The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 76

Michael observed Elena's shocked expression.

"Why that surprise? From whom the invitation was … "

"Who brought this?"

“It's just a regular waiter. What's up, Madam? ”

"…Nothing . ”

Elena folded the invitation again and placed it behind the envelope. It was unwise to reveal the identity of the person who sent the invitation without confirming it first, and Elena saved his words from Michael.

“Anyhow, thank you. I'll look over the whole letter later, so put it on my desk. ”

"Yes, my lady . ”

Elena put on a calm expression and headed to her room. However, his mind whirled a storm down below. He felt like he was becoming entangled bit by bit with the imperial family. As the emperor of the Ruford Empire, Sullivan could either send an official decree from the palace, or have the courier send it directly to him. However, there must be a reason to send an invitation together.

Elena's first thought was that she wanted to see him in person, just like the way Carlisle visited Blaise's house. If it wasn't an official invitation, then maybe he wanted to do it in secret? She knew that discussions about marriage would eventually arise, but she did not expect Sullivan to reach the first.

Elena opened the door to her room and entered.

'… That sucks. '

Whatever Sullivan's intentions, he intends to share his opinion of Carlisle on the matter. Up until now she had been used to acting on her own, but some of her experiences had led her to conclude that it was better if the two of them were to solve the problem together.

He made to tie a red handkerchief to the window out of habit, but then stopped.

'Ah, Sir Kasha is injured now. '

He might recover somewhere, and calling her would be useless. At the same time, he half expected her to appear as well. He imagined that he would come indifferently and ask, "What are you calling me for?" However, while Len's bodyguards knew she was injured, Lady Elena should not have known her current condition. He wondered what would happen if he tied the handkerchief as if he knew nothing, but he immediately closed his mind to it.

"Let him rest. '

If he really appeared injured, he would try to hide it. He put the handkerchief back into the drawer, then walked over to his desk and wrote a short letter to Carlisle. Although there was little chance of its contents being read by others, he kept the details just in case.

Seugeu–

He sealed the letter to Carlisle in an envelope, then looked at the invitation sent by Sullivan.

I don't know why his heart is upset.

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The day after Elena sent a letter to Carlisle, a visitor arrived from the Crown Prince's palace early in the morning. When Elena heard the news, she rushed into the living room and saw Zenard waiting for her. He looked at her respectfully, very differently when he dealt with Len.

“S-welcome. ”

Elena pretended to greet him awkwardly, and Zenard replied with a bright expression.

"Good morning, Madam. I apologize if I came too early. ”

That varies, but some families often wake up around lunchtime and start the day late. The nobles who did not need to worry about their livelihoods were not obliged to diligently get up every morning.

Of course, it was completely irrelevant to Elena. He woke up earlier than his servant and exercised quietly every morning.

“No, it's okay. I'm also waiting for your call. ”

“Ah, I'm glad to hear it. His Majesty asked you to come visit him as soon as possible. What is my schedule like today? "

"I can leave soon. I will be back when I am ready, so please wait here. ”

"I understand . ”

Zenard bowed deeply. It seemed to be a very polite gesture that came from Carlisle's close associate to Elena, but she probably already knew that they were about to get married. Of course, it didn't matter to Elena since she had already told her family.

"I'll be right back . ”

Elena rushed to her room. Sullivan's invitation date is not far off. The sooner he decides how to respond, the better.

After Elena finished preparing and returned to the living room, Zenard escorted her to the carriage towards the Imperial Palace. The carriage left quickly and arrived at the palace quickly, and under Zenard's escort, Elena set foot into the Crown Prince's palace.

"I think I'm used to this place. '

The majesty of the land initially overwhelmed him, but he seemed to have adapted since his visit with Mirabelle. Elena was a little relieved, as she did not know how long she would stay here.

Zenard finds Carlisle's location from another servant and guides Elena to a private training area. The path leading to the training ground was lined with various large and small weapons, including spears, swords, daggers and axes. The weapons were not just embellishments to look at; all the finger marks and signs of use. Elena looked at each of them with detail and admired them.

Swigs, swigs, swigs

There was a hissing sound in the air as they approached the training hall, and immediately Elena saw the source. Inside the vast private training room was Carlisle was training alone with a sword. Judging from the amount of sweat dripping from his dense body, he must have been gone for quite some time. Every time Carlisle swung his sword, a sharp blade of his sword rang through the air.

