The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 10

A gentle wind caressed Elena's face as she leaned her head against the window of the carriage and watched the passing scene. He had a spectacular view of the lush forest in the refreshing weather, but he was in no mood to appreciate it.

After saving Carlisle's life, Elena fainted as soon as she entered the inn. From the moment he saved her to the moment he received her proposal, he felt as if his body was torn in all directions by a rope. It was difficult on his under-trained physical condition.

"… Haaa."

He sighed. He recalled his conversation with Carlisle, but deciphering it was like falling into a labyrinth. Why did he accept the proposal? She had a clear reason to marry him, but the crown prince himself had no reason to accept her. With that handsome face, his skill on the battlefield, and the fact that he was the crown prince, he could choose someone better than Elena. When she first questioned him for saving her life, she did not seem to believe him so easily. What part of her does she like?

"I don't know what the Crown Prince is thinking."

He felt disgusted with her until she took his helmet. Maybe it was because of her inappropriate sexual orientation because she looked like the man in the armor? Various thoughts were in Elena's head. Their meeting was brief, and he did not fully understand his intentions.

He remembered the image of himself when he looked back at his figure for the last time. Although blood was seeping through the white bandage, what stood out in his mind were the blue eyes that were staring straight at him with an unperturbed expression. He felt as if he had seen them somewhere before. Did they really meet in the past? That drives him crazy, but there's no way to find out.

'Enough. Stop thinking about. Everything went as I wanted. '

There is something else to forget. If Carlisle became emperor and removed Paveluc from power, nothing else would be needed as long as his family remained safe. If she could make herself a princess, she could help him and eventually make him emperor. After that, he did not care whether he was expelled or not. No, maybe it's better to go back to his family. He was busy thinking about how to change his future. It is not too late to think about the details. As long as his family was alive, any life would be happier than his previous life.

"She said she'd see me in ten days, so I better get ready first."

Sophie looked at Elena who was staring out of the window of the carriage, then spoke to her in a cautious voice.

"Miss, you're not sick, are you?"

Sophie was the only one who knew that Elena left that night without anyone knowing. After disappearing like smoke and returning at dawn the next day, Elena had been in a daze ever since. She looks like a love-drunk girl and Sophie is curious about the events of that night, but she can't ask her directly and instead asks indirectly.

Elena noticed Sophie's strangely glowing eyes and knew her maid was curious about her movements that night.

"Unnecessary curiosity brings only bad luck, Sophie. You're a smart girl and I know you know it. ”

"O-Oh yes, Madam."

Sophie replied reluctantly, but she did not accept it from her heart. There must have been something that happened to Elena that night, otherwise, there was no reason to miss Glenn's wedding when they were in a hurry.

After returning to the inn to sleep late at night, Elena suddenly said that she felt unwell and wanted to return to Blaise Castle. Not only did Elena not eat properly on the way back, but she simply stared blankly out the train window the entire time.

Who is the man who kept the young mistress away? Did Elena happen to be stuck in the atmosphere that night? What if she has a baby? Sophie's mind went wild with imagination. Thanks to this mysterious lover, even Sophie's drunken illness is forgotten.

The two of them get lost in their own world when a fast train takes Elena and Sophie back to Blaise Castle.

"…Well."

A fresh gust of wind tickled Elena's cheeks. He turned his face towards it and appreciated the endless rows of trees passing by. The clear cloudless sky and the gentle breeze made him extremely excited. While his mind was caught up in his complicated thoughts, his heart knew this path to return to the family. The thought of meeting her father, her older brother and her sister again made her smile faintly. It's nice to have a place to come back like this. He would endure thousands or even tens of thousands of trials to protect her.

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As soon as the carriage arrived at the castle, the door opened and Mirabelle's voice sounded.

"Brother!"

Mirabelle ran towards Elena and threw herself into her brother's arms before Elena could fully get off the carriage. They held onto each other as if they had been separated for years, and Elena squeezed Mirabelle tightly and smiled.

"I'm home, Mirabelle."

"Yes. I miss you so much."

"I also. Did anything happen when I left? ”

"Uh huh's. Dad kept sending messages that were coming home, but now he said he would really go home today. ”

"Dad…?"

