TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 168

Revenge (III), Part V

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

For some reason, Asher was already there. 'Can he not sleep, too?' There were quite a few papers in his hands. Asher came strolling toward Aria in embarrassment. Aria was wearing a simple dress and a single outer garment.

"Do you feel uncomfortable, Lady Aria?"

"Not at all. It's a lot more comfortable here than the Roscent mansion. I just came out because I couldn't sleep. I drank some alcohol."

With the utmost service of the Viscount, she liked the accommodation. It was a small castle in a small land but inside it was clean and pleasant, and the bed was gaudy. What was more, she was with someone with who she could be at peace.

She was annoyed by the fact that she was causing trouble for the busy man, but she decided to accept it because it was not a usual thing that happened every day, and he seemed to be wondering how to help her.

"You're burning up."

The hand of Asher touched Aria's cheeks. The cold hands of the night air felt good, and as she lightly rubbed her cheeks, Asher's eyes narrowed.

"... Still, I think you'd better be in your room. The night is dangerous."

She was surprised by his subdued voice and tone, but she answered him as if she didn't know because she wanted to talk to him a little more even though she knew that the danger he was referring to was himself and not the outside world.

"Why? There's Mr. Asher here."

"..."

'What else can he refute when she answers this naively?'

Finally, with a deep sigh, Asher escorted Aria to the table where he had just been reviewing the documents.

"You have to go back as soon as your fever cools."

Of course, he didn't give up completely on sending Aria back to her room.

Aria replied with a smile, "Ok, by the way, what are you doing this late at night? ... Is it because of me?"

"Ah... yes. I was going to tell you tomorrow morning, but I'd better tell you now."

"What happened?"

"Yes, I went to the capital to look into the situation there for a while, and I heard that the family of Count Roscent had filed a complaint with the guards."

"..."

She expected that, but it was already... There was a grin on the fast-paced situation as if it were ready. If he really hadn't come, she would have been caught without proof, and she clenched her fist.

Asher wrapped her soft fists and added, "Don't worry. As you said, the participants at the tea party have become witnesses. Fortunately, they seemed to think you were still in the capital city, so they were only looking for you there. No rumors have spread."

"... You mean I've become a criminal for now."

"For now, that's the case. So we need to rush across the border to make sure."

Although evidence had already been made, it was better to go around and make the evidence more clearly. Also, it was much better outside the country than at home.

'It won't be difficult since Asher has the power.'

As she thought so and tried to relax, Aria suddenly remembered that if he used his power, he would pay just as he did.