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 asked.

were able to strengthen our security with help from Count Reikla. She’s a Knight of our

so, the Duchy had impenetrable defenses, so there was nothing

it seemed Ian

was standing next to Ian, bowed her head.

am Redra

red-haired knight already knew about Laritte. Well, unilaterally.

to

She had no memory of

don’t think I have seen you ever since that day.” “You’re right, Madam. I haven’t been present in the mansion

were separated by the stigma of treason, knights of noble

families, their

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

ruse as well.

didn’t help Laritte adjust to the mansion. Aristocrats grew up, learning

to stay at the mansion. I’m tasked to protect you during Captain’s

She was tough and concealing. Though she was of noble

day Laritte arrived at the mansion, Redra was defeated by Ian’s stubbornness and forced to swear to serve Laritte.

come for the punitive force to leave for

was in the lead, climbed

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

He wasn’t joking.

need anything while I’m away, just let nanny Ava know. She’ll help you get

under the helmet.

act like you are.”

as a sign

ground as the squad

***
But there was something Ian missed.

enemies could arise not only from outside the Dukedom but also inside.

they would at

“What is happening?”

few days after the punitive force left, Redra rushed to the annex, frowning. She started to reorganize

in deputy who betrayed

was the top interim deputy

came back. How’d this happen?” “The families they were

the knights, who belonged to the remaining three-fifths

situation was like

frightened. That’s the reason they returned the knights before

servilely broke the contract, and everyone followed suit. As a result, something so unprecedented

for five or six.”

concerned. The knights were directed toward

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

like her.

could sacrifice their lives for the Duchy.

the question was, ‘Would they

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