29 – Straighten your shoulders, great queen – 6

“Christine-sama, how are you feeling?”

However, Artel’s voice was bright when he asked such a question.

Even if I didn’t have to listen to the answer, I could tell by watching from the side. That Christine’s physical condition is in the best condition ever.

virtuous

It can only be described with such words. That is, from the tips of your hair to the tips of your fingernails. The fact that I was bedridden just an hour ago feels like a lie.

“……”

But no answer came back from Christine.

It wasn’t that Christine didn’t answer on purpose. It was just that he had no time to care about what Artel said.

What explanation do you need for what just happened?

‘Jekyll… ‘

Jekyll helped Christine. No, the expression saved rather than helped would be more appropriate.

I wanted to deny it by bringing this and that reason, but his tattered arm and his serious eyes buried all of Christine’s doubts.

And there was one fact that bothered me more than that.

‘A kiss… It definitely helped me recover.’

Yes, that was the biggest worry penetrating Christine’s mind right now.

Vampire blood isn’t the only way vampires recover their life force. The next most efficient thing is sex, then sleeping in pitch-black darkness, and so on…

Among them, it is the relationship side that needs to be looked at carefully.

To raise vitality through contact between vampires, in order to do so.

‘Love must be the premise.’

In a way, it was a natural condition.

If emotions are not even premised on, if vitality is restored, why are there seven deadly sins in the realm of Satan? Vampires ate it all up.

Christine’s face hardened.

love.

it’s love

She thought that she had hated Jekiel ever since the moment she was dragged into the demon world’s prison.

‘It must have been.’

Could it be that the feelings of love and hatred toward him were embedded in his heart like shards of glass? However, even if Christine’s heart is excluded, one more question remains.

‘Jekyel.’

Are you saying that you have any feelings for me?

hello you Are you really saying that you have such a heart? very little.

The engagement ring on the ring finger of the man’s left hand suddenly comes to mind. Why did you put it on and show up?

Why did he show up at the banquet hall to save Christine’s spirit, why did he save Christine by biting her arm, why did the kiss work?

I don’t know why. However, the results were evident. Christine is currently in better shape than ever.

“Hey, Christine?”

The henchmen who followed cautiously called Christine.

Only then did she find out. That he stood there for a while, devastated, forgetting what he was supposed to do.

Let’s set aside for a moment the questions that cannot be answered right now. First of all, the coronation must be resolved.

“Christine.”

“Yes.”

“When you march, are you going to place your henchmen on either side?”

Originally, he would have replied straight away, ‘It’s okay.’

As the throne of sin carves a pattern and marches, attaching servants on both sides can be seen as acknowledging that one’s abilities are so weak.

However, Christine was worried. Because of the words Jekiel whispered after the kiss.

-There is a traitor. When marching, be sure to place your vassals on either side.

– It doesn’t matter if you don’t place it. However, in that case, make sure to wear a high-level shield.

“Hmm.”

You are always always like that.

He always doesn’t tell me the reason and just says and does things that confuse me. Christine turned around to examine the faces of her henchmen.

The henchmen don’t know why, so they look at Christine like a baby bird.

Looking at their expressions and eyes, I couldn’t believe that there would be a traitor among them. Just like hair.

“it’s okay. I walk alone.”

“All right.”

After that, a moment of silence ensues. Henchmen sneakily clung to Christine, checking her ornaments and dressing.

“Christine.”

This time, it was Artel again.

“Yes.”

“That Jekyel is… What the hell are you thinking?”

I’m curious about that too.

Christine, who was about to answer that inadvertently, barely held back her words. Artel immediately lowered her head, probably thinking that Christine was angry.

“sorry. I am also aware that I am talkative to the point of being cocky today. However, there are not only two things to be concerned about… ”

“it’s okay. Please tell me.”

Artel, relieved by Christine’s answer, cautiously continued.

“Jekiel is never a character who moves with emotions. Such a man willingly gave up even one arm to heal Christine, and I am very worried about what he will ask for in return.”

“What will you ask for in return… ”

What he took in return was Christine’s first kiss. That was all.

No, maybe that too was ambiguous to call it a price. Because of that kiss, Christine was able to stand up as she is now.

Christine just asked.

“Artel.”

“Yes. Christine.”

“Then, what do you think Jekiel will ask for in return?”

As if he had finally imagined something he didn’t want to imagine, Artell’s expression became serious. She barely parted her lips.

“May I dare to put it in my mouth?”

“of course.”

“I… Isn’t that guy aiming for Christine-sama’s eyes this time? I thought so at first.”

“You mean you think differently now?”

“Yes. That’s right. I felt I had to tell Christine… ”

“What is it?”

Artel’s expression changes once again.

This time, it wasn’t an expression as if he had imagined something he didn’t like, but a puzzled expression, as if he remembered something he really couldn’t understand.

“Actually, Jekiel demanded a price from us.”

