The Eternal Debauchery's

love and despair hope ll

"For a long time no see you, Hope." I smiled at the brunettes sitting next to Daisy. “You remain beautiful as always.”

Hope's eyes brightened when she saw me, but in the next second, her eyes dimmed and she lowered her head.

A few seconds later, he looked at me with an indifferent expression and bowed. "Your majesty."

He then looked at Daisy and smiled. “Thank you for accompanying me to speak. I have to go now.”

Then, without waiting for Daisy to answer, she ran towards the door and fled.

I looked at the scene amusedly, but instead of stopping Hope, I let her go. I then looked at Daisy and smiled wryly. “Sorry, Daisy. Looks like I'll have to deal with this first. ”

Daisy smiled sweetly and shook her head. “Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand. Pursue sister Hope, and please, treat her well. sister Hope is a very pitiful person.”

I stroked Daisy's short hair and kissed her forehead. "Don't worry, I know what to do."

After that, I followed Hope.

Actually, I only need to take one step to pursue her, but I want to let her vent her grief first. I can feel that Hope's mental state is not the best one right now.

For a moment, I couldn't help but feel a little depressed. After helping Claire and persuading Lena, Hope was the third woman I had to hear today.I wondered why I found this more exhausting than killing a demon god.

In fact, killing a demon god was much more entertaining. At least it allowed me to let out a little steam.

After Hope left my room, she ran through the corridor of the palace while shedding tears. He finally stopped when he reached a secluded place and started crying softly.

She did her best to wipe her tears with her hands, but new tears would form in the next second. Her beautiful brown eyes turned red and swollen due to the unceasing tears.

"Be strong, Hope." She whispered to herself among her sobs. “This is the best.”

“What's best?” I approached Hope from behind and spoke with a sigh.

“P-Prince!?” Hope was surprised, but in the next second, she threw away her face and tried to hide her tears. "W-What are you doing here?"

I took a sad breath and walked towards him. My hand grabbed Hope's cheek and wiped her tears gently. "As I thought, you're prettier when you smile."

A surprised expression appeared on Hope's face. She bit her lips hard and held back the tears that wanted to come out of her eyes.

"Why are you like this, Hope?" I asked while looking directly into his eyes. Hope shivered feeling my gaze, but then, she threw away her face.

Biting her lips until a drop of blood fell, Hope reunited all the courage inside her and forced herself to speak.

“... prince, I'm sorry, but this must be stopped. I can be considered as Your Majesty's woman, and I am His Majesty's confidant. Me, I can't betray her like this.”

I was silent for a few seconds and looked straight into his eyes. Hope was a little nervous, but this time, she did not take her eyes off. This is his way of showing his determination.

Sighing again, I grabbed his hand.

"Come with me." I said. Hope hesitated for a moment, but after a while of struggling, she decided to follow me. After all, for him, tonight was the last night we spent together.

We walked through the corridors of the palace and arrived at the park. During the walk, I remained silent, only observing the scene while holding the hand of the beautiful woman.

“Y-Your Majesty, stop. It would be bad for both of us if someone saw us.” Hope finally said when she saw I had no intention of stopping. I smiled and stroked her cheek. “Quiet, I used a technique to isolate this place. No one else will come here.”

Hope was confused, but she did not speak anymore. After all, tonight was the last time we were together, so he decided to be a little careful.

After we walked for nearly ten minutes, I opened my lips.

"Hope, I'll never force you to do something that goes against your will."

Hope did not answer. He lowered his head and looked at the ground calmly.

To be honest, at first I planned on using Hope to avenge me regardless of her feelings.I wanted the empress to be betrayed for the person she trusted the most. I want him to look helpless while his old friend stabs him in the back.

It was the same for Elene. Although I don't mind being nice to her, her feelings aren't as important as my goals.

However, something that happened not too long ago made me reconsider my actions.

For the first time in a long time, I saw Hope.

Hoping to end this endless cycle, to end countless meaningless lives.

Perhaps, this will be my last reincarnation.

So, I don't want to leave any regrets.

And I don't want to see people close to me regret anything.

Of course, I will not stop trying to get Hope to betray the empress, but I will use a softer approach this time.I want Hope himself to make choices without being manipulated for me.

Lifting Hope's pretty face, I slowly approached her lips.

Then I kissed her softly.