GDC 110

“I’m sorry, Annette.”

Loic gently rubbed my palm so it wouldn’t hurt.

“I should have a body that’s easier for you to hit.”

At that, Hedrick gave a small cough and quickly disappeared from sight. He must have felt far too embarrassed to stand there any longer.

“When the training ends, you should meet and greet Count Paccio.”

“But…”

“Surely the Grand Duke of Blenheim won’t keep postponing such a meeting out of pettiness? Yesterday I endured the pain during the banquet just to treat the envoys properly.”

“I’ll approve the audience request immediately.”

Loic replied at once.

‘Ah, how obedient.’

I gave him a proud look and lightly squeezed his hand. He immediately twined his fingers with mine.

‘Good thing Hedrick isn’t around to see this.’ *** From a distance, Raphael watched his sister and the Grand Duke standing together in the shade.

When Annette tilted her head slightly…