Chapter 168: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (32)

Chapter 168: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (32)

Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (32)

Elsie had been waiting for Ian for several days.

It had been tough during this period of time. Remembering the past days, Elsies eyes showed her exhaustion.

She was never one to fuss over her appearance, but recently, she had to go to all sorts of places under Lupines guidance.

These were shops she had never seen before.

Anyway, according to the academys internal rules, it was impossible to wear anything other than uniforms. So, Lupine focused on other aspects.

Like cosmetics, perfumes, and hair.

Honestly, even Elsie couldnt tell how much she had changed in those few days. Absent-mindedly, she brought her hair to her nose and sniffed.

It smelled refreshing.

That change was clear enough even for Elsie to notice. She hoped that this change would have a positive impact.

I hope Master likes it, Elsie thought, feeling a little sullen.

She had known since she was young.

Elsie had an unusually petite physique compared to her peers. This has continued until her growth stopped, and her body showed no signs of growing since her adolescence.

That was why she was often bullied in the Rinella Household, known for their robust builds.

But what mattered to a mage was not physique but mana. That was why it hadnt bothered her much since joining the academy.

She thought that all she had to do was put those in their place who belittled her as a midget. Whether tall or short, Elsie Rinella was Elsie Rinella.

However, first love could change everything, including a girls entire view on the world.

For the first time in a long while, Elsie really resented her petite figure.

As a woman, she had curves in her body. In fact, her curves were quite pronounced for her size.

For her size, that is.

In truth, she couldnt possess curves like the Saintess or Delphine, who were often around Ian. Such figures, regardless of body type, would almost certainly raise suspicions of genetic manipulation.

Thinking this, Elsie grew anxious. Even as she chewed her lips and kicked the innocent ground, her mind wouldnt settle.

After some time, startled by a sudden noise, Elsie looked up.

Ian was walking from afar.

It was his usual path. He used to practise in the secluded clearing in the forest. It was a fact Lupine had discovered by going even as far as to interrogate people.

She hadnt seen his face for only a few days. However, Elsie couldnt hide her joy like a puppy reuniting with her owner for the first time in years.

It didnt even take a few seconds for her excitement to disappear, though.



Suddenly, a woman approached Ian, clinging to his arms as if to hang onto it.

She was a stunning beauty with bright blonde hair and blood-red eyes, which were almost bewitchingly seductive.

The attractive woman with a fair complexion was now pressing Ians arm against her chest.

It was such a natural approach, seamlessly executed, that Ian couldnt bring himself to pull his arm away.

His surprised eyes turned to the woman. Then, the woman, Delphine Yurdina, greeted him with a faint smile.

Master, shall we talk alone for a moment?

Her tone implied she had something important to say. Ian tensed up for a moment, then sighed and scratched his head.

He looked resigned, as if he had no choice but to listen to her demands..

However, Elsie was not pleased with the sight of the two together.

As was already well-known, Elsie and Delphine were not on good terms.

They were famously known as rivals at the academy.

Even Elsie and Delphine themselves acknowledged this.

And now, right before her eyes, Elsie was about to watch her beloved master be taken away by her nemesis. It was bound to upset her.

Wh-Who are you clinging to right now?! Just you wait, you you slut!

Elsies loud outcry was met with swift reactions.

First off, Ian looked at Elsie with a surprised expression. It seemed like he hadnt expected her to be waiting here.

Elsie, not getting the response she hoped for, looked utterly devastated, almost on the verge of tears.

Delphine, smirking as if enjoying the situation, continued her story, often twitching and rubbing against her thigh.

..Really, it was delightful. If Master wishes, he can punish me as much as he wants. Ah, or maybe stomp on my head with his foot?

At Delphines provoking tone, Elsie shuddered.

Who would have thought the heir of the Yurdina family could be such a lewd bitch with such perverse taste?

This was akin to a betrayal to the Imperial Family.

Until recently, Elsie had been bad-mouthing the princess for interfering with Ian, calling her that wench. But at this moment, she felt like the most loyal subject of the empire.

And more than that, her instinct as a woman to protect the man she loved from this seductress was overpowering.

Elsie with her fluttering eyelashes, finally opened her eyes as if she had made up her mind.

Ma-Master! If you want to punish someone, punish me!

Master, if youre going to hit someone, wouldnt it be better to have it be satisfying for your hands? Please show no mercy to this slave

Ian, who had been silently watching Delphine and Elsie for a while, eventually let out a deep sigh.

It seemed like he had made up his mind.

There was no way Elsie and Delphine didnt know this.

As the two women waited anxiously for Ians decision, the moment arrived.

Ians hand, like a bolt of lightning, drew his hatchet.

Then before Delphine and Elsie could react

The incandescent hatchet was lodged into the ground, exploding all the mana it had been holding within.

With a loud bang, a thick cloud of dust rose. The shockwave wasnt big, but it was enough to stimulate Delphine and Elsies fear.

Ky-Kyaaaaaaaaaaah!

A-Ah, Kyaaaaaaah!

Despite their mutual dislike, their screams were similar.

The two of them fell to the ground and started to shiver, clutching their heads. Their trembling eyes attested to the fact that the trauma in their hearts had not yet healed.

I, Im sorry No-Not the hatchet Please, just not the sword I, Ill give you everything Ah, Ah

Im sorry, Im sorry, Im sorry E-Elsie will pee herself P-Please, dont abandon me! Please spare me

After witnessing this, Ian sighed wearily.

He placed a hand on his forehead and shook his head in dismay, then finally turned to Delphine.

Senior Delphine, so what did you want to say?

Delphine, with a trembling voice, stammered out her words.

That, that is I heard you were looking for a tunnel a while ago, so I wanted to talk about that H-HeukPlease forgive me

Ian nodded as if that made sense. His gaze then turned to Elsie.

What about you, Senior Elsie?

I I havent seen Master lately, so I didnt want to be abandoned Hick..hik

Upon hearing this, Ians expression turned slightly bitter. His golden eyes, filled with pity, looked down at Elsie.

But that was only for a moment.

Ian, having heard the entire matter, finally showed a satisfied smile.

As he raised his hand, the hatchet flew back to his grasp, whistling through the air. He then spoke to the two women who were still trembling in fear.

Since its come to this, lets all three of us have a discussion. I had something I wanted to share with both of you anywayand well talk about rewards and punishments later.

With that, Ian thought to himself.

I should have drawn my hatchet sooner.

It seemed that extreme measures were necessary whenever these two got into excessive arguments.

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