I’m in the Arms of the Cursed Grand Duke - Chapter 20

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Chapter 20

What could it mean to move houses?

In Clemente’s mind, the house she was currently living in went *poof* and moved to the center of the Ducal Palace.

‘…This obviously can’t be it.’

When Clemente tilted her head, Zephyrus added.

“You don’t need luggage either. I’ll provide most things you need. Just come with your body.”

It was a moment later that Clemente understood what Zephyrus meant.

“Eh, ehhh?”

Clemente’s eyes widened as if they might pop out.

Zephyrus continued as if telling her not to make unnecessary noise.

“If you have the will to study, it would be convenient to live and work at the castle.”

“Is it because you want to be together all day?”

“Isn’t it good for you too? When you’re reading books and don’t understand something, you can just ask me.”

“Why, why are you reacting so nonchalantly…?”

Somehow feeling ticklish, Clemente’s fingers twitched.

Zephyrus remained consistently upright. He coldly explained the advantages of her moving into the Duchy Castle.

Clemente also seriously hardened her expression.

“I’ve also received reports about the herb-related business. If it goes well, you might become too busy to even go home. In many ways, it would be better to stay here, don’t you think?”

“Mm, that’s right. I think so too.”

However, she couldn’t just accept it blindly.

“Then… how much will you charge for rent?”

“Hah.”

Zephyrus snorted. It was an unexpected statement.

“Why would I charge rent? All the furniture is there, so just move in with your body.”

“What about meals?”

“We provide everything free to the servants, don’t we?”

“But I might want late-night snacks…”

Clemente’s voice gradually became quieter.

Even she thought she was being unreasonable by nitpicking over nonsensical things.

“If you need them, tell me.”

Zephyrus responded composedly, making it even more embarrassing.

After pondering for a moment, Clemente spoke honestly.

“Once I move in here, I won’t leave. I won’t!”

While Zephyrus might need her, Clemente also needed him.

When she was near him, it felt like she could become an ordinary person without having to struggle with temperature control.

“You had the same thought as me.”

I was going to tell you that once you moved in.

At Zephyrus’s casual remark while flipping through documents, Clemente grinned.

“Good. Let’s greet each other again. Properly!”

Their first meeting had been haphazard. We couldn’t even greet each other properly. Thinking of that time, Clemente extended her hand.

Zephyrus stared at that hand for a moment before taking it.

Their bare hands touched.

It was cool and warm.

“There’s something I’m curious about.”

“What is it?”

“Why did you hesitate? Was there some reason you couldn’t move into the castle?”

“Ah, it’s not that.”

The problem was that the job conditions were too good.

Good person, good salary, excellent benefits.

And even a special environment on top of that.

“I was taught to be a bit suspicious when things are too good…”

“That was suspicion?”

“It was suspicion.”

“You don’t seem to know what suspicion is.”

“Does Master know it well then?”

“At first, I was suspicious of you.”

I gathered all my doubts and tried hard to be suspicious.

Someone immune to the curse had suddenly dropped from somewhere, and I couldn’t just accept it gladly.

If he fell into danger, the entire Northern Region would be in peril. It was natural suspicion as a lord, but.

The suspicion didn’t last long. It couldn’t last long.

Clemente had saved his mother and even made it possible for him to see his mother’s face.

“Wow, what was there for me to be suspicious about!”

“You said you were taught to be suspicious when things are too good.”

Rolling her eyes and understanding Zephyrus’s inner thoughts, Clemente suddenly covered her mouth and screamed.

‘Interesting reaction.’

Zephyrus’s lips twitched.

“But you made it impossible to even be suspicious. Now you’ve even won over my mother to your side.”

He picked up a letter and waved it.

“The letter my mother sent is full of nothing but talk about you.”

“I like Mother too. Ah, this way of addressing her-“

“I know. I also know that Mother suggested it first.”

“Ahem. That’s right. But if you don’t like it, tell me. I won’t call her that in front of you, Master.”

“Does that mean I’m more important than Mother?”

Clemente’s blank stare went toward his lips. They kept moving. He seemed to want to tease her.

She couldn’t keep being teased so obediently like this.

Clemente moved to Zephyrus’s side and gently brushed his hair back.

“Of course a friend is more important than a friend’s mother.”

“As expected. Right?”

Zephyrus slightly tilted his head, resting his face against Clemente’s fingers and looking up.

His silver-gray eyes held a hint of laughter.

“Wo, woooow…”

Clemente let out a brief exclamation and froze in place.

She hadn’t really noticed until now. No, of course she knew! But Zephyrus’s face when he deliberately smiled was truly devastating.

Transparent, white skin, and pure, delicate features perfectly arranged on his small face.

It was a beauty that wouldn’t be strange if it destroyed the world.

“Clemente?”

“Master, you can’t go somewhere and act like that, like that… Ah, anyway, you can’t do that outside.”

She was frustrated because she couldn’t think of the right words, but she had said the right thing.

If he acted so charmingly in front of many people, there might be a flood of requests to create a harem in the Duchy. Just like the previous Desert King had done.

“Are you teasing me? As if I could go anywhere.”

“You said you’d go on walks with Mother. Of course you can go out, but you’re talking weakly again.”

“…How can you be so confident about that?”

“I’m here, aren’t I? And you said we’d go on picnics and read books! I’ll make sure you can go out somehow.”

At Clemente’s appearance of patting her chest and lifting her chin, Zephyrus shook his head.

“Right. I’ll trust only you.”

“Of course. In that spirit, shall we extend the time a bit more today?”

Clemente held out both hands.

Zephyrus placed his hands on top of them, then suddenly frowned and pulled her close.

“Wh, what are you doing all of a sudden?”

“I think this will be more effective.”

Zephyrus, who had pulled Clemente onto his lap and was holding her, spoke matter-of-factly.

“We can work like this too. What do you think, teacher?”

“Still, holding me like this is—”

“Uncomfortable?”

Clemente’s body whipped around. Her face, which had been looking behind Zephyrus, was now facing forward.

“No, that’s not it!”

“It’s much more stable than holding hands. We can save time too. What’s the problem?”

He didn’t seem to have any intention of listening. Clemente covered her face with her hands.

“If we stay like this, I think we’ll be able to go outside faster.”

What’s the problem?

The problem is that her body is currently touching Zephyrus’s cold body and enjoying it. It’s not just Zephyrus who finds it comfortable.

‘Why does someone who doesn’t even go outside have such broad shoulders and such height?’

Why is it so comfortable to sit leaning against his back!

Clemente shuddered, then let out a deep sigh at the arm that pulled her shoulders closer, telling her not to move.

“Books. I’m going to bring books too. I’ll save time as well.”

“Not now. Tomorrow you can bring one book.”

“Wow. Why are you suddenly acting in ways you’ve never acted before?”

Zephyrus gently rested his chin on her shoulder.

“From today, you’re my exclusive attendant.”

“…So?”

“I want to get closer to you. Get closer and…”

Clemente listened intently. But no words followed.

“Get closer and?”

She urged him on, but Zephyrus’s lips remained tightly sealed.

Just as she was about to turn around in confusion, Zephyrus slightly raised his arm to keep Clemente’s neck from moving.

“Eek! Let go!”

“If you’re bored, just look at the documents in front.”

Zephyrus’s entire face was bright red as he said this. His nape and earlobes too, all of it.

‘Zephyrus Pruina. What are you doing right now?’

All of this had happened because of his mother’s letter.

A letter filled with countless sentences telling him to treat Clemente well, ending with content expressing concern for Zephyrus’s health.

Up to that point, it was fine.

The problem began with the postscript saying she had given Clemente permission to call her mother.

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