Became The Tyrant’s Pet - Chapter 2

As a result, Adillot successfully suppressed Count Celestial’s rebellion. He did not catch the count himself, but he captured his daughter and the estate, which was tantamount to winning.

 

One heard that Count Celestial had run away without packing any luggage. But even in such a situation, he had still held onto a single gold box with him. Mia’s mood was twisted.

 

‘He must’ve left me on purpose so that the enemy won’t chase him, but head towards me.’

 

How could people be so unlucky?

 

‘Alright. It might be better for me to crawl under the male lead than make money for him!’

 

On the way to the Imperial Palace Reventor as a hostage, Adillot made Mia walk next to his horse.

 

Mia asked seriously.

 

“By foot?”

 

“… By your own two feet!”

 

Adillot replied in annoyance.

 

‘I guess Adill likes bipedal animals.’

 

It was fortunate indeed. Thanks to this, Mia was able to save face and walk next to Adillot.

 

‘Even so, I thought he’d at least tie my hands, but there’s no such thing?’

 

Mia thought, clasping her hands together. Adillot’s very accurate judgment was a glimpse of what he would do even if she ran away.

 

‘He must have the confidence to chase after me even if I run away. It would be better if he goes to Count Celestial.’

 

I survived and my limbs are free. Adillot was clearly the type to care very much about animal welfare.

 

‘I think everything will turn out better than I thought!’

 

But there was only one problem.

 

“Your Majesty, there is a law to punish the three generations of a traitor.”

 

It was Marquis Ferdian Quito who said that.

 

Long black hair tied together and gray eyes.

 

He was a close confidant of Adillot, known for his fine appearance and ruthlessness in the battlefield.

 

‘And a the second male lead who later falls in love with Ren!’

 

He had just returned from looking for the fleeing Count Celestial, and as soon as he saw Mia, he pulled out his sword with a terrifying expression. Adillot blocked his way, and the two began to argue.

 

“For His Majesty’s safety, we must kill Mia Celestial immediately.”

 

“I just put it on hold for a moment.”

 

“This is unprecedented, Your Majesty.”

 

“When did I pay attention to the precedent?”

 

“It will be an excuse for the empress dowager to point fingers.”

 

“As with any other matter. She would even argue that it is my fault that there are 24 hours a day.”

 

“In any case, she was the one who financed Celestial’s treason. We don’t know what she’s thinking when she’s with you.”

 

“Killing her is enough.”

 

“Then why don’t you kill her now?”

 

Saying that, Ferdian turned his gray eyes to Mia.

 

“If Your Majesty orders it, even now…”

 

At the same time, his hand naturally turned towards the sword handle.

 

In an instant, Mia felt the hairs all over her body stand up. She lived a fierce life.

 

“… Hiccup.”

 

At that moment, Mia unknowingly grabbed Adillot’s hem.

 

Adillot and Ferdian both stopped moving at the same time.

 

“Hiccup… Hiccup!”

 

“…”

 

In their eyes, they saw one insignificant woman hiccuping.

 

Frightened face, trembling fingers. Her complexion was pale, and her shoulders curled and trembled. She flinched in that state, leaning slowly toward Adillot.

 

Oddly enough, it seemed more like an unconscious action rather than with any intention. Adillot and Ferdian realized this, and their expressions became strange.

 

“…?”

 

Mia looked around anxiously as the two men looked at her and was silent, then spoke softly.

 

“P-Please don’t kill me…?”

 

Adillot let out a brief sigh and only said one thing.

 

“That’s it for today, Marquis.”

 

“… Yes, my lord.”

 

Ferdian immediately straightened his posture. Then he went back to his seat, and no longer looked at Mia.

 

As soon as Ferdian left, the procession set off again. It was a huge army that looked like a large dragon from a distance. The flag with a red lion swayed in the wind, and the trumpeter spread the emperor’s victory in a high note to match the advance.

