Nighttime, Clevina Manor.
Gwen, dressed in a silver-white knight's armor, paced back and forth in the mansion's hall.
Today, she received a notification from the Knights of Faith, mentioning an important and urgent task that required the Knights of Faith to investigate immediately.
Moreover, the Knights have already made an assessment of this matter.
It was deemed to be of extremely high importance and danger, therefore requiring the immediate dispatch of experienced personnel for investigation.
Moreover, ordinary knights are not allowed to participate.
There needs to be at least a knight of the rank of Grand Knight Commander to back them up.
So Gwen was very anxious.
After all, as the Grand Knight Commander of the Royal Knights, she had a responsibility to personally undertake such an important and urgent mission.
However, as the moon gradually rose to the center of the night sky,
It was late, but Viktor had not yet returned.
Gwen originally planned to inform Victor of the situation before heading to the Knights.
Especially today, she noticed that Victor's behavior was off when he came out of the study, which made her even more worried.
She desperately wanted Victor to return to the mansion as soon as possible.
However, the Knights' mission was urgent, and as the Knight Commander, she needed to immediately take stock of the manpower and prepare an action plan.
So Gwen had no choice but to put on her armor and pace anxiously at the entrance to the hall.
"Maybe... we shouldn't wait for Viktor?" she muttered to herself.
Gwen believed that Victor would understand her decision.
The Knights' mission has already been delayed by nearly two hours and cannot be delayed any longer.
Moreover, Lia also said that she should have her own opinions.
With this in mind, Gwen resolutely stopped pacing and made up her mind.
She summoned the servants and gave them instructions.
If Victor returns, tell him that she has to work overtime due to an urgent matter and will not be back until very late.
After giving the instructions, Gwen turned and pushed open the mansion gate.
But as soon as she opened the door,
Then they saw Victor already standing at the entrance of the mansion.
At this moment, Gwen's previously firm sense of self softened once again.
She opened her mouth, looked at Viktor, but something seemed to be stuck in her throat, and she couldn't speak for a moment.
In the end, she could only utter one sentence.
"Why...why did you come back so late?"
Victor did not answer Gwen's question directly.
But seeing her in full armor and with a long sword at her waist, he already knew where she was headed.
Then, Victor asked directly:
"Is there any trouble with the Knights?"
Gwen didn't press Viktor about why he didn't answer her question.
She lowered her head, her tone gentle yet tinged with nervousness, like a child reporting to their parent, and said:
“An elemental anomaly has been detected at Mount Vesuvius, and our Royal Knights need to investigate.”
"Incidentally, if necessary, we may need to evacuate the residents under Mount Vesuvius in advance."
Although it is an extinct volcano,
However, extinct volcanoes in the absolute sense do not exist.
In particular, the volcano exhibited abnormal fluctuations in fire element.
Therefore, even if it is an extinct volcano, there is still a great possibility that it will erupt again.
However, Gwen knew in her heart that the main purpose of this trip was to conduct an investigation, and it should not involve too much danger.
But upon hearing Gwen's words, Viktor's gaze immediately turned cold.
Even the tone of voice became serious:
"You are not allowed to go."
Gwen was startled by the other person's stern voice and was slightly taken aback.
Then, her eyes filled with dejection and confusion, she asked:
"……Why?"
"There's no reason why. By the way, I'll be going to the palace tomorrow to inform His Majesty that your knights can all take a break."
Viktor's tone was unusually firm, as if brooking no refusal, and every word revealed an air of arrogance and toughness.
"I will go to investigate this matter on behalf of the Knights."
“You are my wife, there is no need for you to take risks for this.”
Having said that, Victor ignored Gwen's expression and walked past her into the mansion.
He passed Gwen sideways and could even feel her body gradually stiffening.
One step, two steps, three steps
Until the distance between him and Gwen gradually widened.
Finally, a cold, yet defiant voice came from Gwen.
"……No."
Viktor stopped in his tracks.
He didn't turn around, only glancing at Gwen's figure out of the corner of his eye.
Seeing her body trembling, as if every part of her was releasing an emotion of extreme resistance,
“You should understand that even if you go with the Knights, it won’t be as fast as my investigation alone.”
"You could have always relied on me."
However, what came was an even firmer rejection from Gwen:
"...I said I don't need it."
"This matter can be handled by me and the Knights."
"I don't need your help."
After a long silence, Viktor finally spoke again and asked:
"...Are you rejecting me?"
"right."
At this moment, he finally turned his head.
She looked at Gwen, who had also turned around at some point.
Then, Victor saw it.
Gwen's clear eyes radiated a clear and strong determination.
Seeing her resolute stance, Viktor's vision blurred again.
At that moment, he seemed to see the Gwen of the past.
That resolute and aloof great knight, wielding a sharp blade, standing alone in the wind and snow.
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