Chapter 156.2
Although she now remained quietly under house arrest, no nobleman wanted anything to do with the dangerous Carla, who could do anything at the drop of a hat.
However, Mikhail and Rockwell thought that the dangerous person might be able to provide clues as to the whereabouts of Aria, who lived in the same world as Carla.
In fact, Carla had such information, and although the nobleman dispatched from the royal castle would not be able to help, there was a possibility that they, who cared deeply about the missing girls, would be able to do so.
“Mikhail, can you lower your head to Miss Carla?”
“…Oh, yes. Even if Grandfather, the Prime Minister, and Father, the Commander-in-Chief, won’t be able to do it, there’s no reason why I can’t at least kneel for Aria as a man.”
The image of a girl with peach-blonde hair flashed through Mikhail’s mind.
He understood that Aria’s impression of Mikhail was not even a dent in her life due to their bad encounter, but he still wanted to support her as a man as she continued to fight in solitary fashion.
“Hey, Mikhail, I want to save Aria as much as you do, but do you realize that rescuing Her Highness Elena is the top priority?”
“I know that. I know that, but–“
“No, you don’t. She deserves respect as a warrior, but to return this country to stability, the presence of Elena-sama… is essential. For her breadth of vision and integrity, I would give my sword…”