Chapter 595 – Side Story 1. Chloe’s Melancholy (5)
Riel’s night market had a lot to see.
Na-man became the official Demon King of the Demon Kingdom.
To put it bluntly, the difference between the culture and living standards of the Empire and the Demon Kingdom was quite large.
So, if we take the imperial capital, where commercialization and urbanization took place on a large scale, as a standard.
Not only here in Riel, but even Yekares, the capital of the existing Demon Kingdom, was so unremarkable that it looked like a country town.
“But Riel is also developing rapidly in a short period of time.”
So much so that it is appropriate to call it nighttime.
Even late at night, the streets were lit up with lights of various colors.
Naturally, there was no way the young people, whose blood was boiling, could tolerate such a festive atmosphere.
The night market was full of young demon men and women walking around.
Human men and women who could not be found before could also be found in Riel.
Post-war recovery. And the Aitern Company revitalized commerce in Riel, and many people came here from the empire.
“Altern Plain… Trade groups and merchants come and go every day through the Julian Avenue there. “I don’t know about other regions of the Demon Kingdom, but Riel is definitely developing as a new capital.”
Although it has a unique personality.
As a merchant, Chloe was so outstanding that even Duke Gerard recognized her as his successor.
‘Chloe has a lot to be thankful for in Riel.’
So, watching Riel develop as a demon king gave me a new feeling every day.
“The steps of a beautiful girl are no different from the spring breeze!!”
And you could often see a minstrel holding a musical instrument and singing throughout the night market.
It wasn’t an amazing sight.
The name of the capital, Riel, itself is named after Riel, a legendary bard who was famous throughout Iceland.
And that Riel is another hidden identity of my father Lucifiel.
I saw Chloe.
There were many couples watching the bard sing.
While holding her hand, I was standing in front of a bard and watching the song.
“Sometimes, it’s not bad to see a performance by a street minstrel instead of a musical band.”
“Yes… I think so.”
Chloe was quieter than expected.
But before she knew it, Chloe had clasped her hand tightly together.
‘Quiet Chloe.’
If it is your usual personality.
She must have been showing off her knowledge, comparing the bard’s skills with the best orchestra in the continent sponsored by Ai Tern.
But surprisingly, even Chloe, such a villainess, seems to have fallen in love with Riel’s night atmosphere today.
If you think about it, Chloe isn’t that old yet.
She turned 20 last year.
She is only twenty-one years old now.
She and I are probably younger than most of the young men and women here.
So, you are at an age where a normal date like now is more appropriate.
I sat side by side with her on the stone bench near the night market fountain.
The song the bard was singing was also changing from an exciting song to a romantic song that suited the mood of the night.
“…”
Then, the atmosphere around the fountain square also changed.
Young men and women gathered together.
They naturally became closer to the person they were with.
“Oh my…”
And at the scene that followed, Chloe let out an exclamation that was uncharacteristic of Chloe.
Lovers gathered in the square hugged each other.
Some people were even seen kissing to the sweet song.
“Oh my… I’m so embarrassed… How can I do this in such an open place… Like that… Like that…”
It wasn’t a line Chloe would have said at all.
I thought Chloe’s shy appearance was cute.
‘Chloe also has a shy side beyond what we think.’
Before I knew it, she and I were sitting side by side on her stone bench, our shoulders close to each other.
When she turned her head, her eyes met Chloe’s.
A face so white and beautiful that it can be said to be the standard for a beautiful noblewoman.
Those beautiful red eyes, bathed in the lights of the night market, sparkled like jewels.
“Chloe. “It’s still beautiful today.”
I told Chloe my honest feelings.
“W-what do you mean! Shame…”
Chloe quickly lowered her head, her face blushing.
But I guess I inherited my father’s blood when it comes to dealing with women.
Even though I said an embarrassing line, it didn’t feel awkward at all.
I held her in my arms
“Isn’t it okay to be a little more honest? There are no other people here to disturb you and me. If there is anything you wish for. It means that everything is possible without worrying about what others think.”
“Yes?! That… That…”
In an unusually romantic mood, Chloe even turned bright red to the nape of her neck.
He could hardly meet my eyes.
However, he came into my arms and naturally hugged me, becoming even closer.
“Time is short.”
At those words, Chloe raised her head as if she had made up her mind.
He straightened his flowing silver hair.
He spoke to me with a trembling voice.
“Then… Kiss me too…”
I didn’t answer that.
Faster than you can answer, I’ll put my lips together with hers.
***
Chloe seems to be floating on her clouds.
She couldn’t escape the dazed feeling.
