Chapter 180 (2/2)
Hebaron hesitated and couldn’t answer her right away “The coet one of Count Robern’s wizards So the Lady doesn’t have to put herself at risk”
“If you can’t get a izard… ill you do?”
“If that’s the case, we’ll go by ourselves…”
“Can you say… with certainty that everyone can get to Livadon without o-one person being hurt?”
Hebaron’s strong jaw clenched He didn’t have to give her an answer; his expression was already an answer, so Max continued to speak in a firmer tone
“As Sir Nirta k-knows… since I started working in the infirmary… My skills have improved a lot… Even Medrick says I-I’m better than the… clumsy h-healer they had when… he worked for the mercenaries”
“Lady Calypse” Hebaron cut her off, looking a bit embarrassed “The lady is definitely talented Everyone else was also surprised by your progress, and to be honest, it’s not like we didn’t think about the Lady taking Ruth’s place But et a carriage for the Lady like last time The Lady will have to travel on horseback all day and camp until we reach a town or city You will be exposed to countless dangers and ic than healing”
“T-that’s not the case! I also l-learned defensive h and countered “I can h it’s difficult to build a big one… but at least I-I can protect myself”
The truth was, she never tested the strength of her defenses, so she couldn’t be sure, but Max continued to wear a confident facade It was more important to her to be with Riftan than her own safety If he illing to risk his life recklessly, so was she
“I-I won’t be a burden So…”
“This journey is difficult even for experienced knights, let alone the Lady…”
Hebarona prized stallion
Max frowned at his rudeness “What about m-me?”
“The journey iven the Lady’s stamina”
“B-But… didn’t Ruth leave for the expedition?”
Ruth was taller than her, but he was thin coentleht, he always looked pale and weak At least she was more active than the wizard
“I… I’y If Ruth can do it, I-I can do it too… Of course, I don’t have Ruth’s years of experience But for a-anyone… there’s always a first tiht?”
“…that’s very persuasive”
Max didn’t know if Hebaron was s She realized that he was in conflict based on his auous expression He stroked his chin for a moment as he finally raised his hands like he was defeated
“Fine If we can’t get a wizard in two days, I’ll try to persuade the commander”
“Th-Thank you!”
Max shtly, but Hebaron simply shook his head with a faint smile
“Don’t say thank you just yet The Commander may refuse ‘til the end”
“T-that could happen…”
Max’sexpression Even Hebaron wasn’t entirely sure about how he could deal with hi, drawn-out silence, Max grew more anxious about his expression She wondered if she was causing him too much pressure
“Would it… Would it be helpful if I-I ith all of you?”
Hebaron looked around, as if he didn’t kno to answer her, then he finally groaned and confessed
“Of course, it would be helpful We even thought about dragging that old wizard with us”
“Me-Medrick is not well enough… he’s not in a condition to travel”
“I know…” He gave out a long sigh “It would be great if the Lady could join us, but expeditions are really difficult Please don’t think lightly about it and carefully consider…”
“I’htly I’m determined If I stay in the castle… I’ll just orry I would rather be t-tired And…”
Max kept ra that it was strange for her to try to convince him that she could bear hardshi+ps too Hebaron studied her carefully with his green eyes, as if trying to uncover any hidden intentions When he found none, he gave her a broad s”
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Note – Nymeria: How many times have I said Hebaron for the win now?