PT | Chapter 5.6

Honestly, his father wouldn’t care about Dalton. What bothered him was that his father’s business had failed, which in the end, helped preserve his father’s honor and wealth—but he didn’t realize that.

With a smirk, Aubrey folded the newspaper in half and handed it to Amon.

“Why stop reading? People from the Wiidin family aren’t the ones to miss a new business opportunity. Why don’t you invest in it?”

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“I don’t get involved in doomed businesses.”

“Oh? I think it might be okay.”

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As Amon murmured and unfolded the newspaper again, Aubrey turned his head. It seemed like it was time to head back home, but Lennock was nowhere to be seen.

“Where did that guy go?”

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“If it’s Lennock, he went to the general store. I think there was something he wanted to buy while we were out.”

Well, it wasn’t a bad idea to take care of business while you were out. He could get the things he needed. But Aubrey still found himself wondering why now of all times. Rubbing the stiff back of his neck, he spoke.

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“Then you should head back as well.”

“Head back? Where to? Aren’t I staying at your place tonight?”

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Amon, with a smile as bright as ever, had taken his eyes off the newspaper.

Aubrey quickly caught onto the fact that Amon wasn’t being serious and was just trying to get a rise out of him. He narrowed one eye, and with that subtle gesture, his true intent, “You’re dead,” was clearly conveyed. Realizing it wouldn’t be worth aggravating Aubrey further, Amon folded the newspaper.

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“Come on, just take a joke. I’m feeling a little hurt here.”

“… I’m not feeling well today, so I can’t deal with your boring jokes. So, in a nice way, just go. If you say one more word, I don’t know what I’ll do.”

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Aubrey’s tone was calm, but his expression was cold.

If they were at the academy, Amon would have easily ignored Aubrey’s frustration. But while they had been together, Amon had noticed how ill Aubrey looked, and gently patted his arm.

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“Okay, okay, I got it. Lighten up, will you? If something happens and you can’t return to the academy, just contact me. I’ll help with whatever I can.”

“…”

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Aubrey had a feeling that if the Marquis’ anger escalated any further, he might not even be able to graduate. Amon had sensed something related to it even without hearing a word about it. As playful as Amon was, he had an uncanny ability to pierce through the worries of others with his sharp insight. Even though it made Aubrey want to explode, he knew that was part of the reason he still maintained a connection with him.

Of course, sometimes it was better to part ways at the right time to maintain a long-lasting relationship.

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“Okay, I got it. Go now.”

Aubrey adopted a very businesslike, almost cutting tone, and Amon laughed.

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“You’re really harsh. Don’t be like that, I’m about to get upset—”

Ignoring him, Aubrey waved for an empty carriage passing by. Not wanting to miss a customer who looked like they had money, the carriage quickly came to a stop.

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“You have enough to pay for the fare, right? Then let’s part ways here. Be careful getting inside.”

Aubrey swiftly finished what he needed to say before getting Amon in the carriage, then turned without any lingering thoughts. A voice called out from behind, asking him to wait for a moment, but of course, he ignored it.

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Aubrey wanted to press the heating pad against his neck again, but refrained. In busy places like this, there was a high chance he’d run into someone who recognized him. If anyone saw him walking with the heating pad and mentioned it to his father, he’d certainly get a scolding: “As a member of the Wiidin family, lacking dignity—”

If his relationship with his father continued to sour, he’d be tied down even more tightly. He had confirmed that his investment funds were safely in the bank, so it was time to make peace with his father little by little. He also needed to subtly inform him about the fraud in the battery case development from earlier in the newspaper…

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“A guy who only studied at the academy wouldn’t believe me if I said I know anything about that case.”

Considering Dalton’s incident, it needed to be approached slowly and carefully.

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Lost in thought, Aubrey was about to keep walking when he stopped in front of Larry’s general store nearby. Wondering if something might be here, he tilted his head and spotted Lennock standing inside.

“…”

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It was convenient that Lennock was such an eye-catching figure. Aubrey didn’t need to search for him.

If he could, he would’ve preferred to leave the store and head back to the mansion alone, but… who knows. Aubrey stepped into the shop, once again placing the heating pad on his neck.

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Ding.

“Welcome.”

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A cheerful bell sounded as a friendly greeting welcomed Aubrey. Behind the counter sat a woman in her mid-twenties, knitting.

“If you see anything you need, just let me know.”

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Some shops were overly aggressive with their sales pitches as soon as you entered, but this one seemed to leave customers alone no matter what they bought. Aubrey nodded and casually strolled through the store.

