That’s Not What Kissing Means! - Chapter 65

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That’s not what kissing means!

Episode 65

After that, several days passed.

Evelyn had practically been living in the library.

She had to transcribe all the contents of forbidden books that couldn’t be seen in the Holy Kingdom.

Three days from now, they would depart for the Holy Kingdom.

Until then, she had to diligently create her own collection of materials.

According to Theo, no priest would dare touch Evelyn’s belongings even in the temple…

Just in case, she was writing all the materials in ancient language.

Very few people could read ancient language nowadays, and she heard that was the same for priests.

The content she finally organized was about Calimedes, the god of death.

He was greedy until his last record.

He repeatedly used various schemes to steal the divine power of the gods born with him, but was eventually subdued by Yulia and other gods.

After that, he was expelled from the world of gods and forgotten with the passage of time.

Before disappearing, he was said to have left a cruel prophecy.

‘I will carve red blood on all the paths of the world. The invisible scent of blood will lead them and eventually fulfill my will!’

Evelyn frowned as she recorded Calimedes’ last words.

Though he was said to have worn a cruel smile, to her eyes it only felt like childish bravado.

‘Speaking of red blood…’

The previous Duke’s amulet came to mind again. When red fruit bears, one walks eternity…

No, don’t judge hastily!

She shook her head vigorously.

It seemed she had been buried too deeply in work.

She stretched, thinking she needed to clear her head.

Her body was stiff from staying in the same position for so long.

Theo was incomparably busier than herself.

Today too, he couldn’t come to the library because he was in meetings with his vassals.

She walked around the desk area to stretch her body, then approached the large arched window.

Warm sunlight embraced Evelyn’s entire body as if it had been waiting.

The cozy warmth gently melted her.

When she came here following the imperial command, it was chilly early spring, but now it was full spring weather.

A long velvet sofa was placed in front of the window.

She opened the window slightly and sat on the soft sofa. A gentle breeze pushed aside the chiffon curtains and tickled her hair.

Evelyn closed her eyes briefly at the pleasant spring scent.

It felt like her mind was clearing with this rare moment of leisure.

How much time had passed? The sofa she was sitting on shook slightly.

Evelyn opened her eyes and looked at the seat beside her.

As expected, Theo was looking at her with a gentle smile.

“How do you do that?”

“Do what?”

“Approaching stealthily without any presence.”

If not for the sofa’s movement, she wouldn’t have noticed at all.

She wasn’t startled now due to familiarity, but she was curious.

Theo pondered for a moment, then said seriously.

“Should I teach you from the basics? Or shall we train together…”

“Never mind, I’ll just read books. I probably have no talent for that anyway.”

“Good thinking.”

His quick agreement left her with mixed feelings.

Sitting side by side, he told her about the upcoming schedule.

“We’re planning to stay in the Holy Kingdom for about a month at most. The Grand Cleric said he’d do his best to help interpret the prophecy.”

“I see.”

“But lately, the Holy Kingdom’s desire for sacred objects has become more severe.”

Theo wore a crooked smile.

“The Grand Cleric mediates, but most end up going to the temple anyway.”

“Then shouldn’t we be careful with Yulia’s Stone too?”

“Yes, don’t trust anyone.”

Evelyn’s eyes widened at his firm tone.

Theo met her gaze intently.

“We only trust each other. Never be swayed. Not by generous faces, nor by welcoming gestures.”

“…”

He lightly tapped the tense Evelyn’s nose.

“You’re clever, so you’ll adapt quickly. Anyway, Yulia chose both of us.”

So make the most of that fact.

She nodded.

It meant to always be wary of the Holy Kingdom, but obtain everything they wanted.

Seeing her eyes shine sharply, Theo chuckled.

Evelyn was usually calm, but sometimes had something that caught people off guard, and could become surprisingly brazen.

During the expedition, she had thrown a book at a demon and didn’t even report it. No, she probably recorded herself as the victim instead.

As Theo recalled that situation, a clear voice reached him.

“Is there anyone I should be careful of?”

“Someone to be careful of…”

Soon, Theo thought of one person.

“Lionel Orban. He’s my father’s close friend. The one who gave me the amulet.”

He continued.

“I was very close to him in childhood too. He even took charge of father’s funeral. After that, he devoted himself to the temple.”

“Then why should I be careful?”

“To be precise, you should be wary of Theo Ashford when he’s with him.”

His violet eyes curved playfully.

“You never know, I might get lost in memories and bring up unnecessary stories.”

This was the first time Theo had brought up such a topic. He was wary of his attitude crumbling.

‘They must have been that close and trusting…’

That he couldn’t open his heart even to such a person felt somehow bitter.

He was the Duke of the Empire, and Lionel had belonged to the Holy Kingdom for a long time, so it might be unavoidable.

Still…

Evelyn deliberately smiled lightly.

“You can at least share memories. Theo is clever, so he can distinguish that much.”

And she returned his words back to him.

She hoped Theo could freely share at least his warm childhood memories.

Theo liked Evelyn’s calm comfort.

She had the power to dilute dark memories.

“Right. It would be good to bring the amulet too. I was curious about its meaning.”

Then, a knock was heard from the library door.

Robert, as always, announced his presence and waited calmly.

When permission was given, he came in carrying several luxurious boxes.

Robert, who was naturally approaching the desk, noticed the empty space.

Soon after, seeing the two sitting side by side at the end of the wall, he tried to hide his pleased smile.

Unlike his calm face, his mustache twitched with joy.

He bowed politely and handed the boxes to Theo.

“Donovan has sent some items.”

“They arrived faster than expected.”

“Yes, shall I place them on the desk?”

“No, just leave them here.”

Robert followed the order and left the library with light steps.

Seeing Evelyn’s expression full of curiosity, Theo took out the smallest box first.

“These are preparations for going to the Holy Kingdom.”

“Preparations? Are you telling me to memorize scripture or something?”

“Hardly.”

Theo let out a small laugh at her absurd comment.

“This one is yours.”

The small box belonged to Evelyn.

“It’s not a gift to win your favor. It’s just preparation.”

Remembering Evelyn’s sharp words from last time, Theo hurriedly made excuses.

Nevertheless, she opened the box with a suspicious expression.

“It’s a fountain pen.”

It clearly looked precious.

The upper part had a clear diamond delicately crafted into an orb shape, and below it, raised reliefs of flowers and vine stems wrapped around the fountain pen.

When she opened the cap, a silver-gleaming nib was revealed.

Theo spoke in a gentle voice.

“Try closing it again.”

Evelyn silently followed Theo’s words.

“While pressing the cap, turn left once, then right twice.”

What are you suddenly talking about?

Though she was puzzled by the following instructions, she soon understood the meaning.

She moved the fountain pen cap as he instructed.

When she pressed the end, unlike before, something began operating with a clicking sound.

After that, when she opened the fountain pen again…

What was revealed this time wasn’t a nib, but a sharp weapon.

Seeing the suddenly appeared sharp blade tip, Evelyn was left speechless.

What on earth is this!

A low bass voice flowed down from above her head.

“I told you, don’t trust anyone.”

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