That was when rilyn called, Lady Floyen, there is another guest to see you. Confused by her announcent, I got up from my chair with a frown. How could soone who had just left co back so fast? It almost seed as if he was using
for his amusent. Gritting my teeth, I shoved the door open then flinched.
Jubelian?
Before
was not Lord Elios, but Max, who was wearing a puzzled expression. Oh, hello, Max. Please, co in. I quickly put on a smile as I welcod him. In any case, he had realized sothing was wrong.
You seed sowhat angry just now Did sothing happen?
Oh, no. Nothing happened, I gave a white lie.
Co on, what happened? Tell
whats wrong, Jubelian. He was a persistent one. For a mont, I thought of telling him the truth. Then I rembered what Lord Elios had said.
Jubelian, I believe that I would be an excellent candidate as your marriage partner.
If I told him this, Max would be extrely displeased. I didnt want to hurt his feelings after not seeing him for a long ti. Thus, I said, Well Its because I havent seen you for so long.
He hugged
tightly in response. I missed you, too. I snuggled into his embrace, burying my head into his chest. As if I was being protected by him, his muscular arms and broad shoulders made
feel at ease. It had only been a week, yet I had missed this feeling dearly. Brushing my hair with his fingers, he noted with a soft voice, It seems that soone was just here.
Uh-oh! I had been too occupied with my thoughts to clean up the tea set. I quickly ca up with an excuse to avoid ntioning Lord Elios. Ah, I was talking to the seamstress about the dress
He looked at
with narrowed eyes then lifted
into his arms. Lets go to your room. Well talk there. Embarrassed that I was being held bridal style, I thought about asking him to drop . Nonetheless, the bigger problem was him inquiring about the visitor, so I ekly stayed put as he carried
upstairs.
* * *
Max had swung his sword without stopping. His master, however, swiftly avoided the attacks and even made counterattacks. He did not show any signs of exhaustion.
Will I beco like him once I am a transcendent being?Max wondered as he struggled to make out his masters movents. Rushing toward him, the sharp blade suddenly stopped once it reached the crown princes neck.
Thats all for today. Lowering his sword, the duke continued, Go see Jubelian.
Max was surprised by the permission only for a mont, for he figured it might be a trap. What makes you so generous today? he demanded.
Wrinkling his brow, his master answered, Dont jump to any conclusions. It is not because I think you deserve anything but because Jubelian wants to see you.
Max felt his heart flutter.She misses
so muchto the point Master is giving
permission to go see her?The corners of his lips rose.
Wham!
At the sudden impact on the back of his head, Max turned to his master with a crumpled face. Ow! What was that about?
Smirking, his master spat out softly, Get stronger if you want to know.
Hes playing cheap and dirty,Max insulted inwardly as he decided he must grow stronger than his master.
I wont let you live if you do anything to my daughter today, Regis warned before disappearing into thin air.
Does that an he wont be at the mansion?Max had just felt insulted, but he was now strangely excited.
* * *
After changing into clean clothes, Max headed to the Floyen mansion. He realized sothing as he grew close to the estate and frowned.A carriage?Max felt his mood grow foul the mont he saw the Elios households seal. It was a rose surrounded by thorns. Reminded of the hypocritic duchy who claid to be righteous, Max cursed,That damn fox, what does he want from Jubelian this ti?Murderous thoughts slowly engulfed him, but he managed to regain his sanity.They must be in the drawing room.
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