Over time, silence predominated. For the entire minute, no one has mentioned anything I've stated. Even Auster's appearance caused my eyes to tighten. He continues to stare at me as if he is trying to decide if what I’m saying is real or simply a joke from his friend. I didn't smile or laugh at him at that moment, though.I simply cross my legs while sitting and lift one eyebrow as I lean to gaze at him.“So, my friend, what do you think of my proposal?” I did inquire, but as soon as I realize I had just copied Xander's speech pattern, the words I had just spoken had a terrible aftertaste.Shaking my head, I sit back down on the chair and cross my hands over my lap in anticipation of the young man's remarks.Even though I’m dead serious when I said those remarks, I never anticipated that he would simply laugh it off and decide that I had indeed told him a joke.“Solstice, you're not simply talking about a game. Although I am aware that being a hunter is not a noble profession,” he sti
I examine my surroundings to make sure nobody will notice me. Even though I had already assured the horseman that I would have plenty of time to explore the area, he had no reason to believe me until I said a few things that I had previously told him. Perhaps having a cause makes being strict not so bad.When things appear to be going according to my intentions, that is.After setting my feet firmly on the uneven ground, I straighten my coat and keep my eyes narrow as I hide in the nooks of the room. The environment is not dark. It is illuminated by a lovely golden light coming from the wall-mounted lamps.One thing I can be sure of is that these people, who are dressed in all black and have black masks covering their faces, appear to be involved in what Alexis had depicted. My eyes follow every movement of the people surrounding the area.Even if the people's images weren't drawn, it turns out that the deceased servant knew what he was doing.My eyes widen as I prepare to leap step,
I try to say something to this young man—even just a word or two—but it feels as though I can't even get my voice out. I furrow my brows since I can't tell whom he is referring to. To whom is the young man referring? That has only piqued my interest in him.Before he finally sighs, I could blink againXander grabs my hand and says, "Either way, you have to follow me if you don't want to put yourself in danger any longer." I quickly evade his grasp. Instead, I make some solid statements."No," I respond as my eyes narrow, making him gaze at me as if I really am crazy. However, since I'm already inside, I don't care. We have already invaded, so it wouldn't be fair to leave without learning anything at all.“I didn't go here to have my efforts go to waste, and I don't want you to tell me what to do. Why even try to interfere in my affairs, and who is this guy you're referring to?”“You are rather persistent for a young lady, I must say, the majority of women would like a life of luxury,
He stares at me as if looking for my soul, but instead of responding to me right away, he leaves me speechless. Similar to how Auster had earlier in the day, I felt exposed in front of them even though I wasn't.I give him the same look he has on me rather than cowering my way out. He releases me first with a deep sigh, "Executioner, huh?” And then we continue to stare into each other's eyes.“Funny how you act like such a tough young lady when you can't even handle the threats around you.”“Even though you are one of them, I am already negotiating a deal with you.”“What will I receive if I carry out your plans, then?“I'll follow your instructions, with one exception, though.”“One thing, right?”“I am now your brother's friend, so I can't follow your advice to avoid him.”He says, "Friend, such a poor term to utter," and then chuckles, as if I had just said something amusing to him.“I guess there's something about you that intrigues me, but I'm not asking that. Fine… as long as yo
Time seems frozen. It briefly pauses before restarting, but this time it moves more slowly. All I can hear as it passes by is my tense breathing and the constant hammering of my heart. I appear to open my lips, but I know I can't say anything to refute the crown prince's charge. If it's called that, it's because this individual is accusing me right now.I feel trapped in this circumstance. I'm hardly able to move. It's difficult for me to even raise my head to appear as if I'm nodding without significant resistance.Before I can even comprehend what is happening, I feel a warm, regal breath touch my skin as his long, fair-skinned finger moves up and down over my jaw while he chuckles.As he never did anything other than ignore me and act as if I didn't exist in the past, or even in my prior existence, this may be the first time he does this to me and the first time we have been this close.So, what causes him to look at me right now? I hardly know him, but given that he also knows the
More firmly than I could ever hold someone, I resisted his hand from touching me. Then, in an instant, doubts about my emotions began to flit across my thoughts. Will I be able to forgive Casimir even if he ultimately betrays me if he had done these things to me in the past?What if he truly did adore me? What if he was merely concerned that my presence could interfere with his efforts to avoid me? Why not...My thoughts have been filled with uncertainty, a sense of being unable to respond to some inquiries that would ultimately thwart my aims. They seem like simple questions, yet they have a perfect impact on my entire being.I never would have thought that I would be able to be this close to this individual in my current circumstances. In my first life, which I so want to be, I was even able to picture myself becoming older with this person, living in our home with him, helping him out with his responsibilities, and supporting him as we started our own family. Yet once it became awa
If my hands hadn't restrained themselves from firmly grabbing my dress one more, I would have almost asked him that. His expression seems unable to be altered. Is it appropriate for him to confess his love for this woman in front of his fiance? I'm not sure if it's right or wrong, but what matters to me is that the person he's referring to must have played some sort of role in the circumstances that led to me having to die in my previous existence. There must be a connection between the words she told him and this lady, whom he says to be gone. If I assume it to be true, then I did pass away as a result of those remarks. This woman assumes that Casimir views her as his entire world based on his behavior. I squint my eyes because I'm unsure of how I'm feeling. Suddenly, I experienced both warmth and coldness. It's strange, yet it's also the case. I can't continue living in a delusion where all I have to do is pretend everything is okay, but I also can't abandon the plans I've alread
Soon after that, I heard a knock on the door, which caused me to gasp when Casimir carried me up to the sofa and forced me to sit properly. I bite my lower lip to pretend that what I did earlier had no impact on him, but I take a long breath and simultaneously expel it to calm myself. Looking through the door, I notice Casimir conversing with an elderly butler who, based on his age, must be the main butler. Although I couldn't hear what they are discussing, I could see the elderly butler's face wasn't in good shape since he would wipe the sweat that is accumulating on his forehead while speaking to Casimir. I squint to see Casimir, but all I can make out is his back, fair skin, and a few movements from his hands. It only made my head, ache for a moment until I finally turned away from them and back to the book I had been reading before. I didn't like the feeling of being perplexed in the first place, so it only made things worse. Before I even had the thought to read from it, it has