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"How can you let him go with some strange girl when you know that there are so many predators waiting out there to attack Brother?" Bella asked after Richard left with Nora.
Amelia also departed for the Academy since she had recovered well in these few days and since Richard would be returning there as well, she decided to go ahead and wait for him.
Inside the indoor gymnasium, Bellarine and Bella were standing while facing each other. The raven-haired seemed displeased about this whole thing, related to Emily.
She now knows that there was a time when her brother was madly in love with Emily and now he has gone to save her again...maybe because of those lingering feelings he still has for her? Or is it truly that her brother was sympathetic towards Emily because she lost her powers to save Amelia?
"Your brother is not a puppet nor a child, Bella. He had seen things in his previous world and in this one that allowed him to make rational decisions without the possibility of regretting them in the future."
Bellarine softly rebuked, before she asked, "Do you fear your brother might become attached to Emily again?"
Hesitantly, the younger one nodded.
Bellarine heaved a sigh. Not like she didn't expect it to happen...however, preventing Richard from meeting her would be unfair. Now, Bellarine has left everything to fate.
For now, "Let's get started with your training. How about you show me the command over your four fundamentals?" Bellarine asked, expectantly.
"Fundamentals? What are they?" Bella raised her brows and asked in genuine curiosity.
Bellarine's smile stretched even further and her eyes turned crescent.
This was going to be a long training session.
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Ethan's life in the academy has regained tranquillity. He never saw Eleanor again after that day, and after investigating a little through his class teacher, he got to know that she had dropped out.
Ethan wasn't a bloodthirsty person since he didn't hold Eleanor as a culprit. But it is an undeniable fact that he can never trust that girl, in his life. And neither he would want to associate with her.
Emily returned home a few days ago, and despite how much Ethan wanted to get to know about her condition from Nora, he received no response at all.
"Here you go." Suddenly the familiar voice of the blond Princess arrived from his left before Ethan took the vegetable sandwich from her and thanked her.
Elizabeth can read her lover like an open book, which allowed her to discern that he still was worried about Emily.
Taking the seat beside him—which no longer surprised the other students anymore—she asked, "Do you still blame yourself for what happened to Emily?"
He hurriedly shook his head, not wanting to make Elizabeth worried...however, under her round innocent eyes, he wasn't able to lie and soon nodded, "I mean...if only I had a stronger will I wouldn't have ever gotten under 'their' control and Emily never would have to tell me Eleanor's reality and break me out of that spell."
So indeed, I blame myself; the last bit he swallowed to not make himself look pitiful.
However, in Elizabeth's eyes, he already looked quite pitiful with all that grief and regret on his shoulders.
Holding his hand fondly and her eyes drawn to their joined hands, she slowly uttered, "Initially it was me who was about to tell you everything."
Ethan's eyes widened upon hearing that. He didn't know that Elizabeth was also a part of the divine apostles.
However, the reason he showed such an astounded reaction wasn't because she revealed herself as an apostle, but rather at the very thought of Elizabeth losing all her memories and magical capabilities because of him.
After losing his mother, Ethan hasn't gotten close to anyone except for this girl sitting beside him. And to get separated from her seems nothing but a nightmare.
Elizabeth was elated to see that reaction. But she chose to first finish what she started,
"However, Emily knew our connection and how close we are...that's why she decided to make this sacrifice."
Looking back at him, she added, "But you know what Ethan? I am now regretting that I didn't sacrifice my powers and memories."
Ethan frowned, "What are you saying?!" His frown and tone suggested that he was displeased with what she said.
Elizabeth smiled weakly before she told him, "Maybe if you had lost me, you might have felt determined to take revenge rather than dwelling in grief and regret."
Ethan's eyes slowly parted wide in realisation.
She isn't making him feel the dread of the possibility but rather encouraging him to move forward rather than wailing because of the past.
He remained silent for a few moments before heaving a sigh, "Couldn't you have found a better way to cheer me up?"
Elizabeth giggled, "I wanted to see how Ethan reacts when I mention separation."
Ethan grumbled, "Not fair, you are."
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Using the Teleportation portal, Nora, Emily and Lilia reached Cravenford instantly and took the carriage to the mansion where Emily lives.
Thankfully, despite how many rumours currently surrounding the Scarlette house, Count Cranford didn't deny Richard from meeting his daughter.
As such, around evening Richard reached the mansion where he met Emily's mother.
Angela Cravenford has dark blond hair and a pair of piercing green eyes as she greeted her guest.
Angela has met Nora before, and during formal gatherings, she has conversed with Richard as well, so they weren't complete strangers. However, as of now, they don't show much enthusiasm while talking, unlike in the past.
From her expression to her tone, everything suggested that the lady was sickly worried about something. And the other two knew the subject of her concern as Nora asked,
"Madame Cravenford, how is Emily these days?"
Nora's words were the final push required, as tears began to slide down her eyes as the lady weakly uttered, "She....she is miserable. Doesn't want to meet people, barely eats anything...haven't left her room ever since she returned."
Grief reflected in her voice as she continued to wail. Nora got up with a handkerchief in her hand before she consoled the lady
Richard remained silent for a few moments before he suddenly rose from his seat, alerting the other two ladies as the elven princess asked, "Richard?"
"Where is she, Madame Cravenford?" Richard asked politely; his expression unreadable.
Angela weakly protested, "She doesn't want to meet anyone-"
"I won't be returning unless I see her, so please." Richard insisted; a tinge of determination and stubbornness evident in his voice.
Angela was left with no other option as she gestured towards her maid.
Nora was about to get up, but, "Nora, I want to meet her alone. Please." He requested.
The elf was perplexed, but currently, his demeanour looked more domineering rather than persuasive.
Slowly she nodded before Richard left with the maid.
Lilia didn't follow her master, knowing his wishes without him telling her.
Richard climbed the stairs and reached the room inside which Emily rested
The maid bowed and said, "I will be nearby, master Richard. Call me if you need something."
"Hmm." Humming he waited until the maid left.
Raising his hand he knocked on the door.
"W-Who?" Her voice came from the other side.
"It's me," Richard informed, and suddenly, silence ensued on the other side.
Richard didn't wait for long before pushing the door open...only to see Emily trying to cover herself to her neck to hide the bloodstained dress she wore.
"Ah...R-Richard..." Her face looked paler than a sheet, and her eyes sunken in. She was excessively thinner than the last time he met her. Her hair was slowly turning grey and the girl looked older than her age.
He looked at the paper towels thrown into the dustbin which all were coated in her blood and looking at the other side he could tell that Emily haven't eaten anything yet.
She is dying.
"Looks pitiful, no?" She asked. She saw him looking around her room and then back on her.
However, when Richard opened his mouth she heard something unexpected, "All I can see is a foolish girl dying like a fool."
Emily was dumbstruck hearing that. Everyone who saw her always showed pity to her state and she was expecting the same from Richard.
Approaching the girl he asked, "Why does it look like you have already lost hope to survive? You aren't the same Emily I fell for."
His words caused her to hold her breath. Her eyes began to turn moist.
She looked away from him...however, Richard held her chin and slowly turned her eyes back on him.
Those moist eyes met with fierce golden orbs. There was a tinge of disappointment in his gaze as she heard him saying,
"Unless you don't answer me, I won't be going anywhere nor will let you escape. And this is a promise."
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He has slowly regained his memories and he could tell why he fell for Emily in the first place.
It was one of those days wh Richard came to a formal gathering with his mother. The vue was the mansion of Count Cravford.
This was rather an unexpected meeting vue, giv important meetings mostly happ in the Capital or one of the three dukedoms. However, considering the situation concerning the Count, and also since Duke Hawkbridge was in Cravford at that time, the gathering was decided to happ here.
Richard has always be a cocky brat who held mountain-sized pride at the tip of his nose. With back arched, hands in his pockets, the boy moved a the mansion like he owned the place.
The reason why Richard held such an attitude was because he knew his mother's position in the Empire and the strgth she held. Appartly, no one can go against her except for the Emperor, and this fact flamed Richard's ego.
