He is obsessed with me after I saved him - Chapter 5

5th episode

“…. Big, hmm!”

He solemnly lowered his eyes, trying to erase each word that almost burst out in his voice.

No, my work here will be finished soon, so let’s talk about something else.

After a brief thought, I chose the option that felt like the best for now.

Perhaps, the price I want.

“….This banquet will end safely.”

“I think it’s too small of a wish. Is that really it?”

“Yes, that’s all for now.”

I said with a light smile, dodging Carlos’s gaze.

Why are you staring at me like I’m a weirdo? He intentionally fixed his arm-in-arm hand and coughed.

It was then that the stern gaze on me was lifted. Carlos’s voice, which had been cut off, continued to say.

“Well, what do you mean by the price? If things go according to the rules, it should be done.”

“Really?”

“Miss’s wish has come true, congratulations in advance.”

“Yes, I’m flattered.”

Three steps from the entrance of the banquet hall.

The gatekeepers, who had already identified the prince beforehand, were already waiting for us with stiff postures.

As long as you pass that threshold and get to the banquet hall safely.

Perhaps as soon as this arm was loose, my work with him would end neatly.

But there’s something that’s bothering me.

I silently looked down at the floor in a moment.

‘…I’m sure something’s not right.’

What shall I do?

Is it really okay to just ignore Carlos’s condition and get away with it?

As questions that had not been solved wandered in my head, I slowed down without realizing it.

The slowing pace soon stopped in place.

When my body stopped moving, Carlos, who was naturally with me, also stopped and looked back at me.

“What’s wrong?”

You’re pretending to be okay, but what’s the reason behind that?

As his doubts deepened, his lips clenched well.

Carlos was no different from me.

He still couldn’t erase his displeasure and urged me to answer.

“We’re just around the corner from the banquet hall, is there any problem all of a sudden?”

“Your Grace, I’m sorry, but I have a question.”

“What?”

The long eyelashes curled slowly with a sigh.

“What do you want to know?”

“Your Highness, it’s your body.”

“….”

My eyes that seemed to be closed opened wide.

A low sigh flowed through the gaping lips.

It was obvious that he was embarrassed.

“…. Wait. Just now, what did you just say …”

“Uh, no, that’s not it.”

Rather, it was me who was more embarrassed.

Oh, wait a minute. That was not what I was saying! Dang it!

I spit out the right word, but I felt something was wrong, so I only rolled my eyes.

‘I’m curious about your body..?’

But the body I was trying to say was just pure meaning.

“I’m sorry, it was about your physical condition.”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes. If you can answer just one thing, this will be a simple request.”

The color of the violet eyes which had turned murky, barely regained its light and shook his head at me.

Let’s just ask quickly and end it.

I literally grabbed Carlos’s shoulder with the entrance of the banquet hall right in front of me.

Then he pressed it firmly between his chest and collarbone.

“Here.”

“Ugh…!”

“Are you sick?”

I didn’t tell a lie. The question was really simple.

“Now, what are you going to do with me?”

“What do you mean, I’m asking your Highness.”

Do you think this part hurts?

Carlos, who couldn’t win the pain while shrugging his shoulders, bent over and grabbed his chest.

As expected, the answer must have been body flow instability.

Diagnosis is made by pressing the affected area and the corresponding symptoms.

It may not be common these days, but it was also the only way to check the physical condition of security workers in the old days when there was no physical examination machine.

Rose in the novel liked to look up books related to healing, so she could conclude that the basic knowledge she had accumulated was solid.

Since I got caught, I’ve been taking theory classes to the point where I’m sick and tired of essential education.

There was no problem even if there was an ordeal in the real world after seeing only the doctor’s degree in the [Deloard Healing Skills Advanced Course].

I think all I’ve done in the past 3 years is to get an F grade.

The information that came into my head was quite useful because I’ve seen and heard a lot of things that I can recite in three years.

