Published at 30th of January 2021 05:32:58 PM
“Tistye, are you perhaps ill?”
“No, I just want to be closer to you…”
W-what am I saying!
Tistye was shocked by the words spun by her own mouth .
“False” Tistye passionately stared at Gaizel as she gently reached for his shoulders . The moment she applied force, she fell on top of him .
No!? What on earth am I doing!?
Tistye’s desperate resistance was to no avail . “False” Tistye leaned on Gaizel, whom was lying on his back, and bewitchingly gazed at him .
“—I love you . ”
“…”
Lord Gaizel, no!! Please run away!!
Tistye sought to regain control of her body, as Gaizel once did . However, no matter how much effort she put into it, she couldn’t even lift a finger . To be able to break free from such an enchantment, how good was Gaizel’s mental prowess?!
Eventually, “False” Tistye bent over in a seductive manner . Gaizel reached for Tistye’s cheeks and lifted his face as if to accept it .
No! That isn’t me, Lord Gaizel…
Even though it was technically her, Tistye felt as if she was being possessed by an unknown being . Tistye shed soundless tears .
In the meantime, the distance between the two narrowed and their lips touched—at that moment, Gaizel grinned .
“—You aren’t Tistye . ”
“—!!”
Gaizel grabbed “False” Tistye’s chin as he pressed her against the bed . Their positions had reversed .
Pinning her body without giving her a chance to escape, he quickly grabbed the swaying jewel in Tistye’s ears .
“Is this the cause?”
He removed the metal fitting and removed the earrings from Tistye’s ears .
Tistye’s consciousness suddenly became clear . Feeling had returned to his hands and feet .
With relief, Tistye finally spoke . That was when she noticed the weight on her waist .
“Lord, Gaizel…”
“Tistye, are you alright?”
“Yes! But, if you can please get away—”
Towards Tistye, who spoke with an utterly reddened face and choppy words, Gaizel was quiet for a while .
Noticing he was on top of Tistye, Gaizel moved to the edge of the bed with tremendous force .
“F, forgive me, I didn’t mean to… I had no choice but to restrain you . ”
“I, I understand! Thank you very much…”
After a somewhat awkward silence descended upon them, Tistye fearfully approached Gaizel .
Looking at the earring in his hand, she gazed curiously at Gaizel .
The moment he removed the earring, all my senses returned… something must’ve occurred…
Frowning, Tistye gently called out to the jewel to test it .
“Um… Mr, or Mrs . Spirit, if you have something to tell me, I’d like you to say it?”
However, as a matter of course, there was no reply .
Tistye, who became embarrassed at once, shouted . “S-sorry . ” She covered her face with both hands .
After seeing such a scene, Gaizel went towards the window while holding the earring .
“Lord Gaizel?”
Although Tistye chased after him, Gaizel didn’t stop . After opening the window, he stepped into the balcony . It was a calm night with a half moon, with almost no wind .
However, without enjoying the tranquil scene, Gaizel approached the railing .
Below, a beautifully arranged courtyard and a fountain where water constantly danced could be seen . There was a fence surrounding the mansion . Of course, no one was around at that time .
Beside Tistye, whom was wondering, Gaizel relaxed his shoulders—before suddenly swinging an arm back, ready to throw the earring with utmost force .
There was no guarantee that the earring would remain unscathed when thrown from such height . Not to mention, Gaizel’s arm was strong .
Surprised, Tistye’s mouth hung wide open . Suddenly, the earring emitted a high-pitched female voice .
“Nooo—! Unbelievable—! Someone, stop this guy—!”
“L, l, l, lord Gaizel, please wait a moment!”
Hearing the voice, Tistye immediately went to stop Gaizel . Gaizel lowered his arm as if nothing had happened . He apparently never intended to throw the earring from the start .
“Did you finally decide to reveal your true identity?”
“Did you have to resort to such a method!? For you to suddenly decide to throw me away!”
“Um, you are…”
Still unsure of the situation, the confused Tistye beckoned towards the earring within Gaizel’s grasp .
Then, a light purple smoke rose from the piece of levanite .
“Eh!?”
The fine particles converged and eventually took the form of a small person .
She had soft-looking hair parted in two and had a pretty face . However, as of the moment, her cheeks were puffed . Eventually, she spoke of her terrible dissatisfaction .
“I apologize for overdoing it, but I really want to meet my Darling!”
“D, darling…?”
“That’s right, so lend me your cooperation!”
Fuun . After hearing the woman’s protest, Tistye looked awkwardly at Gaizel . Gaizel also sported a slightly frustrated look on his face .
“…Although it may be a little unbelievable, she’s probably a spirit . Perhaps she possesses humans whose wavelengths match her own through the stone, and controls their behavior . ”
Indeed . Tistye must had been at the mercy of said possession . Aware that the stones indeed hosted spirits, the incident at the royal palace finally made sense .
“So, Lord Gaizel and Van…”
“Exactly . Spirits dwell in these stones . In other words, there’s a high possibility that a spirit also dwells in the other jewel . Which means—”
Tistye and Gaizel arrived at the same conclusion . He nodded the moment he saw Tistye’s convinced expression .
“The one this spirit is looking for, it’s probably the spirit residing in the stone intended for the tiara . ”