Dont cry. Elysia.
When she barely stopped crying, Eleon muttered in embarrassnt.
Im your humble servant. So dont cry. Okay?
Elysia laughed at Eleons soothing voice.
Why are you laughing?
He asked as if he was terrified.
Thats not how you say it.
Is that so? When you say it, it sounds like youre speaking a foreign language to , so I thought Id put it like this.
Foreign language.Did it sound like that?
Yes.
He smiled tenderly at Elysia, whose words were cut short due to her sobs.
Eleon, who was stroking her back, suddenly felt that she had a chill. He asked.
Are you cold?
Yes. Im a little cold.
Eleon held her in his arms and flexibly stood up.
It was a quick movent as if Elysias weight wasnt a burden at all.
Eleon went straight to his bed. He laid her down on his bed and covered her with a blanket.
Phew.
Was I hurt when I fell into the water? Or was it because Eleon surprised and made nervous?
Her body ached as if every bone in her body was groaning for help.
Sleep quickly.
As soon as Eleon spoke, her eyes slowly closed.
But Elysia suddenly ca to her senses.
This was Eleons bedroom.
Still, the thought that this wasnt right overca her fatigue.
Do you want to sleep here?
Then where are you going to sleep?
My my room..
Are you going to sleep in that room?
Eleon had a mischievous look on his face.
I have no hobbies of touching a maid. I will live up to your expectations if you wish.
Whatwhat does that an?
It ans that you will soon beco the Grand Duchess, and you will sleep here anyway.
Elysias face was flushed.
What does he an I will beco the Grand Duchess!
She wonders if hes going too far.
Eleon is weird.
He seed like a total stranger as if she had never seen him when she saw him speak without hesitation.
It was a different feeling than she had before when she felt a little fear.
Lying side by side, making eye contact, brushing her hair to her ear, or stroking her arm with his large hand.
He stroked his fingertips up and down her back over her chemise.
You are mine.
It felt like that.
Since I said it was okay to do it before, its not right to be picky now.
The distance between him and Elysia suddenly narrowed and beca awkward, but she didnt push away Eleons hand.
Doze.
Even though Eleon caressed her endlessly, she couldnt stand it and fell asleep.
Good night.
When Elysia fell asleep, Eleon sighed and hugged her tightly.
I dont think I can sleep tonight.
Eleons face filled with joy as he murmured to himself.
He didnt really care that Elysia was lying, misleading about her identity, or pretending she wasnt Rona.
Thats why he didnt ask or argue.
Why did you disappear?
Why did you pretend you didnt know ?
Why did you work in the Grand Duchy as Rona when you were a priestess?
It wasnt like he was very curious, but it wasnt essential to him.
For Eleon, it was more important that she be by his side.
There were monts when he got offended a couple of tis by Elysia.
Like when she deliberately introduced Karina to him. But that only happened once.
Eleon desperately wanted to see Elysia.
If he didnt see her for a day, he would go crazy and go straight to Yuter Dukedom.
And after seeing Elysia, his anger imdiately dissipated.
He smiled again as if nothing had happened.
Im sorry, Your Highness. I cant accept this.
Dont co looking for anymore. I cant get married.
We are not ant to be. You and I It would have been better not to have t.
At that ti, he was really angry.
Eleon didnt like people who lied.
It was unacceptable that she lied to get away from him.
If only he knew Rona as he knows himself.
If only she was the one to hug him and comfort him with tears in her eyes as she watched him struggle in pain.
If he spread rumors that he had gone blind again, he was sure it wouldnt go unnoticed. She will have to co back.
Stay with even if I am the one who lacks. Please.
He deceived her with a crooked heart.
Itsits true that I ca here on my own.
I. I an
She was weak.
After a few words, she walked into his arms of her own volition.
I am grateful that its .
It would be a big problem if you go sowhere and et a really bad guy.
Well, I dont have to worry about that anymore.
The worst person Elysia Yuter could et was Eleon Clevent.
Elysia, stay here by my side.
Eleon brushed the ssy golden hair back from her face, then kissed her white forehead.
* * * * *
It was another dream.
In the dream, Eleon scratched his eyes and was still in pain.
Id rather die.
He was clearly healed, but why is he in so much pain?
Does that an that his eyes arent completely healed yet?
It was painful to see Eleons sorrowful face again, even in a dream.
Elysia approached the sobbing Eleon.
Dont be sick. Ill be by your side.
Elysia gently stroked Eleon, who was just out of reach of her transparent hand.
Eleon, who was howling, asked as if he had sensed her presence.
Who? Who is there?
Eleon said in a trembling voice.
Please, dont leave alone.
Elysia tried to hug him.
What?
Suddenly, in the moonlight, Eleon could be seen more clearly, howling like an animal in the dark.
His shoulders, which she had gently embraced and stroked, beca smaller than before.
