Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 140

Chapter 140: Night of Celebration Chapter 140: Night of Celebration Several people came to mind as the ones checking on him at this hour.

It could be the governor, the doctor, or even the military officer.

But instead of them, Lucivar saw Leandra in her drunken state-smiling at him cheerfully.

She brought along a completely different air compared to normal.

“How are you drunk?” Lucivar shook his head.

“It’s still early in the night” “Everyone was celebrating, the whole city-was celebrating!

Dancing, singing, drinking, a lot of things!” Leandra replied, moving her hands as if she were describing the image in her own mind to Lucivar.

“It’s so much fun compared to the usual, bleak training!” “Go back and have fun then” Lucivar shrugged.

Despite wanting to see what the city looked like right now, he was still dizzy and in pain.

Maybe tomorrow or some other time.

Just then, however, Leandra threw her arms over to Lucivar.

Her smoldering eyes, flushed cheeks, and cherry lips-all influenced by the alcohol would be overwhelming for any man.

She is a one-of-a-kind beauty-capable of making any man jump on her, especially in her drunken state.

It would be a lie if Lucivar wasn’t swayed by her charm.

Even an eunuch wouldn’t be able to hold back.

“I’ve read the stars tonight and it said, you must go out of your room and come with me” “Star Witch or not, I call that bullshit” “Bullshit or not, you’re going to accompany me drink and have fun all night long!” “Okay, that’s it.

I’ll meet you tomorrow” Lucivar wanted to shut the door on her but she pushed the door completely open, she was quick to do that.

Barging inside, she grabbed Lucivar by the arm-and yanked him forward, towards her.

Now, their faces were very close.

Lucivar could even smell the scent of alcohol mixed with her natural, alluring scent.

He gulped harshly, this temptation was killing him.

“Do you know how many girls dream about their first kiss being magical?” She whispered.

As he heard this-he tried to pull away but Leandra’s grip was too strong for his weak body, he couldn’t get out of this position.

She was hugging him tightly and unwilling to let go, “I’m, I’m guessing you’re not one of them?” “Of course, I’m one of them!” Leandra slapped Lucivar’s chest playfully.

She did right on the burnt part of Lucivar’s chest, forcing a hiss to seep out of his mouth.

But Leandra was too drunk to realize that, she tilted her head down-and played a finger, on his collarbone, brushing along its length, “I didn’t mind how it happened.

Just…

didn’t expect it to be stolen by a very, very bad man” “You make it sound like a tragedy” Lucivar clicked his tongue in displeasure.

For better or worse-it was also his first kiss.

Just then, her energy returned out of nowhere, “No, the tragedy is you hiding up here.

Come down, and I’ll let you make it up to me with kiss number two!

Heck, if you accompany me the entire night, I’ll let you steal a few more.

Third kiss, fourth, fifth-I’m feeling generous!” “Not a chance, I’m going to meditate!” Lucivar declined, pushing her face away.

Upon hearing this, Leandra suddenly let go.

She tidied her clothes as if the drunkness disappeared in a flash and nodded her head.

“Alright, I’ll let you be then” She turned and headed for the door.

Realizing that Leandra was really heading for the door, Lucivar’s eyes widened in surprise.

“She’s really leaving?” He mumbled, surprised by Leandra’s rationality despite being drunk.

Needing time to recover-and assess his condition, Lucivar chose to remain in his room.

Lucivar also had to inspect his Inner Chamber, anticipating how Suthekh, the Lord of the Red Sand-would manifest his power.

Preparation was paramount.

It would be bad if he suddenly went unconscious while he was out.

Not to mention, he didn’t know what would happen when Sutekh bestowed power to him.

Best decision for him right now was to stay in his room with Sabrina watching over him.

Just as he was about to close the door, however, his eyes were pulled to Leandra.

A few steps away to the right, she leaned forward, with a sway in her stance, sticking out her bottom and waving a hand at two passing girls, “Hey there!

Do you want to hear-a really big secret about Lucivar, the city’s so-called hero?” Leandra grinned mischievously.

Realizing that it was one of the academy hunters, the girls were hooked instantly.

Both of them leaned forward, eager to know.

“He might look the part, but in reality?

He doesn’t give a single damn about any o-” Before she could even finish, her mouth was covered.

“Shut the fuck up, Leandra!” Lucivar grabbed her by the mouth.

“Fine, I’ll go down with you!” “Horray~!” Leandra cheered in triumph, raising both arms skyward.

Moments later.

Having no other choice, Lucivar wore a bathrobe and came down with Leandra.

Along the way, he saw and heard the fireworks outside decorating the night sky.

It exploded repeatedly without stop, drowning the silence of the night.

Expecting to be brought outside of the hotel, where a crowd gathered, Leandra pulled him to the lounge instead.

Considering the quality of the place, Lucivar couldn’t believe that he was in a slave city rather than a free city.

Arriving at the lounge, Lucivar was instantly taken aback at how spacious it was.

