Interested in the One-Eyed Female General So I Joined the White Wolf Knight Order, but It Turned into a Harem?! - Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

[Why so suddenly…?]

It was too sudden . Elize was upset since she had no premonition of being asked about that . It wasn’t something that can be brought up so easily and it bothered her . It made her wonder what to do .

However, it’s also something she can’t tell to anyone else .

Because it will only cause a fuss if anyone else in the knight order heard about it . And it will reach Ortashia eventually . Once it does, Ortashia will likely never let Maruto out in the open anymore . Pretty much the same as if he’s trapped in the dungeon .

Since the talk will likely cause unnecessarily huge problem, he can’t say it except to her, Elize thought .

Because Elize is a silent type of a person, it’s unlikely for her to speak about it to others . A habit that came from her old occupation . She won’t leak any information .

In fact, up to this day, Maruto still didn’t know who had sent Elize to assassinate him . She had kept her mouth shut everytime being asked about her client .

Elize herself didn’t know for certain who had hired her . She didn’t know because the request giving, approval and the request completion report are all done through carrier pigeon so that the secrecy of those involved can be maintained . After all, those who work in the dark always has one foot in the grave .

The scariest thing isn’t the one who undertook the request; it’s the one who had sent the assassin . Because there was very little trustworthy information regarding them, even if you managed to repel the assassin, you won’t know who had sent them . With no information to work with, you’ll never know of who to trust and who to suspect . Even the closest friend will seem suspicious .

It’s just that Maruto was an abnormal case . There had been 12 assassination attempts so far . 10 of them were done in January . Although the escorts were able to fight them off, all that attempts will render any normal man insane .

Elize at first thought that Maruto had gone crazy, but decidedly think that he’s just feeling scared . She then whispered weakly .

[……are you alright?]

[…… . ]

There was no reply, as Maruto seemed to be thinking of something . He nodded after seemingly came into a conclusion, then looked to Elize, who looked back at him anxiously . With a serious face, he clearly told what he want from earlier . Only shorter .

[… . . when the time comes, I want you to kill me . ]

Elize suspected that she had heard wrong . But she didn’t and it left her standing there, stunned . Only at that moment she came to understand what Maruto meant and thus, she stepped forward .

[Wha, what are you talking about?! Don’t joke around! Aren’t you our leader?! Aren’t you a man?!]

Maruto smiled bitterly . Elize calmed herself down, and then continued .

[… . . I will protect you if you are scared . ]

[Thank you . ]

It was something she had in mind for quite a while already . Elize who had no relatives and only knew murder was picked up by Maruto . The reason for that was simple . Because she’s a girl . Nothing less, nothing more .

He felt worthless… .

[… . but really, please do what I asked . ]

[!]

Maruto lowered his head . Elize got enough of his attitude, grabbed his shoulder and knocked him down to return some sense into him . But he stood up right away . Maruto then said while facing toward Elize .

[… . . you are the only one I can ask . ]

[… . . ]

Maruto ignored the unconvinced Elize and grasped her tiny hand with both hands . Elize felt a weird sensation coursing through her body at that moment . It was surprise at first, then quickly turned into warmth .

He grasped her hand so hard, it’s hurt . She could definitely sense a strong intention there . Looking at the hand then at Maruto, she found that his body was shaking . He’s scared .

It’s probably the fear of death .

He had the same eyes that Elize usually saw in her soon-to-be victims when she was still an assassin . In Maruto’s eyes now, Elize was a master assassin . Her voice trembling when she said this .

[… . . you want me to kill your? Really? Why…it has to be me…?]

[That’s right . I just thought that rather than killed by my enemy, I’d rather die to my beloved companions . No, by you instead . ]

Being confessed at like that didn’t actually make Elize happy . It angered her instead . If you do, then why did she have to kill him?!

There is no reason as to why Maruto should die . She didn’t understand whether he wants to die, or that he has to die, but that’s another story .

Elize remained silent, immersed in her own deep thoughts while looking at the floor . He didn’t seem to be joking around, judging from his eyes . She couldn’t decide something like this immediately, neither could she make the decision on her own anyways . Her eyes were swimming . Her mind was confused . Meanwhile, Maruto pulled her hand roughly .

[Please! Only you can do it . Only you can give me a painless death! Please!]

In addition to that, Maruto pulled Elize further toward himself that her face was buried in his chest . Elize quickly moved away and forcefully pushed him .

[Stop! Get away from me!]

Maruto easily collapsed backwards . Elize retreated until her back touched the wall . Breathing heavily while supporting her body with her hands on the wall behind her .

She apologized before moving away .

[Sorry . ]

Maruto got on his knees and smiled . Despite getting shoved like that, he didn’t seem angry . He shook his head .

[No…I’m sorry . I got a little too forceful…]

Elize couldn’t look back towards Maruto . She thought that he’ll continue asking if she did .

[It may sound cowardly . But I want you to understand this . I really don’t want to die in pain . So, when the time comes, I want you to kill me . ]

Elize’s face was hidden beneath the strands of her silver hair, still staring at the floor .

A few days later, Elize came to decide that she’ll accept his wish . But she’ll still protect him to best she can . If everything went wrong, then she’ll be the one to end his life .

Maruto thanked Elize for accepting and smiled .