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

Carina exhaled in the backyard of the Marquis.

The war in which Sofia was abducted ended, and the Marquis of Forster returned to a peaceful life. Gilbert and Sofia were as friendly as they used to be, and all the servants looked at it and stroked their shoulders down.

"But if I were stronger....."

Carina touched a small knife she had hidden from her clothes for the past few days. Carina was concerned that she fell down with Sofia that day. Neither Gilbert nor Sofia nor even Harsh Hans blamed Carina. That's because I thought there was nothing I could do, and at the same time, it's the reverse of what I wasn't expecting.

I was just a maid the other day, and I just recently became a maid, and Carina, who has never had combat training, can't beat thugs and drugs. Naturally, Carina couldn't accept it honestly. I've been asking Hans to teach me how to defend myself with a dark instrument.

Since becoming a maid, I have shifted my lunch to match Sofia's schedule. At this time of the day, the backyard had only carinas, and it was all alone under a large tree, a privileged seat hidden from the slightly stronger sun in the early summer.

"─ ─ Carina, I was here."

Carina raised her face suddenly. With the sun shining on his back, his neat face looks a little shaded.

"Kevin!? You, why?"

"No, I stopped by to see the lieutenant, but I finished this morning. Miss Sofia ─ ─ Oh, no. Mrs. Forster told me that Carina was on a break."

"Yes, it was."

I'm ticklish by the name that I started to be abandoned at some point. Not knowing what to do with the usual attitude, Carina fell into a hot sandwich in the basket to deceive her.

I missed you. I didn't want to see him. Conflicting emotions swirl and confuse.

"Yeah, I haven't seen her since I've been on a business trip lately. Carina, I don't even come to the usual store. ─ ─ I was worried."

Travel is a war with Elatos. Sofia told me what happened. Carina was trapped in a trivial situation, and Sofia was in even more danger. And I hear Gilbert and Kevin were there to help.

"I'm sorry if I worried you. Sorry, it's nothing."

"Well, if it's nothing. It's time for dinner again."

Next to Carina, Kevin sat down. Kevin has a fever on the right. Unlike my friends, my special feelings eased Carina's tight heart a little.

"That's right... is that all you came to say?

"Yeah."

"Are you free!?

Carina spoke out aggressively. Kevin doesn't hate Carina either, but I don't know if it's the same as Carina's.

"Not bad!? I'm still working for the lieutenant. I have quite a job to do."

Kevin is inflating his cheeks small. Her face, which looked much younger than her real age, looked like she was younger than Carina because of her expression.

"Then why ─ ─"

"I was worried about Carina. I heard you were trapped in a sleeping pill with Madame!

Kevin said with great momentum and sighed deeply.

"I was worried, but I was on a mission, and I thought it was for Carina to get back Miss Sofia first... When I came back, I thought Carina wasn't there when it would be the hardest, and now it's hard to see her face."

Kevin turned down as he spoke. Carina watched her eyes. I finished lunch, but I don't remember the taste of the hot sandwich that was supposed to be delicious.

"Kevin, what are you talking about? How could I ─ ─"

"No matter what I said, I was worried about you. [M] You were scared, weren't you?

Carina's heart was punctured with an inquiry. I was worried about Sofia and desperate. I was vigilant not to do the same, wanted to get stronger as soon as possible, and I repeated self-training even if I didn't sleep well. I was so ashamed of myself that I thought I was scared, I tried to think about Sofia, the existence I had to protect.

"Why... why do you say that...?"

I haven't been showing anyone tears since the day Sofia came back, but now my eyes are hot. Carina leaned down hiding her tears without wanting to see her pathetic face. Kevin next door says with a soft voice that he has never heard before.

"Hey, Carina. If... if, but... What would you do if you said you were married to me?

Carina raised her face, forgetting her tears. Kevin looks straight at us and looks at us from the front. Carina laughed sniveling to hide her fear of the serious colors that floated there.

"Are you kidding me?

"Well, listen. Once you marry me, you won't feel that way again. [M] ─ ─ But this is a trio of nobles. It's not as bad as earning a job, and it's luxurious... but I can give you enough luxury to reassure you when compared to this house."

"─ ─ Kevin, wait."

"However, you're going to be in the social world, and I don't think you can go to the maid's job like this. I can't stay with Miss Sofia forever. Of course, it's safe for that. I'll give you an escort."

Was Kevin always so close? I can't remember the usual distance. Kevin chased Carina, feeling cornered.

"Hey, what do we do?

My head becomes pure white. Her face was hot, but her words were sweet and cruel, and she was crushed by her pale love. Carina couldn't afford to hide her rough breath.

"Oh no... that's no good. Because I want to be on Sofia's side. I don't know how long, but not now. I can't leave Sofia alone, not yet used to the Marquis. Sometimes I'm scared, but I'm fine. Because I'm strong."

When I said it, it was refreshing. Yes, Carina is not weak. She's not just a protected girl, and she's not like some sweet kid.

"That's right. ─ ─ Ah, good. Look, there's nothing to worry about. Carina is strong."

That's what Kevin said and leaned against the big trunk of the tree. He stretched out his body with his hands up, and until then he turned around and relaxed.

What do you mean ─ ─

"If you're that strong, you'll soon learn how to fight. Don't worry about it. You shouldn't get hurt. That hand is not usually a maid's hand, and you'll be warned if it's so easy to understand."

Kevin's usual smile slightly punches Carina in the head. I wonder how soon they realized that there were a lot of rounds in the palm. Carina grabbed Kevin's arm with her blushed face.

"Shut up!!

"That's good, you're feeling better. Let's go have a drink tonight. I got Madame's permission."

Kevin stood up and turned his back on Carina. I'm sure you encouraged me, but how serious were you? I don't know, Carina grunts behind her with a voice so small that she can't hear it.

"What?

"It's nothing. See you at the usual shop later."

Carina stood up after cleaning up her extended lunch set. When I get back, I'll say something to Sofia. And then I have to apologize for the concern and thank you.

Carina stepped into the mansion, following Kevin's back with a lighter foot.