Chapter 189

Maxi gave a disappointed sigh. She pulled lightly on Riftan's arm. "You have lost more weight. Did you even have a proper breakfast?"

Riftan furrowed his brow and ran a hand over his face, clearly bothered by her observation. Maxi suppressed a smile. Ever pragmatic, Riftan cared little for ceremony or ostentation. Yet, he always tried to look his best in her presence, so much so that he secretly endeavored to stay clean even during a campaign.

Though she found it slightly absurd that a man as attractive as him would care about a plain woman's opinion, it still pleased her. It meant that he wanted her to find him dashing just as much as she wanted to appear beautiful in his eyes.

Holding back the urge to hug him tightly, she led him to a campfire.

"You should sit and eat something. It does not… seem like the army will be departing soon anyway."

Riftan breathed a resigned sigh as he glanced at the soldiers packing up. "I suppose you're right. You should join me."