Chapter 102 (2) - Why Do You Keep Confusing Me?

"… Why do you keep confusing me?" Patrizia asked quietly. She was wearing Lucio's cloak as she looked up at him while being held in his arms.

He could detect his scent on her due to the cloak she was wearing. The hatred he had for himself had somehow transformed into something worth asking forgiveness for when he was able to come together with her. He opened his mouth with great difficulty, holding the hem of the cloak she wore in his grasp. "I…"

"I do not know. I thought I held some discretion, but I guess I am not as sensible as I thought I was." Her voice appeared to be calm, but seemed to be slightly shaky in a peculiar way. It almost seemed like she was crying or something.

"Do not act like this in front of me, please."

"…"

"The blockhead that I am will become confused by the feelings of love and sympathy that I have for Your Majesty."

When he heard her words, he was foolishly delighted. "You to… me…"