The Villainess is my fiance: But she is gentle towards me

Chapter 276: Chapter: 276 Visiting In-laws.[1]

"...you didn't ask him anything yet?" Charlotte asked softly.Her voice was carried away a little by the wind as they moved through the open sky.

High above the ground, Vivian flew steadily, holding her close in his arms.

The land stretched far below them, fading into distant shapes, while the sky around them remained wide and endless.

The air was cool, brushing gently against their faces and clothes as they moved forward without stopping.

Charlotte rested against him, one hand lightly holding onto his shoulder to keep her balance.

A few strands of her red hair moved freely in the wind, brushing across her cheek before slipping away again.

Her eyes stayed on his face as she waited for his answer.

Not long ago, after finishing the barbecue, she had started talking more than usual.

She had spoken about her mother first, her tone turning softer as she mentioned how long it had been since they last met.

Then she spoke about her father, saying he had also been asking about Vivian.

It had been too long.

Too many days had passed without a visit.

They were family, after all.

Hearing that, Vivian had paused for a moment back then.

He had not planned to go anywhere so soon, but in the end, he agreed.

There was some time now, and it really had been a long while since he last saw them.

So now, here they were.

On their way to the capital of the Indrath Empire.

While flying, Vivian had told her everything about what happened during the war. He did not hide anything from her.

He explained how the clown had been working under someone else for years, how he had grown tired of it, and how he still carried a deep desire for revenge.

And in the end…

He had turned him into a death knight.

Charlotte knew what that meant.

She knew what Vivian was capable of.

She understood his power, especially the strange nature of his xi realm.

So after hearing everything, the question came to her naturally.

Had he already questioned him?

Now, hearing her ask again, Vivian shook his head slowly.

"No… I haven't," he said in a calm voice, his gaze still fixed ahead as he continued flying.

There was a short pause.

Then he spoke again.

"I have something to tell you first," he added, his tone steady but more serious than before. "After that… I'll ask him."

Charlotte blinked slightly at that.

Her eyes stayed on him as she studied his face more carefully.

From this close, she could see the small change in his expression. It was subtle, but it was there.

He wasn't just thinking.

Something was weighing on him.

"If it's not too much…" she said after a moment, her voice quieter now, "you can tell me now."

Her grip on his shoulder tightened just a little, not out of fear, but out of concern.

She didn't look away from him, her red eyes watching him closely.

For a brief second, Vivian's eyes shifted slightly.

Then he shook his head again.

"No," he replied, his voice calm but firm. "It's not something I can talk about here."

The wind passed between them again, filling the short silence that followed.

"We'll talk when we get home," he continued, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"I'll explain everything then."

Charlotte didn't speak after that.

She simply looked at him for a few more seconds before slowly nodding.

She could tell that whatever he wanted to say… it wasn't small.

So she didn't push him.

Instead, she leaned a little closer into him, her head resting lightly against his chest as they continued moving through the sky.

Vivian kept his gaze forward, his arms steady around her.

But his thoughts were no longer calm.

They had already started moving deeper.

Once they reached…

He would tell her everything.

Not just parts of it.

Everything.

How he had reached the Grandmaster realm.

What he had seen during that strange, dream-like state.

The things that did not make sense at first… but slowly started to connect.

His brows furrowed slightly as his eyes grew colder.

And then…

There was the conclusion he had been trying to piece together.

'Reincarnation…'

The word echoed clearly in his mind.

His expression turned grim.

He had thought about many possibilities before.

One after another, he had tried to understand what exactly had happened to him.

But none of them felt complete on their own.

Each answer solved one part…

But left another part unclear.

It was frustrating.

Even now, he couldn't say everything with full certainty.

Reaching a single conclusion from all those scattered thoughts had not been easy.

In fact…

It had been very difficult.

But still…

He had managed to reach something.

A theory.

Something that could at least explain part of it.

His fingers tightened slightly as he held Charlotte.

'At least… fifty percent,' he thought quietly.

