Chapter 79: – The First Letter (79)

༺ The First Letter (79) ༻

Moonlight shone down like a curtain upon an empty area. Silence pervaded the night as a man and woman stood close together.

Ian stared at Seria while her fingers twitched behind her back. It was a habit that tended to manifest whenever she was nervous.

Ian, who was thoroughly accustomed to Seria’s lack of social skills, decided to wait until she relaxed. After all, patience was a gentleman’s virtue.

After waiting patiently, Seria finally seemed to be ready.

Her gray hair glistened under the moonlight and a faint blush colored her cheeks. Out of nowhere, Seria bowed her head, an action wholly unbefitting a noble. Bowing was a sign of deference to a perceived superior and was not appropriate amongst nobles.

Her waist was curved at almost a complete right angle, and as the man’s eyes widened from bewilderment, her clear voice echoed out.

“T-thank you, Senior Ian!”

Ian couldn’t believe she had been that nervous just to say ‘Thank you’.

His mouth curved into a smile, but that smile quickly turned bitter as I shook my head in disbelief. It was so like her to fuss over something so trivial.

At first, it had been frustrating to see her behave this way, but now it just seemed cute as part of her charm. ‘Yurdina’s Bastard’ was truly unsuited for such a lovely girl.

It had only been a month, but they had already experienced many things together. It was funny how close they were now, considering they’d barely known each other’s names in the beginning.

It was a strange connection that had started with the letter from the future.

“I should be thanking you too, Seria, so you don’t have to bow so low.”

“B-but…….”

Seria hesitated while still bowed. It was very much like her to be stubborn.

Ian, noticing her discomfort, decisively got rid of her worries.

“Then, should I bow as well? I think we both want to express our gratitude to each other…….”