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>Even so, she wouldn’t be as shameless as a hormone-driven middle schooler. Miss Filene was raised strictly and virtuously, educated to marry into some noble family.
>There’s no way she’d act so recklessly.
>"That’s exactly why it makes for a good bet, because you deny it so strongly."
>"No, even if Filene did come and things got romantic, I’d lose face with you and Lord Giesebrecht…"
>"Oh, the lord would welcome it, I think. Not only would it mean passing down a hero’s lineage, but it would also show unyielding resolve."
>"What?" I asked, and Margit said I was too nonchalant about stepping into deadly situations and too dull to feel the fear ordinary people do.
>And it’s a given that heroes risk their lives for women—it’s always been that way in poetry, where they stand firm in the face of death at a maiden’s plea.
>I get that. It’s a common trope. I’ve heard it countless times.
>"The manor is still trembling in fear. So, if you get close with Miss Filene, they’ll feel reassured that Erich, the golden-haired hero, will protect the manor even if it means dying in battle. They’ll surely fight alongside you to the very end."
>"I wouldn’t run away even without all that!"
>"But only I and the members of the Fellowship of the Blade know that. You know how adventurers are treated in the world, don’t you?"
>Sure, we’re seen as a bunch of cheap mercenaries for hire. That’s why I formed the Fellowship of the Blade, to forge a group of noble, flawless professionals.
>I thought we’d made that impression clear…
>"But when things really go south, you could still run away, couldn’t you? Words are cheap."
>"That’s why I’ve proven it with actions."
>"It’s still not enough, that’s what I’m saying. You’re just so dense."
>She looked at me, exasperated, and pointed sharply at my nose.
>"Listen. If you’re my man, don’t embarrass a lady. And protect the hearts of the manor’s people properly. Show them something cool."
>"Wait a second."
>Even so, she wouldn’t be as shameless as a hormone-driven middle schooler. Miss Filene was raised strictly and virtuously, educated to marry into some noble family.
>There’s no way she’d act so recklessly.
>"That’s exactly why it makes for a good bet, because you deny it so strongly."
>"No, even if Filene did come and things got romantic, I’d lose face with you and Lord Giesebrecht…"
>"Oh, the lord would welcome it, I think. Not only would it mean passing down a hero’s lineage, but it would also show unyielding resolve."
>"What?" I asked, and Margit said I was too nonchalant about stepping into deadly situations and too dull to feel the fear ordinary people do.
>And it’s a given that heroes risk their lives for women—it’s always been that way in poetry, where they stand firm in the face of death at a maiden’s plea.
>I get that. It’s a common trope. I’ve heard it countless times.
>"The manor is still trembling in fear. So, if you get close with Miss Filene, they’ll feel reassured that Erich, the golden-haired hero, will protect the manor even if it means dying in battle. They’ll surely fight alongside you to the very end."
>"I wouldn’t run away even without all that!"
>"But only I and the members of the Fellowship of the Blade know that. You know how adventurers are treated in the world, don’t you?"
>Sure, we’re seen as a bunch of cheap mercenaries for hire. That’s why I formed the Fellowship of the Blade, to forge a group of noble, flawless professionals.
>I thought we’d made that impression clear…
>"But when things really go south, you could still run away, couldn’t you? Words are cheap."
>"That’s why I’ve proven it with actions."
>"It’s still not enough, that’s what I’m saying. You’re just so dense."
>She looked at me, exasperated, and pointed sharply at my nose.
>"Listen. If you’re my man, don’t embarrass a lady. And protect the hearts of the manor’s people properly. Show them something cool."
>"Wait a second."
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