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

help from Count Reikla. She’s a Knight

had impenetrable defenses, so there was nothing

it seemed Ian was

was standing next to Ian, bowed her head.

Redra Reikla, madam.”

knight already knew about

came to the mansion, I

had no memory

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

Duke’s people were separated by the stigma of treason, knights of noble origin were allowed to

contracts with those families, their return had been delayed.

only a handful of nobles were released immediately. They helped

ruse as well.

help Laritte adjust to the mansion. Aristocrats grew

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

Laritte had met before. She was tough and concealing. Though she was of noble birth, she

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

for the punitive force

was in the lead, climbed up his horse.

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

He wasn’t joking.

nanny Ava know. She’ll help you get everything your way. Except for

frowned under the helmet.

to act like you are.” “I tried my best.”

he nodded to her as a

as the squad followed their leader.

***
But there was something Ian missed.

enemies could arise not only from outside the Dukedom

at least take a month to

“What is happening?”

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

betrayed Ian, was not the commander

interim deputy commander of

number of people who came back. How’d this happen?” “The

result, most of the knights, who belonged to the

situation was like

returned the knights before the end of the contractual period. They wanted to appear cooperative in the eyes

servilely broke the contract, and everyone followed suit. As

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

The knights

didn’t want them to run into Laritte, but it was a difficult task now,

her. It’d be

sacrifice

they recognize

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