Zeph's POV
"Elsa, my dear, hide behind , now," she panicked, shielding her child from the looming shadow of a giant bear. She couldn't comprehend how such a colossal beast had found its way into the heart of the city.
"N-no, m-mother! I will distract this monster; you run," Elsa insisted with determination, causing my face to twitch. This mother-daughter duo needed so common sense.
I stepped into the light, revealing my face as I offered, "Co with . I'll protect both you and your mother, Elsa."
But before I could finish my sentence, a voice interrupted, "What a pleasant surprise, Young Master Zephyr, coming into our Duchy."
At that mont, the only thought racing through my mind was, "Shit, what awful timing."
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"Oh, Duchess Maria, what a pleasant surprise," I exclaid, maintaining my facade of surprise.
"A pleasant surprise indeed, but for us. How has such a figure like you co to our humble abode? And I've heard you never leave your County, so how did you recognize soone as humble as myself?" She inquired, her gaze briefly falling on Elsa and her mother, who promptly bowed their heads under Maria's scrutiny.
"Isn't it obvious, my lady? Is there really anyone in this entire land with such intriguing eyes and beautiful scarlet hair? You are the most stunning woman one could ever hope to see," I replied with a stoic expression, as if stating the obvious. In truth, she was indeed in a league of her own.
"You're making embarrassed, Young Master. I apologize for the behavior of my people earlier; I will ensure they are punished," she said, her gaze once again flickering towards Elsa and her mother.
They shivered under her gaze. For , at least she was reasonable and knew noble etiquette.
Referring to a noble with such an ungraceful title as they did for would earn them at least 50 whip strikes, which wouldn't do any good.
"It's okay, Lady Maria. I hope you will allow to take these two under my wing, as you must already be aware of how they are treated here," I explained, aware that it might seem idiotic to reveal these things.
However, Maria was different, thinking more with her heart than her brain, the opposite of my mother. That's also why she usually loose against her.
"I don't understand why you're that interested in these two, Young Master," she questioned.
"Maybe I took pity on them, as I was on my way to et you, of course," I replied.
"Oh, to et ? What a pleasant surprise. Let's go sowhere else, as I can't keep my guest standing. And you two can accompany us," she said with a smile, her charm increasing.
But I was not that insane to fall for soone like her, a monster who had killed people as casually as I farted.
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Maria's POV
As I continued with my official work related to the Duchy, my ring suddenly buzzed, causing to startle. It only buzzed for important announcents from 'The Obsidian Order,' and I couldn't believe the na I saw – 'Duchess Kassidy.'
How she managed to attain such a position was beyond . She had abandoned her child, deeming him useless. Still, her newfound status implied that she had found a suitable heir.
My mind raced as I received news of Young Master Zephyr entering my territory. While it wasn't prohibited, the manner of his arrival and sudden departure from his county raised questions.
There had to be sothing significant that happened.
I couldn't help but notice him approaching Elsa. I knew her na because I had witnessed her being mistreated by other children many tis.
I often saw her mother consoling her, but I had never intervened. Now, with Zephyr taking an interest in them, I couldn't help but wonder about his intentions.
Did he have so peculiar fascination with them?
Was he interested in that woman's body?
However, his statent about coming to et piqued my interest.
There had to be a connection between his visit and Kassidy's newfound status.
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