Gwen's rationality told her that she shouldn't think that way; Victor could never like her.
He's clearly such a selfish person...
But one's sense of justice never goes wrong.
'What should I do if he really likes me?'
Gwen's mind was in turmoil.
As for Viktor, he was still there pondering.
'Hmm...it really is because of her.'
On one hand, Victor really wanted to fight the Forge Beast and test his current strength to see how long it would take him to defeat it.
On the other hand, Gwen is on a mission and will be away from the capital for a long time.
This is extremely dangerous for him.
If Gwen is still within the capital, he can still learn about her movements through Lia.
But Gwen went to the volcano.
Who could have imagined what kind of opportunities she would encounter?
Viktor made a slightly bolder guess: perhaps Gwen suddenly fell off a cliff, awakening the sleeping Furnace Beast, and ended up fighting the Lava Beast, gaining some of its power.
This is not impossible.
Since Gwen survived to the end in the game, there's no doubt that her mission would have been successful without his interference.
To avoid his own death, he tried his best to suppress Gwen.
He needed to keep Gwen under his watchful eye at all times before he could feel at ease.
So it wasn't just a casual remark that Viktor insisted on going to the volcano with Gwen to defeat Groudon ahead of time.
The two had different thoughts. Victor didn't know what Gwen was thinking, but this explanation should convince her.
After all, that's what he genuinely thought.
"Is there anything else you'd like to ask?"
"No... wait, where have you been these past few days?"
Gwen suddenly asked.
These are the questions she most wants to know.
In recent days, due to Viktor's disappearance, almost everyone believes that Viktor has fled to escape punishment, and some even spread rumors that he has died in the volcano.
During the days he was missing, the Clevina family was also in a very bad situation.
His business was attacked by competitors, and his mansion was constantly being blocked by people who threw all sorts of things into the courtyard.
It's easy to imagine how much people hated Viktor, so much so that even after his 'death,' a whole bunch of people came to take revenge on him.
It's tough on Lia, who endured it all by herself for so long.
"I was injured and found a place to heal."
Viktor explained.
Strictly speaking, this statement is also true; the three-day, three-night battle with Gulerton did indeed leave him wounded.
Although the injury was not serious, it was a very reasonable reason to seek medical treatment.
Moreover, he was indeed unconscious for three days and three nights after the battle ended.
As long as it's the truth, Gwen's sense of justice won't be judged as a lie.
"Is that monster... really that strong?"
Gwen never imagined that someone as strong as Viktor could have suffered such a serious injury.
The fact that it took so many days to recover clearly shows that the monster was incredibly powerful.
At that moment, she suddenly remembered what the old woman in Sancher town had said:
Within the volcano, a volcano god is sealed away.
Such legends may not necessarily serve as evidence, but since such a thing can be called a god, its power must not be underestimated.
Victor closed his eyes and used magic to create a visual image for Gwen.
Red magical energy began to swirl around Gwen.
Gwen felt the surrounding scenery changing rapidly, and the sky suddenly darkened.
"It is very strong."
He projected his own feelings onto Gwen.
The temperature inside the carriage suddenly rose, and at that moment, Gwen felt as if she were actually there, seeing the monster.
Flames soared into the sky, as if a demon god had descended.
Victor dispelled his magic, and Gwen seemed somewhat dazed.
Viktor actually overcame that thing for her sake...
"...I'm fine now."
Gwen was speechless.
"Then, I'll take you home."
Viktor activated a spell; first-tier magic was now as easy for him as water.
A stream of green magical energy flew from his fingertips and wrapped around the wheel.
The carriage changed direction and headed towards Gwen's house.
This is the benefit of being a monk.
Sitting in the carriage, there's no need for a driver.
The two remained silent after that.
They soon arrived at Gwen's mansion, and Victor watched Gwen get out of the car.
"Oh, right."
Before leaving, Victor called out to Gwen.
"Thank you for covering up my lie to His Majesty."
Gwen turned around, about to say something.
The carriage had already turned and left.
She watched Viktor leave in a daze, then stood at the door, her feelings a mix of emotions.
The maids were somewhat surprised to see Gwen alighting from the Clavner family carriage and began to whisper among themselves:
"Doesn't Miss hate Victor the most?"
"They actually came back in Victor's carriage this time?"
"Could it be..."
They got more and more excited as they talked, and when they got to the crucial points, their cheeks even turned red.
Completely unaware, they heard footsteps behind them.
'What are you talking about? Something good, why don't you join me?'
The maids turned around and saw a smiling woman walking out of the house. They quickly lowered their heads.
"Yes, I'm sorry, Miss."
The woman came out with that same smile on her face and said:
"Okay, don't slack off during work hours."
"Alright, I'm going to go greet my sister whom I haven't seen in a long time."
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