Byakuyou - Prince of Koubai - Sun End

Byakuyou - Prince of Koubai - Sun End

Chapter 5 - I Need to Escape!

(I need to escape!)

Even though my head knew that, my feet couldn't move due to fear. The swords that were coming towards me looked like they were going in slow motion. 

(Byakuyou-san...!) 

The moment I closed my eyes tight... I heard something that sounded like it was cutting through the wind. 

Man: Uu...! 

When I opened my eyelids that were closed, I saw a sword slipping out from a man's hand. 

(W-What happened?) 

While not knowing the reason, a sword was sent flying from another man's hand. 

(An arrow!?) 

When I turned around... Appearing in the courtyard from the castle hall, there was Byakuyou-san holding a bow and arrow gallantly. 

Byakuyou: MC!

The sharp look that Byakuyou-san has never shown before shined in the moonlit night. 

MC: Byakuyou-san...!

As Byakuyou-san was in position with the bow, the retainers ran over here. They seized the men and took them away. 

Byakuyou: Take that woman away too!

As he walked over here, Byakuyou-san said that sharply. While being taken away by Byakuyou-san's retainer, Kazuki-sama glared at me.

Byakuyou: ...

To hide me from those eyes, Byakuyou-san stood still in front of me...

Last Chapter - By Your Side

Kazuki-sama and the men were exiled outside of the kingdom that instant. 

Byakuyou: Father is furious as well. That ends the marriage interview too. More importantly... I'm really glad that I protected you. I'm so sorry that you were put in such a dangerous situation. Were you scared? 

MC: N-No. I'm fine. 

Byakuyou: You liar. 

MC: Eh...? 

Byakuyou-san's long graceful fingers touched my cheek. When he narrowed his eyes lovingly while caressing me, Byakuyou-san whispered to me. 

Byakuyou: Women are supposed to be protected by men. So, when you're scared, you can show it properly by saying that you're scared. I'm a man, so rely on me, I want to protect you. 

MC: Byakuyou-san...

Byakuyou: Hey, understand? 

MC: ...Yes. I was scared. 

When I said that, Byakuyou-san gently placed his hand on my head. 

Byakuyou: It's okay. Because you're here with me, okay? 

Those gallant eyes made my heart noisy. 

Byakuyou: As you can see now, I'm pretty strong with a sword, a bow and martial arts. 

MC: Byakuyou-san, I'm surprised by how strong you are. 

Byakuyou: Fufu. I need to show how cool I am in front of a cute girl, right? 

As Byakuyou-san said that jokingly, he patted my head. 

MC: You were really cool. 

I said those words wholeheartedly. 

(Such a fun, kind... and strong person.) 

In my mind, it became filled with Byakuyou-san's various expression. Although...

(Since my role has ended, I need to leave.) 

That night, I couldn't sleep well and I didn't get a wink of sleep as morning came.

The next day, while being struck by the morning sun, I dropped off my luggage.

MC: Please take care of it. 

As I bowed and thanked the people of the castle, I felt even more sad again. Even so, since the marriage interview has been prevented successfully, I have no reason to stay here. 

(Goodbye, Byakuyou-san...)

At that moment...

Byakuyou: Hold it right there!

Along with the sound of a horse's hooves, Byakuyou-san held his hand out to me while riding on a horse. 

Byakuyou: Get on, MC.

MC: Byakuyou-san!

When I held his hand while feeling overwhelmed, it felt like he was capturing me as he strongly pulled me up on top of the horse...

Then, we arrived at the bottom of the tallest mountain in this kingdom. 

Byakuyou: This is Koubai Mountain. It's said that the gods of war of our kingdom have resided here. 

MC: It's such a big mountain. 

Byakuyou: If you climb up it a little, you'll see a really pretty view, but before that... 

Byakuyou-san made an unusually meek expression. 

Byakuyou: Did you think that you can leave without letting me know? 

MC: I-I'm sorry.

Byakuyou: Then, if you want to leave properly, shouldn't you be thanking me?

(It's because I might not be able to leave if I meet up with Byakuyou-san.)

Byakuyou: Hey... Do you really want to go?

I gasped from Byakuyou-san's words. 

(I really want to be with Byakuyou-san more.) 

Unable to say it, I held in my words and at that moment...

Byakuyou: ...Don't go. 

(Eh...?) 

For just a moment, it felt like the wind has tickled my ears. Although, his slightly deep voice reached my heart. As it felt like I was being embraced while Byakuyou-san was holding the horse's reins, I turned around and...

MC: ...

He lightly lifted up my hair and placed a soft kiss against my forehead. 

Byakuyou: Didn't I tell you that I would protect you? I promised, so I need to fulfill it.

MC: Byakuyou-san... 

Byakuyou: Also, if you're not around. ...I would be sad. What about you? 

MC: ...Me too, I would be really sad.

With that answer, Byakuyou-san slowly narrowed his earnest eyes. 

Byakuyou: I just can't leave you alone. 

When his robust arms pulled me towards him, my face was buried in his chest. 

(This scent...) 

Just like when we first met, there was Byakuyou-san's scent of sweet plums. This person that's enveloped in this scent is a really strong, manly and kind person. 

(I want to stay in these arms forever.) 

When I rubbed my cheek against his chest, he gently petted my head. As that hand was on me, the flower of love was blooming in my heart... 

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