27. I Like You Too (Read Aloud)

After leaving this “cave” beneath Rublyanka Academy, I first found Kephiel to assure her of my safety, and then, to a degree that wouldn’t be considered a leak, I shared some of the “investigation results” with her.

Just like the results that Rasputin’s sister had initially uncovered after another explosion of the little universe, the identity of this attacker’s group was entirely composed of students from Rublyanka Academy, all of whom were, without exception, nobles of the Rosian Empire—truly the elite of Rosia.

However, their actions were completely unknown to their noble parents. The content of the script was similar. This was clearly not a case of youthful recklessness; even if Rasputin’s sister continued to patiently interrogate them, the script indicated that the only answer she would get was: We are eliminating the evil tyrant for the great Rosian Empire; how could you, a bunch of tyrant’s lackeys, understand! Such a furious roar.

It was clear that this was no simple matter, so after understanding, Kephiel immediately expressed her intention to report to the queen overnight, while I had no choice but to return alone to my dormitory at the academy.

However, tonight, I might not be able to spend it easily, as when I opened the door, I didn’t see my roommate, Goryuchov, who usually snores like a dragon at night, but instead… Letty.

“Big brother…”

【Ivan Letty had been waiting for Okirid!】

Just as I thought…

In the unlit dormitory, only Letty was present; I had no idea where Goryuchov had been sent off to drink overnight. At this moment, Letty was sitting on the edge of the bed in an ordinary posture, looking quite listless, her coat and white military uniform casually thrown on the floor, and I couldn’t tell if it was simply because of the heat or if there was some other plan at play.

Such a scene really makes it hard for a healthy man to resist!

After silently chanting “lust is emptiness” several times in my heart, I shook my head and responded to Letty. Her earlier call of “big brother” had already told me a lot.

“Changed back?”

“Mm…”

The response was a forced smile from Letty, but it also proved that the little midget in front of me was the genuine, original, 100% pure and natural Ivan Letty.

And the “Letty” who picked up a gun in the basement and was ready to shoot the criminal was more like the thunder fairy Zeus wearing Letty’s skin. This time, the fairy didn’t use Letty’s body to transform but used it directly. Letty didn’t lose any memory and clearly remembered what Zeus did, so she looked at me with an apologetic face.

But… why did Letty, knowing that Zeus was going to use her body, still allow it?

I didn’t have much time to think about it because after seeing through my little disguise and abnormal behavior at night, Letty simply stopped hiding anything.

“Sorry, big brother, I didn’t mean to… do nothing at that time. At night too, I didn’t intend to point a gun at you, it’s just that…”

Halfway through her words, Letty’s voice became more and more aggrieved.

“Sorry, I almost hurt you…”

But didn’t I come out unscathed? Originally, I also took the risk of the “death script” knowing that Letty was not in the right state to stop “Letty”. Plus, it should have been the fairy using Letty’s body at that time, so Letty, who did nothing, didn’t need to apologize to me so humbly, after all…

“This doesn’t have a bit of the majesty of the Great Emperor of the Rosia Empire, Letty.”

My original intention was just to make a joke in this dark dormitory, where only Letty and I were alone, to prevent the atmosphere from becoming awkward again. However, the next moment I realized: my words were like adding fuel to the fire!

“I know!”

Because the reason Letty appeared here tonight with a low mood was not so “pure”! Who taught this violent little midget, who only knew how to shoot people, what “love” is!? The next moment she…

“The Great Emperor said this because I like you!”

She really carried forward the straightforward character of the Rosia Empire people and threw a “shot put” at me!?

And it wasn’t over! I now understood why Letty took off her coat and military uniform from the beginning: after all, who would want to feel the rough texture of clothes when holding a midget?

Letty jumped into my arms, her lips sticking to my face like a suction cup, and it took me a lot of effort to barely dodge. Confession aside, does Letty really understand what it means to be lovey-dovey in this situation after saying such words? This little midget’s understanding of male-female matters might still be at the level of thinking that kissing can lead to pregnancy, right?

I don’t even need to do anything, just having some evil thoughts would already be a crime!

“I know… I know, so stop squeezing me.”

The next moment, the script appeared, making me have to hold Letty tightly and understand her thoughts.

[Letty expects Euclid’s help!]

Of course, I knew what kind of “help” Letty needed from me, the script was not to be taken lightly!

[Zeus begins to interfere with Ivan Letty’s actions!]

It should be… tonight Zeus occupied Letty’s body, right? That fairy is far more domineering and unreasonable than Letty, and as Kefir’s “treasure,” it is unprecedentedly difficult to deal with.

Letty in my arms looked up: “Big brother, you came here actually to take the fairy away, right? When we were in the Rodema Empire, the Great Emperor already noticed your gaze occasionally glancing at the sword…”

“Ugh…”

Couldn’t hide it.

“Sorry, Letty. If the purpose of Kfir and I coming to the Rosia Empire was just that… then… it is indeed somewhat impure.”

I glanced around. Letty didn’t bring her sword, so I could safely say this.

“Then it’s simple! As long as you agree, agree with me, the Great Emperor, the sword… you can let that woman take it away, no problem!”

Tonight, Letty finally showed a proud smile that matched her identity. However… no matter how you look at it, this statement is full of Letty’s little thoughts. I really want to do this. Just one response and I can get the treasure in Kfir’s script, and even take away the dangerous element, the Thunder Fairy, from Letty’s side!

But… I really don’t want to use Letty’s hard-earned feelings to make some material exchange. Moreover, this is also a temporary solution. Will the Thunder Fairy let me take her away so easily? If she knows what Letty thinks, Letty’s future situation will be even more dangerous!

So, both publicly and privately, I have no choice.

I patted Letty’s little head: “No rush, Letty. I’ll take the fairy from you after this matter is resolved. Even if you give her to me now, I can’t use her for the time being.”

I thought Letty would be anxious, and indeed she was, but the place she was anxious about… felt a bit off.

“Then… what about the ‘like’ just now!?”

So, Great Emperor, what you care more about is this confession!?

“I… I like you too, Letty.”

“The Great Emperor doesn’t want this kind of ‘like’!”

I also know that what I said is not the ‘like’ you want! But, how do you want me to respond!? Ivan Letty the Great!?

This is a deadly question that could be debated all night without a conclusion.