Alsetin, surprised by the dramatic reaction, let out a hollow laugh as Nick quietly appeared beside him, handing over a towel.

“Sorry about that. Maybe my ears were playing tricks on me, but I thought I heard something strange.”

Seeing this, Karl awkwardly smiled and rubbed the back of his neck.

“You didn’t mishear anything.”

“Are you really asking if I enjoy being hit by girls?”

“Yeah.”

“Why would you ask that?”

Karl’s frown was filled with seriousness.

He didn’t understand why he was being asked such a question.

“Why? Are you seriously asking?”

“Of course! I’m a knight of …