Chapter 55: Lathel’s past??
"Master... I..." Aris felt herself getting drawn into Lathel’s eyes, her heart pounding so fast it felt like it was about to burst from her chest.
Lathel smiled, gently caressing her cheek as he said, "Aris, I have a task for you. But... it might be a bit difficult."
"Master!" Aris immediately responded, "I will do it for sure. I will not let you down."
Lathel gave a small nod. "Good. That’s the attitude I want to see."
He teasingly touched her high cheekbones, then tapped the tip of her nose with his finger and continued, "Get close to him. Help him and Lucien build a powerful faction within the academy. Understood?"
"Ah! Yes, Master." Aris bit her lip, overwhelmed with happiness. She had no doubts whatsoever about Lathel’s command.
Lathel leaned in, bringing his face closer to hers. Her heart pounded even louder, as if it was going to explode.
"Do exactly as I say... First, you need to..." Lathel began whispering into Aris’s ear.
Aris pursed her lips, trying to focus on his instructions, but her heart and mind kept drifting into strange thoughts, making it difficult to concentrate.
Several minutes passed, and she finally managed to commit everything to memory. But at the same time, she also realized that her lower body had grown damp.
Lathel noticed her expression, fully aware of what she was feeling and thinking. He chuckled and said, "Very well. If you complete this mission well, I... will reward you."
When Aris heard the word "reward," her heart skipped a beat. Her face flushed, but her eyes were filled with anticipation.