The Hero is Standing in My Way - Chapter 18

Chapter 18

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“Is that how it works?”

 

I‘m not sure what’s happening. I understand that Siegfried’s hands are very warm.

 

Now that I think about it, our hands were intertwined together.

 

I raised our intertwined hands in surprise to show Siegfried.

 

“Oh, Your Highness. A stranger is holding my hand right now. We’re not even married.”

 

“…… Ah, it’s a bit.”

 

The serious atmosphere we had just a moment ago instantly disappeared.

 

Siegfried tried to remove my hand when I squeezed his hand.

 

“I think you’re used to holding hands now, right? A person’s warmth isn’t that bad, isn’t it?”

 

He was trying his hardest to pull his hand out but when I squeezed tighter, he relaxed and seemed to give up.

 

Siegfried alternately looked at his hand held by me and the trinkets attached to the sword on his thigh, then bowed his head. After a while, I opened my lips and spoke.

 

“Oh, by the way, Your Highness.”

 

“Huh?”

 

Siegfried raised his head and looked at me. The purple eyes that contained me were softer than before.

 

“No…… it‘s nothing.”

 

I shook my head quickly. I suddenly had some thoughts, but it didn’t seem like a good time to say it right now.

 

Siegfried blinked his eyes and kept on staring at me, as if wondering what I wanted to say.

 

I couldn’t beat that gaze and opened my mouth.

 

“I just have this sudden thought — younger guys aren’t my cup of tea.”

 

Siegfried had a speechless look on his face. Then he screamed as if he was angry.

 

“I‘m not into older women either!”

 

・*🐰🐰*・

 

I leisurely took a bath all afternoon the next day, then took my time drying my hair and changing clothes.

 

Then I went downstairs to check on our servants.

 

My parents died in a carriage accident shortly after having Milliard, so I am the real mistress of the family now.

 

It seemed like there wasn’t much to do, but in fact, I was unexpectedly busy living in a large mansion.

 

“Ariel, I’m glad to see you.”

 

When I was checking the menu in the kitchen for dinner, Milliard appeared around the corner and grabbed my wrist.

 

“Why are you so sweaty? Go and wash.”

 

“Oh, I’ll do that. More than that.”

 

Milliard was uttering nonsense. Seeing he was wearing such clothes, I think he had been somewhere outside.

 

It was obvious that he was walking around. I’m sure he must’ve been coming back from the racetrack outside the estate again.

 

“Why is my noona so pretty today?”

 

(T/N: Noona 누나 is a term to call older sister used by younger men.) 

 

“…… Just say what you want.”

 

“You know Baron Helix’s son? You’ve met him a few times before.”

 

“How can I not know? He’s your gambling mate.”

 

Anyway, they were still wet in the ear and cheeky.

 

(T/N: wet in the ear 안 마른 = naïve) 

 

Ellifritz is located at the southern end of the empire and didn’t have as much entertainment as the capital.

 

Because of that, nobles with a lot of money enjoyed simple entertainment such as hunting and card games.

 

However, there will always be problematic people among them. Like Milliard, for example.

 

“Can‘t you just go out with Baron Helix for one day tomorrow? I owe him some money.”

 

What is this guy saying now? The smell of baking thick bacon no longer felt fragrant at all.

 

Of course, it was because of Milliard‘s nonsense.

 

“I won’t, it’s a bother.”

 

“Just for one day! You just need to have lunch together.”

 

“If I did that, will he let go of your debt?”

 

“Yes!”

 

Milliard nodded with a bright face. I looked at him and chuckled.

 

Then, as if he had grasped the meaning of my smile, Milliard hurriedly withdrew from me.

 

“Let‘s talk, just talk. Don’t hit me.”

 

“Where will you use your noona eating with someone like this, huh?”

 

I clenched my fist and hit Milliard at the top of his head. Milliard cried out.

 

“Ah, why can’t you just do that! You should meet some men too before you’re old!”

 

“Do you think Baron Helix is a man? He‘s three years younger than me.”

