Chapter 123: Chapter 123

“We were sorry to trouble you.”

Max and Cecilia bowed deeply to everyone in that room. Desmond, Gregorio, and Helga didn’t even bat an eye when the young couple confessed. Both of them didn’t wear any makeup anymore.

After they know that Grant and Kaleela already spill their secret, the young couple thinks that they have to confess even the project is still ongoing. But, the harm is done and Cecilia didn’t think that she will be forgiven.

Helga sighed. No matter how many times she create a scenario to make them felt embarrassed, she didn’t have the heart to prank them. But, the show must go on, “Yes, we understand. Can’t you guys just go home, now? And you don't have to come again.”

“Miss Krueger..,” Cecilia’s purple eyes widen and she looks like a puppy.

Max pat his fiance's shoulder, “Then, we bid you farewell. This might be our last encounter. But, don’t hesitate to ask anything us. We will gladly help.”

“I wished that you and every citizen in this town came to our wedding party. My aunt and uncle are agreed to pick you up.“ Cecilia added when she put a purple invitation on their table.

“Wait,” Desmond said when the young couple was already on the door. He look calm when put his palm on his cheek, “What Helga trying to say is please go home and prepare for your happy moment. You already do so many things for us. And now, it’s our turn to do the rest.”

Cecilia clasped her hand together. Feeling touched by his words, “Sir Desmond!”

“Once again, congratulation on your wedding. We will definitely come.”

The purple eyes girl exchange a glance with her fiance. She was smiling widely before bowed deeply. “Thank you so much! I’m really glad that you are forgiving us.”

Helga tilted her head, “I don’t recall to saying that we will forgive you.”

“Eh?” Cecilia stood up with a confused look.

“Helga rights. We can’t forgive you since you didn’t do anything wrong.” Desmond added after heard her sister’s words. “I know the reason why did you hide your identity. Because if you tell us the truth, you must be dead by now. Honestly, it was a good move. Please visit this gloomy island once for a while.”

Max smirked, “Thanks. Half of your words are true. But, honestly, we didn’t die easily, Sir Desmond.”

“We never know what happened next, Your Highness. Then, see you at your wedding.”

The young couple smiled before bowed and left the room. That place became more silent than the graveyard.

Helga sighed, “I'm so bad at handling this kind of goodbye stuff."

Gregorio took the white teapot, “Do you want some tea, Miss?”

“Yes, please.” Helga nodded. “Ah, now after the youngsters were gone, this town will be boring like ever.”

Desmond raises his brows while wiping his axe, “What do you mean?”

“That pale little boy already left the town this morning. He said that he want to take care of his father. But, he promised to come back after everything is settled.”

“Hmm, is that so?” Desmond smiled faintly and keep wiping his axe.

“Ah, I’m feeling a bit lonely!” Helga said before taking a sip on her tea.

“Anyway, I was dreaming something weird. Alpha was visiting me, after all the time.”

Helga and Gregorio took a glance when heard that name. It’s been a while since his last visit, “The protector? Why?”

“I’m not sure. He just smiled and disappeared shortly after that,“

“Gregorio, what do you think?” Helga asked while she crossed her arms.

“Perhaps, Lord Alpha is… satisfied or anything. I mean, it’s must be a good sign.”

“I hope so,” Desmond said when he stop wiping his axe. His dark blue eyes staring at that weapon. “I think he was hating me. After all, I was messed up.”

“Ah, let’s stop talking about the past! No matter how many times we complained about it, it won’t change. Besides... Wait! How come I forget that thing?! Gregorio, please take a wooden box from my laboratory.” Helga said while she enthusiastically claps her hands at the man with the glasses.

“I understand.” Gregorio nodded and left the room.

“Cecilia gave me some liquor last month. She said it has a short shelf life at room temperature. That’s why I put it in a wooden box full of ice. And you know, she made it by herself.”

“Really?”

“I’m not sure about the taste. It was made from rice. A white grain from Hongport.”

Desmond shook his head, “A wine from a grain? I’m not sure if she is a genius or an imaginative person.”

“But, without the acnes, she looks gorgeous. As expected from a daughter from a distinguished noble family.”

“She is kind of my type. But, her body... Hmm, I prefer a curvy and untamed woman.”

Helga rolled her eyes, “Max will flip the whole town if he knows about this.”

Before Desmond can answer, Gregorio enters the room with a brown medium wooden box, “Is this what you mean, Miss?”

“Yes! Now, bring three glasses, and let’s get drunk before lunch comes!”

With a quick movement, Gregorio opens the dark glass bottle and pouring in the glass with the same amount.

“For Icicle!” Helga shouted while raising her glass. The two men take a sip without saying anything.

“It’s… good,” Gregorio said when to take a sip of that white milky liquor.

“My! She is a magician! How can she make such a refreshing yet light drink like this? I can feel the warmth from this. Gregorio, one more!” Helga shouted with a wide smile.

Desmond looks at his empty glass, “You should ask her the recipe, Helga.”

She shooked her head, “Why don’t you ask Lord Alpha to bless this liquor as he did to the soup? I can drink this forever.”

“We should give some as offering to the shrine. For a sample.” Gregorio said after he drank it for the second time.

“Haha! I agree! I agree!” Helga laughed and raise his glass higher than her head, “FOR THE EMPIRE!”

But, even after two months, nothing special happened. Seems like Alpha rejected the offering and refuse to bless it.

Or maybe, just maybe, he was too drunk to make a decision.

Well, no one knows for sure…