I Became the Villain's Master - Chapter 79
Chapter 79
The god, however, remained silent, as always. Though I felt a slight lightness in my body, perhaps due to the effect of my prayer, that was all.
Leaving the prayer room with a heavy heart, I was met by Helena’s wide eyes and bubbly voice.
“You’re quite late. Is something wrong? Your face is so pale…”
“No, it’s nothing like that. I just don’t feel well. I was late because I was praying.”
Concerned by my gloomy expression, Ailt also chimed in.
“Thank goodness. Please let me know if anything is wrong. I will help you.”
“Yes, thank you for your kind words.”
Helena patted Ailt’s arm and nodded.
“Brother, we should go now. We’re already late.”
Ailt, momentarily bewildered, awkwardly scratched his cheek.
“Oh, right. Shall we go now? The Crown Prince might be looking for me.”
“Yes, let’s do that.”
And so, we walked out of the main temple together. The sun was already setting, indicating that much time had passed.
As the twilight light fell on Ailt’s face, it was hard to keep my eyes away.
He was like a walking sun.
His imposing figure, with his towering height and cold demeanor, was so captivating that I couldn’t look away.
‘Wow.’
On top of that, Ailt had a gait that was as steady as a rock, the epitome of grace.
It was a wonder how Aria wouldn’t fall for someone like him, even if he did cartwheels and backflips.
Oh, poor sub male lead’s fate!
“Lord Ailt. I have a question.”
His emerald eyes, resembling the lush greenery, gazed at me.
“Yes, please ask anything you like.”
“Do you, by any chance, know Lady Aria?”
It was still vivid.
The image of Ailt saving me, not Aria.
Ever since then, I’ve felt a pang of conscience. It was as if I had erased the event where Aria and Ailt first met.
“Ah, yes. I’m close to the lady, so we help each other out.”
My expression brightened with a smile.
“That’s great!”
“What’s so great?”
“It’s just…”
As expected, the original story is still unfolding! How could fate have brought them together?
Just as in the original, Aria would be comforted by Ailt, and Ailt would grow fond of Aria.
‘All I can do is cheer them on…’
Although the ending is set, I hope Ailt doesn’t get too heartbroken.
As I was looking at Ailt with sympathy, our eyes met.
Ailt, his head tilted slightly, slowly parted his lips.
“Lady.”
His voice, which was different from his usual tone, cracked as he took a step closer and looked at me.
“Do you want me to get close to Lady Aria?”
“Um, it would be nice if you became friends. Lady Aria is a good person.”
It was true. Even without the heroine’s buff, Aria was an angelic person.
However, I couldn’t say that directly, so I smiled awkwardly.
“Haha, actually, I’m also friends with Lady Aria, so someone as wonderful as you…”
“I-”
Ailt, cutting himself off abruptly, fumbled with my collar, hesitating.
“Huh?”
“That’s…”
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Ailt, who always seemed upright and cold, was fidgeting.
His ears seemed to be turning red…
“I am closer to you than to Lady Aria.”
With those words, Ailt strode away. I watched his back in a daze, tilting my head.
‘Isn’t that obvious since they just became friends?’
Why would he even mention that fact?
“Hmm…”
As I followed Ailt, pondering for a long time, I came to one conclusion.
‘He doesn’t like the princess!’
Until now, I had only been thinking in terms of the original story.
I had completely failed to grasp Ailt’s changed heart.
‘Or maybe he already has Lady Aria in his heart.’
That was also a possibility. After all, Ailt’s expression had twitched when he heard Aria’s name earlier.
Nodding to myself, I cheered Ailt on in his love.
“Lord, you can do it. Dreams come true when you’re desperate.”
“…Thank you.”
His response was rather lukewarm, but whatever.
As we left the main temple, a luxurious carriage bearing the imperial seal was waiting.
“Lady Rosette, we’re here.”
“I apologize for my tardiness. I shall take my leave now.”
Ailt, who had been standing tall, slowly turned around.
His gaze, usually cold, was different from the one I had seen earlier.
“I would be delighted to meet again, lady. You may mention my name when you visit the Imperial Palace.”
“Thank you. I hope I have the opportunity to do so.”
“I would like that as well.”
Ailt turned his gaze away and lightly embraced Helena.
“Helena, I shall take my leave.”
“Yes, brother.”
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