187. Tailing (3)
Lily and Karen arrive at Hilllace Bakery.
A shop whose lights are already off.
Karen frowned in embarrassment.
“Hmm, princess… … .”
“why?”
“Looks like the bakery lady has already left.”
“… … already?”
Karen nodded and crouched down on the floor, examining the minute traces left.
“Yes, if you look at the footprints left at the top here, they are new. This probably belongs to that girl.”
“So you couldn’t have gone far?”
“Um, yes. If you hurry a little, I think you can catch it soon.”
Lily stroked her chin in thought.
For what purpose are these kids going?
“Just go back. Princess. It was cold and it was late at night… … . Wouldn’t it be better to just meet in person tomorrow and ask?”
said Karen, glancing up at Lily.
“I asked during the day, but they said they couldn’t tell me. These are the kids who would have told me if it had been something.”
Honestly, it might not be that big of a deal.
Since Iriel and Yuri are living at Serena’s house, Zeke can step in no matter what.
However, now the 3rd prince is here.
The need to see what the main characters were doing and how things were going was overwhelming.
“Let’s go after it. Saying it’s not far If you run a little quicker, you’ll catch it right away.”
“… … Yes, I understand—”
Karen got up from her seat and brushed off her clothes.
It seemed that the night walk would be a little longer.
“For now, the direction the bakery lady went is this way. How are you going to bring it up again?”
“No, I’ll just run with my feet. Because this is a shopping street, there may be eyes to see. I can still stand out, but I don’t want to draw attention.”
“Yeah—”
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Heck-
hehehe
Lily was running out of breath.
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Muscle pain caused by daytime training was a problem.
“Ugh… … ! I. what. Even when selling. Do not have. exercise. fuck.”
The feeling that the muscles of the whole body are screaming.
Her thin ankles limped and stumbled precariously,
Karen just silently followed her.
Karen, who had been taking Lily for a long time, knew.
No matter how much she appears to be in need of help.
That he should never step out on his own until she says it first.
Because that was her pride and pride.
Karen, who was running while staring at her back, remembered the first time she got to know Lily.
Lily was a girl who didn’t suit the North.
A place where harsh environments test humans every day.
Children born with weak bodies usually die within a few years.
So when she was born, everyone in the North was certain that she would die without a long life.
Due to her cursed stomach that can’t even digest monster meat, the staple food of the North, she eats her meals with grass, and has blonde hair instead of black hair.
She was a child that stood out in the North from her appearance.
Due to the originally closed nature of the North. He was born with elements that were not so welcomed.
If he hadn’t been the son of a ducal family, he would have been stoned to death in the street.
However, that status only eliminated the risk of her murder.
As the duke of Ira, she was treated even more harshly.
There was a strong possibility that her head and eyes would give the imperial palace a political excuse and increase interference in the north.
So, the Duke of the North completely cut off her connection with the Empire as soon as she was born.
To keep the secret that gold was born in the North.
The Duke of the North is not going to live long anyway, so he thought that if he could cover it up with a short break, it would be a good business.
It was a cruel decision for Lily, who was suited to the south, but there was no hesitation because she was the Duke of Ira without blood or tears.
However, contrary to expectations, the child, who was expected to survive and die for only a few months, grew strong like a midwinter weed.
And as she started walking and became speechless, she gradually became an indispensable treasure of the North.
A weak child with a weak body is just a child with a weak body.
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Melting the heart of the duke who was coldly frozen
A miraculous person who reduced the number of deaths in the North, where thousands of people died every year for various reasons, to less than 100 with his mysterious and unheard-of knowledge.
And yet, a northerner-like being who is prouder than anyone else.
It was not unreasonable for those who wore life-savers from her to call her ‘saint’ with reverence.
Of course, with playful affection added to it, the nickname ‘fuckin’ saint’ was far more popular.
His mouth is rough and harsh, but there was no northerner who didn’t know how deep and great kindness was contained in it.
Karen was also one of her lifesavers.
I felt sentimental for a moment at the memory of the day I swore to support her with my whole life.
Then, suddenly, Karen’s eyes sharpened.
“… … Fuck saint.”
