Chapter 60 (2/2)

[No, I didn't mean it that way… I was told that only Schwarzer little lord will be taking part on the operation, so…]

[Hou, so you went to slander your own ally even before the battle began I wonder why?]

[Th-that's…]

Rudolf was stuck with no answer

Ares saw this so he quickly laughed to rescue him

[It was just a joke Shall we move away froh

[Fuuess it cannot be helped if the Schwarzer little lord himself said so Here, Archduke Saxon will spy upon us Does the little lord have a better place to suggest?]

Having said that, Silvia turned her head to another direction True to her words, Archduke Saxon was staring at theaze

[!? E-excuse me!!]

Rudolf excused himself from Silvia to join his father

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Silvia Arcadia

As the second princess of Arcadia Ehest influence in the empire's military forces She has a tall stature not unlike that of a htly taller than Ares, who had an average height The short, fla an attractive yet striking visage

[Alright …now that there is no one ill disturb us …we can have a nice and slow talk]

While saying so, Silvia grabbed two glasses of wine fro one to Ares

[What's the matter? You refuse to drink even in this kind of event?]

[…no, I should refrain fro any alcohol… unfortunately Pardon ain …Ares thought inwardly as he declined with a sheepish sly disciplined or you're just being cautious… whatever]

Showing no sign of being annoyed, Silvia withdrew the glass and drank the contents herself

[Well then, I have a keen interest in you I also want to have a talk with you How about it? Care to join me for a moment or two?]

[Wouldn't there be any bad ruhness do this?]

Ares refused politely

[Fuun I'd end up unable to do anything if I'ain]

Silvia returned the smile

[Well, but now that you mentioned it, it IS important to be more cautious However… I do want to talk with you before the cauests ant to meet you Just know that I bear no ill intent to you Please believethat, Ares silently looked at Silvia, who returned the stare in kind

After a hed

[Understood I'll believe in Your Highness]

Silvia soodness I was a bit worried there What would I do if you keep refusing?]

Silvia then grabbed Ares' hand,

[Then we'll talk I s and perhaps ask you to meet a certain someone Hopefully you are fine with that?]

She proceeded to take Ares somewhere away from the banquet