The Obsessive Male Leads Want to Eat Me Alive - Chapter 89

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Chapter 89
Should I even ask this?
Well, why not?
After a moment’s hesitation, I posed the question.
“This artifact—other people can’t see it, right?”
“Artifacts of that type are only visible to the parties bound by the contract.”
I see. But there was another aspect that truly puzzled me.
I gently traced my wrist as I asked, “What about the mana?”
“What about it?”
“….”
Recalling my days as a model student from the Forest and my A+ in the Principles of Artifacts course, artifacts of this nature inherently channeled a subtle current of mana.
Even when activated, that mana remained effective, naturally.
Yet even Heinrich, a formidable mage, had been unaware of the pattern inscribed on this wrist.
He simply couldn’t sense its mana.
Sisrain’s eyes held a look of mild curiosity, yet he answered faithfully.
“That artifact has another spell layered over it—one that blocks mana detection.”
So the mana couldn’t be sensed, and only the parties to the contract could visually confirm the pattern.
“That’s why no one knows.”
“But why hide it like that…?”
Of course, from my perspective, this was preferable to having rumors spread throughout the neighborhood.
Still, I was curious why such a method had been chosen.
“Who knows.”
“Is there a particular reason?”
Perhaps if I learned that reason, I might discover a way to break this artifact.
―One never knows.
The more information I gathered, the better my chances.
My life was far too long to remain shackled to this forever.
“….”
That was when he moved—the one who had been quietly observing me as I asked about the “particular reason.”
Broad shoulders, imposing in their presence, tilted subtly toward me.
“….”
I met Sisrain’s gaze directly without flinching.
I refused to show any sign of agitation.
Those predatory eyes in that handsome face regarded me quietly before… whispering softly against my ear.
“Let’s just say it’s a rather indecent reason.”
“…!!!”
Insane.
Master, why did you suddenly bring up that keyword?!
I had been trying my best not to show any disturbance, but it was already too late. My face burned with heat.
I shouldn’t have asked—now I couldn’t stop thinking about it….
It was precisely when I was flustered.
“Sister… ugh, why is this conversation dragging on so long~”
Heinrich, who had been whimpering from a distance like a restless puppy, appeared with a cautious glance.
He observed my flushed face and Sisrain’s composed demeanor, then narrowed his eyes with suspicion and asked.
“What were you two talking about?”
Sisrain was about to speak without hesitation. In that instant, I barely managed to cover his mouth.
“Oh, nothing at all.”
Against my hand, I felt Sisrain’s lips curve upward smoothly.
He looked utterly delighted.
―Irritatingly so.
I removed my hand from his lips and finally spoke.
“Well then, please take your leave. Your Highness.”
“Thank you for the party invitation. I’ll make sure to attend.”
As Sisrain spoke, Heinrich’s expression noticeably chilled.
“What? Why are you inviting that beast to the party? He’s an uninvited guest. I never invited him.”
Neither did you, Heinrich—not really.
“How can the villagers enjoy themselves freely if the Crown Prince shows up? You thoughtless bastard.”
The same goes for you, the Grand Duke.
Heinrich shot daggers at Sisrain’s back with his arrogant gaze and shouted.
“Don’t you ever come back.”
Thud, thud.
Sisrain simply ignored him and walked on.
“I’m going to live here with Sister anyway. Got it?”
Thud, thud.
“Sister and I are going to be married!”
‘…Is that so? Then why doesn’t the sister in question know this fact, Heinrich?’
It was at that very moment. Sisrain, who had been listening silently, turned around and began walking toward me at a terrifying pace.
‘Gasp, is he finally going to hit Heinrich!’
He’d held back long enough.
Even Heinrich seemed momentarily flustered as Sisrain approached.
Sisrain approached without hesitation, wrapped his hand around my wrist, and slowly lowered himself.
Then, meeting my gaze, he pressed his warm lips against the inner side of my wrist where the mark was inscribed.
―It was quite a lingering kiss.
Enough to make my heart burn in an instant.
“…!”
His lips parted quickly, but the scorching sensation on the inner side of my wrist remained, as if it would consume me entirely.
His crimson eyes smiled solely for her.
Beside the man shouting that he would marry Anette, his audacious manner of enchanting and kissing her was brazen and even impudent.
It struck Heinrich far harder than a hundred words could have.
Sisrain, who had boldly stolen her, departed the scene with his usual composure and unhurried stride.
