Chapter 223 Ambush in the Nigh (2/2)
”Master wanted to be alone for a while, so he told me to get out.” Hearing Lapis's question, Gillian's mouth twitched.
”It's the truth; Master is a very ruthless person. Because the weather is very cold, I thought of warming his bed. But he actually rejected me mercilessly, and I'm really hurt by it. A man can just never understand a woman's heart, right, Lapis?”
”Eh?”
Hearing Gillian's answer, Lapis was totally speechless. She lightly coughed, awkwardly. She had no clue how to answer Gillian's question. However, it didn't seem like Gillian cared about it either. She just skimmed the subject slightly, then reached out to pick up the jug. Lapis was looking at Gillian as she poured wine into her cup. Seeing the liquid, Lapis hesitated for a moment, then cautiously sipped it.
The hot liquid instantly dispersed the cold air around her body. She closed her eyes comfortably; she could also feel the coldness in her body being expelled. When she put down the wooden cup in her hand, Gillian's beautiful face suddenly appeared before her.
”Ms. Gillian!”
The sudden intimidation made Lapis shrink backward as she distanced herself from Gillian.
However, Gillian didn't stop, still looking at Lapis carefully.
”Well… you're a very cute child. Why do you wrap yourself this tight? Isn't it a waste of beauty? Beauty is a woman's weapon. It's only effective when shown. If you hide it, it will make a lot of people cry.”
”I, I'm not used to being looked at…” Lapis said, subconsciously tightening her cloak again, just like a child rebelling against her parents. ”You don't have to worry, Sister Gillian. There's nothing wrong about it. I'm accustomed to such a life. I think I don't need to change anything.”
”What a pity.”
Upon hearing Lapis's reply, Gillian took a step back and drank the wine in her cup in a very elegant pose. Then she turned her head again to look at the girl in front of her.
”It's really a pity; I didn't expect you to lack this much confidence. Really is such a pity; back then your perfect tribe was very proud and confident…”
”Eh?!” When Lapis heard this sentence, her body immediately became stiff.
The heat around her body seemed to have disappeared completely, replaced with extreme coldness, as if she were in an ice cave. Lapis blankly gazed at Gillian and didn't know what to say. After a while, she forced herself to smile a very awkward smile. It was even less natural than a smile carved by a rookie craftsman on a statue.
”I, I do not understand what you mean… Sister Gillian, I'm just an ordinary mercenary. I don't know what you mean by perfect tribe…”
Hearing her answer, Gillian only gazed at her silently. When Lapis became restless because of this, she laughed.
”Actually, I only said it casually. I suddenly remembered that such a legendary tribe once existed. They were very proud and confident. Personally, I think it's a very admirable trait; don't you think so, Ms. Lapis?”
”Is, is that so…”
Seeing Gillian's reaction, Lapis couldn't cope any longer. She replied carefully, not knowing what more to say. Suddenly, a sharp scream broke the silence in the camp.
”Aaa————!!”