When Elena saw him, she imagined herself competing against him. How would he stop him if he attacked like that, and how to break through if he defended.

'He's more skilled than I thought. '

Even if he regained all his strength, he could not say for sure who would win. He already had a lifetime of experience and excelled for his age, but Carlisle had reached a great level of ability as well. He wouldn't trust his skills if he didn't see it for himself.

'If he grows at this rate …'

Maybe Carlisle will become a force beyond Paveluc. Elena looked at Carlisle in admiration. She herself was highly praised for her talent, but now that she saw Carlisle, she was humbled. Carlisle's sword skill was extremely powerful, as Morgan had said. When he saw Carlisle's enchanted figure, Zenard bowed silently and left the training room.

Carlisle, who was already aware of Elena's presence, turned his head towards her.

"You looked at me so hot that you didn't even notice the sword. ”

"A-apa–"

Her face flushed red, and Carlisle could not help but laugh. Only then did Elena realize that she was being ridiculed. While he was determined not to be fooled by her, he could not help but be swayed by what she said.

"I see you because I want to know what you're doing, and nothing else. ”

"really?"

The corners of his mouth were still raised, and he wiped his body sweat with a towel. The sight was deadly, so Elena turned around.

"I'll wait outside, so we'll meet after you get dressed. ”

"This is your husband's body. You don't have to come and go. ”

Hearing Carlisle's grand words, Elena almost read the contract reflexively.

Don't sleep together until after Elena becomes empress.

After defeating Paveluc, he was not sure what would happen between him and Carlisle, but he would not see his body until after he became emperor. She had no intention of being teased by him for some time, so Elena spoke in a stern voice. ”

“You can say that after you take over the throne per contract. I grew up in a knight family, so I am very familiar with this situation. ”

“Then there are fewer reasons to avoid me. ”

Carlisle's eyes turned cold, but Elena did not have time to be bothered by this spectacle. He raised his chin proudly and looked directly at Carlisle. There were large and small scars on his body, but he could not help but see how muscular his body was. However, what was embarrassing was Carlisle exposing his upper body, and not Elena watching.

It was then that Carlisle wiped the sweat off his upper body and moved as if he was about to take off his pants.

"…hhhh!"

Elena quickly turned around with a cry of shock. It's too much. It was true that the knights would strip their chests around the training ground, but he had never seen them take off their pants. Moreover, this was the first time she had seen someone as sexually attractive as Carlisle.

"What are you doing?"

"You've never seen anything like this before, have you?"

"…"

Elena bit her lips without even realizing it. It was unfair that he kept making fun of her, but Elena could find nothing to retaliate against. When Elena did not speak, Carlisle continued in a sultry voice.

“I'm soaking wet, so I have to take a shower. You want to see it too? I don't mind. Nothing is hidden from my future wife. ”

"…It's okay . ”

He rushed out of the hall. He tried to act as calmly as possible, but his pace was as fast as his thumping heart. He could hear Carlisle laughing in the distance, and his face was burning more than ever.

Carlisle looked at the area where Elena disappeared, her shoulders shaking with excitement.

"…Very funny . ”

It was even worse that Elena did not realize how cute she was. Although she was a tough-looking woman, she was also very beautiful. He had not intended to tease her up to this point, but he could not help it.

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Fortunately, the next time Carlisle appeared before Elena he was fully dressed. Their meeting place was in his study, in the same palace area where he lived with Mirabelle.

“So, what do you want to talk to me about? You've never come to me like this before. Yesterday I seriously considered going into the Blaise Mansion in the middle of the night to find out what was going on. ”

He said very serious things that should not be considered. If that happens, there will be a variety of speculations between the two in a society that has been much talked about. His simple goal was to hold a normal wedding ceremony without any major incidents or accidents.

"Thank you for your patience . This is my problem . ”

Elena conveyed the red invitation to Carlisle. He immediately opened the envelope to confirm the recipient of the invitation and frowned.

“Ha, it must have been a long time since he sent something like this. ”

"Do you know why His Majesty sent it to me?"

"I can guess . He wants to see you without me there. If he were to send a general royal letter or courier, I might be able to attend with you, so he deliberately did this little trick. ”

"… So I have to meet him alone?"

"Yes . ”

Elena started to worry. He had hoped to meet with the Emperor secretly, but he did not know his purpose specifically to avoid Carlisle. What did the Emperor want to say to him?

He was evaluating the situation when Carlisle spoke.

"Don't worry. Just do as I say. ”