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However, before Hunter or Andrea could open their mouths, the door swung open, and people rushed out. It was Alan, Cain, and Otakia.
“Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
Alan greeted Hunter with proper etiquette upon seeing him, but Cain and Otakia, true to their socially awkward magician nature, gave half-hearted greetings.
“You managed to find him.”
Cain muttered, but his voice was so loud that there was nobody in the garden who didn’t hear it. The Crown Prince’s aide snapped, “Show some respect!” but Cain paid no attention.
“Narcissus, are you okay?”
Alan asked with worry-filled eyes. The gaze directed at me behind Andrea seemed as if watching a child trying to put their hand into flames.
“Is it the end of your private time now? What else is there to hear about from a kidnapper?”
Cain approached me and grabbed my shoulders without hesitation.
“Let go of that hand and talk.”
Andrea lightly slapped Cain’s hand away. Cain looked annoyed, about to say something, but this time Hunter intervened.
“Prince Del, I’d appreciate it if you could give me some time. I want to discuss your future. We also need to talk about the contract issues and set a date for the wedding.”
Otakia also chimed in.
“Why on earth are we having these discussions in my garden, anyway?”
I was out of my mind. I didn’t understand anything. When someone loses their memory, isn’t it common to show some consideration? These guys are just putting their own situations first.
“Listen, everyone!”
I shouted, clapping my hands with force. The garden fell silent instantly. All eyes were on me. But I knew they would start babbling uncontrollably at the slightest opportunity. I quickly continued.
“Line up, one by one. I’ll be inside that house, so come in order and talk about whatever you want. Otherwise, I won’t talk.”
After saying that, I entered Otakia’s house. From behind, Otakia muttered, “No, that’s my house too…” but I ignored her completely. For now, I needed to sort out this complicated situation.
I sat on the sofa in the dimly lit living room for about five minutes when someone entered the house. It was Hunter. It seemed like he had won some sort of battle and secured the first spot.
Hunter sat down next to me. I was about to gesture for him to sit across from me but shyly lowered my arm.
“Del Narcissus.”
“Yes.”
One-on-one conversations with a stranger were more awkward than I had anticipated. However, Hunter didn’t seem to find it uncomfortable. He raised his hand and gently touched one side of my cheek. His large and rough hand cupped my cheek.
“I’ll ask again.”
“…What?”
“It doesn’t hurt anymore, does it?”
He looked sad again. Objectively, I wasn’t in a healthy state, but it wasn’t a serious illness. The penalty for the illness was technically different from a true disease. So, I nodded.
“Yes, it doesn’t hurt.”
For some reason, it felt like I had to say that. Hunter’s face brightened a bit at my response. He didn’t show any particular expression, but it just seemed that way.
“If you’ve lost your memory, you’ve probably forgotten about our contract too.”
“Contract…?”
Hunter briefly explained the contents of the contract. It turned out that I had proposed the contract marriage first, and honestly, it was surprising. What kind of person was I in the past?
I had become a prisoner of my family, handed over to the Ice Prison. To avoid that fate, I joined hands with the Crown Prince in a contract marriage. The method of the contract marriage was the idea that my followers would become part of Hunter’s influence, none of it seemed like something a sane person would do.
First of all, the fact that I was a prisoner was shocking. I thought I was a fallen angel from heaven but a prisoner! Andrea and Alan must have found me ridiculous. It was fortunate that they didn’t lock me somewhere as a delusional person.
I even escaped from prison. This was so surprising that my eyes could make my eyes roll back, but to seek refuge as a wandering fugitive and go to the Crown Prince of the Empire? It was beyond belief. Well, to understand that I went looking for someone stronger than the owner of the Ice Prison… maybe I could understand… No way! Why am I so fearless?
As I was laughing in shock, Hunter spoke as if defending me from the past.
“You were right. After it became known that you and I had a close relationship, the neutral faction supporting me increased. The power of the 2nd Prince, Tierry, weakened a lot, and it was all thanks to you.”
It seemed that the 2nd Prince made some mistake involving me, which became a disadvantage for him. Hunter explained how much I had helped him. It seemed a bit exaggerated, and there is a tendency to interpret things more positively than they were, but I just nodded my head.
“And you’re also the benefactor who saved Woofu.”
“Woofu?”
“The tiger I raised.”
Oh, I see. You are raising a tiger.
I tried to casually shrug my shoulders, trying not to show too much surprise. Well, if you can ride around on monsters(Millie and Billy) like a horse, you can also raise a tiger, right? Sure, why not?
“As expected, you naturally accept it well. You got along well with Woofu.”
“Did I? That’s good news.”
“But don’t worry, after the wedding, Woofu will sleep separately.”
“…That’s also good news.”
Not knowing how to react, I gave a response, but Hunter seemed pleased with just that.
‘But wait, doesn’t this mean that Hunter is the male protagonist of the next quest?’
A quest to be proposed to by the male protagonist. It seemed unexpected and out of place, but if there was a planned (contract) marriage partner, it made sense.
