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Eventually, the day of the hunting banquet arrived.

Elysia observed Hadeon’s demeanor while stepping onto the vast marquisate estate, but he only gazed at the scenery with an impassive face.

What is he still unhappy about?

Elysia remembered the odd displeasure that had flitted across Hadeon’s face when they met before leaving for the marquisate estate.

No matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t figure out the cause of his low spirits.

What mistake did I make? Everything seemed fine until last night.

Despite that, Hadeon always fell asleep with Elysia in the same room after the incident. She had grown so accustomed to being with him every night that she couldn’t imagine an evening without him. Naturally, Hadeon’s mood often became her mood. Elysia couldn’t believe how much she had come to care about him.

It’s because this man is my sponsor. It’s only natural to be mindful of the person who holds the next few years of my life in his hands.

Elysia forced herself to think.

It was then that a low, husky female voice called out.

“Hadeon, it’s been a while.”

Elysia stiffened as a black-haired noble lady approached so quickly she hadn’t noticed her coming. She immediately recognized the woman who naturally called Hadeon by name.

This is the lady of the Fencer Marquessate, whose power rivals that of the Lark Duchy…

Roxana was as stunning as the rumors said. Her hair, flowing like silk, scattered over a deep blue dress with a daring neckline. Her eyes had a slightly sharp look, but her voluptuous beauty and the classic allure she exuded even while standing still were remarkable. She was a woman who embodied a sophisticated elegance and wild fierceness, like a black panther turned into a person.

While Elysia marveled at Roxana Fencer’s sensual appearance, Roxana, who had approached without hesitation, also paused as she neared Hadeon.

Looking at the head of the Lark Duchy for the first time in a long while, Roxana resisted the urge to back away. His intense, lion-like presence invaded her senses.

What a dreadful man… He’s always terrifyingly intimidating.

He was a male of overwhelming strength. Roxana felt like commending herself for her restraint in not baring her fangs like a cat revealing its claws.

Men of their kind were generally sensitive to their territory. The areas of their kin were strictly divided into zones. This required men to consult the head of the land they were entering. Otherwise, such visits were considered illegal intrusions. Unlike women, who could move freely, the visits of men had a different weight altogether.

Though this was an official visit with an invitation, the pressure from another man’s presence in a territory was daunting.

“Roxana, how could you approach a man of our kin in another territory without caution? I might have to re-educate you from scratch.”

“Brother.”

A male voice clucked his tongue from behind. Elysia noticed another figure approaching swiftly from behind Roxana.

Elysia had to stand there like a deer caught in headlights while they approached.

So fast.

The physical abilities of their kind far exceeded human averages, making their speed seem natural. For human Elysia, it was a continuous surprise. Simultaneously, Elysia realized how ‘humanly’ Hadeon had been acting around her. At least, he hadn’t done anything too shocking except lifting her easily.