Chapter 6 The White Chick, The Black Crow

Chapter 6 The White Chick, The Black Crow

What is she talking about all of a sudden?

Emotions can be controlled. Theres no need to lean too heavily on the curse.

Bianca, arent you misunderstanding something?

Even as Kraush said this, Bianca simply went on with her embroidery.

Ill come to visit often. If I talk to my father, since I am your fiance, I can arrange to stay somewhere not far from here.

You dont seem too happy to be my fiance.

Even so, I cannot just ignore someone who has been abandoned.

She doesnt deny her reluctance to the engagement.

Kraush was astonished but eventually sighed bitterly.

It seems the northern goddess must be firm in her misunderstanding.

Bianca had always been one to blindly believe in something once she gets fixated on it.

It seemed she was incapable of doubting once she made a logical decision because she lacked emotions.

Cant be helped.

Under the table, Kraush activated Black Hood.

Above Biancas chest, a safe lock appeared.

The safe represented the difficulty of stealing using Black Hood.

Biancas safe was secured with a double lock.

While most curses dont even have a lock, let alone a safe to begin with.

Bianca has lived with her curse since birth.

Therefore, she does not underestimate the curses value as others do.

Just as one wouldnt underestimate the value of their own limbs, Bianca does not underestimate her curse.

Value is always relative.

The value of Biancas curse was indeed high for her.

Hence, the appearance of a double lock.

Condition creation.

To unlock it, Kraush needed to create conditions.

Double lock means definitely two conditions.

The first condition suddenly popped up in front of Kraush.

[ Become friends with Bianca. ]

A clicking sound of disgust escaped from Kraushs mind.

Thats why the difficulty of stealing varies depending on the value it has for the holder.

One can only steal what the other possesses when their guard is down.

So the biggest condition that could cause their guard to fall must be met.

For Bianca, the first condition was friendship.

Friends with a white ghost.

Becoming a fiance is easy, but a friend is difficult.

She rarely shows interest due to her lack of emotions.

Its probably best to at least keep her by my side for now.

Sending her back to Hardenhartz would only bring the time she turns into a white ghost nearer.

The lock must be picked little by little.

Of course, to prevent her from becoming a white ghost.

And because the curse of the extreme blood poison is essential for my plan.

Well, thanks. Its reassuring to have a fiance visit often.

So, Kraush agreed.

He intended to spend time planning to steal her curse.

Yet, an unforeseen variable occurred at this point.

The adults love to speed things up, and the head of Hardenhartz is especially fond of hastening any process.

And as a result of talks between Hardenhartz and Balheim.

Bianca was arranged to stay in Green Pine Hall.

Hello.

Seeing Bianca arrive with her maids, carrying her luggage, Kraush wore a bewildered expression.

Although he had heard the news, he had not really expected her to stay at Green Pine Hall.

Bianca, is it okay for you to leave home?

She was, after all, only twelve.

Its an age to be fond of a parents care.

Im fine.

And Bianca answered without an ounce of emotion.

The affection of a family was too faint for her, who lacked emotions.

What can be done?

It is something set by the family, therefore inescapable.

Eventually, Kraush decided to just think of it as if he had gained another sister.

Thus a new member arrived at Green Pine Hall.

* * *

Time flies swiftly.

The weather, once midsummer, had breezed past autumn and now winter approached.

Moreover, commotion arose as news spread that a new academy was to open next year.

Will that guy be there?

After a quick glance at Aliod, Kraush nodded.

Even though he was the master, he ought to play such a role to some extent.

It would also prevent Aliod from harboring other intentions.

Then say that I will also attend.

Understood.

Aliod concurred with Kraushs opinion without objection and looked towards Bianca.

Im going as well.

Naturally, Bianca declared that she would accompany him.

Bianca had no intention of leaving Kraush alone, in case he decided to commit suicide somewhere.

Understood. I will inform them that both of you will attend.

Alright, let me know about the schedule later.

Watching Aliod leave, Kraush stretched.

It occurred to him that this was the first time he was going out since his return.

Maintaining the status quo from the point of return?

There was a world of difference between then and now, of course.

And it remained unchanged that he was a half-penny needing to delve into gold magic to become stronger.

But having learned one more martial art skill recently

Kraush decided not to be anxious.

Kraush.

Responding to Biancas call, Kraush turned his head.

Bianca, who still appeared to be in a daze, was met with his curious gaze, and she spoke.

If you go to the Sanctuary of Stars, everyone will try to condemn Kraush behind your back.

Lacking emotions, Bianca was straightforward with her thoughts.

Her words were likely true.

Thats likely.

And this was something Kraush had also anticipated.

It wont be quite like the events at Rahelrn Academy.

If Sigrid, the imperial princess, was an enemy back then, now it would be the young nobles of the Starlon kingdom.

The rumor that Kraush had been forsaken by Balheim was well known.

There wouldnt be anyone flattering Kraush, nor would there be many with good words.

Bianca, it might be better if you dont follow along.

Being his fiance, she wouldnt hear any pleasant words at the party either.

No. I will go.

But Bianca was unwavering in her decision.

Its the duty of a fiance to protect their betrothed.

Bianca moved based on the training she had received so far.

Without emotions, she was governed solely by logical decisions and education.

The curse of the Dolls Eyes, an apt description indeed.

Impossible to think shes just 12, considering her vocabulary and actionsall due to a lack of emotion.

Perhaps feeling sorry for having treated Bianca harshly before his return,

Kraush tended to be more gentle with her.

Kraush raised his hand to gently stroke her hair.

I wasnt asking as your fianc, Bianca. Im considering your feelings.

Bianca quietly looked up at Kraush as he patted her head.

Kraush often looked at her with a touch of regret and stroked her head.

The past few months.

Contrary to his actions towards the butlers and maids, he showed an unprecedented softness towards her.

Thanks to this, her impression had changed so much that their dreadful first encounter seldom came to mind.

Bianca, about the meal

You must have almost finished that book by now. Lets go to the study.

You can sleep in more. I wont be going anywhere. Ill be training outside, so rest some more.

Recounting her daily life with Kraush, she found that she no longer disliked him.

Even in Hardenhartz, kindness like this was unprecedented for Bianca, and she found Kraushs behavior somewhat astonishing.

Understandably so since, like him, she too was a child sent off into a strategic marriage.

I want to go.

Thus Bianca spoke.

Even if not as a fiance, her desire to assist Kraush remained the same.

Even Bianca, not as a fiance, will follow Kraush.

Hearing her words, Kraush, who had been blankly blinking, withdrew his hand from her head.

Had he offended her?

Concerned that he had crossed a line as a fianc, Bianca was mindful as Kraush turned away.

Alright, lets do that.

Permission was given.

Watching Kraush, Bianca once again followed him like a chick, her steps lightened for some reason.

Though she ended up being scolded for unwittingly trying to follow him into the bathroom as well.Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com