That day, Purser summoned Yoshua Brave before him. When Yoshua saw that Borut and Aisha were also present, he wondered what was going on. He turned to look at the two girls; they both shook their heads, clearly just as confused and curious. Seeing the three elders looking so serious, Yoshua’s heart tightened—he hadn’t done anything bad lately… right?
Purser began speaking.
“Yoshua, you should remember that a few days ago, when we were summoned to the palace by the Emperor, in order to avoid being granted in marriage to the prince, Lanqi claimed she was already engaged to you. Afterward, she also said she truly likes you. So I ask you—do you like her?”
Yoshua secretly sighed in relief. Outwardly, he patted his chest with heroic righteousness.
“Of course I like her! Lanqi is such a good
