Chapter 15 (2/2)

Eek! At the sudden attack of his pitiful look, she pushed his face away with both hands and shut her eyes tightly. The fact that a man who looks pleasing to the eyes would be perilous for one’s body, heart, and wealth, was something she had already experienced through her dad, after all.

“Y-You’re going to do as you please anyway, why ask?”

“Oh my, busted.”

After spending time together with him so far, she’d discovered that this brat only heard what he wanted to hear. Eian laughed softly, then bit on the fingers pushing at his face.

Shrieek! Kynemeia scuttled backwards on her butt.

“W-W-What.”

He merely grinned, his face propped on both of his hands. Kynemeia placed her bitten hand against her chest. ‘Ah, that gave me a shock. My heart’s pounding.’

“You… Don’t do that.”

“What?”

“That.”

“That what?”

“Ah, I don’t know. Anyway, THAT!”

Eian cocked his head.

‘No. This can’t do. I need to chase him out quickly.’

“Eian.”

“Yeah.”

“When will you get better?”

“What is?”

“Your sides.”

She gestured at the general area of his sides. ‘We first met in April, which means it’s been five months since then! This sneaky guy! He’s seriously scary.’

“It’s been five months.”

“It still hurts, though.”

“What?”

“Wanna see?”

“Let me see.”

Seeing her approach him from afar like a squirrel, he smiled subtly.

“See?”

The bandage still heavily drenched in blood only corroborated his earlier confession.

“What the. Why is it still like this? Isn’t there something wrong?”

“Maybe?”

“Can I undo the wrapping? Let’s check it.”

She made a grab for him to look for the ends of the dressing, but then he called her in a voice laden with laughter.

“Mia.”

As expected, he would still call her that even if she refused.

“What.”

Since she answered so curtly, Eian asked in a cute tone,

“Are you that worried about me?”

‘Out of nowhere?’ Frowning, she lifted her head and her gaze collided with his as he wore a sweet smile.

“Nooo!”

Eian tilted his head as he noted the loaded annoyance in her voice—she was clearly worried. But just as she couldn’t hide her dislike, she couldn’t abandon such a pitiful boy either.

“Ah!” MY DICK FELL OFF

Eian grimaced when she abruptly touched his injury.

“It’s weird. You’ve been injured for a long time. What if the wound got infected…”

“It’s because it’s an injury caused by a high-ranking mage. It’s been implanted with a curse, so no matter what you do, it will heal in its own time. Time is medicine.”

“Hm…”

Kynemeia nodded as if convinced.

‘Cute little lady.’ Eian gazed at her gently while she inspected his sides.

‘Would this be enough?’ To use mental magic, first of all, the target needed to lower their guard against the spellcaster. She was worn out from yesterday and couldn’t conceal her concern for him at this moment. Right now, Kynemeia was in the most optimum condition to cast mental magic on.

‘If it’s now…’ He concentrated his mana and opened his mouth.

“Mia.”

“What again—”

SNAP!

The moment their eyes met, he flicked his hand. Then she slowly closed and opened her eyes. The ocean-like, clear blue eyes stared back at Eian.

Now it was time to ask. What she was hiding, what was so special about her. This would put an end to his lingering curiosities. Whether she was truly just sensitive to magic, or whether she was hiding something from him. However, he never got the opportunity to ask anything. Because before he could even begin, she spoke up, blinking as she did so.

“What did you do just now?”

“…?”

His expression hardened.

‘It doesn’t work?’