The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 34: Short night outing 1

"I want to see you. I told you to come quickly. "

Elena became mute for a moment. He came that far from the capital just to see it? How many days and nights did he ride a horse? Elena stood frozen like a statue, her mouth agape in shock.

"But how long has it been and you've changed my name?"

"Oh, I'm so surprised …"

Elena remembered the contract when her words disappeared. He forgot he promised he would call her by her pet name when they were alone. He would apologize when Carlisle took a step forward and diverted the conversation.

"Where are you going?"

“I'm back to my inn. My sister is waiting for me. ”

"Then let's walk together."

While releasing her hand, she turned around and stepped forward, Elena missed her chance to apologize. It occurred to him for a moment that he already knew his feelings, but he immediately shook his head. There was no reason for him to be so attentive. Elena immediately followed in Carlisle's footsteps, opening her mouth to speak with a sudden thought.

"I don't think we should go together like this."

"Why?"

"Officially, we have nothing to do with each other, Caril. And the knights of my family are waiting for me outside .. ”

"Are you worried we'll be noticed and talked about?"

"Of course."

"I wonder what kind of rumors there will be about the two of us."

Elena stopped breathing for a moment. It was truly a compliment, but whether her words were a joke or had any other hidden meaning, Elena should be the rational one.

"We decided that our first meeting would be at a party and that we would fall in love at first sight. We could not be seen by anyone before. ”

"… Seeing my fiance's expression is harder than fighting."

Elena could feel a veil of disappointment in her voice.

"If you're anywhere near here, then I'll stop by my room first before sneaking out again."

Elena spoke to him as if she was giving candy to a very agitated child, and Carlisle replied with a small laugh and a small smile.

"I want you to do it, but I don't have much time and I have to come back soon."

“Didn't you just get here? You should've left already? "

“Your journey is slower than expected. It took me a while to get here. ”

Elena's mind was spinning on what to do. He couldn't just send Carlisle back when he had come this far. Carlisle stared at his thought profile and spoke in a soothing voice.

“I came here without notice. I'm not trying to force this on you, so it's OK if you don't want anyone to see us together until the party. Until we see your family knights .. walking together will work. ”

His response was suddenly diplomatic, causing Elena to look at him in surprise. It was hard to understand why he had come here to see her in the midst of such a tight schedule, especially when they were about to meet in the capital. How many days did he have to go this far to make this happen? Just to see his face for a few minutes? It made no sense to Elena's head, but somehow it made her guilty of rejecting Carlisle. However, he could not take it before his family knights.

"I don't like it when you touch me all of a sudden."

Elena hurriedly withdrew her hand before replying. The light was bright as there were more shops open in this area.

"Come with me."

Elena took Carlisle to a store that sold various items, the closest she could find.

Carlisle said nothing more and acted more obediently than he expected, following him as he took the lead. He no longer looked offended by Elena's previous actions. The expression in his eyes remained soft.

"Welcome home."

An employee walked up to them and greeted them politely as they entered the store. The man and woman are a beautiful couple. With brilliant blonde hair, jewel-like red eyes, and pale skin, Elena was an amazing beauty. The same goes for Carlisle. He was taller than most men, and he had a sculptured body filled with wild majesty. Even from the way they dressed, one could tell that they made money.

The attendant smiled brightly at the appearance of the wealthy client.

"Is there something you're looking for?"

Elena glanced at Carlisle who was standing next to her then replied in a flat voice.

“Do you have a robe big enough to cover someone's face? No pattern, just plain black. ”

"Hmm? Black ones? ”

A look of confusion flashed across the clerk's face. So did Carlisle, who was standing next to her. It was not that nobles did not wear robes, but they preferred expensive ones with expensive animal fur or luxurious designs. The plain black robe Elena requested was more suitable for wandering mercenaries.

"Well, I got them, but …"

"Then I'll take one."

Despite the clerk's expectation that only expensive items could be sold, Elena and Carlisle rushed out in just one black robe. Carlisle glanced at the surprised officer then turned to Elena.

"What are you going to do with this?"

"Just because Caril is the crown prince doesn't mean we can't walk together."

"…?"

On Carlisle's puzzled face, Elena opened the robe then swung it at the high shoulder. Their faces were getting closer than expected. Elena's breathing was held back for a moment, but she quickly changed her expression into something more relaxed.

“I won't be satisfied if we part like this. If you wear this and hide your identity, I can be with you until we arrive at the inn? "

Only then did Carlisle understand the meaning and smile. He answered in a low voice.

"You want the crown prince of the kingdom to hide his face and pretend to be someone else? I never hid myself in the midst of my enemies. "

“Oh, I don't know that. Then…"

He doesn't want to be polite. He was going to correct his mistake until suddenly Carlisle leaned back a little more, and their faces became closer than before. He took Elena's wrist, pulled his upper body towards her and spoke in a deeper tone of voice.

"So, if you want me to wear this as crown prince, at least place the hood with your own hands."