“Hey! fuck! I told you not to call me that nickname!!!”
Lily, who was gasping for breath, turned her head and shouted.
“Ah, I don’t know. Anyway, no, princess. It has a tail attached.”
Lily’s eyes sank at Karen’s words.
“… … tail? Are you sure?”
“Yes, he is quite talented. We are still getting closer.”
“… … Did you follow Soi? Who is it? Lost Hope? 3 princes? Mr. Ha, what the hell are these guys doing at night, getting entangled in bugs like that?”
Lily shook her greasy hair and called out to her in a low voice.
“Karen.”
“Yes.”
As if asking where her mischievous attitude had gone so far, Karen answers in moderation.
“Take care of it. I will go after Soyi.”
“Yes. Okay. I will be right back.”
“Believe.”
“Yes.”
With Karen in place like that, Lily’s steps in chasing Soy became faster.
* * *
When the big guy who was chasing Lily suddenly stopped and blocked himself.
Rosnante had no choice but to stop.
“… … who are you. Where is Lily?”
“… … .”
Rosnante bit his lip and said, but Karen just stared blankly at the boy in front of her without opening her mouth.
‘… … He’s quite young, and he has golden hair… … . He’s from the imperial family.’
Karen looked at her opponent calmly.
She gathered various information while Lily was at the academy.
In the meantime, there was also something about Rosnante.
However, this is the first time seeing him face-to-face.
I never thought I was a student taking classes with Lily.
That’s right, the prayers I felt from him, who was burning his fighting spirit, were so vigilant.
“… … Yes, reveal your identity. Did you come from the imperial palace?”
twitching eyebrows.
As expected, this guy must have been someone from the side of the 3rd prince that Lily was so wary of.
It was a misunderstanding that would have been resolved if Rosnante only revealed his identity here, but his voice could not reach his ears, thinking that Lily was already in danger.
“Fuck! Lily, Lily, where are you!! I!! You asked!!”
Rosnante spasmodically spat out words mixed with profanity.
Judging from the fact that he was looking for Lily so urgently, it seems that his goal from the beginning was not a bakery lady, but a princess.
‘Tsk, it’s only been a few days since we came here… … . Seriously, it’s faster than expected. 3 princes… … . I must be vigilant.’
Karen stiffened her face and took out a dagger from her bosom.
“You can never just let go.”
“… … Fuck you, let your mouth tell you where Lily is!!!”
seureung-
Rosnante pulled out a decorative sword from his waistband.
A sword that feels too light compared to the weight I usually train for.
It was almost as if he was holding on to empty space.
To the point where I wondered if I could really cut my opponent with this.
‘Damn it, I should have brought a wooden sword… … !’
You don’t know when the actual battle will come, so always prepare thoroughly at any moment.
Zeke Kleiman’s teachings were painful.
The feeling that all kinds of emotions are mixed and my head is spinning.
I felt like I was about to lose my temper and be eaten up by anger.
‘no, … … Let’s stay calm.’
I wanted to ignore this guy and run straight to Lily, but
This guy is definitely talented.
In the meantime, the senses that I had cultivated by sparring countless times with my classmates were telling me not to look at this guy lightly.
‘Slowly, you have to deal with it properly. Let’s not be impatient. That’s the fastest way to save Lily. yes, you can do that It’s not too late.’
Hueup-
After-
Rosnante took a deep breath and let out a long exhale.
It’s the first time I’ve ever experienced it, but my heart sank coldly.
*
flinch.
Karen’s eyes twinkled.
‘… … What is this guy?’
A cold atmosphere emanates from the guy who, until a little while ago, expressed his anger in an easy-to-understand manner.
Just like Zeke Kleiman… … ?
‘No, what kind of nonsense idea.’
Karen brushed off the momentary misunderstanding with a nod of her head.
There can be no other monster like that. Because Princess Lily always made an exception for him.
Looking for coolness, it is clear that he has skills, but compared to the vagueness that he felt from Zeke, the depth is much shallower.
Still, Karen raised her guard a little more.
at that time.
Rosnante kicked Karen and ran.
“Huh-!!!”