The Villain Who Fell In Love

The afternoon started with Emelia as she was headed to the library. On her way there, she sees a group of servants walking past her and looked terrified. She looked at them for a while as she kept walking, wondering if something was going on. They all looked as if they were getting fired and kicked out of the palace. Vanessa leaned towards Emelia and asked, "Are you curious?"

"Is it something I should be aware of?" Despite saying that Emelia was curious, she wanted to know the reason why but had to act her character of not caring. "That means yes, I assume?" Vanessa read her mind as the corners of her lips raised. "Apparently, they're getting fired as they were spies of Count Fredrik and Chief Malzan."​​

That cleared her curiosity, but then again, it was nothing rare to see in the palace. A person like Elliot would have dozens of enemies, especially those who disagree with the way he thinks. Recalling an old memory, she remembered that time where the chancellor's daughter used her room as if it was her own room.

"I see," Emelia muttered as she continued walking to the library. It didn't seem like it, but Emelia was in a rush to read a novel she had been saving. The novel was written by a famous ghostwriter, and the way they wrote the novel was as if they were describing the corruption of the nobles. Novels like mystery intrigue Emelia to the point she didn't mind sacrificing her sleep for it.

Emelia opened the library door, and as expected, it was empty except for the old librarian lady who goes by the name Baba. When the door opened, she greeted Emelia with the biggest smile she had and walked towards her, then held her hand. "You're here again, darling," She smiled, patting her hand, and asked, "Is there a book you're finding?"

"I'm here, Baba. Do you perhaps have the novel called dark in the light?" Emelia looks around the vast library. If she were to find the novel alone, it might take all day just to find it. Time is precious and should be cherished each minute.

"Dark in the light…I'm sorry, darling. But then a young man came and borrowed it earlier," Emelia frowned but then shook her head and gave a smile. "It's alright. I can come back and borrow it. Thank you for your time," Emelia waved goodbyes and walked out of the library with a sigh. Luck wasn't by her side today. Since the novel she wanted to read is being borrowed, she wondered how she'll spend her free time.

As Emelia left the library under the tree, she sees Elliot reading a book and stares at him for a while. The cover looked familiar. It looked like the novel she wanted to read. Emelia took a closer look at the book, and she was right. Though she had not expected Elliot to read novels. She thought he would be reading books about management and whatever.

The wind softly blew to her side, making her flinch. She tucked her ear behind her ear and continued walking. Seeing Elliot read the book, she notices that his eyes were filled with excitement. She couldn't help but giggle as she found a new side to him. That man has problems, but Emelia didn't mean it in a bad way but in a special way.

"Princess!" Seeing Emelia pass by him, he called her name out and closes the book he was reading. While Emelia pretended not to hear anything and continued walking. Her pace quickened, but before she could turn to the corner, he had already caught up to her. "I know you heard me, yet you ignored me," Emelia stopped walking as Elliot stood by her way. "I didn't hear," Emelia lied, averting her eyes.

"Lies…I noticed you looking towards my direction. Am I that attractive?" Emelia continued walking after hearing his self-flattery. "Don't leave me hanging," Elliot said as he caught up with her pace again. "Are you done?" Emelia had enough of him. She didn't even want to talk to him or see him since she knew things would go like this.

Elliot didn't feel hurt since he was getting used to the way Emelia acted. Just a few more push then maybe one day he would have a place in her heart. For now, he deiced to take things slow. "Princess, why don't you call me by my name? At least like Sir? I don't want my title to be said by you. It's weird."

Call him by name? Emelia had decided she will never call that man's name out loud. If she did, Elliot would be more interested in her, which she didn't want. "I'm sorry, but I like calling you, You," Emelia turned to another corner, making her way back to her own room. But the persistent man wouldn't stop following her.

If others see the way he's acting, they might think His Imperial Majesty is a human dog, following his master until they grant something to him. "That's mean, but just say my name once," He begged and stood in front of her blocking her way again.

"I don't think you should force someone to say it, You," Emelia said and continued walking, leaving Elliot hanging like an idiot. "Hey, at least once," Elliot said and turned his back, but this time not following her. But then this is what makes Emelia a fun person to play around with. Well, it seems like the calling of his name will be postponed.

Elliot hid his laugh as he covered his mouth. "I wonder what I should do to persuade her," He muttered.