Duke Alaric, seated in his study, was stunned. As an Earth Knight, his senses far surpassed those of ordinary men. He had heard every word exchanged between his daughter and the stranger named Aaron.
Without hesitation, he rose from his chair and began walking toward the courtyard.
This young man… he’s not ordinary.
Meanwhile, Fiona rushed to Alice’s side, her face flushed with concern. But when she saw Alice covered in feathers, she couldn’t help but smile.
"Miss, you look… funny. Let me help you clean up."
She began plucking the feathers gently from Alice’s hair and shoulders.
Aaron, watching the scene, couldn’t help but think of a chicken being plucked. The image nearly made him laugh—but then he remembered who she was. He glanced around, suppressing the grin.
Alice, still impati
