Chapter 50

Previously, Ian had given it to her because she seemed very fond of it. However, he cautioned her not to use it since it could hurt her neck.

“It’s mine, but I’m lending it to you so you don’t get hurt.”

And here she was pushing it towards him, blatantly claiming it to be hers. But her tone was full of concern.

Ian was stunned, noticing the sudden hardening of her face.

After a few minutes, a knight knocked on the door and walked inside.

“Please confirm the necessary supplies, Captain.”

Laritte let the knight in before she walked out of the room.

She didn’t want to disturb Ian when he was busy.

She gave up her precious helmet and gave up her wish.

“I’ll be back later. Please excuse me.”

She turned around without a second thought while the helmet stayed still in Ian’s hand.

“Captain?”

The knight held out a document of supplies, but Ian paid no attention.

He could only hear a cracking sound from the helmet he was holding. Not long after, a tendon sprang up in his hand.

“C-Captain?”
“……What is wrong with me?”

He sighed heavily.

He needed a quick talk with her.

***
The squadron was set up quickly. All from the Knighthood of Reinhardt. Enough for the troop.

But with about two-fifth of knights leaving, the mansion would be quite deserted.

After Ian was cleared of the false charge, it was taking quite a long time for the other knights to return.

“A few knights are left behind, but they’ll have no problem in protecting the mansion.”

Ian said to Laritte.

The mansion was situated atop a hill.

The knights leaving with Ian used to ramble on to Laritte. Now, however, the knights who would be with her were elite.

“Protecting the mansion?”

when she

strengthen our security with help from Count Reikla. She’s a Knight

the Duchy had impenetrable defenses, so there

Ian

to Ian,

Redra

already knew

to the mansion,

had no memory of it.

was unconscious at the time. But I don’t think I have seen you ever since that day.” “You’re right, Madam. I haven’t been present in the mansion since I was performing operations outside.

the stigma of treason, knights of noble origin were allowed to work

to their contracts with those families, their return had been delayed.

of nobles were released immediately. They helped manage the

ruse

Laritte adjust to the mansion. Aristocrats grew

armor?” “No. I’ve been given orders to stay at the mansion. I’m tasked to protect you during

met before. She was tough and concealing. Though she

defeated by Ian’s stubbornness and forced

the time had come for the punitive force to leave for

lead, climbed up

Laritte.” “Please return safely.” “I’m more worried about Laritte getting

He wasn’t joking.

away, just let nanny Ava know. She’ll help you get everything your way. Except for divorce.” “What

frowned under

joke, make sure to act like you are.” “I

as

on the ground as the squad followed their leader.

***
But there was something Ian missed.

could arise not only from outside

families said they would at least take a

“What is happening?”

force left, Redra rushed to the annex, frowning. She started to reorganize the

who betrayed Ian, was not

was the top interim deputy commander of the

happen?” “The families they were serving had broken their contracts early.”

a result, most of the knights, who belonged to the remaining

was like this.

the house of Brumayers to fall, other families became frightened. That’s the reason they returned the knights before the end of the contractual period. They wanted to appear cooperative in the eyes of the

and everyone followed suit. As a

except for five or

Redra concerned. The knights were directed toward

want them to run into Laritte, but it was a difficult task now, considering how many have returned.

like her. It’d be a hassle.’

Reinhardt could sacrifice

they recognize Laritte

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