hotmtlnovel Chapter 165: Is That All? How Could I Lose!
Chapter 165: Is That All? How Could I Lose!
Chapter 165: Is That All? How Could I Lose!
Gwen sat atop the giant bird, her pretty face flushed crimson.
It turned out she had misunderstood...
Viktor had said he wanted to take her somewhere.
At first, Gwen thought...
No, she had never thought that way!
As a righteous knight, Gwen would never admit that any indecent thoughts had crossed her mind.
It was absolutely impossible!
After dinner, a swirl of white wind gathered at Viktor's feet.
Then, this enormous and astonishing white giant bird was summoned by him.
She had seen this big bird before, in the North, at her home.
At that moment, in front of countless knights, she stood before Viktor, actively supporting him.
Even if it meant opposing all the knights of the North.
And now, she was sitting on this giant bird, up in the sky, under the moonlight.
The wind seemed to have become unrestrained, howling and dancing.
The wind, not particularly violent, still wildly blew Gwen's white formal dress.
She pressed down hard on her white formal hat, fearing it might be blown away and disappear into the vast night.
One hand also held down her skirt, preventing the strong wind from lifting it.
Her appearance looked somewhat comical, her reddened cheeks becoming even more bashful.
But the surrounding scenery was extraordinarily beautiful.
In the quiet sky above, silver stars twinkled as if hung on a curtain.
The mysterious night sky seemed to be telling a story, captivating one's heart and soul.
The giant bird glided through the clouds, like a shooting star crossing the Milky Way, streaking towards the horizon.
She was in the air, looking down upon the earth.
Below her was the vast, prosperous royal capital.
Under the night sky, it was brilliantly lit.
Amidst the dreamlike scenery, a wonderfully enchanting light permeated.
It was as if a second patch of luminous stars had appeared in the world.
Viktor stood with his hands in his pockets, his black suit somehow having changed back into a windbreaker.
The howling gale constantly blew his black coat, making it flap noisily.
Raised in the air, it looked like it had transformed into a long, slender tail feather.
Suddenly, Viktor's voice slowly sounded near Gwen's ear.
"How does it feel?"
"It's beautiful."
Gwen held onto her hat, her eyes reflecting the hazy starlight.
Her long-troubled mood seemed to gradually calm down from its anxious and flustered state.
She didn't know why.
Perhaps it was because of the surrounding scenery, which made her unconsciously settle down to appreciate it.
Or perhaps it was because the person who could put her at ease was right beside her at this moment.
Gwen raised her head to look at Viktor again, staring at his back.
Her gaze also carried a hint of tenderness.
She opened her mouth, asking the question she had wanted to seek an answer to from the beginning.
"Why... are you so kind to me?"
Whether it was at the hotel in the volcano, or when she first returned to the palace and faced everyone's doubts.
Even when she was in the North, in her home.
Viktor always took meticulous care of her.
He was the first to stand in front of her, protecting her.
Even when the justice she pursued was about to collapse, it was Viktor's appearance that made her beliefs even more steadfast.
He was like a bright star.
When Gwen was on the verge of falling into darkness, he brought her the light of salvation.
"First of all, you've stated the obvious," Viktor said as he turned around, calmly looking at Gwen.
"So beautiful..."
Endless flames turned into fireworks, carrying various colored and strange tails, continuously blooming in the sky.
Cocotte Yade was yawning in the garden when suddenly, she jerked awake, widening her eyes and looking up.
"Holy crap, war magic!?"
No, who the hell is so extravagant to use freaking war magic as fireworks!?
At this moment, everyone in the royal capital saw this extremely astonishing scene.
The fireworks continued for a long time, constantly exploding in the sky.
Gwen, being the closest, felt the warmth from the magical power.
In her eyes, waves of light flowed.
In the corners of her eyes, there seemed to be some moisture.
Was it emotion? She wasn't sure either.
The fireworks continued non-stop, lasting for several moments.
Just before they finally disappeared, the sky fell silent.
A small but bright magical power gradually rose towards the night sky, as if gradually merging with the moon.
When it slowly stopped in the air, that magnificent yet gentle light seemed to spread throughout the entire world.
Beside Viktor, the three hands of that flame clock were slowly moving.
Until finally, those hands simultaneously settled at the top of the clock.
Symbolizing the arrival of twelve o'clock.
Symbolizing the end of an entire day.
Symbolizing a new beginning.
"Happy birthday," Viktor's voice sounded in Gwen's ear as the fireworks gradually dissipated in the night sky.
Gwen was still looking up, as if still savoring the moment, her gaze fixed on the stars in the sky.
The fireworks seemed to have dispersed, but also seemed not to have dispersed.
It was as if something had been hidden in her heart.
Suddenly, she took a deep breath, as if she had made some decision.
"Viktor."
"When you're teaching the princess, do you have to stay by her side all the time?"
Viktor nodded, calmly responding.
"To ensure the princess's safety, staying by her side is necessary behavior."
"...I see."
She lowered her head, as if explaining.
"The day His Majesty summoned me, he asked if I could become the princess's swordsmanship teacher."
"He gave me a few days to make a decision."
Viktor listened quietly, seeing Gwen look over at him.
Seeing Gwen's face, suddenly, he was slightly startled.
Her expression, as if ice melting, revealed a bright smile, like the rising sun, utterly captivating.
"Having been a knight for so long, suddenly becoming a teacher seems like a very novel thing."
"I think, I'd like to give it a try."
The sound of the wind gradually passed by their ears, and Viktor couldn't help but come back to his senses.
He looked at Gwen, letting out a light hum.
"Is that so."
The corners of his mouth, slightly raised a few degrees.
"I'm quite experienced in the profession of teaching."
"Why don't we practice?"
Gwen looked at him in a daze, smiling happily.
"Alright—"
"I won't go easy on you."
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