Chapter 462: A Dangerous Suspicion (III)
The second-in-command knight raised an eyebrow, puzzled by how the princess addressed the grand duke.
Calling Kyren just ’Lord Kyren’ didn’t seem sufficient. Given his high status as the previous Crown Prince and a member of the royal family, only a few would call him by his first name, and those were typically family members.
"You address His Highness by his first name? You do realise he’s the Grand Duke of Gerhard, don’t you?" Eric asked, scrutinising the young girl.
Athillia was taken aback by the question, but being a royal princess, it didn’t instil fear in her. Perhaps the burly knight was merely curious.
"He introduced himself that way and told me I could continue calling him so. Is there an issue?" she replied defensively.
Eric sensed the boldness in her response. Though young and quite pretty, the girl didn’t appear scared of him. Instead, her concern was clearly focused on Kyren’s absence.
The second-in-command knight turned toward the admiral, seeking confirmation.
"His Highness did," Adam confirmed. "He didn’t reveal his identity to her at first, but after he did, he said Lady Athillia could continue addressing him that way."
"I see..." Eric nodded, although his curiosity about the young girl continued to grow. "I have no problem if His Highness has decided so, as long as she doesn’t disrespect him."
"You still haven’t answered my question. Where is Lord Kyren? Is he with His Majesty the King?" Athillia pressed again.
"His Highness is with Lady Raychard. His Majesty King Kyden, on the other hand, is unable to spare time for an audience with you and said he will get back to you at a more appropriate time. Therefore, Sir Eric Navin, being in charge of the Gerhard mansion right now, will escort you back for accommodation," Charles interjected.