My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 150 Misunderstanding Cleared Up, Those Who Back Down Lose Everything

The impromptu culinary tour of the capital city went very smoothly.

No unexpected incidents occurred throughout the entire process.

Moreover, the dining experience in each restaurant is very natural and pleasant.

Aside from the somewhat awkward atmosphere between Iluvia, Kalia, and Roland, Cellina and Nash, who accompanied the audience throughout the show, thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

On the contrary, Kalia didn't eat much today.

Iluvia too.

The two of them were so busy stuffing food into Roland's plate and into his mouth that they ate.

Rather than the typical couple feeding each other, their behavior seemed more like a competitive and argumentative act.

So much so that at the last moment, Roland almost made up an excuse to run away.

I have to run, or I'll burst from overeating!
He didn't have Kalia's bottomless appetite and hunger.

Fortunately, Kalia eventually gave up feeding him and, quite unusually, started eating while sulking.

Iluvia also gave up feeding at almost the same moment that Kalia gave up.

The two tacitly abandoned their bizarre way of being serious after realizing that Roland really couldn't eat anymore.

After the dinner, Iluvia suggested taking Cherlinina and Nash to the palace to attend the evening banquet.

But the shrewd Celinina declined.

The statues in the square can automatically recognize demons; who knows if there's anything strange in the palace that might expose her identity?

Just to be on the safe side, and also to avoid causing trouble for Roland and Flam, Cellina made an excuse to leave first.

However, Iluvia can take the cat with her.

After Nashiluvia, Celinina left.

Iluvia, who was a little caught off guard, stared blankly at the long-haired cat in her hands for a moment, then picked it up and examined it closely.

Is this the legendary pet?

It looks quite cute...

"Roland, is this your new pet?"

Iluvia, holding the cat, turned to look at Roland, a strange glint seemingly flashing in her violet eyes.

Roland nodded: "You could call them pets."

"Can I hold you for a little while?"

"You're already holding it, aren't you?" Roland smiled helplessly.

Iluvia didn't reply this time, but just stared at Nash, who was already sweating profusely.

Nash is panicking right now.

Is it better for me to speak or remain silent?

Although staying in the palace and eating the emperor's food is quite nice.

But as expected, he still preferred to stay with Roland and Kalia.

He couldn't explain why... but he just felt that this woman named Iluvia was somewhat dangerous.

After much hesitation, he decided to remain silent for the time being.

Anyway, I don't think Cherlinina noticed my whispered conversation with her during the dinner.

If I just pretend to be an ordinary cat, Princess Iluvia should quickly lose interest in me!
After all, she's a princess; how could she have never even seen a pet?
Nash just hopes that Iluvia's novelty wears off quickly and that she'll just let him go.

But now...

It's better for it to just act cute.

"Meow~~~"

Nash meowed sweetly at Iluvia, which made Iluvia laugh happily and rub her face against him.

Seeing this, Kalia stared with dead fish eyes and whispered in Roland's ear, "This cat really knows how to treat people differently."

"That wicked woman actually fell for it."

Roland chuckled softly, "Isn't this great?"

"Besides... I thought your relationship with Iluvia had improved, but are you still calling her a bad woman?"

"Although we haven't spent much time together, you can tell that this guy isn't a bad person at heart, right?"

"She's just... not very good at interacting and talking with people her own age."

Kalia scoffed, "Roland, why do you think my relationship with her has improved? Just because we had some normal conversations before?"

"I only bought it because it was delicious!"

"Really...it seems you quite like her." Roland turned his head and smiled at Kalia. "At least you two didn't seem to be having a very pleasant conversation in the garden, did you?"

"I simply acknowledge her taste," Kalia nodded with her eyes closed. "Just a simple acknowledgment!"

"Taste? Did you talk about anything related to taste?" Roland asked curiously.

I watched Kalia and Iluvia's conversation from the sidelines, and I didn't see them discussing anything about taste.

Could it be... something about food?

Now that you mention it, it seems the two of them did indeed talk quite a bit about this.

And it fits Kalia's personality and thoughts quite well.

"Hey, are you thinking something dirty?" Kalia pulled out a twig from somewhere and poked Roland in the side.

"Hey, isn't it about food?"

"Of course not!"

Kalia then waved her hand dismissively: "Never mind, Roland, you'd never guess anyway."

"After all, it's just a telepathic connection between me and that bad woman."

"You mean the two of you kept feeding me until I almost choked to death?"

Roland grumbled, somewhat exasperated, then changed the subject: "So... what do you actually think of Iluvia now?"

"She seems to like you quite a bit. It looks like she wants to be friends with you."

Upon hearing this, Kalia immediately hugged her arms tightly, her whole body trembling violently: "Really? Her?"

“From what I know of her, she’s been trying her best to be friendly to a stranger.” Roland nodded. “Although it’s not very obvious, and it’s even a little hostile.” “But as the first person of the same age and gender to appear in her life, it’s not surprising that she thinks this way.”

