It was a quite cute purpose. After training, you probably wouldn’t want to work again, so deciding through betting would be the fairest.

“Come to think of it, Her Majesty the Empress also learned archery. Are you still practicing diligently?”

“Nowadays, I don’t have time for training because I’m receiving education. The teacher who used to teach me is also busy. So, right now, I’m only focusing on Empress’s education. They say for beginners like me, the hands stiffen even with a short break, so I’m a bit worried if it’ll be okay…”

Since becoming the head of the knights, and especially after Kun and Cloé got married, Winter had been generally busy and had no time to oversee Cloé’s lessons. Anyway, Cloé was also occupied with Empress’s education, so she let it go.

Seemingly concerned, Cloé let out a deep sigh and said, “Well, you can train here then!”

“Shouldn’t we be the ones overseeing the training?”
Following her words, Martin and Everett, who were focused on what she was saying, responded.

“That sounds good.”

Winter also joined in.

“While it’s true that we are busy with training, it’s not like we don’t have time to go outside. There’s plenty of time for rest. Every time, we’d like to watch Your Majesty’s training!”

With sparkling eyes, Martin asked, and Cloé’s heart softened secretly.

“Would it be alright for me to participate when my current class schedule allows?”

“Of course! Please contact us anytime. Whenever it is, even if it’s in the early morning, we’ll be ready to go!”

“Me too, Your Majesty.”

The two of them clenched their fists joyfully at the thought of meeting Cloé again.

“Oh, today, how about a brief one? One of the knights happened to bring a bow.”

“Today, you say?”

“Yes, there’s still plenty of time. Or do you have more classes?”

“Today’s already done. Mu Shu Franken, the afternoon martial arts teacher, said he’ll take a break today.”

“Then, we can substitute that class with the current one.”

Winter said with a charming smile.

Having descended from the horse, she went to the knight who had the bow and arrow ready and took them.

“How about it?”

“It’s fine for me, but I’m worried it might take away everyone’s time…”

Hesitatingly, Cloé, who had received the items in a hurry, looked around unconsciously and made up her mind.
“But there is no day other than today when the skills of excellent knights will be evaluated. If you’re okay with it, I’ll give the son-in-law a try.”

“Of course, it’s fine!”

A hearty cheer echoed from behind.

With Winter’s assistance, Cloé descended, her smile tinged with embarrassment. She stood in front of the fifth tree, which was the most central among the ten.

“Is it like this?”

Come to think of it, she hadn’t touched a bow since the hunting competition. The events of that day suddenly came to mind, and cold sweat began to form on her palms.

Hesitant, Cloé finally pulled the bow.

Nevertheless, despite the shaky start, the arrow hit the target. Right in the middle, earning her the ten points they were talking about.

“Amazing!”

The knights who had descended from their horses clapped and cheered.

Blushing, Cloé shyly smiled and pulled out another arrow. After assuming a more composed posture than before, she shot the arrow.

However, this time, it was a regrettable 7 points. Looking back with a disappointed expression, the knights continued to praise her skills with smiling faces.

Swept up in the heated atmosphere, Cloé’s challenge continued. Not content with just filling one target, she went on to hit three more trees, and her arm started to feel a bit sore.
It had been a while since all the arrows in the quiver had been used up. However, thanks to a prepared knight who brought more arrows, it continued. She kept shooting the bow, and when the arrows ran out, they were replenished again. She found herself trapped in this never-ending cycle.

She couldn’t find the right moment to stop, claiming that it was exhausting. Whether it was a reaction to the crowd cheering her on or her arm, raised without will, persistently shot arrows.

By this point, they should suggest stopping first, but oblivious to the speed, the cheers continued. Eventually, after emptying the quiver three times, her performance came to an end. Thirty arrows three times, making a total of ninety.

Exhausted, Cloé, who had been stumbling, got back on her horse. She wanted nothing more than to lie down on the horse without any pretense.

“Amazing, Your Majesty. Your skills are truly perfect!”

“If you continue training like this, you’ll improve in no time. Aren’t you going to surpass us at this rate? We look forward to seeing you every day, haha!”

However, they still seemed unaware of such sentiments as they continued to smile.

‘This, every training…?’

Nah, they’re probably just saying that.

Cloé thought it was just a polite gesture, but even so, she felt a chill running down her spine.

Thinking that she might seek help even from Winter, she looked ahead, but Winter, who should have been there, had disappeared without anyone noticing.
Surprised, Cloé looked around and shifted her gaze, and noticing the situation, Herace approached and spoke.

“The Commander has temporarily left for meal preparation. You should proceed to the market. This time, I’ll take the lead.”

When he mentioned meal preparation, Cloé naturally thought the evening banquet would take place in the main palace’s dining hall or the star palace’s dining hall.

However, in front of Cloé…

“It’s wild boar meat! Enjoy it! Haha!”

Nicely grilled wild boar meat lay before her. On her plate was a substantial piece of meat that seemed too much to eat.

Looking at the knights who gazed at her with shining eyes, Cloé thought,

‘Are they really expecting me to eat all of this…?’

Gulp.

Cloé swallowed loudly.

It wasn’t a decisive move to prepare to eat again.