He behaved rudely to anyone, regardless of age and gder. He always made others look smaller than him, felt he was the king of the world and until his mother was supporting him, no one had the guts to go against him.
He was roaming a, searching for the other noble kids like Duke Hawkbridge's daughter or the son of Duke Aeromore.
It was th that he discovered Aeromore's scion conversing with his fiancée in a corner.
Richard raised his brows. The girl is having an affair?
With those thoughts, he secretly heard their conversation,
"Why don't you just break up the gagemt with him? If you want the Aeromore family will support your decision." The bastard with weird hair offered.
Richard had a hunch and it seems he was right about Brdon being infatuated with Emily.
Truth be told, giv Richard's reputation, it wouldn't be much surprising if Emily agrees here. She was being offered a better life partner and of the same rank as her currt fiancé.
Any girl, who is aware of Richard's disposition would think deeply about it...however, Emily's answer was swift.
"Breaking a relationship on a whim is not something I could ever allow myself to do."
Brdon frowned, "You know what kind of person he is, right?"
"I have heard rumours, but unless I don't meet him in person, I won't believe any of those words I have heard about him." Taking a brief pause and with a smile extding her lips, she added, "He can have a bad temper, but I have a feeling no one has tried to find out the real person behind the facade he wears."
Looking up at Brdon, she firmly said, "So let's not continue this conversation anymore and please never corner me in this way again, Sir Brdon. It is truly inappropriate."
Leaving a bewildered Aermore behind she walked away.
Richard could see that the blond girl was fearless and unwavering while stating her ideals. She confidtly rejected Brdon despite knowing what consequces her words could bring.
Not to mtion, she didn't believe the rumours and decided to get to know Richard by herself.
Maybe that's the reason why Richard began to fall for this girl who goes by the name Emily Cravford.
And the same determined and fierce girl was looking like a brok and defeated soul right now.
Holding her hand he asked, "Do you not want to live or are you forced to die?"
His question brought her eyes toward the g as she asked, "Does it matter now, Richard? I have not much time left to regret my life decision or think of what I want."
Her voice oozed with helplessness and the girl looked beyond defeated. She didn't have the strgth left to fight her situation anymore. The two lifetimes she has spt, have tak many things from her.
And trust was one of them.
She directed her steps, worked hard and sacrificed many things for the sake of humanity. Her parts died wh the war was ongoing yet she didn't shed a single tear in the fear of letting the path ahead get blurred.
She couldn't have allowed herself to stray. She has devoted her life to supporting Ethan and bringing the Death God to his demise. And all because she was 'told' to.
Emily followed each of their words as an absolute command and just once...just a single time wh she broke their command and did what she deemed right...she was stol from her memories, her powers, her...very existce. And now, all Emily remembers is the pain and betrayal.
Everything else was cloudy; very faint. She could not put her fingers on minute details of those memories yet they were there...foggy and unclear.
However, there was something she still remembers clearly. A very strong emotion she felt at that time and also in this life after realising the reason behind that strong emotion.
That time wh she saw Richard looking at her while she cried for a beat and bruised Ethan. Those eyes he directed at her... still live vividly in her remembrance.
And wh he plucked his head, all she could see in his eyes was pure fondness....those feelings which she believed didn't exist within him.
"I have betrayed you, no?" She asked. Her eyes were blurred by tears as she looked at Richard with a sad smile.
"You trusted me...loved me...visioned a future where we can be together. And all I did was to distance myself from you."
"But you ar't to be blamed. I behaved quite arrogantly ev with you." Richard added.
Emily heaved a sigh, "I should have se it...the real you screaming out to me that I wasn't just any girl to you but rather, the person you love."
With a heavy breath escaping her lips, she said, "For everything I did to you...I want to apologize for that, Richard."
She wanted to apologize earlier, however, things became so hectic after she tered the academy that Emily never received the chance to apologize nor thank him for whatever he did for her and Ethan.
However, maybe she could sse her d nearing that Emily found the courage to say it to him.
Silce sued betwe them after that. She kept her gaze lowered, thinking back on the short conversations they had in this timeline. That day wh she invited him to break off the gagemt...and that ring...that ring she still has that ring.
Suddly, breaking her out of the daze, Richard asked something unexpected, "Do you think your life being devoted to this war betwe the two sides was worthwhile?"
Emily thought for a momt, "I made frids, and had some beautiful momts...however now that I think about it...devoting my life just because someone told me is not something I will do again "
Emily has understood one thing after this punishmt was inflicted on her: Neither side is kind and forgiving. Those whom people worship as the symbol of kindness and forgivess are cruel and heartless.
Emily has expericed the brutality they hold within their hearts and to what lgths they could go to make things right.
And if Emily gets another chance in life she would never walk on the same path as before.
After all, who would want to serve some deities, only to be stranded and thrown away?
Richard thought for a momt before he got up.
Looking at her seriously, he asked, "If I give you another chance to live your life as you want, will you accept it?"
Emily wided her eyes. The first thing she should have asked was how Richard could bestow her with such a chance, but the first question she asked was,
"Why would you give me such a-"
"Just answer me truthfully, Emily. Will you accept another chance to live without any restriction or being bound to any responsibility?"
Emily's lips were parted wide. She never thought about it, and suddly, being offered such an opportunity, she wasn't able to answer quickly.
A life without worrying about the incoming war or the things she must do as an apostle?
That sounds...too good to be true.
Turning her eyes back on him, she asked, "And...is there anything I have to give in exchange?" Emily wouldn't lie, it was a tempting offer. However, after living such a long life she knows that such a good opportunity doesn't come without a price.
Richard hesitated for a momt; unsure if she would accept it. However, he couldn't lie to her, so he just said it,
"In exchange for that life...you have to sacrifice your humanity and embrace Aembr."
For someone who has lived years of her life as a believer of the light, Richard believed that Emily might not agree instantly, or might outrigtly reject.
However, without much hesitation, she uttered her response, "Yes...I am ready."
"...huh?" Richard's eyes parted wide in shock, "Did I hear it wrong?"
Emily shook her head and assured him, "I heard you right and you did the same. I am ready to sacrifice my humanity if I can get to live ev another year. So yes, please save me, Richard."
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Emily was unsure how Richard would grant her another chance in life and why was he ev offering her something like that in the first place. However, if she could get to live more, see more days, and make more memories, th she doesn't want to know anything else.
Most of all, she wanted to get rid of this excruciating pain, which was slowly draining her life away.
Maybe she was doing the wrong thing by accepting Aembr. Maybe she would be rejected by the people she adores. Maybe this decision can shape into something worse than her currt situation.
However, she kept those thoughts aside since she trusted Richard. She didn't know wh it happed, but Emily began to believe in him.
And now, ev if she dies at his hands, Emily has a feeling that she won't regret her decision.
Now standing in the middle of the room, the two individuals looked at each other.
Before initializing the process, Richard warned her, "Under no circumstances can you tell anyone what I am going to do to you. And not ev once you will think of going against those deities after gaining what I am about to bestow. Promise me that."
His tone was firm, holding no room for argumt…however, Emily felt that ev if she refused to promise him, he still would heal her.
However, she didn't put that hunch to the test and readily nodded, "Okay, I promise."
Richard heaved a sigh before he asked her, "I am going to slit your palm. Bear with me."
Emily nodded before she offered her hand to Richard.
The redhead took a knife from nearby and very gtly oped a cut which actively bled.
Pressing his finger against her would he told her, "Repeat after me: I, Emily Cravford, willingly submit myself,"
"I, Emily Cravford, willingly submit myself,"
Richard continued, "To serve Scarlette Richard as my lord for as long as I live."
Emily raised her brows in surprise, as she repeated, "To serve Scarlette Richard as my lord for as long as I live."
Suddly, a heavy and warm ssation petrated her wound and tered her body. She shook and her expression became paler as Emily staggered back, falling on the bed.
Richard patitly waited for the integration process to take place as he sat down on the chair nearby.
The vow he made her repeat was not necessary, rather it was a way to let her know something related to this ritual. In a way, Richard was turning her into his…well…slave.
