The Story Is Not Over Yet - Chapter 162
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 162
The third rumor spread was about Zagnac.
In particular, it was the loudest, and it was a rumor that was still debatable over what was right and wrong because it was not credible.
It was rumored that he was not human.
Those who remained at the party testified that they saw him turning into black smoke. Some even said that they saw him tearing off a woman’s arm with his grip. Still, people clicked their tongues at rumors that were too ridiculous to believe straight away.
“Duke Ferial was a devil, not a human?”
In addition, rumors spread that a handmaid who worked in his mansion saw that he did not die even when stabbed, and he even said that he was a devil himself.
Because of that, people distanced themselves from Duchy Ferial. People stopped coming to the boutique shops, and no one paid attention to the alley where Duke Ferial’s residence was located. Nonetheless, no one knew if the words were true.
“…Madam, it’s time to take your medicine.”
“Thank you, Baharf.”
Nowhere was there any talk of the marriage between Azela and Zagnac.
Azela smiled as Baharf handed her medicine. Her wounds were minor, so she was able to make a quick recovery. The wound healed quickly, and the doctor said it was enough to take medicine twice a day to prevent inflammation.
“I will make dinner tonight.”
“Madam? I will do it myself.”
“That’s okay. Baharf has many other things to do besides that, right?”
When she shoved the pills into her mouth and laughed, Baharf couldn’t bear to say no to her and smiled shyly.
It was because many of the people who worked at the Ferial mansion left, so they were in a shortage of workers because there were only a few people who applied despite them looking for new people. While Baharf had to do several things, Azela did her best to help with that.
“That’s right. Did you pack the laundry you hung out in the morning? It will rain in the evening.”
“Yes, all the other maids have done it, so don’t worry.”
The once lively mansion became quiet in an instant. After she prepared a light dinner and shared it with everyone, Azela retreated to her bedroom. However, the bedroom she was saying now wasn’t the one she had been using until now.
She moved towards Zagnac’s bedroom.
“I have to clean the bedroom tomorrow.”
She moved into his bedroom.
She settled into the bedroom, washing herself and changing into comfortable sleepwear. As she stretched and made her way to the window, she noticed the leaves that had been blown in by the wind, delicately resting on the window sill.
Azela picked up one of the leaves, turning her gaze upwards to the night sky. The moon hung high, and the stars twinkled faintly, casting a serene glow.
“…Zagnac.”
Even though she called his name, there was no answer. The leaves across the window frame looked like they were him, so she carefully tucked them between the books so they wouldn’t fly away before going back to bed and lying down.
Azela curled up in one corner of the wide bed, pulling the blanket over her head.
“Huh…”
With the sound of faint tears, the blanket she covered herself with fluttered. Still, Zagnac did not comfort her.
He disappeared from her after that day.
He left her completely.
“Hmmhmm~”
Chises tapped his leg on the desk and hummed.
“You look in a good mood.”
The Marquis’ son glanced at him, who looked back at him and smiled a little. If it had been like usual, Chises would have retorted with a harsh answer like ‘Mind your own business,’ but today it was different.
“I know. I feel good today.”
Replying to him, he flicked his fingers and had a smile as bright as the sun. Chises, who was clasping his hands, suddenly remembered the conversation he had at the party that day.
“Since the duke is not a human being, should I call him the devil?”
“….”
Despite his mocking attitude, Zagnac remained calm, like hearing the word devil for the first time. It couldn’t be. He had already heard everything from Livia.
“It’s no use trying to hide it. I already knew everything.”
“….”
“What if everyone knows that you are not human? Especially if you’re a devil, it will be quite a sight!”
Yes, if everyone knew, Azela would definitely leave Zagnac.
Then, really, she would come to him.
At the thought, Chises smiled confidently, but Zagnac still didn’t blink. He brushed his hair slowly and asked calmly.
“…So?”
“What?”
“It doesn’t matter if I am a human or a devil.”
This wasn’t right.
He couldn’t hide his bewildered face towards Zagnac’s calm voice. Chises thought that if he revealed his true identity, Zagnac would be at a loss. He thought he could catch his weakness, but the man in front of him didn’t care at all.
“Crown Prince.”
Zagnac whispered softly.
Chises, whose backs felt chilly at the eerie voice, unknowingly stepped back. Something was wrong. It felt as though their position had changed. Even though he was obviously the one holding the weakness, why was Zagnac so confident?
“Even if I am the devil…”
Chises gulped.
“…Does anyone believe that?”
“Wh, what?”
Zagnac had no intention of denying it now. Although it was unknown whether the Emperor heard it or he figured it out on his own. Even if he hid it, if Findar had told the Emperor his true identity, the Crown Prince would find out too sooner or later regardless.
Zagnac said calmly with a half-cast gaze.
“You’d better not do anything stupid.”
“….”
“If I were the devil, I would kill someone who does nonsense first.”
Seeing Zagnac’s calm appearance, Chises’ nape felt cold. Cold sweat ran down his forehead as his lips twitched.
Zagnac didn’t give a definitive answer, but it was as if he was saying he was the devil.
‘As expected…!’
Zagnac really was a devil, not a human.
In fact, he didn’t quite believe it when Livia mentioned it. But now he was sure. Chises was joyous inside. Now, he seemed to be explaining the feeling he felt.
“There are a lot of eyes here.”
He struggled to smile. It was true that he was intimidated by the fact that Zagnac was a devil, but he couldn’t back down. He pretended not to be frightened and straightened his shoulders proudly, although sweat broke out from the tightly gripped palms.
“You think I can’t kill you because there were so many eyes.”
Zagnac laughed.
Chises’ face quickly heated up at the obvious ridicule. Like looking at an insignificant ant, Zagnac glanced at him with disdain.
“You are arrogant.”
“…What.”
Then, he reached out and grabbed his shoulder tightly. It was the first time he felt Zagnac’s grip, and Chises frowned at the grip that seemed to break his shoulders.
“Kuht…”
“I don’t care if I have to kill all the humans here and leave.”
Of course, there was no need to kill all the humans here.
Zagnac, who intimidated him, casually shrugged off Chises’ attempts to provoke him. The Crown Prince seemed to relish the notion that he knew he was a devil, believing he had discovered a weakness.
Little did he know that Zagnac remained impervious, concealing any vulnerabilities.
What a foolish man.
“Either reveal my identity and die with everyone, or live with your mouth shut. That is your decision.”
With a smile, Zagnac gently withdrew his hand from Chises’ shoulder.
On the other hand, observing his unwavering demeanor, Chises furrowed his brow. If he was impervious to harm like this, why had he concealed his true identity and blended among humans all this time?!
Turning his gaze, Chises noticed Azela smiling amidst the ladies.
“A, Azela!”
“….?”
As Zagnac prepared to turn away, he paused upon hearing Azela’s name. She was the only person who had the power to render him irrational. Simultaneously, Chises’ eyes gleamed with realization. It never occurred to him that Zagnac’s weakness lay beyond his hidden identity.
“If you are the devil…”
He hurriedly blocked Zagnac’s path and laughed.
“…Then Azela, who decided to marry you, is also a devil? If so, we can’t just leave her alone. For the devil, burning to death is the perfect ending.”
Zagnac’s face crumpled at his words. Even though he tried to keep his cool, he couldn’t and he glared at Chises with a murderous gaze.
Of course, Chises knew best that Azela was not a devil, having known her for a long time.
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