European Guardian: Asmodeous

Splash!

Suddenly, Seraphine snapped back to reality, startled as she found herself submerged in the water, struggling for breath. Gasping for air, she fell in the pool, panic gripping her heart.

Meanwhile, Wang Xiao, wearing a sly smile, strolled leisurely to her abandoned chair, and sank into it with casual grace. "One minute already over, Queen. Another minute, and this time I might drown you in a sea of lava," he stated nonchalantly, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.

The faint scent of roses and lemon lingered in the air, but Wang Xiao pushed aside any distractions, focusing on the task at hand.

"Cough... cough!" As Seraphine coughed and clung to the pool's edge, her gaze locked with Wang Xiao's in disbelief and speechlessness, tinged with an inexplicable bitterness. 'He is real,' she thought, the realization sinking in as she struggled to regain her composure.

Ultimately, she let out a weary sigh.