Chapter 105

Chapter 105

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Sonia had been hurrying somewhere, but she suddenly stopped and brushed at the hem of her skirt to smooth out the wrinkles.

She fussed with her stray hairs for no reason, readjusted her accessories, and then turned the corner of the public garden.

In a secluded space walled in by trimmed hedges, two men were waiting.

"You've arrived."

"...Yes."

Sonia awkwardly bowed her head to the knight who greeted her.

No matter how many times she saw this stiff, rigid knight, she never felt at ease with him.

She slowly walked toward the tea table. The man attending to his business there asked without even raising his head.

"What is it?"

"Um, you told me before to report if anyone grew suspicious. And today, Vi-Viscountess Alastair sent word to me, so..."

"Eliza Waluer?"

Only then did the man's red eyes turn toward Sonia. Sonia hastily…