The Prince’s Nanny, Her Specialty Is Assassination - Chapter 179

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Chapter 179. Attack (2)

“Isn’t this a bit severe?”

I couldn’t respond to Pinet’s words at all.

Just as he said, the scene before my eyes was indeed a bit severe.

“The monsters specifically and persistently targeted only the tent where Prince Edwin was supposed to stay. Thanks to that, we managed to protect our encampment safely, but…”

“Good heavens, it’s fortunate that His Highness happened to be away from the encampment at the time, but if he had been there, what terrible thing might have happened…”

As the knights said, the tent where Edwin had been staying was torn to shreds, and all the soldiers who had been guarding the vicinity were completely massacred.

‘This was clearly done with Edwin as the target.’

My insides were boiling with anger.

They couldn’t touch the 1st Prince since Duke Crowner and the Emperor were backing him, but they needed to reduce the number of competitors, so they targeted Edwin.

‘I would have done the same thing if I were them.’

Minimum risk, maximum results.

They would stop at nothing to complete their mission in that manner.

‘It’s the typical method of the organization, no, Ian’s method.’

What would Ian be doing right about now?

Would he be expressing regret about the failed operation at the 2nd Prince’s encampment?

‘No, he’d be planning the next operation.’

His terribly persistent personality was also an advantage as an assassin.

There was a time when I thought that kind of personality was attractive.

Looking back now, I wonder if I was in my right mind – it’s as if I had been walking around with a dagger stuck in my temple.

“Kayl.”

I was awakened from my thoughts by Edwin’s voice.

“Um, I’m fine, but what are you going to do, Kayl?”

“What do you mean?”

“About sleeping arrangements.”

Edwin scratched his chin with a troubled expression.

He glanced around at his surroundings and then lowered his voice.

“I can sleep with the knights, but you can’t, Kayl.”

“Why not?”

“…Huh?”

Edwin wore a blank expression for a moment, then raised both eyebrows.

“Don’t tell me you’re planning to sleep in the same tent as the knights? Absolutely not!”

“So why can’t I…”

“Because, Kayl is!”

Edwin raised his voice as if letting out a shrill scream, then shut his mouth.

He took a deep breath and lowered his voice again.

“You’re a woman.”

“Doesn’t that not really matter?”

“How can it not matter? Do you think it makes sense for grown men and women to sleep in the same room? You’re not even married!”

Why is this kid so conservative?

Does this chick-like fellow even know that it’s not only married couples who can share a room?

‘Well, it would be absurd for a typical noble lady to sleep in the same room with several men.’

But my true self had lived a life far removed from such social etiquette.

‘During my assassin days, even when everyone except me was male, we ate and slept together every day in cramped rooms.’

So now, even if I had to sleep side by side with knights in the same tent, I felt no particular emotion about it.

‘Rather, if I said I wanted to sleep separately, they’d probably think I was being peculiar.’

It would also be strange for a prince’s guard not to stay in the same space as the prince.

“I don’t know what Your Highness is worried about, but if you’re that concerned, I’ll stand night watch.”

“No! Kayl needs to rest too!”

“Then let’s just sleep together…”

“That’s not allowed either! Let’s just sleep outdoors, just the two of us!”

“That won’t do. Then we’d be in too defenseless a state. It would inevitably interfere with my guard duties.”

“Ugh, then what do we do!”

“There’s also the option of kicking the knights outside and having Your Highness use the tent alone.”

“Good heavens, do you want to make me look cold-hearted?”

“Then what should we do?”

“Uh, well, so…”

Edwin stamped his feet.

He seemed troubled, not wanting to look like a whining child but unable to find a suitable compromise.

“Edwin.”

It was while we were having a heated discussion about where to sleep tonight.

1st Prince Adrian approached with an indifferent expression.

He was accompanied by Philip, the Vice-Captain of the Gloria Knights.

“Brother Adrian?”

“I heard your tent was completely destroyed.”

He examined the tent Edwin had been using and continued speaking.

“If it’s alright with you, how about sharing my tent for tonight?”

“Pardon?”

It was an unexpected proposal.

Edwin looked at Adrian with surprised eyes.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“No, it’s just so unexpected…”

“Aren’t you my lifesaver? Is it so unexpected for me to provide a place to stay for one night to my benefactor?”

Perhaps it was unexpected for Edwin.

He had never received pure goodwill from a fellow member of the royal family.

“Please go, Your Highness.”

“Uh, huh?”

