Chapter 287
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"Maid." — Meeting Paige as she went back to the quarters to return the aid goods servants kept, Zeleskiaz made it in time before she disappeared into the hidden corridors behind the magnificent stairs in the Main Hall. — "Give me a piece of bandages before you leave."
"!? Yes, Your Highness... Umh... If it is not impolite of me to ask... Have thou gained an injury...?" — Closing the distance in flustered hast, the maid hesitatingly inquired.
"... No. I am fine."
His cold response as he took the bandages, made Paige feel nervous. However, in his indifference, he continued the conversation... only to demand information on her ladyship.
"How is the lady."
"!... My Lady requested to be left alone, however, I am sure–"
"Don’t bother her... I will take my leave now. Follow her request... Paige (?)"
"... Yes, Your Highness... Have a safe return. Let Fenrir walk beside you." — Dejected, the young maid conveyed her sadness at the Prince’s departure. Thinking about her gentle lady, Paige felt uneasy to be the one informing her of the Crown Prince’s departure.
Nonetheless, the man before her, although quite serious, contrary to how she had done, repeated once more the instruction after wrapping his hand in the given bandages. Conveying in the audacious confidence of his height the same essence she indicated previously as an accomplice.
"... Remember not to bother her."
"...!!"