RETURN OF THE FEMALE KNIGHT

28. It Can be Dangerous

"I just remembered there are some papers I have to deal with urgently. I'll go back into my room and finish up."

"Alright. Don't work too hard, sister."

Lalisa hurried back to her room. There was no guarantee that Jungkook would appear at the Flower Bridge's opening ceremony according to Roseanne's story. The exact thing to do was to verify with Jimin. At the possibility of a threat to Jungkook's safety, Lalisa tied several red handkerchiefs on her window instead of the usual one.

As a precaution, she
reminded herself of the location where she hid the black armor in case
she needed it. She had put a great deal of effort in bringing it with
her this far without being discovered. Fortunately, the armor was so
heavy and solid that it was stored separately from the clothing luggage,
otherwise Tilda might have found it when she destroyed her ball gown.
Lalisa was lucky to have avoided that situation. It would be bad news if
the person who was behind Tilda heard that Lalisa had strange metal
armor.

Lalisa paced nervously by the window, hoping for Jimin's swift arrival. She was sorely afraid that Jungkook would be put in danger again. He was not supposed to be alive, and she wondered if the
shadow of death would attempt to strike him again.

As well as her family.

'...No.'

Roseanne, Namjoon, and Father. She needed Jungkook to prevent their deaths and protect her family. So far she had thecontract marriage to deal with Namgil, but if Jungkook was gone she would be back at the starting
point again. She couldn't afford to go back when this was her best
chance. She would defend Jungkook by any means possible.

Even if destiny or God stood in her way, she would not let anything threaten Jungkook's life.

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Fortunately it did not take long for Jimin to arrive. Perhaps he realized her urgency from the multiple red handkerchiefs she had hung.

For the first time Lalisa was glad to see this man's expressionless face.

"Why have you–"

"Are there any plans for the prince to attend the Flower Bridge festival?"

Lalisa quickly cut off Jimin. He thought for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, there is."

"...Are you sure?"

"I'm sure. I remember hearing about it a some time ago. What is the problem?"

He could not help but noticed Lalisa's darkened expression.

Lalisa desperately wished it to be untrue, but now there was the strong
possibility that Jungkook would be involved in the accident. There was
only one way. He had to be prevented from attending somehow.

"Deliver this message to His Highness. Tell him to cancel his plans."

"...What?"

Jimin questioned her uncharacteristically before he could stop himself. It was simply too surprising to hear.

"I was told that the Flower Bridge was poorly constructed. Please tell him not to go. It would be too dangerous."

Jimin looked at Lalisa with disbelief. Then he carefully spoke to her again.

"Are you serious?"

"Do you think I'll say this as a joke?"

Jimin still looked doubtful despite Lalisa's grim expression, but he simply nodded.