Escape from the evil lady (GL)
Chapter 135 - 43. Let go

Chapter 135: Chapter 43. Let go

In the office of the Crown Princess.

Jacob Osman, standing in front of the Crown Princess, felt excitement and confusion overwhelm him.

«Your Highness, I accept your instructions,» he said, bowing his head, his voice sounding confident, but there was still some concern deep inside.

The reason why he had to drop everything so suddenly and return to the Heilos Residence was precisely because of this.

In fact, Kaena de Ronan’s sudden decision to embark on a military campaign against the Ruberon Empire surprised even him a little. However, the knight did not ask about the motives of her decision, because for all these years of service to her, he certainly knew that the princess definitely had a significant reason for this.

However, even though he had obediently accepted his mistress’s will, one question still bothered Jacob.

«Your Highness, I’m sorry... But I really can’t go to this war with you?» he ventured.

«Hmm?»

At that moment, Kaena frowned and looked at him.

«I just think I could be more useful to you on the battlefield...» The knight expressed his point of view uncertainly.

«There’s no need for that,» Kaena chuckled, «In all this time, we’ve participated in so many wars, and we’ve never been defeated. And this time is no exception. Instead, you should stay here to keep an eye on things in my absence.

Gasp.

In the end, although Jacob was still a little hesitant, he had to accept it and accept the princess’ decision.

— ...Yes, Your Highness,» he said dutifully.

Meanwhile, the Crown Princess took out an envelope from the bottom drawer of her desk and placed it in front of him.

— In this decree, I left instructions that you need to complete during my absence, — the woman said, — You can handle it, right?

— Of course! You can be sure of me, Your Highness!

Jacob readily accepted the sealed envelope from her hands and bowed his head again.

At this moment, when the working discussion between him and the Crown Princess was already coming to an end, something unexpected happened.

Car! Car!

Suddenly, with a sharp gust of wind, a black raven flew in through the wide-open window, breaking the silence of the room. The bird perched on the shoulder of the Crown Princess, and Jacob, standing nearby, instantly noticed that the raven had some kind of note wrapped in a thin scroll in its beak.

«Hmm? Your Highness, this is...» he began, unable to hide his surprise.

«A message from Mag.»

Somehow, without even opening the letter in advance, Kaena was able to immediately guess its addressee.

«what? From Mag?» A thought flashed through Jacob’s mind. He frowned, realizing that it had only been a few days since he had left his partner on a mission and left. Has something serious already happened during this time?

Meanwhile, Kaena unfolded the note and began to read. Jacob watched her expression, and his excitement unconsciously increased. Soon, an expression appeared on her face that seemed strange to him — a mixture of surprise and a slight grin. She chuckled softly, as if she had found something unexpected in the letter.

«.....»

Curiosity ignited like a fire in Jacob’s soul. He couldn’t hold back any longer.

«Your Highness...» The man couldn’t stand it and turned to her, «May I know what it says?»

After finishing reading, Kaena easily handed him the letter.

«Well, take a look.»

Jacob hesitantly picked up the note from the table and read it quickly as well. And he barely managed to contain his surprise.

— what? But how can this be...!» his voice shook with shock. In an urgent message from his partner, it was reported that Lady de Walt suddenly packed up her things and ran away with her named «hubby.»

However, since Mag was a soldier in the army of the Dark Host and had special skills for this, it was not difficult for him to figure out the girl’s location in the very near future. Camille and this guy are currently temporarily staying at a hotel, after which, after overhearing a conversation between them, Mag was able to find out that they were planning to leave the city.

However, since it was a rather unforeseen situation, Mag did not dare to give himself away and contact the lady prematurely. Instead, he only continued to watch them from afar, awaiting the Crown Princess’ further orders.

«.......»

Contrary to any expectations of Jacob, the princess looked quite calm after receiving such news.

«Well, if that’s the case, then contact Mag instead of me and tell him something,» she said dispassionately.

«What should I tell you...?» asked Jacob, swallowing.

— Meg Rivera, captain of the fifth division, can complete her mission and return back.

«.....»

As soon as such an order came out of the mouth of the Crown Princess, the knight stared at her in confusion for a couple of moments.

«Wh-what?» Jacob Osman asked, as if he couldn’t believe his ears.

— You heard my words correctly just now.

The man stammered and hurried to address her again:

— But how...!

However, everything he wanted to say was interrupted by Kaena at that moment. The woman got up from her desk and went to the window.

Looking at the endless scenery that stretched out in front of her outside the grounds of her residence, the Crown Princess’ gaze became strange for a moment. She looked at the endless fields where the golden ears of wheat were swaying in the breeze. At that moment, she felt her heart constrict from the memories that came in a wave. Each of them was related to someone she had lost and who was so dear to her. Finally, she opened her mouth and spoke softly:

— Maybe what happened was even for the best. Maybe... That now it’s really time for me to let her go.

Her voice was soft, but there were emotions hidden in it that couldn’t be described.

The man standing behind felt the air in the room change. He knew what those words meant to the princess, and his heart was filled with compassion. He wanted to say something comforting, but all the words stuck in his throat. Instead, Jacob just watched his mistress in silence.