The sniper has been sniped and the fanbase who got greedy like myself got a little bit of karma this chapter.
Eh. Still readable. So, Duke being adorable. Well, he tried. Its not something he's good at so its better if he doesn't think hard enough. Breaking the trope of buying everything before she even wears it instead of the usual after since the ML likes it.
Snobbish noble ladies are being completely ignorant and snobbish. Eh, weird pride. If only they'd stop to think about the Duke's feelings, why would he choose her you ask? Cuz he's a man of the battlefield, what better woman could understand him better than someone who could watch his back and won't worry him so much since she's capable of defending herself. Now, before harming her, try fighting her spirits first. See if you can handle it.