Living for a full century is already considered extraordinary. Why would I choose to spend my life with someone who's destined to leave me behind?"
The room suddenly fell silent. Riga immediately felt guilty. He decided not to tease his sister anymore. "Then..." He scratched his cheek awkwardly. "What about the Fox King? He's your right-hand man. He's followed you faithfully for the past ten years. Only a fool couldn't see how deeply he admires you."
Cassia was too tired to argue any further. She simply waved her hand dismissively. "I'll consider it."
Cassia visited Deon once again, accompanied by several servants carrying a different selection of human dishes from the previous day. Ever since she had threatened him, the man had eaten every meal served to him. However, aside from the first day she had visited him, he had remained completely silent.
"Is that book interesting?"
"Is there anything you want?"
"You can tell me if you need anything."
