Chapter 14

The anklet that was gifted to me was simple and it wouldn’t get in the way, so I decided to wear it.

I haven’t worn any accessories since arriving here, but nobody can see it so it doesn’t feel strange.

I was happy because I didn’t think Caesar would give me a present.

I wonder what kind of face he had when he bought this…

He even went as far as to wrap it for me.

However, even if he’s the chief, is it okay to buy something that looks expensive?

The gold is pure gold, not plated and the work is quite elaborate, so no matter how you think about it, it isn’t an item that can be sold at a low price.

It might’ve once been placed in a locked cabinet in those fancy shops in the royal capital.

I feel like Harris always lamented over his small salary, but…

“I could only buy sweets. I don’t spend much of my living expenses here, but I can’t not spend it at all either.”

That’s how Tarta answered when I asked him what he bought from the merchants the other day.

“Most of the things that can be bought from the merchants are relatively expensive. If we think about transportation costs, it’s inevitable.”

Even so, some people buy many of their favorite items to heal their daily fatigue.

The merchants would often drop in because of the demand.

…He said it’s relatively expensive, then is that anklet more expensive than the ones in the royal capital?

I was becoming worried for some reason.

“Since both common and noble people enroll in this base. The nobles have assistance from their houses. I’m a poor commoner though.”

“I see…”

“People like General Caesar are nobles. They’re a prestigious family with connections to the Duke’s family. They’re far from lacking money.”

I…Is that so!?

Hearing the unexpected truth, I had a blank look on my face.

“Oh, you didn’t know?”

“Yes…”

If you think about it, he has a neat appearance and decent behavior.

I’d be convinced if he said he was from a high-class family…

As I was dumbfounded by the sudden news, Tarta made a sudden announcement.

“If I’m not wrong, General Caesar has a fiancé.”

“A-a fiancé?”

“She’s a daughter from a family of the same rank. The noble knights seem to have a custom of getting engaged when they go to remote areas. I wonder if it means that people who have someone waiting for them won’t waste their life?”

My mind stopped working at the word ‘fiancé’.

Tarta tilted his head when he saw me freeze in place.

If I don’t say something, he might suspect me.

“…Lord Tarta sure is a well-informed person.”

“Well, I’ve been a knight for many years.”

…Fiancé…

It seems like I’ve taken more damage than I would’ve thought.

I see, so Caesar is a nobleman…

No wonder, his looks and demeanor are graceful and he’s been promoted to a chief at such a young age.

As a commoner, I feel distant from him again.

No, I wonder if I was never close to him from the start.

As I thought, maybe he’s just using me to fulfill his sexual desire in this base…

I felt a sharp pain in my chest, I wanted to throw my work aside and return to the room.

But Caesar also returns to the room at night.

Without realizing it, did I fall in love with Caesar?

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When you sleep with someone that much, feelings begin to well up too…

Somehow, I’ve become miserable.

In the end, I’m just being used.

Fiancé.

I wonder what kind of a person they are.

‘Since she’s about as good as Caesar, I’m sure she’s a daughter with a family name, good appearance, and education…’

“Tarta! You came here again!”

As I was thinking, the door opened vigorously and Caesar appeared.

“Oh, General Caesar, I was talking about you.”

“About me?”

“Yes. About your fiancé.”

“W-why are you talking about that…”

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Caesar looked at me with a stern look, but I could only avert my eyes.

What’s with that ‘you’ve found out that I was having an affair’ look? Do you think that you should be sorry for me?

I feel like I was unconsciously making an annoyed look.

The depths of my chest became colder as I saw him looking left and right in a panic.

“Tarta, don’t talk about such unnecessary things and complete the documents for the weapon inventory.”

“Ah! The deadline was today wasn’t it, I’ve forgotten about it.”

“Excuse me,” Tarta said while trotting out of the infirmary.

Hey…! Don’t run away after throwing out such a complicated topic!

Caesar and I, both of us were in an extremely awkward situation.

“U-uh, Lord Louie.”

“…So you had a fiancé.”

Even when I hear it myself, my voice sounds harsh.

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If I calm down and think about it, I have no qualifications to accuse him.

I gently covered my mouth without thinking.