I Will Not Fall For the Villain’s Flirtations - Chapter 2 Part 2

“But I also helped you to sleep.”

“How do you know my name… Wait, more importantly, what do you mean you helped me sleep.”

“Just two days ago, don’t you remember leaning on me and sleeping soundly? I’ve been doing that for a long time.”

“You’re the one who wanted me to lean on you!”

Although my memories were vague, I retorted anyway. There’s no way I would have leaned on that guy first!

Sure enough, he wrinkled his nose in disappointment.

“Oh, you remember.”

“You… seriously!”

“I apologize. But I couldn’t sleep on the floor either. And if my back was hurt, you would suffer.”

“…What the hell does your back have to do with me…”

“After touching stuff, you’re not going to take responsibility?”

I realized it then. That conversations can only be enjoyed by normal people.

If I engage in an argument with a crazy person, I will only lose. There’s no need to mention that I would get angry.

“Get out.”

Frustration washed over me. Maybe to this man, I’m like a mouse in front of a cat. He’ll be amused for a while, then I’ll get killed.

If I was destined to be silenced, I wanted to give him as little amusement as possible.

He glanced at my finger, which was pointing to the door, and pursed his lips.

“But I feel sad even though we’re lovers.”

“Who said we’re lovers? I don’t even know your name.”

“If I tell you my name, will you be my lover?”

“What’s your name?”

Yeah, I wanted to know his name. If I kept going like this, I might unintentionally end up calling him ‘bastard.’

“Darling?”

“….”

I expected too much. It seemed like it would be quicker for me to disappear than to make this man go away.

I tried to get out of bed with a stubborn expression, but he grabbed my hand.

“It’s a joke. Don’t go.”

“Can’t you let go?”

“Keene.”

He pressed his thumb lightly against the hand he was holding and whispered once again.

“It’s Keene.”

“….”

I quickly pulled my hand out, feeling sticky, and wiped it haphazardly on my pajama pants. Of course, there wasn’t really anything on it, but it felt that way.

“Okay, Keene.”

Now I understand why this guy seems like a jerk. Keene, really. If you spell it in English, it’s ‘whatever.’¹“?” may also mean enjoy/have fun

No wonder I wanted to fuck him up.

“I won’t ask why you’re like this anymore. You’ll just ignore me anyway.”

He laughed as if he were teasing a puppy. Such a condescending asshole.

“What do you want from me? Besides not telling me why you came here? What else do you want to do to torment me?”

“Did I seem like I was tormenting you?”

Keene asked, looking puzzled.

“I only offered to buy you delicious food, put you to sleep, and graciously surrendered my virginity.”

“You’re unbelievable!”

Why can’t he take anything seriously for more than two words!

As I took a deep breath in rage, he quickly raised his hand and surrendered.

“I understand. I won’t tease you anymore.”

“….”

“For now, there’s nothing to ask. Just, occasionally lend me your bed like today. Everyone thinks I’m a monster, but I’m also a person.”

…Everyone thinks you’re a monster?

What exactly is your true identity that you received such treatment. One thing is for sure, he’s not a safe person to be with. If people considered him a monster, it’s probably because he has a notorious or dangerous history.

I knew he wasn’t a good person from when he illegally entered the Grand Temple and threatened me.

“Even so, asking to borrow a bed isn’t quite right, is it? To begin with, coming into my room like this….”

But that is an unreasonable demand. Even if we are of the same gender, what can a grown man say when he feels uncomfortable?

“I won’t do anything without your permission. Trust me. Nothing happened on our first day, right?”

“Why are you bringing up that incident again… No, don’t you think it’s too unusual even before that?”

It’s bad enough to be blackmailed into doing something you don’t want to do, but to have your privacy invaded by a man who comes into your room and invades your bed like you’re a dog. And to do it in a temple!

If it became known that a priest entertained someone of the opposite sex in their room, it would lead to a massive investigation. In that sense, Leila was truly a courageous person.

Besides, how could he come in without knowing what to expect? Now that I think about it, I didn’t even wash my face or comb my hair. I wouldn’t want anyone, let alone a relative, to see me in such a state.

I reflexively checked if I had any stuff on my eyes and realized that it couldn’t go on like this, so I blinked my eyes rapidly.

“You…”

“Du!”

At that moment, a strong knock on the door, along with Leila’s voice, could be heard from outside.

In despair, I blocked the door with my back and turned my gaze to Keene, who was slowly approaching with his lips curled up.

