When The Villainess Died, The Male Lead Went Crazy - Chapter 67
Translator and Editor: Effe and Yonnee
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Chapter 67
Kylian could no longer ignore his feelings for Anais. It was clear that this was love. There was no other explanation but love.
When he first came here, he was pessimistic about his life, thinking that he was going to die anyway. He shouldn’t have been born. It was him who ruined his mother’s happiness.
But those pessimistic thoughts, which he always thought of every time he fell asleep, were made better because of her.
To look like a weak and flexible person. That was the condition to be next to Anais Percival. In order to be like that, he had to be more upright than anyone else.
Because Anais Percival was that kind of person. In his eyes, she was someone who worked hard to change even the smallest ridiculous behavior from Duke Percival.
So he wanted to change, too. Just as the small efforts that Anais showed to him had come together and changed him.
He had an expectation that his humble unredeemable past, being rotten since birth, would change if she stood next to someone like her, who shines bright.
He really wanted to be what she wanted him to be. If he could be loved by her, he wanted to change like the person she wanted him to be.
“My wish is to be by your side forever.”
The words he couldn’t say at the engagement ceremony could only be said in the bedroom without her.
Looking into the mirror, Kylian felt like the person he could see in the reflection had become strange. Even so, he liked that he was gradually changing as she wished.
Shwaaa—
It rained that night. She didn’t come to his room anymore unless it was a rainy day.
Kylian was still afraid of the rain. He was afraid of his mother’s voice being mixed with the thunder. On the other hand, he was looking forward to it. He knew Anais Percival would be worried about him.
He washed and for the first time, sprayed the osmanthus-scented perfume, hoping that she would like it. The scent was mild and nice. In fact, the commander of the knights, Circe, also used osmanthus perfume.
He knew he was envious of Circe. Because he was envious of Circe being able to talk and laugh with Anais without hesitation.
Circe is the knight commander, and Anais is the Young Duke. So, the two will become closer in the future.
“Haa…”
His chest was strangely in pain. He rolled a sheet into a round shape then he hugged it and went to sleep. He didn’t want to be disappointed even if Anais didn’t come, so he curled up even more.
Rumble…
CRACKLE!
The expectation soon faded as lightning began to strike.
“Ugh…”
He hated that he was still afraid of lightning at fifteen.
‘If only you hadn’t been born…!’
“Stop!”
‘Avenge me! Kill all the bastards of the Imperial Family!’
Kylian was in pain, hearing the voice ringing in his head again.
When will it get better? When will he be able to escape from this nightmare?
“Please… stop…”
‘Kylian, you resemble your father. Shameless and horrible. It is your father who gave me this illness.’
Kylian shuddered not to recall the traces of illness on his mother’s thigh.
‘Dirty blood runs through you as well.’
“Please…”
Kylian couldn’t control his gritting jaw and trembling body. He buried his face in the blanket he was hugging and tried not to breathe. Because if he doesn’t breathe, he’ll be able to calm down.
But things didn’t go his way. He lamented that he couldn’t stop even though tears were pouring so much till his head hurt.
Then came a familiar sound.
“Kylian.”
He was startled by her presence and pulled her up.
Rumble, rumble… CRACKLE!
“Uht…”
“Kylian.”
Anais came to him in surprise. He was shivering
“S-Something like me shouldn’t have been born.”
Kylian confessed to her.
Kylian couldn’t tell if the voice he had just heard was his mother’s or Anais’s. However, he apologized and begged for his unclean heart to the person in front of him.
“Kylian.”
“Then I would never have such feelings…”
“Kylian.”
Anais quickly approached the bed and patted his back. Then, Kylian backed away from her touch. Then, seeing Anais’s eyes, he collapsed onto the bed and trembled.
“The b-bastards of the, the imperial family….”
“…….”
“She told me to kill the bastards of the imperial family.”
“Kylian.”
“I am also a bastard of the imperial family… My, my mother, she…”
Kylian knew what his mother meant. She blatantly showed her contempt. She must have hated the blood of the imperial family flowing inside Kylian.
“That’s not true. If it was me, I don’t think I would want Kylian to be in danger because of me. So forget about those dreams. If your mother finds out, she will be sad.”
