Chapter 104: Hunting the Lioness
About a day after the establishment of the newly-formed Ringaarden Knight Order, in a back alley on the outskirts of the Imperial capital—
“This place feels scarier every time...”
A man was walking, nervously glancing around the darkened streets.
“...Hah, you? Feeling scared?”
“Yes?”
“That’s surprising. Even a passing dog would laugh at you.”
Following quietly behind him, a figure with gemstone-like eyes shimmering faintly even in the darkness spoke.
“Lady, we’re sneaking around in the dark here. Could you keep your voice down a little...”
“...I’ve already cast a soundproofing spell around us. I made sure it won't get dispelled like last time, so don’t worry.”
Indeed, if any subscriber to the latest gossip rags — flourishing in the remote corners of the Empire — were passing by, they would have instantly recognized them.
Unquestionably this year’s number one couple: Whitney and Meredia.
“Lady, I do feel fear when faced with something truly scary.”