A Wife Should Be Cultivated from Childhood

Three days later, the Warship's maintenance was complete.

Colonel Rhode did not delay. He immediately bid Mr. and Mrs. Syrup farewell. As the highest-ranking officer of the 153rd Branch, he could not remain away for too long.

Just as Luo Ya and Fullbody were preparing to leave with the colonel, Colonel Rhode suddenly stopped them, his expression stern. "Luo Ya, Fullbody, you two stay behind."

"Hm?"

Question marks seemed to float above their heads.

Colonel Rhode took out a small Den Den Mushi and handed it to Luo Ya, instructing him seriously, "For the next three months, your mission is to protect Young Lady Kaya's safety. If you encounter a crisis you cannot handle, immediately call the branch for help!"

"Yes, Colonel Rhode!"

The two stood tall and answered loudly.

As Marines, their first duty was to obey orders. Even if they had doubts, they had to keep them to themselves first. If they truly wanted to ask, they could find a chance to do so in private later.

After watching Colonel Rhode leave, the two looked at each other.

"Di Ge, have we been reduced to bodyguards?"

"Yes."

Fullbody patted Luo Ya on the shoulder, sounding somewhat envious. "You lucky brat, Colonel Rhode is paving the way for you."

"That does seem to be the case."

Luo Ya thought so too.

Such a good assignment had been given specifically to the two of them. If there was no ulterior motive behind it, even he would not believe it.

Fullbody would be heading to Headquarters soon, so connections in East Blue would not be much use to him. This assignment was most likely prepared for Luo Ya. Opportunities to get close to a wealthy family were rare.

As for why Luo Ya had been chosen.

There was probably no one in the branch more suitable for this mission than him. Besides, good students were always treated well. Luo Ya could feel Colonel Rhode's fondness for him.

Not long afterward, the butler Merry found the two of them and spoke humbly. "Mr. Luo Ya, Mr. Fullbody, please follow me."

"Alright."

The two followed him.

Taking advantage of the time, Merry explained the situation.

Simply put, as Young Lady Kaya grew older, her health had become much better than it had been when she was little, and she wanted to go out and see the outside world.

Taking Kaya's feelings into consideration, Mr. and Mrs. Syrup decided to take her to nearby towns for the next three months.

Their main task was to protect Young Lady Kaya to the best of their ability during those three months.

The three arrived at a warehouse behind the manor.

After opening the door, Merry smiled, stepped aside, and gestured for them to enter. "Please take your pick. If there is nothing suitable, I can have something custom-made for the two of you."

"This is..."

The two walked into the warehouse in confusion. When they saw the dazzling array of swords, guns, and other weapons lining the walls, their eyes lit up.

It was an armory!

Luo Ya took down a Rifle and lovingly stroked its body. "Mr. Merry, can we really take anything we want?"

"Of course. It is all for protecting the Young Lady."

Merry nodded with a smile.

The two men's equipment was truly shabby. Even the paint on the scabbards of their standard-issue sabers was peeling off. For the Young Lady's safety, quality weapons were necessary.

Before long, Luo Ya and Fullbody had changed into cowboy outfits. Rifles were strapped to their backs, a Lead Bullet Pistol sat at each side of their waists, and they each held a fine-quality fast blade in hand.

The two wore expressions as though they were invincible.

"With us here, no one will lay a hand on Young Lady Kaya!"

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At around two in the afternoon, Kaya woke from her nap.

Looking at the scenery outside the window, the girl could no longer restrain her desire to go out. She carefully climbed down from her bed.

"Father has already allowed me to go out. It will be fine!"

Kaya clenched her little fists and encouraged herself. She paced around the room several times before finally gathering her courage.

When she eagerly opened the door, ready to sneak out of the manor, two fully armed cowboys stood on either side of it. Hearing movement behind them, they turned and glared at her with fierce expressions.

"Eh?"

The girl was so frightened that her mind went blank, and her body swayed unsteadily.

Who were these two weirdos?

Thud!

"Oh no, Young Lady Kaya fainted!"

"Pinch her philtrum! Quick, pinch her philtrum!"

Half an hour later.

Kaya's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes.

A familiar ceiling.

She was in her own bed.

Strange, what had just happened?

Kaya propped herself up with both hands. Her head still felt a little dizzy, and for some reason, the area above her lips hurt badly.

"Young Lady, are you alright now?"

A familiar voice of concern came from beside her.

Kaya turned her head and looked at Merry's anxious expression, revealing a gentle smile. "I am fine, Merry."

Actually, the area above my lips hurts so much.

"Thank goodness!"

Merry let out a sigh of relief.

"Eek!"

Kaya looked at Luo Ya and Fullbody standing behind Merry. Their exaggerated cowboy attire reminded her of some unpleasant memories.

It seemed like it was them just now...

Well, nothing had happened.

Kaya stuck out her tongue at Luo Ya without saying anything. She got out of bed and clasped her hands together expectantly.

"Merry, I want to take a walk in the village."

"But, Young Lady, just now..."

Merry hesitated.

Kaya put her hands on her hips, trying her best to look stronger as she argued her case. "See? I really am fine."

"Then... alright."

Merry could tell that Kaya was not forcing herself and that she was in good spirits. Helplessly, he said, "I will go with you."

"No!"

Kaya puffed out her cheeks in annoyance. "I just want to walk around the village by myself. Stop following me everywhere."

"How can that be!"

Merry grew anxious.

The outside world was so dangerous. If anything happened to the Young Lady, how could he explain it to Master?

"I do not care, I do not care."

Kaya covered her ears. She wanted to go out for a walk alone. If Merry followed her, it would feel no different from staying at home.

"How about I accompany the Young Lady instead?"

Luo Ya stepped forward and suggested, "The village is very safe. I alone am enough to protect Young Lady Kaya, and she will not feel too pressured that way."

"This..."

Merry wanted to refuse.

But remembering how Colonel Rhode had praised Luo Ya's strength, and considering that there was indeed nothing to worry about in the village, he relented.

"Alright, Luo Ya. Please make sure to take good care of the Young Lady!"

"Do not worry."

Luo Ya tossed all the miscellaneous weapons he had on him to Fullbody, traveling light as he made an inviting gesture toward Young Lady Kaya.

"Hmph!"

Kaya gave a soft snort and reluctantly walked ahead. She also understood that this was the furthest Merry could compromise.

The two walked one behind the other along the main road toward the village. Everything sparked Kaya's curiosity, her innocence as pure as a child's.

"Not bad at all."

Luo Ya watched Kaya playing around. Although the girl was only twelve, she already showed signs of becoming a beauty in the future.

She had the makings of the virtuous wife and loving mother he envisioned.

Come to think of it, girls in this world generally matured early. He remembered that Vivi, Shirahoshi, Rebecca, and Pudding had all matured by the age of sixteen.

In another three years, Kaya would too.

Mm, a wife should be cultivated from childhood!