“So, the Second Prince, that flashy guy with green hair?”

In the moment I was about to respond to Moore, the door to the training hall opened once again.

“You guys are here.”

The one who extended his face was one of the senior knights.

“What’s going on, senior?”

“The prince has arrived; gather in front of the headquarters.”

Edwin and I simultaneously exchanged glances.

“Something doesn’t feel right, huh?”

“You also feel that way?”

“The vice-commander said all the members who skipped training should gather, so don’t think about running away.”

After Edwin assessed the situation and gave a firm response, I replied, “Yes.” Edwin lightly shrugged his shoulders, sending me a look indicating we should go to the headquarters. As we approached, I saw the members already standing in formation in front of the headquarters.

Gabriel’s voice could be heard as I discreetly moved to the edge.

“Why have you come here, Your Highness the Prince?”

“I heard you recently went on a subjugation mission, commander.”

“Yes, I led the subjugation force.”

“I’ve come to commend that achievement.”

Still, he manages to imitate a prince quite well, huh? Is he skilled in acting?

Even so, a man who flirts with other women while having a fiancée hasn’t changed.

If it’s a social gathering, he’ll inevitably reveal his face, and considering that not many know that Enoc is the Second Prince, either he’s shameless or intoxicated by his own arrogance.

“I understand.”

Edwin, who had been assessing the situation, replied coolly.

“However, the knights who are attending the training weren’t summoned. I believed Your Highness would understand that much, but would you like me to call them now?”

“No, I understand your broad-mindedness.”

As Enoc gradually approached, Fabian, who had been standing behind Gabriel, stepped forward and answered.

“I didn’t summon the knights attending the training. I trusted Your Highness to understand that with your broad discretion. Should I call them now?”

“No, I understand your broad-mindedness.”

As Enoc examined the knights one by one, he gradually approached me.

Why is he coming this way again?

In the moment I tried to divert my gaze to the opposite building, Enoc’s footsteps came to a halt. Soon, his husky voice descended.

“Are you Winter’s sweetheart?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“I remember seeing you at the social gathering.”

“Did you?”

“I can’t forget this face.”

After tugging at his lips as if to tell me to think harder, Enoc suddenly leaned in. I looked straight into Enoc’s eyes and firmly replied.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t remember.”

So, can you please just go away?

Seemingly trying to convey words constantly through his eyes, Enoc nodded slightly and then scrutinized me from head to toe.

“Hmm, for a knight, your hands seem overly delicate.”

As Enoc’s hand, which had approached mine, was about to grab it, Fabian urgently called out to Enoc.

“Your Highness.”

“Yes?”

“I heard from His Majesty the Emperor that Your Highness is an exceptional skillful individual.”

Looking somewhat bewildered, Enoc narrowed his eyes and turned to Gabriel.

“Who is it? Is it me?”

“Isn’t it?”

“It can’t be ruled out, but…”

“Alright, I fell for it.”
Edwin, who was standing next to me, pinched my thigh at the low murmuring voice. Still, it was challenging to suppress laughter.

“How about showcasing your skills in front of the White Knights so that they can learn from the Second Prince?”

“How should I showcase my skills?”

“Since the prince is known for his outstanding skills, it would be good for you to have a light duel with our best knight.”

“The best knight? Who’s that?”

“Rosebelia, step forward.”

When Gabriel called me, Enoc burst into a forced laughter.

What’s with the exaggerated gestures?

It feels like he’s not genuinely surprised but pretending to be. Is something wrong with my eyes?

“Are you ignoring me now? Winter’s sweetheart is the best knight?”

“Your Highness, please don’t ignore her just based on her appearance.”

Seeing Gabriel wearing a stern expression, Enoc blinked his eyes slowly, as if in contemplation.

“No, I’m not ignoring her…”

“It’s correct that Rosebelia is our best knight within the White Knights.”

“But, how can I have a duel with a woman…”

It wasn’t my misconception. In Enoc’s gaze directed at me, there was a strange sense of fear, different from before.

Where did my reputation spread?

Perfect timing. This might be a chance to hit him back with an excuse like a duel.

“If it’s alright with Your Highness…”

“What about me, Your Highness?”

Just as I was about to step forward, a familiar voice reached my ears. It was Ian, whom I hadn’t seen since the day we talked about Aura and he left.

It had been exactly two days since Ian left abruptly.

“Klein, would you like to have a duel?”

“Yes, Vice Commander.”

“No, I was not ignoring, I just…”

“If Your Highness is fine with it…”

“Then, what about me, Your Highness?”

As I was about to step forward, Ian’s familiar voice reached me. At Ian’s words, Enoc burst into laughter again.

“What? You’re exaggerating.”