Chapter 149: Anything You Want

Malefica wordlessly reached into the side of her dress and pulled out her phone, glancing at Alicarde, who watched in quiet anticipation.

"Tsk," he clicked his tongue.

She shot him a cold look.

 "What is it now?"

Alicarde dismissed the metal panels of his vestments and removed his hood, letting her feel more of his body's warmth, though he might now be more exposed to the biting elements. Taking the phone, he examined it with an odd mix of disappointment and amusement.

"Nah, it's nothing… I just…"

 He paused, biting his lip and looking away with a wistful expression.

 "I just thought you'd pull your phone out of your cleavage, that's all. Kind of disappointed…"

Malefica's eyes twitched. She fought the urge to burn him to a crisp, glaring at him coldly. She wasn't actually angry — honestly, his stupidly perverted side was almost amusing, even if it got on her nerves.

"No one would blame me for slapping you right now…"