Edwin looked at me with surprised eyes at my words.

“It wouldn’t be proper to refuse the kindness that Prince Adrian is showing, would it?”

I looked at Adrian and Philip standing beside him.

“Moreover, since the Vice-Captain of the Gloria Knights will also be staying at the 1st Prince’s tent, it would be safer too.”

Edwin pondered my words.

Then he carefully opened his mouth.

“Then, brother, I’ll impose on you for just tonight.”

“What imposition?”

Adrian turned around nonchalantly.

“Hurry and follow me. If you want to participate in tomorrow’s subjugation campaign, it would be better to get even a little more sleep.”

“Yes!”

Edwin followed behind Adrian with quick steps.

“Is your injured ankle alright?”

“I treated it immediately with healing magic. You don’t need to worry about it.”

The two princes exchanged trivial conversation as they headed toward the 1st Prince’s tent.

Thanks to that, I ended up walking alongside Philip, who was in charge of Adrian’s guard.

“I express my gratitude.”

What’s with this sudden comment?

I glanced at Philip, who suddenly offered his thanks.

“I heard that you saved the 1st Prince.”

Philip was staring intently at Adrian’s retreating figure.

He muttered in a somehow complicated voice.

“I, as his guard, should have watched over His Highness more carefully…”

It was an expression I had never seen when he was at the Imperial Palace.

This guy who always maintained his composure, except when he was with Catherine.

“…It was an unexpected situation. This could have happened with any other escort besides you, Sir.”

“…Are you trying to comfort me right now?”

“If it sounded like comfort, then that’s fortunate.”

I shrugged my shoulders lightly.

“I’m quite terrible at comforting people, you see.”

Instead of answering, Philip glanced at me sideways.

“Your way of speaking resembles our Captain.”

What the hell is this crazy bastard saying.

I reflexively glared at Philip before barely regaining my composure.

“Do all mercenaries speak like that?”

How would I know that.

I couldn’t exactly tell him I was actually an assassin, not a mercenary.

“Well, I’m not sure about that. Prince Edwin!”

I cut off the conversation and called out to Edwin.

He stopped trying to enter the tent and looked in my direction.

“What is it, Kayl?”

“I left all my belongings at the 3rd Knight Division tent. May I go retrieve them for a moment?”

“Of course, naturally.”

Edwin’s eyes were drowsy as he nodded.

“If you’re tired, please rest first. I’ll be back shortly.”

“Mm-hmm, go ahead.”

Edwin waved his hand dismissively as he entered the tent.

“Well then, I’ll be going for a moment.”

I gave a light bow to Philip who stood guard at the tent entrance.

“Please take good care of His Highness.”

Philip’s lips twitched before he gave a short reply.

“…Right.”

Did he have something more he wanted to say?

Gloria’s Vice-Captain straightened his posture with a hardened expression.

With a face as solemn as the ancient knight statues that guard ruins.

‘Should I call it steadfast, or should I call it stubborn.’

He still seems to think what happened to the First Prince was his responsibility.

‘Well, that’s a good thing.’

He’ll guard the princes with the resolve to die for them.

Thanks to that, I could feel a bit more at ease about Edwin’s safety too.

Squelch, squelch.

I finally started walking, leaving Philip behind.

With each step, the still-wet ground made splashing sounds as it expelled water.

“Sir Kayl, why have you come back?”

“To gather my belongings.”

“Would you like a cup of warmed wine? There’s nothing better for warming the body, they say?”

“I’ll pass. You all should drink in moderation too. There’s more subjugation tomorrow.”

“Yes sir! Take care!”

The 3rd Knights warmly saw me off as I shouldered my pack.

I started walking again. I should have returned directly to the encampment where Edwin was, but when I came to my senses, I was in front of a different tent.

“How long are you planning to just stand there.”

After standing silently for a while, a voice came from inside.

Hearing the voice made me hesitate even more.

‘Maybe I shouldn’t have come after all.’

I was considering just turning back when it happened.

The motionless shadow cast inside the tent stirred and rose.

“Since you’re here.”

The tent entrance opened instantly and a large figure stood before me.

It was Kaiden, the King of Adamant.

“Isn’t it proper etiquette to at least greet someone.”

An indescribable emotion flickered in the golden eyes looking down at me.

“Making a person feel neglected.”

My head felt a bit dizzy.

In that moment, I was confused whether the emotion reflected in those eyes was Kaiden’s, or my own reflected in his eyes.

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