The Tyrant’s Tranquilizer - Chapter 105

Translated by Tam

 

Just today, Serwin’s behavior was a little unusual.

 

He doesn’t come out if she doesn’t call; doesn’t he say he wants to go anywhere alone? Kiss her hair, hang jewelry, or buy and hold a gift impulsively.

 

It was just too much for a close person.

 

‘Don’t you do that to the person you like? You run everywhere because you want to be together, and you want to give a good gift for no reason.’

 

If it were a friend’s story, not Serwin and her own, she would have made a fuss that he was sure to like her. No matter how rich Serwin is, he won’t buy everyone a room full of gold and treasure.

 

‘No, the opponent is Serwin, right? Maybe I shouldn’t think about it based on other people’s standards?’

 

The two shared the secret of the disaster and were working for the same purpose. Serwin had only enemies and servants in his life, but like Amelie, it was the first time they had become close by relying on each other on an equal footing. Moreover, she was in a position to protect Serwin from disaster. He had reason to rely on her and make her a little more special.

 

‘Maybe he just doesn’t know the distance?’

 

It’s like a child giving a friend a toy and snacks for the first time. But he’s not a child, so toys are jewels. 

 

‘But you don’t kiss your friend’s hand, do you?’

 

Amelie recalled what happened in the restaurant. Serwin’s eyes, staring at her, looked darker and deeper than at other times. As she recalled the tension and trembling of that moment, her thoughts shook again. 

 

‘So, how does Serwin like me?’

 

Amelie is in a very big mess.

 

“Are you okay? Your face is red.”

 

Mrs Enard has spoken with concern. Amelie shook her head violently because she didn’t know!

 

“What’s the matter?”

 

At that moment, Serwin entered the room. He came to Amelie. His gaze looked at Amelie without wavering. Perhaps because she was conscious, it felt special.

 

‘Like me and liking me as a woman are two completely different things! But which one?’

 

Amelie looked up at him clearly.

 

“Your Majesty.”

 

A little bit of excitement and tension flashed across his face when she called. And he smiled brightly. It’s as if the title ‘Your Majesty’, which he has been used to throughout his life, has a completely different meaning when Amelie calls it.

 

He drowned in love. 

 

He loved her deeply enough to make him happy even with the daily actions of making eye contact and calling his name.

 

‘It’s true he loves me, right—’

 

No matter how dull Amelie was, she couldn’t deny that feeling when she looked at that face. 

 

Instead, she wondered why she hadn’t noticed it until now. He didn’t just say anything, but he expressed that he liked Amelie with his whole body.

 

‘Am I stupid? Why didn’t I notice that?’

 

Come to think of it, everything he’s done to her has been a sign.

 

He was looking at her face every moment without missing a single murmur. It was because he liked her for all the actions of him sitting next to her, even after leaving his wide seat. 

 

‘Do you like me?’

 

Amelie’s heart thumped. Her face flushed red.

 

“Amelie, your face is red. Are you sure you’re okay?”

 

Amelie blocked his hand without realizing it.

 

“Amelie?”

 

It’s rare for her to block him, so Serwin didn’t hide his bewilderment. 

 

“Oh, well, it’s time to pray—. So I’ll be right back. Please go to bed first.”

 

Amelie hurried out of the room. In fact, she ran away because she didn’t know how to treat Serwin.

 

*****

 

In the attic, Lira was waiting for Amelie. Amelie picked up a black robe without saying a word.

 

“Do I have to wait long to find out about the ring?”

 

Lira asked. But Amelie didn’t hear anything. She had now gone out in the face of a completely unexpected situation.

 

‘Since when did it happen? Why? How does it go? I think there was more distance at first. Suddenly?’

 

As if her clothes were wet in the drizzle, when she came to her senses, he had changed. 

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

Lira, who couldn’t stand it, grabbed Amelie by the shoulder.

 

“Ah, Lira. You know.”

 

Amelie felt like confessing. 

 

“Your Majesty seems to like me. I’m definitely not mistaken—.”

 

“Yes, the Emperor likes you. So why?”

 

Lira had a face that didn’t surprised. Amelie opened her eyes wide. 

 

“How did you know?”

 

“It’s so obvious. Who doesn’t know?”

 

“…I am.”

 

“What? You didn’t know? When he always stick to you and make such a fuss?”

 

Lira was dumbfounded. So what did Amelie think about Serwin’s anger, jealous of Lira, and making a fuss about it because he wanted to see it again?

 

“I knew he thought of me as special—, but it’s different from liking me rationally!”

 

Amelie defended herself.

 

“…I’m more surprised now that you know you’re special.”

 

Of course, her excuse didn’t work for Lira.

 

“Do you think Serwin likes me even in the eyes of others? So, not as a person or as a pet, but as a woman?”

 

“I told you, right? Everyone knows except you?”

 

“…No way.”

