Chapter 140: Don’t Trouble Me Again

Chapter 140: Don’t Trouble Me Again

Arthur’s heart was a complete mess over this situation.

He never even considered that Airael was mad at him simply because she felt she hadn’t received a heartfelt gift from him.

Meanwhile, in the room across from him, Airael wasn’t doing any better.

Her mood was a bundle of nerves.

What if Arthur, that dense tree, realized the crux of the issue and so decided to give her a heartfelt gift? She’d be done for!

Airael’s feelings were tangled up in knots, as she was still trying to convince herself to accept this whole scenario.

It was like she was forcing herself into a corner, hoping it would help her fully come to terms with it.

Or, put simply, she was digging her own pit.

Of course, all of this hinged on whether Arthur could grasp the main issue.

If not, everything might just go back to square one.

As their relationship issues unfolded, the reason for Arthur’s upcoming match with Cain at the Grand Arena began to circulate throughout the city of Lanahl.

To everyone keeping an eye on the Grand Arena, Cain, the latest star of Lanahl, had become quite the buzz.

It was known that he was the new hope of the Machia Republic.

Initially, after a successful match today, he would enter the ranks of the kingdom’s elite.

But then everything took a sudden turn.

The legendary mercenary Axi abruptly announced he was going to compete in the Grand Arena.

Yet, Cain didn’t back down; he chose to challenge Axi in battle.

This resulted in a huge headline: Shocking! Cain continues to fight after defeating the Lion, challenging the legendary mercenary Axi!

In essence, it was a gamble for both of them.

It should be noted that both were well-known figures in Lanahl; no matter who lost, the aftermath would leave the other in the dust.

And let’s not forget how important face was in all this!

People often fought over nothing but face!

Thus, the uproar caused by this match was immense, truly akin to a tempest.

It made the already lively city of Lanahl even more bustling.

Inside the tavern, many drunken patrons were now chatting about these two.

Some even began setting up betting booths on who would win.

But these reactions were only part of the picture.

More importantly were the reactions from the nobility at the heart of power.

Those in high positions were very much invested in this competition too.

After all, both were rare talents.

Many nobles also entered the betting fray, with a number acting as secret puppet masters.

Apart from this news, other stories began to sprout from this situation.

For instance: Legendary mercenary Axi finally enters the fray, no longer aloof!

Compared to the first story, this one wasn’t as formal, but the ripples it created were just as big.

Previously, many had set their sights on Arthur, but he had remained aloof, utterly uninterested in their affections.

Especially those from young noblewomen.

Arthur had brushed them all off completely.

This left the young noblewomen with a glimmer of hope.

If Arthur had changed, did that mean there was a chance for them?

True, the new Arthur might not be as charming, but he was still Arthur.

Their dream prince!

However, neither Airael nor Arthur had the mood to pay attention to any of this.

The issues between them were already giving them headaches; they’d deal with everything else later.

In contrast, the other main character, Cain, was very much focused on the situation.

After washing up, he dove into intense practice.

Though he had confidence in his skills, facing Axi required complete diligence.

Time slipped away unnoticed, and soon it was evening.

Throughout the day, Airael had deliberately avoided Arthur, keeping their interactions to a minimum and spending most of her time in her room.

When the appointed time came, Arthur knocked on Airael’s door: “Ailia, is it convenient for me to come in now?”

He appeared quite cautious.

Inside, Airael heard Arthur’s voice and, stifling a laugh, replied, “Come in!”

Creak—!

Arthur opened the door and stepped inside, gently shutting it behind him.

“Have you thought it through?”

After the door closed, Airael looked at him and asked.

Arthur took a deep breath and replied, “I have.”

He knew he had no way out at this moment.

“Then let’s sit down and talk; let me see if you truly understand your mistake.”

Airael said.

Instead of sitting across from Airael, Arthur settled beside her.

Airael raised an eyebrow at him.

After considering, she decided against saying anything too harsh.

After all, Arthur hadn’t done anything outrageous just yet.

“Ailia, are you angry with me because of what happened this morning?”

Though he thought it was unlikely, Arthur had to grasp at straws at this point.

What if that was the case!

“What happened this morning?”

Upon hearing Arthur’s response, Airael found it hard to express her feelings in that moment.

She knew Arthur didn’t grasp the main issue.

Still, she dutifully continued to ask.

“Didn’t we have a match? And I used a dubious little trick to defeat you.”

Arthur replied.

“Humph! You just need to know that much.”

Airael said, lifting her chin defiantly.

“In that case, Ailia, can you forgive me?”

Arthur asked cheerfully, looking at Airael.

He interpreted her reaction as a sign he guessed right.

It was surprising but ultimately a welcome result.

“No!”

Airael’s curt response left Arthur stunned.

The two stared at each other.

Airael looked at Arthur with a hint of regret and said, “Arthur, you didn’t guess correctly!”

“Then can you tell me what it is for real?” Arthur asked, not believing her.

“No!”

Airael shot back with that same word again.

Where’s the fun in saying it outright?

Suddenly, Airael felt the world spin around her.

By the time she came back to her senses, she found herself tugged down and pinned beneath Arthur.

Looking at the suddenly fierce Arthur, Airael felt a stir of fear.

But deep down, she also sensed a vague expectation for something to happen.

“Arthur, what are you doing?”

After a moment of silence, Airael finally spoke.

“Ailia, I just hope we can get along well. Please don’t trouble me anymore, okay?”

Arthur looked at Airael and replied.