 Elesis: ... So, I decided not to act rashly.- Elesis summarized the conversation she had with Sir Felford to her lieutenant, Penensio.
- Penensio seemed to accept most of what Owen said.
 Penensio: I must admit, Sir Felford does have a point.- Penensio: When the rebellion of Branderk was put down several years ago, no one would have expected the tense atmosphere to continue to this day.
- Elesis: .......
- Penensio: I understand Sir Felford's concern, with the situation as is.
- Elesis: Penensio, I get it. I'm not that big of an idiot.
- Penensio just smiled, watching as Elesis grumbled.
- An opportunist trying to take advantage of this situation... If he had to choose one person who matches that description the least, he would choose his captain.
- Elesis: Proof, evidence, cause...
- Elesis: I get why you need them, but if we let the situation brew long enough to get proof, it will be too late.
- Elesis began to think. As the captain of the Red Knights, she can send aid to an allied nation without repercussion, however...
- Elesis: If she shows up without warning to investigate, claiming suspicious activity in their land...
- After deliberating some more, Elesis smiled.
- Elesis: A heart-to-heart never failed me before! Surely it will work if I say the truth?
- Penensio: Not likely.
- Penensio said without hesitation.
- Penensio: Lord of Feita may be willing to hlep. He's always been fairly reasonable.
- Penensio: However, he would still want a formal request through official channels, as Feita is close to the capital. And...
- Elesis: -
- Penensio: Hm... I'm not sure about Elder. You're from Ruben, aren't you, Captain? What do you know about Lord of Elder? Do you think he'll cooperate?
- Elesis: Hmm... I'm not too familiar with him, but he doesn't really have a good reputation. I doubt he'll be too helpful.
- Penensio: Is that so...
- Elesis: Ugh! If only I can investigate Shadow Forest and Black Forest...! Those two worries me the most.
- Elesis: I haven't been to Black Forest, but I'm very familiar with Shadow Forest. It's not that big, so I could easily investigate on my own.
- Elesis: Since Feita always has troops stationed at the shrine by Black Forest, it shouldn't be too hard to investigate either. I doubt it will require many people to investigate...
- Elesis: Ugh! I think I understand why my father decided to be a free knight.
- With power and status, comes responsibility was it? As Elesis was feeling the restriction that came with her position, Penensio smiled and offered.
- Penensio: You seem exhausted. Perhaps you could use a vacation.
- Elesis glared.
- Elesis: Not you too, Penensio. This is going to be an actual threat.
- Still, Penensio smiled and offered her to rest.
- Penensio: You should feel better if you go back home and rest. Why don't you stop by Feita on the way and deliver my message to the commander there?
- It was then, Elesis finally understood what Penensio was implying and played along.
- Elesis: ... Come to think of it, I should check up on my brother. You see, uh, the reason for... Yeah.
- Penensio continued where Elesis trailed off.
- Penensio: The young noble who requested aid in Hamel was around your brother's age, wasn't he? You must miss him a lot.
- Elesis: Yeah, that's it! You know, I'm just worried if he's doing well these days.
- After that, everything went without a hitch.
- Within the day, Elesis was prepared to leave and left Penensio in command lead the knights to Hamel.
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Knight Captain's Vacation 1
