"Ru...na?!" Arthur couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Runa standing at the door, as she was now wearing a highly revealing and seductive nightgown!
Her breasts and thighs were particularly exposed, leaving Arthur unsure of the intentions behind her choice of clothing.
"This... Runa, what are you doing?" Arthur's mouth twitched in confusion, unable to comprehend the meaning behind Runa's provocative attire.
Runa, with a face as red as an apple upon hearing his question, quickly closed the bedroom door and pressed her body against it.
"Young master...this time, may I use my second wish?" She bit her lip, giving Arthur a charming look.
Upon seeing her expression, Arthur seemed to grasp her intentions and could only let out a sigh.
"Well, can you tell me what it is?" Arthur rose from his chair and walked gently towards Runa, a smile on his face.
Runa's face turned crimson, leaving her at a loss for words.
She took a deep breath and locked her gaze on Arthur, who was now standing right in front of her.
"My wish is... Can I become your woman, young master?" Despite her delicate frame trembling with nerves, her beautiful eyes exuded strong determination.
Yet Arthur didn't reply immediately; instead, he gazed deeply into Runa's eyes.
Truth be told, he had already developed feelings for her, and he couldn't quite fathom the reason behind them.
Somehow, when he was with her, there was a profound connection, as if his heart became more pliable in her presence.
"Is this what they call love?" As Arthur felt these newfound emotions, memories from his past life resurfaced, prompting him to contemplate deeply.
During his time as Zayn Welston, he experienced this kind of heart tremor twice before—once with Luna and once with Mira.
However, he couldn't help but notice a distinct difference in the way his heart trembled between the two, Luna and Mira.
This current feeling, though, resembled one of the two in particular—the same sensation he experienced when he was with Mira.
The enigma of his feelings remained unresolved, leaving Arthur perplexed.
Despite his highly intelligent mind, he couldn't comprehend why he felt this way.
Whenever he thought of the young girl before him, Mira's image seemed to superimpose itself on her, making him question whether he was using Runa as a mere substitute or if, somehow, Runa was connected to Mira in a profound way.
He had always dismissed the idea, attributing his feelings to the lack of finding a suitable reason for Mira's death, right?
However, in a sudden rush of surprise, his eyes widened and his heart pounded intensely.
"Could it be because... I died?" His body trembled uncontrollably, leaving him at a loss for how to make sense of this excuse.
On the other hand, when Runa noticed Arthur's changing expression upon seeing her, a sudden pang of pain shot through her heart.
Trembling, she reached out and gently tugged at the hem of Arthur's shirt.
"Young master... are you unwilling?" Her voice carried a hint of pitiful desperation, as if she would break down in despair if he rejected her.
Hearing her words, Arthur immediately snapped back to reality, gazing into Runa's eyes, which now held a desperate and pitiful look.
Quickly, he embraced her and tenderly patted her back.
"Don't cry, Runa," he whispered soothingly, his heart burdened with guilt.
Hearing his comforting words, Runa clung tightly to him, her body trembling uncontrollably.
"Young master...how will you answer?" Runa buried her head in Arthur's chest, her heart racing as she anxiously awaited his response.
Arthur took a deep breath, and a beautiful smile adorned his lips as he replied, "Of course, how could I refuse you?"
Despite lingering doubts, he decided to trust his heart wholeheartedly.
His heart had never lied to him before, and he felt the same truth resonating with Runa.
He was determined not to let this opportunity slip away.
As tears welled up in the corners of Runa's eyes, she joyfully nuzzled her face against Arthur's chest.
"Really?" she asked once more, as if she couldn't believe her ears.
Arthur nodded without hesitation, tenderly stroking her purple hair with affection.
"Do I ever need to lie to you?" He loosened his embrace slightly, gazing at Runa with warmth.
Upon witnessing his gentle expression, Runa wiped away her tears, and a beautiful smile adorned her lips.
"Then, tonight, shall we?" Her face no longer held any traces of doubt or fear; instead, it displayed hope and shyness, making her look stunningly beautiful.
With a charming smile, Arthur carried her to the bed without hesitation.