However, being proposed to and getting married meant that this man in front of me was decided as my partner. At that moment, Andrea came to mind. If that were the case, Andrea would no longer be my potential partner.
But now, Andrea was telling me an obvious lie. Saying he intended to assassinate me that he would sever our relationship on the assumption that I believed those words. Would it be a wise choice to give up the proposal quest because of a man who wants to cut ties with me?
As always, this quest came with a vicious penalty. Having to faint twelve times a day. It was obvious that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy a normal daily life.
“Hunter… No, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
“I don’t mind if you want to call me by my name.”
“No, Your Highness.”
After much thought, I brought up a new proposal.
“Can you accompany me for a week?”
“I can, but why do you ask?”
“I am still unfamiliar with Your Highness. I don’t understand why I suggested things like a contract marriage in the past. It’s hard for me to grasp why. If you consider me as a completely different person now, it might make things easier.”
After looking at the wooden floor for a while, Hunter asked with a slightly rough tone.
“So, are you suggesting we annul the contract?”
“I would appreciate it if we could decide on that a week later.”
Hunter’s eyebrows slightly twitched at my words. His expression seemed to convey difficulty in understanding.
“Right now, Del, you must see me as a complete stranger, someone you’ve never met. So, I can accept that you want to annul the contract. But why give a one-week grace period? Are you afraid of potential repercussions if you reject me now?”
He said it bluntly.
“Del’s proposal doesn’t make sense. I don’t understand why you want to give me an additional week. You can reject me now; I’m fine. If it’s about the contract, don’t worry. I’ve already gained something. You don’t need to worry about going back to the Ice Prison. I’ll use my pardon on Duke Alexis.”
He seemed more like someone who hoped I would refuse. The hint of resignation and fear of someone who had struggled in pain for a long time were visible. Although his expression didn’t change, and his voice didn’t waver, I could sense his emotions.
“No, that’s okay.”
I carefully organized my thoughts and chose my words cautiously.
“I heard that you’ve been searching for me all this time. I may not remember, Surely, you must have shared time and emotions with me. I don’t want to turn away from that just because I don’t remember it.”
Perhaps if I were to ask Hunter to propose right now and then reject him, the quest would be resolved, and there would be no change in our relationship. I had no memories of Hunter, and no affection for him, so it might have been a smart approach. However…
“That would be a heartless thing to do.”
Especially to someone who looked at me with such painful eyes.
“Even if Del has lost his memories, Prince Del is… still Del.”
Hunter smiled as he spoke. It was a very faint and subtle smile, but it was undeniably a smile.
Feb 13, 2024
Table Of Contents
#BL
However, before Hunter or Andrea could open their mouths, the door swung open, and people rushed out. It was Alan, Cain, and Otakia.
“Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
Alan greeted Hunter with proper etiquette upon seeing him, but Cain and Otakia, true to their socially awkward magician nature, gave half-hearted greetings.
“You managed to find him.”
Cain muttered, but his voice was so loud that there was nobody in the garden who didn’t hear it. The Crown Prince’s aide snapped, “Show some respect!” but Cain paid no attention.
“Narcissus, are you okay?”
Alan asked with worry-filled eyes. The gaze directed at me behind Andrea seemed as if watching a child trying to put their hand into flames.
“Is it the end of your private time now? What else is there to hear about from a kidnapper?”
Cain approached me and grabbed my shoulders without hesitation.
“Let go of that hand and talk.”
Andrea lightly slapped Cain’s hand away. Cain looked annoyed, about to say something, but this time Hunter intervened.
“Prince Del, I’d appreciate it if you could give me some time. I want to discuss your future. We also need to talk about the contract issues and set a date for the wedding.”
Otakia also chimed in.
“Why on earth are we having these discussions in my garden, anyway?”
I was out of my mind. I didn’t understand anything. When someone loses their memory, isn’t it common to show some consideration? These guys are just putting their own situations first.
“Listen, everyone!”
I shouted, clapping my hands with force. The garden fell silent instantly. All eyes were on me. But I knew they would start babbling uncontrollably at the slightest opportunity. I quickly continued.
“Line up, one by one. I’ll be inside that house, so come in order and talk about whatever you want. Otherwise, I won’t talk.”
After saying that, I entered Otakia’s house. From behind, Otakia muttered, “No, that’s my house too…” but I ignored her completely. For now, I needed to sort out this complicated situation.
I sat on the sofa in the dimly lit living room for about five minutes when someone entered the house. It was Hunter. It seemed like he had won some sort of battle and secured the first spot.
Hunter sat down next to me. I was about to gesture for him to sit across from me but shyly lowered my arm.
“Del Narcissus.”
“Yes.”
One-on-one conversations with a stranger were more awkward than I had anticipated. However, Hunter didn’t seem to find it uncomfortable. He raised his hand and gently touched one side of my cheek. His large and rough hand cupped my cheek.
“I’ll ask again.”
“…What?”
“It doesn’t hurt anymore, does it?”
He looked sad again. Objectively, I wasn’t in a healthy state, but it wasn’t a serious illness. The penalty for the illness was technically different from a true disease. So, I nodded.
