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Chapter 661: Distance and Desperation ( 661 ) · Nov 11, 2026

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651 Chapter 651: Silent and Precise ( 651 ) 2026-11-11
652 Chapter 652: Love, Pride, and Hallway Showdowns ( 652 ) 2026-11-11
653 Chapter 653: Obedience and Mischief ( 653 ) 2026-11-11
654 Chapter 654: Blood, Magic, and Madness ( 654 ) 2026-11-11
655 Chapter 655: The Fall of Gurdan ( 655 ) 2026-11-11
656 Chapter 656: Feathers, Flirts, and Finesse ( 656 ) 2026-11-11
657 Chapter 657: Hollows Behind Smiles ( 657 ) 2026-11-11
658 Chapter 658: The Black Rifle ( 658 ) 2026-11-11
659 Chapter 659: The Hollow Smile ( 659 ) 2026-11-11
660 Chapter 660: Gone Without Notice ( 660 ) 2026-11-11
661 Chapter 661: Distance and Desperation ( 661 ) 2026-11-11
662 Chapter 662: Silent Pain ( 662 ) 2026-11-11
663 Chapter 663: The Breaking Point ( 663 ) 2026-11-11
664 Chapter 664: The Long Road ( 664 ) 2026-11-11
665 Chapter 665: Aristocratic Dinner ( 665 ) 2026-11-11
666 Chapter 666: Before the Border ( 666 ) 2026-11-11
667 Chapter 667: Fury in the Rain ( 667 ) 2026-11-11
668 Chapter 668: Rainfall and Reports ( 668 ) 2026-11-11
669 Chapter 669: Return to Highleaf ( 669 ) 2026-11-11
670 Chapter 670: Roots and Bonds ( 670 ) 2026-11-11
671 Chapter 671: Returning to Roots ( 671 ) 2026-11-11
672 Chapter 672: A House Full of Surprises ( 672 ) 2026-11-11
673 Chapter 673: Familiar Walls ( 673 ) 2026-11-11
674 Chapter 674: Tea, Talk, and Turmoil ( 674 ) 2026-11-11
675 Chapter 675: A New Face in the Family ( 675 ) 2026-11-11
676 Chapter 676: A Mother’s Love, a Daughter’s Patience ( 676 ) 2026-11-11
677 Chapter 677: The Elven Wedding ( 677 ) 2026-11-11
678 Chapter 678: Moments of Chaos ( 678 ) 2026-11-11
679 Chapter 679: Two Months to Destiny ( 679 ) 2026-11-11
680 Chapter 680: The Great Misunderstanding ( 680 ) 2026-11-11
681 Chapter 681: Giggles and Mounts ( 681 ) 2026-11-11
682 Chapter 682: Proud Steeds and Silken Bonds ( 682 ) 2026-11-11
683 Chapter 683: The Girl Who Guarded Her Treasure ( 683 ) 2026-11-11
684 Chapter 684: Fears, Rumors, and Power Plays ( 684 ) 2026-11-11
685 Chapter 685: Young Love and Dangerous Promises ( 685 ) 2026-11-11
686 Chapter 686: The Silent Oath of Love ( 686 ) 2026-11-11
687 Chapter 687: The Kingʼs Loyal Dogs ( 687 ) 2026-11-11
688 Chapter 688: Surround and Strike ( 688 ) 2026-11-11
689 Chapter 689: Deception and Reality ( 689 ) 2026-11-11
690 Chapter 690: A Show of Power ( 690 ) 2026-11-11
691 Chapter 691: Dark Cube of Doom ( 691 ) 2026-11-11
692 Chapter 692: Death from Above ( 692 ) 2026-11-11
693 Chapter 693: Edmund’s Dark Ambition ( 693 ) 2026-11-11
694 Chapter 694: Garius’s Resolve ( 694 ) 2026-11-11
695 Chapter 695: Stars of Reflection ( 695 ) 2026-11-11
696 Chapter 696: Stars, Snuggles, and Secrets ( 696 ) 2026-11-11
697 Chapter 697: Silent Wings, Bold Heart ( 697 ) 2026-11-11
698 Chapter 698: Surrender or Perish ( 698 ) 2026-11-11
699 Chapter 699: The Wrath of Armand ( 699 ) 2026-11-11
700 Chapter 700: The Ghosts of War ( 700 ) 2026-11-11

Chapter 661: Distance and Desperation ( 661 )

Javier burst into the Pekko pen like a storm.

