It seemed like I had read about Leonhart being proficient in evildoing, including murder, from a young age in “Melodia’s Life.” I couldn’t pinpoint exactly when his childhood was.

But it could start now. My body shivered with fear at the thought.

And just when I thought ‘it’s scary,’ the necklace hanging around my neck gave off a slight glow before disappearing.

I tried to fiddle with the necklace to check its state, but Leonhart spoke first.

“What’s up? Why are you like this?”

“Ah, no. Nothing…”

But it could still be a problem.

‘He could be nice now. He didn’t ignore me like those weird kids before, and it seems like he still has some humanity left.’

I shouldn’t have been so nervous from the start. If I do well, I might befriend him before he turns evil and get him on my side.

I quickly resolved to do so and hastily coughed before asking Leonhart.

“Re, really? Is your name really Leon?”

“Yes. It’s Leonhart.”

“Wha, what a cool name…… Wow……”

My tongue got tangled due to surprise, and my pronunciation became a mess.

But thankfully, Leonhart didn’t seem to notice, as a smile appeared on his lips.

‘Is this child, who’s laughing like a fool at such soulless flattery, really that terrifying villain? Or could he just be a namesake?’

For a moment, such thoughts crossed my mind.

‘Maybe, is there a very malicious face hidden behind that masked face?’

Leonhart didn’t notice that I was lost in confusion and fear.

Because, he was…

“I’m cool, huh? It’s my first time hearing that.”

…blushing while smiling!

To be honest, I couldn’t see his face because of the mask, but looking at his lips, it was certain that he was smiling like a puppy.

I gaped at his adorable smile.

Is it because he’s young? His cheeks are soft and chubby like glutinous rice cakes.

“Leon, you seem cool and cute, why…”

…are you a villain?

“I’m… cute?”

Gasp.

At the sound of Leonhart’s voice, I quickly covered my mouth with my small, pale hands like a popped grain of rice.

My true feelings slipped out without my realizing!

I stood still, flustered, my feet round like Anpanman’s.

‘What if Leonhart dislikes being called cute?’

However, there was someone even more flustered than me here.

“Cute?”

It was Leonhart.

He, whose hand clutched the leatherlooking mask, slowly opened his mouth.

“It’s my first time hearing that.”

…Is he really a villain?

‘He seems more like a fool than innocent.’

He kept adjusting his mask as if embarrassed and subtly wiped his forehead.

It looked like he was sweating a little.

Could this be a scam? I considered that as well.

However, children can’t hide their nonverbal expressions. I looked at him and thought seriously.

This child villain, it might unexpectedly be a lowdifficulty mission…!

‘If I handle him well, he could be helpful in conquering the family later. Of course, after I’m sure about what kind of person he is!’

Having one more future villain on my side will help in family conquest!

‘Don’t be scared, Cien Mirmod!’

As I thought this, he raised the corners of his mouth in a grin.

“You’re cute too, a genius like an owl.”

…Leonhart smiled refreshingly.

Ah, he’s actually quite cute!

I extended my hand, with a half spoon of selfishness mixed in, and said,

“Then let’s be real friends!”

“…Hmm.”

But, just as his hand was slowly reaching for mine,

Like he had been watching everything, my father quickly ran over and lifted me into his arms.

“Cien!”

So, Leonhart’s hand, which had been extended towards me, never reached mine.

As I hung in the air, I looked at Leonhart in surprise.

“Dad, I got a reward for Cien.”

“Hmm?”

“Aren’t you curious?”

“Hmm, I’m curious. Dad, this is my friend!”

“Oh.”

As if to prevent me from seeing Leonhart, my father hugged me tightly while facing me.
So I could only see the muscular maid sisters behind dad.

The sisters gave me a nod with their usual impassive faces. Their expressions were as if they were afraid of something.

Dad’s warm voice came through.

“Who are you?”

“I am Leonhardt.”

I whispered softly into Dad’s ear.

“Dad, he’s my friend, Leonhardt.”

“A friend?”

“Yes! My very first friend!”

“First……. alright, let’s go.”

When my father turned around after murmuring lowly, only then could I see Leonhardt’s expression. Leonhardt was expressionless. It seemed as if he pitied me.

‘What? I must say hello before I leave!’

I hesitated for a moment while raising my hand to greet Leonhardt with a bright smile.

‘Leonhardt is adopted……. I shouldn’t act too close with dad here, right?’

I forcibly changed my expression to be as cold as frozen bread. Then, I smiled awkwardly in a square shape.

“Hello, friend!”

Watching me being carried away in Dad’s arms, Leonhardt silently opened his mouth wide. Reading his lip movements…….

“[……Press the necklace if you think you are going to die!]”

At Leonhardt’s advice, I vigorously nodded my head.

‘If bad guys attack my dad on the way home, or rather, to the tower, I must press the necklace!’

I immediately glanced at the necklace.

An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most

One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.

This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:

1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.

It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.

(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)

2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.

The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.

3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.

Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).

Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.

Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.

4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).

5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!