Recently, Agnes had been enjoying her days with the utmost satisfaction.
A series of happy times that could almost be described as the golden age of her life.
"Sir Agnes, what on earth should I do to straighten out the path of the sword in my heart?"
"Please teach me a lesson!"
After finishing work, on her way home, knights who seek to learn from her flocked in and stopped her every day.
Agnes's natural element-manipulating imagination. It was because it had a unique touch that resonated with the hearts of knights who pursued romance.
"I'm sorry. Please go back."
"Please don't do that..."
Of course, she didn't have the luxury of taking on any disciples, and she knew that it would be very annoying if she accepted even one, so she refused every time...
The moment she turned around, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.
'Hehe.'
A strange yet not unpleasant feeling.
And that wasn't all.
"Hey, that guy. Is that the one who was active in the Knights' War?" "Blue hair and sharp features... Does that seem right?"
"Hey, Sir Agnes! Just look this way!"
Whenever she went out to buy groceries, people who recognized Agnes' face would often show up and show interest in her.
A look full of admiration, favor, and admiration.
'This is the first time in my life... '
It was as if she had become a famous bard. And it wasn't just Agnes's illusion.
After the Knights' War, she actually became quite famous.
The one who got the most attention was Wolfgang von Schwarz, the commander of the Black Lion Knights who showed off his incredible skills, but there were also quite a few who were moved by Agnes' struggle.
She was quite pleased with the attention people gave her.
Of course, interest doesn't always come in a pleasant way, so there were some annoying men who showed up occasionally.
"Lady Agnes, I fell in love with your dazzling beauty…"
"Get out."
It wasn't a big deal.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
"Tsk…"
If Agnes had been an ordinary noble lady, she might have been quite embarrassed.
However, she was a real knight. She was now considered a real strong knight.
She was not a woman that even the weaklings who couldn't handle light momentum could dare to do anything about.
'She was such a worthless person. Compared to you, the captain, she couldn't even be called a proper man.'
Agnes thought as she walked home from work with light steps.
Her life was definitely starting to change.
'Is my future finally starting to open up?'
Up until now, she had lived a relatively shabby life compared to her abilities, but now many people recognize her true worth.
Agnes was also a young noblewoman, so she sometimes attended parties and social gatherings.
However, because of her occupation as a knight who was not polite and her background as a low-ranking noble from the province, she was not treated very well, even in vain.
Of course, she was somewhat famous among the knights, but her position was ambiguous, just like a promising prospect.
To be more precise, the moment she was about to express her feelings and make her name known, various misfortunes, including the appearance of Pietro, blocked her path to success.
However, that is all in the past now.
Thinking about it, there was another positive fact.
In the past, every day was a series of overtime work, but since the new administrator took office a few days ago, she was able to enjoy a life where she could leave work before the sun set.
"The weather is really nice today. I'm sure the captain said his hobby was walking."
Aside from her new hobby of enjoying the attention of people, Agnes's only interest these days was one thing.
Before going to bed, she relaxed in her small private studio at home and thought.
When on earth would it be best to confess her feelings to the leader she respected and admired?
'On such a fine day, walking down the street with him… naturally, if I were to go along with the mood… and then tell him what I wish for…'
Up until now, she had lived her life as a warrior, not a woman.
After leaving home, she worked hard to achieve a level where she could take care of herself, and fortunately, she had achieved some results…
It was definitely a life far from happiness.
Until half a year ago, she had suffered every day under an incompetent and evil boss, not receiving proper recognition for her abilities.
However, when a man named Wolfgang entered Agnes' miserable life, her life changed completely.
'Surely, I never dreamed that I would meet the General in person before I die, and that I would even receive his recognition. And that must all be thanks to you, Commander…'
The talent that had been suppressed and not fully blossomed blossomed, and not only did I receive recognition from people, but I also awakened my heart that was fluttering as a woman.
"Ha… Commander…"
Wolfgang's manly face covered in scars, his muscular body, and his large hands that caressed his lower abdomen and infused him with rich mana.
When I thought about all of that, my body naturally heated up.
The cat pose, which is very good for the elasticity and flexibility of the spine, is a great help in training a woman's body.
Agnes briefly expressed her thoughts in that pose to cool down her heated body.
—Saaaa…!
Then she moved her hand slightly to somewhere, and carefully began to manipulate the scattered cold air in various directions by moving her fingers.
This was also a kind of training. She had to be able to control her coldness in any situation.
—Slap, slap!
Because of the hot weather, the ice she had created quickly melted, and soon the sound of water splashing echoed through the training room.
"Hah, slap…!"
