Chapter 291 - Since that day (1/2)

Since that day, the little girl named Lyn had been dropping by to see him often. Though she was already doing that before, something had changed now. The girl was always buried in the book. Once in a while, she would ask him questions. Knowing the teachings of the Junlan church, though, he made the girl promise him not to show the books he lent her in public. It's not like they forbid using blood for magic- it's traditional, old magic. However, Arthur had observed how they treated the child. While they tried to hide it, Arthur could tell that she was a special disciple.

Arthur understood why they weren't telling him anything. It made sense if you thought about it. It doesn't change the fact that he is an outsider. 'Junlan church will help hide you for a while. But they will not interfere if those people find you.' A deep sigh escaped his lips. Of course, they won't interfere; the members of Junlan church uphold traditional values.

His thoughts broke off when he hears the sound of frantic footsteps and opened his door. The maids were rushing about all panicky. Some were standing around his door, going, ”You ask him.”

”What seems to be the problem?”

”Sir Arthur, could you help us out…?”

….

”What happened here?”

”Were not sure, she suddenly passed out and then she broke out into a terrible fever.”

Passed out, and then a fever? That seems reasonable, but, judging from the panicked maid's faces, there is something different about this. Arthur instructs them all to leave the room. They seemed hesitant, and Arthur knew why.

”One of you stay outside the door.”

Amongst the servants, a girl with short hair decided to stay behind. She looked meek.

Arthur turned to the child who was fast asleep on the bed. She kept tossing and turning in bed. She looks uncomfortable. Poor child, Arthur brushed his hands on her forehead. His thoughts broke off when Lyn stirred awake.

”Brother….”

At that comment, he drew his hand back.

'Brother?'

It seems like she does have somebody who cares for her.

”Eldest brother Andrew... I'm sorry…”

Andrew….? Arthur pulled away and ran his hand through his hair. It can't be that Andrew can it? He looked at the girl's appearance again. Long black hair, jewel-colored eyes, fair skin. Hands that have done no labor. He already knew she was a noble, but if she's related to the royal family...

Maybe he should stay away from her. He can't be too sure what her connection is just yet. But, the Andrew she referred to is most likely that person. It's because of Prince Andrew that he sustained this wound in the first place.

Arthur shook his head, now isn't the time to be thinking about this. Right now, there are more important things to do.

...

Arthur managed to stop the strange symptoms from showing up - but the girl was still quite hot. The fever should be normal now.

At some point, he fell asleep.

...

Opening his eyes, Arthur looked blankly at the white ceiling for a while. Huh? Where is he?

His back arched, probably because he had been sleeping on the sofa. Why is he sleeping on the couch? He thought about it for a moment, then immediately remembered.

He got off the sofa and headed towards the bedroom. Arthur opened the door and looked at the girl asleep on the bed, the empty space on the bed meant for him; he shook his head.

He waltzed inside and made his way over and reached over to caress her hair.