She could be a woman trying to seduce and manipulate you.

She could be a femme fatale leading you to ruin.

“……”

…Could Arthur really not know that much?

But he couldn’t be certain.

Although he respected and trusted Arthur, he couldn’t shake the thought of how easily a lonely person could fall for a vixen.

“……”

What if Arthur is such a case?

Tristan looked at his hands on his knees, unable to reveal his possibly impertinent worries and anxieties.

If the reason for your good mood is that woman, it’s dangerous.

However, he didn’t know how far he could interfere with Arthur’s family matters or issues with women.

Arthur is a man who performs impeccably in both offense and defense, but can we expect him to be perfect in guarding his heart as well?

Although he had been away for a long time due to the battlefield, as a man protecting a family with a wife and child, Tristan was concerned because he knew the importance of finding a trustworthy good spouse.

In particular, Arthur, who has a complicated family background and has led a lonely life, was a concern as if he were a child put out at the water’s edge.

“……”

Is Arthur immune to women?

…Really?

“……”

Watching the subtle signs of Arthur, who looked inexplicably happy, Tristan kept his guard up against Reina.

I hope it’s not a fox who’s burning the lonely commander?

If she were to flatter you, saying, “Choose me as your wife instead of Miss Christina, weren’t we good?”, and….

If the lonely Arthur were to fall for that…

Tristan would never forgive himself for not preventing such an incident in advance.

“I’m happy, too?”

The memory of her calmly smiling made Tristan’s heart ache.

“……”

Not even satisfied with Christina Julius.

I can’t stand the thought of a swindler who sneaked into Julius targeting his side.

If that happens, Julius would rather be right, and would be buoyed by having caught his weakness.

And it would tarnish the heroic glory that Arthur deserves.

Tristan’s eyes turned cold.

I will not allow such an incident to happen.

After the other knights left saying they would prepare.

Only Arthur and Tristan were left, and Tristan opened his mouth.

“Reina and Taylor Lorenson. Which one would you like to hear first? The ‘Reina’ side is still lacking in information though.”

Arthur spoke with a slight pause.

“Start with Reina.”

Reina gave a slight sideways glance at Arthur.

Just a quick glance.

As soon as he got on the carriage, Arthur, who seemed to know, asked with a smile.

“Do you want me to wear a mask?”

Thud. The carriage door closed.

Reina, feeling embarrassed, bowed her head.

“Ah, no……”

…That’s a relief.

It seemed like his mood was lightened.

He teases like that but…

“……It’s a bit like that my wife can’t even look me in the eyes.”

“……”

Recalling Arthur, who was laughing with a bright face, Reina cooled her burning cheeks with the back of her hand.

Arthur raised his hand and thumped the roof of the carriage twice.

The coachman started the carriage.

“……”

Reina looked at him, enduring the awkwardness and embarrassment.

Arthur, with a slight smile, leaned back in the carriage, resting his chin and looked directly at Reina.

His eyes were laughing.

“……”

It was a bit embarrassing…

But she didn’t hate it.

For Reina, it was more comforting to be sure that he wasn’t angry.

He likes it when she looks him in the eyes.

Now Reina seemed to know too.

Arthur silently looked at her and then said.

“You’re also beautiful. …Very much so.”

“……”

Reina, caught off guard by the sudden attack, slowly blushed from her neck up.

“Well…….it’s not like you can’t look at it.”

“……”

Looking at Reina’s flushed face, Arthur added as if joking, with a hint of kindness.

“……It doesn’t mean you’re less beautiful. It’s just that I’m not the kind of person whose composure is shaken by a woman’s appearance.”

Reina sat still for a moment, then opened her mouth blankly to retort.

“So, am I that kind of person……?”

Arthur looked at her as if he was contemplating, resting his chin.

“Hmm…… Does the conversation lead to that?”

“……”

He added with a smug smile.

“It might be. I don’t think it’s a bad taste.”

“……”

Looking at Rayna’s face making an indescribable expression, Arthur seemed to hold back a laugh, covering his mouth.

“Look aggrieved?”

“Because I’m aggrieved.”

“Really? Isn’t it a frequent occurrence?”

“I’ve never had this happen before!”

“Never?”

“Never!”

Rayna retorted with a red face.

An unrestrained smile hung on Arthur’s lips, who had been silently watching her.

He cleared his throat briefly with a grunt, and tilted his head while lightly touching his nose bridge.

“……I’m not sure whether I should be thankful for your composure or whether I’m just that handsome.”

“……”

Rayna clenched her mouth tight and scowled, looking somehow aggrieved but not knowing why.

Arthur couldn’t hold back any longer and burst out laughing.

The carriage sped through the streets dyed in autumn colors.

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I know she’s scared.

I also know that I, who will eventually have to return to Christina Julius, must let her go without leaving too much trace in her life so as not to ruin it.

Even though it was only a marriage to me and she had another man, I inevitably felt upset.

After all, I have been thinking about you for five years.

Still, the fact that I was the man who had her even in a dream for a moment felt good.

Just.

Even if there’s a real lover elsewhere.

Even for a while, I’m her husband by her side now.

It feels bad to have a wife sleeping soundly by my side taken away even in a dream.

I misunderstood, got angry, and threw a fit, but still she plucked up her courage.

She came to me even though I was scary and difficult, and tried hard to apologize in case I was upset because of her mistake.

At least at that moment, I saw her sincerity.

Seeing her doing so.

I also wanted to give her a good time.

I thought it was my duty to the person who gave me the words that had been my will for five years.

Even if she promised to find my weakness and offer it to return to another man’s side.

Anyway, as much as I already know

It’s a problem I just need to be careful and keep the line.

“……Are you not hurt anywhere?”

As her voice rose, a snicker came out.

After all, my wife couldn’t be a spy with courage.

At that moment, maybe she felt a little betrayed.

“……”

Actually, I’m not sure.

Such things.

The fact that it was only a marriage to me was more shocking.

“……”

Arthur unconsciously withdrew his hand that had been lightly touching his eyes.

The person I have to let go.

Anyway, it’s a short time.

I wish she looked at me comfortably.

I wish she laughed comfortably.

When I can send her safely someday.

I wished the time spent together remained as good memories.

For both her and me.