204 Annoying Fame (2/2)

She couldn't even begin to imagine just how miserable she would be if she hadn't met Raven.

Unknowingly, the man named 'Vendrick Valorheart' became a very important person to her life. She was even debating with herself if she thinks that Raven is more important to her or her own Brother.

May the gods forbid it, but if there ever come a time where Raven was removed from her life, he will take away a huge part of her with him.

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The continued to merrily wander the streets and eventually decided to settle down to sit under a tree and watch as the sun sets, it was evident that their plans went a little more than 'having lunch together'.

Luna's heart was thumping with happiness and contentment, so as Raven. Her head rested on his shoulders as both of them shared a comfortable silence while staring at the setting sun.

After a period of silence, Luna's voice fluttered towards Raven's ears, asking: ”Avi? Do you think Father's doing fine right now?”

Raven was somewhat taken by surprised with her sudden question. He took a deep breath and in an almost helpless tone. ”I have no idea.”

Luna unconsciously bit her bottom lip as anxiety rose from her heart. Eventually she calmed herself down and sighed dejectedly. ”It's been almost a year since he wrote a letter. Usually he will send one at least once every three months, it will then be delivered by his Familiar. I'm worried, brother's worried, and Grandpa Lee might not show it but I know that he's worried as well.”

Raven lifted his arm and caressed her hair, this caused Luna to wrap around her arms on his waist and bury her face on his shoulders.

Raven froze for a bit but recovered instantly, he pulled Luna closer and wrapped her with both of his arms, making sure that she felt safe and comfortable. He leaned in to her ears and said in a gentle voice:

”The King, he's formidable. He's the strongest man in this kingdom and even if I never had the chance to meet him, I know that he is wise as well. This isn't the first time that he went out to venture the wilds, he came back once and I trust that he could do that twice. Aside from the well being of the Kingdom, you two are the main reason why he has to go out anyway, his efforts would be in vain if he can't come home to you.”

After saying these words, Raven felt Luna's body shiver. He felt his shoulders getting wet, most likely due to Luna's tears. He sighed and pulled Luna even closer to him, he didn't say anything and just allowed her to cry her worries out. No matter how many times he experienced it, Raven never liked seeing Luna hurt or crying.

”If there's anything that we could do right now. That would be 'training'. So long as we train hard enough, we will be stronger. If we are strong enough, then the King won't have to go out once again after he returned. He could rest and he would feel confident to share his burdens with us, that's the most logical solution that I could think right now.” Raven added as he comforted her.

He felt Luna nod in his embrace, a smile crept up to Raven's face as he continued staring at the horizon until the sun could no longer be seen.

After a while, Luna raised her head and dried her tears. She gave Raven a sweet smile afterwards which made him swallow the words he wanted to say. She then said: ”Thank you, for everything.”

Raven was about to reply when something unexpected happened.

Luna leaned in and kissed him.

After that, she hurriedly pulled away from the hug and ran away, leaving the stunned Raven.

He recovered after a while, a wry smile appeared on his face as he scratched his head in a frustrated manner while his ears reddened. He rested his head against the tree and whispered:

”Whipped.”