Chapter 548 : Master, Welcome Home.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the river's surface like fine gold.

The soft, warm touch in his palm made Felyn narrow his eyes slightly, listening to the rustle of stockings.

Felyn and Viloti sat on a bench by the river. At some point, a group of small sprites appeared around them, carrying colorful lanterns.

Not far away, someone was playing the violin, and the melodious, soothing music enveloped the surroundings, creating a space that belonged exclusively to Felyn and Viloti.

Today's date was very successful, a great experience. Everywhere they went, many people surrounded Felyn and Viloti.

A certain princess, therefore, had absolutely no opportunity to make a move.

Even now, many people were closely watching their movements.

If they were thirsty, a vendor would appear in time to sell water. If they were hungry, a maid would lead them to a restaurant.

Felyn couldn't resist tickling the bottom of Viloti's tender foot. Viloti's toes tensed up.

"It tickles..."

A cute sound escaped the girl's throat. She subconsciously wanted to pull back, but Felyn caught her by the ankle.

Viloti was half-lying on the bench, both her feet resting on Felyn's lap.

Before this, Viloti had specifically gone to a hotel to take a bath and wash her feet.

After all, she had been shopping all afternoon.

The sunset fell on Viloti's body, the shadows outlining her graceful figure.

Felyn helped Viloti put her stockings back on and pulled her up to a sitting position.

A little touch of the feet was enough; he couldn't keep touching them forever.

"Felyn, are you not touching them anymore?"

"I've been touching them for half an hour, that's about enough."

The two leaned against each other, quietly watching the sun set bit by bit.

This is nice.

Felyn thought to himself.

No need to speak, just sitting here quietly with Viloti watching the sunset, this is really nice.

The last ray of the sun's warmth fell upon them. Viloti slowly closed her eyes and nuzzled Felyn's shoulder with her forehead.

"Sleepy?"

"Mhm, a little."

"Then shall we go back? We've been out all day."

Felyn was brand new from head to toe. Viloti had bought him things from almost every shop on the street.

"Felyn, I have to go back to my father's for dinner tonight. We have guests, so..."

Silafiel rarely came to the Royal Capital District. He was hosting a small party at home, inviting many noble friends.

As a member of Silafiel's family, Viloti naturally had to attend.

Her head rested on Felyn's shoulder. The thought of having to part with Felyn made her feel a little down.

Viloti wished the banquet would end quickly, wished she could see Felyn again...

After the sun had completely set, Viloti had no choice but to leave.

She gave Felyn a peck on the cheek and waved to him, "See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

Felyn smiled at Viloti's departing figure. Seeing her turn back to look at him from time to time, he waved to her in acknowledgment.

It wasn't until Viloti's figure disappeared that Felyn walked alone through the streets, preparing to head back to the academy.

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The path was very quiet, with almost no one around.

A girl wearing a scarf and a trench coat walked towards him. Due to the narrow passage, her shoulder accidentally bumped into Felyn.

"Sorry."

Felyn watched the girl hurry past him, her voice sounding a little familiar.

Where have I heard it before?

The next second.

Felyn suddenly felt his vision go black.

My body feels so weak... no strength.

He staggered a few steps and leaned against someone.

The tips of purplish-pink hair, the familiar scent of strawberries.

This person's body was very soft. She reached out and gently stroked his head.

"Brother Felyn... good night..."

Good night...

Who...

Dorothy...?

Felyn's eyes closed completely, and he lost consciousness.

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He didn't know how much time had passed.

Felyn's eyes snapped open, and he gasped for air.

Was it a dream?

Was I just too tired from shopping all day, and this is a dream I had after falling asleep at home?

Felyn's hands gripped the bedsheets as he stared at the unfamiliar ceiling above him.

Here we go again...

It had been a long time since Felyn had experienced this feeling.

He felt as if he had returned to Viloti's home; she had tied him up like this before.

But this wasn't Viloti's home, but a completely unfamiliar bedroom.

The fabric of the bedsheets was exquisite and very smooth.

He propped himself up with his hands and slowly sat up.

Where is this?

A hand-woven wool carpet covered the entire floor, and the expensive mahogany furniture around the room proclaimed the owner's status.

The room was very large, and heavy curtains half-covered the windows.

Moonlight slanted in, divided into four sections by the window panes, falling neatly on the carpet.

Felyn discovered that his clothes had been changed into pajamas.

His original clothes were neatly folded and placed on a table not far away.

There was a bell on the bedside table. If he rang it, someone like a maid would probably come.

Felyn got off the soft bed and tried to open the door himself, only to find that the room was also locked.

He walked to the window and found himself in a manor.

However, this manor was not yet finished, but he could see the owner's great ambition from the incomplete architecture. When it was completed, this place would be magnificent.

A fountain, a lawn, a garden, a path paved with magic crystal slabs.

Everything a manor should have, this place had.

Felyn thought carefully. No one I know has bought a manor like this, right?

After pacing around the room for a long time, unable to contact the outside world without his communication sigil, Felyn decided to pull the call bell on the bedside table.

A crisp ringing sound echoed in the hallway, and soon, the sound of footsteps followed.

It was the rhythmic sound of high heels.

From this sound, Felyn could at least tell that the maid outside was well-trained, and the manor's owner was of high status.

As for the rest, he couldn't guess.

Felyn took two steps back as the sound of the door unlocking came.

Warm yellow light peeked through the crack in the door, piercing the darkness and illuminating the entire room.

She flipped a light switch that Felyn hadn't found, allowing him to see the maid's face clearly.

High heels, white stockings, a short black and white maid outfit.

A large bow was tied at her back, a black lace choker fit snugly around her slender neck, and a white headband was worn in her tied-up hair.

This was a genuine, bona fide maid!

However, Felyn was not very excited at this moment.

Because he saw the maid's face.

Her delicate face had no expression, and her short black hair accentuated the exquisiteness of her features.

The skin of her fair, smooth legs reflected the light, and the cinched waist outlined her alluring curves.

A familiar memory instantly surfaced in Felyn's mind.

Previously, when he was exploring the dungeon with Zervanie, they were targeted by Anise, the niece of the Noc family.

She had found members of a church from somewhere and tried to kill him and Zervanie.

At that time, Felyn had used the "Shaker" sigil, randomly getting an over-class sigil, and killed the enemies.

And when Felyn wanted to kill Anise, he was stopped and taken away by Veronica.

She's still alive?!

Felyn couldn't make sense of the situation. Logically, Anise should still be under Dorothy's control. Why was she now working as a maid in this manor?

"You are... Anise?"

The maid shook her head, her body remaining still, her eyes showing no emotion.

"Master, I am now Anifrey."

"Ma-Master?" Felyn pointed at himself. "Me?"

Anifrey's rosy lips slowly parted. She closed her eyes and bowed to Felyn.

"Master, welcome home."

(End of Chapter)