When The Cruel Villain Seduces Me - Chapter 125
After the grand wedding, Nelia and the duke headed to the duchess’ mansion.
They informed the duchess about their temporary stay in the duke’s mansion for a few days, but she replied with,
‘Oh hoho, how can I stay at the newlywed house while pretending not to know anything? I think I’d better go back to the castle quickly.’
Nelia didn’t feel good about it.
She always came all the way to the capital and disappeared in one day like this. Even though it took two days to get to the capital from the castle in the duchy.
In the past, it seemed that she didn’t stay at the duke’s mansion for long because of their past misunderstandings, but now she didn’t have any reason to.
However, Nelia realized it over time.
The reason why the duchess wanted to return to the castle so quickly was because she was very busy, even though she also cared about Nelia a lot.
‘All this time, she has been in charge of the duchy alone……’
Before she got into the carriage, they talked about the duchy with quite serious expressions.
Nelia could assume what the duke and duchess were talking about.
She’d seen the letter a few days ago.
She didn’t mean to read it, but the duke had no choice but to read it because he often left letters open he received in the room.
‘……Right, I couldn’t help but to see it.’
The duchess never expressed it directly, but the letter revealed quite a shocking fact.
About the duchess’ health, which was getting worse.
She didn’t suffer from severe illness, but she seemed exhausted from managing the estate for a long time.
The duchess informed the duke about this and asked if he had any intention to live in the estate.
In other words, the duchess was hoping that the duke would manage the estate on his own.
Nelia stared at the duke, who sat opposite her.
‘It’s already been a week since he received the letter, but he didn’t say anything to me……’
Then, the carriage stopped in front of the duke castle.
The duke reached out his hand to Nelia with his usual smile.
“Will you get off, Nelia?”
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As soon as Nelia entered the castle, she took the duke to their room.
The duke spoke with a puzzled expression at Nelia’s energetic moves.
“I don’t think Nelia will like it if we do it during the day. I was trying to hold it in……”
Nelia’s face flushed when she understood his words.
“What are you talking about……!”
“You didn’t mean that?”
As expected, the only ascetic thing was his appearance. How could someone be so mischievous and shameless?
“I think we need to talk, Your Grace.”
Nelia said as she led the duke to the bed.
“…….I actually read the letter you received from Her Grace the Duchess.”
The duke stared at Nelia, dumbfounded.
Nelia felt a hint of guilt as she faced his clear silver eyes.
“I didn’t look at it on purpose…… but I could see it because it was spread out on the table.”
Nelia, who had made excuses without being asked, simply cleared her throat and continued what she was going to say.
“Anyway, the important thing is the reason you didn’t tell me anything. And the duchess wants you to stay in the estate.”
“……”
When the duke didn’t reply, Nelia’s eyebrows bent in confusion.
“You’re not planning to stay here by yourself, are you?”
The duke raised his head.
“There’s no way I would do that, Nelia.”
“But, how come you didn’t tell me anything?”
When Nelia asked anxiously, the duke released a sigh.
“I was still thinking about it.”
After all, it was the kind of matter that couldn’t be decided at once.
Although the duke was planning to resign from his position, going to the estate was another thing. However, he said something unexpected.
“Didn’t you live in the capital your entire life, Nelia? Your parents are here, too.”
Huh? Nelia blinked dumbfoundedly when she heard it.
“By any chance…… Were you still thinking about it because of me?”
“Of course. I don’t care where I stay. As long as you’re by my side, Nelia.”
Nelia put her hand on her forehead. And she recalled once again.
The importance of communication.
“If we were going to the estate, you would have to stay with my mother, and you may be uncomfortable, Nelia.”
Right. If they move to the castle in the estate, they would have to get married.
However, he wasn’t concerned at all because she knew what kind of the duchess was at this point.
Nelia thought about how to end this conversation and slowly opened her mouth.
“Your Grace.”
