Chapter 65 â The Storyteller and Knights-in-Training (1)
The sudden voice pulled Max out from her unpleasant thoughts. She turned back and saw two boys dressed head to toe in black tunics looking at her curiously. At their gaze, she instantly straightened herself up, realizing that they were apprentices she had seen several times with Riftan before. The two boys politely bowed their heads as a greeting, hands on their chests in reverence as one would expect from a knight-in-training.
âWeâre sorry to have taken you by surprise. We were worried about the Madam being alone, so we had to come and talk to you,â the boy explained, looking apologetic.
âI-itâs okay. Tha-thank you for⌠worrying about me, IâŚâ
Her eyes wandered to the side, her tongue inexplicably finding difficulty with words to address the young boys before her. A boy with stunning silver hair was quick to notice this, and he introduced himself in haste.
âWe apologize for the late introduction. Iâm Yurixion Lobar. We are knights in training waiting for our knighthood next year.â
The taller boy next to him also opened his mouth to say, âIâm Garow Livacon. Iâm going to be knighted on the same day as my friend here,â he gestured to the silver-haired boy.
Max fumbled with her hands, âI, I am Max, Maximilian⌠Calypse,â her introduction coming out in an embarrassing stutter. Despite having already known her identity, Yurixion flashed her an amicable smile, as if to reassure her.
âYou must have been taking a walk alone,â he continued after the exchange of names had come to close.
âN, noâŚ. I, I was touring the in-inner facilities,â she answered with some hesitancy, fearing the latter would reprimand her/
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The boyâs face turned grave after hearing her answer.
âIt is dangerous for the Madam to travel alone even if itâs just inside the castle.There has been frequent outside visitors these days and if somehow a mishap occursââ
âMi-mishapâŚ?â She asked back in shock, finding the situation quite nerve-wracking.
Sensing their Madamâs apprehension, the boy hurriedly added in panic, âI wasnât trying to scare you. I was just worried for the Madam of the estateâŚâ then he added in an afterthought, âAh! If you donât mind, may we accompany you, Madam?â
Max hurriedly declined with a fervent shake of her head, âN, No. I-I canât just take your, pre-precious timeâŚâ
âPlease donât say something like that! It is an honor for a knight to serve the Madam. We, we may not have been officially knighted⌠yet we would risk our lives only to save you from any danger,â the boy heatedly expressed.
At the startling amount of fervor in his words, Max took an unconscious step back. Seeing their madam recoil, the boy next to him stabbed him in the ribs as a warning.
âYuri, Stop exaggerating your words!â
âExaggerating?! I am deadly serious, I truly wouldâŚâ
Perhaps realizing his brashness, the boy quickly clammed his mouth shut with some embarrassment. The next time he faced Max, he was a tad calmer.
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âAnyways, you canât go around alone. I can call a guard if itâs specifically my service you find not to your liking,â he gently said.
As much as Max appreciated their efforts, she found it to be over the top to be guarded inside the castleâs safe premises. âIt-itâs just in-inside the castle⌠to-to go that farâŚ.â
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âMadam, there is no guarantee that the castle is safe! If anything happened to you, Madam, I would be too ashamed to face Lord Calypse on his return.â
The boyâs face turned shades of blue with his rapt reply with the idea of their beloved leader scorning them. As soon as Max was greeted with the sight of the young boyâs crumbing face as if the world was ending, she immediately felt sweat ooze from her pores.
âWe-well if, if it worries you tha-that much⌠then, pleaseâŚâ she finally acquiesced.
Given her consent, the boyâs face instantly lit up. She felt an onset of dizziness at the quick change of expression.
âWhere should I escort you to, madam?â
Resigned to her two new companions, she quietly said, ââŚI-I was on my way to-to the blacksmithâŚ.â
âWhat a coincidence! We were also on our way to the blacksmith. Iâll accompany you there.â
With that, Yurixion took the lead with energetic steps, a more placid Garow following after him with a shrug of his shoulders. It was only after a momentâs hesitation that Max began to trail after them, feeling very awkward. The boyâs passionate attitude was something refreshing to Max, and was a contrast against the callous, taciturn countenance of her husband, Ruthâs bluntness, and the rest of the knightâs indifference to her.
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âHeâs probably 16⌠maybe around 17 years old?â
âDo you have any special business with the blacksmith?â The boy prompted her away from her thoughts.
âMy-my business is⌠when winter comes⌠merchants said, the-they would come less often soâŚI-Iâm checking if they need a-anything.â
The boyâs eyes brightened, âI see! I was on my way to the blacksmith because I broke my sword while sparring,â he cheerfully pointed to the pointed blade hanging on his waist.
âItâs a bit embarrassing, but this is the second time it broke this month alone. I break it so often that the blacksmith starts nagging as soon as he sees me.â
A slight smile tugged at the corner of her lips. She could tell Yurixion was embarrassed by the faint tinge of red on his cheeks, and while his outpouring friendliness was quite overwhelming, Max could see he was a kind and easygoing person.
âI donât know when I can reach the tip of Lord Calypseâs feet with my labors. No, rather, if I could amount to the furthest tip of the Lordâs feet, it would already be an immense relief.â
The boy beside him who had remained silent throughout suddenly quipped, âWe would be conscripted to the Remdragon Knights next year. Isnât your goal too low?â
âGarow, you still donât understand Lord Calypseâs greatness.â He replied with a mild shake of his head. âItâs already a tremendous achievement to reach just the tip of the tip of the tip of his feet. Forget even reaching the tip of the tip of his feet!â
âOh, really.â
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The latter replied with a resigned tone and slightly fed up look on his face. Meanwhile, Max felt enthused at the boyâs blind reverence for Riftan and she couldnât help but join their conversation.
âRi-riftan⌠Is-Is he that outstanding of a kn-knight?â
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