Chapter 77

Chapter 77

Shut up. Hizen stared fiercely at Iddahak. As a result, the dragon rebelled with his claws scratching the ground.

[That ugly Dratius guy!…]

“Do you think a lizard like you can get into a restaurant?”

[Hmm. I can just turn into a human! Wait a minute.

Immediately after spitting this words, Iddahak’s body started to shine brightly. With an ominous foreboding, Hizen hurriedly covered Leasis’ eyes with his hand.

“I’m right, huh?”

Hizen bit the inside of his gums as he saw a naked boy in front of him. A boy with red hair, a bit darker than Leasis’, was smiling,

Iddahak stuck out his tongue as if to tease him. I didn’t know you were so strong, even being a polymorph. Hizen felt annoyed, but did not show it.

“Leasis. Just close your eyes for a second.”

“Okay.”

Hizen took off his uniform jacket and gave it to Iddahak. Then he ordered a servant passing by to bring pants and a shirt.

Iddahak was standing there, watching the two. No, to be exact, he was only looking at Leasis with her eyes closed.

“I want to kiss you like before…”

What the? Confused, Hizen stood in front of Leasis to block him. Then Iddahak said with a sour face.

“I’ve been patient. Take me with you too. You don’t have to worry about me because I can morph back when my magic power returns.”

Hizen grumbled because he could not think of an excuse to refuse. But Leasis said in a firm voice behind him.

“I’m sorry, but not today.”

The eyes of the two widened at Leasis’ refusal. She spoke from behind Hizen with her eyes still tightly closed.

“I already made a promise with Count-nim for today.”

I like such a smart girl. As expected, my eyes were not wrong. Hizen tried to control the corners of his mouth that were going up.

“I really can’t?”

As he started to cry, Iddahak asked her, but Leasis said that it was a promise made between them and that it was not possible.

“So unfair…”

“I’ll get you a present.”

“A present?”

“Yes. With your favorite magic worm.”

“Tsk… okay.”

As soon as his words were over, Iddahak turned back to his original form. Hizen’s black jacket ripped, and his forehead slightly frown.

Iddahak turned his back and lay down. He whispered low as Leasis, feeling a bit sorry, was approaching him.

[Berman.]

“Huh?”

[Get a lot of presents.]

“I promise.”

At Leasis’ whisper, Iddahak slowly closed his eyes. He was feeling relieved. He smiled at the warm emotion filling his chest.

The streets of the capital were full of imperial wizards and workers. Most of the buildings had been rebuilt and cleaned up.

The people in the capital welcomed Leasis and Hizen, as the two of them had helped with their work. Hizen and Leasis had broken the stereotype that all imperial knights were arrogant, and thanks to that, they were very appreciated.

Leasis was walking ahead, receiving greetings one by one. Hizen’s eyes were shining, while he was walking behind her.

Such a common street was so beautiful. He smiled, admiring her presence. It was nice to walk slowly like this and watch her.

The wind that was getting a little chilly, the loud noise, and the interested gaze were also good. Everything was good with Leasis’ presence.

At that time, a lady from the nearby bakery tried to run to Hizen. The Count she had longed for her entire life was right in front of her, and she was overwhelmed. But the owner of the bakery grabbed her daughter by the arm.

“Mom, why!”

“What can I do if you’re so slow to understand? Can’t you see for yourself?”

“Why!”

The baker was dumbfounded by her daughter, shouting nervously. She pointed at the two people passing by with her rough hand.

The daughter opened her eyes wide as they walked two steps apart. Looking closely, the two were walking with the same expression. Like they had everything in this world.

It was a good time. The baker’s eyes became dim. The mother and daughter looked at them, smiling happily.

“Count-nim, we’re almost there.”

Leasis spoke with a confident voice. They arrived at a charming but not fancy restaurant outside of the capital.

“I look forward to it. This is the restaurant recommended by Furgin-nim!”,

She laughed, talking with her arms wide open. Hizen smiled and stroked her hair.

The two entered the restaurant slowly.

Ding! An employee who recognized Hizen dropped a tray.

“C-Count Dratius-nim…”

Hizen reached out his arm and picked up the tray on the floor. Then, Leasis said to herself ‘As expected, our Count-nim is kind.’ She liked it.

While sitting down and waiting for food, Hizen’s eyes did not leave Leasis. His blue eyes were headed toward her without blinking.

The gaze made Leasis a little shy. With her eyes down, she fiddled with the silverware on the old tablecloth.

“Yesterday, Vice Commander Karma came to my office.”

“Yes?”

“With Onjet and his underlings.”

“What for?”

Leasis raised her head. Hizen looked at her with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

“They said… that they would take good care of you.”

It was really surprising. He had not expected the guys who did not like her to come all together to the Commander’s office.

It had felt strange to see these big guys filling his office. Leasis was not only loved by him, but also by everyone else, and he felt uneasy.

