Karin moved her body away from Katon. Her breath hitched to hold back the rage that seemed to have built up in her throat, and if she didn't get it out quickly, she could have screamed hysterically and slapped Katon.
"You killed my father," Karin said angrily.
Katon simply smiled faintly, "Why would I send a cerberus if I want your father to die?"
"Cerberus?"
"Yes, my dog," Katon said as he pushed Karin back against the wall. He gripped Karin's shoulder so tightly this time that she couldn't move.
"Karin Nevada, this is all your fate. You must accept it or die. Everything is in your hands, "When Katon was close to Karin, his jet black eyes reappeared.
Meanwhile, Karin remained silent because she was helpless. Sh e was trapped in Katon's world, no matter how angry she was. The best thing for her was to continue playing Katon's future bride so that no one could harm her.
"I have to go," Katon said, straightening his collar. "I'll see you later tonight."
"For what?"
Katon's footsteps were successfully halted by Karin's question. He quickly turned around to approach Karin after leaving her behind. "Are you still confused about your situation?"
"I'm not going to see you tonight."
"Well, it appears that you do require discipline. Tonight, I'll go to your room." Katon's smile was so intense that it raised the hairs on Karin's neck.
The man then left Karin, who still harbored a thousand grudges.
* * *
Many students are currently squeezing in front of Karin's class, and when they saw her return, they immediately whispered to each other, their gaze fixed on Karin. Meanwhile, Karin could only give up and continue walking into her classroom with a nagging feeling.
"Karin!" Erna, who had been waiting in her class the entire time, dashed over to Karin. "Are you okay?" Erna inquired, her eyes wide.
Karin shook her head in displeasure.
"Did he hurt you?"
"No!" Karin responded quickly. Erna drew Karin's hand into a back corner and whispered something.
"You should see Tanya's expression. She's humiliated because she was caught lying. Her future husband is revealed to be an ordinary demon who is not well-known."
"What made her lie?"
Erna shook her head, "Perhaps she wishes to be respected here. However, it turns out that you are Katon's bride. Why didn't you tell me right away?"
"Marrying him gives me nothing to be proud of. What is clear is that Katon has made my life a complete mess."
"Okay, Karin. I have no idea what happened, and I'm afraid to ask. But, obviously, we can only rely on each other at this point "Erna encouraged Karin by patting her on the shoulder. Karin, who had been folding her brow, gradually began to smile and responded to Erna with a warm hug.
* * *
"Rin, where do you want to eat tonight? What about a culinary tour tonight?" asked Erna on their way home from school and back to the dormitory.
"Oh, yes? Do they have a culinary center like ours?"
"Certainly, Rin!" Erna appeared to be overjoyed. "And the food is identical to Alfansa's."
Karin screamed with delight, not expecting her life here to be so similar from her life in Alfansa. But her excitement was short-lived because she suddenly remembered Katon's words.
"But I can't tonight, Er," she sighed.
"Why?" Erna objected.
"Katon said he'd come to my dorm."
Erna immediately opened her mouth wide and giggled when she heard Karin's answer. "What are you two doing alone?"
Karin scowled at Erna's response " I've only met him once, so it's impossible!"
Erna giggled softly as she nodded. Sh e encircled Karin's arms and the two of them walked excitedly towards the dorm. Tanya, on the other hand, was quietly following Karin and Erna with a scowl on her face. She clenched her fists as if she desired vengeance.
"Karin!" Tanya called out to Karin as the three of them approached the dormitory gate. Karin and Erna returned their gaze.
"Tanya? What's the matter?"
"Actually, I'm embarrassed to meet you now," Tanya said as she walked over to Karin.
"How come you met her?" Erna made a lighthearted joke.
"Er!" Karin scolds Erna, telling her to be quiet.
"I'm sorry for admitting to being Katon's future bride," Tanya said, lowering her head, clearly embarrassed to look at Karin.
"Ha ha!" Erna burst out laughing unexpectedly.
"Nya, you're really funny. Everyone here is dependent on their life as a bride-to-be, even though they never know what will happen to them. And you, you can lie and refuse to acknowledge your future husband. You should be happy."
Erna was overcome with emotion. Tanya's underestimation of her actual husband-to-be irritated Erna, who had been dumped.
"You don't understand my situation, do you? If no one wants to marry me, I'll have to die!" Erna exclaimed directly in Tanya's face.
Karin repeatedly told Erna to relax, but she was ignored. Tanya, on the other hand, just stared at Erna with trembling eyes. He had just discovered that Erna was the outcast about whom everyone was gossiping.
"Rin, hurry up!" Erna took Karin's hand, leaving Tanya silent and resigned. Tanya clenched her hands again after her two friends had left.
"You are insane. Er"
"She should be thankful that her future husband did not leave her."
"But, uh, we're all the same. Even I could be dumped by Katon at any time."
Erna, who had been emotional the entire time, fell silent after hearing Karin's words. Yes, exactly. All of the girls here are in the same situation. "I don't understand you, Rin."
"Why?"
"Other girls will be overjoyed to learn that Katon is their future husband. But you're afraid he won't pick you."
"As previously stated, I prefer my life in Alfansa. So I have no reason to brag about Katon."
Erna gave a slight nod. After a brief conversation, the two decided to return to their dorm. Karin, on the other hand, ran over to see what was going on when she noticed her bedroom door was half open. Katon was already lying on Karin's small bed, occasionally playing with the little rabbit doll, a gift from Karin's father, Albert.
"Can you tell me where you got that?" Karin scolded herself for closing the door and carelessly placing her bag.
"It was taken from your home by James. Aren't you pleased?"
"Thank you," Karin said flatly.
Katon gave a faint smile before getting up and sitting on the edge of Karin's bed. Karin hadn't realized how long she had been staring at Katon until she noticed that his eyes had turned a stunning emerald green.
"You like my eyes?" Katon speculates.
Karin was surprised "No! I just... unintentionally looked at you."
Katon simply nodded and approached Karin "You will be able to look into my eyes every day after we marry. But now it's time for me to get to know you better."
Katon suddenly grabbed Karin's body and carried her away. Karin screamed for her release, but Katon ignored her. Karin sat on the man's lap as he sat back on the bed. Karin noticed Katon's eyes remained the same emerald green color.
"When you're angry, your eyes turn black?" Karin asked, stuttering, because her current situation was extremely awkward. Why did Katon force Karin to sit on his thigh?
"It's still a day, but you already know the most important thing from me," Katon replied quietly. "I didn't make a mistake when I chose you."