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"I think your nerves have grown overly sensitive lately, my lady. You won't be able to hold out long in that state. We don't know when this war is going to end, so you must take better care of yourself."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I shall not put you in danger like last time, my lady," said Ulyseon. "Please be rest assured that we shall keep you safe no matter what!"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Clearly still skeptical, Riftan studied her face before frowning. "But where exactly do you bleed?"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi blushed in pleasure at the usually stoic maidservant's show of affection. "D-Do not worry. I am going with the strongest knights i-in the Western Continent, remember? Nothing bad is going to happen."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Huh. I was wondering who you might be. You're that impudent wench who needed to learn some fear."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Let's stop this childish squabbling, eh? We've only just reunited. Come now, both of you. Let's not waste our breaths."

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I am at my limit," he growled into her ear. "How much more must I tolerate? Didn't that gruesome scene in the cave knock some sense into you? Or does your stubbornness come from your failure to understand just how much danger we are in?"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I am at my limit," he growled into her ear. "How much more must I tolerate? Didn't that gruesome scene in the cave knock some sense into you? Or does your stubbornness come from your failure to understand just how much danger we are in?"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Her voice began to crack. It would not do to collapse into a pitiful puddle of tears in front of these knights. She whirled away, bringing an end to the conversation, and pretended to tie the straps of her bag.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I already know… what you are going to say, Sir Hebaron," she replied, her tone prickly. "If I were to hazard a guess… you want me to join the returning party instead of staying behind to potential danger. I am used… t-to such treatment from you and the others. All you knights see me as a helpless damsel and a nuisance. But have you considered this? I've always done my part, and I once made a significant contribution. Yet… you men continue to push me to rear. Well, I refuse! I have already obtained Master Calto's permission to remain, and there is nothing you can do to stop me, Sir Heba—"

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi clasped her shaking hands together. She had to collect herself — divorce was equivalent to a death sentence for a noblewoman. She would not only end up the target of ridicule, but also disgrace her entire family.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I'll make sure to keep prying eyes away," he said in a conspiratorial tone.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim

The expressions on Ursuline, Gabel, and Ulyseon's faces stiffened. After calmly meeting their hostile gazes, Calto sighed.

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Fantasy · Suji Kim