Chapter 133: 133
Ch . 133 If That Is What You Desire (2)
“Even if you were late reporting it to me, why did you take this position?”
“It was the General’s command . “
“The Prince?”
“Yes . ”
“Why?”
Kuhn stared at Elena with a monotone expression . Carlisle had told Kuhn to keep it a secret, and so he spoke his prepared words .
“You came close to danger at the Second Prince’s party . The General ordered me to guard you more closely . ”
“But that’s in the past . And His Highness knows that I don’t need a guard this close—”
Elena paused . Kuhn didn’t know about her swordsmanship abilities, so he wouldn’t understand what she meant . She exhaled . Kuhn, sensing that something dissatisfied her, quickly continued .
“The General was also concerned about the safety of your family . I don’t believe it’s unreasonable to be prepared for any situation . ”
Carlisle had ordered only Elena be rescued in an emergency, but Kuhn had to twist the truth in order to persuade her .
“My family?”
Elena thoughts mostly went to Mirabelle . Herself, Derek, and her father were all trained in the sword, but Mirabelle be in considerable danger if she was not protected . Elena didn’t think anyone would harm Mirabelle, but she suddenly felt her hairs prick on the back of her neck .
‘If anyone touches my sister…’
Just imagining it made her clench her teeth . After meditating on it for several minutes, she finally nodded .
“If Sir Kasha will keep Mirabelle safe, then I will not complain about your employment at Blaise mansion . ”
“…I understand . ”
Kuhn knew he was lying here . He didn’t mean to keep Mirabelle safe, and added a few extra words .
“It’s not just the Young Lady . I will also look after the safety of the family members . ”
“No, please pay special attention to Mirabelle . She’s the most vulnerable one of the family . ”
Kuhn was forced to nod at Elena’s insistence .
“…I will . ”
It was an odd situation, that Carlisle cared about Elena, and Elena cared about Mirabelle .
“But you’ve met Mirabelle before, haven’t you?”
“When do you mean?”
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Kuhn was surprised by Elena’s words . She must have found out what happened in the palace .
“You met Mirabelle when we traveled from the south towards the capital . ”
Kuhn had once saved a sick Mirabelle . He disappeared in her sleep, but she had clutched tight to the memory of the man that looked like her teddy bear . It was then that Kuhn realized what event Elena was referring to .
“Ah, you mean then?”
“Is there anytime besides that?”
“…No . The Young Lady hasn’t mentioned it, so she likely forgot . ”
Kuhn knew that Mirabelle remembered that meeting, but there was no reason to tell Elena the truth, and even if she asked, he would only give it a vague explanation . Elena, however, didn’t press further, as it had taken place a while back .
“I suppose so . ”
As their heads and voices were lowered in close conversation, Mirabelle and Mary were approaching from a distance . Finally, Mirabelle reached the pair, breathing heavily .
“What—what were you two talking about? “
Mirabelle’s eyes were full of curiosity, and Elena shook her head .
“I didn’t say anything . This is our first time meeting so there’s nothing for us to talk about . ”
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As Elena pretended to be oblivious, Kuhn nodded . To Mirabelle, however, it looked like the two were having an intimate conversation from the distance, but she had nothing to say after they denied it .
Mirabelle enthusiastically situated herself between the two . Although she had never felt jealous of Elena, she would be disappointed if Kuhn liked her better . Elena and Kuhn stared at Mirabelle between them, while Mary lifted up the picnic basket with one hand and wiped the sweat off her forehead with the other .
“I’m not sure if we got everything because we were in a rush . Where do you want to have tea?”
Elena cleared her thoughts and answered .
“The weather is lovely, so let’s go to the garden . Is that alright with you, Mirabelle?”
“Yes, I like the idea . ”
As Elena watched Mirabelle give her usual sunny smile, Elena erased from her head the strange air she had felt . She was content that her sister had someone that could keep her safe . Elena could overlook the fact that an outsider infiltrated the mansion, as the benefits were greater than the losses . She knew that more of Carlisle’s men were watching the area as well, but she overlooked it for the sake of Mirabelle’s security .
Kuhn was not able to go to his assigned room in Blaise mansion until the sun had fully set .
Kkiiigeu–
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He opened the door and entered the room, to find another man already inside . Kuhn had anticipated it, as the servants shared rooms in pairs . The man was occupying the upper bunk bed when he looked up at Kuhn’s entrance . He had a face that looked far too respectable to just be a servant, and he was smiling .
“Hello . I suppose we’re sharing this room . ”
Kuhn approached the lower bunk without an answer . Nevertheless, the other man did not give in .
“Since we’re going to know each other for a while, we should share our names . ”
He extended his hand as if to ask for a handshake first .
“My name is Batori Coven . And yourself?”
Kuhn glanced at Batori’s hand and ignored it . Then he turned around and spoke in a low voice .
“Kuhn Kasha . ”
Batori smiled as if he were amused to hear the cold man speak .
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