Chapter 16: A Gumiho's Visit

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While Beleth ate and drank in the wide, expansive garden grounds, he thought that he was alone.

He is proved wrong when he sensed something invisible prying around.

He sensed a gumiho named Gyeo-wool lurking around.

"Gyeo-wool, I know you're there. Show yourself."

A young-looking lady, who wore an attire that looked like it came from the early Joseon era, came into sight.

A cold and chilly atmosphere filled the entire garden, and snow started to fall gently.

"Lucky for me that these plants are magically enhanced and cold-proofed, or else they would have melted when you are around, my dear."

Beleth said softly, gently caressing the gumiho's cute face, while caressing her bright red hair.

"What do you care about more, your plants, or me? This is the only time I've managed to sneak my way into your castle again. You know Lilith's temper."

Gyeo-wool whined.

"You, of course, my dear. These plants are easy to replace."

Beleth soothed Gyeo-wool.

"Since when were you here, Gyeo-wool?"

"I was there earlier. I witnessed your fight with Alastair earlier, and I overheard what you talked about with Alastair and Luciano afterward."

Gyeo-wool winked at Beleth, then she sat across Beleth.

"I see you greatly improved the invisibility skill I taught you."

Beleth's remark made Gyeo-wool smile.

She held Beleth's hand, and let Beleth kiss her hand tenderly.

Gyeo-wool showed Beleth her warm smile.

"It's a miracle to see a cold lady like you show a warm smile."

Beleth knew that Gyeo-wool is a cold, icy lady who made her opponents and allies tremble and feel cold and isolated the moment she is around.

It's a miracle he made her ice-cold heart melt, and Gyeo-wool felt comfortable and at home when Beleth was around.

She is the total opposite of Lilith, who has a hot and explosive personality.

"It's also a miracle that I feel safe around you, you sly schemer."

Gyeo-wool grinned, and gazed at Beleth lovingly.

"Are you hungry, thirsty, or perhaps, exhausted, my dear? I'll send for the servants to prepare you a room in the castle, and attend to your needs."

"Please do, my dear."

Luciano reappeared at the garden, bringing Gyeo-wool's food and drinks with him.

"Hello, Gyeo-wool. Long time no see."

Luciano greeted Gyeo-wool.

"Oh hi, Luciano. Long time no see, old friend."

Gyeo-wool replied back to Luciano, giving him a thumbs up.

"Here's the usual food and drinks that you crave for."

Luciano gently placed the food and drinks on the table.

As Luciano turned to leave, he heard Gyeo-wool say to him while Beleth looked on.

"Luciano, wait."

"What is it, Gyeo-wool?"

"Can we hang out again, just like in the old times? We got a lot of catching up to do. You know I don't stay for long in this castle."

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