That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 167

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Chapter 167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, the dress I chose back then was a design that took both Benjamin and Ferdinand into consideration.

 

A dress with a light beige base, featuring luxurious gold thread patterns as accent points.

 

The nobles of the Briyang Empire couldn’t use excessive golden decorations on their banquet attire.

 

If they made a mistake, they could be branded with the disgrace of overstepping the Imperial Family’s honor.

 

Therefore, this dress also had beautiful rose patterns embroidered with gold thread only on the décolletage (the chest area of the dress).

 

Between the golden rose petals, countless real diamonds, though small in size, were attached, sparkling brilliantly with just a little light.

 

The moderately puffed dress hem had delicate lace with similar rose patterns. It was a truly lovely dress.

 

With this much, I’d look quite good as a dance couple with Benjamin, right?

 

The fact that I used the Imperial Family’s characteristic gold thread embroidery in moderation would clearly show I’d given sufficient consideration to the Crown Prince’s dignity.

 

‘Empress Carmi would be pleased at first too, right?’

 

Seeing me come in a dress that subtly matched with Dave as a couple.

 

But it’s a trap, you see?

 

The nobles of the Briyang Empire also considered the coordination of men’s and women’s attire important.

 

If I went wearing this dress with golden decorations, Empress Carmi would surely be delighted.

 

But when she saw the Male Leads coming out in a line behind me, her face would gradually contort.

 

People would completely forget about Dave, who danced the first dance with me, and only remember Benjamin with his golden hair and eyes.

 

Then I’d dance with the Crown Prince next, so Dave would fall to a status worse than nitrogen in the air.

 

‘Everything’s ready, I should get some sleep.’

 

There were already more than ten dresses that the maids had brought to the bedroom, and all I had to do was bring a red cloth to cover this one as a sign of my choice, then go to sleep.

 

Then under Adel’s command, everything would be perfectly prepared in the morning…

 

“Hey. Don’t wear that.”

 

But who could have known that red cloth would be snatched away like that?

 

I turned around in surprise, and there stood a large man who seemed to have the full moon at his back.

 

A spring day.

 

No matter how late at night, the wind was warm and gentle. The sound of wind shaking the large poplar leaves could be heard through the window that had opened at some point.

 

Swoosh.

 

For a moment, I felt as if I were standing by the seaside rather than in my mansion’s bedroom.

 

The man before my eyes, Klaus Rosevar, probably contributed to this surreal feeling.

 

Gently swaying ash-gray hair.

 

Bright blue eyes that carried the sharp, raw energy characteristic of something untamed.

 

A handsome face that showed playfulness due to his canine teeth when smiling, but strangely emanated killing intent when expressionless like this.

 

Maybe because it had been a while since I’d seen him. Or maybe because a ‘hidden’ Male Lead was a ‘hidden’ Male Lead.

 

Klaus felt very unfamiliar…

 

‘Huh?’

 

At that moment.

 

I suddenly felt breathless.

 

Because a red light suddenly appeared in Klaus’s eyes!

 

That bright red light like a rifle scope.

 

How could I not recognize it?

 

It was exactly the same crosshair that had appeared over his eyes on that day when I barely managed to save Klaus from among the crazy heretics!

 

‘What, what is this?’

 

I reflexively looked up at the sky.

 

Today too, Kim Ddongbyeol was gently circling above me like the moon orbiting Earth. There were no unusual signs.

 

Yes, that was the problem!

 

If there was a difference from that day, it was that there was no Quest whatsoever right now.

 

It felt as if that crosshair-like light had nothing to do with Klaus’s life. Or perhaps.

 

It felt as if it didn’t matter whether Klaus lived or died…

 

In an instant, I drew in a sharp breath.

 

I couldn’t know my emotions exactly, but what I felt at that time was definitely fear.

 

That’s why.

 

“…”

 

This time too, I reflexively covered Klaus’s eyes with my hands with a quick motion.

 

The bright red and ominous crosshair that seemed to be targeting Klaus’s eyes didn’t appear on the back of my hands.

 

It simply disappeared as if that was enough.

 

“…”

 

And so, this ridiculous action again.

 

A villain boss suddenly covering a Male Lead’s eyes.

 

Once again, an absurd silence flowing between us.

 

However, if there was a difference from before.

 

“…”

 

Klaus Rosevar, who had grabbed my collar and lifted me up while half-cursing that day, was now just standing still like a dog obedient to its master.

 

Even more.

 

Without pushing my hands away, just staying in that position.

 

In a way, it was an excessively submissive attitude, like a subordinate receiving orders from a superior.

 

Then he just stood quietly and opened his mouth.

 

“Hey. Don’t do this in front of the other guys.”

 

Since Klaus had shown no interest in other people during our time together as ‘Klkli,’ it felt a bit awkward to hear him mention others.

 

So I found myself asking back without realizing it.

 

“…Other guys?”

 

“My subordinates. It doesn’t matter when it’s just them, but the kingdom sent some useless guys too.”

 

“Useless guys?”

 

Even while asking, my eyes were following Klaus’s lips as they moved. I swear this wasn’t my intention.

 

Don’t they say that when people cover their eyes, they focus more on hearing?

 

With his bright blue eyes that always emanated an intense presence now covered, other parts caught my attention completely.

 

For example, his perfectly balanced nose bridge or his excellent lip line.

 

In short, it could be attributed to the destructive visual settings of .

