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"I need you… to get back first."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Flustered, Maxi stared at him blankly before asking, "B-By myself?"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi peeked over her shoulder just in time to see Sejuleu swing his arm over the stiff clergyman in a chummy gesture. Kuahel promptly twisted the affronting limb. As she continued to watch the two commanders with wide eyes, Riftan led her into the main castle.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"No," Riftan replied curtly, then began leading Maxi away.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Composing herself, Maxi turned to Anette. "I-I apologize for changing my mind, but I think… I will stay with my husband after all."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Riftan took her bag from her shoulder and slung it over his own. "My wife will be staying with me."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Who are you to command her ladyship?" Ulyseon snarled. "She is no servant of yours. If you refuse to give her the due respect, I shall challenge you to a du—"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Intense relief flooded her. She desperately held back her sobs, almost dizzy with joy. Riftan had successfully infiltrated the wyvern farm as planned. He was safe. The fact that the wyverns were now indiscriminately attacking trolls must mean Ruth was manipulating the rune that controlled them.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Silhouetted against the light, his face looked fearsome as though shadowed behind a dark iron mask. His garnet eyes glinted as he added, "Humans are the most tempting prey for any monster. Those were your husband's words. If he's right, this is the best way to lure those creatures out."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

He closed the lid and said flatly, "We can't afford to waste the abilities of the clerics any longer, but if we do nothing about the corpses, they will either turn into undead monsters or become enemy fodder. Better for us to make use of them first, wouldn't you agree?"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

The senseless carnage left Maxi speechless. Even those bent on self-destruction could not have failed so spectacularly.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"We've waited long enough. We can't afford to waste any more time," Breston snarled, wolf-like. He turned his scowl onto Kuahel Leon. "If you are unwilling to give the order, my men and I will ride into battle ourselves if necessary."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"This whole time," he replied flatly. "It was merely a light concealment charm, but you didn't seem to notice at all. You really must work on your magic detection, my lady. It's not just today, either. You were quite oblivious to my near-constant presence back at the castle. I would call that a cause for concern."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

She quickly pressed her lips together at the surprise on Ulyseon's face. Embarrassment at her display of petty jealousy set in, and she felt her cheeks burn. She was about to apologize for her ill temper when she heard a curt voice behind them.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Ulyseon looked puzzled by her abrupt question. "Customarily, yes."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"They… sh-should be the last." Maxi looked worried when she saw the wolf on the dark green banner. "The Knights of Phil Aaron have arrived from Balto."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Did you two have an argument?" Agnes ventured cautiously.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Contrary to her expectation that their reunion would be awkward, the princess was no less hospitable than the last time Maxi had seen her.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi gave him a stern look. "You seem to find us amusing, Sir Sejuleu."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim