How to Tame That Gentle Male Lead - Chapter 1.14
“…We will do our utmost.”
If it weren’t for Commander Daren’s words, even Resena might have agreed with Eldis at this moment.
Fortunately, however, the loyal commander’s words awakened those around him.
And that became a safe shackle for Eldis as well.
“….”
A tear streamed down from Eldis’s eye.
Resena turned her gaze away and lowered her head.
But she felt it would remain in her memory.
In the novel, there was never a single moment where Eldis cried. But Lorona and his precious people had been killed by Tom Baker, leading to this moment. She felt she could understand, at least a little, how painful this must be for him.
“….”
Eldis’s lips trembled.
Looking down, the tip of his sword was quivering.
He was hesitating.
“…The Saint wouldn’t want innocent people to be sacrificed.”
Alken’s quiet words cut through the air. Resena, also vaguely guessing his feelings, carefully added her words.
“For the sake of those who were unjustly sacrificed, please consider not causing any more casualties, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
Eldis’s composed expression gradually distorted.
But soon, with a pained expression, he slowly relaxed his hand. The white orb at the tip of his sword gradually diminished and eventually disappeared.
The blade of the sword finally pointed downward.
‘Th-Thank goodness…’
But she didn’t think the male lead would remain calm like this. Although it had subsided for now, it felt like they were jumping into a pile of charcoal carrying a bomb that could explode at any moment.
Although Eldis had listened to those who stopped him now, the resentment and anger in his heart were of a nature that couldn’t be quelled without taking revenge on his enemy.
Because of this, anxiety filled her heart. And it seemed the same for others, as their expressions were not good.
A moment of relief. But everyone remained silent, imagining the future that would eventually lead to a grand explosion.
And a little while later.
“I’ll send out a search party right away. Then…”
Alken, who had been watching Daren mobilize the guards, bowed his waist.
“I’ll also participate in the search. Since I know Tom Baker’s face, my knowledge will be helpful.”
Resena quietly watched them. The task of searching the slums could be left to the guards and Alken. Cornering a serial killer was not something she, who had no power to protect herself, could do.
But she couldn’t just stay still. Since Resena knew Tom Baker’s face, she decided to draw a portrait of Tom Baker as soon as she returned home and put a bounty on it.
“Alright. Then I’ll leave it to you.”
“Don’t worry. We will make sure he pays the price.”
Eldis nodded at Alken’s words. Then he carefully picked up the female lead’s body and started walking towards the carriage. Watching the guards who had gathered around disperse towards the slums, Resena waited for a moment until the male lead boarded the carriage and left.
She had decided what she needed to do, but she had something to say to Alken.
“Lady. Do you have something to say to me?”
As she approached, seeing Alken and the other guards forming groups, he asked curiously.
“Yes. I had something to say to you, Alken.”
“Please speak.”
“….”
Resena glanced at the knight guards. Then she spoke clearly.
“I’d like to talk somewhere without people around.”
“Is it important?”
She nodded.
Alken thought for a moment, then instructed, “You all go ahead.”
“I’ll follow soon.”
“…Thank you, Alken.”
“It’s nothing.”
Watching the knight guards leave, Resena turned her gaze back to Alken.
Perhaps surprised by her direct gaze, Alken awkwardly ran his hand through his hair and said,
“It doesn’t fit the situation, but I’m a bit surprised to hear you call me by name. To think I’m that close to you… It’s a bit… embarrassing.”
“Ah.”
Come to think of it… Resena realized she had made a mistake. The influence of Alken from before the regression was so strong that she had unconsciously called him by name.
“I’m sorry, Count Rawley.”
“No, please continue to call me Alken comfortably as before. I find it more comfortable to use names as well.”
Alken spoke rather gently as if trying to ease the chilly atmosphere.
‘This person is really consistent…’
Resena felt a bit of relief at Alken’s attitude, which was no different from her previous life.
“Then, Alken, I said I had something to tell you, right?”
“Yes. Please speak. I’m listening.”
Resena moved closer to him and lowered her voice.
“I hope you can watch over His Highness the Crown Prince to ensure he doesn’t use Sernaus’s Light.”
“….”
However, seeing Alken staring at her face at those words, Resena became anxious. He should understand what she was saying, but Alken’s silent attitude made Resena even more impatient, causing her to take another step closer.
“Sernaus’s Light is a legendary technique that can reduce anything to nothing, right? In the current empire, it’s a technique that only His Highness the Crown Prince, who is a Grand Sword Master, can use. But because it’s a power that can sweep away everything, it shouldn’t be overused.”
“That’s true, but why are you asking me to watch over him? If you want to say such things to His Highness, wouldn’t it be better to speak to Commander Daren, who is closer to His Highness? As it was earlier.”
Resena shook her head.
“I’m saying this because Commander Daren’s words alone are not enough. If you don’t help, His Highness the Crown Prince will continue to be unable to hold back. In fact, I’m worried even now. He’s only suppressed his anger this once, but he’ll explode soon. I think if Tom Baker isn’t easily caught, His Highness will come himself and reduce the slums to nothing with Sernaus’s Light. So Alken, please convey this message to Commander Daren Besserd as well.”
“You speak as if you know His Highness the Crown Prince well.”
Alken said in a low voice.
Resena lowered her voice.
“It’s not to boast, but I’ve been following His Highness the Crown Prince until now. Although I’ve stopped recently… From what I’ve observed, His Highness is not someone who will remain idle after losing his lover. Especially if he loved her tremendously… Moreover, having lost close friends to the hands of a murderer, he might become disillusioned with humanity if the search in the slums faces difficulties. If Tom Baker escapes from the slums and hides elsewhere, the entire Imperial City could be in danger.”
“….”
“So please watch over His Highness carefully. And please convey this message to Commander Besserd who will be with him, to ensure His Highness doesn’t use Sernaus’s Light recklessly. I beg you.”
