The Villain is Being Suspiciously Kind - Chapter 72

Chapter 72

At last, they sat side-by-side in the cafe. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Princess Iana got a bitter coffee and Citrina ordered a hot strawberry drink.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
The look on Iana’s face, when Citrina turned to face her, was combative, to say the least.
Obviously… Citrina had to be strategically intimate with Princess Iana. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But why was this happening?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“You like them.”
“What?”
“That’s love.”

‘But I haven’t said a word yet.’

Citrina spoke quietly, dumbfounded.

“…I do love strawberries.”
“What? You already have nicknames?”

No, this didn’t make sense.
Citrina held the mug of strawberry tea in her hands. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Steam rose and touched her cheeks.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Iana cleared her throat.

“-cough- Really -cough- That was a slip of the tongue. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I was too hasty. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’ve been cheerful these days.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
“You’ve been cheerful about something? What is it?”
“I’ve been so happy to see you lately.”

Apparently, Princess Iana’s thought process was not something a normal person could follow.
What a unique character.

“Me too, Your Highness. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.And didn’t you ask me earlier about our relationship?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
“Yeah! What’s the relationship between you two?”

They had just been talking about Desian a minute ago.
All of a sudden, Citrina thought it was odd. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The princess seemed unusually interested in Desian. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Then she remembered.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
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‘She invited Desian and me to the opera a the same time.’

She felt a little strange.

“We’ve known each other since childhood.”

Citrina left it at that for now.

“…at the opera, you seemed like more than friends….”

That sounded tacky,
but Iana didn’t continue with that thought.
Her initial expression was one of bewilderment, but it was quickly replaced with Citrina’s usual calm expression.
How did she manage her facial expressions so well?
Iana was deeply impressed.
But it was Citrina’s next sentence that blew Iana away.

“Yes. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.We are more than friends.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Citrina smiled. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It was a phrase that could be interpreted ambiguously.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Nevertheless, Citrina’s ‘more than friends’ could be interpreted as a ‘crush’.
She was being vague because she didn’t have a clear idea what sort of person Princess Iana was.
And Princess Iana’s expression was strange when she heard Citrina’s words.
…what was that look like?
Princess Iana seemed to want to quickly fix her expression. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She replied awkwardly.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
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“You mean you like him. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Ha, ha, ha.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
“Your Highness, that expression……..”

Citrina asked slowly, not daring to be rude.

“What’s wrong with my expression? is it too distorted? Ha, ha.”

Princess Iana giggled awkwardly, her hand clenching the teacup in front of her.
No, not awkwardly…she was smiling from ear to ear.

“We should have a festival at the princess’s palace today.”
“…What?”

So suddenly?
Right here and now?

“Ah, ah, no. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’m just blabbering.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Seeing her sparkling eyes and blushing cheeks, Citrina didn’t think she was just blabbering.

“Is that so, Your Highness.”

However, Citrina gently agreed.
There was a reason she was so kind to Citrina. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.a reason she kept repeatedly bringing him up, and a reason her eyes sparkled when heard Citrina and Desian were childhood friends.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“At first, I thought you were a bit fond of Desian.”

A blush bloomed on Princess Iana’s cheeks.
Whether she knew Citrina’s thoughts or not, Iana began insisting again.

“Anyway, true love is supposed to saturate everything. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Think about it some more, Citrina.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
“Um…yes, Your Highness.”

Somehow…it seemed she was becoming entangled,
She was going to talk with the princess about jewels, as this was a chance she might never have again.
Citrina kept her mouth busy by drinking strawberry tea.
It was odd, Citrina thought with a sharp sense. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Princess Iana seemed to have a grasp on things from beginning to end.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Be sure to read ⟨The Spiritist’s Diary⟩ later, as it’s a fateful book.”
“Yes. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I will read it, Your Highness.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
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Citrina laughed, thinking she really should take the time to read it on a less busy day.

‘Oh, that’s weird.’

