Chapter 12: Fateful Encounter_2

Seeing the unabashed joy on the girl's face, Komer knew he had guessed right. He didn't know why she had suddenly come to his land. Although the invitation he made at the banquet was heartfelt, with the kingdom's current situation, it seemed unlikely that Duke Zellin would allow this naive and carefree girl to wander about. Moreover, from the looks of the girl before him, she didn't seem to have brought even a single servant; he couldn't imagine how she had arrived in Ugru.

"Commandery Princess, how did you come to Ugru? Where are your attendants?" No sooner had he settled down, Komer hurriedly asked her, genuinely needing to understand why this seemingly timid girl suddenly had the courage to sneak out, although he was very pleased to see her.

"What? Does Baron Komer seem unwelcome to Vero?" The girl's gaze was still wandering around the colonnade as she responded offhandedly.