Seeing the annoying witch walk out of the room, the sorceress let down her guard. The woman walked in front of Ryan and raised her head. Her beautiful silver eyes reflected the man's appearance through the butterfly-patterned glasses: "Ryan? Thank you. I've caused you a lot of trouble, haven't I? I'd like to apologize. "
"It's alright." Laing smiled and patted Teresa's shoulder. "It's not ideal, but it's not too bad either. Since this is your first adventure, I'll give you a passing grade."
"Just a passing grade? Then … what if I add this? "She wrapped her hands around the man's neck in a white lace glove.
Her thin lips parted as soon as they touched, leaving behind a faint scent of lavender.
"Laing, don't forget about me. We'll meet again soon, I promise." The portal flashed and Laing was left alone in the room. He smiled helplessly. It was hard to tell what he was feeling from his expression.
The door opened, and the crisp sound of high heels came to Ryan's side. Her tone was full of jealousy and sarcasm. "Did that bitch kiss you?"
"Gently, just a little." Laing gestured a small distance between his thumb and index finger.
Before the man could finish his action, a pair of small hands wearing black lace gloves wrapped around his neck again. Almost reflexively, Ryan also hugged the person who had come.
This time, it wasn't a quick touch. It lasted for two whole minutes.
"Doesn't Trovic know I'm your partner?" Veronica gasped slightly. The witch leaned on the man's chest and hugged him tightly. "I was the one who came first!"
"Haha, I don't know why she likes me either." Laing hugged the woman in his arms. "We're just partners. Don't mess around! I'm pure. "
"You? Pure? Don't tease me, Laing. "
There was an important reason Laing didn't agree to be Teresa's partner.
The 25-year-old councilwoman before him, Veronica Benadotte, was Laing's true partner. She had been his partner for many years.
Veronica Benadotte was the strongest female spellcaster among the younger generation of the council. She was a fire and light magus and the holder of the Violet Medal. She had been very active in many battles.
Unlike Theresa, this councilwoman didn't come from a prominent family or have a powerful bloodline. She was able to get to where she was today because she stood out among the apprentices and was accepted as a disciple by the head of the council, Margarita. However, the head of the council didn't pay much attention to this disciple of hers. Aside from teaching her magic, she didn't pay much attention to her.
Laing had met her when he went to Skyvault Castle to hand in a mission to Ditinda. The two had fought without knowing what was going on. Laing's strength and physique had left a deep impression on Veronica, so she secretly became Laing's partner.
Veronica didn't want to make a big deal out of it, so she didn't tell anyone that she was Laing's partner. Only a few people knew about their relationship, but that included Teresa's mother, Aurora Trovic. When Laing found out that his partner wasn't Veronica but Teresa, he didn't think too much about it.
"Hmph! Elder Aurora knew about our relationship, but when Archbishop Innocent came looking for us, she recommended her daughter instead of me! "Veronica clenched her teeth as she spoke. It took her quite some time to find out about it.
So that was the case.
"Of course we know what it means to have a Legendary noble in his early twenties. Lady Aurora is abusing her position for personal gain!" Veronica was still quite dissatisfied with this matter. Leon had risen too quickly, so quickly that the Marvel Blue Council hadn't been able to react in time. This was especially true now that Leon was the hero of humanity who had forced the Barbarians to retreat. He had succeeded the Holy Grail Knight Marcus in repelling an army of several thousand Barbarians by himself, and his legend had already spread throughout the entire continent.
Out of an instinct to "protect her food", Veronica immediately seized the opportunity to switch shifts. However, the witch already bore a deep grudge against Teresa, which was why the two of them had come to blows.
"Teresa isn't clear about our relationship. She even asked me if I wanted to become her partner." Leon walked outside, and Veronica held the man's hand from behind and immediately followed. "That young lady who only knows how to shut herself in her room all day definitely doesn't know much about the outside world. Elder Aurora won't take the initiative to tell her."
Where there were people, there would be conflicts. It was difficult for any organization to avoid power struggles. Laing couldn't say anything about this, so he tried to change the topic. "I have a new place to live. Do you want to live with me?"
