The Third Prince Of Darkness

After spending some time with Roxanne and Ellera, we left the unity to attend our classes. There was no strict requirement to attend classes at the academy, or rather, you could decide whether to attend classes as long as you didn't exceed a certain minimum. However, since I was approaching that limit because of the tournament and my visit to Asina, I began walking towards the academy's magic department to attend one of the classes.

Looking back, I realized there were a few things I needed to do. First, I had to get closer to Princess Catherine. Then, it would be good to spend some time with Evangeline. Similarly, I needed to take things to the next level with Ellera. Apart from that, I might need to meet with Kayle. Of course, I could never neglect Roxanne.

Now that I think about it, having a harem, or at least potentially having one, was quite exhausting. Although I didn't put much effort into seducing women, I had quickly found myself surrounded by a considerable number of them. Now, there was also the dragon princess and the demon princess pursuing me.

With a deep sigh, I entered the classroom. I realized that the entire class's attention had been on me for a longer period than usual. After all, my performance during the tournament and what I had accomplished with Arthur fake identity, combined with my identity as a prince, made it quite normal for me to be somewhat of a celebrity at the academy. Slowly, I made my way to my seat and began waiting for the professor without speaking.

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The class went as expected. It couldn't be said that I learned anything new, but I didn't expect to learn something groundbreaking from just one class. However, at least I could practice what I already knew. As I was leaving the classroom, I noticed a few people, especially women, trying to talk to me, but I politely rejected them and kept moving. I had already researched the people with the most potential at the academy, and while everyone had a certain degree of potential, they didn't meet my criteria.

In fact, if I lowered my criteria, I'd end up having to deal with far too many people. Moreover, most of the people trying to approach me were women, and they wanted to be with me, but I already had enough women around me. Therefore, it seemed I needed to spend time with the women who already liked me and, although they hadn't directly expressed it, had certain expectations of me.

First, it was a good idea to date Evangeline, my fiancée. Of course, since I was quite inexperienced in this regard, I was uncertain about what exactly I should do. I set my thoughts aside and began walking toward the unity building where Evangeline was.

As I walked through the academy's courtyard toward the Evangeline unity building, I got lost in my thoughts. I needed to gather myself and clarify my plans. It made the most sense to put things in order, or everything could spiral into chaos. Starting with Evangeline seemed like a sensible decision; after all, she was not only officially my fiancée but also someone who showed her affection for me with every move she made.

The more I thought about Evangeline, the more I remembered her elegance, calmness, and the deep affection she had for me. Her love for me was truly irresistible. Even when I first met her, she didn't feel the need to hide her feelings for me; the sparkle in her eyes and the way her every gesture expressed her passion for me... Being with her had often been a source of beautiful memories, and I had no hesitation about taking our relationship a step further.

When I reached the front of the unity building, I took a deep breath and gathered myself. I wanted to make this time with her special, so after collecting my thoughts, I decided to find a more intimate place where we could talk. After entering the building, I learned from a few members where Evangeline was currently located. I walked through the corridors and knocked on the door of the room where Evangeline was.

A woman opened the door, and when I looked inside, I saw Evangeline, along with a few other people. They were clearly discussing something, but when they saw me, an unusual tension filled the room. Perhaps my performance during the tournament and what I had achieved under my Arthur identity had made them a bit uneasy. Evangeline's straight pink hair added color to the otherwise dull atmosphere, and her blue eyes turned towards me.

"Ethan?"

When Evangeline's eyes focused on me, a strange feeling stirred inside me. The other mans in the room, on the other hand, seemed to be a little cautious as they looked at me. Perhaps the fame I had gained through the tournament and my Arthur identity had made my usual cold and distant demeanor even more apparent. At that moment, I saw the same thing in everyone's eyes: a sense of distance, a hint of fear, but also great admiration. Although these looks bothered me a little, I didn't think I needed to take even a step back from the cold attitude I projected.

When Evangeline heard my name, a familiar, gentle smile appeared on her face, but immediately after, her eyes betrayed a slight concern, and the tension in the room seemed to grow.

