"rlin? You're awake?"
rlin turned toward the voice, surprised to see Luna.
"Luna?" He blinked several tis, then gave a small smile. "Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry."
But Luna didn't look relieved at all. Instead, her worry grew even stronger. Tears welled up in her eyes as she rushed forward and hugged him tightly.
"Woaa! I thought you were dead! I was so scared! Woaa!" She cried bitterly, tightening her embrace.
Two weeks had passed since rlin was found unconscious. His body had looked weak—even the palace doctor said his life force was almost gone.
His chances of survival were only ten percent, and the doctor couldn't guarantee anything.
Crystal had tried channeling her life force into him, but it didn't have much effect.
In the end, they could only leave everything to fate.
Every day, Luna ca to his room to check on him or simply wipe his neck, face, and arms with a warm towel.
She always prayed that rlin would wake up. If he didn't, she didn't know what she would do.
She had co to this era with rlin, and it was impossible for her to return alone.
How would she answer her parents' questions if she returned by herself?
Besides, rlin had unknowingly beco soone very important to her. She didn't want to lose him.
rlin let out a soft sigh and returned her embrace. He rubbed Luna's back and comforted her, "I'm sorry for making you worry. But you don't need to worry anymore; I'm here."
His words cald the tense Luna. Her body slowly relaxed, and she let go of him.
Wiping her tears, she asked hoarsely, "How are you feeling? Does anything hurt?"
Her worried gaze swept from top to bottom.
"I'm fine. Nothing hurts. Everything's okay," rlin replied reassuringly.
Luna let out a breath of relief and patted her chest.
Krrk!
A rumbling stomach echoed, and the two instantly exchanged embarrassed glances.
"Ahem!" rlin coughed awkwardly. "I haven't eaten, and I'm starving. Sorry."
Luna giggled and shook her head. "It's okay. Wait here; I'll get you sothing to eat."
Without waiting for an answer, she turned and walked off energetically.
Watching her leave, rlin asked, "System, check Luna's status panel."
[Status]
Na: Luna Tharot
Age: 11 years old
Identity: Daughter of Duke Tharot's family
Talent: A
Guardian Spirit: Owl of Wisdom (★★★)
Rank: The Ninth Spirit Core
Favorability: 99 (10)
When the results appeared, his heart raced.
"What? Her affection is at 99 points? Are you kidding ?" rlin exclaid in shock.
Ninety-nine points of affection was extrely high.
It had taken him a great deal of ti and effort to reach eighty points of affection with Linda, Catrine, and Margaret.
Reaching ninety-nine points was even more difficult.
He had to devise strategies tailored to each heroine.
But Luna had reached ninety-nine points of affection effortlessly.
And rlin hadn't even intended to win her over in the first place.
"[Tsk! Tsk! Why are you so surprised, Master? Isn't it obvious?]" The system's mocking voice echoed in his mind. "[You brought Luna to this era through the Grail, so of course you ended up conquering her. Don't you rember how Abel did it in the novel?]"
The system's words snapped rlin out of his shock.
He pondered for a mont and realized it made sense. Luna's hatred for rlin Clay in the novel was caused by his own licking, dog-like nature.
He followed Luna wherever she went. If rlin were in her position, he would probably hate him too.
After all, everyone wants their own privacy.
On top of that, Luna deeply hated the engagent. Combined with rlin's irritating nature, her hatred had reached its peak.
But since rlin had replaced the original rlin Clay, the course of events had shifted.
He didn't grovel or flatter Luna like the rlin in the novel did.
"Hah… This is really difficult for . I never intended to make Luna my mate. But now, that desire feels unrealistic." rlin rubbed his temples while staring helplessly at the ceiling.
He didn't want to conquer every heroine; he wasn't the type who acted based on his lower body.
There were only a few heroines he was actually interested in, like Catrine, Linda, Margaret, and the others.
As for Luna, to put it bluntly, he wasn't interested at all.
Since it was impossible to make her an enemy without reason, he intended to make her a partner or a friend instead.
Unfortunately, with ninety-nine points of affection, ignoring her was impossible.
"[It's okay, Master. If Abel can be with many won, why can't you? Besides, you know how loyal Luna Tharot is in the novel, right? She will definitely help you a lot in the future,]" the system persuaded him.
rlin remained silent for a mont, took a deep breath, and replied, "Your argunt is tempting, system. But this isn't sothing I can decide alone. I already have Catrine, Margaret, and Linda. I have to be honest with her. If she's willing, I don't mind. But if not…"
His words trailed off, but the aning was clear.
The system said nothing further. Its role was only to give advice—not to decide the master's choices or destiny.
"rlin, I brought you so food. I hope you like it."
Luna entered carrying a tray of food, a glass of water, and a plate of neatly cut fruit.
She set it on the nightstand and asked, "Can you eat by yourself?"
Her eyes shone with curiosity—and hope.
rlin felt a little awkward. Luna was very different from when they first t.
She had once been cold, indifferent, and fierce. Now, she seed gentle and attentive—a complete contrast to her previous deanor.
"I can eat by myself. Thank you for your concern," rlin replied casually.
Luna looked slightly disappointed, but she didn't complain and handed him the plate anyway.
rlin ate heartily, though his stomach kept rumbling annoyingly.
"By the way, rlin," Luna asked hesitantly, "when are we going back?"
rlin paused for a mont before answering.
"Don't worry. We'll be back tomorrow."
Unlike Abel, he had activated the Grail of Ti using the system's power, so he could return whenever he wished.
"That's good," Luna said with a relieved smile. "I want to go back soon. Father and Mother must be worried that we've disappeared from the mansion."
rlin nodded. If he wasn't mistaken, the ti ratio between this era and the real world was 1:3—aning one day in the real world equaled three weeks here.
Since they had been in this era for over a month, that ant more than a day had passed in the real world.
"By the way, Luna," rlin said, pausing mid-bite and looking at her calmly. "I need to talk to you about sothing. It's a serious matter."
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