Part 373: Frederick C

The supplies have been unloaded, and everything is accounted for, sir.

Ah, good work. Thank you. Next, may I ask you to-

Inspect the worn weapons and scrolls? Already done, sir. Oh, but I did have a number of questions regarding the layout of the camp.

.....

Frederick?

I was just thinking how little you have changed from when I knew you in Ylisse. Back when you served the royal pegasus knights.

Always working harder than everyone and finding some task that needs doing... Phila once confessed to me that she'd have been lost without your help. I'm convinced it was her intention to eventually name you her successor.

Ph-Phila said that?!

I envied her, in truth. I've often wished that I possessed a successor of your caliber.

Come now, Frederick, sir! You go too far. People will get the wrong impression if they overhear such flattery.

The wrong impression? ...Ah, yes. I see. Apologies, milady. I'm afraid I'm not as sensitive as you to how such things can be perceived.

Of course not. Sometimes it feels like as if every man only wishes to woo me...

Indeed, the stories of your colorful past certainly do precede you.

Er, stories? What stories? ...Frederick, what stories?