Glancing sideways at the fidgeting Karinal, I turned to look behind me and found Felica smiling as if relieved.
The surrounding soldiers and knights who had been watching my spar with Karinal returned to their respective training under a single glare from Elvin.
Roy was smiling wryly, while the Elvin who had given that glare was looking at me with a surprised expression.
I did not understand what had surprised Elvin so much, but I would make sure he did not forget the promise to treat me to a drink.
Then the sensation of my cheek being gently stroked made me realize that Sharle had arrived.
No matter how many times I experience it, I can never get used to the sudden feeling of my cheek being stroked…
As I smiled wryly at that, Sharle spoke in a gentle tone at a volume that even Karinal could hear.
"I came because I thought it was noisy… Fufu, how very like you, Lord Raide."
"…The way you put it makes it sound as though wherever there's a commotion, there I am."
