Chapter 385
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A heavy and loud sound, breathing deep and fast to the point of alarmed puffs along the hooves hitting the ground resounded throughout the fast gallop of the man.
Indifferent to having stolen the beast from its owner in the middle of a conversation, it was the reverberating danger the deity within his blood that had alerted of the distress his beloved was suddenly dragged to.
"It’s good to find you. I would appreciate it if you explained those orders you gave now that we found each other." — Orland said the moment they crossed paths during their hunt.
"... Your son? Where is he, Duke."
"Said he left something at the family’s tent. I doubt that’s the truth... Nonetheless, it’s timely. I heard from Francois something else was after my daughter."
The fortuitous encounter happened naturally between the father of the lady and the in-love Crown Prince.
Both engaged in the hunt, discussed matters concerning Marianne’s protection while heads of beasts were gained with a prize from the chosen child as goal.
"And so? Do I need to ask again why you gave me such instructions?"
"... You are aware the second prince desires the empire’s throne."