The Devilish Duke Can't Sleep

“Measurements?”

“Because you have to measure the body to make clothes.”

“Ah, yes! I know how to do that. Because even in the previous Barony, I usually measured Miss Elliot.”

“Great. By the way, it’s okay to talk about your old days, but don’t call that house’s daughter a ‘Miss’. Even if the family of a person who died as a criminal while being deprived of title were still alive, they would still be a criminal anyway, so your position as a close maid to me would be higher.”

At that, Lena didn’t say anything and her eyes widened.

It wasn’t that she didn’t understand what Kahel had said. However, she was worried if she could really do that. She called Elliot by name, but later she kept looking around to see if she would be reprimanded later. Besides, she also inherited Baron Fidelia’s blood, so she didn’t think her status would be higher than Elliot, no matter what.

“Lena.”

“Yes, yes!”

Lena suddenly came to her senses to Kahel’s voice calling out to her, and accepted the cloak he was taking off.

After taking off the cloak and completely undressing his upper body, Kahel looked into Lena’s eyes with tension inside.

Lena, who usually didn’t react to his appearance as well as his devilish power, but when his bare skin was exposed, she might have been different.

When he took off the sweat-drenched shirt after fighting with the knights before, everyone’s eyes were on him as if they had been called out loud. He was startled by the sudden gaze, and then everyone hurriedly turned their faces away, but Kahel clearly remembered the light of passion in their eyes.

Even the knights armed with auras did so, so it was likely that this woman would suddenly run at him with eyes gleaming.

But, contrary to his concerns, Lena just grabbed the shirt and waited for him to thread his arm. In order not to look at his naked body as much as possible, her gaze was only placed on the collar of the shirt, and her attitude toward him had not changed at all.

It was really unfamiliar. The fact that someone is so fine in front of his bare body…….

Kahel swallowed back the choking remorse as Lena slid his arms around the shirt she was holding. He has been dreaming of a daily ‘no need to be afraid’ life like this for a really long time.

When putting on the pants, there was no problem except Kahel had to go behind the bamboo screen to change it and come out. Lena rearranged the shirt to create a nice crease and put the silver-thread embroidered vest over it. He used to think that he was wearing a vest and a coat anyway, the shirt would not be visible, but after Lena took great care of him, it definitely changed his appearance and made his movements much more comfortable.

She carefully matched a suitably glossy cravat and put on the coat, which gave off a feeling of being more glamorous than usual. At first, he thought that he was caring too much, so Kahel was uncomfortable, but to catch the big fish, he seemed to have to put in this much effort. What was most satisfying was that Lena didn’t feel anything else while attending to his dressing.

“Would you like a brooch over the cravat?”

“No. This is enough. Well done, Lena.”

Kahel stopped Lena from trying to decorate him up a little more, smoothed the shirt sleeve, and headed to the parlor to welcome the guest.

Meanwhile, Luahalla Rognac, who arrived at the Duke’s residence after receiving a private invitation, also changed his ensemble once more before getting off the carriage. But the fancy attire and the shimmering milky hair were both perfect.

It’s bound to be. Because he prepared with hard work for days after days for today.

How happy he was with Kahel Luave’s invitation. Of course, he was happy to see the beautiful Kahel Luave again, but for Luahalla, it was only a secondary issue. The fact that the Duke of Luave sent a ’private invitation’ to him, rather than a general interview, was an extraordinary event that doesn’t happen even a few times a year.

As soon as the rumors of this invitation spread, it was clear that his position in the social world and the Kingdom of Hildebrunn would expand further. Luahalla moved while calculating the benefits and risk this would bring to him.

As the second prince and half-brother of the Crown Prince, who would normally be the first to be removed, he has survived until now with his innate intelligence, quick brain, and the ability to listen to the feelings of others. Maybe he’s the only one prince in history to befriend the Crown Prince and the most popular diplomat in Logos.

He has a broad network in the social world, and there’s no way he couldn’t have heard the story of Kahel Luave’s ‘unique constitution’. He took the potion of purification from the moment the date of his meeting with Kahel was set, and for this day he carried the ‘Priest’s? Stone’ brought from Hildebrunn in his arms. The Priest’s Stone was not as famous as Calia, but it was a very important relic that was kept in the highest temple of Limon in the Kingdom of Hildebrunn.

He didn’t know what it was due to, but when he met Kahel, there was no more agitation than just admiring his appearance.

But he could see that Kahel had an ‘intentional crush’ on him. It’s because Luahalla, who grew up in an environment where his opponent’s preferences and dislikes can affect his life, was really quick to notice that. Thanks to this, he even came up with the idea of ​​using Kahel.