”BUDDY!!!”

Cuquawked?

Buddy cracked one eye open from his nest of hay, his massive body still sprawled out like a nap was the only thing that mattered in the world.

He tilted his head slowly toward Javier—confused, sleepy, and very much not in a rush.

”Now’s not the time to sleep!!!” Javier shouted, already throwing the saddle straps over Buddy’s back.

”Let’s go! We have to find Liana and Gloria before they marry someone else!!”

Buddy blinked.

Cuquuu...awk...?

He made a low, pitiful noise—like he just got woken up in the middle of a dream.

Javier scrambled onto the saddle, nearly kicking over a water bucket.

”Buddy, MOVE!!”

Buddy shifted slightly... and then slumped back down with a groggy groan.

”Cuquawked...”

(Translation: ”I’m sleepy.”)

Javier gritted his teeth.

”...Now is not the time for that!”

He leaned forward and whispered—

”I’ll give you grilled premium wyvern meat later.”

Buddy’s eyes snapped open.

CUQUAWK!!!

He shot up like he’d just heard the gates of heaven open, wings half-flared, legs primed like a coiled spring.

”THAT’S MORE LIKE IT!!” Javier yelled.

”Now dash! Track the route Pikko and Peanut took!”

”Cuquawked!!”

Buddy let out a sharp, focused cry.

He kicked off the ground, wings tight at his sides, legs launching forward with thunderous force.

They shot past the estate walls, gravel exploding behind them as they tore across the road like a living storm.

Javier raised his hand above Buddy’s neck.

”Skill: Buff Up. Attributes—Speed, Agility, Endurance.”

A surge of mana erupted from his palm and wrapped around Buddy’s entire body in a thin veil of glowing light.

The lines of his legs sharpened.

His stride doubled in length.

The sound of his talons striking the earth blurred into one constant rumble.

Buddy moved with impossible speed.

Wind roared past them.

The world blurred.

”Just follow the trail, Buddy!” Javier shouted over the wind.

”You’re the best Pekko in the Armand Region—you know the route they’d take!”

Buddy squawked once in agreement.

Meanwhile, in the Beastkin Kingdom capital city...

Having already crossed the Armand–Beastkin border, Liana and Gloria had just arrived at the bustling capital.

Their Pekkos, Pikko and Peanut, were secured in the stable behind the inn, feathers ruffled and snacking contently on feed.

Inside their rented room, Liana was unpacking while Gloria lit a small enchanted lantern near the window.

”Are you sure you don’t want to tell the young master?” Gloria asked softly, setting down her satchel.

Liana turned with a pout, folding her arms.

”Hmph! If we tell him, he’ll just get all excited again and use the chance to flirt with another maid... or some random Armand town girl.”

Gloria blinked once, then smiled gently.

”But... what if he’s worried about us?”

Liana turned her head away, a frown tugging at her lips.

”He never worries about us.”

Her voice was quiet now, bitter.

”All that’s inside his head is girls and fun.”

She tightened her grip on her sleeve.

”He loves kissing more girls outside than looking at me or you. Once he’s an adult, I’m sure he’ll just knock some girl up as he pleases.”

Gloria remained silent for a moment, then slowly walked to her side and sat on the bed.

”...Even so,” she said softly, ”you love him, don’t you?”

Liana huffed, turning her back slightly.

”You keep asking me that... but you’re the same, Gloria.”

