I Grabbed the Tyrant’s Heart - Chapter 95

After I went to the imperial palace in the middle of the night, I haven’t been to the Concium for a while. I didn’t want to get involved with people, and if Arden came out, I didn’t want to run into him.

In my spare time, I borrowed a book related to the devil from the temple again and looked through it, but there was nothing related to the first Emperor.

“Hoo…….”

The hidden room was amazing, and the first Emperor in the room was also grotesque. It had a perfect human shape, but unlike humans, it was black as if it had been painted.

But it wasn’t scary.

What made me afraid was none other than Tess’ reaction.

The black, sticky liquid bubbling inside him looked like it was going to explode at any moment.

It seemed like it wouldn’t be strange if the heightened tension exploded at any time. At the same time, it looked as if he would let go of himself at any moment. That’s why I said I would stay by his side.

I couldn’t ask Tess for anything. At that time, I thought he would have told me everything I was curious about. But instead, I felt like I was going to get caught too.

I would be immobilized, limbs bound.

I still don’t have the confidence to handle it.

“Whoo.”

How many times have I sighed? The wind that came in through the window drove away the stuffiness in the room.

“Tess.”

I took out the red heart. The weight I felt was much greater than usual.

“It would be nice if there’s a bit more leeway.”

I felt a tingling sensation in my heart for a moment. It was because of the aftermath of yesterday’s nightmare.

“If I were someone who knew nothing…….”

It would have been nice if I could just be happy in this world.

The way to another world was right in front of my eyes. The way to go to the ‘other world’ itself resulted in something worth trying.

Since I have to go to ‘the time and space I want’, the problem becomes complicated. If I open the door to another world as it is now, I will run into monsters.

“Whew.”

I put the bag with the heart in it into the drawer and cast a spell.

It was time to go sparring.

I went to the imperial palace leisurely and stopped by the glass greenhouse.

“Oh.”

As expected, not a single radiata had withered, and apart from the strange feeling, it was a beautiful scenery.

Umm, should I ask Tess to give me a few? It’s nice that he had casted preservation magic, so I am able to see my favorite flowers all year round.

“Wait, it’s alive. Preservation magic? I don’t think this is ordinary magic.”

I was admiring Tess’ magic skills once again, but he approached me without a sign and hugged me from behind.

“Euseniel.”

Among the scent of flowers that filled the greenhouse, Tess’ sweet smell filled my nose.

Did he even adjust this to me?

Tess, who was accustomed to finding my lips, hurriedly dug into my mouth. His greedy hands dug into me and grabbed my hands with haste.

“Tess, wait.”

“Why, Euseniel.”

The low voice and darkly shining eyes were dangerous. The corners of his eyes were drooping as if they were harmless, but I couldn’t help the sharpness that still oozes out.

I was breathless for a moment, but I pushed away the heavy weight that was gathering in me.

“Let’s spar.”

If I want anything, I can achieve it. Be smart and strong for him.

“Will you do as you please in sparring?”

Oh my.

“Where has the mature Tess gone? Tess is very patient and not fussy. Hng, where did the person who shouted that he would become my ideal type go?”

The threats worked and Tess let me go. Instead, he looped our fingers together.

“Let’s go hand in hand.”

Tess belatedly notified me, only after holding my hand tightly.

“It’s Hill Palace, so it’s okay, right? Since no one is watching, rumors won’t spread.”

In the midst of this, I remembered that I hated being engulfed in rumors, and my mouth felt bitter at Tess’s behavior. Meanwhile, he laughed at the elation that was rising in his chest.

Even if everything in the world changes, he won’t change. His heart for me will last forever

“Alright.”

Let’s be positive. The worries that were vivid quickly disappear.

“Can I kiss you?”

I was stunned by Tess’ behavior. He rushed in quickly the moment I let go for a second, so I repeatedly opened and closed my mouth. Tess curved his eyes in half and smiled.

“… sure.”

I closed my eyes slightly, and with a soft laugh, something soft hit my lips repeatedly.

“I love you, Euseniel.”

It shouldn’t be anything, but my face became hot, so I walked faster.

“Let’s go together.”

Tess whispered softly and took my hand again. He held my hand tight, as if he was on a tightrope.

The Emperor’s eccentricity was quiet for a while, so it made the social world noisy. Particularly now is summer, when it is a good time for outdoor activities, people gather and gossip.

The story of the Gilber family was also mentioned, so I did not participate as much as possible and hoped that the atmosphere would subside.

However, it was busier than the beginning of the year with picnics and boating, and the culmination of the gathering was the Emperor’s birthday banquet.

Up until now, rumors that the birthday banquet would be held grandly this year made a stir. The ones particularly excited are the girls who have not yet had a lover.

I was attending a summer get-together and was having a boring time as usual. A Marchioness famous as a philanthropist held a charity party for women only.

“Hello, Lady Hardland.”

“Hello.”

A group of women who I was casual with, spoke to me.

“Are you close with His Majesty, Lady Hardland?”

At first, I replied positively to the unexpected question. Because this is a fact that everyone knows.

“Do you know who His Majesty will be attending this birthday banquet with?”

“… Why are you asking me that?”

Perhaps they didn’t expect me to ask this question, the five gorgeously decorated girls kept their mouths shut.

The faces of the girls, who were about the same age as Ruby and who seemed to have just entered the social world, were flushed. Among them, a courageous-looking girl opened her mouth.

“I heard that His Majesty and Lady Hardland have been close since childhood. Didn’t you come to Duchess Lantia’s party together the other day?”

“So I was wondering if there’s any tips!”

There is.

His Majesty the Emperor, whom you envy, asked me to be his partner.

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