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'You really want to see me lose my mind, don’t you?'
‘You want to see Lady Peneloti go on a rampage, right?’
'That’s what you’re after, isn’t it?'
Marquis Jayce set up the board with a satisfied smile. Anyone could tell that it wasn’t an act. His expression said everything; he was genuinely looking forward to facing a worthy rival again and enjoying a good game.
His lips curled loosely as he fiddled with the board and pieces. The way he looked at Aina Peneloti was filled with anticipation. A genius and a cursed third daughter whom he considered one of his kind. He seemed curious to see what kind of performance she would deliver and if she could even meet his expectations.
In that sense, it was understandable that Second Life Commander Jin had decided to run away. Regardless of what could happen in this gate, he couldn’t stand the idea of himself getting involved with Aina Peneloti.
If he ended up playing the game himself and Jayce became more fascinated with her, he would see that damned scene unfold. I was sure the anxiety of knowing that something like that could happen was gnawing at him.
As always, he probably told himself that he wouldn’t pay attention to me.
‘But come on—does he really think that stepping out will calm the raging storm?’
The problem was that his...
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