Persai (2)

“Well, yes… but because he had the book.”

Valencia glared at him, withholding a fist that was about to swing across his head.

“How did he get the book?” she muttered.

“He told me that he stumbled upon it while fighting a monster.”

Valencia groaned, slapping her head. She straightened and sat.

“Okay… if I go to the Young Duke’s place, what do I need to be careful about?” Valencia wondered.

Eldrich smiled and patted her head. She froze—she had never felt anyone do that to her.

“Well, what does he want? He was so desperate to find you.”

“He…” she pouted. “He thinks I’m a Guide who matches him…”

Eldrich’s face fell as the words scattered in his head.

“He really thinks you’re a Guide?”

“Yes… being Persai’s daughter means being an S-rank Guide hiding in the system…”

Eldrich cackled as he covered his face.

“Oh, Athesia… you created a young duke, a Light Esper, but he couldn’t even differentiate a Void Esper and a Guide…” Eldrich chuckled. He took a deep breath before locking eyes with her. “Then Goddess Athesia is on your side right now. You must reside with Young Duke Kael.”

Valencia puffed, squinted, rolled her eyes, and blushed. I must go back to that annoying arrogance. She sighed in frustration.

“Fine… I will go now…” she declared.

Eldrich beamed and nodded. As Valencia stood, he stopped her.

“Yes?”

“Just remember that a Guide must guide an Esper. And that requires physical touch. But, if you ever need help, my door is always open to you, Miss Luvoise,” he said calmly.

Valencia bit her lower lip, nodding hesitantly. Eldrich placed his hand in front of her.

SNAP.

Valencia almost fell as she looked around.

“Wait… where am I?” she asked, looking up at the ceiling, then at the back of her head. The bed? “Wait… that bed looks familiar…”

She walked toward it.

DRIP.

Without her realizing it, the door on the side opened behind her. A foot stepped out.

She gasped, covering her mouth.

“Eldrich, you fucking idiot! He teleported me into Young Duke’s bedroom!” she whispered. Then she turned around—

BAM.

Valencia fell onto the bed, eyes wide and mouth open.

A firm wall?

No…

Kael.

He looked down at her with a smirk and a towel on his lower half. Water dripped from his hair. He had just finished his bath. He tilted his head and placed his hand on his towel, grinning.

“What brings you to my bedroom after leaving so soon?”

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