Chapter 285

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Ed, however, didnt answer. As he remained silent, Shail swallowed his saliva as he looked at his master.

Ill be over there.

Shail nodded and walked away. When he disappeared beyond the carriage, Ed turned his head so fast that a slight gust of wind blew out. Lil, on the other hand, pretended to concentrate on the newspaper.

What do you think?

About what?

The way that kid blushed when he saw you.

..?

I normally pass that off as pure innocence.

But Lil didnt bother to say that.

But we have to keep moving together with the guards

Ed, who was now standing in front of Lil, stroked his chin and made a humming sound.

So what should I do about this problem?

What do you mean, what should you do? You should go to city hall. He just said Linhardt is looking for you.

Ed narrowed his eyes and glanced at Lil. Nonetheless, Lil remained oblivious.

Why dont you try using this in case any other guys talk to you while Im away?

As soon as Ed pulled out his gun and held it out, Lil was dumbfounded and sighed.

Are you being serious?

This is my subtle way of telling you that I can be the only man you love.

Lil wrinkled her nose at Eds casual mention of love. She couldnt get used to such unfamiliar words yet.

Thats enough. I understand.

What if they make you feel uncomfortable?

What do you mean? Ill take care of it

It must be bothersome.

Just go to city hall.

Lil pushed Eds shoulder.

Ed pretended to hold out, but Lil didnt find it amusing anymore, so she had no choice but to slap the citys lord on the shoulder in the square where his subjects passed by. Ed, who had been beaten, looked sullen as he dragged his feet towards the city hall.

Lil momentarily felt sorry for the people walking peacefully down the streets.

Those people have no idea to what kind of lord they have to pay taxes to

As Lil was thinking such random thoughts, her gaze met with Shails, who was on the other side of the carriage. The young man quickly looked away, not knowing what to do. Contrary to the inexperienced guard, Lil expertly ignored him and walked toward the market.

Even though it was a small alley, the surroundings were quite noisy, perhaps because there was a market. Lil had packed everything she needed and didnt really have anything to buy, but she snooped around from stall to stall anyway.

Of course, that doesnt mean that there cant be something interesting popping up and catching my eye.

Without realising it, Lil made her way down the street thinking about what Ed might need. After passing through the market alley with stalls and sacks lined up under the awning of tents, she reached a shopping street with more prosperous-looking shops.

Lil raised her hand and pushed the barrel of the gun to her side until the muzzle, which was obediently pushed away, slowly sank downward.

Is it something you cant handle?

If someones life is on the line, you should tell me!

Maxwells lips twisted. The jaw that was clenching its teeth wriggled as if it would open at any moment. But exactly then, the sound of several peoples footsteps drew nearer. Maxwell, sensing their presence, ran by Lil and jumped deeper into the alley. When he passed her, however, he bumped partly into her, causing her shoulder to be slammed onto the wall of the building.

Shit!

Maxwells shadow turned and disappeared behind the building. At the same time, Shail entered the alley. When he saw Lil slumped on the ground, he ran toward her in panic.

Are you okay?

Behind Shail, young men in similar clothing quickly rushed into the alley. Lil spoke to them as they tried to pass her.

Its okay. Hes someone I know.

With a flushed face, Shail asked back.

Really?

The guards, who attempted to run after Maxwell, suddenly hesitated with equally confused faces.

Its true. I just fell on my own.

How can anyone whom you know

Shail slurred the rest of his words. After all, it was fairly understandable. The sight of Lil sitting like that in an alley didnt seem like she simply talked with someone she knew.

Lil grabbed her left shoulder and tried to get up

Allow me, my lady.

Huh?!

Out of nowhere, Shails arms stuck out from behind Lils back and below her knees, causing her to freak out and push away the young man who tried to carry her.

No, wait!

As expected, his study body wasnt pushed away but merely paused.

Yes?

I can walk alone.

But

Stand back.

Still, Shail didnt seem to understand, so Lil spoke low and slowly as if giving off a warning.

Step back. If I say it one more time, that would be three times already.

S-sorry.

Shail hesitated before backing away.

Lil lifted herself up halfway by using her right hand as support. Just then, Ed appeared in front of the alley. His face was obscured by the hat and backlight, making his expression difficult to see. When Lil roughly held out her hand towards him, he came to her without delay and caught her.

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