FLBE Chapter 2 Part 5

After darting in and out a few more times like an insertion, his tongue slowly withdrew, and a voice as cool as his hand echoed. However, his breath against her lips was incredibly hot and moist.

 

 

 

“Look at this. Even with just this much, you’re quickly getting excited. I’ve only given you a tiny taste. But you’re openly emitting it. Do you have any idea how strong the scent you’re spreading can be even from a distance? Do you know how difficult it is to hold it back?”

 

 

 

“Haah, haah…”

 

 

 

Licking her lips slowly, he whispered in a lower tone.

 

 

 

“If you go around like this and get caught by the other alphas, your body will meet its end. Those bastards are anything but sane when faced with delicious prey.”

 

 

 

“Then, how…?”

 

 

 

“So, just stay by my side obediently. At least I won’t kill you. Isn’t it better to be owned by the Emperor than those pathetic bastards?”

 

 

 

“…”

 

 

 

As if peering into her mind that was contemplating escape, he frightfully threatened in a sweet tone.

 

 

 

Alphas… and their prey, omegas.

 

 

 

The thought of being ruthlessly dominated by unknown alphas and succumbing to their scent sent shivers down her spine. The image of her being taken by those men and being driven into heat, intoxicated by their scent, made her tremble.

 

 

 

Compared to experiencing that, being next to this man might actually be the safest option. The irony of the situation where the man she feared most became the safest haven made Liena’s despairing situation even more poignant.

 

 

 

She thought he was about to pounce, but he unexpectedly returned to his seat. He stared at her fixedly, his expression unreadable.

 

 

 

When she looked into those pitch-black eyes that seemed to gaze at her as if she were prey, her head automatically lowered. She would have been less afraid if she didn’t know so much about him. Knowing him so well felt like putting shackles on her own ankles.

 

 

 

“What about your family?”

 

 

 

“Yes?”

 

 

 

His sudden question made Liena’s head shoot up. She was caught off guard by the unexpected inquiry.

 

 

 

“Don’t you know what a family is? Were you born alone?”

 

 

 

Ah… Of course, she wasn’t born alone. However, in this place, being born alone was essentially the same. She suddenly woke up in this body one day, so technically, she was born alone, right?

 

 

 

The author of this novel probably wouldn’t have bothered creating parents for insignificant extras. Talking about her past life was impossible, and faced with a sudden question, not knowing how to answer, Liena just chewed on her cuticles.

 

 

 

“Were you an orphan?”

 

 

 

“Yes? Ah, yes.”

 

 

 

It would be better to say she was an orphan. She couldn’t possibly claim to have no family after transmigrating into a novel. She wondered why this man was causing her unnecessary distress with his random questions; he was quite uncomfortable in many ways.

 

 

 

“Then, no siblings, and no close friends either?”

 

 

 

“Um, there were.”

 

 

 

“Where are they? Were they hiding in the mountain corner you were hiding in?”

 

 

 

“No… They are somewhere else…”

 

 

 

“Then, why were you in the mountain corner?”

 

 

 

“Well, that’s…”

 

 

 

As time passed, she found herself lost for words. She couldn’t say she wanted to escape from him, nor could she say she went out for leisure.

 

 

 

Under the man’s increasingly suspicious gaze, her saliva swirled in her mouth. If she continued like this, he might persistently dig further, so she quickly fabricated an explanation.

 

 

 

“We fought. A big fight and that’s why I moved there.”

 

 

 

“Hmm, how on earth did you fight to end up fleeing to that mountain corner?”

 

 

 

“I didn’t flee! I, well… I just… I enjoyed collecting herbs, so I intentionally moved to the deep mountains.”

 

 

 

“Herbs?”

 

 

 

Thankfully, the topic shifted, and Liena responded casually.

 

 

 

“Yes! Collecting herbs is my hobby… I used to go to the mountains frequently. So, I deliberately moved to places with deep mountains. And somehow, I ended up at that mountain.”

 

 

 

“Hmm, what did you do by collecting herbs?”

 

 

 

Why so many questions today? The man who didn’t even have a few lines of dialogue in the novel suddenly seemed talkative, which was both fascinating and awkward.

 

 

 

“Well, I used them to treat people’s injuries and that’s how I made a living. Oh, it’s not anything impressive, just treating minor wounds and such…”

 

 

 

“Hmm.”

 

 

 

As the man’s gaze turned sharper, Liena’s head also dropped lower. While talking, she was also wracking her brain to prevent any potential slip-ups.

 

 

 

“So, the holy mark appeared on you because you have a calling to heal people?”

 

 

 

“I’m not sure either…”

 

 

 

“Hmm, it’s not entirely unreasonable. I wondered why someone as ordinary as you would have the mark. If what you do involves healing, then it’s not entirely impossible.”

 

 

 

Observing the man lost in thought for a moment, Liena briefly glimpsed a glimmer of hope. If there were any chance of finding the real Saintess somewhere else, that would be great. Even if not, if she could gain his favor, she might have a chance to leave this place.

 

 

 

“Um…”

 

 

 

“Your Majesty.”

 

 

 

“Oh, yes. Your Majesty.”

 

 

 

“Speak.”

 

 

 

“Is it possible that the real Saintess might be somewhere other than me? It’s not like the mark has to be only on me… I mean…”

 

 

 

Instantly, the man’s eyes narrowed. His unyielding stare seemed to bore into her thoughts. His lips twisted into a smirk, and he spoke in a mocking tone.

 

 

 

“Heh, why? Do you dislike serving the Emperor?”

 

 

 

“Oh, no, it’s not that. It’s just that a saintess of nobler status than insignificant me would serve Your-Your Majesty better… And…”

 

 

 

As he leaned forward, her voice faltered, and her words stumbled over each other. The man’s persistent gaze bore into her, causing a shiver to run down her spine. Even if she tried not to be scared, just his gaze alone made her throat tighten, making her feel like she was losing her mind.

 

 

 

“And?”

 

 

 

“If she’s already found, even if I’m gone…”

 

 

 

“Why wouldn’t you be here? You’ll be by my side until you die.”

 

 

 

“What? No, I mean, if by any chance something happens to me and I, I die…”

 

 

 

“You don’t need to worry about such useless concerns. I won’t let you die.”

 

 

 

But you might kill me yourself. Ugh…