The Hero is Standing in My Way - Chapter 3

Eek.

 

I hurriedly turned my head and made another request. I didn’t mean for it to reach Siegfried’s ears.

 

… … By the way, my voice was so small, but my ears were bright.

 

“What did you just say?”

 

I just rolled my eyes and looked at Siegfried’s eyes. There was a crack in his expressionless face.

 

Oh, what should I do? Should I explain that it wasn’t a bad word? But I said it in a bad way. How do you explain it?

 

I couldn’t do this or that and hesitated. Meanwhile, Siegfried strides towards me.

 

He stared at me, red-faced.

 

As a result of living 20 years of my life, even if it’s short, it was best to apologize quickly. I got up and bowed my back.

 

“I’m, I’m terribly sorry. It’s my mistake for using wrong words.”

 

“…..”

 

Siegfried sighed annoyingly. Then he beckoned to get up.

 

I was excited and straightened my waist.

 

I saw his swollen wrist peeking out through his sleeves as he swung his sword.

 

Looking at his wrist intently, I felt a dizzyu g pain so I asked him.

 

“Is your wrist alright? I heard you were hurt. I can call a doctor now… … . ”

 

“Why are you so interested in me? ”

 

Siegfried asked without listening to me until the end.

 

That’s… … that’s because you’re the male lead.

 

I answered silently.

 

I knew that Siegfried in the novel had a very cool personality.

 

However, I couldn’t understand why he’s being feisty today when it’s only our second time meeting each other.

 

It’s not because of the reason that I knew I will be the crown prince’s fiancée.

 

When I see hostility from his eyes, I must’ve done something.

 

“Your Highness the Prince, have I done anything wrong? ”

 

I asked carefully.

 

I’ve stared at him several times, I’m confident that I haven’t did anything.

 

“ No.”

 

Siegfried’s short and concise answer made me very embarrassed.

 

What the hell is this? I didn’t do anything wrong, but why are you being like this?

“Then why on earth… … . “

 

“Because I don’t like you.”

 

Siegfried cut off my words once more. No, I already know that. My question is why. Just why on earth?

 

I’m vexed right now, so I organized my questions one by one on my head to get the details.

 

“And your reason is.”

 

Then Siegfried opened his mouth and I looked up at him blankly.

 

“It is because as soon as I saw you in the mansion, I suddenly felt bad.”

 

All the questions I had organized in my head flew away.

 

That’s… that’s a good reason to be convinced.

 

“… In what way?”

 

Siegfried was just too dazzling facing the sun, so I put my hands on my forehead to block the light and ask him.

 

“Should I even tell you that?”

 

Siegfried messed up his hair in annoyance. As I waited without answering, he said.

 

“It’s been like that since I entered the mansion. I didn’t know because I couldn’t see you well from outside. But as soon as I saw your face, I felt stuffy and nauseous. It was very unpleasant. I’ve never felt this feeling before.”

 

Ah, that’s what it was.

 

It was completely incomprehensible to say that.

 

Isn’t it just that your physical condition worsened at that time? Will the answer come out right now, at this situation?

 

But why do you turn that arrow on me? Is this the male lead’s bowl?

 

“Your Highness the Prince, do you still feel that way? ”

 

I asked with anxiety in my heart. Siegfried stared at me.

 

Even if the location was different now, the situation was the same when I first encountered him. I was a little nervous and fiddled with the hem of my skirt.

 

What should I do if you still feel that way now? Should I pack up as soon as possible, and get out of Siegfried’s neighborhood?

 

But this is my house, why do I have to go out? Should I just kick out Siegfried?

 

No, if I kicked out the male lead now for no reason, he might get really angry with me later.

 

Even though I was restless, I completely captured Siegfried’s gaze.

 

Before long, Siegfried tilted his head and turned away his eyes first. Wrinkles appeared on his fine forehead.

 

“No, it turns out that’s not particularly the case now. My eyes don’t hurt so suddenly like then.”

 

“Then you don’t hate me. ”

 

Siegfried didn’t try to deny the words my words that came out rushed.

 

Ah, what is it? I thought there was another great reason.

 

I sighed and let go of my crumpled hem.

 

With this, all the worries I had throughout the week disappeared like a bubble. I was worried about nothing.

 

It hurts when I get hated by such a pretty boy.

 

I even have a disturbing thought that if this male lead left me, I am destined to die.

 

I relieved my hardened expression.

 

I released the braath I had holding unknowingly.

 

“Sorry.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

My eyes opened wide as I was surprised. Did Siegfried just say sorry to me?

 

“…I’m sorry, I clashed with you before.”

