Chapter 157

Translator LF

Proofreader Nymeria

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Nymeria:

Since some of you struggle with names, a quick reminder! In this chapter youll see Sir Gabel, Sir Hebaron Nirta and Sir Elliot Caron

Max stood up properly and fixed her posture. As the princess said, her health was completely restored and was in perfect health. She had a good complexion, a reddish tint on her cheeks, and her face had gotten plumper. However, anxiety was still written all over Riftans eyes when he looked at her.

Im sorry to say that she still needs to rest. Moreover, there are a lot of visitors right now in Anatol which makes the security unstable. Sending my wife, who hasnt fully recovered her health, to a dangerous place

Dear Sir Calypse. Im not saying that we are going to a battlefield. What Im saying is that we are only going to a fun spring festival with innocent country girls. Do you know that worrying too much can make you sick?

The princess interrupted his words and retaliated bitterly, glaring at him with fierce blue eyes. Riftan darkly glared back at her, unfazed. Even the knights shed a cold sweat witnessing such authoritarian gazes, but the princess didnt blink an eye and even snorted at his words.

You cant intimidate me. If youre really worried, then go to the festival with us.

Spending so much time on such useless events!

Riftan, who started shouting, immediately bit his mouth when he saw Maxs defeated face. She quickly rearranged her expression.

I d-dont mean to be a bother to you, Riftan Im oka-

She habitually tried to say that she was fine, but suddenly remembered that he hated it when she said that and bit her tongue. When the awkward silence subsided, the princess, imposing high pressure, folded her arms in front of her chest and glared at Riftan; even the knights who were silently sitting glared at him.

Can you not be like that and give us permission? Theres nothing wrong with going to the village spring festival.

Thats right. Your wife has every right to enjoy Anatols festivals to her hearts content. If you try to tie her up too much, shell hate you, Captain.

As Hebaron and Gabel tried to convince him, Riftan scowled at them. The knights shrugged heavily and shut their mouth. Riftan, who was silent for a long time with a disgruntled expression, finally got up from his seat with a sigh.

Fine. Prepare the carriage. I will go with you.

He said reluctantly, then he squinted his eyes at Max and clicked his tongue.

However, if you show any sign of exhaustion, Im taking you back to the castle right away.

Y-Yes!

Max nodded, her face lighting up with joy. She was guilty of taking his time while he was busy, but she couldnt hide the fact that she was happy he was about to go out with her. When Riftan started picking up his things, Hebaron cleared his throat and approached him.

I will come with you. The more escorts, the better.

Sir Nirta is only interested in seeing the village girls.

Out of nowhere, Gabel stepped in front of him.

Please bring me with you this time. Ill be chivalrous and keep the spirits of the innocent virgins high at the Spring Festival.

Man, this jerk is no better than me

Elliot, come with me.

Riftan cut off their bickering at once.

Dont even let those two guys near the village. I dont want to see Anatols women holding illegitimate children knocking on the gates.

Captain!

He ignored the complains and walked out of the conference room, his arm around Maxs shoulders. The princess merely shrugged her shoulders and followed them.

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They headed for the village riding a modest carriage in an effort to avoid unnecessary attention from the people. Riftan and Sir Caron wore hooded robes with minimal ornament and dressed as casual as possible, while Max and Agnes wore dark colored cloaks over their white dresses.

However, when they reached the town square, upon noticing that there were more village women than they had expected, the princess thew off her cloak right away.

Even without the cloak, it doesnt seem like well stand out.

Its better to disguise ourselves for safety.

Wearing this robe will only make us look more suspicious.

As she spoke bluntly, she let loose her shimmering blonde hair.

Everyones dressed for the occasion, we cant be the only ones dressed like this, right? Isnt it?

Uhm that Im

Dont be like that, take yours off too, Maximilian. Dont miss the opportunity to flaunt yourself.

As she pulled on the hem, Max took off her stuffy cloak, pretending to be defeated. Riftan, who had been sitting stiffly with a disgruntled face throughout the entire journey, started to open his lips, and then dropped the tense on his shoulder, as if he had lost energy.

Do whatever you want.

Are you going to do whatever you want?

The princess replied sarcastically, while removing the cape from Max