Chloe, The Thief Lady

Chapter 2: Be Mine (2)

Translated by Hikaru

Edited by Mel

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He had a knack for sweetening orders, with his shimmering blue eyes and a voice that sweetly lingered in her ears. She almost nodded. It was a good thing she was wearing a mask, otherwise, she would have been swayed by the beauty and rolled up in a silly look.

 

“Are you saying that you want more underlings, so you can burn them later??”

 

“It is clumsy to change the subject, and I mean it.”

 

“…..”

 

“Two is better than one.”

 

“I don’t want to.”

 

In a blatant comment, Chloe also decided to be honest.

 

“The Crown Prince’s side is a little more powerful than the unworthy one.”

 

“I said no.”

 

“Besides, I care a lot about what’s happening,” he said, and didn’t even listen to Chloe’s second refusal.

 

“No way, you wouldn’t know the relationship between me and him,” Chloe sighed openly at the words that revealed her discord with the emperor.

 

“It’s not like that.”

 

“Then? Oh, do you think I’m cursed? Why? Do you think you’ll be by my side and die soon like my fiancés?”

 

He seemed to ask lightly, but his face was stiff when reciting the curse. Instead of a flat refusal, Chloe decided to be as considerate as possible.

 

“Never, neither because I believe in the vain words that Majesty is cursed, nor because I don’t need friends. I’m just saying no, I’m sorry I have my own circumstances too.”

 

“Is it really regrettable?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

It was regrettable. As he said, it was really not easy to make a strong alliance in the same situation. Rayleigh Theodore, who could strongly support revenge against the current imperial family more than anyone else. But they were Theodore and Arne. The relationship was made of military-god relations that couldn’t help but be one sided. It was Theodore who turned his back first and tried to put in a dagger. However his betrayal could be dismissed as a change of heart, but Arne’s betrayal was treason. Even if he said he was the crown prince who rebelled against the emperor, he was also Theodore. He was a man who would rise to the throne.

 

For now they could join hands, but if he found out who she was, even if they’re engaged… this was absolutely impossible.

 

“Anyway, that’s why I’m out.”

 

“Explain why not.”

 

“’Well, that’s a secret.”

 

“Then, keep your mouth shut forever and be my person.”

 

“I don’t…”

 

It was time for Chloe to turn him down.

 

“Oh, did I tell you?”

 

He hurriedly closed his arms a little further, and he had a perfectly neat look on his face right at the tip of her nose.

 

“Elfidio imposes the death penalty for imperial court criminals regardless of how heavy the crime.”

 

“Wait, I still have done nothing…!”

 

It was time for Chloe to protest to his threat in a shrill voice. With the feeling of something coming out of the belt, a dagger with a sharp edge hung close to her eyes.

 

“There’s evidence.”

 

“…..”

 

“What if I shout out and call someone now?”

 

This Theodore guy! Rayleigh whispered a little while happily enjoying Chloe grinding her teeth.

 

“I think you forgot, so I am telling you again. The offer is valid.”

 

Be mine. Chloe closed her eyes tightly at that deep whisper. Either die here or join hands with him. The answer came quickly. First of all, let’s survive and plan for the future.

 

“I can’t help it if it comes to this,” the consent was squeezed out of Chloe.

 

 

***

 

“Lady Chloe!”

 

Chloe eyes’ widened when she saw Evan running toward her while she was sneaking through the back of the Duke’s residence.

 

“Evan?”

 

Evan, who was as straight and neat as a ruler, came running in surprise. In the meantime, he held a blanket as if thinking of the early morning cold.

 

“Did you wait for me all this time?”

 

“Never. I happened to see you when I saw off a squad of knights that are being sent to the Duke.”

 

“Oh, with a blanket?”

 

“Oh, this.”

 

Only then did Evan realized the blanket he was holding at Chloe’s chin. She gestured, murmuring in a dismayed voice.

 

“If you’re going to give it to me, then give it to me quickly. It is cold.”

 

“… Yeah.”

 

His hands were perfect when putting the thick blanket on her shoulders and meticulously fitting it, but his expression was still dark. Chloe, who had never been angry before, felt her stomach burn, she even wore a hunting suit.

 

“You said you were only sending the knights. Don’t you know what I’m capable of? Why are you worried?”

 

“Of course I trust you, but what can I do if I’m worried about you.”

 

Evan kept coughing and avoiding her gazes. Chloe shook her shoulders and sighed, looking awkward.

 

“Evan, Evan, Evan.”

 

“Yes, Lady.”

 

“I don’t regret my actions, but I apologize.”

 

Evan, who had been avoiding her eyes all this time, jumped and shook his hand.

 

“I’m sorry to make you worry, Evan.”

 

“Don’t say that. I’m Arne’s butler. It’s my job to help my master and move for Arne.”

 

Evan acted as if he had lost his mind for the first time in his life due to the apology of “The Princess”. The tip of his ears were red. At that sight, Chloe’s reached out her hand and shook Evan’s cuff gently.

 

“Evan, have you forgotten? No one calls me Arne, because my father and brother are enough. Arne men are strong.”

 

Chloe gave the most brilliant look she could ever make.

 

“It won’t be that way in a few days, so let me not be Princess Arne for a few more days, so don’t be too scared.”

 

“Lady Chloe.”

 

“You’re like a green frog. When I say I don’t like being called a princess, you stubbornly call me a princess.”

 

It’s not their way to bend. Chloe scattered her eyes on Evan and rubbed her belly exaggeratedly.

 

“Oh, I’m hungry. Give me something to eat.”

 

“Are you hungry?”

 

“Yes. I’ve been running all night and I’m starving. The Imperial Palace was wider than I thought.”

 

The sound of small mumbles with her eyes closed rang out loud. It was as if she was just wandering. It was not a lie, but it was intentional to induce misunderstanding.

 

“It’s a stroke of luck you came back without a hitch.”

 

Unsurprisingly, Evan’s face bloomed brightly at her words.

 

“Don’t ever do that from now on.”

 

Chloe, who had a friendly expression, suddenly jumped into the building and shouted, “For the time being!!!”

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“What…?”

 

For a moment, a loud shout broke out from Evan like never before, who was blinded by not understanding. “Wait a minute, Lady! Princess!”