Chapter 115: Ch 113. Smile and wave

The next day I ordered to start replacing the gun, and installing the ERA. The latter does not take any complicated knowledge: screw it in and you’re done. Thus, the former received the more qualified workforce.

Me?

While the hard work was being done by the muscles, I headed to Valencio to put their part of the operation in motion. Our repairs were approaching the end, and the allies needed to prepare themselves too. Though I was yet to tell them about operation Tsirkul’.

I kept the allies ignorant until now, because the entire operation depends on whether we can make the besieged believe in what we are doing outside. It had to be done quickly, to convince the enemies to act the way I want them.

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When I approached Valencio’s tent, I noticed an increased amount of foot soldiers. The moment they noticed me, they suddenly drew their swords but Valencio’s guards rushed in between us and started explaining to everyone that I am friendly (in affiliation terms).

After the nervous guys were calmed down, I approached one of the guards.

“Why is everyone so edgy?”

“My lord, they are bodyguards. It is their duty.” (S)

“Why are they even here? I thought the duke already…”

“His Lordship is being visited by other nobles.” (S)

“Aha? Now that’s interesting. Can you inform him that I have important business with him? Campaign planning.” The soldier bowed and cautiously peeked in. I heard some sort of a commotion, but when the soldier exited, I saw Valencio follow him.

“Erhm…?”

“Two rules: do not speak unless spoken to, and be extremely polite.” Before I could react, he dragged me inside. My bewildered self was stood in front of a small crowd of people in suits and dresses, all of which were looking at me like at s*.

“Khm! Allow me to present my dear friend, savior, and our successful offensive’s mastermind. Lady Alexandr Belov.” I felt my face distorting, but the duke immediately whispered.

‘My apologies, but those people care not for your circumstances.’ (V)

I stiffly smiled. I still had no idea what the hell is going on. Valencio’s rapid withdrawal didn’t help either, and I could only stand in the corner, watching the alien sight.

Meanwhile, Valencio was talking to a few people. Their whispering was unrecognizable, but I heard a few distinguishable words: ‘fiancée’, ‘heir’, ‘alliance’.

I couldn’t hear the rest, because I was called out.

“Hello, little lady.” A woman approached me.

I barely held back from telling who is ‘little’, and to which male reproductive organ she is to go to.

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“Greetings.” When I responded, the woman slightly frowned.

“Are you really His Grace’s acquaintance?” The woman looked at me with a smile.

“Yes.”

We both remained silent. The woman appeared to be in thought.

“Little lady, it is rude to talk like this.” (W)

“I simply answered your question.” When I answered, the woman flinched for an unknown reason.

“You are talking back…?” She hissed through her teeth.

“My apologies.”

“Just what has His Grace found in you…? Uneducated, rude, and you smell like a peasant…!” Suddenly, she started berating me for an unknown reason.

“Madam, this is battlefield-to-be. I am not required to smell roses.”

“Y-you…?!” She grew indignant, but as quickly as she flared up, she changed her expression to sweet and amiable.

That was when I felt someone approaching me from behind. I turned around.

“Countess, may I inquire what business do you have with this young lady?” I saw the Lord Commander squeezed in between us, as if shielding me from the noble in front.

“Oh, Lord Commander, forgive me for causing you concern. I was talking to this little lady, however, she is ‘a bit’ sharp around the edges.” (W)

“Indeed, this girl may need a lesson or two in the noble etiquette.” (LC)

“Exactly! She is too daring for a co…” Lord Commander raised his hand, stopping the woman.

“Viscount?” (W)

“However, countess, please do save me some face. I will be looking after my protégé by myself.” Lord Commander put emphasis on ‘protégé’.

The woman stiffly smiled, and shuffled away under the other nobles’ gaze.

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