The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 23

There was something strange about him because there were so many people following him. He ducked into the alley so he could determine their numbers, and his pursuers began to follow.

"One, two, three ... Seven?"

He has an unpleasant feeling. Carlisle won't send all these people. She wondered if there was anything grudging to her, and Helen's face appeared in her mind. Elena did not know if Helen would hurt her, but she was the only one who had a reason to hate her at this moment.

'… How troublesome.'

Elena went deeper into the alley where she could not easily be seen. She took out a small dagger from the leather strap on her ankle, hidden under her big skirt.

"I'll soon find out who ordered them to follow me."

It's a matter of arresting and interrogating his pursuers. The process of extracting truth would not be so clean.

It is the largest city center in the southern region, but going from the main street one can find a cool place even in the middle of the day. Ironically, there is no place as dirty and ugly as in a rich area.

Elena slipped into the dark alley without hesitation. He looked around and saw a suitable place to deal with his pursuers. He was made to move there when–

Hwiig–

A hand suddenly grabbed Elena's shoulder and pulled her into the darkness.

"… Eus."

Elena immediately swung the dagger in her hand towards her opponent. The sharp edge of the blade flashed in the darkness.

Tough!

The other person quickly caught his wrist to block the dagger directed at their neck. He heard a low voice in his ear before he could launch his next attack.

"Shh."

It was a short word, but he had heard that voice before. Elena stopped fighting. If the memory is correct …

As his eyes slowly became accustomed to the darkness, his gaze slowly moved upwards. Hard chest, broad shoulders, and slender neck. His eyes were on the man's face. A sharp jawline and a straight nose, and on top of it, a pale blue iris that stared at Elena. It was as if his blue eyes were the only color in the world, and they were burning like fire.

"…Your highness."

It was Prince Carlisle.

As soon as he realized who it was, he realized that he could feel his warm breath on his forehead. His large hand was still gripping his shoulder, and he had enough height that he could only make eye contact when he raised his head. He could feel the strength of his body where they were pressed together. Elena's breath was choked to that sudden contact.

He noticed her as he carefully inspected their surroundings. He felt that he must have had a purpose and waited patiently. Then, after a short silence–

"… Kgg."

Hearing Carlisle's sudden soft laughter, Elena looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"This is not the point, but it's not so bad."

He whispered in her ear, causing her cheeks to blush.

"I don't know what's going on, but please let me go."

On her cold tone, Carlisle took her hand off her shoulder with a regretful expression.

"I don't plan to touch you, so please don't look at me like that."

"Like I'm a criminal. You must have forgotten it, but you were the one who pointed a knife at me first. ”

He can't argue with that. The knife was still close to his neck. He didn't know he would end up in that position.

"I can't help myself getting popular. As soon as you leave Blaise Castle, you have so many people following you. ”

After Elena walked into the alley, she heard the sound of footsteps following her. But now there's no sign of anything.

"Do you know who's following me?"

"Let's move now."

After Carlisle finished speaking, he moved first, and he knew that he should have followed. He walked behind Carlisle, and after a while they reached the rundown house. Carlisle seemed to have planned a safe area for his meeting with Elena. Outside the house looks quite ordinary, but the interior is neat and neat as if it is well cared for.

Carlisle guided her to the table and pulled out a chair so she could sit down, then sat down before her. He did not know if it was ingrained behavior, but he had excellent behavior towards women.

“Is there anything else you want to know besides the identity of the people who are following you? “

"Are you okay?"

"As it looks."

He had an arrow on his back the last time they met. It was impossible for the injury to heal in ten days, but Carlisle acted as if he had never been injured at all. It was as if it was nothing more than a daily routine for him.

Elena looked at him to assess his condition, then returned to the subject.

"… How long have you been watching me?"

"Rather than surveillance, take that as protection from the last time we parted."

Although he suspected that Carlisle would hire someone to watch over him, it was much earlier than he had expected. It made him feel a little uncomfortable to think of the eyes that were silently shadowing him. However, since she had finally decided to become empress, she knew it was inevitable.

"If you're going to arrest and torture the people who follow me, I'll personally–"

"You don't have to do anything. I'm bringing you here because some of them are knights of your family. “

"What?"

Only then did Elena think of the possibility that her family's knights might follow her to protect her. If Carlisle had not stopped her before, Elena might have raised a knife towards them. There may be situations where blood has to be shed to keep it a secret. Carlisle told Elena to cover up her abilities if possible.

Enlightened from the situation, Elena bowed slightly towards Carlisle.

"thank you. His Majesty saved me from trouble. "

That was.

Carlisle's hand shot forward. He caught his chin in one hand and raised his head straight again.

"Don't bend over."

"Oh, but–"

“Did you forget who you were going to be? “

Elena looked straight ahead into Carlisle's eyes. There was a strange heat within them. It was a cold blue color, but they burned as hot as a flame.