CH413 Fortress Climax II
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"Princess, heads up—hostiles incoming." Alex announced cheerfully over comms.
"And why, exactly, are you happy about that? Shouldn't you be concerned for my safety?" Eleanor replied dryly.
"You'll keep her safe, right, Fen?" Alex asked through their bond.
Bark! (Of course!)
"Well, Fen said he'll protect you. I trust him." Alex said. "Besides, you're not a damsel in distress, are you? I'd gladly rush over… if you admit you are."
Eleanor rolled her eyes beneath her veil.
"Don't worry. I already have a big, strong knight right here who'll defend me." She murmured, rubbing Fen's head affectionately.
The fortress troops—who earlier had nearly evacuated their bowels at the hellhound's mere presence—stared in shock. The same monstrous beast that made men faint with terror was now wagging its tail like a pampered house dog because its 'mistress' gave it head pats.
Their fear of Fen did not diminish.
Instead, their fear of Eleanor skyrocketed.
