The Male Leads Were Stolen by the Extra

 

“How dare you.”

 

Ian’s jaw trembled. It was the first time he felt this kind of humiliation.

 

No matter which group he belonged to, Ian was proud of his height.

 

It was the others who always looked up to him. Not him.

 

But why is this guy looking down at him with a face located in a higher place?

 

“How dare you, in front of who!”

 

“Can we talk?”

 

The man shoved Ian’s shoulder, who had a fiery temper, and came in and stood in front of Sellonia.

 

Ian’s face, which was openly ignored, turned red.

 

“You, right now…!”

 

“Stop. Stop being rude to my guest.”

 

Sellonia, who had been frozen, nervous in her heart, immediately came to her senses and said coldly to Ian.

 

No matter what, this man was staying at the Duke’s residence as a benefactor who had saved her, so he was an honored guest. To such an honored guest, Ian’s behavior was quite disrespectful.

 

Moreover, Ian didn’t recognize the Demon King and ran wild.

 

This made it clear that she was the only one who saw his true form.

 

“…What? The Lady’s guest?”

 

Ian, who was shaking and unable to control his anger, suddenly had an unknown stir on his face for a moment.

 

“Who is it?”

 

“You don’t have to know about that, so stop messing around and go. Ella! The guest is leaving.”

 

At Sellonia’s command, Ella carefully closed the door.

 

Bang!

 

The door closed in front of Ian.

 

Enraged, he tried to grab the doorknob again, yet the waiting knights stopped him.

 

“The meeting with the Princess is over.”

 

“Get your hands off me”

 

Although Ian growled and sounded a warning, the knights didn’t budge.

 

“Duke Basin has returned home.”

 

Just as Ian was about to raise his fist at the end, the news of Galloway’s return echoed through the hallway.

 

“Ha. From the master to the servants, it’s a very proper mess.”

 

He clumsily lowered his fist and shoved the knights’ shoulders, making rough steps.

 

As he walked down the hallway, a grunting sound came from his teeth.

 

Besides, that man. The distracted outsider was very annoying.

 

He’s not himself, Reyev, or McLion, a stranger he’s never seen before.

 

He couldn’t forget the scene where he and Sellonia stood together.

 

Suddenly, he clenched his fists tightly.

 

There was no way to stop the irritation that was brewing from the depths of his heart.

 

***

 

Ian left and Sellonia sat down, glancing at the man standing next to her.

 

It was very annoying to see this guy and that guy come in all of a sudden.

 

“Don’t you know that knocking is basic?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

Despite the pointed criticism, he answered with a calm expression and sat down in front of her.

 

His official position was that he didn’t remember anything.

 

She didn’t order for tea this time either. For she didn’t really intend to stay with this guy for long.

 

At this point, it felt like the whole universe was interfering with her rest.

 

If it was going to be like this, it might be better for her not to wake up…

 

As Sellonia pressed her head with a swarming headache, his voice flew through the air.

 

“Is he someone you hate?”

 

When she raised her gaze, she saw red eyes staring at her.

 

His eyes gleamed with a sharp light, as if he was trying to understand her true intentions.

 

“Do you want me to kill him?”

 

“…”

 

“I can kill him if you want.”

 

Contrary to the softly curved lips, the protruding voice was bloody.

 

Even inhumane.

 

Sellonia was stunned, left speechless.

 

Even though he had no memory, his disposition hadn’t changed. He was saying that he was killing people like a greeting.

 

“Tell me about the me you know instead. Then I’ll do whatever you want.”

 

“That’s enough.”

 

Sellonia stood up, ignoring the absurd words.

 

She also knew that it would be conditional. Although she had no intention of agreeing in the first place.

 

“Alright. We’ll see how long you can hold out. If you change your mind, tell me anytime.”

 

He chuckled and left the place.

 

Sellonia furrowed her brow as she casually watched him roam around the mansion at will.

 

Really, he can’t be taken apart from the house.

 

***

 

“Sir Reyev!”

 

Grace hastily left the mansion and ran toward the garden.

 

Reyev, who was sitting on a tree and receiving the warm sunlight, landed on the ground at once at her call.

 

“Miss Grace, what are you running for if you’ll get hurt. Call me and I will go…”

 

After a month, Reyev came to Grace and stopped. Then he looked at her with a worried face.

 

He wondered if she sprained her ankle or if it was cold.

 

The purple gaze toward Grace was delicate.

 

“It’s today, isn’t it?”

 

“You’re right.”

 

“When are you leaving?”

 

“I have to go soon.”

 

Reyev stooped down, gracefully answering Grace’s question.

 

To brush the dirt off the nose of her shoe she had been running in.

 

A gentle touch shook off the dirt meticulously, as if it was unacceptable to have even a grain of dust on her.

 

“You have to fast during the ritual. This is a pound cake. Made with darjeeling leaves, which Sir Reyev likes. You will be hungry when you come out later, so make sure to eat it.”

 

Grace held out her hands to Reyev, who stood up proudly.

 

In her beautiful hands was a beautifully wrapped box.

 

Today was the day Reyev went to the temple to participate in the divine rite.

 

Once a year, a ritual was performed for the Paladins, which lasted for 15 days.

 

It was a purification ceremony to erase the tiredness and worries experienced in the world for a year, a ritual to regain purity and nobility.

 

During the ceremony, he had to empty everything, so he had nothing to eat but drinking water.

 

“…You remembered that?”

 

He looked at the lace and the box alternately.

 

In a brief conversation with her at the victory ceremony, he once said that he should fast during the ritual.

 

He just said it in passing without much meaning, but he couldn’t believe that she remembered and took care of it.

 

As Reyev’s heart skipped a beat, his fingertips trembled with emotion.

 

“Of course. If you move suddenly after fasting, you may feel dizzy, so be sure to eat it. Understand?”

 

“Yes. Thank you.”

 

He couldn’t hide the raised corners of his lips.

 

Reyev was handed a light pink box with a subtle smile.

 

The way he took care of the box was as cherished as if he were taking care of a very valuable treasure.

 

“You must! You must eat at least one.”

 

Grace asked Reyev again.

 

“Of course.”

 

Reyev smiled and nodded his head.

 

He was grateful for the heart that took care of him, so he kept chuckling at himself.

 

“Promise.”

 

Still, in disbelief, Grace held out her outstretched little finger.

 

Without hesitation, he put his little finger on hers.

 

“Yes. I promise.”

 

His purple eyes were firm as if he would protect them no matter what.

 

Seeing that, Grace lowered her hand with a satisfied face, as if she felt relieved.

 

“Come back safely.”

 

“I’ll be right back.”

 

Reyev, being seen off by Grace, grabbed the box and headed for the temple.

 

It felt good to feel the fresh scent of fallen leaves in the cool autumn breeze.