BKSL CH 20

Posted by Fahad, Released on October 26, 2025

Chapter 20 – I’m Trembling

“Thank you so much, Sibel!”

“This really wakes me up!”

“Yeah, it’s sweet and tangy—delicious!”

“Hehe, I’m so glad. You’ve all worked so hard today.”

That evening, when I found myself with a bit of free time, I decided to visit the knights’ training grounds.

Of course, I couldn’t just show up empty-handed, so I brought a little excuse—a jar of sliced lemons soaked in honey—as a small treat for everyone.

I wanted it to help ease their fatigue, even just a little.

And hearing their happy reactions made all the effort worth it.

Still

What a wonderful sight this is.

Before me stood the knights, just after finishing their training—sweat glistening on their foreheads, wiping their brows, brushing damp hair from their eyes, sleeves rolled up as they laughed and ate the honeyed lemons.

Their tanned skin glowed under the setting sun, and their smiles sparkled like the light itself.

…Ahh, truly divine.

I never dreamed I’d one day be able to witness such a precious sight with my own eyes—so close, too!

I should really be thanking Prince Marx and Anika for this blessing.

…I wonder how Anika’s bridal lessons are going.

“Sibel!”

“Leo-san! And—oh, Mirko-san, too.”

As I was lost in thought, I turned to see Leo-san walking toward me, his usual bright smile lighting up his face.

“I heard you brought us a treat. You could’ve just rested during your break, you know.”

“I’m not tired at all, and I really enjoy watching everyone train.”

“Is that so? You find watching a bunch of sweaty men enjoyable?”

…Oh no.

Did I just say something weird?

Was that… creepy?

***

“What are you saying, Captain!” Yoti interrupted before I could panic. “Sibel’s nice enough to come all this way! And we don’t stink! We bathe every day, right, Sibel?”

“Y-Yes! Of course!”

Thank goodness.

Yoti-san, the young ace of the First Knight Order, saved me before I could embarrass myself further.

“Haha, good to hear,” Leo chuckled.

“Hehehe…”

Apparently, he was only teasing me.

“Anyway, Captain, Vice-Captain—what brings you here? You didn’t just show up to eat Sibel’s snacks, right?” Yoti said, smirking and winking playfully.

Leo and Mirko, standing out among the other knights in their crisp uniforms rather than training clothes, exchanged glances.

“Well…”

“C’mon, since you’re here, why not join us for a spar? If not, you don’t get any honey lemons! Right, Sibel?”

Yoti turned to me, clearly seeking backup.

I smiled like a proper lady and nodded.

…Wait a minute.

Did he just say sparring?

As in, I might get to see Leo-san and Mirko-san train—right here, right now!?

What unbelievable luck!!

It’s rare to see the commanding officers train in front of everyone.

They’re always so composed and physically fit, so they must train privately—maybe at night? But it’s not often that they spar like this in front of others.

“…You know what, sure. I’ll join in for a bit,” Mirko said quietly.

“Oh! Then I’ll be your opponent!” Yoti grinned, his eyes lighting up.

“Very well. Sibel, could you hold this for me?”

“Eh? Ah, yes—of course!”

Mirko took off his uniform jacket and handed it to me before stepping onto the training grounds.

“Should we go all out?” Yoti asked.

“Go ahead. Give it everything you’ve got.”

“Haha, I can’t go all out against the Vice-Captain, or I’ll get killed!”

“If that happens, you can take my position.”

They both smiled thinly, but the tension in the air sharpened instantly.

The other knights fell silent, anticipation and excitement mixing in their eyes.

I stood at the edge of the field, clutching Mirko’s jacket carefully—my hands trembling slightly.