Chapter 309. Rotten Roots

"Can I see you again?" Xue Ren stared at Zein with sparkling eyes, although he managed to hold back from holding the older guide's hands—their espers had been busy making sure there was at least a meter of space between them during luncheon.

"Why not?" Zein shrugged. "Maybe after everything's over."

"It's a promise!" Ren pointed to the older guide, and repeated once again before being ushered inside the car. 

Zein watched the car leaving the guild compound and chuckled when Bassena waved at it, looking happier about their departure than their arrival, even though they were basically allies now. 

"Why are you still getting jealous?" Zein asked during their journey back to the top floor, and Bassena pursed his lips as he replied quietly.

"...because you think he's cute,"

Zein raised his brow and tilted his head. "Even though I already confess my feelings for you?"