"Alright, alright, I understand."
Lina kissed Julian a few times to soothe him, then pushed him away and stood up, straightening her clothes. "I know what I'm doing, so please don't interfere in my affairs, okay? Thank you."
Julian looked as though he still had something to say, but amid the noise and commotion, Baptiste had already caught up with them. Lina adjusted her clothes as she walked toward the deputy captain, deliberately preventing Julian from continuing their conversation.
"It seems the formal hunt is about to begin. Let's hurry, dear Baptiste."
Baptiste hesitated, a flicker of conflict crossing his face. Then he glanced behind Lina and saw Julian standing there, looking at him with undisguised contempt, as though he were something filthy and unworthy of even mentioning. Baptiste took a deep breath before finally answering.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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