Despite the fact that my mind was engaged in nefarious plotting, my exterior demeanour remained unchanged as I popped one meat-cheese ball after another into my mouth and slowly savoured their flavour.
Do I even need to explain how melty, cheesy, and gooey these balls with a cheese filling that was flavoured with garlic and Italian seasoning were?
All of this makes them really tasty!
Some well-known dancers and singers from the royal capital, who had been booked especially for this night, took the stage and began their performance, adding to the evening's entertainment as the crowd got into the festive spirit, moving their bodies to the beat of the music and devouring the food with great gusto.
However, the clear and crisp female voice that entered my ears from behind me captured my attention more than the performers on the stage or the cheese balls I was munching.
"Chloé, you are looking more beautiful than ever tonight."
When I turned my head in the direction of the voice, I saw a stunningly beautiful woman with pink hair wearing a sophisticated green off-the-shoulder dress.
She was greeting my mother, who had just gotten free after talking to some guests.
The woman who was wearing the green dress was not alone; there were two other women, an elderly butler, a young girl, and an adult young man who was probably in his late twenties standing behind her.
You guessed it right.
The woman with the pink hair was Stacey Greenberg, and the people standing behind her were other members of the Greenberg family.
Since Stacey was obviously not genetically of the Greenberg family and was married into it from another family, it's reasonable that she didn't have the characteristic green hair or eyes of the Greenberg family.
But I despise pink-haired women more than green-haired ones because, in the novels and anime I've read and watched, almost all of them have a history of being b*tches.
Of course, a certain pink girl isn't included in this list, as she is my favourite.
She's the one who will run after you with a knife if you don't make love with her, but she's also the one who can fight the world for you and who, even in death, will never leave your side.
The best Yandere of all time?
HAHAHAH
Jokes aside, I know that these are just fictional portrayals and should not be applied to real life.
It's unfair and untrue to judge someone solely based on their hair colour or any other physical characteristic.
But I suppose the majority rules, and people must learn to predict from patterns because even in this world, this pink hair is also a b*tch.
"F*cking Pink Teng!"
Anyway, the reason I thought Stacey's presence tonight was strange at first was because both of Selina's parents should have been here instead of Stacey alone.
There wasn't a rule or anything like that, but it was just common courtesy that they should have been there, given how close the relationship between the two families is.
But after glancing at the young man standing behind Stacey, I suppose I can understand why the Cuc- Ahem! I mean, the count wasn't present.
Also, he seemed to be somewhat overcautious and might have certainly preferred to remain off the main stage so that, should something go wrong, he would have the time and freedom to flee.
Among the Greenbergs present here, except for Stacey, I only gave notice to two other people: Selina and the young man with the characteristic hair and eyes of the Greenberg family I was just mentioning.
The remaining three people were most likely from their branch family and were here to assist Stacey just like servants, not worthy of my attention at all.
Forgetting about the servants for a moment, as I surveyed the Greenbergs, my eyes lingered briefly on the young man dressed in a green royal suit who I was certain was the male voice, the uncle of Selina, in their earlier conversation.
Though my gaze only paused for a second, not letting anyone find any abnormality,
When I first walked into the hallway, I had the feeling that I had seen this man before.
When I heard their conversation, the feeling grew stronger, and only now that I clearly saw his face and remembered the conversation am I certain that he was indeed the same person that I assumed he was in my mind.
'Roy Greenberg! Hehehe, it's really fun.'
Recalling the plot in the original novel that was related to him, I couldn't help but have an intriguing smile on my face, and it was also at this time that my mother noticed the Greenberg's group and greeted Stacey.
"Oh, Stacey, it's been a while, and thank you for the compliment; you're not looking too bad yourself."
My mother spoke, and as she approached Stacey, her eyes lit up as they exchanged greeting hugs.
Hearing my mother's words and leaving the hug, Stacey couldn't help but give my mother a pouty look while replying.
"Oh, you lied, Chloé, can't you see I have to put so much effort now days, as compared to those days when even without making a... "
Ahem! Ahem!
With an oval face that gives her a sharp appearance and her bright pink eyes, which give her face a unique cheerfulness, Stacey acted as if she seemed to have spoken too enthusiastically, so she faked a cough and instantly changed the topic, as if embarrassed.
"I am sorry, I got too excited there; anyway, meet my daughter, Selina... Selina, come on; don't be shy. Say hello."
Stacey spoke while pushing Selina out in front from her side.
