Julius bent down and picked Rosalina up in his arms.
'Hmm?'
The moment he lifted her, she quickly wrapped her arms around his chest.
'What the...?'
He looked down at her face. It was bright red, and she was hiding it against his chest.
'Is she feeling shy?' he thought, feeling a bit amused.
He turned around and started walking.
When he reached Alfred, he said calmly, "Neutralize him before I come back. Cut off his arms and legs."
Alfred's eyes moved to Rosalina. He didn't answer right away. He noticed her shy and vulnerable face.
A small smile appeared on his lips.
"It shall be done," Alfred said softly. "And good luck, my lord."
Julius gave him a slightly confused look before walking out the door.
"Does it hurt?" he asked gently, looking down at her.
Rosalina stayed quiet. Her neck had turned completely red by now.
"I'm sorry it took me so long to get here," Julius said as he carried her out through the broken gate.
