Soon, Victor caught up with Vesperine, who stood beneath the morning light in the garden, her lips curved into a stubborn pout, brows faintly knit as soft wind stirred strands of her hair across her face.
And of course, Victor couldn't care less about her mood. Without sparing her expression a second thought, he spoke in a calm tone,
"Since we couldn't test your ability earlier, why don't you stay with me until the next attack arrives? When it does, we'll make proper use of your power and figure out exactly how it works."
Vesperine, who had been quietly sulking, suddenly froze.
Her eyes widened, shimmering with surprise as she turned toward him. A blush spread rapidly across her cheeks, blooming like crimson petals, as both her hands rose to cup her face.
"O-Oh… do you mean you like me that much? You… want me to stay with you f-forever?"
