If They Get Obsessed, I’m Doomed - Chapter 16.2
Translator: Nabi
RP: Haebaragi_syk
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Chapter 16.2
Ariel averted her gaze to the ground, feeling nowhere else to look.
Devoncia had managed to provoke every misunderstanding and infuriate Skylar. Amidst the immediate anger and the turbulence of Skylar, it felt as though Devoncia was the more volatile, like a ticking time bomb.
‘Whatever the branching penalty is… I wish I hadn’t come.’
She suppressed a sigh and, in contrast, stifled her breath. In the current situation, she wished she could just become an unnoticed screen.
However, sadly, she couldn’t become that screen.
“Ariel.”
“Ariel!”
They both called her name at the same time.
Voices with different emotions.
Surprisingly, the louder voice was Devoncia’s. His cheerful tone cut through the lower, subdued voice of Skylar, digging into her ears.
Instinctively, Ariel raised her head towards the loud voice.
As she locked eyes with Devoncia, who wore an expression that seemed to praise her for her actions, the faint smile playing on his face sent a chill down her spine.
Bzzzzz—
At the same time, the phone inside her coat’s pocket vibrated. Despite the gentle vibration, it felt remarkably strong to her. She had been called by her name simultaneously, and since she had turned to look at Devoncia first, Skylar’s favorability for her had decreased.
‘After all the effort to raise the favorability, and now it’s disappearing like this…’
Ariel sighed, guessing the notification from the system window just from the vibration.
Even though she turned her gaze towards where Skylar had been a moment ago, it was too late because he had already slammed the door of the secret chamber and left. His anger-filled silhouette rapidly grew distant. She practically stomped towards the door, almost running, and headed for the door.
She wanted to chase after him.
Maybe it was her sense of duty, or perhaps her conscience, but she didn’t want to leave him alone with that similar sense of guilt. After all, she had received a lot of consideration from Skylar up until now.
However, her path was blocked by the doorway.
As she tried to quicken her steps and cross the threshold, she was stopped by the Crown Prince. Devoncia, using his forearm to close the door and block the way, gazed down at her with a slightly apologetic expression.
“I understand you’re worried, but it’s a family matter. Princess, please don’t chase after him.”
“But Your Highness, I…”
“I’m sorry for surprising you, though this happens often. I’ll handle it and come back, so could you wait for a moment?”
“Ah…”
Despite the fact that it was about the family affairs of the imperial family, Ariel felt a sense of frustration, as if there was no room for her to protest.
As Devoncia had said, the fundamental reason behind Skylar’s anger wasn’t likely the sense of betrayal he felt from her, whom he had only met a few days ago. It was more likely due to Devoncia’s actions, someone he had known and spent time with for a long time.
So, if Devoncia himself were to step forward and resolve things with his brother, there was little reason for Ariel to intervene. In addition, considering their previous conversation, wouldn’t that make the situation even more complicated? Still, she couldn’t help but feel concerned and uneasy about this.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Ariel couldn’t help but nod.
Once he confirmed that she had agreed, Devoncia stepped aside and opened the door he had been blocking.
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Translator’s Note: Hello, it’s Nabi! I’m the translator of this novel ପ( ๑•ᴗ•๑ )ଓ♡ If you like the novel and would like to support me, please feel free to click the button below to go to my kofi~! Thank you so much for always supporting the novels I work on, even if you don’t buy me a coffee, I really do appreciate it a lot. ❤︎
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