter 69: The Reason She Knocked on the Door of the Man She Hates

Ta-da…!The man you fell in love with at first sight was, in fact, Geum Taeyang!

“Lies…”

All the color drained from Fiona’s face.

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“You didn’t know?”

Fiona’s shoulders trembled.

「Yes, carelessly, I didn’t even remember the face of the person I personally slash」…

Could she not say it?

“You have to answer when the madam asks you something, right?”

“Kugh…!”

Fiona glared at me as if she would break her teeth.

Oh my.

I discreetly move away to prepare for a knife attack.

It would be a big deal if the escort knight, who can draw her sword at any time in the castle, gets angry!

“I didn’t… know.”

Verdia seemed surprised.

It’s hard to understand with ordinary human sensibility that she didn’t recognize me.

It’s not like my face had ‘bug’ written on it during my Heuk Taeyang days.

At least, that’s how it might have looked to her.

“So… you were… kissing?”

Verdia’s pure curiosity shakes Fiona.

The wounds must be splitting open.

“Ah….”

Verdia, as if realizing she made a mistake, put a finger to her lips.

The words she already spoke cannot be taken back.

The fact that she clung and chu-chued cannot be erased either.

I licked my lips with my tongue as if to show off.

“It was delicious. Fiona.”

“Lies…”

Come on, bring it on.

This time, I’ll teach you a lesson.

The moment you draw your sword, I’ll subdue you right away!

“…….”

Fiona, who suddenly lifted her head, was unexpectedly shedding large tears.

W, wait a minute…!

Crying there is a foul, isn’t it?

‘You damn bug, you dare play with me!’ Shouldn’t she be swinging her sword while saying that?

I was flustered.

The plan to provoke Fiona and make a problem out of her behavior collapsed along the way.

“…Ah. No…. Don’t cry.”

“Sob. Sniffle…. I’m sorry, Lady Verdia. My tears… won’t stop…. I… just a moment…”

“Fiona!”

Before I or Verdia could stop her, Fiona ran away.

Haha! This is fucked up.

“…….”

I lock eyes with Verdia.

Verdia follows Fiona with quick steps.

The madam doesn’t run….

I, left behind, have slightly complicated feelings.

‘Was she serious about falling for me?’

Having nowhere else to go, I return to the workshop.

And to gain peace of mind, I sat Cecil on my lap and stroked her hair.

“Oppa. What happened?”

“I made a woman cry.”

“Didn’t you chase after her?”

“It wasn’t a situation where I could. If I chased after her, she might have jumped off.”

“It was Oppa’s fault, right?”

“No…”

Was it my fault?

Come to think of it, it seems like it was my fault.

Fiona not recognizing me was an unexpected event.

So, the invisible power struggle between me and Verdia entered a strange phase.

‘Verdia. You clearly said it. You had Fiona greet me….’

Verdia didn’t tell her that Geum Taeyang had come to the castle, but she sent Fiona, who knew nothing, to greet me.

Why?

Because she thought that was proper etiquette?

Or because she believed Fiona would once again chase away the uncomfortable me?

If Verdia sent Fiona with the intention of using her, she must have been very flustered.

Because the assassin fell in love with me at first sight.

I said while gently scratching Cecil’s chin.

“This mansion’s Lady seems like she’s trying to push me away.”

“Should I help? Oppa.”

“Then, meow meow.”

“Meow meow!”

Ah, I feel healed…

I hugged Cecil tightly and rolled on the bed.

“Let’s stay like this for a while.”

“We can stay like this forever, you know?”

Since we met like this, I thought it would be good to be a little generous.

Such a cute little thing!

I rubbed Cecil’s cat ears to my heart’s content.

“Ah, Master! Your personal belongings were delivered earlier.”

“Personal belongings?”

Cecil quickly got up and handed me a luxuriously wrapped gift box.

The box had this written on it.

「Cheering you on as you open a new door.」 – Ostega

…The butt package has arrived!

Literally a kit to open a new door.

“From now on, I will name this kit the Blackhole Kit.”

“Wow! Sounds powerful.”

“Blackhole!”

When I shouted while holding up the kit, Cecil collapsed to the floor with a groan!

“Str…ong…”

“Ah, did you eat while I was gone?”

“Yes, the maid brought it to me!”

As soon as I spoke, a maid I had never seen before brought dinner.

“This here is tenderloin cooked at a low temperature to cook the inside, and the outer surface is grilled to a crisp for a crunchy texture. And…”

Ah! This was it!

I finally remembered.

The top-class dishes I had missed!

Even while listening to the explanation, it feels like my mouth is going to water.

The maid noticed my reaction and finished her brief explanation, then immediately bowed her head.

