Everyone was shocked at the words of the leader of the Grand Master's order. Arthur came back to his senses as he glared at her suspiciously.

he asked sarcastically.

she replied looking at him straight in the eyes before getting up from the ground.

wondered Angus.

Arthur asked with doubts.

she replied in an indifferent tone.

This line made the eyes of those who were present in the room widen in shock.

exclaimed Edgar in astonishment.

she explained coldly.

Angus exclaimed angrily.

she answered indifferently.

Everyone remained silent after hearing what the old lady told them. The situation was very weird.

she added.

With these words, the emperor heaved a long sigh before advancing towards her and looking her straight in the eyes with a menacing gaze.

he threatened with a glare.

he added dryly.

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The next morning, Luana woke up early to get prepared for her long trip to Ingbert with Lucas. She got dressed in a black outfit with boots and a long cape of the same color.

She took the dagger that her father had given her earlier and hung it around her waist before taking out a small bag that contained her personal things and some supplies of medicine that she would need during the trip. Doctor Ondynol was the one who gave them to her.

She took her breakfast that Agnes had served her quickly before leaving her room to go to the courtyard of the palace to find the others.

Once there, she saw Lucas waiting for her with Leo and Lea and also saw her father accompanied by Angus, Edgar and Hastia.

The young girl advanced towards the emperor before embracing him very tightly in her arms, smiling at him affectionately.

he demanded with concern.

she promised with determination in her eyes.

he complimented with a loving smile.

she whispered before hugging him tightly again.

After that, the emperor turned to the young captain, an expression of gratitude on his face before patting him on the shoulder affectionately.

he said.

he replied reassuringly.

The young knight nodded affirmatively. On those, the old lady walked slowly towards them.

she advised with a small smile.

whispered the young princess, returning her smile.

With these words, the two young people climbed on their respective animals' backs before taking the path leading to Ingbert.

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Arthur gathered the leaders of the Imperial Knights, Matthew and Eric, in the great hall with Angus, Edgar and Hastia to discuss their new plan of attack which was going to take place in two days.

he called out authoritatively.

they asked in sync.

he declared.

Angus stated.

Hastia wondered.

Arthur asked, confused.

she asked again, very confused.

Angus replied.

Eric explained.

she asked, not understanding anything anymore.

Edgar replied.

said Arthur.

Matthew added.

Hastia said with a confident smile.

Arthur asked.

wondered Angus.

Edgar asked, completely confused.

Matthew hesitated.

she answered.

concluded Eric.

Matthew wondered.

she explained.

Eric concluded.

Matthew said.

Arthur thanked gratefully.

the emperor added with a small smile.

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Luana and Lucas continued on their way while sitting on the backs of their animals. It had been two days since they left the capital and there was still a very long way ahead of them.

A few hours later, sunset approached as they continued to advance through a beautiful forest with dense trees.

asked the young knight.

the girl replied with a giggle.

he laughed mischievously.

she added with, laughing back with him.

he said, looking at her lovingly.

With these words, the two young people chose a place to camp before descending from the backs of their animals.

Lucas started setting up the small tent while Luana gathered some wood with the help of Leo and Lea to make a fire.

She stood up near the gathered wood and joined her forefinger and thumb together, as the young knight did when they were at Neldor Forest, to try to create fire.

The young knight looked at her from a distance with an amused smile at her multiple attempts to create a small flame. She eventually produced one that was medium in size before throwing it at the wood which caught fire instantly.

he congratulated with a proud smile as he got behind her.

she replied, blushing.

On those, they took their supplies bags to start cooking their dinner together after giving Leo and Lea their portions.

The latter took his one to share with the female wolf while she rubbed her muzzle against his affectionately. This scene took place under the curious eyes of Luana and Lucas who had a very big smile on their lips.

the girl remarked dreamily.

laughed Lucas in response.

exclaimed the girl, giggling.

The captain of the Imperial Army burst out laughing upon hearing the words of his beloved.

he remarked.

They laughed together at this remark that the young knight had just made.

he began.

she wondered.

he replied, looking at her fondly.

he explained.

she asked curiously.

he whispered, giving her an affectionate smile.

After that, they had their dinner together while chatting and laughing before the young princess went to sleep in the tent while Lucas stood guard outside.