The Villain Wants to Live Quietly

Chapter 1. Emilia’s story (2)

When we changed the location and moved to the garden, the panoramic view we saw at a glance as we headed towards the main building unfolded before our eyes again.

Even the trees and grass boasting a harmonious beauty in the colorful flowers and well-groomed landscaping.

According to what I heard from the servants here, most of this garden was decorated by the hand of the small household owner.

I commented on that and gave an exaggerated compliment that was not like me, but he showed no reaction other than shyness.

Perhaps, if I were the offspring of the aristocratic family I had seen, they would be proud of themselves at this time.

No matter how insignificant it was, it was clear that he would lay out the background like a heroic story as if he had caught the case.

“Because it is simple to be a man’s speciality… It’s embarrassing to say it in front of the princess.”

“I think it’s cool. So please be proud, Confucius.”

“I just want to thank you for your words.”

Even he, who clearly showed signs of being as careful as possible in front of me, scratched his cheek inadvertently as if he couldn’t stand the moment of embarrassment.

Like a child who is weak against direct praise.

It’s cute, so I want to poke it a little more, but I’ll have to hold back for now. Because I haven’t seen his true face yet.

Refreshments were already prepared on the table in the garden.

It seems that his lady-in-waiting, who was waiting a little further away with her hands folded, prepared it.

Layered baked goods are pleasing to the eye, and the teacup smells of a subtle scent, but the problem is… … .

‘It looks too sweet.’

As soon as I saw the cake and the cookie, I couldn’t control my expression and frowned at the thought.

Compared to young girls my age who like sweet food or snacks, I didn’t like sweet things very much.

I can eat it somehow, but it’s hard to manage my expression.

‘Let’s go to the mouth with tea and eat. Then it will work.’

To him, I was just an immature young lady of the count’s family who visited without a word. His perception of me must have hit rock bottom from the invitation page.

I couldn’t eat sweets in that situation, so it was too thick even if I had a thick face to ask for something else.

I nodded firmly, determined to eventually munch on the cookie and swallow it down with black tea.

However, thinking about that for a while, Prince Aifretz suddenly clapped his hands and summoned the lady-in-waiting from behind the grass.

Don’t you usually use a call bell? It was a little different depending on the customs handed down from family to family, but this was the first time.

When I asked later, it was cumbersome to carry around, and putting it on the table was messy so I didn’t use it… I thought he was a very special person.

“There is something I want to give the princess a taste, so I’m going to spoil the atmosphere for a while. Please forgive my rudeness.”

Calling the lady-in-waiting, he demanded that they be prepared again with less sweet items. And the way he handed me his apology didn’t show any distraction.

However, when a white lump appeared faintly behind his body, I had to struggle to hold back my laughter.

He must have read my expression and lied out of consideration.

I felt deeply grateful that an ordinary man who would not have the same eyes as mine understood my feelings and took care of me without being burdensome.

“Perhaps… Were you considerate of me?”

“Be considerate. It’s just that I’m not good at eating sweets.”

The white mass that had gathered behind his back stirred. A white aura visible to those who do not tell the truth.

I felt that the nasty lump I had seen many times until now was as cute as it was today.

Lying can make people feel so good. It was the first thing I realized in the past 7 years.

When I involuntarily met his eyes with a smile, Prince Aifretz looked away while carefully avoiding his gaze.

I, who felt that the man’s gaze was filthy, felt lonely because I did not receive his gaze. It was a really strange feeling.

“I didn’t know that the princess would like flowers. I had heard that he was very knowledgeable with swords… … .”

“is that so?”

I tried not to show it and responded, but I felt like I was burning inside.

To be honest, I don’t even know flowers. At least, I knew the famous flowers through culture, but I was blind to the ecology and habits of flowers.

But unlike people, I won’t tell lies, so I wonder if it’s okay to try raising them at least once.

Talking about flowers, he looked really happy.

