I Will Disappear, Grand Duke | LK Adaptation

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"Ah...."

The pendant string fell into pieces, leaving only the jewel in his hand.

Soon, a light filled with holy power spread around Lalisa. At the same time, her appearance gradually returned to its original state.

Jungkook's face gradually became distorted as he gazed at her.

"Ha.."

He gave a faint laugh with a complicated expression. He looked somewhat miserable.

He kept staring at her, unable to speak so easily.

"How did you know?"

Lalisa murmured with a puzzled look on her face. How in the world he was able to recognize her?

Now she was even more frightened of this man. She felt like no matter what she did, she could not escape him.

Jungkook gripped the pendant in his hand tightly as if to break it, and opened his mouth gently.

"This pendant, I could feel a faint power."

The pendant had lost its light. Matheus didn't tell her about this when the pendant was cut off, but she knew instinctively.

That the remaining power in the pendant was absorbed into her heart.

Maybe that was why her heart felt hot and tingling as if it was burning. The over-absorbed power began to rampage as if it wanted to escape from this narrow space.

"Let's go home now. You've put me in enough trouble."

Jungkook pulled Lalisa's hand roughly. She bit her lip as she stared at the knights surrounding her.

There was nothing more she could do. Without saying anything, she was led by Jungkook's hand.

He picked her up in one fluid motion on the saddle, then naturally climbed in behind her.

"Lalisa."

His low voice sank. The hand pulled her waist closer was somewhat persistent.

Lalisa stared at his large hands for a moment, then quickly averted her gaze.

Jungkook pulled the reins as he watched her stiffen back.

Soon the horse began to run at a fast pace.

They left the city center and entered the forest leading to the city walls.

Lalisa looked around, clearing her complicated mind. The trees were thick around the snow covered path.

Through the trees, she could see different paths.

Lalisa glanced at Jungkook's locked arms around her.

"Your Highness."

Quickly opening her mouth in a quiet voice, Lalisa turned her face sideways and looked at him.

"I'm tired. Let's take a break."

The words were meant to catch him off guard, but her face was pale at first glance.

It was because the pain in her heart had suddenly become much worse after the pendant was cut off.

Jungkook watched her without saying a word, but gradually slowed down. Then, having stopped completely, he said something to the approaching knight.

"I ordered them to bring the carriage. It won't take long."

Lalisa gave a small nod. As she turned to get off the horse, Jungkook, who had gotten off first, gave her a light hug.