Chapter 153: Blue Roses
"You-You!" Lakyus was so flustered that it felt like Shido was toying with her. She almost lunged at him, ready to fight him then and there. But before she could act, Shido calmly said "Well, I still have things to do so let's keep the bet for another time."
Lakyus woke up from her frustrated reaction and was quite startled when Shido said that he would leave now. She didn't know why but Lakyus felt disappointment swirling inside her chest. But, she didn't let it resurface on her appearance. Crossing her arms, she turned her head away and snorted. "Hmph! Fine! Go! See if I care!"
Shido scratched the back of his head, feeling a little awkward at Lakyus's suddenly throwing tantrum like a child. But, he didn't try to comfort her since he still had some important things to do.
"Well, I will go now. Don't forget about our bet." Shido let out a small smile that have a hint of playfulness on his voice.
"I get it! Just go already!" Lakyus huffed, clearly sulking but trying to hide it.
"Yes, yes." With a light chuckle, Shido raised his hands in resignation, Shido walked towards the door.
"I'm really leaving this time, Climb. Make sure to protect Princess Renner well."
"Y-Yes! I won't let anything happen to the Princess!
When he passed by Climb, Shido looked at the young warrior and asked him to keep the Princess safe. Climb was startled when Shido called him since he was still dumbfounded by the matter between Shido and Lakyus especially when Lakyus seemed to became a little girl in front of Shido who was much younger than her. Still, Climb replied firmly when he heard Shido entrusting him the safety of Princess Renner.
Shido nodded his head, satisfied with Climb's answer, however when his gaze passed by Princess Renner, he saw her smiling gently at him. But something about her smile felt wrong and she was also looking at him weirdly making Shido shudder subconsciously.
"Then goodbye, Climb, Princess Renner and Lakyus." Shido said hurriedly, he wanted to leave as soon as possible since he felt something bad would happen if he stay for a few minutes more.