Chapter 5
While Hildegard was inwardly growing more curious about Duke Lartman, Liv seemed content to simply see his face. She had a completely innocent smile on her face.
As Liv stared intently at Duke Lartman’s face, he awkwardly avoided her gaze and then spoke with a look of realization.
“...But since it’s a matter involving His Majesty’s well-being, I can’t ignore it. I think it would be best for me to attend the banquet after all.”
“What if you get hurt again?”
Liv worriedly said, clasping her hands together. At that, Duke Lartman answered, now openly flustered.
“In any case, I should go today.”
The moment Duke Lartman tried to get up from his seat while saying that, Liv clenched her fists and shouted.
“Then I’ll go too!”
“...Yes?”
“I can’t not go if you’re going, Your Grace. I’m going too.”
Liv’s eyes, speaking with emphasis, were filled with strong determination as if she were going to a battlefield.
“Uh, sister...”