‘I’ll follow you for the rest of my life.’

Just as Jake’s loyalty was increasing, Siegfried opened his eyes. 

“Jake.”

“Yes, My Lord?”

“I’m heading back to my country. I’ll be leaving you in charge here.”

“Yes, My Lord.”

Until now, Siegfried had thoroughly hidden Jake’s existence with his own shadow. However, to entrust such a job to Jake meant that Siegfried didn’t plan to hide Jake’s existence any longer.

“In my absence, I want you to keep the enemy contained rather than fight them. I’ll contact you at the right time. “

“Yes, My Lord, I understand.”

Once Siegfried gave Jake the command, Siegfried chose the bare minimum number of troops and mounted his horse. 

“Milton Forrest…”

Maybe? No, even if there wasn't any evidence, it was without a doubt Milton Forrest that caused this kind of ridiculous situation. 

“I’ll definitely kill you next time.”

With that, Siegfried left for the Eastern Front. 

***

Ready to harshly reprimand him, Fuhrer Bahasten was waiting for Siegfried back in their military headquarters. 

“Just what did you do to make things come to this point?”

Fuhrer Bahasten spoke as if Siegfried was responsible for everything that happened.

“I’m sorry, Fuhrer.”

Siegfried calmly bowed his head and acknowledged his fault. Truthfully, it couldn’t really be said that it was Siegfried’s...