I Will Not Fall For the Villain’s Flirtations - Chapter 4 Part 10
“I keep thinking about the food there. It might be my last good meal since I might not be able to find the key… Of course, I’m trying my best, but just in case…”
It came out more smoothly than expected, perhaps because it wasn’t an outright lie.
If I fail to erase his memories with vagra, the food there will be the last good meal I eat.
They say even a well-dressed ghost is handsome, but it’s unfair to only eat grass and die!
“Hahaha.”
Keene suddenly burst into laughter. It wasn’t just a slight smile but a smile that seemed to come from deep within.
What? How can he laugh so brightly?
He was already a man with an incredibly charming face, but his wide smile added a refreshing atmosphere. I couldn’t take my eyes off him, completely different from the times when he would squint his eyes.
“You’re so adorable that it keeps catching my attention.”
“…….”
I didn’t know he had dimples. Light dimples that only show when he laughs brightly.
“You wanted to eat meat that badly?”
“…Yes.”
I replied absentmindedly, still unable to take my eyes off his face.
Keene looked down at me with gentle eyes and pulled me closer with one step.
“Someone’s asking me a favor, so of course, I should listen.”
“…….”
The cheerful face I saw for the first time disappeared momentarily, replaced by a haughty expression like that of an arrogant cat. It felt like I was being enchanted by magic, looking at such a mysteriously large contrast.
I blinked my eyes slowly and then shook my head. This man is so strange.
“Are you ready?”
“Uh, no, what!”
Don’t ask beforehand if you’re just going to activate it as you please!
Before I could say a response, I tightly closed my eyes in response to the magic that was already manifesting. The now-familiar rumbling passed, and I felt my feet touch the ground.
But compared to the first time, I recovered much faster, thanks to my accumulated experience. I was glad we didn’t have to perform another embarrassing hug scene again.
“Oh, I thought you would hold me closer.”
After giving Keene a threatening glance, muttering frustratingly, I moved my feet. The sight of the familiar shopping district looked quite welcoming.
As I walked through the uneven pavement blocks and reached the square, a restaurant I had visited before came into view.
I thought I would be a little excited to fill my stomach after a long time, but it wasn’t as enjoyable as I had anticipated, perhaps due to nervousness.
“Over here.”
Once again, I was led to a private room. Keene sat comfortably without any complaints while I handed him the menu.
“What do you want to eat today? Shall I order the same as last time?”
“Do you remember what we ordered that day?”
“Of course. Ah, let’s skip the noir tri this time. It seemed like it wasn’t your taste since you barely touched them.”
“……”
Does he have a good memory, or is he just being sensible?
Either way, his ability is worthy of praise. He’s truly an extraordinary person if he had a clear mind.
“I…I’ll look at the menu and decide.”
Although I wanted to order the same as last time, given that I had a different purpose this time, I had to choose carefully.
I had to choose something easy to include vagra.
I skimmed through the menu, keeping my intentions hidden. Then suddenly, I remembered Keene’s unconcerned eating behavior from last time.
He was so busy feeding me that he barely touched his own portion. There was a chance it could have gone into my mouth.
“Just order what we had last time. And wine.”
I added a few words discreetly. It seemed like putting it in the glass would be the safest option, no matter how much I thought about it.
But he refused without hesitation.
“No alcohol.”
“What? Why?”
“When Du drinks, she becomes too cute, and it makes me uncomfortable.”
“……”
I was unexpectedly taken aback by his firm response.
Ah, this is not good!
“I-I won’t drink as much as I did back then!”
Now I could filter out his words. It wasn’t because it was cute, but because it was bothersome. I also had no intention of getting drunk like I did back then.
“Just one bottle… If we share it, it won’t be that much.”
“Hmm, I understand.”
He reluctantly added wine to the order, as if accepting defeat. It was truly a relief.
The wait for the food was like hell. I had never done this before, and my legs and hands were shaking. I was worried that the vibrations would be transmitted to the table.
It seemed even more so because the other person was staring at me piercingly with his gaze. For some reason, his gaze felt like that of an investigator, penetrating and piercing.
“That’s strange. You don’t seem very excited.”
“…Really? No, I’m really excited.”
“Your expression looks gloomy.”
Damn it, when will this transparent face be able to hide my true feelings?
“Just, I guess I feel a little sad since this could be the last delicious food I eat….”
What was somewhat fortunate was that there was some truth in my explanation. Even though I couldn’t wear a mask, it seemed like I might be able to babble a bit, at least in my own thoughts.
Only a bit, though.
“You can do it, Du. Why are you giving up already?”
“…I only have two days left.”
He smiled silently. This devilish guy. He knows it too. That I have no chance of succeeding.
“Hey, I have something I’m curious about.”
As I started speaking, he looked at me affectionately. It was a gaze that could be mistaken for honey dripping1it means looking at someone with love or affection, describing a sweet and charming gaze if seen by a third party.
