RCYL CH8-2

RCYL

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Volume 3

Chapter 8 Part 2

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Translated by june

Only nobles could enter the hall. Even the escort knights came in under the name of their family can’t come in easily, so they had to run errands for themselves.

That’s why Gawain told the escort to keep it tight, and then get the medicine himself. I was sitting on a bench and enjoying the fresh air when someone approached me. It was a woman wearing a robe. She looked at me and slowly took off her robe hat.

‘Queen Courtney!’

I stood up with a stiff face. Why does someone who should not be here come? Neither any of the Empresses has come.

“I have a request.”

“Yes?”

“I know that the Countess Obeur’s pregnancy was due to the divine power of the young lady.”

That Bokbunja? I looked at her with a puzzled expression.

“What….”

“Please share with me the holy drink.”

“Empress, think rationally.”

I can’t have that kind of power. Not even a quarter of it.

“Please….”

She grabbed me and kept begging.

“Since I entered the Imperial Palace, I have lived with nothing to attach to.”

“There is no alcohol left.”

I brought the whole thing I made last time.

“Can’t you make it again?”

“…”

“Anything. Whatever the Lady wants, I’ll give it to you.”

She grabbed my hand. For a moment, the back of my hand was itchy. ‘Ah!’ As I moaned, I heard Gawain’s voice.

“Do you have any business with my sister?”

The Queen was startled and withdrew her hand. Gawain said as he wrapped his arms around my shoulder.

“Does His Majesty the Emperor know that Her Majesty has come to visit secretly at night without contact?”

The Empress’s face turned white with a threatening tone. She clenched her fist and withdrew her hand.

“I’ve committed rudeness out of a rush.”

The Queen looked at me.

“Let’s meet again when the day is bright.”

As soon as she left, Gawain stared at the knights. It seemed as if the blue flesh was wrapped around his body and trembled.

“You guys, what is your job?”

“We apologize. We can’t subdue a royal….”

Gawain kicked the calf of the excused knight.

“That’s my responsibility.”

When he said that, the knight hurriedly bowed their head with a dark face. Surprised, I quickly caught him.

“Brother….!”

“Go back alone.”

“….”

“Go back.”

I looked at Gawain and the knights with a worried look.

‘The knights Templar is Gawain’s domain….’

I was forced to go back alone. Lancelot approached me with a gloomy expression on his face.

“Why is our youngest’s expression so bad?”

“That is…”

At that time, while I was outside, I saw Dominique coming to the ballroom. He made eye contact with me and walked straight to me.

“Lady, are you-“

“Lady Franchiff.”

Before he could finish speaking, Michael called me. The three men standing next to me looked at each other sharply like sharpened blades. I groaned inwardly.

‘Why is it like this today?’

I just got troubles because of the Empress, and another uncomfortable situation pop out again, when will this matter over?

Michael grinned as he held out the box in front of me.

‘This….”

“I thought it would suit you.”

He opened the box and showed the necklace inside. It was a gorgeous necklace and diamonds. People’s eyes poured in. if I decline Michael here, it would be a disgrace to the prince. Is it a tradition of the Empress’ Family to force it as a favor in a position that cannot be refused?

‘Why are you both doing this!’

I lowered my head, trying to stay calm.

“We’re already overflow with the gift of apology from the Emperor.”

There was a hint of thinking that respond was fun in Michaels’ eyes. Because I just made the Prince’s gift into ‘filial piety, asking for forgiveness instead of the Empress.’.

‘If you’re going to bring me into the concubine along with Lady Xavier, then wake up from your dreams.’

-Is another meaning.

Michael smiled and nodded his head lightly.

“Let’s leave it as that today.”

He took the necklace out of the box and lock the clasp of the necklace in front of me. Startled, I shrugged my shoulders. His eyes narrowed in delight.

“So, you can’t refuse anymore.”

A low voice whispered around the pinna of the ear. I bit my lip. Then Lancelot said to Michael with a hardened face.

“Let’s speak separately with me.”

Michael as he achieved his purpose, he pulled the corners of his lips together as if it was good. Lancelot turned to Dominique.

“Until the second (brother) comes back, please.”

“Are you talking to me?”

“The enemy of the enemy can sometimes be an ally.”

Having said that, Lancelot disappeared with Michael. The party hall seems awkward because of that. To avoid the atmosphere, Dominique led me to the terrace. It’s a good thing it’s a terrace, not a garden where Gawain seems to be knocking down the knights. As I thought about it, I grabbed the railing and groaned.

‘I really hate that forceful act!’

Forcing people! Make people in trouble!

I do felt remorse for Michael being hurt because of me, but it all flew away as of today. There is no other way. I know that the royal family have no malice toward me, so I left it alone until now, but I can’t stand it anymore.

‘I have to stop sticking to it.’

I feel sorry toward Dominique who come out to the terrace as well because of me. I glanced at Dominique in disbelief.

“I’m sorry….”

“It’s okay.”

“But you must have a partner…. But you can’t escort properly, because of me….”

Your partner must be very angry. If it was me, I would feel like that.

“It’s okay to go back now. I will explain the situation to your partner.”

“….”

“Your Highness and I are really just friends….!”

Just as I was shouting that, meteors began to fall from the sky. It was a signal that the night of the double moon was approaching. I grabbed the railing again and looked up at the sky. Countless stars are dancing and sinking in the dark blue sky without a single cloud.

“Ah….”

I looked up at the night sky with a meteor shower, and then I turned to Dominique.

“Look, Your Highness! It’s so prett-“

I couldn’t finish the words and stopped breathing. His expression, his eyes, and the steps he took towards me were different from usual. As I backed away in embarrassment, I was blocked by the railing. My heart was pounding dangerously.

“Why….”

I wanted to ask why he see me with that face, but the words got stuck in my throat. He slowly touched the necklace that Michael had put on me. His fingertips rubbing my neck are hot.

“Your Highness….”

The moment I felt his breath, the necklace broke and the pearls fell. It was when I shrugged in surprise. He pulled my neck and at the same time our lips collided. His breath was excruciatingly hot.

I couldn’t think of pushing him. Without realizing it, I grabbed his collar and embraced his lips. Our lips parted slowly, and he stared at me with his twinkling eyes.

“I don’t want to be a mere ‘friend’ anymore.”

I do not know. I couldn’t understand anything. Why is his refusal so sweet? Dominique patted my lips and then pulled away slightly from me. His eyes fixed on me. My heart was pounding so fast, and my breath was rough. I hurriedly turned my back. And gently touched my lips.

I feel like my brain is messed up.

‘It felt weird’

So weird, this.  

An awkward silence fell on the terrace. I was afraid he would hear my beating heart. Gawain who came to the terrace looking for me, looked at Dominique and narrowed his brow. Then Dominique looked at me and said,

“Sir has come, so I’ll take my leave.”

“Ah! Yes, go… go ahead.”

As the voice kept creeping in and I felt like I wanted to bite my tongue. Dominique stepped out, and Gawain frowned.

“What, why is the atmosphere like this?”

“….”

“Seniana.”

Without answering, I leaned against the railing and sat down.

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June’s note:

This is what i mean when i said i dont consider this novel a slow romance.

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