There is No Key to His Cage - Chapter 20.2
It was the most appealing space, just like in comics, cozy and inviting.
“Here…! Oomph!”
Her hair sparkled and shone in the yellowish light coming through the old window as she plopped down on a large cushion she had pulled over.
Leaning against the bookshelf, she looked as pretty as a contemplative girl in a novel.
“Well then, shall we read this boring book?”
「The Sects and Reality of the Estel Empire」
The Estel Empire is primarily divided into three factions: The Emperor’s faction, the Empress’s faction, and the Noble faction. These factions have existed for many years, with their power so evenly balanced that no single group dominates.
“This country lives so complicatedly. Why divide into such factions? Maybe it’s like political parties.”
Originally, the Emperor’s faction and the Empress’s faction were one, but as the Empress’s power grew, the forces split.
First, after the Emperor’s health deteriorated and the Empress took regency, many from the Emperor’s faction joined the Empress’s faction.
Second, after the death of the Crown Princess, rumors spread about the Emperor and Empress’s relationship becoming distant, and scandals about the Empress led to an increase in the size of the Noble faction.
These three forces have grown to a level where they could immediately start a war while keeping each other in check.
“Well, factions are divided because the Emperor and Empress’s relationship became distant.”
The Emperor’s faction, which follows the current Emperor, Grandios von Estina, is the largest of the three.
The Emperor’s faction, which pursues freedom and equality, uses the dove as a symbol of peace and dreams of a world without war….
“Ah, these people have nothing to do with me. Enough, another book!”
Elena got up, dusting off her bottom, and carefully examined the bookshelf right in front of her with wide eyes.
“Hmm. ‘The End of Humanity’. Don’t like this one….
While examining various types of books on the ladder, a bright red book spine caught her eye.
“No title…?”
Elena, who had pulled out the red book, first skimmed the cover out of curiosity.
But on the book cover, there was an embarrassing title written in gold that was obvious at a glance.
「The Prince is Too Big」
“So that’s why it was hidden….”
She stroked the back of her head, seemingly embarrassed, and quickly looked left and right to see if anyone was coming or going.
“Ahem, I’m an adult too, so I should take a look at this.”
「His hot something pressed hard against me.
“It hurts… Your Highness…!”
The bursting sound at the corners of his mouth filled the entire room.」
“Ahem… This is what makes a book interesting.”
How much time had passed like that?
The sky outside had already darkened and turned purple.
“It’s already this late.”
Elena yawned and stretched once, then folded the corner of the page she hadn’t finished reading to mark it.
“Then, next time…!”
To secretly hide the e****c book, she climbed up the ladder like a bookworm.
Just as she was about to insert the thick book held high in both hands, a familiar voice was heard from somewhere.
“What is it this time?”
“Kyaak!”
Thud-
Startled by the low voice crawling on the floor, she lost her balance and fell from the wobbling ladder.
If she had fallen straight down, she would have been seriously injured, but,
“Carus….”
When she opened her eyes, the man’s thick arms were holding her.
“Did heaven send an angel?”
“……”
“Or did I pick up an angel?”
“Wh-what are you saying, move aside.”
Flustered, Elena strongly pushed away his arms that were spouting strange words and came down to the floor.
“Ah…!”
At that moment, a shallow moan escaped her lips as she stepped on the corner of a book.
This was because red books were scattered in a mess on the floor.
Hearing that sound and looking at the floor, Decarus raised one eyebrow and made an expression as if he understood what it was.
“The killer prince, the well-endowed duke is too much….”
“You… you…!”
It’s ruined.
Of all things to be caught with, it had to be these books.
He recited the book titles without caring.
Thanks to that, her face, which had been pale white, turned reddish.
“It hurts, Your Grace….”
Elena jumped like a rabbit and covered his eyes with both hands.
But due to the height difference of two spans, it was not even close to working.
“Hey!!!”
“Elena.”
Suddenly, a firm arm pulled her slender waist.
Quickly drawn in like a magnet, Elena bowed her head deeply in embarrassment.
“What. Let go of this…!”
“You should have said so.”
No matter how much she bowed her head to the floor, it was useless.
His gaze moved even closer, following her.
Her face felt like it was burning red from the hot breath touching her skin.
“That you want to do it.”
“Wh-what?”
Elena screamed, jumping up.
This person is truly crazy right now, for sure.
What do you mean, do it!
“Weren’t you reading the book because you were curious?”
He smiled faintly, wagging his tail like a fox.
At that, Elena exclaimed in disbelief and turned her head sharply to the right.
“Wh-what are you talking about? I don’t know what you’re saying. Really.”
“Really?”
He narrowed his eyes and looked at her suspiciously.
At the persistent questioning, Elena had no choice but to shout loudly.
“Yes! I don’t know!!!”
“Then shall I teach you?”
“…What?”
Wondering what on earth this person was saying, she raised her head, and a sensual gaze that could bewitch people was staring at her.
Flustered, Elena took a deep breath and rolled her eyes around.
Just then, the wind that seeped through the window slightly ruffled his black hair, and his red eyes reflected in the sunset were as beautiful as well-cut rubies.
His appearance, smiling wickedly as he spoke, was like that of a devil.
“I said I’ll teach you, right now.”
