Raul had jumped over the rooftop of the building and was watching from a blind spot. And yet, the girl looked straight up at him.

Her lips were soft and cherry-red, and her nose was smooth. Her eyelashes were so long that you could see them even through a monocle, and her eyes were round and large.

Her strong-willed eyes felt like they shot through Raul.

She was a girl with beautiful eyes that took Rauls breath away.

The moment she entered the alley, he knew he was being lured. But then, he reflexively followed her.

Her sword work was so delicate and vivid. And yet, the next time he saw her, she introduced herself as the Fiance of the Crown Prince of Garkhain.

I never thought that the young lady was real and that she could turn Harriet splendidly.

Raul heaved a sigh.

That young lady shouldnt be bothering with others. She is the bride of Garkhain and a hostage in a political marriage. Shell never be happy.

If you dont want to marry that Crown Prince, Ill kidnap you.

He said it in feigned jest, but in fact he sincerely proposed. A political marriage would never make the bride happy.

Harriet, as well as the Princess he couldnt protect in the past, all became unhappy that way.

To top it all off, the girl named Rishe would be marrying in Garkhain, the same place as that Princess. However, Rishe replied frankly.

Whatever misfortune may befall me in my marriage to him, I dont think I will be unhappy because of it.

She uttered these words without hesitation at all.

I will be his bride. Ive already chosen how Im going to live my life.

Instincts told Raul that this girl was dangerous.

It was as if she could see through all of Rauls fears and innermost desires. It was as if she had been with him for years, even though they had only met a few days ago.

If someone knew that his displayed emotions were false, and that she was aware of the true feelings inside his heart, Raul would surely not be able to stand it.

Its too late for that now. Its unnecessary to be afraid, isnt it?

Raul slowly raised his eyelids.

The doors of the chapel opened, and the Fabranian knights entered.

The number of people outside has increased to fourteen. There are now fifteen of us here29, theyre all here.

And those female knights were giving Raul a prying look.

You suck. You cant even hide your murderous intent at all.

That being the case, the correct answer might be that they had no intention of hiding it from the beginning. Raul turned his neck and looked down at Harriet, who was tied up in front of him.

Thank you for your help, Harriet.

At his whisper, Harriets shoulders jerked.

Youve always tried so hard to read the world around you, and youve always been scared because of it. You noticed thatI wanted to do something, and you were trying to fit in, right?

Ra-Raul, you, what

Raul turned his back on Harriet.

However, as a hunter, I am quite hurt. You and that Miss Rishe are in no position to be seen through so easily.

What are you whispering about?

One of the female knights stepped in front of Raul.

Its nothing. I just thought Id say goodbye for now.

Raul!! N-No

Youre rightAfter all, youre both going to die here.

Raul looked taken aback by the cheesy line and cowered.

Thats a terrible thing to say. I was looking forward to getting hired in Fabrania, but I never thought Id be tricked and killed.

Bullshit. You came here from the beginning to rescue Harriet, didnt you?

Yeah. And you were planning to kill both me and Harriet from the very start.

What a stupid farce. Thats enough for now, Raul thought as he stretched wide.

Youre quite composed, huh? You think you can protect that woman and defeat nearly thirty knights by yourself?

You are crucially mistaken. We dont care about fighting, unlike you knights.

The women looked like they didnt understand what he was saying. But that didnt bother him.

Besides, its not like were going to survive together.

Oh, I see. Youre going to leave her and run away on your own.

One last thing

Raul laughed and quickly pointed straight up.

Its nothing, really. Im not alone.

The next moment, the female knights all became alarmed at the same time.

But it was too late.

In the moment they blinked, five subordinates descended from the ceiling around Raul.

Nonsense!! When did you bring company?!!

From the beginning. Too bad you couldnt read the signs.

Chief! Weve got Her Highness Harriet!

Behind Raul, who did not look back, he felt Harriet being held. Harriet screamed out in distress, as if she was resisting being tied up.

Wait, please let go!! Raul!!

Then, Im counting on you, boys. Stick to the plan.

Chief. Are you really

Go.

Raul made a shooing gesture to get rid of them, and no further objections flew.

Harriets mouth seemed to have been sealed shut, and only muffled protests could be heard. The hunters were planning to use the rope hanging from the ceiling to escape upwards.

We have no intentions of fightingOur only goal is to set Harriet free.

Raul licked his lips, tilted his head and smiled slightly. That look must have been detestable to the knights.

Theyre escaping upstairs. Dont let them get away! Grab them from below and pull them down!