12 We cannot clap with only one hand 1 (2/2)

But then again, though he was doubtful of her capacity as a proxy Lord. Luke also thought that Duke Amaranth may have his reasons to give her this responsibility. After all, Lady Chalice is the only heir.

”Luke, I am aware that managing the fief is still beyond my capabilities for now. But I am willing to learn. All I need is for all of you to give me a chance to try. And of course, I'd be relying on you.”

Luke took note of the firm resolve in her voice, which was also expressed in her beautiful face as she turned to face him. There seem to be something different in her. Her actions a while ago had taken him off guard but he just took it as her usual brash behavior. Though it was something she had never done. After all, Chalice never did took notice of him. However the lady in front him now had a fire in her eyes. A raw determination to achieve the goal she had set. The Chalice he knew had long lost this kind of confidence.

Luke had to be honest, not only did it made him admire her more, it stirred something in him, as well. He had to say Lady Chalice is talking to him just as how a proper fief lord should.

However, as he pondered her words Luke realized something was off. He immediately refuted.

”Me, my lady? I'm afraid it should be William you should tell that, too. I am merely his asisstant.” He replied humbly with his head down.

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Chalice raised her brow at Luke's answer. She smiled a knowing smile.

”Now, Luke. We both know that is not true. It is actually you who really manages the fief. William is the one who asissts you.”

She saw him stiffen up at her words. Seems like Chalice had guessed right. She had seen the way the servants a while ago acted. Their body language screamed servility and respect to this man. Though barely noticeable, it still did not escape her eyes. After all, it was something she was trained to do in her past life. To be observant of even the minute and negligible actions around her.

”I don't seem to understand what you mean my lady.”

Chalice squinted her eyes at him. This guy! Does he really think she was that dense?