The tear marks left on his cheeks were erased one by one under her touch.
“Ugh… I’m…”
“It’s all right. I’m glad you were born, Kylian.”
Anais sat down next to him and let his shoulder rest on hers. Kylian leaned back, afraid of the tenderness she gave. The more he felt affection in her, the more he feared that one day Anais would find out who he really was and run away.
He was ashamed to have mistaken Anais and his mother. After realizing his feelings for Anais once again, in order to distance himself from her, he acted respectfully to her.
From that day on, Kylian could endure the rain and thunder.
Now, when the thunder strikes, he can hear Anais’ warm words.
‘If it was me, I don’t think I would want Kylian to be in danger because of me.’
His heart was beating strangely again.
“What’s wrong?”
“Ah, I don’t like the sword so much.”
Kylian looked at the sword, which did not suit Anais at first glance. It was too big for her to lift. Rather than a large sized one like the greatsword she received, a slim and sharp rapier type suited her better. But this was the sword the black knights used. They rarely used rapiers.
A stiletto dagger would suit her too, but Anais preferred a long, wide sword.
“Kylian use it then.”
“…….”
“I was thinking of changing the sword at this point, but I can’t.”
It was clear that she had not ordered this sword for herself. If she was really interested in the greatsword, he would know it. Kylian’s eyes were only after her now so he knew.
“Can I have it?”
“Of course. Kylian is a warrior too. I know what it’s like to feel anxious without a sword.”
He hugged the sword when he saw that the first letter of his name, K, engraved on the handle of the sword she had given him.
“Would you like to spar while you have a sword?”
“…Yes.”
Kylian didn’t want to compete with her. But he couldn’t deny Anais’s wishes. By the time they reached the training ground, Kylian was a little excited. Because she had given him a gift.
“Anais.”
“Yes.”
“We decided to grant each other’s wishes during the engagement ceremony. Do you remember?”
“Ah, we did. I completely forgot.”
Anais drew her sword and took her position. Kylian hated sparring with her, fearing that he would hurt her.
It would have been better if there was a big difference between their skills. Anais was so serious in her swordsmanship that she peaked with her efforts. So when he competed with her, he had to give his whole heart. If not, she knows too.
So he was afraid. He was afraid his foolish self would hurt her.
“If Kylian beats me today, I’ll grant you what you want.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Instead, if I win…”
“…….”
“Hmm, what should I get?”
Anais spoke playfully, then began pushing her sword.
“You’re mean, Anais.”
“There’s no such thing as being mean in a duel.”
She smiled cheerfully and began swinging the sword again.
Kylian was looking at Anais’ feet. She liked to swing her sword as she advanced, and he had to be careful not to let her break the sword every time.
“Don’t break the sword this time.”
“Ah, okay.”
“…….”
“I’ll call the mage later and cast a preservation spell.”
“Alright.”
She rolled her eyes as if coming to her senses for a moment. He almost missed her sword as she rolled her eyes and laughed.
“Uht…!”
“Where were you looking?”
Anais laughed and she swung the sword back at him. He caught her sword with the broadside of his greatsword. Anais gave fast blows that Kylian had retreated to the back of the training ground
When Anais stopped attacking and made a half turn and aimed for his neck.
He forced himself to stop so he could lose on purpose. Then he saw Anais glaring at him.
“I told you not to take it easy.”
“…It’s because I’m scared.”
“If you lose to me this time, I will break that sword.”
As Anais lowered the sword aimed at his throat, she returned to the center of the training ground.
“I’m really scared.”
“Don’t make excuses, face me properly.”
“…Yes.”
She seemed to be really upset, so he decided to do it right this time. Anais leaped at him as he headed towards the center, then she swung his sword at him as she descended. Kylian was surprised and struck with all his might.
Clang!
He unknowingly attacked her with such force that, in the spur of the moment, the tip of the sword touched her and landed a long cut on her neck.
He abandoned his sword and ran towards her.
“Anais!”
—
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Join our discord to receive the latest updates as soon as possible!
Comments for chapter "Chapter 67"
MANGA DISCUSSION
What Are Pilot Novels?
Pilot novels are novels that will only have a few chapters released from our group. We hope that someone else can continue these novels for the enjoyment of everyone!