“Hoo~ Hoo~ Wuu... What time is it?”
Not knowing how long it had been, Erica, who had dozed off for a bit, found that the outside was already completely bright.
Because of Luo Chen, her sense of time and daily routine had become utterly chaotic these past few days.
Anyway, during these days, she was either resting in her room or so busy that she lost track of time.
Only at times like now could she tell whether it was dark or bright outside; as for everything else, she had no idea.
Moreover, in this situation, what significance does knowing the time hold?
It was bright before she zoned out, and it was still bright after; she even thought that an entire day hadn’t passed.
If it weren’t for the maid’s reminder, she wouldn’t have realized that she had been in the Witch’s Mansion for several days, and her whole being had become quite dull.
All of this was due to Luo Chen, who still didn’t want to let her go.
Well, to be honest, for this kind of life where she didn’t want anything and floated in the clouds all the time,
as someone who was new to such experiences, she naturally found it delightful and couldn’t help but become addicted.
Perhaps not hearing a response, the originally dazed girl regained some spirit, then looked at her beloved, who seemed either resting or in meditation, and then glanced around the room filled with a certain aura.
“Ha~~~”
Unable to resist a small yawn, Erica, although awake, appeared somewhat listless and lazy.
Embracing her beloved, she didn’t get up or do anything else, just lay there lazily.
Not knowing what she recalled, the beautiful girl smiled, her cheek resting against her beloved’s head, enjoying the time alone.
“Bang bang~”
【Excuse me, Miss Erica, Lord Paul is calling again.】
“...Got it, you can go tidy up first.”
【Yes, Miss Erica.】
“Sigh~”
Under normal circumstances, the maid wouldn’t easily disturb her rest.
The “Paul” mentioned by the maid was Erica’s uncle and also the leader of the “Crimson Copper Black Cross.”
Since her parents had passed away, she had grown up under her uncle’s care and guidance.
If it were someone else, Erica definitely wouldn’t care or pay attention.
But if it was her uncle, she would still listen, especially since she needed to report back about this incident.
“Hmm? Erica, what’s wrong?”
“It’s nothing, I just need to go back and report.”
“Leaving now?”
“Yeah.”
“I see...”
Although a bit reluctant, it wasn’t a breakup; Erica just needed to return to the society for a while.
So Luo Chen didn’t stop her, but simply picked her up, and with her cheeks slightly flushed, they left the room and headed towards the bathroom.
Fortunately, there was no one else in the hallway; otherwise, the girl would definitely be too embarrassed to protest.
But regarding Luo Chen’s domineering behavior, Erica didn’t realize that she had unconsciously gotten used to it and was gradually submitting to him.
Even though they were leaving, the two still dawdled in the bathroom for about another hour.
Until it was around ten in the morning, Erica finally stepped out of the Witch’s Mansion, her expression a mix of reluctance and slight fatigue.
And Luo Chen, of course, came outside to see her off.
“Luo Chen.”
“Hmm?”
Pat~
Then, under the gaze of Luo Chen and the maid,
Erica first glanced at a certain room on the second floor, exchanged a look with another witch, and then knelt down on one knee right there.
This sudden action caught Luo Chen off guard, and even the maid standing by the broken car was shocked and followed suit, kneeling down.
“Erica?”
“You need to listen to me first.”
“???”
“I, Knight Erica Blantry, swear here that I will pledge my valor and chivalry to you! This is the oath of a knight who wishes to follow the king!”
“……”
Luo Chen never expected Erica to make such a loyalty declaration at this moment.
However, once he regained his composure, he naturally accepted it and helped Erica up.
“Hmm, I accept your loyalty, Knight Erica.”
“Yes!” (bows again)
“Uh, is it really necessary to be so serious?”
“Yes, it is my honor as a knight, and also—”
“Also?”
“Chuu~”
As soon as Luo Chen helped her up, Erica smiled mischievously and didn’t wait for her to finish her sentence.
In the next second, she leaned in for a deep French kiss.
This one lasted a long time, even the maid waiting nearby almost found it hard to breathe, until both were satisfied.
“Hoo~ This is Erica’s heartfelt intention as a woman towards you.”
“Hmm, I received it.”
Erica didn’t want to be a “flower vase,” so she had her own positioning in her heart regarding her relationship with Luo Chen.
First, she was a knight; secondly, she was his woman or lover.
If given the chance, she would strive to rise to a higher status in the future; for now, her focus was on nurturing feelings and enhancing her strength.
“I’m leaving; remember to think of me every day~”
“Then, young master Luo Chen, see you next time.”
“Hmm.”
Thus, outside the door of the Witch’s Mansion,
after a reluctant farewell, Luo Chen watched Erica get into the car, then the maid drove the dilapidated car, which was a miracle to still be running, speeding away once again, leaving him with a pile of fragments and parts.
“……”
Hope she’s alright.