My Darling Knight

My Darling Knight: Chapter 5 "Mister Knight"

Mister Asher knight POV

I am Asher from a small village in the south of the capital. I come from a simple and happy family, but it is not unknown to me that I am just an adopted child of a couple living in a small village.

The parents I recognize are simple farmers and live their daily lives. I also started to take action and help my father to meet the needs of my other siblings who were also adopted like me. I started helping out at our home after our beloved mother died.

We are very grateful to our parents because even though their lives were difficult, they did not hesitate to help children left behind by their parents. I took on various jobs inside and outside the village.

Recently, my other siblings brought a young girl into our home, but she doesn't talk I think she was traumatized.

So I decided to head to the capital to temporarily find a job.

I'm walking around the capital, even though this isn't my first time here, I still don't know where to start looking for a job. There are more people today and it is unusual compared to the days I have been here. I am wearing this black cloak because I have come from a journey from our village.

I saw a stall selling hair accessories. And suddenly I remembered my new sister. So I came over here and looked at them, my eyes fell on the only lavender-colored hair accessory. I think my sister would like this because she often looks at a wildflower in our yard that is this same color.

So I grabbed it and I was surprised because a woman who I thought had been here a while ago and was also looking at the accessories also grabbed the one I had chosen.

I looked at her and he looked like a noblewoman, the beauty of her face, her clothes and the way she stared really made my heart beat faster. But I didn't let her know that I was obsessed with her beauty.

So I just put my obsession out of my mind.

I cleared my throat to get my thoughts straight because she still haven't let go of what I wanted to buy. I think I cleared my throat more forcefully because she suddenly let go of the hair accessory we were both holding. I just took my eyes off her so I could avoid the possible problems I might have if we were to be together for a long time.

“How much for this Mister?” I ask the vendor so I could leave right away and continue my job hunting.

“That is worth of 25 silver coin sir.” The vendor answered.

What? For a porcelain hair accessory twenty five silver coins? Are things that expensive here in the capital? But I have no choice but to take my money, I'm still thinking about whether to buy it or not.

“Sorry Mister, but as far as I remember, I think I was the first to see that hair accessory and I was the first to touch it, so basically that is mine.” She continued and said boldly.

I smiled inside because I had just met a noble woman with this kind of behavior. But I still haven't shown that I'm amazed by her behavior. I just looked at her and handed the vendor my payment so I could look cool in front of this woman.

When I reached for my payment, I turned around and started walking away from the stall.

Then I remembered my 25 silver coins. I winced because I paid so much just to impress that girl. Why do I need to impress her? I didn’t came here for this kind of thing.

But I can't believe it because I can still hear her scolding the vendor. But I didn't notice that she was already following me.

“Hey! Mister give me back my hair accessory,”

“Hello! Can you hear me?”

“Are you deaf?”

She kept saying that while she was following me.

But I just ignored her and continued walking. I just accelerated my walking even more so that she couldn't follow me.

When I was a little further from the town, I started walking slower and didn't feel like anyone was following me anymore, so I headed to the edge of the trees to rest.

When I found a good spot to rest since it was already getting late, I stopped and turned around because I wanted to sit and lean against the tree.

I was just surprised because the woman at the stall was right in front of me and looking at me. I didn't know he was still following me all the way here. What's wrong with this woman? I stared at her and it looked like she was tired of chasing me because I could see her shoulders rising and falling as if she was about to faint. I looked into her eyes and saw fear and worry in them.

Wait, does she think I'm a bad person?

She's slowly backing away from me. I saw her knees shaking. I was about to step closer to her when she suddenly ran away.

Does she really think I'm doing something bad to her?

I was about to let her go and go back to my plan to rest when I saw her running in a different direction, not back to the main city.

“That's not the road to the main city, why did she run in that direction?”

I was about to sit down but my instinct stopped me because the place she ran to was a place of bandits and it was full of alehouses.

“I told you that I would only get into trouble if I spent a long time with that woman.” I told myself.

That's why I have no choice but to follow that woman who brings problems. I started looking around, hoping I might see her. I wasn't wrong because the people here are all big people and drunks. I also have to be careful because I don't want to cause trouble just in case because there are so many people here. Even though I know my abilities when it comes to combat, I won't gamble it in this place.

So I calmly walked around the area and entered the alehouses one by one to look for that woman.

And when I entered the biggest alehouse in the middle of this place, I saw that woman in front of the tavern counter talking to a man who was already drunk.

I hurried to get behind her.

“Do you want to drink with me, my lady?”

I heard it from the drunk man. So, I interrupt them because I saw the fear from that girl even though I was behind her.

“My Lady, How did you get to this kind of place?”

“I was looking for you.”

She turned to me and I saw tears welling up in her eyes.

“Come on, My Lady. Let’s get out of here. This place is not for you to begin with.” I told her while I was studying the man in front us.

“Do you know that man, my lady?” Said the drunk man and he grabbed her in her wrist.

When I saw this rude man grab this woman by the wrist, I couldn't help myself and I positioned myself in front of the woman to hide her behind me, but this man still wouldn't let go of her.

“Let go of her hand.” I said in a serious tone mixed with threat.

But he didn't budge and tightened his grip on the woman's wrist, making her groan in pain.

That's why I started to lose patience and grabbed this rude man's wrist to give him a warning.

“You will let go or I’ll cut your hands right here and now.”

I wanted to be careful so there wouldn't be any trouble, but this time I had to warn him. I glared at this man as if he were a competitor but I didn't move, in my peripheral vision I could see the other men here preparing for what might happen.

