# Chapter 7
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It wasn't good either.
That too a little.
Upon hearing the sound of "Northern Expedition", Rockherd lowered his arms.
It wasn't intentional, but it seemed like his expression was stiff.
"It appears that you are trying to start a war using Baron Ibraam's recent disappearance in the border area as an excuse."
War of the Northern Expedition.
To the north of the empire, kingdoms the size of small cities are clustered like barnacles.
However, successive rulers of the Kabal Empire considered the barnacle a thorn in their eye.
They had been steadily strengthening their military power, attracting the attention of other countries to the War of the Northern Expedition.
To be honest, the fact that the war started was not that surprising.
This is because the Imperial Guard, including Rockherd, has already been strengthening its tactical and practical training for several years.
However, that didn't seem to be a reason for Nezar to go out of his way to visit the knights.
"you...
...
"You're not planning on going to war, are you?"
It made no sense for the heir to the empire to go to war.
However, the bad premonition was never wrong, and Nezar's face, looking clearly at Rockherd, seemed firm and detached, as if he had already decided something.
Rockherd closed his mouth.
Louis, who happened to be in the distance, handed Nezar a canteen and a towel.
"It looks like the training will be over soon."
Nezar expressed his gratitude by patting his shoulder and lowered his head.
“I guess I’ll have to go now too.
But for some reason I don't think I can see Sir Pansion Entera today.
Or maybe I couldn't find it?
Wiping his face with a wet towel, Nezar's eyes scan the training field again.
Kate too, there were a lot of people visiting Pansion Entera today.
"Oh, Lord Pansion entered the headquarters for a moment.
I think he said my sister was coming to visit me...
...
.
Since it's been a while since you prepared flowers to decorate the room, you're probably on the second floor.
"I think you're planning to meet your sister there."
As Louis struggled to explain the reason for Sir Pansion's absence, a black shadow fell over Nezhar's face, which was red from the heat.
Nezar, who was holding water in his mouth and spitting, looked up.
Rockherd also followed his gaze and turned around.
Before I knew it, a particularly handsome man joined the sweaty men.
"Did you call me?"
It was Pansão Entera.
Nezhar widened his eyes for a moment and looked Pansion up and down and said.
"You said you were going to meet your family, but you arrived quickly.
"Are you sure you met your sister?"
"Yeah, I figured he wanted to go back to the castle, so I just said hello and parted ways."
A fresh scent of flowers emanated from Pansion, who had just arrived.
It was a perfume that suited him perfectly as it had a simple, soft vibe.
Pansion looked into Louis and Rockherd's eyes and finally looked at Nezar again.
"If you have nothing to say, I'll leave."
"Is the work urgent?"
"There will be a full meeting of the Order soon.
And Lord Lockherd, you must also attend the meeting.”
It was an unexpected call.
Rockherd looked at Pansion, who was a head taller than him and one of the tallest men in the Order.
"You mean me?
"I understand that the deputy commander of the knights participates in the knights' meeting."
"Commander Breit has just resigned as leader of the 2nd Knights of the Imperial Guard.
Instead, he has been put in charge of the Northern Expedition.
"As of today, the vice-commander of the 2nd Knight is Rockherd."
"...
...yes?"
There was no clear storm like this.
No matter how promising Knight Rockherd is, he cannot defeat dozens of his heavenly superiors to become vice-commander of the knights.
Is it really that old Breit who wants to tie me up like that?
As soon as Pan Shion finished speaking, he turned his back and headed towards the headquarters of the Imperial Guard Knights.
Lockheed, who had cleared his mind without getting excited, washed his face and turned his head towards Louis and Nezar.
Louis seemed to have already gone crazy upon hearing the sound of the Northern Expedition.
On the contrary, Nezar's expression was calm like a frozen lake in the middle of winter.
I was a little embarrassed that Rockherd hadn't mentioned this in advance.
"It's a ridiculous situation.
...
...
"Nezar, I'm sorry, but since we just met, please do me a favor."
"Fired."
Despite the strong rejection, Rockherd persevered and continued to say what he had to say.
When dealing with him, it is essential to be strongly armed with shamelessness more than anything else.
"If it's okay, please go to the 2nd Knight's headquarters before coming back.
Kate will be waiting for me in the second floor room.
At that moment, Nezar's firm expression completely crumbled, as if the mold had been covered with wax.
Even though it only happened for a moment, Rockherd was able to notice it.
In his quest for perfection, Nezar's only vulnerability was his own sister.
"Kate?
"Why is she here?"
"that...
...
."
I couldn't bear to say to Nezar's face, "He wanted to see Lord Pansion Entera." That was a stupid answer that could have caused a lot of sparks to fly his way.
Rockherd shrugged his shoulders like it was no big deal.
The dark red eyes that stared at me persistently were warmer than the autumn sunlight.
"Is there any reason?
I think you were curious to see me training.
As you can see, I don't think I can handle this as I have to attend a meeting.
You're still engaged in name and name, right? request."
