If You Wish, Whatever It May Be

Time seemed to stop for a moment, or so Sylvia felt.

She couldn’t even recall what she had just heard, and it was only after a long while that she managed to regain her senses and piece together her memories that she could recognize it.

However, just because she recognized it didn’t mean that her mind, which had briefly gone on vacation, would immediately return.

That’s how shocking Kyle’s words were to her; Sylvia was stunned for a long time, then opened her mouth like a goldfish in a tank, barely managing to speak.

,Stay by my side, what does that…’

Her face was red before she even realized it, as if she had just received a confession.

Why would he say something so sweet at a time like this?

The words he had just spoken swirled in her head, filled with questions, causing confusion.

,It’s exactly as I said. Could you stay by my side a little longer, instead of leaving for the castle tomorrow? Princess.’

,…….’

I didn’t mishear him.

She had thought that she was probably too drunk on the moonlight and her head was malfunctioning, but Sylvia was dumbfounded by his action of repeating the words he had just spoken, without changing a single syllable.

From some point on, the beautiful scenery of the garden that filled her surroundings no longer caught her eye.

It felt as if she and Kyle were the only two people left in the world.

,He’s not the type of person to say something like this.’

But as her reason gradually returned, Sylvia realized that there was something strange about it.

Although she couldn’t claim to know everything about Kyle, she was confident that she knew his personality well enough.

Therefore, Sylvia knew very well that he was not the kind of person who would say such sweet things to a woman’s face.

No, to be precise, he’s not the kind of guy who would intentionally say things to capture a woman’s heart.

She had no doubt that there was a hidden meaning behind those words that she didn’t know about.

,Why, may I ask the reason?’

,…There’s no particular reason.’

A lie.

,That’s a lie.’

Sylvia’s thoughts and the words that came out of her mouth momentarily overlapped.

Of course, Kyle’s acting wasn’t awkward.

He simply shook his head with his usual blunt expression, as if there really was no reason.

The only reason Sylvia could tell that Kyle was lying was because of her womanly intuition.

For some reason, whenever Kyle lied, Sylvia could tell, “That’s a lie,” without any reason or basis.

Surely, this Evil Eye doesn’t have such a special ability.

Perhaps another Evil Eye that only works on him is contained in her other eye, Sylvia thought half-jokingly.

,Why do you think it’s a lie?’

,I don’t know why either. But, if I had to pick a reason…’

Sylvia, who had started to speak, approached him. So close that she could see herself reflected in Kyle’s eyes.

,…Seeing the always strong-seeming Laird-gongja asking me so pathetically not to leave, I can’t help but think that there must be a reason.’

,Is that so.’

Even as he nodded with a deliberately indifferent expression, Kyle felt like he had been hit hard.

He thought he was hiding his expression well, but could she feel his desperation?

No, maybe it’s only natural.

Even the most emotionless person would naturally reveal their true face if they thought that their most precious treasure might be damaged.

,Still, I can’t help but wonder if it’s okay to make such a one-sided request without even giving a reason.’

,I guess I can’t hold her back.’

As her words continued, Kyle realized he was wrong and bit his lip.

She’s right.

After all, in this situation where he can’t provide any explanation, basis, or reason, how many people with a big enough heart would accept such a one-sided request?

Besides, she has an important schedule ahead of her.

A very important schedule that Sylvia might think could change her life.

It’s practically the same as asking her to cancel that and stay here, so it would be a pretty unreasonable request.

,I need to find another way.’

Reluctantly, Kyle decided to find another way to take action even if she left this place tomorrow, and was about to nod when.

Kkog.

,Hehe, I’m just kidding. If Laird-gongja wants that, I’ll stay here, so don’t worry.’

,……!’

Sylvia, who was right in front of him, carefully took his right hand, lifted it to her chest, and said that with a soft smile, Kyle’s eyes widened.

,I’m sorry for confusing you. But Laird-gongja suddenly tried to shake a woman’s heart with those words, so it’s a punishment for that.’

Looking at her saying that with a mischievous smile, Kyle didn’t feel absurd or empty.

He was just wondering.

Why?

How does she know what I’m thinking, and why can she nod so readily to my words without hearing any explanation?

As layers of questions filled his head, Sylvia, who had read his expression, chuckled softly and parted her lips.

,This time, I know what Laird-gongja is trying to say. You have an expression that says, “Why?”‘

,…….’

Kyle silently nodded in response to her action of reading his inner thoughts so casually.

Sylvia’s slender and warm touch, which wrapped around his cold hand, felt like it was caressing his heart, making his chest tingle.

,It’s simple. It’s the first time Laird-gongja has wanted me.’

,…Just that?’

,Just that? It’s important to me, you know?’

She smiled brightly, let go of his hand, created some distance, and turned around with her hands behind her back, using the brilliantly bright full moon that had risen behind her as a backdrop.

,Laird-gongja said at the beginning. We have a contractual relationship. We can be together because it benefits each other.’

,Yes.’

Kyle nodded, a little dumbfounded, at her action of repeating his words without changing a single syllable.

,But when you think about it, Laird-gongja has benefited me, but I haven’t benefited Laird-gongja yet. Don’t you think that’s unfair?’

,But Princess, that is…’

Kyle tried to refute her natural words, but couldn’t bring himself to say more.

It was because she winked one eye like a fairy who had secretly descended to earth with the full moon as a backdrop, and stopped his words by putting her index finger to her lips, “Shh.”

,Laird-gongja, you’re so clueless. When a woman makes clumsy excuses, it’s sometimes a virtue to pretend not to notice.’

,…….’

Only then did Kyle realize Sylvia’s thoughts to some extent.

From the beginning, she had guessed that Kyle had his own reasons, but that he couldn’t say them out loud.

But she knew that his heart would be uncomfortable if she spoke about that fact, so she didn’t try to dig deeper, vaguely mentioning the contract and duty that didn’t even make sense.

She’s just saying that she won’t ask for the reason and will follow your will.

The two people stared at each other for a long time.

Among them, it was none other than Sylvia who broke the silence and spoke first again.

With a mischievous smile on her lips as always, Sylvia, who had her hands behind her back and approached him, casually spoke in a subtle tone, without any of the saintly and benevolent appearance she had had until just now.

,But I’m also granting Laird-gongja’s request, so if there’s something that goes, there must be something that comes, right?’

,What do you want?’

Kyle knew very well that it was sophistry.

From the beginning, she had only received from him unilaterally until just now, so it was absurd for her to suddenly demand a price, saying that it was her turn to grant his request this time.

Nevertheless, Kyle nodded indifferently.

It was because he realized that this was her way of trying to make Kyle’s heart feel comfortable.

Sylvia, as if satisfied with his reaction, responded with a smile even brighter than the full moon that had risen behind her, and modestly held out her hand.

As if imitating the actions of a woman before receiving an escort at a ball.

Originally, the man should have held out his hand first, but they both knew very well that he wasn’t the kind of person who would care about such trivial etiquette.

,Even though the moon is bright, it’s a little lonely to take a walk alone. May I ask for an escort?’

,Of course.’

As Kyle readily accepted the offer and took her hand, Sylvia’s face blossomed.

The moment he saw that, Kyle couldn’t take his eyes off any of the flowers in the garden, which were unusually bright tonight, holding the moonlight.

No, maybe it’s only natural.

After all, the only flower in his life has been, and will continue to be, just one.