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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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“I’d like to know if this outfit suits me.”
“It suits you.”
“Your opinion on these shoes, please.”
“They suit you.”
“This necklace is excellent. It could break someone’s neck. A perfect torture device.”
“It suits you.”
“…Tata, I’d like to know what’s bothering you.”
Ainsha, sensing something was amiss, asked with an impassive face. Tata replied as if it were the most absurd question,
“Bothering me? What are you talking about?”
“Lies. Your voice lacks soul.”
“That’s because you’ve been choosing outfits for over three hours.”
“It’s my first date. Three hours is the minimum.”
“That’s what ignorant commoners who can’t see the future do. You already know which outfit suits you best.”
“Even if I know, I want to confirm. That’s a girl’s heart.”
“I never thought I’d hear you talk about a girl’s heart.”
“Of course. I’m not like Tata, who married her job. I’m overflowing with love and passion.”
“That’s truly amazing!”
Tata, impressed by Ainsha’s impassive face that showed no trace of love or passion, fastened a bracelet on her wrist and said calmly,
“With that spirit, have a great date, Princess. Tata will be waiting for good news, like a mother fox watching over her cub.”
“Tata can trust and wait.”
Ainsha gave a thumbs-up. She put her hands on her hips and declared flatly,
“Failure is not an option. This date will be a success.”
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“I’ve lived a long life, but this is a new one…”
[What are you complaining about? At your age, it’s a blessing to be able to go on a date with a young girl.]
“I’m supposed to be sabotaging this date.”
[It can’t be helped. Making the White Dragon Princess lose interest in you is the most peaceful solution.]
“Is breaking a lovestruck princess’s heart considered peaceful?”
[If you don’t like this method, we can try something else.]
“…No, it’s fine.”
Limon, who had asked in disbelief, simply shook his head at Li Chingwei’s cheerful smile. He would rather be a jerk than leave the alternative solutions to Li Chingwei.
He had already witnessed the horrors of her plans during their strategy meeting.
[Then hurry up and get changed.]
“You remember the date course, right?”
[Don’t forget to glare at her the moment you meet. Your death glare is enough to make most people run away.]
“My heart races when I meet your sharp gaze, Sword Saint.”
[That’s called nervousness.]
“Is that so? Then you should act even more roughly.”
[Your usual personality is rough enough. You were known as the Mad Dog of the PAB.]
“…Why are you two so excited about this?”
Limon’s exasperation was ignored as Na-kyung and Li Chingwei enthusiastically coordinated his outfit. A short while later, the girl and the bluebird nodded in satisfaction as they looked at the date-ready Limon.
“Perfect.”
[This should be enough to extinguish even a thousand-year-old love.]
“She might run away the moment she sees you.”
[Hahaha, I doubt that. She’ll at least exchange a few words before running.]
“Then it’s up to you now, Sword Saint.”
“Alright, fine.”
Limon sighed at their unwavering confidence in his ability to ruin the date. He said with resignation,
“Just you wait. I’ll make sure this date is a disaster.”
Ainsha and Limon’s date was thus meticulously planned, amidst cold expectations and fervent resignation.
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At an outdoor table of a street-side cafe, a girl sat alone.
With a veil covering all but her eyes, a white cloth draped over her head, and flowing robes, the white-haired girl exuded an otherworldly aura, her impassive face and the Holy Alliance’s religious attire drawing attention.
Ainsha was waiting.
For her date to arrive.
The appointed time had already passed an hour ago, but she wasn’t anxious. She simply muttered to herself,
“It’s time.”
At that moment, a black-haired man strode towards the empty seat across from her and plopped down.
“Hey, sorry I’m late. Did you wait long?”
He wore a tracksuit and dragging slippers, his hair was messy, his eyes intimidating, and a military duffel bag hung over his shoulder.
He crossed his arms the moment he sat down, his demeanor more like a debt collector or a thug than someone on a date. Ainsha, however, wasn’t fazed. She replied flatly,
“It’s fine. I’ve only been here for five minutes.”
“…The appointment was an hour ago. Why are you only here now?”
“It’s my first date. I was so nervous getting ready that it took a while to come out.”
“Oh, really?”
Limon frowned slightly at the immediate failure of Na-kyung’s meticulously planned strategy of being late for the date. He cleared his throat and said,
“Well, anyway, nice to meet you. The princess probably told you about me, but I’m Lee.”
