Return of the Legendary Runesmith

Chapter 140 139- Love

Ariana sat quietly, her body wrapped in a blanket. She was still naked underneath, but since the second thread had been tied, she had covered herself.

Adrian took a moment before moving on to the next step.

He glanced at the armament and said, "I've adjusted all the threads to match your mana flow. It might feel freeing—but don't push yourself too much."

"Freeing?" Ariana asked, puzzled.

Adrian paused, then explained, "It'll feel like you had a cramp in your back all this time. And now that it's gone, you'll feel lighter, like you can move better. Just don't overdo it, or you might end up with a new kind of injury."

Ariana gave a small nod, showing she understood.

Adrian pulled up a chair and sat in front of her.

"I'm going to tie the third thread now," he said. "But before that, I need to warn you—I'll be diving into your mind. I'll

Softly, he breathed a few words, "I love you, Aria..."

"I-I love you too..." She said it, finally.

Adrian looked at her smilingly before he slowly uncovered her, revealing her naked form.

She shivered slightly, noticing his gaze as she asked, "What about the walls?*

Adrian assured her, "I have artifact installed that suppresses the noise from leaking."

Ariana's eyes widened, "Then previously you told me to keep my voice low...just to torment me?" She tried to move her hand and grab him; but failed because of the ropes.

Adrian grinned, "Not today, Aria. You are now at my mercy~"

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.