Tyrone turned to Lucien and immediately threw a small dagger that had been covered with magic to ward off his attack.

Tyrone got up and said, "Ah. My brother has come."

"Don't change the subject." Just then Lucien flew up and intended to launch his attack by swinging another sword from above at Tyrone. Tyrone blocked the attack with his tail which had a magic shield so that the sword could only hit the shield but could not penetrate the tail.

"Instead of you wasting your time fighting me, take a look at this lady's condition," said Tyrone.

Lucien's attention soon turned to Ryan whom she was suffering from pain and immediately took her flying outside.

"Lucien, you are only mine. No one can own you. And if the necklace is really hers, then that lady is the princess of Shira's kingdom." Tyrone said angrily as he clenched his fists and smashed the wall beside him until it cracked. On the other hand, deep in his heart, he felt sad and hurt to see Lucien who cared about that lady.

******

"Hold on... hold on..." Panic welled up inside Lucien.

Lucien crossed the sky under the beautiful moonlight, he also sucked at the site of Tyrone's bite to remove the poison, and at the same time, there was an antidote in Lucien's body. Then they headed to the castle.

Arriving at the castle, Lucien put Ryan in his room and asked the maid to prepare a potion to his reduce fever.

"Even though I had an antidote, there was still a slight effect left," he muttered.

"This is the potion master," said the maid.

Lucien accepted the potion and drank it to Ryan. But after drinking it, Ryan felt her body become hot and passionate. Then she was about to take off her clothes. She was completely unconscious at the time.

Lucien is startled that Ryan is a lady.

"Oh my..." Lucien froze at the moment as if he got a magic attack.

"Wait!! Wait!!" shouted Lucien with a blushed face when Ryan undressed and left lingerie covering her body.

Before Lucien's shock subsided what he saw. Ryan smirked while gasping for breath with her abnormal breath due to the residual effect of the poison that was still working, but no longer endanger her life.

"Hey wake up," said Lucien.

Then Ryan pushed and turned Lucien so that it was her turn to be on top. Then unexpectedly, Lucien felt a soft touch from Ryan's lips that landed on his. The kissing sensation made him remember about his meeting with Ryan in the devil woods!

After Ryan broke the kiss, she smirked seductively. Lucien froze as if stupefied by the sensation he was feeling. Then it was Lucien's turn to push and turn Ryan over to fall lying on the bed. He held Ryan's wrist.

"Y-you're still alive?? Finally we meet again!" Lucien was thrilled and feeling touched. Then, he whispered, "I really really love you." He realized that in front of him now was the person he loved. Lucien's emotions churned like high tides, plus it was a full moon night. Deg... deg... deg... Their gazes deepened. And then, he stroked the forehead of the lady he loved and kissed her gently. Ryan is calm again and fell asleep.

Lucien got up and went out to the balcony terrace. He smiled. It seemed that the worry in his heart had subsided. He looked up at the sky for a moment in the silence of the night. When he turned around, he saw Ryan who looked cold with an uneasy expression. At that time, he wanted to dress her. But it seems troublesome. Instead of her waking up and acting weird again, Lucien decided to cover her with his wings. Lucien looked at him from the side. They slept together and Ryan was in Lucien's warm embrace.

Morning has come, and with the sound of birds chirping, Ryan woke up from her sleep. Still, in a half-conscious, she found herself sleeping on one wing and the other being a blanket. "Soft and comfortable..." She also enjoyed it while stroking the wings. At first, she ignored it because she thought she was still dreaming, but she was surprised to see Lucien sleeping beside her and became fully aware when she saw that she was only wearing lingerie! But instead of screaming, she chose to remain silent because of embarrassment.

Ryan looked at Lucien and was mesmerized by his sleeping face and muttered in her heart, "He's so calm and handsome too." . Immediately Lucien moved his eyes and soon Ryan closed her eyes and returned to her sleeping position. Lucien opened his eyes and realized it was already morning. He also touched Ryan's forehead to confirm if she was in a good condition well. But seeing Ryan's tensed eyelids, Lucien then smiled knowing that Ryan had woken up. Then Lucien got up and walked out of his room. Knowing he wasn't there, Ryan opened her eyes and was confused, "What happened last night?"

Ryan quickly got up and put on her clothes. She was walking back and forth while muttering, "How will I face him later?" She was confused and nervous at the same time.

"Argh!! How is this?" She spoke.

Not long after, Lucien entered his room and saw Ryan.

