Clad with a formal attire, Lucas walked nonchalantly in the courtyard. He continued to follow Annalise, whom he was assigned to protect from this day until the end of war. It had been arranged. Although, if he were to decide on his own, he would have much preferred fighting in the battlefield than staying in the Kingdom knowing his comrades were fighting for their life.

That being the case, there was no other option but to accept.

“It’s boring in the palace, Lucas.” Annalise looked over her shoulder to glance at him. “Why don’t we go out for a bit to peek at the base?”

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