“I will collect the dishes later.”

“Thank you.”

“…I’m glad you’re alive.”

…Eh? Just now…

The maid left before I could even answer.

I’m in no position to judge others for not remembering people’s faces.

I can’t even remember the face of the maid who’s been in charge of bringing me my meals.

Of course, if she was as pretty as Peridot, I would have used all my brain cells to remember her.

“Master! Master! Can we eat?”

“Yes. Let’s eat quickly.”

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that I came back from the bottom for this.

The cafeteria food was okay, but it still can’t compare to food cooked by a skilled chef with top-quality ingredients.

I devour it like a starving person and gulp down the soft drinks.

Cecil was similar.

“Can’t we just live here? Master.”

It seems like she really likes the food.

Food is important. Hmm.

“If I succeed in capturing the Lady’s heart, these things will follow naturally.”

Cecil perked up her cat ears and came behind me.

“Master! I’ll give you a shoulder massage!”

“Haha. This little one…”

With those frail hands, I doubt you can give a proper shoulder massage… Kyaaah!

“Lightly! Lightly! I’m dying, my shoulder is turning to dust!”

“Ah…! I forgot Oppa is delicate.”

“…….”

What was that just now?

That wasn’t a compactor, was that human grip strength…?

“Lightly… Lightly… Imagine glass not breaking…”

“…My shoulder was glass?”

Where did that monstrous strength come from in those slender arms?

“I believe Master will do well. I’ll cheer you on!”

“Haha, alright.”

For the sake of feeding my cute family, I can’t fail.

I’m not too worried.

In the past, I would have been floating above the clouds without knowing where I was and then suddenly fallen.

But now, the ground I’m standing on is solid and won’t crumble easily.

Yes,

As long as I don’t make any big mistakes, it won’t be a problem even if Verdia pushes me away a little.

That’s probably why she sent Fiona…

Well, will we continue to be enemies forever?

Verdia better think carefully.

If I make Fiona my ally, there will be no one in this castle to protect Verdia.

The next morning.

Even though we finally got to stay in a room with three beds, Cecil had somehow ended up in my arms.

I pulled on Cecil’s cheek.

I guess she liked sleeping together and cuddling.

Since she wants to sleep with me in a fluffy bed.

“Mm… Master’s butt… is shaking…”

Isn’t it time to let go of that nightmare…

I scratched my messy hair and got out of bed.

Yawning widely…

I admire my muscles reflected in the full-length mirror.

Man, I even seduced an elite knight with just my face.

Handsome, aren’t I?

My self-esteem explodes from the morning, and I hum to myself as I enter the shower room.

I shave my beard and wash thoroughly.

Since my partner is also quite large, washing requires some skill.

After a refreshing shower, I watch Fiona training outside the window.

I thought she wouldn’t come out, but her movements were rough as if she was trying to forget what happened yesterday.

Verdia… isn’t there.

‘Is she alone today?’

Maybe she feels responsible for yesterday’s incident and decided to leave Fiona alone.

Verdia is kind, after all.

She wouldn’t have blamed Fiona for running away from her.

But, I don’t think it would be comfortable to rely on Verdia’s kindness.

“Haat! Ha!”

Even the soldiers who used to peek at the leggings’ butts were quite serious today.

…They’re good at reading the mood. Are there rumors going around?

It’s a ‘castle’ with a closed structure, so it wouldn’t be strange if any kind of rumor spread inside.

Just like I earned money with the story of me having sex with Verdia.

“Trainer, may I come in?”

“Come in.”

Soon, the maid brought breakfast.

Smelling the food, Cecil wakes up.

“Mm. It smells delicious.”

“Today’s menu…”

“You don’t have to explain.”

The maid bowed her head.

“Yes. I will excuse myself.”

“I have something I want to ask.”

“…I will answer if it’s something I can.”

“What’s your name?”

“…….”

“You’re not going to tell me I can’t say my name, right?”

“No. My name is Jane.”

“Can you tell me a little about Fiona?”

To find out what kind of rumors are circulating in the castle, it’s faster to have an informant.

Even if I have been recognized by the lord, I am an outsider to the people in the castle.

They wouldn’t sell me information about Verdia even if I asked.

But, they’re likely to talk about Fiona.

Fiona is just Verdia’s escort knight.

As expected, Jane chose to talk about Fiona instead of confronting me.

I listened to Jane’s story while having a meal with Cecil.

As expected… the rumors about me and Fiona were a hot topic.

“Honestly, what do people think of me and Fiona?”

“They hope that you two will get along.

On that day, some of the people who were at the scene where the blood was splattered quit.”

“Hmm.”

