The Villain Wants to Change Genres

Chapter 177

“I dare to ask, may I become your lover?”

“I don’t like anyone else. It has to be you. You’re the only one for me, Luwen.”

All the words I had been holding back came pouring out, saying how much I liked Luwen.

“I feel the same way. Ever since I was young… I’ve only had eyes for you, my lord. So please, be my lover.”

Knowing it but hearing it directly felt so good. I smiled brightly and pulled Luwen into a hug. He wrapped his arms around me and hugged me back.

“Yes, I will. I’ll be your lover.”

In my past life, there were no good memories. Happiness, joy, excitement—all these feelings I experienced for the first time here, mostly thanks to Luwen and my sister.

‘This is the happiest I’ve ever been.’

My face kept relaxing, so I buried my head in Luwen’s chest. At this moment, even if my body floated away, it wouldn’t feel strange. My heart was filled with so much excitement.

‘How will we live from now on?’

It was my first time having a lover, so I was curious about what would change. Naturally, our physical intimacy would deepen to the point of kissing without hesitation. I was curious about how our daily lives would change beyond that.

‘Especially, Luwen will change, right?’

I would probably remain the same as usual. I often leaned on Luwen anyway. If anything changes… maybe my expressions. Since I don’t need to hide my feelings, I can freely show my affection for him.

‘Huh. Does that mean Luwen will do the same?’

Suddenly, I wanted to see his face so badly that I slightly lifted my head. He seemed to have been watching me. The thought that he was close crossed my mind, and at the same time, a warm and soft warmth touched my forehead and then left.

The spot on my forehead where Luwen’s lips had touched felt ticklish. But I couldn’t pay attention to my forehead. His gaze towards me had changed.

It was tender and sweet. Warmth seeped through the intertwined gaze. It was a willing invasion.

‘I think I might start to like sweet things now.’

Whenever I taste sweetness, I’ll think of this moment.

A smile kept creeping up. When I smiled, Luwen smiled too. Even without saying anything, just hugging each other tightly and looking at each other felt so good. At this moment, I could confidently say that there was no one happier than me.

Perhaps because of that, a slight fear arose that I might ruin this happiness with my own hands.

“Luwen, I… am actually a very flawed person.”

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

“Seriously. You know how I was when I was young.”

“Everyone makes mistakes when they’re young. So don’t say such things.”

Ah, he seems to see me in a good light no matter what. It’s good, but… I still had to say what I needed to say.

“Anyway, since it’s my first time in a relationship, I might make mistakes or do things that upset you. When that happens, please tell me.”

“That goes for me too.”

A relationship where both of us are beginners. Is there anything more exciting than this? It seems like I’ve had too much sugar. Feeling a bit dizzy from the sweetness, I said what I really wanted to say.

“Also, I really like you more than you think. So if I act strangely… can you sharply remind me to come to my senses?”

“Strange, my lord? I can’t quite imagine it.”

“Just look at how I tricked you with Alteo…”

Luwen suddenly caressed my earlobe. The strangely sticky touch made my shoulders shrink.

“But what can I do? Earlier, I was clearly very angry, but knowing that it was something you did because you like me, I feel happy instead.”

“You’re happy that I tricked you?”

I remembered Luwen’s strangely happy face from earlier.

“Are the strange things you might do because you like me, like jealousy or obsession?”

“Probably…”

“Please do a lot of them. I’m already looking forward to it.”

Huh? Is this right?

I was worried that Luwen might get tired of my twisted personality, but he’s looking forward to it. I tilted my head at the unexpected answer.

Is it because we just started dating that everything seems good? Or is it because he doesn’t realize how twisted I am?

“But it might not be the case later. Then you must tell me.”

“It doesn’t seem like it will happen, but if you want an answer that says I understand, then I will.”

“…Ah, yeah.”

Luwen looked at me as if I were cute, making me feel shy.

“Luwen, don’t you have any wishes for me?”

I asked, trying to shake off the embarrassment.

“There are many.”

“What are they? Tell me everything.”

It’s been a long time since Luwen has been this honest. I was happy and asked for an answer right away, and he smiled.

“You might feel burdened, my lord.”

“I’m in a really good mood right now. This is the time to tell me.”

I replied with a playful smile, and Luwen smiled with his eyes.

“But you’re always in a good mood in front of me, my lord.”

