The Villain is Being Suspiciously Kind

Desian found Aaron wandering around the house as if in his own little world.

Its weird.

Desian stared at him and was lost in thought.

Harold was one of the rational characters in the mansion. He was not one to let his emotions take control. It was quite an unusual situation to see his expression collapse.

Desian looked around there slowly. Upon reaching Desians gaze, Aaron spoke loudly.

I heard a really amazing rumor!

Desian glanced at Aaron whose cheeks were stretched wide like a clown and opened the door silently.

Really, he wasnt too curious.

But despite Desians disregard, Aaron followed him over to the bookcase in the dukes grand study.

Older brother, theres a blue diamond that makes love come true.

Aaron whispered behind Desian who was going through the bookshelves one at a time. He put a lot of weight on the words makes love come true.

Gossip.

Desian flatly dismissed the remark.

Its not gossip!

Aaron hurried on.

Its a rumor thats going around the commoners, but Harold told me about it after hearing of it. Isnt it so romantic? Its not a mana stone, but a gem that makes love come true!

Its romantic?

Desian slowly asked and turned around.

Yeah. Seriously romantic!

Why? You dont like it?

I quite like it.

There was one person he knew. The most sparkling woman in the world who loved jewels.

Aaron, I think theres something you want from me.

Desian was about a hand taller than Aaron. [TL Note: I thought they were identical twins. Did the black magic make him taller?!]

He looked down at Aaron with an arrogant gaze. The two brothers eyes met in midair.

Aaron shared the gist of what he was thinking.

If you buy it and give it to Citrina, you might fall in love together!

Desian Pietro knew this was clearly nonsense.

Desian knew all magic, but he didnt know of a magic that would make people fall in love. But what came out of Aarons mouth was a rumor that somehow felt familiar.

Desian turned his back to the bookcase again.

If you dont buy it, I might buy it.

Wait. Even if you dont buy it, its already

Desians expressionless red lips drew into an arc again.

Its mine.

Aaron tilted his head, not understanding Desians words. However, Desian did not allow Aaron to speak anymore. Aaron left without finding out anything much.

Still, there was not much time until they saw Citrina. Aarons heart swelled with anticipation.

***

So that was it.

A week later at the Citrina Oslo Jewelry Atelier, she saw both Desian and Aaron.

Aaron and Desian?

Hey, Rina.

Desian bowed lightly to her. By Desians side, Aaron silently mouthed something. But Citrina wasnt a lip reader.

Reluctantly, she went back into the studio without understanding Aarons words.

Its vanilla rooibos tea.

An ordinary attendant of the jewelry shop came to their side.

Desians gaze narrowed warily and then relaxed. They were a normal person. It was only natural to check and eliminate all dangerous humans in the first place.

Rina.

Ah, Del, I sent you the mining contract through the duchy. Did it not arrive?

Citrina sat them around a small round table in the studio.

Sorry for the limited space.

She was going to make an astronomical amount of money in the jewelry business. After making so much money, she would put in marble floors and have chandeliers on the ceiling.

She would become a person full of material desires.

Unaware of Citrinas firm commitment, Aaron tapped the table and smiled.

Its alright, Citrina!

Neither Aaron nor Desian question why they had been asked to come.

It seemed they were only interested in the fact they were called.

Citrina felt a little bad for that limitless affection and somehow felt restless.

You are kind enough to make me doubt the rumors about the Pietro Duchy.

Citrina moved her hands slowly over the teacup.

Thenwhen should I get to the point?

Aaron would definitely do her a favor now. Though Desian was watching her with a penetrating gaze.

Citrina cleared her throat slightly. Then Aaron blurted out to her abruptly.

Citrina, I heard a wonderful rumor.

Whats that?

Aaron stared at Citrina with dreamy eyes. Words like magic flowed slowly out of his mouth.

Do you know about the blue diamond that makes love come true?

The blue diamond that makes love come true?

Citrina repeated Aarons words.

Yup! I heard it from Harold, but since Citrina is in the jewelry business, you probably know.

I know it.

Citrina recalled how Adilac said she had tested the rumors earlier, and she was satisfied.

I dont think theres any need to check if the rumors spread.

As long as Aaron knew, all of the commoners in the capital would know as well.

Then, for a moment Desians gaze touched Citrina before disappearing.

How do you know it, Rina?

His low, hushed voice cast doubt on her. However, that was not the question.

With a neat look, Citrina whispered.

I know because I am the one who made it. Dell seems to already know though.

Oh? You already knew about it?

Aarons expression became urgently depressed.

Thenthe blue diamond is fake?

Citrina skillfully turned the question.

Why? Do you have someone that you like?

Um, that no.

Aaron waved his hands resolutely even though his ears were turning red.

Aaron wasnt the sort that could hide his feelings well. Even in the original work and now, he couldnt tell a lie.

Citrina pretended to ask casually.

There is? A person that you like.

Oh, well, if you say it like that, there is someone.

Are you going to give it to the person to whom you will make your knights oath?

Citrina winked her eyes at Aaron.

While listening to the twos conversation, Desians expression became fierce. Narrowed eyes stared at Aaron.