Chapter 232

An Uncomfortable Dinner

"The main character really is the main character."

Back in the North, Duke Kyle had seemed a little unreliable.

Maybe clothes really do make the person.

Standing tall with his cape draped over one shoulder, he looked every bit the proud knight.

When I stopped a short distance away, Duke Kyle took several long steps and quickly closed the distance.

As he approached, he gave me a polite bow.

"By Her Majesty the Empress's order, I have come to escort you, Your Highness."

The Empress's order...

Right. He was the commander of the Imperial Knights.

It seemed he would also be attending tonight's dinner.

Feeling a little awkward, I placed my hand on his arm.

He leaned slightly toward me and quietly said,

"I'm happy to see you again so soon."

"It was much sooner than I expected."

Kyle smiled faintly, as if he found that amusing.…