Thankfully, no one came to disturb them as Emily's condition would surely have made them panicked.
Emily wt through a series of experices in those fifte minutes. If in this momt she felt her body burning th in the next she felt she was thrown into the middle of blizzards butt naked.
However, not a single cry or ev a moan of pain escaped her lips knowing how her reaction could alert others.
Within her body, she could feel the surge of a strange ssation. It was overpowering and exciting…not something she could compare to how she felt in the past.
This ssation was nothing but the same ergy that burds a human and ds their life after a certain period. The same ergy which turns a beast into an Ambrobate.
And now, Emily's body was accepting the same ergy as her new lifeline.
Her skin slowly redeemed its natural shade. It almost seemed like a vampire had sucked someone's blood after being hungry for a long time.
Her hair regained its previous shine, and her weak body regained to its former plumpness and curves.
Under Richard's supervision, she wt through a drastic change. And if there was something differt about her, th it was those eyes.
Unlike in the past, the girl now has red eyes, who stared at the ceiling blankly for a momt before she suddly jumped from the bed and landed on the g soundlessly…almost like a cat.
Standing before Richard was a completely differt girl than before. There was a broad smile on her face as she checked herself out. The previous weakness and the constant pain in her chest were gone. It was almost like she had become a new person altogether.
"How does it feel?" Richard asked with his brows raised.
Emily looked back up at him before nodding, "I feel…new. It's great."
"Okay, but for now you have to pretd to be weak and sick."
Emily's brows creased, "But I wanted to run a the gard a little and joy my favourite tea after so long."
Richard reprimanded, "People will suspect that you have be ingested with something suspicious and they will bring you to the church. And once it's discovered that you are an Aembr user, it will become difficult for you to remain here."
"Th I will just run away?" Emily's quick response surprised him.
The same obedit and principled girl who didn't ev stay away from home after sev, was suddly willing to run away from home?
'It seems, Aembr has affected her thought process as well…' Richard couldn't tell if that's a good thing or something worse is about to happ.
After taking a pause, he said, "You can't run away forever Emily, unless you want to become a rogue. So just lie in your bed for a couple of days, and get recovered under the pretse that I gave you some miracle potion, okay?"
"Miracle potion, huh?" She teasingly asked; her crimson orbs giving a mischievous glint.
Okay, that's something new.
"And once you recover and can move a, come and find me," Richard suggested.
The very thought of separating from him made her frown, ev though she herself didn't know why.
After a bit of silce she asked, "But how can I contact you? I won't be able to rejoin the academy unless I reveal my newfound powers, right?"
"Yes, so don't ev think about appearing anywhere near the Headmaster. Rather, wh you recover, go to Violet and ask if you can meet me. I will get in touch."
Emily might not be able to understand her new powers all by herself and leaving her like this would be disastrous. That's why he was planning to get her taught by Jasmine, considering the said rav-haired is also an Aembr user.
Since it was already over an hour since he came here and the others outside might start to get worried, Richard decided to leave.
"Okay th, I will see you later?" He said but got no response.
Emily was looking down, her eyes containing an unreadable emotion in them as she raised her hand and tugged his shirt.
Unsure, Richard asked, "What happed?"
"R-Richard…we will meet again, right?"
Richard was perplexed why she would ask something like this wh he just said he would be in touch as soon as she recovered.
However, since she seemed to be anxious about not being able to meet him again, he affirmed, "Yes, we will meet again. After all," With a thin grin extding his lips, he added, "...you promised to serve me, forever, no?"
Emily didn't raise her head to look at him but the way her hold on his shirt grew firm and that smile appeared on her face, Richard knew she heard him.
Richard heaved a sigh and after telling her to take care, he soon walked out of the room.
What Richard missed seeing was that burning blush on Emily's face wh she heard the word 'serve'.
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After leaving the room, Richard was met by Nora and Angela, who were just outside the room.
"Ah, Richard…is she okay?" Nora asked anxiously.
Angela looked equally restless.
Richard assured the ladies, "She is fine and will be okay with some proper rest. For now, she is sleeping so don't disturb her-"
"Wait…she can recover?!" Angela exclaimed, her voice brimming with hopefulness.
Nora doubted such to be the case; however, if there hadn't be any hope in her heart, she wouldn't have asked for Richard's help in the first place.
Richard firmly nodded, "I assessed her and she was suffering from a familiar illness. I have giv her the potion which the medic back home specially prepared for this exact case."
Richard lied, naturally. He couldn't have told them things relating to Aembr and also the fact that Emily was now an Ambrobate. Angela might faint hearing that.
After a brief pause, he told Nora, "It would be wise if you rest here tonight and return to the Academy by tomorrow."
Nora abstmindedly nodded; still can't believe that Emily can actually be saved.
Richard turned a and glanced at the closed door once before he wordlessly descded to the g floor.
Maybe his decision might cause problems for him in the future, but one thing was for sure.
Richard was not going to ever regret saving Emily.
She sacrificed her everything to protect Amelia and ultimately saved his whole family. In return, saving her life was the least he could have done.
So yeah, the extra weight from his shoulders was now lifted.
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Early in the morning, Richard could be se running a the mansion, in circles. Now he usually exercises unlike his past self, and likes to train oft as well.
Currtly, while he sprints, his mind is congregated with thoughts relating to his family and academy.
Richard would be returning to the Academy tomorrow and the Headmaster has already told him the lie he would be reporting to his class teacher. As it seems, the Headmaster would not be assisting Richard there, and not like the redhead has any complaints regarding it.
Th there is his mother, who was back in her full form. After recovery, she seemed more lively and stronger than before. If not for the piled-up work, she would have participated in his training more oft.
The news of the Demon descsion had spread all across the world, and newspapers these days like to publish one or two articles about the Duchess. Some of them blamed her, and some of them worshipped her. One of those news articles said that the Duchess was actually a part of the Demon race that's why she is so strong.
Well, it's not like their words completely shapes public's opinion, so Richard didn't pay much atttion to them.
He has be receiving a letter from Amelia regularly, asking wh he would be returning. She told him things about what had be happing in the Academy, and surely Richard was slightly intrigued to be there.
About Bella, th she would be coming with Richard to stay in his mansion on that island. She would be living under the pretse of being a maid, since that's the only way of letting her be there. And apart from Lilia and Violet, only a single maid would be going there who was recruited for the job by Richard.
Yes, it's Jasmine.
The canon evts are f—-ed up so Richard wasn't going to rely on his knowledge and just do whatever he deems right to prepare for the upcoming war.
"Oh, baby?" Suddly, Richard heard a familiar voice from behind before the said lady paced up to jog beside him.
"Morning…" Richard's words trailed off once he looked at his mother.
Her curly red hair was tied in a high ponytail. A body-fit full-sleeved shirt she wore with flexible bottoms that clung to her juicy thighs. Her clothes acctuated her tempting curves and nearly made Richard stop in his tracks to admire the beauty.
"Hmm?" Bellarine hummed in questioning before asking, "Do I look weird in this?" Despite how young she seems, Bellarine would be thirty three years old next month.
However, except for her, everyone a her only admires how beautiful she is becoming day after day. Just like wine, the older she gets, the prettier she becomes.
"You look…refreshing. But it's rare for you to wake up this early." It was only six on the clock, at least two hours earlier than she gerally wakes up.
Bellarine grinned, "Since I will be leaving for the Capital tonight and won't be able to see my baby for the next few weeks, I wanted to spd as much time as we could, together."
Richard smiled softly as he said, "Well, can't say I ain't happy for that thoughtfulness…Bella."
Bellarine was surprised to hear her name from him, and more so wh Richard directed her steps towards the forest without her ev realizing it until they were already quite deep in the forest.
Their pace slowed, eyes never wavering, and slowly the duo came to a gradual pause.
Bellarine wordlessly stepped toward her baby, her hands draping over his shoulders, as she asked, "Are we not returning for breakfast."
Richard leaned forward and kissed her cheek softly before whispering, "Right now, my hunger cannot be satiated by food."
His words st a shiver down her spine and her face began to turn hot.