The duke made eye contact with her when she called him. Nelia spoke in a soft voice.
“I asked you to do me a favor after I release you from the curse.”
She used to say it as a joke a long time ago. The duke said he’d do anything for her.
He’d never forget things like this.
The duke nodded slowly, he still remembered it.
“……Yes, I remember.”
“Then, I’ll tell you the favor I’m going to ask, listen carefully.”
A hint of warm emotion lingered in Nelia’s brown eyes.
“Let’s move to the estate together.”
“……”
“That’s the favor I’m asking from you.”
The duke had no veto for this. They wouldn’t have to waste time on useless conversations.
As soon as she felt a hint of pride in her, she noticed the duke dropped his gaze.
“I don’t feel great because Nelia always seems to go along with my decision.”
Nelia sat beside the duke.
“There’s nothing we can do about it. Her Grace the Duchess must be very tired at this point.”
Of course, it was so sudden and unpleasant for her to move to the estate. As the duke said, she would be unfamiliar with the new environment, and she’d even miss Lily or Sean.
‘Nonetheless, there’s no slightest hesitation when I decide this……’
Nelia wrapped her arms around the duke’s neck.
“I’m not doing this because I’m going along with whatever you decide. It’s because I love you, I’m doing it for your sake.”
The duke stared at Nelia.
“Nelia……”
Nelia smiled lightly.
“Let’s move to the castle in the estate together.”
The duke hugged Nelia with all his strength.
“Thank you…… I will make sure that Nelia doesn’t feel uncomfortable in the slightest.”
“Yes, if I feel uncomfortable, I’ll scold you, Your Grace. Did you marry me for that?”
Nellia answered mischievously.
“You’ll never say anything like that in your life.”
The duke said and kissed Nelia on the forehead. And followed by persistent kisses.
Nelia fell on the bed with brushes of his lips back and forth on her eyelids, tip of the nose, cheeks, and her soft lips several times.
“Stop, it’s ticklish.”
When his fluffy hair brushed her face, she felt as if her body became weak.
However, the duke’s kisses moved to her lips whether her order was taken incorrectly or ignored.
So that she didn’t feel ticklish.
Nelia’s strength seemed to be released in a different way. After a long kiss, Nelia slowly opened her previously closed eyes.
“Your Grace……. This is broad daylight.”
“You’re the one to blame, Nelia, for being too lovely even during the day.”
He was trying to seduce her with sweet words again.
We can’t. The lights are on and the curtains are open.”
The duke flicked his hand.
Then, the light instantly went out followed by the curtain moving gently to the side and covering the window.
The room became dark in an instant.
“Is that enough?”
“……”
Nelia stared at the duke and wrapped her arms around his neck out of embarrassment while muttering, “I don’t know.”
However, it was strange.
When they reached this level of stimulation, the duke would move on his own, but he was only staring at her serenely.
While she was staring at his serious gaze, she didn’t think he was trying to tease her……
“Nelia.”
His voice when calling her name was sweet.
Was it because of the cozy atmosphere of the room, or because the duke had become a perfect human being now?
It felt as if she couldn’t take her eyes off the duke.
‘I like your voice, too…….’
“That’s what I said just now. ‘I’m not just going along with you. It’s because I love you, I’m doing this for your sake.’”
Nelia nodded.
“Yes…… You did.”
“It’s the first time that you confess your love for me.”
Did she?
Come to think of it, he was always the one who confessed that he loved her all the time.
The word ‘love’ seemed to be unconsciously embarrassing to her.
As soon as she felt embarrassed after having said something like that, the duke kissed her hair and whispered.
“I want to hear it one more time. The confession.”
Upon the blunt request, Nelia knew that her ears would’ve turned red by that point. However, the duke’s gaze was sorrowful which made Nelia risked to overcoming her embarrassment.
The small voice slipped out between Nelia’s lips.
“I love you, Your Grace……”
“……”
“I feel very lucky to love you.”
