What on earth is this feeling?
Of course, I knew it in my head.
Giscard was someone who cherished his knights deeply.
The reason he took such good care of Cassia was simply because she was a member of the Azure Dawn Knights.
Even though she knew him so well…
Her red eyes trembled violently.
But that was only for a moment.
Cassia quickly regained her composure.
“Sir Knight Commander.”
“…..”
His blue eyes stared intently at Cassia.
Cassia smiled brightly.
“Thank you so much. I feel really reassured having you as my superior.”
Then, crossing her arms, she stared intently at the 4th Knight Commander with a defiant posture.
“So, when are you going to apologize for this rudeness?”
“Administrative Officer Astrid, please…!”
The Northern Commander-in-Chief called out to Cassia urgently.
As if it wasn’t enough that I needed to mediate, she was even egging Giscard on!
“Why?”
Ignoring him, Cassia retorted with a tilt of her head.
But that wasn’t all.
“I’m not leaving here without an apology.”
The color drained from the 4th Knight Commander’s face.
* * *
After that.
The 4th Knight Commander eventually surrendered and apologized.
Judging by the tears welling up in his eyes, it seemed like he was in quite a bit of pain.
‘Ah, this is so satisfying.’
I tried hard not to laugh as I recalled the swollen wrist of the 4th Knight Commander that I had seen earlier.
‘Well, I don’t think it’s broken…’
Still, it seemed like he would have quite a bit of trouble using his wrist for a while.
I got into the carriage with a satisfied feeling.
However, there was an unexpected issue.
And that was…
‘Why is Giscard so gloomy all of a sudden?!’
From the moment we left the Commander-in-Chief’s office, Giscard had been wearing a sullen expression!
But no matter how hard I racked my brain, I couldn’t figure out why.
‘I didn’t do anything wrong, did I?’
It was the 4th Knight Commander who started the trouble first.
And even before I could get angry, Giscard had stepped in first?!
“Astrid, the Administrative Officer.”
“No, I didn’t do anything wrong!”
Feeling a bit offended, I raised my voice.
“I didn’t do anything wrong this time! The 4th Knight Commander started the trouble first, and I just…”
“I know.”
Huh?
I stopped mid-sentence, having been desperately pouring out words.
Giscard was looking at me with his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
“The Administrative Officer has done nothing wrong. Who says otherwise?”
“Oh…”
In thought you were going to scold me…
I rolled my eyes, confused.
At the same time, Giscard sighed and continued.
“I just wanted to apologize to the Administrative Officer.”
Huh?
I tilted my head in confusion.
“Apologize? Why?”
“If I had been more capable, the Administrative Officer wouldn’t have had to go through such rude treatment.”
Giscard spoke heavily, trailing off.
“My incompetence… feels a bit frustrating.”
Oh my good, why is he suddenly putting himself down again?
I narrowed my eyes and snapped at him.
“Let’s get one thing straigh, okay?”
“Yes?”
Giscard looked puzzled.
‘Really, do I have to say this myself?’
I shed tears inwardly and opened my mouth.
“First of all, the reason why the 4th Knight Commander picked on me was because of my behavior up until now.”
Ahem.
I cleared my throat and said awkwardly.
“Honestly, it’s true that I’ve been following the Knight Commander around like a puppy.”
“…”
A strange look appeared in the blue eyes looking at me.
Oh well, I don’t care.
I honestly told him everything I was thinking.
“It’s a bit weird for me, a princess, to say this, but it’s true that the imperial family has neglected our knights until now, right?”
“…That’s…”
“On the contrary, it’s amazing that you’ve managed the knight order so well despite such poor conditions.”
I shrugged lightly.
“Besides, thank you for taking my side earlier.”
Then I gave a bright smile.
“I was really happy.”
It was true.
I never expected him to step in so boldly for my sake like that.
‘Honestly, I was a bit touched.’
Giscard, who had been staring at me blankly for a moment, suddenly turned his head away.
“…I was just doing what I was supposed to do.”
Giscard’s ears were already turning bright red.
What is this, Giscard?
Are you embarrassed right now?!
With wide, surprised eyes like a rabbit’s, I quickly stared out the window.
Otherwise, I felt like I would get caught with the smile slipping out between my lips.
* * *
A few days later.
The Azure Dawn Knights received unexpected visitors.
The visitors were none other than the 4th Knight Order, who usually clashed with them like cats and dogs.
“We’re sorry!”
“We were wrong!”
As soon as the 4th Knight Order arrived at the barracks, they bowed their heads in apology to the Azure Dawn Knights.
The Azure Dawn Knights, unable to believe what they were seeing, whispered among themselves.
“What’s up with them?”
“Did they eat something bad?”
After all, the Azure Dawn Knights had only ever been unfairly blamed for things, never once receiving an apology.
But that wasn’t all.
“I heard the 4th Knight Commander was assigned to portal guard duty?”
“Have they ever been punished like this before?”
Normally, they would have gotten off with a slap on the wrist, or the whole thing would have been swept under the rug without any punishment at all.
For the first time, it felt like their deeply wounded pride was finally being restored.
And the one who brought about this miracle was, of course…
‘It’s thanks to Administrative Officer Astrid.’
Cassia Sortiz del Astrid.
The crazy princess who had been obsessed with the Knight Commander and had done all sorts of strange things.
No, she’s not crazy anymore.
‘Our Administrative Officer!’
‘The Administrative Officer is the goddess of supplies!’
That’s right.
The knights were already addicted to the sweet supplies that Cassia had provided.
In such a situation, Cassia had even managed to extract a direct apology from the 4th Knight Order.
The Azure Dawn Knights now praised her every move.
Meanwhile, at that very moment.
The Deputy Commander of the 4th Knight Order, Gerard, found himself in deep thought.
‘Administrative Officer Astrid…’
No one had watched Cassia’s performance as impressively as Sir Gerard.
The 4th Knight Order Commander, who had lorded over them like a king with the backing of the Northern Commander-in-Chief.
It was astonishing that she had managed to make the arrogant 4th Knight Commander apologize.
Moreover, the way she swiftly dealt with various injustices was refreshing.
‘If only I had someone like that by my side…’
TL/N: OHOH…2ND ML ALERT!!!!
Sir Gerard, who had absentmindedly thought that, soon let out a bitter smile.
What a useless thought.
After all, indulging in such a wisshful thought would only lead to disappointment.
Just then.
“Deputy Commander!”
A bright voice called out to Sir Gerard.
Startled, Gerard turned around.
The owner of that voice was…
“Um, I’d like to have a word with you, Deputy Commander. Is now okay with you?”
With her characteristic confident smile plastered across her face, the dazzling beauty was none other than…
“…Administrative Officer Astrid.”
The unpredictable, crazy princess.
And the highly capable administrative officer who had dramatically improved the conditions for the Azure Dawn Knights with her unique initiative.
It was Cassia.
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