So he had to tell her his heart today. Hizen had thought of a perfect plan in his head. First of all, as his doctor had told him, he had prepared roses, and now he had to proceed with the advice given by Max and Owen.

In the meantime, the dishes were coming one by one. Hizen blinked as he looked at all the dishes on the table.

There were all covered with sweet sauce, or with a simple salad. It looked like such a sugar bomb that even children would run away.

Leasis pushed the plates toward Hizen. Then she picked a grilled shrimp with honey sauce with her fork and put it on his plate.

“Try it.”

It should suit your taste. Hizen’s heart trembled at her concerned red eyes. He ate the grilled shrimp with a graceful movement,

“How is it?”

“It’s delicious.”

Hizen felt strange as he gently affirmed. He nodded while she kept asking over and over if it was really true.

That was a relief. Leasis’ stiff shoulders loosened a little. Hizen picked a cute little fruit in his salad with his fork, and then he put it in front of her lips.

“You eat, too.”

“Ah… thank you.”

The buzzing sound around them made Leasis’ cheeks red. She nodded slightly and ate the fruit.

But then, she bit her tongue.

“Ugh…”

“Are you all right?”

Hizen jumped up and approached Leasis. She was so embarrassed that she could not lift her head.

He got more restless as time passed by. He lost all judgment and shouted.

“Go to the temple right now and get treatment…”

The employee, watching with interest, doubted his ears. Going to the temple just for biting your tongue?

However, Hizen’s expression was very serious. As a result, Leasis’ ears became redder than ever.

“L… I’m fine..”

“Then the imperial doctor…”

Leasis grabbed Hizen by the shoulder and shook her head.

Hizen looked at her with worried eyes and sat down again. She drank water, feeling like she was dying from embarrassment, with her heart ready to explode.

After finishing the meal, they headed straight to Liduré. However Hizen’s expression, looking at Liduré, was not very pleasant. A little boy named Setchen was making a fuss, saying he would follow Leasis and join the Imperial Elite Knights.

It was quite a sight. Leasis hugged him and kissed him slightly on the cheek. Even though he was young, Hizen was bothered by the way he was looking at her.

Leasis looked proud of the pile of macarons she had in both hands. She seemed to love macarons, probably because she was also an employee of Liduré.

She pointed to the capital hill and said.

“Count-nim, shall we eat there?”

“Okay.”

There was no one on the small hill. The two sat quietly on a wooden bench under the starry night. Fortunately, the mess caused by Iddahak did not seem to have reached here.

Hizen looked at Leasis, feeling relieved. She had already unwrapped a macaron and was handing it to him.

Hizen pretended not to mind and ate the macaron. For some reason, it was more delicious than usual. As expected, Leasis’ presence made everything better.

There were already more than ten wrapping papers empty. Leasis was excited to see Hizen’s lips opening. Why are you so lovely?

The more macarons she opened, the more strange the atmosphere became. Hizen grabbed her hand, stopping her from unwrapping another one, and slowly opened her lips.

The hot tongue licked her pretty lips, and a sweet taste entered her mouth. Leasis smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The kiss between the two ended after a long time. Hizen smiled, stroking her cheek.

Was silence this sweet? He liked the way she was looking at him, preciously. Hizen held Leasis’ hand and said.

“I have something to confess to you.”

“What?”

“A long time ago… I had a fiancee. But she passed out.”

Leasis slightly touched Hizen’s lips and smiled, facing his big blue eyes.

“Thanks for telling me.”

She doesn’t look surprised. Then, did she already know? Leasis organized his messy blond hair.

“I knew it.”

“Count-nim’s dead fiancee looked like me, and had the same name…”

And Count-nim can’t forget her. Leasis smiled bitterly, swallowing back her last words. Nevertheless, she did not avoid Hizen’s gaze.

She had heared about Hizen’s ex-fiancee when she was still working as his direct maid. It was because she could hear all kinds of things when working at the laundry.

She had heard that she was from the Berman family, had red hair and red eyes, and had even heard that Hizen could not forget her. Besides, Leasis had even seen her face. While cleaning, she had seen a picture of the two people in their childhood in a drawer.

At first, she had wondered if she was just her substitute, and she had been uncontrollably frustrated and heartbroken.

But when she looked at Hizen, her heart melted away. His eyes were telling everything.

I love you with all my heart.

“Count-nim, …”

“Leasis.”

Leasis raised her eyes at his low call. Hizen said with a nervous face.

“This time, I want to say it first. Okay?”

“Oh… yes.”

“Wait. Wait a little.”

Hizen suddenly jumped up and ran to the other side. What? Leasis was puzzled, but he shouted from afar.,

“I’ll be right back, so wait for me!”

She was embarrassed at the unexpected situation and could not say anything. Hizen was so loud that the capital rang loudly.

“Answer!”

“Yes!”

“Good. Wait for me!”

When Leasis answered, Hizen smiled widely. His smile was so beautiful that she gripped her left chest.

Her heart felt like it was going to stop.