Chapter 120 - ARTHUR'S DARK EXPRESSION

When Veronica was talking about another man's body, Arthur's expression became gloomy. As if dark clouds gathered in the sunny sky.

Sebastian's blood turned cold after noticing his master's expression. 'Eek! He looks angry. What's going to happen now?'

They proceeded to the south until dusk came. In the whole journey, the girls chatted merrily. Arthur stayed silent all the way. His quietness made Sebastian tremble in fear.

The sky set on the west. Their surroundings became darker. While Sebastian guarded the women, Arthur went ahead and scouted the area. After he came back, he declared, "The area is safe. But it will rain soon. We should stay under a big tree. We won't get a big animal tonight. Is it okay if we only have fried fish for tonight?" he asked everyone.

"I'm okay with anything you cook," Veronica stated with a smile.

Arthur didn't seem to be happy with her answer. He expressionlessly turned toward her friend.

"I don't mind some fish. I was tired of eating meat every day," Catherine commented while stretching her arms.

Sebastian stood up and said, "I'll catch some fish. There must be a pond nearby."

"There is a pond in the southeast corner. Let's catch fishes together," saying that Arthur turned to the girls. "Stay here and don't go anywhere no matter what you see or hear. It'll be hard to find anyone in this dark unknown forest." 

"Okay…" Veronica mumbled. The moment he left, she grabbed Catherine's arm. "I think Arthur is mad at me for some reason. He didn't get close to me or talk to me sweetly. Did I do anything wrong?"

Catherine frowned. "What did you do wrong? You didn't go out of his sight. You were with me all the time. What else does he want? It's almost like you are a caged bird who cannot fly without its master's permission."

Veronica shook her head. "Without his guidance, I will fall into the hands of Lord Alexander."

If it was before, she wouldn't have listened to him. However, after turning into a cat and hearing the declaration of King Edward V, she decided to listen to Arthur more and try to understand the reason behind his words.

It would be a lie if she said she wasn't safe after listening to Arthur. And, his words were logical and he surprisingly knew the future outcome of any situation. Probably because he was experienced and she knew nothing about the world, it amazed her every time how right he was and how grateful she was to follow his words.

"Lord Alexander?" Catherine tapped her chin. "Where did I hear that?" she pondered before recalling that fateful event at night. "Oh! Is that the cousin of Sister Ruth?"

Veronica nodded, "Yes, that's him."

"Oh, I really hate that guy. He was very rude to Sister Josephine. I think he is a psycho," Catherine didn't hesitate to share her thoughts.

Veronica stated, "You don't have to think. He is a psycho. He wants to use my power to become powerful and rule the world. Those who will oppose him, he will kill them all."

Catherine was flabbergasted. "What are you saying…"

Veronica explained to her friend, "Yes, no kingdom will bow to a foreigner, you know. Even you and I won't become slaves of someone we don't know. The same goes for others. If Lord Alexander tries to take over kingdoms, the kings and their armies won't stand and watch. They will fight. It will be a bloody war."

She added, "That's why I have to escape. I can't go to Utahill where he is waiting to capture me. He even led Synetia and Riverhill to find me. I can't become the cause of bloodshed. I'll be nothing more than a killer if I let that happen."

Catherine didn't know all that. She had a hard time digesting what her friend told her. "…Yes, you are right. It will be terrible. But Ver, aren't we going to the southwest?"

"Yes, what of it?" Veronica inquired,

Catherine scratched her cheek and mentioned, "Umm… then aren't we heading to Utahill border? The way we are heading is only the Alss mountain range."

"That… I completely forgot." Veronica was stunned. It had been so long since she last met someone close to her. She was so busy chatting with her friend that she didn't notice. "So, we are heading to Utahill. But Lord Alexander is waiting to catch me. Why would Arthur…"

Her face became ashen thinking Arthur decided to abandon her. Her heart ached. She touched her chest. She could feel her heart was suffering throbbing pain. 'Why would he take me to the place where I would be in danger the most? Is he an acquaintance of Lord Alexander? No way… I won't believe it even if it's true.'

Catherine noticed her friend's expression wasn't well. She patted her shoulder and assured her by saying, "I think it will be fine. Lord Alexander is just an aristocrat. The king ordered his men to bring you back safely. What can an aristocrat do going against their king? He will be beheaded."

Veronica replied, "If you say so… but Arthur looks so gloomy today. Could he be thinking of sending me to Lord Alexander? Is this some kind of punishment?"

Her worry didn't go away even after being assured. Leticia's betrayal left her in trauma. Her cat life wasn't the easiest thing in the world.

Catherine hugged her friend seeing that she was spouting nonsense. "Hey now, I know I don't trust him and you shouldn't either since he looks suspicious in my opinion. However, you cannot completely love someone without trusting him."

Veronica's worry didn't wash away like that. "I know. But I never saw him so distant when I did nothing wrong. In Synetia, he was mad at me but that time I was in the wrong." She looked down, feeling sad.

Catherine stroked her head and told her, "All right, don't think too much. Just ask him what's the problem with that jerk. If he still ignores you, tell me. We will beat him up together. Okay?"

"Okay…" Veronica nodded slightly.

"Who do you want to beat up?"