At this moment, atop a giant tree on the outskirts of the Eastern Barrier inside Winter Forest,
Xiao, dressed in a black coat, sat quietly on a branch, propping his chin in thought. His deep, dark eyes filled with gravity. Without a doubt, the Black Rose Duke was pondering over a serious matter.
Surrounding Xiao,
a nervous azure silhouette was hovering mid-air, darting about frantically,
She was a tall and slender girl with long hair that sifted color from blue to gold. Her left eye was an exquisite golden rose, while her right eye was a beautiful pale gold.
Her eyes, clear and lively like water, yet carrying an icy detachment, seemingly held the power to see through everything. Her tender fingers and creamy skin, lightly tinged with pink, appeared as if they could be wrung out. Her lips, plush and radiant, fascinated with every word and smile. Her every action mirrored a dance. Her blue-golden hair fallen down to her ankles,
