Meanwhile, Benjamin heading towards the inn helped Yurisien, who was almost running after him, catch her breath.

“H-Ha. Suddenly like this, where are we supposed to run?”

“But if we don’t do this, those guards will follow us all the way. There were too many eyes watching us.”

Unlike Yurisien, who hadn’t caught her breath due to her heavy dress, Benjamin sharply scanned the surroundings. Fortunately, it seemed the guards were dutifully following Benjamin’s orders.

“Now, here’s water.”

“Thank you.”

When Yurisien, struggling more than usual due to her heavy dress, accepted the thin water bottle, she looked up at Benjamin.

‘Really, even if I know, I don’t understand.’

The man who, a moment ago, had passionately kissed me and suppressed desires beyond that, now keenly surveyed the surroundings, planning the next move. It was doubtful whether he was the same person.

He was so complex that a single word couldn’t describe him. How could one define Benjamin with just one word?

As Yurisien stroked the Kara bouquet she was holding against her chest again, a gentle floral scent brushed against her nose. Benjamin, who had gradually softened his sharp nerves, exhaled slowly and said,

“Since we made such a commotion outside, those who saw us heading this way won’t show any more interest.”

“Even if they have it, they won’t follow us to spread the news that we headed towards the inn.”

Wiping her wet lips, Yurisien returned the water bottle. She explained that their public display of affection in the middle of the street was to divert the attention of passersby and the guards.

‘I want to continue the date, but there are things to do.’

‘Ah, I really just wanted to date.’

Unfortunately, both of them were well aware of the weight they carried, even in the heat of the moment.

In the end, Benjamin and Yurisien walked past the back alley, pretending to go into the inn. The hand of Benjamin, tightly holding Yurisien’s, gradually became warmer, undoubtedly not an illusion.

It felt like he was making a promise, ‘Someday.’ Yurisien felt like her mind was swept away with the goal right in front of her.

“From here, it’s Southhood.”

“Yes, but it seems more bustling than I remember.”

If they took a shortcut behind the upscale inn where local nobles stayed, they could head towards the southern end of the bustling district known as Southhood. This place was, to put it simply, a red-light district.

Even in a clean territory, shadows exist. The capital city was no exception.

Benjamin and Yurisien flipped their prepared shabby hoods and walked towards the alleyways of Southhood.

“Uhahaha, hahaha!”

“Ugh, ugh…….”
Throughout the day, there were drinking parties happening here and there. Some people seemed intoxicated with something other than alcohol, and others were loudly engaged in gambling. Even at a glance, the safety did not seem promising.

“I cleaned up this place not too long ago.”

Tsk, Benjamin clicked his tongue.

The place they arrived at was a shabby tavern in the most secluded corner of Southhood.

Before entering, as if confirming one last time, Benjamin asked,

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Yes, of course. We came here for that, right?”

Knowing there was nowhere to retreat right now, Yurisien didn’t avoid it. Instead, she took the step first in place of the still hesitant Benjamin. Her figure was truly that of a fearless beast with nothing to fear.

“You’re so amazing; you’re like a goddess.”

Saying that Yurisien is the only woman who makes him feel like a coward, Benjamin, who lightly tilted his head from behind, also moved towards the shabby tavern.

And that evening.

“Stop! Ah, agh!”

“Take cover!!!”

The main gate of Windsor, with no luck on its side, collapsed.

All thanks to the royal carriage!

“Come out immediately! You filthy and pitiful rascal!”

It was all because of the news that Hiscliff received about Benjamin and Yurisien entering the upscale inn.