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"Please accept our apologies, Your Majesty. Please punish us for our irresponsibility. We don't deserve to serve you."

Ethan and Edgar both bowed appropriately, their gazes fixed on the floor.

I was in front of them, with the man who had snuck into my room the night before standing beside me.

When I told the twins about what had happened, they felt terrible and blamed themselves for not noticing anything and putting me in danger.

I reassured them that it was fine because the man was in need of help, despite the fact that the method he asked was a little overwhelming and I was on the verge of death.

Of course, the twins were skeptical to believe this man who showed up, claimed to be a pirate, and requested my assistance.

They're wary of him.

"Edgar, Ethan, I've previously stated that it's preferable if you don't make the same mistake again. Don't make me repeat myself."

When they saw I was quickly losing patience, they both rais