Chapter 224: Lonely People
My single command instantly changed the situation. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
The knights, who had been lying in wait outside, stormed the entrance. They clashed with the private soldiers hired by the broker.
“Damn it!”
Finally grasping the situation, the broker turned and started to run away.
Annoyed, I yelled, “Hey, where do you think you’re going?”
“Miss, stay and protect the children!” Carl, who had shouted that, chased after the broker.
Instinctively, I almost followed him but glanced back. I couldn’t leave the children alone.
Carl didn’t seem well. His pale face and the sweat dripping from him were vivid in my mind. Could he fight others in that condition?
As I fretted and stomped my feet, the entrance was breached by the knights. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
I spotted a familiar, trustworthy face.
“Sir Kane!”
“Lady Fiona.”
Kane Erez approached quickly.
“Sir, please protect the children here!”
“And you, my lady?”
“I must go because my companion is in danger!”
“Just a moment, my lady! His highness specifically instructed me to keep you—”
“I’m sorry, Sir Kane! I didn’t hear that!” I quickly chased after Carl. No matter how skilled he was, he couldn’t perform well in his current condition.
“Carl!”
I shouted in surprise as I saw the scene before me. The sight I had feared all along was unfolding.
Carl’s dagger lay on the ground, and the broker had him by the collar.
“You bastard, dare to deceive me!”
Carl’s face was flushed red, either from the blow or the man’s grip.
Damn it! The problem was that the man was too close to Carl, making it risky to use magic. If I made a mistake, Carl might get hurt.
“……” I hesitated for a moment, then finally took off my high heels. Sometimes, even these could be used as weapons! “Let go of him right now!”
Whack!
I jabbed the sharp heel into the hand of the man holding Carl.
“Arghhh!”
The effect was immediate. The man staggered back, clutching his hand.
“Catch those two wenches, now!”
At the broker’s command, several guards charged at us.
But with Carl’s safety secured, I had nothing to worry about. Besides, I was really pissed off!
“I’ll fry you all to a crisp!”
Boom, boom, boom!
Lightning bolts, powerful enough to bring down the building, crackled around me. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
“Damn it! She’s a mage!”
The charging guards were flung away from me.
The broker, terrified, tried to flee but tripped and fell at the sight of my lightning. He hit his head with a loud thud and seemed to pass out.
“Secure all the prisoners!”
After giving the order to the nearby knights, I turned to Carl.
“Arrest all of them!” After giving the order to the nearby knights, I turned to Carl. “Carl, are you okay?”
Carl was hunched over, looking very unwell.
I lightly touched his wrist and felt his wildly racing pulse. Leaning in, I heard his faint choking gasps, indicating he was struggling to breathe.
Panic attack? Seizure? Hyperventilation? A whirlwind of diagnoses flashed through my mind. But I wasn’t sure which it could be. Clearly, he wasn’t just feeling unwell.
“Carl, Carl, look at me.”I needed to help him calm down first.
I started to stroke his back gently, lost in thought. Come to think of it, Carl had mentioned seeing the ‘doll dressing’ game before. At that time, I couldn’t bring myself to ask him about it. It seemed like it must have been a bad memory for Carl Could that memory be related to his current state? Perhaps the sight of the broker and the children locked up had triggered some terrible trauma for Carl. Though it was just a guess, Carl’s reaction made it seem quite plausible. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
He seemed to be lost in his memories, not present here. His unfocused eyes were trembling violently.
I gently cupped his cheeks and whispered softly. “Carl, look, you see me, right? You’re not alone right now.”
I locked eyes with his violet eyes. “I’m not going to let anything happen to you. You’re safe.”
Each time I whispered these reassuring words, Carl’s eyes gradually regained calmness.
Ah, thankfully. It seems like he can hear me now.
Finally, looking into his eyes, I reassured him firmly. “No matter what happens, I’ll protect you. So, everything’s okay.”
“…” Carl’s breathing soon returned to normal. He looked straight into my eyes, and whispered with dry lips, “Miss….”
“Yeah, I’m here.” Thankfully, he seemed to have calmed down a lot. He was still sweating coldly though. I gently held his cold hands.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“…”
“The situation has been handled well. Your face is swollen; we should apply a cold compress later.”
At that moment, Carl hugged me tightly.
“Uh, wait, Carl.” I briefly resisted instinctively. But pushing away a patient wasn’t quite right, and his embrace was unexpectedly strong. He was like he was catching a lifeline after being swept away by a wave.
“…”
From an outsider’s perspective, it might look like two women hugging, right?
Feeling quite flustered myself, I blurted out impulsively. “Carl, I understand you were startled, but we’re not alone here. Later, when you come to your senses, you might feel embarrassed about this kind of behavior, too.”
Carl chuckled briefly at my words. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
My ears tickled.
“…I don’t think I’ll regret it.”
“But I think I might regret it a bit…” Gradually, my heart grew more anxious. It was because some people were approaching.
Oh no, Sigren! Sigren is coming! Why did my fiancé always appear at moments like this? “Carl…? If you’re calm now, could you please let go…”
My lover’s face was becoming more and more intimidating while approaching us.
“I apologize.”
Fortunately, Carl had calmed down and released me obediently.
Of course, it was already too late.
Sigren and Kane Erez saw us after they arrived.
“Is that Lady Mia Yan…?”
That’s what Kane said.
“Fiona.”
This was of course Sigren’s words.
“…”
The events earlier were actually mostly to treat the patient. Well, then that happened… Still, I felt extremely awkward seeing Sigren’s face. Read the translation on itsladygrey.com.
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