Chapter 101
vin grunted in pain, but in the face of life and death, there was no time for caution. Barely
touching the ground, he charged forward, scooping Mari Spirre into his arms and darting into the
nearby woods.
The Violet Lion was enraged, failing to capture its prey time and again. It roared to the heavens, its
purple aura billowing like the tide, swirling violently to form the outline of a mighty lion. It was
colossal and ferocious, resembling a real giant beast. Its surging purple energy propelled it forward
as it rampaged through the forest with terrifying force.
"Let me go!" Mari, regaining her senses, realized she was being held tightly by vin, chest to
chest, her lips nearly brushing his neck. Her face turned dark as she struggled fiercely.
"Silence!" vin snarled, teeth clenched as he pushed on, the wound on his back throbbing with
pain and bleeding profusely.
"Release me!" Mari''s expression grew even colder; she was almost ready to draw her sword and
end vin. She was a woman of high virtue who had never had such close contact with a male
Protégé, let alone being held so closely by vin. Their bodies pressed together without a single
gap. She could even feel his rapid heartbeat and the warmth of his breath, while vin''s hands
were gripping her side and thigh tightly.
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"Shut up! Who told you toe back?"
"You..." Mari''s face paled, filled with rage. Even with her typically cool andposed nature, she
was close to pping him.
"Hold on to me!" vin suddenly yelled, bursting out of the woods with long strides.
Whaty ahead?
A cliff! A great river!
He held Mari tight and leaped off the cliff into the raging river below. The towering illusion of the
Violet Lion passed overhead without causing them harm.
The cliff was a hundred meters high, and Mari screamed, feeling weightless, instinctively holding
onto vin, but then, realizing her indignation, she pushed and struggled with all her might. vin
could not care less. Holding her tight, he seemed almost ready to twist her body in two.
"You bastard! Pervert!" Mari cried out in pain, struggling even harder as vin''s grip tightened.
"Take a deep breath!" vin suddenly pressed Mari''s head against his neck.
Mari was visibly flustered, rather disoriented; her beautiful face was against vin, her veil was
lost somewhere, and her lush lips pressed deep against his neck. Just as she was about to unleash
her sword''s energy... Boom! They crashed heavily into the tumultuous river.
The impact was tremendous, equivalent to falling from a height of nearly two hundred meters. It felt
as if they had smashed into stone. Their bodies were in excruciating pain before being engulfed by
the massive waves and losing control in the surging currents.
The Violet Lion prowled back and forth on the cliff top, growling in frustration. Soon enough, it
leaped from the cliff into the raging river, its strength formidable and unfazed by the height. But the
river''s swift currents quickly dispersed the scent and traces of vin and Mari.
A kilometer downstream on the riverbank, vin struggled out of the torrent, gasping for breath, his
teeth clenched as he crawled into the thick forest. He had adjusted his posture for the fall and
braced for the impact, and his unique constitution allowed him to persist despite his serious injuries.
Mari was not so fortunate; she had struggled in the raging currents only briefly before
sumbing to unconsciousness.
vin carried her into the forest, evading the hunting Magi-Monsters, and found a secluded and
safe cave. After swiftly camouging the entrance, he kindled a fire inside. Only then did he allow
himself a long breath of relief and slumped to the ground.
That had been close!
He was in agony, his back wound still bleeding, but thankfully, the Violet Thistle in his possession
remained intact.
Mariy unconscious by the fire, her white gown clinging wetly to her body, revealing her perfect
form and the smooth skin beneath. Even her undergarments were soaked through, hinting at the
blush of her modesty beneath. Her current state left little to the imagination, and she seemed even
more enticing than if she had been undressed. Her long hair was a tangled mess, clinging to her
delicate face, which appeared even more tender in the flickering firelight.
vin took a deep breath, his mind far from enjoying the sight before him. He had caused a great
commotion. He could have escaped with the Violet Thistle and vanished, and even if Mari found
himter, he could im he had thrown it to the Violet Lion. But now, Mari, with her intelligence,
would surely suspect his trickery. Worse than losing the Violet Thistle was the matter of Mari''s
purity.
Mari, pure and proud, had lived a secluded life in the mysterious and sacred Botanic Haven.
Ordinary Protégés hadn''t even caught a glimpse of her face, much less seen her in this state.
If Mari awoke and saw her state, realizing he had brought her here, and had seen all there was
to see, wouldn''t she go mad? How could she allow her sacred body to be seen by a mere servant?
Perhaps she would even suspect he had taken liberties while she was unconscious.
vin chuckled ruefully, picking out a dry garment from his pack to cover Mari, then quietly left
the cave.