Chapter 199: Purple Tulip (6)
– Click, click, click!
The Imperial Guard marched in formation.
That’s right. Our covert operation was a success! Surprisingly!
“There are many new faces here.” I used Captain Hervé Duhem’s wide back as a shield as I stealthily moved with the group. I was holding Tithé and Rhea while Ganael had Perry and Demy. Percy was quietly sitting on my shoulder without making a scene.
‘As expected of the continent’s smartest chimney bird.’
“Yes, your highness. These are new knights and soldiers from the Sarnez territory. We have recruited many of them with Duke Simon de Sarnez’s support,” Captain Duhem smiled elegantly as he explained. He seemed a bit shocked at Ganael and my sudden appearance, but seemed delighted when I told him that I came to exercise for the first time in a long while. He emphasized twice that I need to be careful not to lose my muscles, but that was it. The Captain of the Imperial Guard did not question us joining him and happily agreed to escort us until Tithé’s pond. He truly deserved to be in the TOP 10 list of most charming bachelors in Riester. He was a rare case of being beautiful both inside and out.
“I guess the Imperial Guard has suddenly grown in size then.” I took large steps as I talked. I wanted to get out of the area around Juliette and Romero Palaces as quickly as possible.
I could feel the new Imperial Guard members stealthily peeking at me. I could not get used to this no matter how much time had passed.
“Hahaha, yes, your highness. We have been recruiting sentries since last spring but it is rare for knights and elite soldiers to be recruited in large numbers like this. But there were strong opinions that we needed to strengthen the Imperial Palace troops because of that hole in the sky incident…… And we have more important figures to protect in the palace now, making this number appropriate.” His light pink eyes handsomely curled.