"Are you alright, Commander?" I raised my head. I nodded and smiled at Colette. "Yes, I am fine. Why do you ask?" I asked while we were getting to the forest after we passed by the borders of the kingdom. "You seem a little strange today." She looked at me, worried. "A little gloomy, I mean." I looked at her, surprised. How come she even notice that? I tried my best to put up my best smile right now. But still, Colette notices it. I ended up releasing a chuckle. "You are overreacting. I am fine. I am just stressed from my duty and training this afternoon," I lied. "Okay. If you say so, Commander." She smiled and tapped my shoulder. "I'll go this way. My other partner must have been waiting there." "Or do you mean Benedict?" I teased, grinning. "Commander..." She frowned that made ea