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Brandis peers into it, slightly startled.

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Kaden hadn’t turned 30 yet, and had been carrying out reconnaissance and intelligence missions as an article under his direct command.

Even if I made a judgment from an objective point of view, it was not yet to the point of considering retirement.

“Ah, please don’t misunderstand. Shouldn’t we prepare in advance to be with Miss Brandis?”

“Tsk… Are you still saying that?”

“Since that day, my heart has never been shaken. Now all I have to do is accept Miss Brandis.”

“her… Didn’t you say that wouldn’t happen?”

“But Miss Brandis offered me a drink. It must have changed your opinion of me a little bit, right?”

Brandis laughs and empties the glass at once.

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Kaden had only shown a consistent attitude since then, but he had no intention of accepting that heart.

Because I shared love with the one I love a long time ago, and I have three children under my care.

“Even if you act like him, it won’t change my mind.”

“Are you talking about a friend who knows romance?”

“yes. You risked your life like him, but to me it only looks like loyalty.”

“Well… Does that mean you can be Miss Brandis’s knight, but not her companion?”

“How can I undo a fate once decided?”

Of course, even if he remarried, no one would object.

Even commoners live in pairs, but the king who rules this country cannot be alone.

Many nobles wanted to become the king’s in-laws, and even the king’s children encouraged remarriage.

But Brandis eventually refused, and she was still living alone to this day.

“Miss Brandis can’t let go. You stay in the past and follow the traces. Would your old partner really want that?”

“Even nobles younger than me don’t let each other go, but I can’t let go.”

“You talk about that friend often.”

“The same goes for my fiancé. How daring it was… … .”

“I am the same. Even if you don’t know that friend well, you can know his heart.”

“How can you know that heart?”

“Since he loves Miss Brandis equally, I have no choice but to know.”

“… … .”

Brandis glares at her fiercely, then refills her glass.

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Just because we had similar feelings didn’t make us the same.

Above all, the companion remained in his heart.

“Emotions are similar, but hearts cannot be the same.”

“Miss Brandis’s companion is the same. I’m sure Miss Brandis will want you to forget her. If the person you love is stuck in the past, you can’t help but feel sad.”

“How can you know the heart of someone who has already died!”

Brandis raised her voice with her eyes wide open.

Of course, I couldn’t deny that.

It was because it was an idea that he could do enough if he was his partner.

However, if it wasn’t for what her partner said, she wouldn’t have even the slightest bit of faith.

“… Miss Brandis, you don’t have to pick me. Nobles, commoners, anyone is fine. If you get a new partner, I will gladly step down.”

“Ha ha ha… I was tired of hearing that word. Can you really give up?”

“When that time comes, I will only obey the king’s command until I die as your knight. I’m sure you’ll allow me to look at Your Majesty from afar.”

Brandis shows a stiff expression and clears his drunkenness.

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Kaden has used the word majesty only in official situations.

In other words, it meant that he would give up without regret if he was not chosen.

“Wasn’t you wishing for my heart?”

“If you think only of me, you will try to win Miss Brandis’ heart. But I want Miss Brandis to be happy, so I’m telling her to get another companion.”

“… Do you think I will be happy when I get a new partner?”

“The old feelings will be filled in the heart that has been empty for a long time. Don’t Miss Brandis miss that feeling?”

“You speak as if you know me well.”

“I’m not sure. only… I can only see myself in Miss Brandis.”

Brandis tries to drink, but hesitates.

Seeing myself would mean that I too was longing for love.

But it was a wrong guess.

Because he was only looking back at the traces of his partner, not love.

“hahahaha! Is that why you tried to join the Royal Knights?”

“Can’t you see Miss Brandis up close?”

“Do you know where you will be placed and say that?”

“If things don’t go as we wish, why not look at Miss Brandis as a citizen of the Alain Kingdom?”

“… Are you saying you want to secretly watch over me with that skill?”

“Because you can’t win Miss Brandis’s heart without hard work.”

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Kaden smiles softly and sips his glass.

Brandis was taken aback for a moment, but frowned in doubt.

‘It’s really the same. Shion Reggiard is like this guy… … .’

“I am a little happy. To have a private conversation with Miss Brandis… The efforts of the past five years must not have been in vain.”

“her… Has it already been five years?”

“I went stealing for a year trying to get attention from Miss Brandis. After arguing again for about a year, she was caught by Miss Brandis, and she has been working as a Cetinos quasar ever since.”

“… Did you steal to get attention from me?”

“Oh, didn’t I tell you? While learning Biggi, I always looked only at Miss Brandis. After thinking about what to do, I decided to steal.”

“What the hell is a guy like you… Huh… … .”

Brandis is speechless and tilts his glass.

The robbery in the capital, the chase with him, and becoming the Setinos Quasar were all planned.

Of course, he would have been more interested in the Royal Knights than the Setinos Quasar, but even if he allowed it, Glonet would not have tolerated it.