When he heard someone enter, he thought Lennock might look back, but he was still standing in a corner, staring at a picture on the wall.

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Aubrey was curious about what could be so interesting and walked over to him. Standing beside Lennock, Aubrey couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

“…”

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Aubrey froze in shock, and Lennock turned to look at him with a calm gaze that seemed to ask, “What’s wrong?”

The calmness in Lennock’s expression sent a wave of heat through Aubrey’s stomach.

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The stress, frustration, and emotional pain from his repeated regressions had slowly dulled over time. He thought that soon, he would feel nothing at all, but the painting on the wall cut through the numbness sharply.

The painting depicted the Great Sin being brutalized over 400 years ago. It showed his neck being severed and his limbs torn apart in a gruesome display. But it was also a symbol of humans overcoming their limitations and challenging the divine, a depiction of the beginning of a new history.

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Yes, the Great Sin was killed 400 years ago, and his body was scattered across the continents. But Aubrey knew someone who would awaken through that very sin—the person standing right in front of him, Lennock.

It wasn’t yet time for him to awaken as the Great Sin. But with Lennock staring at such a painting, Aubrey wondered if Lennock might suddenly lose control and change. Biting his lower lip, he suppressed the growing panic. That was when Lennock grabbed Aubrey’s arm.

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In an instant, Aubrey trembled, trying to push Lennock’s hand away, but it wouldn’t budge. Instead, Lennock grabbed Aubrey’s other arm tightly and pulled him closer, his face inches from Aubrey’s as he spoke softly.

“I’m just supporting you because you look pale, like you’re about to collapse. So calm down and don’t get worked up.”

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“…”

How could he calm down?

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Aubrey knew Lennock’s true identity, and because of that, he had died many times in different lives.

His brow furrowed as his eyes filled with unmistakable anger, fear, and disgust. Lennock noticed the horrified look in his eyes and his own face hardened.

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Lennock wasn’t unfamiliar with the look in Aubrey’s eyes.

He had seen it many times before, even when they were much younger. Back then, he didn’t understand the meaning of those eyes, but now he did. It had always made him wonder why Aubrey looked at him this way.

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Every time that question came to mind, there had been an intense desire to know the answer. But now wasn’t the time. Lennock, still holding Aubrey’s arm, gently moved him toward a chair.

“Since there are many things around here, please sit on that chair for now.”

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“…”

“You know I’m not trying to harm you, right?”

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Lennock wasn’t trying to hurt Aubrey; he just thought Aubrey was struggling to stand on his own, so he was trying to help him sit down. But even with that, Aubrey only stared at Lennock with stiff, rigid eyes.

Lennock thought that even if his enemy was right in front of him, he wouldn’t look at them with such a deadly glare. He forced Aubrey toward the chair. Once Lennock exerted more force, Aubrey was dragged over without resistance. His body wasn’t in a condition to fight back, and it was clear that Lennock had the physical advantage.

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Seated in the chair, Aubrey looked up at Lennock with a hardened expression.

“You bastard, when did you get so strong…”

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“I believe I’ve always been stronger.”

“…”

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“I’ll get you some cold water. Just sit still.”

The image in the painting had been like a button, pushing Aubrey’s condition to the brink of collapse. He didn’t like being told what to do while feeling so physically and mentally off-balance.

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What right did he have to speak to him like that? But knowing that Lennock wouldn’t release his arm if he didn’t comply, Aubrey reluctantly nodded.

“Fine, but get your hands off me.”

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Right now, he hated that Lennock was touching him.

Although Aubrey swallowed the words, his expression made it clear. Seeing Aubrey’s pale face, Lennock slowly removed his hand and straightened up. Aubrey hesitated as he looked at Lennock standing in front of him.

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When did he get so much taller?

It felt like Lennock had grown much stronger and more imposing than Aubrey remembered, and it made him feel suffocated. At the same time, it brought up memories of a night he had desperately tried to forget. He remembered how, not knowing how to pleasure himself, Lennock had clung to him while intoxicated. Aubrey started to bow his head but stopped as a sharp pain shot through him.

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A short moan escaped his lips as he tried to raise his hand to his neck, but Lennock picked up the heating pad from the floor and placed it on Aubrey’s shoulder. Before Aubrey could look up, Lennock turned to leave.

“…”

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Lennock spoke to the store owner as he walked toward the door, explaining that Aubrey wasn’t feeling well and needed to sit for a bit. He asked if he could step outside for some water, and the owner kindly agreed. Lennock quickly left the store.