“Moreover, among the people Your Excellency helped, there were their parents and relatives. It’s hard for them to maintain enthusiasm when they’re not sure if it’s for the citizens.”
“Viscount, we showed our abilities to give them a chance. We wanted to prevent unnecessary sacrifices. It’s better for nobles and soldiers not to dedicate allegiance to these creatures that feed on the kingdom.”
“Duke Kuran is not an ordinary demon.”
“Do you think we don’t have the power to deal with the duke? Who do you think dealt with various creatures like Vincentina Hori, including Balder and Maria Kuran, in the border zone?”
“Duke Kuran is so powerful that he can’t be compared to them. He can even turn dead people into demons as he pleases.”
“I’ll handle that on my own, so let’s go back to the previous question. We know that those who wear Duke Kuran’s ring are all considered demons. But you say you’re not?”
“The duke did distribute his power contained in the ring to superior demons, but I am not one of them.”
Viscount Gart glanced at the royal side once and then sealed his lips again.
“Do you think abandoning loyalty to Duke Kuran is wrong?”
“For over ten years.”
“Then I’ll ask again. Is that time something to be proud of? Think about how the Kuran family ruled here for fifteen years. No, we don’t need to go that far. Just by looking at the citizens who died because of demons this time, you should realize how misguided your loyalty was.”
Viscount Gart clenched his fist.
Kite drove the point to end his hesitation.
“We have no intention of helping nobles, not just ordinary citizens. My goal is to turn the Kuran Kingdom back into Hellane. But do you want to spare nobles who cling to Duke Kuran and live in luxury?”
Gart, who had been looking at the ground, lifted his head sharply.
“Do you mean to kill innocent nobles? I cannot forgive that.”
Kite burst into laughter.
“If you don’t forgive, what will you do? Even though you’re not a demon. Can an ordinary human stand against me?”
He stared at the speechless Viscount for a while before speaking.
“It’s a joke. Even if I don’t like it, they were people of Hellane. I wouldn’t kill them with my own hands.”
“Then?”
“Whether attacked by demons or not, I plan to attract attention. Until yesterday, demons did not invade this place where nobles’ mansions are, but no one knows what will happen in the future. If that happens, surviving will purely depend on luck.”
Viscount Gart asked in a sinking voice.
“Are you saying you won’t deal with the demons roaming around here?”
“If you swear allegiance to me, my heart might change. But if not, I don’t want to do anything difficult anymore. I’ll only take care of my people.”
Still, looking at the silent Viscount, Ruelra intervened.
“We will leave this place the moment we judge it difficult to capture Duke Kuran. Even if the port is blocked, we can go anywhere.”
Of course, it was a lie. Since she didn’t set a teleport, there was nowhere to go except the Kuran Kingdom. Moreover, if she didn’t kill Duke Kuran, she couldn’t leave as she pleased, as she would face her own demise.
However, Viscount Gart, unaware of this fact, would have no choice but to believe whatever is said.
“What will happen if we abandon and leave this place?”
Viscount Gart, who had been looking at Ruelra, shifted his gaze.
“This place is no longer the old Kuran Kingdom. Previously, the only problem was a shortage of food, but now we have to worry about demon attacks. In such a situation, how long do you think this kingdom can survive?”
The hand that Viscount Gart had clenched into a fist loosened. The shoulder, which had been tense with strength, slumped.
After looking towards the royal side once again, he opened his mouth with a heavy voice.
“As the closest aide to Duke Kuran, I know that even if I beg for forgiveness, it’s useless. But my children are innocent. Please spare their lives.”
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
