Since When Were You The Villain? - Chapter 25

Then he clapped his hand as he suddenly remembered something important.

“Oh right. Do you like cats? Do you have any allergies?”

Cat?

Sophia’s eyes widened.

“I love cats! I have no allergies.”

Sophia smiled brightly.

She loved cats, but she was hesitant to get one because of responsibility issues, but she once thought about adopting abandoned cats.

A creature with upright ears, fresh eyes, an arrogant gait, a wavy tail, and even a reverse beauty that sometimes shows strange behavior!

It was not easy to hate that cute creature.

Even if you scroll down in SNS, if a cat appears, you will be drawn to that magical power and stop.

But suddenly, why a cat?

“What a relief. Her Majesty is raising a cat by the way. It’s a white long-haired breed, and very pretty.”

Sohpia thought maybe the breed was Turkish Angora, although she didn’t know if there was a Turkish Angora in this world.

“What’s the cat’s name?”

Talking about the cat, Sophia asked in a more excited tone.

“Oh, it’s Elizabeth. It’s a male, but…”

“What? A male cat is named Elizabeth?”

“When I was young, I gave it a name without knowing the gender, but later the veterinarian found out that it was a male. Since the cat was also young… The peanut was so small I couldn’t tell.”

The cat had become accustomed to the name he had already given and it became irreversible, he added.

The empress without a daughter seemed to be satisfied with the name in its own way.

At Mikhail’s explanation, Sophia couldn’t contain her laughter.

The reason Elizabeth became Elizabeth was funny, especially the word peanut coming out of the mouth of the noble-looking prince.

The Crown Prince, who seemed difficult to approach, felt very friendly.

Mikhail told a lot about Elizabeth.

He said that Elizabeth liked duck meat, and that he was very neat since he gets groomed every day. Sometimes, he hunts mice and birds himself.

“Ah… I almost forgot something important.”

Mikhail, who was boasting about the cat, added hastily as if he had missed something important.

“He has a little personality… He’s naughty and ferocious, so be careful. He could bite or scratch if touched.”

He had a very rough personality, so no one could touch him carelessly. Even the Empress, who had cared for him all her life, was bitten from time to time.

Especially, when taking a bath which he hates the most, more than two people would bleed.

“He’s the only one who can harm the royal family and be loved.”

Mikhail glanced at his wrist, which had been hidden under his sleeves.

There were red scratches on his white wrists.

The Crown Prince who got a wound on his body while trying to touch a naughty cat.

I imagined how disappointed he must have been after being coldly thrown away by the cat.

‘That’s so cute…?’

A second male lead who dots on a cat. Killian’s male lead position is under threat.

“Are you relaxed now?”

Mikhail looked at her smiling comfortably and asked.

‘Ah, you noticed that I was nervous and deliberately relaxed the atmosphere.’

Sophia was a little moved by the thoughtful act.

“The imperial palace is also a place where people live. The process is tricky, but there is no need to be afraid.”

Sophia nodded her head at the warm smile that spread across his cheek.

Until seeing him in person, Sophia thought he was going to be a tough guy.

This was because the princes in the novel were often rational and cold-hearted due to the political events they had been through since childhood.

“The Crown Prince is like the sunsh- I thought it would be scary.”

Sophia, who was about to say ‘sunshine’, realized that the word didn’t fit this world, and quickly changed the word.

Then Mikhail made an ‘ah’ sound and he laughed.

“Sunshine. That’s a good compliment.”

He liked Sophia’s expression.

Ordinary people compared the emperor to the ‘sun’.

Because of this, he also heard expressions like ‘future, tomorrow, rising sun’ from a young age.

However, the word ‘sun’ somehow gave the impression of authority and was burdensome.

That’s not what he wanted the emperor to seem like.

However, the word “sunshine” was different.

Rather than the intensely burning sun that makes it hard to open their eyes, it was the sunlight that gently wrapped around the world.

Mikhail really liked Sophia’s fresh expression.

Of course, Sophia didn’t even think of such a deep metaphor…

“I think Her Majesty the Empress, who is the mother of the Crown Prince, would be a good person just like Your Majesty.”

Not knowing what Mikhail was thinking, Sophia smiled broadly.

“The Duke must’ve gotten his kindness from this atmosphere.”

Mikhail tilted his head at Sophia’s words.

“Killian is kind?”