 

Adillot stood at the head of the procession and looked straight ahead. He seemed very familiar with this situation, as if the whole world existed only for him.

 

Mia thought as she looked at the calm side profile.

 

‘I made a mistake. I should have made a fortune and dedicate it to Adill!’

 

She shouldn’t have thought it was enough as long as she survived. The best survival guarantee check in the novel was the trust of the main character.

 

‘Since it is like this, let’s stick to Adill as much as possible and survive for a long time!’

 

Of course, with the status as a pet, but that was a very small and trivial matter.

 

Besides, it didn’t sound so bad. A dog’s life was a blessing in disguise.

 

‘Above all, animals are legal even if they don’t work! And even in the novel, they kill people, but they don’t kill animals!’

 

Mia clenched her fists, trying to keep a positive mind.

 

‘All right! Try and get rid of the treason charge, and be a great pet!’

 

It was a moment when Adillot would’ve flipped had he heard the promise himself.

 

***

 

Imperial Palace Reventor.

 

Inside the Conqueror’s Hall.

 

It was a wide and long hall used only for special ceremonies.

 

‘In the novel, it was used when Ren and Adill got married, and when the villain fell…’

 

The space she had only read in writing was getting closer in the distance. Mia took a small deep breath as the high door that reached the ceiling drew closer. Adillot looked back at Mia.

 

“Mia Celestial.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“You don’t need to go in.”

 

Mia’s face stiffened.

 

‘What are you talking about?! You have to announce that you’ve kept me alive so that those nobodies won’t mess with me!”

 

Mia, who was in a hurry, whispered.

 

“Your Majesty, the emperor needs to carry a cool animal next to him to bring dignity.”

 

“I don’t think taking you with me will give me dignity.”

 

“Is that so? Well, I’m actually a cute type.”

 

How could there be a woman like this? Mia managed her expression coyly over Adillot, who gave an indescribable look.

 

In order to survive, I could do anything like confusing the tyrant with nonsense.

 

Fortunately, Adillot sighed, but he didn’t chase Mia away. Soon the huge door that covered the Conqueror’s Hall was opened. In response, the gatekeeper shouted.

 

“His Majesty, Emperor Adillot Gentzen Schroeder, the moon of Orquenina!”

 

As they entered the room, the light of the chandelier and red curtains poured down over their head. Mia, who rarely gets nervous, was also a little nervous.

 

All the tall people gathered at the edge of the long aisle.

 

Jewelry on clothes that look expensive. Strict and stern faces.

 

The awl-like gazes of the elderly ministers and the expressionless knights all turned to Mia.

 

‘It’s okay. Adillot saved me, so they can’t harm me.’

 

After Mia swallowed her saliva, she followed a few steps behind Adillot.

 

Adillot passed the red carpet and sat on the throne calmly. It was a natural movement, as if he was born to receive the attention of others.

 

As everyone found their seats, one of the ambassadors spoke up for the first time.

 

“Your Majesty…?”

 

Mia looked over.

 

Gray hair and brown eyes. One-piece glasses covering the person’s eye.

 

Because of the distinctive appearance, Mia knew who the other person was at first sight.

 

‘That’s Marquis Grasse!’

 

In the original work, Marquis Grasse was the one who kept arguing with Serenity when she entered the palace. He was also a supporter of Adillot’s political opponent, Empress Dowager Chrysor.

 

He had a very uncomfortable look.

 

“What is it?”

 

In response to Adillot, Marquis Grasse cleared his throat.

 

“That young lady, I mean… Isn’t that the daughter of the traitor Celestial?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“So how can she be here…? I hope Your Majesty doesn’t forget the way to the place of execution.”

 

Mia immediately frowned. It was an outright mockery that he didn’t kill a lot of people. But Adillot accepted it calmly.

 

“I will always remember it as much as when Marquis dies, so you don’t need to worry.”

 

Do you want to be among all those people, or just keep quiet? Marquis Grasse, realizing the meaning, wrinkled her lips.

