"Hiss..."
Luo Chuan clutched his shoulder and sucked in a sharp breath. He felt as though his entire arm no longer belonged to him.
If he had to describe it, it was much like that part of his body being covered in the flickering static of a television with no signal.
"What an exaggerated expression."
Yao Ziyan stood by the window, combing her hair. Noticing Luo Chuan's movements, she casually mocked him.
The blue floral curtains half-covered the window. A potted plant on the sill basked in that bright sliver of light, swaying gracefully.
The morning sunlight was brilliant. The girl seemed to be glowing, her fair, delicate skin carrying an almost translucent quality, while luster flowed through her hair.
Yes, that was right. Neither of them had gotten up this morning.
The message the Demon Emperor had sent last night weighed heavily on both Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan's minds. They had discussed it for most of the night, and by the time they noticed the hour, it was already deep into the night. The result was the current situation.
"Sigh, I wonder what Anno will think."
Yao Ziyan sighed. After sitting down by the bed, she casually handed the comb to Luo Chuan. "Comb my hair for me."
Anno had long grown accustomed to eating all three daily meals at Hearthstone Tavern. Naturally, today's situation felt rather strange to her. After waiting for a long time, she still had not seen Luo Chuan or Yao Ziyan.
Brimming with curiosity, the elven girl simply went upstairs to take a look.
The moment she saw the closed door to the owner's room, she understood what had happened, so she did not disturb them at all.
"Little elf girl, why isn't the boss here today?"
Giant Axe had also arrived at