Feeling disheartened, Noah decided to take a solitary ride to clear his mind. After escorting Emily to her room, he changed out of his uniform and into casual attire.
He then mounted his warhorse and trotted along the cobblestone path, his mind preoccupied with the challenges ahead. He was acutely aware that Eric was unlikely to change his stance, and even the grand duke might disapprove of his desire to be with Emily.
Noah's face grew dark as he recalled Kyren's specific order after he was sentenced to his punishment.
'Until you are proven innocent, do not involve yourself with any woman, Noah!'
Those words lingered in his mind, causing him to hesitate in revealing his intention to marry Emily before the grand duke's departure to Agathe Island.
The knight found himself lost in thought. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the bustling city centre of Gantz. Dismounting his warhorse, he strolled while holding onto the reins.