Even I had to say that Stacey was indeed a difficult woman to read with just her appearance, and her acting skills were certainly comparable to some award winning actors in my previous life.
I had to say that some women are indeed creatures born with the talent for acting.
"Hello, Mrs. Steeline."
"Oh, hello, my dear, you look so lovely, and please don't address me so formally; just call me Auntie Chloé."
"Aunty Chloé!"
"Good girl." My mother nodded in satisfaction towards Selina, who was surprisingly behaving quite well as compared to just a few minutes ago, when she was throwing tantrums and acting conceitedly with her mother.
'Truly a sly b*tch, even as a kid.'
Well, at least she has the self-knowledge of how to act in front of others and not always be a b*tch.
There wasn't much to Selina's appearance; she was still a six year old girl, who will soon turn seven in a month or two, wearing a cute purple and white long-net frock with a white hairband on her head that had a beautiful white rose attached to it.
And if one were to disregard her repulsive personality, she was indeed adorable, and my adult mind could almost not resist the urge to pick her up and pinch her tender white cheeks.
Obviously, it was impossible for me to treat her like a child because, in addition to the fact that I wasn't old enough to treat her that way, I also hadn't forgotten why she had come here or what she had originally done in the novel.
Behind that seemingly adorable face was a disgustingly rotten witch.
Thankfully, at least she was dressed differently, because other than her, all the Greenberg family members were dressed in green; even their butler had a white and green suit.
"Ah, these green bastards would surely make me hate the colour green one day." I murmured, whining to myself.
Well, actually, the colour green itself wasn't bad, and to be honest, they all look good.
It's just that I can't stand their aloofness and obsession with it, and I suppose you could say that my negative perception of them makes everything associated with them appear negative to me.
Anyway, I had to say that these Greenbergs really like the colour green.
It was actually quite common for aristocratic families to dress in similar clothing or have traditions that resembled their family names.
just like our Steeline family, who place great importance on the product made from steel, even having various rituals related to it.
Nevertheless, it was a talk for later.
Coming back to the present, after my mother nodded her head in satisfaction, she turned her gaze towards the remaining Greenberg family members.
"They are...."
She pointed with her eyes, and as soon as Stacey saw that my mother had questions, she moved to the side and started introducing them.
"As you already know, this is my brother-in-law, Roy, and these are from our branch families." One by one, Stacey introduced them to my mother, who just nodded at them.
After which, my mother turned towards me and, with a doting smile, motioned for me to come to her.
"Let me introduce you to my son."
My mother introduced me as I got up from the chair and stood by her side, after which she explained the Greeneberg family members' identities to me.
"Luke, this is your aunt Stacey I once told you about, and meet Selina; she's your aunt Stacey's daughter and the little pearl of the Greenberg family, almost the same age as you."
Although introductions weren't necessary as everyone knew everyone else in the circle except some newcomers, but since formality was formality, one had to show some basic courtesy anyway.
So, I put on a charming and sweet smile and enthusiastically greeted everyone, even though I felt disgusted at their sight on the inside.
"Hello, Aunty Stacey; hello, Selina; it's a pleasure to meet such a lovely mother and daughter duo, and aunt Stacey, if my mother hadn't just told me about your relationship, I would have mistaken you for Selina's older sister."
"Ara! Ara! You silver-tongued boy really know how to win a woman's heart; it looks like your peach blossom luck would be pretty good in the future."
After hearing my words, she gave me a flirtatious look and then replied as if teasing me, though I understood that her words were cleverly spoken because I was aware of how and what topic she was trying to bring up.
Still, I listened to what she said with amusement, rubbed my head shyly, and talked arrogantly like a child showing off, while holding my mother's hand.
"It doesn't matter what my luck is; unless it's someone my mother agrees to, no girl has a chance with me, because no matter how many flowers come, they won't even compare to my garden's weed."
Although I acted cutely, my words were sharp, and they struck Stacey quite deeply because they hit her at the right spot.
Stacey's and Roy's eyes instantly narrowed for a millisecond at my words, and if it weren't for me keeping a close eye on them, I might have really missed the change.
To others, I was a mama's boy who wanted to show off in front of her mother, but to Stacey, who was trying to indirectly bring up her daughter's matter, it was as if I were saying that her daughter was worse than the weed in my garden.
Even my mother understood what I was saying, but because she did not know Stacey's inner thoughts, she assumed I was again boasting in front of others, so she rubbed my head roughly and messed up my hair.
