Chapter 55 – Royal Capital Gaul (5)
A well-kept garden based on a wide plot of land.
A luxurious building built in a beautiful architectural style.
It is a prosperous mansion that does not feel skinny even though the season is winter.
Einstein is standing in front of the mansion.
Profit.
Two attendants opened the outer entrance to the mansion.
In the front, an elderly middle-aged man with an impressive long beard was waiting.
The neat formal clothes and neat posture make you realize how skilled this man is as an employee.
Astein and the middle-aged employee exchanged a few words of silence with each other and then moved on without any conversation.
By the time he crossed the garden and reached the door of the mansion, Einstein let out a protracted yawn.
For him, meeting with nobles was always boring and annoying.
At least, the person I’m meeting now is a person with whom I can communicate, so it’s a shame.
Suddenly, the two men entered the mansion.
Inside was a typical aristocratic mansion.
It is said that they decorate the details to give a difference to others, but from the point of view of Einstein, who lived as a commoner, it was not unusual to find such a slight difference.
He didn’t have the guts to try and figure out the difference.
He went straight to the living room.
He didn’t want to waste even a second of his time.
He was the kind of guy who would rather catch monsters or spend quality time with Arya than waste time looking around inside a worthless mansion.
‘It’s a place I wouldn’t have come to if it hadn’t been for a purpose.’
Suddenly, a middle-aged employee next to Einstein knocked on the door of the drawing room.
“Your Majesty, Sir Einstein has come to visit.”
As can be inferred from the title low, the person you are meeting now is not just a small or medium-sized aristocrat.
There are several names for him.
A pure-blooded knight.
Royal golden lion.
Knights’ pride.
Other than this, the most popular name would be the second prince of the Kingdom of Gallia.
Leon de Gallia.
He is a man known for being an outlier.
“… Please drop in.”
Einstein wondered.
He is a man with a strong and powerful voice.
But what is this powerless voice?
Did something bad happen?
Anyway, as soon as permission was granted, I grabbed the doorknob and pushed.
Bondi employee should open the door, but Einstein was a man who didn’t care about trivial etiquette.
When I opened the door, a handsome man with blond hair and blue eyes was sitting in a velvet chair.
He greeted Einstein with a soft smile.
“Sir Einstein, I warmly welcome your visit.”
The middle-aged employee naturally closed the door and left.
Only the prince and the warrior were left in the drawing room.
Einstein sat down in the chair across from Leon.
“It was empty talk.”
“I’m a bit disappointed that you dismissed your sincerity as empty words.”
I’m very sorry for the guy who speaks without showing any displeasure.
Einstein asked while looking at the glass in the prince’s hand.
“Have you had a nap?”
Even if he was arrested for contempt of the royal family, his words and actions could not be disputed.
However, there was no one who cared about the rudeness or tried to interrogate him.
Leon waved the tawny liquor in the glass and smiled smirkingly.
“When life is hard, there is no friend like this.”
“To see a guest drinking in front of you in an awkward way, isn’t it like a prince?”
Only recently did Arya have a suppressor, and her behavior has become more docile.
The hero was still a being with a difficult personality to deal with.
“Are you treating me like a prince only at times like this? The hardness is surprisingly convenient.”
“Everyone is like that, okay?”
Although his attitude was close to that of a gentleman, Leon was pleased and raised his glass.
“How about it, would you like a drink?”
At Leon’s recommendation, Einstein raised his eyebrows and shook his hand.
“I don’t mind.”
“Park Jeong-ha.”
“The lower ones will be happy to see your ugliness.”
Despite the mischievous sarcasm, the prince laughed.
“Haha! Maybe. But, do you know what? I like this kind of rude disrespect. It’s something you’d never see in a shady royal bastard.”
“Would it be fun if I turned it around as an idiot who couldn’t even tell the difference?”
Leon responded casually.
“When did you say that?”
“Isn’t it?”
He shrugged his shoulders without denying Einstein’s question.
“We call the confidence that does not bend in the face of injustice.”
“The packaging is good.”
“After spending a few years in the royal family, the king will become like this.”
Einstein was disgusted and fed up.
“… A terrible curse.”
“I think it would be nice to have Kyung by my side.”
“Your female knight won’t be left alone, will you?”
“I guess so. Isn’t that why they don’t want to bring you into the royal family?”
“I won’t go even if I call.”
“He knows that too.”
“Why ask when you know everything?”
“What are you asking for? Between us.”
Einstein wrinkled his face and clicked his tongue.
“This is why you hear that you are an outlier.”
The prince laughed.
“Are you talking like you’re not?”
Einstein shut his mouth.
‘… Isn’t it normal enough for me?’
If Ariana Azazel heard it, she thought she would faint.
Leon poured the drink from the glass into his mouth.
Even though the alcohol was strong enough to give off a sharp smell of alcohol, his expression did not change.
