Chapter 106

"Ha ha ha ha, oh dear, I hadn't thought of that at all. Coming from the capital, you must have found it terribly dull. On that subject..."

Count Lincol glanced toward Gullerman. I laughed to myself.

Commander Gullerman must be the one he's wary of. He probably figures Cassion and I are children, easy enough to fool.

"Let's talk after we eat. Commander Gullerman looks like he doesn't have much time either."

I said exactly what Count Lincol wanted to hear. He let out a hearty laugh, said "Shall we, then," and started his meal.

Partway through dinner, Gullerman brought up tomorrow's deployment. On that subject, Count Lincol turned remarkably cooperative.

The meal went smoothly from start to finish. As Gullerman rose to leave, he winked, just at me, where no one else could see.

"I have a great deal to prepare, so I'll excuse myself first. Your Highness, Lady…