#678. if you love me
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Only running away is a feat.
I only know the future, but I have no thoughts.
An idiot who knows neither emotion nor heart.
That’s why the Seven Dragons are the weakest.
It was the pure white clan that everyone said in unison.
But Tata always said.
that’s all bullshit.
He said it because he was jealous of the White Dragon clan, the descendant of the greatest dragon.
It is said that only running away is a skill, but that is why it is possible to avoid unwinnable battles without fail.
They say they don’t think because they know the future, but they figure out an answer that a genius would not be able to find even if he thinks and agonizes.
Emotions are worn out and you don’t know your mind, but therefore you can always make the best judgment rationally.
So, the White Dragon clan is the most outstanding clan.
She is the most beautiful princess.
The words of an aide who always asserted.
Ainsha also believed.
It was because Tata’s words were the absolute truth, even though he had a little goosebumps in his eyes.
Not just because he’s the world’s greatest prophet, but just because he can handle his emotions perfectly.
All other princesses are imperfect.
On the other hand, being swayed by nature and unable to make the best choice.
Because she can take out her emotions only when she needs them, and she never did.
Even more so now that the only downside is that his feelings are gradually worn out by finding a mate called Limon.
“You stupid princess. I need you to help the crazy princess.”
So when I heard the plan.
Ainsha judged.
‘All right. help Let’s say, ‘Only I believe.’
Even if it’s a bit silly.
Lin’s suggestion is the best solution.
Above all, since the only person who can do that is himself, if he succeeds in this, it will be a great opportunity for Rin to raise his share price.
even a little bit is good
As long as you don’t make stupid mistakes.
So if you consistently rate it.
One day, of course, you will be officially recognized as a bride.
Because you will be able to receive a ring with a bigger and more beautiful jewel than Maia, who pretended to be her true wife.
But the moment I opened my lips to answer like that.
Ainsha saw.
Like sitting halfway on your lap.
Leaning back naturally.
A silver-haired girl with a face identical to hers clinging to Rin.
It was nothing new.
In order to keep Adolf in check, Yekathrice has been sticking to Rin like a chewing gum these days.
So that’s a habitual behavior.
No need to worry about anything.
It’s something to ignore.
“I don’t like it.”
so that.
I couldn’t understand.
Why did you even answer this?
“You don’t like it?”
“That’s right.”
“…can you hear the reason?”
It seems very unexpected.
Even though I’m a little nervous.
To that question that calmly asks why.
The reason why deep inside the heart is throbbing, stuffy, hot and choking.
But unlike her head, which didn’t understand anything, her pink lips were spitting out answers on their own.
“I have to leave here to do that favor.”
It’s not easy.
More than a week, if you’re lucky.
It will probably take several months.
On the other hand, Rin, who is not under Adolf’s surveillance, can never leave this place.
It was because this place was barely prepared late at night to avoid Adolf following Rin around.
That means I might not be able to see Rin for several months.
When Rin was caught in the state fire blight.
I remember being anxious for months without knowing that fact and losing contact.
“I want to be by Lee’s side. I don’t want to leave. So I hate it.”
At the end of making a complicated expression after hearing that honest answer.
Lin sighed.
“I know your heart, but you are the only one who can solve this situation right now.”
“I know. I still hate it.”
she knows too
this is simple nonsense.
It is also irrational and emotional behavior.
Even if he did this, far from proving his qualifications, he could lower his own evaluation and even disappoint Rin.
So you have to be patient.
As always.
suppress your emotions
I don’t like it, but I’ll help.
That you have to take control of the situation and gain favor by saying it with an expressionless face.
she obviously knew
“Hey, Ainsha? If you’re worried that that psycho might do something harsh to your sister, I’ll be sure to protect you…” ”
Ekathrice shuts up.”
But the moment you hear that voice.
Such a rational judgment.
It’s gone.
Being attached to Rin is for Ainsha.
When the right opportunity arises, he promises to give up his seat to Rin so that he can fall in love with her even more.
Far from making an accident at an obvious opportunity for anyone to see.
Rather, it was Yekathrice’s behavior that earned Rin’s favor by showing a good figure.
It makes the already shaken heart more shaken like a beam of light broken by raindrops.
“I am Lee’s bride.”
yes maybe
No, probably nine out of ten.
This would be an overreaction.
Yekathrice may have really tried to make herself friends with Rin.
But as much as he was born with foresight.
One of the seven princesses of the Seven Dragons.
The best intuition.
And most of all, that subtle reaction that even the gas mask I saw when I heard the words of gratitude to Rin couldn’t hide it completely.
Her voice, which had always been blunt, calmed down.
“So it is my job to protect Lee. Don’t interfere with anything that isn’t even your real sister.”
“…”
Hearing that.
Yekathrice hardened.
It’s like I’m at a loss for words.
or bewildered.
or surprised.
A girl who lost even the mischievous smile she always had and blinked her eyes blankly.
It wasn’t just Yekatrice.
Bachemensky with a bewildered face and Cyr beyond the communicator kept silent.
After staring at Ainsha, Rin calmly opened her mouth after a long silence.
“The two of you have something to talk about, so would you all move away?”
* * *
Finally, the meeting is over.
Even though Shir is sorry, he cuts off communication.
After Catherine, with a dazed face, left the room with Vachemensky, who sighed in relief.
There are two left in the prison guard’s room.
Ainshawa lowered her head.
Lyn has a calm face.
“You stupid princess.”
“….”
“No, Ainsha.”
flinch
while shaking slightly.
Ainsha couldn’t lift her head.
At the thought of having to look into Rin’s golden eyes, my throat felt dry and I couldn’t lift my head.
but right after that.
She opened her eyes wide.
“I’m sorry.”
