I fell from such a high place, but there was no impact. Was I dead?
I slowly opened my eyes, which had been tightly closed.
A strong body was holding , protecting .
Was this a delusion? …Despite this, I could feel the warmth.
Perhaps I was unhard because Duke-sama used magic on the spur of the mont. But why would Duke-sama be here?
I could not process the information in my head. Surrounded by the empty trees, I was sowhat in a state of lethargy.
Then Duke-sama relaxed his arms and lifted up with a jerk. Sitting on the ground, facing , he suddenly hugged .
It was not a gentle hug. It was a little hard to believe because Duke-sama was always so relaxed and calm.
“I’m glad you’re okay.”
My heart tightened at the sound of Duke-sama’s voice. At that mont, I was sure that he was the real deal.
I wondered if I should hug him back at a ti like this…. I slowly put my hands around his waist.
“I didn’t feel alive when I thought I was going to lose Alicia. …I finally got to et Alicia.”
There were so many questions I wanted to ask him, but I just stayed in Duke-sama’s arms and said nothing.
I was the only one in the world who knew Duke-sama like this. That made so happy.
“I wish I could have t you too.”
I managed to get the words out.
Duke-sama gently took his hand away from mine, and his face ca into view. I couldn’t help but admire his handso face.
I could see my reflection in his clear blue eyes. At that mont, I rembered that I was dressed as a man.
I couldn’t believe I was in front of Duke-sama looking like this….
Suddenly, a sense of sha washed over . I wanted to see Duke-sama again in a more feminine appearance.
“I’m like this…”
He covered my mouth to block out my words. The feel of his soft lips made realize I was being kissed. His hands pinched my face.
There was no space, and the hot, forceful kiss was lting my brain. My heartbeat intensified, and I could not think of anything else.
Gently, he released my lips.
“Sorry, I was unable to hold it back.”
If he said any more sweet nothings to , my heart would explode. I managed to change the subject, trying to divert the conversation.
“Why are you here?”
I couldn’t stand up from the waist down, and I was too embarrassed to look at Duke- sama’s face, but I asked in my usual tone of voice.
Duke-sama smiled a sweet, lting smile and replied, “Because I’m in love with you”.
…Was he trying to kill ?
“But that doesn’t an you have to go all the way to Ravaal, right? What about the Duelkis? Did the king allow it?”
Duke-sama’s killing words upset , and I asked all the questions at once. I always ended up losing my composure when dealing with Duke-sama.
He was a little stuck for an answer, thought for a mont, and then answered.
“…It’s a long story. Let’s get out of here for now.”
With those words, I realized that he might have co to also acquire the Maddie.
My mind was so occupied with Duke-sama that I had forgotten my original purpose.
“Yes, I have to let Leon and Victor know I’m okay.”
Duke-sama frowned a little.
I wonder if that was Duke-sama and Victor arguing on the cliff…I heard them talking earlier.
“Victor, that blond guy?”
“Yes, he is the second prince of this country.”
He looked sowhat displeased with my response and said, “I see”.
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