Sorry But I Won't Die Here

chapter 24 : meeting with asmodeus

Disclaimer: artworks ain't mine, credits to the owner and Pinterest

 Night has come, the air in the school garden is very cold. I sat on a school garden chair watching Asmodeus train with his sword. Actually, I'm kind of sorry I didn't bring my sword. But if I bring my sword, the headmaster will be surprised to see me. And if I go back to the dorm, I'll still be bored. So there's no point leaving Asmodeus here. Even though Asmodeus accepted me as a friend, he still didn't say much. And it makes me a little uncomfortable, but what do you want to do? He's a member of the royal family, it's only natural that he doesn't talk too much. but he doesn't care if Maverick says too much nonsense and crisp jokes (probably because he dotes on his brother so much)

"Are you cold?" He asked 

"No, I'm just thinking about something"

By the way, the sword held by Asmodeus seemed familiar to me. The sword was long and thick, with carvings of silver, and decorated with eye-catching jewels. Oh, I remember now! It is the sacred sword of the kingdom of Lennox. In the novel, that sword was Maverick's birthday present as the successor to the throne.

"Asmodeus, did you get that sword from your birthday?"

There's a possibility that he could have got it just like Maverick in the novel. But honestly, I'm interested in that sword. The shape is unique and the sword looks very beautiful, especially when illuminated by the moonlight at night begin. Asmodeus who heard my question immediately looked at me with a surprised face.

"You're really a fortune teller, aren't you?" he asked.

"I'm just guessing, so that's true?"

"Yes, my mother gave me this sword on my 14th birthday"

As I suspected, Asmodeus' life would be similar to Maverick in the novel. Moreover, he is the crown prince of Lennox. What sets them apart is that Asmodeus was a man who was quite indifferent to the surroundings. While Maverick in the novel is a sympathetic and respectful person. 

"You want to try?" 

"Huh? I can?"

"Of course, you're way more skilled than I am. Of course, I'll permit you"

I tried to hold Asmodeus' sword. As I said, this sword is very interesting. I can even feel where it is. However, after I swing the sword. Suddenly, the color of the sword immediately changed. It used to be silver, and now it's blackened. Asmodeus and I looked at each other.

"I'm sorry because I turned your sword black," I said 

"It's okay, I'm grateful anyway"

"Why?"

"You know what? The black sword is very rare because the material needed is very difficult to find. I used to want to have a black sword because I thought that way, I could look different from other people."

"Aren't you a prince? Usually, the royal family will always get all the material they want, don't you think?"

In all the novels I've read, anyone with the highest standing in an empire can do everything. Whether it's fair or not, it's his own business and karma. In this novel, Apollo does, too. He gave Angelica everything, even he got willing to go to the most dangerous mountain just to give her what Angelica wanted.

"Camelia, in this world man also has limits. Even though he has a high status, he's also definitely not capable of doing a thing or two. So is my family, even though we are the highest-ranking family in the kingdom. We also have limits, so we can't get anything we want," he said

Asmodeus' advice shocked me, for the first time in my life I saw a character who was aware of his strengths and cons. Usually, the man in the novel will feel he can do everything just because of his high status. However, Asmodeus was unpredictable. He has a mature mind, he knows where he can't do things. There's rarely anyone like him.

"Why do you look at me like that?" 

"You're the first person to talk like that"

"What do you mean?"

"In this world, many people who have high social status feel they are great and have no boundaries. However, after hearing what you said, I began to believe you"

"So you haven't believed me all this time?" he asked with a sulk like a cute puppy

I laughed at it, Asmodeus is very cute when showing a face like that

'It's not like that, but I used to think you might be one of those guys. I'm sorry I misjudged you in the first place.

"Is that why you look reluctant to me?"

"You could say that, but it's okay! From now on I'm going to treat you like a Maverick."

At once the look on Asmodeus' face turned rather gloomy and the atmosphere turned cold all of the sudden. He brought himself closer to me, with reflexes I retreated slowly. As a result, over time I almost fell out of the chair. Asmodeus immediately caught me and hugged me. His face and my face were covered nearby. After a look, Asmodeus' face was very handsome. Moreover, his face is illuminated by the light of the moon. Maverick's body is perfectly formed and it makes my heart pound hard. No, I can't be like this. Ah, why am I so easily seduced by handsome men? Ugh Alice, get it together!

"No, I want you to treat me differently than my brother," he said.

"Why is that? You're brothers.

Asmodeus who was still hugging me immediately lifted my chin and brought it closer to his face. What the hell is this? Writer, what's going on here? Isn't your novel genre adventure and tragedy?

"It's okay, I just want to be treated differently"

Wait, could I misunderstand? Asmodeus also said he wanted to have a different sword than anyone else, and now he also wants to be treated differently. Is it possible that he has "Being different is cool syndrome"? There's a lot of people who had this syndrome in my past life, especially primary kids, like my little brother.

"Okay then, but can you let go of your hug first"

"Oh sorry"

"I think we should go back to the dorm, then we can't go back in."

"Good night Camelia"

"Good night also Asmodeus"

And that's a meeting at night that I'll never forget in my life