“Hmm… You may be worried, so I’ll make a brief report. Neither the 3 Demon Kings nor the 4 Major Disasters are showing any special movements.”

“… What about the other witches?”

“It is the same. It seems that the demon beasts were frightened thanks to the purple shrine.”

“Will it be possible to carry out the mission in the future?”

“Available. If Miss Brandis wants it, I will definitely do it.”

Brandis nodded, listening to the same report as before.

At some point, the number of invasions by demon beasts decreased, and a miraculous peace was maintained.

I wondered if I was even more anxious because I didn’t know when this peace would end.

“If it is judged dangerous, we must retreat immediately. In case of emergency, you can mobilize troops from the outskirts.”

“Yes, always aware.”

“… silver.”

Brandis thought about it before slowly opening her mouth.

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Kaden was puzzled, but answered right away.

“Yes.”

“Don’t get hurt. I don’t want to lose a talent like you.”

“If it is the king’s order, I will obey… … .”

“This time, I will ask as Brandis.”

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Kaden opens his eyes wide and can’t control his overflowing emotions.

For the first time in five years, he told himself not to get hurt, and made a declaration as Brandis.

It must have been that he had undergone something and had a change of heart.

‘Is it because of that friend who risked his life for his fiancé?’

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Kaden smiles and sinks into a sense of accomplishment.

She, who had been strong and strong, was now shaking.

Something that surpassed five years of hard work suddenly intervened.

‘That friend’s romance helped me. I should go and say thank you.’

* * *

The residence of the Marquis de Prandike, an indoor gymnasium.

Shion was facing swords with Hafnon today as usual.

As always, he didn’t use swordsmanship or magic, but he was learning his sense of swordsmanship little by little.

In addition, Hafnon responded according to the level, so I had no choice but to do my best at any time.

‘That’s swordsmanship.’

Harnette was watching the match from her seat on the outskirts of the gymnasium.

I reluctantly followed Zion because it was good to be together as much as possible.

Of course, this didn’t mean that I couldn’t get pocket money, and since it was my first time visiting, I couldn’t help but be a little interested.

‘That nobleman is a bit famous too.’

He knew that the Marquis of Frandike had a close relationship with the Duke of Adelaira, but he had no interest in its members.

It was just that Shion was going to learn swordsmanship, so I did some research through the lady-in-waiting.

‘They say they don’t know how to use a sword… … .’

Harnette rolls her eyes back and forth according to Shion’s movement.

Shion repeated advancing and retreating, constantly swinging his wooden sword.

Hafnon was also responding to him by leaning out to meet or avoid Shion’s attack.

‘If you use sword skills, you must have talent.’

Swordsmanship was said to be the pride of a swordsman, and many people were working hard to reach that level.

However, only a few of them managed to implement the sword technique, and the remaining ones only gave up belatedly after encountering the limit.

Compared to him, Shion had to use swordsmanship before he even passed his 20s, so it should be considered that he was in fact a naturally gifted swordsman.

‘What’s so good about it?’

Harnette stared blankly at Shion’s face with her head tilted.

His personality was good, and his appearance was tolerable.

He is the son of a marquess family and the son of a royal family, and even his two brothers had outstanding qualities.

Recently, while using sword skills, he drew attention from nobles, and even the king tried to enlist him in the royal knights.

‘… This makes me look so ugly.’

Of course, being compared didn’t make me feel bad.

She was obsessed with the perception that she was a foolish young lady, and Shion was just beginning to make a name for herself as an excellent swordsman.

Because I was engaged to Zion, I had no choice but to be bound unconditionally.

‘If I am good at something, can it be a little different?’

Harnette did not want to be recognized by anyone from any moment.

No matter how hard I tried, no one recognized me, and I was always forced to follow a set method.

That’s why I lost my motivation, and I was gradually weeded out.

‘If it’s magic, I can do well… … .’

Harnett gives a bitter look as she recalls the things she experienced at the Magic Society.

I was able to enter the Magic Society because Shion went with me.

Even if he learned it now, he was overflowing with enthusiasm, but how nice it would have been if he had been introduced to magic when he was young.

‘I can’t do anything without a kid.’

Hannette suddenly had an idea.

If I married Shion, wouldn’t I be able to get what I want without having to run away?

They would have to be together for the rest of their lives, but as long as they didn’t interfere with each other, they could handle it.

‘But that’s a bit… … .’

Harnette discovers something and twists her eyes.

A noble lady was entering the gymnasium carrying a water bottle and a plate with a towel on it.

‘It’s a bit annoying.’

Harnette glared at the noble lady with her eyes narrowed.

The noble lady was smiling brightly and handing a towel to Shion.

‘I don’t like it. What’s good about a kid getting that?’

Hanette immediately got up and approached Shion.

Then he snatched the towel he was holding and began to wipe away the sweat.

Shion slowly turns his head in bewilderment.

“what are you doing?”

“Don’t you see? You’re doing what you’re supposed to do Drink some water.”