There was silence for a moment.
Einstein leaned back against the back of his chair and crossed his arms.
“Do you think something is rotting inside?”
“To some extent.”
At Leon’s bitter tone, Einstein’s face wrinkled even more.
It is because the sight of a pleasant, refreshing, and delightful human trembling in such a way was strangely approaching.
“What’s the problem?”
“No big deal.”
“It’s a special day.”
“Did you hear?”
“I’m in trouble, so please listen to my situation,” It says on your face, but not knowing is an idiot. I’m running out of time, so I’ll explain briefly. I came because I have something to ask of you.”
“… Haha.”
He let out a dry laugh.
“She left me.”
Einstein’s expression hardened for a moment.
“Dead?”
“I’m not saying that metaphorically, but physically distanced.”
“… Don’t confuse people Somehow I couldn’t see you by my side, did the two of you even fight?”
Leon nodded grimly.
“It’s similar.”
“You used to say that disagreements were common.”
“It’s a common thing, but it’s not a light thing.”
This one doesn’t look good.
Einstein scratched his forehead with his index finger.
“Shall I look for it?”
“Okay. It’s my job.”
“What were you talking about while scorching?”
“I couldn’t do it without confiding in someone.”
“Is that really me?”
“At least you’re not telling lies and offering comfort.”
“A crooked fellow.”
Squeak.
Leon poured a drink into a glass filled with ice with a brighter face than before.
It must have been high-alcohol alcohol, and a strong smell spread out.
“I heard more than that. Didn’t you wipe out the monsters on Mount Ascendio?”
“It was futile.”
“How can it be said that there is no result, I single-handedly dealt with the monsters that settled in the rear.”
Einstein showed a sour smile.
“Even if you cut out the flesh, it will grow back. What’s the point?”
“Wounded beasts are bound to rest.”
“Before taking a break, it would be best to let out your chest voice first. But are the wires okay?”
“As always, it’s tight.”
“I thought so.”
Snap.
The angled ice in the glass made a sound.
“Do you intend to return to the front line?”
“I was thinking of doing it.”
“Can you take that to mean that it isn’t like that now?”
“Right.”
Einstein vehemently agreed.
“Why?”
“I need to meet the king.”
“Your Highness?”
“I have something to take care of.”
“Can’t you tell me?”
Einstein recalled the previous warrior who had the same face as himself.
He is the one who said that there is truth in the palace.
There may be some variables
It could be a truth you don’t know.
“I’ll tell you when the time is right, but that’s not right now.”
“… That’s right, I’ll beg my Highness.”
“Thanks.”
Einstein rose from his seat.
“Are you leaving already?”
“You also came out of the palace with insufficient time, didn’t you? Even if we stay face to face for a long time, it’s a waste of time.”
“We met after a long time, but it’s rude to just go away without arguing.”
“There is someone waiting for you.”
“… Waiter? Does it look like a snail?”
At Leon’s words, Einstein grinned.
“Uh. Came up.”
“A wonder lover? What a boring joke!”
Having said that it was not funny, the prince laughed out loud.
When the laughter died down, I looked at Einstein again, and he had a sullen look on his face.
Leon was stunned.
“… Really?”
“Go, idiot.”
Bang.
Einstein slammed the door shut.
The prince was taken aback and rose from his seat.
Sober up
That Einstein’s lover?
“No, wait! Who! At least tell me the name of that wife and go!”
* * *
Einstein hurriedly left the mansion, ignoring Leon.
The work will be over now.
The thought of spending quality time with Arya made me uncharacteristically excited.
She was Aria, who has been getting cuter these days.
Whether it’s the fresh smile, or the redness of the ear lobe when you hold his hand.
It’s nice to see him hugging you when you whisper that you love him and he doesn’t know what to do.
I felt like it would break if I hugged her tightly, so I just had to be patient and rub her back.
Looking at Aria, her eyes widening as if she’s in a good mood, she even has a stupid idea, whether it’s a monster or a demon king.
It shouldn’t be like this.
If you slack off, she will always regret it.
The world is like that.
I lost my sister because I was complacent.
If you release the tension, you can lose the aria again.
If she swore to protect her, she must have the power to rule out all danger.
‘I have to be strong.’
It shouldn’t be pushed to the level of being pushed by the replica of the former hero.
When the bastard cut Arya, how enraged he was.
How angry were you?
This emotion should be fertilized and chewed over.
… Aria though.
I didn’t want to see such an ugly appearance in front of you.
I want to stay calm as always.
To be a man you can trust and rely on.
It was a modest hope.
He shook his head and opened the door to the dorm.
She said sweetly towards her that she would be waiting for her.
“Sorry, Aria. Is it too late I mean it takes time It’s late, but I won’t go out to see the outside even now…”
I stopped talking.
There was no Aria in her room.
Einstein tilted his head.
Where have you been?
