"What do you think?" I asked Claude as I showed him the list of the knights and the high ranks of the knights. I sighed. "I know that we already talked about that I will be in charge of the military activities while you are in charge of the knight's activities but..."

"I'll arrange them."

"What?" I parroted, blinking from his sudden agreement.

Claude raised his gaze to meet my eyes. His expression softened. "You are right. I can't just have the knights slack off while you are in the war." He opened his palm and beckoned me. I smiled and placed my hand on top of his. Then he...