Chapter 44: The Tunnel and the Tempest
They said he had no restraint, that he’d already "devoured" half of the good-looking men around—regardless of their age.
He was a man with no sense of boundaries.
With his silver hair, dangerously seductive looks, and a strong build that could have suited a knight just as well as a mage, Aaron was a striking figure.
His magical power was top-tier, and he had a solid reputation for creating high-performance, high-quality magical tools.
Despite his skill and status as a first-class mages, the bad rumors never stopped.
It was even said he’d been exiled from the royal capital and sent to this Dashtadem Fortress as a result.
—I’m going to get killed by the Captain!
At that exact moment, a light knock sounded at the door, and Shiao Yi appeared.
Speak of the devil, and he shows up!
"I got a message from Dominic. I’m flying out to pick him up—anything you want me to tell him?"
"Oh, thank goodness! Actually, the Dalmasca army is moving faster than we expected. They’ve already passed through the town two stops before this one, and at this rate, they’ll be here by tomorrow or the day after. Tell the Captain there’s no time to wait. He needs to hurry!"
Shiao Yi’s cute face tightened with concern.