Chapter 274

Swish.

A huge sailboat cut through the waves while riding on the wind. A man was standing on the deck, facing the sea wind that strained the huge sail. A middle-aged imperial knight approached the man and spoke.

“We are about the enter the Strait of El Pasa, Your Highness.”

“Commander.”

“Ah. Yes, Commander.”

The knight corrected himself while scratching his head, and the man turned around. His rich, blonde hair reflected the sun and his sharp eyes made him look rather short-tempered. However, his richly curved jaw and high nose gave him an elegant, luxurious appearance.

Ian Aragon.

He was the second prince of the empire and many already assumed him to be the next ruler of the empire. He shrugged while giving a rather candid smile unbefitting his status.

“It feels a little weird, right? Even though I’m a prince, that I would be a commander of this fleet at such a young age.”

“I, I could never!”

The knight became shocked and quickly shook his head.

“No, it’s fine to think that way. To be honest, you should take it as such. You have devoted yourself to the imperial family for decades as the right-hand man of the 12th regiment commander. Well, if I were in your position, I would certainly think so.”

“…..”

Perhaps feeling embarrassed that Ian saw right through it, the knight bowed his head with a slightly awkward expression....