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

Sofia pulled in and hugged the disturbed sheets in the bed where the warmth was gone. Unlike perfume, Gilbert's scent fills the body from the nasal cavity.

"─ ─ Dear Gilbert......"

The name filled my mouth with tears. Sofia knew the reality that was coming to her and realized that she had made a sophisticated choice. Still, I didn't want to hear the sad reality in Gilbert's mouth. Even if I knew it in my head, I didn't really want to accept it. The night I was held to escape was still gentle, intense, and spoiled Sofia.

But no matter how much that feeling is engraved in your body, the fact that Gilbert has already gone remains unchanged. The only thing left of Sofia is to wait for her return. So right now, I just hope you're okay.

The tears that I couldn't shed last night are coming back.

"Sofia... did you wake up?

Carina's unusual and reluctant voice called Sofia.

"Yeah, I woke up...."

When I managed to return the word, my hand was slightly placed on the canopy. A small glass container is drawn out of the discreetly opened gap. It's an indigo ring that I take off every night before I go to bed. When sleeping, Gilbert removes the platinum bracelet that suppresses magic, so Sofia also removes the ring first. I keep it in the next room and always wear it when I'm dressed.

"You know, this. I thought I'd show you first."

It contains a ring and a small card. I put the ring next to the wedding ring on my little finger in my left hand, and then I took the card. A simple, decorative white card is something Gilbert has used several times. Unexpectedly, a dull smile leaks into the same short sentences.

─ ─ Please don't remove the ring while I'm gone.

I'll be back, G.F.

Familiar cards, familiar handwriting. I can tell from the characters running a little that you wrote in the busy morning. The feeling was so sweet that I closed my eyes gently with my lips closed. Tears fall down and seep the edges of the signature. I wiped my tears with the back of my hand.

"Thank you, Carina. It's okay. Is it lunch already?

I still shake my hand to scold myself with a little shaking voice.

"That's right. Really, it's a pretty good morning sleeper."

"Ugh... I'm sorry."

"It's okay. You want to shower?

Sophia nodded to Carina's question and put her sleeve through the wrinkled nightwear. Carina opens the curtains and wraps the canopy around the pillars as she lightly folds the front. Then, as usual, she stopped moving when she saw Sofia sitting on her bedside.

"─ ─ No, Sofia. That's Miss Gilbert!?

Surprised by Carina's bright red face and loud voice, Sofia leans her neck.

Huh?

"That's it, that's it. My neck, my chest... uhh! Even if it wasn't off-limits, I can't let you go out like this!

Carina's finger shows Sofia's chest. Sofia looked down again and there were red marks on her white skin. That and many other places. From Carina's way of saying it, it must also be on her neck. I didn't care last night, but now I'm insisting on Sofia's existence.

"Eh, it's embarrassing..."

Sofia hugged herself with her arms. I feel Gilbert's presence nearby and my heart is warm, but I am afraid to check my body again now.

"I'll make it a hidden garment, show it to me later. More like a bath! I have something for you."

Carina hurried Sophia out of bed and stood up. Walk gently with your feet. Unshy, Carina sighed small.

"... Milord is in trouble."

"No, I..."

Sofia said nothing about following Gilbert. I can't say I invited her. Carina laughed stunnedly and hurried Sofia to the bathroom again.

Good morning, sir.

Gilbert arrived at the royal castle on time and opened the door to the changing room. It's still early in the morning. There was somehow Arbel there, where no one was supposed to be. He raised his hand slightly.

"Good morning."

Captain, you're early.

Yeah, a little bit.

Gilbert took off the black Knights uniform he wore, one after the other, and hung it on the back of a chair near the clutter. The Marquis would have Hans hanging on the hanger right away, but I have to do it myself later. I felt a slight annoying smell, but I changed my clothes.

Simple to produce shirt with unusual pants. Wear vests and easy to move leather boots on your feet. I dressed like a civilian everywhere. A cloth wrapped around the sheath and hiding the decoration, insert the usual sword into the waist, and apply magic to the platinum bracelet to make it a little dull. Sofia's rings and matching earcuffs have indigo stones, but this amount of decoration will be fine. As a precaution, I shifted the position and moved it over my ears, hiding the stone with my hair.

"Do you have that ear?"

Until then, Arbel said unexpectedly. As Gilbert slightly tilted his head, Arbel shook his head.

"No, I don't mind if it doesn't stand out. It would be unusual for you to bring your personal belongings."

"This... belongs to my wife."

The wedding ring was removed from my finger and lifted from my neck with a thin chain. If I put it inside my shirt, I don't know from the outside. Push the supplied slightly wrinkled simple handkerchief into the trousers pocket.

"I'm impressed that you say that."

Arbel scratched his head with a smile on his face. The raised corner of the eye drops and instantly gives the impression of being familiar.

Really?

Gilbert hung his knight's clothes on his hanger and carefully folded his handkerchief out of his chest pocket. The adorable and clear flower embroidery reminds Gilbert of Sofia. I can't use it, but I try to carry it as a protective shirt and put it in the chest pocket of the shirt I'm wearing. I hung the button on the vest and hid it.

"So what did the captain want you to do?"

After all, Gilbert turns to the front without knowing what Arbel meant. After sighing once, Arbel slapped Gilbert on the shoulder in a cheerful manner. It is a force that is completely irrelevant to the technique.

"I'll see you off! I'm sorry I didn't tell everyone, but... it's you. I'm not worried about anything, but don't be rude."

With Arbel's serious expression, Gilbert once again tightens his temper. Unconsciously, he placed his right hand on his left chest.

"Yes ─ ─ I'll be back safely."

We must do our duty for the country and for all the Marquises of Forster. But for Sofia, Gilbert must take care of herself. Gilbert was more prepared than ever to go to the Knight Commander's room with the mobility device.