[Demon Liquid Fragrance: A Cursed person will secrete a sweet liquid that attracts Demons. The effect peaks between the ages of 18-35 (this Curse is passed down through the bloodline and only affects female members).]
'Secrete a sweet liquid that attracts Demons?'
Su Xuan was baffled when he saw the Curse that afflicted Roxia.
'What kind of scent is it?'
'At least, he hadn't smelled it yet. It was probably because Roxia wasn't yet 18, so the scent wasn't strong enough...'
AHEM!
And also...
Su Xuan suddenly thought of the beast tide in two weeks. 'Could it be related to Roxia's Curse?'
"Roxia, you must properly thank Mr. Su Xuan and his Adventurers~"
Just then, Natasha said to Roxia with a smile.
"Mm," Roxia agreed with a nod, her gaze burning as she looked at Su Xuan. "It's all thanks to you that I was able to successfully become an Oath Knight. You must come back with me so I can express my sincerest gratitude!"
Naturally, Su Xuan had no reason to refuse Roxia's enthusiastic offer.
On the way back, Su Xuan revealed his suspicions about the client to Roxia.
When Roxia and Natasha heard that Uncle Mero might be the client from a rival Guild, their eyes widened in surprise.
Natasha found it somewhat hard to believe, but Roxia, after a brief moment of shock, regained her composure as if she had been mentally prepared for this.
After returning to the Yerman Clan's Castle, the Yerman Clan held a grand celebratory banquet.
Although Su Xuan was invited to sit at the main table, he politely declined.
Other than Roxia, the main table was filled with elderly Knights. He felt the age gap would make sitting with them far too awkward.
So, he chose a table near the edge and sat down beside Natasha.
"Mr. Su Xuan, this table is all women. There's no one here to drink with you," Natasha said with a smile.
"I'm a lightweight; I don't drink much."
Su Xuan waved his hand dismissively, feeling this table was a better fit for him anyway.
Besides, Ivsha could also sit beside him and they could eat together.
Despite the crowd, Ivsha didn't restrain her innate Succubus nature. She was constantly looking for opportunities to get close to Su Xuan, seamlessly getting him food, pouring his wine, and even feeding him directly.
She even secretly mixed some of her Magic Power into Su Xuan's wine, making its aroma even more intense.
After he had eaten and drunk his fill, he got down to business.
Su Xuan shot a quick glance at Natasha, who was sitting beside him.
Having had some wine, Natasha's cheeks were slightly flushed, and she exuded a captivating Charm.
"Lady Natasha, could I have a few minutes of your time?" Su Xuan asked Natasha.
"Hm?"
Natasha seemed a little confused by Su Xuan's private invitation, but she stood up and followed him anyway.
They entered an empty room. After the door was closed, the quiet surroundings, combined with the mix of Natasha's natural scent and the aroma of wine clinging to her, made the atmosphere in the air a bit subtle and ambiguous.
"Mr. Su Xuan..."
Natasha stared at Su Xuan in confusion, her beautiful eyes shimmering with a faint light.
She didn't know the real reason Su Xuan had invited her here, but for some reason, her heart suddenly began to beat faster, and she even felt a strange sense of anticipation.
"Lady Natasha."
Su Xuan turned around and said, "I asked you here to talk about that Soul Fragment."
He still hoped to get that Soul Fragment for Rosaline. Right now, Rosaline had not only lost her memory, but she also had trouble speaking.
And a Soul Fragment might be able to help Rosaline break free from this state.
"That Soul Fragment?"
Natasha's lovely eyes flickered. 'So he didn't ask me here for something else...' She felt a slight sense of disappointment.
After a moment's hesitation, Natasha put on a smile and said softly, "Mr. Su Xuan, are you interested in Rosaline's Soul Fragment? I can help ask Roxia about it. Perhaps she'll consider it, seeing as..."
"Roxia doesn't know that Soul Fragment exists, does she?"
