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“Yes. You can just speak into it as if you are having a conversation.”

“How do I use it?”

“If you put your hand on the mana gem…”

Sidrion’s instructions were simple. Yelena held the bracelets and gazed at them softly.

Artifacts that were capable of long-distance communication generally required communication apparati that were large and heavy, so they weren’t the most portable. Moreover, the apparati were usually shaped like glass beads, so they were prone to cracking or breaking easily. They also used up their mana supply quickly, so they didn’t last long.

But a bracelet like this made it possible for Yelena to easily communicate with her husband wherever and whenever she wanted, even when they were apart.

“You can use it as much as you like. It will keep working until Kaywhin returns.”

“Black Tower Owner…”

To think that he would give her such a perfect gift. Yelena made her mind up, her voice overcome with emotion.

“I accept you.”

“Pardon?”

“I give you my blessing… The two of you. Indeed, I’d love to have a new member of my family.”

“What are you talking about?”

Yelena gathered the bracelets affectionately instead of answering.

She tried her best not to let it show, but she has been feeling very anxious as Kaywhin’s departure date drew closer. Thanks to the bracelets, she felt a sense of relief.

“Thanks, Black Tower Owner.”

Sidrion hesitated briefly, feeling her sincerity. Then, he replied.

“Of course.”

***

Kaywhin’s departure date came in a flash.

The send-off was held at the capital. The ducal couple arrived at the capital with Sidrion’s help.

“Next, a word from His Highness the King, who prays for your victory.”

Yelena watched Kaywhin, atop a horse and clad in a suit of armor, among the other people who came out to send the reinforcement troops off.

There were about 100 armed knights lined up behind her husband.

“…”

Yelena clenched her fists.

She couldn’t fall asleep and had ended up staying up all night. Yet throughout the whole ceremony, she didn’t feel sleepy at all.

“That concludes the ceremony!”

“Safe travels!”

“You have to return safely!”

“I love you! Alex!”

“Let’s get married when you come back! Become the father of my child!”

Amid the noisy farewells, Kaywhin and Yelena made eye contact before the reinforcements turned around.

Kaywhin’s eyes softened behind his mask.It was like he was telling Yelena not to worry, he’d return safe and sound.

Yelena stayed where she was for a long time after the reinforcement troops made their departure. She just barely got herself to turn around.

“…Let’s go,” she said to Sidrion, who was to temporarily step down from his work at the Black Tower to be Yelena’s bodyguard in Kaywhin’s absence.

“Yelena?”

At that moment, a voice with a familiar grabbed Yelena’s attention. She turned her head.

“Aendy?”

“What are you doing… Ah, Duke Mayhard is the commander of the reinforcements.”

Aendydn rubbed the back of his head as if he had asked a pointless question.

“Why are you here?” Yelena asked.

“I came to see someone off, like you.”

“Who?”

“My friend.”

Aendydn glanced at the spot where the send-off had taken place up until a little while ago.

“He’s a friend who needs to make remarkable contributions… I hope everything works out.”

“You have friends?”

“What?”

“You have friends beside me?”

“Then would I not?” Aendydn retorted.

Yelena shrugged.

She thought he wouldn’t. She’d never seen him socialize with their other peers prior to his departure from the kingdom.

“Ah, he must be a friend you made during the five years you were away from the kingdom. Right?”

“…Yeah. Geez, you’re like a ghost.”

“You should introduce me to him later. I’m curious about what kind of person your friend is.”

“I could do that.”

Aendydn wrinkled his nose.

“I’ll introduce you two if he returns safely.”

“Of course he’ll return safely.”

Yelena continued with a resolute voice and look in her eye.

“Have you forgotten who is leading the reinforcements?”

She was talking to Aendydn, but at the same time, she was talking to herself.

“Everyone will return without so much as a prick on their finger.”

“…”

“So you should think about how you’ll introduce me to your friend in advance.”

“…All right.”

Aendydn chuckled and rumpled his hair. His bangs fell over his face, which suited his carefree aura.