Chapter 4 [Part 1] - A Turbulent Night (1/2)

Chapter 4 [Part 1] – A Turbulent Night

“Ashia? Ashia Bliss?”

“Pardon?”

On the fourth floor of the Grand Duke’s residence, there was a lab wherein everything that is needed to study magic could be found. It has always been quiet, but it will soon be a place filled with excitement. A man reading a book in one corner of the lab jumped up from his seat and shouted.

“Ashia’s really here?”

As he stood up, Redin, who was sitting in the opposite chair, also rose up from his seat.

“Do you know Miss Ashia Bliss, Mr. Ventus?”

“I know of her. Do you know each other? More than that, where is she as of now?”

“She is currently in His Highness’ office……”

At Redin’s reply, Ventus threw the books he was reading onto the floor and walked towards the door. But, Redin wouldn’t let Ventus go to the Grand Duke’s office.

When Redin blocked Ventus’ path, his face hardened at once.

“What is it? What’s wrong with you?”

“They are currently having a conversation.”

“Ha, their conversation would surely be about his sexual desire. You should know that I am also aware of that fact. So, get out of the way.”

Ventus tried to push Redin’s hand away, but he tightened his grip even more, as if he wouldn’t back down.

“I was told not to let anyone in.”

“……Am I just anyone?”

TL/N: Sounds like something the male lead would say.

Ventus’ eyes widened at his unexpected behavior.

“Please wait for a moment. I’ll let you in as soon as their conversation comes to an end.”

“……Tsk.”

Ventus, who was pouting his lips, turned to his persuasion.

I trudged towards where I sat earlier and picked up any book that I could reach.

‘Ashia Bliss…..Is he even sure that she’s Ashia?’

Because he couldn’t meet her right away, his expression showed nothing but grief. But, it quickly turned to anticipation once he was reminded of his memories of her.

Of course, the first place where Ventus and Ashia met was the tower.

One day, a brash 15-year-old girl suddenly appeared in front of him. She asked him to help her live inside the tower in exchange for doing chores.

It was Ventus who took her in and taught her magic.

– Ven.

– Kiddo, you should call me ‘Master’.

– It’s too long. I prefer just Ven.