In This Rebirth, The Male Lead Is Mine [BL]-Chapter 188: Request

Unfortunately or fortunately, the fight was not going to happen as Thalia immediately mediated between them. Although technically it should only be Rise, as he was the one already in a fighting stance when he was the newcomer.

He was always that unreasonable, so no one would be surprised here.

"Uh, Ri... Rise. There’s no need to fight, right? Also," she paused and nervously looked at Kamille, whose expression had darkened significantly. She could sense that the always calm guild leader was in an extremely bad mood right now.

"Kamille, uh, let go of Rise." Her voice sounded nervous and was almost weighing Kamille’s mood as she spoke.

Rise also stared at that face he had longed to see in the past weeks. True enough, Kamille was looking at him darkly; his mood looked terrible. This managed to make Rise even more nervous than he already was.

He wanted to cry that Kamille now who spoke affectionately in his ears, was now looking at him like this. Still, Rise managed to gather himself.

The heavy pressure around them vanished as if it were not even there. Rise actively withdrew his ability. His brow shot up, then glanced at his wrist, which was still being held, and shifted back to Kamille’s face, taunting.

"Let go." The two words were spoken ever so slowly.

"Kamille..." Thalia also anxiously called for his name.

Instead of letting go, his grip tightened. The wind also surged around them, not enough to sweep the surrounding decorations but definitely enough to show the anger of an esper.

This time, he was the one who took a step forward, and it made them closer than they already were. If Rise had bent slightly forward, their faces might have already touched.

"You..." Kamille’s voice was especially hoarse. He looked down, deep emotions swirling in those usual deep eyes. Rise could not help but swallow and instinctively step back, but it was no use as Kamille only stepped forward again.

"How dare you?" Kamille whispered between his gritted teeth.

Rise blinked, and his breath hitched. He wanted to respond, possibly with a playful and equally taunting retort. However, he suddenly realized... Kamille’s hand, which was holding his wrist, was trembling.

He did not know if it was because of how Kamille was so angry for being interrupted or with the way he acted, but... Rise’s mind had just blanked out right there.

All the acts he was about to unleash were already stuck. Rise could not ignore it. Even if... the anger was directed at him.

"Okay," Rise forced a smile, even if it looked fake. "I’m sorry for interrupting and also, being aggressive." He then averted his gaze; he could not take Kamille’s piercing gaze anymore.

Rise glanced at Thalia and also offered the same apology.

"I’m only teasing you. Really," Rise lifted the hand that was not being held and showed he was harmless. "If I offended you, then I apologize."

Rise was not the one to apologize, but that did not mean he never said it before. He was not a complete asshole, not taking responsibility for his own mistakes. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Clearly, in this case, he probably went too far to earn such a reaction from Kamille. He wanted to have an impactful impression, not to sour their relationship, so he wanted to take a step back here.

"It’s fine." Thalia gave a sweet smile, but she was still a bit worried since Kamille was not letting go.

Rise had the same concern.

What happened? Did he trigger Kamille too much? But... he only teased them, right? And even if he activated his ability, not like it did not actually affect them as S-classes. Unless Rise took it seriously, which obviously he did not.

He looked up again and saw Kamille still watching him with the same intense gaze. Rise was already starting to be afraid.

Damn! Did he actually fuck up their first meeting? Really? Just like that? But... he did the same playful flirting last time, too! Kamille is also not easily pissed off by his antics.

Rise had to inhale deeply, as if frustrated, but honestly, he only wanted to calm himself. He had to fix this! So, he decided the next approach

If Villain Rise was a bit intense, he could only change tactics.

"Guild Leader," Rise called, wanting to again apologize, but then, the words became stuck in his throat as Kamille now visibly had another reaction.

In fact, Rise noticed him flinch. Now, he was starting to realize something was amiss, but it was still blurry. And it was not the time to ponder deeply about it.

And so he continued, despite that.

"Do I need to do something for you to let go? Like... a compensation?" Rise acted like he thought for a moment before adding, "Guild Leader Thalia, can you please persuade him?"

And it was always proven how Thalia was crazy for him, and she nodded.

"I will! Don’t worry." Her face carried a new determination and turned to Kamille. "What’s wrong with you, Kamille? Rise’s already apologizing. He also did nothing wrong!"

Rise nodded at her every word, agreeing. Except at the end, as he did not want to ignite Kamille’s anger again if he agreed that he did nothing wrong.

"Right. You can ask me anything!"

At this, Kamille’s lips pressed into a thin line, watching Rise, who gave the most harmless smile he could muster, which was no different from his usual one, really.

"Anything?"

Rise wanted to immediately say yes, but suddenly a chill rose from within him, and he paused. His hesitation was seen through, and Kamille narrowed his eyes.

"Not willing?"

Somehow, he sounded domineering that way, making Rise, who was already longing for his embrace to became even crazier. It did not help that their bodies were so close to each other, skin almost touching.

"Well, only those within my ability." Rise thought about it and still drew a line. He could do everything for Kamille, but there were things that he had to do right now.

Still, if Kamille wanted his body as the compensation, Rise would have no choice but to agree.

Kamille locked gaze with him, as though contemplating what he was about to request. Seconds passed, and Kamille finally let go. His warmth lingered on Rise’s wrist, who suppressed himself from touching the area affectionately.

"Team up with me inside the gate." Kamille lowered his hand and started walking passed him, making Rise unable to see his expression.

Rise frowned. "Just that?" He turned around and faced Kamille’s back.

Kamille did not answer, but he looked back. This time, his gaze did not have the same intense gloom but something else.

"For now." After saying that, he turned around and left. Thalia gave an apologetic smile before following Kamille.

Rise fell silent and could only watch their backs as he blinked.

Wait... did Kamille just ask him to team up with him inside the gate?

Rise finally realized what had happened, and his mouth dropped.

Wow. He even planned how to make Kamille accompany him inside the gate when... suddenly, it just fell into his lap again.

Well... it was off to a good start... maybe?