In This Life, I'll Assist You (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 124

The vigilance had been heightened since evening.

Arcadia returned from searching for Suntus’s secret path.

I exchanged greetings with General Covales, who had come back with him. He was a seasoned warrior with white hair—the very image of a veteran soldier.

“I’ve heard you’re a Sword Master. I can’t tell you how reassuring that is.”

He was genuinely pleased. I replied,

“The honor is mine to meet you.”

I also greeted Adrian, whom I hadn’t seen in a long time. He had grown taller by a head and boasted to me playfully.

“Lady Estelle. Meeting you again—this isn’t a dream, is it?”

“Shall I pinch you to make sure?”

“No, thank you.”

Thanks to the mage’s serious expression, I managed a brief laugh.

We moved into a strategy meeting.

Arcadia reported that he had failed to locate the secret passage Suntus might have used to infiltrate our rear.

Iram Clart added, sounding apologetic,

“I tried requesting troop reinforcements from the capital, but… it didn’t go well.”

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