BL: The Northern Grand Duke’s Hamster (Novel Translation)

A blatant surge of killing intent bloomed, unmistakable. Knox's smooth smile seemed painted on, making it feel even more alien and unsettling. He smiled kindly, yet looked at Shu with a dripping, almost predatory interest. Shu wanted to cut off his own breath, and that, with utmost sincerity.

As if to prove that ominous premonition, Knox spoke. "I don't have a preference for riding on unbridled horses. Shall I kill him now and take him away?"

No, there. I think I have worse tastes, Shu thought, but before he could say anything, Kyle stood up and replied, "Yes. You're saying the right thing for the first time. I'd better kill him now."

Then, in an instant, Kyle drew his sword and pointed it at Knox. Jarlang. The cool sound, unique to metal, made the atmosphere around them even colder. Knox, who had been sitting cheekily, also summoned a few pure white spearheads, leaving them floating around him as an escort.

It was an impromptu situation. Both men were staring at each other, terrified that there was no better chance than now to strike.

Knox, he's a guy who doesn't know where he's going to bounce in the first place, but why the hell is Kyle…?

"Well, wait a minute, Your Majesty. In this case, the meaning of setting up a place to negotiate is lost, isn't it?" Shu interjected.

"Negotiations?" Kyle smiled crisply and bloodily. "It's ridiculous to negotiate with these wizards. If that guy puts his neck on the table, that's negotiation."

He's just leaving, Shu thought. But he had also seen wizards set up such situations, so that was quite a plausible statement. …Did you follow your lover?

Meanwhile, Knox seemed to be spinning the white dagger around, wondering what to do. He swung his hand around in the air. Then, a cool white light burst out, and the eerily sharp weapon disappeared.

Without any time to admire the scene, Knox's bloodless hand clenched tightly.

"Ugh." At the same instant, a chill flowed down Shu's shoulder. A chilling and unpleasant sensation coursed through his veins, as if scratching everything it touched. Shu bent down and swallowed, and Kyle rushed over and hugged him tightly by the shoulders.

"Shu, why are you doing that?"

"..."

The chill that swept through his whole body made Shu tremble instead of answering. His teeth chattered without him knowing it, and his eyes became blurry. Addiction to frost. After all, the person who left that stigma was right in front of him. Knox's eyes now sparkled with interest, as if he had never used magic in this way before.

Knox waved his fingertips, and every time he did, the cold that had accumulated in Shu's right arm writhed, tormenting him. No matter how much Shu tried to endure it, it was impossible. In the end, a new sound of pain escaped his lips. Kyle didn't dare to touch Shu's arm, and he was clearly terrified. However, seeing Shu embraced in such an unusual atmosphere, Kyle must have worn a terrifying expression.

"My arm…" Shu managed to gasp.

I know even if I don't have to say it. Kyle gritted his teeth and glared at Knox.

"Insert your sword, Archduke," Knox said softly. "It must have been a stigma that could not be cured by the half-hearted bastards here. I knew it was… I didn't expect it to be so useful. I wasn't the kind of person who kept anything alive, that's it. But now that I see it, I think I can try a new experiment."

Shu was dripping with cold sweat and huddled his body. He slid off his chair and slumped to the floor, gritting his teeth inwardly, and called out to the system. What do you do! Do you want to do this as if you were taking a hostage?

[((((o(≧口≦)o;;;]

The system moved nervously. Of course, nothing changed. Shu's arm still hurt as if it was going to fall off, and he grunted. Kyle glared at Knox as if he was about to tear him to death. Knox, meanwhile, was laughing happily.

Kyle's hand trembled as he gripped his sword. He wanted to rush in right away, but this person with a brand on Shu's arm—as if he couldn't come forward easily.

[You can't interfere with Knox's magic at this time.] [In order to interfere with miraculous power, 'incidents,' the following figures are needed.] [In order to interfere in the 'incident,' you need to gather a certain amount of knowledge.] [Current Adverse Interference Rate 0%]

At that moment, the system came up with a window. However, it was an interference rate and a naval, and the important thing was that it was of no use in the current situation.

As Shu began to struggle in Kyle's arms, Kyle said in a boiling voice, "Stop right away!"

Knox shook his head. "If you want to stop, put your sword in it, Grand Duke. It's a simple matter."

Kyle gritted his teeth and did not delay for long. He immediately pushed the sword into the scabbard. He was still alive, but he did as Knox said.

"If you look at it, you'll only cut off one arm."

"..."

"'I love you, so I'll protect you,' is that right? It's a tearful innocence."

