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Raphlets golden eyes looked at Yuriel sharply. He snapped back at Yuriel with a voice full of thorns.

Are you trying to tell me that you dont need me now?

Raphlet bit his lip and added impatiently as if he had been hurt by what she had said.

Yuriel.

He called out Yuriels name in a desperate voice, as if asking for a quick denial.

No, Lord Raphlet. Its not like that, I.

Surprised by his reaction, Yuriel shook her head. She recalled the story Baraha had told her, and shrugged her shoulders. When she ran into him, she remembered that she had tangled her body with his and her heart was pounding, but Raphlet showed no signs of that at all.

The voice calling her now felt desperate, but Raphlets face was as cool as usual.

He wasnt desperate. Yuriel thought that she had distorted his voice to fit what she wanted to hear.

She knew she was just a maid in Raphlets eyes, but it was hard to contain her feelings of embarrassment.

Looking at his blunt face, Yuriel thought that her feelings might have made it difficult for Raphlet, who had a strong sense of responsibility. He just wants to be by her side to calm her seizures.

When she first came to the Imperial Capital, she thought she needed nothing as long as she was by Raphlets side, but she ended up wanting too much.

She wanted Raphlet to blend his body with hers and not with anyone else, and now she presumably hoped that his mind would be agitated as he saw her.

This is not the way to take care of Raphlet, but rather would only ruin his life.

Yuriel took a deep breath and recalled her own role.

I am Lord Raphlets maid.

She forgot her responsibilities as she took on the position as an employee of the Albraka Strategic Office. Yuriel barely smiled and raised her head.

I shouldnt bother Raphlet any more.

Yes, I am fine now. Now, I dont need to bother Lord Raphlet anymore, me alone.

I have never turned you down for being annoying.

The words that she barely said with a smile did not continue to the end. Raphlet interrupted Yuriels words in a tone that seemed to contain his anger.

Yuriel, Im sure you can accept me.

Raphlet, who was about to say something, sighed and closed his mouth. He lowered his eyes to avoid Yuriels eyes, but after slowly and sufficiently controlling his emotions, he met Yuriels eyes again.

You already said you could accept me. So it doesnt matter now.

Contrary to his voice that showed no signs of trembling, Raphlets eyes seemed to contain more complex emotions than usual.

Yuriel was not helpful in the subjugation because she had a dream in which a human appeared, not a monster. The knights started tracking the location of the monster just like when Yuriel had not joined.

Melancholy came over her as she sat alone within the crowd of bustling people.

There are days like this. Krug is a place Ive been to a lot, so the risk is low. Dont be too disappointed.

Helio came and comforted her, but Yuriel was not comforted.

Yuriel found that not working would make her depressed.

Cant I go back and clean the barracks?

No. When subjugation goes out, you promised me you would not touch the little things. What will the knights think if someone who needs to find out the location of the monster is cleaning? Why dont you memorize a map of the Krug Ruins while theyre working on something else?

Whats the point of memorizing? Do you want me to be an archaeological site guide?

Yuriel said while clasping her itchy hands. She wanted to do some cleaning, but Helio was watching Yuriels actions with his blue eyes wide open.

She couldnt understand why she couldnt do chores, when all she had to do was find out the location of the monster. However, Yuriel quietly followed Helios instructions.

You wont be able to memorize everything until the day the monster subjugation ends. Its very spacious here.

Helio really brought a complete map of the Krug Ruins. Yuriel, who had a tired face, quickly became interested and looked carefully at the map of the ruins.

There are 7 squares with fountains. It was a historical site that looked like it had achieved a more splendid development than the current imperial capital.

Yuriel sat down with Helio on the fountain where there was no water and read the map. Helio pointed his finger at a point on the map.

This is where Krugs Temple used to be. Its in a similar location to Albraca right now. If you dig underground in Albraka, you will find the Krug Ruins.

Its amazing that it hasnt collapsed.

Oh, and this building over here is the one right nearby. They say it is a building that helps you have a mystical experience.

Mystical experience? What kind of experience is that?

There is one person who has had an experience, but no one knows what kind of experience because they didnt talk about it. Would you like to go with me?

Helio said in a soft tone. Yuriel, who pushed Helio away on his shoulder, was worried.

As he said, it would be good to visit the Krug Ruins, since they would come for subjugation on a regular basis. Getting used to the ruins a little more would help her find the monsters.