If it were me, I wouldn't have to hold back. My father perfectly trained me in these kinds of situations. But I can't act rashly, especially when I'm with a woman who could get hurt.

Luckily, we were lucky today because the man finally let go of his hold on the woman. I even saw her massage her injured wrist.

That's why I looked at her and grabbed one of her hands and pulled her out and away from that place. We just kept walking and it was already dark by this time. When I saw a bench, I pulled her over and made her sit down. I took my handkerchief from and kneeled down in front of her, before I cover her injured wrist, I wash it first with water and dried it. I saw that it was bruised that’s why held her hand carefully and gently.

“Thank you so much.” She whispered.

I just stoop up without talking. Because I am very guilty right now, if I could have just give her the hair accessory, she wouldn’t experience this kind of traumatic event in her life.

“I am so sorry for bothering you. If I hadn’t run away like that all of this didn’t happen.” She said while looking down.

I am so guilty as well. And I can’t look at her. So, I decided to turn and leave but she stop me from holding my cloak.

“What now?” I asked her

“I ……… I want to know your name to thank you properly.” She mumble.

“No need for that.” I said directly because I just did what the right to do.

“But……--“

I didn’t let her finish her sentence when I started walking again. But as usual, she keeps on following me.

Ah! This girl is getting in my nerve.

I ask her what she want.

“Can I hire you as my knight?” She answered.

I was confused for a second. Did I heard it right?

“Your Knight?” I asked again for confirmation.

“Yes, I want you to be my knight. Anyway, I should introduce myself first. My name is Lady Amelia of Astaria. And I grant you to be my knight, Mister……..”

She said that confidently. Why did she want me as her knight? I know she’s a noblewoman but I didn’t know she is the famous Lady Amelia of Astaria who is short tempered and had a sharp tongue. Of course I knew about the noble family of Astaria.

Thinking about this, she’s a noblewoman and she want to hire me as her knight. It’s better for a job right?

“I will gladly accept your offer, my Lady.”

I kneeled in front of her and bowed just like what a real knight.

“Let me introduced myself before you my lady. My name is Asher.”

“Look up mister Asher Knight. It’s so nice to meet you.” She smiled when she said that.

I didn’t know that the famous Lady Amelia had this sweetest smiles.

We went home to his family's manor. I helped her get out of the carriage. He was immediately greeted by his older brother, Master Anthione of Astaria. He looks so worried about her sister.

“Where have you been all this time, Lady Amelia?”

“I just stop by at the capital to look around my brother.”

“Well, Yeah! Good for you, but don’t do it again especially when you’re all alone.” He said.

.“And who is that man?”

“He’s my Knight.”

“The Duke is here to see you.”

Well, yeah! It’s so normal to ask this kind of thing especially it’s their first time to see me.

We walked inside the manor and we went straight to the room where I think the Marchion is inside. I just stood up straight here near the door. And I let them talked. But after standing there for a while I was alarmed when this man aggressively came towards to my My Lady.

So, as her Knight, It’s my job to protect her and I took her away from him since I saw that My Lady was uncomfortable with him.

“Who is this man?” He asked.

“He’s my knight, Mister Asher.” She introduced me to everyone in this room.

“It’s okay Sir Knight, I am safe here. They are my family, and this is Duke Ceszar of Velmora.”

I stepped back and pay my respect to everyone in this room.

“Forgive my act, my lords.” I said politely.

My Lady told me to wait inside instead.

I paid my respect again before I leave the room. I went out and wait outside the door. I looked around and this is so amazing. I am not a fan of noble family but I didn’t know that this is so amazing when you see the interior of their manor. It is indeed a wealthy noble family.

But I lost my thought when I remember that guy inside Duke Ceszar of Velmora. I didn’t know why he is kind of familiar to me, as if I already saw him before or is it just a déjà vu.

And one of the maiden came to me.

“Hello, are you Mister Knight of Lady Amelia?”

She said while smiling.

“My name is Agnes, I am Lady Amelia’s personal attendant.”

I just nod as an answer to her. I don’t really want to entertain her.

That is when Lady Amelia exit the private room, and came straight to us. We bowed in front of her.

“So, Mister Knight. How do you found our home?” She is smiling.

I don’t know what to answer because I am not really a fan of this. So, I just think of an asnwer where she will be satisfied.

“I am so glad you took me inside of your manor, My Lady.” I answered her while still bowing my head.

They are talking while walking and I was just there at their back.

They were talking like they’re friends. Is she always like this? Where is the Lady Amelia who is always talk in town with her rude character? Well, maybe it’s just a pure gossip.

I didn’t realize that we already stop walking in front of this room.

“Agnes, Can you bring Sir Knight to his room?”

“Yes, My Lady.” She answer politely.

We wait until Lady Amelia went inside her room before we walk to my room.

Agnes help me out when we arrived to my room. She also brought me food just like what Lady Amelia told her. I am very thankful to Agnes because she is so kind, no wonder why Lady Amelia was so fond of her. After I ate my dinner and I laid my back to the bed, I remember the hair accessory that I hid on my inner pocket of my clothes. I took it out and stares on it. While looking at it, I just realize that this is indeed more suitable to Lady Amelia. The color of these is lavander, just like Lady Amelia. Her fragrance is soothing and when you stares at her more it drawn you to this remarkable calming and relaxing feeling.

She is like a lavander that when you are with her it gives you a gentle reminder to slow down and embrace the beauty of life. And even in the midst of chaos, she brings serenity to your heart and brings peace. That is why I chose to be calm in our situation this afternoon in the alehouse.

I should have given this to her.