Chapter 74 – Each Person’s Life and Bondage (2)
Gulp. It felt like my whole body was slowly stiffening at the question that I couldn’t answer without haste.
It’s safe to say that the elf’s question turned into a sharp spear aimed at my neck. That’s why the elf in front of me was dangerous and capricious, and strong enough to destroy me in an instant.
Even though the me from before proved useful in sex, I still couldn’t be relieved.
If you answer this question incorrectly now, you may face an irreversible catastrophe.
Calm down, Theorard. Born into a prestigious aristocratic family, you will be able to break through the immediate situation if you use the life skills you have learned and learned several times!
‘First of all, the way to honestly tell your heart…….’
It’s the worst, no matter what. I admit that the elf’s beauty is unparalleled, but that doesn’t mean Essilie’s looks are inferior.
In addition, a woman’s beauty does not come only from her appearance. The word “Beautiful” Emerges only when one looks back on a person’s personality and life…….
This wicked elf took aim at that and asked not ‘how do you look’, but ‘what do you think’. If subjectivity was involved, I had no choice but to take Essilly’s side.
Result? It was clear that not only my life but also the fate of my family would take a turn for the worse.
‘Then should I say that elves are prettier?’
It is a last resort, but immediate safety will be guaranteed. The question is what happens after that.
The arrogant elf might try to harass me at any time.
As soon as the misunderstanding that would arise because she was nailed to being prettier than Esily, for example, the attitude of ‘You’re actually having fun too?’
In addition, it was clear that the elf would spread rumors to Esily in the near future.
If the elf were to say something like ‘I think my master likes me more than Lady Essil’ in front of Esily, it would hurt my conscience.
Shiri, who knows the circumstances of this side, will surely accept it casually, but it is clear that a scar will remain in her heart. She had no way to cure it.
In the long run, that’s not a good idea at all. On top of that, it was another worst in terms of dragging Esily into it.
‘What if both of them are so pretty that they can’t be distinguished?’
It is a method of choosing all, not either. It wasn’t wrong when viewed objectively, so there was a chance that the elf would understand and move on.
The problem is when the elf doesn’t understand.
When asked to choose one of the two, does it refer to both? I can’t predict what the displeased elf will do to me.
Still, there was hope for this one rather than the previous two options.
After organizing my thoughts, I opened my mouth after much thought.
“In my opinion-“
“That’s Okay.”
My shoulders tremble at the blunt voice.
The elf let out a sigh, then stood up and brushed off the hem of her skirt.
“You are thinking too deep. It’s frustrating to see the owner rolling his hair so well. No matter what answer comes out, it’s bound to be a lie, so what are you going to do?”
“No. I just……”
“This is not a question for an excuse. I was just asking out of curiosity.”
After brushing off the dust from her skirt, the elf turned around and picked up her bowl of dog food. Heaps of feed fell to the floor, but the elf didn’t care. His languid expression was still there, and his eyes were half-closed.
“That one…….”
Aaaaa The elf yawned and raised her hand to rub her eyes. Where the hell did you go yesterday, so you’re so tired?
If you’re lucky though, you’re lucky. Because I was too tired to comment on my attitude.
“…… I’ll go up and take a nap for a bit. Call me anytime if you need me.”
“Uh? Uh uh Let it be.”
Hearing my answer, the elf opened the drawing room door and left with a faltering gait.
Left alone, I stayed in a daze for a while before letting out a sigh of relief. I don’t know for sure, but it seemed that the immediate crisis had passed.
After I found peace of mind and raised my spoon to resume my meal, Harvey opened the front door and came in and bowed his head respectfully to me.
“My lord. I’m sorry to see you in the middle of the meal, but I have something to tell you…… ?”
David, who was continuing his conversation, suddenly looked around to see if he felt something strange. Then, tugging at his mustache, he sharply narrowed his eyes.
“It’s strange. I don’t see any elven slaves.”
“Ah. You look tired, so I told you to rest.”
“My lord? It’s work time right now, so you’re telling me to take a break? No, more than that, did this guy go up right after the head of the family told him to rest? I’ll tell you to come down right away, don’t be rude! My two years just… !”
Please let me rest, Chief Chamberlain! Frightened, I grabbed David’s sleeve.
“Quit.”
“Yes? However, thorough education must be given to those who are negligent and do not properly keep working hours…….”
“Didn’t I tell you to stop?”
When I said it again with a serious face, Harvey slowly nodded his head with a puzzled look on his face.
*
At the same time, the castle of Count Pelgarin.
An empty lot in front of the drawbridge.
“Damn it. Fred Because of that son of a bitch…….”
“So. Joining the rebels, isn’t that son of a bitch crazy?”
A conversation between Maldon, reminiscent of a poisonous toad, and Cunedella, the eldest sister, can be heard in the surrounding chatter.
Now, not only Leoberg, the owner of the county and the head of Pelgaroin, but also numerous servants, maids, castle managers, and even Hildes Froheim, the leader of the Blue Banner Knights, and his subordinate knights were standing here.
