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?”

nodded when she asked.

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

so, the Duchy had impenetrable defenses, so

it seemed Ian was overprotective.

was standing next to

am Redra Reikla,

red-haired knight already knew

Madam came to the mansion, I accompanied

She had

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. All the

separated by the stigma of treason, knights of noble origin were allowed

their contracts with those families, their return had been

Redra, only a handful of nobles were released immediately. They

ruse as well.

help Laritte adjust to the mansion. Aristocrats grew up, learning how to treat illegitimate children.

been given orders to stay at the mansion. I’m tasked

before. She was tough and concealing.

the day Laritte arrived at the mansion, Redra was defeated by

the time had come for the punitive force

in the lead, climbed up his horse.

you soon, Laritte.” “Please return safely.” “I’m more worried about Laritte getting bored

He wasn’t joking.

while I’m away, just let nanny Ava know. She’ll help you get everything your way. Except for divorce.” “What if that is what

frowned under the helmet.

a joke, make sure to act like you are.” “I tried my best.”

he nodded to her as

as the squad followed their leader.

***
But there was something Ian missed.

only from outside the Dukedom but also inside.

said they would at least take a month

“What is happening?”

punitive force left, Redra rushed to

betrayed Ian, was

interim deputy commander of the

came back. How’d this happen?” “The families they were serving had broken their contracts

the knights, who belonged to the remaining three-fifths of the Order of Reinhardt, have

was like this.

the knights before the end of the contractual period. They wanted to appear

followed suit. As a

for five or six.” “That

knights

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

her. It’d be a hassle.’

of Reinhardt could sacrifice their lives

was, ‘Would they recognize

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