Its centerpiece is a square formation of plush, inviting sofas.

Each corner was anchored by low tables-their polished surfaces gleaming-under the soft glow of overhead lights.

It was a perfect place for quiet conversations or casual gatherings, completely different from outside.

At the center of the lounge, Lucivar could see familiar faces.

Mirel and Ravenna were there, drinking and relaxing after a very long day.

Despite still being bandaged and not healed fully, they couldn’t miss the time to relax.

Both of them were surprised to see that Leandra brought Lucivar along.

Knowing that Lucivar was still unconscious the last time they checked, the two didn’t expect him to make an appearance, today-and even if he woke, it was unlikely for him to join, Mirel and Ravenna were stunned to see Leandra dragging him by his arm.

“Guys, I snatched him!” Leandra announced, smiling brightly.

Upon hearing this, Ravenna smiled, grabbed her drink, and leaned back on the sofa.

“Did you get blackmailed?” She asked.

Lucivar nodded and sighed as he took a seat on the sofa, “Something like that” Not even sitting down first, Leandra instantly darted to the bar asking for more drinks.

Seeing how excited she was prompted the group to shake their heads.

Ravenna and Mirel looked exhausted, the ceremony prepared by the city, must’ve be a tiring ceremony.

Lucivar didn’t want to be thanked, he didn’t need any recognition but he wouldn’t mind if there was one.

But seeing them in this state, he was glad that he skipped that.

“That is a Starr Witch, for you…” Ravenna muttered and chuckled, looking at Leandra-who was hurrying the bartender to bring her ordered drinks.

“Not only her ether reserve but her stamina was also boundless” Mirel nodded, “We all usually trained non-stop so I haven’t really noticed that” “What made her that happy, anyway?” Lucivar asked.

Compared to her usual demeanor, she was different tonight-she was acting weirdly.

Ravenna sipped on her drinks-and replied, “I saw her sending a message to Master Tobias, probably to report what we have achieved here.

I’m guessing Master Tobias, was happy, we did take down a blue dungeon thus her being like this” Upon hearing this, Lucivar was thrown back to during his initial days in this family.

He recalled Leandra trying to kill him for hurting Tobias.

It was clear that she was possessive and cared a lot about Tobias.

Even back when Tobias visited him, Leandra was extremely happy when she was called.

“Just what’s the deal with her and Tobias?” Lucivar finally asked.

Ravenna and Mirel exchanged a look when they heard this but before the two could answer, Leandra already came back-with three bottles and glasses, “Tadaa~!

We are going to drink until morning!” Lucivar and the others could only smile wryly, they would be very drunk tonight.

About four hours later.

It was already past midnight, the celebration had died down a lot.

Because of that, it had become way quieter-than before-nobody was in the lounge other than them, the city had reserved the entire hotel, for their peace.

Lucivar already melted on his chair, massaging his forehead.

Leandra forced him to drink-glass after glass and he was now very dizzy.

His vision was slightly hazy but he wasn’t as drunk as Leandra who already passed out.

Had he accepted all of the alcohol Leandra gave, he would be in the same position.

Since he restrained himself, he was not too drunk to be immobile.

Fixing his posture, Lucivar glanced out of the mirror and found no fireworks anymore.

It was enough celebrating for today, the people would continue tomorrow.

Gazing ahead again, he found empty sofas, “Did Ravenna and Mirel leave already?

When?” Scanning the entire room, Lucivar found Mirel was sitting on the bar alone.

Mustering his strength, Lucviar stood up, and walked over to the bar, he stumbled a little but managed to reach the bar-and sat on the chair beside Mirel.

He looked up and saw that the bartender was still there, working.

“Give me water, please” Lucivar mumbled.

Once he sat down, he shifted his eyes to Mirel’s front and saw an empty glass there.

Seeing that the ice had melted completely-it seemed it had been empty for a while.

Regulating his breaths for a moment-Lucivar intertwined his hands on the table-he stayed silent for a good moment.

His water came and he drank it a little before putting it back down with a light tap, “So, are you going to tell me what’s going on with you?” Out of nowhere, Lucivar opened a conversation.

He saw how Mirel was also acting weirdly-not himself, and it had persisted for a while now.

“It’s nothing,” Mirel replied weakly, playing a finger on the drinking glass.

Upon hearing this, Lucivar chuckled, “Is this about Veloria City?

Are you angry at me?” “No, that’s not it” “So it’s about this dungeon?

I did risk your life, I’m sorry” “What?

Of course, not!

I have no problem with anything you mentioned” “Then what?

I knew you were avoiding me, you couldn’t even look me in the eyes” Mirel let out a rough exhale through the nose-calming his nerves as he knew that this would come sooner or later.

He tapped the table, with his finger one time, arranging what was in his mind before he nodded, “I saw you fought your doppelganger, how you became excited even when you’re bleeding all over at the prospect of becoming stronger,” “And I…

I feel pathetic because of it” He added, pouring out the words from the heart.