It's been seven days since the second time Bianca walked out of Azrael's quarter in the morning.
In the span of seven days, the rumor about them becoming lovers got stronger and stronger.
Servants would often see Bianca leaving Azrael's quarter in the morning to the point that it became a normal sight to them.
And aside from the rumor that Bianca and Azrael are having a relationship, there's also a rumor about Dillon accepting and giving his blessing to the two lovers. Because aside from the first time Bianca left Azrael's quarter, Dillon never stormed Azrael's quarter.
Unknown to them, he was frustrated and wanted to complain but he couldn't provoke Azrael furthermore so he could only scoff and curse internally. Besides, Bianca looks like willingly chose to be with him. But if Azrael is forcing his daughter, he would forget the difference between their strength and directly challenge Azrael to a death match.
On the other hand, Lian would most of the time avoid Azrael. Even if they had a tiny interaction in the past 7 days, she always talked in an awkward way, showing her uncomfortable feeling when talking with Azrael.
***
In the garden.
Three refined young ladies having their tea time in the afternoon. Sat with the fancy chairs as they sipped the expensive set of teas.
Riana who initially wanted to stand behind Lian was forced to sit by her temporary 'master'.
"Sigh." Lian sighed.
"W-what is it, Lian?" She asked timidly as she warily looked at Riana. Although she already heard the news of Riana becoming a maid for two weeks, she couldn't help but worry about being with Riana who she knew as an arrogant lady
[C-could it be that she invited me because she was having a hard time t-taming Riana? Yes, that must be it.] She confidently assumed.
"I don't know how to say this." Lian sighed again.
Tihana grabbed Lian's resting hand and said, "I-it's okay, even if I am weak I-I want to help my only best friend." She then looked again at Riana for a few seconds warily before averting her eyes, scared of becoming the target of what she considered a predator.
Riana, who was sitting quietly, couldn't help but have an awkward time of her life. She was sure of one thing, Tihana would look at her warily from time to time. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry so she could only choose to be silent in the corner.
Lian's face formed a beautiful smile hearing her best friend's sincere words.
"Thank you." She paused, "Everytime I see Azrael in the past seven days I couldn't help but avoid him. And even if by any chance we have interaction I would always be talking to him awkwardly and reserved. That's why I feel guilty, he is supposed to be my savior, I owe not only my life to him but also the life of the other Rose Family's juniors."
"W-why?" Tihana asked, and she was confused by what she heard from Lian. Then, suddenly a thought flashed to her mind. Her eyes widened and exclaimed, "Could it be he slapped you too!?" Her body trembled, remembering the scene she witnessed at Jade Garden Restaurant.
Riana felt her cheek burn, she felt a palm-sized Burning sensation, a sensation that was triggered by Tihana's words. She then instinctively touched her cheek.
Lian stood up and waved her two hands, panicking.
"That's not it, he never slapped me so there's no need to be terrified. Okay?"
"If you say so."
Lian then proceeded on telling her about Azrael becoming his uncle and the uncomfortable feeling she felt.
"Sorry, Lian but I think I can't give you any advice even though I said that I will help you," Tihana said while feeling guilty.
"It's okay there is no need to feel guilty, okay?"
"Un."
Lian sighed once more before turning her head towards Riana, seeking advice. Her eyes were full of pleading and hope.
"M-me?" Riana asked while pointing to herself.
Riana wanted to stay silent but seeing Lian's pleading eyes, refused she could not.
"I a-am not an expert on this kind of thing. That's why whatever I say cannot be taken seriously, it is just pure observation and assumption. So, there's no guarantee that what I may say is accurate, is that okay?"
"Un, don't worry about it." Lian reassured her.
On the other hand, Tihana couldn't help but pout a little. But she understands her best friend's current predicament, so there's no time to be petty.
Riana looked at Lian for a good moment, trying to find an opportune time to say what she thinks. She took a deep breath before opening her mouth.
"I-I think y-you are in l-l-love with him."
Riana struggled and her face flushed, so did Tihana and Lian after all although they have high status in the city and many suitors, but those are mostly handled by their parents. And each of their fathers is protective of their daughter. So, being in love is still a foreign topic for them.
"I am in love with Azrael?" She muttered with disbelief.
***
The sun set and the night arrived.
In a certain building within the city, two people were facing each other, one black-clothed man and the other was concealed by the shadow cast by the night.
"I initially planned to send a group and massacre the whole Rose Estate. To think that they have a guest capable of creating a calamity-like vision of the sky. But this is not an excuse to retreat, Master would surely kill the both of us. Sigh, what a hassle."The figure in the shadow said. "I think that is impossible now." He then took something out and handed it to the black-clothed man.
"Use that, I found that treasure years ago, with your 4th Qi Core stage cultivation it should be no problem for you to use this treasure. That treasure is even capable of hiding your presence to a peak Profound Sovereign Stage Cultivator!"
The black-clothed man grabbed the treasure with his trembling hands. He knew that this treasure is extraordinary and not easy to get. This kind of treasure only exists in dangerous places.
"You should also know what this implies right? The guest must have been at least 1st Profound Sovereign stage cultivator. But fret not, he shouldn't exceed the Profound Sovereign Stage. Remember, don't do anything unnecessary so as not to alert that expert, you need to instantly kidnap Lian! Listen, you need to be successful, so the Master can finally break through to a Profound Sovereign Stage and once he does, we shall rise!"