At that moment, I realized that armed knights were gathering nearby. Although my ability to sense their presence was limited due to my young age.
“There he is!”
“The youngest lady is over there!”
Hearing the voices of the knights chasing him, the man had to run without even being able to catch his breath.
“Why are they chasing us so fast? It’s only been a short while since we left the mansion!”
“How dare you speak with such a filthy voice?”
After saying that, the boy violently swung the sword sheath in his other hand towards the man.
At first glance, he seemed young, but his movements were surprisingly skillful for his age.
“He seems to be around the same age as my brother.”
No, it wasn’t the time for me to make such observations. Even though he appeared young, I knew that with the difference in physique, I could be in danger with just a slight misstep.
‘If things don’t work out, I have to protect you.’
Just by listening to the voices of the knights chasing behind us, it was evident that this boy was not my enemy.
“If you don’t want to lose a single piece, quietly let the lady go.”
“If you try to make excuses for trivial reasons, they will really cut you.”
He was speaking cruelly to a childish subject.
However, I could tell just by looking at his body language that he wasn’t just bluffing.
Because the posture of holding the sword was very stable.
furthermore… … .
‘Hey, he has magical powers.’
It’s also quite massive.
Compared to what I had accumulated over 2,000 years, it was undoubtedly less, but with effort, he could possibly reach the level of an archmage.
And actually, that wasn’t the only thing that bothered me…
“Ha, just take a look. “I’m desperate too!”
Before I could look further, the man holding me turned and started running.
‘idiot.’
Even if he was a child, showing his back to an opponent holding a sword or even with knights chasing behind him was like asking to be killed.
puck-!
The generous boy decided to hit the man’s shin with the sheath of the sword instead of using the sword to cut.
“Keuheuk-.”
The impact caused the man to lose his balance and fall over.
I naturally thought that I would also be thrown into the same situation in the future.
But the boy moved faster.
The boy hugged me tightly with a scared look on his face.
“I’m sorry, baby.”
At that moment, I also realized that armed men were crowding nearby.
Since I was still young, the range where I could feel presence was small.
“It’s him!”
“The youngest princess is over there!”
Hearing the voices of the knights chasing him, the man had to run without even being able to catch his breath.
“Well, why don’t you chase after me so quickly! “How long has it been since you left the mansion?”
“How dare you let out that dirty voice?”
After saying that, the boy violently swung the sword sheath in his other hand towards the man.
At first glance, he looked young, but his movements were unusually skillful for his age.
‘I think I’m about the same age as my brother.’
No, now wasn’t the time for me to appreciate it.
No matter how strong a child is, they are children and their sizes are different, so I knew that if I were to be picky, it could be dangerous.
‘If things don’t work out, I have to protect you.’
Just by hearing the voices of the knights running behind me, I knew that this boy was not my enemy.
“If you don’t want to blow anything, put her down quietly.”
“Well, you can’t do that. Me too… … !”
“If you try to make excuses for trivial reasons, they will really cut you.”
You speak cruelly to a childish subject.
However, you could tell just by looking at his body language that it wasn’t just a bluff.
Because the posture of holding the sword was very stable.
furthermore… … .
‘Hey, he has magical powers.’
It’s also quite massive.
Of course, it was a small amount compared to what I had accumulated over the past 2,000 years, but I thought that with effort, I could rise to the level of an archmage.
And actually, that wasn’t the only thing that bothered me…
“Ha, just take a look. “I’m desperate too!”
Before I could look further, the man holding me turned and started running.
‘idiot.’
Even if he was a child, showing his back to an opponent holding a sword or even with knights chasing behind him was like asking to be killed.
puck-!
The boy was generous and instead of cutting with his sword, he struck the man’s shin with the sword’s sheath.
“Keuheuk-.”
The impact caused the man to lose his balance and fall over.
I naturally thought that I would also be thrown in the same situation in the future.
But the boy moved faster.
The boy hugged me tightly with a scared look on his face.
“I’m sorry, baby.”
He even apologized as if he had been careless.
The boy was busy checking to see if I was hurt anywhere.
Because of that, it was a little late for us to notice that the fallen man was attacking us.
“Princess!”
“Little Duke!”
I heard the knights who were chasing me shout out in shock.
However, what they feared did not happen.
“Whoop!”
Just before the man attacked us, he fell backward as if he had fainted.
“Knock, call.”
Instead, I had to experience the pain of my lungs being crushed.
‘As expected, it’s still not easy to use my strength properly with this body.’
When the boy grabbed the sword to fight the man, I increased my strength.
When it comes to making an opponent faint, this is more effective than magical power.
‘It looks like I’m going to be quite sick.’
That’s why I still find it annoying to use my strength with this body.
“Oh, honey? surprised? cold?”
As I continued to cough, the boy panicked and didn’t know what to do.
I was so calm in front of a boy.
The boy tried to cover me by pulling his outer clothes tighter.
“It’s okay, it’s okay. “I’m not scared.”
The gesture to comfort me was clumsy, but I could feel his sincerity.
The boy held me like a precious treasure, refusing even one of the knights who chased him to hug me instead.
“Anastasia, Mikhail!”
Reinforcements arrived for both of us at that moment.
“Why are you so late, Damian?”
“I’m sorry, and thank you… … .”
The one who arrived one step late was none other than my older brother.
The knights subdued the man, tied him up, and stood around us.
The boy scolded him for being late, but I couldn’t help but notice how much my brother did his best.
My brother’s hair, which was always well-groomed, was wet with sweat and disheveled from how worried he was running around.
