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

to strengthen our security with help from

so there was nothing to worry

Ian was

next to Ian, bowed her

Redra Reikla,

already knew about

to the mansion, I accompanied

had no

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 knights of aristocratic descent did.”

knights of noble origin were allowed to work for

families, their return

were released immediately. They helped manage the Dukedom outside

ruse as

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

Redra isn’t dressed in armor?” “No. I’ve been given orders to stay

different from the knights Laritte had met before. She was tough and concealing. Though she was of noble birth, she was on the side of

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

for the punitive

was in the lead, climbed up his

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

He wasn’t joking.

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

under

a joke, make sure to act like you are.”

that, he nodded to her as a

thudded on the ground as the squad followed

***
But there was something Ian missed.

arise not only from outside the Dukedom but also

families said they would at least take a month

“What is happening?”

force left, Redra rushed to the annex, frowning.

betrayed Ian, was not the commander

the top interim deputy commander

this happen?” “The families they were serving had broken their

knights, who belonged to the

situation was

reason they returned the knights before the end of the contractual period. They wanted

servilely broke the contract, and everyone followed suit. As

returned, except for five or six.” “That many?”

knights

didn’t want them to run into Laritte, but it was a difficult task now, considering how many have returned.

guys wouldn’t like her.

of Reinhardt could sacrifice their lives for

question was, ‘Would they recognize Laritte as their

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