"You kid, will you leave your mother's lap and grow up?"
Her tone was a little reprimanding, but to me it was more like a mother's way of showing affection, because I was certain that she was undoubtedly smiling in her heart.
'Mother, you're a Tsundere too. Humph!'
Toward my words and my mother's act of showing affection to me, Stacey and Roy swallowed their displeasure and forcefully smiled amicably, but there was another person beside them who wasn't able to hold back her emotions and who also understood what her mother was referring to and what my words meant in conjunction with that.
"Hmph! What do you know? I am much more beautiful... ouch! mother." Coming forward and putting her hands on her waist, Selina spoke cockily in a rude manner while blatantly showing her displeasure.
However, before Selina could complete her sentence, she was instantly stopped by Stacey, who closed her mouth and instantly explained Selina's behaviour.
"Please don't take this girl's words seriously; she is a spoiled child with a sharp tongue."
Nevermind my earlier statement when I said that Selina was behaving quite well and at least has the self-knowledge to know how to act in front of people.
I take it all back.
Because no matter how many times a rat's tail is dipped in sewage water, it will never become straight. And this b*tch was just that rat's tail.
"It's alright, Stacey; they're still children. Back when we were young, you weren't any different."
One has to understand that my mother is not only the eldest daughter of Duke Jonas Spade in the north but also the only wife of Duke Brandon Steeline, and her status is not something that a mere daughter of a count could speak back to.
Even if the girl was a child and her words were a child's whine, it makes no difference.
Nevertheless, although my mother is a ruthless woman, for her own people, she is a very kindhearted and rational person.
In addition, since Stacey and my mother were childhood friends, it was Selina's good luck that nothing happened to her, and my mother didn't even take her behaviour to heart.
Otherwise, as far as I know, if it were the Duchess of South, she would have instantly slapped Selina and thrown the whole Greenberg family out of the party.
It was indeed excessive, but it just goes to show how great the difference in status was and how eccentric and unreasonable some people are in this world.
That's why now I am more certain than ever that there was indeed someone behind the Greenberg family who was pulling the strings.
Unfortunately, this force wasn't mentioned in the book because it was written from the point of view of the main character, who had already grown to a certain point and had the support of many noble families and the Academy by the time the Steeline family was destroyed.
And now I really want to curse that dead dog author who died and took all the background information with him to his grave.
Bastard! Don't let me find you.
In any case, Stacey and Roy were relieved when my mom didn't respond to Selina's disruptive and rude behaviour, and Stacey immediately changed the subject after letting out a laugh to defuse the tension.
"HAHAHA, you're right, Chloe, and even though you say it now, Luke, you'll be the first to leave your mother's shadow when you find that right girl."
"With all due respect, aunt Stacey, what you said may apply to millions of children, but it will never apply to me. For me, my mother comes before everything else, no matter if it's a girl I love or the life I cherish."
My eyes were filled with an overwhelming love for my mother, who was the first person in both of my lives to love me without conditions and value my existence more than she valued her own.
Even my girlfriend in my previous life didn't love me as much as my mother does, and since my girlfriend and I were only together for a few years before she died, even her memories are a little fuzzy in my mind now that so much time has passed.
My straightforward words made my mother shy, who couldn't help but feel embarassed but also proud at the same time.
But in the end, she still sent me away quickly, thinking that if I stayed here anymore, I might say some embarrassing things in front of others.
"Alright, alright, you grown up kid, speaking like that, who taught you these tricks of making your mother embarrassed? If you love someone, don't worry about anything; your mother's not stingy to stop your love. Now you go, play with Selina for a bit while I and your aunt recount old memories and catch up with the present."
Well, her order was also something I desired, as I was eager to have some alone time with this b*tch in order to teach her a lesson and also to find out what kind of drinks she intended to force me to consume.
As I contemplated finally teaching this b*tch a lesson, my mouth couldn't help but curl into an involuntary grin.
"Okay, mom, but first please bring your ears here; I have something to say."As I agreed to my mother's eviction order that she gave me, I first gestured for her to bow down to my level with the excuse of telling her something important in her ears, and then quietly I gave her a kiss on the cheek."Muah!, hehehe... bye bye!"And before she could react, I instantly turned around and started walking away, towards an empty seat located slightly away from my mother's position."You kid...!"However, before I could even walk a few steps, I was instantly grabbed by my mother, who then gave me a few return kisses before allowing me to leave.And only then, I started walking again as I took my cheese-meat balls' plate from the table with me when some conversation between Stacey and my mother fell on my ears."He really loves you.""Of course, he's my son after all.""Gosh! If only Selina could be as obedient and talented as your son, even 10% of him would have made my life much easier."Heh!