Gloria smiled faintly, folding her hands on her lap.

”Yes... I know.”

Her voice was quiet.

”I can’t forget about him either.”

Liana crossed her arms tighter and glanced over her shoulder.

”Hmph! Then don’t act like it’s only me.”

Gloria chuckled gently.

”Yes, yes. You’re right, first wife.”

Liana’s cheeks puffed slightly.

A brief silence lingered before Gloria stood, stretching lightly.

”Let’s shower. We smell like Pekko feathers and road dust.”

Liana turned and followed with a quiet grumble, but the tension in her shoulders had softened.

”...Fine.”

Water trickled softly from the enchanted shower crystal above, steam slowly filling the small bathing room.

Gloria stood under the warm stream, rinsing her long hair with quiet grace.

Across from her, Liana stood still, arms gently rubbing her own shoulders, eyes slightly lowered—clearly lost in thought.

Gloria glanced over.

”What’s wrong?”

Liana looked up, then forced a faint smile—polite, empty.

”Nothing.”

Gloria narrowed her eyes.

Then smirked.

”Wow. You’re really good at that.”

Liana raised an eyebrow. ”What?”

”That fake smile. Flawless.”

Gloria leaned her back to the wall, letting the water hit her side.

”You also can do the same, right?”

Gloria gave a soft shrug. ”Maybe~”

Then her tone softened again.

”...So, why the deep thoughts?”

Liana turned back to the wall.

Her voice was quiet now.

”Nothing... It’s just—”

She paused.

”Our young master... he’s starting to get out of control. Flirting with anyone he wants. Maids, villagers... even nobles.”

She tightened her grip around herself.

”When he already has us. And not to mention... the other four extra candidates.”

A silence.

Then—

”Maybe... maybe it’s time for me to stop trying.”

Gloria’s expression changed slightly.

”Don’t say that.”

Liana’s voice trembled faintly under the sound of the water.

”Trying to hold onto love when he’s like that... it’s like—”

She paused again, swallowing back the emotion.

”...like holding water with your hands. No matter how hard you grip, it slips through your fingers.”

The water continued to fall softly around them, steam curling in the quiet space.

Liana leaned against the tiled wall, head tilted back slightly, eyes half-lidded.

”The more we try...”

Her voice was low.

”The more he gets out of control.”

Gloria didn’t answer.

Liana exhaled faintly.

”So perhaps... the way to stop him...”

She looked at the ceiling.

”Is to stop trying. Stop caring.”

Gloria turned toward her, brows faintly drawn.

Liana finally looked at her.

”Is this the reason you brought me to your hometown? The Elven Kingdom?”

Liana hesitated for a moment.

Then smiled gently.

”It’s not only my hometown... It’s yours too.”

Gloria let out a soft, tired chuckle. ”Maybe~”

”Your mother’s human... but your father is elven, Gloria.”

”Mm... I know.”

She brushed wet strands of hair behind her ear.

”But living as a half-elf there... it’s hard.”

Liana tilted her head.

”Hmm? No, it’s not that hard. I don’t think any elf discriminates against humans.”

She gave a faint smile.

”And looking at Uncle... he clearly adores your mother.”

”Yes~” Gloria said with a small smirk.

”That’s why I left.”

Liana blinked. ”What?”

Gloria stepped away from the wall, looking amused now.

”All my siblings... they inherited elven traits. Long ears. Smooth mana flow. Beautiful features.”

She pointed at her own ear. ”Only me... didn’t.”

Then she shrugged.

”And also... my parents.”

Liana raised an eyebrow.

Gloria gave her a flat look.

”Those two are like lovebirds. Always clinging to each other. Always dramatic. Never spending a day apart.”

She sighed.

”Too romantic. Too loud. Too embarrassing.”

Liana chuckled.

”...That sounds... nice, actually.”

”It is,” Gloria whispered. ”Too nice.”

( End Of Chapter )

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