A Suspiciously Popular Slave

“Oh, there you are at last. I’ve been waiting for you with bated breath.”

The next day.

I visited the training grounds of the Second Knight Order, where I had come with Aurora last time.

As soon as I arrived, Richard welcomed me with a bright smile.

“I heard about it. You told His Majesty about me.”

“Yes. I told him that if a warrior like you didn’t take up a sword, it would be a huge loss for the Empire.”

“Because of that, Her Highness the Princess was furious. She was practically grinding her teeth.”

“Hmm, I suppose I’d better avoid her for a while.”

Richard wore a thoughtful expression for a moment, then smiled brightly as if nothing had happened.

“Are you that happy I came?”...