Why, Can't You Eat? - Chapter 82
Translator: Effe
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Chapter 82
“What’s going on, feeling guilty? Why did you run away?”
“Uh, um. I’m not running away. I just stopped without realizing.”
“Hmm. I thought it was because you were embarrassed of whatever you and Odil hyung were doing. Because I heard screams inside.”
“….”
“How long are you going to stay like this? Come quickly.”
Without bothering to respond to my somewhat sulky demeanor, he opened the door again. Hesitatingly, I stepped in. Unlike earlier, Odil looked visibly exhausted, and Ares, who had been red to the tips of his ears before, greeted me with a startle when our eyes met.
“He, hello, Miss.”
“Hello….”
“You look better today, Lily. It seems you rested well. I’m relieved.”
When Endymion said while shaking hands, I absentmindedly looked down. Come to think of it, the pain from yesterday seemed to have disappeared as if it had never existed. What could it have been, really? Frowning, I was pulled along by Damian, who took my hand, and led toward the sofa.
“Well, why is everyone here?”
“We’re going to see the Emperor today.”
“Yes.”
“That’s why.”
Usually, he would explain every trivial detail without even asking, but today, he seemed unusually concise and straightforward. It seemed like he might be in a bad mood, but since I couldn’t guess the reason, I wondered if Damian had felt this way when I was irritated.
As we sat down, Ares, who was in the middle, was pushed to the side. Damian didn’t let go of my hand even after sitting down. It was then.
“Jealousy is pathetic, Commander Damian!”
“Noisy.”
“Regulus?”
What’s going on? Why are you coming out from there? I was surprised as Regulus abruptly stood up from the blind spot next to Odil’s desk. With a brief sound of hah, he crouched down again. Odil sighed.
“Stop it and come out.”
“Yes, because His Majesty is waiting.”
“Hey, could someone explain to me why everyone is here?”
I really don’t know what’s going on. Regulus showed himself hesitantly then approached me, smoothing his disheveled hair with his hand. At the same time, Endymion spoke.
“We’re worried about sending Odil and Miss Lily, so we’re thinking of accompanying.”
“It, it’s not really my business, but aren’t you all supposed to be working? Are you all that free…?”
“Yes, really free.”
“It’s not like I can’t spare a bit of time.”
“Right, it’s an important matter.”
No, it’s not that important. However, looking at the determined faces, I glanced at Odil. Please do something. It’s too much. Seeing his appearance, which seemed to have suffered a lot, I sighed.
“Thank you for your concern, but you don’t have to do this. Just with Odil…”
“I have something to discuss with His Majesty, so I’m going.”
“….”
“Oh, I coincidentally have an urgent matter that I need to decide today, so I’ll be discussing it with Odil. It doesn’t require documents, so I plan to have a meeting with him while waiting for Miss Lily.”
“In fact, Al hyung and Reg are busy with escort duties. So let’s go quickly, okay?”
“Ah, Commander Damian. You’re really mean!”
“Damian…”
Hugging my neck, Damian stuck out his tongue at Regulus and Ares with a teasing face.
“I told you to go quickly.”
“Iick!”
Regulus, who had been sulking, also hugged me tightly. The two of them started arguing with each other, as if they were squabbling children, with me caught in the middle.
Help me…! I desperately signaled to Endymion, who was sipping his tea, and Odil, who was sighing while holding his head.
“Justice always finds a way to win.”
“It doesn’t seem like you should be saying that.”
“Originally, the winner is the righteous one.”
“That’s not the right thing to say in this situation.”
“What if we do this or that? More importantly, Odil, how about giving her a pass.”
“Oh, I almost forgot. Lily, here you go.”
Finally, Damian, who successfully chased out Ares and Regulus, chuckled. Then, Odil took out a necklace from his chest and handed it to me.
“It’s a pass that allows access to the Imperial Palace. Since we don’t know what might happen, carry this with you from now on.”
“Thank you.”
“Miss Lily, I’d like to speak frankly. His Majesty believes his actions are always justified.”
“Justified?”
“Yes. And once he sets a goal, he tends to be stubborn, not caring at all about what others say, pushing what he believes is right. The most straightforward example would be the conquest war.”
Now I understand. It was something everyone said was reckless. Although unique, he didn’t seem like a bad person at all. When recalling his clean and delicate face, Damian, as if reading my thoughts, added.
“His Majesty isn’t a bad person. He’s just a bit strange.”
“That’s not very comforting.”
“Well, there’s no ill will. Even when I first met His Majesty, he casually blasphemed me while praising me, and it felt really strange. Right, Eddy?”
“Yes, it was similar with Regulus.”
“In other words, His Majesty doesn’t listen to others, is reckless and rude, but there’s no malice in all his actions, is that it?”
“Oh, that’s surprisingly accurate.”
“This really isn’t comforting at all!”
Still with his arm around my neck annoyingly, Damian grinned.
“Don’t worry. I’ll protect you if anything happens.”
“Is this the part where I should be moved?”
“Wow, have you become more sensible now?”
“But surprisingly, my heart isn’t fluttering at all. It’s stuffy, move a bit, ack! Hey!”
Despite my firm and dry words, Damian playfully pressed his lips to my neck. I screamed and pounded his back, but he didn’t budge, so once again, I had to seek help from Odil and Endymion.
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