Wuhlricht, however, dismissed the idea. "I'm more than thankful that you're willing to show such a kind gesture, but I know the nature of Gilda's illness. No one can cure it. There's no need for you to go through all the trouble of examining her. I'm confident that she suffers only from occasional loss of consciousness. It won't be severe enough to end up being fatal."
"I see," Severin responded with a frown. He did not understand why Wuhlricht had abruptly rejected his offer without giving him an opportunity to help. However, that reaction did not seem that out of place if he took into account the failed endeavors of countless experts in the Skyblue Sect. If they failed, then there was probably not much he could do either.
"Severin is slightly older than you, but you can just call him Severin. He's one of us now, so I hope you can spend some more time with him in the future. It'll be good for you two to talk to each other and go on walks," Wuhlricht proposed with a warm smile.
"Understood," Gilda agreed with a sweet and charming smile.
"Come with me, Severin. I'll bring you to the Treasure Pavillion!" Wuhlricht extended an invitation.
Severin nodded and flew up with Wuhlricht. However, he was taken by surprise when Wuhlricht changed course mid-flight and led him to another pavilion by the cliff's edge.
Severin asked, "Isn't the Treasure Pavillion over there?"
"That's not the question I asked." Wuhlricht then cleared his throat before posing another question. "What do you think about her appearance? Do you find her attractive? Is she your type?"
Severin nearly choked. It was the first time he met Gilda, and he could not believe that Wuhlricht was already asking if she was his type. He thought to himself, 'Does Wuhlricht want to arrange a marriage between Gilda and myself after that brief introduction?'
Though Severin acknowledged his good looks, it felt premature to discuss romantic interests because they had only just met. He responded somewhat awkwardly, "Well, she's very beautiful, and her beauty is one of a kind. I'm sure any young man who lays eyes on her would find her very attractive."
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