"Yes." The man opened his eyes, composedly descending. The castle door opened, and a figure rushed towards him before he could step inside, clinging to his chest.
"Arthur, why did you only come back now? I've been waiting for you, almost dying from the wait." It was a beautiful girl dressed in a long white gown with smooth red hair cascading down her shoulders. Her eyes shimmered with tears, her body trembling uncontrollably, evoking a strong desire to protect herself from the man.
"Let go." He bowed his head, looking at the girl in his arms, his voice cold and devoid of warmth.
The girl was visibly startled. "Arthur..." She clung to the hem of his coat, pitifully calling out.
"Arthur, it's me, Adella. What's wrong with you?" She reached out, wanting to touch his face, but he turne