"That depends on where you live. If it's not good enough, I won't live with you! " After returning to Laing's side and chasing away the annoying fly, Veronica's sweet face was full of smiles. "Or do you want me to arrange a servant's room for you in the mansion?"
"You came up with such a f * cking arrangement?" Ryan cursed with a smile. Then, he said, "Are you satisfied with Amber Avenue?"
"Oh! That's great. I like it very much. And … "
"And …?"
"Laing, you've become so powerful. I almost can't recognize you."
"… But you're still the same Veronica I know." Laing smiled casually.
After hearing what she wanted to hear, the witch's smile was like a rose blooming in summer.
The two strolled around the commercial street and bought a lot of things. Due to Marlin Castle's geographical location, the sky didn't turn dark that quickly. However, by the time the two had bought a lot of things and returned to 53 Amber Avenue, the sky was already dark.
"Oh! This is great! " Veronica walked into the house. The decoration was magnificent, the furniture was made of sandalwood, and the exquisite wooden floor was covered with carpets. It was obvious that Muller had sent a lot of daily necessities after cleaning up.
The spacious living room was enough to accommodate a large number of guests, and all the furniture was available. The long table in the dining room was filled with silver cutlery. Veronica happily looked around the entire first floor before returning to Laing's side. "Tell me, Laing, have you found evidence of the Marlinburg Duke's crimes? Otherwise, why would he give this house to you? "
"I can't tell you the reason. Anyway, it's good that you're satisfied." Laing thought to himself that the one who came with him at noon was still Teresa, and now it was Veronica. It felt like a lifetime had passed. Men did not have high expectations for a place to live, but it was naturally good to live in a good place.
Following the wooden stairs, the two went up to the second floor. Veronica very naturally opened the door to the master's room and began to put her things in the room. She put her clothes in the wardrobe, opened the curtains, and lit up the magic lamp.
Has she already regarded herself as the mistress of this house?
"What are you waiting for? Put your things down. Then we can go to the balcony on the third floor to enjoy the breeze. Or … you can stay on the second floor if you want. "The witch stood in the bedroom, letting the sea breeze blow her long hair and dress.
Unlike Teresa's coldness, Veronica's beauty was bright and beautiful. This woman's beauty was like a blooming rose in summer, beautiful and bright, but with thorns.
Veronica was an apprentice wizard who had relied on herself to stand out from the rest. In some ways, she was much more terrifying than Teresa, who had grown up smoothly. Laing had seen her methods before, and this woman's grasp of the atmosphere and situation was far beyond ordinary people.
Looking out from the window, the distant lighthouse provided directions for ships at night. Ships from all over the world constantly came in and out of the star-studded ports. This was Marlinburg. 24 hours a day, this city exuded exuberant vitality and charm, attracting creatures from all over the world.
"We'll live here for a while. Remember, don't use magic at home, and don't use alchemy." Laing raised his hand first. The man patiently emphasized, "If you don't like living here, you can move back to your mansion."
"Fine, I'll do it." The witch turned around, looking very wronged. "We haven't seen each other for months, and you're telling me this? You subconsciously think I'm troublesome, don't you? "
Pretend! Keep pretending! Laing did not answer Veronica's question at all. "If you like, you can live here. Tomorrow, we'll attend the banquet hosted by Duke Schultz of Marlinburg. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll meet our target this time, the president of the Aesthetic Society, Anneda Klausner."
"She's a very beautiful woman." Veronica sat on the soft sofa in the bedroom. She lazily gestured for Laing to sit beside her. "She's never had a husband. Although all kinds of men in the city have tried to pursue her, they all failed. Many nobles are even infatuated with her beauty and want to get close to her."
"That's normal. Beautiful women are always pleasing to the eye. This time, I'm working with Teresa. Although she doesn't satisfy me in some ways, she's surprisingly acceptable. That's why I feel that your attitude towards her is a little —"
Before Laing could finish, Veronica grabbed a pillow beside her and threw it at Laing's face.
