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 Victor is not in a hurry to answer the question, but rather looks as if he has finally noticed.

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"Oh."

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 All three are surprised at his response.

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"Earlier, the first person was me, and the way you spoke was very girly."

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"It really was a woman. ......"

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"Really?"

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 Neil added a few words, and Marius and Ceres froze, muttering quietly. Victor looks at them and opens his mouth in disgust.

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"I wonder why I didn't recognize you before...".

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"Prince, did you ever tell me that the little guy was a woman?"

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 Keres is the first to respond to Victor's words.

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"I didn't tell you, but you know what I mean."

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"I have zero s*x appeal."

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"She's a nice girl, though."

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 Victor speaks softly as he looks at Alicia's sleeping face.

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 Alicia is sleeping soundly under a thick tree trunk, with Albert's jacket draped over her. Everyone stares at her.

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 Her raven-feather hair is still a little wet. A few drops of water drip from her hair. She wears a cloth over her eyes, but she has a fine, straight nose and thin, well-shaped lips. Her features are tight and well-defined.

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 We all begin to feel a sense of femininity towards her.

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"...... Are you in love with her?"

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 Keres asked Victor in his usual tone, as if he had no fear. He seemed to be expressing the feelings of everyone present.

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"What?"

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 Victor wrinkles his brow and looks grim. He then continues his story.

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"My type of woman is a mature, calm woman with long hair and a good head on her shoulders.

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"Well, then, why did you save him?"

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He was my father's to begin with. I couldn't let him die."

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Is that really all you have to say?

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You're persistent. You guys should go to bed.

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 Victor glares at Ceres, looking a little annoyed. It is unusual for him to be like this, as he is usually so relaxed.

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"I understand."

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 With that, Keres heads toward a tree a short distance away. Marius and Neil followed, bowing their heads in thanks and getting ready for bed.

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 Soldiers can sleep anywhere and anytime. They can sleep in any position, even if the ground is rickety or chilly.

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"I think it's time for us to go to bed.

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 Mark nods at Kate's words. Albert is standing beside Alicia, watching her closely. Fortunately, Marius, Ceres, and Neil are not quite sure what Albert has done to Alicia.

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 They only think that he took away her suffering with his special power.

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I'll never fall in love with a brat!

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 Victor mutters to himself, and Albert turns his gaze on him. Then he looks up at the sky.

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"The moon is even more beautiful today.

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 From the eerie deadly forest, the sky is pitch black with numerous stars and the moon shines silently. The moonlight shone on Alicia, who was sleeping peacefully and comfortably, covered in dirt and mud.

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 Victor's eyes widen at the sight. Then he speaks softly in a small voice.

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"The girl chosen by the moon: ......"

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