Yurik found her and turned to look at Jax.

Because her body was tied to a tree, she couldn’t shake it awake.

The faithful Brody’s lips opened without her will, reporting the results of the watch to Jax.

“You brat, wake up.”

Hmm. Brody was surprised at the sound that came out of her mouth.

The tone of voice was ordinary. Neither too loud nor too high or low.

It was like a mechanical voice.

But the content…?

When Jax didn’t get up, Brody’s mouth moved again.

Of course, this too was not done by her will.

“Hey, hurry up and wake up.”

Brody wished she could bite her lips tightly.

Although the body was not moving by her will, ultimately, the body’s master was Brody, who contained her characteristics.

It seemed that Brody’s ego didn’t want to use polite language to Jax.

Even if it performs a commanded action, it cannot specify the expression.

Unless you command it like, “Mr. Jax, please wake up.”

Although it was a rigid sound like a machine, the content, no, the expression surprised Jax’s body, and it squirmed in the sleeping bag.

He frowned heavily and blinked his eyes, still sleepy.

Accustomed to waking up comfortably in a soft bed with the right temperature and humidity, Jax was uncomfortable sleeping surrounded by dirt and wind.

Plus, starting the day with a nasty word directed at him.

Feeling the morning chill, he got up.

“You, what did you just say…”

In his sight, Brody, tied to a tree, looking at him, came into view.

Brody’s expression was as dry as a marble sculpture.

She didn’t look like someone trying to insult Jax at all.

“Stop being stupid and get up. Someone is coming.”

Again, it was a speech with a constant pitch and speed, like a machine voice.

Jax was bewildered, but he couldn’t argue about that now.

If the command is executed correctly, it really means that Brody has spotted someone nearby.

“You, you! See you later.”

Whether to feel satisfied or embarrassed at revealing her inner thoughts, Brody didn’t know what to feel.

But it was clear that she was uncomfortable with the situation where Yurik had come to save her, she had to watch, and report it herself to Jax.

Jax dressed and tidied up the surroundings.

Surprisingly, he didn’t look anxious.

Soon, a new command fell from his mouth.

“Block the northern duke, Brody. If you think you will be caught, kill him.”

“…!”

Only then did Brody understand why Jax was so relaxed.

What’s there to worry about when she has Brody, her spear and shield?

That stupid child, whose head is spinning fast with the choice of medicine, untied the rope tied to Brody’s wrist.

Her arm, which had been pulled and tied, returned to its place with a snap, but Brody’s body trembled more at the command than at the pain.

“Kill him…?”

Brody, feeling her body getting up unconsciously, screamed inside.

Jax’s face, smiling and pulling at the corners of his mouth, came into Brody’s shocked eyes.

He read her eyes and said coldly.

“Why, isn’t it the reason we went north to kill him in the first place? If you complete this mission, Her Highness the Princess will highly praise you.”

Having said that, Jax hummed a tune as he finished packing.

He rolled up the sleeping bag, tidied up the campfire, picked up the tools, checked the horse’s saddle.

Leading Brody, he was not only confident of his safety but also felt excitement at the thought that he might capture the northern duke on this opportunity.

Then, without waiting for three years, the north would collapse, and the princess would be satisfied.

The place where they camped was off to the side of a path cleared for horses and people, between trees to shield from the wind.

Brody set out on the road, walking wearily in the dim light of dawn.

Then, about 50 meters away, the bushes rustled and a tall, big man with black hair walked out.

Though the distance was great, his unmistakable physique and distinct features reminded one instantly of Ian.

Ian began to walk slowly towards Brody, who was standing alone in the middle of the road.

‘No. No, Your Highness.’

Brody’s fingertips began to tremble.

It was not a reaction driven by her will, but a phenomenon that appeared because of her emotional sympathetic nerves.

Sweat poured like rain, and her pupils shook violently.

Brody had tried to warn him not to come closer by mobilizing everything she could do.

Ian, with his keen eyesight, was able to carefully examine Brody’s appearance.

He clenched his teeth, creating deep wrinkles in his forehead and cheeks.

In just one day, no, in half a day, Brody’s appearance was unrecognizable.

Her hair was flying around, her clothes were stained with bloodstains and unidentifiable marks.

Her face was pale, her eyes and mouth sunken in, and she looked like a ghost appearing on a mountain in the shadows of the dim dawn.

Since coming to the south, she seemed to have gained a little weight and vitality.

Ian felt bitter, thinking that all of it was his fault.

If he had not found Brody, Jax would never have been able to discover her whereabouts.