The guards maintained a respectful deanor.
Sofia frowned slightly:
"I am an Imperial Noble. Even a higher lord cannot restrict my movents at will, let alone the fact that the Rosen family is not the lawful lord of the Wells... Please step aside."
After speaking, she made a move to continue forward.
However, the next second, the guards’ long spears were held horizontally in front of the young girl.
There was no expression on their faces, and although their tone remained respectful, it carried an uncompromising firmness:
"Miss Sofia, this is also for your safety, after all... From a legal standpoint, the Wells family has already followed the border earl in rebellion."
"Nonsense! Since I, the first heir, am standing here, it proves Wells’ loyalty. I want to see the Duke, he knows this matter best!"
Sofia said sowhat angrily, simultaneously revealing the power of a Mage.
However, the two guards at the entrance did not waver in the slightest.
The aura emanating from them equally matched with a strong, silver-tier power spreading out, and their voices remained unwavering:
"Sorry, Miss Sofia, these are the Duke’s orders, but... You are simply not allowed to wander freely. If you need anything, please tell us, and we will fulfill any of your needs."
"Then I want to go outside for a walk, to bask in the sun, is that not allowed?"
The young girl’s voice turned cold.
"Sorry, wandering is not allowed, but if you wish to sunbathe, you can do so by the window. This room was specially chosen by Lord Scott, and it has excellent lighting, allowing you to bask in warm sunlight indoors as well."
The guard shook his head and replied.
"Then how is this different from house arrest?! I’m not a prisoner of the Rosen family!"
Sofia said angrily.
Hearing her words, the guard hesitated for a mont, bowing slightly with a resolute attitude, saying:
"Miss Sofia, please understand our predicant as well, we are just following the Duke’s orders."
Confronted with the guards’ resolute gaze, a flicker of anger appeared in Sofia’s eyes.
At this mont, the commotion at the door finally drew the attention of the Rosen family steward...
"What’s going on? Why all the noise?"
It was the old butler of the Duke’s house, Baron Scott.
Seeing Baron Scott, dressed as an old gentleman, Sofia quelled her anger and patiently said:
"Baron Scott, what does this an? Why am I being restricted in my movent?"
Baron Scott gave a kind smile, then said apologetically:
"I’m sorry, Miss Sofia, this is also because the Duke is concerned about your safety. After all... Many of the nobles fleeing from the Fengye Territory recently have been spies for the border earl. The Duke is considering the safety of all parties..."
"I’m not a spy!"
Sofia said angrily.
"I know, you are certainly not a spy. You are a noble of the Empire, as confird and verified by the Duke. But you also have to understand, given the current warti, your identity is ultimately too sensitive. Even if the Duke doesn’t mind, many nobles in the Western Domain would discuss such matters behind his back..."
"After all, the Duke is not the lord of the Western Domain, he is rely stationed here to command the armies, and various supplies still need to be gathered with the help of local nobles, so... please understand."
Baron Scott explained warmly.
After speaking, he gave a slight smile:
"Of course, this won’t take too long. Once our army’s supplies are gathered, the Duke will naturally lift your restrictions. At that ti... we might even ask you to serve as our army’s honorary commander and give a speech at the departure ceremony."
Upon hearing this, Sofia fell silent.
She looked at the refined old butler, then at the expressionless guards, and frowned as she asked:
"So, how long do I have to wait here?"
"It won’t be too long, three days at the shortest, no more than a week at most."
Baron Scott responded respectfully.
"A week? I actually have to be confined to this room for a week? Do you know how much can change in the Fengye Territory in a week’s ti?! I want to see the Duke, I want to speak to him in person!"
The young girl said angrily.
"You overthink, the border earl is strong, especially with the resurgence of Magic Power across the continent, the strength of the entire Fengye Territory has had a qualitative leap, and it is suspected that the border earl himself has broken through to beco a legend, so... this war requires long-term planning."
"Just a week’s ti will not impact the war situation. The Duke estimates this rebellion suppression could take three months to half a year."
Baron Scott shook his head as he spoke to the young girl.
Seeing the old butler’s resolute attitude, Sofia suddenly felt a wave of fatigue in her heart.
Her montum waned, and she sighed:
"I understand, I will endure it for a few more days."
"It’s good that you understand, I will send more maids to take care of you and et your needs."
Baron Scott gave a relieved smile.
Having failed to leave, Sofia could only retreat back into the room.
Soon after, several respectful maids were sent by the baron to care for the young girl.
However, looking at the Rosen family maids, Sofia couldn’t help but feel sowhat apathetic.
She was simple-minded, but she was not naive, and besides caring for her, she suspected these maids also had intentions of monitoring her.
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