**Nicko's POV:**
I wander around the castle in search of my lady.
Once again, she is notorious for invading the lessons I'm obligated to teach her every day.
She's not in her room or in the kitchen, and she can't be found in the palace garden either.
There's only one place I haven't checked yet.
The village...
I hesitate at the thought of searching for her there, for King Zircon has entrusted me to look after her, not to let her reach the palace gates, especially to prevent her from wandering off in the village alone.
I sigh.
I better get started and look for my lady before the king finds out.
As I make my way out of the castle, I hear the sound of metal clanging in the king's bedroom.
Why do I have the feeling that it isn't the king who is practicing with his sword?
I try to peek inside the room and spot my lady, playing with her father's weapons.
King Zircon was a hero long before he became the king of Dardanllia...
I can't help but chuckle at her lack of knowledge about how to wield a sword in battle.
I enter the room silently and approach her from behind, unnoticed.
She is still swinging the sword, imagining herself as an Amazon preparing for battle.
It's amusing how she genuinely believes she knows what she's doing.
Standing directly behind her, I swiftly grab her wrist, steadying her hand, and say...
**Nicko:** "If you were in battle right now, my lady, you could get yourself killed."
**Gema:** "Nicko?"
**Nicko:** "Swinging your sword may cause damage, yes! But when you have greater strength in your arms, it will swing faster. In a duel, it's more effective to stab your enemy with your sword. That way, you can deliver critical strikes and manage a heavier sword more easily."
**Mycenae:** "Nicko! What are you telling the princess?"
My lady and I are shocked into silence by the scolding voice.
**Gema:** "Oh? It's all my fault. I was just playing with my father's sword and I-"
My lady attempts to defend me.
**Mycenae:** "Princess, he has taught you how to use a sword. He improperly calls you his lady and is holding you inappropriately. What would the king do if he found out?"
**Nicko:** "My mistake, Mycenae. I will accept any punishment the king deems necessary. Forgive me, Your Highness. Let's go inform the king and face the consequences for dishonoring his and the princess's name."
**Mycenae:** "No! This is just a warning. But the next time I see this happen again, well... expect to face the king's wrath."
**Gema:** "Thank you, Mycenae. Thank you..."
My lady expresses her gratitude for Mycenae's discretion.
As Mycenae walks out of the room, my lady and I are left, still processing what just happened.
**Gema:** "Well, it's fortunate that it was Mycenae who saw everything..."
**Nicko:** "I should really fix this and keep you away from your father's weapons."
