Heavy News

Violet did not want to reveal her feelings in front of Maud, so whenever she was with him, she would deliberately rein in her enthusiasm.

But Maud had been deep in thought just now, and with only the two of them in the room, she had failed to control herself and stared at his face from the side with burning admiration.

As a result, she had been so entranced that when Maud looked over, he caught her completely off guard.

"L-Lord Maud..."

Violet hurriedly lowered her head, her cheeks burning.

"I-I was rude just now."

"It's fine."

Maud shook his head.

He was not blind. He could tell that Violet had feelings for him.

But right now, all he wanted was to reach the summit as quickly as possible and complete the Sky City plan. He had no mind, let alone spare energy, for romance.

Otherwise,

he would not have minded trying to accept a woman as obedient as Empress Hancock.

Power, strength, treasure, women.

That was how a man's pursuits on the sea ought to be.

"Violet, go take care of your business."

Pretending not to have noticed Violet's feelings, Maud tactfully asked her to leave.

Hearing Maud's words, Violet struggled to calm the turmoil in her heart.

She slowly raised her head, doing her best to control her expression as she gave Maud a graceful smile.

"All right."

After bidding Maud farewell, Violet lifted her skirt, turned around, and left the room.

Maud watched Violet leave. Only after the door closed did he withdraw his gaze.

"Why don't you come in?"

With his back to the balcony, he spoke softly.

"Yohoho."

Lafitte's distinctive laughter came from the balcony.

Perhaps he had grown used to entering through balconies. Every time Lafitte came to see him, he used the balcony