In the unexpected situation, Jerr’s face stiffened.

“As the situation is what it is, I’ll take the liberty to handle the body for a moment.”

Jerr forcibly lifted Delia.

Delia, as if in slow motion, opened her eyes slightly.

“Let go.”

In a low, resonant voice, Delia’s words made Jerr tremble.

Delia blinked her transparent blue eyes like glass and looked at Jerr.

Then, she whispered softly.

“Disgusting.”

The tone and expression were so calm that it took time to understand the meaning.

Jerr’s face, which had been momentarily blank, distorted horribly.

“Your Highness.”
Jerr, who had maintained composure until now, breathed heavily.

The patience he had barely held on to snapped at Delia’s hateful words.

“Why am I not allowed?”

Jerr forcefully gripped Delia’s shoulders.

Delia shook weakly in his grip like a paper doll.

“You’ve allowed many things to the commander who invaded Eorenti, so why am I not allowed?”

Jerr vented the emotions he had suppressed until now.

A burning fire ignited in his heart and surged through his veins.

It felt like his entire body was on fire.

“I haven’t asked for much. Just let me stay by your side to protect you.”

Despite Jerr’s plea, Delia only stared into the distance.

Her blue eyes sparkled without focus, eerily unsettling.

The moment Jerr tightened his grip, exerting more force to dispel the chill creeping into his body.

Bang, a harsh sound echoed in the cabin.

Different from the gunshots heard so far, Jerr turned his head to an unfamiliar, jarring noise.

“Captain Jerr. It would be better for you to let go of her.”

Someone who had approached unnoticeably held the muzzle of a gun against Jerr’s head.

The silver decorations adorning the barrel glittered beautifully in front of Jerr’s eyes.

“You…”

Jerr realized the identity of the figure threatening him and widened his eyes.

“I made a big mistake. I thought only Alfredo Crown Prince, blinded by jealousy, was the one.”

Thud.

While reloading the gun with one hand, the person continued speaking.

“I never expected even the Captain of the Guard to be driven mad by jealousy. Dare to think of kidnapping Princess Delia to Frol.”

Delia muttered unconsciously.

“May.”

May bowed her head towards Delia.

“Princess Delia, it’s been a while. But Captain of the Guard, you should release her hand.”

May struck the back of Jerr’s neck forcefully with the sturdy part of the gun’s handle.

“Aaargh.”

Feeling the intense shock transmitted through his head, Jerr let go of Delia and covered his head.

As Jerr separated from Delia, May immediately pulled the trigger.

As a bullet pierced his thigh, Jerr collapsed to the floor.

The flowing blood stained the wooden floor of the cabin a dark red.

May drew her knife and asked leisurely.

“Shall I finish him off?”

Delia silently stared at the surreal situation unfolding before her.

As if urging a response, May promptly stepped on Jerr’s chest and twisted it.

Jerr’s agonizing groan shook the cabin.

Looking at the blue eyes blinking amidst the red blood, Delia muttered softly.

“Get rid of him. He’s disgusting.”

May swiftly caught even the faintest voice.

With a light nod, two organization members waiting behind rushed in and dragged Jerr away.

Along the path where Jerr was being dragged, vivid bloodstains were drawn.

“Do you have any more orders?”

“You too, go. Disappear.”
May looked at Delia with a perplexed expression.

“It might be difficult to follow that order.”

If you don’t disappear, I can only close my eyes.

Delia closed her eyes again, weakly.

Along her rich and thin eyelashes, light gently streamed down.

“In fact, my master wanted to meet Princess Delia in person, so I brought you here.”

Ignoring May’s words, Delia leaned against the wall of the cabin.

May’s voice, the rough combat outside, gunshots.

In the chaos, she focused on the sound of waves hidden in the confusion.

Tired.

Annoyed.

Exhausted.

Delia flowed down the cabin wall and lay on the floor.

Once again, she entrusted her body to the floor, returning to a state where she could barely breathe.

“Princess, lying like this in front of him.”

May’s startled words were interrupted by someone.

“No, let her be.”

A unfamiliar voice.

However, Delia didn’t feel the need to react.

Whether she was taken to Frol or taken away by May, it didn’t matter to Delia.

She wouldn’t choose anything.

She couldn’t choose anything.

Death was the only thing she yearned for.

“Princess of Eorenti, Delia Rosenthia Eorenti. Is that correct?”

A cool and gentle mid-low voice resonated.

Since there was no response, eventually, May, who had been watching from the side, answered.

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Delia still lay with her ear to the wooden floor, searching for the sound of the waves.

However, through the cheek pressed against the floor, a soft vibration transmitted.

It felt like someone was bringing a chair closer to where she lay.

Approaching step by step, sitting on the chair.

Even with closed eyes, it was vividly depicted in her mind.

A solid presence enveloped her through the skin.

“I offer sincere condolences for the tragedy in Eorenti.”

Still, Delia didn’t respond.

May, who became awkward due to the silent, responded on her behalf.

“My mistake. I should have prepared a guard for Princess Delia to stay safe, but due to the wind of exposure…”

While hiding her body, there were limits to performing her duties.

May lowered her head in shame for the miserable outcome caused by the failure of her mission.

“I will accept disciplinary action for my failure.”

He raised his hand to stop May’s words.

“No, it’s his fault. He got carried away with the thought of marriage without looking around… Tsk.”

Him?

“Just because he’s big, doesn’t mean he’s mature.”

Young?

“If you look closely, he’s just a kid. Even now.”

A kid?

“If it weren’t for his big mistake…”

Delia, listening to the man’s voice, slowly opened her eyes.

“We’ve got an opportunity like this because of his mistake.”
Gradually, in the clearer vision, the refreshing smile of the voice’s owner seeped in.

A flawless cascade of black hair was imbued with a soft glow.

The light reflected in the splendid curtains was dazzling.

“Aren’t you relieved, Princess?”

Delia slowly blinked her eyelids, looking up at the person sitting in front of her.

Similar to Aaron.

No, similar to Aaron.

No, completely different gray eyes were sparkling.