Su Xuan suddenly cut Natasha off with the question.
"This..."
Hearing this, Natasha trembled slightly. She naturally understood the implication behind Su Xuan's words.
And she knew that Su Xuan had discovered her secret.
After a long silence, Natasha gently pulled aside her clothes, revealing a pristine white shoulder.
She whispered, "If I pay a certain price~ would Mr. Su Xuan be willing to help me keep this secret?"
"A price?"
Su Xuan was a little surprised by Natasha's reaction.
'Is Natasha about to...?'
"Would that be acceptable?"
Natasha's soft words sounded again as she took a step closer, pressing herself against Su Xuan's chest. She tilted her head up slightly, her brown eyes locked onto his, her soft red lips parting to release a breath tinged with the scent of wine.
GULP!
Su Xuan could clearly feel Natasha's body heat, and the mixed scents of wine and her own fragrance flooded his senses.
Combined with the wine he'd had earlier, his mind grew muddled, and a single phrase began to repeat itself over and over.
'So... what is the price?'
"I suppose so."
"Really? That's wonderful~"
The corners of Natasha's lips curved into a smile. Then, her fingertip gently touched the white Rose on her collarbone.
In an instant, a flash of white light shone out.
Immediately after, Rosaline's soul was released.
Natasha's voice rang out again. "I am willing to gift this Soul Fragment of Rosaline to you, Mr. Su Xuan... No! I suppose it belonged to you all along, as you are now Rosaline's President~"
'That's it?'
Su Xuan stared blankly for a moment, a flicker of disappointment in his eyes.
'And here I thought there was going to be some secret scene!'
While Su Xuan was lost in thought, Natasha gently traced her slender fingertips over his chest, then wrapped her arms tightly around his shoulders and planted an affectionate kiss on his left cheek.
The sudden kiss made Su Xuan's eyes light up.
Though it was just a simple kiss, for some reason, he felt his very soul tremble!
A few seconds later, Natasha released Su Xuan, licked the corner of her lips with the tip of her tongue, and said with a smile, "This is my thanks to Mr. Su Xuan for successfully completing the commission. And please, keep this a secret~ I summoned that Soul Fragment using my family's Soul Secret Technique. Such methods are considered taboo in Sunset City, so I hope you understand."
"So that's how it is. Don't worry, I won't tell Roxia."
Su Xuan just smiled and shrugged. His client was Natasha, not Roxia.
"Hehe~ Mr. Su Xuan, you're so interesting," Natasha said with a smile. "It would be wonderful if we could live together forever. I think we would be a perfect match~"
"I think so, too."
Su Xuan gave a slight smile.
He thought to himself: 'If I lived together with Natasha, I imagine we'd be 'working hard' from sunrise to sunset every day, wouldn't we?'
As they were talking, Su Xuan summoned Rosaline from the Guild.
Since he had promised Natasha he would let her see Rosaline, he wasn't about to go back on his word.
At the same time, he also wanted to see what effect the Memory Fragment would have on Rosaline.
"Rosaline..."
When Rosaline appeared before Natasha again, the corners of Natasha's eyes gradually grew red.
Su Xuan had Rosaline remove her helmet, revealing the skeletal head of an Undead to Natasha. Seeing this truth, Natasha's legs trembled, and she fell weakly into Su Xuan's arms.
Although she had long since accepted the fact that Rosaline had passed away, seeing her friend of twenty years reappear before her in this state, she couldn't suppress the deep sorrow within her, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Su Xuan held Natasha with one arm, giving her a shoulder to lean on, while at the same time telling Rosaline to absorb the soul memory that belonged to her.
Rosaline nodded and walked toward her soul memory.
The moment her delicate fingers touched the Soul Fragment, a dazzling blue light erupted.
A prompt also appeared in Su Xuan's vision:
[Rosaline has found a Memory Fragment.]
[Her memory is gradually being restored, her soul is returning!]
[Affection +20...]