"Ah!" Ivina was thrown heavily onto the soft bed, her mind going blank for a moment.
Loth removed his cumbersome cloak and pressed down on the helpless person beneath him.
His dark gray eyes were quite unsettled.
"You, you want to…"
"You wanted to go to the banquet, didn't you? Well, you don't have to go that far. I'm right here. I'll satisfy you."
His hands caressed her flushed cheeks, his breath heavy with desire.
"What are you talking about? I don't understand…" Ivina was terrified. It was the first time she had felt a man look at her with such longing. She clutched the sheets tightly and struggled to move her body backward.
But it was useless. She was quickly pulled back. His handsome face came close to hers, very close.
Nervously licking her dry lips, she wanted to say something to break the awkwardness, but she couldn't bring herself to speak.
He lifted her chin and pressed his lips against hers. But it was just a simple kiss; he didn't close his eyes, instead staring intently at Ivina's wide, helpless eyes.
"Haha..." He stood up, laughing arrogantly.
"You..." Ivina angrily pushed herself up.
"What's wrong? Isn't it good to let go? Hmm, look at your pouting lips. You seem pretty disappointed…" He was in such a good mood, he couldn't help but tease her. He thought he'd never laugh like that again, but meeting her changed everything.
Ivina was speechless. She climbed out of bed and ran to the end of the room. The bedroom was so large that it took her a while to reach the door.
"Is anyone there? Open the door! Let me out! There's a bad guy!"
But suddenly, Luo silently embraced her from behind.
"I've already kidnapped you, so… just stay here quietly."
He kissed her temples affectionately.
"Who are you?! Answer me!" She turned around, but he vanished like a phantom.
A helpless smile tugged at her lips.
She wished everything was just a phantom, including him.
Through his blood-red eyes, even though separated by the door, Luo could see everything Ivina was doing inside the room.
Despite hearing her weary cries for help, he was still delighted to have successfully "abducted" her.
"Wait until she's exhausted and comes to report to me." As he left, Luo didn't forget to instruct the servant.
Walking through the long corridor, Luo saw Si waiting at the door.
"Master."
"What's wrong? Did the magic banquet end so quickly?" He didn't stop walking, and Si followed closely behind him.
"No, it didn't. I just observed all the guests in attendance as you instructed. But…"
"Speak up, don't beat around the bush." His good mood was written all over his face, and everyone could see it.
"I didn't see the wizard Nidtra or Count Pujo, which is puzzling."
"What do you think the two of them would be doing together?"
Si smiled without speaking. The king's mood was as good as could be. He had never seen him so "humorous" before.
"Master, were you with the witch Visata during the magic banquet?"
Luo glanced at him indifferently.
"Master, her identity is unknown, isn't it? Pardon my frankness, but if you truly love her, you could grant her a title through other means—these are the things women desire. However, if you favor her alone during the Magic Banquet, she may become spoiled and difficult to control, and this matter could attract trouble..."
"Do you think she is such a woman?" He stopped at the bedroom door, his face tense.
"As foolish as I am, I think… yes." No woman would refuse the king's favor, especially when the object is such a perfect ruler. His handsome face alone is enough to captivate a woman's heart. And she, an acknowledged outsider, naturally hopes to rise swiftly through his favor. These are all within expectations.
"Ignorant," Luo said coldly, his anger evident as his blood-red eyes grew even redder. "She doesn't know my identity, my power, or even my name." At this point, he felt a sense of helplessness. Yes, his Ivina still didn't know his name. He hadn't asked her, and she didn't want to know. This was the first time he had felt a sense of defeat with a woman.
"As for your concerns, do not mention them to anyone. Otherwise, I will erase your memory without hesitation."
S nodded silently.
"You are my most loyal servant. I hope you will only be loyal to my ambitions and my cause. As for my woman, no one else should interfere."
Luo entered the bedroom, leaving S alone in the hallway.
My master, when did you become so foolish? She is human!
Gla Visata. What are your true intentions? For the king, for her, and to prevent the tragedy from repeating itself, I will never let you succeed.