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Standing in the warm, cozy hall, Mary looked very nervous, and it was no wonder that although according to the agreement, she had to report the progress of the mission to Yulian every few days, but this time, she didn't want to face the other party, especially after realizing that the mercenary group might be behind it, she became more and more uneasy. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info From Mary's point of view, of course she didn't want to betray her companions and comrades, but from the point of view of a mercenary, she accepted the task, and the other party paid in advance. Now that you have received the task, according to the rules of the mercenary, you must complete the task in good faith. Of course, if the task is too dangerous or unexpected, it is not impossible to return the payment and refuse the mission. But the problem is that this time the reward is not money, and you can't get Yulian to lock those people back again.

Although Mary thinks that even if she just pushes off with a sentence that she is not capable enough, Yulian will not force herself to do it. But in this way, she can't get over it in her own heart. After all, he is still a mercenary, and he is not one of those maids who lean on the nobles all day long and win favor by selling jokes, but even Mary herself looks down on herself when she does such a thing.

So, what exactly to do?

While Mary was still thinking, Julien had already walked in.

"Good night, Miss Mary. ”

"Ah, good evening, my lord. ”

After getting along with each other a few times, Mary was no longer as nervous as she was at the beginning, and even a little relaxed in front of Yulian, she felt that this young lord was different from all the nobles she had ever seen, more stable than those young nobles, but also not as serious and stubborn as those old nobles, just a few casual words could make people feel at ease, and even make people feel that he seemed to be their friend, but even so, they would not lose their sense of proportion because of the identities of both parties.

Of course, such a person is very rare, even in Mary's memory, even in the Blue Feather Mercenary Regiment, there are very few people like Yuren. But it's no wonder that after thinking about it, after all, the other party is the leader of the Knights of the End, although the Blue Feather Mercenary Regiment is also famous on the mainland, but compared to the Mage Association, a large organization like the Church of Grace is still a little worse, and for the Knights of the End who are still above them, not to mention it.

"What's the recent progress?"

Sitting on the sofa, Yulian showed a leisurely smile, and then asked. In fact, he knew everything about Mary's every move, and the reason was very simple, Charlotte sent three of his maids to monitor each other's movements in shifts, and report at all times. So Julien knows Mary's current situation and her progress very well. After all, for Yu Lian, investigating the Blue Feather Mercenary Group is a serious matter, and playing with this girl is just a pastime to pass the time, so naturally it is impossible to really leave everything to Mary to deal with. So when Mary was investigating, although she didn't have a complete report, Yulian had already followed this line and began to catch the masterminds behind the mercenary group.

After all, that's what he's for.

"This ........."

Hearing Yuren's inquiry, Mary showed a look of embarrassment, she lowered her head, staring at the teacup in front of her and the black tea in the cup, but she didn't know what to say. Because the last time I came here to give a report, I was very excited to tell You Lian that things have progressed and that they will soon be able to produce results. At that time, she only investigated part of the situation of those people, and originally Mary planned to report after all the investigations were clear, but she didn't expect the investigation to come and go, but instead buried herself in the pit.

How do you answer now?

At this moment, Mary didn't expect that her expression had completely fallen into the other party's eyes.

What a good boy.

Looking at the girl's somewhat uneasy expression, the corners of Yulian's mouth turned slightly, and he glanced at Charlotte, who was standing quietly in the corner, while the head maid gave him a meaningful smile in return, and then stopped talking. At this time, Mary finally looked up hesitantly.

"No, I'm very sorry, sir...... I, I think, I'm afraid it's going to take a while........."

Her voice grew lower and lower, and at last it was almost indistinguishable from a mosquito.

"There's no rush. ”

Marie's expression was in full view, but Yulian didn't say much, he just smiled and comforted.

"I know things won't end so easily, Miss Mary, you are also a mercenary, you should understand the truth that haste is not enough, sometimes, it is better to slow down and see your surroundings clearly. And ........."

Saying this, Yu Lian paused slightly.

"And?"

"And I don't really care about who is going to incite the refugees. ”

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Mary's eyes finally widened in surprise.

"What do you mean, my lord?"

"I think Miss Mary should understand that too. ”

Yuren shrugged his shoulders, then spread his hands.

"It's not a boast, but with the current reputation of our Knights, those who want to trouble us naturally have to weigh their own weights, so I don't believe that a group of cats and dogs dare to come to me for trouble. And I think the other party must also know this, so they will never be stupid to expose themselves directly. That's why I said that I don't really care about who is inciting refugees, what I care about most is the mastermind behind those guys, and that's what I need to pay attention to. ”

At this, Julien stopped, and with a smile, he looked at Mary in front of him.

"So, Miss Mary doesn't need to be under too much pressure, you just need to find out who is responsible for inciting the refugees, and then I'll take over and look for those who are hiding behind them. That's why you don't need to be too impatient, and ...... Miss Mary, life is very precious, although mercenaries are paid to sell their lives, but a lovely young lady like you, if anything happens to me because of my commission, then I will blame myself very much. ”

"Please don't do that, my lord. ”

Hearing Yuren's answer, Mary straightened up in panic, and then waved her hand.

