10-10 Shin shield innes (1/2)

We followed Inez and were led to a plaza-like area in the compound.

There was no one else in sight but us.

Inez said, ”...... around here, okay?

Inez said, and suddenly.

Inez said, then suddenly dropped to one knee facing me.

Inez then suddenly knelt down on one knee facing me and bowed her head with one hand on the ground.

...... First of all, let me apologize for my rudeness.

The way I had behaved earlier was not the way I would have behaved to a benefactor like Mr. Linneburg.

I'm sure you felt uncomfortable with the way I was judging you.

I hope you will forgive me.

Inez bowed her head deeply to the ground.

Her long blond hair spread out on the cobblestone floor.

No, I don't care about that. No, I don't mind. Don't mind me so much.

I thought he was going to be angry with me for what I had just said and done, but .......

I didn't expect him to apologize.

But I don't remember anyone ever going so far as to apologize to me.

I was a little concerned about the way he reacted to my words and actions, but I'm sure it was because I was rude in some way.

I still don't know much about this culture.

I'd rather know what's wrong with it. .......

I don't remember anyone doing anything to me to make me feel that way. Just look up at me.

At my words, Inez raised her body and slowly stood up.

Inez stood up slowly. ”...... I see. Thank you for accepting my apology.

I apologize again for my rudeness.

But our job is to protect the people of House Crais from all danger.

That takes precedence over everything else. You must understand that hospitality will take a backseat.

Protecting the people of the house from danger?

Come to think of it, she's wearing a heavy armor over a skirt that looks like a maid's uniform, and I thought she was unfit to do domestic work.

So that means...

”So, ...... you're not a maid?

When I asked her that, she blinked.

...... I haven't introduced myself yet.

I am Inez Harness.

I am a member of the Warrior Corps under the House of Crais and I am the Vice Commander.

It seems that she is not a maid after all.

She's also the vice-commander of something.

I don't know what it is, but it sounds awesome.

In addition, since childhood, she has been called the ”Divine Shield” and has been asked to serve as Linneburg-sama's ”shield.

Although I am no longer in charge for some reason, it was originally my duty to protect Lord Linneburg at all costs.

And you did it for me.

I can't thank you enough for that.

Then she looked me straight in the eye and said.

”Lord Linneburg is the one I would give my life to protect.

If you are the one who saved my life, you are as good as saving me.

I want to show my heartfelt gratitude.

Inez placed her right hand on her silver breastplate and gave a small bow.

It wasn't a big movement, but she bowed her head quietly, and I could feel the sincerity in her voice.

It seemed that she was telling the truth when she said that Lean was more important than her life.

I'll help you as much as I can from now on. If you need help, just let me know.

You're really overreacting.

I was only there when the cattle were on the loose.

But I'll take the sentiment.

Otherwise, I don't know what I'll be forced to do.