Wow… Luwen is even joking with me. And he’s being coy.

Until now, I thought we were close, but it seems it was just physical distance. It was a habit that had solidified since childhood. As the distance in our hearts changed, a different side of Luwen emerged.

“That’s true, but I’m especially happy now. Quickly, you can ask me for anything.”

“You’ll regret it.”

“There’s no way.”

I acted confidently. Luwen wouldn’t harm me, so whatever he asked, I could grant it.

It’s honestly joyful that he has many wishes. Of course, thinking differently, it means I’m that lacking, but I know that well, so it doesn’t matter. More than that, I was just happy that there were many things I could do for Luwen.

I thought I might be too excited, but I couldn’t help it. Right now, I couldn’t control my emotions, nor did I want to.

“First… please stop meeting Theobalt.”

“Huh? Then your knighthood test…”

Luwen shook his head and interrupted.

“It doesn’t matter. The only thing I wanted was you, my lord. It doesn’t bother me if the knighthood is delayed by a year. More than that, I dislike being in the marquis’s house.”

“Alright, I will.”

“Really?”

I answered readily, and Luwen asked back with a somewhat surprised face.

“Yes. It was for you, but if you dislike it, there’s no need to do it.”

Moreover, Theobalt seemed to have stopped teasing his younger brother. After the hunting banquet, he only sent letters to report the situation and didn’t call me to the mansion.

Perhaps it was because he realized that his feelings of hatred for his younger brother were less than his love. Still, he couldn’t unilaterally break off the deal, so he seemed to be moving to conclude it, so if I told him to stop, he would be glad.

“I thought you liked him.”

“Well, I didn’t at first, but when I saw him at the hunting banquet, he was unexpectedly okay. So I thought it would be good to meet him as friends occasionally…”

I answered honestly, but Luwen’s expression darkened in real-time, so I trailed off.

“You really liked him.”

“Of course, I can’t compare to Luwen! Even less than my roommates at the academy.”

Now I understand why my obsession and jealousy were expected. The sulking Luwen looked so cute I could die.

“You like him too much. Do you know how sad I was?”

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

But wasn’t this a jealousy operation? I wondered if I should confess this truth.

‘Maybe it’s better to tell him now than to have him find out later.’

I didn’t even want to leave any room for Luwen and me to grow apart.

“But Luwen, actually, that was…”

“Did you do it on purpose?”

I nodded, averting my gaze.

“Was that Alteo’s advice too?”

“It was, but you said it yourself. You said you were satisfied with things as they were and didn’t want to be complacent. That’s what Alteo pointed out. So… I agreed.”

When I pointed out what he had said earlier, Luwen sighed and shook his head.

“It was all because I lacked courage. I’m sorry.”

“There’s no need to apologize. I thought it was a tree I couldn’t climb and gave up. I thought it was enough if I was your top priority, my lord. It’s frustrating, but Alteo was right.”

I tapped Luwen’s fingers and then intertwined them.

“Will you forgive me?”

“No.”

For a moment, my heart dropped. Could it be that the second time was too much, and he couldn’t forgive me? I should have kept it hidden instead of confessing…

“Forgiveness is something you do when you’re angry, but since you wanted me that much…”

Luwen’s lips curled up slowly. Only then did I feel relieved and let out a breathless laugh.

“On the contrary, I’m sorry. If I had realized earlier, you wouldn’t have had to spend time with someone else.”

“That doesn’t matter. Ah! More than that!”

I mentioned how hurt I was the morning after I took the aphrodisiac.

“To heal the wound in my heart, you’ll have to give me a hundred kisses. Be prepared.”

“If it doesn’t matter where, I can do it in one night. Ask for something else.”

Huh, where? Where will you do it? A hundred on the stomach… where?

My head felt like it was boiling. But I was also looking forward to it. I wanted to receive a kiss right now and forgive him.

“Kisses are enough. And do that today.”

Just as Luwen was about to open his mouth with a smile.

“Fei! Are you in your room?”

My sister came looking for me.

“Sister!”

In my joy of being with Luwen, I missed that my sister’s voice was different from usual. I only thought about sharing this good news with my sister and getting her blessing. And that I would spend the night with Luwen.

“The Emperor… Luwen…”

I opened the door wide with great joy, and there stood my sister with a distorted expression.