Chapter 199
199 – Territorialism (8)
“Let’s prepare for the assault in the next week. “Do you have any other opinions?”
All three people fell silent at my command.
Paul just nodded, as if he didn’t like it.
At least he didn’t ignore what I said.
After seeing the performance of my colleagues and I yesterday, the knight commanders’ attitude changed.
Is it because they decided that they couldn’t ignore us, at least based on their skills?
Or perhaps he thought it would be advantageous to be on my side and take advantage of the public interest.
It didn’t matter to me either way.
In fact, even if it is an operation, it is only an assault. It was decided to leave the remaining details to each knight commander.
The knight commanders probably know the geography and flow of the battlefield better than I do.
“Everyone, please prepare at least a week in advance. “If there is anything unusual, please let me know.”
After finishing what I had to say, I left the tent without looking back.
As soon as the tent was pulled up, I heard voices coming from inside, but I decided not to pay any attention to it.
No matter what you say, the strategy will not change.
When I came out of the tent, my colleagues were waiting for me.
But everyone’s expressions were not good.
I felt like I knew the reason without even asking.
A subtle atmosphere flowing between Erina and Kayla.
It looks like they started arguing again while I was away.
“Erina. Come on.”
“Yes…”
As soon as my words fell, Erina ran up to me like a child and fell into my arms.
Kayla’s face was distorted as she saw that.
I didn’t want to show it in front of me, so I pressed my robe down deeply.
“Seohyun. “Did you say anything else?”
“Yes. The operation is as planned. “No other words came out.”
I was worried that Paul or Gilbert might object, but fortunately they kept their mouths shut.
No matter how much you don’t like me, you can’t go against my orders.
Even Eileen was practically on my side.
“Let’s all go back to the tent.”
When I entered the tent with my colleagues, there was cold air in the air.
Tyria lit a small stove, and Celica began preparing a meal.
Kayla was catching her breath as she put away her equipment.
Erina remained still, clinging to me.
‘It’s so consistent.’
While half a year had passed, Erina had not changed at all.
At this level, she could be said to be an obsession beyond affection and obsession.
“Erina. “Let’s talk separately for a moment.”
“Yes. Shall we go out together?”
Erina’s expression brightened at the thought of being alone with me.
But what I had to say wasn’t a very bright thing.
After taking Erina out of the tent, she was taken to a reasonably dark place.
When the people around us disappeared, Erina hugged me in her arms.
She was smiling happily, rubbing her face in her arms as usual.
“Stay away for a moment.”
Erina resisted, struggling with her whole body.
As he pushed her away, her expression was full of regret.
But I had no intention of accepting her complaints.
“Erina. Please don’t fight with other people.”
Then her expression suddenly changed.
Where has that warm and childlike expression gone?
Even her complexion turned white with an infinitely cold expression.
“I don’t like it… ”
“These are colleagues who will continue to be together in the future. “You can’t fight every time.”
“I don’t want to hang out with you…”
This wasn’t the first warning.
From before, he continued to make comments to Erina.
Please get along well with her colleagues, don’t fight and get along well.
But Erina never treated her colleagues kindly.
She was always on guard, threatening, and even fighting.
I asked her to give her her attention every time, but it was no use.
“Erina. “Please, I beg you.”
“…”
She just kept her mouth shut as if she really didn’t like it.
“And why did you do that yesterday?”
“…”
“Do you really hate me coming forward?”
She still vividly remembers yesterday’s events.
They scold me and tell me not to approach them, and they ignore my words.
I couldn’t understand at all.
For a long time, she was wary and afraid of me becoming stronger.
Is it that I hate being active so much?
Or, does he simply want to prevent me from doing anything?
“I am for you…”
“Really? “Are you really doing that for me?”
“Yes… ! “It’s all for you…!”
She even protested with an unfair look in her eyes, as if she had done nothing wrong.
Although he has become less irritable as before, his nature has not changed at all.
But she couldn’t be by her side forever.
Erina had to change.
Even after seeing the ending, she had to live with other people.
She can’t live like this for the rest of her life.
“Erina. “I know how you feel about me.”
“That’s right… “I always want you…”
“But fighting and getting angry with your colleagues is wrong.”
I calmly persuaded him with the mindset of disciplining a child.
Of course, Erina wasn’t convinced, but she couldn’t ignore what I said.
I tried to persuade her for such a long time.
Erina couldn’t quite accept what I said.
Still, I think she knew what not to do.
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“Seohyun is scolding Erina.”
“What are you saying?”
“You must not fight with her colleagues. From next time, I will really get scolded. “That’s what I’m saying.”
Tyria concentrated all her attention on her hearing and focused on the sound of her words.
Although she couldn’t hear properly, she couldn’t roughly hear the conversation.
And Tyria was telling Kayla and Celica everything she was saying.
Kayla gritted her teeth as she overheard her conversation with Seohyun.
Why is it that only Erina gets a chance?
She always obeyed her commands, contemplating her gifts and trying to win her affections from him.
In comparison, how is Erina?
Even though she always behaves as she pleases and maintains a selfish attitude and harsh words.
Seohyun always forgave her and tended to just let her light punishment and warning go by.
Kayla had no resentment toward her master. But.
‘Why on earth is Erina…’
She honestly couldn’t hide her feelings of disappointment.
“Why is Seohyun protecting Erina…”
Celica shook her head as if she couldn’t understand.
Tyria was also eavesdropping on the story with a similarly sad expression.
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“Suddenly Erina started crying.”
“Yes? Why is Erina… ?”
“I don’t know either… “
The person who suffers the most is Seohyun, but what reason is there for Erina to shed tears?
Kayla let go of her anger and focused on Tyria’s words.
Nothing much happened after that. Seohyun ended her conversation by praising Erina well.
Erina smiled like an idiot and fell into his arms.
And for a very brief moment, Tyria even noticed that the two were kissing.
She decided to remain silent after seeing Kayla’s face right in front of her.
“How long will we have to tolerate behavior like that?”
The two were unable to say anything at Kayla’s words.
Celica and Tyria were afraid of Erina.
Celica was discouraged by Erina’s threatening attitude and her cold tone.
Tyria had a history of being slapped by Erina.
However, the two people were also agreeing with Kayla’s words.
I couldn’t leave Erina alone.
If I become strong enough to stop her one day.
Erina will no longer be able to act as she pleases.
“Seohyun is coming back.”
“…Everyone acts as if nothing happened.”
At Tyria’s words, Kayla stood up and headed outside.
The other two quietly prepared their meal.
Kayla calmed her dizzy mind by taking in the cold wind.
Even though she was losing a lot of herself to Erina.
Still, Kayla was able to claim his most precious memories.
She fingered her ring on her own left hand.
In his words, she says that only her lifelong companion can receive her ring.
Although the ring was not intentionally given as a gift.
Through that incident, she was able to receive a marriage promise from him.
In comparison, Erina did not make much progress.
She said that only she was worthy of marrying him.
‘If I marry my lord…’
Should we change the title first? For her husband, being called master could be a bit difficult.
Then, is it possible for us to share a room and sleep in the same bed every day?
Kayla’s mouth almost went slack without realizing it as she let her imagination run wild.
But as soon as she saw Seohyun returning from afar, her smile disappeared.
“Are you back? My lord. “The meal is ready.”
“Ah. Sorry. “You waited because of me.”
“No. “The meal has just been prepared.”
While Seohyun entered the tent, Erina and Kayla made eye contact.
A very fleeting moment that he could not notice. The two glared at each other coldly.
‘My master’s first wife is me.’
Although Kayla knows she can’t push Erina away.
She believed that it was at least possible for her to get ahead of herself.