Beast of the Frozen Night

unate, it would be better to send other personnel.”

Commander Abreham intervened, flustered.
Chief attendant Wald also had a grim expression.
It seemed like she knew why they came together … They also couldn’t find a solution.

Even though they want to help, there are restrictions on their actions, so they can’t act hastily.

If it was the Grand Duke who cherished his territory, they would have already sent the knights, but now that the number of people is small, they were reluctant to send the knights out of the castle.

“Are you saying that you will refuse even if I order it?”

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“That’s….”

When the knight commander showed no sign of following her instructions, Anne had no choice but to speak.

“Emily, get ready to go out.
I will go myself.”

“No, Madam.”

Aware of what she was about to do, Emily interrupted Anne.

“We can’t do nothing.
Sir Abrehem, if I go there myself, the knights will escort me, right?”

“It’s not a place the Madam can go directly.
Send others.”

“Yes, that’s right.
Madam, it’s dangerous to go there yourself in this weather.”

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“No.
We can’t put the employees at risk.
I’ll be fine with the knights.
And I am in charge of this castle right now.”

Despite the chief attendant and Emily’s concern, Anne’s expression was serious.
The knights would not intervene recklessly unless there was an excuse for the Grand Duchess to be going.
Since now is the time for her to practice her right to speak, Anne firmly continued.

“Gather the knights.
I am coming.”

The knight commander, seeing her firm expression, could no longer stop her and cleared the way.

* * *

Anne, attended by the handmaidens, quickly donned a riding vest and breeches that were comfortable for activities.
On top of that, they wrapped her in a thick winter robe to regulate her body temperature and long boots to reduce the risk of frostbite, before she could go out the front door.

When the Grand Duchess appeared in person, she could see people gasping.
It was after they were all told that the Grand Duchess would lead them personally.

As the attendants who were inspecting the condition of the wheels and horses of the carriage moved out of the way, she was approached by Abreham.
He opened his mouth with a cold expression.

“If it is judged to be even slightly dangerous, we will prioritize Your Grace’s safety.”

“I have no intention of being an incompetent burden.
You just need to think about saving the survivors to the best of your ability.”