Chapter 2382: Chapters 2437–2438: Eight Minutes
Saki Maski stood to one side with a faint smile on her face, as though she had not heard Gino speaking ill of Xiao Ran at all. Yet her gaze occasionally swept over Gino, and the amusement hidden in her eyes grew stronger. It was not the smile of happiness or delight, but more like a hunter's smile upon spotting prey.
Gino had no idea that a single remark had offended Saki Maski. What he knew even less was the relationship between Xiao Ran, Saki, and Euphemia. Xiao Ran and Euphemia were not master and servant, nor did they share an ordinary superior-subordinate relationship. It was more like employment. Xiao Ran had the right to leave or switch jobs whenever he was dissatisfied, and what Euphemia least wanted right now was for him to leave. Their relationship was therefore more equal, without any real hierarchy. Gino's words had not only offended Saki but also displeased Euphemia. Yet as a Princess and Governor, she could not directly scold Gino over this.
Saki Maski smiled slightly and spoke softly to Euphemia. "Your Highness, if a match and assessment are what these two knights wish for, then your Mr. Knight has already agreed. I also think that after so many incidents in Area 11, it is necessary to use a match with a somewhat demonstrative nature to show the resistance forces throughout Area 11 the Empire's powerful military strength. As for Lord Knight, I believe Your Highness need not worry."
"Even ten more Knights of the Round like Knight Gino would not be a match for that Mr. Knight. Besides, he must take responsibility for his arrogance and rudeness."
Euphemia knew that Xiao Ran and Saki were very close, but she did not know just how close.