This BL Novel Is Ruined Now - Chapter 159

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Chapter 159

Translator: Yonnee

RP: Haebaragi_syk

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“Ethan… That’s not it.”

As Reina interjected, the person in front of her tilted his head as if unsure of what the error was.

“No… What do I do if you make my name something like that…”

Though the woman was voicing her criticism, she blushed as she felt embarrassed, and she lowered her head slightly.

“I appreciate that Ethan sees me that way, but… it’s not the truth.”

Ethan, who had been observing the woman for a moment, gently smiled and pulled her into his embrace.

“No, Reina. It is the truth.”

“……”

Look at him? How could it even be the truth?

If this were a comic, a sound effect like this would have exploded above Reina’s head from all the blushing.

Poof!

“Eth… Ethan…”

As Ethan’s characteristic straightforwardness, momentarily set aside, resumed, her ears seemed to catch fire.

“Just… say that… only when there’s no one else around…”

As she buried her head in his chest and murmured, his laughter resonated through his chest.

At that moment, one particular person on the sidelines had been watching the whole situation with a bitter smile.

Benedict clicked his tongue and carried his son away in his arms.

“You guys are going to drive me crazy, seriously.”

Embarrassed by his comment, Reina let out a small gulp and averted her gaze. But unlike her, Ethan remained composed.

“Please be careful with your words in front of Carly, Your Highness.”

“What does it matter if it’s true? Look at this— How could you make a dragonfolk’s skin get goosebumps. That’s the problem.”

Benedict, who had conveniently forgotten the techniques I had passed on to him, extended his arm with a disgusted expression after eating unpleasant food.

Then, as he turned his head, he spoke to his son with a serious expression.

“Carly. What Ethan just said is not true. Got it?”

“Is it a lie then?”

As the child blinked his sleepy eyes and inquired, he responded with a more serious expression.

“Yes. The name ‘Reina Chantra’ means that woman, not ‘beautiful woman’. Understand?”

The subject of this sentence is rather unclear… This was making her feel bad.

“Yeah, I got it, Daddy.”

Carly, who had risen from his seat unnoticed, pushed Ethan away with his tiny hand and firmly held Reina’s hand.

“Reina, I’m hungry. Let’s go eat.”

With those small and cheerful words, the situation came to an end.

And in the blink of an eye, the freshly cooked food appeared on a dining table that’s been teleported in, emitting a tempting aroma.

“……”

Oh, please. Please… Couldn’t you have let everyone know in advance before doing anything?

It was Ethan who used magic, but a sudden wave of fatigue washed over Reina, as if my magical power had been drained. This suddenly made me very thirsty.

So, she grabbed the juice within reach and gulped it down. Come to think of it, she hadn’t had a proper drink all day. No wonder she was tired.

‘Ah… I finally feel alive.’

Reina, having set down her glass, leaned back in her chair and surveyed the food in front of her.

‘No bread?’

But then it happened. An utterly unexpected compliment struck her ears.

“Reina, you even drink your beverages so beautifully.”

“……”

Hah?

At this inappropriate compliment, Reina stared at Ethan with a bewildered expression, and at that moment, the grand duke’s voice came from the side, sounding stern.

“My son chews his meat well and is quite spirited, isn’t he?”

To this, Ethan’s immediate reaction popped out.

“Chewing meat is something anyone can do well.”

“Then it’s the same with drinking a beverage , isn’t it?”

“Not quite. There’s a considerable skill required for drinking beverages.”

…Was this real life or was it a farce? Why did they suddenly enter this competitive mode…

Embarrassment and shame washed over me simultaneously.

“Ethan… Stop it. Let’s have our meal… please.”

“Alright, Reina.”

Upon Reina’s plea, he smiled and resumed his meal. Or at least, that’s what she thought.

“Do you know something? Reina even gracefully places her fork down. It’s like a work of art. I wonder if perfection is defined based on Reina.”

…What the heck was up with him.

Then, as if he wouldn’t be left out, Benedict shouted over Ethan’s voice.

“Wow, my Carly has such delicate hands when raising a glass!”

Ethan showed the same determination not to be outdone. It would be great if they could back off a bit.

“It’s not as elegant as Reina’s movements.”

Thanks to Ethan’s relentless competitiveness, even a young child became Reina’s competitor. It was driving her crazy.

Granted, based on dragonfolk characteristics, the child’s actual age was likely much older than herself… Still, it’s truly embarrassing to see him face his distant relatives like this.

‘Ugh… I want to pass out.’

That’s when it happened. A sensation tickling the back of my hand made me jump.

“Reina.”

When I turned my head, I saw Carly whispering something.

“Too noisy? So, let’s run away.”

“Run away?”

As it turned out, dear Carly was more of a man of action than words.

“Yeah. Let’s go see Mommy.”

With that brief answer, our surroundings changed rapidly once again.

And more than that, he seemed to be the type who couldn’t stay still in one place.

* * *

If Snow White existed, would it feel like this?

Holding Carly’s hand, curled up delicately like a fern in hers, the two of them arrived at a place in the midst of a forest teeming with lush green trees.

It was like a scene straight from a fairy tale. Unclear if they were on a flower-adorned bed or a coffin, the woman lying there was quite literally Snow White herself.

With hair as dark as ink, contrasting with skin as pure and fair as a blank canvas, and lips as moist and red as if they had just been coated with fresh syrup.

Where this place was or how they had arrived here didn’t matter. Reina was completely enchanted by the beauty of the woman before her.

How long did she stand there, as if her soul had been entranced?

“She’s as beautiful as Snow White…”

Unconsciously murmuring, Reina glanced at the child beside her, who looked at the woman with sparkling eyes.