Chapter 154 (1/2)

Chapter 154

Translator – LN

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“B-but, I as alone in t-the c-castle I s-should h-help o-outside as well”

“Of course you should have stayed in the castle!” Riftan beat his fist against his chest “Why do you think I work froht? Who do you think these city walls and castle were built for?!”

His voice rose alaze and he closed his mouth His shoulders shook fiercely as he tried to pent his e this room today”, he spat in a suppressed tone, as if so him He turned away from Max, picked up a shi+rt that had fallen to the floor and left, closing the door behind him

She kept her eyes on the closed door, confused Riftan was often i, but this was the first time she had seen him this upset

Was he that shocked about her condition? Max began to worry This was the second tiotten upset with her because she had fainted Of course, he would be tired of her by now Her heart was still racing from Riftan’s outburst as she tried to calm her heartbeat, when soht a change of clothes and your meal May I come in?”

“Ye-yes, co Max’s confire tray

“I have brought so, my Lady?”

Max tried to s her maid

“I-I’m okay Y-yesterday, I used m-more mana t-than I expected”

“Your condition yesterday see the tray by the bed “The Lord was very worried When he left, he told me to treat you well, my Lady”

Max’s tense shoulders relaxed, and relief washed over her She felt better knowing that he still didn’t seem to be completely uninterested in her

“L-Lord Calypse, here did he go? Ye-yesterday and t-throughout the night, he b-barely rested to c-care for ain?”

“He has left to the training grounds,the outfit she brought on the bed “I am ready to dress you, at your convenience”

With her help, Max changed into a new and soft dress before returning to bed and partaking in a clear soup While she was busy, the maid lit a fire in the fireplace and prepared soan to ask some questions

“Perhaps, do you k-knohat h-happened to t-the other people?”

“Other people, my Lady?”

“B-because the monster s-suddenly appeared where t-there were a lot of injured people T-there was chaos”, Max said

Her words were faint as she re in the air with just a flutter of the s Rudis saw her Lady white and tired face and talked measuredly

“I am not quite sure about the details, my Lady Should I inquire further?”

“Y-yes, please do”, she sone, the Lord has told me that you ain She wasn’t sure she had the energy to leave the roo Rudis transferred the kettle fro her leave Max set her bowl of soup aside and laid down to rest in the bed, recovering, until the maid knocked on the door a while later

“My Lady, the princess has requested an audience with you”

“Oh, wait!” Max said, surprised

She rose quickly out of bed before getting dizzy and fell back She was underdressed, wearing only a thin linen dress She could not welcohness in such sines either Max ain to stand in front of a one poof like a cloud and pressed a wet towel to reduce the swelling around her eyes

Her efforts didn’t change her appearance much, but at least her hair had settled a bit Max returned to bed

“P-please cones and Rudis entered the roones outfit, disheartened

The princess was in high spirits and wore an elegant blue dress that highlighted the curves of her body, her long blond hair was braided and swayed nicely as she walked It was a stark contrast to the pants and bulky clothing she usually wore

“Maxines said

“I-I’ive reet you i-in this condition”

“Etiquette is uniht now I’m sorry I didn’t request an audience with you earlier and cauards about what happened yesterday and decided to come and explain the situation to you ave Max a half-size”