Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

Chapter 991 274: Banquet of Shadows, We Shall Meet at the End of the Road (10K)

At this moment, the old president of the Golden City Mage Association who had already taken the microphone from the host chuckled and said:

"Speaking of which, two years ago when I first went to the Mage Academy to find Luxius Monarch, I once had relevant exchanges and communication with the Helois Monarch.

Back then, Helois Monarch was far from being as famous as he is now, like a piece of cold jade waiting to be discovered, gentle as jade and yet with a touch of aloofness. Seeing him now, the smile on his face is indeed more vivid."

Kael chuckled in response: "I wouldn't say there's been much change, I can only say that now my mindset has indeed undergone a considerable shift compared to two years ago. On one hand, I have truly become stronger, stronger beyond my expectations."

As he said this, the corners of Kael's mouth slightly lifted, and his expression became a bit more gentle. He said:

"On the other hand, if someone understood what I've been through from the past to today, they might be able to somewhat grasp my feelings.

After all, I used to worry about many crises that still existed in my imagination, always worried that sometimes being too close to those I wanted to be close to might bring them more risks.

Now, at least I can not force myself as much and can express a bit more emotion.

But, sometimes, I'm still not satisfied with just this. Humans are selfish creatures. When you take that step, you feel like the world is your oyster. Yet, at the same time, you want to take a few more steps and gain even more.

Then... the closer you get, the more you understand, the more you gain, but also the greedier you become.

Sometimes, we crave that special person, that special gaze, forever focused on ourselves, living and breathing by our whims. Some might call this a kind of desire for control.

But I prefer to describe it in another way.

Sometimes, I always want to use a slightly excessive means to unveil her mask, longing for her to reveal herself without reservation in front of me, even if the method may be somewhat underhanded."

Below the stage, all was silent.

Some solitary old folks didn't quite react to what Kael was rambling about, while some married individuals exchanged a glance and smiled at one another.

These young people nowadays really know how to have fun!

Some have already started taking notes, preparing to try it out on their wives when they get home.

Elanna below the stage gently touched her cheek, only feeling the faint warmth on her cheeks lingering.

Kael on stage said, "Wanting to unveil the mask and see the unreserved self," yet Elanna repeatedly felt her mind wavering.

She... actually wants to unveil Kael's mask as well.

She knew the reason she hesitated so much was that she always felt there was something else hidden beneath Kael's face.

He is a man of mystery. Each time she discovered a bit more, she could feel more keenly that he was hiding something deep in his heart.

She was so greedy, vaguely guessing that Kael had been planning something all along, since they first met. Shortly after, Kael's mindset changed.

Ah, when did it start?

It should have been after the first raid on the Dungeon "Empire's Ashes".

From that moment, Kael became increasingly preoccupied, as if something was weighing heavily on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

She could feel that from that day on, Kael smiled less frequently.

Then, not long after, Kael, who had almost rid himself of external threats, clearly began to loosen his pace a bit and ease his emotions. But before he could catch his breath...

He was like a tightly wound string, once again throwing himself back into a whirlwind of busy life.

He became more cautious, and in every night she embraced Kael, she could always faintly feel the fear emanating from deep within him when he was asleep...

No, using 'fear' might be too mild.

It should be... bone-deep terror.

He hid this emotion well, but ultimately due to years of acquaintance and frequent heartfelt discussions, she could somewhat sense that emotion.

This emotion even affected her.

It's not that she was scared.

Elanna knew she was a bit insensitive to danger, somewhat inheriting the personality of her mentor, Olivia.

What truly made her hesitant to take that step was because Kael had curled up again, hiding well, no longer allowing anyone to see his heart.

Initially, maybe she carried a small thought of revenge, but as time went on, even Elanna herself was somewhat influenced.

"Is it because I'm too weak, so weak that just knowing some things might become Kael's biggest vulnerability?"

She couldn't help but think this.

So... she lied again.

Just like there were things Kael hadn't told Elanna and chose to act on his own, Elanna, who was slightly bewildered, began executing her related plans after regaining her senses a bit.

In no time, she ultimately came to her mentor:

"Olivia, I want to become stronger, much stronger!"

That day, the red-haired knightess bowed her head stubbornly for the first time in years, sincerely pleading with her mentor to help her.

That day, Olivia looked at her with interest and said: "Thought it through? Haven't you always preferred to walk a path of your own making?

What reason made you change your mind now?"

Elanna honestly told Olivia: "Plans don't keep up with changes. I now need more power, the ability to protect myself."

Also on that day, Elanna first saw the slightly complex expression of Olivia, her mentor:

"I can't guarantee that, my good student, your teacher is also a failure... If it weren't so, I wouldn't have put down my sword back then and secretly hid in the Duchy of Yinggilance, far away, hiding."

Olivia gently rubbed Elanna's shoulder and finally smiled, saying: "But it's fine. Although I've lost my bold heart, you still have yours, and you can travel further down this path."

"How far can I go?" She subconsciously asked.

"The one you're heading towards, will ultimately meet you at the end of the road, I'm confident of that."

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