She closed her eyes as she felt Richard's lips meeting hers, their connection becoming intimate instantly.
Their lips fiercely embraced each other, almost like two lovers had reunited after years of separation.
Richard's hand wt down to explore his lover's bombshell body. His hand roamed a her back, caressing it ssually before it wt towards her butt.
He used both of his hands to squeeze those marshmallows making her stagger forward as Bellarine felt her strgth from her legs, vanishing.
She moaned in his mouth, and slowly voiced, "Harder…I want…mm…more…ah…" Their kiss broke as Richard pushed the redhead against a tree and began licking her chin which further trailed down to her neck.
His tongue seemed to have gained sanity as it trailed her soft skin like he desired to leave marks behind
While his mouth was pleasing her neck and face, his left hand approached her bountiful teat, squeezing it over her shirt, and his knee inched upward, pressing against her fabric-clad womanhood.
Bellarine supported her weight by pressing her hand against his head, pushing his face deeper into her. Her nails clawed his hair passionately as the woman let out unholy moans.
"Ah…" Bellarine gasped as suddly, Richard lifted her shirt along with her undergarmts and revealed her meaty tits in full exposure.
"Don't worry, the whole area is under my detection…" He assured her before diving into her milk jugs.
Bellarine squirmed under his assault as she felt the area betwe her legs becoming wet and sloppy.
She took his hand and directed it towards her twat, saying, "Some atttion…there…mm…"
Richard grinned as he bit her nipple softly and began to move his fingers side to side over her cunt. Despite being covered with her pants, he somehow could sse how wet she currtly was. And within the confines of his own pants, Richard felt his cock was about to burst through the restraints.
He inserted his hand inside her pants before slowly guiding it toward her heated sex.
"You are flooding down there…" He teased, making the woman shy as she stuttered
"Blame yourself…" She moaned upon feeling her baby's fingers on her waiting cunny after so long.
She has missed this ssation of being touched like this. After that day, wh her baby gave her oral service in her office, Bellarine tried pleasing herself with her fingers, but it didn't feel anything near as exciting as this.
Richard didn't need to lubricate his fingers to insert it inside her waiting baby hole.
While he played with her nipples and alternatively kissed her, his fingers wt in and swiftly came out of her cunt at a rapid pace.
The vulgar sound of a woman's moaning mixed with the squelching noises of her cunt being finger fucked echoed in the silt forest.
Richard's pace hasted as he began taking longer thrusts in and out with his index and middle finger making her squirm in delight.
She was on the tip of her toes, and her hands held his wrist, which was restlessly working on her womanhood.
With her eyes closed, the lady announced, "I-Its cumming…cumming….ahhh"
Her eyes rolled back in her head, and her lips parted as she felt something massive squirting out of her baby hole.
Her body shook violtly under the effect of orgasm as Richard took out his fingers and joyed the view of his lover being completely grossed in carnal pleasure.
He was growing restless within his pants as well, so he didn't think twice before whipping out his little prince, who stood erect, glaring at Bellarine.
"B-Baby…I am quite ssitive you know…" She tried to resist a little but she knew it was futile.
Richard made her turn a and her butt stuck out towards him.
Richard lowered her pants and rubbed his cock against her salivating cunt.
Parting her pussy lips, he aimed perfectly before diving his whole lgth deep inside her pussy.
"Nnngh….so big…" Bellarine cried as she felt her insides being completely cramped by her baby's stuff.
Richard held the urge to cum right away, and after a brief pause, he slowly took his meat rod out, letting it taste op air for a momt before he again plunged it inside her.
Slowly he began to move his waist rhythmically, fucking her slowly.
"Ah….feels so good…don't stop…" Bellarine also began to move her waist, their waist colliding with each thrust and the sound of flesh clapping reverberating a.
Richard paced up a little, expecting Bella to be waking up any momt now, so he decided to finish early.
Holding Bellarine by her wrists he began to piston hard and fast, making her mind go numb and another load incoming to be shot out.
Richard groaned as he felt his limit nearing, and with a strong thrust, he planted his cock deep within her warmth and began to shoot his baby batter into his woman.
"Agh…so warm….." Bellarine was above cloud nine, feeling her baby's seed painting her insides.
The duo remained in that position for a few minutes before Richard took his thing out and helped Bellarine clean up.
While they were returning, they spotted Bella standing near the trance of the mansion; seemingly waiting for them.
Richard stole his gaze away from his sister, and after whispering something to Bellarine, he dashed toward the gym.
"Ah, Bella. Good morning." Bellarine walked towards her daughter with slow steps. Her strange movemts didn't go unnoticed by the younger one but Bella remained silt on the matter.
Looking in the direction where her brother wt, she uttered under her breath,
'Once we go to that island…I will surely make you look at me as a woman…'
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Almost forty days have passed since Richard left the Academy without a single thought of going through so many things.
When he travelled to the Capital, the only thought he had in mind was to get rid of that clone and also contact his mother. However, upon reaching there, he met a completely unexpected person and also, got to know several groundbreaking facts about himself and his family.
Richard went through several experiences in these few 'days' that's why it could be seen why there was nostalgia in his eyes when he stood at the entrance of the academy early in the morning.
Passers-by were glancing in his direction, but unlike before when they admired him, now Richard was looked at with suspicion and nervousness.
The news of the Demon General's appearance, regardless of the reason, near the Duchess' mansion has spread like a forest fire. And also, the fact that Richard fought that demon as well. Naturally, someone of that calibre, who went against a deity class Demon, surely would cause a commotion among the students.
'Well, not like I care about their opinion…' All Richard needs is to have his people aware of the whole situation so they don't end up misunderstanding him.
"Good to see you, Richard." Just as he stepped in, Ethan greeted him.
The silver head stood there with his friends; Rose, Elizabeth and Nora.
Well, the way Elizabeth was clinging to him, it couldn't be said that they were just friends
"Good morning you all." He greeted them. Rose fidgeted at her place and with her head leaning down, she stuttered,
"H-H-Helloww…" She seemed to have bit her tongue while stuttering.
"Good morning to you, Richard." Nora greeted him with a soft smile. And about Elizabeth…well, Richard wasn't expecting anything from her in the first place.
With the group, Richard advanced toward the classroom.
Amelia wanted to walk to the school with Richard, however, since she had to report to the council office—given she is now a disciplinary officer—she came to the mansion early in the morning. After spending half an hour, she dashed away, saying she would meet him during lunch.
"I saw some preparation going on. What's all of this about?" Richard asked as he looked at the students moving around in groups most of them heading toward the library.
"Ah, it's the battle of the geniuses, happening next week with the neighbouring continent's central Academy." Taking a pause, Ethan added, "Rose has been selected from the first year."
Richard raised his brows before he glanced at the girl who was already blushing as he said, "Congrats, Rose. I expected no less from you."
His words seemed to have cast a spell on her as the girl hid her face behind her books, and everything above her bosom turned red.
Those cute red ears tempted Richard to pinch them but he held back his urge and continued to walk.
Wisdom face-off is the name of the contest that happens between two academies across the globe. Those who won in the first round would compete in the Inventor's Quest, which happens in the month near the end of the year.
Participating in the Wisdom Face-off allows a student to showcase their knowledge and get recognition from the Emperors of the two participating academies and a chance to enable their academy to participate in the competition which occurs globally.
Indeed, an opportunity to shine.
Soon, the five of them reached the classroom, and just like before, the students were sitting just at the place where they were initially assigned.
Rose and Richard, naturally, walked to sit on the same desk. And guess what, she was still sitting near the edge.
"Haah~you don't change, huh?" Richard asked as he took out his book and suggested, "Trust me I don't bite. So sit comfortably."
Saying so, Richard began to read the books to pass the time, when unexpectedly he heard Rose's hesitant voice,
"I-I feel like…I-I will a-accidentally offend Sir Richard…" Her voice was so small that even with his enhanced hearing, Richard had to use Perceptive Burst for a moment.
Rose's voice sounds adorable and childlike. That's why he wanted to hear it.
After she was done, Richard asked, "Did you find me arrogant and short-tempered?"