I smiled lightly, covering my mouth.

Still, I feel refreshed after solving the answer.

“Apart from being sick here…What do you want to tell me?”

Carlos’ Violet, who quickly straightened his back, was unstable.

There was a warning not to ask what he said.

A nuance that seems to acquiesce, even though one already knows one’s physical condition.

Taking a step back, I continued calmly.

“Why did you come here, Your Highness?”

“That’s a rude question.”

“That’s a foolish charge.”

“….What,”

“I know that the King’s short banquet is very meaningful to you. I know, but you’re stubborn enough to come.”

Symptoms of unstable body flow are often divided into several forms.

Easily faint, vomiting, and dizziness. Seriously…

No, let’s not talk about it because it’s going to be a terrible day just thinking about it.

You can’t face this kind of upheaval before the original story even starts. I sincerely wanted to persuade Carlos and send him back.

I’m sorry, but it would be a little dangerous for you to go inside the banquet hall in this condition.

I have a bad feeling about it.

“It’s not like that.”

“What?”

“This short banquet will be very meaningful. Is that what you’re talking about?”

A low taunt lingered in my ears like an echo.

Carlos had a cold look on his face.

Like, that’s never gonna happen.

“In the first place, I have no position for this banquet.”

“…Yes?”

“There is no way a prince who is neglected would be able to enter a place where he dared to toast. This is only my sole action.”

He swallowed his breath at the unexpected answer and was silent.

I just thought he was a little boy who couldn’t hide his love for his father.

‘Carlos… . He was a neglected prince?’ Was that something that wasn’t described anywhere in the novel?

***

Come to think of it, during the past three years of banquets I attended, has Carlos ever made an appearance at a public event?

The answer came right away.

It was no.

I saw Carlos for the first time today and recognized himself by comparing his appearance to what was described in the book.

He’s only been talked about from time to time.

Unlike the second prince, who is engaged in external activities as a crown prince, he has never acted directly.

‘I can’t believe it…’

It was a fact that was hidden in the original book and was completely unknown.

A second shock was exerted in the head, as when Rose Lutiens, who could use healing power, was identified.

In the midst of confusion, Carlos’s cool voice continued.

“I’m going to let you know clearly. What has your king has done to me since 10 years ago? And what kind of pain the son he had rebuked so much was actually suffering from.”

“….”

“I’d rather spread this tedious curse of memory throughout the kingdom and cool it down. I couldn’t stand it any longer. It’s a good time to be locked up in a room. Blaming everyone and isolating yourself.”

I hurriedly lowered my eyes with a frightened face.

What, you’re revealing such a huge secret in front of someone like me? Can I do that?

It was a moment before I was appalled and worried about his situation.

In Carlos’ character, the boundaries to others would have remained as a base. What the hell is it?

On his behalf, it felt like he was rolling in a bean powder filled with stories.

What’s more, a memory curse? Contents that were not in the novel were mentioned one after another.

What does this mean?

Without a chance to ask, Carlos’s bidle lips opened wide.

“The thing you were cursed with had been resolved right? Why am I like this.”

“… What?”

“Now that you’ve heard it, you can now forget it.”

What?

The big hand that had drawn towards me covered my face with a cool dampness.

“I don’t remember Miss anyway.”

“….”

“So let’s get along and forget about this moment. Nothing good will ever happen if you remember it unnecessarily.”

At the same time, he murmured a voice that seemed to have been squeezed out, and at the same time, he felt a sense of wealth as if his body were floating.

Something flashed through my head and the weight of my palm that I pressed around my eyes disappeared.

By the time I opened my eyes, which had been forced to close, and came to my senses, the place had changed.

“…?”

Light from the bright chandelier came into view.

I naturally frowned and looked around.

Crowded place. The atmosphere of cheering and laughing. All kinds of cocktails and savory side dishes nearby.

I could tell just by looking at it.

My body was already in the banquet hall.