I sigh in tiredness and fade up. Before I enter the forest empty field – where the hunting competition opening banquet is held – Mina told me that Azher was searching for me. He must have something to say before the ceremony started. Hence, I spend half of my energy wandering around in this extravagant dress. But I don’t spot Azher anywhere!
“Is he playing with me or something?” I murmur, biting my lip.
“Turn around.”
Just by the voice, I instantly recognize the person behind me. I turn around, already prepared with an irked look.
“Now you see him.” Azher smiles angelically.
“Thanks for the exercise. I feel very healthy and energetic now.” I say, smiling with full sarcasm.
He lets out a breath. “You’re really joining the hunt?”
“For the three hundred twenty-seven times today, yes.”
“A lady has never joined Ardiane’s hunting competition.”
“I’ll be the first. There’s no law forbidding women from participating.”
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