Maybe it was because she was in the company of Princess Iana, who enjoyed stories of love and destiny or maybe it was just that Citrina was feeling out of sorts right now.
Why did keep feeling things for Desian Pietro, the one who had the potential to kill her as the villain in the original novel and her kind childhood friend?
Why did it feel so weird to face someone who was interested in Desian?
Unable to control her expression, Citrina pretended to take a sip of her drink.
Iana looked at her and smiled meaningfully.
Being conscious of a part of her mind she had never been aware of until now felt a bit like magic. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But somehow Citrina couldn’t shake off the feeling that she was going through puberty again.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Like the warm, strawberry-scented tea that lingered in the back of her throat, perhaps her heart was racing.

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A day passed.
She kept busy, pushing away the confusion that occupied her mind.
Everyone agreed to take it easy until Gemma came back, so she’d given Lita and Adilac the day off. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Both were fast asleep in their rooms in the townhouse.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“I wonder when he’ll get here.”

When would Desian come over?
But it didn’t go as Citrina expected. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It wasn’t Desian, but Aaron who knocked on the atelier door.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Citrina, I’m here!”
“Aaron, going on?”
“I’m running an errand!”

Dressed in his black uniform, Aaron was cheerful and loving as he showed her the pendant in his hand.
That pendant must contain Gemma. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Why had Desian taken Gemma?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
And why did he need to look at Gemma?

“Are you more excited to see Gemma than me?”
“You whine so cutely. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’m happiest to see you. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It’s been so long. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Come in.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

She kept smiling since Aaron was so cute.
Citrina led Aaron over to a small sofa in the back of the workshop. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.They sat side-by-side and began to make small talk.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Aaron, I’ve been to the duke’s a few times and haven’t seen you there, so I’ve been curious. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.What’s been happening?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
“I was at the imperial palace getting ready to be knighted. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But, Citrina, I heard you are going to receive a noble title, so I rushed over!”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

He seemed thinner than the last time she had seen him. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It sounded like he had rushed over here and taken time out of his busy day to see her.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Citrina smiled at Aaron. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron’s bright smile was always soothing.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

‘They’ve become dear to me, both of them.’

But there was a bit of a difference. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Desian and Aaron both had similar appearances and were sweet to her.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
But why was it that Aaron was just cute, while Desian gave her a pleasant yet confusing feeling?
At that moment, the pendant in Aaron’s hand glowed. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron hurriedly handed it to Citrina, who stretched out one hand and accepted it carefully.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
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– Citrina, Citrina!

Emerging from Desian’s challenge, Gemma returned with strong wings, a tattered mind, and even stronger magic.
Half-formed in Citrina’s palm, Gemma spoke gravely.

-I’ve become very strong.
-That’s amazing.
-There’s just one problem.
-A problem?

Citrina looked at the stern, serious Gemma with worry in her eyes.
Gemma whispered.

-I think I’m going to go bald.
-You can’t go bald.

Citrina used her other hand to comb over Gemma’s precious hair.
But Gemma’s hair fell out. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina cried out in astonishment.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

-Gemma! What’s wrong with your hair?
-I got stress-induced hair loss over the past three days. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I thought it was a human disease! My hair is more precious than wild ginseng! [T.L. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Note: High-quality ginseng is a top-quality product in Korea.]read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Gemma’s eyes welled up with tears. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Looking at the spirit, Aaron spoke.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“She’s become an advanced spirit.”
“…What?”
“Desian must have trained her.”

Aaron didn’t know the whole story but he continued with an apologetic look on his face.

“Three days, and she escaped the Door of Deterioration. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I think you should be nice to her.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Citrina didn’t know exactly what the Door of Deterioration was, but from the context, it sounded like it was a sort of gate that intermediate spirits needed to pass through in order to become advanced spirits.
Gemma went through it in three days.
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-He’s a monster, a monster! He’s not human!

Suddenly, Gemma began to cry. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The spirit’s gemstone powder fell from her larger wings.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Citrina couldn’t help but laugh at this ridiculous situation.