“Yes, it doesn’t hurt.”
For some reason, it felt like I had to say that. Hunter’s face brightened a bit at my response. He didn’t show any particular expression, but it just seemed that way.
“If you’ve lost your memory, you’ve probably forgotten about our contract too.”
“Contract…?”
Hunter briefly explained the contents of the contract. It turned out that I had proposed the contract marriage first, and honestly, it was surprising. What kind of person was I in the past?
I had become a prisoner of my family, handed over to the Ice Prison. To avoid that fate, I joined hands with the Crown Prince in a contract marriage. The method of the contract marriage was the idea that my followers would become part of Hunter’s influence, none of it seemed like something a sane person would do.
First of all, the fact that I was a prisoner was shocking. I thought I was a fallen angel from heaven but a prisoner! Andrea and Alan must have found me ridiculous. It was fortunate that they didn’t lock me somewhere as a delusional person.
I even escaped from prison. This was so surprising that my eyes could make my eyes roll back, but to seek refuge as a wandering fugitive and go to the Crown Prince of the Empire? It was beyond belief. Well, to understand that I went looking for someone stronger than the owner of the Ice Prison… maybe I could understand… No way! Why am I so fearless?
As I was laughing in shock, Hunter spoke as if defending me from the past.
“You were right. After it became known that you and I had a close relationship, the neutral faction supporting me increased. The power of the 2nd Prince, Tierry, weakened a lot, and it was all thanks to you.”
It seemed that the 2nd Prince made some mistake involving me, which became a disadvantage for him. Hunter explained how much I had helped him. It seemed a bit exaggerated, and there is a tendency to interpret things more positively than they were, but I just nodded my head.
“And you’re also the benefactor who saved Woofu.”
“Woofu?”
“The tiger I raised.”
Oh, I see. You are raising a tiger.
I tried to casually shrug my shoulders, trying not to show too much surprise. Well, if you can ride around on monsters(Millie and Billy) like a horse, you can also raise a tiger, right? Sure, why not?
“As expected, you naturally accept it well. You got along well with Woofu.”
“Did I? That’s good news.”
“But don’t worry, after the wedding, Woofu will sleep separately.”
“…That’s also good news.”
Not knowing how to react, I gave a response, but Hunter seemed pleased with just that.
‘But wait, doesn’t this mean that Hunter is the male protagonist of the next quest?’
A quest to be proposed to by the male protagonist. It seemed unexpected and out of place, but if there was a planned (contract) marriage partner, it made sense.
However, being proposed to and getting married meant that this man in front of me was decided as my partner. At that moment, Andrea came to mind. If that were the case, Andrea would no longer be my potential partner.
But now, Andrea was telling me an obvious lie. Saying he intended to assassinate me that he would sever our relationship on the assumption that I believed those words. Would it be a wise choice to give up the proposal quest because of a man who wants to cut ties with me?
As always, this quest came with a vicious penalty. Having to faint twelve times a day. It was obvious that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy a normal daily life.
“Hunter… No, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
“I don’t mind if you want to call me by my name.”
“No, Your Highness.”
After much thought, I brought up a new proposal.
“Can you accompany me for a week?”
“I can, but why do you ask?”
“I am still unfamiliar with Your Highness. I don’t understand why I suggested things like a contract marriage in the past. It’s hard for me to grasp why. If you consider me as a completely different person now, it might make things easier.”
After looking at the wooden floor for a while, Hunter asked with a slightly rough tone.
“So, are you suggesting we annul the contract?”
“I would appreciate it if we could decide on that a week later.”
Hunter’s eyebrows slightly twitched at my words. His expression seemed to convey difficulty in understanding.
“Right now, Del, you must see me as a complete stranger, someone you’ve never met. So, I can accept that you want to annul the contract. But why give a one-week grace period? Are you afraid of potential repercussions if you reject me now?”
He said it bluntly.
“Del’s proposal doesn’t make sense. I don’t understand why you want to give me an additional week. You can reject me now; I’m fine. If it’s about the contract, don’t worry. I’ve already gained something. You don’t need to worry about going back to the Ice Prison. I’ll use my pardon on Duke Alexis.”
He seemed more like someone who hoped I would refuse. The hint of resignation and fear of someone who had struggled in pain for a long time were visible. Although his expression didn’t change, and his voice didn’t waver, I could sense his emotions.
“No, that’s okay.”
I carefully organized my thoughts and chose my words cautiously.
“I heard that you’ve been searching for me all this time. I may not remember, Surely, you must have shared time and emotions with me. I don’t want to turn away from that just because I don’t remember it.”
Perhaps if I were to ask Hunter to propose right now and then reject him, the quest would be resolved, and there would be no change in our relationship. I had no memories of Hunter, and no affection for him, so it might have been a smart approach. However…
“That would be a heartless thing to do.”
Especially to someone who looked at me with such painful eyes.
“Even if Del has lost his memories, Prince Del is… still Del.”
Hunter smiled as he spoke. It was a very faint and subtle smile, but it was undeniably a smile.
