He lowered his head, stammered, and couldn't speak for a long time.
In particular, the occasional soft laughter from Grand Duke Balor was silently stirring Aurelion's shy heartstrings.
Good heavens, what has she done?
"Alright, let's take a look later."
Upon hearing this, Aurelion, whose face was already flushed with embarrassment, blinked slightly and turned her head away.
The figure that had been following closely behind had now vanished without a trace.
Only those faint reddish sparks drifted in the air, slowly rising into the night sky with the wind.
Looking at the scene before her, Aurelion felt a sense of disorientation.
Teacher Viktor left without saying a word.
Although her intention was simply for Professor Victor to leave safely, but...
When she actually saw this scene, she couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
What's more painful than confessing your feelings in front of your family is that the person you confessed to didn't even leave a single response.
That's true, since the teacher had clearly rejected her from the very beginning.
My heart beats calmly, yet it speaks volumes of the pain and sorrow.
Like a powerful wave of emotion, it surged within Aurelion's heart.
"What, disappointed?"
"Didn't you say you wouldn't regret it?"
The clear sound of a cane striking the ground rang out slowly as Grand Duke Balor walked to Aurelion's side.
She lowered her head, her voice filled with disappointment:
"Grandpa, I..."
Even though she knew this would be the answer, she still couldn't help but look forward to it.
Do you really think he rejected you?
Aurelion was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
She slowly raised her head and met her grandfather's gaze, which was hunched over but still taller than her.
At this moment, he resembled a calm and kind elder.
It ignited a warm flame for Aurelion, bringing a glimmer of hope to her wounded heart.
She looked up, her eyes meeting her grandfather's, and heard his gentle voice:
Let me tell you the truth.
Grand Duke Barlow turned his gaze back to the distance and calmly spoke:
"I can't kill Viktor at all."
"He is a being who has transcended death."
These words left Aurelion's eyes wide open, and her thoughts momentarily froze.
Huh?
Just now, Teacher Victor was injured...
"In fact, I couldn't even have hurt him if he hadn't wanted to."
Upon hearing this, Aurelion's mind raced in a daze.
No, I've already said everything, and this is what you're telling me?
What exactly did I protect just now?!
Finally, Grand Duke Barlow sighed slowly, turned around, and looked at his only granddaughter.
He still couldn't bring himself to watch his own child suffer.
Therefore, he simply said directly:
"Remember, child."
"There is no longer any binding relationship between you and him."
Thump!
These words struck Aurelian like a hammer blow to her heart, causing her to murmur unconsciously:
"There's no...bondage...ah!"
Peng!
A blush returned to her cheeks, and a thought amplified in her mind.
That's right.
Viktor was no longer her teacher, nor even her subject.
"So, seize this opportunity."
Grand Duke Barlow turned around, leaned on his cane, and walked away with a heavy laugh.
There were some things he didn't make clear to the Aureli Security Department.
Perhaps it was to maintain his dignity in front of his granddaughter, or perhaps it was just his guess.
After Victor was seriously wounded, Grand Duke Balo saw that indomitable look in his eyes.
His severe injuries seemed to have only fueled his fighting spirit.
Viktor gave him the feeling of...
Even severely wounded, he could drag his crippled body to achieve final victory.
And this was an inevitable outcome.
“Victor…?”
Grand Duke Barlow shook his head.
Perhaps that turtle mage was right after all.
"Never, I've ever mispronounced a name..."
...
News of the battle between Grand Duke Barlow and Victor, and Victor's escape after being seriously wounded, quickly spread throughout the kingdom.
Since Victor's resurrection, this legend has once again become the focus of discussion.
Many speculate that it was Victor's resurrection that provoked Grand Duke Barlow's anger.
As is widely known, the Grand Duke of Barlow would not tolerate any desecration of death.
Viktor unfortunately crossed the line with Grand Duke Barlow.
Therefore, Grand Duke Barlow did not hesitate to launch a trial against Victor.
Meanwhile, the head of the Clavenna family was located within the kingdom's borders.
Lia immediately lodged a strong condemnation with the kingdom's officials and demanded more compensation.
But after this battle...
Viktor escaped severely wounded, but the fact that Grand Duke Balo was unharmed was deeply etched in the hearts of every citizen of the kingdom.
Similarly, after that, no one dared to pursue the secret of Viktor's 'resurrection'.
After all, the power of Grand Duke Balor, whom even Victor could not contend with, was so formidable that it deterred anyone from taking him on.
This heart-stirring news spread throughout the neighboring empires overnight.
During this time, Queen Aurelion returned from the kingdom without a word, and no one inside or outside the palace knew that she had once left.
At the court assembly the following day, Queen Aurelion made a swift announcement.
Revoke Victor Clavner's count status and banish him from the Empire.
This decision shocked many ministers.
Although they understood that the Grand Duke of Barlow was a relative of the Queen and that she would side with her relatives.
However, this decision still made many people feel that the Queen was too cold-hearted, which made them feel cold.
After all, in their hearts, Victor was also the glory of the empire, and he was also Her Majesty the Empress's former teacher.
The Queen's actions will inevitably provoke even more discontent.
For example, right now.
Shortly after Her Majesty the Queen announced this,
A heavy clang of armor clashing came from outside the palace gates.
The ministers present were all drawn by the sudden sound and turned their gazes in unison.
What came into their view was a female knight wearing silver armor, with a cold expression and sharp eyes.
Her face was expressionless as she walked to the Queen and knelt on one knee amidst a silent gaze.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to proceed to the kingdom immediately."
These words left the ministers present speechless with shock.
They huddled together, whispering about Gwen's intentions.
For a moment, whispers as faint as mosquitoes buzzed and echoed throughout the palace.
Only the Queen remained seated on her throne, her gaze dignified and calm, meeting Gwen's indifferent eyes:
"What are you going to the kingdom for?"
Gwen calmly lowered her head and answered respectfully:
“Victor is my husband.”
"I will not allow anyone to hurt him."
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