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CHAPTER 5

The surroundings are very comfortable and only the noise of the bugs and the cool breeze can be heard.

Querencia was fast asleep when she suddenly felt cold, causing her to tighten her body even more against her blanket and bed.

even though his bed was warm he was still cold. A cold breeze seems to be coming from the window. But Marina closed it earlier.

Due to sleepiness, he just endured the cold and continued to sleep. if the window was open, he was sure that no one would enter his room because it was on the fifth floor of the mansion. The Archduchy's security is also tight. And if anything bad happens to him, the Archduke is to blame.

He turned around and faced the side where the window was. The cold breeze is gone so he sleeps comfortably.

A few minutes ago, it was as if something light was caressing his forehead. he was tickled so he fanned his hand in front of her cheek.

“Urgh!” he groaned in disgust then lifted the blanket up to his nose. His eyes were still closed due to sleepiness.

While sleeping he felt the surroundings. as if someone was looking at him. And right in front of him.

Out of curiosity as to what it was, he slowly opened his eyes and rubbed it.

"What...or?" he said in disbelief.

Gosh. It's just a dog. But why is it so big compared to other dogs? its black fur also shines because of the moonlight that penetrates from the window. Its eyes are also red. They were like rubies, just like the Archduke's eyes.

Then he reached his head and rubbed it. The softness of its fur. It must be delicious...hug...

His eyes slowly closed again but he continued to caress his fur. Then he was surprised because the fur seemed to be softer— no, it was like hair.

His eyebrows met in surprise. he continued to crawl his hand until it landed on what looked like an...ear? T-then cheeks...nose...and lips...

He opened his eyes but his vision was a little blurry. But that was enough to look and see what he touched.

His eyes widened.

the Archduke was the one he touched and he had a shocked expression on his face. A-and...it has no clothes either!!!

“M-m-my l-lord?” he stammered.

"MY LORD?!" Querencia jumped up suddenly.

"Miss! Are you all right?!” Marina suddenly appeared at his side.

he turned to her while catching his breath. Did he dream?

"Did you have a bad dream?" he asked worriedly as he felt the temperature on his forehead. "Your face is so hot." he held her hand. "But it's not your palm." he looked into her eyes. "Are you all right?" full of wonder this question.

He bit his lip and grabbed both cheeks. They are really hot.

But why? How? Argh! Why did he dream of such a class! and even the Archduke! And there is no covering on the body! Does this mean that she lusts after the Archduke?! Oh my gosh! It can't be! She is an innocent young lady!

Its soft cheeks. Its soft lips. Its sharp nose. and the...its beautiful and mouth-watering body. T-those eight packs of his... Oh my goodness!

"Miss! Your nose is bleeding!” Marina suddenly shouted.

Shit! That he nosebleed.

Querencia sighed deeply as the Archduke's butler led them to the carriage.

"Take care on your journey, Miss." said the butler while bowing.

He smiled. "Thank you, Jodan." he said here that it just smiled.

the carriage started to run and he was just looking out the window. He hoped to see the Archduke. Since earlier, it has not appeared, and he has not caught even a shadow.

Does he hate her too much? what if he knows what happened in his dream? Could it be angrier?

He sighed again and shook his head. It looks like the second plan is next.

WHEN Querencia ARRIVED inside their mansion, several assistants immediately greeted him to greet him.

they greeted him as if he had come from a vacation and not from running away. What did they eat?

"Miss. Querencia, do you want me to prepare warm water for you to take a bath? That will help you get rid of your tiredness." it said politely.

"What food do you want for dinner?" asked another.

"Would you like a massage later? To make your body go away from pain." said another.

He stopped walking and sighed. The assistants were shocked. “Am I about to die? if you can take care of me, it will be like my last day." he said angrily then passed them. ."By the way, please tell the baron that his beloved son has returned and he no longer needs to order you to take care of me." he promised seriously and did not think about their fear of him. He doesn't have time to understand the feelings of others. "Do you understand?" he asked them.

All the assistants swallowed hard and quickly nodded. "Next, miss." they said together while bowing.

He glanced at them for a moment then continued walking. while Marina, who followed him, looked at the assistants who were still bowing. He had a pitying expression on his face that made him shake his head.

“Don't be soft, Marina. maybe the next day, they'll be talking about you." he promised when he entered his room when they arrived.

