The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

Chapter 223 - I’LL KEEP THAT IN MIND

AFTER Astrid walked into his room, he closed the door. Not only to give his twin and Lauren some privacy, but also so he could talk with Wulfric with more ease.

He wasnʼt worried that Reas would hear his conversation with Wulfric because of the otherʼs SS level physique. Besides, this apartment unit had a privacy device that could prevent others with high-level physiques to hear what was happening inside. Aside from that, he also believed that his brother would be too busy trying to do his ʼcold actʼ towards Lauren that he wouldnʼt even bother to listen to anything else.

Astrid sat on his bed and opened his Terminal. Wulfricʼs handsome face appeared on the screen. The other seemed to be a bit surprise after seeing him and then that surprise turned into enthusiasm. Wulfricʼs golden eyes were shining as if he was waiting for something. Astrid somehow had an idea of what this ʼsomethingʼ was.

”Wulf,” he greeted.

He didnʼt know it was possible, but Wulfricʼs eyes shined even more when he called his nickname. So, he was right. The other was indeed waiting for Astrid to call him by his nickname. How cute. Almost like a puppy.

”Yes, hi, Aster. Are you busy right now?”

”Not really,” he answered. ”Are you calling to follow me up on that incident earlier?” he asked, referring to the kidnapping/attempted murder incident.

”Yeah.”

That was Wulfricʼs official excuse anyway. The truth? He just wanted to test try calling Aster. Of course, he wouldnʼt make a habit of it. He didnʼt want to be a bother. Especially with the otherʼs busy career. He also had to attend school on top of that. If he kept bothering him by calling him every day, Aster might get sick of him.

But sending a message should be fine. It didnʼt matter if Aster replied back or not. He just wanted to let the other feel his presence. At least, even if it would take time for them to meet again, Aster would be constantly reminded of him because of his messages.

”Is he alright, the guy that I saved?” Astrid asked after hearing Wulfricʼs response.

”Heʼs fine. Do you want to know what we discovered regarding his almost abduction?” Wulfric asked.

Astrid shook his head. ”No, itʼs okay. Iʼm just glad that heʼs fine.”

And frankly, it didnʼt really interest him. Whatever problem that person might have, he didnʼt want to get entangled in it. Based on the conversation he heard between those two thugs that tried to kidnap the teenager, they mentioned a ʼyoung masterʼ being involved. So, it probably had something to do with some noble family or something.

As much as possible, he didnʼt want to get involve with any nobleʼs business. The far away he was from them, the better. Due to his parentsʼ history, being entangled with the nobility would only be a pain in the neck.

Although no one would think that heʼs the son of the ʼdeadʼ daughter of a powerful duke and one of the most wanted man in the Empire, it wouldnʼt hurt to be careful. This wasnʼt just about him after all, it was also about the freedom of his parents.

But then again, one could say that if that was the case, then, shouldnʼt he be running far away from Wulfric? After all, the other was a prince. And not just any other prince, but the only prince of the Empire. Heʼs at the top of the noble ladder, only one step behind of the emperor.

So, why was he not running for the hill and instead even befriending the other?

Because Wulfric was different from other nobles. He didnʼt have that kind of snobby attitude that most nobles had. In fact, he was more like a bandit with weird mood swings. Because of his unconventional way of thinking, he would most likely not do anything even if he found out about the history of Astridʼs parents. The other might even think that itʼs too troublesome.

Itʼs also a good thing that Wulfric was not the type to scheme. Heʼs the type that would rather solve his problems using his fists. That straightforward attitude that clearly showed his likes and dislikes, he would probably not even bother to stab someone at the back. Instead, he would stab them head on.

And Astrid could see that the other was someone who gave importance to the close relationship he had made along the way – like his relationship with his subordinates for example. So, he was certain that even if the day came that Wulfricʼs fascination with him dwindled, since the other had already recognized him as a friend, he wouldnʼt do something that might hurt him or the people close to him.

Thatʼs probably why he didnʼt hesitate much and agreed to be friends with the other.

Wulfric nodded in agreement to Asterʼs response. He also thought itʼs better to completely cut Asterʼs involvement in this. Knowing Viscount Campbell, he would definitely show his appreciation to Aster. Which would make it easier for the viscountʼs wife to know Asterʼs identity.

Depending on how the viscount would deal with this problem, Aster might end up being the target of viscountessʼ wrath. Of course, Wulfric would protect him. But itʼs better if something like that wouldnʼt happen in the first place.

”I wonʼt mention your involvement in this, donʼt worry,” he said.

Astrid smiled. ”Thank you, Wulf.”

Seeing the otherʼs smile, Wulfric felt like everything around him just brightened. He really liked Asterʼs smile. Seeing it was like walking on a desert and finally finding an oasis. Especially when those obsidian eyes were twinkling like the star-studded night sky. Because thatʼs when he knew that Aster was smiling from the heart.

It made him want to smile back. Even though knew how sinister his smile could be. But really, who could bear to not smile back at him?

”Itʼs nothing,” he said. ”But if youʼre really thankful, then I definitely wouldnʼt mind another free meal.”

Astrid laughed at that.. ”Iʼll keep that in mind.”