That’s Not What Kissing Means! - Chapter 80

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That’s not what kissing means!

Episode 80

Suddenly, Theo’s hand swooped toward her head.

He lifted up a thin tree branch and continued speaking.

“I was telling you to be careful not to bump into this tree.”

“….”

Evelyn scratched her cheek at the embarrassing situation.

Then Theo stopped walking, as if he had realized something.

“Sorry, I was being insensitive.”

“…About what.”

“You really do resemble this flower. I mean it.”

Theo repeated Evelyn’s words back to her.

As if she had desperately wanted to hear them.

“That’s not what I meant….”

“No, you really do look just like it. I just failed to notice it earlier.”

Evelyn’s face reddened at his continued efforts.

It was beyond embarrassing—it was becoming shameful.

Despite Evelyn’s protests, Theo kept bringing up the flower topic, determined to make up for his mistake.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she shouted.

“I get it, so please stop. My ears are going to bleed!”

“That wouldn’t be good.”

Only then did Theo close his mouth.

This man really had no sense of moderation.

“Aren’t you cold?”

Evelyn shook her head at his question.

“I’m fine. But what would you do if I were cold? You don’t have a coat to give me.”

“Why wouldn’t I have clothes to give you?”

Theo asked with an expression of incomprehension.

No way….

“You’re not planning to offer me your priest robes, are you?”

“If that’s what you want.”

Evelyn laughed at the ridiculous suggestion.

“Why don’t you just walk around completely naked then.”

“Is that what you’re hoping for?”

Theo stopped walking and stared at her intently.

Then he said matter-of-factly.

“Come to think of it, you’ve always liked my body. That’s why you crave my lips….”

At the same time, he began unbuttoning his priest robes.

Aaah, that crazy lunatic!

Just how far did this man’s boundaries extend?

Evelyn hurriedly rushed to him and firmly buttoned up his collar.

Her frantic hands couldn’t control their strength and ended up hitting his Adam’s apple. From a distance, it looked like she was strangling him.

At the sudden attack, Theo began coughing violently.

As he bent over at the waist, coughing, a flustered Evelyn patted his back.

“Why did you suddenly start taking off your clothes!”

“If it would make you happy….”

“Happy? Why are you treating me like some kind of pervert!”

Only after a while did the calmed Theo catch his breath.

It was the first time anyone had ambushed him like that. Perhaps his guard was loose when it came to Evelyn.

“Are you okay now?”

Evelyn looked at him with worried eyes.

When she focused on him, Theo smiled as if pleased, then immediately erased his expression.

“It’s hard to breathe. I think I need your support….”

“Let’s go have breakfast.”

Evelyn coldly walked past him.

Just then, priests could be seen heading toward the dining hall one by one in the distance.

“Let’s go together.”

Theo quickly stepped in front of Evelyn, blocking her path.

A ray of sunlight descended through the dense foliage, illuminating his face.

As the light settled on his ascetic features, it added to his piety.

He straightened his disheveled clothes and smiled gently.

“Shall we go together, Cleric Evelyn.”

“….”

Even the drastically changed environment couldn’t diminish his beauty.

No, it actually amplified his charm by showing a different side of him.

‘This is driving me crazy….’

When Evelyn stared at Theo in a daze, his eyes curved beautifully.

Theo knew.

That she liked his smile.

Though childish, he was ready to smile prettily for Evelyn anytime.

These were the few moments when Evelyn focused on him.

Just then, a bird flew out from between the trees with a flutter.

At its cheerful chirping, Evelyn suddenly snapped back to her senses.

She’d been entranced again!

‘Mother, I think it’s because I take after you….’

Evelyn blamed her innocent mother.

What must Theo think, seeing her admiring him wordlessly like that?

‘No, maybe he didn’t notice….’

But his words shattered Evelyn’s hopes.

“If you’re done looking, let’s go.”

“….”

He knew.

Well, she had been staring blankly at him for quite a while. At this point, it was like roaring that she was captivated by his beauty.

Evelyn honestly apologized.

“Sorry, I didn’t realize….”

“Look all you want. I’ll offer myself anytime.”

Though it was welcome news, the barely remaining rationality held onto her sanity.

The two followed the priests toward the dining hall.

A considerable number were already seated at the long table, waiting for their meal.

Evelyn’s seat was the same as yesterday. It was uncomfortably close to the Envoy at the head table.

The Envoy spoke to them both with a gentle face.

“Today we have a special nutritious meal. The precious ingredients will boost your energy.”

“A nutritious meal?”

Evelyn’s eyes lit up.

Could she finally have a proper meal?

She didn’t even dare hope for meat. She just didn’t want to damage her taste buds any further.

Starting with the Envoy, food was placed before each person in turn. This time it was cups instead of bowls.

Soon a warm menu was placed in front of Evelyn as well.

“….”

Her complexion turned pale.

Yesterday’s green soup was like a beautiful emerald sea compared to what lay before her now.

The dark, thick liquid could hardly be called food.

The Envoy began the pre-meal prayer.

Never had she wished for the usually tedious prayer to last forever as much as today.

But regrettably, the pre-meal prayer ended, and everyone began eating.

Evelyn’s hand trembled as she gripped the cup.

‘Let go of expectations. If I imagine the worst, it’ll be better than that.’

Hoping desperately for that to be true, she took a sip of the liquid.

“…!”

Though she had prepared herself by thinking of the worst, this exceeded her imagination.

“How is it? This is the temple’s pride—a nutritious drink. It’s made from the roots of Hanis flowers.”

Evelyn barely managed to swallow the liquid in her mouth.

Her esophagus was crying out, asking what kind of disaster this was.

She forced herself to speak and answered carelessly. She couldn’t even tell what she was saying.

“Yes… thank you for… your consideration.”

“How does it taste?”

“…It’s warm.”

She tried hard to suppress her whole body from writhing, but couldn’t stop her eyelashes from trembling.

At that moment, Theo took her cup.

It was when everyone’s eyes widened at his sudden action.

He downed the nutritious drink without hesitation. It happened so quickly that no one could stop him.

Soon after, an empty cup was placed on the table.

“….”

Evelyn was equally surprised.

In her confusion, she couldn’t form proper words and only moved her lips slightly.

While everyone was flustered, Theo alone remained calm.

“As you can see, I have a weak constitution.”

Then he shrugged his broad, solid shoulders.

“So I was craving the nutritious drink.”

His sturdy physique, which couldn’t be hidden even by priest robes, turned toward the seat beside him.

“I’m sorry, Priest Evelyn. Please understand.”

Then the High Priest sitting across from them pointed his finger at Theo.

He seemed to have lost his manners in his bewilderment.

“N-no… the amount of food is determined by the number of clerics…!”

“Didn’t I tell you?”

“….”

“As you can see, I have a weak constitution.”

Theo emphasized the word ‘weak.’

The High Priest averted his eyes under the heavy pressure.

Even in the silence, he cleanly finished his own portion of the nutritious drink as well.

“Aren’t you all going to eat? It’s a special meal.”

Only at Theo’s words did everyone resume their meal.

“Thank you.”

When Evelyn whispered quietly toward him, the corner of Theo’s mouth lifted slightly.

The Envoy watched the two with interest.

As if trying to gauge how Theo felt about Evelyn.

Before long, breakfast came to an end.

It was a calm and peaceful time as always.

Before rising from his seat, the Envoy spoke to Theo and Evelyn.

“In two hours, come to my office. I have something urgent to discuss.”

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