The Blackened Second Male Lead’s Wife - Chapter 7

He was known as the Prince.

Unlike the Lucian gang, whose eyes were glistening as if they had met an idol, this other group of people were treating Carlix with the world’s most polite attitude.

“You’ve come all the way to this place in spite of your busy schedule for a loyal and devoted knight. I am amazed by the benevolence of the Crown Prince.”

“I know.”

Of course, it wasn’t just heartless flattery.

Their eyes at Carlix were a mixture of respect and admiration.

Of course, among them were plenty of women who were looking at Carlix with fearless widened eyes.

Evie. you know, sisters. That guy won’t look at anyone if they’re not the female lead. If you want to live a long time, it’s best to stay away from him.

As I expected, the expressionless Carlix was focused on only one place the whole time.

It was Estelle.

There was a gathering of people who were filled with adoration for her, and in terms of the gender ratio, there were much more men than women.

Indeed, she’s the female lead.

Well, if I were a man, it would have been much better for Estelle than being with the two men who make normal people into a squid. (T/N: squid is slang for people has ugly/not handsome face)

She’s a sweet, gentle, pretty, likable saint.

Of course, I feel that way too, but I will never hang around the female lead in front of the male lead. Men gathered there, can you really not feel that gaze?

Carlix’s gaze was so ferocious that it felt like he was a step away.

But the men were busy smiling at Estelle, as if they were under a spell.

In line with that, Carlix’s eyes were dimmed.

Whether those men can continue to live is concerning as they flirt with her.

You’re boiling inside, aren’t you? You can’t say anything because that would go against your denial for loving her.

As expected. It’s most fun when the a-hole male lead is struggling.

Lucian, on the other hand, surprisingly isn’t paying attention to Estelle.

He looked calm when he talked to people.

You’re probably trying not to show your feelings. Idiot.

I chewed the grapes, feeling frustrated by his behavior.

Then came a sharp voice.

“Hmph, no matter if you’re a saint, you’re the worst, coming here in that shabby dress!”

The grapes that I was holding fell on the table.

“What do you think an aristocrat’s engagement ceremony is? I really don’t get what the commoners think.”

Except for those three surrounding me.

The Pernias.

In other words, they were extra villains.

The women asked me with the most evil faces.

“Does Lady Pernia think so, too?”

No. Absolutely not.

But before my reply, the women grumbled again.

“I heard the saint recently went into the Crown Prince’s room without permission.”

“Right, it turned out she was trying to heal his wounds, but it’s not a good idea to just go into His Majesty the Crown Prince’s room. Also, a woman went in alone.”

“Isn’t that promiscuous and ignorant?”

You ladies, are you crazy?

They spoke out deliberately.

So Estelle can hear a few steps away.

Estelle was a little startled but she was calm.

She wasn’t the one who was upset by these words in the first place.

The problem was not her, but the a-hole male lead and the second male lead who has the yandere tendency.

I felt the eyes of two people heading there at the same time.

Already in a bad mood, Carlix had the face of a murderer who had killed a dozen people.

Lucian didn’t look good either.

Looking at the faces of the two men, I thought frantically.

Calm down, Pernia. Even if it has become this intense, the original Pernia didn’t die here. At least the two of them won’t kill me here.

So you can sort it out somehow.

Quick.

Faster than when we rush to buy tickets for the idol concerts.

I shouted loudly.

“No, I think the saint is really cool!”

Oh, I don’t know.

The two time bomb-like men and Estelle’s mood should quickly get better.

I moved my mouth without breathing.

“Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not easily show that he’s sick. So even the imperial doctor did not know that he was not feeling well that day. The saint was the only one who noticed it and went into his room to treat it. She had to face the menace of the soldier, who doesn’t let you enter easily. What a benevolent and brave heart!”

I never appreciated the blood of a Too Much Talker running in this body.

I want to look as sincere as possible, and said with my eyes curled.

“She’s the best!”

I held my thumb up.

I’m afraid that would make it look like a joke.

The inside of the banquet hall became quiet.

People were all looking at me with absurd faces.

It was the same with Lucian, Estelle, and Carlix.

The women around me were no different.

“How can you betray us?”

I rushed to Estelle before the women could look at me with a look of death again.

“Saint, may I ask you to do the dance of blessing I asked you in the letter now?”

“…………Yes.”

Estelle nodded with her eyes wide open.

