After Linking the Villainess and Male Lead (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 28

Even now, armies from various nations would occasionally join forces to attack the Empire, seeking to pressure it as it steadily grew stronger—but each time, Kaern would lead the knights and soldiers he had personally trained under the Emperor’s orders straight to the border.

Not long afterward, I read in the newspaper that those foreign armies, intimidated by his might, had quickly retreated with their tails between their legs.

Having once seen Kaern’s army from afar, I understood their fear all too well.

From their supreme commander downward, they radiated an overwhelming presence and grandeur.

It was astonishing enough that he had single-handedly upheld his ducal house since before reaching adulthood—yet he also held the unwavering loyalty of the Empire’s knights and soldiers.

He truly was an extraordinary man in every respect.

While he was preoccupied with matters at the border, I intended to seek out Adelia and ask for her help.

I didn’t wish to trouble Adelia, who was surely enjoying her blissful newlywed life—but I had reached the limits of what I could manage alone.

After all, only his younger sister could possibly persuade Kaern.

“If we maintain our engagement, am I truly allowed to go abroad for my studies?”

At my question, Kaern looked slightly suspicious.

He seemed to sense something odd in my sudden change of attitude.

“It just occurred to me that it’s rather strange for us to argue like this when my studies abroad haven’t even been decided yet—and the duration hasn’t been finalized either.”

Fortunately, Kaern appeared to find my reasoning sound enough to dismiss his doubts.

“I suppose that’s true.”

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