Unlike the calm and intellectual atmosphere of the moment before, it was lively and pure, like a child excitedly reciting a legendary heroic story.

‘this person is… It’s sunny.’

Watching him all the time, I found it strange that his expression and mind matched.

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Just like looking at one’s own face in a clear well, looking at him seemed to calm my confused heart.

“I… Princess?”

“Yeah?”

Had I been looking at him for too long? I woke up to the sound of his voice calling me as I brought my face closer.

Even though it was me who didn’t listen properly, he rather bowed his head and apologized to me.

Even without looking at the green mass floating above his head, I could tell that he was truly sorry.

“Sorry for this. After a long time, I found someone I could talk to, so I started talking to myself without realizing it.”

“It’s okay, Prince Aifretz. It’s been a lot of fun. I hope you don’t mind and keep telling me the story.”

Well, if you ask me if I enjoyed his story.

To be honest, half of it was about the shape of flowers and their ecology, so I wasn’t very interested.

Either way, the story itself could be said to be boring.

But it was a pleasure to sit face to face with him. Maybe the reason why I couldn’t properly focus on his voice was because I was trying to calm my excitement.

His flustered look was a little cute, so I inadvertently wanted to touch him a little more.

So, I knew it was rudeness, but I made up a fictional rumor that I had never heard of and passed it on to him.

“Princess Aifrets… It is very different from what I have heard.”

“Is that so? Rumors about me don’t sound very bright.”

The appearance of putting yourself down and speaking humbly. Although he said it as if it was not a big deal on the outside, I could see his intentions.

It was because the blue mass that floated above her head was swirling, albeit a small one.

You seem a little curious. I never thought I would pretend to be strong in a place like this. It occurred to me that he was an unpredictable man.

“I heard you are a bit cold.”

“It’s cold… … .”

He mumbles as if he is thinking over my words. It seemed that there was no place to point out, and it was rotting in the head.

I’m sorry, Gongja. I was a little curious about your reaction, so I tested it. I’m going to apologize for this.

I thought he might cry if I left it like this any longer.

Men don’t shed tears so easily, but for some reason I felt that he had a chance. Somehow, I feel like I’m not dealing with a man, but with a child.

Rumors are not to be believed, and when I comforted him by mentioning his favorite flower, his mood quickly brightened.

Although it didn’t show much with his expression, the golden shards floating around him began to dance with their own feet, like nobles at a social party.

“Pu-huh.”

“Why is that?”

“It’s fun. Prince Aifretz is a man whose expression changes a lot.”

He won’t understand what I’m saying. Maybe you think you’re good at hiding your emotions.

It was a pity that my mind’s eye couldn’t dig deeper into his heart.

The day will come when I will think of these cursed eyes. It feels like being under a spell.

I was always busy begging that I didn’t want to see other people’s feelings, and to get rid of those filthy things in front of my eyes.

“Oh.”

“oh.”

The moment I was about to stretch out my hand toward the cookie with a happy heart, his hand and my hand touched, and at the same time, short voices flowed from each other’s mouths.

Without any delay, he removed his hand and handed me an apology. If it were the other guys, they would have tried to reach out more, pretending it was a mistake.

But why won’t you come closer to me? You who cherish and love flowers so much.

It’s embarrassing to say it with my own mouth, but I’m the type of person who prides myself on being a beautiful flower.

“Seeing you struggle with things that touch me, Prince Aifrets must feel that I am hideous.”

“Yes? Oh no! I can’t believe I had such an absurd idea… … !”

My pride was hurt a little, so I made fun of him by acting like crying, which I hadn’t done in my entire life.

The result was a great success as expected. He hurriedly denied my words, spilling all over the car.

Was I the kind of person who finds fun in bullying others like this?

but it’s so much fun It’s not because of me. It’s because of you who amuse me so much.

So, I want you to look at each other like this for a little while longer.

To help me get to know you a little more.