Why is this person coming instead of hiding? This is not the right time to look at me strangely.

“Sorry for bothering you. Thank you for lending me the bed.”

“….”

“I’ll leave now. Have a good day today.”

It was a very affectionate voice. It made me feel a tinge of excitement for a brief moment.

After he playfully tapped my nose, he disappeared right in front of my eyes. I tightly closed my eyes in the bright light, and when I opened them again, I was alone in the room, as if nothing had happened.

“Du! Are you awake? Can I come in?”

“Uh… yeah!”

I responded belatedly to Leila and turned to look at where he was.

I felt like I had been dragged into an unknown vortex.

* * *

Once again, I stared at the plate, which was devoid of any meat. When will I adapt to this herbivorous diet?

Sighing heavily, I chewed the vegetables reluctantly, and Leila spoke to me with a mischievous smile.

“Did you have fun last night?”

“What?”

“I didn’t go in last night on purpose.”

“….”

It seemed like she didn’t come into the room for the sake of that damn ‘consideration.’ Meanwhile, I was so passed out that I didn’t even know if Leila had stayed out overnight.

I didn’t know where to start clearing up the misunderstandings, so I washed my face dryly.

“We’re not like that.”

“Lies. When I went to get my clothes, I ran into him face-to-face. He asked me about you, saying you looked really tired. What on earth happened? Isn’t he very sweet?”

“…..”

I really don’t understand why he keeps running into Leila. Considering he could freely roam around with his extraordinary magic abilities.

And why ask such questions?

As if we were really lovers.

Frustrated and irritated, I vented my frustration in the salad. Keene was a guy who was just as mysterious on the inside as he was in appearance.

“Stop being upset and go back. He’s good-looking, you know.”

“…What are you talking about?”

I asked nervously, feeling like I had a novel in my head that I didn’t recognize, and Leila shrugged.

“It’s just clicheé. I’ve seen a lot of cases like yours.”

“…What do you mean like mine?”

“Aren’t you dumping out your old man to look for a new, better man? I’ll cheer for you as much as I can, but isn’t it a waste of your lover’s appearance? Huh? Is his background that bad?”

“…..”

I knew it would be like this. I knew there would be some unbelievable story!

Stellas have an easier social ascent compared to ordinary people. As the chosen ones, they not only easily establish connections but also have an advantage in the marriage market.

Many families have wanted to bring Stellas into their households due to the attributes of the holy power passed down through genetics.

While becoming a princess overnight is not possible, it wasn’t uncommon for a gentry person to marry into a not-so-great noble family or for a poor person to marry into a wealthy one.

In other words, Leila mistakenly believes that Keene is the lover I’ve had in Liche. And I’m a mean woman who discarded such a lover!

“Leila, there are things that I can’t fully explain, but that man and I are definitely not of that kind…”

But before I could finish speaking, the inside of the dining hall suddenly became restless.

Wondering what was happening, I looked in the direction where the other priests were staring, and there, reflected on my retina, was a very familiar face.

“Sir Knight?”

It was Sir Peidos Carmel.

He, with his always-dazzling facial features, entered the dining hall with graceful movements.

“Hey, take a look at the radiance coming from his face. Since the leader of the Knights of Saint Gabriel looks like that, aspiring knights flock to it every year. Now that I’m seeing him in person, he’s absolutely breathtaking.”

Recognizing him, Leila chattered as if she had seen a celebrity.

Peidos Carmel was, in fact, a famous figure. He’s not only eye-catching in appearance, but he also possesses remarkable qualities befitting a male protagonist.

Coming from a prominent family and accumulating numerous accomplishments, he had garnered favor from the Pope himself. It was no wonder everyone wanted to join the Knight Order he commanded.

And with his gentlemanly personality, he was truly the epitome of perfection. I couldn’t help but feel envious of the female lead, Prim.

Come to think of it, have the two of them not met yet?

I remember their first encounter was during training, but Sir Peidos had never been assigned as the training instructor. It was clear that a little more time would have to pass before the original story would play out.

By the way, what’s going on here? The holy knights usually frequent a different dining hall.

With a mix of delight and curiosity, I continued to steal glances. He looked around like he was looking for someone, and as soon as he made eye contact with me, he started walking towards me.

“What’s wrong? Why is he coming this way?”

Leila muttered with a tremor in her voice. Holding the same question in my mind, I kept watching him, and indeed, he stopped in front of me.

“Miss Duna.”

“……”

“No, I should call you Duna now.”

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  “?” may also mean enjoy/have fun