Chapter 13.2 (1/2)

Chapter 13.2

PART 2

When we entered the entrance hall, I was hugged by Rafael who was waiting.

He seems to have apparently already been contacted regarding the carriage being attacked.

I wonder if the coachman is alright.

[I was worried. Are you hurt anywhere?]

[Nicole protected me so I’m unharmed.]

[I see. I can’t keep calm here so let’s go to my room.]

He puts his arm around my hips as always as Rafael invited me to his room.

Nicole said he needs to contact a lot of people so he entrusted me to Rafael and hurriedly left the dorms.

There’s a separate place exclusive only to the royalty, and although we’re going towards Rafael’s room through the junction pa.s.sage, but when we arrived instead of saying it’s a room, it’s more like a mansion.

Even though we’ve already pa.s.sed the entrance hall, there’s another entrance hall ahead of the junction pa.s.sage.

[Waah…]

A chandelier is decorated on the ceiling, its glimmer is incomparable to the one I saw at the salon that I couldn’t hold the voice I leaked out.

[I remember this is Sheryl’s first time here. The bedroom is on the second floor, but do you want some tea in the meantime?]

[Yes, please.]

I don’t know why he told me where the bedroom is, but we decided to stay in the living room to talk.

Not only the furniture in the room, but also the paintings and vases decorated in the hallway exudes a majestic atmosphere.

Rafael pulled my hand while I was overwhelmed by its luxury, and made me sit on the sofa so that we’re sitting side by side.

I somehow feel like the degree he glues himself next to me seems higher than usual…

[When the coachman sent news to me about you, I thought my heart would stop.] (TN: Aww~)

[So he was alright.]

[Yeah, it seems like the a.s.sailants retreated the moment they realized that you’re gone. How did you do it? I heard that the cabin was completely separated from the carriage.]

As I thought, that’s what he’s curious about.

But it is related to the Cadir Family’s secret art so I just vaguely explained it as Nicole’s wind magic.

[Although I can’t deny that Camille could have been the target, it’s also possible that it’s you they’re after. Do you have idea about it?]

[It’s not that I don’t but…]

It was my transfer to the dorm that was made an opportunity to attempt to kidnap me.

But the ringleader of that incident should have already been captured by Bellom-sensei.

Although it’s hard to say that there is no other person that doesn’t have the same idea, I wonder?

Thinking that it won’t cause a problem even if I told Rafael about it, I decided to share with Rafael the circ.u.mstances during my transfer.

[A madman, huh…]

[Yup, but Bellom-sensei has already dealt with him. It’s uncertain if the incident this time is related to that.]

[Fumu, I’ll just gather information on my side just in case. We can’t let anything slip at any cost. Sheryl should also refrain from going out until the a.s.sailants’ purpose is known.]

[You’re right. Anyway, this place is like a shelter for me to begin with.

[Do you want to move in with me? There’s a vacant room.]

[I shall decline.]

[Hesitate a little…. But I’m really glad.]

Seeing Rafael’s rarely weak voice, my heart was

surprised.

Because I didn’t want him to find out the strong beating of my heart, I placed my hands on my chest.

Ignoring my actions, Rafael embraces me and kisses my temple.

[To be honest, my insides are still churning even now. If you’ve been injured even a little bit, just what would become of me?]

[….You’re exaggerating]

[You think so?]

When those amethyst eyes came closer, my instinct told me it’s dangerous but it’s too late.

He sucks on my lips as I desperately try to turn my head away.

[Nh, mm！Rafael, stop.]

Even when I tried to cover my face with my arms, he restrained me without being taken aback.

Without any distinction, Rafael approaches his lips to my face.

I feel my body heat rising every time I hear the sound of our lips together.

[Rafael…]

[I won’t let you say you don’t want to be touched by me this time.]

[That’s…. It’s not that I don’t like it, but the problem is different.]

I’ve never had any aversion every time Rafael touches me.

However…

[How is it different?]

[I just think you should do this kind of thing to the person you’re more intimate to.]

[Like?]

[Like Schpudreine-sama…. aren’t you engaged?]

The moment I mentioned Schpudreine’s name, Rafael let out a big sigh.

The awakened hot feeling dispersed and I felt relieved.

[That’s just a candidate for marriage, we’re not engaged.]

[Really…? But you really suit each other.]

[And you’re fine with that?]

[What do you mean?]

[I’m asking if you won’t feel anything if Claudette and I get engaged.]

I couldn’t grasp the real intention behind his question.

I shouldn’t have any say regarding the two’s engagement.

It probably showed on my face, Rafael sighed once again.

[I heard from Corbusier, but to think it will be tough to this extent…]

Noe? Did Rafael and Noe talk about something?

[Anyway! Claudette is just a candidate, and I only met her to socialize! Even if it’s different, our relations.h.i.+p isn’t that deep.]

[Ye, yeah.]

He strongly insisted while holding my shoulders that I could only nod.

I wonder if it’s alright not to have an especially deep feeling of affection at this moment?

[You understand, right?]

[Yeah.]

[Next, why do you think I’m kissing you?]

[To tease me?] (TN: *facepalm*)

[Do you think that I’m such a frivolous person that I kiss you just to make fun of you?]

[It’s not that, but…]

No, is it really so?

Because if it isn’t, I won’t be able to find a proper explanation…