Chapter 161
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“…S-See you later.”
He couldn’t tell how Adriana had been affected by what had just happened, but judging by her blushing, she didn’t seem to regret it, at least. It was rather awkward to see someone who had been so approachable suddenly act like this. He chuckled, watching Adriana repeatedly touch her lips as if she didn’t know what to do with her mouth.
“I won’t take too long. It’s better for me to finish quickly, if possible. It shouldn’t take more than a week, at most.”
“I’ll be waiting.”
He glanced at Adriana, who was now properly meeting his gaze, gently stroked her cheek, and replied that he understood. The atmosphere was quite different from yesterday. If there had been a line, they had completely crossed it, and the slight awkwardness that had existed between them had vanished completely. All that remained was to join the Crown Prince’s army. He had heard that Cain was the vanguard, so he needed to arrive quickly and confirm.
He didn’t intend to keep them waiting long. Hoping that he could return to the Moon Tower with Adele next time, he gazed at Adriana, who had placed her hands over his.
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“They’re coming in large numbers.”