Tangled By Fate

Chapter 119 - THEIR EXPRESSIONS

"So, what is your plan?" Catherine asked.

Arthur and Sebastian became alert. Their attention was drawn to the girls' conversation.

"I simply wanted to be a healer, not a blessed child. Since I became one, I will fulfill any duty I have to. I will use my power to help the weak and protect them from harm." Veronica was all fired up.

"…I understand. But who will protect you? This guy?" Catherine pointed at Arthur's back. She lowered her voice and asked, "Is this Arthur guy reliable? What if he is after you like other countries?" Her voice was full of suspicion.

Arthur turned his head subtly and stole a glance at Catherine. The girls didn't notice him. They were busy talking to themselves.

"You know we can hear you no matter how low your voice is, right?" Sebastian whispered from the back. He now regretted bringing this talkative woman with him.

"Oh, shut up!" Catherine retorted and then looked at her friend. She urged, "Now, tell me. Tell meee."

Veronica shook her head. "No way, he protected me from dangers multiple times. He didn't know I was a healer back then."

Catherine stated with concern, "But you are so pretty. Maybe he just wants to play with your heart and then leave you. You shouldn't trust men so easily, Ver!"

Veronica smiled and assured her childhood friend, "I know you are worried. But you can completely trust him. He fought with a cougar with his bare hands to protect me."

"He did?!" Catherine was dumbstruck.

'Master did?!' Sebastian freaked out. Never in a million years had he thought that his master would save a woman from a wild animal.

'If Master had seen a woman becoming prey to a cougar, he would nonchalantly leave her knowing she would make up some bad rumors involving him afterward. He was never merciful to those who harmed him. Why did he have a sudden change of heart?' No matter how long he pondered, he couldn't come up with a conclusion.

Remembering that Veronica announced she and Arthur were dating and Arthur had an affectionate smile on his face, Sebastian cupped his head. He seemed to be devastated. 'Don't tell me that Master has truly fallen in love with her!!!'

Arthur could feel intense stares from three people. One was giving him a loving gaze. He didn't need to turn around to see who it was. Another one was giving him a bewildering gaze. The last one gave him a freaked-out gaze. He knew his subordinate was finding it hard to believe that finally, a woman had managed to catch his heart.

Arthur's ears grew hot. He was suddenly embarrassed which was a very rare occasion indeed. He scratched his ear and thought, 'What an uncomfortable situation.'

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Five days later, they met tribal people who bought horses and wagons from Riverhill's border village. Arthur and Veronica entrusted their camels to them.

"Did you see any spies on the way?" Arthur asked them privately.

One of the desert tribe people answered, "We caught three who were following us. We beheaded them. We were cautious just as you ordered. Nothing else happened."

Arthur instructed them, "You may take the camels and reach the village as soon as you can. They already started packing. By the time you arrive, you may not even have the chance to rest properly and have to move out immediately."

Another man from the group stated, "We are not worried about ourselves. We can handle any kind of hardship. We are more worried about the horses."

Arthur assured them by saying, "They are stronger than they look. Didn't Felix teach you about horses?"

That man shook his head. "He did. He even gave us some books for reference. We had theoretical knowledge about horses, but this is the first time we are experiencing riding on them on a journey. We have learned a lot while coming back."

"That's good to know. Let's part here." Arthur patted his back.

"Yes, have a safe trip. We heard Utahill borders are currently under the Dormer family's control. The king of Utahill gave them the order to strongly guard the area," the man warned Arthur ahead of time.

Arthur furrowed his eyebrows. " So Dormers are controlling the border of Utahill. I'll keep that in my mind. Thank you, everyone."

After the group left, Arthur went back to his team. Catherine and Veronica were chatting excitedly just like before.

Catherine was saying, "Didn't I tell you? The dark-skinned guy was more dashing. Did you see his sharp jawline? The moment he laid his eyes on me, my heart started beating nonstop. Which one did you like better?"

Arthur paused in his tracks and listened to hear Veronica's answer.

"Hmm…" Veronica gave the issue a serious thought. After pondering for a while, she answered, "I think I will go for the dark-skinned guy too."

"I knew our choices would be in line!" Catherine clapped her hands in excitement. "That guy was so damn sexy."

"Yes, very!" Veronica nodded her head.

Sebastian also heard their conversation. He couldn't understand these women's meaningless gossipy nature. 'What's the point of talking about a guy when you cannot marry him?' – that was what he was thinking.

He opened his mouth and said, "What's so good about him? He only got a good-looking face. There is nothing special about him."

Catherine instantly refuted, "What are you talking about? The face is very important for a human being. It's a visual feast for the beholder. A good-looking guy with good muscles. Where to find a guy like that?"

"Exactly!" Veronica sang along.

"…" Sebastian groped his chest and sighed in disappointment. As a spy and an assassin, he had to train his body every day to make it skinny and flexible. Even though he had muscles, his skinny body only showed them when he was training half-naked. When he wore clothes, he looked like a teenage boy.

'Being a handsome man is difficult,' he concluded and sighed. 'But what about Master? He trains every day and he has good muscles and yet looks so manly. Then why is his woman into another dude? Is she not satisfied with Master's body? That can't be the case, right?' His eyes looked for his master only to find him behind the trees, looking at his woman with a dark expression.

'Eek!' Sebastian flinched. His blood turned cold. 'He looks angry. What's going to happen now?'