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And, just as he expected, in less than a few minutes after leaving the family estate and reaching the bustling city center of Arsnova, Azalea abruptly ordered the carriage to stop. She then told the driver that she wanted to continue the rest of the trip on horseback and that Lumien would be the only one accompanying her.

Now, standing just outside a horse stable, Lumien watched as their part-time carriage driver, Benson, tried to reason with his sister, his expression filled with dread and exasperation.

Benson had originally served as a knight under their father, but he was later reassigned as Azalea's personal guard, practically her aide. More importantly, he was an Aspirant Knight. For a family that wasn't particularly wealthy, an Aspirant Knight was a rare and invaluable asset. The fact that their father had assigned one specifically to Azalea showed just how much he valued her safety.