"You haven't answered my question, Dad. I know that my attainment has improved, but I want answers to what happened last night. A man entered my room and took my first time." Gilda looked intently at Wuhlricht.
Wuhlricht waved his hand, and an invisible force closed the door shut. He walked over and sat next to her as he explained, "You have a rare constitution known as the Ice-Blood Constitution. Those who are unlucky enough to be afflicted with this can never live past the age of thirty. And unfortunately, there's only one way to save you..."
After explaining what happened to Gilda, Wuhlricht told her, "Your mother is gone, and you're my only child. I don't want to outlive my child. It pains me to just let you die when I know there's a way of saving you. I hope you can understand my decision."
"So, the man you found for me last night was someone with a Sun-Heart Constitution? Was he the one who saved me?" Gilda could not believe what she was hearing. Her eyes were red as she gazed intently at her father.
Wuhlricht nodded. "Yes. Everything's all right now. Your attainment has improved, and your illness is cured. Isn't that a good outcome?"
To his surprise, Gilda shot back in anger and said, "A good outcome? Why didn't you discuss it with me before going ahead with your plan? Why did you make this decision without my consent? Do you have any idea how important my first time is to me? How could you let a stranger take it away from me just like that?" Tears of anguish welled up in Gilda's eyes, for she was unable to contain her emotions any longer.
"Because I know you, and I was afraid you'd refuse," Wuhlricht said as he stood up.
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