Ch.154154. Hehe, I’ve missed you, Cassia Spear.

“Lucien, how did you get here?”

“Father… Did I do something wrong?”

“I think I should hear the story first before deciding.”

How surprised must I have been when I opened the inn door?

I expected Denis, or Elkan, or at most, Kasia Spear.

But to find Lucien, who should be in Lake Territory, standing at the door—I couldn’t help but be shocked.

Lucien, half-sitting on the bed, began to speak.

“I came urgently to inform you about what you asked Uncle Jawil Wilson to do.”

“What I asked?”

“A man with long hair and an elaborately decorated flame scabbard pattern is staying at the Lake Territory inn, just as you described.”

Serion Raikeus is already here?

Before coming here, I had given Jawil Wilson a simple description just in case, asking him to keep an eye out if he spotted someone matching it, but I never expected this.

I stared at Lucien with a still bewildered expression.

“Anyway, how did you get here?”

“I flew, of course?”

“You… flew?”

“Uncle Jawil Wilson was worried… it seemed urgent, so I came to find you. I’m sorry for transforming into a dragon without permission.”

“No, even if you flew, how did you know I was here?”

Lucien sniffed and scratched his head.

“Father has a distinctive scent. A very nice one at that.”

“And you found me with just that?”

“Yes, I found you immediately. It wasn’t confusing at all.”

Are dragons some kind of bloodhounds?

No, even a dog with a good nose couldn’t possibly find me.

I could only acknowledge how remarkable dragons are.

“So, you didn’t get permission from Uncle Jawil Wilson?”

“…Uncle Jawil Wilson is too cautious. He definitely wouldn’t have let me transform into a dragon.”

“So you came to find me on your own?”

“It seemed like important information…”

Lucien fidgeted with his fingers.

He suddenly seemed overwhelmingly cute.

Does he now know what actions to take to get in less trouble?

I folded my arms heavily and sighed.

“Lucien, I can’t praise you for what you did today.”

“I’m sorry…”

“If you act without permission again, I won’t take you with me when I visit other territories next time.”

Tears welled up in Lucien’s eyes.

But I hardened my heart.

As a father, I needed to be firm when scolding him.

“I really won’t do it again.”

“Good. Dad wants to visit other territories with you too, so please don’t misbehave.”

“Yes, Father.”

Sniffling, Lucien wiped away his tears and stared at me.

“Can I sleep with you tonight?”

“Yes, let’s sleep together.”

Lucien smiled broadly as if he’d never cried and went to take a shower.

I let out a short sigh.

“Haa… he’s already here?”

According to the original story, the protagonist Serion Raikeus would stay in Lake Territory for quite some time.

Especially to thoroughly investigate the Forest of Death where the monster wave had poured out.

There’s plenty of time.

By the way.

When I return to Lake Territory, I don’t know when I’ll move to another territory, but it would be better to take Lucien with me.

It would take ages by carriage, but flying would be instantaneous.

And so.

After spending a day with Lucien, the next day, we arrived at Sertena Territory.

As I got out of the carriage, Kasia Spear stared at me.

“Mr. Selden Alphonse, are you also going to see Lord Revan?”

“Ah, I’d like to look around this place first.”

“Do you know someone in Sertena Territory?”

“Not really, I’m just curious about what kinds of monsters are here.”

Kasia Spear exclaimed at my words.

“As expected of someone who stopped the monster wave. You’re constantly researching monsters…”

After briefly exchanging glances with Denis, I immediately moved.

I went to a secluded area, changed into prepared clothes, and put on a transformation leather on my face.

“Phew…”

After putting on the transformation leather, I felt a sudden sense of self-loathing.

Did I really come all this way to do this?

The only thing that kept me sane was the “Thousand Circle Pill” that Elkan had given me.

Without it, I would have nothing to gain.

I looked around and spoke.

“Lucien.”

At my voice, Lucien appeared from somewhere.

“Father!”

“The Dark Band members don’t seem to have noticed you following. You did well.”