"I'm just a little mercenary, as long as I accept the commission, even if it's our duty to go up the sword mountain and down the sea of fire, you don't need to care so much. ”

"That being said, but if anything does happen to you, then I'll be very upset, Miss Mary. Remember, life is the most precious, as long as you can live, then there is a chance to make up for your mistakes, but ............" said this, Yulian rarely slowed his tone, he turned his head, and looked out the window at the deep night.

"If you die, then there is no way to make up for your mistakes. ”

“..................”

Looking at the young man in front of her, Mary suddenly felt a little distracted, she didn't know what to say, although Yulian's speech just now was calm, but with the girl's intuition, she vaguely noticed that there was a little less obvious heaviness hidden in it, which made her wonder a little, such a powerful person as Yulian, would there be such a sad side?

However, at this moment, Julien's words gave Mary a small reminder.

Yes, perhaps as the lord said, his most important goal was not to find the instigators, but to find the instructors behind the instigators. Then, he didn't need to give up so quickly, indeed, even if the Blue Feather Mercenary Group sent someone to incite those refugees, Mary was sure that it would not be beneficial to the mercenary group at all. So it is impossible for them to take the initiative to do such a stupid thing, that is to say, the mercenary group must have accepted someone else's commission!

Thinking of this, Mary felt that her thinking suddenly became much clearer, since she had accepted someone else's commission, then the mercenary group was just a pawn to complete the task. As long as he can find that client, then at that time, Lord Yulian will no longer embarrass the Blue Feather Mercenary Group, so that his commission will be completed and no one will be harmed, what a good idea.

"It's getting late. ”

Although Mary had already made a decision in her heart, it was clear that Julien had no intention of continuing the topic.

"It's dangerous for girls to walk at night, so I'll send you back. ”

"No, my lord. ”

Mary also hurriedly stood up.

"I'm also a mercenary, and besides, the security here is so good, I don't think it'll be fine. ”

"Well, at least let me get you to the door. ”

In response to Mary's answer, Julien smiled and stretched out his right hand.

"It is the duty of the male surname to protect the lady. ”

“..................”

This time, Mary didn't say anything more, she looked at Yulian's outstretched hand, hesitated slightly, and then nodded.

At this moment, the night was already deep, and the castle was empty except for the bright lights, and Mary quietly looked at Yulian beside her, but her heart was extremely complicated.

Walking beside him, I always feel very calm and at ease, and I want to rely on each other very much, the young man in front of me is like a big tree, embracing everything. Such a good man is so rare, at least Mary has never seen a male surname that can make her so fascinated.

It's a pity that he already has a crush.

The news that O'Faryl is Julien's fiancée has been deliberately released by Charlotte when she went to the territory of the Bird family, and it is impossible for Mary not to know about it. That Miss O'Faryl she had also seen before, very beautiful, elegant and decent, with a very good voice, and even the most perfect female surname, and only a man like Yulian could be worthy of such a perfect woman. And he was just an ordinary, rough mercenary, and although he was cute, he was far from being compared to Miss Offary.

"Hey..."

Thinking of this, Mary couldn't help but feel a little depressed. Even when the icy cold wind blew on her face, she was a little unresponsive, and when the mercenary girl raised her head, she realized that she didn't know when, she had come to the outside of the castle.

"Well, then, I take my leave, my lord. ”

Mary turned, took a deep breath of cold air, forced herself to calm down, and spoke. Then she tried to turn away, but just then, Yulian suddenly stopped her.

"Please wait a minute, Miss Mary. ”

"Is there anything else your lord?"

Hearing Julien's words, Mary turned around curiously, and then she saw Julien reach out and take out a beautiful necklace from his bosom. Although it is not inlaid with precious stones, it is carved with intricate sculptures, which are obviously quite precious works of art.

"It's ........."

"A gift to you. ”

"Huh?"

Mary's eyes widened in disbelief at the words of Julien.

"Lord, lord, you............ This, send me?"

"That's right. ”

Yulian nodded.

"This is the necklace I got a long time ago, it will bring good luck to adventurers and save them from danger, for me, such a thing is of little use, so, I plan to give it to you. Miss Mary. ”

"But, but I ........."

"It's a gift from a friend, and you don't have to say no. ”

With that, Julien walked up to Mary. The girl reflexively stretched out her hand and waited respectfully. But Yu Lian did not put the necklace on her hand as the girl thought, but took a half step forward, stretched out his hand, and gently stretched it out in the direction of the girl's neck.

“！！！”

Sensing this, Mary closed her eyes shyly, and she could feel the warm palms caressing her hair and ears, and then, a somewhat cold necklace was gently hung around her neck.

"Very suitable for you, Miss Mary. ”

"Thank you, Lord Lord........."

At this moment, Mary felt that her whole body was hot, and the cold of the cold winter night seemed to be completely imperceptible, and she thanked Yuren almost like a puppet, then turned around, and quickly left the castle.

Looking at the girl's distant figure, You Lian smiled slightly, and then turned his gaze to the black shadow next to the road. In the grass, a dark figure moved, and then turned away.

