Luke begins to get angry. "Why?" "Perugius-sama won’t be so generous as to lend a hand to the king that fled from her own kingdom. If it’s only at this level, I won’t rely on him." Saying that, Ariel winks at me. ...... You mean, you intentionally sided with me? I wonder why? Perhaps Ariel wanted me to owe her a favor. Although it was convenient for me..... "But, putting the cart before the horse. Working with the likes of thieves! We won’t know what they’re plotting against Ariel-sama - " "Luke." Luke is blindsided by Ariel’s decision. "What’s wrong with you all of the sudden? Suspecting Rudeus-sama suddenly?" "But father is ......" “Didn’t we already discuss the possibility that Philemon would betray us from before?
Didn’t you say that if it’s father it may happen?"
"I certainly did think so before. However, I am certain that I’ve heard....." And, Luke shut his mouth before he spoke. Ariel also seem a little surprised by his reaction. Luke was wide-eyed, and lips trembling. "Luke, by chance ............ did you hear it from your brother?" Ariel stops abruptly. Then, in a different tone, she asked Luke. "Luke Notus Greyrat, who are you?" Luke looked at Ariel with an understanding look. Then he shifted his gaze to Sylphy, me, and rest of the party. After seeing the anxiousness in our eyes, he looks back at Ariel. Kneeling without diverting his gaze, Luke said looking up. "I am your knight." "And I am your princess." Luke looks down, Ariel nodded. Like a shadow has been casted off, those two share a satisfied smile.