Cheat Awakening

Chapter 382. Horse Riding

"Your Highness, Princess, are you truly content with just one horse? I believe it would be more comfortable for you to rent two. That way, your journey would be much more pleasant," The middle-aged merchant who had a big belly like a 9-month-old pregnant woman and a chubby face said with a humble smile, wiping sweat from his brow.

He was, after all, just a simple merchant who also raised horses as a side business and rented them out. How could he possibly have dealings with a big shot like Sylphy? It was only natural for him to be nervous.

"There's no need for two horses. We're not travelling that far. One is more than enough. Please tell me the rental fee; I'll return it before nightfall," Sylphy replied casually, stroking the soft, long mane of the brown horse in front of her.

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The horse was gentle and obedient, unfazed by strangers who wished to touch it. In fact, it even took the initiative to nuzzle closer to Sylphy, seeking a treat. This was why Sylphy befriended it within just two minutes without any effort.

"Please don't make fun of mine, Your Highness, how could I possibly charge the rent from you? You can ride it as much as you like. Just try not to exhaust it, and provide it with proper rest, food, and water if you decide to take it on a long trip," The fatty merchant said with a somewhat flirtatious smile before gesturing to his servant to prepare the horse Sylphy had chosen.

Sylphy's expression instantly turned disgusted seeing the other party's generosity. "Humph! Do you think so little of me? Do you truly believe I can't afford to rent a horse and would take it for free? Mr. you'd better watch your tongue.

Otherwise, I wouldn't hesitate to use my sword to make you reconsider."

Having been surrounded by the most cunning and ruthless politicians in the entire kingdom from birth, Sylphy easily saw through the merchant's little trick. He was offering her a "free" horse in exchange for the right to use her name and boost his business. This kind of thing was very common when she was in the capital city, and it wasn't the first time Sylphy had encountered it.

In the past, she might not have cared and allowed the merchant to use her name. However, she was no longer a princess, and anything done under her name could have a significant impact on her family, especially if the nobles found out. There was no way she'd allow anyone to create trouble for her or her loved ones now.

"I apologize, Your Highness Princess. Please forgive me. I had no ill intentions..." Stammered the fatty seeing Sylphy getting angry.

"Enough. I understand. You can go now. I no longer require your services," Sylphy interrupted him in the middle and said with a cold demeanour before turning away, not wanting to see his disgusting face.

Seeing Sylphy's complete indifference, the poor fatty could only nod helplessly. He gave his servant final instructions before standing aside but he didn't leave immediately.

"So, how do we ride it?" Myne asked curiously, stroking the brown horse with childlike wonder. He'd never ridden a horse before.

Seeing the woman leave peacefully, Sylphy finally relaxed. Perhaps she'd overreacted; the woman might not have been much interested in Myne and was just talking causally. However, Sylphy couldn't blame herself entirely. Myne's past deeds were far from simple. Wherever he went out alone, she learned later that she had another sister with whom she had to share her precious husband.

This made her start overreacting whenever she saw Myne talking with any woman, fearing that he might develop another secret relationship and another new sister might pop up after his evil deeds came to light.

"What do you mean 'we'?" Sylphy asked with a strange expression. She gracefully climbed onto the horse, settling comfortably in the saddle before giving Myne a confused look. "I'm riding the horse, and you'll be following on foot. Didn't you know a horse can only carry one person?"

"Wait, what?! How can you say that? Do you think I'm a horse? How am I supposed to keep up? It might not take a few minutes before this guy leaves me eating dust. Are you planning to go on the rescue mission without me?

Also, I've seen people riding horses together! Why can't I come with you?" Myne, who didn't expect to be abandoned by his own wife, protested, putting on a pitiful face.

"What do you think my life was like before marrying you? Did you honestly believe someone would share a horse with me? And how would I know my future husband, who could fight dragons and powerful demons, wouldn't even know the basics like riding a horse? Naturally, I wouldn't waste time learning such a trivial thing.

I had more important matters to attend to, so naturally, I couldn't take you with me," Sylphy replied, rolling her eyes. A hint of playfulness flickered in her eyes, but a dejected Myne completely missed it.

Sylphy gently pulled on the reins and gripped the horse with her leg. The well-trained animal, receiving its cue, began to move forward, jolting Myne out of his despair.

"Hey, Sylphy wait! I was wrong, okay, sorry! I won't flirt with random women again! Please stop teasing me!" Myne cried out, hurriedly running after her while apologizing. After all, It was clearly his fault; why flirt with a stranger when his wife was around?

Hearing Myne's apologies, a victorious smile appeared on Sylphy's face, and she decided to end the teasing, not out of pity, but because she couldn't bear standing under the scorching sun in her armour any longer. She was already sweating buckets inside her clothes and couldn't wait to make her horse run wide so the wind could give her some relief.

"You better remember that promise. Now, put your foot on the stirrup and climb on just like I did," Sylphy after getting down, instructed while controlling the horse to prevent it from reacting badly to Myne's potential clumsiness.

Thankfully, Myne climbed on without trouble. Relieved, Sylphy followed suit, sitting behind him like riders, before signaling the horse to move forward.