Survival Guide After Accidentally Kissing a Demon - Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Beili quickly waved her hand, inviting him into the carriage.

“Doctor Cassius, I didn’t expect you to take on bodyguard assignments in addition to treating patients.”

His calm green eyes narrowed slightly.

Doctor Cassius placed his dark brown briefcase at his feet and rested his hat on top of it.

At the same time, he explained to Bartholomew:

“To be honest, your mother, the Duchess, loves you very much, Miss Bartholomew.”

“She wrote in her letter that she couldn’t trust any other mage besides me. She said I was the most suitable person.”

“To persuade me, the Duchess offered a very substantial amount of gold coins, and I happen to need that money, so I agreed.”

He explained in a gentle voice.

“I assume Mother has already paid the deposit.”

Her red eyes brightened slightly as the girl arched an eyebrow at him. “Doctor Cassius, once the carriage reaches the Imperial City, how about we go for a stroll in the market? I mean, perhaps you’d like to get a brand-new briefcase?”

Hearing her words, those green eyes-as quiet as a lake-paused for a moment.

Then, lowering his gaze, Cassius glanced at the worn but well-preserved briefcase at his feet.

“If Miss Bartholomew wishes to go for a stroll, I will of course follow behind to ensure you are not harmed.”

“Furthermore, my briefcase is still functional, so I have no plans to replace it for now. Additionally…”

Pausing mid-sentence, he smiled, his tone remaining gentle as he said, “I have already spent the deposit the Duchess paid.”

Well… alright then.

Having read the Original Book, Beili naturally knew where all the money Doctor Cassius earned went-it was used to support children who were seriously ill and impoverished.

He would use the money to buy them clothes for the winter and food that was filling and easy to store.

He did this so those children wouldn’t starve or freeze to death before their illnesses could be cured-or before their illnesses took them away.

Doctor Cassius and Ashera were complete opposites.

One was goodness through and through, while the other was pure, unadulterated evil.

However, after truly seeing the reality of this Western fantasy world, Beili couldn’t help but feel a sense of both admiration and doubt as she looked at Doctor Cassius.

In this world where chaos and order coexisted, did such a selfless and kind person truly exist?

He was so kind it felt unrealistic, like a puppet designed solely for the sake of being good.

Beili would almost prefer to discover some flaws in this second male lead.

Perhaps an imperfect version of him would feel more real.

…

But then again.

Beili was more than happy that Lady Constance had chosen Doctor Cassius to be Bartholomew’s bodyguard.

“Doctor Cassius, as you know, my trip to the Imperial City isn’t like that of a typical noble lady who attends various balls and tea parties every day. I plan to walk around and see the sights…”

She spoke in a tactful tone.

“Of course, Miss Bartholomew. My duty is to protect your safety. You are free to travel as you wish; you can just act as if I’m not there.”

His handsome features softened into a gentle smile.

“If you require it, I will do my best to stay out of your sight,” Cassius smiled.

Beili nodded, very satisfied.

Although she guessed that Doctor Cassius would report her daily itinerary to Lady Constance, she would have felt some level of resistance if any other strange mage had been assigned to the task.

But with Doctor Cassius, she didn’t mind at all.

…

After traveling from the Teleportation Array outside the valley to the Imperial City, they drove along the main road for a while.

The carriage, emblazoned with the Butterfly Family crest, slowly came to a halt in front of a magnificent building.

Arnold the butler was already waiting outside with the servants, greeting them respectfully.

Beili and Doctor Cassius stepped out of the carriage one after the other.
The butler bowed slightly and said, “Miss Bartholomew, the house has been arranged according to your preferences.”

Beili nodded silently, following the butler’s lead into the house.

In truth, she didn’t care much for the decor as long as she had a place to stay.

“Doctor Cassius, your room is this way.”

The butler gestured in another direction.

Compared to Constance Castle in Butterfly Valley, this house was a bit smaller.

Doctor Cassius’s room was actually right across from Miss Bartholomew’s.

They were separated only by the width of a hallway.

“Well then…”

Glancing at the door that was just a stone’s throw away, Cassius gave her a slight nod, his voice soft.

“If you have any plans to go out, you can knock on my door at any time, Miss Bartholomew.”

Beili nodded and turned to enter her room.

As soon as the door closed, Beili felt an indescribable sense of stuffiness in the room.

After her red eyes swept over the surroundings, she noticed that the window was covered by a full iron grate.

It was evenly coated in pure white paint.

Fine iron wires were woven into a scene of countless butterflies fluttering among drooping vines.

While the window was beautifully crafted and didn’t block the light, it served a clear purpose.

She couldn’t use Beast Transformation to fly out.

Beili walked closer and held up her hand to measure; the gap between the wires was only a finger’s width.

If she wanted to leave, she could only go through the door.

And if she left through the door, Doctor Cassius would surely notice and fulfill his duty of protection.

A light, rhythmic knock sounded at the door.

“Miss Bartholomew, everything has been settled here. I should return to the castle now,” Butler Arnold said respectfully from outside.

So, the butler had gone ahead not just to manage the servants, but also to replace the windows.

Lady Constance was far too worried about her trip to the capital.

“Very well,”

Beili replied flatly. At the same time, she raised her hand and summoned several Morpho Butterflies.

Upon receiving her command, the butterflies with shimmering blue-green wings trailed wisps of black energy as they flew toward the dense iron mesh.

They fluttered about, shaking off corrosive powder while simultaneously devouring and destroying the iron wire.

Through the feedback from the Morpho Butterflies, she also learned that a defensive spell had been placed on the wires.

Soon, the Morpho Butterflies had corroded a hole about the size of a palm. It wasn’t large, but it was enough for her to slip out after her Beast Transformation into a butterfly.

Not right now, though. She would wait until it was a bit later.

Beili stepped closer, her deep red gaze peering down through the hole in the iron grate.

She watched as Butler Arnold climbed into the carriage.

After the coachman cracked his whip, the carriage gradually disappeared around the corner of the road.

…

Beili withdrew her gaze and took out a map of the capital from her Spatial Bracelet, spreading it out on the table.

After examining the map carefully, she picked out a few locations that seemed likely to yield information. Once she had memorized the location of each spot, she opened her door.

Walking across the hall, Beili was just about to raise her hand to knock gently on Doctor Cassius’s door.

The door in front of her opened at that exact moment, as if it had been waiting for her.

Behind his monocle, his lake-green eyes looked down at her quietly.

The man gave her a slight smile and said warmly, “It seems Miss Bartholomew has already decided where she wants to go.”

He always spoke to her in a tone used for coaxing a child.

After a few interactions, Beili had grown used to it and naturally fell into the role of a child to answer him.

“That’s right, Doctor Cassius. Perhaps you can take a guess.”

“I guess…”

Doctor Cassius’s eyebrows arched. He tilted his chin slightly as he thought for two seconds, then said, “Miss Bartholomew seems to have a constant interest in books. So, is the first stop of our trip to the capital the Royal Library, with its vast collection of books?”