Chapter 304 - PANDA AND FOX (1/2)

The face behind her was unfamiliar, but it was unforgettable.

A single glance was enough for her to carve the handsome appearance of the person into her brain. From the luscious black hair to the sword-like eyebrows and from the evil eyes to the lips stretched into a naughty smile, everything was iconic. ​​

Akira's cold eyes rested on the man for a moment before turning back to the merchandise.

”I am looking for something. Are you an attendant in the shop?” She asked while touching a jade sculpture of a miniature lion-dog.

The man's smile widened and the eyes became more flirtatious and seductive. He looked down at Akira like an evil fox.

”For you, I will be an attendant.” He smiled and took the lion-dog from Akira's hands. ”I suppose that you are looking for a protective charm.”

Akira turned and ȧssessed the handsome man again. Still, the only word that could come to her mind was unforgettable.

If she had met him, she would not have forgotten him.

His actions had the air of a flirtatious playboy. However, there was something else that she could not put a finger on.

But she was sure of one thing: he was a suspicious character.

Akira could not figure it out.

”I am indeed looking for a protective charm. I have the sense that there is a demon watching me from the shadows.” Akira said with her cold voice.

The man looked at her with a widening fox smile. His black eyes seemed to glow and gain a reddish hue. To him, the cold voice sounded like an adorable sound, ċȧrėssing the deepest parts of his heart, tickling him.

”Is that so? Perhaps the demon has been enthralled by your charms.” The man responded.

Akira could not figure out the game that the man was playing. She felt like she was caught in a trap, but she could not see it. The thought made her want to fight to free herself from the unknown tangled web, but she did not know where to start.

”I would rather vanquish the demon else he becomes a menace.” She fought against the sense of losing control.

The man was silent for a long moment, and Akira thought about making her exit. However, he reached a hand over her and placed the lion-dog miniature sculpture back on the shelf.

Akira was surrounded by a cherry blossom scent with a minty twist. The aroma washed over her as the man leaned over her. The coolness of it made her a little dazed.

”In that case, I recommend this.” An amused voice broke into Akira's clouded mind.

However, the most charming thing was the little silver bell attached to the silver cord. When the man shook the bracelet, the little clapper at the centre hit the walls and let out a pure twinkling sound.

”If you would like to drive away the demon hovering over your shoulder, you should wear a bell. It is said that the sound is quite repellent to devils.” The man smiled.

Akira could see that the man was acting deliberately obtuse. He knew that she was talking about him, but he deliberately acted like he was not aware.

Before she could respond, the man grabbed her left hand.