After a refreshing stroll, it was finally time for parting ways.

Hilde was able to stand on her own two feet only after they neared the castle. She dusted off her knees and palms, which were covered in dirt.

But she still couldn’t go back just yet. The collar around her neck looked ordinary, but it couldn’t be removed without Karamir’s permission.

There was only one way to get it off.

“Take it off. Now.”

Hilde glared at Karamir with eyes full of murderous intent, as if she wanted to tear him to shreds.

But Karamir remained unfazed. He knew …