Chapter 13

Translator: Skye Editor: herkawaiidramas

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It's quiet.

Without its owner, the duke's residence was no different from easy prey to Max. There was not a single being that noticed him jump over the wall, pass through the garden, and head towards the main building.

Surveying the outside of the building, Max's eyes landed on a balcony with a large window.

'That must be it.'

Max moved stealthily towards his objective, climbing the jutting structure and landing on the third floor balcony.

'Is it locked?'

Though skeptical, he gave a little push against the transparent glass doors. The doors easily opened, allowing the lace curtains behind them to flutter. He silently snorted.

'To be this defenselessI have no words.'

Stepping into the dark room, Max could vaguely make out the figure of a woman lying in her bed. He approached the bed with silent footsteps.

'Looks weak.'

He thought she would resemble his teacher, but it seemed that wasn't the case. Unlike Regis, who was firm and had a tall stature, this woman was thin and delicate.

'She obviously looks like she won't be able to learn any sword fighting so I don't think he (Regis) is thinking about making her his successor'

Max couldn't understand his teacher at all.

'Why is he so obsessed with this useless thing?'

He only held those thoughts for a brief moment before raising one side of his mouth into a crooked grin.

'If this thing were to disappear.how would that man react?'

Even in the dark, Max was able to catch a glimpse of the woman's slender neck. It was thin to the point where it looked like it would snap easily even if squeezed with just a little bit of strength.

His eyes were scrutinizing the figure of the woman in the dark when a sudden voice shattered the quietness.

I don't know who you are, but I believe you've come to the wrong house.

Max became startled as he heard a woman's voice which, despite the situation, sounded awfully calm.

'She was awake?'

How do normal people usually react when they come across an intruder? They typically screamed instinctively, fought back because they didn't want to die or trembled in fear while begging for their life.

This is the residence of the Duke of Floyen.

'What's with this woman?'

Max creased his brows, experiencing an unfamiliar feeling for the first time. He had seen plenty of people before, all of which bowed their heads before him wanting to please him. Of course, there were a couple who were insolent, but none were as carefree as this woman.

'Does she have someone backing her?'

Someone like Duke Floyen would undoubtedly be a solid backer, but Max knew his teacher was absent at the moment. Coming to the conclusion that the woman was actually scared but was covering it up by bluffing, he responded with a sneer.

No, I came to the right place.

He had expected her to be going down on her knees and begging for her life, but her reaction was quite different from his expectations.

Is that so? How about you change your mind? I think you'll regret it if you don't.

The woman quickly moved to sit up on her bed. The moonlight streamed from the large windows, penetrating the room and revealing an ethereal face. Though there was an air of exhaustion present, it still fit well with the woman's overall laid-back atmosphere. Despite her poor reputation, she was still the envy of many due to her well-known beauty.

Nevertheless, Max wasn't very impressed. If you took away her exceptional beauty, she didn't look like she'd be of any use in his eyes.

'She's nothing special.'

When he heard her sigh, Max unconsciously fixed his gaze on the woman's face. Not too long after, her lips, which were as red as pomegranate seeds, parted slightly.

I still have a year left before I'm supposed to die.

She muttered in an extremely dry and chilling tone that did not match her face. The words were spoken quietly, as if talking to herself, but he could clearly feel the coldness behind it.

'Does she not understand what's going on?'

It irked him. She was foolish to the point where she did not even grasp the situation she was in being so relaxed and even getting up and stretching her body without fear.

Max furrowed his brows as an uncomfortable pounding started in his chest.

'Well, she's just bluffing.'

He recalled all those who had ever acted conceitedly in front of him. A look of murderous intent flashed over his face.

'I'm sure that act of hers will crumble once her life is threatened.'

Max planned on threatening the foolish woman but stopped when he saw her move to light the candle on her bedside table.

'How dare'

He was about to blow the candle and knock the woman down but froze when the candlelight revealed a clearer view of her face. She had a delicate and beautiful appearance like a doll, but it was her eyes that caught his attention.

'You'

Max unknowingly took a step forward. He thought he was seeing things when, at that moment, her doll-like face suddenly lightened up.

Oh, Father's apprentice.

He had fully intended on inducing fear, but that plan was forgotten as he stared at the smiling face of the woman before him.