Chapter 168
“Ahem!”
Unable to stand by any longer, one of the maidservants cleared her throat loudly.
Only then did the three knights, who had been completely unaware of her presence, simultaneously turn around.
They had been so convinced that they were alone with their comrades that their expressions immediately hardened upon seeing Iona.
The first to regain his composure and show proper respect was Sir Ventil, who had also accompanied Iona as her escort.
Being a sensible person who knew this was not the right time to challenge a newlywed, his greeting was quite polite.
“Ah, hello, Lady... My Lady!”
Despite this, it was clear that he wasn’t fundamentally different from his sword-obsessed comrades.
Sir Ventil, who hastily corrected himself, stood nervously and looked at Iona.