Kalia quietly hid behind Roland, then asked in a low voice, "Does this guy really not have a single friend besides you?"

"Aren't you the same?" Roland retorted.

“I have Nina!” Kalia retorted, unconvinced. “I have two friends, okay?”

"So you're not considering having another one?"

"..."

Kalia was silent for a moment, then Roland felt Kalia gently rest her head on his back.

"You're all I need, you idiot..."

……

On the carriage returning to the palace, Roland and Kalia rode in one carriage.

Iluvia, unusually, did not squeeze into the same carriage with the two men; she simply sat alone in another carriage, holding her cat.

Nash, who was being held by Iluvia, was very curious at that moment.

Why isn't this woman running off to compete with Kalia for his affections? What is she doing hugging me in the carriage behind?
Could it be that this guy realized he was no match for Ka's power and therefore chose to withdraw voluntarily?
This is not something a pampered princess would do.

Nash raised his head, trying to observe Iluvia's expression.

I noticed that the other person's expression was indeed incredibly complicated.

Nash was very excited about this, knowing that he was now on the front lines of the drama.

That expression clearly shows his unwillingness and inner turmoil!
Nash's cat body trembled, then it curled up in Iluvia's hand, trying to attract her attention.

Nash clearly succeeded.

Iluvia quickly noticed that something was wrong with Nash.

Iluvia, who was handling a pet for the first time, was a little flustered.

"Did I use too much force? I'm sorry..."

Iluvia eased her grip and then placed Nash on her lap.

"Do you miss your master? It's alright, they're in the carriage up ahead."

"Ah... I almost forgot, you can't understand me."

Nash meowed in response, also showing his curiosity.

This woman... seems much gentler than she appeared before.

It doesn't seem as powerful and dangerous as I imagined.

After saying this, Iluvia fell silent, and Nash had to call her twice to bring her back from her own thoughts.

"Kitty, did you notice I'm unhappy?" Iluvia smiled and petted the cat, then looked down at Nash and said, "Okay... you guessed right."

"I'm really not happy."

"No one would be happy to see their fiancé getting along well with another woman, right?"

"But even though I'm not happy... I'm not angry."

"At least he wasn't as angry as I expected."

Iluvia looked out the window at the ever-passing cityscape of the royal capital, as if she were talking to her cat, or perhaps to herself.

“I’m terrified that someone will take Roland away from me… He’s the only person I’m truly close to and trust besides my father…”

"After my father persuaded Roland to get engaged to me, I thought that would solve everything... but I seem to have overlooked Roland's own feelings."

“That blue-furred pet…it seems to hold a much more important place in Roland’s heart than I do…”

Nash's fur stood on end when he heard this.

This is it! This is exactly what it wants to hear!

Demon, it's your loss that you didn't come along!

No, if she had come along, Iluvia might not have been talking to herself so much!
Is it possible that in this princess's eyes, Kalia is seen as a pet, just like herself?
However... Roland, you really are a deeply sinful man.

Nash thought this to himself, then calmed down and continued enjoying the show.

At this moment, Iluvia looked hesitant, biting her lip lightly, appearing very conflicted.

He was unwilling to give up the opportunity to have Roland all to himself, but he was also concerned about Roland's feelings. He was stuck in a dilemma.

Compared to this conflicted woman, Nash felt that Kalia was much more insightful.

From Roland's perspective, having a woman who could consider his feelings and thoughts was a blessing.

But when it comes to winning someone's heart, the one who's the first to give in will lose everything!
Why can't you take your possessiveness to the extreme like Kalia and then throw the problem at Roland?
It wants to see the kind of chaotic scenes described in storybooks!

Nash's lecturing instincts were stirring, and if it weren't for its strong desire to hear Ilúvia's true feelings, it would have already revealed its ability to speak!

"Kitty, tell me, what is it about me that that woman doesn't do as well?"

"Is it body shape, appearance, family background, or personality?"

"What's so great about that woman who only knows how to eat?!"

After muttering to herself, Iluvia lifted Nash up, her expression a mixture of confusion, distress, and a touch of resentment.

Yes, I'm not reconciled.

Even if she was unwilling to admit it, Iluvia could tell from Roland's actions and reactions today that the blue-haired pet was more important to Roland than herself.

Even if it's just a tiny bit important.

But she still lost.

When questioned, Nash, still acting like an ordinary pet, could only respond with meows.

As for how to interpret Nash's stream-of-consciousness response, that's entirely up to Iluvia herself.

After a long sigh, Iluvia gently placed the cat back on her lap.

She was obviously the one who came first.

Whether it was getting to know Roland or sharing life and death with him, she was the one who came first.

Why was this blue-haired monster, who appeared out of nowhere, able to snatch Roland away from me in less than a month?
Makes no sense.

(End of this chapter)