You didnt miss me?

Ah, I dont mean that but Its dangerous.

Herietta quickly explained as Bernard looked visibly upset.

What if something happens to Your Highness while you move hastily? Even so, the current state of affairs is very dire.

Nothing happened.

You never know. Still, youre a member of the royal family, so Your Highness has to be mindful of your own safety.

Do you think I would pay attention to such details?

As Herietta continued to speak, Bernard just sneered. You dont know who I am. His face was arrogant and provocative as he looked at her with his head tilted sideways.

Herietta stared up at his face. Before long, her eyes narrowed.

Youre always like this.

Herietta let out a deep sigh and shook her head.

Your Highness behaves as you please, thats why youre labeled a foolish prince.

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Dont blame anyone else. Listen. There is an old saying, There is no smoke without fire. Now Your Highness.

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whats wrong?

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Why are you looking at me like that?

Herietta, who had been yapping at Bernard for a while, tilted her head and asked. At this point, he should retort, but he just stared blankly at her face without saying a word.

I like it.

Herietta widened her eyes. Like, what is there to like? Bernard spoke again as she rolled her eyes wondering if this was another plot.

To be able to meet and talk with you like this.

Bernard tucked the side of Heriettas hair behind her ear with his long fingers. He smiled and said.

Im realizing all over again how I like it.

* * *

You said you met the commander of the Kustan Army?

Bernard asked, setting the teacup down on the table. Perhaps he hadnt expected it at all, he looked very surprised.

And he let you go without a hitch?

Bernards gaze once again scanned Herietta up and down. There was concern in his eyes, thinking if there might be a wound that he hadnt noticed yet.

Herietta, who was sitting across from Bernard, glanced towards the door. Confirming that the door was firmly closed, she slowly nodded her head.

He warned me.

Warned?

Bernard furrowed his eyebrows at the unfavorable word.

What do you mean warned?

He said he would cut me if I ran into him again.

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Heriettas words darkened Bernards complexion. Cold frozen eyes. Tightly closed lips. He didnt openly frown, but the fact that his mood had subsided considerably was evident without anyone saying.

Should I not have said that?

She just said it without much thought. But Bernard reacted much more strongly than she had expected, and Herietta wondered if she had made a mistake.

Bernard was still pondering something with his vicious eyes flashing. Then, perhaps he had finished his thoughts, he spoke again.

What kind of person was he?

The he that Bernard referred to must be the commander of the Kustan army.

I dont know.

Herietta hesitated before she answered. In her mind, she recalled the man in black armor she had met.

He didnt talk much. He was someone with a strong sense of quietness overall.

Quiet?

Yes. But that doesnt mean hes weak.

Herietta added hastily.

The man stood quietly like a rock in the forest, like a shadow under a tree. Even then, if he put his mind to it, he immediately attracted peoples attention, and with just a few words, he completely subdued the people around him.

His murderous energy was intense enough to make spines run cold and senses tingle. Although it was only for a moment, Herietta still vividly remembered the thrill of the terrible murderous energy he hurled at her.

Oh, and his swordsmanship skills were quite high.

Swordsmanship?

Bernard asked back. Herietta nodded her head.

Yes. I saw him take down a pack of gray wolves alone.

The gray wolf was the largest and most ferocious of all known wolf species. Furthermore, not only the densely packed teeth, but also the jaws embedded with thick muscles were strong enough to break a whole cows bones at once, so even the most seasoned hunters found it difficult to handle even one.

But to be able to deal with not one, but several, of those notorious gray wolves at once. Werent all the rumors about him false?

Did he look stronger than Sir Jonathan?

Jonathan Coopert. As a knight of Bernards personal guard, he was the best knight in Velicia in terms of skill alone.

Hmm. I dont know.

However, even so, Herietta could not readily answer.

Jonathan wasnt weak. It was just that man, the commander of the Kustan army, was strong.

It wasnt that she was unaware of that fact.

Then me?

Bernard, who was looking at Herietta with ambiguous eyes, asked stealthily

Did he look stronger than me?

Your Highness?

Herietta asked, squinting her eyes. At first glance, he seemed unconcerned, but Bernards gray eyes contained a sense of triumph that could not be concealed.

Excuse me, but. Was Your Highness ever stronger than Sir Jonathan?

Oh my, oh my.

Bernard laughed as Herietta asked so while looking at him. In any case, does that mean she wont say anything she doesnt mean even with a knife in her throat? He leaned back, draped his arms across the back of the sofa, and assumed a relaxed posture.

Im sorry. Even if I look at it like this, when I was young, I was called a master of swordsmanship.

Thats when you were young.

Bernard put on an exaggeratedly sad expression, but Herietta didnt blink an eye.

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