Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Nepenthes - Prince of Vilastin - Moon End
Chapter 5 - An Invitation to the Ultimate Gourmet Meal
At the restaurant that Nepenthes-san took me to in the black market, I wasn't feeling so good...
MC: ...Uu.
Nepenthes: Are you all right!?
When I held my mouth after knowing about the details of the food that was presented to me, he rushed over to me.
Nepenthes: My apologies for causing such discomfort...
He looked down remorsefully.
(Even though the food was good, Nepenthes-san didn't mean to cause any harm...)
As I held my stomach due to nausea, I looked at him with a smile.
MC: I-It's okay, I was just a little surprised...
Then, Nepenthes-san's eyes brightened up.
Nepenthes: Ah... You're such a highly understanding person...!
MC: Eh?
Nepenthes-san suddenly held my hand with both of his hands and spoke excitedly.
Nepenthes: I want to reward you too... Please, let me show you my appreciation!
MC: O-Okay...
(What should I do... Even though I just nodded, what if he takes me another place that has food like today's...)
As I was feeling uneasy, he looked at me with a tranced expression...
......
Three days later... In the end, Nepenthes-san took me to a forest that was said to be the oldest in the kingdom...
Last Chapter - Melted Heart
-Flashback-
Nepenthes: I want to reward you too... Please, let me show you my appreciation!
-Flashback-
Nepenthes-san took me into the dark abyss of the forest. I could hear the sounds of unknown creatures being present.
(Such a strange place...)
Feeling a little scared, I grabbed the hem of Nepenthes-san's clothes as he was walking forward.
Nepenthes: There's no need to be afraid, I'm here. We're almost at our destination.
Nepenthes-san held my trembling hand.
MC: Okay...
Despite that his body temperature was cold, right now, I was putting my trust into his hand.
After walking for a little while, we exited the arch of huge trees...
Within the forest, there was a vacant gap of the vast sky.
Nepenthes: Here it is. Now then, let me satisfy you with a special gourmet meal!
After he announced that loudly, a sweet scent began to emit around the area.
MC: This scent is...?
The very sweet scent was like various kinds of shiny honey that were being mixed altogether... In his hand, there was a small bottle with a cork in it.
MC: Nepenthes-san, what's that?
Nepenthes: This is something from my research... No, I shouldn't tell you all the details. Anyway, please watch.
When he turned the bottle upside down, he scattered the liquid contents onto that spot. Then, there was an even sweeter scent emitting from the ground.
MC: T-This is...!?
Out of nowhere, a swarm of beautiful butterflies appeared. The mysterious color that covered the beautiful butterflies completely was like the rich colors of this world... The large swarm was attracted to the scent of the bottle that he scattered with and the next moment, they surrounded him.
Nepenthes: Now, please look! The wondrous number of butterflies!
MC: Pretty...!
(It's almost as if gems are flying at this very moment...)
Before I knew it, I was gazing at the magical beauty. Then...
Nepenthes: Fufu... Don't they look delicious?
MC: Eh...?
Nepenthes-san reached out towards the beautiful butterflies. That same tranced look from before probably meant that he wants to catch the butterflies to eat them...
MC: D-Don't tell me that you want to...?
He made a bewitching smile towards my question.
Nepenthes: I want to know what it's like to eat everything in the world. That's right, there are only two things that exist in this world. They are delicious things and non-delicious things! Something that a prince must choose from... Someday, I'm going to bring the ultimate dish to the castle. That is my lifetime wish...!
He passionately talked about this dream... Even so, I found it too unattainable to understand.
(It's kind of scary...)
MC: ...
With nothing to say, I took a step back. Then...
MC: Ah...
Nepenthes: I won't let you escape, MC.
He seized my hand with a strong grip. It felt as if I was prey that got caught in a trap by a predator...
Nepenthes: I have been searching for a long time... If possible, I would like to go traveling with you and devote myself to eating everything in the world. Then, maybe, you'll ripen up until then...
His warm whisper made a bit of a chill go down my spine. Although, Nepenthes-san's eyes shined strongly as he talked about his dream...
MC: ...
I was unable to shake off his hand that was holding mine.
Nepenthes: Fufu... Even so, until that time comes, I would like you to stay by my side for a little while longer now...
MC: ...
When his face got closer, he whispered that affectionately in my ear. My body trembled when I felt his breath...
Nepenthes: How cute...
With a tranced expression, Nepenthes-san twirled up some of my hair with his finger and licked my cheek.
MC: ...!
When his warm tongue touched me, I felt a strange sensation.
(Why... Why won't my body move?)
At that moment, the beautiful butterflies came and flew around us one by one. Because of the magical view and sweet scent, my heart felt like it was about to melt...
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