'I-I don't think this is alright…'
More than a kiss? No, how could she. Even the thought was atrocious.
'Yeah, this can't be wagered.'
Let's not do it, she urged herself.
Just when Lorraine opened her mouth to say no, Kieran smirked as if expecting her answer. The moment she saw that expression, something exploded, something in her that held her up broke.
"You are done for today! Grab your sword and follow me!"
So she crossed the river from which she would never return.
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It was already late night when negotiations broke down. Neria looked up at the night sky and sighed.
As Kieran's colleague, she liked being part of the negotiations.
But that took up too much of her time.
Neria trailed her way to the gymnasium with subdued steps. As she expected, there was no one present in the gymnasium.
It seemed the knights had retired for today.
Well, not like they had to stay and train all the time. Training results were highly efficient when accompanied with proper rest.
