The Author's POV

Chapter 704

Duke Ukhan licked his lips as he grasped the hooded figure by the throat. Raising his hand, he reached out for the hood and lowered it.

When he did so, something unexpected caught his attention.

"Interesting..."

His voice bordered on amusement and annoyance.

Presented in front of him was what seemed to be a male wearing a white mask. It covered his entire face, only exposing his blonde hair.

The Duke opened his mouth and made sure his voice was loud enough for everyone to hear.

"I wonder what gave you the confidence to attack a noble in front of everyone?"

While everyone present was a 'noble', the term could also signify a purer bloodline as compared to the others, with the seven houses placing more emphasis on them.

At this very moment, Duke Ukhan was using this pretext to find trouble with the person who had just saved Priscilla.

Had it not been for him...

"Tsk."

He clicked his tongue and grasped more tightly.

"Ukh."

"What are you doing?"

Priscilla was unable to maintain her silence at this very moment. She did not know the hooded figure, but he had indeed saved her life moments earlier. She was not the type to repay a debt with ungratefulness.

"Let him go."

She took a step forward. This time, her words were not empty threats, and she was truly determined to take action. While she may not have died, he had indeed saved her a lot of trouble. If she did not save him, she'd look like someone who didn't care about those on her side.

Duke Ukhan looked at her.

"What's this? I'm sure he hit you. Why are you defending him? Does your pride only amount to this much?"

"It does."

She smiled, and her eyes turned hazy.

"I'm from the Sloth clan. What do I need pride for?"

"Hah."

The Duke lightly laughed at her words.

"You set a very bad example, Duchess..."

As he tightened his hold on the individual wearing the mask, ruthlessness began to spread across his eyes at that very instant. He was prepared to break his neck.

Priscilla's face quickly changed when she noticed this, and her figure blurred.

"Don't you dare!"

"Sorry, bu―"

Grip

The Duke was about to clench his fist when he was suddenly grabbed by the wrist by an unseen hand.

"Let's settle this peacefully."

A calm voice sounded not long after.

"Uh?"

At that very instant, the entire vibe shifted, and everyone's attention turned to the one responsible for all of this.

It was another hooded figure.

"Insolent!"

A loud shout echoed within the perimeter of the cave.

Almost immediately after that, the guards that were standing behind the Duke moved. Within a split second, they stood behind the masked figure with their weapons drawn and ready to attack at any moment.

"Wait."

They were stopped before they could take action.

Looking at the hooded figure, Duke Ukhan's eyes glossed over their body.

'How did he get near me without me noticing? Furthermore, my guards too... He only looks to be a Marquis ranked individual.'

mind at

"Who are you?"

"His friend. "

composed as it had been before. Despite the fact that his face was hidden, the duke

It irritated him.

"Hm?"

to twitch, and the Duke in front of him raised his head. Staring into the distance, all trace of expression vanished from his

behind him, and the duke cast a wary glance toward the entrance of the cave before turning his attention back to the hooded man and snatching his hand away

"Haaugh...haaa...haaa..."

man fell to the

"You're really lucky."

his words clearly understood what they meant. This was especially true for Priscilla, who had a deep understanding of

the distance and

reinforcements arrived

what would've happened had they arrived

at the hooded duo before walking up toward the one that had appeared before the Duke.

she stopped and

"Let's have a talk."

***

figures appeared. It was none other than Duke Ukhan himself, accompanied by

as he touched down on the plush grass. There was no sign of emotion on his face, and it appeared as though he was

harmless, but the guards behind him

taking a few deep breaths.

know what to do,

two guards immediately understood what he meant. They quickly

and kill them if you can. Leave their bodies exposed,

his eyes

with, send me a report. I'll personally get rid of them myself. If there is a time to act, it's now. Especially since the Patriarchs are away dealing with the

guards.

head,

"Understood?"

a word and

before shifting to the

his mouth, his

all variables need to be

***

feels

it's floating, yet

really explain

few years have numbed

Sometimes, I hear voices.

I eat, when I walk, when

on and on and

the last

want to

***

for my tardiness; I had to deliver a

"No, have some tea."

as an emerald green substance poured into a teacup that was

determined that it

Duchess sat. In her hand

to finally thank you

the teapot from the table and performed a single bow before

her, I reached for the cup of tea and took a sip from it. My tongue was flooded with a wave of bitterness, and the sensation almost caused my face to change. But I

set the

"It's nothing worth mentioning."

Duchess's mansion. At that moment,

Duchess sat her

you still saved my

"Oh? In what way?"

pretended to fall in

a bit

her direction

objective right from the start, so I didn't waste any time and

shameless, but

"Pretty straightforward, aren't you?"

"I indeed am."

She probably didn't see it, as

do you

can

"Twenty Jor."

life only worth

"Fifty."

"One hundred."

and brought it to my lips. I didn't take a sip. I

"Hmm."

a moment. Eventually, she nodded

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