Only then did the pain slowly subside. Shu quickly stole the corner of his eye with the back of his hand and wiped away his blurred vision, looking up.

"Throw it away, this stigma or whatever."

At Shu's words, Knox straightened up and approached slowly. As the sound of footsteps drew near, Kyle quickly stood in Shu's way. Shu was boiling with anger, but Kyle was a little taller.

Shu hid behind Kyle's back and looked up at Knox over his shoulder. His blue eyes were still directed at Shu. It was a look that seemed to be digging into his very soul. He seemed as interested in Kyle's relationship with Shu as he was in Shu himself.

"Do you want to 'cure frost's poisoning'?" Knox asked.

"Isn't it natural?" Shu retorted.

"Then follow me." Knox replied in a crisp tone. "If you come to my tower, I'll heal you. Neatly, without any aftereffects."

Kyle's growl was quicker than Shu's answer. He was so angry that the veins in his stomach seemed to burst, and his whole eye looked reddish. "How can I believe that?"

"I kept my promise. And in a very sincere way. Your Highness, it's not me who needs to show sincerity now, it's the little lovely lover behind His Highness."

Lovely… what? Love… you what? Shu got goosebumps all over his body and screamed, "Don't talk nonsense!"

He shouted fiercely, but that was it. If he couldn't get rid of the stigma, it would be troublesome in many ways. He couldn't use one arm at all, so it was natural that there would be restrictions on his behavior, and if Knox pushed him like this, it was only a matter of time before he became Kyle's weakness.

What if I follow him to solve this addiction and raise the 'abnormality' level…? Sometime, when the Wizards and the North collide head-on, I wonder if I can interfere with their magic and help Kyle.

"Your Highness," Shu whispered, leaning close to Kyle's back.

"No." Shu hadn't even said anything yet, but Kyle could see through his intentions. "I want to listen to anything you say, but I can't allow that."

"..."

"Letting you go in front of me this time too? And with that crazy author? While you were gone, I didn't know or do anything, and I deeply felt my helplessness. I'm sorry. I can only pray for your safety." Kyle slowly looked back. Then he put his hand on Shu's left shoulder and frowned. "Don't you think it's too cruel to me?"

"Your Highness…" Shu felt like guilt was choking his breath. He felt sorry and hesitated for a while. Then he raised his gaze a little and called the system.

What if the system, the abnormal interference rate reaches 100%? Can you turn off Knox's 'magic of frost'?

Then, as if blocking the two of them, the system window came to mind.

[Yes.]

Why don't you stop me from using something like that secret beast? Is that possible?

[Yes, but requires additional luck value.]

It doesn't work. If he increased his luck value, upset value, and miracle value, there was a way to defeat Knox.

Yes, that's enough. Kyle was not weak at all. However, no matter how strong they were, they were the power that supported the North. He was not invincible. Especially now, Knox periodically gave his life and the North. Wasn't it threatening?

[Kyle Jane Meinhardt. Approximately 0 days left from the estimated time of death.]

Shu struggled to soothe his nervousness. If this negotiation broke down, Kyle would die. By the hand of Knox. If so, it would be better to follow Knox this time as well. For a while, while giving it to him, he had to extract the information of the magic tower one after another and buy time by raising the abnormal number. And when they think they are going to attack the North in earnest, they can come back, Shu wondered.

He called the system again to check. Even if I stay somewhere else for a few more days, can I come back here? If you release the 'Call' flag. When he fell off the cliff, when he ran away from Knox, even when he was more than 10 meters away from the room, he was able to turn off 'Load' and come back. It's a kind of expedient, but I've done it twice, so there's nothing I can't do about it three times.

[( ￣︿￣)=3]

Is it possible? It's possible! The flickering blue lights seemed to make him sigh.

[Yes.]

Good. Then the way back was prepared.

Shu looked at Kyle with a sarcastic face. Kyle was constantly talking to the system. He was staring at Shu's expression as it turned into an angle the whole time.

"You can't look at it that way, Shu."

Was it because of Shu's mood? Kyle looked a little tearful.

"I will be fine, Your Highness."

"Have you forgotten what happened to your arm just now?"

Shu glanced over Kyle's shoulder at Knox. That bastard. Anyway, it doesn't help.

"I don't know what you're thinking. You are clever, and sometimes you are a few steps ahead of me. That your judgment is accurate and wise. I know. So…"

"..."

"If you say you're going, you're really going to have to."

I know. Shu smiled at him slightly, feeling sorry. But that smile, and the next words, made him completely frozen.

"Then let's go together."