Increase Talent: Become More Stronger!-Chapter 249: Original Identity

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Knock Knock Knock

Just as I was about to stand up from the sofa, I heard a knock on the door.

From where I sat in the guest room of my chamber, I could tell that Eve had finally gone back to her room.

At first, Eve had no intention of leaving me alone in the guest room.

But she changed her mind, realizing how badly I needed some time to reflect alone.

"Who is it?"

Could it be Celine? That thought crossed my mind for a moment.

But I was wrong—once I heard the voice from behind the door, I knew exactly who it was.

"It's me. Can we talk?"

"Eris? Alright. Please wait a moment."

Creak—

As I opened the door to my room, I saw Eris standing there.

Judging by her clothes, she was clearly wearing her nightgown.

I didn't know why she came to see me at this hour. I thought she had gone to sleep already.

But to my surprise, Eris came to see me in the middle of the night without hesitation.

"Come in."

Step— Step— Step—

She took a seat on one of the sofas in my room. Without saying a word, she clasped her hands together—an obvious sign of her nervousness.

"Is something wrong? Do you need help with something?"

"No, I came because... I wanted to ask you something."

"I see. Then feel free to ask. Say whatever's on your mind."

Alright… is this truly your decision?

If you're trying to find out who I really am, I'm afraid I might disappoint you.

I fear you'll regret it—that's the one thing I don't want to imagine.

Eris… I have no problem revealing who I really am.

But why? Why am I so afraid of showing you the truth?

Damn… I'm scared... I knew this would happen. From the moment I saved Eris, I knew she wouldn't be able to let go of me.

Maybe I never truly expected Eris to come to my room like this.

But now that she's here, there's nothing I can do about it.

For now, my only goal is to address things with Eris.

"Noah… Can I ask if you really are Noah? I mean, are you Noah Asford?"

"And if I am? Would that be a problem? What if I told you I am Noah Asford?"

"I... I don't care! I'll win your heart again! I don't care about other men—I only love you!"

Such a sweet girl...

Do you know how fast you're making my heart race?

Ah… Eris, you truly are one of the most precious women in my life.

Yes… I'm relieved that you're able to accept me for who I am.

"You… You're making me blush. Whether it was in the past or now, you haven't changed. The first time I saw you at the academy, I couldn't take my eyes off you. I was mesmerized by your beauty."

"You're one of the most important women in my life. That's why I love you. My heart races… and it's embarrassing. I think I still love you."

"Noah…"

Unexpectedly, I saw tears fall from Eris's face.

Without warning, she threw herself into my arms.

And before I knew it, I felt her lips press against mine.

"Eris… Please calm down. It's not right to act like this in the guest room. Try to relax."

"Noah... Noah... I love you… I knew it was you. I don't want you to leave me again."

Damn it... Is my desire surging again?

Deep inside, I wanted nothing more than to undress Eris.

But I knew better—I couldn't just throw her onto my bed.

Right now, I don't know if Eris could truly accept all of me.

If she found out I'd been intimate with Celine… I just hope she wouldn't regret loving me.

"I love you..."

"You silly girl… You're fine now. I promise I won't leave you again."

"Mhm. I'm sorry. I just couldn't control my emotions. I didn't mean to attack you out of nowhere."

Honestly, I was glad to see Eris calming down.

If she hadn't, I'm not sure I would've been able to escape... certain urges.

Fine... I'll admit it—I enjoyed her kiss.

After all, I am a man. That fact alone is undeniable.

And just that... is enough to trigger a reaction in anyone.

"Don't worry. Actually, I want to tell you about the changes that happened to me."

"You're right. Is your current face a disguise? If so, I want to see your real face."

"Alright. But please don't tell anyone else. Do you understand?"

"Of course. Don't worry—I won't tell anyone."

That's good...

Now I no longer have to feel anxious.

As I touched my face, I felt the familiar sensation of the Mask of Transformation.

Within seconds, I peeled it off without hesitation.

And the moment the false face came off, my true body revealed itself.

Look closely—my height shifted back to its real state.

Even my hair had completely changed—it was now snow white.

My eyes followed, turning into a deep, blood-red hue.

When I looked at Eris again, she was clearly stunned.

"This… This really is you… Even though your hair color changed, I knew it was you. But Noah, why do you look older?"

"Actually… I died once when I first entered the depths of the forest. Ever since, my hair has stayed this color. Do I look strange?" I asked, genuinely curious about what she thought of me now.

Luckily, Eris didn't mind my altered appearance at all.

In fact, she seemed amazed by how drastically I had changed.

Looking back, she never expected me to become so handsome.

Even compared to the emperor's son, I was leagues ahead.

"You're handsome. I never imagined you'd grow even more attractive than when we were younger."

"Ahem. Thank you. I always worried that I looked frightening. But I was wrong. I was just afraid you'd all find out."

"Is that so?~ Why not just admit you were scared of being surrounded by noble girls? You're way too handsome. There's no way they wouldn't love you," teased Eris, trying to guess what was really on my mind.

From Eris's perspective, she knew I was worried about attracting trouble from academy girls.

Had I not hidden my face, there's no way I could've escaped their attention.

"You naughty girl... I'm not what you think. I only love a few women. And you're one of them," I admitted, no longer wanting to hold anything back.

Right now, my only goal was to tell her about my relationship with Celine.

But I didn't expect Eris to be so unbothered by it.

"Don't worry. I'm not going to stop you from being with other women. But I won't lose to them. Especially the princess—she's my rival. I will win your heart."

"Hahaha… You're unbelievable. But alright, I'm glad you accept my relationship with Celine."

Without realizing it, I found myself recalling what Celine had said.

If it weren't for her permission, I wouldn't have dared to approach other women.

Honestly, deep down, I'm grateful Celine never tried to restrict my freedom.

'Good grief… I've really had to swallow my pride. I know it's wrong, but this is the path I chose. Both Celine and Eris… they're mine now. And Liliana… I will bring you back. Just wait for me.'

As I clenched my fists, I put on a serious expression.

At first, Eris thought maybe she had upset me.

But I didn't explain. Instead, I gently pulled her into my arms.

Naturally, there was no way Eris would resist my embrace.

"Noah… This scent… I love it. I can't hold back anymore… I want you..."

"Eris... You rre a naughty girl..."

"Shut up and listen to me. I'll make sure to spoil you."

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