Duke, You're a Bit Stiff (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 42

Among the many rooms in the duke’s manor, there was one unused yet very spacious chamber.

There, Artia ended up stuck with Cassus.

Starting right today.

Though time was running short, this was the only option available to Artia right now.

‘If only I could’ve learned from my experienced father instead… He’s been through countless battles, so surely he’d know some useful tricks I don’t.’

She’d hoped that staying close to Heidegger—who supposedly did nothing but eat and wage war—might somehow yield some unexpected benefit.

But regardless of how it happened, Cassus now stood in Heidegger’s place.

“Ready?”

Cassus asked.

Artia stretched her arms high above her head in comfortable clothing.

“Yes.”

They decided to start indoors for now.

Being alone together like this hadn’t happened since the night market, so some awkwardness was only natural.

“Your Grace, aren’t you busy, though? There’s the festival preparation and everything…”

Artia hinted gently.

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