Chapter 385.2
Who could it be? Pides pondered, his curiosity piqued by the mention of Anika. Waiting patiently, he approached her once the priest had departed.
“Anika,” he addressed her, causing Katie to startle. She quickly regained her composure, her tone turning chilly. “You startled me. It’s rather impolite,” she chastised.
“I apologize,” Pides responded earnestly, though his next action bordered on rudeness as he scrutinized her face intently. As Katie’s confusion morphed into irritation, a realization dawned on Pides. With a mixture of reverence and resignation, he uttered her name, “Anika Katie.”
“It seems the knights have grown more impertinent lately,” Katie remarked tersely before attempting to leave. However, Pides seized her arm urgently, prompting her to recoil with annoyance. “What do you think you’re doing?” she snapped.
“I’m sorry, truly. Anika Katie, I need your assistance. I implore you,” Pides pleaded desperately, his tone betraying his desperation.
Katie’s expression softened slightly as she scrutinized Pides, recognizing a familiar face. “You seem familiar… Sir Pides. What brings you to me? Or should I address you as Sir Holy Knight?” she inquired, her words tinged with a hint of sarcasm.
Pides regarded Katie with a mixture of surprise and suspicion. It hadn’t been long since he was bestowed the title of holy knight, and news of it hadn’t circulated widely. Katie’s knowledge of palace affairs hinted at a deeper awareness.
To Pides, Anika Katie had always been a figure on the periphery, seldom interacting with others. To think she was exchanging messages with the Arse family through the priests.
Pides felt a divine nudge, a sense that this encounter held significance beyond mere chance. Surveying the dim surroundings to ensure their privacy, he broached the subject.