So, are we going to visit the Royal Guard’s training today?
After waking up the next day, Liuli had returned to her energetic self and came to stand before Serveyia.
Looking at Serveyia, who was reading a book, Liuli kept urging her.
“Why is the little fox in such a hurry?”
“It’s not exactly urgency. I’m just a bit curious. I want to see what kind of people my guards are.”
“What kind of people? For the most part, they’re all good kids. After all, the selection for the guards is quite rigorous. Of course, I doubt what the little fox is curious about is their character, right?”
“……”
Liuli realized she probably shouldn’t talk too much with Serveyia.
Every time she spoke with her, she always ended up speechless in the end.
Should she reduce their banter from now on?
“Don’t rush. Let’s eat breakfast first. We should give the other students a chance to have breakfast too, don’t you think?”
“Alright…”
***
After having breakfast with Serveyia, Liuli headed to the training ground of the guards.
It was then that she realized things weren’t quite as she had expected.
There weren’t many people inside the training area.
“Serveyia, are those over there training my guards?”
Liuli pointed at the three people training in the distance.
They were a Dark Elf, a Tigerkin, and Selene, whom she’d seen before.
“Yes, but not all of them. Some students still have classes, and it’s not possible to have them skip class just for training, right?”
“Then why is Selene here? She shouldn’t be lacking in credits or salary.”
In Liuli’s mind, someone who could be Serveyia’s friend must come from a distinguished family.
With such a background, why would she want to become my guard?
“It’s true she doesn’t lack those things, but the Centaurs value honor. To become a guard of the Princess of St. Laia is, in itself, a mark of honor. If you’re curious, little fox, you can ask Selene yourself what she thinks about being your guard.”
“Can I? Wouldn’t that be too abrupt?”
“Not at all. In a sense, it’s also an opportunity to show loyalty. If you ask, everyone will be happy to answer.”
Following Serveyia, they approached the three girls.
Upon seeing Liuli, they all paused their training.
“It’s the Princess!”
The Tigerkin was the first to spot Liuli, waving energetically.
Her physique was sturdy—even the Centaur, Selene, couldn’t outmatch her—but despite her imposing figure, her face was lively and friendly.
“Greetings, Princess.”
The Dark Elf bowed respectfully as well.
Her face was expressionless, and her cold demeanor was striking, though it also gave off a sense of distance.
“Princess, are you here to inspect our training progress?”
Selene spoke last.
Though sweat still beaded on her forehead from recent training, her every movement was filled with strength.
“No, not at all. I just wanted to get to know everyone.”
Selene’s word—‘inspect’—felt too formal and high and mighty to Liuli, so she waved her hands quickly, trying to show she was just an ordinary person.
“You wanted to get to know everyone? That’s a pity. Several members had classes today, so only the three of us are here.”
A hint of apology appeared on Selene’s face.
“Guang, a Tigerkin, excels in strength. Yuli, a Dark Elf, has a nimble body and powerful camouflage abilities. Both were selected as guards after you became Princess, but since they haven’t completed systematic training, they haven’t been formally introduced yet. As for myself, I already met the Princess before and am currently serving as captain of the guard.”
So they haven’t completed systematic training yet?
But it’s been a while.
Is it because academic work and guard duties conflict?
“Um, I hope I didn’t interrupt your training.”
“No need to worry, Princess. This is a good chance for everyone to rest. Once systematic training is over, Yuli will likely serve as your maid for protection.”
“Eh? Maid?”
Liuli glanced at Yuli, who stood quietly to the side, looking calm and collected.
Could someone so cold really become a maid?
“Yes. Yuli’s abilities are quite unique, and she’s best utilized by your side, Princess. As for whether she’s fit to be a maid, you need not worry. Her main duty is your safety, and she’ll handle the basics of maid work just fine.”
Liuli gave Serveyia a doubtful look.
If Yuli were really to become a maid, she felt she’d have to get Serveyia’s approval first.