"Why did you come here, Ethan?" she asked, her voice elegant but with a slightly anxious tone, indicating something was off in her demeanor.

I paused for a moment. I didn't know what to say. Although I had been thinking about going on a date with Evangeline, I wasn't sure if this was the right time. To hide my uncertainty, I shifted my gaze slightly and tried to ease the tense atmosphere I sensed in the room.

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"I just wanted to see you," I said, my voice colder than usual, maybe even a bit sharp. "I wanted to spend some time with you after class. If you're not available, we can do it another time."

A brief moment of hesitation crossed Evangeline's face. She looked around the room, glanced at those around her, and then turned back to me. It seemed like she was trying to figure something out, but eventually, she showed signs of softening.

"Come inside," she said. "Our meeting will be over in a few minutes, anyway."

For a moment, I reflected on how strong and cold I seemed. From the outside, no one could know the depths of my emotions, as I never allowed it. But here, with her, everything seemed to become a bit more complicated. Going to Evangeline's side might help me resolve some of this inner turmoil.

When I stepped into the room, I noticed that the other faces inside were still somewhat tense. However, when Evangeline greeted me, the surrounding atmosphere seemed to change, and the tension eased a bit. I pulled a chair from the corner and sat down, waiting for Evangeline to start speaking with me. While I felt the comfort of spending time with her, I also realized that I needed to focus on making sure everything progressed correctly.

After saying a few words to the others in the room, Evangeline quickly saw them out, and once they left, she turned her full attention to me and slowly approached. "Ethan," she said, "When did you become so... changed? You seem more distant." There was curiosity in her eyes, but also the familiar warmth.

This question quite surprised me. But indeed, day by day, I was being seen as a more distant person, just as Evangeline had said. "I don't know… I guess it's just my nature," I replied.

"Do you know how intimidating your gaze and aura can be? Maybe it's the influence of the dragon essence you were given. But I don't think it's a bad thing. I find your new aura both frightening and awe-inspiring."

Evangeline's words echoed within me. Truly, my aura had changed recently. I guess, My cold demeanor, combined with my inner strength, made me seem more distant and mysterious than ever. I wasn't sure when I first noticed it, but seeing how carefully Evangeline was studying me was a bit surprising. In her eyes, it was obvious that she admired and cared for me, but there was also a hint of concern. Or sadness?

"I… didn't know that," I said with a slight smile, though I also felt a kind of uncertainty. "I guess I didn't think about it that much. But do you think it's… a good thing to be intimidating in your eyes?" I asked, with a somewhat teasing tone.

Evangeline smiled, but this time her smile was deeper, more meaningful. "Yes, I think it's a good thing," she said, standing slowly beside me. "Because everything about you is captivating, Ethan. Both intimidating and mesmerizing… and that only strengthens you."

Towards the end of her sentence, the slight tremor in her voice made me feel her deep attachment to me even more clearly. In that moment, I took a step closer to her, pulling back a bit of the distance within myself. I softened the harshness in my eyes and looked at her more closely.

"Is it only when you look from the outside that you feel this way?" I asked, gathering a bit of courage in a more sincere manner. I gave her a meaningful glance, because something had truly begun between us, but I still wasn't sure how to express it.

Evangeline, bringing her face a little closer, said, "Yes," her voice softening. "Sometimes, when I look at you, I feel something stir inside me. Even if I don't show it, I feel every moment, every movement of yours within me. Being with you… it feels so natural."

At that moment, everything seemed to stop. Time seemed to freeze. We began melting the tension between us, somehow, through the strength of the connection that had formed. It became impossible to suppress the emotions I was feeling inside. Despite my attempts to stay distant, my true feelings began to surface.

There was a sparkle in Evangeline's eyes. For a moment, it felt as though the entire academy, all the surrounding people, had disappeared. It felt like it was just the two of us. The gaze of a woman who was watching me so carefully, wanting to be with me, It felt more intimate and special than many moments.

I took another step closer. I slowly reached my hand towards hers, and when our hands touched, I felt the rapid beating of Evangeline's heart.

"Eva, I actually came here to ask you out on a date."