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After confirming the condition of Adele, Ronschka, and Leon, Lucas looked at the charred corpse of the warlock. Then he turned his gaze toward the dark forest.
“You are still the same.”
“Because he’s a dirty warlock, it’s better to burn him clean.”
A man walked out of the forest. He is a man with red hair pulled back in a ponytail, dressed like a wizard.
Hayren, the empire’s chief Elementalist.
He was born as the only son of the Weatherfield family which is known as an extraordinary Elementalist family. And when he was five years old, he became the youngest person to succeed in summoning a spirit.
After entering the imperial palace before he even became an adult, he broke all records and walked on a solid path.
The spirits Hayren handled were bigger, more beautiful, and stronger than any other spirits. That’s why many envied him, but Lucas didn’t like him.
They’re the same age, so they used to hang out together, but they failed to become friends because their characters didn’t suit each other.
“Let’s move for now.”
Lucas stood up holding Adele in his arms as he said so. Ronschka followed with a stiff face.
Weird. Hayren couldn’t take his eyes off the shaggy little boy with red hair.
‘He doesn’t look older than Rosaline, but he could summon such a spirit?’
It was impossible for children of his age. No, it was impossible even for Heiren at that age.
Hayren gulped. ‘I want him.’
He coveted a child with that outstanding talent.
A talent that cannot be compared to that of Rosaline. With that talent, the Weatherfield family would be able to maintain its wealth and glory as it is now.
Could it be because of that? Hayren acted differently than usual. He followed Lucas, who led the way.
Lucas, who was walking carefully because of Adele, turned his head when he felt someone following him. And he was surprised.
“Hayren, why are you following me?”
Hayren looked contemplative for a moment, then answered, “Because my destination is you, Lucas.”
“Your destination?”
“Yes.”
“I don’t know what trick you are playing.”
“I haven’t even played it yet.”
Hayren replied with a smile, but his eyes were still on Ronschka.
Seeing this, Lucas blocked Ronshcka’s way without even realizing it.
“Why?” asked Hayren, moistening his lips with his tongue.
Why? Even Lucas couldn’t explain why. But he felt ominous and didn’t want to show Ronschka to him.
While the two of them were confronting each other, the bushes suddenly stirred and a small child jumped out.
She is a cute little girl with pink hair. The girl jumped out of nowhere, looked around, then walked over to Hayren.
“Father.”
The girl looked at Hayren and called him ‘father’.
“Father?”
Lucas looked at Hayren with a surprised expression. I know he is married, but he also has a child?
That cold-blooded man apparently has a child. While thinking that far, the child’s condition caught his eye.
There are scratches on her skin as if he suffered a lot while walking in the forest. Besides, if you take a closer look, she is very tired.
But Hayren wasn’t showing the slightest interest in his child.
‘That’s right.’
This is why Lucas hates Hayren.
“Okay, since your destination is me, let’s go to my mansion.”
It was uncomfortable letting Hayren into his mansion, but he couldn’t ignore the injured child either.
Thus, the somewhat odd group; Lucas and Adele, Ronschka, Leon, and the father and daughter, walked together through the forest.
They met the guards soon after passing through the forest. After explaining the situation to them, Lucas immediately got on the carriage and headed for the mansion.
As soon as the carriage pulled up in front of the mansion, Lucas holding Adele in his arms shouted, “Doctor!”
“Yes? Yes!”
A maid, who happened to be cleaning the door, ran to get the doctor urgently.
Lucas laid Adele on the bed and loosened her coat to allow her to breathe, as Madeleine had done. After that, he left the room and entrusted her to Madeleine and the doctor who came running.
This is the second time Adele has collapsed. Perhaps because of that, Ronschka seemed a little calmer. But even Lucas couldn’t guess what was in his heart.
“She will be fine.”
Nevertheless, the only thing Lucas could do was this little consolation.
“She should be fine,” said Ronschka firmly.
There was a heavy atmosphere that he couldn’t believe he could feel from this small child.
Lucas looked at Ronschka and thought, How the hell is this kid gonna grow up?
Is it because the atmosphere is too heavy? Leon, who joined late, just stood by Ronschka.
And Hayren, the uninvited guest, was also still staring at Ronschka.
“Stop watching. Your destination is me. Let’s talk about it elsewhere.”
Lucas tried to get Hayren out of the way again, but he shook his head.
“We can do it slowly, there’s no time limit. There’s something more important than that.”
“Hayren!”
“I know my name is Hayren even if you don’t say that loudly.”
“Not with Ronschka.”
“Oh, is this child’s name Ronschka?”
“Yes. However, not with Ronshka. I say this as his teacher.”
Hayren raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, “Ha, a knight is teaching an Elementalist?”
“Why? They say foxes teach wolves how to hunt.”
“Don’t be sarcastic.”
He added, “An Elementalist should learn from an Elementalist. This kid has so much talent! You, the knight, are ruining him!”
Hearing that, Lucas was speechless for a moment.
Lucas was also teaching with all his knowledge, but it definitely wasn’t as much like a true Elementalist.
But even though he knew that, he couldn’t easily affirm it.
How hard would it be for Ronschka if he entrusted him to Hayren? Even thinking about Adele, who was now unconscious, she couldn’t just let him go to that man.
As if she had read Lucas’ thoughts, Hayren asked, “Then how about asking Ronschka?”
Hayren moved closer to Ronschka. Leon, who was by his side, was wary of him, but Hayren simply ignored him. Ronschka is the only child who caught his eye.
“Ronschka.”
Hayren called him, but he didn’t answer, only staring at the closed door.
Nothing mattered to Ronschka now but her mother. That’s why he couldn’t hear Hayren’s voice.
“Ronschka.”
Hayren called Ronschka once again in a friendly voice. But this time, too, Ronschka did not respond.
“Stop it. His mother is injured. He won’t be able to hear your voice.”
“Oh, the woman you were holding earlier?”
“Okay, I’ll show you the guest room, so take a rest for now.”
“I’m fine.”
“I don’t think your daughter is?”
Lucas looked at Rosaline standing behind Hayren. Hayren asked Rosaline in a rather soft voice, “Rosaline, are you tired?”
Rosaline shook her head and said, “No, I am fine.”
“See? She is okay.”
“How can she be okay! Check your daughter’s condition first before forcing her to go out.”
“Alright, I will.”
Hayren rose from his seat feeling refreshed by his obsession with Ronschka.
“Since my old friend emphasized this much, I guess I’ll have to take care of Rosaline first.”
Who’s your friend? Lucas held back his sigh.
Just like that, Hayren left being guided by the maid, and only then did he feel his injured back starting to throb.
‘But it’s not a serious wound.’
The problem is Adele. How long has it been since she recovered?
After being attacked by a bear, now a warlock.
The closed door had not yet been opened. Sometimes Madeleine came out, but she went back without saying much.
Ronschka did not budge, as if he had driven a stake into the spot. It was the same for Leon.
“You two need to rest too,” said Lucas, but the children refused.
Lucas stared at his disciples for a long time, then finally gave up. It was because the earnestness of the children knocked on his heart.
“I guess it’ll be fine to stay here for a while.”
It’s okay to bathe, feed, and put children to sleep after seeing the doctor. After all, the children also need to be treated by the doctor. Including Lucas himself.
Lucas sat next to the children and waited for the door to open.