บท 368: Deeper

In the end, Ryu had still underestimated the kind of impact Ailsa had on people. He had forgotten to consider the fact that not only was she beautiful beyond most comparisons, but the people of this world were also unused to seeing women of this caliber. Even when he ventured out into the public with Elena, it was usually within echelons of society where Path Extinction Realm experts were ubiquitous. But in this place, they were practically gods.

If one considered this, it wasn't much of a surprise when the whole world seemed to stop around their walk back to the receptionist's desk. Gazes of furious jealousy could hardly be hidden as several piercing eyes seemed to want to tear the both of them apart. That was right, even Ailsa who happily clung to Ryu like a little kitten was subject to this scrutiny. Whether it was because these women were jealous of her beauty, or because they preferred to be by Ryu's side instead, it was unknown.