Tearmoon Empire: Volume 10 [Parts 1 to 13] by Nozomu Mochitsuki

Author:Nozomu Mochitsuki
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 23: The Curious Onlookers

“By the way, Dion Alaia, I believe I stated that my wolf, Hasuki, would act as a guard. Why have you come with us?”

Dion met Aima’s glare with a grimace. “Hm... Well, I guess it’s since I’m Her Highness’s sword.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“The princess earned your trust by giving you hers, no questions asked. While praiseworthy, that’s just the way she handles things. It’s her job. And I’ve got my own job too. That’s all there is to it... Oh.” Dion grinned. “It’s just like that wolf of yours over there.”

His outstretched finger pointed toward a rustling spot in the grass. Looking carefully, she could see the black coat of one of her wolves. You know, the one that was supposed to be completely hidden from sight. Aima slowly turned toward Dion, who gave her an inquisitive look in response.

“How frightening!” Aima yelped, slightly put off. “Dion Alaia, there is one more thing I wish to ask you. Just how did you learn of my wolf’s position?”

She had yet to find him herself. With that fact left unspoken, Dion looked at her in confusion. “Huh? Wouldn’t anyone know that? I guess it would be most accurate to say I sniffed it out?”

“How frightening!” Now, Aima was completely put off. “Your nose is so sharp... Wait, could it be?! Are you one of those legendary ‘werewolves’ who transforms into a wolf come nightfall?”

“Miss Aima, I’d advise not thinking so thoroughly about Dion Alaia.” It was Citrina who called out to Aima, who had grown completely flustered. She pontificated further as if she were an “anti-Dion” specialist. “Dion Alaia’s military skills are above reasoning. Attempting to understand is futile. If you ever find yourself in a fight against him, your odds of survival are somewhat higher if you stop your struggle and instead surrender.”

“I see... I shall keep that in mind.”

At her docile response, Dion couldn’t help but grimace. “You’re quite scathing, Lady Yellowmoon.”

This time, it was Bel who piped up. “That’s right! General Dion is super impressive, so he can easily find something as easy as a hidden wolf! He can take on ten thousand enemy troops alone, so of course he’d be able to do that!”

She puffed out her chest in triumph, but Dion only scratched his check with a troubled look on his face. “I’m not a ‘General’... Plus, I think ten thousand would be too many, even for me.”

Still, Aima could only keep her next question to herself—if ten thousand would be too many, could he still take on one thousand? For a moment, that terrifying image crept into her mind, but she quickly chased it off, instead turning to face the three noble ladies.

“Let us put that aside. Why have the two of you followed? I believe Dion Alaia and I are enough for protection...”

Her line of sight shifted between them. First to Bel, whose reasoning was easy to guess, then to Citrina, who clearly just thought it would be fun

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