CH 8.16

When she collapsed, he bought a rose for the first time in his life. He reasoned that putting something with a name similar to hers in the room might help her recover quickly.

“I never knew that having someone in your heart could be this heavy.”

Liking someone is akin to being infiltrated.

One day, without having to decide whether he liked her or not, his gaze was drawn solely to Shay. And when he looked around, he noticed that everything was achromatic.

At that moment, Lacius realized the extent of his feelings.

“My cousin, you’re so clumsy and overly cautious that you can’t even approach her and simply ask her to be your woman.”

“Because I like her, and I want to cherish and respect her as much as I like her; there is nothing more terrible than coercion.”

“If that’s the case, will you simply let her go?”

Dioles smiled and pointed around the room.

The number of men hovering around Shay increased. There had only been one or two before, but before they knew it, there were ten.

Everywhere she goes, there are people staring at her, but he can’t pluck out all their eyes.

because that means all the eyes in the world would have to be plucked out.

“She is one-of-a-kind and endearing to the point where I don’t want to know where she came from.”

Dioles laughed quietly to herself as she looked at his cousin’s longing eyes.

She is skilled in business and has a knack for dealing with nobles.

Asking for Evershal and even bringing something called Hwatu, which she claimed she created herself as a preparation for meeting the emperor.

Even confronting Peridot, whom she would rather avoid if possible.

There were more than a few things that prompted her to seek information about her, but Dioles ignored them. 

Although there are rumors within the royal family, she chose to ignore them.

It was for her cousin, who was experiencing love for the first time in his life.

“Looking at it, if you let her go, you will regret it for the rest of your life; let me give you some advice, my cousin.”

Dioles extended her wine glass to Lacius and whispered firmly.

“Don’t let her go, even if it means giving your all.”

“That’s pretty realistic advice. Is it from experience?”

“Well, what about it?”

The glass tilted in Dioles’ hand.

Dioles walked away after a quick drink, patting Lacius on the shoulder.

Because shadows do not show emotions, Lacius had no way of knowing what Dioles was thinking.

* * *

The party had reached its peak, and laughter could be heard everywhere. As the party’s host, I went from place to place, greeting guests and getting feedback on the dress.

‘Oh, why is he by himself over there? ‘

The desert people were all huddled together, except for one who was standing near the entrance. His face was difficult to see because he was far away and was wearing something resembling a turban over his mouth. But the color of his skin revealed that he was from the desert.

‘Huh?’

I was staring at him when our gazes locked.

But the next moment.

He stormed out.

As if he were asking me to follow him. 

‘Oh, this… I’m having déjà vu.’

Could it be Kun Geisha?

Will a fight break out if he runs into Princess Ram Hertiti?

The princess was currently drinking on the other side.

What if Kun Geisha appeared when she was drunk and in a good mood?

‘It will not lead to anything good.’

I can’t just leave it like that.

I looked around briefly before going outside and calling Cat.

“Cat, come with me.”

Without making a sound, a pitch-black beast appeared and stood by my side.

I stood on the tall stairwell and looked around.

Then, on the side of the opera house, behind the stairs.

The turban he must have removed was lying there.

“Let’s go.”

-Get on my back.

By bending his front legs, Cat made it possible for me to climb.

Cat leaped and descended the high stairs in one swoop as soon as I hugged his thick neck.

‘He must be somewhere around here.’

I try to move along the path made by the turban, but I don’t see him.

I raised my brows and called out loudly.

“I know you’re here, Kun Geisha.”

Cat didn’t say anything, and neither did Kun Geisha.

Had it been like that for a minute or so?

Finally, a low voice and light footsteps were heard. It’s coming from behind my back.

“It’s been a long time, my Shay.”

He hugged me right away.

When I raised my head, of course, Kun Geisha was what greeted me.

“Yeah, it’s been a while.”

“I tried not to look at you, but I couldn’t help myself; you are truly beautiful today, as if you were God’s chosen daughter.”

Where did he get those lines?

I pushed away his arm and clicked my tongue.

“Step back. I’m here to talk.”

“Let’s stay like this for a while. Just for a little while.”

“No, get out of the way.”

I want to feel sorry for that mournful voice, but if anyone else sees this, it will be a big problem. Geisha then murmured sadly.

“I really can’t live without you, Shay.”

“I’ve already responded to that.”

“I am already disappearing.”

Geisha’s voice trembled slightly, if I didn’t mishear it. I was startled and came to a halt. He may be deceiving me, but the word ‘disappear’ is not something I can simply dismiss.

“If I did something wrong and that’s why you’re upset with me, why don’t you just get rid of me?”

“What exactly are you on about?”

“Kill me.”

“… … .”

“My life without you is useless.”

Geisha’s eyes welled up with tears as he said this.

I wondered if that was a fake, but it seemed like it wasn’t.

Geisha looked really sorrowful as he shed pitiful tears.

“Oh, but…”

I never imagined I’d make a man cry.

When I see a handsome man cry, my heart sinks. I feel like I’ve really turned into a villainess and done something terrible. Furthermore, Kun Geisha’s tears that touched my cheek were extremely hot. I don’t think it was just an act.

‘Um, what should I do? ‘

I’m not sure why he’s suddenly here, crying like this. However, he appeared to be in a lot of pain as he said, “Kill me.”