-Congratulations on becoming an advanced spirit, Gemma. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Shall we have a party tomorrow to celebrate?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
-I don’t have enough energy to even throw a party! Ack, my body.

“Maybe Gemma should go to bed, right?”
“Yeah. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I think she should.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Aaron didn’t understand Gemma’s words, but he seemed to know that the little spirit was angry.

-Tell people all around town that I’ve become an advanced spirit! Then I’ll be famous. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.That way, I won’t be upset!read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
-Alright. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Get some more sleep. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You’re tired.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
-Oof, I get it…

Gemma made a pained noise and rubbed her eyes. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The pendant shimmered and glowed, and Gemma ducked into it.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Citrina took the pendant in her hand and carefully placed it around her neck.

‘It feels like I have a safe place now that Gemma is back.’

Clasping the pendant once, Citrina thought about the near future.
She would have to write a report and give it to the information guild letting them know that Gemma had become an advanced spirit. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She’d also need to draw a caricature of Gemma and put it in promotional images.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Seeing that Citrina had finished putting on the pendant, Aaron carefully called out to her.

“Citrina.”
“…Yeah?”
“I also have something I want to tell you.”

Aaron sounded excited and nervous as he said it.

“…I’m putting my life on the line with this.”

Aaron thought that it could not be helped if Desian hated what he had to say.
Was he going to wind up like the hairless Gemma?
His body trembled. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Still, it was something he had been dreaming of for a long time. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.This was something he definitely wanted to say.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“Your life on the line?”

Citrina asked in a questioning voice. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron whispered in a low voice.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“There’s something I’d like to formally ask of you. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I’ll send you a letter later. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.So…my letter, don’t refuse it. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.And don’t forget it. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Promise me.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
“Yes, alright. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It’s a promise.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
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Looking at Aaron’s innocent face, she couldn’t refuse to make a promise.
Citrina nodded silently.

“Absolutely.”

As he spoke, Aaron smiled timidly.
Maybe it was since Gemma came back. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.No, it was Aaron’s smile. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.No, actually, it was before that.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.
Ever since she met with Princess Iana yesterday, her heart had felt a bit mushy.
Everything was going smoothly So then why was she feeling so confused at the back of her mind?
Was it her mixed feelings about Desian, or was it a feeling of foreboding, like something was about to happen?
So, Aaron left with those meaningful words.

