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Translator: Nonon
Proofreader: Silavin
POV: Gray
I don’t know the details but it seems that I’ve been kidnapped.
The place I’ve been abducted to, is the cave where Lord Clo was trying to increase the number of my mothers the other day. I’m being held at the back of the cave, locked up in a simple magic prison with magic-sealing handcuffs.
I was kidnapped by a person wearing Azalea Academy uniform, who was taller and more slender than Lord Clo, and had some Elf characteristics.
At first, I thought it was somebody from another town who’d come to report on something related to the investigation and I was caught off guard. From now on I’ll make sure to not let my guard down just because the other person is wearing a uniform. For now, I must overcome this situation to actually have a future where I can do that.
“Fufu, I did it, I really did it! I left the letter and captured the secretary too. I wonder what kind of expression His Highness Vermillion will make if he finds out that I trapped that woman. Fu, ufufufufufufu.”
The man in front of me, who had been muttering incomprehensible things in front of me, has been muttering similar things since a while ago.
Vermillion… if I remember right, he’s the third prince and Milady’s former fiancé. I don’t really get it, but this person seems to have kidnapped me because of the third prince. In that case, the possible reason for kidnapping me could be…
“Was my kidnapping related to Lord Vemillion?”
After I was able to confirm the situation I was in, I stopped acting like I was sleeping, sat up and asked my kidnapper.
As a result, he trembled for a moment as he realized that I was awake and looked at me slightly panicked. At first he checked on me, but when he saw that I couldn’t escape, he felt relieved and answered my question.
“Oh, sorry for suddenly kidnapping you, boy. This isn’t enough for an apology, but I will say that the answer to that question is both yes and no.”
I was confused by his unexpectedly friendly demeanor, but I must not let my guard down.
If I get too emotional, I’ll lose, because I can’t resist. Since I can’t use magic and my physical abilities are far inferior to Lord Clo, in the worst case scenario I might end up losing my life.
First, I must organize the information I have and utilize it. If I can’t resist, then I don’t have to. It’s not like I absolutely can’t do anything. I should do something I can, instead of doing nothing and only waiting for the help to arrive.
“What does that mean?”
“Fufufufu, you’re quite calm, boy. Your parents must have taught you well. That’s why, out of respect for your attitude, I’ll answer you.”
The person who kidnapped me stood in front of the prison, opened his arms wide and looked up at the sky.
I felt strangely nervous as I waited for him to speak, as his gesture looked as if he was worshipping a higher being.
What was this person trying to achieve even after going to the lengths of kidnapping me—
“I love Lord Vermillion!”
I don’t think that’s what I asked.
“That sparkling red hair! Beautiful violet eyes that could even overshadow jewels! The one and only solitary existence whose voice, arms, legs, muscles, physique, gestures, sighs, academic ability, athletic ability, magic and mana put him above everybody else! Ah, just remembering it makes me excited, so excited!”
Again, I don’t think that’s what I asked.
“I was fine with just watching over him from the shadows. It was enough for me to be spoken to from time to time, having my name remembered after getting good grades and sending him letters to let him know about my love. While I cannot reach him now, one day I want to stay by his side. So this is just a part of that process.”
Like I said, that’s not what I… wait, did this person say he loves Lord Vermillion?
Lord Vermillion is the third prince and he was supposed to have become Milady’s husband before Lord Clo. In other words, he is a man. If this person loves him, it means that… that my kidnapper wants to be in a romantic relationship with Lord Vermillion… in the same-sex romantic relationship.
“W-what?! Isn’t love like that something that is only possible between biological men and women?!”
“Fuh, you’re too naïve, boy! That is a trivial thing in the face of true love! My love for Lord Vermillion can easily transcend biological sex!”
How can this be?! I have learnt of a shocking truth that I didn’t know until now. I see, so love can transcend not just the age gap but also sex. True, just like how race is irrelevant when you’re in love, so is biological sex.
In fact, the person in front of me is in love with a man despite being a man himself. Now that I see a live example in front of me, I can’t deny it. No, wait. In that case, there’s something I have to know. If biological sex is not an obstacle for love—don’t tell me!
“Don’t tell me there’s a possibility that I could be in a romantic relationship with Lord Clo… ?!”
“Lord Clo… oh, you mean your master. It’s highly possible, boy. Don’t worry, the first step is scary for everybody. There’s no need to be scared. Come on, take a step forward!”
I cannot believe this. I thought that I just adored Lord Clo who saved me from that place and treated me as his child, but what I thought was familial love all this time turned out to be romantic love?
That’s not good, Gray. Lord Clo is already married to Milady, who’s also my mother. Lord Green also said that cuckolding is wrong. I have to lock away my feelings!
“My feelings are meant to be suppressed. They shouldn’t exist. Lord Clo is a married man and he’s also my master. Those feelings shouldn’t exist!”
“Do not be afraid, boy. Social status means nothing in the face of true love. Let us walk together, towards the Never Ending Love—“
What is with this person’s words? They mysteriously reach the depth of my ears.
It makes me imagine that everything he’s saying is right. No, this is probably a case of Stockholm syndrome I read about in a book. I love Lord Clo in a romantic sense… and uhh, I want to be ensnared… is that really how I feel? Anyway, falling in love with him is unacceptable!
“Kuh, I would never get into a romantic relationship with Lord Clo!”
“Fufufufufu, fine. Let’s see how long your willpower can last!”
Silavin: Oh my god. This took a turn I did not expect…
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