His fine black hair beca shaggy like an abandoned beast.
Help .
Then a delicate voice ca from within her arms.
Elysias eyes grew bigger.
She thought it was obviously Eleon she was comforting, but it was soone else in her arms.
A woman?
Where is Eleon? What happened to Eleon?
Elysia was confused.
Help get out of here.
Then she t her gaze as the woman raised her head a little. A pair of red eyes lightning up through her long, ssy, flowing hair.
A sword Just get a sword if you cant take with you.
Elysia nodded.
I ca here to rescue you.
There was a ray of hope in her bright red eyes.
You have to do it.. Please.
When Elysia tried to touch Eleon, her hand went through him as if she had turned invisible.
Even in her dreams, she felt sorry for him and couldnt help him.
But the woman was different.
As if she were visible, that woman answered her as if she could hear her.
Please co and find .
I will. Wait, wait a minute.
Elysia nodded again and again.
Familiar black hair and red eyes.
She looked ssy, but only her eyes were clear.
She couldnt see her face, but she couldnt forget her eyes either, they were red as if they were on fire. They were stuck in Elysias mind.
Wait for . I will definitely co back.
The next mont, Elysia was standing at the stern of the bouncing ship.
The black water of the lake shook the ship violently like a whirlpool.
.. Im sorry, I couldnt keep my promise.
A small knife soaked in Sabiels blood fell into the lake.
And Elysia followed.
* * * * *
Ugh! Cough.cough..cough
Elysia curled up and coughed violently.
She had a strange dream.
It was a ssy dream that made no sense, but just the sense of despair she felt the mont she woke up from the dream was more vivid than anything else.
She couldnt even imagine the fact that the water got into her nose and mouth. It choked her up.
Elysia.
Surprised, Eleon approached her, picked her up, and held her in his arms.
Huff huff.
Whats the matter?
Ugh!
Tears rolled down her eyes.
Elysia. I think its Elysias mory.
If not, how could this be engraved on her body?
She could tell for sure.
Elysia wanted to live more than anyone.
At first, she thought the owner of the body, who was found dead by Lake Laurel, might have made a bad decision.
Why did such a pretty young woman throw herself into the lake?
There were tis when she wondered.
But Elysia jumped off the ship because that was her only way.
She didnt jump to die.
She had only a few options to escape from the ship.
She only felt misery and frustration in that situation.
But there was a determined will in her heart.
But that didnt an she wasnt sad.
She was sad about her fate.
She felt sorry for herself and that made Elysia cry.
Fate.
She must have thought so when she first dread of her.
She vowed to escape this cursed fate.
But how did Elysia know of her fate?
Mariela.
Is it because of her?
There was nothing she could do to save her daughter, but she thought that she would have told Elysia about .
However, it was hard to understand why Elysia was so fed up with escaping that fate and even beca a priestess.
Did she think she couldnt change her fate?
There can be no tomorrow with sothing certain.
On the other hand, she was at a loss when she recalled the chocolate bag burning in black flas.
When Elysia cald down, Eleon released her.
I cant even ask you if you slept well.
I.. Im sorry. Are you surprised? I.. had a strange dream.
Eleon stared at her.
Why are you looking at like that?
You are more beautiful when you wake up.
Elysias eyes widened.
Im a ss. Dont look, sir Eleon.
Elysia pulled the blanket up below her eyes.
No morning greetings? A light kiss would be nice. And from now on, call by my first na and dont call formally.
I cant do that.
He was part of the Imperial Family.
Furthermore, it was a matter of caution between unmarried n and won, and calling each other by na implicitly implied a deep relationship.
Are you going to avoid again? I politely stepped back yesterday.
Elysia was stunned by his brazen words.
You stepped back politely? Politely?
She saw traces of bite marks under her arm and neck.
You have an excellent choice of words.
Thanks for the complint. Get rid of that blanket.
No. Let get dressed.
This is my room.
Thatthats right.
A fight broke out over a thin blanket.
However, Elysia, unable to overco the difference in strength, was half-dragged into Eleons arms along with the blanket she held tightly, and the blanket was also taken from her.
Ah..
Seeing Elysia blush and wear only a thin chemise, the playful smile on Eleons face faded.
Im sorry.
He hurriedly wrapped Elysia in the blanket he had stolen from her.
For a mont, Elysia froze as if she had turned to stone.
She was shy to show her bare skin under his eyes in the bright sunlight.
Elysia wants to run away.
Its not like that. There are many dresses design that show off the arms, shoulders, and chest.
Eleon is the type of person who needs a beating.
Elysia clenched her fists in anger and didnt know what to do.
Then there was a polite knock on the bedroom door.
What happens?
Outside the door, the butler said to Eleon.
Your Highness. The Duchess of Yuter has arrived. She is asking to see you. What should I do?
Elysia looks at Eleon nervously.
Eleon responds casually.
I will go right now.
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