The Smiling Death

"Haha!" Adelia laughed. With a final wave, Adelia turned around and headed back through the academy gates.

Amon watched her leave before turning toward Scarlett and Selena.

Selena adjusted her posture.

"Alright. Shall we head to the mansion?"

Scarlett nodded.

"Let’s go."

Amon immediately stepped closer to Scarlett.

"Come on! I want to see how luxurious a princess’s mansion is."

Selena rolled her eyes.

"It’s my family’s mansion, not some tourist attraction."

"Same thing."

"It absolutely isn’t."

Scarlett quietly listened to their bickering as the three began walking through the streets of Elarith City.

However her thoughts occasionally returned to the beautiful light green-haired professor she had just met.

Adelia Evangeline.

Scarlett’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Amon had certainly told her about Adelia before. But meeting her personally was different. And there was also Seraphina.

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"It’s amazing..."

Amon muttered as he stood in the enormous entrance hall of the mansion.

His eyes wandered around in genuine admiration.

The interior was far more luxurious than he had expected. An enormous staircase stood directly ahead, splitting elegantly toward the upper floors. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, while expensive paintings and decorations adorned the walls.

"This place is huge."

Scarlett was equally impressed. She turned toward Selena. "This is far better than I expected."

A sincere smile appeared on her face. "I really appreciate your help, Selena. Thank you for allowing me to stay here."

Selena casually waved her hand. "There’s no need to thank me."

She placed a hand against her chest with an overly dignified expression. "After all, I’m an incredibly kind, generous, and down-to-earth woman. It’s no big deal."

Scarlett stared at her for a second.

Then she chuckled softly.

"I see."

Selena nodded proudly before noticing Amon wandering around the hall, examining everything like an excited tourist.

Her eyebrow twitched.

"Oi."

Amon turned around.

"Hm?"

Selena crossed her arms.

"Don’t you have something to say to me?"

Amon blinked. Then realization appeared on his face.

"Oh! Of course."

He quickly walked back toward her.

"How could I possibly forget?"

Selena gave him an expectant look.

Amon smiled brightly. "Be safe on your way back to the academy, Senior."

"..."

A vein visibly bulged on Selena’s forehead. "You ungrateful junior." She said coldly. She immediately stepped toward him.

Amon instinctively backed away with both hands raised defensively.

"Hey! Hey! I was joking!"

Selena continued glaring at him. Amon quickly corrected himself. "Thank you very much for your generosity, Senior Selena!"

He even gave her a dramatic bow. "I’m deeply grateful!"

Selena’s expression immediately relaxed. She nodded with satisfaction. "Much better."

Amon rolled his eyes the moment she looked away.

Selena turned toward Scarlett.

"Then I’ll take my leave. I’ll see both of you this evening."

Scarlett nodded.

"See you later."

"Bye, Senior!"

Amon waved enthusiastically.

Selena gave them one final glance before leaving the mansion.

The large doors closed behind her.

Thud.

Amon stared at the closed doors. A mischievous smile slowly appeared on his face. He moved.

Scarlett immediately sensed danger. Before she could turn around, two arms wrapped around her waist from behind.

Amon pulled her gently against him.

"Finally!"

Scarlett glanced over her shoulder.

"Finally what?"

"We’re alone!"

Amon happily rubbed his cheek against hers.

Scarlett allowed him to cling to her, amusement appearing in her amethyst eyes. There was, however, one rather unfortunate problem.

Scarlett was tall. And apparently even taller than Amon remembered.

Because of that, a thin layer of shadow and darkness had discreetly formed beneath Amon’s feet, raising him just enough to comfortably rest his cheek beside hers.

Scarlett noticed immediately. She looked downward. Then back at him. "...Are you seriously using your abilities just to make yourself taller?"

Amon ignored the accusation. Instead, he narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

"Scarlett."

"Hm?"

"Did you get taller?"

Scarlett’s lips curved upward.

Amon continued staring at her.

"That’s impossible. It’s only been a few months! and you are already past your growth period."

"It happened when I broke through to the Fifth Rank." Scarlett answered casually. "Apparently, my body changed slightly during the advancement."

Then a teasing smile appeared on her face.

"And it’s necessary."

"Necessary?"

"Of course."

She glanced back at him smugly. "I can’t allow you to become taller than me."

"..."

Amon looked personally offended.

"You..."

His eyes narrowed.

"Damn you!"

So he did it without warning.

Chu~

He kissed the side of her pale neck.

Scarlett flinched.

"Amon—"

Chu~ Chu~

He immediately planted several more quick kisses along her neck before moving toward her cheek. Scarlett tried maintaining her composure. She failed.

"Pfft-Haha!" She tilted her head away while laughing.

"Amon~! It tickles!"

Amon completely ignored her protests. His arms tightened around her waist as he continued showering her cheek with playful kisses.

"Stop—haha!"

"No."

"Amon!"

"Nope."

She tried turning her face away.

He followed.

Chu~

Another kiss landed on her cheek.

"Lady Scarlett and Sir Amon, I wanted to ask whether—"

A woman’s voice suddenly entered the hall.

Amon froze.

Scarlett froze.

A middle-aged maid stood near the entrance to the adjoining corridor. She had apparently come to ask them something. Instead she found Amon wrapped around Scarlett from behind, his lips still pressed against her cheek.

Silence.

The maid’s eyes widened. Amon slowly pulled his face away. Scarlett calmly looked toward the maid. All three stared at one another.

"..."

"..."

"..."

The maid immediately bowed. "My deepest apologies! I didn’t mean to disturb you!" She spun around and hurried back toward the kitchen. Her footsteps rapidly disappeared down the corridor.

Amon watched her leave.

Scarlett remained silent for several seconds.

Then she sighed.

"Well..."

She glanced back at him.

"I think activities like this should probably be reserved for the bedroom."

Amon immediately disagreed. "Where’s the fun in that?"

Scarlett narrowed her eyes.

Amon grinned.

"It’s much more exciting when there’s a chance someone might catch us."

"..."

Scarlett stared at him. Then one word calmly left her lips.

"Pervert."

Amon’s grin widened.

"Your pervert." Scarlett sighed helplessly. Unfortunately she couldn’t argue with that.

"Then let’s go to bedroom." Amon’s voice was eager and excited.

"Yes, but before that we should have lunch." She said with helpless smile.

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