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Published at 16th of April 2020 07:48:50 AM
Chapter 132
The Reincarnated Princess’ Adoration
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“The beast then said, ‘Do not rely on me . My sharp claws will end up hurting you . ’ The beast laughed, his concealed claws hidden behind his back . But, alas, the princess still continued to cry…” 

    I turned the picture book . As I glanced towards the next line on the page, I heard a snore .
    The thin girl’s stomach gently rose up and down as her eyes were closed, her head burrowed into her pillow . Just a few moments ago, she was so eager for me to read the book, eyes shining with excitement, but she ended up escaping into dreamland in no time .  

    I quietly closed the book with a smile .
    After pulling the blanket up to the girl’s shoulders, I softly pushed her hair away from her face . The girl didn’t seem like she would wake from her peaceful slumber any time soon . The fever from a few days ago felt like a lie .  

    I enjoyed looking at her healthy face and gently kissed her forehead .  

“Goodnight and sweet dreams . ” 

    I raised the lamp and quietly opened the door .
    The air outside immediately enveloped my body as I went through . It was easier to move around during the day when it was hotter, but now, the humid night air soaking my hair and skin was much less pleasant .  

    I silently closed the door behind me and started walking .
    It was so bright tonight that one could walk without the help of a lamp . When I looked up, the gleaming moon stared back through the cloudless night sky .  

“A full moon…” 

    The pale, cream-coloured object looked so different from the one I saw back at the castle . Perhaps it was because the surroundings differed from what I was used to, or maybe the fact that I was terribly homesick .
    The faces of everyone at the castle came to my mind, including Leonhard’s, who I met only a few days before .  

    I wonder if he had reached the royal capital by now? Since we were in a rush for time, I hope he took a proper rest .  

    I wonder if you’re alright .  


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    …I want to see you again .  

    And so, my mind pondered away . Everyone was trying their best, but here I was all by myself .
    I stopped my feet and glanced at the moon again in a sigh .  

    ‘Let’s not dwell on useless things,’ I scolded myself .
    Rustle . A noise from the bushes pulled me back from my thoughts .  

“!?” 

    I pointed the lamp towards the bush .  

    There should be nobody around .
    Many of the exhausted Kua’s were currently sleeping while the rest patiently tended to the villagers, and most knights of the western front were sick and receiving treatment . In other words, there should be no one taking a stroll in the night like this .
    Even if someone were to be here, they wouldn’t come near the forest for fear of contracting the disease in the first place .  

    The area quieted down, and only sounds of insects and disturbed leaves echoed in the distance .
    My heart began to pound .  

    Rustle, rustle .  Even more noises now . The sound continued, like something was walking on a carpet of dry leaves .
    The sound of crunching sticks told me that this was bigger than a beast; it was definitely a person .  

    Even if I run for it, what could I, a weak little girl, do? My body kept still . In fact, it was as if my feet were sewn to the ground . I couldn’t take a single step forward .
    Despite my whole body trembling uncontrollably, whether it was my instinct or fear kicking in, I was able to raise the lamp in my hand high enough over my head . My eyes didn’t blink, as if wanting to ascertain the identity of the unknown being .  

“…!” 

    Eventually, a tall figure emerged from within the trees .
    Bdump! My heart beat faster . A scream that had crawled up my throat refused to escape from my lips .  ‘Eeek!’ A weird sound was the only thing that leaked out instead .  

    The tall shadow raised its face upon noticing the light .

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    I felt like my eyes met with theirs through the cloak .  

“…Princess?” 

    A small murmur reached my ears .
    It was the voice of someone dearly important to me . No matter how quiet it was, I would recognise it anywhere .  

“Sir… Leon…?” 

    I called the name of my beloved .  

    Sir Leon dropped the hood of his mantle, causing his black hair to fall . I took in his features—his nose bridge, well-formed eyebrows, and the sharp lines of his somewhat shaven jaw . The colour of fatigue couldn’t be hidden behind his masculine beauty, but instead of detracting from his charm, it further added to his sex appeal .  

    His sharp black eyes reflected my figure and softly narrowed . A relieved smile formed on his thin lips .
    It immediately stole my heart .  

“Yes… I am glad you are safe . ” 

“!” 

    It’s Sir Leon… The real Sir Leonhard .
    Joy gradually rose from within . Heat slowly filled my fingers that were stiff from chilling fear just mere moments ago .
    My cheeks were burning and my body trembled once again, but for a different reason .  

“Leo- Sir Leon…” 

    Aaaaah! How embarrassing! I can’t even talk to him properly!
    Sir Leon slowly approached and urged me to continue without teasing me .  

“Sir Leon, I, too… am glad that you’re alright… Welcome back . ” 

    I tried again, my voice all clogged up . Sir Leon returned a bashful look .  


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“Yes, I have returned . ” 

    He nodded a little and gave a gentle smile .  Please don’t look at me like that . My chest is tight, so tight I can’t hear anything else .  

    For the longest time, the person I had longed for the most was finally in front of me .
    I couldn’t believe this was happening . This happiness felt ephemeral, like a bubble that would immediately burst if I stuck my hand in it . I was afraid it could end at any moment .  

    I fidgeted at the distance between us as if wanting to close it, but we continued our conversation .
    I told him about Johan . He had an eye injury but otherwise, he seemed fine . Leon also added that Prince Nacht was safely delivered to the royal palace .  

    Our conversation as we faced a pace away from each other suddenly lulled and silence returned to the forest once more .
    Sir Leonhard looked directly at me . The pressure of his gaze only added to the trembling I could barely control .
    Leonhard with his head tilted to one side, opened his mouth .  

“Princess… Have you grown a bit taller?” 

“Eh…? I-Is that, so…?” 

    I wouldn’t know myself . How could I, with all the tall people who gathered around me lately? The only one shorter than me was Lily .
    But I was glad that I’ve grown a little . The thought of closing the gap between our heights, even by a tiny bit, made me happy .  

“Yes… But it isn’t only that . ” 

    Sir Leonhard put his hand on his chin in careful thought . I didn’t understand his expression and felt a bit puzzled .
    I was terribly restless when his eyes narrowed even further . He then whispered something in a small voice . Unfortunately, it didn’t reach my ears .  

    I desperately tried to think of a random conversation topic to fill the silence as my cheeks got even redder .
    But my brain proved useless as usual, and it went round and round in circles .  

    What should I do?! My thoughts raced as sweat started to form in desperation .  

“Um… Sir Leon!” 

“Yes?” 

“I’m hungry! Are you hungry as well?!” 

    The topic that my flustered heart came up on the spot was something of utmost stupidity .
    Aaaah, I’ve done it now! At that moment, I had realised my huge blunder, but- 

    Grumble… came a low-pitched sound .

“!!” 

“…?” 

    What was that?
    Sir Leonhard looked at me awkwardly as I was clearly confused . He slowly covered his mouth with his large hand as the other held his stomach .
    When I saw Leonhard’s flushed cheeks, I immediately knew the origin of the sound .  

“…How embarrassing . ” 

“…!!” 

    I didn’t know how to express all the bottled up feelings when I heard his confession .
    Someone, please praise me for not yelling my lungs out!

    C-Cuuuuuuute!!
    Me being able to see Sir Leon rubbing his belly like that, isn’t this some spectacular reward?! Thank you, God! 

    With my urge to shout to the heavens suppressed, a weird laugh was all I could let out .
    Without knowing that the woman in front of him had burned his embarrassment into her mind, Sir Leon laughed back .  

    …I’m sorry I’m such a pervert .  

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