Chapter 8 (2/2)

「But Father, I don’t have to go along with that narrative I’er the ‘frail, dainty’ fiancee of the Prince My skills haven’t faltered in the slightest throughoutan escort would just hinder our travel It’s too unco this, but I’uards My suggestion is far better」

「It’s true that you have a point, but…」

Father’s expression drew tight in thought I could see the internal conflict pass behind his eyes But, I wouldn’t change my stance

Sitting in the horse-drawn carriage hurts my lower back and bottoe moves at a most terrible crawl and I want to hurry back home

Father spoke up with his decision

「If that’s how it is, take Sana with you That girl will help you if anything were to happen on your journey」

I let out a breath

「I understand I will take Sana with me Well, I think nobody would be able to take us on anyways if it’s the two of us」

And with a huge sigh, Father finally gave his permission

Oh, I could just squeal out in delight!

「Lilliana, I wrote a letter to Lisa Take this to her」

「Yes, a letter to Mother I’ll be sure to give it to her」

We finished our meal and I headed back todinner

「This is abrupt, I know, but it’s been decided that you will accompany me toements」

「That won’t be necessary I thought that thisprepared」

Just as expected of Sana; she anticipated the ly

While I was co out of the ordinary

「So, it see to the territory? I thought for certain that he would try to do so but…」

「Huh? Why would he? My return would only be good news Now, his new engagement can truly flourish and advance smoothly withoutback」

「What? He doesn’t?」

「Yes, I requested that this be kept from him」

SanaI couldn’t hear

『Will we arrive in peace without incident? It’s only a matter of time before the Prince finds out…』

For so from Sana

「Lady Lilliana! I will do my best so that you reach the territory safely!」

I was taken back by the strength behind her words

「Oh, uh It’s not like ill face anything dangerous on the road, right?」

I wasn’t confident thatwith detererness and ood companions to have on this trip

I’ll have to tuck in and rest properly for the road ahead tomorrow