Leah blinked, staring intently at Gwen.

Looking at her face, I couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva nervously.

However, after hearing Leah's question, Gwen's expression did not change much, and she only replied lightly:

"Nope."

This simple answer made the tension in Liya's heart suddenly ease a lot.

Although she was curious on the surface, a boulder in her heart had landed, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

That is, she was the first!

Well, win!

This sudden joy made Leah a little excited.

Although she herself did not know why she was so happy because of such a trivial matter.

But there's no denying that the joy is real.

Leah struggled to suppress the upturn of her mouth, trying to keep her composure, still staring at Gwen closely.

But then, Gwen's gaze gradually moved away from Leah, looking down at her palm.

Because of the years of immersion in the physical training of knights, Gwen's palms have some slightly thicker calluses because of the years he holds the weapon.

However, the palm of the hand is still as delicate as jade, revealing a strong and gentle beauty.

Then, Leah heard Gwen speak calmly:

"Victor, it seems a little reluctant."

Gwen, who has a righteous heart, can see that Victor is wary of her.

Because Victor's own contact with her was a temptation.

So, driven by the heart of justice, Gwen saw what the other party thought.

Probably, Victor didn't want to see her.

She doesn't know where Victor's wariness of her comes from, but Gwen doesn't want to embarrass Victor.

"I don't want to force him."

She knew that Victor would be uncomfortable around her.

So, at that wedding, Gwen agreed to let Victor go.

and also cooperated with Victor to make a big fuss in the royal capital.

It's just that what she didn't expect was that even if she came to the kingdom, she wouldn't be able to see Victor for the first time.

Before she knew it, Gwen gently placed her hand on her chest.

Keep your head down and close your eyes, feeling every beat of your heartbeat.

The short rhythm of the beat, as if every stroke was awakening the thoughts in Gwen's heart, and it lasted for a long time.

He's still resisting me.

Seeing this scene, Liya on the side couldn't help but fall silent, and the originally hidden joy quietly dissipated.

For some reason, it was clear that Gwen didn't show any expression,

But as she watched the other party's eyes closed, Leah still sensed the strong emotion in Gwen's heart.

Loss, helplessness and sadness.

Originally, Gwen had recovered a lot.

During her return to the post of Grand Knight, Kevlar once revealed to her that Gwen smiled for the first time in a long time.

However, all of this changed again after Victor's departure.

After Victor left, Gwen disappeared for a while.

No one knows where Gwen went at that time.

When she was back in front of the crowd, the once-gentle Grand Knight had become more serious and cold.

It was as if the knight, who had lost all his warmth, replaced Victor and became an indestructible blade to protect the empire.

But the empire at that time really needed a sword like Gwen.

The emperor died, the new emperor had just consolidated his power, and the emperor was full of instability inside and outside the country.

And during that time, both the northern and southern edges of the empire were threatened.

Warcraft and barbarians, they seem to have pinched the time of the change of emperor, and at the same time launched an attack on the empire.

Had it not been for Gwen's persistence, the empire would have collapsed in internal and external difficulties.

Her strength and deterrence kept the Western Zhou state from acting rashly, and won the empire precious time to recover and rebuild.

It also gave Aurelian a breather and growth space at that time, and became the now world-famous Empress of the Empire.

At this point, the Carencian Empire regained its absolute strength.

It's just that Gwen sacrificed too much because of it.

Although she seems to have given up all personal emotions on the surface.

But deep down, Gwen is always looking forward to Victor's return and their wedding.

Even after Victor's death, when numerous suitors visited him, Gwen never wavered in his resolve.

Killing almost half of the unknown criminals shows her unswerving affection for Victor.

In the end, Gwen did wait for Victor's return.

But because of the current sentence 'I don't want to force him', she let Victor go with her own hands.

Perhaps, this proves that Gwen has not lost her feelings,

She's not stupid, she knows everything.

It's just that the emotional system that she has hidden deep in her heart is gradually being occupied by absolute reason.

Leah felt some guilt.

Although, from her point of view, she also has to thank Gwen.

If Gwen hadn't let Victor go, she might not have had a chance to get Victor so quickly.

But from the perspective of a friend, Leah always felt a little sorry for Gwen,

Obviously, she is the one who came later.

However, the love field is like a battlefield.

No matter how pitiful Gwen is, she can't give up Victor for Gwen.

After thinking about it for a long time, Leah decided to inquire about Gwen's true feelings.

So, cautiously, she leaned forward and asked Gwen:

"Well, Gwen, I have a question for you."

Hearing Leah's voice, Gwen slowly opened her eyes.

Turning his head, he looked at her with a calm, but attentive gaze, and motioned for her to continue.

Leah pondered for a moment, searching for the right words, and finally spoke slowly:

"Actually, well, I have a friend."

Leah whispered, as if searching for the weight of each word:

"She has an extraordinary relationship with a best friend she has known for many years, and that best friend has a fiancé."

