The Blackened Second Male Lead’s Wife - Chapter 4

“……Awesome?”

Lucian blinked with an expression of when he heard something bizarre.

From his expression, I can feel that there’s a great deal of anguish.

“Is that a noble term I don’t know? Is it a foreign language?”

I felt you were agonizing over it, so I hurriedly added an explanation.

“Oh, Lord Kardien doesn’t know because you were out on the battlefield for a long time. That’s a popular saying among aristocrats these days. It’s a very positive word for admiration.”

“I see.”

You look like you’re very doubtful of that, but it’s not a joke.

It’s not popular here, but it’s a popular word used in another world.

I tried to keep my words calm.

“I mean, no one will be offended by Lord Kardien’s confession, anyway. So don’t be scared and run away!”

Unless it’s a married woman, whether it’s a saint or a nun, go straight for it, you shy boy!

I don’t know if he understood me or not, Lucian stared at me silently for a long time.

Then he lowered his eyes and muttered to himself.

“Lady Pernia, you’re really…….”

…….yeah. I know it’s silly.

So stop there.

Fortunately, he couldn’t hear my thoughts.

* * * *

“You arrived a little early today.”

I arrived at Lucian’s mansion. Having been here for a few days, I have become accustomed to the size of a huge mansion.

It was Paul, Lucian’s aide, who got me.

“Welcome, Miss Pernia. I’ll show you to the hall.”

Lucian, who doesn’t like people, didn’t want to have many workers in his mansion. So Paul was in charge of both the mansion’s management and escorting.

Although he was a loyal servant who took care of both his boss’s work and daily life, he had one weakness.

It was the fact that he knew the personality of the former Pernia.

Your eyes are fierce again today.

Paul’s wary face full of worries tells me that he’s thinking, “Why the hell is this woman coming to see Lord Lucian every day?”

I walked along Paul to the banquet hall and said,

“Paul.”

“Yes.”

“You might not believe it, but I came here to help Lord Kardien with a pure heart. So don’t worry too much.”

I pointed my finger at Paul and me and made a circle with my hand.

You and me are on the same side. Okay?

Paul frowned as he looked at me with a look on his face that said, “Is this woman really crazy?”

“All of a sudden, I don’t know why you’re saying that. I remember clearly what the Lady said in public four years ago.”

Paul continued with a venomous look as if he were imitating Pernia.

“You said, ‘I just can’t accept that a monster from the commoners and cursed by the devil has been named the youngest knight.’”

Why did you do that, Pernia.

Thinking of Pernia, the devilish wannabe who had nothing to be afraid of, I was flooded with tears.

Paul spoke without concealing any sign of cruelty.

“So now do not ask me to believe the Lady’s heart.”

After that, Paul coldly closed the door of the banquet hall and disappeared.

That’s too mean. That was in the past anyways. I’m a big fan of Lucian now.

Imagining competing with Paul for the president position of Lucian’s official fan club, I entered the banquet hall.

It was only the first few days that I felt awkward being alone in a quiet space.

It’s very comfortable now.

There’s no need to pay attention to the servant’s eyes.

I took a step while putting a grape on the table in my mouth.

Where did he go?

Usually, there’s no one to greet me personally.

Soon I found Lucian.

He was asleep on the sofa in the corner.

Oh my. Oh wow.

It was the first time I saw him asleep.

My eyes widened and I kept shut my mouth in case I made some noise.

How can I miss this prize?

His face looks surprisingly innocent, but he was basically a man of good manners and good faith.

And it was my first time seeing such a face.

Reflected in the sunlight coming through the windows, his silvery hair gleamed like a jewel.

The long silvery eyelashes were also soft.

Pretty, but he looks a bit distressed.

When I met him right after he returned from the battlefield, Lucian’s face, which was refreshing at that time, is now young with fatigue.

I knew the reason.

“You must have practiced all night yesterday.”

He was such a terrible dancer that I thought he might have been cursed by the devil, but after a day, his movements became noticeably better.

It was clear that he’s been practicing the whole time since I went home yesterday.

And maybe all of that…….

Maybe it’s to look good for Estelle.

It was obvious to see that he isn’t worried a bit about other things at the engagement ceremony. He was only worried about the dance.

I looked at him and muttered.

“I wish you would be more courageous with your feelings for Estelle.”

Whether Estelle would accept his heart or not is a problem for later.

