It happened when I turned 10 in my second life. It was then that I found the little villain whom the protagonist of the novel had to save. In novels when there are villains and supporting characters, it is usual to help them, whether it is the protagonist, the male lead, or a villain. Anyway, I know the original story, given things that go along, should I try to get close to the Duke to avoid the death flag? But originally, the main character of the original story said something to him. _[I like the duke the way he is! ] Hearing these words from the main character, this villain came in the middle of the night covered in blood. _[ you told me that you like me... I like you too... So you will not leave right?] *** but... "You are a child with no blood or tears." "Argh! I'm sorry!" "Where else are you going to hide?" *** "To be honest, no matter where you are hiding in this filthy empire, there is no place where I won't find you." The Duke said this, but I felt no fear at all as he threatened me with such an unconfident and desperate face. ______________ Note: it is a translation, i own nothing🥸