“Of course, although his tone is a bit stiff.”

There was no such thing as a soft smile, a soft tone, or a pleasant joking spirit in Killian.

But Sophia had a different impression, and she thought that Killian was also a warm person.

If Mikhail showed gentle kindness, Killian showed a silent protective tenderness.

Whenever Sophia was in trouble, he reached out without hesitation, and when she was in an unaffordable crisis, he appeared like a hero to solve the case.

It was a short time, but thanks to that, he didn’t know how many times she escaped crises.

Maybe it’s because he was the male protagonist.

Either way, it doesn’t change that he’s a good person.

But Mikhail looked at her as if surprised.

“Unexpected… But yes.”

“Are you surprised?”

“Most have a hard time with Killian.”

Even Mikhail knew that Killian was a good person. However, not many people know Killian’s true face.

This was because he had an atmosphere that was not easily approachable.

Killian wasn’t the type to easily reveal his inner feelings.

Aristocrats said that when he was thoroughly courteous and drew his line, they felt like they were facing an impassable wall.

Besides, he cannot tolerate injustice just like a military and police commander, and if there was anything that came up, he became very strict and cold.

Those who saw it once did not easily think of becoming friends with him.

They would say: “I thought it was only the police officers and the royal family who knew what he was truly like…”

Above all, Sophia was engaged and neglected for a month, and recently had trouble with unsavory rumors, so Mikhail thought things would be quite difficult between the two.

In particular, Killian was a moron who didn’t know the hearts of women.

A guy who doesn’t understand why women look at him, why they talk to him and ask for a drink, or why ask for a seat next to him.

No wonder there were even rumors among young people that the military and police captain has no lower parts. (tl/n: like he had no peanut)

For Killian, a relationship such as a lover or an engagement did not match well.

“Besides, didn’t Miss Sophia just meet Killian?”

“A lot has happened in that short time.”

“Come to think of it… In fact, I was surprised to hear that the Lady is in the duchy.”

Killian didn’t go around to announce that Sophia was staying at his house. Read only at pm tl.

Although engaged, the two are still unmarried.

It was because they knew how noisy it would be if the word that such two people live in the same house is circulated.

“I needed a place to stay besides the Frauss mansion, so he just gave me a room.”

Sophia said it was no big deal.

Mikhail thought for a moment.

“…I think I can understand why the Lady thinks Killian is kind.”

He’s not like that.

Mikhail laughed.

Sophia pondered it and nodded her head.

‘Because I’m the female lead, do I feel that way?’

The immutable laws of romance novels.

Even a male lead like an iron fortress was cold to everyone, he would be warm for his female lead.

 ‘Unexpectedly friendly Killian’ is like a privilege one can enjoy as a female protagonist.

“I think it is definitely a blessing to be the fiance of the Archduke.”

Sophia readily acknowledged her privilege.

Meanwhile, the two arrived at Internus Palace, the empress’s palace.

Although Internus Palace was a part of the Imperial Palace, it was as wide as any other nobleman’s residence.

What stood out was the smooth marble wall surrounding the Palace of Internus.

The marble wall, which was covered with sculptural pieces like tiles, was engraved with carvings cut in depth.

It was as if a large, long scroll had been opened and encircled the Empress’s Palace.

Beyond the fence was the garden and the graceful curve of the roof of the palace.

“Here you are, Your Highness.”

The guards standing at the entrance to the palace recognized Mikhail from afar and saluted.

“It’s a lot of work.”

Sophia followed Mikhail, skillfully saluting them, and gave a clumsy greeting.

Upon entering, in front of the pink marble palace in the distance, there was a beautiful garden in full bloom in spring.

In particular, the pond on one side stood out.

There is a small artificial island in the center of the pond, and a cherry tree in full bloom boasted a beautiful and rich appearance.

White petals, falling like snowflakes, fell gently on the pond and spread.

Around the pond was a large willow tree that had just begun to sprout yellow-green leaves.

Every time the wind blew, the willow tree swayed like a harp.

Under the willow tree, a cat white as cherry blossoms was running around.

It seemed to be the Elizabeth Mikhail was talking about.

The pure white, abundant fur and noble blue eyes were subtleties that fit perfectly with the imperial family.

Elizabeth flicked his tail, gazing at the red-breasted robin bird perched on a willow branch.

And a spot not far from where the cat played, five women drinking tea together was seen.