MY BELOVED KNIGHT'S
PLAN WITH EVAN
“Ernest, the problem we fall in love with who we really can not determine where our hearts will eventually dock, but for sure, there is no regret in the future. The best you can, do it for the girl you love.” Evan again said the words to encourage Ernest.
“Thanks for your advice Duke Evan. I will talk about it with the princess, and try to find the best way out for our relationship in the future.” Ernest said softly after holding his breath for quite a while.
“Ernest, when you need help, feel free to ask me. Although I can't get too involved in the matter of your relationship with Tira, but at the very least, if you need any advice or input about it, you can contact me. I might be able to help you talk to your highness Alvero or the Tira family if you need help for that.” With a genuine smile, Evan said to Ernest.
Ever since Evan and Ernest were actively involved in the special forces training that was formed at that time, the two of them inevitably ended up being in contact, and training together, as well, so gradually Evan and Ernest get to know each other, and have a match for each other.
With the prowess possessed by Ernest and his twin brother Erich, even Evan once thought that Ernest could become a great duke compared to all the dukes he had ever known, who were in Gracetian, unfortunately, Ernest and Erich were not born into the Duke's family.
“And if someday you and Tira decide to travel from Gracetian to another country. I can recommend some countries that you can choose, countries with the atmosphere most similar to Gracetian, so you do not need to feel alienated.” Evan's words left Ernest speechless in a thousand languages, not expecting Evan to go that far as to think about him and Tira.
“Mmm.. and one more…. I'm not one to think of social status as an absolute thing that should make us limit our social relationships with others. Wherever, whenever, I hope, when we meet we still greet each other, and chat without distinguishing social status as it is today. As fellow men in the military, you and I know best, on the battlefield, not the social status that will save you, but your abilities and war strategies that lead you to victory.” Evan's words that encouraged him, made Ernest began to be able to bring his smile back.
“Only my message.. don't give up on the woman you love. When you are sure he is your soul mate, hold him tightly not to let go. You know I almost lost Alaya because of someone's sneaky deed, and to this day, I still feel so sorry and guilty, when I remember I almost lost him forever for letting go of his hand for some time without me noticing. A note of regret in your love story Ernest.” Evan's words, made Ernest as if he got a cooling cold water in the middle of a hot desert, where he felt so thirsty and it felt almost dead because of the scorching heat of the sun that burned him.
“Don't think too much of Ernest. I'm glad to be able to if I can help you, because it's in the future, don't hesitate to come to me, when you need my help.” Evan said in a friendly voice, greeted by a nod of his head from Ernest.
“For now, all we need to think about is how to quickly find evidence and arrest Luis, as the perpetrator of that terror. How did he stare at Tira with his horrible gaze last afternoon, really quite bothering me.” Evan returns to the topic of their initial conversation, about Luis whom they both suspect to be another terrorist on Tira.
Evan's words made Ernest take a deep breath, because he was trying to find a way to make Luis show his true face as an irresponsible terror who had been so disturbing, so far, it was even in the stage of endangering Tira's life.
“Actually, I have already discussed with the princess about our plan to frame Luis. And actually.. we have the same idea as that said by Duke Evan earlier, that we will act like lovers in front of Luis, to provoke his emotions, so he acts careless.” Ernest's words made Evan laugh a little, because it turned out, the idea was already going to be made by Ernest and Tira.
“Good idea, in front of the royal people and your family, because it is only considered to be acting, when in fact you are really a couple. One paddle, two three islands are surpassed. You can do things like lovers without making a fuss over the palace people who know you, until you are ready to reveal your relationship in front of them all.” Evan said with a big smile as soon as he heard Ernest's explanation of his plan to Luis.
“From the background I investigated, Luis had very unstable emotions since he was a child, so provoking his emotions like that, was the most appropriate course of action, as I was sure, that, he wants as soon as possible to find a way to keep Tira away or even take Tira from you.” Evan said while nodding his head in a slow motion, as his clenched hand propped up his chin.
“But you have to remember Ernest well, even if it's a good idea, but you know it's very risky for Tira's safety. Tighten the escort around Tira, because with the resources he has, I believe Luis could be desperate and put all his abilities to take Tira from you. And it... could have done, by paying someone else to help him.” Evan's analysis of what Luis could have done to the tyre, made Ernest take a deep breath, while biting the bottom of his lip.