Vol. 14 Ch. 8: Please, For Your Own Sake

Isaac sat at his desk until just before midnight. Once he finished that day's assignments, he stretched in his chair.

It had been nearly three years since Isaac had come to the estate. When he had first been given this room, he had struggled because the chair and desk were the wrong height, but now that he had grown taller, such inconveniences were a thing of the past.

He completed all his assignments without difficulty, and his skill with the sword and horsemanship were highly regarded.

Even if he eventually became a shadow double rather than a retainer, with his face remade, being able to remain at Felix's side would be enough for him.

The only thing that worried Isaac was how Felix would react when he learned that Isaac was going to become his shadow double. That alone frightened him.

Isaac sighed as he thought of the future that would surely come. Then he heard a soft knock at the door. Who could it be at this hour?

When Isaac opened the door, Felix was standing there. Even though it was the middle of the night, he was wearing a simple shirt and trousers instead of pajamas.

"Your Highness? Is something the matter?"

"...Ike."

With a stiff expression, Felix called him by his friend's name instead of addressing him as a servant...