She was probably overthinking it.

However, Rishe probably couldnt consider all the possibilities she could think of to be at par with Arnolds thoughts. In any case, they must be vigilant.

Your Highness Theodore, hows the search for Teacher going

Excuse me, Lord Theodore.

A knight appeared at the end of the corridor and called with familiarity. The tall knight must be a member of Theodores knight guards.

All right. Come on, sister-in-law, this way!

Have you already located Teacher?!

Whose brother do you think I am? Besides, that man has returned to a place where he can be most easily monitored!

She chased after Theodore, who ran off as soon as they left the main castle, plucking at the hem of her dress and running through the outer garden.

There was no need to confirm where the best place for easy surveillance was.

Huh

Her breath hitched as they continued running. Even though she had been training as a knight cadet, there was no way she could gain physical strength in just ten days.

When Rishe arrived panting at the location, the man was sitting leisurely.

Hi, Rishe.

Michel smiled lazily in the flower-filled garden.

Behind him were a total of four knights. Their uniforms were slightly different in design from Arnolds knight guards.

Michel was sitting in a white chaise lounge in the garden, surrounded by the knights and smoking a scented cigarette.

Youre an excellent student, but you need guidance on how to handle laboratory animals. Sometimes, when cornered, animals behave in unexpected ways, you know?

Teacher.

You cant block all the exits. A cat with no more trees to shelter in would scratch a dog thats chasing it, you know? Meow! And more.

Michel raised his right hand in a flutter and imitated a cat brandishing its claws.

But, even though youre tailing me, it really doesnt have any significant effect on my behavior.

When he nodded his head, his shoulder-length golden hair flowed smoothly according to gravity.

Theodore who was out of breath still tried to step forward casually, as if to shield Rishe.

Whats with this guy? Why are you acting close to my brothers fiancee

The knights guarding Rishe also caught up with him, but Rishe deterred them with a glance.

After that, she glanced at the knights surrounding Michel.

Your Highness, the knights guarding Teacher

I get it. You guys, dont you know what I meant by following that man? Get out of here.

The knights bowed awkwardly upon receiving Theodores command.

Our apologies, Your Highness, the Second Prince. We cant obey your command at our discretion.

What did you say?

Theodore raised his eyebrows in displeasure. The knights got frightened, but they didnt seem to have any intention of quitting this place.

Michel blinked at their exchange.

Hey Rishe, why do you want to get rid of the knights? Maybe they care for me. Youre very kind, thank you. But

Michel chuckled.

Theres no need for that.

This presence

The sound of stomping on the lawn made Rishe turn around swiftly.

She didnt need to look to see who was approaching her. This was a presence that she had learned just recently from observing the person enough to avoid having to face him.

Count Rovine!

Lucius Alcott

The eyes of the tall warrior who stood in front of Rishe widened for a moment.

Rovine quickly regained his composure, removed his gaze from Rishe and first greeted Theodore.

Your Highness Theodore. Have the knights done something rude?

I ordered them to stay back, but they said that they couldnt obey me. Rovine, would you like to explain this to me?

I beg your pardon. But they cant obey your orders out of loyalty, even if they come from Your Highness.

So Im asking you why?

The air that Rovine was exuding at the moment was that of a knight standing on the battlefield.

It was a far cry from the caring leader that Rishe has dealt with in the past.

Its an order from His Majesty, the Emperor.

!!!

The word Emperor made Theodore wince a bit.

Michel Evan has given notice that hed cause a major incident 15 minutes from now.

Teacher Michel

Hes right, you know. I found the right knight in the castle and declared, I am responsible for the violence that will occur at eighteen oclock, so catch me when that happens.

She wondered what Michel was talking about.

She was confused for a moment, but then she remembered her purpose.

So that His Highness Arnold will hear about the gunpowder?

In the name of interrogation, Ill have to tell him everything. Considering whats about to happen, Im sure the Crown Prince and Emperor of Garkhain will pay attention to what I have to say, right?

Michel smiled softly and said without a hint of guilt.

With the magnitude of whats to come, its impossible for it to go unheard of by the royal family.

!!