Chapter 72At last, they sat side-by-side in the cafe.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Princess Iana got a bitter coffee and Citrina ordered a hot strawberry drink.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The look on Iana's face, when Citrina turned to face her, was combative, to say the least.Obviously Citrina had to be strategically intimate with Princess Iana.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But why was this happening?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You like them.What?That's love.But I haven't said a word yet.'Citrina spoke quietly, dumbfounded.I do love strawberries.What? You already have nicknames?No, this didn't make sense.Citrina held the mug of strawberry tea in her hands.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Steam rose and touched her cheeks.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Iana cleared her throat.-cough- Really -cough- That was a slip of the tongue.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I was too hasty.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I've been cheerful these days.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You've been cheerful about something? What is it?I've been so happy to see you lately.Apparently, Princess Iana's thought process was not something a normal person could follow.What a unique character.Me too, Your Highness.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.And didn't you ask me earlier about our relationship?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Yeah! What's the relationship between you two?They had just been talking about Desian a minute ago.All of a sudden, Citrina thought it was odd.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The princess seemed unusually interested in Desian.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Then she remembered.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Read only on salmonlatte.comShe invited Desian and me to the opera a the same time.'She felt a little strange.We've known each other since childhood.Citrina left it at that for now.at the opera, you seemed like more than friends.That sounded tacky,but Iana didn't continue with that thought.Her initial expression was one of bewilderment, but it was quickly replaced with Citrina's usual calm expression.How did she manage her facial expressions so well?Iana was deeply impressed.But it was Citrina's next sentence that blew Iana away.Yes.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.We are more than friends.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina smiled.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It was a phrase that could be interpreted ambiguously.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Nevertheless, Citrina's more than friends' could be interpreted as a crush'.She was being vague because she didn't have a clear idea what sort of person Princess Iana was.And Princess Iana's expression was strange when she heard Citrina's words.what was that look like?Princess Iana seemed to want to quickly fix her expression.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She replied awkwardly.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Read only on salmonlatte.comYou mean you like him.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Ha, ha, ha.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Your Highness, that expression..Citrina asked slowly, not daring to be rude.What's wrong with my expression? is it too distorted? Ha, ha.Princess Iana giggled awkwardly, her hand clenching the teacup in front of her.No, not awkwardlyshe was smiling from ear to ear.We should have a festival at the princess's palace today.What?So suddenly?Right here and now?Ah, ah, no.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I'm just blabbering.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Seeing her sparkling eyes and blushing cheeks, Citrina didn't think she was just blabbering.Is that so, Your Highness.However, Citrina gently agreed.There was a reason she was so kind to Citrina.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.a reason she kept repeatedly bringing him up, and a reason her eyes sparkled when heard Citrina and Desian were childhood friends.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.At first, I thought you were a bit fond of Desian.A blush bloomed on Princess Iana's cheeks.Whether she knew Citrina's thoughts or not, Iana began insisting again.Anyway, true love is supposed to saturate everything.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Think about it some more, Citrina.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Umyes, Your Highness.Somehowit seemed she was becoming entangled,She was going to talk with the princess about jewels, as this was a chance she might never have again.Citrina kept her mouth busy by drinking strawberry tea.It was odd, Citrina thought with a sharp sense.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Princess Iana seemed to have a grasp on things from beginning to end.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Be sure to read The Spiritist's Diary later, as it's a fateful book.Yes.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I will read it, Your Highness.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Read only on salmonlatte.comCitrina laughed, thinking she really should take the time to read it on a less busy day.Oh, that's weird.'Maybe it was because she was in the company of Princess Iana, who enjoyed stories of love and destiny or maybe it was just that Citrina was feeling out of sorts right now.Why did keep feeling things for Desian Pietro, the one who had the potential to kill her as the villain in the original novel and her kind childhood friend?Why did it feel so weird to face someone who was interested in Desian?Unable to control her expression, Citrina pretended to take a sip of her drink.Iana looked at her and smiled meaningfully.Being conscious of a part of her mind she had never been aware of until now felt a bit like magic.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But somehow Citrina couldn't shake off the feeling that she was going through puberty again.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Like the warm, strawberry-scented tea that lingered in the back of her throat, perhaps her heart was racing.****A day passed.She kept busy, pushing away the confusion that occupied her mind.Everyone agreed to take it easy until Gemma came back, so she'd given Lita and Adilac the day off.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Both were fast asleep in their rooms in the townhouse.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I wonder when he'll get here.When would Desian come over?But it didn't go as Citrina expected.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It wasn't Desian, but Aaron who knocked on the atelier door.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina, I'm here!Aaron, going on?I'm running an errand!Dressed in his black uniform, Aaron was cheerful and loving as he showed her the pendant in his hand.That pendant must contain Gemma.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Why had Desian taken Gemma?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.And why did he need to look at Gemma?Are you more excited to see Gemma than me?You whine so cutely.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I'm happiest to see you.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It's been so long.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Come in.