She shook her head.
"Did you see me shouting at someone for breathing in the same air as me?"
Another short shake.
"So why do you think you would be an exception?"
"B-But I often make silly mistakes…and people get angry…"
A pink head with a round face, short legs and also a clutz? Okay, that's some package of adorableness.
Heaving a sigh, he told her, "Listen, Rose, unless you deliberately try to pick a fight, I won't get offended by whatever you do."
Just as he finished saying those words, the doors of the classroom parted, and instantly, everyone quieted down.
The familiar violet-haired lady stood on the podium and looked around the classroom.
Once her eyes rested on Richard, she called, "Richard, stand up."
Richard stood and other students got excited for the drama which was about to unfold.
Lucy sternly spoke, "I read your apology letter and the reason why you were absent for this long. However, considering the necessity of a representative, I selected someone else for the job."
Suddenly, the scion of Aermore stood up as Lucy continued, "In your absence, I appointed Brendon as the new representative. If you want you can have a discussion with him and claim your position back."
There was a thin smirk on Duke Aeromore's son as his expression clearly told, 'Come on, challenge me'.
The boy looked battle hungry but not even once Richard had the intention to become the representative again, so he said,
"I have no problem with the current arrangement since I have indeed failed as a representative." Richard's statement made many of the students click their tongue and many of them just remained nonchalant.
Ethan was unsure how he should react, given he admires the role of a representative, and that position was snatched away from Richard without even telling him. The silver head was kind of upset with the decision.
Brendon frowned, "What's wrong with you?"
Lucy raised her brows, as she stopped herself from what she was about to say.
Richard turned towards the grey-haired, "What do you mean?"
"You know what I mean. You can't just shrug things like this. Don't you have pride left in you?"
Richard scoffed, "I mean Professor took the right decision-."
Brendon gritted his teeth, "Stop shaping the reality as you deem right. You are replaced, just accept it "
Richard grinned, "Yep, I accept it. And you, Aermore Brendon, are my replacement."
"Pfft-" Ellion chuckled aloud while some of the others stifled their laughter hearing those words.
Brendon's eyes turned red in rage as he clenched his fist hard enough to make his palm bleed.
Lucy heaved a sigh, "Both of you, sit down now. The class-"
"I challenge you to a duel!"
Lucy frowned; not liking the fact that she was interrupted.
Richard looked genuinely amused as he gripped his book and soon it was enshrouded in blackish crimson flames.
"I will accept your challenge if you hold this book just for ten seconds."
Aermore scoffed and raised his hands to catch the book which Richard threw at him.
However, the moment Brendon held the book, his eyes widened and he instantly threw away the book towards his left.
Nora panicked as she saw the book advancing toward her.
However, just as she thought she might have to catch the burning book, the flames evaporated and a still intact book landed in her hands.
Brendon's hand was still burning as he continuously blew over his burnt hands.
Richard looked at his class teacher before apologizing, "I apologize for the unsightly display, ma'am. And I am prepared to receive any punishment you deem right."
The class turned silent for a few moments before Lucy voiced, "Brendon, get yourself treated."
Once Brendon dashed out, the violet-haired asked Richard, "Have you added your name to the participant's list of the upcoming contest?"
Richard was perplexed, "I thought the team was already decided?"
Lucy nodded, "The main team, indeed, has been selected, but there still is a vacant seat for the backup team. From the first year, only three people have submitted their names."
Richard was surprised but his reaction was taken as a sign of uncertainty, urging Lucy to ask, "What happened? Do you have no desire to be an ideal student anymore?"
"No, ma'am…I mean, of course, I will participate if I can."
Lucy nodded before she told him to sit down.
Richard glanced at Rose and found her looking back at him.
Hesitantly he asked, "How did you submit your name?"
The pinkette tilted her head, "I never gave my name…I was chosen by the Headmaster."
"Expected much." Richard heaved a sigh.
But then Rose spoke up, "Umm…if you want to submit your name you have to meet the student council president first."
Richard nodded, "Thanks for the help."
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The Student Council is a place ruled by the elites of the Academy.
This was the first time for Richard to be heading there. In the future, Ethan would get invited to join the Council, but he firmly rejects given his interest lies in hunting rather than being cooped up in an office after school.
There aren't many merits and benefits of being a council officer, but surely being the representative of the student body allows the council members to be in the limelight most of the time.
However, Richard never deemed it necessary to be a part of the Council, nor was he ever invited.
En route, Richard was thinking about the heir of the Aeromore family.
Brendon is an arrogant playboy who can even flirt with his teachers if he finds them pretty. In his memories, Brendon was quite infatuated by Emily and he has a feeling that Brendon's sudden grudge against him is something related to Emily.
Well, not like Brendon can ever be a reason for his concern.
Reaching the council office which was on the same floor as the teacher's staff rooms, Richard knocked.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Excuse me," Opening the door he found the council members, all looking at him with varying expressions.
The council office was long but not very broad. The school emblem hung on the wall across the entrance. Long tables on either side, on which the members sat.
And in the middle, there was only a single desk allotted to the head of the Council.
Richard's eyes found the familiar pretty face of his lover, being seated near the end of the table and currently, the girl could be seen barely suppressing her grin.
Richard stepped in and looked at the person sitting across from him.
The student council president, Ruby Melsworth.
The daughter of a renowned trader and a prodigy who has proven her worth from the very first day of the academy. She is the first student who became the Council President near the end of her first year and currently, she is in her third year.
The girl had long, straight black hair draped over her left shoulder and a pair of red pearly eyes that looked at Richard with a knowing look. MVLeMpYr-the-story-platform
'She is strong and on guard…' Richard can now sense someone's presence just from a glance alone. The better they suppress their ether, the stronger they are. And this girl was in the league of an imperial mage that serves the Emperor.
Without using Detection, Richard could tell that there was a barrier around her, and just like him, she was also assessing him with those shining orbs of hers.
"You are here to submit your name for the competition, I guess?" She asked her words suggesting she was already informed.
Richard nodded, "Indeed, Prez. I was told that I need to give this letter to you to get myself registered?"
Ruby chuckled; that laughter sounded adorable yet, at the same time, made her appear elegant.
With her eyes smiling she told him, "They exaggerate things with all these formal procedures." Taking a pause, she asked him, "Can you answer a few questions for me? Based on your response, we will decide if you can be a backup participant or not."
Richard was unprepared but backing off was never an option, so he just nodded.
Ruby clasped her hand in delight as she said, "Great. Now, as you know, if you participate, you would be the replacement of little Rose. And Rose is selected for her excellent knowledge about World History and Civilisation."
The five members of this contest excel in different subjects since the questions asked in the quiz vary in nature.
Richard didn't think twice before nodding, "Yes, I am aware."
Ruby smiled before she turned her eyes toward the glass-wearing person on her left.
The said person got up, and while fixing his glasses, he asked, "Can you tell me what was the basis on which the continents were distributed and what decided the distribution of resources at that time."
Richard took a single second of pause before responding, "Strength-based hierarchy it was, as such, the strongest of the seven heroes had the first say in the distribution of resources and what region they desire to rule. Based on their preference, they divided their jurisdiction.
For example, the Frost King chose the southern tip of Clion as his kingdom and as the second strongest he had the right to take all the silver-furred bears with him at that time. That explains why those beasts could not survive any other climate than extreme cold."
Richard's answer was fluent however, the Vice-president looked dissatisfied, "There is still something missing."
Richard added, "If we are going into details, then the fifth and the sixth challenged each other to decide the resources they wanted to possess. And those bets contained gambling, how long they can please-"
"Okay, okay, that's enough." The glass-wearing youth sat down while covering the blooming blush on his face.
Ruby giggled seeing that reaction and also the fact that Richard remained nonchalant throughout.
Next, she looked at her treasurer. The short black-haired girl got up and asked,
"Tell me what you know about the Plague War?"
"The third descendant of the sixth hero released a long-frozen disease into the Emberclad territory. In response, the fourth descendant of the Flame Warden launched several fireballs containing a disease that grows and spreads through body heat. Both sides faced great challenges and the situation became so dire that the descendants of the Second and the Seventh had to intervene."
