Chapter 170 (1/2)

Chapter 170

“I… I see…”

Max didn’t realize the relief obviously displayed on her face Riftan, gazed down at her figure and cupped her cheek with one hand

“Do you hate it when I leave?”

Max looked up at him with tense eyes She wanted to tell him the whole truth, but she was afraid that he would be upset by her attachment, so she chose her words carefully

“If Riftan… stays, everyone will feel safe The ci-citizens will also feel at ease…”

“…I suppose”

A flash of disappointment passed over his onyx eyes, but before Max could address it, the subtle expression disappeared behind his usual i around his neck into the sink and said in a slightly sulky tone

“I also have no intentions of leaving Anatol e tito fulfillRuben orders you to go?”

“If thatbut a little annoying” He frowned, but soon shrugged lightly “I have lots of excuses I canRuben is a fool, he knoell of the consequences he will face shall he force me to show my loyalty more than necessary “

Max felt a cold sweat break out at Riftan’s disrespect for theHis determination to remain in Anatol was more solid than she had expected, and her shoulders visibly relaxed

“That’s a r-relief”

“Do you feel safe when I’ at her with a thoughtful gaze, Riftan leaned down and gently pressed his lips against hers and her eyelids fluttered His soft lips lingered and swept her lips sweetly as his rough fingers gently caressed her earlobes

“…Good, you should not worry about anything I will protect you, no matter what happens”

At those spoken words, Max felt her heart beating wildly against her chest Max looked up at hi his eyes for confirmation

“A-always?”

“Always” He held her face and repeated his vow “I won’t let any danger come near you”

She leaned into his chest and rubbed her cheek against his pal the moisture that briht ould one day save and protect her However, as she grew up, she realized how useless and unattractive she was to others and didn’t hope for long Yet here she was noith Riftan, her fantasies awakening, just like how she always dreamed it would be In her fantasies, she was a noble lady who their lives as they worshi+pped her blindly

Max wrapped her ar up her throat His breathing hitched, and he suddenly grabbed her, showering her with passionate kisses His daently sucked on her lips and his calloused palers through his jet-black hair, which was smooth and soft like the feathers of a raven, then her hands traveled down to his forearhtly stubbled chin Riftan’s face visibly tensed at the contact and his dark eyes grew darker with sexual desires

“I should be used to this by now…” He frowned,in a muffled voice Max lifted her eyes, confused as she tried to understand what he hed over her lips “Every time I touch you, ets more intense every tiainst his neck, wiping away the re his skin Riftan stiffened and nearly crushed her as he embraced her with his rock-hard body She felt a pleasurable treth evoked a burning arousal that melted the bones within her, and she had noher innate reaction to his touch She wrapped her li the heat of their bodies to join

Riftan ran his fingers over the shs and calves as he walked to the bed With Max’s breasts crushed against his, he could feel her heart pounding

“Soly painful” He ently laid her on the bed

Max reached out and ran her fingers over his face, clouded by the shadows Grabbing her outstretched wrist, he planted butterfly kisses along the palm of her hand

“Riftan…”, she moaned and closed her eyes as she felt his hands slip into her clothes and dig into her

The guests were forced to leave Calypse Castle after receiving nothing but a disappointing response regarding their proposal for alliance The knights who had to cross the rugged mountain paths and survive the forests infested with monsters appeared beyond dismayed, but Riftan didn’t even bat an eyelid in their direction He was determined to have the upper hand in the ter to Ruth, no one had ripped off Riftan before He always came out with a deal that was in his favor

Max learned that despite her husband’s cold and blunt deotiator He could be a , and he kne to use people to his advantage

In addition to this, Max also began to learn other fascinating aspects about her husband First, he was an excellent architectural supervisor, which was evident in the road construction He was a co tools with his hands Riftan didn’t only train knights and supervise the road construction, he was also involved in the creation of neeapons with the blacksmiths, and he dealt with all the issues that came up in the premise She was a

But thanks to that, I can continue learning hed as she looked down at the defensive round Her husband had hectic days froht, thus she was able to focus and practice her ht

Is it really okay for h, Ruth frowned as he exa at it tooother people’s tio ahead and just try it”

At Ruth’s incessant persistence, Max shook herself out of her thoughts This was her first practical application of defensive ic; she couldn’t afford to be distracted

“Then… I’ll begin…”

After checking again that she drew the formula correctly, she carefully took her mana out and amplified it as she allowed the formula to transform The air around her stirred and a blue, transparent barrier formed around her

Ruth’s eyes focused at her barrier with a searching gaze, then gestured for Yulysion , as standing idly, to take a step forward

“Alright, now attack the barrier”