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She kept smiling since Aaron was so cute.Citrina led Aaron over to a small sofa in the back of the workshop.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.They sat side-by-side and began to make small talk.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron, I've been to the duke's a few times and haven't seen you there, so I've been curious.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.What's been happening?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I was at the imperial palace getting ready to be knighted.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But, Citrina, I heard you are going to receive a noble title, so I rushed over!read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.He seemed thinner than the last time she had seen him.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It sounded like he had rushed over here and taken time out of his busy day to see her.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina smiled at Aaron.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron's bright smile was always soothing.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.They've become dear to me, both of them.'But there was a bit of a difference.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Desian and Aaron both had similar appearances and were sweet to her.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.But why was it that Aaron was just cute, while Desian gave her a pleasant yet confusing feeling?At that moment, the pendant in Aaron's hand glowed.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron hurriedly handed it to Citrina, who stretched out one hand and accepted it carefully.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Read only on salmonlatte.com Citrina, Citrina!Emerging from Desian's challenge, Gemma returned with strong wings, a tattered mind, and even stronger magic.Half-formed in Citrina's palm, Gemma spoke gravely.-I've become very strong.-That's amazing.-There's just one problem.-A problem?Citrina looked at the stern, serious Gemma with worry in her eyes.Gemma whispered.-I think I'm going to go bald.-You can't go bald.Citrina used her other hand to comb over Gemma's precious hair.But Gemma's hair fell out.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina cried out in astonishment.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.-Gemma! What's wrong with your hair?-I got stress-induced hair loss over the past three days.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I thought it was a human disease! My hair is more precious than wild ginseng! T.L.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Note: High-quality ginseng is a top-quality product in Korea.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Gemma's eyes welled up with tears.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Looking at the spirit, Aaron spoke.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She's become an advanced spirit.What?Desian must have trained her.Aaron didn't know the whole story but he continued with an apologetic look on his face.Three days, and she escaped the Door of Deterioration.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I think you should be nice to her.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina didn't know exactly what the Door of Deterioration was, but from the context, it sounded like it was a sort of gate that intermediate spirits needed to pass through in order to become advanced spirits.Gemma went through it in three days.Read only on salmonlatte.com-He's a monster, a monster! He's not human!Suddenly, Gemma began to cry.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The spirit's gemstone powder fell from her larger wings.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina couldn't help but laugh at this ridiculous situation.-Congratulations on becoming an advanced spirit, Gemma.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Shall we have a party tomorrow to celebrate?read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.-I don't have enough energy to even throw a party! Ack, my body.Maybe Gemma should go to bed, right?Yeah.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I think she should.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron didn't understand Gemma's words, but he seemed to know that the little spirit was angry.-Tell people all around town that I've become an advanced spirit! Then I'll be famous.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.That way, I won't be upset!read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.-Alright.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Get some more sleep.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You're tired.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.-Oof, I get itGemma made a pained noise and rubbed her eyes.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The pendant shimmered and glowed, and Gemma ducked into it.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Citrina took the pendant in her hand and carefully placed it around her neck.It feels like I have a safe place now that Gemma is back.'Clasping the pendant once, Citrina thought about the near future.She would have to write a report and give it to the information guild letting them know that Gemma had become an advanced spirit.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.She'd also need to draw a caricature of Gemma and put it in promotional images.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Seeing that Citrina had finished putting on the pendant, Aaron carefully called out to her.Citrina.Yeah?I also have something I want to tell you.Aaron sounded excited and nervous as he said it.I'm putting my life on the line with this.Aaron thought that it could not be helped if Desian hated what he had to say.Was he going to wind up like the hairless Gemma?His body trembled.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Still, it was something he had been dreaming of for a long time.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.This was something he definitely wanted to say.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Your life on the line?Citrina asked in a questioning voice.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Aaron whispered in a low voice.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.There's something I'd like to formally ask of you.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I'll send you a letter later.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Somy letter, don't refuse it.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.And don't forget it.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Promise me.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Yes, alright.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It's a promise.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Read only on salmonlatte.comLooking at Aaron's innocent face, she couldn't refuse to make a promise.Citrina nodded silently.Absolutely.As he spoke, Aaron smiled timidly.Maybe it was since Gemma came back.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.No, it was Aaron's smile.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.No, actually, it was before that.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Ever since she met with Princess Iana yesterday, her heart had felt a bit mushy.Everything was going smoothly So then why was she feeling so confused at the back of her mind?Was it her mixed feelings about Desian, or was it a feeling of foreboding, like something was about to happen?So, Aaron left with those meaningful words.