Until a moment ago, Dietrich’s face had been expressionless, but now it twisted horribly. With a fierce gaze filled with rage and resentment, he looked down at her.
The empty-looking red eyes seemed to swell with an overwhelming, life-threatening aura.
Even though that murderous intent was directed at her, Seliya wasn’t scared of Dietrich.
Was it because she had no fear of death? Or because he was the only man who did not look at her with lustful eyes?
Or perhaps… because her abilities had no effect on him.
“You.”
Dietrich stepped into the cell. Bending down, he roughly gripped Seliya’s shoulder. The force of his grip made her think her shoulder might just detach right then and there.
However, before her shoulder could be torn off, Dietrich withdrew his hand.
“Do you think I can’t figure out your intentions? Do you think I can’t read your wish for me to kill you?”
Dietrich, who had reined in his murderous aura, raised one corner of his mouth. With only his lips turned up in a smile as the torches blazed behind him, he looked like a dazzlingly beautiful devil.
It was said that devils entice people by appearing irresistibly beautiful. Seliya had never seen such a handsome man in her life.
In a tragic world where everyone else only thought of exploiting her, the only one she could communicate with was Dietrich, known as the mad dog of the emperor.
Still, Seliya assumed he would kill her just the same. Wasn’t that why people called him a mad dog?
Regardless of how good-looking he was, Seliya didn’t trust the human race.
Yet, the words that came out of Dietrich’s mouth were the complete opposite.
“I’m not going to kill you.”
Seliya looked up at him, her eyes wide.
“Why? Keeping me alive brings you no benefit.”
“……”
“What’s the reason you want to keep me alive, even though you look like you could tear me apart right now? What does my having abilities have to do with you?”
Instead of answering, Dietrich stared intently at her face. His gaze scanned her round forehead, her leaf-like green eyes, and her red lips.
“Reason?”
He muttered softly. At the same time, a thick uniform was thrown over Seliya. Attached to the black uniform, the same color as his hair, were numerous medals.
It was the uniform Dietrich had been wearing until just now.
Seliya looked back and forth between Dietrich and the uniform, her face a picture of incomprehension.
“Why give this to me…?”
He rose to his feet and spoke before Seliya could even finish her sentence.
“Your life is mine. That’s the sole reason I’ve kept you alive rather than killing you.”
…As if. You’re keeping me alive because you need something from me.
Seliya clenched the uniform he had given her. The oversized garment wrinkled in her grip.
“How do you know about this power?”
Dietrich, dressed in a shirt, narrowed his eyes momentarily.
“If you want to know that…”
Dietrich trailed off, bending down. He took the uniform from Seliya’s hand and draped it over her shoulders.
His gaze paused for a moment on the nape of her neck. The handprint he had left was still faintly visible.
Dietrich didn’t say a word. Instead, he began to button up the uniform Seliya was wearing, one button at a time.
Seliya looked at Dietrich, who was meticulously fastening each button with a dry eye, unable to understand him.
Only after he had fastened the last button did he pull away from Seliya.
The uniform, much too large for Seliya, still managed to cover her entire body.
“Do as I say. Everything you eat, every action you take.”
With that, Dietrich stood up. He locked the cell door behind him, showing Seliya his back as he spoke one last time.
“It would be best if you don’t take off the uniform. With it on, there won’t be lunatics who would think of doing anything like before.”
Seliya, who had already started to unfasten a few buttons, looked at Dietrich’s disdainful eyes.
“…If you want to experience something like before, just stay in your undergarments.”
“Anyone would think you’re my husband or something.”
Contempt joined the loathing in Dietrich’s gaze directed at her. The piercing, sharp look made Seliya mentally clench her tongue.
Either way, he seemed to know more about this power than she had thought, so resenting him further would do no good.
As much as Dietrich needed something from Seliya, the reverse was also true.
“Button yourself up properly. Don’t make me come back here.”
If she stayed still, he looked as though he might come back into the cell.
“Fine, I’ll button it properly.”
As Seliya shrugged her shoulders and re-fastened the buttons, Dietrich, confirming that she had done so, turned away and disappeared the way he had come.
Dietrich, having left the room, confirmed Seliya was staring down at her uniform. She had wondered if the uniform would smell of blood, but surprisingly, it gave off a pleasant scent.
It smelled somewhat like a rose-infused soap, but also reminded her of fresh woods and trees.
Seliya furrowed her brows and muttered to herself.
“……There couldn’t possibly be a scent less suited for that man.”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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