"Master, things are starting to get more and more interesting. ”

"That's right. ”

Facing the head maid who suddenly appeared behind him, Yu Lian nodded very proudly.

"It's really a simple and cute child, I really didn't expect it to be so easy to get started, but...... That's what I expected. ”

"So, what are you going to do next, master?"

"The rare pleasure is to enjoy it slowly, and although the hearty meal is good, the simple route also has a special flavor. I really wanted to see what kind of expression this lovely young lady would have when she was lying in bed. ”

"It's sad that you say that you will make your sisters sad, master, that you have time to flirt with the mercenaries, but you have not had time to respond to our desires. Charlotte's words are ready for you to dispose of anytime, anywhere, right?"

"The so-called house flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers, and men are always more interested in what they can't get. ”

"Pardon me, then, for my rudeness, and from this day onwards I will resign from my position as the chief maid, and go out on the street to marry a random man, and then the master will be interested in me. ”

"What an extreme reaction. ”

"I'm going to be jealous too, right?"

"Of course I know, it's just the third year of thinking, don't take it that seriously. ”

As he spoke, You Lian turned his head with a wry smile, looked up dissatisfied, and looked at his head maid.

"Still, I know what you're thinking......... So, Charlotte, take off your clothes, how interested are you in the field?"

"As I said, master, I am always ready to respond to your expectations whenever and wherever you want, even if it is in the hall or in such a wilderness. ”

The maid leader stepped forward with a smile, and then, as her right hand gently slid over her chest, the uniform had already slid off the girl's body, revealing a slender and seductive body inside. Then, Charlotte stretched out her hands and pressed them tightly to Yuren's body. And Yulian responded to her request while began to caress the girl in front of him.

“............ I'm amazed that you're soaking wet. ”

"Because the mere thought of my master being in bed with another woman makes me feel extreme resentment and jealousy -- but then again, it's a very pleasant experience...... That kind of unwilling anger is really a great enjoyment...... Just fantasizing about the heroic posture of the master and you fighting in bed with other women, the opportunity is already coming......"

“............... Are you awakening some great caste again........."

Before Yulian could finish his words, his lips were completely blocked by Charlotte, and then, with the falling snow, the hot, intertwined wheezing sound was gradually masked in it.

Back in the room, Mary felt that her body was still hot, and she sat on the bed in a daze, stroking the necklace around her neck, and once again remembered the previous scene.

Lord Yuren.

She stroked the necklace and felt her heart still beating with excitement, and it was no wonder that it was the first time for Mary that she had been so close to a man, and it was still a man of her own age. What do you think of Yuren-sama?

It was only then that Mary suddenly remembered the question.

At first, he only thought that the other party was a kind, gentle and polite nobleman. But in the few encounters that followed, Mary gradually realized that she was slowly being attracted to the other person. She wanted to tell herself that it was because the other party was older than herself and so reliable, so she subconsciously regarded and admired him as a brother. However, Mary herself knows very well that this statement is untenable, she has many people of similar age in the mercenary group who have taken care of her, and she also treats them as her own brothers, but, in front of them, Mary has never been so heartbeat, excited.

What's going on?

"Squeak.........

As Mary was thinking, the door to the room suddenly opened, and Crowk walked in with a gloomy face.

"Mary, are you back?"

"Well, I'm back. ”

Mary nodded, then looked at Crowk with some confusion.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Of course there is. ”

Crowk nodded, then slammed the door shut, his movements startling Mary, who subconsciously grasped the hilt of her sword.

"What's the matter with you? If it's not something very important, how about talking about it tomorrow? I'm tired.........

"What are you doing at Castle Twilight?" Mary?"

However, before Mary could finish speaking, Crowk unceremoniously interrupted her, and then asked coldly.

Hearing Crowke's inquiry, Mary was shocked, and her first reaction was...... He got it!?

“............... What are you doing at Twilight Castle so late? Mary?"

Crocker asked again, but Mary did not answer him immediately, instead, she looked at the young man in front of her and was silent for a moment before speaking.

"You see?"

"Hmm. ”

Crowk nodded.

"I was going to bring you dinner, but I found out that you were not there, and when I went out to look for you, I found that you had left the mercenary group......... And then ............"

"You're stalking me!?"

Mary stared at the boy in front of her in disbelief.

"You're following me!Crowk!!"

"I, I'm just worried about you!"

Hearing Mary's words, the boy immediately replied.

"It's so late, you're out alone, who knows what's going to happen. I was worried about you, so I followed you!But I didn't expect you to go to the Twilight Forest! Mary, what are you doing in the Twilight Forest!!"

“......... It's none of your business. ”

Mary bowed her head.

"I have my own things to do. ”

"Why is it none of my business, were you threatened by that nobleman, or was he told what to do? Mary, you can tell me! If you have any problems that you can't solve, you can tell me, why do you want to go to those nobles?!"

"What does this have to do with you, it's my decision. ”

"Why has nothing to do with me!"

And this time, hearing Mary's answer, the boy finally couldn't hold back any longer, and he pressed Mary's shoulder.

"I like you, Mary!"

Hearing the boy's answer, Mary was stunned.

(To be continued)