T Y D O T S F

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The words that the East had been occupied kept ringing in my ears. Messiah was busy observing my complexion the whole time he was giving his report.

Considering what had happened so far, it was inevitable that the Artban family would show interest in me.

In fact, it was almost a given that the Artban family would occupy the East.

But it was too fast. It had only been a few months since DL Artban became the owner. It was definitely sudden news.

Messi, who had finished his report, spoke cautiously.

"I think it would be best to wait for your lord's orders."

"Is that what you think, Messi?"

"Yes, it is."

But that would take time for me to grow up. I couldn't go back to the South when I was only about fourteen years old.

Because my body won't be able to handle it.

Even if we prepared a large quantity of pheromone stones in case we returned to the south, we didn't know how long we would be able to hold out.

If you choose to remain here, you will be able to complete your growth safely, but you will have to constantly monitor the situation in the east.

Either way, it wasn't an easy choice.

While no one could easily open their mouths, Set spoke, opposing Messi's opinion.

"No. Irene must not return to the South."

"But...the Artban family is expanding its power. Now is the time to see the situation."

"Then what about Irene's body?"

Set asked sharply. Messi couldn't answer the question.

"Once growth goes awry, there's no turning back. It'll have a direct impact on Irene's body."

"So, are you of the opinion that Irene should stay here longer?"

"There's nothing the Artban family can do right now. Even if they take over the East, it'll be a mess. It'll take some time to get things under control."

"That may be true. You couldn't avoid bleeding either."

Arban answered with a look of understanding. But his voice continued in a nervous tone full of irritation.

"There are people like that. They're not in their right mind."

"I know from this that you are a man who will do anything."

Not discriminating between means and methods.

Those words made every nerve in Irene's body tense.

The moment I stand at the end of Art Van Gaju's gaze, I feel like I won't be able to avoid it.

"But why is that kid so obsessed with Irene? Now that he's taken over the East, shouldn't he lose interest?"

Arban grumbled as if he didn't know. I opened my eyes wide at those words. That's right, those two people still don't know my secret.

All I know is that pheromones are a bit unique.

Because the only people who know that black mamba venom is impervious to me are me, Kaid, and Dante.

Arban put his hand on my head. Seeing my frozen expression, he seemed to be trying to reassure me.

"Don't be afraid of things like this. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you."