I Slept with the Villain Holding My Hand

Even as he escorted her to where the knights of Altairs’ were, Reukis was still puzzled.

Reukis didn’t know why, but it was natural for him to welcome her.

As they walked to the Knights, Reukis shook his head, thinking about what kind of leader image would be the most ideal.

A dignified leader, a friendly leader, a leader without hesitation like a close comrade…

He wanted to be seen as a worthy lover for Merria.

‘It would be nice to have a friendly leader.’

His lover was a very kind and sweet person, so Reukis wanted to do the same.

While a new leader was born, which could only be seen at this time today, the two of them arrived at their destination.

“The Knights are largely divided into buildings with training, arsenal, office and accommodation. Would you like to see the training grounds first?”

It was the time for the knights training.

A friendly leader goal would be completed when accompanied by a member.

Merria, unaware of Reukis’ plan, simply nodded her head like a student on a field trip.

“Okay.”

The largest knights in the Empire were by far the knights directly under the Emperor and Crown Prince.

In the Empire, except for some noble families whose territories are on the border with other countries, they could not raise more soldiers than a certain size of enlisted men.

It was a law established by the Emperor, Horjes Tristan, who rose to the throne in the 150th year of the imperial calendar to extinguish the spark of treason.

Therefore, those who wished to become knights mainly aimed to enter the Imperial Knights Order.

However, as there were many applicants, the threshold was so high that aspiring students who lacked skills were aiming for the capital guards.

So, the Knights of Altairs, who led the war to victory and became the Crown Prince’s Knights after the war, were considered to be the strongest knights.

Strong knights were more likely to have magical powers.

‘I planned to see Reukis for a moment after I finished my purpose for visiting the Ministry of Magic, but since it went to waste, I should at least check the knights.’

Two strong-looking knights were standing guard at the entrance of the training field. Merria’s lips naturally opened after seeing the scenery. She glanced over the knights.

The training field for the Knights of Altairs was so vast. Merria, who was looking at the solid bodies of the half naked knights running in line along a road, kept her mouth shut in case she drooled.

The sound of fight with the clashing of swords resonated.

‘They’re lively…’

The appearance of the knights training under the deep blue sky was like a scene from a movie.

The dust and the smell of sweat felt romantic.

“You’re not going to have much fun here.” Reukis said.

“No… it looks so much fun…” (Merria)

While experiencing the greatness of such sight that looks vigorous, Merria unconsciously answered Reukis subtle question.

Reukis, who was looking into her hazy eyes, turned sharply to where her eyes were directed.

A knight who was still young and a knight with a familiar face were fighting close by.

Unfortunately, they both had pretty even faces. Reukis became alarmed.

‘I had a strong feeling that I shouldn’t let those two meet Merria.’ (Reukis)

He took Merria’s hand, who was still standing blankly, and naturally tried to leave the place.

If the battle between the two had not ended at the same time, he would have been successful.

The winner was the slightly taller knight.

The other left for a round of training according to the rules.

A man who felt the passionate gazes of Merria and Reukis, saw Reukis and approached him.

“Oh you’re here?’

Kalix lightly swept his silver hair wet with sweat and said in a welcoming voice.

Reukis slightly frowned at the appearance of Kalix, which exudes his masculine beauty to the fullest today.

Kalix noticed the subtle difference and paused as he approached.

Merria’s gaze was also fixed on Kalix. She was thinking of something that came to mind just now.

Kalix also turned his head towards Merria, standing still, as if he had only noticed Merria’s presence.

Kalix, who met Merria, asked with his eyes wide open.

“Lady…?”

“We have met again.”

Merria, recalling their last meeting at Erienne, nodded lightly. Merria knew he was already a close comrade of Reukis.

Kalix, on the other hand, did not know that Merria was from the Rackcaster family.

Thinking that Merria Was just a visitor to the Knights, Kalix greeted her with a friendly handshake.

“It’s Kalix Grafian. I was really thankful last time.”

“Last time? Wha-what last time?”

Kalix’s hand stopped at Reukis’ piercing voice.

As the curious Kalix turned his gaze, it was only then he saw that the hands of the two were connected.

At that moment, after a quick brain apprehension at the situation, Kalix’s face turned cold.

“Ah… Lady Rackester, nice to meet you.”

Reukis, who didn’t even notice Kalix’s embarrassment, pretended to be innocent and looked at Merria.

Merria felt a stinging gaze.

Turning her head toward where she felt the gaze, she saw Reukis with his tenacious gaze.

Merria sensed the dangerous aura he had in his eyes and she spoke quickly.

“I met him in Erienne last month, because I gave him the cake.”

“Oh.”

Reukis shook his head as he remembered the cheesecake that Kalix had been struggling to get.

If the cake was from Merria, I would have enjoyed it a little more.

Reukis frowned as he felt sorry for the past cake.

Merria, who remembered something while talking about Erienne, turned to Lexie and the delivery man who were waiting behind her.

“Reukis. I brought a gift for the knights.”

