The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

Sofia handed Gilbert the luggage in one trunk. Gilbert wraps it around the horse with his familiar hands. I was held up on the back of a black horse, and a nostalgic feeling overwhelmed my chest. As soon as Gilbert gets in the back, he grabs the rope. This time it is a saddle for two people and it feels more stable than before. Kevin and Tobias rode their horses and kicked their stomachs.

Baron Rainish's territory is a three-and-a-half day journey by carriage and about two days journey by horse. The danger of the carriage on the snow trail led me to go by horse. To keep the servants of the Baron's Mansion and the people of the realm from noticing that the Knights are here for the investigation. Divide the joint investigation team into task forces and 2nd platoon, each disguised as a traveler and merchant. The second platoon has Sophia, so it has the daughter of the merchant and the merchant who came to buy the merchandise, and the body of his escort.

"Dear Gilbert...! Um, how long is it on the horse?

Sofia heard anxiety on the unstable shaking saddle. Gilbert seems concerned, but he still doesn't understand Sofia's fears.

I see. Take a break every few hours. ─ ─ Motors get exhausted. "

"Really? I see...."

Sofia leaned on Gilbert's arm. For the first time in a long time, fear is better than fear. Gilbert loosened his mouth slightly.

"─ ─ Look up and look away. Horses are not bad either. The world is expanding."

It is not something that can be done immediately after being told. Sofia probably looks up and leans and repeats. Kevin, running diagonally behind, laughed and spoke loudly.

"Look up with all your heart, Miss Sofia. I'm not afraid of that."

Sofia, it's okay.

Gilbert inspires Sofia with his contrasting soft voice. I raised my face with all my heart and looked out at the view.

"Uhh, wow...!

It was a landscape I had never seen before. When did you leave the centre of King's Landing? On the left and right side of the road you'll find spacious agricultural land, where the snow that fell the other day still remains. Sofia's heart was touched by a shiny white world of tree tea and leaves.

"The farmland around here is managed by the royal castle, and the quality is good. It's a plain from here to the next town."

It will be for long distances. Trying to calm down, the speed seemed slower than when I got in the front. Sofia leans on Gilbert's arm, but she can't afford to enjoy the view. This vast view would not have been visible from within the carriage. Sofia was obsessed with looking ahead.

Then he ran through the territory with a break. Finish your meal in the city on the way and secure a place to stay. It's not very large, but each room seems to be a private room where you can rest slowly.

Sofia had Gilbert carry the trunk and exhaled in the room. It relieves me to just take off my thick coat. This was the first trip of its kind, and Sofia was in trouble. At the same time, I am worried. Uncle's sins and the baron's now. The more you know, the more afraid you get to actually see it.

"Sophia, can I have a moment?

The door was knocked on and Gilbert's voice rang. Sofia gets up and invites her into the room. Sitting facing the chair at the end, he poured the water from the jar into the cup.

"Thank you, Mr. Gilbert."

Gilbert has driven the horses so far, supporting Sofia. I thought you'd be tired, but Gilbert doesn't look like that at all.

"No, it's okay. Timo doesn't have a problem with Sofia alone."

"Timo...?

It's a horse's name.

Gilbert raised his mouth slightly. Sofia has never known the name. It must be the black horse Gilbert always rides on.

Well then, I have to thank Timo too.

Talking to Gilbert lightens my mind. In unknown places, Gilbert and Sofia are wearing simple clothes to hide their identity. It's full of different things and there's no Carina. I missed you a little.

During the conversation, Gilbert slowly put his hand in his pocket and picked something small out.

"Sofia, give me your hand."

Reach your hands forward with your palms up as you were told. Gilbert smiled bitterly once and took only Sofia's left hand. A small ring passes through the pinky finger with the armpit on top.

"Master Gilbert?

As he tilted his neck, Gilbert gently touched the back of Sofia's left hand. Your left hand feels sharp and the heat spreads from there.

"I had him make it quick. I want you to keep it while you're out."

The slender and luxurious ring was designed to be tangled with cymbals and fitted perfectly into Sofia's little finger. Very cute with elegant platinum and small indigo crystal stones.

"─ ─ Thank you. But while you're out...?

"It is a magical instrument that applies the principle of Magic Stone. It works in conjunction with my earrings and exudes magic. The left hand should also be able to use magic tools. Once you get into the Baron's domain, you can't stay by your side forever."

Gilbert shows a small earcuff in his left ear. There was also a small indigo crystal stone. Sofia watched. I was surprised to be able to make such a magical instrument, but that means use Gilbert's magic.

But then, Master Gilbert ─ ─

"There's nothing magical about it. It's just that... If you use that ring, I'll know where you are. I can't help but sense the magic flowing ─ ─"

Gilbert turned a blind eye at random. But I wasn't sure what was wrong with Sofia. I'm sure he was worried about Sofia's inconvenience. Gilbert just knows. I even feel a little at ease.

"Um, I... don't care, do I?

"─ ─ Really?

"Yes, thank you for your concern."

Until now, I had to use antique tuning or have Carina help me with my life. Certainly, you won't be able to turn on the heater, bathe, or drink water alone on your journey. I recall living with a handicap at Baron Lannish's Mansion. I feel like you saved the whole Sofia back then, and my heart is warm and mellow. Gilbert smiled reassuringly in Sofia's reply.

"You must have been tired from a journey on an unfamiliar horse. Get some rest tonight and get ready for tomorrow."

As Gilbert stood up, Sofia stood up to see him off. Gilbert stroked Sofia's hair in front of the door. Your heartbeat sounds loud to your happy, gentle feeling. Whatever happened, for now I thought Sofia was a happier girl than anyone else.

"Please take your time off too, Gilbert. Me too...."

Can Gilbert do anything? You must be much more tired than Sofia. I want to return something for the love I received. Think of as many things as you can think of and repeat yourself in red. Gilbert looks down at Sofia, who is silent. Was the courage I squeezed right?

"─ ─......"

Grabbing the sleeve and pulling it out, Gilbert becomes slightly diagonal. Sofia stretched out and finally reached her cheeks, licking her lips. Gilbert's eyes were rounded and hardened. I left immediately, but the blood in my body was as hot as if it had boiled. Shy and embarrassed, close your eyes and lean slightly. I can't see Gilbert's face.

"Sofia"

The name that was called after a while was a sweet melting sound. As soon as I opened my speculative eyes, Gilbert's face bent to match Sofia's. Looks like you can see through your eyes like an indigo gem. When I hurriedly closed my eyes again, I heard a laugh in my throat ─ ─ immediately touching my lips slowly and softly. You can change the angle over and over again, and Sofia doesn't know how to breathe. You're only touching each other, but your awareness is gradually fluffing.

"─ ─ Gi, Lubert..."

Speaking up from the gap in his mouth, Gilbert slowly walked away. Sofia breathes roughly. As oxygen fills up, heat gathers up on your face.

Good night, Sofia.

The soft hair is disturbed by a cluttery stroke. As soon as Gilbert hurriedly pressed his head with both hands, he took his hand off Sofia and left the room.