A few minutes ago.

Irtis took Prodia to a secluded alley.

Curiously, Prodia asked, “There are amusement rides in a place like this?”

“Yeah.”

“Where on earth…”

But instead of answering, Irtis grabbed Prodia’s hands and flew straight into the sky.

Prodia let out a short scream in surprise.

“Whoa…!”

However, it was only momentary; soon, Prodia’s expression brightened.

As the view expanded, the entire square came into sight.

A pleasant breeze swept past them.

Flying through the clouds for a while, they landed lightly on a nearby roof.

“How was it? Fun?”

“Yes, really.”

Prodia nodded with a smile.

However, there seemed to be a slight hint of disappointment in her expression.

Irtis laughed and asked, “Want to fly again?”

Upon hearing this, Prodia made one request, “Um… Can you fly me down as if dropping straight from the sky this time?”

“What?”

Irtis’s eyes widened at her words.

It could be quite scary.

Although Irtis was somewhat concerned, he agreed to her request.

Holding Prodia from behind, they ascended high into the air, paused for a moment, and then rapidly descended vertically.

Swoosh.

With a roaring sound, the two of them fell rapidly.

I’m not sure if this is a good idea.

What if she faints?

However, judging from Prodia’s expression, it was evident.

For the first time since meeting Prodia, she looked so thrilled.

With her eyes sparkling, she continued with her next request.

“This time, could you spin me around in the air?”

“As I fly fast, would it be okay if you flipped me 180 degrees, Irtis?”

Irtis couldn’t comprehend these bizarre requests, but he complied with everything she wanted.

Despite my worried thoughts, Prodia looked genuinely satisfied.

“Hahaha…”

“Are you really not dizzy?”

“It’s really fun. Thank you, Irtis.”

With both cheeks flushed, Prodia embraced him and smiled brightly.

It was the first time she had laughed so happily.

Unexpected emotions surged in Irtis’s heart as he witnessed this.

“I… I want to kiss her.”

For a moment, Irtis was so surprised that he almost let go of Prodia.

Of course, Prodia enjoyed even that moment as if it were part of the amusement.

“Wow, that was the most fun just now!”

On the other hand, Irtis felt confused.

Why did I suddenly have such naughty thoughts?

I’m participating in the Buma Tournament, after all.

What if I want to kiss another woman?

Especially when it comes to Prodia, my contracted party.

In an instant, Irtis descended to the ground.

Prodia seemed disappointed, but there was nothing she could do.

He promptly took Prodia to the square fountain.
“Wait here for a moment. I’ll go buy something to drink.”

“Yes, please take your time.”

Irtis quickly left his seat.

It seemed like there might be a major accident if he stayed.

However, Prodia was unaware of his feelings.

“After flying like that, I must be thirsty.”

Nevertheless, it was truly enjoyable.

As expected, Irtis is the best.

I hope we can continue spending time like this in the future.

However, joy is fleeting, and Prodia soon reflected on what her relationship with Irtis meant.

Once Irtis marries the princess, they won’t be able to spend time together anymore.

Suddenly, she felt a sense of regret.

But there was nothing she could do about it.

After all, the two of them originally met through such a contractual relationship.

After a while, Irtis, who Prodia had been waiting for, returned with two drinks.

The two of them sat side by side at the fountain and took a short break.

Meanwhile, someone who had been observing them from a distance had a serious expression.

“Irtis and… Prodia, the Duke’s young lady?”

Watching them, it was Leke.

Leke also noticed that this festival was related to the Buma Tournament.

It was suspicious that he had received a letter from the royal family urging participants to join the festival.

Of course, what Leke was thinking was slightly different from Prodia’s perspective.

“He seems to be checking their faith in the deity.”

Participating in a festival honoring the deity, the intention behind it was obvious even without looking.

Originally, Leke didn’t believe in the deity.

However, to score points with the royal family, he had no choice but to roam the festival grounds.

While doing so, he came across a familiar face.

A man with a masked face standing in front of the fountain.

“It’s Irtis.”

Thanks to reaching the Sword Master level, he possessed senses different from others.

However, Irtis was not alone.

There was a woman next to him.

Leke quickly grasped her identity.

“Prodia Du Ser Baekjak Youngae…?”

Certainly, she was the lady who had come to propose a contract to him.

Why is Irtis with that woman?

Leke came up with a reasonable hypothesis.

“Perhaps Irtis made a contract with someone other than me.”

If that’s the case, it makes sense.

Prodia is undoubtedly recruiting capable participants, as she mentioned.

Moreover, the awkward movements of the two looked exactly like a contractual relationship.