 

‘Ah. I’m already suffering from the desire to collect portraits of the Male Leads because Benjamin grew up too well.’

 

I’d even made a blueprint to somehow purchase a portrait once the Crown Prince fully matured.

 

“The kingdom sent mages along with them.”

 

“Huh? Mages?”

 

At that moment, Klaus’s voice suddenly broke through my thoughts completely. There was a faint displeasure in his tone.

 

I couldn’t tell why he was showing displeasure.

 

But there was no doubt that what Klaus said was quite surprising.

 

I immediately removed my hands covering Klaus’s eyes. Klaus frowned slightly but at least looked at me directly.

 

“Why? The Summer Continent never sends mages to other continents.”

 

Unlike the Spring Continent mages who were positioned as skilled technicians, the Summer Continent’s mages were revered as remarkable talents.

 

I knew they secretly planted many spies to steal other countries’ mages, and likewise allocated enormous budgets to prevent their own mages from escaping.

 

From where?

 

From .

 

To send such precious talent not just to another country, but to another continent…

 

Maybe because this was a story almost no one on the Spring Continent knew about.

 

Klaus also made a puzzled expression.

 

“No?”

 

“Don’t you know?”

 

“Well, you are the daughter of Great Nobility.”

 

“Right. I only have bits and pieces I’ve picked up here and there.”

 

“It shows.”

 

‘This bastard?’

 

The moment I lit up with anger and glared at him.

 

A gentle breeze blew in again through the open window. Klaus brushed away the hair that was fluttering along my chin.

 

Somehow I thought his hand felt hot.

 

He gazed at me intently and muttered.

 

“Right. To such a foolish and immature daughter of Great Nobility who only picks up rumors.”

 

“…What did you say?”

 

The strange atmosphere from just moments ago completely disappeared, and I thought I should grab this bastard by the collar.

 

But I couldn’t even ask why he was suddenly picking a fight.

 

It was because of Klaus’s eyes that were still fixed on me.

 

“I’m sorry.”

 

“What for now?”

 

“The mages suspect you.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“No, damn it, starting with that bastard Rasen. They suspect you’re the leader of the Dark Sorcerers.”

 

“Me? The leader of the Dark Sorcerers?”

 

What kind of story is this now? Even in my bewilderment, that name ‘Rasen’ kept echoing in my ears.

 

Because as far as I knew, surely….

 

“Klaus.”

 

“Yeah.”

 

As if showing his dejected mood, his voice was flat, but I had to ask.

 

“Who is this person called Rasen?”

 

“The King of my country.”

 

“…Ah, the King. His Majesty the King. So then….”

 

“Yeah. This body’s father.”

 

“Wow….”

 

Such disrespect….

 

I couldn’t bring myself to say that, but there’s no hiding one’s expression.

 

Klaus would normally have snapped angrily asking what that look was about, but this time he just turned his head away with a snort.

 

“Anyway, that old geezer is getting senile and being swayed by ridiculous rumors.”

 

‘Old geezer? He’s not even a grandfather, and if he’s a father, the age difference shouldn’t be that much…?’

 

But I stayed quiet. Klaus seemed really heated up.

 

Besides.

 

I glanced up again.

 

Listening to Klaus’s words, a suspicion suddenly occurred to me.

 

‘What if Kim Ddongbyeol is the leader of the Dark Sorcerers? Honestly speaking, it’s more than possible.’

 

Everyone in the world should know what a vicious star that bastard is, but it’s so unfair that only I know.

 

“Klaus.”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“So, you came to tell me to be careful because they suspect me?”

 

“That’s part of it, and there’s something else I need to talk about.”

 

Before Klaus could even finish speaking.

 

“…Is this what you needed to talk about?”

 

I let out a hollow laugh while trapped in his embrace. Klaus’s action of suddenly pulling me into a hug like a child receiving a big cotton candy gift still wasn’t familiar.

 

‘Well, he had been transformed into a dog and staying by my side all this time.’

 

It was quite awkward having him do this in the form of a fully grown man.

 

But I didn’t feel like telling him to get lost, because Klaus really would grow sickly like a seriously ill patient the longer he stayed away from me due to that strange oath of submission or whatever.

 

This time he had been away for an especially long time.

 

At first I couldn’t tell because of his face, but looking closely and continuously, Klaus’s cheeks were sunken and his lips were pale.

 

So I just fidgeted with my fingers with a more awkward feeling than usual, unable to tell Klaus to get lost.

 

Then I suddenly became curious and asked.

 

“Klaus.”

 

“…Yeah.”

 

“Then you don’t suspect me? Of being the leader of the Dark Sorcerers?”

 

Klaus giggled while keeping me trapped in his arms. My body shook along with his laughter.

 

“Hey, someone like you?”

 

“Someone like me?”

 

“If you’re the leader of the Dark Sorcerers, then I must be the god of the Dark Sorcerers.”

 

“What?”

 

I let out a scoffing laugh.

 

“Hey. That’s the wrong order.”

 

“Order?”

 

“Right? I should be the god and you should be my subordinate. You should serve me like the sky, what is this role reversal?”

 

Your leash is with me, you know? How dare you be so arrogant.

 

Half serious, half joking, my words made Klaus’s laughter fade.

 

What now. Why again. Just as I was about to ask if I had been somewhat rude.

 

“You’re right.”

 

Klaus said in a somewhat subdued voice.

 

“If you’re the god, then I’d be your only priest.”

 

“….”

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