Fortunately, the situation Masain feared did not occur.
As the ground rapidly approached, Seongjin’s speed noticeably decreased.
The air slide was, after all, an application of Schniushe. The essence of that technique was to increase friction with aura, preventing slipping even on ice.
Tap.
Landing lightly on the ground, Seongjin dismounted from the wolf-dog and looked up with a proud expression.
“…Huh?”
Then, seeing Masain’s pale face, he became greatly puzzled.
‘Sir Masain, why does he look worse than before? I thought he was worried, so I hurried to join him.’
Didn’t I do well? I even imitated Logan properly and came over here so we wouldn’t have to go back and forth unnecessarily.
Or so he thought, but that was purely Seongjin’s misconception.
“Your Highness….”
The trembling knight’s hands slowly rose and gripped Seongjin’s shoulders firmly.
‘Just now, it felt like he was about to grab me by the collar but changed direction…?’
Seongjin tilted his head.
Nah, surely Sir Masain wouldn’t do that.
“Sir Masain, be careful. As I said earlier, there’s magi in my body…”
“I don’t care about that anymore.”
Uncharacteristically, Masain cut off Seongjin’s words and tightened his grip.
The pressure from his hands, pressing down, somehow felt charged with emotion.
“Sir Masain?”
“How far do you intend to…