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"It is your golem rune."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Staring at the floor with a sullen expression, she mumbled, "You… foolish man."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Be that as it may… it is still true that the princess took a fancy to you."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"We shall take our leave first," Kuahel Leon announced in a subdued voice.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Ah, then it must be for reasons you cannot share," he replied, smirking. "Were you perhaps banished from court after a scandal?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

But if anyone could match the princess's audacity, it was Richard Breston.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi started hacking at the ham without sparing the woman a glance. She was aware that Riftan was not the only one walking on eggshells. Elliot and Ursuline, sitting beside and across from her, were shooting her nervous looks as well. Even so, Maxi did not let that stop her from slicing her meat into pieces and mechanically shoving them into her mouth.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

The princess seemed not to care. "I was under the impression we both got what we wanted from each other. Was there a part in our exchange you were unhappy with?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

As if sensing the subtle criticism, a derisive smile curled the princess's lips as she lazily swirled the golden goblet in her hand. "Fret not. Sir Riftan and I enjoyed a pleasant time together, did we not?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi watched the scene with a guarded look. The woman was clearly of high standing. Her black hair was coiled and covered with a net adorned with pearls. Her long velvet dress was embroidered with golden roses, and her pale, slender neck and wrists were laden with jewels. With an almost haughty air, the woman extended a ring-adorned hand toward Riftan.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Maxi shook her head.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

While she had overcome her initial insecurities and learned to appreciate her charming qualities, she knew hers was not the sort of beauty to ensnare every man's heart. Yet, Riftan seemed to regard her as the epitome of allure.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Yet, despite her initial fears and reluctance, she had found herself stealing glances at the dashing knight. Perhaps it was his unattainability that had made her put up an emotional wall.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

She was the woman who had captured his heart. He had even told her as much himself.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Then…" Maxi said calmly, trying her best not to sound too elated, "have faith in me. I will do the same."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Then…" Maxi said calmly, trying her best not to sound too elated, "have faith in me. I will do the same."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

Riftan snorted incredulously. It was clear he still regarded her worries as baseless, but he at least did not seem to interpret her unease as a lack of confidence in his abilities. Maxi found she was content with that. Slowly but surely, Riftan was coming to realize he was as important to her as she was to him.

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"I remember," he said. "We had gone for a ride."

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim

"Do you remember when we watched the first snowfall together in Anatol?"

Under the Oak Tree

Fantasy · Suji Kim