 

He thought that I didn’t understand so he apologized again.

 

I awkwardly smiled and nodded.

 

“Well, you… did made a mistake. I heard that you were hurt by the entrance?”

 

“I wasn’t in very good shape.”

 

Again, Siegfried did not deny it.

 

It seems that Abbysion recently came up with a similar word for Siegfried, whether it is medical treatment or vacation.

 

Was Siegfried a sick little boy in his childhood?

 

“… Why do you look at me as if I’m pitiful? I was only addicted to poison for a while. Normally I’m fine. ”

 

Siegfried threw his sword and slumped next to me. He raised his elbow above one knee.

 

Was he addicted to poison?

 

This was the first time I heard it. I’ve read the novel roughly.

 

I already knew that I didn’t know anything, but I didn’t think it was this much.

 

I glanced at his swollen red wrist in admiration.

 

Then Siegfried, who had folded his sleeves, also began to glance at me.

 

“Really. You are right. I don’t feel bad at all when I see you now. ”

 

“That’s fortunate, but what about the poison? ”

 

“My brother, Eisa tried to poison me. I already noticed it the moment I put it in my mouth, but I was already in this area.”

 

He said casually that the Crown Prince tried to poison him. I’m surprised when he said that so I looked around if anyone had heard it.

 

Fortunately, there were only the two of us around.

 

I looked down.

 

I see many white scars on the back of Siegfried’s hands.

 

It didn’t come from learning swordsmanship. These are wounds deliberately caused by someone.

 

It was only Eisa that could make the Prince Siegfried like that.

 

“You’ve improved a lot, though. Seeing that you’re out there.”

 

I asked, comparing Siegfried a week ago with him now.

 

Using his thumb, Siegfried swept his chin and shook his head.

 

“I thought so, too, but when I loosened my body, I sprained my wrist. It looks like it’s not completely healed yet.”

 

Siegfried kicked his tongue. If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better to tie your wrists together as first aid?

 

I leaned toward him with both hands on the floor.

 

“How about wrapping a handkerchief so that it won’t be forced? Even if you go back and show it to the doctor.”

 

“Not that serious. … Uh.”

 

It was strangely annoying that he refused immediately. I pressed Siegfried’s wrist.

 

As I pressed hard on my fingertips, he frowned with a grievous sound.

 

“….… What are you doing? ”

 

Siegfried clenched his teeth and asked.

 

“Just a moment.”

 

I held handkerchief in my mouth and quickly folded Siegfried’s sleeves up.

 

He flinched his shoulders in embarrassment, but he didn’t push me away.

 

“Put your hands up, just a little. Yes, just like that.”

 

A handkerchief embroidered with cherry blossoms was wrapped around his wrist.

 

Suddenly Siegfried looked down at me quietly without any restraint. He opened his mouth to tie the knot.

 

“You look familiar.”

 

“Oh, of course. Shouldn’t I be able to do this much with the name of Elifritz in me?”

 

Both my brothers, Abbysion and Miliard, were knights.

 

To be precise, Miliard is not yet an official knight. That’s why they oftsn got hurt.

 

On some days that I can’t call a doctor, I treat them myself.

 

So naturally, I have no choice but to know how to do first aid for minor injuries.

 

“It’s done.”

 

I said satisfactorily, turning his wrist. As I stepped back a little, Siegfried moved his wrist back and forth.

 

On his expressionless face, he had a surprised look.

 

“It doesn’t hurt.”

 

“Absolutely. You still have to let a doctor see it.”

 

“….Thank you.”

 

Siegfried tilted his head slightly and clapped. It seemed like he’s feeling the best of it.

 

My heart quickly melted away at the blunt thank-you greetings from this black haired boy.

 

I laughed and said with full pride.

 

“You’re welcome. You can see me anytime.”

 

“… … Usually I don’t get hurt like this.”

 

“Ah yes. I see.”

 

He swung his sword to his neck with confidence coming. I glanced up at the sky, thinking of his answer.

 

Until a while ago, the sun was so hot that it was dazzling, but the sunset was coming soon. This was why I can’t even open thebook I brought earlier.

 

“Will Your Higness the Prince stay here? “

 

“I don’t know.”

 

Siegfried looked up at the sky like me and muttered.

 

I decided to get up first because I had a plan separately afterwards.

 

“Then I’ll go first. ”

 

“..… Ah.”

 

I stood up lifting my skirt and removing the leaves on it.

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

“Ack! F*ck, you surprised me!”

 

I was stunned at the pure white face that came out of nowhere.

 

Siegfried touched my face without any notice.

 

“…… F*ck?”