‘Why on earth… Am I doing this?’
The two left the fountain square.
So, it means that some time has passed since I kissed Julian.
But I still couldn’t forget the taste of that sweet kiss left on her lips and tongue.
‘Like a fool… Why are you doing that? I’m not a virgin… I’m not showing off as a clumsy woman…’
Just like that thought.
She has already experienced not only a deep kiss with Julian, but also a deeper relationship with her as a man and a woman.
But the kiss a moment ago was different.
It’s like they’re back to being a fresh couple in the early days of their relationship.
A kiss full of affection for each other.
The sweetness, different from the deep kiss on the bed, seemed to melt her head.
‘I feel so strange… My chest… Itches… I can’t stand it.’
I clasped the hand of Julian, who was walking side by side, more tightly.
I loved the feel of those big, manly hands.
But on the other hand, I was very nervous that the hands I was holding would start to sweat.
‘Because sweat is impure… If Julian thinks I’m strange…’
It was awkward to even think about this.
When two people already mingle.
Julian also caressed Chloe’s armpits with his tongue.
But now, even the slightest touch with Julian made my heart pound as if it would burst.
‘I’m so… Conscious of Julian.’
An ordinary lover’s date.
The date in Chloe’s imagination was different from the date in reality.
Not a commoner of low status, but a duke’s daughter.
He is a high-ranking nobleman who even holds the title of count.
As such, I was ashamed of myself for getting excited like an ordinary woman on such a trivial date.
On the other hand, this short date time right now.
I also thought that I didn’t want it to end forever.
‘Julian… Is not just my man.’
When I feel like I’m feeling depressed thinking about that.
Julian stopped in front of a food cart on the street of the night market.
“There are a lot of things that look delicious. Should I buy something to eat?”
“Really? But someone as noble as Julian… Street food like this…”
A very special day for the common people of the imperial capital.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience of visiting a luxurious restaurant.
For Chloe, it’s just a daily meal.
So, even for those commoners, they had never eaten street food, which was an ordinary snack, in their lives.
‘The same goes for Julian, who was the Margrave’s successor…’
However, Julian bought several types of street food without any hesitation.
“This kind of food has its own taste. “I heard it’s better than I thought?”
Then he handed Chloe some snacks. Chloe took a bite of the fruit dessert.
“Delicious…”
“Okay. “I heard it’s better than I thought.”
Julian also tasted various types of street food, thinking it was really delicious.
‘Something like that… Is fascinating.’
If you think about it, he received overwhelming support from the lowest-ranking soldiers on the battlefield.
This is because, even in the midst of a war, Julian sat on the floor with the soldiers and shared the famously tasteless battle rations.
‘Is that really what it means to be a monarch?’
Not pretentious, but sincere. It was like that at every meal.
He couldn’t have done this if he didn’t truly think of his soldiers.
Even for a high-ranking noble, it was absolutely impossible for Chloe.
“…”
Sometimes, he seems like a nobleman of such high stature that he can’t be compared to anyone else in Iceland.
Just like now, he also showed the appearance of a very easy-going commoner.
A man whose identity cannot be easily described.
So, Chloe could be sure now.
Once you become a member of the Demon Dragon’s harem, the women in that group will not be able to feel any romantic feelings toward other men.
A new instinct engraved through the relationship with the demon dragon.
A fundamental rejection of another man’s body.
However, even if Julian wasn’t that kind of demon dragon.
Chloe definitely wouldn’t have felt the slightest romantic feelings for men other than Julian.
‘Julian… I like it.’
As expected, today was strange.
Even though I was with Julian, I kept thinking about him and wanting him more.
When I walked for a while eating street food, faking my shameful feelings.
Before we knew it, the two were walking in a small park outside the night market.
“There are a lot of people even though it’s late at night.”
It was only then that Chloe came to her senses after hearing Julian’s words.
Because it was a park at night, the lights weren’t that bright.
It is a place where bushes and shrubs grow everywhere.
At first glance, I couldn’t even see the details of the other people here.
Still, I could feel signs of popularity everywhere in the bush.
And, I could tell through the conversation that was heard in the night air.
Many people who visit this place are couples.
Also, this park is a great place for couples to enjoy secret meetings.
“…”
The moment Chloe became conscious of that fact, she became even more embarrassed.
‘But… What if Julian brought me here on purpose?’
Suddenly, thinking about that, her face became hot.
And if that thought is right.
Julian, too, may have wanted himself more than he is now.
Chloe spoke to Julian in a shy voice, something she would never say.
“I… I’m a little tired after walking a lot at night. So, why don’t you take a break here at the park?”
