"With this soft skin and fair complexion of mine, how exactly do I look like a frozen brick? But you—what, it's only been a few days, and your fighting power's leveled up again?" Aren looked at the glowing Aspen and felt a wave of satisfaction.This was the Aspen he knew. She was always meant to shine like this—radiant and brilliant, just like she was now.Noticing Aren staring at her, Aspen smiled and asked, "How did things go on your end? Smoothly, I hope?""With your help? Of course it went smoothly," Aren answered honestly.If it hadn't been for Aspen's clever plan to buy him time, there was no way the collaboration talk would have gone so well.Hearing that, Aspen immediately waved off any credit. "I didn't help with anything! That was all your own skills, and it had nothing to do with me!"As she spoke, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.At that moment, music began to play in the banquet hall. Aren reached out a hand. "May I have this dance, beautiful lady?""Of
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