After Stealing Hero's Mother, I Reincarnated in the Fantasy World!-Chapter 133: Night walk with Evelyn

It was late evening outside, smoothly slipping into night.

The sun had long since disappeared over the horizon, and the light of magical lanterns illuminated the streets of Haerin.

Many stores were already closed, but even more were just beginning to open their shutters, beckoning to every person they met.

The eternally rushing people in the daytime have also been replaced by relaxed people strolling leisurely through the flowery alleys of the city.

Haerin was changing before their eyes. Dark flowers were blooming, the moon was rising in the sky, and despite the late hour, the city was becoming more beautiful by every minute.

Not for nothing was Haerin called the Flowering City, comparing it to the Capital of Flowers.

Although nowadays it was more common to hear its other name, the Night Garden.

The city was slowly shifting to nighttime, and it was becoming increasingly common to see beautiful girls in revealing outfits standing at the edge of the road, sweetly beckoning inside their establishments.

It was a semi-legal business also known as 'drinking in the company of beautiful and friendly women' that enjoyed some popularity here and women aka 'besties' that attracted people.

Before Rain's eyes, several men had fallen helplessly into their honey nets and were helplessly led deep inside.

Of course, it didn't concern him. They tried to approach Rain, but as soon as they saw Evelyn with him, they just shrugged it off and moved on to their next victims with doomed faces.

Neither in terms of looks nor aura, they were no match for her, forcing them to retreat until all their attention was stolen by the other woman.

In that respect, Evelyn was the perfect defense...

But that wasn't what was important. Rain thought for a moment.

"Isn't this a date?"

Given the environment around here, no matter who says what, this is it.

At his carefree words, Evelyn flinched before looking at him with feigned anger.

"Rain, don't say such strange things. If anyone hears it, we might be misunderstood."

"Do other people's opinions really matter that much?"

Rain grinned, thinking.

'Who knows, maybe they won't be so wrong.'

"I have nothing against it, but won't it hurt your reputation? Your family is quite famous. If we're seen together, it could start some strange rumors about you tomorrow."

Rain couldn't help but smile, watching her try to make as serious a face as possible and be stern. Contrary to her intentions, it looked sexy as hell.

Perhaps she was inwardly enjoying the situation herself?

Rain couldn't dismiss the possibility.

'Anyway, strange rumors, huh?'

Rain looked around. A lot of passersby still didn't recognize him, after all the Winderlines were a rather closed family and their faces weren't known to everyone. But those who did recognize him either looked away quickly when they met his gaze or avoided him altogether.

"Nah. They can think about it all they want, but they'll never say it out loud, much less do anything about it. Then why should I care about their thoughts?"

It might have sounded arrogant, no, it was. But it was the truth.

The rights of the people? Freedom of choice? There were no such things in this world. Power decided everything, and as long as you had it, your vote was always the last.

The first people to suffer from such rumors would be the very people who started them. The Winderline name in Haerin was anything but empty words.

And looking at the people around them turning their faces away in a hurry, it was known to them as well. free𝑤ebnovel.com

"Why care about their thoughts..."

Muttering, Evelyn once again realized the influence of the Winderlines in this city.

She had heard long ago that although the Winderlines didn't often show themselves in public, in the public eye their reputation was on the verge of awe and fear. There were plenty of people willing to lick their feet just to have a chance to meet them and gain even a modicum of their support.

To be honest, Evelyn was afraid of them herself.

But hearing about it and seeing it with her own eyes were very different things. Maybe that's why...

"I was thinking, but should I call you Mr. Rain? Sir Rain?"

Because he was her son's friend, she had almost forgotten social differences, addressing him as a mother would address her son.

"Or would Lord Rain be better?"

For the second time that day, Rain looked at her in pure bewilderment.

"No, why would you? Just call me by my usual name."

Sir? Lord? Those were really unnecessary trifles.

In such a respectful reference, he saw only a downgrade in their relationship and a spoiling of the unique atmosphere between them. Though letting her call him 'Master' at some point in the future would be a good option...

But that was a matter for the future. For now, the caring name 'Rain', spoken by her lovely plump lips, was enough.

"Whatever you say, Lord Rain. I will obey."

Evelyn bowed her head slightly.

"..."

Frowning, Rain raised one eyebrow and glared at her.

"Haha, just kidding, just kidding. Rain."

She quickly waved her hand. The young man could only sigh and shake his head.

Rain took the baked fruit from her hand and shoved it lightly into her mouth.

"Mpfh?"

Making a strange sound, she didn't spit it out, instead beginning to chew slowly.

What was in her hands, and now in her mouth, were baked sweet fruits, one of the local specialties. Unlike ordinary sweets, these fruits were picked fresh from the nearby orchards and cooked according to a special old recipe to give them a special flavor.

If he remembered correctly, it was the family of the head girl of his class, Olivia, who owned the recipe for these dishes, passing it down from generation to generation.

And despite their simple appearance, these treats were hugely popular with locals and tourists alike, even earning them the title of Haerin's 11th landmark.

Evelyn initially tried to say she could wait for the main course, stubbornly refusing to take anything, but he said that was okay.

Rain grinned to himself, looking at her now.

'She refused so much, but just look at that joyful face.'

This quick change of mood from food was very familiar to him...

'Speaking of which, when I think about it now, does Evelyn know about the Mark on my body?'

[Ezeeria's Body Mark]

Rain pondered. That damned mark had appeared the first time they'd met and ever since, it'd refused to leave his side until conditions were met.

Sure, the Mark could still be forcibly removed, but considering it required 250,000 Steal Points – almost the highest amount he'd seen – it wasn't something common. And not that he wanted to use that method.

It would be logical to assume that it was her doing, but neither then nor now did she show any sign of it, as if she too was merely a victim of circumstance.

All the events before that spoke in her favor as well, so Rain doubted her direct involvement.

...Unless, of course, she was an evil genius with both a cunning mind and superior acting skills that could deceive his eyes.

Rain looked at Evelyn, who was twirling a strand of hair around her finger, humming happily to herself.

'I think too much.'

He shook his head, pushing those thoughts away.

In any case, while he was thinking about it, they had already reached the right place.