28 Chapter 28

"My lady, if I may…"

Rodrigo cleared his throat before continuing.

"Could I trouble you to inform the lord that lunch is ready? The kitchen has been busy since dawn preparing a proper meal for the knights before the long trip."

"C-Certainly!" Maxi exclaimed.

The old man looked visibly relieved that she did not think his request to be impudent.

"Th-Thank you, my lady."

Overjoyed to be given an excuse to see Riftan, Maxi rushed out without gracing Rodrigo with a proper reply. The gentle autumn breeze felt cool against her tense body. She glanced up at the pale sun before walking past the pavilion and down the stairs.