I Slept with the Villain Holding My Hand

Since that day, I have attended most of the parties in the capital to find her.

Was it because I had to hide my return, so I could only observed the ladies from a distance?

No matter how hard I searched, I couldn’t even meet a woman with a similar atmosphere.

As the memories of her gradually faded, I even thought that it was an illusion created by my own suffering.

Reukis had a gloomy day like a man who was cursed by an evil sorcerer.

Even at night, the butler who couldn’t see the haggard Reukis act like this anymore, raised his voice as he wandered to find her.

“Master, I couldn’t let you go like this! If you go out today, I’ll find a new Master and leave!”

At the end of the butler’s plea that he should rest, Reukis was forced to rest and sleep.

In the meantime, Kalix got information from the maid that Reukis used to like desserts.

Kalix thought it was a good opportunity to change his mood, so no one could stop him.

“As far as I know, there’s a limited edition cake available at a famous store in the capital, If you’re asleep for a while, I’ll be right back and bring you cake!”

Reukis slowly rose from his bed.

You don’t do what I ask you to do, and you go around buying cakes.

Reukis, who wore a light shirt and pants, left the room after taking the sword he had placed on the bedside with the intention of doing personal training.

When I opened the door, I saw Kalix, who carefully carried the cake with the maid, in the reception room.

“I saved you from the battlefield a few times, and you’ve followed me this far.”

Reukis has already had enough of Kalix’s perseverance and loyalty.

Originally, Kalix was an Imperial apprentice knight, Kalix participated in the war because it gave him enormous gains in the promotion test.

Usually, the first time you go to war, it’s worth being discouraged, but Kalix overcame it with his unique determination.

Even if he wears a sword well and does not care about others, he was a person who behaves well, so I took him.

So, in a dangerous moment, I saved him a few times during the war.

He suddenly insisted that he would follow Reukis, who was returning to the capital, saying he would give his allegiance.

The butler was quite pleased with the loyal Kalix, and began to treat him as Reukis’ aide.

Kalix did not give in to Reukis’ cold eyes and recommended the cake.

“The line was cut off in front of me, but I managed to get the last piece. It was the most famous place in the capital city. Try it, Your Highness.”

“Are you doing everything you need to do Kalix? But you’re taking a break like this?”

Reukis fiddled with the handle of the sword and asked, “I’m going to drag you to the field right now.”

The maid, who had finished her work, went outside.

Though not aware, the competent Kalix found that everyone had disappeared and took out the papers from inside his chest.

The proudly raised corners of his mouth were uncomfortable, but Reukis accepted the papers without a word.

The contents of the documents was a list of nobles in the capital city that Kalix bought from the Information Guild.

“These are the young ladies of the family who are expected to attend the party that day.”

Reukis, who was flipping through the papers, gave me a short appreciation.

“It’s more than I thought.”

Thinking about finding Merria among these, I felt like I was already tired.

Kalix nodded in agreement with the remark.

“Yes, rumors that his Majesty Altheon would return soon spread, so it took some time to gather information as there were many young girls who came to the capital recently. Portraits of some ladies were not available, but they are said to have been unraveled in as much detail as possible based on the information collected.”

“I know. Go out”

Kalix quickly stepped out of the room as Reukis relaxed.

I didn’t forget to try the cake until the end.

Reukis, who was frowning at Kalix’s persistent appearance, slowly turned over the documents.

There were endless documents of personal information and portraits drawn by experts.

I carefully examined the papers, drawing in my mind the image of her that I saw that day.

Soon his hand stopped.

Reukis pulled out the documents and read them carefully.

________________________________________________________________________

“Serinia Rackester“

Family: Rackester, Duke

Age: 23

(approximate)

Special Notes: Working as an Intermediate Researcher at Crowley Academy.

_______________________________________________________________________

He stared at the portrait of Serinia, which was drawn on the side.

A noble lady, an aristocrat in her twenties, with white skin and bright red eyes, and long pinkish platinum hair.

Except for the hair color and the eyes, it fits all the conditions well.

The woman I saw that day had normal brown hair, but since Kalix and Reukis drank potions, she must have, too.

On the other hand, if you were a competent researcher at the academy, it was also possible that you know how to deal with dark magic.

Her eyes felt a little different, but she had the most similar atmosphere among the young ladies I have ever seen.

Half-confident, Reukis called Kalix, who was waiting outside the door.

“Kalix, find out if there’s a person named Derek related to Princess Rackester.”

Reukis called in the butler and said he would like to visit Rackester’s residence as soon as possible.

I wanted to see her face with my own eyes.

And I wanted to ask.

Was the woman who disappeared suddenly Serinia?

If yes, how could you control the darkness?

Please, as soon as possible, I want to meet you.