FLBE Chapter 2 Part 2

Am…Am I so beautiful?

 

 

 

She hadn’t had the time or energy to dress up before due to her busy life, but now, seeing herself like this, she realized she was completely fit to be the heroine. Her appearance exuded the elegance and beauty of a saintess. Upon beholding her reflection, Liena was utterly lost for words.

 

 

 

Then, suddenly, a strange thought occurred to her. She had lived as a nurse who are called an angel in white in the previous life, and now she was being prepared as a saintess. It seemed her destiny was to mend and save others. Was this all part of a premeditated plan?

 

 

 

“It seems you’re ready.”

 

 

 

The voice that seems to pour cold water on her thoughts snapped her back to reality. In the mirror, a man dressed in a black suit appeared. He had a red cloak draped over his shoulders as he was standing proudly and gazing at her. 

 

 

 

He had a stern and refined appearance, and his gold hair matched his attire perfectly. As he looked at her through the mirror, Liena’s mind was entranced by his image.

 

 

 

Approaching her with purposeful steps, the man turned her around with a swift motion, narrowing his eyes as he examined her from head to toe. Only then did she come back to her senses and her gaze drifted downwards.

 

 

 

“Fits rather well.”

 

 

 

“….”

 

 

 

As if appraising an object, the man’s gaze traveled from the tip of her head to the tip of her toes, and he frowned slightly with a hint of dissatisfaction, then stroked his chin. Liena, who stood rigid like a mannequin, anxiously awaited the end of his evaluation.

 

 

 

Soon, the man flicked his long fingers, producing a distinct ‘snap,’ and extended his arm to present a large box. It seemed almost as if it had been prepared beforehand. When he opened it, Liena’s small mouth gaped open involuntarily.

 

 

 

Inside the box was a dazzling tiara adorned with meticulously placed diamonds. Liena, who was already captivated, couldn’t take her eyes off the sparkling tiara. As she was momentarily lost in the beauty of the accessory, the decorative pin that had been stuck in her hair was removed, and the tiara that had left her breathless was placed upon her head.

 

 

 

“Well, now you’re good to go. Shall we?”

 

 

 

“What?”

 

 

 

“We need to have a meal. And I promised you a nice chamber, remember?”

 

 

 

“Uh…”

 

 

 

“Come.”

 

 

 

As the man extended his hand, Liena hesitated, taking a step back in confusion. This was an unprecedented situation, and she was utterly bewildered. Moreover, the man who had been so intimidating yesterday was now surprisingly gentle. As she gazed up at him in her moment of indecision, he tilted his head with a grin.

 

 

 

“I hope you don’t expect me to carry you, right?”

 

 

 

“Oh, no!”

 

 

 

“Then, hold on. After all, you’re the first woman I’ve extended my hand to.”

 

 

 

Liena’s face flushed at the unexpected words. She couldn’t fathom how he could say such embarrassing words in the presence of so many onlookers. The more she observed him, the more she realized how arrogant and shameless he was. 

 

 

 

As she pouted, his face suddenly drew near, catching her off guard. In a fluster, she took a step back, but his large hand swiftly swept around her waist, pulling her close.

 

 

 

The affectionate expression vanished without a trace, replaced by a menacing gaze that bore down on her. Liena held her breath as his slow approach brought his face closer. Soon, his lean voice settled in her ears.

 

 

 

“Is your pheromone really uncontrollable?”

 

 

 

“!”

 

 

 

“Sigh… You really know how to be vexing in various ways. It would be nice if you could seduce selectively, considering the time and place.”

 

 

 

“Wha-!”

 

 

 

Seduce? Who was seducing whom? He is looking at me with such a disdainful look as if accusing me of something shameful!

 

 

 

Liena’s face turned red with indignation. Although she felt wronged, she couldn’t defend herself against such an unexpected accusation. Instead, she narrowed her eyes and he responded with a mischievous grin.

 

 

 

“Your face has ripened just right as an appetizer before the meal.”

 

 

 

“Ah…!”

 

 

 

The man grabbed her hand and strode forward, almost causing Liena to stumble. It wasn’t only because she was wearing a dress for the first time, but his long strides made it challenging to keep up.

 

 

 

“Sl-slow down!”

 

 

 

“If you don’t hurry, I might not bother with the time and place. Your pheromones have already aroused me halfway.”

 

 

 

His suggestive words, delivered with a mix of intimidation and sincerity, caused Liena’s eyes to widen. What kind of audacious words were those? How could an emperor-like man so unabashedly say something like that? Despite that, there was an odd allure in his words.

 

 

 

Thinking such provocative thoughts, her mind drifted to his exposed body she had seen the previous night. His body, excessively erotic and explicit, showcased every curve and ripple of his well-toned muscles. What about his backside? She wondered what it looked like. Curiosity piqued her interest.

 

 

 

“Ah!”

 

 

 

In the midst of her scandalous imagination, she suddenly collided with the man’s narrow back. The impact was like smashing her face against a rock, and her nose tingled as if she had hit a solid stone. She had been chasing after him with hurried steps, and the impact made her nose feel crumpled. Rubbing her nose, she raised her head, only to find him already turned around, looking down at her.

 

 

 

Their eyes met, and Liena’s face turned redder than before. She felt caught as if she had been peeping at him.

 

 

 

Am I going insane?

 

 

 

I must have lost my mind. Could merely just spending one night with him result in such a reaction? Is the face of the Lunatic that’s making me lose it?

 

 

 

Of course, she liked handsome men. She had even plastered her nurse’s locker with pictures of good-looking male celebrities. Those pictures had been her solace whenever life got tough. A dose of eye candy was essential for surviving the hardships.

 

 

 

But thinking such thoughts about this man, and in this situation, made her realize her head had turned into a garden of wild thoughts. Here she was, nursing fantasies while looking at a potential threat that might cut off her lifeline.

 

 

 

Yet, no matter how excellent an eye candy might be, she didn’t have the courage to gulp it down. If she swallowed wrongly, it might lead to disaster.