Chapter 199

"Y-You make it sound as though I go around causing trouble!" Maxi sputtered. "If anything… I am the one solving them."

Gabel, seated on a marble chair and carving a piece of wood with his dagger, came to her defense. "Indeed. Considering her ladyship's contributions, your appraisal of her is rather unjust."

Ursuline shot Gabel a frosty glare. "Her disregard for her own safety is the problem! In any case, you must bear with the discomfort for now, my lady. There may still be monsters about."

"Sir Kuahel assured me there were no more monsters."

"The Temple Knights serve the church, my lady. You mustn't believe everything they say," Ursuline replied. "Moreover, there may be other forces after you as well. Openly or not, your golem rune has been a subject of discussion among the feudal lords. We must keep our guards up until our return to Anatol."