Chapter 47

Riftan smiled playfully. "'Rem' because she's white? I see that my wife's imagination is wanting."

"I-It has a n-nice ring to it." Maxi did not mention that the inspiration for the name had come from the order of knights under his command.

Just then, a groom came to saddle the horses, and Riftan helped her onto her horse. Still unused to being on horseback, her body stiffened reflexively. She clutched the reins nervously. Riftan, on the other hand, looked perfectly at ease on Talon.

Riftan stared at her awkward posture. "You're not used to riding, are you?"

Maxi nodded, embarrassed. "I never l-left Croyso Castle. Th-There wasn't much ch-chance for me to ride."

"I know. I heard the rumors. It was said that the Duke of Croyso's eldest daughter avoided the outside world because of her delicate disposition."

Something in his voice made Maxi nervous.

"I-I didn't know th-that was how p-people perceived me."