I Will Disappear, Grand Duke | LK Adaptation

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Jungkook looked at Lalisa with an expressionless face and then quickly turned his attention to Matheus. Matheus rose from his seat and greeted him.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, My Lord. I am Matheus, priest of the Temple of Ilion."

"I was told that the Crown Princess sent you. What is it for?"

Approaching them without hesitation, Jungkook took a seat and tilted his head. Matheus smiled lightly and replied.

"The Crown Princess, concerned for the safety of Lady Lalisa, asked me to visit the Duke's castle."

Jungkook's gaze turned to Lalisa. She was staring into space like someone lost in thought.

"And with your permission, I would like to bless the castle."

Jungkook, who had been staring at Lalisa, opened his mouth without hesitation.

"Do so."

As Jungkook's reply fell, Lalisa suddenly looked at him. Their eyes met, but she did not react much and spoke to Matheus.

"I will show you the room where you will stay after dinner."

"Thank you."

Matheus smiled softly. Lalisa also looked at him, her lips raised faintly.

A faint ripple occurred in Jungkook's eyes as he watched the scene.

***

After Matheus had left the castle, Lalisa was often absent-minded.

Sitting at the table, she stared at the pendant in her hand.

The pendant, engraved with a blue gemstone, was given to her by Matheus before he left.

The pendant contained part of Matheus' power. Lalisa put the pendant in a drawer.

She checked her pocket watch and quickly left the bedroom. Then she stood in front of the railing and looked down at the main hall on the first floor.

Jungkook was always passing by, walking towards the doorway.

Lalisa always gets up at the time of Jungkook's departure.

Otherwise, there was no chance to see him to her heart's content.

She had long ago stopped standing by the servants to see him off in person. She didn't want to get a scornful look from him again.

So she was content to look at him, even if it was just for a moment.

'I'm a fool.'

The end between them was already decided.

For a time she thought they would have many days together and she tried to change his mind, but it was useless now.

'I love him, but I know that I can't keep this heart for long.'

However, Lalisa was not ready to give up on even seeing him from afar.

"Oh, Your Grace."

Walking down the corridor with a weak gait, Lalisa turned around at the sound of a voice calling her.

Melissa, who had brought one of the letters with her, stopped in front of her.

"A letter was sent from Marquis Elody."

Lalisa stared at the letter Melissa held out to her, and immediately accepted it.

Returning to her bedroom, she sat down in front of the table and left the letter unopened.