Chapitre 1384: Brilliance - Part 3

"Now you realize," Skullic growled. "It's only a matter of time before those books get fouled, being left out in the open as they are. I want to make sure that I enjoy them properly before then."

"I would rather not see them damaged either," Volguard said. "You will ensure to take proper care of them, won't you, Ser Patrick?"

"I'll find something, I'm sure," Oliver said.

"As unreliable as it's possible to sound," Skullic snorted. "Girls and books. This is what our young protegee has come to. He scores one victory in his strategy, and it's back to girls and books."

Mary swatted him on the back of his head. "Daemon," she warned.

"…I suppose," Skullic relented.

"You aren't much different," Oliver noted, seeing how quickly Skullic softened up when Mary was involved.