Ash didn't bother answering her question.
Instead, that sly smile of his lingered—one that could topple kingdoms, drive queens to betray their dearest, and even make goddesses take a second look.
He couldn't care less about Kale or the original script.
But a protagonist rising this quickly?
That meant someone—or something—was feeding him opportunities. And the thought of that? He'd be lying if he said it didn't intrigue him.
'Faster ranking up... he could've possibly stumbled upon an encounter.... however, it's better to be safe than sorry.' He thought before speaking.
"The King of Velora, of course," he said at last, voice light, as though the entire world should already know his face.
[Sonna Voss's Affection – 42 %]
Sonna's frown grew darker. Each word he spoke sent a shiver down her spine, like warm fingers tracing her back, but years of hardship had forged steel around her resolve—far stronger than that of the average A-rank.
