Chapter 1114: The Calm Before The Storm [Part 1]
"Commander, is that really you?" Hugo asked.
"Yes, it’s me," Zia replied with an amused tone.
She had appointed Hugo as his personal bodyguard in the 69th Battalion because the latter had been one of his former hosts.
In the past, this gentle bronze golem wished to become a hero, but before its dream could come true, it died a tragic death to protect those whom it held sacred.
Seeing his flustered reaction, Zia smiled in amusement. Not that she was that much better, but it was obvious that her friend had very little experience with women.
Not wanting to tease him, she shifted his attention to Hans, who had also come to check Zion’s situation.
"Young Master, Lady Callista asked me not to leave your side, so please, don’t send me away again," Hans said helplessly. "She gave me a good scolding after she heard the news of your kidnapping."
"I’m sorry, Hans," Zia replied. "I cannot promise you that. There are things you can do without being by my side that are just as important. In fact, it might even be life-threatening. So please, if I ask you to do something for me, even if it means that you need to be away from me, please do it. My life depends on it."
Hans hesitated before sighing. "As you wish, Young Master. But please, explain it to Lady Callista afterward."
"Understood." Zia nodded before shifting her attention to Colbert. "Colbert, tomorrow, I will need you to carry out some errands for me. I hope you don’t mind."
"I will do anything you say, Young Master," Colbert answered. "Please don’t hesitate to count on me."
"Thank you." Zia smiled. "By the way, I heard that Vincent and Penny are selling my pictures to our soldiers and the Valkyries. Confiscate those pictures and make sure they return the money to their owners."