The results of her training were not very satisfactory. Was it still a little lacking? It seemed that she needed more training.
But that was it for today.
Agnes cleaned up her place with a red face and fell into deep thought.
Of course, since Wolfgang, whom she had always admired, already had a lover named Princess Alicia, it might be impossible to completely capture his heart.
If only there was room for a small existence like herself to fill the empty space in his heart, that would be enough.
She had already received so much from him that she doubted whether she could pay the full price even if she gave up her entire life.
Agnes was not greedy.
'If I go to work tomorrow, I'll definitely be able to see the manager.'
Thinking that, Agnes smiled faintly to herself and went to bed with a refreshing mind.
As she thought of Wolfgang's face, her severe insomnia disappeared and sleep quickly came.
No matter what anyone said, she was the happiest woman in the world these days.
"My daughter, Agnes! It's been a long time since I've seen you."
"...It's been a long time, Fourth."
The two people she wanted to erase from her life.
Until they suddenly appeared and blocked her path.
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She left the unit earlier than usual because she kept having a bad feeling.
An unusually early departure before she even finished her morning routine.
As a leader who should be setting an example for his subordinates, it was never a desirable thing to do, but today, I decided to follow Alicia's example and slightly consume the reputation I had built up.
"I'm sorry. I just got a letter saying that my friend's health is not very good."
"No, Captain. I hope it's not serious."
I felt a little sorry for my imaginary friend who suddenly became terminally ill.
The reason I made up a lame excuse and left work so quickly was, of course, because I was very worried about the vice captain's safety.
'It shouldn't be too bad.'
She was my most precious subordinate and the only woman who showed me clear, rational affection.
She wasn't completely mine like Alicia, but she was already close enough that I couldn't call her a normal stranger.
"Have her drive the carriage a little faster."
"Okay!"
Honestly, I didn't need any elaborate reasons.
As a man, how could I just sit around and do my work when there might be something wrong with the woman who likes me?
Well, I guess I'm at home.
Finding the vice-chairman's house in the group housing area where similar houses were lined up was not as difficult as before.
When we arrived at our destination, a cold air was leaking out from inside, chilling the surroundings.
—Clang!
Even the sound of something breaking. It was clear that something unusual was happening.
"Didn't you say no!"
"Daughter, please think about it one more time. This is a huge opportunity for our family!"
"Just because you've become a little famous, a little bold, do you dare to talk back to your mother and father? Now you're even showing your murderous side! You unfilial bitch!"
Judging from the conversation that I overheard. Deputy Director Agnes seemed to be having some serious conflict with her parents who had just come to visit her home.
If it was a family feud, then it would be reasonable to submit an emergency leave of absence. I, too, had a particularly bad relationship with my family.
Blood relatives may be the most trustworthy to some, but they can be the most annoying to others.
Regardless of my personal feelings, it was not a good situation for a third party to interfere, so I decided to wait and see for a while.
"It's an engagement with the Marquis! Don't you really know what a great opportunity this is for weak nobles like us?"
"Father, no... Baron Ihelm. Is that really all you have to say to me, who ran away from home because he didn't want to live as a tool of the family, when we meet again after nearly ten years?"
"If you're a child, you should obey your parents. Where are you glaring at and talking back to them..."
The conversation was gradually heading towards a dead end.
Enough, that's it.
—Bba-kke!
I broke the fence and strode briskly toward the vice-captain's house. I felt like my ears would rot if I listened any further.
No matter how similar people's homes are, how can parents be obstacles to their children in the same way?
Regardless of whether it was morally right to interfere with other people's family affairs, I just didn't want to see that kind of thing any longer.
—Kwaang!
As I deliberately opened the door loudly and stepped inside, the three people's eyes instantly turned to me.
"Captain?!"
"Huh, Captain of the Black Lion Knights? This is my daughter's house!"
"A man from another country entering a grown woman's house without permission… How rude of you?"
The house was a mess. I approached the vice-captain without saying a word.
And then I roughly took her lips.
Inconsistent with the tense atmosphere, a sweet mint scent rose from Vice-Chief Agnes' tongue and lips.
The Vice-Chief's small body trembled from the shock. I held her in my arms and stroked her slender waist.
Then I stared at the Baron and Baroness.
"…...?!"
"What the heck?"
The reaction was quite something to see. I guess we can't even bring up the engagement anymore.
It was an impulsive act, but I have no regrets.
The anger boiling inside me right now clearly told me what kind of feelings I had for her.
An engagement with the Marquis? I have no intention of letting that happen.
Vice-Chief Agnes is mine.
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