Noticing the glass in my hand and the warm smile on my face, a gleam flashed past in Selina's eyes, and she got a little elated, thinking that I was finally going to drink the beverage mixed with potion.However, she soon suppressed her excitement and controlled her emotions, turned her head and looked sideways to avoid catching my attention after confirming that I hadn't noticed her change, and acted as if she didn't care whether I would drink it or not.And this was exactly what I wanted, because as soon as she looked away, I slid the glass under the table and, without making her or anyone else notice, poured nearly 80% of the drink into the Spatial pouch I had gotten as a gift earlier.After that, under the eager eyes of Selina, who was looking at me with her peripheral vision, I pretended to drink by lowering my head slightly, covering the entire glass with my both hands, and bringing it to my lips as though I were actually consuming the liquid inside.To be truthful, my initial i
After the initial whispering and unrest that came from the surprise of Selina's misery and the Archbishop's words, the room fell into a heavy silence as everyone processed the weight of the situation.The whole Greenberg family was almost on their knees in fright, and even the arrogant Selina was like a scared cat at this time, hiding in her mother's arms as she looked at the surrounding situation, which was getting worse and worse.She now finally understood the predicament they were in.That is how her arrogance had led to this situation, and she should have listened to her mother's words and behaved more politely.According to her, she did everything correctly, but she messed up afterward because she overestimated the effect of the potion.When such a thought crossed Selina's mind, she couldn't help but resent her mother; she didn't want to believe that everything had happened because of her.Selina's innocence and vulnerability were on full display at the moment, and it was clear
He had a delightful smile on his old face, looking pleased with my decision-making up to this point and waiting to see how I would handle this situation. Inwardly grinning with satisfaction and having successfully built up public anticipation, I nodded to the archbishop and continued speaking. But this time, as I started speaking, I subtly activated my title『Ruler of Light』and a gentle warmth started spreading across the hall, with me as the centre of it all. "Archbishop, according to what my mother always taught me, if someone makes a mistake, then their punishment should be something that not only makes the person genuinely realise their mistakes as to why they did it, but also make them take responsibility for it, all the while striving to improve themselves so that such a situation won't repeat itself." The more I spoke, the brighter the smile on the archbishop's face got. "As it should be, Duchess Steeline has taught you well." He turned to my mother and gave her a nod of ap
The night sky above the castle was a breathtaking sight to behold.The full moon cast a gentle glow upon the landscape, illuminating the dark shadows of the trees and the turrets of the castle.The stars twinkled like diamonds, scattered across the velvet black canvas of the sky, while wispy clouds drifted lazily by, their edges tinged with a soft pink hue.Fairy lights strung along the walls and ceilings of the castle, while the interior of the hall was adorned with delicate flowers.The guests, dressed in their finest attire, laughed and chatted as they sipped on champagne and enjoyed the delectable treats laid out before them.As the night wore on, the stars grew brighter, and the moon seemed to rise higher in the sky.The party continued, spilling out onto the castle's balcony, where guests could marvel at the beauty of the night sky in all its glory.And there I was, aware of the beauty of the night but not able to enjoy its view as I was busy in my thoughts while watching the ba
─ One hour later. In a beautiful, luxurious bedroom fit for the head of the Steeine family, which was in the heart of the castle and had high ceilings and large windows with a stunning view of the castle gardens, a woman cursed loudly and hit the glass table in front of her in rage. Bang! "That b*tch, how dare she? I will kill her!" A piercing smash signalled the initial impact as the glass shards got blasted and scattered across the ground. Shatter! The noise reverberated and echoed throughout the space, heightening the sense of outrage and gravity brought about by my father's report. "To plot against my son, such guts!" My mother, who was sitting on the couch next to me, shouted in an extremely enraged manner while gritting her teeth and clenching her fist. In spite of the fact that she had just shattered a glass table, there was not even a single scratch on her hand, clearly signifying what an insane level of physical strength she possesses. And if it hadn't been for me g
