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

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

the Duchy had impenetrable defenses, so there

Ian was

was standing next to Ian, bowed her

am Redra Reikla, madam.”

knight already knew

to

had

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. All the knights of aristocratic

stigma of treason, knights of noble origin were allowed to work for another family.

those families, their return had

a handful of nobles were released immediately.

was Ian’s ruse as well.

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

been given orders to stay at the mansion. I’m tasked to protect you during Captain’s absence.”

concealing. Though she was of noble

Laritte arrived at the mansion, Redra was defeated by Ian’s stubbornness

for the punitive force to leave for their destination.

lead, climbed up

you soon, Laritte.” “Please return safely.”

He wasn’t joking.

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

frowned under

sure to act like you

nodded to her as a sign of taking

on the ground as the squad

***
But there was something Ian missed.

enemies could arise not only from outside the Dukedom but also

families said they would at

“What is happening?”

rushed to the annex, frowning. She started to

deputy who betrayed

interim deputy commander of the Order

happen?”

knights, who belonged to the remaining three-fifths of

was like

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

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

except for five or six.”

concerned. The knights were directed toward the

into Laritte, but it was a difficult task now, considering how many have

guys wouldn’t like her. It’d be a

could sacrifice their lives for

they recognize Laritte as

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