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TMLSML 35

TMLSML | Chapter 35

Chapter 35

The flickering firelight from the large fireplace cast a red glow across Tessarion’s profile. Resting his large sword upright, he spoke while lost in thought.

“The Crown Prince?”

[He continues to watch Your Grace closely.]

The fire crackled, and letters appeared over the burning logs before turning to white ash and disappearing.

“What about Berieta?”

[Suspicious. She knew of a secret mechanism in Claremont Castle known only to a few. We are investigating whether any insiders who know of it have come into contact with the princess.]

“Leave her. Even if she uses the secret escape, the only place she can reach is the library.”

[Understood.]

“And the capital?”

[It has rained continuously for ten days. Flood damage is severe. Also, High Priest Besson passed away the day before. Despite being the Emperor’s closest friend, there has been no statement from high officials or even the palace itself.]

Tessarion frowned.

Besson is already dead? The timing doesn’t fit.

Though the Emperor’s madness had been worsening due to the rain, Besson had never failed to survive a year until now. Could there be another reason Berieta fled the capital so urgently with Heliot, the First Imperial Knights, and the court?

“Suspicious. Investigate carefully.”

[Understood.]

“One more thing.”

Tessarion spoke low, fingers idly gripping his sword handle.

“Investigate the Garson family, Count Caruesh, and the Roswelden Bank President. Make it a big case.”

[As you command.]

The flames flared brightly for a moment before calming. Tessarion rubbed his forehead and glanced toward the bed.

Peeking out from the blankets in the corner was a tuft of dark brown hair, damp and uncombed.

“That stubborn mule…”

Even though Tessarion had suggested they bathe together for efficiency, Roy insisted on cleaning up after Tessarion was done. He would quickly bathe, dry the tub and floor spotless, then hide under the blankets, head covered, refusing any further contact.

Clicking his tongue, Tessarion picked up a dry towel and approached him. Roy, usually sensitive to sound, seemed deeply asleep for once.

He squatted by the bed and wrapped Roy’s damp hair with the towel, patting it gently.

“Such defiance… talking back without fear.”

Despite his muttering, Roy’s sleeping face remained peaceful.

“And what secret are you hiding now?”

He scoffed. Did Roy think Tessarion couldn’t find out? Watching his exposed, flushed cheek, Tessarion bit down on his lip to suppress his anger.

Roy flinched slightly in sleep, burrowing deeper under the blanket.

…Is he cold? Or catching Berieta’s cold?

Casting a warming spell on the blanket, Tessarion infused it with mana. Roy soon kicked off the now-too-hot covers, mumbling:

“Ugh… too hot… hot…”

Startled, Tessarion froze, holding his breath, heart pounding louder than during any infiltration.

Roy scratched his neck and fell back asleep, snoring lightly with his arm hanging off the bed.

“Unbelievable…”

Tessarion sighed inwardly. Returning Roy to his sleeping position had become part of his daily routine.

He moved slowly, lifting Roy’s head onto the pillow and placing his legs properly. As he withdrew his arm, Roy’s forehead bumped Tessarion’s chest.

Silence fell.

If he moved any further, Roy would wake. Knowing Roy, he’d accuse Tessarion of grave disrespect and throw himself out the window in shame.

Tessarion’s gaze drifted down Roy’s exposed neck, collarbones, chest, and slim waist. Unknowingly, he swallowed.


❖ ❖ ❖

“Huh?”

I blinked dumbly. Upon waking, Tessarion’s massive bare chest filled my vision—no, it was practically touching my nose.

That wasn’t the problem.

In my dream, I had felt suffocated, heavy, and hot, thinking I was in hell. Never had I imagined Tessarion would be hugging me in his sleep.

Why is this bastard holding me like this?!

Suddenly, panic struck.

“The sun’s up… what time is it?!”

I glanced at the clock. Normally, dawn was barely breaking when I awoke, and Tessarion was already done with his 6am training.

“7… 7:30?! Not even 6:30?!”

Training was long past, yet Tessarion was still asleep beside me.

Emergency!

Knock knock knock.

“Your Grace, are you unwell? The Deputy Commander says you haven’t shown up for morning drills.”

The butler’s concerned voice came from outside.

I frantically shook Tessarion.

“My Lord, please wake up! Let go of me, hurry!”

“Mm…”

Instead, he frowned in sleep and slung his heavy leg over my thigh, pulling me closer.

“Ump!”

His thick thigh trapped mine, his strong chest flattened my nose, and a hot, rough hand slipped under my shirt, brushing up my waist. A shiver ran through me as something hard pressed against my stomach.

Wait… is this… that…?!

I screamed internally.

Get off me, you beast!!

Thrashing in panic, Tessarion finally mumbled, half-awake:

“Ah… what…?”

His low, languid voice sounded devastatingly sweet even to a man – but to me, it was a disaster.

He squinted against the light, and I shoved him away with all my might, feeling his stone-like yet velvety muscles tense beneath my push.

“Huff… huff… s-shit…”

I crawled away, gasping, but froze at what I saw.

The outline pressing against his pants was unreal.

Is this… really… humanly possible?

Is this what those romance novels meant by “ML default settings”?

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The Male Lead Hides the Second Male Lead

The Male Lead Hides the Second Male Lead

남주가 서브남을 숨김
Score 9.5
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Artist: Released: 2025 Native Language: Korean

Plot

The 10th life began in the male lead’s bed.

I ended up inside a romance fantasy novel called “I Thought It Was Just Another Common Possession Story.”
And I became the third second male lead — a knight who serves the heroine, a weak, innocent younger guy who dies first.

Since I was possessed,
I tried becoming a genius knight, managing a territory, even becoming an amazing magic engineer, and I even died for the heroine...
But every time, I died early and returned to the moment I was possessed.

Each time I came back, I lost my mind more, and the main characters started acting weirder and weirder.

“You didn’t value romance in this romance fantasy story.”
That’s what the goddess told me on my 9th return.

And then came the crazy 10th life.
I woke up in the male lead’s bed.

“It’s dangerous outside the blanket. Just be quiet and stay lying down.”

...Huh?
This never happened before?!

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