“Extraordinary insight? You flatter me, Your Majesty,” Princess Lilisain said.

“Not at all. I have never imagined that you would have such a good eye for people, Princess. Please consider what I said earlier a slip of the tongue,” Luke said.

“No, that was my fault. I have failed to recognize the knight among knights. It was entirely the fault and the sin of this incompetent one. I shall wash away my offense with my blade,” Princess Lilisain declared.

“I look forward to it, Princess!” Luke exclaimed in response.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Princess Lilisain returned the gesture in kind.

‘They are on the same wavelength.’

One could easily mistake the two for long-time friends. Eugene was speechless as Luke and Lilisain gazed at each other with eyes burning with fervor and passion.

Eugene wanted to lash out and reject everything they had said. Sadly, it wasn’t that simple. Even though Luke was his aide, he was now the King of Brantia. Rejecting the king’s orders where so many of his nobles were present would be no different from ignoring the king’s authority. Moreover, Eugene himself had placed Luke on Brantia’s throne. He couldn’t possibly do something tantamount to disrespecting the king.

He could only accept it.

Afterward, Eugene spoke up, “Princess Lilisain.”

“Please give me your orders,” Princess Lilisain jumped to her feet and exclaimed. Her controlled, disciplined attitude reminded one of a trained soldier rather than a princess....