Chapter 68 - 68: Recruitment Part 2 (2/2)

Aron's statement caused Anastasia to slightly lose her nerve, during their last meeting he had told her to visit only when necessary after all. She knew this too but after the stunt she performed during the entrance ceremony, she felt uneasy about what consequences would come of it.

The fact Aron made no moves nor did he call for her only made her even more uneasy, to the point of affecting her sleep. Unable to stand it any longer she chose to take the initiative to visit him and face the consequences for her actions but she didn't expect he'd give her this type of reception as if uncaring for what she did.

”Well there has been a recent number of unexplained murders in Galos City... the public is still unaware but I've told the cause is a mana beast. So I thought I should warn you...” Anastasia reported before trailing off as she saw Aron snicker at her statement. ”Hoh? So am I to assume you cared so deeply for my well being that you risked coming here just to warn me?”

When Aron said this, Anastasia realized just how unbelievable her reasoning seemed. Still she had no other noteworthy piece of information so she could only lower her head, unable to respond to his retort. How could she? Was she just supposed to say she came to receive her punishment for her actions, something she wasn't even sure Aron cared for.

The longer she thought about it the more she felt foolish for coming there. Silence soon enveloped the room and she could feel her heart rate start to rise in anticipation. Soon the sounds of footsteps approaching her could be heard.

She felt a gentle touch on her chin, before her head was raised ever so slowly until her eyes locked with Aron's who now stood right in front of her. ”Tell me the actual reason you're here.” Was he asking? Was he commanding? His tone made it hard for Anastasia to know which it was but nevertheless she answered truthfully.

Explaining that she felt her actions at the entrance ceremony may have angered him. Upon hearing what she had to say, Aron showed a small smile while his hand slowly began to stroke her chin. ”So you came here to clear that up and face the consequences, correct?” He asked to which she nodded lightly.

”Y-yes...” Her usual proud and stubborn aristocratic demeanor was nowhere to be seen. Her body was stiff just from thinking about the many possible things Aron could do as her punishment, be it to her or her friends.

”A shame then I won't be punishing you.” Aron's reply suddenly caused her to look at him with bewildered eyes. ”You won't?...” She asked in a low tone while trailing off as she didn't think he would just forgive her... and she was right.

”Yes I won't, why should I cancel a wrong you did? If you know you performed a wrong action then cancel it out with the right action of equal magnitude. Otherwise the consequences shall still come.” Aron explained, causing the uneasiness to once again envelope Anastasia's entire figure.

”What right action do you want me to perform?” She asked with caution in her tone but Aron simply snickered before leaning in closer to her, his gaze locked onto her with their faces close to making contact. ”You aren't a child, you carried out the wrong action without my input so you should carry out the right one in the same manner, don't you agree?”

Aron's question left no room for refusal as Anastasia lightly nodded in agreement without uttering a word. ”Then we have nothing more to discuss, I'll be looking forward to your results.” Aron soon pulled away from Anastasia and walked away from her before leaving the study entirely.

She stood there as if frozen in time for a good moment, taking the time to recompose herself. 'Calm yourself Anastasia, don't let him have his way so easily.' Once done she let out a sigh of relief before hurriedly exiting as well.