Special Task Fleet, Surprise, Her Highness Favor (2)

He was no exception. Her Highness Monica was still single, and it could be because she recognized his talent and good looks, which made her appreciate him.

Just the thought of that possibility filled him with excitement.

However, when he learned that Her Highness had instructed him to lead a special expeditionary fleet to rescue a territory belonging to a Glory Lord, and her words showed admiration, agreement, and closeness to that Glory Lord, he felt a strong sense of reluctance.

Why should a mere Glory Lord receive such favor from Her Highness?

Moreover, during this tense standoff with the Kingdom of Bass, she had specifically dispatched him to lead a fleet for support?

Why!?

Sob, sob... Did the prized gem of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy, the one he held in high regard, really need to be claimed by some unknown Glory Lord?