Now that she had accepted, Rebecca was currently being taken to the Solfyr house in a carriage provided by the owner of the establishment where she had been. The carriage moved through the city streets at a steady pace, neither hurried nor interrupted. The contrast between the place they had left and the path they now followed was evident, the buildings returning to the higher standard expected of areas tied to the nobility, with cleaner streets.
'I never thought I would leave that place so quickly'
She was seated facing Leon, maintaining a straight posture. Her eyes remained on him, constantly analyzing. Rebecca lightly rested her arm on the side of the seat, subtly leaning her body while continuing to observe him.
"And to think I'm leaving that place as the future wife of an elemental"
"You are beautiful, so it wouldn't be surprising"
Leon had his hand on his chin, observing her with a faintly bright gaze. His words caught her slightly off guard, but she quickly shook her head. Leon was like that because, back in that room, she had used her ability, and now he carried traces of feelings of love directed toward her.
'He's quite different when he starts to love someone'
Her ability was not something that emerged in a natural or common way, nor something that could be learned traditionally within the nobility. This affinity was wind, but it had never been used in a conventional way. While most mages focused on speed, cuts, or pressure, she directed all her development toward something more subtle, exploring how airflow interacted with human perception.
The core principle of the ability came from observing that wind does not only move, but also influences physical and cognitive sensations. Small variations in airflow can alter focus, attention, and even the way someone interprets another person's presence. From that, she began training continuous mana manipulation around her own body, creating a constant, imperceptible layer of wind.
"I created this ability after studying wind extensively"
She explained her ability to Leon, trying to organize it clearly. At first, the effects were limited. The influence only caused slight distractions, delays in reaction, or difficulty maintaining visual focus on her. This had little practical use, but it served as a foundation for growth. The turning point came when she decided to keep the flow active at all times, forcing her body to adapt to a constant circulation of mana. This process initially brought instability, physical strain, and partial loss of control, but through repetition and refinement, she managed to stabilize the pattern.
"It took me a whole year to develop it properly, it was quite exhausting, I won't lie, since it was the first time I pushed myself that much"
With more precise control, the wind began to act in integration with her presence. The ability stopped being mere momentary interference and began to gradually influence emotional perception. It was not direct control, but a progressive accumulation of influence. The longer someone remained near her, the more that person's mind began to associate comfort, interest, and familiarity with her presence.
This influence was not absolute, especially against individuals with high mental resistance, but it was still effective over time. In its current state, the effect was still incomplete, requiring proximity and continuity to reach deeper results. Even so, it was already enough to subtly alter behaviors and decisions.
"It can also weaken if I'm not careful"
"Then you should check me to see if everything is fine, shouldn't you?"
She looked at Leon, who had a calm smile. Rebecca slightly adjusted her posture, keeping her breathing steady as she released mana gradually. The wind around her did not manifest visibly, but its presence began to spread through the space.
'Influential love wind'
The circulation was smooth, almost imperceptible to normal senses, but carried slight variations that directly affected perception. The air around Leon became slightly warmer and more stable, reducing physical tension and facilitating a sense of involuntary comfort. At the same time, her presence became more prominent to him.
Leon remained still, but his breathing began to subtly adjust. The tension that still lingered in his body gradually decreased, while his attention fixed more on her than on the surrounding environment. The effect was not abrupt, it was progressive.
"With this, I'm sure everything is fine. As long as you don't resist, it will be easy to make you fall in love with me quickly"
"Good"
Leon stood up, walked toward her, and sat beside her. Rebecca looked at him without backing away. She was nervous inside, because this man was very direct, so she never knew what he might say or do.
"You really are perfect to be Lady Solfyr"
"…Perfect"
Her cheeks turned slightly red as she looked away. Leon was getting closer and closer, and Rebecca did not move back even a centimeter. Without needing to lie, she truly had interest in Leon—he was handsome and had enough power to be just below the king.
"If you say that, then it means my ability is working well"
"Well, I feel like I can break it at any moment, so it's not perfect yet, at least the ability isn't. You are different"
Those words made her blush a little more. Rebecca realized the effect was not progressing as quickly as with others, which was already expected considering his level.
"You're reacting better than I expected"
"Is that good?"
"For me, yes"
Rebecca leaned slightly toward him, reducing the distance even more while maintaining control of her mana. Her face was now closer, allowing the effect to act more efficiently due to proximity. Before she could get any closer, a voice from the front was heard by both of them.
"We've arrived, Lord Leon"
The carriage began to stop, and when the door was opened, the two were already separated. Surfien was the first to appear and bow, his expression turning confused upon seeing the woman beside Leon. The only message he had received was that his lord was returning. Leon stepped out first and extended his hand to Rebecca.
"Surfien, I would like to introduce you to my future wife"