Not only that, but the area around his eyes had also become moist.
‘… … ‘I didn’t expect you to worry so much in such a short period of time.’
My brother took me away from the boy and hugged me and patted me.
“We were scared Anastasia, I’m sorry. “Because your brother was late.”
‘I wasn’t scared… I was just thinking about how to rescue myself… … .’
My brother’s hands were shaking when I asked him if he was scared.
“It’s okay because you have an older brother.”
He looked like he was going to cry at any moment.
Even though he was a child, my older brother seemed like a symbol of calm and composure.
I found myself reflecting on my actions.
‘Only a few days… …. I guess not.’
I thought the time would pass quickly.
Thinking back on what the man said, it was clear that I had been kidnapped from the mansion not long ago.
However, just by looking at my younger brother’s face, or even just looking at the duke knights who followed him, I could feel how worried they were.
I whined a little on purpose for my worried brother.
For some reason, it seemed like my brother would be more worried because I didn’t look surprised.
“Yes, yes. Anastasia. “Everything is okay now.”
The voice sounded more relieved than when I didn’t make any noise.
‘… … ‘I don’t know.’
What family is like and… …. Also, returning safely is not everything.
I also didn’t want people who were nice to me to worry and be sad.
It’s enough for me to embrace those feelings and overcome them alone.
My brother, who had comforted me while I was whining, let out a sigh and turned his head to the captured man.
“Yes, master. “Please stand and show mercy.”
Is it because I feel safe because it’s in my brother’s arms?
Even though I was dazed by the slowly rising fever, I thought that my brother would be as kind as usual.
however.
“Take them away and investigate thoroughly until your father returns.”
“Yes, Master Damian!”
“Yes, master! Well, you’re wrong, you’re wrong!”
I was surprised and thought about those words even in my fading consciousness.
I didn’t know because he was always friendly in front of his family.
No, he was kind to the employees, so much so that everyone praised him.
‘Brother too… … . ‘He is his father’s son.’
That was my last thought before I lost consciousness.
* * *
When I opened my eyes, I saw the worried faces of my mother and father.
How long had I been asleep?
I can’t believe I lost consciousness like this just by using this much strength… … .
I sighed.
“Anastasia, my baby. “You were very surprised, right?”
“I wish your dad would have stayed at home. I wonder what the importance of following His Majesty the King’s orders would have been.”
No, it’s important. father. You are a duke.
It’s just annoying to be stamped with the royal family for no reason.
Anyway, my parents held me tightly and kept patting me as if they were even more surprised.
“Our Anastasia, your body is really hot, right? “You’ll be fine soon.”
“I’m sorry, Anastasia, your dad is sorry.”
I reflected for the second time as I heard the two people’s wet voices.
The hand that patted me was also filled with tension and worry, unlike usual.
‘really… … . I hope I grow up quickly.’
That way, there will be less things to worry about.
I didn’t want to hurt these rare people who were kind to me.
‘So really quickly… … .’
Once my body becomes stronger, I will be able to create an alter ego and move around without worrying.
This couldn’t be helped.
‘… … ‘I can’t move when I see a way to prevent danger.’
So, I thought, as I was held in my parents’ arms, that it would be nice if I could at least use my strength to my heart’s content.
As if to comfort them, with a little whining that may have come from my heart.
* * *
The story of my kidnapping attempt was very ordinary.
The people who kidnapped me their son had an accident and had a large gambling debt.
‘There is no force behind it, it was simple kidnapping… … ?’
Even if they worked at the duke’s residence put in all the money they had sincerely saved, it was an amount they could not afford.
Meanwhile, when they saw my parents throwing a big party for me and giving bonuses to employees, they thought it was foolish.
Let’s kidnap me just once, take the money, and let me return home.
Since they were an employee, they knew their colleagues’ routines and patterns well, and they were able to escape by disguising themselves as messengers and pretending to go on vacation.
They were kicked out of the Duke’s residence.
Without severance pay or letter of introduction.
Since it was only an attempt, my parents were generous in their disposition.
“If you kidnapped my youngest child again, I would have taken his life with my own hands.”
My father spoke in a ferocious tone, growling lowly.
“And the knights seem to have relaxed as well. “If you look at the fact that they couldn’t prevent even one thing like this.”
My father gritted his teeth and insisted that they would be properly trained.
They say I was kidnapped for only about two hours.
Poor knights, they’ll be rolling since the new year.
Still, it’s true that they didn’t do their job properly.
Regarding this, my parents praised my brother for moving quickly after the maid informed them.
But my brother shook his head.
“It’s not something to be praised for, because if I were alone, I wouldn’t have been able to get it right on time.”
My brother looked very upset.
I was glad that Mikhail found me first, but I was also late.
After that, he would get depressed every time he saw me for several days.
Anyway, my parents made a decision after this incident occurred.
“I thought it was a bit early since they were still young, but now that things have come to this, I think I should have an escort for my children as well.”
Up until that point, I thought it was a good decision.
To be honest, I can easily escape from being kidnapped or even if someone tries to kill me, but that’s not the case for my brother and sister.
It was thanks to their humble conscience that I was the target that day.
My brother didn’t think about it at first, and my sister was suffering from a cold, so they chose me carefully in their own way.
‘It was fortunate that I was the target, but there is no guarantee that a special background force is only targeting me.’
But still.
‘Father… … . ‘Isn’t it too much to assign 20 knights to escort the baby?’
I thought to myself as I looked at the knights lined up in front of me.
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