At the Diamond Palace, the news had already reached Adri.
Adri: "That's what I said, isn't it?"
On call: "Let those two be for now."
Adri: "Yes, I understand."
After the call, the king passed by.
King Gregory: "Oh, you look happy, son."
Adri: "Yes, everything is fine now."
Meanwhile...
Ailin: "Let's sleep."
Kauno: "You go ahead, I have something to do."
After turning off the light...
Ailin: "Kauno, why are you so far away from me? Is everything okay?"
Kauno: "Nothing's wrong."
Ailin: "Kauno, your tone says otherwise. You're hiding something."
Kauno: "What are you talking about?"
Ailin: "I can sense that it's not you talking."
Kauno: "Just leave it, I don't like it when you're being nosy."
Ailin approached Kauno.
Kauno: "Stay there."
Ailin: "I knew it! I have a question."
Kauno: "What is it?"
Ailin: "If you're not hiding anything, why are you avoiding me?"
Kauno remained silent.
Ailin stood up and went out of the room.
Kauno: "Wait... Lin."
Downstairs, Ailin looked for something to drink.
Ailin: "Hm? What's this? Wait, I thought Kauno doesn't drink...
She's definitely hiding something from me."
After drinking...
Ailin: "Eh? Why am I... Ah, I think I'm dizzy. Maybe I'm just sleepy..." 😵💫
She tried to go up the stairs, but...
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Kauno: "Huh? What's that? Lin?"
Kauno rushed to her side.
Kauno: "Oh no, Lin! What happened to you?"
She quickly helped her up.
Kauno: 🤢 "Ugh, why do you smell like that?"
Ailin: 😵 "Kaunoo."
Kauno: "What's wrong?"
Ailin fell asleep again.
Kauno: "Tsk, this woman... Why does she smell like alcohol? Where did she get that?"
Kauno laid her down on the bed and lay down beside her.
Kauno: "Good, she's finally asleep..."
But then, Ailin suddenly woke up and hugged her.
Kauno: "Huh?"
Ailin: "Don't leave me... I love you so much."
Kauno: "She's just drunk.
Huh? Uhh, what are you doing?"
Ailin: _hiccup_ "Hahaha... Let's have fun tonight..."
Kauno: "Eh? Hey, go back to sleep. You're just drunk."
Ailin: "Me? No way... Hehehe."
Kauno: "Yikes..." 😳
Kauno was surprised when Ailin pinned her down.
Kauno: "Ah, wait, what are you doing?"
Ailin kissed her, and her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
Kauno: "Huh, Lin?"
Ailin: _sobs_ "I'm sorry for what I did."
Kauno: "You're mistaken, I should be the one apologizing to you because the second curse has started, that's why I'm keeping my distance from you."
Ailin: "Second curse? Then I'm willing to remove it again."
Kauno: "It's not your weapon that can break the second curse."
Ailin: "Huh? Then how can it be removed from you?"
Kauno: "If I tell you, are you willing to do it no matter what?"
Ailin: "Then..."
Kauno: "It's better if-"
Ailin: "I'm willing."
Kauno: "Ah, but..."
Ailin: "Even if it costs my life, how can I not break the curse?"
Kauno: "You're not the one who will break the curse, but the curse will break you."
Ailin: "What do you mean?"
Kauno whispered something to her.
Ailin: _blushes_ "Heh?"
Kauno: _blush_ "What will you do, still?"
Ailin: "Why not? Lie down, I'll take care of it for you."
While they were busy in the room...
Outside, the Witch Assassin muttered,
Witch assasin: "Is that all? Grrr... You crazy woman, you'll have your day with me."
She left in frustration.
After they finished, they both felt exhausted.
Kauno: "Sorry, I couldn't control myself."
Ailin: "It's okay, for me, this is one of the happiest days ever."
Kauno: "Hmph, huh? Is that true?"
Ailin: "What?"
Kauno: "Your arm... Does that mean you're the chosen one?"
Ailin: "Eh? Yours is glowing too."
Kauno: _sigh_ "I think it's time for bed. Let's sleep."
Ailin: "Okay, at least I know it'll be gone tomorrow."
The next day, the curse on Kauno was lifted, and they returned to normal. Kauno called the person taking care of his vacation house about the Alcohol in the fridge.
Ailin: Grrr, where did it go?
Kauno: Lin?
Ailin: Hm?
Kauno: Why does your mood seem different after a few days?
Ailin: I don't k-...
Ailin suddenly ran to the bathroom and...
Kauno: What's wrong with you?
Ailin: I don't know.
Kauno: Rest for now, I'll call the doctor.
A few hours later, the doctor arrived and examined Ailin.
Doctor: Your companion is fine, but you should inform her parents and husband that she's having a normal pregnancy.
Kauno: Doc, repeat what you just said?
Doctor: Why?
Kauno: Are you sure about what you said?
Doctor: Yes, she's pregnant.
Ailin/Kauno: Wha-?!
Doctor: My equipment is advance technology , so it's like you went to the hospital yourself.
Kauno: Is that so? Here's the payment. Please keep this confidential.
Doctor: You can count on me, thank you.
After the doctor left...
Ailin: So, what does this mean?
Kauno: That night... that's all that happened, so that's the result.
Ailin: _blush_ That means...
Kauno: You're still smiling?
Kauno thought to himself: Could it be that the curse was lifted because of...?
The next chapter is Chapter 13: The Mark of Keeping Secrets.