YM778.TV Chapter 188 A Growing Bond
Meanwhile, Adam noticed her awkwardness and chuckled.
"It\'s an expression to praise excellent cooks where I come from." A playful glint flashed through his eyes. "But I don\'t mind starting marriage talks if you want. We\'ll make a grand ceremony and mark the day as the territory\'s national feast!"
Her eyes trembled for a second as she imagined the scene unfolding, the other generals smiling, and their vows in front of the altar before...
WHOOSH
Too embarrassed by his ludicrous ideas, she slid under the table and cupped her burning face as her shy voice echoed.
"W-what\'s wrong with you? Can we eat instead of you spouting nonsense?"
"Hahaha." He chuckled as he bent and outstretched his hand under the table. "Sorry. Not the best joke."
His heart melted at her wronged expression as she took his hand and climbed out.
"We\'ll discuss it again after stabilising the territory. But let me tell you this: I\'m not playing around." His lips curled into a warm smile. "You\'re the only one I\'ll ever look at, Luna."
He felt her hand tremble in his for a second before she lunged in his arms.
Unseen tears rolled down her cheeks as soft whispers escaped her smiling lips.
"Who taught you to talk like this? If I didn\'t know you better, I\'d think you were the late Forneus, playing a trick on me."
She remembered the only demon Marquis, who promoted the importance of love and marriage before she relaxed in his arms, feeling his gentle touch on her back and his soft breath against her neck.
"I don\'t know about that demon, but I\'m sorry if I made you uncomfortable, Luna."
Still, he couldn\'t help but marvel at her newfound courage and trust. More than that, she was livelier as if the shadow of her past finally receded enough to let her enjoy the present.
Meanwhile, she pulled back, her sparkling eyes diving into his.
"I\'m just not ready for these big words, Adam." She caressed his cheek and smiled. "But continue being who you are, and I\'ll consider your proposal."
He returned her smile and reluctantly let her go. But underneath the confidant facade, an inferno ignited in his heart. He had to protect her, make her happy, and see her smile every day.
\'You\'re not a man if you fail!\'
The silent vow engraved itself in his soul as he watched her beauty but, more importantly, felt the deep trust building between them. It was worth much more than his territory\'s riches to him, and he believed it was the same to her.
Reluctantly setting his thoughts aside, he picked up his lobsters, focusing on their afternoon plans as they discussed her new clothes\' ability to coat armor and what they\'ll do next. He also recounted how he lost his left hand, drawing a sorrowful glance from her.
However, her brow creased into a pensive frown at the fragment\'s description as she tapped her finger on her chin.
"I don\'t think devils live in the demon realm. If they do, I\'ve never heard of them." Her eyes narrowed into dangerous slits, and she shoved a finger at his nose. "Promise me you\'ll never use that fragment again. Demons can already strip you of everything you hold dear, but a devil?" She shuddered, feeling those existences might be more dangerous than them. "Don\'t let it see the light of day again until you\'re immune to its effects."
The worry in her voice warmed his heart as he nodded solemnly.
"I learned a harsh lesson, but a lesson nonetheless. I won\'t use it again." Your next journey awaits at empire
She sighed in relief, her smile returning to her lips as he continued.
"Let\'s go, Luna. We only have six days to reach level 50 and focus on improving our defenses. Things will be hectic, but we can do it."
She nodded and rushed to her room to apply her skin over her leather armor before they left together.
As they strolled through the bustling streets, citizens greeted them with warm smiles and heartfelt words
However, he rolled his eyes when he nodded at a woman and heard Luna hiss like an angry predator beside him.
"I\'m just returning her greetings!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
"And I\'m just breathing. Don\'t mind it and continue."
The icy layer hidden behind her indifferent facade made him sweat as his mind rumbled.
\'I can\'t even greet people freely! But her jealousy..." His heart fluttered, and he grinned. \'It makes me feel important. Still, I can\'t make her feel bad.\'
With a cough, he stretched his arm towards her and turned his face in the other direction.
"Show them I\'m already taken if you\'re worried."
Eyes sparkling, she gripped his arm and glared at the female as if to tell her: find someone else!
Then, her lips twisted as she realised she had done it again!
She raised her face, her eyes slipping when they met Adam\'s as she stopped. Her low voice followed, guilt-ridden and apologetic. After all, she didn\'t want him to think she didn\'t trust him.
"Sorry... There are only so many things I care about in my life. When I see those gazes—when I imagine someone trying to steal what matters most—I just… react without thinking."
He raised his thumb and winked.
"It\'s okay, Luna. I understand."
A short answer, yet her chest warmed more than after a long discourse.
That\'s what she felt after hearing him—not because of his words, but because of his eyes. Not a trace of annoyance tainted their brightness. It was as if they could only see her. And that alone was enough to help her cracked heart recover and hush her fears. With him, she felt she could dream about the future again.
A steely glint flashed in her eyes as she nodded and resumed their walk.