Severin looked at Gilda and struggled to find the right words, After contemting for a moment, le sakl,


    “You’re right. As long as you don’t take it to heart, these rumors will soon pass. People tend to be


    drawn to thetest gossip, but they’ll eventually move on to the next new thing.”


    Gilda nodded in agreement. “I know that nothing’s going to change even if i get angry over it. I have


    reason to suspect that the Horizon Sect’s members are behind this. There’s a high chance that they’re


    spreading it to tarnish my reputation.” She paused for a moment before continuing, “In a way, that’s a


    good thing. It’s further proof that Frederick isn’t a good person. I’m d I didn’t marry him. My life might


    have been ruined if I had.”


    Severin felt a slight tremor hearing this, Gilda was indeed a virtuous wom with strong principles. After


    contemting for a moment, he took a courageous step and gently held Gilda’s hand. “You’re an


    amazing woman, Miss Gilda. Perhaps you can consider dating me if you’re okay with that idea? I vow


    to treat you well


    “W–w–what are you saying? Gilda was taken aback. Her face turned bashfully red as she withdrew her


    hand immediately. Her heart was pounding wildly, and she never expected Severin to confess his love


    to her in such a direct manner.


    “I’m serious, Gilda. I hope you’ll think it over. You don’t need to give me an immediate answer. I’d just


    like the chance to try and win your heart,” Severin said earnestly.


    “I understand what you mean. I’ll think about it,” Gilda responded, nodding. She then turned and flew


    away


    She had been caughtpletely off guard by how fast her heartbeat was when Severin held her hand.


    She even began to question whether she was beginning to have feelings for him. Severin’s outstanding


    qualities were clear for all to see. His ability as an alchemist had made him a highly sought–after


    potential partner for many female disciples.


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    Severin smiled as he watched her leave hastily. “I’m going to have to confess my feelings eventually,


    so I might as well do it a little earlier. I wouldn’t want someone else confessing to her in the time that


    I’m inside the Paradise Secret Realm. She would no longer be interested in me anymore if someone


    else was ahead of me.”


    Gilda rushed back to her residence with reddened cheeks. As she emerged from her house, Wuhlricht


    noticed her blushing face and cocked an eyebrow. “Why is your face so red?”


    “Is it? You must be seeing things,” Gilda stammered as she ced her hands on her slightly warm


    cheeks.


    “By the way, didn’t you say you were going to meet Severin? Why are you back so soon?” Wuhlricht


    casually slipped in a question