The Traditional Hero Story (44)

“Then I’ll be going on ahead. Take care until we meet again.”

“Mm, you do the same.”

After the formal goodbyes, Siwoo trudged out of the training grounds without a word. He’d been down ever since that day. It was his own fault, but it was hard to watch him mope around alone like that.

Sigh. Once we set off, I’ll have to look after him myself.

“So why did you call me here alone? Was last night not enough for you?”

“Ugh, no! There’s something I wanted to say to you before we part…”

For the record, I decided not to go back just yet and spend a little more time with Louise. I thought we’d said everything we wanted to while we were in bed last night, but apparently there was something she hadn’t managed to say.

“Good. I had something to tell you, too. Yesterday, I told Sophia about you and me.”

“Mm! You moved quickly. I see… How did she react?”

“How do you think? She was furious. Still, thankfully, she understood our relationship. She’s still angry with you, Lady Louise, but I think you two will make up as soon as you see each other.”...