Chapter 1752 - 148: Experiment 2
"Beep beep... Okay, Alagina."
Actually, nothing too intense would probably happen if he went up. Fisher observed during the time after his return and found that there wasn’t any obvious hostility between Alagina and Valentina.
There is, of course, some rejection, but it’s not like the bone-chilling cold seen in Elizabeth’s eyes.
It’s like binding another woman related to Fisher and putting her in front of you, then placing a dagger on the table beside her, giving a chance to settle scores with her.
If it were Valentina and Alagina, they might hesitate and might even actively cut the ropes to let her go.
Whereas Elizabeth would probably start stabbing the woman with a knife before even hearing the rules completely.
Of course, divide and conquer might be a better choice, silently reducing the residual hostility in their hearts before facing them directly.
The situation just now left Fisher with no choice but to chase after Alagina at the cost of having to explain things to Valentina, and in such a case, it might as well let the storm become even fiercer.
Following Fisher out of the room, there was no need to sprint back as he did when they came.
Alagina followed behind Fisher, watching his back, but her steps grew slower.
She squeezed the palm of her hand several times before suddenly asking,
"Fisher, between you and Valentina..."
"I just told you, but you didn’t listen. Now you’re asking again."
Fisher turned back, half laughing, half crying, looking at the somewhat awkward Alagina behind him.
Mistaking it for reproach, Alagina hastily explained,
"It’s just that... you’re so good-looking, I can’t help but want to... that... "
"..."
Alagina was indeed infatuated; it’s no wonder. She hadn’t seen Fisher in person for four and a half years.
Earlier, she watched him through the Cardinal at the Golden Palace, feeling like you can see the man of your dreams but not touch him, which is exasperating.
"Then... I won’t ask... please don’t be angry."
After a brief pause, Alagina added sullenly.
Fisher found it even more amusing; Alagina couldn’t even comprehend the tone of voice, which explains why she barely understood Renie’s words.
Totally not in the same league.
Previously thought she was similar to Rafael and the others, but that was wrong—she should be seated at the children’s table with Valentina and Moli.
Fisher sighed, gently pinched her nose, and said softly,
"Idiot."
"..."
Alagina felt a tickle in her nose and wanted to raise her hand to rub it, but midway, Fisher lightly grabbed it and held it in his palm, exerting pressure forward,
"After leaving you and heading to the Northern Realm, I reached a collaboration with Valentina; more precisely, it was with the Turand Family..."
As they walked, Fisher recounted the events, leaving nothing unsaid to Alagina.
This time he truly hid nothing, fully confessing.
But honestly, at first, he didn’t view Valentina from that perspective; he initially saw her as an immature young lady, merely a partner needing care, nothing more.
The shift in his feelings primarily occurred when she revealed the Phoenix Bloodline... no, precisely after she was abandoned by the Turand Family.
He recalled her feigned strength after relying on Helldor’s passing, after her abandonment by the exploiting family, even deciding to sacrifice herself to protect the companions she hired.
On that snowy and windy night, when she pushed his wheelchair and pressed a dagger against her wrist, she drew Fisher into that "sweet dream," moving not just Valentina with her impulsive kiss but stirring Fisher’s heart as well.
He thought if the Phoenix had a likeness, it should be like Valentina.
Fisher gently spoke, while Alagina behind him sunk into the story of this Phoenix yet unconsciously grew jealous.
Especially when hearing Fisher calmly speak of Valentina’s virtues, Alagina was likely quite concerned.
𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞
"Alagina..."
"..."
"Alagina?"
"Huh? I..."
Upon hearing Fisher call her twice, Alagina snapped out of her reverie and quickly raised her head, seeing Fisher had stopped, looking at her apologetically,
"I... I am listening, Fisher..."
"Alagina, I’ve finished speaking."
"Ah... Hmm..."
Subconsciously nodding, Alagina was startled by Fisher’s words and hadn’t yet fully come to herself. Fisher could only make things clearer,
"For years while I was away, it was to banish death; I already told you this at the Pirate Harbor, but at the time, I didn’t mention these things. To be honest, aside from being chased by death, my concealment from you was deliberate. You know, people who’ve done wrong tend to shy away from discussing those things, and I’m no exception...
"Whether it’s Isabella or Old Jack, I threw them to you and left, causing you continual loss, which was my fault. Frankly speaking, being with me has always meant grievances for you, thus, whatever happens, I must clarify my relationship with Valentina to you."