That’s not a satisfactory answer.

Jane looked at me and spoke cautiously.

“…Everyone thinks that the Trainer tamed Fiona.”

“Me?”

“I don’t know everything, but the men envy Taeyang Lord, and my colleagues…”

“…Your colleagues?”

“To be honest, I’m excited.”

In short…

Am I the protagonist of a pure comic book drawn by maids in their imagination?

A man and a woman who hated each other to death develop into a loving relationship…

It’s a story that would be in a drama or a movie.

On the contrary, men wonder what the woman who even stabbed them did to make them melt and even kiss them…

They’re envious of my dazzling technique.

“Thank you. That was helpful.”

I handed over 2 gold coins as an information fee.

“It’s a tip.”

“Thank you.”

“I’ll ask you one more thing. Was Jane excited too?”

Jane’s cheeks flushed slightly.

“…I’m looking forward to it a little. The next development…”

“Alright.”

With this much anticipation, I have to do something.

All of this was actually a misunderstanding, and Fiona still hates me…

Saying that wouldn’t be cool.

During the day, Vatino visited.

It was expected.

It seems like the owner of the castle is also present.

“…….”

I did not answer and just drank my tea quietly.

Vatino, who had initially stormed in angrily, was moved by my calm attitude and lowered his voice.

“I heard you met Verdia.”

“Yes, by chance.”

I am떳떳하다 (righteous/justified).

There is nothing to be ashamed of. Verdia didn’t even give me a chance to.

“…You didn’t lay a hand on Verdia’s body, did you?”

Vatino lowered his voice, mindful of Cecil.

“You don’t have to worry about my assistant. She’s not someone who would divulge secrets.”

“…Hmm.”

“You asked if I touched your wife’s body. That did not happen.

Didn’t Sir Vatino hear the rumors too?”

“Rumors?”

“The inappropriate relationship between Fiona and me…”

Vatino, as if he had something on his mind, closed his mouth and sat across from me.

“What are you thinking?”

“I just ran into your wife while I was playing with Fiona.”

“Is that really all?”

“Yes. Surely messing with Fiona isn’t disrespectful to the Lord, is it?”

“No…”

Vatino, you’d rather like it.

Fiona, who’s like your adopted daughter, got caught by a guy like me.

The more you think about it, the more excited you’ll get. Right?

“Hmm… Not bad. As expected… just because you’re a MILF hunter doesn’t mean you only target MILFs.”

“The lady will hear you.”

“I’m only saying this because I trust you.”

It already seems like a long time ago, but Vatino not only offered his wife but also wanted me to touch Fiona… He wanted to share his perverted hobbies with me.

Naturally, I’m the one taking, he’s the one being taken from.

It seemed like our friendship had gotten a little stronger.

“Sorry for yelling at you all of a sudden.”

“What did your wife say?”

“So… she said it was unpleasant…”

“Hmm.”

“She said I did something terrible to both Fiona and her and asked me to kick you out…”

Cute. Verdia.

Do you think I’m going to leave this castle just because you say so?

If you were planning to deliberately slander me, you should have pretended to seduce me and made some false evidence to stab me with.

“Exactly. ‘You did something terrible to me.’ Did she say that?”

“Um… no… Now that I think about it, she seemed very flustered.”

“Flustered?”

“When I brought up your name, she was rambling and her words didn’t make sense.”

“Haha. Your wife was just surprised. Don’t worry about it.”

“…Is that so?”

“If I had done it, I would have said I did, so why would I lie and say I didn’t touch her?”

Vatino’s expression brightened noticeably.

“Hearing that makes me feel relieved. Right. Why would you hide that?

You would have reported it to me one by one.”

“I’ll wait until your wife is ready. However, I also need to keep my skills sharp while I wait…. You know?”

“Fiona…?”

Chuckle.

“Yes…”

“Good… I allow it.”

Vatino left with a satisfied expression.

I was planning to do it without Vatino’s permission anyway, but it became easier to move.

If ‘working on’ Fiona is officially sanctioned by the Lord, then I can do it openly.

As the day went by, Fiona was no longer seen in the training ground.

How is Fiona feeling now?

Now she knows what everyone in the castle was saying about her.

The sense of betrayal must be immense.

She might be reflecting on herself, blaming the fact that she had no close friends who she could confide in.

Somehow, Fiona is stuck between me and Verdia, unable to do anything.

These rumors might not damage me or Verdia, but for Fiona, it’s a matter of life and death.

She must want to escape immediately.

Endure, endure…

I wait until she comes to me on her own.

Right now, Fiona might be racking her brains to come up with an excuse to find me.

The next evening…

Fiona knocked on my door.

“Are you there…?”