People Aren't Meant to Be Fixed! (4 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 100

“Your Highness, may I come along too?”

Why is this kid suddenly popping up out of nowhere, causing a ruckus? I was unintentionally pushed backward as Freyrie abruptly wedged herself between Carlisle and me, linking arms and forcing me to take an involuntary step back.

“You should go do your work instead. Do you think the Imperial Palace is a playground?”

What’s so funny? I grumbled at her, hoping she’d snap out of whatever game she was playing—because it felt like she was deliberately getting under my skin on purpose.

“But I really want to watch the sword duel.”

“You might as well just say you’d rather take a rest.”

If I pushed her away too harshly now, she’d well up with tears and accuse me of being unfair—and then I’d end up looking like the villain for no good reason. So, I decided to just bring Freyrie along to the training grounds for now.

Lilith suggested that Freyrie and I could simply sit on chairs and watch from a distance while taking a break, and I hurried my steps, already complaining that my legs were starting to feel a bit numb.

Shortly afterward.

“I heard you’ve already learned swordsmanship before.”

Carlisle had gone ahead toward the training grounds, saying he had a few questions for Lilith, while I walked behind with Freyrie and Poppy.

“So we won’t be using wooden swords for this duel. If you’d prefer to use a wooden sword, please say so now.”

What a pointless conversation.

Freyrie’s persistent clinging was slightly annoying, but I reminded myself of why I’d summoned her to the Imperial Palace in the first place and chose not to loosen my arms.

She might drift away due to the heat or other reasons, but if even the tiniest gesture or word caused Freyrie to become even more twisted, I’d be digging my own grave.

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