Chapter 200 – Chapter 42: Awareness #2 (2/2)
Chris took deep breaths to calm himself down. The important thing right now wasn’t Caitlin but In-gong.
Caitlin was the one who moved first. She wiped away In-gong’s tears without speaking. Then Felicia covered In-gong’s hands with her own and said,
“Shutra.”
In-gong turned at the call. Felicia smiled brightly and winked as she spoke in a bright voice,
“It’s okay. It is as Abamama said. There is no change. You are still my brother, and I am still your sister.”
“Felicia noona.”
Felicia grabbed In-gong’s hand gently. Her hands were very warm. Silvan laughed too.
“Both Abamama and the sword duke acknowledges that there is no problem. Shutra, I am also like Felicia. I am still your older brother and you are still my younger brother.”
The reaction of the dark elves was as expected. However, even though it was expected, In-gong still felt touched, and his heart warmed at their words. That was when a heated gaze headed his way.
“Okay, that is your decision. Rather, it is a good thing.”
Chris said abruptly as he shook off his concerns about Caitlin.
“Chris?”
Felicia looked at Chris with a puzzled expression. Why did it seem as though he really liked this situation?
“It is good. Now, there is nothing in the way.”
Chris laughed and placed a hand on In-gong’s shoulder.
“It does make a difference Shutra. The future bride candidate… no, is Caitlin a future queen candidate?”
“Eh?”
In-gong blinked. It was the same with the rest of the group. They had never imagined that the words ‘queen candidate’ would appear in this situation. Moreover, the other person was none other than Caitlin.
As Caitlin panicked, Chris continued to speak,
“There is no blood shared between both of you, so it doesn’t matter. In any case, the demon king is the law in the Demon World. If you marry Caitlin after becoming the demon king, then the lycanthropes will be relieved.”
In the midst of his panic, In-gong was convinced of something, but it wasn’t because of Chris’ logic. A thought flashed through his mind. 4th Queen Elaine Moonlight often said that the demon king was the law. She had also asked In-gong who he thought was better between Caitlin and Felicia. Additionally, Chris’ response didn’t seem to be one that he had just thought up. It was clear that he already had the idea of marrying Caitlin to In-gong.
This was because the blood of the demon king didn’t flow in Caitlin.
‘No, that still matters. What is this really? Is is possible?’
Were they intending to reveal Caitlin’s birth secret? Or would In-gong and Caitlin just get married? Did they want to destroy any dispute about Caitlin’s birth using the power of the demon king? Even if he had the power of the demon king, it was still far-fetched. However, Chris and Elaine were the ones who planned this. The two people wouldn’t have thought about it if it wasn’t possible.
As In-gong continued to drown in his chaotic thoughts, Chris laughed even louder. Then while everyone was still in a state of confusion, he turned to Caitlin and asked,
“Caitlin, what do you think? If it is Shutra, is it good? No good?”
“Eh? Uh… t-that…”
Caitlin shrugged from where she was sitting next to In-gong and wiping his tears. Her pale face turned red so quickly it seemed like she would burst. Until In-gong and Shutra had become one, she had no encounters with Shutra. They didn’t grow up together, so there wasn’t the so-called Westermarck effect.
“No good? This is Shutra who you always call amazing.”
“O-Oppa!”
Caitlin shouted loudly. Chris patted Caitlin on the head.
“So, tell me honestly. How is it? Not bad?”
Caitlin gulped several times and then glanced at In-gong who was feeling tense and nervous. Caitlin’s already red face turned redder as she poked her fingers together and said in a low voice,
“Y-Yes… g-good…”
Then she covered her face with both hands like she was hiding her embarrassment.
‘W-What? This fierce cuteness.’
In-gong could barely breathe. It felt like his heart would burst at any moment. Chris’ smile widened. It was at that moment that…
“W-Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Chris?”
Felicia cried out angrily. Chris just chuckled at her and replied easily,
“Felicia noonim already declared that you are Shutra’s sister. So, back off.”
She had said that. Just a few minutes ago, it had been a very warm discussion. As Chris taunted Felicia, her expression changed wildly. Her eyes shook like an earthquake was occurring. However, it was only for a second. Felicia stared at In-gong and Caitlin, and barely managed to speak.
“Ah, no? I-I also like Shutra? I-I-I see him as a man?”
Her face was red, and her eyes were a little teary. It was obvious that she felt tremendous embarrassment saying this. All eyes, including In-gong’s, turned to Felicia. Even Caitlin, who was struggling with her embarrassment, stared at Felicia with surprised eyes.
“Ah…uh…I-I mean! I see you as a man!”
Felicia screamed and turned her head away, but she didn’t open her fan as usual. Rather, her hand holding In-gong’s squeezed tighter. It was like she was determined not to back down.
“Kuk!”
In-gong groaned without realising it. This situation was an assault on his heart. He felt like he was going to explode from Caitlin’s and Felicia’s cuteness.
“Felicia! I love you too!”
Silvan exclaimed suddenly with both arms wide open. Some of his brotherly love ran wild, but it seemed to be an attempt to relieve her embarrassment.
“Ah, come on!”
However, it only worsened Felicia’s embarrassment. The atmosphere in the cabin was chaotic.
While the demon king’s children were in a panic, Carack alone shook his head. The significance of the meeting was lost, but it didn’t bother him much. It felt good.
“This is youth.”
Carack relaxed against the door with folded arms and smiled warmly.
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“What is with this subtly sweet, happy, and dangerous atmosphere?”