 

“… It is natural for a servant to be concerned about the safety of His Majesty, who is in charge of Orquenina’s future. So why is she here?”

 

To that question, Ferdian came forward.

 

“Mia Celestial is left to bear the sins of her father. She also swore allegiance to His Majesty. His Majesty took pity of her and decided to keep her alive.”

 

After hearing Ferdian’s explanation, Marquis Grasse made an immediate impression.

 

“That is absurd. It is the national law to destroy a traitor’s three generations because they might commit treason again, so—”

 

“Marquis Grasse. Are you going to go against His Majesty’s will now?”

 

“That’s not what I meant!”

 

“Then follow in the footsteps of His Majesty as a servant.”

 

It was when the eyes of the two met in the air.

 

“Enough. Both of you, calm down.”

 

Someone clapped their hands and stepped forward.

 

“The sincerity of both of you thinking about Orquenina was well conveyed. First of all, why don’t we celebrate the successful suppression of the rebellion?”

 

In an ivory-colored robe, light brown hair. Mia muttered involuntarily as she watched the pale pink eyes behind the silver-rimmed glasses gently bent.

 

“… Third male lead!”

 

Joachim Kirch.

 

He was the third male lead in <Serenity in the Rose Garden> and the prime minister of Orquenina.

 

‘This guy and that guy, everyone’s really handsome.’

 

Mia watched the three-way battle between Joachim, Ferdian, and Marquis Grasse with pure admiration.

 

“I was just worried that His Majesty might go astray.”

 

“His Majesty is always right.”

 

“His Majesty is not always right, of course.”

 

In turn, they were Marquis Grasse, Ferdian, and Joachim. It was a conversation that showed their character. And, of course, the winner of the conversation was the smiling prime minister.

 

“So it would be our job to admonish that for now, giving the knights a break is a priority. In celebration, it’s better to just celebrate.”

 

Saying so, Joachim winked at the knights, who secretly seemed to want this discussion to finish quickly.

 

“… It would be good to discuss this matter again at the next meeting.”

 

Eventually, Marquis Grasse clicked his tongue.

 

At last, the place was quiet. Adillot looked around intently.

 

“It’s quieter than usual today.”

 

He added with a low laugh.

 

“Oddly enough, it is always like this when I have something on my waist.”

 

As he said that, he touched the scabbard around his waist with his finger. One could see the nobles avoiding their gaze.

 

‘I’m a little scared right now, even if I’m not related, I’m afraid.’

 

Besides, because he had just led the army, Adillot was wearing heavy armor, and so were the knights who supported him. The ministers looked like they wouldn’t let go of nonsense, but no one spoke recklessly.

 

Soon in front of the cynical Adillot, Ferdian took a step forward.

 

“Your Majesty. I will lead the army and pursue Count Celestial.”

 

“Do whatever you feel like. Instead, don’t push yourself too hard.”

 

“I beg your pardon?”

 

“Don’t we have the count’s precious child? He will come to us sometime.”

 

Ferdian’s gray eyes widened slightly in response to the bitter answer. He soon bowed his head modestly.

 

“I will obey.”

 

“Then, this is the end of today. Leave the rest to the prime minister.”

 

“Don’t worry and rest well today, Your Majesty.”

 

When Adillot got up from his seat.

 

“But what would you do with her?”

 

Ferdian asked.

 

“Anywhere…”

 

Adillot, who was answering casually, stopped and looked back at Mia. The same was true of Ferdian.

 

At the same time, Joachim smiled vaguely.

 

“Originally, state criminals go to dungeons, but…”

 

He paused his speech for a moment, and looked at Mia with boredom.

 

“…?”

 

Mia blinked at the sight of the three men. Then before long, she widened her eyes as if it were a snowball fight.

 

It seemed to be saying I won’t lose! so a strange laughter came out of the three men’s mouths at the same time.