I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 64
Chapter 64
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Louis had not returned even after a week.
And today, the newspaper was full of articles about the Tower Lord’s personal visit to the Duchy of Eckart.
‘It is unusual for the Tower Lord to act in person….’
As a result, the knights of the dukedom led by Terrion, the male lead of the original story, were able to take a break.
Somehow, Aria had mentioned in her letter that her brother had returned.
‘It must be because Kiris helped him.’
I wondered why the villain had helped the male lead.
Knock-knock-
I heard a knock on the door, checked who it was, and opened it.
“Mistress.”
Kiris looked a bit disheveled, unlike his usual self, but it made him look even more decadent.
“Kiris? Long time no see. Didn’t you say you were busy with Magic Tower these days?”
“I came as soon as I finished.”
Kiris wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled. His appearance was like the rising sun, making my heart pound.
But wait, did Louis know about this?
I should ask him in detail when I get in touch with Louis.
“Oh, mistress. I see you’ve read the newspaper.”
Kiris asked, glancing at the newspaper.
“Yes. You helped him in person?”
“We came to an agreement to increase the trade of magic stones.”
Kiris continued as I nodded.
“Louis is away for a while on business. I heard from Louis that you were going to the temple.”
“Yes. I was going to go with Louis, but….”
“Mistress. I know the high priest in the main temple. He wanted to see you.”
“Really? Why me?”
What the heck! Does he know that I have a divine beast?
“I don’t know. That’s why I’ll escort you today. Don’t worry.”
Fortunately, it didn’t seem to be that. I sighed and muttered as I prepared to leave.
“Are you sure Snow is a divine beast?”
What if Snow is not a divine beast? Kiris may not know everything, even as the Tower Lord, so it’s possible that he made a mistake.
“Yes, mistress. When I saw it, it was that. But why are you so worried?”
“I don’t understand it. I don’t have any divine power, and I’m not a special person.”
“Who said that?”
Kiris’ lips curled into a smile. He was smiling, but his eyes were not laughing.
“Oh, no. I just thought so. Maybe Snow was mistaken? Or maybe I was the first person it saw and it imprinted on me….”
No matter how much I thought about it, there was no reason for a divine beast to choose me. I don’t have any divine power, and I’m not loved by God.
“Mistress, I think it’s natural.”
Only then did Kiris smile, his red eyes twinkling.
“The divine beast should be grateful to you, mistress. How dare it imprint on you.”
“What?”
“I would understand if you were the emperor, mistress. It also doesn’t matter if you were a god.”
I was so surprised that I covered Kiris’ mouth and looked around. Fortunately, no one was listening.
“Kiris! What if someone hears you?”
If anyone had heard, I would have been arrested for treason.
“Mistress.”
Kiris’ lips moved slowly, and his breath touched my palm.
“I-I’m sorry.”
I tried to pull my hand away in a hurry, but Kiris held me back.
“Why? It’s true.”
“Kiris?”
My body stiffened with a strange tension. Why, why is this happening? My heart was pounding.
Kiris held my hand in his large one. His face, which was even more decadent today, drew near.
“Really, are you asking because you don’t know?”
His reddened lips quivered. As I squeezed my eyes shut, Kiris clasped my hand and chuckled.
“Whoosh!”
Just then, Snow jumped in and made its presence known.
Only then did the tense atmosphere that had been hanging heavy dissipate, and reality sank in.
“L, let’s go to the temple first. Kiris.”
At my words, Kiris let go of my hand and smiled brightly.
“Yes, mistress.”
“Snow. Shall we go to the temple?”
Snow obediently nestled in my arms, and I finished preparing to leave.
“Hold my hand, mistress.”
As I cautiously took his hand, which had become feverish, blue particles appeared in the air.
And just like that, we arrived in front of the main temple in an instant with the teleportation.
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Magic was the best, after all.
Originally, it would have taken a long time to walk to the main temple, but we arrived in the blink of an eye.
I marveled at the greatness of magic and stroked Snow.
“No matter how many times I see it, I can’t get used to magic.”
Teleportation gave me a sense of floating and a brief feeling of dizziness, and I was not used to it.
“Then shall we take a carriage next time?”
“No. Teleportation is still the most convenient.”
As we entered the entrance, a priest greeted us.
“Greetings. I am Elluel, a humble servant of God.”
After exchanging greetings, we were guided by the priest.
“Please follow me.”
I had been so out of my mind during the founding ceremony that I hadn’t been able to see it properly, but there were fresco paintings engraved everywhere, and the interior, which sparkled in the sunlight, was beautiful.
I walked through the corridor in admiration, and soon we arrived at the reception room.
“This is it. Then.”
The priest left after making the sign of the cross, and we entered the reception room.
The reception room was far from being splendid, but it had an antiquated atmosphere that naturally inspired faith.
A moment later, the door opened and a priest with a pure aura appeared.
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