Chapter 66

After getting ready and heading to the entrance hall, I found that my husband was already waiting.

Even though men are generally faster in getting ready, I wonder how long he has been waiting.

No, even if it’s said that it’s a man’s etiquette to wait, it’s a bit embarrassing to keep him waiting for too long…

My husband looked good in his black riding outfit, to the point where it was almost frustrating.

Rather, I wonder if there’s any outfit that doesn’t suit him.

“I kept you waiting.”

“Yes, shall we go?”

My husband was holding something in his hand.

A basket…?

Rihito, who was at my feet, sniffed something and was distracted by the contents of the basket at my husband’s feet. It seemed to be food.

By the way, Rihito, you should have a bit more self-control.

That’s why you’ve been getting a bit chubby lately, right?

“Good morning, Lady Reisha.”

As I looked at Rihito with exasperation, Michelle appeared from the side in the uniform of the Lindveldt Duke’s army.

“Good morning, Michelle. Are you coming with us?”

“Yes, Claude-sama woke me up early this morning.”

Ah, I’m sorry.

If you think about it normally, it’s still a time when people should be sleeping.

“After all, Claude-sama is the head of the Lindveldt Duke’s household, and Lady Reisha is the Duchess. It’s not good for there to be no guards around.”

“Wasn’t there anyone else?”

“There are, but I’m the only dedicated knight to Lady Reisha, so I guess it can’t be helped.”

Even though it’s my duty to protect the head of the household, when it comes to prioritizing, it’s natural to protect my husband.

However, being dedicated is a different matter.

Currently, I’m the only dedicated knight, so it’s inevitable that Michelle will always be my guard.

I was given some documents from my husband, but I can’t really say anything until I actually meet the person.

I think it will be fine if it’s someone recommended by my husband, but it has to be someone who can get along well with Michelle.

“From now on, I’ll try to wake up earlier.”

“I would appreciate that.”

In the noisy entrance hall in the morning, my husband called out to me once everything was ready.

“Reisha, how far can you ride?”

“Just a trot. I haven’t ridden in a while, so I’d prefer to ride slowly.”

There’s no point in lying.

My husband knows that I haven’t ridden a horse at all since we got married.

I don’t want him to expect too much from my riding skills.

“Well, I was planning to take a walk, so it’s fine if you can just walk the horse.”

That’s good.

I hope nothing urgent happens.

Riding is one of the pastimes of noblewomen, but not many people ride seriously.

Usually, they ride leisurely while having a servant lead the reins.

I’m considered quite skilled as I can ride and gallop on my own.

“Most people in the Lindveldt Duke’s territory can ride horses, so I was going to recommend it if you couldn’t, but it seems that’s not necessary.”

I see, the war situation here.

Horses are useful for escaping.

You can ride and escape, or use them to pull carts with your belongings. They can also be used to deliver messages.

As a result, almost everyone in the territory can ride.

“It’s also a horse breeding area.”

Not just military horses, but other working horses are also excellent in the Lindveldt Duke’s territory.

They are more expensive, but the quality is different, and there are many excellent horses.

Then, I suddenly thought of something and asked my husband.

“Surely, they’re not military horses, right?”

I don’t have the confidence to ride such a magnificent horse.

My husband looked at me with an exasperated expression.

“Would I give a military horse to someone who’s just a beginner? It would be dangerous.”

Ah, that’s right?

Military horses are specially trained for war and are known to have a rough temperament.

“A, I can ride military horses!”

Michelle is looking at my husband with a face that says he wants one.

Military horses are expensive and not something you can easily buy, nor do you need them.

Most of them are used in the Lindveldt Duke’s territory.

Some are supplied to the national army, but they are rarely found on the market.

In other words, there are hardly any opportunities to ride military horses, let alone own one.

“Do your job properly.”

“Eh, I think I’m working pretty hard. What do you think, Lady Reisha?”

“Even if you ask me….”

“I’m your dedicated knight, right? I’m working really hard, aren’t I?”

No, Michelle, are you just stirring things up for fun?

Lately, you’ve just been playing with Rihito.

Rihito, you’re mistaken if you think Michelle is just a playmate?

“I guess I have no choice. You’re new, so I’ll have to bear with it.”

That’s right, Michelle, humility is the best.

So far, you’re more of a conversation partner than a knight.

When we went outside, the guards were ready.

One of them was holding the reins of two horses.

One was a well-built horse with a shiny black coat. I was sure it was a military horse; it had a different aura.

The other was a smaller horse with beautiful chestnut fur.

“Reisha, this one.”

My husband introduced me to the chestnut horse.

“It’s a bit older, but it’s smart and calm. It won’t be scared even if there’s a large animal nearby.”

That’s true.

It would be a problem if it got scared by Leitzel, who was right next to it.

Leitzel is currently looking at the horse with interest but seems calm.

Well, I’ve confirmed that they are not carnivores, so I think it’s fine.

By the way, Leitzel and the others are not carnivores, but they can eat meat if there’s nothing else.

They don’t seem to like it, but they will eat it if there’s no other choice.

Surprisingly, their favorite food is fruit.

Especially dried fruit.

They also like nuts.

I’ve learned a lot about their habits, but would I get in trouble if I published a proper study? With the neighboring country.

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