Chapter 24 Not less than say good night time

Translator: Tseirp

The three of us have been having dinner. Tonight’s restaurant was ‘Swallow Pavilion’, which is well-liked amongst commoners.

I assumed internally (just lately, I’ve been hanging out with the Commander loads).

All of the seats at Swallow Pavilion are semi-private rooms, and the seats are separated by partitions aside from these going through the aisles. Wanting round, it appeared that aside from us, most clients are lovers. I puzzled if it was correct to deliver youngsters to a store filled with lovers.

“It’s a beautiful restaurant. Wasn’t it tough to make a reservation?”

“Truly, I requested my subordinate which retailer is appropriate to take girls to.”

“Properly. Thanks in your consideration.”

How might he ask his subordinate that query? Does he actually not care about it turning right into a rumor?

Earlier than lengthy, a reasonably large sq. plate was introduced to every of us. Quite a lot of meat, primarily stewed venison, and vegetable dishes have been superbly organized like a portray, and there have been even small flower decorations.

“Wow!” Nonna cheered with pleasure. All the things was scrumptious, not solely the presentation but additionally the style.

“Commander, all the things may be very scrumptious.”

“Yeah, it’s scrumptious.”

The chief cleaned up his platter pleasantly. Whereas he was consuming, he spoke to me in his common melodious voice.

“I talked to that individual. He insisted that he broke his ribs from falling irrespective of what number of instances I requested him.”

“Is that so?”

“So that you don’t have to fret. Within the first place, he got here at you with a hidden knife. Irrespective of the way you take a look at it, he was at fault.”

“Commander labored arduous for my sake too.”

After I stated that, he smiled wryly with out saying something.

After the meal, I made a decision to speak about what I had been occupied with for a very long time whereas consuming wine with figs boiled in syrup that have been sliced ​​thinly like flowers.

“Commander.”

“What’s it?”

“What sort of character does that individual have? After all, you may maintain to what you might be allowed to say. I don’t have a lot talent, so I managed to drive him away by placing in all I’ve, but when it was somebody with talent, his life would have been at risk. I nonetheless can’t imagine that somebody in his place would do such a factor.”

Commander paused together with his eyes on his plate.

“That’s proper. There was a risk that he might need misplaced his life. I ought to say that I’m glad he had you as his opponent. He’s an sincere individual. As a second son, he was introduced up with out worries. He’s been raised with a sword since he was younger and I feel that his talent is admirable contemplating his place. Many issues about him are mischievous and worrying, however he’s vastly admired by these below him.”

“Is that so?”

Commander made a anxious expression.

“Why are you asking me that?”

“As a result of I’d be in bother if he alters his thoughts midway by way of and made it public that I used to be the one who injured him.”

“That received’t occur. As a member of the royal household, he typically annoys these round him with unconventional acts, however he’s not the sort to do such cowardly issues.”

He instantly asserted.

I suppose I don’t have to fret if Commander vouches so. It must be wonderful even when they examine my id, I’m wondering if I can dwell with somewhat peace of thoughts?

“Is that so? That’s relieving. Ought to we conclude this night quickly? Nonna appears sleepy.”

Actually, she’s been yawning whereas listening to our story. She was operating round loads with Grasp Clark.

“Are you already sleepy, Nonna?”

“Yeah. Just a bit.”

“I see. It’s a disgrace however we’ll return house earlier right now.”

We acquired a experience house within the Asher household’s comfy carriage.

“Nonna, the meals was scrumptious, proper?”

“Sure! However I desire Vicky’s cooking.”

Oh my. This baby! She’s actually cute. Commander was additionally Nonna with a smile.

There was a cause why I requested the Commander such a query.

I assumed that if the royal household was eyeing me, I might use the second prince as a card. That card could be a double-edged sword, however it’s higher to have one thing that can be utilized, even a harmful card, than nothing.

If the Particular Forces come up with my whereabouts, they could demand my extradition. I feel I’ve labored sufficient for the cash they invested, however I’m certain they’ll say in any other case.

When that point comes, I won’t be handed over if I’m nearer to the royal household.

Nonetheless, I assumed to myself (who ought to I cling to to that finish?).

8:00 p.m. the following day. The Commander visited my home saying, ‘I’m nonetheless in the course of work.’

“Are you continue to working? That’s powerful.”

“There’s something I actually wished to let you know. There was the matter of the tailing organized by His Highness the Crown Prince, and there was additionally the matter of His Highness the Second Prince. This all occurred as a result of I invited you to the night get together. It’s unfair to you. I’m actually sorry. I assumed I ought to no less than apologize. I assumed it was impolite to immediately go to you right now, however I wished to let you recognize this as quickly as potential.”

Oh, what a great individual. Though I’m maintaining so many secrets and techniques from him.

“Commander, I used to be the one who in the end determined to take part within the night get together. I used to be additionally the one who identified the person. There may be completely no want so that you can really feel accountable. The results of my choice is mine. I’ll settle for it. I received’t blame others for it. That’s why Commander doesn’t have to fret about it.”

Commander bit his lip and checked out me.

“What’s improper?”

“You might be sturdy.”

“That’s typically stated of me.”

After I stated that and laughed, Commander gently wrapped my face in his palms. Like touching one thing fragile.

I panicked (Was there a component within the dialog simply now that made him act like this?).

The Commander’s excessive physique temperature was transmitted to my face by way of his palms. I assumed for a second that it could be good to have this individual subsequent to me when my ft get chilly within the winter.

The scent of a person blended with a faint trace of cologne enveloped me. It smelled so good. I simply let myself keep nonetheless.

Commander stayed like that for some time, however then took his palms off my face.

“After I’m with you … I really feel so relieved.”

He mumbled to himself and left with out my face or saying good night time.

Not less than say ‘Good night time’.

I can now perceive the rationale the group made us abandon our actual names.

To stop the brokers from changing into like me today.

I initially guessed the rationale we have been informed to desert our actual names was to make it simpler to discard and overlook the human relationships we construct whereas infiltrating. Even I, who understands that, discovered it painful and tough to run away, once I thought ‘I ought to run away and lower ties’. It could have been even tougher if I had gotten near them with my actual identify.

I considered the Particular Forces brokers who I labored along with and the long run Particular Forces brokers who will probably be integrated to any extent further.

There shouldn’t be any members who’re forcibly recruited. Nobody must be pressured to work. There could also be people who find themselves anxious in regards to the content material of their work, however everybody must be staying within the Particular Forces of their very own accord.

Why, then, do I really feel responsible for having ‘strange happiness’ that Haggle’s particular brokers and cadets dream of?