The Villainess Demands a Kiss

Kabanata 12 | Her Loyal Knight

𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝟏𝟐 | 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐊𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓

𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀

"Count Niccolo announced the withdrawal of the budget for the Gold Knights. What are your thoughts on that?" Rigo, a personal butler for fifteen years, entered the room. Naabutan niya ang batang nakaupo sa sahig habang naglalaro ng blocks.

"We received a letter from Samuel. Do you remember him? He was recognized as the most talented among the Copper Knights but the issue is that he refuses to serve the Kingdom because he's dedicated to Lady Morgana."

Rigo felt careful in every word that he says. Dumako ang kaniyang paningin sa maliit na kamay ng bata habang ito'y nakaupo sa sahig at tila naglalaro. Paglaan ng ilang minuto'y lumingon din sa kaniya ang bata at unti-unting ngumiti na parang isang maamong tupa.

"What are you talking about? I'm just a kid. I don't understand any of this," Magnus giggled.

Magnus is now wearing his favorite long-sleeved shirt and long pants made of soft, nude-colored silk that feels comfortable on the skin. The color emphasizes his tan skin and silver hair. Malambot ang tela nito sa katawan kaya nama'y panatag siyang nakaupo sa sahig. He's currently squatting on the ground with his hands full of dirt from playing for two hours.

Rigo just sighed as he watched the kid on the floor. The wooden blocks are scattered on the floor as well as the chocolates and candies. Instead of wasting time, Rigo carried the plate full of melon slices and black tea. Nang naipatong niya na ito sa mesa'y lumingon sa kaniya ang batang nakaupo sa sahig.tr

"Samuel, a member of the Copper Knights was Morgana's loyal knight." Rigo stated.

''What does loyal means?'' Magnus titled his head. Isang buntong hininga na lamang ang ginawa ni Rigo dahil sa inaasta nito. Imbes na pagalitan ito'y sinakyan niya na lang kung ano ang nais niyang palabasin.

''A loyal is a short word yet it bears a huge meaning.'' Rigo held the cup with his left hand and started pouring the tea. Ramdam niya naman ang matang nakatitig sa kaniya habang siya'y abala sa kaniyang ginagawa.

''Like how?'' Magnus titled his head.

''Magnus...'' Rigo took a deep breath. Hindi niya lubos maisip kung bakit ganito ang inaakto ng tao sa kaniyang harapan.

The kid smiled widely at him upon seeing his expression. Tila ba sinasadya nito ang kaniyang inaakto. Rigo stared at the wide room that looked small because of the scattered toys and pile of papers.

''What's that?! Chocolates again?!'' Mula sa pagkaupo'y tumayo si Magnus. He giggled and ran to Rigo's direction but when he saw what Rigo was holding, he immediately frowned.

''It's your favorite, Master—''

Rigo's words were cut off the moment Magnus walked away while pouting. He knew that this was Magnus' favorite. Hindi niya alam kung bakit tila ba iba ang kinikilos nito. Alam niyang may taglay itong pagkapilyo minsan ngunit mukhang ngayon ay tila iba ang kaniyang timpla.

"My playmate said something. They said that they love collecting metal lizards right now. I'm jealous." Nagtatampong saad ni Magnus habang inaayos ang pinagtapo-pato niyang building blocks.

Rigo eyed them from afar while preparing chocolates. ''Why is that?''

''I already told you. Hindi ka ba nakikinig?'' Magnus pouted. His little cheeks flushed red for a while because he thought that Rigo wasn't paying attention. Isang diretsong tingin naman ang ginanti sa kaniya ni Rigo.