Chapter 123 – Let There Be Light in Deharm Mansion (2)
Living in the world and experiencing irrationality is, in a way, natural. Unlike natural phenomena that work steadily according to the laws of physics, the human mind is a single road where the laws do not apply.
So it’s not that difficult to recognize that everything in the world is going irrationally, from simple communication to promotions within the organization and transactions with merchants.
From that point of view, my current situation was quite similar.
“Look at this…….”
I showed the notebook to the elf sitting on a bench near the flower garden in the courtyard where the sun was shining warmly. The elf sitting next to me finished reading the diary and looked up at me as if he didn’t know why.
“What’s wrong?”
“I really don’t feel anything strange.”
“I have no ideas.”
Do I have no conscience? Or are you pretending not to be? I bit my teeth and patiently pointed to the diary I had written.
[Silly visited her mansion during the week, so the two of us took a carriage and headed to the cabin to rest. Thanks to Esily’s lunch box, she had a quick meal there and returned to the mansion.
Incidentally, this morning she paid her respects to her father and confessed what happened last night. Most of them are about sex with elves]
[The Vatican said that high-ranking officials were coming, so the servants were ordered to clean the mansion. Just in case, I told the slaves in the workshop to behave neatly.
There must be many eyes to see, so I ordered Bainun to repair the armor, but she still refused to listen. I think I’ll have to scold it once, but I’m busy preparing for the entertainment of the Vatican officials, so I’m thinking of putting it off until later.
In addition, there was nothing to criticize because the elf did a better job than I thought.]
Next, he pointed to the elf’s diary.
[It was a nice day, so I felt good.]
[I watered the tree with the owner. It was fun.]
At a glance, the difference in margins is serious. I can’t say I wrote well, but at least I did a summary of my daily routine. On the other hand, isn’t the elf ending his diary with the feeling that the world is annoying?
I was so dumbfounded that I tapped on the elf’s writing.
“Hasn’t it been four years since I asked to write an exchange diary?”
“Right.”
“But do you think it makes sense to write so insincerely?”
The elf narrowed her eyes stupidly, as if she didn’t like the constant scolding. The elf stared at the diary for a while, then he glanced at me.
“Master. I think the important thing is not the amount of writing, but the heart.”
“It’s the heart…….”
If I could read your mind in a single line of writing, would I be writing a diary with you if I were an astrologer? An angry feeling ran up his throat, but he managed to put it to rest.
Although he was angry, it was better for him to survive if he agreed with the elf’s words.
“Could you elaborate a bit more?”
I smiled gently and handed the note to the elf. It was like asking me to tell you how the hell I can read your mind in your diary.
The elf handed over the notebook, and he looked over the writing he had written. His languidly closed eyes his blinked a few times, then he covered the note as if he didn’t need to look at it anymore.
“I think that adding an explanation obscures the meaning.”
It is sophistry. As expected, the elf had no intention of writing an exchange diary from the beginning. He simply asked me to use it to spy on me…… !
I was angry inside, but there was nothing I could do. Taking a deep breath, I leaned back on the bench and stared straight ahead.
“Right. If you add an explanation, the meaning fades……. What a profound meaning.”
Since then, silence has been established. Me and the elf just rolled our eyes as we watched the butterflies and small bees flying around the courtyard.
At first glance, it looked peaceful, but I felt very uncomfortable in this place. I want Harvid or Bainen to come and take the elf, but today, for some reason, I can’t see a nose poke.
Contrary to my wish, the elf was enjoying the quiet time, even yawning, as if being by my side wasn’t bad. The elf, who wiped away the tears that trickled down his eyes, suddenly looked back at me.
“By the way, Master. Aren’t you selling today?”
“…… Would you like me to?”
“It’s the master’s job. You can’t miss it.”
Since when did selling become my daily routine? If you listen to it, it’s not that much wrong, but… To hear such words coming out of the elf’s mouth made me feel disgusted.
However, it was not something that could be teased for being disrespectful. I touched the brooch around my neck and opened my mouth, clearing my voice.
“Then, from now on, start selling to the extent that it is terrifying to hear-“
“My lord!”
I turned my head at the sudden shout and saw that Harvey was walking towards me. He must have been nervous, and cold sweat was forming on his forehead.
“I think you should go right away.”
“Are the Vatican officials here?”
“Yes. However, the Holy Belt worn by the Paladins who arrived at the parlor is red.”
“It’s red…….”
In general, the red spirit belt belongs to bloody battles among the execution of holy duties. So, it was understandable that David was so flustered.
“My lord. Maybe the Vatican made a mistake…….”
It is not an illusion. It was clear that the knights had come to capture the elves. I couldn’t tell the truth though. I stood up and patted David on the shoulder.
“Do not worry. If there is any misunderstanding, I will take care of it. And….”
I looked at the elf’s eyes while blurring my horse’s tail. The elf sighed deeply, probably understanding the situation, and stood up. It looked like he was following me, so I shook my head.