His father was always busy as the head of the Fourth Knight Order and most of the time he stayed at the residence in the capital to work there. Elena was in charge of the household at Blaise Castle, while Derek was in charge of the knights belonging to the family. In the past it was normal not to see his father's face for a long time, but the situation was different now. From Elena's point of view, she had not seen her father after twenty years. There was a nervous stomach and excitement swirling in his stomach.

"Then, I guess I'll pay special attention to the menu tonight."

Mirabelle spoke confidently as if she had already made a plan.

"I've asked the chef before to prepare dad's favorite fish soup."

Mirabelle's proud and hopeful appearance of praise was so funny that Elena smiled and stroked Mirabelle's hair with one hand.

"It's done well. Now, can I leave the rest of the homework to you? ”

Elena felt pain because of Mirabelle's innocent words. If Elena were to really marry Prince Carlisle, then managing the Blaise household would fall into Mirabelle's hands. Elena swept over Mirabelle's hair again, her heart bitter. His sister still looked very young and fragile.

“One day, if I get married, you will be responsible. So from now on you should learn more about homework. ”

"Oh, that's too far."

“Nobody knows. Maybe someday I'll fall in love with someone at first sight and want to get married. Maybe you will also do that– ”

"I would never do that!"

"I hope you'll get married, even if there's no guarantee."

"No! I will never have someone I love more than my sister! ”

Elena looked at Mirabelle with some worry, but on the other hand she was grateful for the kindness of her sister. Elena was overwhelmed by the feeling that she was as important to her family as she was to her.

"…I also. I never thought I would have someone more valuable than my family. "

"Can aja. You have to say Mirabelle is the most precious thing of the whole family. "

Mirabelle's points made her laugh. The cute little bird from her sister always does. Elena took a step towards the castle, slowly grabbing Mirabelle's small hand.

"Let's go in now."

"Yes brother. Tell me how your journey. "

"Ah, alright …"

Mirabelle's questions reminded her of the long, tough days on the train. Elena had met Prince Carlisle and fought the assassins, but it was not a difficult story for her.

"…Nothing special."

Elena did not speak after that. The servants, who had been waiting for their conversation to be over, immediately approached them.

"Miss, where should we move the luggage from the train?"

"Move everything to my room."

At his command, the servants held one of the large suitcases in each hand neatly. They followed Elena and Mirabelle who went hand in hand. The couple was a beautiful sight to behold.

Elena found it hard to adjust her behavior because she had not lived as a noblewoman for a long time, but she did not let it look outside and walked gracefully. She is the beloved daughter of a noble and the woman in charge of the household, and she must keep her balance.

It is also important to understand the complaints of people of lower status and not to act arrogantly. Since childhood, he had been paying more attention to this area since childhood. As she played this role well in her past life, now the servants of Blaise are well organized and disciplined.

Mirabelle spoke again, swinging Elena's arm.

“How was your trip, Sister? Hm? ”

"Well, I don't know. I have an upset stomach in the middle of it … "

Mirabelle wondered why Elena had to return in the middle of her journey. But Mirabelle's reaction was a bigger storm than Elena had expected.

"What's? Did you eat something wrong? "

"I'm all better now–"

"So that's why you got home earlier than I expected. I'll call the doctor and ask him to see you right away. "

"That doesn't need–"

"Wait in the room, brother."

Mirabelle takes in the most famous doctor in the south to see Elena. Elena had a lot of work to do, but she was forced to lie on the bed and rest until the sun went down. The problem doesn't end here. Something was happening somewhere else he didn't know about.

“Did I not ask you to risk your life? How bad would it be if he had to go home? "

Unlike Mirabelle who knew the reason for Elena's return earlier, Derek was briefed on what had happened earlier. Once they arrived at the castle, the knights escorting Elena had to go through hell for failing to perform their duties properly.

"I'm sorry Sir. From now on, I will risk my life .. ”

"It's too late. From now on you will run ten rounds around this training room then line up according to who finishes first and so on. "

When Derek made up his mind, no one could make him give up. It was an unforgettable event for those who practiced and those who witnessed it. Just like that, Elena had gone from being a simple young woman to someone who would risk her life, all of which was unknown to Elena.

As the day passed and night fell, Count Alphord Blaise soon arrived at the castle.