“I’m Ainsha. My full name is…”
“Yeah, yeah, whatever. Let’s order something to drink. Aren’t you thirsty? What are you doing just sitting there?”
“Alright. I’ll prepare it.”
Ainsha nodded readily, despite being interrupted mid-introduction. Limon was taken aback.
The moment she finished speaking, a waiter appeared as if on cue, placing tea and juice on their table.
“Why are they bringing drinks we didn’t order?”
“I was thirsty too. So, I ordered in advance.”
“Who said you could order for me? I prefer something other than tea…”
“I ordered coffee, cola, and whiskey just in case. They’ll be here soon.”
“…This cafe serves alcohol?”
“Yes. It’s a cafe and bar. A good place for meetings, day or night.”
Ainsha looked at him impassively, as if challenging him to say something. Limon scratched his cheek and asked,
“Did you see everything?”
“I did.”
“Everything?”
“Lee falling asleep in the movie theater, talking to other women during the date, shopping with my money…”
“Okay, that’s enough.”
Limon sighed, cutting her off. He realized that Li Chingwei and Na-kyung’s elaborate plan to sabotage the date had been completely exposed. It wasn’t surprising.
Ainsha was the White Dragon Princess.
‘I’m an idiot for thinking such a trick would work on the White Dragon Clan.’
“So, what are you going to do now?”
Limon asked wearily. If Ainsha had already seen the future where they went on a date, she would know he was trying to ruin it.
This was a headache for Limon, who needed the White Dragon Clan’s cooperation. Ainsha’s calm reply left him dumbfounded.
“We’re going to the movie theater.”
“…Didn’t you say you saw me sleeping there?”
“I did. I saw it.”
“Then why are we going?”
“It doesn’t matter. I’ll sleep too. Sleeping together on the first date. An ideal date.”
Ainsha nodded, as if it were the most perfect plan.
Limon stared at the impassive girl, then suddenly understood why Li Chingwei, who knew about the White Dragon Princess’s precognition, had not only failed to prevent this obvious ploy but had actively encouraged it.
‘Right, she’s the White Dragon Princess.’
The leader of the White Dragon Clan, who could see the future. But she was also the biggest fool of the fool clan. Limon frowned.
He had forgotten, since it had been so long since he last dealt with them, but this was typical White Dragon behavior. This was why he disliked the White Dragon Clan second only to, or perhaps even more than, the Black Dragon Clan.
This made his current situation, engaged to the Black Dragon Princess while on a date with the White Dragon Princess, even more ironic.
‘Should I really go through with this date?’
Limon was having second thoughts. Going on the date, intentionally ruining it… considering he needed the White Dragon Clan’s cooperation, it wasn’t a good plan to begin with.
He had only agreed because the situation was so complicated, and it seemed better than leaving it to Li Chingwei. But seeing Ainsha’s reaction, he doubted the date would accomplish anything.
‘This fool… she’s prepared for anything I might do.’
No matter how he tried to ruin the date, Ainsha would simply adapt. She was confident she could turn any disaster into a successful date.
And the previous incident with the camera proved her confidence wasn’t unfounded.
‘Is this what you meant by “it’s up to you,” Princess?’
Limon clicked his tongue inwardly. With all his plans foiled, the only way to make Ainsha give up on the marriage proposal was to make her disgusted with him, even if she knew it was intentional.
It would have been easy if she were an ordinary girl. A glare, a display of violence… such simple acts were usually enough to extinguish any romantic feelings. But he doubted those methods would work on Ainsha.
Her status as the White Dragon Princess aside, her impassive face suggested she was immune to such tactics. As he racked his brain for a way to make Ainsha rescind her proposal, he noticed something strange.
Click-
Pour-
Clink, clink-!
Ainsha pulled out a small, black bottle and poured its contents into his teacup. She even stirred it with a teaspoon before presenting it to him.
“Lee, you said you were thirsty. It’s best to drink it quickly, before it gets cold.”
If not for her impassive face and flat tone, it would have sounded like a thoughtful gesture. But Limon wasn’t grateful. He asked dubiously,
“…What did you just put in my tea?”
“Poison. It will kill you.”
“…”
“Painless. You’ll die peacefully. Don’t worry.”
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