The white company commander curled his mouth and licked his lips. The moment I heard those words, I was stunned. The most annoying thing is, those words sound... very reasonable.
Suddenly, if I die, everyone will just see me as another girl who fell victim to the cursed Prince.
In some ways, my survival right now is already strange. The person who should have died suddenly survived, it was just... unnatural.
Like the Cursed Prince before, this time it only created a "new victim." People will see it that way, that's obvious.
No one in my family is looking for me, so no one cares. No one knows about my death, no one is curious.
Even I myself had that thought when I came to this place. Just, thinking that I will die in noble glory.
I understand that clearly. My body trembled, I felt a wave of fear spread throughout me. Those who were following me all had sinister smiles on their faces.
Knight of the Rosy Cross. All are children of noble families, inheriting hereditary titles. As for me, I'm just the illegitimate child of a duke, really nothing.
“Or… do you want to disappear without anyone knowing?”
Those cold and sharp eyes said it all. This is not a baseless threat. The muscular bodies around me made me shiver.
“Grrrr…”
Cesar growled, standing between me and the knights. He was so alert that he looked like a cat with its fur pricked up. No, comparing with cats is not enough, Cesar's prestige is much more fierce.
There was always a tense atmosphere between Cesar and the Knights of the Rosy Cross. It's like a thin layer of ice, about to crack. And now, that cracking sound was heard.
Extreme stress. Clack, when the knights were about to put their hands on their swords…
“Ah, no way!”
Before I could stop him, Cesar jumped up and quickly left my arms.
His sudden appearance made everyone immediately alert. The sound of metal colliding echoed loudly.
But Cesar is faster. So fast that no knight had time to react.
"Aah! Ugh, ugh!"
He jumped on the white Company Commander and strangled him.
The knights rushed in, but even though many rushed in, Cesar's strength remained unwavering.
“Grrr!”
“G-let it go!”
They tried punching, wrestling, and pulling, but Cesar still wouldn't let go.
“Ugh…grk!”
The Company Commander's face was as red as a ripe plum. His mouth opened, his tongue protruded, and foam oozed out, wetting his hands.
“Cesar!”
If this keeps up, Cesar might actually kill someone. That can't happen.
So I had to rush into the chaos, even though my legs were not flexible, dragging step by step, finally hugging Cesar's waist tightly.
“Cesar, no way!”
I don't know what I was thinking, I just knew I didn't want to see him kill someone.
Cesar turned around and our eyes met. I shook my head vigorously. His red eyes exuded murderous intent.
This is the Cesar I never knew. The wild instincts I had always left behind now emerged undisguised.
I thought I understood Cesar, but part of me was extremely scared.
Do I really understand him? Am I complacent and wrong in thinking I understand him?
That thought crept into me, but now was not the time to discuss it. I looked at him again, begging: don't kill anyone.
I don't want to see him harm anyone. If so, he will truly become the "monster" everyone says he is.
"Impossible!"
But Cesar's murderous eyes didn't seem to budge. My skin trembled like ice water had been poured on it.
“Ugh… grk, ugh…”
The company commander was almost suffocated. If the situation continues any longer, tragedy will occur.
What to do? How to calm Cesar down?
“Please, Cesar…”
I can only pray. Tightly squeezing his waist, tears fell down his body.
Suddenly, his body stopped, the tension gradually dissipated. Tight muscles now loosen.
“Ugh, kek… sniff, sniff…”
Cesar let go. Immediately, the strong cough of the Company Commander rang out. The other knights pulled him away, away.
Even so, I still hugged Cesar tightly to keep him from rushing back.
“Y-you crazy…!”
“This monster!”
The knights cursed.
“Grrk!”
Cesar bared his teeth and threatened them.
"Let's go!"
I shouted loudly. If we continue to stand here, the situation may flare up again. The knights had just witnessed the Captain's suffering and now had to retreat. They had to hug him while backing away.
“Huh… grrr…”
Now it's just us. Cesar was still breathing rapidly, his body convulsing. I gently patted his back and whispered:
“It's okay, they're gone.”
“Huh—huh…”
His rapid breathing gradually calmed down, his shoulders stopped shaking. I continued talking, patting his back to calm him down.
We still hugged each other, sitting on the ground. Tense movements gradually return to normal.
As time passed, breathing returned to normal. I just feel secure. Not needing to drink blood but still calm, what a great progress.
“Cesar.”
I called, he was startled. Unlike before, now there are no signs of an outbreak anymore. I took a deep breath, then blurted out what I had planned to say before:
“…Thank you.”
Gently stroke the hair on the back of his head. Cesar finally looked up and looked at me. The clear eyes seemed to say something.
"Thank?"
If listed, there are too many reasons to be thankful. I started pouring it all out:
“Um, thank you for listening to me… and… actually, thank you for being angry on my behalf.”
"YES."
Obviously this time everything happened because of me. The body is still tense from nervousness.
“But… it's not allowed to hit people like that.”
Cesar tilted his head, looking bewildered.
"Why?"
“Why?”
Don't kill people. Don't hit people. That simple principle, I must explain. Teaching Cesar to "be human" is difficult.
But I need to emphasize again: this absolutely must not happen again.
“It really doesn't work.”
“Yeah, no way.”
"Why?"
Again “why?” He still looked completely incomprehensible.
“Ah, because…”
I was suddenly confused. Yes, why can't you hit people? I have to explain it so he understands... but I'm not sure yet.
Furthermore, when I saw the Company Commander being beaten, I felt a sense of joy in my heart. No, it can't be, but that feeling is unpleasant.
I coughed softly:
“I don't want to see Cesar hurt anyone.”
Cesar frowned, looking confused. He tilted his head a few times then replied:
“But, Ren, you hurt.”