“…!”
let’s raise our heads
What is reflected in the eyes is a deeply bowed head.
“why…?”
despite standing.
Looking at Rin’s head, which was lower than herself, who was sitting there.
Ainsha asked in a trembling voice, feeling that her heart was shaking in a different way.
“It was me who was wrong. It was me who was forced to. But why is Lee apologizing…?”
“Because I made you sad.”
“I am not upset.”
Fluttering eyes.
A reflexive answer.
The moment I heard those calm words.
The pain of stabbing my chest with a knife and the shock of emptying my head white make me continue talking like an excuse.
“I like Lee. Seriously. So it’s not disappointing. A little while ago it was just…”
“I am not doubting your heart. It’s not like I was disappointed or hated it.”
hard body.
throbbing heart.
then you realize
The reason for this strange pain.
Anxiety that you may have disappointed Lee or that your affection may be questioned.
The regret that I shouldn’t have done and the fear that I might not be able to turn back are messing with myself.
“…Are you really not disappointed?”
“okay.”
“Even though I said no and felt sad?”
“If you like me, it’s only natural that you might feel sorry for me.”
“…”
“Because you are my bride, not a doll.”
It is a puppet that does whatever it is told to do.
Whether it’s sad or sick, just laughing is an ornament.
What is useful and should be helpful is a tool.
But she is his bride.
Even if you need it.
Even if it looks good.
Not even for use.
Saying that she is a companion she accepted because she gave her heart just as she truly loves him.
Rin quietly ended his speech.
“So, if you have any regrets, tell me anything.”
“…”
“If you love me.”
Cowardly.
no cunning
After hearing these words, even if I wanted to keep my mouth shut, I couldn’t.
That fact is so disappointing.
It’s so warm nonetheless.
At the end of the lips.
finally ask
“lee. Are you Lee’s bride?”
“okay.”
“You haven’t proven your qualifications yet?”
“It doesn’t matter.”
As humanity’s protector, Rin had to test her qualifications as a bride.
But love is not conditional.
no matter how unqualified
Even if I make a mistake again.
As long as you have already been accepted as a bride.
He said he would never abandon her or turn away from her.
Ainsha, whose eyelashes trembled after hearing Lin’s calm words, eventually opened her mouth as if squeezing it.
“…then just look at me.”
“…”
“It doesn’t matter when I’m with Maia. It’s okay when I’m with another bride.”
He thought it didn’t matter how many brides he had, as long as he had love.
But now I know.
That love wasn’t the only thing that crept into his heart, which was gradually worn away.
ugly jealousy.
A seething monopoly.
Cumbersomeness and sadness, etc.
All sorts of emotions as big and deep as the love for him were lurking in his heart before he knew it.
It’s not unexpected.
He just believed that if he had been in control of his emotions all his life, he could suppress them.
But yes.
It was a stupid idea.
Because if you can’t control your love for him, you should have realized that you can’t erase the other feelings that come from it.
like this feeling.
I didn’t want to know.
I just wanted to love.
But I know it’s already too late.
Ainsha said in a trembling voice.
“Instead, when you are with me, only look at me.”
Even while trembling like a baby bird for fear that he might be hated by himself.
A face that was always expressionless.
distorted as if crying.
At the end of looking at his bride who was so earnestly asking for it.
Lin replied.
“Yes, I promise.”
“Is that true?”
“If you wish, I will swear by the sword.”
oath by sword.
Absolute for a sword master.
Seeing a lover who swore that oath, which was more important than his own life, without hesitation.
The white-haired girl, who opened her pink lips slightly and closed them again, spoke in a trembling voice.
“…no oath required.”
hoping for him
love him
I want to monopolize him.
Because I don’t want to become a shackle.
With the remaining handful of self-control, I suppressed the desire to spit out the words I wanted right away.
what you ask for.
A deeper, more honest longing.
“In return, prove that you love me.”
Rin asked her for that.
No Limon did not refuse.
He just lowered his head, lightly supporting the tip of her chin, which was wet with teardrops, with one hand.
And…
Seruk.
on pink lips.
Another pair of lips overlapped.
The straitjacket that had been confining the body slipped down.
* * *
‘Eh, is your sister still trying to convince you?’
walking briskly.
Yekathrice murmured inwardly.
‘As expected, I should have plucked out my eyes at that time, but I feel sorry for Ainsha… Thanks to her, I was able to see a good side of myself.’
The younger brother, who was lacking, treats himself as a stranger and stares at him with cold eyes.
Much more intense than the previous warning.
In such a thrilling gaze.
A hum comes out of nowhere.
‘Still, it’s difficult to be hated by Ainsha.’
A piece of paper held in one hand.
In other words, while he was away, he saw an appointment letter that gave all authority to Ainsha.
Yekathrice chuckled.
‘If I say I’m going instead, Ainsha will be happy too, right?’
In a situation where Bahamut’s company could be ruined and the country might collapse right away, he would leave his place in his territory.
Truly the product of madness.
It was an impossible thing for a descendant of a dragon to be born with a mad desire for monopoly.
Including that if she went instead of Ainsha, the chances of Rin’s plan succeeding would be even lower.
But it didn’t matter.
She is the princess of the Silver Dragon Clan.
Not only had he never been sane, but he was a lunatic who would do anything to placate his precious little brother.
‘Oh, what if you kiss me because you’re so happy? It’s difficult for my sister to be jealous of me.’
Even thinking so.
to surprise them both.
Ekatriche even used a non-resonant vacuum to reduce her presence and stealthily returned to her room.
And smile.
Manipulate the access credential.
to make as little noise as possible.
The moment when the door of the accommodation given to the prison guards was slightly opened.
“Hahaha…!”
a silver-haired girl.
Hardened.
