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  - The body feels like it is being wrapped around by a rice snake -

  (afterwards...)

  Shaa... The natural scent of the planted flowers spread through the blowing wind... Itzayana twirled the white flower stem she had picked, her eyes gazing at the green grass around her footsteps.

  "Thank you. The food is delicious!" A small smile appeared on her thick, red lips.

  Zorian bent down, his left arm around Itzayana's left shoulder. Meanwhile, his right hand hid a piece of chocolate brownie behind his back.

  Confused, Itzayana was processing the information in her brain when Zorian suddenly handed her the chocolate brownie. The warm, appetizing aroma of chocolate filled Itzayana's nose. Her blue eyes narrowed in surprise. Itzayana became even more confused and her brain was racing with questions.

  "Take this as my appreciation,"

  ahem... "Don't give them food or drink as a reward. They have their own portions," said Zorian firmly, still wanting to maintain his tough and stern image. His red eyes observed Itzayana's face, which was still silent, her brain still processing.

  "After joining, they have received their share. Whether it's food, shelter, or anything else," continued Zorian. His red eyes still recorded every small response on Itzayana's face, which made him even more obsessed...

  "... All right. Thank you for your appreciation and criticism. I will do better. Can you give me more?" "Ahem..." Those sparkling blue eyes looked hopefully at the stern red eyes, waiting for an uncertain answer. The balls of water and fire elements met each other.

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  Zorian's eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. His gaze narrowed even more sharply.

  Itzayana continued to express the words stuck in her mind. She said what she wanted to say without expecting anything in return. Meanwhile, Zorian remained silent, watching and listening. "Actually, I've been used to sleeping alone for a long time. But, I often want someone to sleep with me."

  Their eyes still locked, Itzayana continued her sentence...

  "I feel lonely, I'm not sure what I want. Maybe you could consider that."

  "I can help you arrange your schedule!"

  Zorian raised one eyebrow, intrigued by the direction of the conversation, "Why not? I can't sleep either, I only sleep 1-3 hours."

  "That's interesting to try, isn't it?"

  Doubt arose in Itzayana's mind, making her a little slow to respond... "Ha-- a--..."

  "I-I didn't expect you to agree right away. I'm not used to it, haha."

  "That's normal. New habits don't stick as easily as old ones."

  "Old" and "new," do you know the difference between those two words?!" Zorian buried his face in Itzayana's beautifully flowing hair. His nose inhaled the scent of the hair perfume Itzayana was wearing.

  Every scent dominated and cured his obsession with Itzayana... Beautiful and comfortable clothes, wavy hair that suited any style, an adorable oval face, a slim and light body... Everything made Zorian even more obsessed...

  Seriously... Why doesn't this match my expectations!? Itzayana was puzzled, her face creased with wrinkles, "how is this possible" and question after question popped into Itzayana's mind.

  Is he really the same person!!?

  - Itzayana thought

  Why does this feel strange!? Could it be because of the invisible female guards around her?!!.

  - Zorian thought

  "You're quite attractive too, pfft... I always want people to agree with me, but you offer pros and cons." Zorian smiled thinly, his cheeks slightly sweaty.

  "How sweet." Pfft, his eyes softened as he observed every movement of Itzayana's hands and feet, especially her hands, which were still unconsciously twirling the flower stem she was holding. Itzayana stared coldly ahead, at the other side of the beautiful and lush garden.

  Surprised, Itzayana's body instantly stiffened and tensed in Zorian's muscular embrace.

  Even without talking about opposition, or anything against it. My life is truly at stake.

  Itzayana smiled thinly, lamenting her slightly sour fate in Zorian's embrace.

  I only have a few seconds left to live! I'm so embarrassed!.

  Avoid small talk and answer his questions quickly! Or you'll be killed by him, but this!? Although he was quite structured, Zorian was still a human being who could change his mind and act spontaneously!

  "Don't... Don't strangle me!!!" Itzayana panicked, her eyebrows furrowing in annoyance for the umpteenth time, Zorian only responding with a light chuckle. His large arm was still around her neck, draped over Itzayana's shoulders. Zorian's chin rested briefly on top of Itzayana's head.