The mercenaries tensed and gripped the hilts of their swords. The three men who appeared beside Vernon quickly fell into line.
“Huh?”
A short blond man widened his eyes in shock as he stared at Amy and Noah.
A man with black, short hair looked at Vernon, Noah, and Amy in turn and silently furrowed his brow. Lastly, a man with brown hair opened his mouth in surprise upon seeing Noah, then quickly shut it again.
“Vernon? Are you really leaving this place?”
The blond man glanced at Noah and gestured various hand signals to Vernon, as if asking what was going on. Vernon, wiping his dry face with his hand, sighed and then resignedly introduced them to Noah and Amy.
“These are Dwain, Jack, and Bradley, who farm in this village.”
He then glared at them.
“What are you doing? Pay your respects to these high-ranking individuals.”
With that, the blond man’s mouth dropped open.
“Wow, they really are high-ranking…!!”
At that moment, the black-haired man smacked the back of the blond man’s head hard. There was a cracking sound, but the blond man didn’t blink as if it didn’t hurt. Amy looked at the scene with a grimace.
‘That’s some tough skin. Does farming do that to you?’
The black-haired and brown-haired men stood upright with disciplined movements and then bowed respectfully to Noah.
“I am Jack Hauer.”
“I’m Bradley Kirby.”
The blond hurriedly followed suit.
“Dwain Jones.”
Noah nodded silently. Amy observed them closely and then turned her attention back to Vernon.
“Are these men coming with you?”
Vernon shook his head seriously.
“No, they are not.”
At this, the eyes of the three men widened.
“Vernon!”
“Wow, you’re leaving us behind? That’s betrayal!”
Dwain’s face turned red with anger, but Vernon, without even looking at them, firmly said,
“I’m sorry, but I refuse the position.”
The surrounding area fell silent.
‘This wasn’t in the plan.’
Feeling the foundation of her carefully laid plans shaking, Amy bit her lip. Unaccustomed to such situations, she felt dizzy with dismay.
‘The only person who can guard the Duke’s domain is Captain Vernon. I must somehow change his mind.’
Realizing that reliable people to entrust with safety and security were rare, Amy quickly calculated persuasive conditions in her mind as her anxiety grew.
However, she wasn’t the only one with such thoughts. Dwain, Jack, and Bradley surrounded Vernon and engaged in a heated argument.
“Why exactly? For what reason? Eh?”
“Surely this is a great opportunity. I cannot comprehend your decision to refuse it.”
“Please, convince us.”
Each of their personalities shone through their probing. Amy, keeping her mouth shut, crossed her arms. It seemed like she wouldn’t need to intervene as the situation might resolve itself.
‘Yes, rethink it. Let’s go with a positive approach.’
Secretly cheering on the three, she glanced sideways and was inwardly surprised. Noah was staring intently at them, his gaze different from usual.
‘Interest? Or curiosity?’
Amy wondered. What had captured the attention of the reticent and indifferent adolescent boy?
Just then, Vernon burst out yelling.
“How did you all know to come here?”
Dwain, the blond, snorted.
“Viola came to us at dawn, didn’t she? Saying there was urgent news to share.”
At this, Vernon looked utterly dumbfounded.
“Don’t tell me, you guys eavesdropped?”
“…….”
Jack and Bradley coughed awkwardly, turning away their gaze. But Dwain puffed out his chest and retorted proudly.
“It wasn’t eavesdropping! We listened in openly!”
“….a proud moment.”
Vernon shook his head in disbelief. But then, his expression turned serious again as he addressed Noah and Amy.
“I’ve changed. Besides my injury, I am now completely a farmer. Even if you take me, I will be of no use to you.”
“Just reconsider it…”
Amy stepped forward to persuade him, but Vernon raised his hand firmly, stopping her.
“My mind is made up.”
“…….”
Amy chewed her lip in frustration. Then, suddenly, a clear voice called out from behind.
“You must go!”
Everyone turned to see a slender boy standing there.
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
