「…I despise you.」 「Hmph. Talking so big for a single win from the past. What can you even do? Oh, why don’t you take over that female knight’s position then? I won’t mind.」 「I see. I don’t really mind it either.」

When Inglis replied so, Rafinha rebutted with a scream.

「G-, Glis!? You can’t! What are you thinking!?」 「That’s right, Miss Inglis! If you did that, I don’t know how I could ever apologize to Captain Ryuk later!」

Ada was on the same wavelength as Rafinha.

「…Mr. Rahal seems to have a grudge with me, so… I should be the one who brings this matter to an end. I should’ve done this from the beginning.」

After Inglis was done reasoning with the screaming two, she turned back to Rahal.

「Promise me. You won’t lay your hand on Rani and Ms Ada.」 「Ah, fine. You’re still young but there’s no one better than you here.」

On the inside, Rahal was already jumping in delight. The foe that had injured his pride whilst he was a boy, that Inglis of all people, had grown into such a beautiful flower. And he got to have the chance to lay his hand on her, breaking her. Conquering her. Making her succumb to him. That would be the ultimate revenge. The ultimate restoration of his majesty. The affirmation of his own dignity.

「Come to my lodging later, and come alone. By tonight, you got that? Don’t beg me to wait until tomorrow.」 「I understand. I will make sure to come.」

With a perfect poker face, Inglis nodded.

「Laters then. I’m going back first.」

Said Rahal as he left the venue of the night banquet. 2