Ascension Of The Villain

Chapter 91 - 91: Turning Blind Eye

Vyan was the first to look away, breaking the moment before it got too awkward.

"Um, you asked why I was late, right?" He cleared his throat, rubbing the back of his neck like he was trying to scrub away the embarrassment. "Three of our mages got lost in the forest."

"A-and?" Iyana prompted, her cheeks heating up.

"And we found them after

Without hesitation, Iyana slid off the bed and scrambled underneath it, trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible.

Vyan straightened his clothes and took a deep breath before opening the door, trying to appear as casual as he could.

Clyde, with his trademark grin and unmatched energy, bounded into the room. "Good morning, my dear sleepyheaded friend!" he chirped, clapping Vyan on the back. "Are you ready to face the day?"

"Yeah, yeah," Vyan replied, forcing a smile. "Just, uh, give me a minute to get dressed."

Clyde's eyes twinkled with mischief. "You know, I am surprised you were in the room. I thought you were going to spend the night at the medical facility once again."

"Please, even my back needs rest. I can't be sleeping on the chair for three consecutive days," he laughed, sounding strained. "Now, will you leave?"

"Why the urgency? If I didn't know any better, I would think you were hiding something." He leaned in closer, inspecting Vyan's face. "Or someone."

Vyan's heart pounded in his chest. "Don't be ridiculous, Clyde. It's just that I find you unbearable. What's new about that?" he said, trying to sound convincing.

Clyde laughed, the sound light and infectious. "Alright, alright. I can believe that. But hurry up, or all the good food will be gone."

As Clyde turned to leave, he caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of his eye. He paused, squinting towards the bed. "What's that?"