Billford, who was now a head taller than the petite Catherine, said awkwardly, feeling a mixture of embarrassment and pride at Catherine's compliments, just like when he was a child.
"Of course, dealing with monsters and dealing with humans are completely different, so you should always be careful not to let your guard down."
"Yes, Lady Catherine."
"Yes, Sir Billford."
Billford's eyes widened at Catherine's words.
Now the two are equal knights with equal status.
But to Billford, Catherine felt like a teacher and a knight to be served, as always, and he felt like a commoner servant who served her.
Bilford had never been overly thrilled when others called him "Sir Bilford."
But now, when Catherine, of all people, addressed him in that way, it finally dawned on him.