The girl nodded, "Can you tell me the name of the person who introduced the cure?"
Richard smiled, "It was a beast who bit one of the patients and their toxin burned the disease. That beast, Mist Doe, is now extinct, and so is the disease."
After that, four more questions were asked and all of them were related to the history of Clion.
Richard answered them one after another, while Amelia watched him with a proud smile on her face.
Richard was taught not only by the professional tutors but by his mother as well, who was known to be the wisest witch during her time in the academy. Naturally, Richard was bound to be an academic genius given he made it to the top position in students' ranking.
Almost half an hour passed by when the question-answer round concluded.
Now every eye was on the Council President, who was smiling as usual.
"A few things, I would like to point out," Richard intently listened, "I noticed that unless you are asked, you don't go deeper in your answers, Richard, and the judges won't ask you for the details. They will just give you the numbers based on how much knowledge you expose."
Richard nodded; somehow, he failed to notice this flaw in himself.
Taking a pause, she added, "And also, you need to work on your speech presentation. I noticed that you don't pause at the end of your sentences. This may not get noticed when you converse with others, but in the competition, that small thing can make a difference in the scores you can gain."
Richard nodded in understanding, "I understand. Thank you for letting me know my flaws."
Ruby showed slight surprise upon hearing the words of gratitude. Maybe, the rumors were true after all. The heir of the Scarlette house no longer has that cockiness left in him.
'But at that time…well, forget it.' Ruby inwardly shook her head and took her pen.
While she wrote, she announced, "Scarlette Richard is appointed for the last vacant seat of the substitute team."
The unexpected announcement made many of the members gasp and show surprise. However, none of them rose in protest.
Richard didn't expect to get selected right away, given the President was not completely satisfied with his performance. However, not even once she showed hesitation in making the decision.
Maybe she chose him based on his knowledge alone and expected him to improve in the time they had? Regardless, it was unexpected that just after a few hours of knowing about the competition he was already a part of it.
Glancing at Amelia, he saw the girl shaking in excitement and ready to jump on him to tackle him into a hug.
"On a side note, " Richard refocused on the President as he heard her adding, "I want to appoint you as my secretary. So after the competition join the council Richard."
Richard parted his lips, but before he could have said something, Ruby smilingly added, "And no, you don't get a choice in this."
For some reasons…that smile on her face appeared a little twisted and sadistic..
Richard wondered if she also had some grudge against him…but soon he shook his head. This was the first time he was meeting this girl. Surely, he wouldn't have offended her in some way…
Right?
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Bellarine returned home the next day; all tired and bored. In the absence of the Emperor, the meeting was majorly directed by Duke Aeromore, and that man needlessly stretches his words to make himself look mysterious and even trivial matters; serious.
Returning home the first thing she did was to write a letter to Lilia and used her Soul familiar to send it to the maid. Her baby has yet to form a connection with his soul beast so until then, Bellarine would have to rely on the brunette.
Since it was ten on the clock, she knew her baby would be in the classroom that's why she didn't contact him using the telephone artifact which he gave her.
Once she was done writing and sending the letter, the lady made her way to her son's room and walked inside his bathroom while throwing away her clothes.
"Hmm~hmm~hmm~" While humming to a tune which didn't belong to this world, she hopped into the warm water after tying her hair in a bun.
She loves to take baths in Richard's bathroom. It may sound foolish but she feels he somehow will appear in his bathroom and say something like, 'Quite a body you got there, my beautiful Bella~'
"Ehe~" She giggled as she washed her flawless skin thoroughly and after she was done, she escaped the bathroom wrapped in a towel.
Pulling the wardrobe she took out a shirt which, naturally, didn't belong to her.
Draping the shirt over her shoulders, she buttoned it and made her way to his bed. She didn't bother wearing anything on her lower half or any undergarments.
"Haah~feels like home…" His smell still lingered in the bed as she pressed her face as deep as she could into his pillow and wrapped herself in the warmth he left behind.
Wrapped in the blanket, she felt her baby was embracing her…and that sensation was enough to make her feel excited.
*Knock* *Knock*
Hearing those knocks, Bellarine frowned. She clearly told the head maid to not disturb her until evening.
"Who is it?" Her tone sounded stern.
"Madame Duchess….someone came to meet you. She introduced herself as Elena."
Bellarine's eyes parted as she seemed shocked to hear that name.
With a frown, she thought, 'What does she need now?'
Getting up, Bellarine commanded, "Tell her to sit in the reception ... .I will be down in a minute."
After saying so, Bellarine wore her clothes properly but didn't part ways with her baby. After wearing undergarments, she wore the shirt again and tucked it inside her skirt before shrouding herself with a cardigan.
Making her way downstairs, the woman found a familiar redhead waiting for her in the reception.
The person had some similarities to Bellarine, except for the fact that she had short hair and looked slightly older than Bellarine.
Making her way toward the woman, she gestured towards the maid, and soon only the two redheads were left in the reception.
The other one didn't stand up to greet Bellarine and silently sipped on her tea.
Bellarine sat across from the lady before asking, "What brings my dear aunt here today?"
The person across from Bellarine was one of the members of the Scarlette clan and Bellarine's aunt.
Not many people are left in the clan, but still, they hold influence over other clans and the Empire of Emberclad.
Scarlette clan resides in the Emberclad Empire given the founding member died in that same continent and the first heir of the Flame Warden was born there.
For the lady to travel such a long distance…there must be something important going on.
"He accessed it." Despite those words that seemed vague and too little to understand, Bellarine knew exactly what the lady meant.
"Yes, he did. Twice actually." Bellarine informed, her smile exhibiting how proud she was.
The lady rested the cup on the table before bringing her hands to her knees. Looking at Bellarine sternly she asked, "Have you told him about the tradition of the Scarlette house?"
Bellarine remained indifferent, "Yup, but I never forced Richie to get married. And he has already decided whom he would make his bride." Two names came to her mind when Bellarine said that; Amelia and Lilia. Naturally, Bellarine counts herself as his wife already.
Elena's face darkened, "It is an unbreakable law for the members of the Scarlette clan to give birth to the descendent of the great hero."
Taking a pause, she added, "Despite how close you are to Master Richard, you can no longer give birth to a child anymore."
Bellarine was aware of the fact. Her body couldn't withstand another childbirth after she gave birth to Richard.
The process of childbirth, in this case, is not as straightforward as other children.
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The burning child cannot be slowly pulled out through the Scarlette clan's woman's uterus; rather, their stomach is carefully incised completely to take out the baby, which grows to an unnaturally large size for a newborn.
Then the mother has to keep them near their body, suppressing their ether so that the child doesn't end up hurting someone else or themselves with their burning body.
However, Richard's flame was subdued just after his birth, making him the exception in the history of the descendants of the Flame Warden.
That's why to continue the legacy of the Warden, it was necessary for a woman of the Scarlette house to get pregnant with the descendent.
Until now, considering that they always tended to live a short life, the previous successors always remained confined in closed walls and spent their life with the one they are tied up with; the person who further becomes the mother of their child.
Having very few options, those successors never went against the rule of giving birth to a child with the members of the clan.
…well, until that child appeared who controlled his flames and broke the chain.
"Bellarine, you can't do this."
Bellarine scowled, her ether making the air heavier, as she spoke, "Oh dear aunt, you do know what I can do."
Elena knows she cannot win against this girl who has always been monstrously strong since childhood, and given the experience she has gained after leaving the clan, she has become a figure with whom Elena cannot speak recklessly.
Heaving a sigh, Elena asked, "I am not asking Richard to get married to his destined one…but for the sake of the clan can he not give birth to a child with her?"
Bellarine scoffed, "You are pushing your decision onto her. Have you even asked that girl if she wants to be a mother at such a young age?"
"You don't need to worry about that. Although Ruby has lived outside the clan for her whole life, she still is obedient towards the clan and its traditions."
Bellarine heaved a sigh. She hasn't met that child for years now and Richard as well, only met that girl once when he was seven years old.
