Chapitre 43: Chapter 43 Running Away!
Instinctively, Huang Yi wanted to break free from his grip, but Hun Yu held her firmly yet gently, refusing to let go.
The kiss was not brief but stretched on, adding to her confusion.
Huang Yi continued to struggle, her hands trying to push him away in an attempt to create distance. As time passed, her resistance began to wear down.
Hun Yu's lips were soft but insistent, his hands cradling her face, his thumbs gently wiping away the tears that had begun to fall from her eyes. The longer the kiss lasted, the more Huang Yi felt her resolve weaken.
Despite her efforts to resist, she found herself slowly giving in.
Her hands, which had been pushing against his chest, gradually relaxed and moved to grasp his shoulders instead. Her heart pounded in her chest, her mind a whirlwind of emotions.
Finally, Huang Yi surrendered to the moment.
She stopped struggling and allowed herself to be present, her own emotions surfacing as she responded to the kiss. Hun Yu, sensing her shift, deepened the kiss, his lips parting to invite her into a more intimate connection.
She parted her lips, and Hun Yu's tongue gently brushed against hers. A shiver ran down her spine as she tentatively responded, their kiss growing more passionate and intense.
Hun Yu's hand slid to the back of her neck, pulling her even closer.
Time seemed to stand still as they continued to explore each other, the connection between them deepening with each passing second.
When they finally broke apart, both of them were breathing heavily. Hun Yu's eyes searched hers, looking for any sign of rejection or acceptance.
Huang Yi's lips tingled from the prolonged contact, and her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.
"Hun Yu," she whispered, her voice trembling. "Why... why did you do that?"
Instead of answering, he picked her up and covered her within his Duality Cloak.
"Well, we are running away," he said.
Huang Yi began to panic. She had been joking when she mentioned running away. She knew that if she were found missing, it would only be a matter of time before they tracked her down.
And if she were found with Hun Yu, his life would be in danger."No, that—" Before she could finish, Hun Yu placed a finger on her lips.
"If you say anything, I'll give you another long kiss," he whispered, a mischievous glint in his eyes. He slowly opened the room's window, the cool night air rushing in.
"Let's go," he said, his voice filled with excitement. There was a thrill in his eyes that was infectious, a spark that made her heart race.
"Don't complain to me if you don't get such a good room to stay in after coming with me," he teased as he scooped her up in his arms, cradling her against his chest.
Huang Yi gasped, clutching his shoulders. "Hun Yu, what are you doing?"
He grinned down at her. "Making sure you don't change your mind." With that, he climbed through the window, holding her tightly.
He dropped to the ground below with surprising grace, landing softly.
The moonlight cast long shadows as they moved silently through the palace grounds. Hun Yu carried her effortlessly, his steps confident and sure.
Huang Yi could feel the adrenaline coursing through her veins, a mixture of fear and exhilaration.
They made their way through the gardens, careful to avoid the guards on patrol. Hun Yu seemed to know exactly where to go, leading her through hidden paths and dark corners.
Huang Yi marveled at his knowledge of the palace grounds, not realizing he was using the System map.
As they reached the outer walls, Hun Yu paused, listening for any signs of pursuit. Satisfied that they were still undetected, he turned to Huang Yi.
"Are you ready?" he asked softly.
Huang Yi nodded, her heart pounding. "Yes."
With a final glance back at the palace, Hun Yu helped her over the wall. They landed on the other side, free from the confines of the palace but not yet out of danger.
They moved quickly through the forest, the night providing cover for their escape.
Hun Yu carried her with ease. Huang Yi rested her head against his chest, feeling a strange sense of liberation, a freedom she had never known before.
Hours passed as they journeyed further from the palace.
The sky began to lighten, signaling the approaching dawn. They finally stopped in a secluded clearing, both of them out of breath and exhausted.
Hun Yu gently set Huang Yi down. "We should rest here for a while. We'll be safe for now."
Huang Yi nodded, sinking to the ground. She glanced back in the direction they had come, wondering what chaos her disappearance would cause.
"You have to take responsibility," Huang Yi suddenly said, her face flushed a deep shade of red.
Hun Yu looked at her, puzzled. "What responsibility?"
She hesitated, her embarrassment growing more apparent. "You... you kissed me," she stammered, her eyes darting away from his.
Hun Yu's expression softened as a gentle smile spread across his face. "So, you're saying I have to take responsibility for stealing a kiss from the princess?"
Huang Yi nodded, her cheeks burning. "Yes, and for taking me away from the palace. Everything!"
Hun Yu chuckled, reaching out to take her hand in his. "I'll gladly take responsibility for all of it, Huang Yi. For the kiss, for our escape, for everything that comes next."
Her heart fluttered at his words, and she found herself smiling despite the gravity of their situation. "Good, because there's no turning back now."
"Where should we go then? I think there should be many people searching for you right now."
"Though they will not be able to follow us because I left zero traces."
"Oh... that's good."
"I think we should go to some remote village," she said. "This is the best place we could hide, and after some time, we could go to another empire to live a happy, normal life."
"Hmm, okay," he said.
"System, tell me which might be the best remote village to hide."
{This information is not free. It will cost 500 points.}
"Okay, just tell," he said, and in the next moment, his energy points dropped from 500 to 0, and a map screen opened in front of him, showing the direction toward the place.
This place seemed to be situated at the border of the empire, which might be the reason it was the best option.
"You should climb on my back; that way, I can go faster," Hun Yu said.
Huang Yi nodded, her face still flushed from the rush of their flight.
She moved cautiously, wrapping her arms around his neck and climbing onto his back. Hun Yu adjusted her weight, making sure she was secure.
He didn't take off the Duality Cloak for a second because it was the thing that was saving them from being detected.
With Huang Yi settled on his back, Hun Yu took off at a swift pace.
His movements were precise, moving through the dense forest with the agility.
Huang Yi held on tightly, her heart racing as they sped through the trees. The System map's directions guided him through hidden paths, ensuring they stayed undetected.
...
Several maids, carrying out their morning duties, knocked on Princess Huang Yi's door, expecting to find her preparing for the day.
When there was no response, their concern turned into alarm.
After persistent knocking yielded no answer, they pushed the door open and were met with an empty room.
The bed was unoccupied, the window wide open.
Panic surged through the maids as they rushed to inform the guards and higher officials. Within minutes, the entire palace was in turmoil.
Officials, guards, and palace staff were mobilized, searching every corner of the palace grounds and beyond. The reality of the situation set in: Princess Huang Yi was missing.
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