My sudden leap from her lap and question to my father caught my mother's attention, who then also eagerly looked at him to hear the answer.But instead of what we thought he would say, my dad just shook his head and shrugged his shoulders."How would I know who's behind such a thing?"Although he claimed that was the case, his eyes—which I caught gesturing at my mother as though to say, "Don't bring up that subject in front of Luke"—said otherwise."Dad! Why are you trying to hide it from me? I just saw you secretly signalling at my mother."The fact that I saw through his methods and revealed them so directly immediately made his cheeks red and his face embarrassed.Thereafter, helpless, he turned to my mom as though pleading for assistance.But all she did was give him a shake of the head, as if she didn't want to get involved in what was going on between the father and son, though I know she was enjoying it too.Dejected, my father tried to persuade me."It's still not time for you
Next morning, 6:12 A.M. Chirp~! As I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside, I stretched my arms above my head. The sun was peeking through the window of my room, casting a soft glow across the plush rug on the floor and the bed as I felt the sun's warmth on my face. As I sat up, yawned, and rubbed my eyes, the familiar sights, including the large map of the continent of Ardonia on one wall, marked with pins indicating all the places I hoped to one day visit and where some major events of the book took place, came into my sight. My room is spacious but tastefully decorated, though unlike the rooms of kids my age, where toys and books fill the shelves and overflow the toy chest, mine looks more like it belongs to an adult scholar. In this case, I'll give my mom the benefit of the doubt and take the other half of the credit since I share this room with her and we both enjoy it this way. Looking to my side, I noticed that my mother wasn't there by my side, but the bed is s
Chloe went into a daze as an image of me with our children flashed through her mind. I didn't let her think more as I swished our position. I switched to doggy style as I started to ram her from behind. Mom didn't do anything becLuke she was tired. As I was banging her, I noticed her cute ass hole. "Ahhhhhhhh?" Chloe was unable to move her body at all, and all she could do was moan. My hips slapped against her meaty ass as the sound of meat hitting meat was heard, and her head, which was resting on a pillow, moved in time with the rhythm of my thrust. Her head was moving in time with the rhythm of my thrust. I immediately inserted my fingers into her ass hole after taking her love juices and applying them to her ass hole in the appropriate manner. "Hiiiiii?" Chloe clenched her teeth in determination. She wanted to tell me that it was dirty becLuke she hadn't cleaned it yet, but she couldn't say anything to me about it becLuke she was in such a weak condition. In point of fact, she
After kissing her forehead and her eyes, I squatted down to see her pussy again. This time, Chloe let me do whatever I wanted. However, when she felt my hot breath in her pussy each time I breathed, Chloe suddenly wanted me to lick her pussy immediately. Despite the fact that she said that, Chloe did not try to resist when I removed her hand from her pussy. She raised her hands without realizing it and accidentally landed them on my head. Chloe was terrified when she came to the realization that this was the case becLuke her behavior had indicated to him that she wanted me to lick her pussy right away. Chloe pulled back her hands and turned her head to the other side becLuke she didn't know what should she do or what she has to say to me. For this reason, Chloe pulled back her hands and turned her head to the other side, but I didn't see it as I raised her legs and removed her thong. A complicated feeling suddenly appeared on her face, and she didn't know what should she do or what s
I brought my face to her breasts becLuke I wanted to leave a mark on both of them as a symbol that this beautiful woman was mine. I brought my face to her right breast and kissed it passionately. I brought my face to her left breast and did the same thing. "Mmmmmm?" She had no idea that receiving a hickey from her son was the only thing that would cLuke her body to respond like this. She knew that no man had touched her body for a few years prior to her having a close relationship with me, but she just couldn't believe that her body responded to everything I did very well as if her body were made only for me. After giving Chloe hickeys on her breasts, I made her sit upright and guided her right hand to my cock. Chloe, who wasn't expecting this, only looked at me for before finally moving her right hand to rub my cock through my trousers. Chloe was the only one who had received the pleasure up until this point, Chloe decided to give me pleasure as well, and her right hand went und
Mom was the first person I had met when I came into this world, so what if she was a bit not right?, I will deal with it as it comes, I smiled as I tenderly caressed her face. "Luke?"Mom called out to me seeing that I was in a daze, hearing her I looked towards her, her golden hair fell down her shoulder, while her green eyes looked at me with love. She saw that I was in a daze and saw that I was in a daze. "It's nothing, I was just thinking that how lucky I am, to have such a woman in my arms," I said. "It's nothing." Hearing what I have to say Chloe's cheeks turned pink, her heart started racing in response to what I said, an overwhelming sense of joy flooded her, and she beamed with happiness as she turned her gaze away from her natural reserve. Seeing this, I smiled as well. Chloe didn't do anything as she placed her head on my shoulder as I held her waist with one hand and patted her back with the other. I leaned forward as I pulled her into a hug, and her body fell to min