After a while he sent a letter telling him that he was trying to hide his love for him, when he heard that some nobles had been executed by Kahel, he was worried that his order might be pushed back. But he couldn’t believe that the invitation for a visit arrived around the time when he was about to get sick.

‘Does that devilish nature tells him when people wear out?’

Luahalla is admiring Kahel’s devilish ability to instinctively attract other people, but without showing any hint that he is thinking like this in his heart, he follows Arder, who comes to pick him up.

“Welcome, Marquis Rognac. It’s been a long time.”

The moment he entered the parlor, Kahel, who was looking out the window, turned to meet Luahalla. How languid and seductive he looked, Luahalla admired Kahel again.

In addition, Kahel’s appearance, which seemed to have been dressed up a bit more than when they last met, was as dazzling as if shining diamonds had been dusted off. Even if it wasn’t for the curse of the devilish power, he would have been charming enough to be called the ‘Devilish Duke’.

‘I’m sure you’ll be possessed at the moment.’

Although he was awakened by the request for a handshake, the tips of Luahalla’s ears lit up, his ego broken at the fact that he had been genuinely possessed by his appearance. Of course, it may have been an appropriate reaction to give the impression that he was in love with Kahel.

“It is an honor to see you again, Your Excellency Duke of Luave.”

“‘Your Excellency Duke of Luave’…… It sounds like a very rigid name. Please call me by name.”

Luahalla, who knew that Kahel was trying to use him, but didn’t know he would be allowed to call him in a friendly manner, was a little surprised. How many people in this country can call the Duke of Luave ‘Kahel’? That fact raised Luahalla’s mood considerably.

“Then…… Sir Kahel.”

He was just calling Kahel’s name, but somehow his heart felt tight.

‘This is really dangerous. If you don’t keep your wit about you, you’ll be eaten.’

Luahalla tried to keep his head cool while acting as if he was falling in love with Kahel. He drank enough of the purification potion and his aura is not weak, but he thought he was shaking too much, but it was difficult to determine whether this was a normal reaction or not because Kahel’s devilish power was not a completely known force.

In any case, the duke allowed the name, and he could not stand still.

“Then please call me Luahalla, no, ‘Lua’. My name is long and difficult to pronounce, so in Logos I am usually called ‘Lua’.”

“Lua…… hmmm. But I think the name ‘Luahalla’ is special, so I like that one more. It means ‘bright star’ in Hildebrunn old words, right?”

Although it is a common name in Hildebrunn, when his name, which he had never felt special with, flowed out through Kahel’s slow and serious voice, it felt like it was truly the only name in the world.

“Luahalla…… Isn’t that a good name?”

Luahalla, who was called by the name with a faint smile, caught his attention on Kahel’s lips, from which the name came out. It was irresistible. He stopped breathing for a moment, unable to take his eyes off the soft-looking flesh. The delicate curve drawn in between was so palpitating that saliva ran down his throat without realizing it.

However, with the potion of purification, which he drank to the point where he was full every day for several days, he managed to hold onto his reason.

“That…… kind of you to say, I’m glad to hear that.”

In the meantime, Arder came in with a tray topped with Bruenne green tea, a teacup, and a luxurious dessert that matched the green tea. Looking at the neatly arranged refreshments on the table, Luahalla asked to change the topic.

“It’s common for maids to serve tea, so this is a bit unusual for a Duke’s family.”

“I thought you would know. I am…… Not being able to keep regular employees around…….”

“Oh, sorry if I was rude. But it’s a little bit weird for me. So, are you saying that the butler is not an ordinary employee?”

Kahel nodded his head. In fact, it was surprising to the other nobles. For them, the employees around them are as natural as air, so they would not have imagined such a thing. It wasn’t unheard of for a butler to serve tea, but it wasn’t uncommon either. In particular, the butlers of high-ranking noble families are so busy that they are not mobilized to serve tea.

“Arthur was originally a knight who would not be lacking even if he became the commander of the Knights; great aura. However, after he was seriously injured while fighting the monster, he gladfully accepted the post as the Duke’s butler. Thanks to that aura, he was able to stay by my side.”

“Ah…… ! There was such a story. However, to be able to perform a butler job so well, it must mean that he has accumulated a lot of knowledge other than swords since childhood…… After all, it’s because you’re a Duke, so the level of your vassals are great.”

With Luahalla’s praise, Arder bowed his head politely.

“I am doing my best to repay the Duke’s kindness for hiring a knight who cannot hold a sword as a butler, but there may be some shortcomings. I hope that Your Honour the Marquis will be generous.”

“How humble! He really seems to have a personality that is worthy of Sir Kahel. Hahaha!”

The atmosphere of tea time was ripe with Luahalla’s bright laughter.