After thinking for a moment, Bellarine spoke, "I will ask him," Just as Elena's face brightened, Bellarine added, "However, if he rejects once, it would be the end of the discussion."
Elena smilingly responded, "That would be enough."
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It's not a coincidence that Ruby was enrolled in the same academy as Richard. She very well knew that her parents, the branch family of the Scarlette house, wanted Ruby to build a good connection with Richard.
Those women who give birth to the heir of Flame Warden, their families receive support from the Scarlette clan. As such, they wanted Ruby to ensnare Richard into impregnating her.
Ruby has met Richard once before and considering his present self, she cannot make comparisons at all.
Seeing Richard walking out of the council office with Amelia beside him, Ruby smiled,
'We never were meant to be together.'
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After leaving the council office, Richard and Amelia headed to the cafeteria to have lunch.
Although only a few minutes were left, they showed no sign of urgency, given Amelia just wanted to be with him regardless if she gets to eat something or not.
"I didn't expect you to get selected." Amelia uttered, in context to the quiz.
"Do I look that dumb in your eyes?"
"You're the strongest man I know—not exactly because of your brains, though." As blunt as ever, she didn't hold back from sharing what she thought.
Richard chuckled, "Well, I am not brilliant but yeah, I know enough to not embarrass myself in a gathering."
Amelia pouted hearing that.
After that, they walked in silence for a few moments before, Amelia asked,
"Hey Richard," Her voice lowered a little, urging Richard to look at her…only to get surprised upon noticing that slight tinge of redness on her cheeks, as she asked,
"Can you come to my room tonight?"
Richard had the urge to press the girl to the wall and kiss her until she became breathless right away. However, he held the urge and whispered sensually,
"Wait for me."
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It was around seven on the clock and after Richard had dinner, he and Lilia could be seen walking around the garden leisurely.
After returning from the Academy, he received a call from his mother but since they could only talk a minute over the artifact, nothing much they were able to converse.
"I wonder when I can summon my own soul beast…"He wondered aloud.
Lilia replied, "Soon, in the academy, the summoning ritual would be introduced. Given it is prohibited to perform the ritual unless there is someone officially recording the event from the Capital, Madame Duchess never taught you the summoning."
Richard was aware of the whole drama related to the summoning ritual. They have to keep a record of every familiar being summoned from the third realm that lies between Light and Darkness. The same place where Endless Hold resides.
There has been no explanation given in the book regarding it, and from what Richard has discerned after asking people, Soul beasts can be a massive asset during wars, so the Emperor made it mandatory to make every summoned beast officially registered.
Possibly Ethan's summoned beast would be a Pegasus from the heavens. An S-rank summoning that will shake the world.
Talking about the Duchess, Lilia remembered something which she instantly mentioned, "I received a second letter, this evening, my lord."
Hearing her words, Richard was surprised. He read the first letter which his mother sent to Lilia, asking for his well being and other things related to him. Literally the whole page was filled with Richard and everything related to him.
But a second letter?
"What did it say?"
Lilia sounded uncertain, "It's about your vacation. She told me to take you to Awsperg for some reasons."
It was unexpected, "Awsperg Hmm…not a bad plan actually. That's a nice holiday destination and given you can be with your mother, it's actually a great idea."
Lilia wanted to sigh. Awsperg can never be a good holiday spot, considering the whole place smells like fishes and the town is smaller than Capital's market.
But well, she didn't point it out and nodded, "As you wish, my lord. The school would be closed for twenty days starting next month, right?" welcome-to-NovelBin
Richard nodded, "Yes."
A few moments of silence remained before Richard stated, "Lilia…tonight I won't be in my room."
Just a moment of pause it took for Lilia to understand what he meant before she asked, "Does master Richard want me to prepare some flowers?"
She was very well aware that there was someone else other than herself on this island who had the right to spend her nights with her master.
Richard remained silent and asked something unrelated to her query, "Are you hurt?"
Lilia didn't deny it, "It does pains me, but I have already accepted the fact that my master cannot be mine alone." They paused as she held his hand and smilingly said, "Such a great man you are, naturally, I alone cannot possess you."
Richard held her face, "Do you regret it? Falling for me?"
"Not even once. I have always been treated as an emotionless tool for as long as I worked as a soldier. I never actually blamed them for not even seeing me as a woman, since I never desired to walk on that path."
She leaned her face in his touch, feeling the warmth from his skin calming her heart as she added, "You made me realize that I am not only made to protect others and other than a tool I have an existence."
Lilia, after leaving her house, has always been the one who stood before danger and protected others. However, that day, when her master arrived from the skies and slaughtered each of those who harmed her…
…she felt safe.
….
Not so far from them, Bella could be seen sitting on a tree and enjoying the moonlight while her ears remained concentrated on their conversation.
And currently the girl couldn't help but feel complicated.
'How can someone let the man they love be with someone else?
Clenching her fist she closed her eyes and took several deep breaths.
Slowly parting her eyes she looked at the small orb her mother gave her.
'Do I have to swallow it after all?"
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Kevin Butcher was frustrated.
He cannot feel the fun of having someone else under him after he met that fiery girl named Amelia.
Any girl he fuc*ed, he just couldn't get the thrill when he did while facing that girl.
Those eyes…those eyes spoke how easily she could cleave him if Kevin tried harming the man she loved.
'Oh how wonderful it would be…' If she could show those eyes to someone else while shielding him?
If she could hate someone so passionately, Kevin cannot start to imagine how wild her love would be once he makes her, his.
Day after day, he couldn't stop thinking about her. He tried everything to stop his greed from growing however, it was futile.
Every time he tried to start something with a girl, he ended up thinking about Amelia.
He was crazily infatuated by that girl.
'No…I can't go on like this…' Kevin had only two options.
Either he leaves the school and gets thrown out his family since he was already on the verge of being disowned. Or remain here and get rid of this craving by making that girl submit to him?
The second option looked tempting
Kevin had already heard from many girls that once they sleep with him, there is no one who can resist him anymore.
'Yes…I just need to force myself in her life…that's the only way…'
Slowly the darkness around him receded and from the shadows a being grinned as Kevin finally made his mind.
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Lucy continued to work in the staff room even though it was already dark outside. Things related to the upcoming quiz need a whole lot of preparation.
After all, foreign delegates would be arriving in Obsidian Citadel soon to witness the competition between the two central affiliated academies.
Although they say it's just a friendly battle between the brains of both academies, Lucy very well knew that the teachers brainwashed the students that how their school's reputation was on line and how they should be doing anything in their power to win this.
Lucy was also encouraged by her fellow teachers to give the same knowledge to Rose, but never even once Lucy thought of calling out to that girl and making her feel more stressed than she already was.
Considering Rose's personality, Lucy can already imagine how she would react if Lucy suddenly dumps things like reputation and responsibilities on her shoulders. That frail girl might even faint.
"Are you done, Miss Lucy?" The Professor who teaches the third year, and someone whom Lucy openly respects; Max, approached her with a smile on his face.
The man has an excellent control over his skills and someone who gained his position as a senior professor through his merit alone. Just like Lucy, Max also comes from a commoner's background, which explains why she admires him so much.
"Far from it. But I think I will stop for today." Lucy spoke as she began packing her stuff in her bag; preparing to leave
"The security department is under your command, I suppose?" Max asked to which the violet haired nodded.
"Indeed. I am told to arrange the security within the academy. Outside the school, the island would be under the protection of Knight Commander Bennett."
Max raised his brows, "That golden warrior for security, huh? This competition is surely taken quite seriously." Max commented as he, along with Lucy began to make their way out of the staff room.
Lucy heaved a sigh, "I mean, slight altercation can lead to political distress, worse a wa-"
"Please don't jinx it, Miss Lucy." Max stopped her with sweat already building on his forehead.
The violet haired smiled, "You don't particularly like fighting even though you are an S-rank?"
Max exhaled a sigh, "That's a curse…being strong doesn't mean the person always remains battle hungry…."
Lucy could sense deep remorse and years of exhaustion reflecting in his voice as the man lowered his eyes.