“A gift… you mean?”

It was also a gift from Merria, which he had never received before.

Reukis felt like his stomach aches, but was able to maintain his composure because he knew she was kind.

Merria answered a little louder so that everyone could hear.

“Yes, I brought some cool drinks and cookies.”

“Woah.”

“Oh my…”

A breathless admiration flowed around.

Ever since Reukis entered with Merria in the training grounds, they have been keeping an eye on her pretending to continue their training.

Observing with keen hearing, but the story they heard was so sweet from the beginning.

Merria smiled brightly and looked at Reukis.

Although she had a gentle and sweet kind face, Reukis felt her eyes glistening.

Realizing that this wasn’t just a snack, Reukis thought about it.

‘I wanted to find out Merria’s intentions.’ (Reukis)

Leaving Reukis behind, Merria decided to finish her purpose first.

“Could I hand them out now?” (Merria)

“Of course.”

As soon as Reukis’ permission was given, Kalix called in the knights who had been looking around and lined up.

Immediately, Lexie and the delivery man began to hand out four kinds of cookie bags and lemonade water.

When Reukis nodded, Kalix, who saw it, said to the knights,

“It’s a half-hour break.”

“Thank you!”

Knights who got honey-like snacks and breaks loudly answered with a big smile.

The noisy knights sat down and ate the cookies in one bite, and Lexie and the delivery man had to repeat the same thing.

‘I should give a big tip for the delivery man. Lexie should also buy a new novel.’

Thinking about how to reward the two of them for their hard work, Merria moved to the Knights building.

When I entered the place located at the end of the uppermost floor, I was greeted with a neatly organized room.

It felt as if Reukis had been transferred as it was.

Merria sat down on the sofa smiling at his consistent taste.

When Reukis put the box and glass bottle on the table, Merria opened the box.

The cake covered with soft Earl Grey cream was glazed with syrup-finished grapefruit.

After setting up while Reukis went to get a cup, Merria quickly took a slice of the cake and gave it to him.

Reukis bit the fork like a baby bird eating it’s food.

His earlobes heated up a little, perhaps ashamed of his behavior.

Merria, who was watching such innocence of Reukis, whispered.

“This, it’s actually a bribe.”

With the corners of her lips raised, Merria giggled, filled with a mean feeling.

Reukis with round eyes stared at Merria, smiling like a villain.

Instead of answering him, Merria once again scooped out the cake and fed Reukis.

For the second time, Reukis, who took it more naturally, ruthlessly chewed the cake over and asked.

“What kind of bribe?”

Instead of answering him, she scooped out the cake with a fork and put it in her mouth.

Using the same fork unconsciously…

Reukis stared intently at Merria until she handed it over to his lips again.

“It’s a bribe to let me meet your men.”

“It’s possible, of course, but…”

It was Reukis who was willing to do anything except breaking up with Merria.

It wasn’t a difficult request for Reukis, the commander of the knights, so he could do it right away.

“I need a knight as strong as you.”

Reukis understood her words and smiled softly.

He took the fork in Merria’s hand, and cut the cake into small pieces, and brought it to her lips.

When Merria opened her lips defenselessly and ate it, Reukis’ eyes curved in satisfaction.

‘One more…’, Reukis alternately fed Merria cookies and cakes with eyes like receiving a new toy.

Reukis, who couldn’t take his eyes off Merria’s soft lips, answered, pretending as if nothing had happened.

“Was it because of the power?”

Since the party at Fabro’s mansion, the two have shared each other’s secrets.

It was to find out the relationship between Reukis and Merria’s power.

Even so, it was impossible to find out at once about the unknown territory for many years, because the information that Merria knew was remarkably small.

(N: Information about the magic from the novel.)

It was only to help Reukis’ darkness whenever they met so there was no significant progress.

“That’s right, but I couldn’t test it because there was no such person around. So I went to see and consult a wizard..”

“So, did you come to the Imperial Palace for it?”

“Yes. But I was rejected at once. Originally, I was only going to see your face, but I prepared a bribe to get help from my lover since I failed.”

Merria tilted her head and smiled softly.

Reukis smiled gently as well.

“It’s all right.”

“Thank you!”

The knights’ share of snacks had been prepared from the beginning, but Meria decided to be sarcastic about it.

Reukis immediately rose to his feet when he heard why she came to see the Knights.

He instructed the knight who was guarding the door and quickly returned.

In the meantime, the two, who had finished everything that Lexie had bought, washed their lips of the cream with lemonade.

“This was also the month’s best, from Erienne. It was among the top three ‘Cakes of the month‘ I’ve ever eaten.”

“Next time, I’d prepare in advance.”

“Then I’ll look forward to it.”

Merria, who had been relaxed by the excessive sugar charge, laughed.

Reukis, awakened to the joy of sharing Merria’s hobby, was more than satisfied with the situation.

Reukis closed his eyes and tried to touch her hair when he stopped to kiss her hand.

In no time, a gloomy feeling hung over his face.