Chapter 268 - Mr. Overly-Pierced Ears (1/2)

After a long silence and only the calming sound of the waves developing around Rex and Seraphina, she uttered the moment she opened her eyes.

”Rex, what do you want if you ever make it out of this mess?”

For some time, Rex didn't answer. Though he knew exactly what Seraphina was asking, alas, he too didn't know the answer. A question he never dared to ask himself -- What will he do or what does he really want if he ever made it out of this big mess?

Not receiving any response, Seraphina's eyes softened as she peered at the seemingly never-ending horizon. For her, she could look at it forever as it gave her the idea of peace and tranquility. It was dangerous, but that is how the world works.

”I always wanted to live near the sea… have a house where I can hear the loud waves and curse and blame them whenever I can't sleep. Yet, it's a better noise than gunshots, right… how nice would it be if we can just live peacefully?” A subtle and bitter smile formed on the corner of her lips as Seraphina's thoughts wandered again.

Hearing her statement, Rex knitted his brows with an indescribable expression as he stared at her fragile and small back. Though she was ruthless, cunning, manipulative and evil, for some reason, Rex could not despise her. Indeed, her actions could not be justified and can't be seen as right. However, he set aside all those because Seraphina was a respectable leader despite being a woman.

”I will be everyone's uncle,” Rex muttered as he shifted his gaze from the back of Seraphina to the end of the sea that split the earth in half.

”Huh, will you not get married?” she asked. Rex only wanted to be their children's uncle, but what about him? Since Seraphina rarely talked with Rex about personal stuff, she was rather curious.

”I won't.”

”Is it because of her?”

”No.”

”I see…” Seraphina slightly nodded as she didn't want to pry anymore.

”It's because of you.” After some time, Rex uttered sternly without turning his gaze away from her back. Seraphina, on the other hand, smiled slightly after hearing his unrestrained words. Though she didn't expect them from Rex, she didn't take it the other way or misunderstand him. After all, Rex was just like that.