Taming The Villainesses
Chapter 19.2

(EP-19.2) How A Sheep Lives #4

019 – How A Sheep Lives In A Lion's Den #4

I was blown away by Elga's words.

No, even a child knew that was not common sense. You had someone kiss you for a candy, and you didn’t even like them?

But then I noticed something. Despite saying it so casually, Elga seemed to be restless.

She was actually happy to receive my confession, but she had to refuse it because of her pride!

I was really annoyed. But for some reason, I also felt that this girl had become a little, only a little bit, cuter…

Upon this realization, I reined in my control.

There was no way I would fall in love with Elga just because she had a pretty face. Instead, she was the one who had the hots for me right now!

Whoo-

I held my breath and pretended to be very sad.

To fool and deceive.

Wasn’t that what I did best?

“I thought of Elga-nim every day. This is… really heartbreaking. I thought we liked each other. Something like love that transcends status… I thought it would be possible…”

"Really? Well, then, I'm sorry. Eum… After all, there's no way a love beyond status is possible… This is not a fairy tale or a novel. Eum…."

Elga scratched her nose.

Her feet were constantly rubbing the ground. Thanks to this, the soil got dug out and a small pit was created.

Paseuk, paseuk, paseuk-

I couldn’t notice it because I was taken aback by the earlier rejection, however, Elga was the type of person who'd get anxious whenever she lied.

I smiled on the inside and let out a small sigh. Then, I said as if making up my mind.

“It is very sad, but as Elga-nim said, our statuses are simply too different. I don't think Elga-nim will like me if I'm not good enough for her…”

“Ye, yeah…”

"Well, I can at least put my mind to rest… In fact, thank you for such a swift refusal. Now, I can really give up and focus on working for the good of the kingdom!"

"… You're giving up?"

"Indeed. I'm going to give up on my feelings!"

"Hey, didn't you say you like me? You're just giving up so easily!?”

This time, Elga became angry at me.

This damn bitch. What did you want me to do? Fortunately, I was not really in love and could think.

If it had been Theo, a man who really liked Elga, how much anxiety would he have felt at Elga's attitude?

Was this the pain of men who had their feelings played with?

It was a very nymphophobic pain!

Thinking about this made me really furious.

However, without showing anything on the surface, I asked Elga as if I knew nothing.

“I have no choice but to give up, don't I? You have built a very high wall….”

“Hey, Theo, don't you know the saying that there's no axe that breaks in just 10 strikes?”

What saying?

And why were you talking about axes? I wasn’t planning to cut a tree.

However, not knowing that she had made a mistake, Elga continued to speak fluently.

“Don’t give up and keep trying until the end! Be ruthless! Don't you have a backbone? Is that why you can't do it? Maybe you just don't have the guts!”

“Then, if I do not give up and continue to woo Elga-nim, will you fall for me?”

“… Of course not.”

“Figured. Then, I really should just give up. I'll devote my life to Her Majesty. That's my duty in the first place.”

“That's… that's right. Yeah, but you-. Are you sure you'll be able to forget me? Huh? Think about it! Won't you dream of me in your sleep? How about seeing my image whenever you look in the mirror?”

“You seem to know the details even better than I do…”

“Yeah, this is, of course, the common sense of educated youth. It will be hard to forget about someone immediately. It’s like putting out magic candles. It simply won’t be easy!”

Seukseuk- Seuk- Elga was now pushing dirt back with her feet and filled the hole she had made.

She looked very nervous and anxious. However, I pretended not to notice and just nodded my head slowly.

“That's true, I guess.”

“You know what? Because I am generous, how about I help you move on little by little? I'll give you a chance to erase me from your mind. I'll even do things like going on a date with you. Slowly, bit by bit, you'll be able to forget about me. Just like that!"

"But, I'm going to the Academy. Also, I may be able to forget it unexpectedly fast. Of course, it will be tough, but….”

"The Academy? Ah- right. If you go to that faraway place….”

Bugeulbugeul-

I could almost hear bubbles boiling on top of Elga's head. Her face was completely red as she licked her lips. Her tomato face looked like it would explode with just a poke.

"The Academy….”

“Elga-nim, didn’t you say you wouldn’t go…?”

“I did. But, that's not necessarily what we decided. Though, I also really don't have much to learn there-."

This was getting pathetic.

If she continued to show such a cute side, I felt that I would develop an affection which didn't really exist. So, I had to make a decision at this point.

“I'm really sorry, Elga-nim. But maybe… with your kindness… Can I, Theo Gospel, ask you one last once-in-a-lifetime request…?”

“Once-in-a-lifetime? Why are you getting so serious?”

“This is a request I made with the determination to die. If you listen to this, I think I will be able to live without regrets in the future.”

‘Made with the determination to die’…

Elga should react to this desperate remark.

“… What is it? Are you asking me to accept your affection, or to marry me? Of course, I can't accept a request that has me throwing everything away to elope with you."

I could see the curiosity and subtle anticipation on Elga's embarrassed face.

This was the deciding moment on whether or not I could control Elga, who might one day become an important helper of the Villain Hunter party, and have her stay by my side.

Dugeundugeun.

I had already made up my mind. But no matter how prepared I was, my heart still pounded in nervousness. Could I truly say these words? What if I get rejected again?

No, let's just do it and think about the consequences later…

Plus, this was much easier compared to what I said to Aira.

“So, what is the request? Let's hear it first…!”

I slowly opened my mouth to Elga, who seemed to have done some mental preparation to an extent.

“Will you let me touch your chest once?”

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