Chapter 85: [Bonus - ] An Impatient Fisherman
Anna’s health gradually improved as she spent more time with the group, finding solace in their company. Kyren’s unwavering support was a constant source of comfort to her, and each morning, he would take her for a walk on the deck.
As they took the fresh air, the ship’s crew who met them would bow in respect to the couple, addressing her as ’the lady’ and no longer ’the Imperial Highness’.
Anna found herself looking forward to these walks as the calm atmosphere invigorated her senses. As they joined the rest of the entourage for meals, she felt her face growing rosier and more energetic each day.
The knights were a boisterous bunch, always joking and teasing each other, and she found herself laughing along with them. Now, she could eat properly, and her appetite returned with a vengeance.
The nightmares that had once plagued her every night had ceased, and Anna felt hopeful.
However, on rainy days, she still found herself retreating to the cabin, unable to face the dreaded weather. The sound of the rain tapping against the window was a soothing lullaby, and Anna would curl up with a blanket, finding comfort in Kyren’s embrace.
Six days had passed since the voyage began, and the cog ship was now in the middle of the ocean, sailing through rough waves without a hitch. Whenever a strong gust of wind hit the ship’s hull, it would rock subtly, making Anna shiver a little.
Although she still experienced trauma symptoms, Kyren’s support and the knights’ company positively impacted her. He would often encourage her to engage in activities that distracted her from recalling the past, and the princess found herself slowly but surely healing from the fear that had once consumed her.
That fine morning, the knights gathered together by the railing, casting their fishing lines into the sea to capture some fish. Since it was Anna’s favourite menu, the activity had become a daily routine for the knights. Among them was the grand duke himself, who was overly confident in his skills.
As the morning wore on, Kyren’s frustration grew when he watched the other knights pull fish after fish from the sea while his own bucket remained empty. He cast his line repeatedly, but it came up without a single catch each time.
"That’s it!" Kyren shouted in annoyance after a while. His face contorted in a grouchy expression as he clenched his jaws. "I’m never doing this again!"