54 Awareness and Jealousy (3)
[Adilun's POV]
Is there any problem, Princess Rodenov?
Princess Selina was brazenly talking to . Judging by her appearance, she seed to have decided that her flirting with Physis was acceptable and no big deal.
I didnt want to say this, but Arent you being too shaless?
My tone beca naturally sharper in response to her impudent attitude.
There was no need to be nice to soone who was flirting with an engaged person.
What?! What do you an? Shaless?
Arent you ashad to go to such lengths with a man who has a fiancee?
At my words, Princess Selina laughed as if I had said sothing amusing.
Princess Rodenov, wasn't it the princess who broke her fianc's heart in the first place? Furthermore, Sir Physis and the Princess's engagent was only an arranged marriage... it is excruciatingly painful to suppress a person's freedom like that.
Okay. It can be painful. But he chose to be engaged to , and this is between him and . There is no room for you to intervene.
No. Its not a matter for the princess to decide, its for Sir Physis to decide. Because it's his freedom that is being suppressed now.
Freedom being suppressed . Yes, it is true that I have so control over his freedom, but this is sothing we agreed upon when we got engaged. He's just being childish now. He'll get over it soon.
I'm a bit surprised to hear such a story from you. I've only heard that you're gentle... But you like to manipulate people.
Who to say? I didn't think she, who shook many people out of her grasp because she always wanted to be the main character, would say that.
I find it funny that you're saying such things, considering you've replaced many of your previous partners from prestigious families. Aren't you using them to make yourself stand out? At least I'm more conscientious than you, who has done it to so many people.
I said with a soft smile on my face. I thought it was ridiculous that a slut woman like her would say such things to , just to make herself stand out.
Ha, what? All that people dated by their own choice. Its a situation no different from yours.
Selina couldn't have been more absurd. Because I had never shown this kind of attitude before, it seed to catch her off guard. She couldn't help but feel embarrassed that I, who always pretended to be indifferent even when I heard behind-the-scenes gossip about , was now being so aggressive.
It is no different from Ahahaha. Thats funny. At least Ive never opened my legs to others to be the main character. This is it, even a prostitute on the street is cleaner than you. Did you really want to be the main character? ....The reputation and attitude you have now earned among princesses... Do you think I dont know that all of that cos from nobles son clinging to you rather than from your own strength?
Selina's face turned red with anger as if my words had struck a sensitive spot in her.
After all, it was easy to provoke soone with an inferiority complex.
You speak vulgarly. Now let speak bluntly. It's not that Princess Rodenov never slept around; it's that she couldn't. Perhaps no one paid attention to you because of your unsightly scales.
Well. Yes, it made look a little gross.
I nodded my head obediently at her words. I had no intention of denying it. I couldnt see my scaly figure as a human being. Moreover, there was no need to be angry with her words.
Because now, my appearance was no longer as gross as before.
But that is in the past. Look at now. Who in the world would say that I am gross?
I deliberately smiled brightly at Selina and said, in order to provoke her inferiority complex.
So I dont have to worry too much about being the main character like you. I will be above you no matter what.
You are overconfident. Do you really think you can say that when your fianc is taken away from you? I think Lord Physis is on the verge of coming on to right now. After all, isnt the reason you talked to this way so that you dont lose your fianc?
I laughed at the sound she made as she licked her lips.
Yes. I dont want my fianc taken away. Especially for a woman like you. So I will do my best.
What's the best Are you going to tie him up?
If I need to. I will. I will do whatever it takes to keep him. I didnt realize I had such a strong desire for exclusivity, but now I know I wont give him up to anyone.
Ha, such a person would slap her fianc on the cheek like that. You are amazing.
Well, that would seem to you. But you dont know anything about and Physis. On the contrary, talking to you gives peace of mind.
Yes?
You can never seduce him. You cant take him away from because...
My words were strangling Selina. Instantly, her complexion turned pale.
Physis is more likely to be parasitized by people like you than soone like who cherishes him.
I glared at her with a sneering smile I had never shown before.
Because he despises you.
You cant guarantee anything, Princess Rodenov.
Selina tried to put on a brave face and spoke with a hint of resentnt.
I didnt miss that mont. The corners of my mouth quivered to bluff.
She quickly moved her feet and headed for the banquet hall. She would tell others about my actions and make herself out to be the victim.
But that was also what I wanted. The wise would see through her lies, but the foolish would turn against . There were quite a few people who looked up to Princess Selinas outward appearance and admired her.
But in the North, where I would rule, I didn't need a man who could be swayed by such superficial qualities.
In fact, I could have easily taken her territory without causing a scene. Her rude treatnt of gave a perfect excuse.
But I was reluctant to approach everything in that way. Using my background when necessary was good, but if I relied solely on it, I could end up being perceived as terrible.
More than anything, I wanted to make Selina despair by gradually realizing her own reality, instead of succumbing to physical despair through the Battle of the Territory, the great duel.
The reality was that she would never be able to catch up with no matter what she did.
When I ca to that thought, I suddenly realized that I had changed a lot.
When I was greedy for soone, I tended to be like this. However, lately, I hadn't desired much. If I truly wanted sothing, I could be as greedy as anyone else.
That realization made even more happier.
I headed back to the banquet hall with slow, leisurely steps.
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[Physis's POV]
After the dance with Isla was over, Selina returned to the banquet hall with a slightly reddened face.
'Did she hear anything from Adilun? Her expression is pretty grim.'
'Well, I dont have to worry about it. Adilun must have done well.'
I looked at Isla and said.
Princess Isla.
Yes. Sir Physis.
Could you tell the story you just talked about in detail? The story of how Adiun helped you. I cant believe it. Ive only seen the violent side of her.
Ahh! Yes. of course. Shall we go over there and talk? Its uncomfortable when there are other princesses
Whether she was a bit shy or if sothing bad happened with the other princesses, she wanted to distance herself from them. I obediently followed her opinion.
Alright. I wonder what kind of story you are gonna tell .
And at the sa ti, I saw Adilun, who looked relieved and happy, returned to the banquet hall. It seed that things had worked out pretty well.
-Physis? The woman in front uh? Is she Princess Isla?
Do you know her?
-Yes. Shes a princess Ive helped before, but since she hasnt been around recently, I didnt think shed co to this social gathering. So, I only told you how she look and didnt tell you the details, but what happened?
-Well, it looks like she heard gossip about you, and now shes trying to tell the story of how you helped her Would you like to hear?
-Uh, thats a bit embarrassing Still, Id like to hear it. If Princess Isla sincerely says sothing good about , it ans that she is my ally.
-Alright. Ah, but what did you talk about with Princess Selina? Her face was very crumpled.
-Aha, I did say many things... But I dont want to tell you much. It was because there were so harsh words.
Then theres nothing I can do about it. Okay.
I nodded, stopped the conversation with Adilun, and looked at Isla.
Please begin, Princess Isla.
Ah yes!
That was how Isla began to tell the story between Adilun and herself.
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