"Already up?" asked Lucien.

Ryan was surprised to see his presence, "Ah... Yes..." she answered awkwardly. "I'm ashamed to look at him directly," thought Ryan.

Then Lucien came to see my face closely and checked, "How are you? Do you feel any pain?"

"I saw his face clearly. Gosh, why he's so close?" I thought.

"I-I'm fine," Ryan stammered.

Ryan's face turned red and embarrassed.

"Sigh... That's good," said Lucien who felt relieved.

Then Ryan ventured to ask, "Uhm... What exactly happened last night?"

"Don't you remember what happened?"

Ryan was getting more and more surprised. Deg...

"I just remember last time there was a demon that bit my neck. After that, I don't remember anything anymore," Ryan said while holding the bite mark.

"Uhm...." Lucien muttered.

"I'm getting more curious, and my heart is beating faster," in Ryan's mind.

"Did something happen? Why am I taking off my clothes and you are next to me?" I asked with a feeling of shame.

"Take it easy. I didn't do anything to you," He answered.

"Really?" My eyes lit up when I heard his relaxed words.

"Does my face look like I'm lying?" He asked back.

"Uhm... N-not really." I answered.

"You took off your clothes. Maybe the temperature inside you increases because of the effects of the poison so you feel hot. But after a while, you shivered. So, I embrace you with my wings."

"Oh... I see... Sorry I've bothered you again." I said shyly.

"I don't think you're bothering me all this time," replied him.

"I'm glad to hear his sweet and warm words from him," I said into my heart.

"Lucien...... does that mean you know that I'm a lady?" I continued.

"Yes. Because you undress last night. In front of me..." answered Lucien straightforwardly.

"Whoaaa??!" I blushed in embarrassment as well as Lucien.

They fell silent until Lucien spoke.

"Now. Since we both know, may I know why you are dressed as a man?"

"You know that I live alone in the forest. The foster mother is dead. Since I was little, I have attended sword arts. This is all so that I can live safely in the forest," I explained. I paused for a moment and then continued, "Your life may be difficult. Therefore, you must be tough. That was the last message from the foster mother. "You will live life as a man after I die." While telling this, Ryan held the earring attached to the other ear.

Lucien who realized it said, "Is that from the foster mother?"

Ryan shook her head, "No. This is an earring given by the teacher. At that time my friend had not yet received this earring. However, due to some conditions, we had to separate. I also gave her one with my hope that if we meet someday, we can recognize each other."

Lucien listened to the story with great interest, then said, "Stay here. You don't have to go back to the kingdom again," Invite Lucien.

"But..." said a hesitant Ryan.

"What else are you thinking? Don't other people underestimate you and disown you? Humans are too proud of their status. You certainly know better about this. Look at discrimination everywhere. Rich and poor, nobles and commoners, even we hate each other. Humans hate asuras and same as asuras hate humans."

"That's why I want to break this chain of hatred." Ryan answered who was silent for a moment before continuing her words, "Am I too naive? I just want them to realize that we are all the same. Both expect happiness and want to be loved. We all reject suffering. We are afraid of being hurt, afraid of death, and sad to lose a loved one."

Lucien understood Ryan.

"I know I'm just a small person and not influential if you look at my condition as a child. But I began to dare to dream. But after watching the soldiers die, I realized that I was too naive about my dreams. I feel like a failure and hopeless. Sometimes it feels like giving up, but on the other hand, I've started. Now I seem to be in the middle of the journey."

Lucien hugged Ryan tightly. "If you've decided that it's a good thing to do, live it as best you can do. If you're tired, you can stop for a moment and then continue the journey. I will support you."

"But sometimes I worry about my uncertain future. Honestly, I feel like my life is meaningless." Ryan spoke languidly.

Lucien held her arm and looked into her eyes deeply, "Your life means a lot to me. Not only me, but maybe the people around you also feel it. So, don't tell me your life is meaningless. Not mourning in the past, not worrying about the future, but doing our best in the present, we will live in peace."

Ryan was inspired.

"I will always be by your side." While saying that, Lucien kissed her forehead. Her feelings became more relieved.

"Don't expect a sunny day but make it bright because of your presence." Seeing his smile as the sun shone on the handsome asura's face. Instantly Ryan became stunned by what she saw, and it aroused her enthusiasm to keep going.

"Thank you, Lucien," I spoke.

"So, what's your real name?" asked Lucien.

"Ryana..." I replied.

"It's no different from before," replied Lucien with a smile.