Chapter 86: Sir Michael’s new lover? (1/2)

As Michael continued to focus on the lonesome cloaked ranger leaning uninterestedly at the wall, he decided it was time to take matters into his own hands.

Stepping down the podium he briefly thanked the group of people that gathered to greet him, while he excused himself and continued on his way towards the figure.

Lily had long noticed how he kept looking towards her direction as he gave his speech, so she wasn't surprised that he decided to come over. Still, she continued to remain disinterested in everything that was happening.

She had no intention of joining any of the newly formed groups; to her, the only partner she ever needs is her brother who was still unconsciously resting back at home.

As he approached, Michael opened the visor of his golden helmet providing Lily a first peek at his brown eyes and surprisingly youthful facial features. With a bright smile on his face, he stopped just an arm's length away from her, and while taking off his golden armored gloves, he extended his hands towards Lily.

”Greetings friend!” He kept his hands hanging in the air awkwardly for a few seconds, and since he did not receive the figure's hands in return he eventually retreated it, not showing any discomfort on his face or in his tone as he continued.

”I noticed you standing alone in your lonesome here while the others were already making friends. Would you like me to introduce you to the others?”

As he asked, he was paying attention to every little detail, every little motion the figure would show or do, to gain more attention. So far, he could only roughly guess that most likely this person was a woman, but he couldn't be certain.

As his curiosity was reaching its peak, and as he did not receive any response, he asked again.

”Friend? Can you hear me? Can I help you in any way?”

Although there was no movement, after a few seconds, with an accompanying sigh, a gentle and heavenly voice sounded under the hood.

”Thank you, kind sir, but I am fine. I am just waiting for the event to end, so I can pick a quest finally.”

As the heavenly, angelic voice reached his ears, Michael's heart started thumping harder than ever before. This was something that never happened to him before in all the previous 25 years of his life, not even when he was introduced and betrothed to his wife that came from a renowned noble family.

No, he didn't even see a glimpse of the owner of this angelic voice and his heart was already beating faster than ever before. He gulped, trying to calm himself down, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop the strangely excited thumping.

Taking a deep breath, he looked at the hood, trying to glance under it, sadly without any success. In the end, his curiosity winning over his rationality, he asked with forced calmness in his voice.

”Dear friend, may I ask you to grace us with your heavenly visage and remove the hood? I don't mean any disrespect, but I would like to see the warrior maiden that would dare to brave the wilderness alone, despite knowing the dangers.”

The first time, the edges of the hood moved as Lily turned her attention towards the tall golden armored knight looking at him with a heated expression.

”I'm sorry, Sir Michael, but I would prefer to keep it on. Hope you can forgive me.” She answered once again causing a massing increase in the intensity of the thumps of Michael's heart.

Although he was very eager to have a glance at the owner of this angelic voice, he knew he had to be patient. He knew that eventually he would get to know this undoubtedly unmatched beauty and make her his. He had to, there was no other option.

Slightly shaking his head while smiling politely, Michael answered with a slight bow.

”Not at all, Miss…?” he looked up, hoping for a name.

”Lily. My name is Lily. So, Sir Michael Sonovan, could you let me know when I can take on quests and start working?” Lily asked.

Every time he heard Lily's voice, Michael had trouble keeping himself calm. Just her mere voice caused such a reaction, He doesn't know what would happen if he ever gets to peak at her beauty.

Quickly realizing that he has an amazing opportunity, his smile broadened, and as he continued to try to peer under the veil of the hood, he politely answered.

”Normally you would have to form a group and with a mentor in-tow, you would head downstairs and pick your first quest and head out as well, however, if Miss Lily would like I could accompany you and help you in that regard. What would Miss Lily say for this option?”