175 The Royal Academy of Silvara - Return

'I have grown fond of this city...' 

Asura thought to himself as their Stage Four monster mounts prepared to depart from Bhalgrim City. He was in awe of the beautiful black walls, which gave each person a sense of comfort and protection as their serpentine guardians watched over their lands.

The Duchess and her private forces stood atop the walls, watching Verana and him depart. 

"I will forgive you for sleeping with my mother this time, however." Verana's hand squeezed Asura's wrist, and her lips curled into a pout with furrowed brows before muttering. "Next time, you cannot hide or run away in secret!"

Her eyes shimmered like blood jewels as she gazed back. Asura didn't feel intimidated by Verana. Instead, he felt her look exceptionally cute today, with her fair skin shining with a faint touch of makeup and curls of black eyeliner at the corner of her narrow eyes.

"You look really beautiful today. Did you change your makeup?"