“To you guys?”

“Yes. But the price… ”

“What is it?”

“I will be loyal to Christine no matter what. That’s all.”

A look of bewilderment appeared on Christine’s face. I didn’t show it off the outside.

“Isn’t that a bit strange? Of course we are loyal, but I wondered if there was any reason to put such a condition on. I’m more concerned than usual when I’m doing something I’m not used to.”

“…we’ll talk about this later.”

“Ah, yes. Okay. sorry.”

Inhale, exhale.

I do not know. I do not know. I really don’t know.

Why the hell do you come to me now…

Whoa…

After catching her breath, Christine had a sinful expression of pride on her face. From now on, the coronation ceremony begins.

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again – again –

The sinful steps of pride that started walking in front of everyone were constant.

What is that certain shoe sound, it feels sophisticated and beautiful.

The Queen’s haughty face, as if she could look down on anything with her chin lifted, showed just how majestic the sin of pride was in her new inauguration.

Elaborately shaped works of art are alive and moving. It is to the point of misunderstanding whether a living thing is moving or an art work drawn in countless quantities is connected.

It wouldn’t be strange if, suddenly, at some point, she stopped walking and got stuck in the rim of the frame.

clap clap clap—

Thunderous applause fills the banquet hall. The time when the celebration continued so loud that all other sounds were buried.

Swoop.

Someone grabbed the dagger in their bosom in reverse.

I take a breath and look at the sin of arrogance walking in front of my eyes.

Above all, it was a noble and beautiful back. Like a cat looking for prey, it quietly closes the distance with its white back.

Another angle— Another angle—

She is still looking straight ahead. Well, I wouldn’t even think of looking back.

“Le Pyris Allaire.”

someone mumbles like that With this, the curse is activated.

‘……?’

However, Christine continues to walk. so perfectly fine

mind becomes impatient If this is the case, you will have no choice but to change your plan. I have no choice but to punish myself!

He immediately took out his dagger and kicked the floor. As hard as he could, he thrust the dagger into Christine’s throat.

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Kaga-ga-ga-!

No, I tried to shove it, but I couldn’t. The dagger cannot pierce the skin of the queen, as if blocked by a wall.

‘shield…?!’

Those who watched with the sound of heo-eok, could not hide their surprise. The sound of applause quickly transforms into a buzz.

That moment.

Pod—!

The body of the person who was aiming for Christine’s body stops as if only time had stopped. As it is, the body is fixed in the air. like stuffed insects.

“Ugh, ugh?!”

“I’m sorry.”

A voice so cool that a murmur could easily form.

The one whose body was fixed was none other than Kiaru. Kiaru barely rolled her eyes and followed the owner of the voice.

“Because the curse is upon me.”

“What… What?!”

Jekyll.

What came into sight was Jekiel, standing firm without losing his integrity even while spitting up blood.

Everyone looks at him with wide eyes. Christine was no exception.

“…I didn’t understand.”

Thuh, he spat out a lump of blood and continued his words.

“Vivian is a cunning guy by nature. but not stupid I never use shallow moves like this.”

one step. two steps.

Jekyll approaches Kiaru.

“So I was curious. Who the hell came up with this stupid plan?”

The distance between the man and Kiaru is completely narrowed. Kiaru’s body, fixed in the air, was already drenched in sweat.

“It was not a very difficult problem. There was an idiot who had Vivian visit to Christine, who was sick, to create an alibi.”

“uh… how… ”

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Kiaru shuddered.

However, Jekiel does not pay attention to it. I turn my head and look at Christine.

“Well, of course not my guess.”

“What?!”

“How is it, the sin of pride? All of your guesses were correct.”

“that… can’t be! Christine knew everything from the beginning?”

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Kiaru’s cry. Christine, who had been standing still with a puzzled face, blinked her eyes.

The traitor’s gaze was not the only one directed at her. All eyes are on Christine.

Half the gaze was questioning whether he had foreseen the betrayal of his faithful confidante and prepared for all of this, and the other half was a look of wonder that he was greater than he thought.

It was shocking enough that Kiaru had betrayed her. It would be normal to be shocked about him. It wasn’t like that.

In the midst of the commotion, the Queen’s gaze—

‘Again, Jekyel.’

It was aimed only at the tired-looking man. He was helping Christine anyway.

-If you go through a crisis, I will definitely be by your side.

Not good. The puzzles in my head started to fit together.

– This side just didn’t accept the breakup.

stop. stop it. stop. I want to stop thinking.

But at the same time, I knew. This thought will never stop.

My face is hot. My hands are shaking.

After a while, she quietly grabbed her left breast. It’s not even funny. It felt like a heart beating that wasn’t even in my body.

But then, Jekiel opened his mouth again.

“Everyone is waiting for your answer.”

A man who seems to have trouble breathing. In the man’s red eyes, Christine—

“My queen.”

At first glance, I saw myself from 1,500 years ago.