Chapter 48 Refurbishing Castle Calypse (2) (1/2)

Chapter 48 – Refurbishi+ng Castle Calypse (2)

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His reply came a beat later, sereneness still on his features “I cos for such old-fashi+oned stories Further a kiss from a woman ould’ve frowned at my unbearable stench as I stepped closer to her”

Max was taken aback by his apathetic response and reh to burn a hole into them any moment

Riftan leaned his sword on the wall and laid into the bed with her, showing he had no intention of being sarcastic for her queries on his personal life, and her predilections surrounding it Noticing Max tense up automatically at the second presence beside her, Riftan let out a wry smile as he rolled on to his side

“Don’t worry, I won’t tease you tonight I hear you were sore”

Max nodded her head, far quick to be considered norrabbed and pulled her to lay beside hilowing beside Darkness slowly engulfed the roo to relax, thoughts forgotten

Another day went by castle Calypse in this manner

The musk of earth filled the castle as the downpour continued for days

Despite the weather, Riftan had gone around inspecting the village, theto be responsible as well, Max had asked for permission to use the library freely She was struck with uncertainty with all the books, overthinking she e them, but soon her fear had turned to awe as she scanned the bookshelves

Max found a ledger written by Knight Roem, who had once ruled Anatol nestled between the parch into books on poetic literature from the Roem era and instead opened a book on randiose What she needed to do first was to strengthen her rudie on currency and basic arithuidance, her efforts were all for naught—it was e for someone without proper education

“Madauild, has co and walked out of the library When she followed Rodrigo into the living rooreet her

“It is an honor to meet you, Madam Calypse My name is Aderon Thoner” The merchant bowed his head in deference

Max could barely place a smile on her face She was informed the merchant would co him made her extremely nervous But perhaps it was more so because of the decisions that were to fall on her hands

Max held her breath shortly before opening her h t-the r-rain”

“It’s no trouble, h,” the enerously