The white wolf knight immediately reached out to catch it. "I didn't say anything wrong."
"Enough, Laing. I don't want to talk about this with you. Trovic's conditions are much better than mine. She has an excellent family background and a powerful bloodline. Do you see the two magus towers outside? As long as Lady Aurora agrees, she can transport carriages of gold from her family's treasury to build them. But what about me? I only have you, Laing. "The witch's tone softened. She reached out to Laing and gestured for him to hug her.
Laing sighed inwardly. While his partner's words were an act, it was a fact that she couldn't compare to Teresa in terms of conditions and bloodline. She had sacrificed a lot to make a name for herself in the council. It wasn't until two years ago when she became a legendary magus under Laing's watch that she relaxed a little.
Under such circumstances, the council letting Teresa replace her undoubtedly hurt her sensitive nerves. The only person she could trust and complain to was Laing. Just as she understood Laing, Laing understood her as well.
Laing hugged her through the silk dress. "You've lived a tiring life."
"You don't have to say that to me. You're ambitious too, and you're even more ambitious than I am." Veronica didn't appreciate his kindness. She reached out her hand and stroked his handsome face. "Don't lie to me. You can't lie to me."
"Everyone has a responsibility and a mission. This is my destiny." Laing said gently, "My goal in the near future is to catch the Fallen Hunter hiding in Marlin Castle."
"That's right, but that's not the main point right now."
"Then what's the main point?"
His mouth was blocked by two soft pieces of flesh.
… (Omitted below) …
The next day, the sky was bright.
Early in the morning, the cold sea breeze blew into the room on the second floor. Laing woke up from his dream. The fireplace was still burning, and sparks were flying everywhere. He reached for his side and found that Veronica wasn't there.
"Ouch!" He looked up and saw that Garland had changed into a pink rose-crocheted dress. Her jewelry had been replaced by pearl earrings and an emerald necklace. The dress' neckline was propped up by the woman's impressive figure.
The dress was about 15 centimeters above the knee, and a pair of slender black legs were admired by the man. The woman was wearing a pair of red stilettos today. Unlike Teresa, who didn't like to wear stockings, Veronica never left her stockings. This was partly because of her independent personality and the sense of distance she built in front of others.
As for the other reason, Laing thought that it might have something to do with him.
The woman was leaning on the soft sofa and rubbing her waist. Her waist was hurting badly. "Are you done having fun? Get up and help me rub it. It's so sore. "
"Hahahaha!" Laing couldn't stop laughing. He couldn't hide the pride on his face. The man washed up and changed into a new set of clothes. He then helped the witch massage her waist. "It's just a reunion. Don't be surprised. Come, let me help you."
"That's why I don't understand. What's so good about those demon hunters? Why do the members of the council hang out with demon hunters all day long? Those demon hunters stink, deal with Chaos creatures all day long, and have no money. Isn't my partner a hundred times better than those demon hunters? "Veronica looked at her partner and was indescribably proud.
"Why don't you try finding another partner like him?"
"That's why I'm fast! Do you remember the first time we met? Back then, you were just a Ranger Knight. You came to Sky Castle alone to deliver something to Senator Ditinda. But … "Veronica rubbed her aching waist as she recalled the past.
"It's certain that your friends can't find a partner like me. Alright, I'm going to the Saintess Monastery in the morning to give Birige's head to the Lady. Do you want to come with me?" Laing asked after rubbing for a while and seeing that it was about time.
"Of course. By the way, this house is too lonely with only the two of us. We can go to the slave market and see if we can buy a few maids." Veronica also got up and stood up with the help of the man. Then, with the help of Leon, the woman put on her high heels. "My apprentice named Catherine can also come here to be a maid."
"We'll talk about that later. But before we go out, I have to correct a mistake of yours," Laing said seriously.
"What mistake?" Veronica had already thought of something, but she deliberately wanted the man to say it out loud.
"This skirt is too short!"
"Hmph, stingy partner. Let me tell you, do you think I like to go out in this kind of skirt? Who else can I wear it for at home? "
"Very good."
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