I’m Stuck on a Remote Island With the Male Leads - Chapter 75

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Chapter 75

 

16. Flower of Temptation

 

As soon as I woke up in the morning, I checked on Enoch’s condition. He couldn’t wake up easily, probably because all the fatigue from the past few days had hit him at once.

 

The raging fever had completely subsided, leaving only a faint mild fever. I wiped Enoch’s face with a wet cloth and checked again to make sure his wounds were healing properly.

 

“Young Lady, how do you read this medicine?”

 

While I was examining Enoch’s wounds, Luzef, who was sitting beside me, asked.

 

He was sitting quietly, studying the medicines in the medicine bottle. I carefully explained to him the names and effects of medicines that didn’t exist in this world.

 

Perhaps because we all slept together on the cabin first floor, both Asdal and Yuanna had woken up early following the others.

 

“It seems we need to reorganize the reconnaissance team.”

 

At Asdal’s words, I looked up from my conversation about medicines with Luzef. Asdal stood in the center of the living room, drawing everyone’s attention.

 

Yuanna and Diego were in the middle of preparing breakfast, and Kaiden was putting the firewood he had gathered in the morning into the fireplace.

 

“I mean going to the Saint’s awakening location. He can’t go in that condition, so it would be better to reorganize the reconnaissance team.”

 

Asdal said, pointing to Enoch who couldn’t wake up.

 

He was right. Because of Enoch’s injury, we had to decide again on the members who would go to the place where Yuanna had awakened.

 

“The Half-Emperor can’t be without Lady Flone by his side, so it would be better to exclude the Young Lady from the reconnaissance team as well.”

 

Now everyone knew about Enoch’s separation anxiety. I was embarrassed and kept my mouth shut without making any objections.

 

“I don’t mind either way.”

 

Yuanna shrugged as if it didn’t matter and continued dividing the washed mushrooms into coconut bowls.

 

I pondered Asdal’s words and looked back at Kaiden. Kaiden was yawning with an attitude that showed he wasn’t interested in whatever Asdal was saying.

 

“Kaiden, you’ll have to go.”

 

“What? No way. You’re not going either.”

 

Kaiden immediately rejected my suggestion.

 

“Luzef needs to help treat Enoch, and I need to stay by Enoch’s side. Among us, you’re the only one who can go.”

 

“There’s also the Captain of Guards and Prince of Asdal…”

 

“Those two aren’t our people. Do you understand what I mean?”

 

Kaiden nodded with a face that finally understood what I was saying. Then, as if he had some thought, he stuck out his lower lip with a dissatisfied expression.

 

“I want to stay with you too, Margaret. I also have separation anxiety.”

 

I shook my head as if I couldn’t help Kaiden’s ridiculous excuse. Suddenly, I remembered what Kaiden had said a few days ago.

 

“I want you to live. Even if I die trying to save you.”

 

When I asked if that was a confession, Kaiden had looked at me as if he didn’t understand what I meant.

 

He has aspects that confuse people. If I hadn’t read the novel, I might have misunderstood that Kaiden’s aggressive attitude was because he liked me.

 

And even if I had felt attracted to him, it wouldn’t necessarily lead to romantic feelings like with Enoch.

 

‘It’s just self-consciousness.’

 

Or it could be the suspension bridge effect. I was certain it was the latter.

 

After all, whatever happens, these are just emotions that will disappear once we leave this island.

 

With that thought, I made a proposal to Kaiden.

 

“When you come back, I’ll do one thing you want.”

 

“…Anything?”

 

He had been sulking, but suddenly lifted his head to look at me, his eyes sparkling.

 

“I can’t grant just anything, only within what I’m able to do.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Kaiden rested his chin on his hand with a thoughtful expression at my words, lost in contemplation. After a moment, he nodded.

 

“Alright.”

 

He was so endearing that I found myself patting his head like a puppy, when Prince of Asdal suddenly interrupted.

 

“Anyway, should I consider it finally decided that Lord will also participate in reconnaissance? The Saint and Lord, and Diego Bastian Vilterheim would be good for the remaining member.”

 

“Your Highness isn’t going?”

 

I asked with a puzzled expression at Prince of Asdal’s words. I thought he would volunteer to go himself, so this was unexpected.

 

“I’m just making a rational decision. Diego Bastian Vilterheim is more skilled in swordsmanship than I am. It would be better for me to handle Base Camp while Diego is assigned to the reconnaissance team, which carries greater risk.”

 

Perhaps because he’s a prince, he seems quite sharp when it comes to using people efficiently.

 

“Then I think it would be good to leave today. Haven’t we already delayed many days?”

 

Diego, who had been quietly helping Yuanna Lucy pour water into coconut bowls, spoke up.

 

“That’s right. Lord, what do you think? Can you leave right away?”

 

At Prince of Asdal’s question, Kaiden made a face full of dissatisfaction and pressed his lips tightly shut. Then he kept glancing at me.

 

I sighed and said to Prince of Asdal.

