I forced a smile and said, “I didn’t realize you had arrived; your footsteps are so silent.”
Lady Evangelin chuckled, “As a noble lady, it’s natural. Plus, the carpet on the floor muffles the sound even more.”
She playfully winked.
I wondered why Lady Evangelin came instead of the butler who said he would guide me to the dining room.
“I was actually expecting the butler. I thought he would lead me.”
She nonchalantly replied, “I came instead of the butler.”
Her demeanor suggested it wasn’t anything special, just her character, not bound by strict formalities.
I handed her the bouquet I had placed on the table.
“I couldn’t come empty-handed since I was invited.”
“Oh, thank you.”
Lady Evangelin sniffed the flowers briefly and then smiled brightly.
“The fragrance is delightful.”
“I wasn’t sure which flowers you’d like, so I put a lot of thought into it. I’m glad you like them.”
She laughed lightly, holding the bouquet as we moved together.
Walking down the long hallway, Lady Evangelin broke the silence.
“Actually, I was expecting a different answer.”
“Excuse me?”
I was puzzled. Did I make a mistake somewhere?
She glanced at me and smiled faintly, her cheeks turning slightly red.
“Well, how should I say this… A handsome man like Sir Musel is rare. Being a noble lady myself, I hoped for a bit more romantic dialogue.”
“Oh…”
I had intended to be polite, but it seems I wasn’t quite fulfilling my mission to charm Lady Evangelin.
Regret hit me late. I should have at least acted!
I stammered, “While choosing the flowers, I was thinking of your face and…”
Her expression soured.
I bowed my head, “I apologize.”
She sighed, “I guess I shouldn’t have expected that from you, Sir Musel.”
I messed up, stupid me. I should have burned my soul to act like a romantic man.
But what can I do? Just like I can’t demand the impossible from Lumi, I can’t expect the impossible from myself.
We need to escape this awkward atmosphere quickly.
“I didn’t want to come off too friendly at first, fearing it might overwhelm you.”
“Is that so? But there’s no need to be so cautious…”
Lady Evangelin tilted her head, puzzled.
I was confused, too. The etiquette book didn’t explain this situation. I acted based on what I thought was ‘manners towards women.’
How cautious should I be, and where should I stop? The standards were unclear, and I was perplexed.
As we talked, we arrived at the dining room, where Count and Countess Poierbach were waiting.
“I’ve heard a lot about Sir Musel. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Countess Poierbach greeted me warmly, resembling Evangelin. In the original story, she played a significant role, staunchly protecting her daughter against the villainous Elfriede, another power player in the social circle.
In the story, Elfriede relied solely on her family’s power and beauty, recklessly causing her own downfall, along with her family’s.
I hoped Lumi wouldn’t head towards a similar end, especially after escaping a depressing reality to possess a character in a novel.
Lost in these thoughts, Count Poierbach commented in a bureaucratic tone.
“The documents Sir Musel brings are always well-organized.”
I was pleasantly surprised by the compliment.
“Thank you. I worked hard on them, glad to see it wasn’t in vain.”
“Your abilities are exceptional, considering it’s your first time handling such duties.”
I was commended for my work, and my heart swelled with pride.
Inside, however, I was troubled by Lumi’s situation and my role in this complex world.
I chuckled modestly. “That’s too kind of you, Count.”
Lady Evangelin chimed in, “It’s surprising to see Sir Musel so adept at such rigid official duties. You seem more like a radical at heart.”
I was reminded of our first meeting when one of his shoes had broken, and I had snapped the heel off the other to match.
“It feels like such a long time ago already.”
“I’m more quick-witted than radical, though it’s a bit embarrassing to say so myself.”
She smiled softly, “That’s another unique aspect of Sir Musel.”
Countess Poierbach then asked, “What did you do before joining the royal court, Sir Musel? There’s little known about your past, and it’s quite intriguing.”
I felt my heart sink. How do I talk about Musel’s past when I hardly know it myself?
But showing panic wasn’t an option. I had to concoct a story naturally, without batting an eye.
“It was quite ordinary. I enjoyed reading.”
“It’s hard to believe it was just ordinary. A handsome man like Sir Musel must have attracted a lot of attention.”
Lady Evangelin leaned forward, seemingly eager for a genuine story.
Sweat trickled down my back.
“Haha, it really was ordinary.”
Oh dear, this is killing me! If the original Musel, wandering somewhere as a ghost, is watching, please help me!
That’s when Count Poierbach came to my rescue.
“I’ve always been curious, Sir Musel, how did you come up with the idea for your thesis?”
Countess Poierbach scolded him, “We’re discussing Sir Musel’s past, not his thesis. Why would you interrupt?”
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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