Help, I'm in Another World and All the Men Are Are So Dangerous! [BL]-Chapter 156: An Unlikely Proposal

Both the enemy and Laxus’s gaze fixed on him.

A cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he let out a panicked sounds before burying his face into Laxus’s chest in a desperate attempt to play dead.

He didn’t fully understand what was happening, but it was definitely terrifying.

"Hah, so that’s how it is. You still haven’t realized, even after seeing this?"

Laxus chuckled while holding him tightly and flashing a sharp grin.

As soon as Rocco noticed the mischievous glint in Laxus’s smile, a bad feeling crept up his spine.

Sure enough, Laxus unleashed an outrageous statement toward the enemy.

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I’ve long since fallen into the hands of those you call ’lesser humans.’ You see, Rocco and I have sworn our love to each other—we’re a madly-in-love couple!"

"...Huh?"

What in the world is this guy talking about? Rocco froze in utter disbelief.

He noticed the enemy gasp in shock, their gaze full of astonishment now locked onto him.

However, what was Rocco supposed to do with that reaction?

If anyone was the most shocked by Laxus’s words, it was Rocco himself.

What did he just say?

Rocco, drowning in confusion, wasn’t given a moment to process as Laxus, still grinning, pressed on.

"Let me guess—the reason you showed up at tonight’s soirée was that you’re worried about the growing ties between the two great families, right? You probably wanted to convince yourself it was just a trap. But too bad!"

"L-Laxus? What are you even talking about?" Rocco stammered, completely lost.

"The alliance between the two families isn’t just some trap. Nope, as you can see, Rocxo and I are hopelessly in love with each other and we are about to get married to seal the deal!"

"L-Laxus! What nonsense are you spouting—mmph!"

What alternate reality version of me and him is he even referring to?

Rocco’s inner voice screamed in protest, but before he could voice his indignation, Laxus clamped a hand over his mouth.

"Mmph! Let go of me, you—!" Rocco’s muffled complaints were all but swallowed as Laxus refused to release him.

"I’ve changed my mind. You can leave. Go back and tell your master this: the two great families are bound by an unbreakable alliance with marriage and will undoubtedly become your greatest threat."

"Mmmph... mmph!"

"Alright, you can go off! Tell the news. The Di Malventos have probably caught the wind of the commotion by now, and people will be here any minute. You’ve realized by now that someone like you doesn’t stand a chance against me, haven’t you? Go on, run home!"

With a dismissive wave, as if shooing away an insect, Laxus gestured for the enemy to leave.

The opponent, though visibly frustrated, clenched their fists tightly in resentment before retreating.

The moment Laxus’s hand left Rocco’s mouth, he exhaled a dramatic, "Phew!" he was finally able to release the breath he had been holding.

"What was that for?!"

Rocco huffed indignantly.

Laxus set him down on the ground and, with a soft chuckle, knelt before him.

"What... what are you doing?" Rocco stammered, his voice rising in confusion.

"Rocco," Laxus said, his tone sweet yet unsettling. "You heard what I said earlier, didn’t you?"

"Uh, what you said earlier...?"

Rocco, who had been stomping his feet in frustration, froze mid-step.

His wary expression met Laxus’s cheerful smile, which only deepened the sense of unease.

Laxus calmly tucked the pistol he had been holding back into his inner pocket and nodded.

"Since I provoked the enemy that much, things are bound to get busy soon. That guy will report everything about our ’relationship’ to his boss."

"R-relationship?" Rocco echoed, dumbfounded.

"That’s right. I mentioned it earlier, didn’t I? Since you and I are supposedly a lovey-dovey couple now, you might become a real target for the mastermind."

"Whaaat?!"

What’s going on here?! I’m just a small villain! Rocco thought, panicking internally as Laxus patted his head soothingly.

Then, as if shifting gears, Laxus’s expression darkened with apparent sorrow.

"I’m sorry, Rocco... although dragging you and the Di Malventos into this mess is unbearable for you... But there’s no helping it now that the enemy has misunderstood things this way..."

The tears began to well up in Laxus’s eyes, falling freely as he spoke.

Flustered, Rocco could only fidget nervously, helpless against the sight of Laxus crying.

Laxus, who never showed such vulnerability, now clung to Rocco with a fragile, sorrowful demeanor.

"Let’s get engaged, Rocco. Be my spouse. To protect you and the Di Malventos from the mastermind, the Del Fiores need to become your unwavering shield... We must solidify our bond!"

"This... this is so sudden... but... but..."

"Oh, Rocco, I know you must be overwhelmed... But don’t think about anything right now. Just take my hand. That’s all you need to do, okay?"

As Rocco struggled to process the sudden and dramatic turn of events, Laxus gently stroked his head, delivering the final, decisive words as if sealing the deal.

"—You want to protect your family, don’t you...?"

For some reason, despite the tears flowing down Laxus’s face and his angelic expression as he lamented the need to protect the Di Malventos, Rocco couldn’t shake the feeling that Laxus’s sweet words and sorrowful demeanor were no less than a devil’s temptation.

Rocco stared at his face blankly, while Laxus looked like a lost puppy.

The silence only last for a few seconds before it was abruptly shattered by a voice laced with cold anger and unmistakable killing intent.

"Only in your dreams. Die."

Before Rocco could react, a sharp whistling sound cut through the air.

Something struck the pillar just beside him and Laxus with a solid menacing thud.

Rocco’s gaze cautiously shifted toward the source of the sound and he immediately hold his breath.

Embedded in the pillar was a sharp knife, its gleaming edge leaving no doubt that it had been thrown with killing intent.

The sight of the weapon sent a shiver down Rocco’s spine.

He stared at it while trembling.

"Whoa! That scared me!"