Lucy was aware that Max has gone through experiences which have shaped him into the person he is right now. However, no one knows what exactly happened to him two years ago that caused this change in him.
He vanished during a confrontation against a criminal group and when he returned he had lost all the vigor of his youth and had turned into a completely different person.
A person on whom people actually rely rather than using him just as a mad bull to demolish the opponent.
The duo continued to walk in silence
Max realized his mistake and hurriedly spoke, "Ah…well, I am quite relieved that you were given the opportunity to take care of the security. After all there could be no one better than Miss Lucy to maintain peace-"
**BOOOOOOM**
Both adults paused with Max's eyes widened as they heard a loud explosion from the building across from them.
Lucy turned her eyes toward the explosion and faintly she could see the figure of a student flying across the campus.
"Shit!"
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Amelia was excited.
After this long, after so many separations and obstacles, they were finally back together.
It was almost like a story out of a novel where the female lead was kidnapped and was threatened to get separated from her love. Only for the hero to come and save her.
'Love…huh…'
Just a few months ago, the very idea of romance and having such affection towards someone never crossed her mind. For her, marriage was a part of one's life, and things like emotions don't have to be involved.
She was told that despite her strength and background, in the end, she would become someone's life partner and take care of their children and family.
However, her perception of marriage and love changed when she met him.
Richard had several sides to him. Sometimes he can be caring as a guardian. Sometimes he can be a good friend. Sometimes, he treats her as his student, giving her advice and all. And sometimes, all she can see in his eyes is the endless love he carries for her.
Amelia was recently asked by her cousin how someone can even fall for her. At that time Amelia confidently said,
'It takes a special person to become my significant other. And Richard…is that special person.'
Today, they were finally going to cross the final boundary between a man and a woman. Amelia would give her first time to Richard and get to know the pleasure of being a woman once again.
However, more than her physical need, Amelia inwardly knows that she wants to grow closer to him for some other reason.
…she knows that if she doesn't attack him proactively, Richard might not come at her, at all. He respects her feelings and wants to treasure the relationship they had. However, Amelia couldn't have it.
She doesn't want to remain a step behind Lilia.
If one calls it jealousy, then yes, Amelia is jealous of Lilia. But she doesn't hate that girl. She has taken care of Richard at those times when Amelia wasn't a part of his life.
Amelia can never take Lilia's place, but surely, she can reach a stage parallel to hers if she takes some bold steps.
And this was one of those bold steps.
Wearing a night suit that reached her upper thighs, the girl sat before the dresser to comb her hair.
In the darkness behind her, she saw the figure of a person flickering, making her smile as she said,
"You are early. I guess you were eager after all."
Richard didn't respond; rather he approached her with silent steps.
Amelia lowered her eyes to put down the comb as she felt his hands resting over her shoulders…instantly making her frown.
This…isn't Richard.
"I knew it, that you also want me."
Amelia instantly jumped from her spot, her left hand already holding her dagger.
"Butcher," She spat his name, her tone suggesting her current mood which was far from pleasant.
The older male stood there with a grin, "Were you waiting for your lover? I heard he returned recently so you must be planning to have a lot of fun tonight, no?"
With his sharp teeth baring out, the boy asked. His eyes were no longer showing sanity and in them, Amelia could see sheer madness
'Drugs? Possibly.' For now, she took out a vial from the nearby drawer, before raising her hand; intending to crash the bottle on the container and create a smoke screen. However,
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"Not so fast, babe." Butcher shot forward at a blinding pace, faster than she could react, gripped her wrist in a deadlock.
Amelia plunged the dagger in his ribs, however, Butcher's smirk never faded,
"I like a little violence." His face was disoriented further and his eyes were completely bloodshot.
Amelia tried pulling out the dagger to target his eyes, however, the dagger was pulled inside his body, and appeared out of his mouth.
Amelia frowned…this was no mere skill. His body seemed to have morphed into something inhumane.
Kevin used his other hand to hold the handle while he licked the venom on the blade, "Hmm~paralyzing poison. Not bad~"
Amelia scoffed, pulling her head back before slamming her forehead against Kevin's with a sharp crack. He staggered back, dazed.
Without missing a beat, she spun, her right foot whipping around in a brutal roundhouse kick that struck his face, knocking him sideways. Kevin stumbled, blood dripping from his nose, but Amelia didn't let up.
With swift, practiced movements, she pulled a handful of knives from under her table and hurled them at him. Each blade flew with deadly accuracy, piercing his body from head to toe, hitting all his vital points.
Kevin stood there, barely flinching, even as a knife drove deep into his left eye and another punctured his chest right where his heart should be. Yet he didn't move, as if pain meant nothing to him.
Amelia heaved a sigh as she stared at the being who swallowed all those knives and puked them out at once from his chest.
He looked completely unaffected.
Amelia wrapped her hair in a bun and took a battle stance.
Kevin grinned, "You won't back down without a fight?"
Amelia asked, "What do you think?"
Kevin heaved a sigh, "See, love, I don't wanna harm you," Taking a single moment of pause, he added, "You are siding with a man whose life is destined to fall into darkness. Someone who will be standing against humanity and the Gods you worship."
Amelia's eyes turned round, "Oh my god, you opened my eyes. I now completely hate Richard."
Her cold expression returned, "Stop yapping since not even God can make me believe in you."
"But he is right." Suddenly a third person entered the conversation, making Amelia's eyes widened
The being was made out of darkness, its eyes devoid of any emotion and Amelia could barely look at his features because of the abyssal darkness it was shrouded in.
The only feature that allowed her to know about its presence was those white eyes. Featureless eyes that stared at Amelia.
For a moment, Amelia lost her focus staring into those eyes…almost like she would get convinced of whatever nonsense they were spouting.
However, "Say whatever you want." Taking out her battle daggers she faced the two with determination in her eyes.
The shadowed being heaved a sigh, "She is strong."
Soon the strange being disappeared before suddenly, someone burst through the windows and this time, the intruder brought a smile to her face.
Kevin had only a single moment to react and all he did was to try and flee.
"You think you can run away now?!"
Richard held Butcher's head from behind, his hand burning with a fiery glow.
Kevin snarled as black tentacles grew from his back and stabbed Richard.
"Richard!!" Amelia exclaimed, however, under her shocked eyes, Richard's whole body was enshrouded in flames, burning the tentacles which Kevin shot at him.
His wounds healed as Richard glanced at Amelia and said, "Stay here."
He shot off the floor while holding the bastard in an iron clad grip.
Tearing the room he levitated in mid air before tossing the scumbag and slamming his joined hands onto Kevin's chest.
**BOOOOOOOM**
The deafening blow sent the older one shooting across the campus before he crashed on the ground and continued to roll several times.
Richard appeared above Kevin, extending his left hand, he released a barrage of flames.
"Haaaaa!!" Kevin extending both of his hands, his tentacles shaping into a shield which the man used to protect himself.
However, Richard's flames were merciless, eating the very darkness which Kevin was blessed with.
Kevin looked at his burning arms and how slowly his skin was turning black.
'No…this can't be!'
Just as he thought that Kevin was going to get killed, someone arrived, "Stop it right there!"
A massive gust sent Richard hurling away, but he somehow stopped himself from crashing against the wall.
He looked at the two older ones and found one of them to be his homeroom teacher.
"He-Help! Save me!!" Kevin instantly dashed toward the duo and hid behind Max.
Richard returned to his usual form before approaching the duo.
"Richard, stop right there." Lucy warned.
The redhead coldly looked at the lady and asked, "Are you protecting an Ambrobate now?"
Lucy frowned and turned towards the boy hiding behind them.
"Max?" She asked her fellow teacher.
Max has already sensed the dark energy permeating from the boy. However,
"We will bring him to the headmaster. You can't harm him anymore."
Richard's eyes darkened, "After what he tried to do, nothing in the world can save him from me."
Max's eyes turned solemn as he warned, "No action will be taken against you, Richard, if you back off now. However, taking another step here means you are prepared for severe consequences."
Richard snarled, "Did you not hear me? Not even God can save that thing from dying by my hands."
"So be it."
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