She heard the news that Benelia, the third princess of the empire and military minister, was coming to the castle with her troops, so she came out to meet her her.
The important thing here is that Princess Benelia is coming ‘with an army’.
He must have come to put pressure on the family using the fact that Fred, the second son of Pelgarin, joined the rebels.
“Come…”
Muttered Maldon, trembling with fear.
With intermittent sounds of horns, we see the army marching in an orderly fashion, filling the wide avenues. The sight of the white lion, symbolizing the imperial family, fluttering with majesty from afar was enough to make everyone here feel intimidated.
“Hey, Esily! Did you know something uh!?”
Maldon, unable to overcome his fear of him, exclaimed nervously.
It was because she suddenly remembered that two days ago, Shili had inspected the uniforms of the servants and maids on behalf of her father her, and had told the knights to polish their armor.
However, Essilly did not respond to Maldon’s irritation of her. After glancing at him with cold eyes, he just watched the soldiers on the street again.
Thanks to that, even Maldon didn’t want to say anything more. It was because from when she was a child until now, when she had a verbal fight with Essilly, she was always the one who she lost.
“All of them—!”
As the distance with the military got closer, Hildes Froheim shouted with strength in his neck. A voice that spreads like a lion’s roar dyes the surrounding atmosphere with tension.
“Rising!”
Thud! The knights stamped their feet in unison and straightened their backs. In response to that moderation, the others, except for the knight, straightened their backs and stiffly raised their heads.
Even Maldon, who was a gossip, imitated the actions of the knights.
In the meantime, the soldiers of Benelia were right in front of us. The rider who walked proudly in front of the four-wheeled carriage embossed with the white lion pattern raised his arm and gestured behind him.
“Stop!”
The endless procession stops and stamps its feet. Thump-! A huge rumble seemed to cause a slight earthquake.
The silence that descends afterwards. In a calm atmosphere, the rider withdrew his arm and lowered the white lion. Maldon thought it was some sort of territorial mark.
“Listen everyone! An orc slayer, a benevolent commander, and a military commander who oversees the steps of the dawn, the pillar and hope of the empire! I inform you that Princess Benelia von Esteban came here in person!”
The jockey’s voice was so loud that it echoed.
After the horseman’s words were finished, the maids and attendants bowed their heads, followed by the manager, knights, and members of the family.
In a solemn atmosphere, Leo Berg stepped in front of him and placed his hand on his heart.
“The heart to be dedicated to the empire is here. I, Count Leoberg, declare that I have the right to witness the splendid lineage of His Majesty the Emperor.”
“Good night. Count Leoberg. Because you have the right to face Her Highness her, the princess.”
After a simple ceremony, the two knights guarding the carriage opened the door of the carriage.
There, Benelia emerges, neatly dressed in her military uniform.
After stepping down the short steps prepared at the entrance of the carriage, Benelia frowned at the sudden light of the sun. Afterwards, with a leisurely gait, she approached Leo Berg.
The two reached close range and looked at each other and smiled.
“I see you again after your father’s summons.”
Benelia held out her hand lightly. On the back of her hand her covered by her white cotton gloves, the pattern of a white lion was luxuriously embroidered.
“I’m sorry that I seem to have gotten involved in something unpleasant.”
Unbeautiful, unbeautiful and filthy. Leoberg’s eyebrows twitched as he intuited that Benelia’s blade was standing still.
She can’t show it off, so she just holds her hand her and maintains her gentle smile.
“It is unfortunate. It’s kind of hard to figure out what it means as I’m in my old age.”
“I understand. We’ll get to know you as slowly as possible, so please don’t worry too much. It could have been a minor misunderstanding.”
“Haha. It’s a nice sound to hear. The days are hotter than that. Eat inside.”
“Yes. I still think so. But…”
Benelia broadened her vision and took one look around her.
The costumes of her many maids and servants are neat and shiny as if they were new. The armor worn by the knights was shining bright, and the officials were working hard on their decorations.
It’s like, ‘This is neither the imperial palace nor a system. It’s Pelgarin territory, so be careful what you do.’ It is said that the effort to not lose the opponent’s momentum is being revealed.
‘I guess I didn’t have time to prepare because I didn’t notify the Count’s family in advance.’
It wouldn’t be the work of a savvy Leoberg. Who really did this? Her curiosity was piqued of her, and Benelia looked around the bloodline of the count’s family.
Of the three bloodlines lavishly wearing luxury items, as expected, the only woman who did not tremble and maintained a lofty figure caught my eye.
It was a familiar existence. The second daughter of Count Pelgarin, who is respected by the people of the territory—
‘Essilie Pelgarin.’
She bowed her head, but not her heart her. Underneath the bright, beautiful blonde hair like a sandy beach exposed to the sun, I could see clear eyes staring in this direction.
At that moment, Benellia felt that Essilie and all humans except her were passing away. As if only the two of them were left in a pure white space, the two were chewing on each other’s gaze with their own meaning.
‘It’s four years.’
It’s really great spirit and presence.
A pleasant smile spreads across Benelia’s lips her.
‘The new swan that will lead Pelgarin.’