Without hearing the answer, he turned and followed Pan Shion.
I decided to leave some advice for Kate to act cautiously.
***
I almost fell in love at first sight.
That feeling alone dominated my mind when I returned to the room.
I stared at the vase I held in my arms and the gypsophila spread out like peacock feathers on top of it.
He was a tall man.
It was clear that he was a knight, but the atmosphere was calm and calm, like a priest in a temple.
He was the first person since Nezar who remained in my memory as an afterimage for so long.
Has the way you see the world changed as a result of remembering your past life?
Despite this, there has still been no presence as moving as Nezar's appearance.
I placed the vase on the table and went back to the window.
I was gone for a short time, but before I knew it, the training ground was empty, leaving only the sandstorm behind.
...
...What should I do now?
Is it really necessary to wait for the Rockherd schedule to be completed?
With nothing?
Am I the only one?
I got up from the chair and walked to the door.
To seduce a girl in a hurry, I had to learn tea party etiquette, but there was no time to waste in a place like this.
Since it was too late and I couldn't find Lord Pansion, I had to wait for the next opportunity.
Of course, just in time for the training to be released!
I pushed the heavy, huge, thick door open.
I used my entire body to push with all my passion and sincerity, but at some point, the wooden door that was being slowly pushed was suddenly pushed back.
Just before my upper body fell forward after losing my balance like that.
Something warm suddenly grabbed my arm.
I fell into the arms of a stranger and had to stick my nose in his clothes.
The smell of sun-soaked earth and sweat hit me.
"ah...
..., sorry."
Why do the Knights of Rockherd show so much disgrace?
I tilted my head towards the man who appeared to be a member of the 2nd Knight.
No, I tried to bow.
But no matter how much I tried to pull away, a strong force held me tight.
"Hey, can you please leave this behind?"
What is this situation now?
Why do I have to be hugged by a man who doesn't even know who I am?
"Hey."
Although it was an engagement concluded at my insistence, I had a young, capable, and handsome fiancé.
Even though my situation is strange, wandering around looking for my fiancé's mistress!
Even if you have to use your lover to break off the engagement!
But I only have Nezar!
"Can't you hear people?
Even though I look young, I have a fiance, right?
"That means he's not someone you should mess with."
"...
...
"Thatcher's answer is quite helpful."
It was a familiar voice.
He lifted his head from the man's arms.
The first thing I saw were dark eyes between long lashes.
The white cheeks, like those of a nobleman, turned red with heat, the straight bridge of the nose, without curves, and the chin short and strong.
If my eyes weren't mistaken, they were all Nezar's.
When he looked up, mesmerized, his lips drew a small line.
"But the most important thing is missing.
Shouldn't I also let you know that your fiancé is me?
Repeat after me, my fiancé is Prince Nezhar.
So don't love it and just go away."
His outfit was a little different than usual.
The shirt buttons, always carefully closed below the neck, and the cuffs of the sleeves that covered the wrists became disheveled and lost their appearance.
That wasn't the problem.
The visible collarbone just above my gaze left my mind reeling.
Oh no.
This is not good for your mental health.
I'm not looking at you carelessly.
I quickly turned my head.
Even so, it was still inside Nezar's chest.
"Why don't you try?"
"no.
You don't want me to spread the word that your fiancée is rude?"
“Your bad reputation has already spread as far as it can.
"If it had spread further, it wouldn't have left the original impression."
After saying that, Nezar gave more strength to the arm that held the blade.
At the same time, various rumors about me floating in social circles swirled in my mind.
thank God.
As for the negative reviews, at least there didn't seem to be any rumors about him being a poor kid.
With a sigh of relief, he pushed Nezar's body again.
However, no matter how hard he tried, his strong and large body seemed to have no intention of being pushed.
Oh, I'm so angry!
In the end, I just gasped and dropped my arms.
His body shook slightly as a low laugh escaped his throat.
"Nezar."
"huh."
"How did you know I was here?
I don't remember saying...
...
."
"I know everything.
So don't even think about moving in like you are now without telling me anything.
Especially weird stuff."
What's so strange?
I jumped at Nezar's words.
There was no other reason, it was because I was stabbed.
"Hey, didn't you do anything weird?
I just came to see Rockherd practice.
"Wow, if anyone sees me, they'll think I'm secretly plotting!"
“I think you came to see Pansion Entera, not Rockherd.
"You've been busy swearing at Rick and Rockherd all day, so I'll come after you."
The sound of tongue clicking reached my ears buried beneath my arms.
His warm shirt and his skin began to slowly cool down.
The sound of fists scraping against his shirt, the yellow light of the sun falling next to Nezar's shoulder, his heartbeat still loud and fast.
When I came to my senses, the scent of plaster flowers that filled my chin had evaporated without a trace.
My world was filled with your scent again.
I suddenly felt like I wanted this moment to last forever.
"Yes, I'm sure we know each other.
"Even if they don't tell you not to do this, I will commend you for your persistence in doing this to the end."