Chapter 137: Peter Yaeger’s Holiday (3)
Although there was the excuse of unavoidably helping Charlotte, I was inwardly worried.
This was because I had promised to have dinner with Laura at 7 p.m., but I almost reached home at 8 p.m.
Charlotte, as a fellow woman, can you tell me what would be best to do in this situation?nove(l)bi(n.)com
After I asked, she pondered for a moment with a thoughtful expression and then replied cheerfully,
It would be best to explain the situation honestly to Lieutenant Colonel Laura. She often helps subordinates in difficult situations, so she will surely understand, Master.
Laura herself occasionally went to support officers who had been backing the Benner Duke family for generations.
So, if I say I helped Charlotte, who always assisted me with administrative tasks and served by my side, helping her, who was like my retainer, was something a noble should naturally do, so there might be room for consideration.
Then, Laura might just complain a bit but let it pass.
And Ill explain the situation as soon as I go in. Thanks to you, Master, we were able to avoid a crisis.
As we conversed like this, we soon arrived in front of the dining room door.
Upon entering, Laura, as expected, looked at me with a displeased expression and asked in an icy tone,
Lieutenant General Yaeger, you didnt have much planned for today, so why are you so late?
Ah, well
You didnt forget our agreement to spend time together at 7 p.m., did you?
As I was flustered by her question, Charlotte cheerfully responded,
Actually, since this morning, he has been commended for his achievements in the war, and in the process, he personally went to help those who were injured. Then, with some time to spare, he came to my house. Coincidentally, loan sharks demanding repayment appeared, and the Master himself drew his sword and drove them away.
Laura, hearing this, eased her anger towards me but looked at Charlotte with suspicion.
She continued to look at me with adoring eyes as if I were a hero and said,
He also mentioned helping our family in difficult circumstances by moving us to a house he previously lived in and even assisting my younger brothers academy admission. So, understandably, he was a bit late because of these matters.
Is that so? Well, Im not sure how much longer youll be able to work as a personal maid, but do your best to repay this kindness.
Yes, if you permit it, I intend to repay you for a lifetime by your side.
For a moment, it seemed like sparks flew between the two of them, but that must have been my imagination, right?
Just as I was about to order the food to be served, I heard the butlers voice from outside the door.
Your Lordship, Lieutenant Colonel Kerzhit is outside with a gift. What should I do? Should I tell her to wait until dinner is over?
But if we moved as a division, even in battles involving tens of thousands of allies and enemies, we could definitely set up an independent position if desired.
We could use them to devastating effect against cavalry and infantry.
Lieutenant Colonel Kerzhit will be promoted soon, becoming a regiment commander. Wouldnt it be difficult to serve in the same place as you?
Lieutenant Colonel Laura, by that time, our Lieutenant General will be promoted to Major General and command tens of thousands of troops. And I believe Lieutenant General Peter Yaeger is the best to utilize our cavalry and me, Anastasia Kerzhit.
No, as a Lieutenant Colonel, youll perform well under any commanders leadership.
After saying that, Laura puffed up her cheeks slightly, entwined with my right arm, and pressed her chest against me.
Anya looked at my remaining left arm.
Meanwhile, Charlotte, seemingly lost in thought, brought over a teapot and poured tea into Laura and Anyas cups.
After pouring my tea, she suddenly said with a surprised expression,
Just a moment, Master. I need to pick something up that fell over there.
After excusing herself, Charlotte stood to the left of my chair and bent over to pick up something that had fallen to the right.
Coincidentally, her chest briefly obscured my view because of her position.
She picked up the item nonchalantly, as if unaware, then casually flipped her long hair with her right hand and stood up.
Master, I picked up 1 silver coin that fell from your wallet.
Thank you.
Not at all. Its my role to be of help to you whenever I can.
Laura and Anya looked at Charlotte, who was smiling cheerfully, with intense and somewhat intimidating gazes.
Soon after, the meal was served, and Anya, Laura, and I forgot the awkward atmosphere and engaged in pleasant conversations on various topics.
We discussed daily military life, the crises during the battles of Hattin Forest and Crecy Plains, and gossips about newly assigned unit superiors.
After that, Anya promised to visit my house often in the future to ask about things she didnt know and then left.
Laura then looked at me with a frighteningly bright but deep smile and sat on my lap.
She pressed her body against my upper body, kissed my cheek, and said,
Since its the Emperors command, I wont let you sleep tonight. And I too am starting to want a child with you, Lieutenant General.
Following that, I spent a night so intense that I forgot what had happened until the next morning.
As a side note, possibly due to the aftereffects of going until my memory faded, I couldnt go outside the next day because my back was sore.
