Moreover, even though the temporary shelter was relatively comfortable, there were insufficient conditions to provide a complete meal. Roast pork or steak was out of the question.

Of course, it might be for the sake of entertaining the prince and his party, but it was quite a struggle not to frown while watching the viscount couple effortlessly lead the conversation with smiles.

There was no one at the scene having a proper meal other than the two people who shouldered the heaviest responsibility.

“I don’t know how that’s supposed to go down the throat.”

After returning to the room following the evening meal, when I vented my frustration, Cahilren gently laughed, pulled me close, and kissed the top of my head.

“You’ll be a good queen.”

He looked confident, naturally expecting to become a king himself. Whenever Cahilren made such a self-assured expression, it felt strange, almost as if it were really going to happen.

“Of course, you think you’ll become king.”

“Who else could become king? My foolish younger brother?”

Cahilren snorted.

“Rather than that, there’s nothing particularly suspicious about the viscount couple.”
With a subtle and meaningful expression, I was tense, but the viscount and viscountess showed no particular movement. Thinking that I would return to the royal palace in two days, I felt a bit relieved.

However, the situation did not flow so easily.

“The foundation of the temporary shelter has weakened due to heavy rain. It would be good to evacuate the refugees since we don’t know when it might collapse.”

Cahilren clicked his tongue at the report from the reconnaissance mission. The gaze that turned to Viscount Sizz became sharp, suspecting the installation of a temporary shelter in a place with a weak foundation from the beginning. Flustered, Viscount Sizz quickly offered an explanation.

“It’s a place recommended by experts. It must be because of the prolonged heavy rain, just as Marci mentioned.”

Ignoring his explanation, Cahilren, unimpressed, turned his head. He firmly advised, holding my shoulder.

“Stay inside the mansion without moving.”

“Aren’t you coming with me?”

Feeling prepared to go together, I tilted my head in confusion. Cahilren gave a faint laugh.

“I can’t take my wife to a dangerous place that might collapse at any moment.”

After Cahilren kissed my forehead and put on the cloak Marci handed over, I grabbed the hem of his cloak with a premonition.

“I’ll be back soon, so don’t worry.”

Cahilren smiled gently. However, the expression he turned back to Viscount Sizz was noticeably cold.

“There should be nothing to worry about regarding my wife.”

With a threat that he wouldn’t stand idly by if something happened to me, Viscount Sizz quickly nodded.

“Yes, of course. I will safely accommodate Lady Vi in the mansion.”

Cahilren, looking at Viscount Sizz with a somewhat mocking face, instructed Marci and Rendolfs to guard my side. I quickly refused.

“I’m fine.”

“I’m not okay.”

Despite continuous refusals, Cahilren didn’t give in, and in the end, I had no choice but to step back.

“Be careful on your way back.”

“It might be boring without me, so read a book or something.”

Cahilren playfully replied and turned away. I couldn’t take my eyes off his back as he walked into the pouring rain.

After Cahilren left and returned to the room, I wandered around in anxiety. Seeing my anxious state, Marci, who hadn’t seen such a sight, smiled gently and comforted me.

“Do not worry, Lady Vi. His Highness will return soon.”

“Yes, you have experienced many such things on the battlefield.”

Even the usually reserved Rendolfs spoke a word of reassurance, and Sylvia brought a warm tea and placed it on the table. Then she led me to the table.

“If you have a warm cup of tea, it will calm your mind.”

“Thank you, everyone.”

Of course, I also believed that Cahilren would return safely, knowing his abilities. Still, since earlier, I had an uneasy feeling, and I tried to calm down. However, I couldn’t help but feel more worried about those who were staring at me.

But for now, I couldn’t cause more concern to those who were watching me, so I tried to calm myself.
However, soon I dropped the teacup upon hearing the news through Viscount Sizz. The clattering sound of the teacup hitting the saucer resonated loudly.

“What did you say?”

I muttered, wondering if I had misheard. Viscount Sizz stammered, trying to explain.

“There has been a landslide where His Highness Cahilren is.”

I bit my lower lip.

“What about him?”

“He… our knight who went with him barely came back alone.”

I could infer the unspoken words from Viscount Sizz’s hesitation. The image of Cahilren, who had smiled at me just before, flashed in my mind, and for a moment, my mind went blank.

“Lady Vi!”

As I staggered, Sylvia quickly supported me.

“No, Cahilren couldn’t possibly encounter trouble in a place like this.”

Taking a deep breath and trying to calm myself, I turned to Marci and Rendolfs.

“Marci, Rendolfs, go to Cahilren immediately.”