Chapter 206: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (70)

As the Imperial Princess repeatedly bowed her head at me, it was rather I who felt uneasy.

This was a dormitory, where many students other than myself lived. If someone were to witness the Imperial Princess bowing her head in the corridor like this, it could lead to a disaster.

Unfortunately, if the witness happened to be a loyal subject of the Empire, it would be the end of me. To see a member of the Imperial Family, who inherited dragon blood, in such a humiliating posture in front of a mere second son of a countryside Viscount would be unthinkable.

At this point, it wouldn’t be strange if my blood pressure rose to the point of death.

While it might have been better if rumors spread, it would cause trouble for both the Imperial Princess and myself, but I didn’t particularly care anymore. I had already faced enough trouble.

With these thoughts, I cautiously peered around the corridor, extending my head slightly. Fortunately, no one was passing through, as it was already late.

It was a moment when a sigh of relief escaped my mouth.

Swiftly, I grasped the arm of the Imperial Princess, ushering her into the room. With a startled expression, she followed, and I closed the door firmly behind us with a thud, cutting off the outside world.

Alone in the chamber, a young man and woman found themselves in a situation ripe with suspicion. Yet, any hint of suspicion was preferable to witnessing the Imperial Princess’s humiliation.

At last, the gravity of the situation seemed to dawn upon the Imperial Princess.

With a startled expression, she quickly averted her gaze, subtly sneaking glances at me, her demeanor tinged with embarrassment.

“I-I’m sorry…”

I shook my head, suppressing a bitter laugh at the Imperial Princess’s timid apology.

Speaking ill of someone who had come willingly would have been impolite. Besides, had the Imperial Princess and I not shared life-and-death experiences together?

Though I held the power to unilaterally save the Imperial Princess, I chose to break the silence on her behalf.

“Your Imperial Highness, what brings you to such a humble place at this late hour…”

“You don’t need to be so courteous!”

Though customary when addressing a member of the Imperial Family, the Imperial Princess seemed taken aback, waving her hands dismissively.

Her light gray eyes betrayed a sincerity that touched me.