"Eh! Young master!" Runa couldn't help but let out a surprised exclamation as Arthur picked her up.
However, her embarrassment quickly overcame her, and she buried her face in Arthur's neck.
Soon, Arthur gently placed her on the bed and gazed at her lovingly.
"Are you ready?" Arthur asked playfully, his hand gently stroking her hair.
Upon hearing his question, Runa nodded happily, as this was the moment she had been longing for her entire life.
She closed her eyes slowly, and with a skillful motion, Arthur tenderly locked his lips with hers.
"Hmm~" The two shared a passionate and intimate kiss, with Arthur taking the lead.
After a minute had passed, they broke the kiss and gazed at each other with deep affection.
Arthur noticed that her face was flushed, and tears welled up in her eyes, making her even more enchanting.
Seeing Runa in this state caused Arthur's heart to race as well.
"Young master~" Runa called out softly to Arthur.
Hearing her, Arthur gently brushed the corner of her eyes and asked, "What's wrong, Runa?"
With her gaze fixed on Arthur, Runa embraced his neck and whispered in his ear, "Can you start now?"
...
Meanwhile, at the Imperial Palace, Arkham
"Lucia, were you aware that I have betrothed you to David Asvold's son, Arthur Asvold?"
Emperor Alex's commanding presence filled the room as he stood with his back to a young girl, who happened to be none other than Lucia, the crown princess of the Balka Empire.
In response to her father's question, Lucia flashed a charming smile and nodded.
"Of course, father," Lucia replied, her eyes narrowing like a crescent moon.
Now, ten years had elapsed, and she had blossomed into a stunning young woman.
Her long, brownish-blonde hair was tied up and draped over her right shoulder, adding to her charm.
Moreover, her alluring smile had the power to captivate the opposite sex completely.
However, there was a significant change: an intense pressure emanated from her aura!
Emperor Alex turned around slowly, observing his daughter Lucia, whose face beamed with smiles.
"Are you truly happy about it, Lucia?" Emperor Alex asked in a composed tone, seeking to gauge her reaction.
Upon hearing his question, Lucia gazed back at her father with a gentle smile. "Of course I'm overjoyed, father," she replied.
"Don't you know how long I've been yearning for this moment?"
Emperor Alex looked into her eyes and noticed a powerful determination that even made him flinch slightly.
Taking a deep breath, he murmured, "You have changed so much, Lucia..."
The Lucia he remembered in his mind was once a lively and cheerful young girl.
However, everything changed one day after she awakened her light core seal.
From that moment on, it was as if she had become an entirely different person.
Emperor Alex himself had experienced similar changes, as he possessed the same special core as his daughter.
He never anticipated that removing her light core seal would lead to such a transformation in Lucia.
With all his preconceptions set aside, he gazed deeply at his daughter, trying to understand the person she had become.
"Tomorrow, he will come to Arkham with your aunt, and I hope you can prepare for your engagement party, Lucia," Emperor Alex said nonchalantly before suddenly disappearing from Lucia's sight.
Hearing this, Lucia's expression quickly changed to a slightly eerie smile, and her beautiful eyes seemed to conceal a sense of melancholy.
"We will meet again... my Arthur~"
...
Southern Border
"Report, Lord Duke!" Roy Valha hastily bowed to the stout man before him, who happened to be David.
Hearing Roy's voice, David, who was occupied with writing documents, raised his head to regard Roy with an indifferent expression.
"Is there any important news?" David inquired casually, leaning back in his seat.
Roy Valha swiftly stood up and retrieved a scroll from his waist.
"Report, Lord Duke!"
"Today, our informant received highly surprising news from the capital." Roy hurriedly walked over to David and handed him the scroll.
Twirling the scroll casually, David cast a lazy gaze at Roy as he asked, "Do you already know what the news is?"
Roy Valha frowned, uncertain of how to respond.
"I'm unsure how to answer, Duke." He sighed and shook his head.
Hearing Roy's reply, David raised an eyebrow and wasted no time in slowly opening the scroll to read its contents.
After five minutes, he closed the scroll, a sinister smile creeping across his lips.
"How intriguing... So that's how it is..."
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