“It wasn’t that far anyway. But why are you wearing someone else’s face again?”

“Haha, I have my reasons.”

“So should I keep hiding?”

Why did Lucien asking if he should keep hiding make me feel so sorry for him?

I sighed briefly and continued.

“For now, follow me quietly without being discovered.”

“…Alright!”

“In return, if things go well here, I’ll play with you for a day.”

“Wow!! Then I’ll do my best not to be discovered!”

“Were you not planning to do your best otherwise?”

“N-no, that’s not what I meant…”

I patted the head of the flustered Lucien and immediately headed to the place I had arranged to meet Denis.

Creeeeak-!

‘Is this the inn Denis mentioned?’

When I opened the inn door, Kasia Spear and Denis were already there having a meal.

They both stood up when they saw me.

“Lord Revan, you’re here?”

“Oh, you’ve arrived?”

I gave a simple nod and sat down in a chair.

Then I smiled like an idiot.

“Hehe… Lady Kasia Spear, what brings you here?”

“…Pardon?”

Denis and I had exchanged many opinions on the way from Lake Territory to Sertena Territory.

The biggest question was why Kasia Spear liked this person called Revan.

At first, I judged that it was because of his strength, as Denis had said, for winning the war against Kadrian.

However, if that were the case, there would be many men Kasia Spear could admire.

War heroes exist everywhere.

Therefore.

After putting our heads together again, there was only one plausible answer.

When all men were captivated by Kasia Spear’s appearance, Revan was not.

Before being possessed as ‘Selden Alphonse,’ there was a common story in movies and dramas.

When a high-nosed chaebol’s second generation acts indifferently toward someone, they think “Oh?” and become curious.

I thought Kasia Spear might be in the same situation.

If so.

I should act like a man who has fallen for Kasia Spear.

Although it filled me with self-loathing, if this alone would make her stop looking for ‘Revan,’ I could be satisfied.

“Hehe, I missed you, Lady Kasia Spear.”

“…Lord Revan, is that really you?”

Denis, who already knew the plan, looked more shocked than Kasia Spear, who maintained an expression of disbelief.

Still wearing a foolish smile, I continued.

“Yes, it’s me. Since I saw you in Parseche Territory, for some reason, I haven’t been able to forget you.”

“I-I’m flattered, but… what happened in that short time?”

“Me? Nothing has changed about me.”

“You seem very different…”

Kasia Spear rubbed her eyes with her fingers several times.

She must be confused.

Even I, who was acting, felt dizzy to the point of bursting.

Still.

Since I’ve started, I need to do it properly.

That way, Kasia Spear won’t harbor lingering feelings for ‘Revan’ for the rest of her life.

I grabbed Kasia Spear’s hand that was resting on the table.

“You said you wanted to marry me, didn’t you?”

“…What? No, that’s not—”

“When we first met, you told me. That I was good enough.”

“That was when I was with Denis—”

“Is that not why you came to Sertena Territory? To marry me?”

After pushing relentlessly, Kasia Spear’s pupils seemed lost, shaking back and forth.

Seeing her flustered expression, my sense of self-loathing somehow turned into satisfaction.

‘Am I talented at acting?’

Suppressing the laughter that was leaking out, I stared into Kasia Spear’s eyes.

Then, she calmly removed her hand and took a deep breath.

“I simply accompanied Denis because I was concerned about potential dangers when I heard he was going far away.”

Kuk!

This is driving me crazy.

She was so stubborn about seeing Revan before, but has she come to her senses now?

Acting slightly disappointed, I nodded.

“Ah… I see. I thought Lady Kasia Spear came to marry me. If you ever change your mind, I am always—”

At that moment, Kasia Spear abruptly cut me off and rose from her chair, not even having finished her food.

“I’m sorry. I already have someone I like.”

“…Pardon?”

A sudden wave of anxiety made my body tremble.

Then, Kasia Spear continued with a reddened face.

“I like the youngest of the Alphonse family, Lord Selden.”

Haa…

Stop it.

That’s also me, you crazy woman…