I Give Up on the BL Novel's Male Leads - Chapter 125
There was something particularly vulnerable about him when it came to Illenas, which felt strange.
When he thought of her as Illein, there was a slight distance, a bit of a barrier, and a cold demeanor that subtly showed care. In contrast, with Illenas, it felt like he was floundering.
Perhaps that was why Edwin seemed to become more oblivious when facing Illenas.
“Why? Canât you tell me?”
It seemed like even when she subtly teased him like this, he remained unaware.
Edwin furrowed his brow, as if trying to figure out how to respond, while keeping his gaze fixed on her.
“For starters, you donât socialize, so you donât know how vicious the social scene can be.”
“Whatâs it like?”
“That, just walking with me could lead to negative rumors about you.”
“How so?”
“With malicious intent, of course.”
“What if I donât care about that?”
Edwin widened his eyes at her response.
“Thatâs⌔
“I donât really pay much attention to what others say. Sure, it might hurt me for a moment if it’s malicious.”
“⌔
“But that doesnât mean I should feel intimidated or not do what I want.”
At her words, Edwin, though flustered, looked straight at her and asked,
“What is it that you want to do?”
“I want to be close to you, Edwin. And I donât want to hide that.”
As she said this, she naturally took his hand.
Edwin appeared confused.
Yet, as she held his hand and walked, he didnât pull away.
“Learn something besides lightning magic.”
“Sure! Teach me anything. Iâll work hard at it.”
“âŚAlright.”
She smiled as she turned to look at Edwin.
Seeing his expression lighten a bit made her pull on his arm and start walking again.
She enjoyed the warmth of Edwin’s body radiating through their joined hands.
Every time his warmth reached her, his powerful magic seemed to wash over her, banishing her fatigue and filling her with energy.
“But still, donât act so recklessly.”
“Iâm a total coward. I donât often act without fear.”
“Look at the situation right now.” .
“Whatâs the situation? Isnât it that youâre worried about me and trying to help?”
He frowned, as if he didnât know how to respond to her words. Still, he sighed again, as if he didnât dislike it.
“Maybe Iâm just afraid that a situation will arise where I canât help.”
“Isnât being fearful a sign of having a lot of knowledge? People who think a lot are usually quite intelligent.”
Illein smiled again as she said this.
“Donât trust people. Especially donât trust me.”
“But I feel like itâs inevitable to trust someone who tells me not to trust them more than someone who asks for my trust.”
Edwin looked at her, seemingly taken aback by Illein’s words.
“If youâre trying to get me to trust you now, which will only push us apart, I wonât trust you at all, you know?”
“âŚYouâre very different from Illein.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Illein tends to speak less.”
“Still, being twins, our personalities might be similar.”
Edwin knew that fraternal twins were just siblings.
However, he couldnât deny that if they had been together for a long time, their thoughts might align.
He was simply distorting the surroundings to ensure that no one could see him holding hands with Illenas.
She found Edwinâs magic fascinating.
Even though he wasnât a wind-element user, he distorted the area around them as skillfully as Damon.
With that, she headed toward the Thierry mansion alongside Edwin.
“YOU! Why are you only nowâŚ!”
Illein was startled by her motherâs loud voice as soon as she opened the door.
“Wh-Who are you?”
Baroness Thierry was about to scold Illein but then froze at the sight of the large man with a fearsome expression standing right behind her.
“Ah! Mother, this is Prince Edwin.”
Illein noticed Edwin naturally withdrawing his hand and then speaking to Baroness Thierry.
“Oh my! Iâm honored to meet the little sun of the empire! Dear! The First Prince has come to our home! Dear!”
However, before Edwin could say anything, Baroness Thierry quickly greeted him and called for her husband, who was standing behind her.
With a loud thud, the doors of the main hall of the Baronâs residence swung open on both sides.
“Your Highness! Itâs an honor to meet the little sun of the empire!”
Baron Thierry also appeared with a surprised expression, quickly standing beside his wife to greet Edwin.
As Edwin observed the Baronâs handsome face and the Baronessâs stunning beauty, he could understand who Illein and Illenas resembled.
However, he couldn’t shake off the feeling of unease when he noticed Baroness Thierry frowning at Illein the moment she saw her, as if she was about to say something.
He felt that he shouldnât let her family know that he recognized Illenas.
