Their romance storyline only begins on the second playthrough

"This... I don't know either." The Duchess fell silent again.

At this moment, the Duchess felt that things were truly very unusual.

She's supposed to be Ivina's mother, even if only in name, but she knows absolutely nothing about her...

Moreover, this was indeed beyond her comprehension.

Could it be that her daughter had fallen in love with Rhodes at first sight...? This absurd thought even flashed through her mind for a moment.

At this moment, both sides were in a state of extreme confusion.

Rhodes paused for a moment before asking, "Does Ivina have a twin sister or something? Duchess?"

“Never. Vina is my sister’s only child.” The Duchess shook her head. “What does it matter?”

"..." Rhodes exhaled quietly, concealing his true feelings.

Got nothing.

Oh no… Rod discovered for the first time that there was such a hidden plot in the story.

What exactly is going on with Ivina Sanders?

Rhodes stared intently.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter how Ivina treats him specially; the key is whether this special treatment will help him successfully get Ivina to go with them.

Save her to prevent her symbiote from becoming a vessel, or kill her and dispose of the body.

Rhodes only has these two choices.

"I understand. It seems that some things are not so simple."

But all in all, I made good progress that afternoon, Mrs. Sanders.

Although she still expressed her disgust towards me, the fact that she allowed me to touch her is, in a way, a significant breakthrough.

I think, maybe I really can do it.

Duchess Sanders' fingertips trembled slightly. When Rhodes said, "It seems like I could kidnap your daughter at will," the Duchess's heart was filled with complex emotions.

indeed so.

Rhodes succeeded so well with just one contact, so what's next?

Three days, five days, ten days?

Is it really possible to do it in ten days?

Are you kidding me? Her daughter could be kidnapped in ten days?

Her breathing was a little erratic, but undeniably, if it could make Ivina happy, that would be good.

However, things had developed to such a bizarre point that she had no choice but to get the master back as soon as possible.

What exactly happened...?

The Duchess was silent for a moment. “I hope you succeed. It’s already noon, so it’s time for you to go and see your temporary accommodations. I’ll have a maid take you there.”

"Yes, thank you, Madam."

Rhodes nodded in aristocratic manners, then rose.

At that moment, a red-haired maid stepped forward, walked to the door, and carefully opened it, saying:

"My lords, this way please."

Rhodes walked toward the door, his mind still racing.

The situation has become even more chaotic. Not to mention the witches, there's a strange mystery surrounding Ivina as well...

……

...

The red-haired maid led them the way.

Walking along the corridors of the Duke's mansion, the midday sun streamed in through the ornate stained-glass windows, illuminating Rhodes and his companions.

The red-haired maid somewhat reservedly introduced the basic architecture of the mansion to Rhodes and his companions:

"This area, on the west corridor, is not actually where guests stay."

Most of the rooms are occupied by long-term residents, usually nobles from the Duke's mansion, or those like Lady Felicity who have lived here for a long time.

“However, the lady specifically instructed that all of you be arranged here,” the red-haired maid said softly, her head bowed, “because… it’s more convenient.”

Having said that, she stretched out her finger and pointed to the deepest part of the corridor—

That dark area, just separated by sunlight—the only room that wasn't touched by sunlight.

"After all, that's Miss Ivina's room, well... anyway, that's it, Your Majesty Rhodes."

It's clear that this maid is an introverted person; at least from the beginning, she didn't dare to make eye contact with Rhodes at all, and even when she did communicate, she only chose to speak to him, who was in the main seat.

Rhodes nodded and chuckled softly:

"So where are we scheduled to be?"

"Numbers four and six, Your Majesty Rhodes. These are your rooms and that young lady's. As for Princess Felicity..."

“I’m in number five,” Felicity said first, a sweet smile spreading across her face. “Luo can come to my room anytime to play, and um, and…”

Felicity smiled with narrowed eyes, but her gaze was directed at Lilith, adding, "Miss Lilith, you can come too."

Lilith's lips parted slightly, her blue eyes revealing a hint of inner confusion.

Why did Felicity specifically separate these points?

Although she felt a little uneasy, she still nodded and said:

"it is good."

"Yes, that's it. The room is cleaned regularly, so you can move in directly, Your Majesty."

Then... you can decide for yourself whether you want to rest or do something else; the meals will be delivered on time.

"Well then, I'll take my leave now. I wish all of you gentlemen a pleasant celebration of Miss Ivina's coming-of-age ceremony..."

The maid lifted the sides of her long dress with both hands, squatted slightly to curtsy, bowed again, and then turned and left.

At that moment, Rhodes glanced briefly at Ivina's room, but then looked away.

We still need to slow things down.

It's impossible to understand someone's emotions in a day, especially for this kind of patient, who needs gentle, gradual companionship.

More importantly, Rhodes understood one fact very well.

Although he did bring Ivina back to her senses, and she did indeed have a special feeling towards him, Ivina still loathed him in the end.

Because the violence in a person's eyes, and the look of intent to kill, cannot be faked.

But this truth also means that the bizarre problem is becoming increasingly fragmented—

Why would she be willing to pull him up at that moment and prevent him from falling?

Clearly, she hates herself.

Chapter 31 The Girl's Sting (Bonus Chapter, Please Follow and Vote!)

After getting out of Rhodes' sight, Ivina ran all the way back to her room.

The moment she managed to close the door, her breathing became erratic, she was steaming, and her pretty face flushed as if she had a fever.

"what……"

She immediately leaned against the door behind her, and as if deflated, slowly slid down, sitting on the ground like a soft duck.

Her arms were on the ground, her slender fingers trembling uncontrollably, her head tilted down, panting softly.

"Ha...ha...damn it, I accidentally grabbed him with my automatic reaction."

"I want...I want to drink blood, and I also want...damn it...!"

She quickly slapped herself a few times, her cheeks turning red as she forced herself to calm down a little, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.

Taking advantage of this cooling-off period, she quickly got up, stumbled to her luxurious bed, and collapsed onto it.

Without realizing it, her hand gripped the blanket tightly, wrapping herself up as if trying to protect herself from further harm from the world.

Consciousness began to become somewhat chaotic...

To put it bluntly, why would she be awakened by that guy...? It's good that she's asleep, just let her sleep and don't pay any more attention to her... Just seal her soul away forever.

She doesn't need anyone to save her; she doesn't need him to save her.

How could she not know what he was thinking?

Want to save her? Don't you even know your own limitations? Don't you even know...

What's the point of coming now that things have come to this?

Sleep now, seal all of this away, and when the day of death comes again, you will find peace.

Her eyes were tightly shut, and her confused mind was once again shrouded in layers of mist—

Everything seemed to happen so quickly in the chaos of the soul.

The unit of time no longer exists. It is estimated that she will not be able to wake up again for months, years, or even... forever.

tick, tick-

But at that moment, she suddenly felt time passing, and her soul was abruptly pulled back—

The stinging sensation stimulated her brain, causing her to open her eyes instantly;

"what……"

She opened her mouth, her face filled with disbelief, and turned to look out the window.

correct.

Today is the 16th, and the full moon hangs high in the sky...

She had forgotten that it is very difficult to fall asleep during a full moon.