298 - New Skill [R+18]

"The battle won't be easy, but it's still possible. If we can control Alterhein, the seven sins can be weakened by the kingdom's protection system."

Ryan nodded and said in a direct mental transmission to Olivia, "Thank you for not commenting on that.

The girl only replied angrily, "Just try not to die before I have my child."

"I wish I could be sure of this ending," he said aloud, leaving all the girls confused. Olivia watched in silence, for she was the only one who understood the confusion he was in.

So began the preparations for war in Sunset Village.

* * *

Opening his eyes, Ryan left his room and went to the kitchen. He picked up what looked like a blue apple and took a bite, savoring the taste of this unusual citrus fruit. On his way back to his room, he overheard some of the maids' comments.

"Envy went to a meeting, she's leaving in two days"

"We have to take care of that idiot while she's gone."