“It happened. You should spend time with the chamberlain here. If possible, I will try to resolve it on my own.”
“Master.”
“Are you going to refuse my order?”
I don’t know if it was another time, but now Harvey was by my side. As an elf who faithfully plays the role of a slave, he couldn’t refuse my words in front of David.
The elf, who had been procrastinating, nodded as if he couldn’t help it. Thanks to that, I took a break and walked past Harvey and headed towards the drawing room.
*
“Hmm…….”
In the drawing room, Landis, who was sitting at the table, crossed his arms in a dignified manner. Behind them, ten paladins were standing with their hands on the blades of their swords.
The tables and chairs looked infinitely small as Landis, who was already shaggy, was sitting there without taking off his armor.
Originally, to enter the mansion, disarming was the default, but since the paladins were wearing the red spirit belt around their necks, which means the execution of duties, no one was willing to step out.
Thanks to this, the servants who were watching the paladins, including Landis, couldn’t help but tremble in fear.
Only Bainen was leaning his back against the wall with a carefree face. Maltao, who was curious about that, approached Bainen and whispered carefully.
“Knight. Knight, aren’t you afraid of those paladins?”
Bainnon frowned at her as if to say something.
“What? Of course it’s scary.”
“But how are you so carefree?”
“Yeah…….”
She had fought all sorts of things while living as a mercenary, so being a paladin wasn’t too scary. Of course, if you fight that many people at once, you will surely die.
Beinen, who had been stroking her rough chin as she recalled her troubled past her, suddenly shrugged her shoulders.
“Didn’t I swear allegiance to the young master?”
Maltao did not understand the answer, but she did not bother to ask further. He knew very well that Beinan was a mercenary, so he thought there was a good reason for not trembling.
Giik-
Just then, the door opened and Theorard walked in. Her neat clothes and straight hair always make me feel classy.
As Theorard moved closer to the table, Landis untied his arms. He didn’t stand up or say hello. Because Landis was convinced that Theorad was a heretic who made a pact with the devil.
“Viscount Theorard. Have a seat.”
The first sentence is a command. Do all the Holy Knights of the Holy See have this attitude? Theorard was offended, but he was not angry because he was a sight to behold. As he pulled out his chair and sat down, Landis leaned forward with his heavy body.
“I am Landis Sofret, a member of the Holy See and the leader of the Knights of Balance.”
“Ah. Is that Sir Landis? Reputation is well known. He has slain countless demons that have permeated the empire.”
Theorard looked up at Landis, his eyes shining. It was a look of pure envy and respect, but Landis felt that it was really burdensome.
‘How can you play such an innocent young man…….’
It’s a strange thing. Theorad did not have the unnaturalness of those who made a pact with the devil.
Usually, when a contract is made with the devil, the soul is held as a mortgage, so most of them live with some part of their humanity worn out.
Still, isn’t Theorard responding in a very human way?
Also, Theorad didn’t feel the slightest bit of magic. If he made a contract with the devil, it would be normal for demonic energy to flow through human blood.
As I thought about it, I felt a subtle fear beyond the strange.
‘No way. He didn’t make a contract with the devil, but is he breeding the devil?’
It’s not common, but there have been a few cases where humans have demons under their control. It is the case of taking advantage of a loophole in the contract and catching the devil’s weakness with a more cunning head than the devil.
In that case, the devil has no choice but to faithfully fulfill human commands by crying and eating mustard.
‘However…… The devil who made a contract with this person should be the grand duke of the Devil’s Realm.’
How could he have such a demon under his command? Feeling the irony, Landis calmly opened his mouth, catching his breath.
“It seems to be mutually beneficial that Saddam quit. I’m not here to play, I’m here to get rid of blasphemous things.”
“It is. I know. He must have come to enforce heresy. Ha ha…….”
Theorad’s sad smile made all the paladins tense up. He laughs when he declares war against him.
‘As expected, he’s not an ordinary person….’
Landis, who hates this, tried to calm the tremors in his body. It was because the other Paladins would be shaken the moment they expressed it outwardly because they were afraid.
Landis, who managed to calm his mind and body his, stared at Theorad with his eyes wide open. Because he thought it was the end the moment he was pushed out of momentum.
“If you knew, you would have guessed what we were going to do from now on.”
Theorard nodded in dismay.
“Yes. I know…… Suppressing by force is a bad idea.”
“Not good? Why do you think so?”
“That is…”
After a brief silence, Theorard looked at Landis with a concerned expression.
“I’m fine, but I’m worried that you’ll get seriously hurt.”
Landis sighed heavily, and the paladins who stood up hesitated and retreated. Some could not overcome their fear and put their hands on the handles of their swords.
In the hall, which quickly descended into chaos, Landis clenched his fists in a cold sweat.
Maybe today… Since the founding of the Holy Knights, the fiercest battle might have occurred.
