"Gla. Vissata Witch. These are everyday items that my master asked me to deliver to you. Please take a look." She glanced at Xia Sang, whose expression was unusual.
Everyday items? The maids opened the beautiful box, and the jewels and treasures inside were breathtaking.
The blinding glow snapped Xia Sang out of her astonishment. As she gazed at the priceless treasures, she realized how much the mysterious man valued Ivina.
Ivina paid no attention to the silk before her. She gave S a faint smile before turning to Xia Sang beside her.
"I don't need any more clothes. If possible, could you have some brocade tailored for my friend?" She took Xia Sang's hand, a little concerned about the unnatural expression on Xia Sang's face.
"I dare not," Xia Sang replied cautiously, kneeling down, but Ivina quickly helped her up.
"We're friends, after all, so you..."
"Since it is the witch's command, Si dares not delay. The servants will carry it out immediately." Si spoke up at the right moment, breaking the awkward silence.
Ivina glanced back gratefully, then looked joyfully at Xia Sang.
"How about this? Once you've changed your clothes, I'll go for a walk with you..." Before Xia Sang arrived, she was alone. Even though she could go to the open garden to clear her mind, she didn't have the heart to do so. Now, she finally had a confidant by her side. Perhaps... this was a beautiful gift from God after he had banished her from this sinful land.
Xia Sang was a bit surprised—this was the first time she had heard of making clothes specifically for servants. And this exception was made for a foreigner who had only just arrived.
Why did the servant named "Si" have the same name as the slave by his side? Such a major exception didn't even require the master's approval, indicating that he had full confidence and understood how deeply the master was infatuated with Ivina. Thus, in this vampire nation where class consciousness was so pronounced, he dared to disregard the consequences and allow a maid to wear the attire of a noblewoman.
Looking at her own gray, worn-out servant's uniform, her eyes were filled with scorn.
"Witch Visata. I'm afraid you'll have to postpone your outing. I didn't come here just to bring these items, but…" He raised his face and gazed intently into Ivina's eyes. But he saw no trace of selfish ambition or arrogant indulgence—only the same pure clarity as always. What kind of woman was she, after all?
"But the master has additional instructions. He hopes you will accompany me…" S paused. The master's orders naturally came to mind.
"Once there, secure the jewels. Then tell her, 'I miss her… I want to see her.'"
"Master, should I repeat your words exactly, or… after all, there are outsiders present."
"Exactly as I said."
Who could defy his orders? Si sighed wryly.
But he didn't understand. When had his king become so obsessed with a woman? The king who was not good at expressing his feelings, the cold, dictatorial, cruel yet rational and decisive king, had been changed by a woman?
This was not something a wise ruler should have. Personal feelings would inevitably hinder the reform of the vampire clan.
"I hope you will accompany me to the study. The master said, 'He wants you... he wants to see you.'"
S simply delivered the message mechanically, while Ivina's face had already turned crimson. Even through someone else's words, she could still feel the heat in Luo's voice. It seemed as though his breath was right by her ear...
Xia Sang cast a disdainful glance at the blushing Ivina. But that look lingered in her brown eyes for only a second.
What a bold, audacious count. He ignored Ivina's special status as the witch by the king's side. He kidnapped her, hid her, and now spoke ambiguously through his servant. This mysterious count made her increasingly curious about his identity.
"Then, I'll accompany you…" Xia Sang spoke cautiously.
"There's no need. The master has only invited the Vistata witch. As for the servants, you may stay behind."
"Vistata witch, please follow me." He nodded politely, gave Xia Sang a careful glance, then walked straight toward the door.