How To Get Revenge On My Sister Who Stole My Husband (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 28

“Leave the rest to me. You should take that carriage back to the mansion. Marquis Uston might come looking for you as soon as he hears that Roilot’s assassination attempt failed.”

“Yes. Then I’ll take my leave first.”

I nodded in reply. The Duke escorted me all the way to the carriage and opened the door for me to make boarding easier. Just as I was about to get in and the Duke was closing the door—

“Wait, just a moment, Duke Haven!”

Viscount Miles came running while calling out the Duke’s name. I pressed myself near the carriage door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Standing before the Duke, the Viscount spoke with slightly labored breath.

“…Last time, I already owed you a great debt for your kindness toward my daughter, and now you’ve even saved my life. I truly don’t know how I could ever repay such a favor.”

The Duke looked indifferently at the Viscount, who was bowing repeatedly with emotion, and replied,

“There’s nothing to be overly grateful about. I didn’t help you for free, after all.”

“…What do you mean by that?”

Viscount Miles asked, puzzled. The Duke answered promptly,

“I’ve heard that you’re not only skilled with the sword, but also deeply knowledgeable in navigation and naval tactics.”

“…Ah, yes. Although I’ve never boasted about those skills in front of others… I do pride myself on being among the top five in the Empire in those fields.”

“That’s precisely why I’m asking, Viscount Miles—would you consider joining my service? I’d like you to become the deputy commander of the navy I’m about to establish.”

“…Me? You mean me?”

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