Belatedly, the sound of Heinrich flipping over behind that broad back became nothing more than dull background music.
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Larva Headquarters.
“Tomorrow is finally the party! It’s been so long since I felt this thrilling excitement.”
The burly one smiled contentedly, his flushed cheeks betraying his anticipation. Another member of Larva spoke up with gleaming eyes.
“There will be so much delicious bread!”
“I’ve always had to hold back, but finally I can gorge myself on the Bakery’s bread….”
“You fool, eat before you go. These parties are supposed to be about elegance and socializing! Who goes just to eat?”
“That’s right. We should eat less than usual.”
One of the menacing-looking members who had strongly advocated for restraint spoke up.
“Unfortunately, I’ll have to limit myself to fewer than 15 pieces.”
Normally he would devour 30 pieces in one sitting—this was a dramatic declaration of “half-fasting.”
“Won’t you starve to death that way?”
Number 19 expressed genuine concern.
Though the party was tomorrow, the hearts of the Larva members had already joined it since this evening.
They were even more excited than debutante ladies making their entrance into High Society.
One-Eye spoke as if to calm the overheated atmosphere.
“Everyone, don’t get too excited. Just act like you normally do.”
As he said this, he polished the “glass eye” that he never wore on ordinary days, only on special occasions, until it gleamed.
―It was entirely unconvincing.
Since everyone was equally excited, they all laughed it off with snickers.
“The unfortunate part is that we’re participating as Winston’s Shield tomorrow.”
“Right. It would mean so much more if we participated as Larva.”
In fact, as Winston’s Shield, they had naturally been invited to parties before.
They were banquets the state held for those who excelled at subjugating magical beasts.
But because they had gained a reputation as terrifying warriors, nobles at those parties were reluctant to associate with them.
All they could do was watch the faces of nobles who attended only because of the “Winston” name.
Such gatherings could never be enjoyable.
That’s why they all had negative feelings about parties where they participated as Winston’s Shield.
“…Will we end up looking like fools at tomorrow’s village party too?”
Suddenly, one of the menacing-looking members who had “banquet trauma” spoke.
“Surely not.”
Even so, they all felt a slight unease.
In the midst of this atmosphere mixing joy and worry, Kyle had been quiet the whole time.
He rested his chin in his hand, lost in thought.
Recalling his earlier conversation with Anette.
“Master, didn’t the Crown Prince of Eldorado come looking for you?”
“Yes, he came to see me a while ago.”
‘The Crown Prince came to Bayonere….’
And it was during that very time when Winston’s Shield had set out for the Northern Region campaign.
It was at that precise moment—when he had issued a false command to capture a griffin that didn’t even exist—that the Crown Prince had conveniently sought out Anette.
It couldn’t possibly be coincidence.
Kyle had transformed his suspicions about the Crown Prince into near certainty.
‘He definitely caught a scent of something.’
The Crown Prince was a man who had searched for Anette relentlessly for a long time.
In that process, his movements could have overlapped with Gerard’s tracking unit, or he might have discovered traces of Kirke or Larva.
‘But there’s no solid evidence, that much is clear.’
If he had known everything—that Winston’s Shield was actually an organization that had once been Kirke, was now Larva, and was protecting Anette—
He wouldn’t have gone the long way through war in the first place; he would have eliminated Winston first and found her.
―Given his temperament, destroying an entire noble house would be nothing to him.
Considering only Larva and Winston…
This was definitely a timing when I needed to be cautious.
But.
“Are you alright, Master?”
“Of course I am. I’ve simply reunited with an old friend after so long.”
She said she was fine.
“I missed you so much when we parted… I’m truly delighted to see you again.”
The implication was that this was a joyful occasion, so there was no need to worry.
But Kyle was sensitive to her changes.
He detected a hint of concern and fear.
It made sense.
For an ordinary woman, a reunion with a man who had waged war with madness to find her wouldn’t be purely joyful, no matter how much she had cherished him as a friend in the past.
Even now, her feelings would be complicated.
Yet she was trying not to show it….
It was while Kyle was sympathizing with her and feeling regretful.
“Master! Anette has sent you a letter.”
One-Eye received the letter from the messenger squirrel and handed it over.
Rather than a proper letter, it was a smaller note—one that seemed to have been sent in haste.
Kyle quickly unfolded the note.
Its contents were as follows.
「 Crown Prince Sisrain will be attending a party tomorrow. 」
“…!”
Kyle’s brow furrowed.

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