That was how sure he was.

Not completely.

But enough to not ignore it anymore.

Vivian continued to fly without slowing down, his body cutting through the open sky with steady control.

The wind rushed past them, loud and constant, but it didn't disturb them much.

His speed was far beyond what most people could even follow with their eyes.

At times, if someone looked up from the ground, they wouldn't see anything at all… only a faint blur that disappeared in a second.

Even then, Vivian made sure to keep his hold firm and careful.

One arm supported Charlotte's back while the other stayed steady beneath her, making sure she remained safe and balanced no matter how fast he moved.

More importantly…

Charlotte herself wasn't someone fragile.

A faint, almost invisible layer of energy surrounded her body.

It moved gently around her like a thin shield, soft but strong at the same time.

She had already cast a defensive spell on herself, one that protected her from pressure, especially around her womb.

Because of that…

Vivian didn't need to hold back.

He could fly at full speed without worrying.

Charlotte rested comfortably in his arms, her expression calm as she looked ahead.

The wind brushed against her face, but it didn't bother her at all.

Instead, she seemed used to it, her body relaxed as they moved through the sky together.

Time passed quickly.

The distant land slowly changed, and soon, the outline of something massive began to appear on the horizon.

The capital.

Tall walls stretched far and wide, surrounding the city like a protective barrier.

Inside, large buildings stood close together, and at the center of it all…

The castle rose above everything.

It stood tall and grand, its structure firm and imposing, catching the light of the sky as if it ruled over the entire land beneath it.

Charlotte's eyes brightened slightly when she saw it.

They were almost there.

Vivian didn't slow down.

His gaze remained steady as he flew straight toward the castle without hesitation.

The distance closed in quickly, and within moments, he crossed over the outer walls and entered the inner grounds.

The air shifted slightly as they moved closer.

Then…

"Halt!"

A sharp and calm voice suddenly echoed from ahead.

It cut through the air clearly.

The moment Vivian heard it, his body reacted instantly.

He stopped.

The sudden halt caused a slight shift in the air around them, but his hold on Charlotte remained firm, keeping her completely steady.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked forward.

That voice…

He had heard it before.

Charlotte lifted her head as well, her gaze following his.

There was a brief moment of silence before both of them focused on the same direction.

From ahead, a figure was moving toward them.

An old man.

His movements were quick and controlled as he flew through the air, closing the distance between them.

The moment they saw his face clearly…..

Both Vivian and Charlotte spoke at the same time.

"Dean?"

Their voices carried a hint of surprise.

Their expressions changed slightly as they stared at him, trying to process what they were seeing.

"What is he doing here…?" Charlotte muttered under her breath.

Vivian didn't answer, but the same thought crossed his mind.

The dean should have been at the eastern border.

During the war, the empire had been short on top experts.

Because of that, the dean had been sent to support the eastern side, alongside Edward's teacher and the commander, Vikram.

They were supposed to stay there.

In case the Zakir Empire made any move.

Meanwhile, the old man himself slowed down as he approached them.

At first, his eyes showed caution.

He hadn't recognized them immediately.

After all, it had been almost six years since he last saw them.

Their appearance, their presence… everything had changed.

But as he got close….

His eyes widened slightly.

Recognition flashed across his face.

"…Vivian? Charlotte?" he muttered, his voice filled with surprise.

Without wasting any more time, he moved faster and closed the remaining distance between them.

A faint smile slowly formed on his face.

He had heard about them.

About everything.

What Vivian had achieved… the things he had done during the war… all of it had reached his ears.

He had wanted to meet him, to speak to him, even to congratulate him properly.

But things had gotten in the way.

There was always something to deal with.

So he never got the chance.

Until now.

Finally, he stopped right in front of them.

For a brief moment, he simply looked at the two of them.

Then he let out a soft chuckle.

"Well…" he said, his tone light but warm, "how have you been doing…"

His gaze shifted between them, carrying a faint teasing look.

"…newly married couple?"