assistirfilmes Chapter 13
Chapter 13
“...Leon?”
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be glad to hear Leonhardt’s voice.
Even Sylvia, who had fought with Leonhardt, opened her eyes wide and called out his name. Leonhardt, who appeared on a slight hill, stared only at Sylvia without looking around at the situation.
“Come to me! Sylvia!”
Of course, it wasn’t because I thought Leonhardt’s voice was welcome and that he would help us.
Obviously, I knew well that when Leonhardt showed up, he would try to save only Sylvia, not us.
Sylvia unconsciously frowned and shook her head at Leonhardt’s blatant call for only her.
“I can’t do that.”
Although Sylvia’s voice was softer than Leonhardt’s, Leonhardt, realizing that she had rejected him with that action alone, gritted his teeth and scowled.
“Why...?”
I’ll say it again, but even if you died in the training ground, you wouldn’t actually die. Still, Leonhardt felt intense anger at being rejected in that situation.
It wasn’t my business, but...
Anyway, I didn’t expect any help from Leonhardt, so why did I welcome his appearance?
It was because Leonhardt was stupider than I imagined.
“Grr...”
In a situation where fang wolves surrounded us, he naturally drew their aggro by yelling out loud.
They bared their teeth and began to move toward Leonhardt. A few remained for us, but the number was much smaller.
Leonhardt’s teammates also frowned and began to form ranks. They were in danger because of the foolish prince, but they couldn’t say anything since he was who he was.
Of course, I didn’t feel sorry or pity for them.
Rather, they deserved it.
Those guys were definitely watching us follow Leonhardt’s orders from before. Whether we got into trouble or not, they probably planned to watch and appear at the most dramatic moment to save Sylvia.
They must have thought they could reconcile with Sylvia and raise her favorability towards them by doing that.
‘What a child.’
Anyone could see that this situation was strange, but it seems only the planner himself didn’t notice.@@@@
Anyway, even if they couldn’t defy Leonhardt’s orders, since they were the same kind of people, there was no need to feel sorry for them.
Besides, I didn’t have time to feel sorry for them. I had to focus on overcoming the crisis before us.
“Form ranks!”
As I raised my voice while watching the fang wolves gradually approaching us, everyone quickly readied their equipment and began forming ranks, realizing the situation.
Although the remaining fang wolves were still overwhelming, everyone looked more relaxed than before, perhaps because there were definitely fewer of them.
“Fend them off as much as possible.”
I muttered with a twisted smile, and everyone agreed with my words.
At the same time, the battle resumed.
Our will was resolute, but reality was cruel.
[Training terminated.]
At the sound of Selenda’s voice, I let my body go limp and let out a small breath. We all fought hard, but it was not enough to overcome so many fang wolves.
We lacked skills and experience.
I was forcibly expelled from the training ground. Wiping the sweat from my forehead, I clenched and unclenched my fist as I replayed the recent battle in my mind.
“Why did you do that, Sylvia?”
Before Sylvia could say anything, the ill-tempered Leonhardt asked again, letting out a long breath.
His hands were also trembling as if he might grab Sylvia at any moment, but he seemed to be enduring it with superhuman patience.
“...So you’re saying I should have abandoned my teammates?”
“Even if this is just training, shouldn’t you have come to me?”
“What kind of nonsense is that?”
Sylvia’s beautiful brow furrowed at Leonhardt’s illogical words. However, Leonhardt looked down at her calmly as if nothing was wrong with his statement.
“You belong to me, so of course you should have come to me.”
“Leon, don’t say such nonsense. I don’t belong to anyone.”
“You...!!”
Unable to contain his anger any longer at Sylvia’s words, Leonhardt raised his voice in fury, breathing heavily.
“You’re mine!! No matter what anyone says!!”
“......”
Even Sylvia seemed at a loss for words at his nonsensical irrationality.
Wow, was he actually insane?
I already knew he was lacking in the head, but I never dreamed he would be this unreasonable. I blinked blankly, feeling dizzy.
“Don’t lower your worth by staying with these lowly fellows. You’re the one who will eventually become the Crown Princess!!”
“Leon!!”
At Leonhardt’s treatment of her as a possession and insulting us as well, Sylvia’s face hardened.
“How dare you speak to me like that! I am not your possession, nor will I ever become the Crown Princess against my will!”
Leonhardt’s eyes widened in disbelief at Sylvia’s firm rejection. His hands clenched into fists as his fury built.
“You ungrateful wretch! After all I’ve done for you?! I saved you from a life of poverty and disgrace! Without me, you’d be nothing!”
Sylvia recoiled slightly at his venomous words but stood her ground.
“I never asked for your ‘salvation,’ Leon. I was happy before you came into my life and turned it upside down with your obsession.”
“Obsession?! You’re delusional. My love for you is pure!” Leonhardt shouted, spittle flying out with every word.
I watched the spectacle with a mix of pity and revulsion. To think the famed prince could be so unhinged.
“Your ‘love’ is poisoned by entitlement and possessiveness. I want nothing more to do with you.”
Leonhardt looked as if he’d been struck. His handsome features contorted into an unrecognizable mask of rage.
“You’ll regret this. I’ll make you mine, one way or another.”
With that ominous promise, he turned and stormed off. After his departure, an oppressive silence hung in the air.
“Sylvia...” Helena began cautiously. “Are you alright?”
Sylvia seemed to collect herself before responding.
“I’m fine. That display just proved he’s become unwell. We must be on guard.”
Her eyes met mine, filled with a lingering sadness. I gave her a solemn nod, silently vowing to protect her from Leonhardt’s madness, no matter what it took.
Translator’s Corner
Here it is. I didn’t procrastinate this time. There will still be the daily chapter later.
-Ruminas