Nelia told the thought she had every time she looked at the duke lately.
The ordinary moments she had gone through lately felt so precious to her because there was the duke by her side. If she hadn’t met him, she wouldn’t have realized to be grateful for each day that passed by.
She felt very grateful for falling in love with the duke this way, and vice versa.
The duke put his forehead against Nelia’s.
“I love you, Nelia.”
He continued in a quiet voice with eyes closed.
“You were like the sun in my life. You’re the one who made me realized the warmth and cleared the darkness in me.”
“……Your Grace.”
The duke kissed her again.
The kiss was desperate and conveyed shivers, which grew thicker and made her delirious.
That was how they did their first night.
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It was dawn when she woke up.
Nelia got out of bed and drew the curtains open. It was still dark outside.
However, the full moon and stars were scattered all over the dark night sky as they lit it up.
While looking at the round moon, she suddenly recalled the day of the total lunar eclipse.
The round moon was just covered by the shadow, but something tremendous have happened on that moment. Even now, she still couldn’t believe it was all in the past.
Then, she felt a cool brush on her shoulder. It was Duke Hart.
He still used to move quietly like a snake.
“When did you wake up?”
“As soon as you left the bed.”
She thought he was sleeping soundly, but it turned out he was quite sensitive.
“I can tell right away if you disappear, Nelia. So don’t go anywhere, please.”
“I didn’t go anywhere, I was just staring at the night sky.”
The duke’s eyes turned out of the window.
“It’s a full moon.”
The duke stared at the moon quietly and spoke in a calm tone.
“I actually hated the moon.”
“Why?”
“I know the day of the total lunar eclipse wasn’t the one that caused me to turn into a monster now, but I blamed the moon way before I know the reason.”
Nelia looked at the duke.
When they didn’t know the reason for the duke’s transformation, they speculated that the moon might have influenced it.
When the moon was covered by shadow, he turned into a monster.
“That’s why I wished the total lunar eclipse to not happen when I was young. I wish the moon rise.”
“……”
“However, the moon has never granted my wish.”
Well, it was the kind of wish that couldn’t have been granted in the first place, but the duke added with a slight smile.
Despite the duke’s attempt to speak as usual, Nelia still couldn’t regard it as things that just happened in the past.
Nelia’s small hand cupped the duke’s cheek.
“It must’ve been painful and difficult for you.”
The duke pressed his lips on Nelia’s palm lightly.
“It was painful, but I’m fine now.”
The duke said in a warm voice. To the extent that she didn’t even believe he’d have experienced such dark moments in his life.
“When I think all of this can lead me to meet you, Nelia.”
Nelia’s heart was overwhelmed by his sincere gaze.
Nelia thought the same.
Having met and spent every day with him felt like a hazy memory when she thought back to the process of how they became like this now.
Nelia smiled widely at her lovely villain.
He no longer had a masked look on his face. After realizing how to smile sincerely, he was shining so brightly.
Nelia turned her head and looked out the window when she wanted to cry out of happiness.
Dawn was on its way.
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Words from Translator:
Hello, everyone. We finally reached the final chapter of this novel! Thank you for loving this series and it really means a lot to me, because all my struggles paid off with your endless support.
It took about one year to translate the whole novel. I’m a bit disappointed because I clearly should’ve finished this a long time ago. College is really hectic and occupies most of my time, so I’m really sorry about that. I apologized to the donators for delivering chapters very belatedly most of the time as well. However, my gratitude is beyond words. This series has a special place in my heart along with all characters, they are amazing. I know it’s biased, but I adore them so much, and knowing this series will come to an end, sadden me a lot because I wouldn’t be able to smile and cry over them now, especially Nelia and Duke Hart.
I will translate the side stories, there are 5 chapters. However, I can’t give any promise that I will be fast because I have to work on another series and I think speedrunning on this series is not necessary anymore, so please be patient. Once again, thank you and have a nice day~!
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