"I'm sorry, miss. I just can't stand it." it's an apology.

He sighed heavily again. Why is Marina so soft? that's why it's unique. It's been like that since childhood. If only he didn't hire her as his assistant, the other assistants would definitely agree.

"All right. You can leave now. Rest well.” he promised Marina and she nodded before leaving.

when Marina left and the door was closed, she collapsed on the bed. Their trip was tiring. Looks like he still has motion sickness.

(TBC)

CHAPTER 5 CONT

He closed his eyes and felt his surroundings. There is still someone looking at him. maybe he will do what he has to do later.

Because there was a priest watching over him, he slept for a few hours. Marina woke him up when it was time for dinner. He brought food to his room and all of it was his favorite.

He was immediately hooked. "Thank you, Marina." he said smiling then started eating.

When he finished, he wiped the side of his lips with a napkin and then he spoke. "Did the Baron say anything to you?" he asked. he wanted to ask this question but he dismissed it from his mind because he still wanted to eat well.

Marina shook her head. "He wasn't here earlier. From what I heard, he is in the imperial palace because the crown prince summoned him." said Marina.

He immediately clenched his fist at the thought of those two demons together. They seem to be planning.

"Huh. It looks like the leeches are starting to suck.” he snorted then crossed his arms. Marina, who was putting away her food, looked at him.

"Just calm down, Miss. Bacteria are not good for your health, so don't worry about them." Marina said quietly as she looked at him as if he had lost his mind.

"M-marina? From whom did you learn to speak like that?” he asked incredulously. the Marina he knew didn't know how to speak badly.

He smiled innocently. "Yours, Miss." This straight answer made him stiffen in his place, when his arm touched his forehead.

"Marina." he said his name. He feels that he is the bad one. "Don't talk like that. Maybe your father will scold me." he said.

Marina's father might say that he is bad for his son. The shy and modest Marina was replaced by a philosopher like her.

Marina snorted. "Next, Miss." he said with a frown. he looks like he's sulking but he's doing it for his own good. Even now he found out that he was a bad influence. Heist.

"After you finish there, go to sleep Marina. Your eye bags are already big." he said and Marina touched her own cheek.

"Huh? Eye bags? Is there?” it immediately turned the stainless steel tray it was holding into a mirror. Then it was inhaled. "Do you know any way to make it disappear?" it's a pleading question.

He grimaced. Where is the Marina who doesn't look good even if her face is full of pimples?

he frowned. "Trust me, Marina. Do you like a boy?” he asked while grimacing. Because it won't be like this if no one likes it.

It suddenly turned red which surprised him. "W-no way, miss!" and suddenly he ran out of the room carrying the food he had eaten.

He couldn't believe he was looking at the door he came out of.

He said he didn't like anything but suddenly blushed and then ran away. Huh. Terrible.

Querencia just shook her head because of her assistant.

then he stood up and went to the bathroom. He took a shower and prepared himself for sleep.

After a while he came out of the bathroom and then walked to the window of his room and closed it. He also pulled the curtain to cover the window. he doesn't want anyone to see what he does.

When he finished, he went up to the bed and sat there. She dried her hair with her magic and then took the ring from under her pillow. He whispered something to it and it brightened. it shows what happened when the Archduke dismissed him. If in modern times it could be called a spy cam, and what he was holding now was the pair where the recording would go. It's like an sd card.

"What happened to him?" asked the Archduke but no one was there. did he go crazy because of her leaving?

Psh. His assumption.

A man suddenly appeared at the Archduke's side. "He fell on the bed and suddenly started crying when the assistant came." it promises.

His brow furrowed. if so, this is the man watching over her? He didn't plan to cry but he forced himself.

When the man was gone the Archduke was stunned for a moment as if deep in thought. Then he looked at his chest. maybe it's looking at the brooch.

Tsk, he won't bring her back here even if she begs.

Then the Archduke saw the ring and picked it up. His actions seemed to make him feel guilty so he smirked. His plan seems to be working well. and her crying also had an effect.

He had taken the magic out of the ring and it was now a normal thing like the others. If this magic is gone, the other one will be lost. He had to erase all traces so that he wouldn't be caught using magic.

no one knows that he has magic and he has no plans to let others know about it. It's her deepest secret. No one should know that she's an elemental witch.