 

“Yes, it looks like we can leave right away.”

 

“Margaret Rose Flone.”

 

Kaiden suddenly grabbed my arm. His pretty face that I liked filled my entire field of vision. It was because he had leaned his head close to me. So close I could feel his moist breath.

 

“Pray for my safe return before I go.”

 

“I’ll be praying. Be careful.”

 

“Not that kind.”

 

“Then?”

 

When I asked with a puzzled expression, he tilted his head at an angle.

 

I was wondering about his sharp jawline when I suddenly felt the touch of lips on my cheek and was startled.

 

“?!”

 

Surprised, I covered the cheek where his lips had touched with my hand.

 

“This kind.”

 

He smiled with his eyes as if he found my reaction amusing. It was an enchanting smile. The kind that could captivate someone instantly.

 

After being dazed for a moment, I suddenly became angry and glared at him.

 

“Kaiden.”

 

He opened his eyes wide and looked at me.

 

“I told you not to do things like this when you don’t even like me. You, this is a very bad habit.”

 

When I lowered my voice and got angry, Kaiden seemed truly surprised, blinking his wide eyes before giving an awkward smile.

 

“Margaret Rose Flone, I’m not sure what concept of ‘liking’ you’re talking about. If you’re asking whether it’s love, I don’t think it is.”

 

‘Are you playing with people? What are you trying to do?’

 

Just as my irritation was rising and my mood was about to turn sour, Kaiden added something strange.

 

“I just miss you when you’re not around, I feel good when you smile, I like touching you, and I wish you would only look at me.”

 

Huh?

 

“I like touching you. I also like it when you touch me.”

 

What?

 

“I’m sorry for kissing you without permission. Would you hate me if I asked for forgiveness for that reason?”

 

I stared at Kaiden as if looking at something bizarre. I was only looking at him because I didn’t understand his intentions in saying those words, but Kaiden was looking at me with an innocent face.

 

What is this? Some new way of confessing love?

 

“Ha. That guy is hopeless.”

 

Having apparently heard our entire conversation from not far away, Luzef was glaring at Kaiden with a contemptuous look.

 

“Take it easy. Hurry up and get ready, Lord.”

 

The Prince of Asdal sneered at Kaiden. Of course, Kaiden didn’t care at all whether the Prince of Asdal did that or not, and was only looking at me.

 

I fell into anguish, wondering what on earth I should do with this guy. Kaiden was the one who dropped the bomb, but I don’t know why I’m the one who has to worry about it.

 

But if I tried to talk to Kaiden, it would probably just repeat the same circular conversation. Besides, whatever the case, that’s not what’s important right now.

 

Before discussing emotions like love or whatever, I had to prepare extra food and water for the reconnaissance members and gather necessary supplies.

 

‘Why is there so much to do.’

 

After roughly organizing my luggage, I started preparing the meal. I’m extremely tired.

 

The reconnaissance members all cooked mushroom soup together and made thorough preparations to leave.

 

“Ah, Margaret. This is a gift.”

 

When the preparations to leave were almost finished, Kaiden handed me a long bow and arrows.

 

I had casually mentioned asking him to make them a few days ago, and it seems he really did craft the bow and arrows.

 

“Kaiden, is there really anything you can’t make?”

 

When I praised him with sparkling eyes, Kaiden seemed embarrassed and scratched his cheek while avoiding my gaze.

 

I thought he would respond naturally, but seeing him so embarrassed made me feel awkward too.

 

“Really be careful.”

 

When I urged him once more, Kaiden nodded vigorously and smiled.

 

I took out my notebook from my cross bag. Then I tore out a memo paper from the notebook and stuffed it into Kaiden’s pocket.

 

Kaiden blinked his eyes and looked at me with a face that didn’t understand what was happening.

 

“This is a map of the island that I drew, you know? I marked the location of the cabin and the island’s terrain that we saw from the mountain peak. Just in case.”

 

It was a map with only the information that might be useful to Kaiden, excluding the bunker’s location. I then took out a compass as well.

 

“You know how to read a compass, right?”

 

“Of course I do.”

 

Kaiden nodded. I put the compass in his other robe pocket.

 

“When you go to the place where the key was and discover something, make sure to remember the location.”

 

It would be perfect if the escape gate to leave the island was somewhere near there.

 

The thought suddenly occurred to me that if an exit was really discovered, the reconnaissance members might abandon us and leave, but I had no other choice.

 

Because I couldn’t leave Enoch behind and go with them.

 

“Margaret.”

 

Kaiden quietly called my name. Then he reached out and touched my cheek.

 

“Thank you.”

 

How unusual for him to ‘only’ give me a proper thank you.

 

“Let’s get going now, Lord.”

 

Diego and Yuanna, who had been standing at the cabin entrance, called out to Kaiden. Kaiden glanced at me once before obediently following them out of the cabin.

 

They’ll handle things well on their own, right?

 

With Diego and Kaiden together, it’s a trustworthy combination.

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