Oh, really, why did I get tangled up with this crazy guy?
“On the day we met again at the temple, why didn’t you kill me?”
His eyebrows twitched.
“Are you saying that I should have killed you then?”
“No, that’s true. At that time, it would have been the most convenient to eliminate the aftermath. Without magical surveillance, and without the need to bother with various things…”
Back then, before entering the shrine, I would have assumed that if I disappeared, it wouldn’t have caused any suspicion. There would be no need to trace my location by casting spells.
I don’t know why he spared me when he was going to assign an impossible mission anyway.
“I did contemplate it for a moment.”
“…….”
Ah, so he did intend to kill me back then! I was suddenly overcome with a chilling sensation, as if blood were draining out of my body.
What in the world did I get myself into with this guy, seriously!
“Well, I guess I didn’t really want to kill you. Do I need a reason?”
“…….”
Then why are you making these absurd threats now!
My mind was filled with question marks, but soon a quick resignation set in.
Yeah, a psycho is a psycho, after all.
A sane person can never understand the way a psychopath thinks. They can only blame their misplaced trust.
As I let out a sigh, the food I was waiting for arrived. I rubbed the hard glass jar against the inside of my robes and cleared my throat, carefully hiding my excitement.
I must succeed at all costs.
“Wow, it looks so delicious.”
I tried to exclaim naturally in my own way, but it came out mechanically, and I regretted it a little. Luckily, Keene didn’t seem to mind much.
“It tastes great!”
As I inhaled the dish unsure whether it went into my mouth or my nose, I seized the opportunity. If I ate too hurriedly, Keene would suspiciously glance at me from time to time.
“Oh, take your time. I won’t snatch it away. Also, have your drink with it.”
“….Okay.”
But since it was a one-on-one meal, it wasn’t easy to find the right timing. In the end, I decided to wait for the moment when the waiter would come in.
“Is there anything else you need?”
And finally, the waiter I had been waiting for appeared. Seizing the chance when he spoke to Keene, I quickly poured the vagra into Keene’s glass. It was a quick move that rivaled the one I made when I dodged wolven’s attack.
But…
“…….”
His wide brown eyes met mine.
As I stood there, facing the waiter, I froze in place as I was holding the bottle.
Ah, I shouldn’t have been so hasty…
…What should I do? What now?
In a hurry, I lowered my arm and anxiously stared at him. The waiter narrowed his eyes and looked at me as if I were a strange person.
Of course, I must look strange. It’s suspicious to anyone.
Feeling helpless, I tightly clutched the bottle under the table. Just as I thought that, Keene spoke to the waiter again.
“Didn’t you hear me? We don’t need anything.”
“….Ah, yes.”
Fortunately, perhaps unwilling to be involved in any trouble, the waiter left without imposing any further sanctions.
Wow, what a terrible person he is.
Of course, thanks to him selling out his conscience, I’ll manage to survive.
“Du, please eat quickly.”
“Ah…”
I hid my nervousness and smiled as naturally as possible. Keene, who smiled back at me, began to disassemble the lobster dish this time. My plate was filled with the shrimp he had peeled before.
As I watched that sight, I suddenly felt melancholic.
Dad wanted me to marry a man who peels the shrimp for me.
But what if that man tries to kill me?
“You won’t eat anything?”
“I feel full just seeing you eat, Du.”
“…….”
Anyway, just by listening to what he says, there’s no other lover like him. Why did I end up with this eccentric person, in particular, what sin did I commit in my past life?
But that ends as of today. It had to end.
“But let’s still make a toast. Wish me success too.”
“That’s not difficult.”
Keene chuckled and raised his glass cheerfully.
My heart started pounding. He still had no idea about anything.
I put on an innocent smile, swallowing my saliva. The muscles around my mouth twitched intermittently, and the tremor even reached my arms. Even a simple motion, like lifting the corners of my mouth, was a struggle at this moment.
“To Du’s success.”
The two glasses clinked with a clear sound.
Carefully tilting the glass, I let the bittersweet taste of red wine roll around in my mouth for a while before swallowing it. Keene never took his eyes off of me while tilting his glass.
His Adam’s apple moved slowly as he swallowed the wine. His delicate facial features, along with his thick neckline and prominent collarbone exuded a strangely seductive atmosphere.
As I stared at him as if enchanted by jewel-like eyes, his violet eyes suddenly lit up.
“I’ll let it slide because you’re cute… but…”
“…….”
“I can’t help but feel annoyed.”
… What did he say?
“We should enjoy good things together, shouldn’t we?”
“…Yes?”
At that moment, I didn’t understand his words and asked stupidly. Keene held the wine in his mouth and swiftly pulled the chair I was sitting on.
Then our lips met.
- 1it means looking at someone with love or affection, describing a sweet and charming gaze