The Author's POV

Chapter 709

"Has he always been like that?"

The Duchess inquired as she turned her head and faced the window of the room she was in, admiring the view outside.

Sitting opposite from her was Jin. Similarly looking at the window, he inwardly sighed.

"Yeah…"

They were currently talking about Ren.

He may have changed a little over the years, but thinking back at all the times he had been with him, he couldn't find a way to deny her words.

"Must've been tough."

"Tell me about it."

Thankfully, the Duchess was quite hospitable. Else he really would've been cursing Ren till the end of his life.

He reached out for his pocket and took out a cigarette.

…It was a habit he picked up due to all the stress he'd been facing recently. It wasn't harmful to him anyways, so it didn't really matter.

"What's that?"

"This?"

He lifted the cigarette.

"Yeah."

The Duchess nodded, her eyes carrying a hint of interest.

After noticing how interested the Duchess was, he lifted his index finger to light the cigarette and then took a brief drag from it.

*Puff*

The Duchess's gaze followed the smoke that raised in the air.

"It's called a cigarette, and it's something that helps me manage my stress."

"…There's such a thing?"

"Mhm"

He took another puff before handing the Duchess his pack.

"Want to have a go?"

"Can I?"

"Yeah. Go ahead."

She reached out with caution. Sliding the cigarette out with the tips of her slim fingers, she brought it in close to her mouth and placed it in between her lips before taking it out.

For a good minute, she examined it with wonder.

"What do I do now?"

"Light the tip."

He pointed at the white side.

A blue flame flickered over the Duchess's finger.

Alternating her gaze between Jin and the stick, she brought the finger close to the tip.

"Like this?"

"Yuh."

The cigarette lit, and an orange ring formed.

"Bring it to your mouth and inhale."

Jin explained before she could ask further.

"…Okay."

brought the cigarette to her mouth and

Only that…

"Cough! Cough!"

turned bright red, and she began coughing in

fly

You lied to m—Cough!

started coughing even

"Hahah."

let out a muffled chuckle. He already knew that this was going to

are you

change in expression and her words left him

you trick me

'…Is this really her?'

talking with Ren, now that he was directly interacting with her, he found her new

she hiding her true

dead or something?

different than

his lips, Jin

again, but this time

not be playing with

at him fiercely. Then, bringing the cigarette close to her mouth,

turned his head. They were quite

*Puff*

and Jin could very clearly hear her letting out a series of

burns

while staring at the cigarette. Then,

manner for an ensuing couple

I do with

She showed the butt.

before casting his

"Throw it away."

"Mhm."

light flick, it disappeared out of

her hand in

"What?"

somewhat had an idea of what she wanted but found himself rather taken aback when he thought

It couldn't be, right?

"…"

reply and bobbed her hand

placed it on her

"More?"

Now, this…

another cigarette and placed it on

staring at Jin.

time in a long time, Jin was left speechless.

'Ah, whatever.'

his head and placed

"Very generous of you."

'Motherf—'

***

Peak, Duke Velmout. I'd like to discuss with you about

Priscilla—]

"Interesting."

at the

clear glass that was filled with a crimson liquid,

edge of

she finally couldn't wait any

smirk formed on the demon's face. Seemingly

day had already made its way

he been in her portion, he too would've resorted to an alliance. After all, by that point, the only thing on his mind would be revenge rather than the benefits

he could from Priscilla, granted that he would help her get revenge which was also within his interest since Duke Ukhan

essentially two birds with one

"Alright, then."

of his finger, the letter vanished into

he

much I

*

sure it's not

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