Let Me Live, Please! [BxB]

04: A Panicked State Part 2

And all I can remember is us.

The familiar-looking man spoke towards the guards that surrounded Hans. Even though the person spoke a language Hans wasn't familiar with, his voice and attitude still captivated Hans, as if he really understood what the man was saying.

Hans was still in a daze and was sitting on the ground blatantly staring at the man. He could hear his heart thumping. Is it from fear, or is it from something else?

He knew that he didn't look his best since his face was still red from crying but that didn't stop him from daydreaming. He didn't even notice that the man was already standing in front of him. Hans freaked out and straightened his body and was about to stand up but the man had already offered his hand stopping Hans in his tracks.

Looking up, Hans saw the handsome man holding his hand up towards him. Hans hesitated and stared at the open hand in disbelief but was only greeted with a deep chuckle that shooted bolts of electricity in his body.

This man... What is he doing to me?!

Hans couldn't help but redden as he reached his hand towards the man's own. When he did, he felt a slight warmth that radiated from that small contact.

He was glad that the only light source in this dark forest was the oil lamp that the other soldiers were holding, so no one could see the embarrassed look on his face. If anyone did see it, he would've died in shame.

It was as if he had already forgotten about his situation earlier and became obedient just because a handsome man appeared out of nowhere.

With the help of the man, he stood up. He couldn't help but side eye the man that helped him up.

"Are you alright Young Marquis Heinsestus?" The man said to him in a polite tone.

Hans was dumbfounded, his brain paused for a moment and continued. They spoke english?!

But what really made his brain pause was the name the man had called him... 'The young Marquis Heinestus.'

That name was all too familiar to Hans, that was the given name of the villain in the popularised visual novel, 'My Lover is a Noble'.

Hans was on the verge of a mental stroke but he had to keep up appearances.

"Yes, I'm very well. Thank you" Hans smiled in a strained manner.

I couldn't have been transmigrated in the visual novel have I? No, no it could just be a coincidence but...

Hans considered all the things that had happened before this. The running, the dark woods, the soldiers searching, the capture, and the appearance of the man in front of him.

He paled as he thought: This was the event where the villain escaped from prison!

After making a mess out of the grand wedding of the main character and the male lead, the villain - Heinestus - was ultimately captured by the civil guard and kept in prison with a public execution ready. But after 2 months Heinestus escaped in the woods but was deemed a failure and was captured again only to be executed the next day. The person who captured and executed him was the male lead... Dainsleif Armitus.

Hans slowly looked up, fear in his eyes. The image of the shining, elegant handsome man had been broken into pieces. He was shivering, either because of the cold or the menacing look the other soldiers were giving him.

This man who helped him up was the male lead of the story, the one who harboured feelings for Heinestus. But was also the one who had mercilessly killed him in front of the capital.

The guards eyed the shivering Heinestus and asked their general. "What should we do with him, General Armitus?"

Dainslief stared at the pitiful figure with a hint of relief in his eyes. He raised his hand to calm his subordinates. "I'll take him into the House Armitus, let's leave immediately."

The soldier was alarmed, "How can we take a prisoner in my lord's house? He has committed a grave crime!"

Dainslief paused, coldly glanced at the concerned soldier. "I won't say it twice."

The soldier stiffened and nodded.

Heinestus was taken in with a rope around his wrists as they slowly went on towards the House Armitus.