The upsetting news quickly disseminated throughout Aura Academy, which resulted in a gloomy atmosphere the following school day. During the night, the prominent Marquee from Lorban Kingdom, who was the president of the student council, was found to have been brutally murdered along with his entire family. Students and staff members were trying to make sense of the tragic event, and the hallways were filled with their whispers. The news appeared to have a noticeable effect on the female student council president, who sported a pair of eyeglasses and exuded an air of authority. Her eyes, which normally glowed with resolve and self-assurance, now bore a look of bewilderment and anguish. Her voice wavered with emotion as she attempted to address the gathered students about the situation as she stood in front of them. She started by saying, with tears in her eyes and a trembling voice, "It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you all of this terrible tragedy." "We have been left w
"What, what are you saying...! Me, I'm originally pretty! Don't be silly." She was the one who fanned her hand to see if her face was burning with that arrogant word. Well, it also felt like it suited the look. Luke Smiled and said. "Was today the third day?" Rose made a complicated expression. ".Okay. There are four days left. Annoying." I don't know if it's because of her mood, but she seemed strangely regretful. "I didn't do well yesterday because of the demon, so shouldn't I add another day?" "Is that so?" Rose's lips trembled as if they were about to go up. It felt like a wall was missing since she had beaten the demon. Luke looked at the reddened nape of her neck and then opened her mouth. "Let's eat together." "Huh.?" "Let's go out and eat. If you buy me rice, I'll today's beating less. How is it?" "Uh, good." His sudden words startled her. Rose was a little taken aback by her unexpected words. But she had no reason to refuse. Although she was a little disappo
"Haa..!"Zenith."Are you gone? I'll get it soon."At the same time as the intense pleasure she felt for the first time in her life, her entire body was drained of strength.But she couldn't even fall because of her thick hands stroking her belly.'Ha ha.. Again, something comes again..'At the same time as the man's unpleasant voice, his waist began to speed up. It started to come to her once again because of her heightenedsensitivity."Ah..!"Flinch! Flinch!Rose's head was filled with thrilling pleasure and the man's waist speed reached its peak.Class! Class!Dump!With an unpleasant sound, her hands were covered in hot, gooey liquid.Released at the same time as her ejaculation, she sat down in her seat.Rosea blankly stared at her palm from her floor. How did her clean, noble body of her own became like this.Her fishy smell lingered at the tip of her nose, and the sticky male liquid dripped onto the floor.Then he started fiddling with her belly again.For some reason, she s
From the looks of her followers it felt like they knew Luke's identity but were also waiting for a gokd show.It seemed like they also held no good feeling for tis Virgin bitch Rose..'The this would be more easy.'With that in mind Luke approached her. Rose shut the door as soon as Luke walked in.This location has now been transformed into an ideal hidden chamber.She gazed hard at the door, as if there was no way for her to leave."Are you still not going to apologize?""So, what?!"Rose's face was contemptuous. My introspection has vanished since no one is looking at me."Ha.. A trash guy... Do you dare to touch our Mace?""Kuk-ku.""What happens if you don't like it?""I'll see you if you get down on your knees right now and pray.Her head was bent."As expected, there is nothing you can do about a person who hasn't learned. What the hell did you learn from your parents?""Wh-what?! This trash!""Um... Then can I learn from your mother? Is your mother as pretty as you?"Her
Julie paused for a bit as she attempted to withdraw her palm. It was a bit disappointing since she hadn't felt the warmth of someone in a long time.I didn't let go of her hand, since skinship with a lovely lady was always appreciated."Hey!!"Mace couldn't take seeing the two of them still holding hands.He stood up from his seat since screaming wasn't enough.He dashed forward without utilizing Aura.And I took Julie's hand in hers and drew her behind my back. Then, I walked to the side and trod on Mace's foot.Dang!The kid dropped to the floor as a result of this alone."Kyaaaaagh!! Mace!"Annia shouted and clutched Mace's head, who had slumped.Mace shoved her away, shook his head and got up.His nose was bleeding, and his cheekbones were swelled. It was a wound that was worth bruising.'Kuk-ku.'It was humiliating, but there was a way to make it much more irritating. This is something he does often."Ab! I'm sorry, Mace. Are you okay? So why did you suddenly run? I was surpri