Chapter 276: Selene Wants Everyone to Know He’s Hers!

He looked toward the window, then outside with an expression that already told him this would happen.

Then he thought about what he should do with Selene’s monthly claim.

Even though he could use the monthly claim anytime during that month, since it didn’t have to wait for the daily returns, he still had to think carefully about what he could get from it.

"Increasing my cultivation needs a new method, since there is no potion that can help me break through my current realm."

Luke analyzed all the possibilities, but in the end, he couldn’t find anything else he could obtain for himself right now.

Earlier, the system had told him that his new cultivation path would focus on increasing his bloodline purity, similar to the demi-humans.

They purified their bloodlines so they could transform into their divine beasts or something close to them.

But he didn’t need to go that far. At least, not completely.

He only needed to increase his bloodline purity so he could regain all of his Titan power without having to transform into a pure Titan.

"And Selene..."

He slowly whispered as he thought about her.

But sadly, he realized that he really didn’t know much about his own wives.

For Aurielle, he had been able to learn a few things, but when it came to his other wives, he knew almost nothing about them.

And the same was true for Selene. Even though he had told her that he loved her, he realized he barely knew her at all.

"What a waste I am."

He slumped onto the bed, feeling bad about himself. Because of that, he couldn’t even figure out what he should choose from the system, since he didn’t know what Selene might actually need.

"Then, I’ll deal with the monthly claim later."

Having no solution for now, he decided to leave it for later.

A moment later, Selene came out of the bathroom. Her entire body was still wet, her pink hair clinging to her body, while a white towel wrapped around her upper body.

She held another towel in her hands, using it to dry her hair.

Then she noticed Luke’s downcast expression and felt a slight pang of guilt.

’Does he want to have sex that badly?’ The thought crossed her mind.

She was fine with doing it with Luke, but she was here for work, which was why she had stopped him earlier.

After all, getting distracted could cause problems with the work she had to handle.

"Luke."

She gently called out to him, but instead of the lustful gaze or resentment she expected, she saw only love in his eyes.

It was as if he simply wanted to know her better.

’Know me?’

Just as she was thinking this, a sudden knock came from the door.

Knock! Knock!

Then came the voice of a female servant.

"Miss Selene."

"The principal and the others have already gathered and are waiting for you."

Hearing her words, Selene realized that it was already afternoon and that they had to proceed with the work they had come here to do.

"Okay, wait a minute."

After saying that, the towel wrapped around her body changed, transforming into a pink top and blue pants.

"Your magical clothes are amazing." She commented, because other than Luke, she couldn’t think of anyone who could have given them to her.

"Glad you like them." He calmly whispered before turning to leave.

"Huh?"

Seeing this, she became confused.

"Where are you going?"

She quickly moved closer to him before asking.

Luke stopped in his tracks before answering.

"Isn’t this your academy work?"

His voice softened as he continued, "I just don’t want my presence to cause any trouble for you."

As he spoke, he gently brushed the damp strands of pink hair away from her face.

He had also noticed how her fellow academy professors seemed far from welcoming toward him. If he went there with her, he feared his presence would only worsen the tension surrounding her.

"So, I think it would be better if I stayed away."

"..."

Selene stood there silently for a moment, completely speechless.

Then, slowly, she raised both hands and cupped Luke’s face.

Pat...

Her eyes softened as she looked directly into his.

"And do you really think I care about their mood?" Her voice carried a faint trace of amusement, but beneath it was an unmistakable warmth.

"I’ll bring my husband with me."

Her thumbs gently caressed his cheeks.

"And if they have a problem with that..."

A confident smile appeared on her lips.

"Then they can deal with it themselves."

She leaned closer, her forehead almost touching his.

"They don’t get to decide who stands beside me."

Earlier, Selene had worried that Luke might feel inferior when surrounded by his powerful peers.

She had feared that their strength, status, and arrogant attitudes might hurt his pride.

But that worry had disappeared the moment she learned what he had done.

Those early B-Rank high elves, that would have been troublesome even for some of her peers—had been defeated by Luke with astonishing ease.

Her husband was no longer someone she needed to protect from the gazes of others.

He had grown strong enough to stand beside her.

Shoulder to shoulder.

"And besides..." Selene’s smile became gentler as she stared into his eyes.

"I want my husband beside me."

Her voice softened into something almost like a whisper.

"So, why would I ever leave you behind?"

Then the outside voice also came.

"Miss, Sir Luke has also been invited."

Hearing that, a bright smile immediately bloomed across Selene’s lips.

"Then you have to come."

Seeing her expression, Luke could only sigh with a helpless smile. But a moment later, a playful glint appeared in his eyes.

Selene noticed it and tilted her head in confusion.

"Hm?"

"Smack!"

"Ouch!"

Luke suddenly gave her a firm smack on the butt, making Selene’s face flush with anger.

Yet Luke didn’t seem bothered in the slightest. Instead, he gave her a cheeky smile.

"How could I ever refuse my beautiful wife?"

"You—!"

Her cheeks immediately turned red at his shameless words. She shot him an irritated glare before finally separating from him.

Even so, she couldn’t help rubbing her sore butt as she walked away.

Luke’s smile never faded as he followed after her.

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"Are you sure you’re okay with this?" Luke asked worriedly.

They had already stepped out of the room and were now walking through the academy’s long corridor.

Ahead of them, a female servant dressed in a neat maid uniform led the way.

Yet Luke couldn’t help noticing the surrounding gazes directed toward them.

Students—both male and female—filled the corridor, while several professors could also be seen passing by.

"Why wouldn’t I be?" Selene replied calmly.

Luke’s mouth twitched.

Since, everyone was staring at them.

Not simply because he was the Hero or because Selene was a vampire princess.

There was another, far more obvious reason.

Selene was clinging tightly to him, her arm locked around his as she leaned against his shoulder.

Noticing Luke’s expression, Selene smiled innocently.

"Besides, I have to do this."

"Why?"

"Otherwise, you’ll keep flirting with other women."

Luke visibly flinched.

"I don’t—"

Before he could defend himself, Selene tightened her hold around his arm.

"And I need everyone to know that you’re my husband."

She snuggled even closer against him, her expression completely satisfied.

"...Okay." Luke could only whisper the word.

And like a lamb being led to the slaughter, he allowed himself to be dragged toward the meeting room.

"Ahh, those two look so good together."

"Yeah! Even I want a husband like Hero Luke."

Soft murmurs spread among the students as several girls secretly fantasized about having a husband as handsome and affectionate as Luke.