 

“It’s enough for the both of you to get married!”

 

“No.”

 

I said firmly.

 

Since I had to leave to catch the monster in a few days, I had a lot of work to do before that.

 

“Why not? Tell me why.” (T/N: Ain’t nothing but a heartache, tell me why🎶)

 

Even with one hit, Milliard was still persistent. He didn’t even listen to me even if I had explained my schedule in detail.

 

What do I have to say to make Milliard give up? After agonizing over it, I decided to tell him.

 

“Actually, I like someone.”

 

I’ll just have to turn him down like this.

 

Don’t tell me Milliard believed what I said. I’m not even betting much on this.

 

But Milliard pointed his finger to me with his mouth and eyes wide. Like he never thought those words would come out of my mouth.

 

“Wh-who? When did you meet a rich Count with a height of 190? There is no such man in this area other than Abbysion hyung.”

 

(T/N: Hyung 형 is what younger boys call their older brother or older men.) 

 

“Abbysion isn’t over 190.”

 

“It‘s not that important now. So, who is that person?”

 

Ugh. Milliard seemed persistent in making Baron Helix and I meet. It’s easy to understand just seeing how much he is doing right now.

 

“Well…… it’s a secret.”

 

“Tell me! Let me see the man my noona likes.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

I stroked my chin while thinking. Nothing will come out of this conversation.

 

I have no choice but to hit Milliard‘s head again and run away.

 

“Who is it! The person you like!”

 

“Ah, you’re really annoying.”

 

Milliard’s cheeks were puffed up in annoyance.

 

Siegfried descended downstairs, shaking off the water on his hair as if he had just washed up.

 

That moment, our gazes met.

 

A very good idea suddenly popped up in my head.

 

“Here he is.”

 

I said, pointing at Siegfried.

 

When Milliard looked to where my finger pointed, he jumped up in shock.

 

“…… His Highness? You like His Highness? I don‘t know about anything else, but you know you’re not a match for him, right?”

 

“You‘re still growing up.”

 

“Haa….”

 

Milliard exclaimed an unknown exclamation.

 

Siegfried, who was walking down the stairs, paused as if feeling unusual receiving my and Milliard’s gazes.

 

I pushed Milliard’s head out and winked toward Siegfried.

 

I wanted you to know that this is an inevitable situation. 

 

Mentioning Siegfried was the best way to get rid of Milliard.

 

At least for the duration of Siegfried’s stay here, I have a strong conviction that he won’t be saying any nonsense to me.

 

I can see Milliard had his mouth wide open in pure shock.

 

However, on the other hand, there was also a feeling of regret. It was because Siegfried didn’t seem to understand the meaning of my wink.

 

He was blushing and constantly glancing at me with hesitation. It was proof that he’s conscious of me no matter how I look at it.

 

“Anyway, don’t even think of selling your sister after knowing all this.”

 

Still, the first thing I should do is to send Milliard back. Milliard pouted his lips.

 

“A meal is fine, though.”

 

This guy still can‘t give up.

 

I was about to open my lips and start a sermon to Milliard.

 

Siegfried came running to us at lightning speed, grabbed Milliard’s shoulders and almost threw him away as if he’s in the way.

 

He stuttered, shyly touching my cheek with the back of his hand.

 

“Y-you said I wasn’t your cup of tea.”

 

What is this prince doing again? So I winked. You saw it with your own eyes.

 

Besides, weren’t you hell-bent yesterday saying that you didn’t like older girls? 

 

I can still vividly see his reaction yesterday and how he was making a fuss.

 

“Your Highness…… destroyed my taste so I can’t help it.” (T/N: Please just marry each other! Kyaah! 😍)

 

I had to pretend I liked Siegfried in front of Milliard anyway.

 

I’ll explain it to Siegfried later.

 

Even now, I really didn’t think it was a big deal. But I had no idea what was really going on, I’m not the female lead anyways so what does it matter.

 

That’s how I myself stepped into the pit of disaster.