Chapter 178 (1/2)
Chapter 178
The knights frequently discussed the monster’s movement in every spare ti around the castle, starting fronorant of the forhlands, and even theories that there was a greater evil pulling the strings
Max listened to their discussions with a mix of terror and anxiety As her visit to the infirhts, ary of their conversations around her at first, began to discuss h possibility of both Osiria and Whedon sending additional reinforceon expedition, Livadon sent troops to help If Whedon does not reciprocate, the other six kingdoms will not follow suit, no matter what happens to Livadon in the future”
“But… Whedon has already s-sent sufficient reinforceh, then the situation should have been improved by now Yet the innocent citizens of Livadon continue to suffer and tre chivalry for us knights! Don’t you think the six countries should bethe situation?”
Max ier to leave Anatol and join the brutal war in Livadon The younger knights seeer She couldn’t agree or refute their arguht that ht of hiround beneath her wasaway
Max looked out the s of the training ground’s infirs with a hazy red, and the great protective wall around them cast a dark shadow A flock of black birds soared into the sky, cryingunder the reddish sky had a different wretched look to their faces
Looking up at the sky, Max wondered if any of those flying birds were ers Since the reinforceers have brought good news Or would good news regarding the situation iht as she followed the flap of the birds’ wings, her anxiety and expectations colliding
“Madareat hall The Lord will not be pleased to find out that you stayed here ‘til evening”
Medrick spoke as he transferred a pot of boiled oint next to her quickly smeared the ointments on their bruises and rose from their seats
“Please allow us to escort you”
“T-there’s no need to, it’s fine”
“No ht the security check is for visitors, an occasional thief can get through We won’t be able to rest easily unless we see the Lady safely return”
Max couldn’t help but ser treated her like a guest ould one day leave So this change warmed her heart She felt as if she had finally been accepted into the tightly knit relationshi+p that Riftan had with the knights Max shyly accepted their offer
“Then…p-please do”
They shtly and carried her heavy books in their arms Before she left the infirmary, Max reminded Medrick not to work until late The old wizard moved to the bedroom located next to the infirmary Due to his weak knees, it was difficult for hi after, he arranged a sturdy cabinet and a huge bookcase into his room Max wanted to make sure that the new reat hall, she i dinner to Medrick’s room and make sure he didn’t sleep too late Medrick was a ent worker, but he wasn’t in his top health, so she was concerned that he could collapse one day fro his job properly?”
Riftan asked as soon as he got back to the bedroom, late as usual and stripped off his ar it on the rack, her eyes opening wide at his question
“O-of course He’s working hard… you don’t have to orry”
“Then why do you spend o, he said that you are there fro a lot about h-herbs and ic fro… that Medrick doesn’t knohen it co techniques”
Riftan looked at her thoughtfully “How is his health? Is he fit to travel?”
“T-travel?”
Max looked confused Was Riftan planning to send hiht of the enthusiastic old athered, Count Robern was not a good erous journey to Anatol, visibly tired and exhausted Max quickly shook her head and tried to look steady
“He… has bad knees It’s hard for hi hard! Even though Medrick isn’t young… he’s very knowledgeable… you-you can’t send him back”
“Cal off that wizard I was just asking how he’s doing”
Riftan sighed and waved a hand and Max studied his dark face with curiosity It see on
“Is… there so you?”
“It doesn’t concern you”
Max closed her mouth at his cold words that immediately silenced her She knew that this was histhe line, and that she should never cross it Feeling her heart ache and a little bitter, she stormed away Riftan looked at her and arched an eyebrow as he wiped his sweaty body with a wet towel
“Why is ”