This time she only had a strange dream, but next time, she will have a dream in which a monster appears.

When Yuriel nodded, Helio gave a twisted smile to Raphlet. Most of the members noticed that he was acting awkwardly towards Yuriel since yesterday.

Many knights were paying attention to Yuriel, who had been following Raphlet, as she sat alone at the fountain, thinking deeply. Raphlet was pretending to not notice Yuriel, but he kept glancing at her.

When Helio spoke to her, he watched with displeasure but still. As usual, by the time he approaches, he calls Yuriel and puts her next to him, even though she has nothing to do.

Yuriel was looking at the map next to Helio, as if she had not yet noticed Raphlets displeasure.

It seems that the relationship between Yuriel and Raphlet has changed in the past few days, but the basis of it has not changed. If Yuriel finds out that Raphlet is offended by Helio, she will not try to stay with him.

As Helio was trying to get Yuriel to go to the building, he heard a high-pitched womans voice.

Yuriel!

As soon as the distinctive accent was heard, Yuriel shrugged her shoulders and turned to the one who had called her . The princess was approaching, calling Yuriel.

Helio saw the arrival of the princess and looked straight at Raphlet. Raphlet was approaching Yuriel with a vicious face.

Yuriel had left him, but since the princess is a dangerous figure, he seems to be approaching Yuriel to warn her.

I came here after hearing the news that Albraka is subjugating Krug. I thought you would be here.

Hello, Princess.

Oh dear, you can call me Ithaca just like back then. You deserve it.

The Princess smiled and touched Yuriels chin with her finger. Yuriel trembled as she saw the escort knights following the princess. She couldnt see the faces of the knights during the banquet, but seeing the knights that appeared with the princess made her tremble.

We are in the middle of subjugating, Princess. The knights are agitated, so please go back.

Raphlet said, as he stepped in front of Yuriel. He pushed off the princess hand that was stroking Yuriels chin with a rather rough touch.

The smiling princess face contorted with terrifying displeasure as she looked at the hand that Raphlet pushed off Yuriels chin..

I touched something dirty. I have to wash my hands.

As she reached her hand out behind her, the knight who was closest to the princess placed a handkerchief on her hand. The princess wiped the back of her hands and threw the handkerchief at Raphlets feet.

Raphlet repeated his words with an expressionless face, even while being insulted.

Princess. Go back.

If you command me one more time, whether you are a saint or not, I will rip out what is in your chest.

Watching Raphlet repeat his words like a machine, the princess revealed her displeasure. Raphlet didnt respond, but Yuriel was surprised and jumped out from behind Raphlet.

You cant do that, Princess.

When she saw Yuriels face, the princess let out a groan as if worried, and relaxed her expression.

Of course Im joking, Yuriel. Im not that vicious.

The princess gently bent her eyes and said,

I heard that you are Raphlet Mogris exclusive servant. Dont you want to come with me? Ill let you do whatever you want. You only have to give me one thing. Then Ill give you everything. If you like being a knights maid, I can give you my knight. Im sure hell be much sweeter and better than that blunt knight.

The princess said in a gentle tone. There was a languid breath in the voice that followed. Yuriel, who was listening to the princess, quickly shook her head.

No, I.

Oh, you were looking at the map. All right, today I will show you these ruins.

What? Its dangerous because were subjugating monsters.

Cant you tell me before the monster comes? Alright, Ill guide you here first. Its a fun place.

The princess stopped Yuriels words of refusal, and she smiled and pulled Yuriels hand. The princess who marked the place on the map that Helio had indicated Yuriel should visit and started dragging Yuriel to the ruins. Yuriel was forced to follow the princess by her strong force.

Yuriel was suddenly dragged along and muttered.

Prin, Princess? You cant go like this.

Yuriel!

Commander Raphlet, wait a minute.

Helio stopped Raphlet from trying to step forward again.

Even if you come forward, the Princess will not go back. I will follow the Princess and Miss Yuriel, so focus on your subjugation. There must be one person to lead the knights.

I will follow Yuriel. Commander Helio, you be incharge of this place.

It will be difficult to deal with the Princess. I will take good care of Miss Yuriel, so please take care of this place. Commander Raphlet.

Helio pushed Raphlets chest as he spoke, and ran after the Princess and Yuriel who had disappeared into the ruins.