Dead Soul Exorcist

107 | Discrepancy

"Yeah, why didn't you buy that mat, Anne... It's cheap, and though not comfortable, at least you wouldn't have to..."

Oliver rolled his eyes listening to Anne muttering softly beside him, perhaps scolding herself for not getting an extra mattress from the servant dormitory, and the sofa in their room turned out to be too narrow to sleep on. As a result, they ended up sharing a bed, and even though they were both exhausted from not having slept since yesterday, Anne wasn't pleased with the idea. Maybe she was afraid of Oliver or something.

Honestly, Oliver disliked it when people were afraid of him. He had often received those fearful glances from his own family ever since he discovered his special magic talent during the blessing ceremony. It was as if Oliver would turn into General Griffin and go on a rampage. Or perhaps they were afraid Oliver would turn into his father and disrupt his territory as the Earl. However, Oliver knew very well who the enemy was and who the friend was. He