After giving Murphy instructions on where to store the classic texts, Richard stood up and bowed. "My Lord, Her Highness the Princess is about to depart for White Maple Territory. I must return immediately to escort her, so I cannot stay long."
Hearing this, Murphy's plan to use Richard to test the effect of Qi on people with a Spirit Root instantly evaporated.
The Captain of the Guard's words were, after all, just one side of the story. In this strictly hierarchical aristocratic society, "the vassal of my vassal is not my vassal." Richard's true allegiance was likely still to Margaret.
'And then there are all of Margaret's suspicious actions…'
Besides, Richard's duty to protect Margaret was indeed of great importance.
If something were to happen to the Princess in the borderlands, it would not only cause a diplomatic incident but also disrupt his future plans.
"Since Her Highness the Princess needs her guard, you should go at once," Murphy said with a nod.