But this fiancé also has a good relationship with her, is considerate to her, and will take into account her feelings...... Although he had behaved badly, it had disgusted my friend. ”

As the narrative progressed, Leah's voice grew deeper.

Soft and trembling like the leaves of an autumn sunset, he continued:

"But, for a while...... After some special experiences, my friend actually began to develop feelings for her friend's fiancé. ”

Then, in the case of mutual acquiescence...... Ahem, between them, there are some relationships that go beyond friendship. ”

Damn, how does this make her look like a scumbag?

No, the scum is obviously Victor, this damn scumbag mage!

After gathering her thoughts for a moment, Leah raised her eyes again to Gwen's calm face, and continued to ask:

"So, what do you think should be done about this situation?"

As the words fell, Leah saw Gwen close her eyes again.

Immersed in contemplation, it seems to be digesting the deep meaning of these words.

Soon after, Gwen opened her eyes again, her voice calm and firm, without the slightest fluctuation:

"It's a betrayal."

"As an engaged person, if you get entangled with others, you are unfaithful to each other."

"This kind of mistake should be corrected or even erased."

Gwen's words were like frost in the cold winter, and Ria who was listening involuntarily shivered.

He shrunk his neck and didn't dare to squeak again.

Then, turning her head, her eyes as sharp as a knife, Gwen asked:

"Has this ever happened?"

Belch......

Leah didn't dare to answer for a moment.

Because Gwen has a righteous heart, she can see a lie.

What should she do, she can't just make up a few people out of thin air and reproduce the ridiculous relationship in it, right?

Or she said to Gwen first,

I'm sorry, Gwen, I can't leave Victor anymore.

But in doing so, she's going to get angry!

But if you don't answer, Gwen will also be suspicious......

As Leah struggles to find a way to escape the problem, Gwen's gaze sharpens as if she can see through all hypocrisy.

This chill made Lia feel like she was in the middle of a snowstorm, and the chill was to the bone.

"Leah, this friend you're talking about."

"Is it ...... or not?"

"Ahhh It's getting late, Gwen, it's time for us to rest! ”

With obvious panic in her hurried voice, Leah clumsily climbed onto the bed and quickly slipped into the bed.

Hold on tightly to the corners of the quilt and wrap yourself in a warm and secure quilt.

The main thing is a confusion.

As long as she didn't answer the question, Gwen couldn't tell if what she said was a lie or not!

Between Gwen's suspicion and anger, Leah chooses to maintain the current uncertainty.

Anyway, she doesn't say, who knows the truth?

But then, what reason should she use to convince Gwen.

Or is that it...... Take away the people she also loves?

Liya's heart was swaying in the dark, her eyes closed under the covers, but she still couldn't find peace of mind.

Leah was scared.

It's not that she's afraid that Gwen will hurt her, but her trust in Gwen is as strong as a rock.

No matter what Gwen becomes, she will always be her best friend.

What she really fears is that she may be forced to choose between Victor and Gwen because of her choice.

This is grossly unfair to either party.

In this dark and silent night, Leah's heart was filled with a strong sense of guilt.

At this moment, Gwen's calm, slightly indifferent voice pierced the barrier of the bed:

"Leah, I want to ask you a question."

"I hope you can answer me sincerely."

Leah's eyes snapped open, focused in the darkness.

Listening to the voice that penetrated from the outside world, every word and sentence came to her ears clearly.

"Victor and you, are you family?"

“……”

As the words fell, the room fell silent.

Even the little fox huddled in the corner seemed to sense the change in the atmosphere, opened his eyes, and quietly waited for Leah's answer.

Finally, the voice from the depths of the quilt was faint and trembling, as if it had exhausted its last strength:

"No ......"

After hearing this, no one noticed,

Gwen's body gradually relaxed a little.

She sat calmly on the edge of the bed, looking out the window at the starlight.

Just now, Gwen's inner impulse almost made her make an extreme decision.

Kill Leah.

But that wasn't what she intended, Gwen knew it.

It is the power that comes from within oneself, the heart that represents justice.

It was telling Gwen that such infidelity must be erased.

But Gwen didn't do that.

Or rather, as Leah believed her.

Gwen would never attack Leah.

Even though her heart was beating violently in her chest now, telling her of infinite pain,

It was as if a pair of invisible hands choked her heart, and she wanted to take this opportunity to forcibly break her heart.

Every inch of flesh and blood in it must be stripped of and crushed into powder.

…… It hurts.

But Gwen endured the pain and responded to the impulse in her heart:

I am the only one in control of this body.

"Leah."

A calm tone, but I don't know how many compromises have been made behind this.

"It's you, or Victor."

She turned slowly, leaning slightly.

Through the thin layer of bedding, gently hugging the slightly stiff figure hidden in the quilt.

That's just because of her feelings as a human being, the absolute reason she insisted,

"All of them are my deepest love."