Cough, cough.
Valeria glanced at Eclipse, her brow furrowed. "Are you… okay, Eclipse?"
He steadied his breathing for a moment before replying, his voice laced with irritation. "How many times do I have to tell you—it's…Master Eclipse."
That once worried eyes from Valeria instantly turned into pathetic ones. Geez, can't be nice to this guy.
This Decay status, he thought grimly, is it getting worse? If so, then time was running out faster than he'd anticipated.
Whatever happens… he has to make Valeria talk, today.
I only hope she is someone who can honor their end of a deal is… despite who she is…
The nobleman and his reluctant maid continued down the cobblestone street.
The city buzzed with life but not in the chaotic, bustling way one might expect. Its charm lay in its seamless blend of old-world architecture and subtle magical advancements. Shop signs flickered with enchanted runes, whispering advertisements to passersby.
