Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 1700

Gilda, however, smiled and remarked, "But you are a hero. You've produced so many pills for the sect. Even the three fourth-grade low-rank alchemists were inspired by your diligent efforts. They came to realize that they should work harder on producing more pills, and I think this little competition is doing wonders."

"By the way, where are Diane and the others?" Gilda asked curiously when she noticed that none of Severin's wives had come out to meet them.

Severin smiled and replied, "They are all busy training. Their attainments have become more stable, and they're eager to improve even more. They're motivated to grow stronger because of the opportunity to enter the Paradise Secret Realm. All of them are curious to know what it's like inside, so they're eager to journey into the realm with me."

Gilda then suggested, "Would you like to take a short break and take a walk with me?"

Severin was taken aback for a moment. After all, Gilda was known for her aloof demeanor as the sect's most beautiful woman. Due to her previous engagement with Frederick, she led a rather secluded life and often spent her time playing the piano alone. She refrained from interacting with the male disciples, let alone going on walks with them, so Severin felt flattered when she extended the invitation to him.

Severin had been carrying a sense of guilt with him ever since that night because he felt responsible for taking Gilda's first time. He wanted to make amends, but he had been so busy with producing pills that he was unable to find an appropriate opportunity to approach her. Gilda's invitation to walk with her was a positive sign that she did not hold any animosity toward him, and might even hint that she was comfortable with him.

Severin smiled and agreed. "I'd like that. Today's weather is perfect for a stroll."