I don’t want his long-held mind to rot any more. I want him to convey his feelings to her at least a little.

I meant it.

* * *

*rustle*

A small noise made me turn my head.

Lucian, leaning against the sofa, was staring at me with his half-closed eyes.

Are you still half asleep?

I laughed because it was cute.

“Did you sleep well?”’

“Yes.”

“Do you want to sleep more?”

“Yes.”

“Then, you shall.”

“Ok.”

Close his eyes again like a sleeping kitten, he opened his eyes wide after a while.

He rose up with a startled face, no longer sleepy.

“Oh, when did you get here?”

“An hour ago.”

Lucian’s red eyes shook violently.

“I apologize. I was very discourteous with a guest.”

“It’s okay. Thanks to you, I saw something great.”

“Saw something great?”

I replied with a smile to him, who blinked at what I said.

He blushed as he looked at me with a confused face.

“I look like a mess. Please wait a moment. I’ll be right back.”

No, that’s not it!

I shook my head at the thought that I had unintentionally embarrassed him.

“You don’t have to. You look great today too.”

I saw him sleep absentmindedly like that, this man.

I cleared my throat and approached him.

“How I sleep so well, my hair is a little disheveled.”

I naturally raised my hand over his forehead.

When he noticed my intention, he flinched for a moment, but that was it. He didn’t avoid my hand.

He even bent his knees slightly to make it easier to touch.

It was a clear permission.

I shouted hurrah in my head.

Because I wanted to touch the silver hair that sparkled in the sun.

It was as I imagined.

“Your hair is like a spider’s web in the early morning. It’s thin and soft. My hair is tough and curly, so I don’t like it.”

“Really?”

I answered sincerely.

“Yes, I envy you.”

Lucian looked puzzled as if he had heard a compliment that didn’t suit him.

He said, gently accepting my touch.

“The Lady always says things I’ve never heard of.”

“Are you offended?”

His eyes curled gently.

‘No,’

I was relieved at the short answer.

I think he’s not looking at the Pernia from the past, but he’s looking at me as I am now.

* * *

Finally, the day of the engagement ceremony is approaching.

“Lady. How, how beautiful!”

Anne’s words were not just flattering for a girl with a nasty character.

I was amazed at the reflection in the mirror.

“Whoa!”

Pernia was a beauty, but she was just an ordinary beauty.

But when the three-tier combos of makeup, dress and jewelry were combined, ordinary beauty evolved into an immense beauty.

The vivid blue-purple hair curled nicely, and the green eyes were clearer thanks to the purple eyeshadow around the eyes.

The raised eyes and red lips looked so attractive.

And wearing a red dress that my father bought for me with money that he scraped up made me look haughty.

“This is very chic. I love it!”

I was looking in the mirror with a thrilled face and turned my head towards Anne.

I did my makeup, but everything else was helped by Anne. I have to fully compensate her.

“Great work, Anne. I’ll give you a bonus and a vacation. Go whenever you want.”

Anne exclaimed with a thrilled face.

“I will do my best for the rest of my life, my Lady!”

It was a good reaction for the employer to be proud of.

Anne said with a face full of red.

“No one’s going to take their eyes off of you today. Not to mention your fiance, Lord Kardien! I’m sure he’ll fall in love with you at first sight.”

I laughed at the remark.

Of course, I admit that my present self is magnificently dressed up, but the odds of Lucian falling in love with me were lower than the odds of him becoming a dance machine one day one.

“How can someone with such a mournful unrequited love look at another woman?”‘

In addition, Estelle was a woman of all the charms of the world.

I do not have an ounce of hope that she would leave his eyes.

Rather, you should look forward to something that’s more likely to happen.

I wasn’t interested in the engagement ceremony at all. My only interest is Lucian. I have done my best to encourage him.

[Red eyes are a symbol of curse? That’s only when ordinary people have them. If a handsome man wears it, it’s a charming point.]

[Thank you for your words, Lady. I am not as handsome as the Lady said.] 

She took a mirror to him and held it up to his face instead of saying anything.

[Now, just look at the face in the mirror for five seconds. Well, then look at Paul by the window over there! How does it look?]

I’m very sorry for Paul, but it was a straight shot for Lucian.

I said to Lucian, who couldn’t answer.

[Don’t be too surprised. I also look like a squid. Don’t worry too much. Keep looking at yourself and at Paul. What do you think? You’re handsome, aren’t you?]

He didn’t deny it anymore.