Chapter 274: Redirecting (Castle Bonus - )
Was she taken aback by his audacity or merely unable to handle a compliment after hiding as a boy for such a long time?
Irene wasn’t entirely sure, so she muttered a slightly confused "thank you, Captain" before pulling back her hand and stepping away so that Felix could handle the man who was so full of compliments.
In that moment, Felix wondered if he ought to tell the man that he was decades older than Irene, who was still a child. Even if it was actually only one decade between them, Felix didn’t particularly like someone fawning over one of the knights he felt responsible for.
Instead of verbalizing his critical thoughts, he offered a tight-lipped smile, happy to see that Irene was giving him the reins rather than speaking up herself. She had no desire to explore that side of men anyway. It made his life a lot easier.
"I understand the two of you have something for me," the Captain continued as he took up his seat once more and reached for his mug. "Or is it I who has something for you?"
"We do indeed need your help, Captain," Felix relented. "Do you mind waiting for us to take our loads off, then we will join you?"
"By all means," the man responded, not bothering more than that. He was clearly wanting to enjoy his beer rather than getting to business, but no one could blame him.
Felix and Irene went to the upper levels where their room waited for them. They had asked for another knight from the innkeeper just in case it called for it, but it would entirely depend on what the Captain had to tell them.
The two reappeared in front of the Captain wearing tunics and traveling pants, but they seemed far more relaxed than when they donned a full suit.