Binaeril understood the deep bond between the two, which was rooted in a sense of debt, guilt, or responsibility.
Rike likely believed that Sylviaâs brother died because of her, and Sylvia, equally guilt-ridden, felt she must atone for her brotherâs mistake by protecting Rike. It was a sad story, but there was nothing Binaeril could do for them. Such old feelings from the past were issues they needed to resolve themselves.
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âSylvia, you said you owe a debt to Rike.â
âSo, youâll do anything to clear the misunderstandings sheâs facing, right?â
âA misunderstanding? Thatâs different from what you said before. You said she got special treatment because sheâs a princess.â
âPeople hate her because they think sheâs unqualified. But I disagree. I told the Dean and Rike the same. Why donât you ever listen to the end?â
âSo, youâre sayingâ¦â
âRike is definitely qualified. I know better than anyone else, including you, who treats her like a child in need of protection.â
Sylvia wasnât pleased with Binaerilâs tone but decided to hear him out.
âSo, what do you suggest I do?â
Binaeril shared his plan.
âYouâre really going to do that? Do you think it will work?â
âWe have to try. We canât expect the timid princess to solve this on her own. Sheâll just worry. Will you do it?â
Sylviaâs hesitation was brief. She was always ready to stand up for her lord.
âOf course.â
Back in the training room, the Dean and the imperial princess were in a somber mood.
âTheyâre both concerned for you,â said the Dean.