Chapter 502: Caught Lacking

"I am Aerith's lover."

"..."

Riley couldn't really see what kind of expression the red-haired themarian had on his face right now, he was holding the back of his head, after all. But with the few times that Riley had revealed to people that he was, they all usually express shock.

And for this red-haired themarian, it would seem that was amplified. He was no longer moving, not even trying to wriggle and struggle away from Riley's grip as his arms just fell to the side.

"I… I heard that Princess Aerith has returned. Could… could it be you're with them?"

"I was," Riley lightly pushed the themarian away, "I suppose they really have made it to Theran."

"W—"

"And I suppose it doesn't matter for now."

And before the red-haired themarian could say anything else, Riley's eyes started to glow red. He then stretched both his arms to the side, summoning another red orb. This time, 2 of them and only as big as him.