215 HE WOULDN'T DISAPPOINT HER ANYMORE

LEI FENG could feel the satin like sensation under his fingers. The smooth and soft touch was addicting. He almost didn't want to let go. But when he saw the bewildered look on Argent's face, he suddenly realized what he had done. He immediately let go of her cheek that he pinched as if burnt. His whole face heated up. He felt like steam was starting to come out of the top of his head. He was probably even blushing as well.

"I'm sorry, I- I didn't mean to. You just look so cute at that moment and- no- I mean- just I'm sorry," he explained, all flustered.

Argent stared at Lei Feng. She didn't expect what the other did just now. That's why she wasn't able to react fast enough. She was annoyed at first. Because she disliked it whenever someone touched her without her permission first. Unless, of course, the situation called for it. And with the exception of her mother and sister. 

But seeing Lei Feng's face that looked like a cooked shrimp, her annoyance quickly vanished. He kind of looked adorable at the moment. Especially when one thought how stern he looked normally. So, she couldn't help but be slightly lenient.

"No need to apologize. Just try not to do it again," she said, shrugging.

Lei Feng was about to say 'yes' but then he realized that he couldn't. Because doing that would mean that he would promise not to touch Argent again. And he just wasn't sure that he could do that. So, the only thing he could do was to remain silent.

Argent simply thought that he was acquiescing, so, she no longer spoke and continued to walk towards their suite. 

Reaching the place, she turned around and looked at him again. "And oh, don't ever call me 'cute' again."

Then she opened the door and walked inside.

Lei Feng who was left outside just shook his head and a helpless smile appeared on his lips. He looked down at his palm. He could still feel the warm touch of her cheek. He clenched his fist.

[Well, at least she didn't stab me with a sword.] 

Then he followed Argent inside the suite.

When Argent walked inside the suite, he saw Jaxon sitting alone at the common area. He was gazing down at the floor. A depressive atmosphere surrounding him. He looked like he was immersed in whatever depressive thought he was thinking. No doubt it had something to do with his newfound son and the elf that was currently trapped at Kievan's imperial palace.

It was true in a way. Jaxon was indeed thinking of Ylannea and their son. But his thoughts were far more depressive than Argent imagined. Those thoughts were fueled even further by the talk he had with Janea while they were having dinner.

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"Do you like the food? If you have a particular dish you want to eat, just tell me," Jaxon said. They were currently at the dining area of the suite room they booked. The room service he ordered just arrived.

Jaxon didn't mind being ignored. He understood that Janea still hadn't forgiven him. One could say that they were just in a stand-still right now. Janea was simply being perfunctory towards him. Because they needed to work together to save Ylannea. If not for that, Janea would probably not even want to be in the same room as him.

He no longer spoke and just let Janea eat in peace. Of course, he didn't forget to put dishes on his plate from time to time. All of the dishes he ordered were vegetarian. He remembered how Ylannea didn't like to eat meat. That's only when he found out that elves actually couldn't eat meat of any kind. Being a half-elf, Janea probably had the same constitution. 

Jaxon's small actions didn't escape Janea's eyes. But he didn't say anything and just ate quietly. His chest still felt congested whenever he saw this person. Like a huge weight had been pressing on him. Seeing him, Janea couldn't help but be reminded of every suffering his mother had gone through. That he wasn't there when they needed him the most.

But he knew there was no point on him continuing to act antagonistic towards this person. That wouldn't help anyone. What they needed right now was to work together to save his mother and take her away from that place. 

"Are you full?" Jaxon asked once they finished eating. "If you still want to eat, just tell me."

"No need," Janea said wiping the corners of his mouth. "You- what will you do once you faced the Emperor of Kievan?"

This was a question that he had been wanting to ask. How he would act around this person would all depend on his answer.

Jaxon was startled when he heard that question. He turned to Janea and saw his son looking solemnly at him. And he knew that if he didn't answer him seriously, he would probably hate him even more.

"If I have the chance, I will kill him," he answered without hesitation.

He clenched his fists. The anger and hate he had been bottling inside him was surging again. Ylannea had been imprisoned by that bastard emperor for years. Just from Janea's few descriptions, it was clear that that bastard was very obsessed with Ylannea. And he knew what that meant. Even if he didn't want to think about it, the possibility of her being… 

Jaxon closed his eyes tightly and took a deep breath. If he continued to think in that direction, his Mana would go out of control again. He would wait. The time for revenge was close at hand. And then he would let the Emperor of Kievan pay. He would subject him to a suffering that was much worse than what Ylannea experienced. A million times worse.

Janea looked quietly at Jaxon and observed his expression. He could tell that he really meant what he said just now. He stood up. "I hope you won't renege on your words and act on it when the time comes."

Jaxon nodded.

Janea started to walk back to his room but stopped after a few steps. "Mother- she has been waiting for you. I hope you won't continue disappointing her."

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Jaxon pinched the bridge of his nose. Trying his best to calm himself. No, he wouldn't disappoint her anymore. This time, this time for sure, he would save her. [Please, just wait a bit more, Ylannea.]

"Are you alright, Uncle Jax?" Argent asked. She actually planned to just ignore him and go directly to her room. But she thought that that would probably be too rude.

Jaxon was startled by Argent's voice. He didn't even notice that there was already another person in the room. He raised his head and nodded. "Were you able to do what you had to do?" he just asked instead.

"Yes. Then, I'll go to my room to rest. You should rest too. We still have a long day tomorrow," Argent said.

Jaxon nodded and gestured for her to go on and rest in her room.

Argent walked to her room after that. 

She was about to change her clothes to take a bath when she felt her light brain vibrating. A sign that someone sent her a message. She opened her light brain and saw that the message was from her sister. She didn't hesitate to open it. 

Her pupils dilated once she read the contents of the message.