Death-defying escape.

It truly was a death-defying escape.

The so-called culinary horror, Aske thought it was just an anime trope, but he didn't expect such a thing to exist in reality—an overwhelmingly terrifying taste that nearly killed his taste buds.

Originally, he felt a sense of long-standing guilt towards Nora, but this dish completely wiped away any thought of compensating her, replaced by a fury of being deceived.

Medea, Miel... each one is an overreaching person, and now even the once gentle and kind Nora is like this. Do you all really think your Squad Leader is a pushover?

Seeing Aske stand up with a gloomy face, Nora coldly chuckled to herself: Want to fight? Sure, I'm not the me from six years ago. Let me show you my... prowess, huh?

Her eyes had just transformed into the Evolution Law's golden color when Aske was already in front of her, palms against the walls beside her, giving Nora an immediate sense of panic at having nowhere to escape—though she didn't know this was called a "kabedon."

"Is it so funny?" Aske asked, staring directly into her golden pupils.

"I..." Nora was already beside herself, her hands holding the tray over her Holy Maiden Robe, her timid posture resembling a frightened white rabbit.

In the past, it was either her gathering the courage to approach Aske, or during an affectionate moment, they would naturally get closer. In any case, she could prepare herself mentally in advance.

However, this time, the Squad Leader had suddenly approached to an ambiguous distance when she wasn't ready, leaving her momentarily flustered.

But after all, Nora had been a Holy Daughter for a period. Although she mostly stayed home idle, she did have experience giving orders and managing subordinates, so she quickly regained composure, then looked up coldly: "You..."

"You're jealous, aren't you?" Aske lifted her chin, couldn't help but ask with a smile.

Nora: !!!

How can he be so forward! Too frivolous! Outrageous! Aske, how can you be like this!!!

Overwhelmed by shock and embarrassment, the Holy Daughter quickly realized she couldn't let the Squad Leader continue, otherwise, if he were to do something like stroke her face, give a light kiss, or touch foreheads, her head would soon become a jumbled mess.

So she quickly activated the Evolution Domain, intending to force the close-ranging Aske to retreat.

The light golden domain had just unfolded when a throwing knife condensed between Aske's fingers and then shot towards the ground with a swoosh.

Star Nine Forms. Absolute Domain.

This throwing knife drained nearly a third of Aske's spirituality as a Demigod, with the effect that Nora's Evolution Domain became instantly gray—her Domain was temporarily sealed! Along with all five of the Evolution Law's skills, none could be used.

"Oh, you'd even strike at the Squad Leader now?" Aske pinched her chin, moving closer.

Panic-stricken, Nora looked down, instinctively trying to bite his finger. Aske quickly withdrew his hand, leaving Nora to bite the air.

Nora then hurriedly turned to run, but Aske grabbed her arm lightly, guiding her to sit back on the chair.

"Let go of me!" Nora shouted angrily.

"Can we have a proper talk?" Aske released her shoulder and then pulled a chair over, sitting close beside her.

Nora pretended to fix her hair, quickly calming her turbulent emotions, and coldly asked:

"What do you want to talk about?"

"How have you been these past few years?" Aske asked gently.

Not mentioning it was fine, but once Aske said it, Nora's originally indifferent demeanor immediately cracked.

All those years of waiting, longing, and confusion seemed to erupt at that instant. Coming to, she realized she was already in tears.

"No need for you to wipe." Aske wanted to wipe her tears, but Nora wiped her face with the back of her hand, petulantly saying, "I... I'm not crying because of you..."

"Alright, alright, it's just sand in your eyes." Aske said considerately, "Want me to blow it for you?"

And Nora couldn't help but laugh because she had just thought of using the "sand in my eyes" excuse, not expecting Aske to say it first. Doesn't this show we have quite a good rapport...

Her mood brightened slightly, but then she thought that forgiving so easily might make Aske think she was easy to deal with, so she forced herself to cross her arms, feigning stubborn anger again.

"You've grown your hair out?" Aske noticed her light brown wavy hair had reached her shoulder blades—it used to only reach her neck before.

"None of your business, it's not for you." Nora mumbled.

"Hmm, it looks much better, though." Aske disregarded her words and commented.

Nora felt a bit pleased, then suddenly realized how easily she was coaxed and felt subtly sad and frustrated again.

Seeing her changing expressions, Aske for a moment couldn't figure out what was on her mind, so he resorted to his ace:

"By the way, has the flower on Fire Island bloomed?"

Nora: !!!

"You remember our promise to watch the flowers?" she asked, feeling complicated.

"I always remembered." Aske replied.

"Hmph, Ellie if she hears this, would probably be livid." Nora turned her head away awkwardly, avoiding his gaze, "Heartless playboy."

"Which is less detestable, being affectionate or being indifferent?" Aske changed the topic.

"Of course it's..." Nora paused, "Hmph!"

She touched the hair draping over her cheek, feeling her mood gradually calming down:

"You didn't even blame me, I withdrew all the resources the Church Court gave to Eleanor?"

"From a business perspective, as the Holy Daughter of the Church Court, you certainly have the authority to dispose of the Church Court's resources in any form you see fit, why would I blame you?" Aske said candidly, "Of course, from our personal relationship, I'd hope you could restore support for the Saxon Family."

"Why?" Nora was angry. You still think of her! Even when you're with me!

"Because the Empire Knight Order is innocent." Aske replied, "These knights have no obligation or need to get tangled in our conflicts."

Nora was at a loss for words. Actually, she could have said, "That's a conflict between Sigrdrifa and Eleanor," but it was obvious that if not for her withdrawing resources and people, the Empire Knight Order's casualties would have been much fewer.

Thus, the Holy Daughter sighed imperceptibly in her heart, then looked up at Aske:

"I can restore support for the Saxon Family... But don't rush to thank me, I have conditions."

"Conditions?"

"Yes, accompany me to Fire Island to watch the flowers."

"Alright, since I promised you, I'll certainly do it."

"Good." Nora smiled again. Then all of a sudden, the floor beneath them began to vibrate.

Aske: ???

He looked outside in shock, only to see the scenery swiftly sinking.

To be precise, the house they were in... was actually a jet helicopter disguised as a house, now rapidly ascending into the sky!

"I put Fire Island in the Lysine Building." The Holy Daughter grinned slyly, revealing her true intentions, "Accompany me back!"

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