Chapter 185: Listening to His Apprentice
There was an internal divide as Irene got into her clothing for that day and considered the options in front of her.
She could merely see that dream as just that and ignore it, hoping that what they were doing was enough to find the Duchess with the ashes and possibly the sword. She could also tell Gunnar that she thinks the Duchess was still in the duchy.
But what evidence did she have other than a mere thought?
The girl stepped into the hallway and peered down either side. She didn’t see anyone else since she had woken up a bit early, and she quickly walked down the hall and then the stairs.
Even if she didn’t have evidence, she thought that a warning was still necessary. It would be far worse if she thought she had information and did nothing about it.
As she made it outside, she was relieved to see an expected sight.
Sir Gunnar always practiced before the apprentices to warm himself up. He didn’t feel it would be fair to put the apprentices through hell while he slacked off. A practiced knight was a good knight, after all.
Irene watched him cautiously, deciding to take a longer route around the yard so he would see her and not think that she was trying to sneak up on him. Understandably so, the knight had been on edge.
When her presence was known, Gunner tilted his head upwards in a brief nod.
"Get a practice sword," he ordered.
She did as she was told and even raised it once she was in front of the knight once more, however, she also bowed her head.