 

“Don’t you think you have a strange sense?”

 

“Uhm…”

 

Amelie sighed. As she listened to Lira, she really felt like she had turned herself into an idiot.

 

“What can I do about being born like that?”

 

Lira patted Amelie on the shoulder and comforted her. She wasn’t comforting at all, though. She watched Amelie for a while before asking.

 

“So what are you going to do?”

 

“About what?”

 

“Until now, you didn’t know what the emperor thought of you, but now you know. So, you have to think about how to deal with it.”

 

“…I was actually worried about it.”

 

Amelie recalled how she had been in her past life. She obviously had a boyfriend, and she even had a confession. She dated if she liked it, and if she didn’t like it she didn’t. It was just that kind of relationship.

 

When she applied those experiences to Serwin, it didn’t fit him well. He was different from those who passed by like that.

 

“I think the Emperor is a lousy father to a child.”

 

“What’s wrong with Serwin!”

 

“Are you already taking his side?”

 

“…No.”

 

Amelie drooped her eyebrows.

 

“Your daughter will be a witch, too. Can you raise a witch in the palace? It would be funny if the Imperial Princess was a witch, but think seriously.” 

 

“What? Daughter? I think that’s too far.”

 

“Why?”

 

“I didn’t even date him, let alone get married.”

 

“If you date, you will be married. The aides have already been raging to get you and the Emperor to marry, don’t you know?”

 

“Yes? The aides?”

 

Amelie rolled her eyes. Lira nodded her head. As she wandered around the Imperial Palace in the form of a cat, there were many stories that she accidentally heard. 

 

The hottest topic these days was the marriage of Amelie and Serwin. In particular, Serwin’s aides brought up the story of marriage when two or more people gathered.

 

“Should they marry the Emperor and take you to the imperial palace? Anyway, think carefully. You have to inherit your family too.”

 

Amelie didn’t say anything and just licked her lips. After realizing that Serwin just likes her, she was even more confused when she threw the question of marriage or child. 

 

“Oh, you don’t know how? Should I teach you something like that?”

 

Lila frowned slightly. It’s a bit embarrassing.

 

“How—”

 

“How to make a successor.”

  

 

“How to make—Lira!”

 

Amelie was surprised to hear what Lira said a beat late. What the hell is this person talking about, in the middle of the night!

 

“Don’t be shy. If you don’t know, you have to learn. That’s how everyone becomes an adult.”

 

“No! That’s enough! Uh, stop talking about it! Just pray, quick!”

 

Amelie dragged Lira and boiled her knee in front of the altar. The prayer began, but she couldn’t concentrate at all.

 

******

 

After the prayer was over, Lila said she was tired and left the room. Amelie wanted to stay in the attic a little longer, but then Serwin was sure to pick her up, so she had no choice but to go back to the bedroom.

 

‘How did you get here…’

 

Amelie crouched and went into the room. The bed with a light on caught her attention. Serwin was sitting in the bedside waiting for her, and his comfortable outfit matched with the lighting and ruffled hair gave off a secretive atmosphere. 

 

When she met his eyes, she was already nervous for some reason.

 

“Amelie, come here.”

 

She slowly approached Serwin. As she stopped one step ahead, Serwin took her hand and came half a step closer. At a close distance, he swept over Amelie’s hair. As his rough fingers brushed past her ears, Amelie swallowed dry saliva. 

 

“You’re tired, aren’t you?”

 

His voice rumbled in her ears. At that moment, Amelie remembered Lira’s words.

 

‘Marriage… How to make a successor….’

 

Amelie knew everything. Her face heated up. She treated Serwin as a big dog in need of treatment, but if she thinks about it, he was an adult male of energetic age. 

 

‘That’s right. He was a man. He’s not a puppy, even though he follows me well.’

 

He was even handsome and full of masculine charm.

 

Amelie became aware of Serwin’s gender. Then her hot face felt like it would explode, and her heart was pounding as if she was going to paralyze. 

 

“Are you okay? You’ve been like that since a while ago.”

 

Serwin wrapped around Amelie’s cheek. Amelie was so nervous and embarrassed that she couldn’t see him properly. Serwin’s eyes sharpened as she avoided eye contact. He embraced Amelie’s waist and locked her in his arms.

 

“I’m okay. But I think it’s too close—”

 

Amelie pushed Serwin’s chest. But Serwin didn’t even budge. Thanks to this, she felt his body was full of muscles.

 

‘It would be amazing if you took it off—What the hell am I thinking right now!’

 

It’s because Lira said something weird. Amelie tried to turn away from the thick arms around her waist.

 

But Serwin didn’t let her ignore him.

 

“Look at me.”

 

He wrapped a hand around Amelie’s neck. Reluctantly, she turned her eyes away and looked at him. He was looking at her passionately, as if he wanted to dig into her mind. 

 

Amelie’s mouth was dry.