Estelle and I joined hands.

Only then did I feel at ease.

There’s nothing to be afraid of as long as you’re with the female lead.

Even if there is a chance that the meteor hits and half of the land disappears, a 50-centimeter radius around the female lead is safe.

Even more so for those two men.

When my father, who was blinking blankly, quickly gestured, the music started.

It’s completely different from the fancy music that was played before. The music is soft and gentle.

In fact, there wasn’t much of a blessing dance.

It’s an ordinary waltz.

The only thing that’s different is that the dancing partner is a saint.

“I’m taller than you, so I’ll lead.”

“Ok.”

Because Estelle was a little shorter than me, I had to look down.

Cute.

I think I know why men love the short female lead.

What should I say?

The round top of her head, or the face I saw from above, was as cute as a child.

“Even if they’re a band of villains, to say such rude things to such a lovely saint…”

You’re evil. You’re bad.

I said to Estelle, stepping to the music.

“You were offended by what they said earlier, weren’t you?”

Estelle opened her eyes wide and smiled with her eyebrows down.

“I’m fine. I’ve never heard such a thing before.”

I was heartbroken by that.

Estelle suffers all kinds of hardships like a heroine.

Being persecuted, despised, misunderstood, conspired, just because she was a commoner.

She had to put up with everything.

Because she’s a saint.

But you know what? You’ll get cancer if you live like that, Estelle.

A person needs to live and be careful with what he or she wants to say.

I said with one hand supporting her waist.

“It doesn’t mean it doesn’t just because you don’t hear it every day. Just hang in there.”

“………”

“It hurts like hell. I really hate it.”

She said while I spun her.

“So don’t put up with it too much and chew up all the annoying things.”

Estelle, who came into my arms, was looking at me with big eyes.

She looked at me with a shocked face and said, with peach-colored cheeks.

“Miss Pernia is the first person to say that to me.”

Hmm, this line. I’ve heard of it before.

Classic romantic lines like, “I’ve never met a girl like you before,” are things that the male lead would say to the female lead, who fell for him at first sight.

The genre hasn’t changed, has it? 

Fortunately, Estelle didn’t do anything else from there.

I just did the final greeting with a smile.

Being momentarily distracted by the sudden threat of genre transformation, I caught her trying to leave the hall.

“Saint, there’s one more person you need to dance with.”

“Oh, right.”

I called Lucian, who was staring at us from over there.

“Lord Kardien, you must receive the blessing of the holy saint.”

I urged a hesitating Lucian.

“Come. Over. Here.”

My burning eyes might have seemed a little intimidating.

But it’s a threat.

If you don’t come right now, you’ll see me go nuts.

Fortunately, Lucian didn’t run away and came close to me.

I pushed Lucian in front of Estelle.

“Well, then, you two, have a good time.”

I rapped along, saying some things about being a matchmaker and arranging a blind date.

On the spot where Estelle and I were, Estelle and Lucian stood.

The moment I saw them facing each other, I almost cried.

Is this how it feels when a father sends his daughter to his son-in-law at a wedding?

I’m sad, happy, proud. Numerous emotions mingled.

I smiled, pressing with a handkerchief against my eyes.

They suit each other very well.

Silver-haired Lucian, who moves like the wind, and golden-haired Estelle, who moves like the waves.

It was such a lovely scene for a second male lead and female lead.

But soon, a foreign object came in.

It was Carlix who looked at the two with terrifying eyes.

God damn it, you male lead!

I opened my mouth with a look of astonishment.

Carlix grabbed Estelle’s wrist and pulled her back.

“Your Highness?”

Estelle looked at Carlix with her big eyes. At the same time, Lucian moved.

Lucian reached out and took Carlix’s hand. Carlix’s face is distorted.

“Whose hand are you holding now?”

“I’ll take the punishment later. Let go of Estelle’s hand.”

“Lucian Kardien!”

Boom. A great deal of anger leaked from Carlix that the air around him vibrated. But Lucian was also daunting.

No matter how cold his expression is, Carlix wouldn’t back down.

If left untouched, there was a terrible fight between the two.

I should have kept in mind that that incarnation of jealousy a-hole male lead could intervene any time, but I was too careless.

I was confused about what to do and looked at the two, and I heard a clear voice.

“I’m fine.”

It was Estelle.

Estelle’s eyes were directed at Lucian.

“So let go, Lucian.”