Chapter 273 - Volume 3
Chapter 52 – King of the Underground (3)
Brendel once again paused in a blank.
[What kind of ploy is this?]
But he finally realized what she meant and tested her with an additional question: “You mean to say you’re lost your abilities as a Gold-ranked fighter?”
Scarlett’s eyes momentarily widened before she closed them a defeated expression and nodded slowly.
“Oh, I see.” Brendel nodded like it was a natural thing.
This time Scarlett was confused. She had imagined Brendel’s reactions multiple times and was worried to hear his voice turn cold just like Makarov did in the past. But she did not expect his reaction to sound like he had solved a difficult puzzle!
“Ah, excuse me,” Brendel apologized sincerely.
Brendel added his last sentence as Scarlett glanced at the injury on her thigh, but she was still hesitating even though she looked ready to accept his aid.
“No, wait, are you refusing because of…… Don’t worry; I’m not going to take advantage of you.” Brendel was already tearing up because he was cringing inwardly from the speech he made. Maybe she was refusing because she did not want to be carried in the first place.
“Ehhh?! No, it’s just that—” Scarlett felt the blood rushing to her cheeks and shook her head repeatedly.
“Then there’s nothing else to be said.” Brendel was growling with impatience and shame, and he scooped her up with both hands, ignoring her frightened squeaks.
She did not expect Brendel to be so forceful. She shrank in his arms as her blush extended to her ears, and became silent.
[H-he said he wouldn’t take advantage of me…… I-isn’t this the legendary ‘bridal carry’?]
She had dreamt of Eke carrying her to the cathedral someday more than once back with the mercenaries, but it quickly became a fantasy with the appearance of Yula. But she never expected someone to carry her, although it was a little odd because she was being carried around in a dark tunnel.
She brought her head to rest on Brendel’s chest. Even though her heart was beating fast, she felt a sense of safety.
[He’s different from Eke, and makes me feel like I’m safe and I can trust in him. I’m sure Miss Amandina and Romaine feels the same way…..]
She finally understood why the number of people around him continued to increase in the past few months. His connections and abilities were indeed outstanding, but it would not explain why the people around him would choose him over the other nobles.
[Maybe Mother Marsha hasn’t completely abandoned me. I’m lucky enough to meet a lord like him.]
She still felt a little sad about losing her powers. She was not a smart person and finding her powers again would not be an easy task. She shook off her thoughts and decided to take one day at a time. Brendel’s actions had calmed her down.
But his current thoughts were secretly pondering on her lifespan, which could be a matter of a few days or even just a few hours.