Chapter 69 – Leaving Also Requires Preparation.
I fear death more than anyone else.
The cause of insomnia that came to the emperor with a wrinkled face.
Where is the source of the information that stimulates the trauma of the legitimate ruler of the empire?
It was a proof of the loyalty of an aristocrat who was trying to join the emperor’s faction from an aristocratic faction.
As much as he betrays the group he belongs to and begs for acceptance, proof and impact are needed.
A huge axis of the old aristocratic faction.
The information from the man who ‘nearly’ murdered the Emperor was worth it.
‘If I cursed at this as a bat, the bat would shed bloody tears?’
The fact that the subject is in Limno is not a short-lived piece of information.
It was recently identified as the truth at the expense of a number of informants.
If a traitor who has been on the run for more than a decade is caught, there is a good chance that the aristocrat who is an informant will be accepted as a member of the emperor’s clique.
Even though he betrayed and came back, he couldn’t receive complete trust and became an outsider of the emperor’s faction.
The bold decision to abandon the aristocratic faction now was a great decision that seemed to have seen the future.
The aristocratic faction and the group of traitors in Limno did not expect this fact as they prepared to thoroughly hit the back for a long time.
You should not make hasty movements to achieve perfection.
In the name of the first long vacation since serving in the imperial family, Éclair took over from Eun-ik’s vice-captain.
In addition, before he left for Limno, he had to arrange a schedule for Asen Free Miller, a supporter of the imperial family and the empire’s highest power, to come to the capital without any sense of heterogeneity.
Even if it looks like a lot of useless procedures from the side, I knew that even this was in a hurry as much as possible, so I focused on what I had to do until I got a call.
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‘It’s filthy busy.’
He lamented as he toured churches and general stores to replenish supplies in his inventory.
Footsteps unable to enjoy leisure are now heading to the alleys near the slums.
Beep-! Beep! Beep!
One of the stacked iron cages. A small bird’s nest nestled in it.
I was handed a note from a jumping bird with a beak the size of rice.
Seruk-
A memo pad smaller than a piece of chewing gum that you have to scrape open with your fingernail.
After looking at the circle in it, the bird in the cage bit the paper again.
‘Okay…Robert and Isaac. They both went back to the manor.’
The most important issue before leaving for Limno was the safety of Rike.
That’s why it was important to make sure that Robert and Isaac returned to their estates after the closing ceremony.
The moment the two meet from the end of Lofty Academy’s first semester.
I saw it as a timing that wouldn’t be strange when the second dimension was opened.
According to the news of the information guild observed at this point.
The two left for their estates.
At this rate, I would have plenty of room for about a month before the start of the second semester of the academy.
And the second problem was the new shape.
‘If you’re just going to die, you’ve beaten everything in the first place…’
I do not live my life with the determination to monopolize the Hidden Peace and become the strongest on the continent.
Eating alone now is also going to cause indigestion.
If you start running by looking only forward, it becomes difficult to stop as the speed increases.
I know from past life experience that there is no good result there.
As a result, you have to keep in mind that I’m asking you to eat well and live well.
Because I have to vacate once for about a week.
After the closing ceremony, I did not put off my daily life with Rike, who was running out of time.
I did my best to catch the two rabbits somehow.
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“What do you think?”
“Hmm ~ I don’t know if the line is flowing along the water or if the fish is touching it.”
After reading a certain book, I came to a reservoir in the middle of the mountain with Rike who wants to try fishing.
A flat rock that embraces the heat of the sun.
On top of it, Rike sat in my arms and waved his fishing rod around.
I didn’t catch a single fish for over two hours, but it was fun just talking about it or just watching the flowing water with the two of us.
As she sat in nature and listened to the sound of the clear water, it seemed like a lie that she would soon have to head to the entertainment city of Limno.
“Oh~”
When Rikee, who is holding the stand with her two hands, opens her mouth, she puts the snacks she brought with her.
Give it to me and eat one too.
When you wake up early in the morning and look at the lunch prepared by Rike, you can see how long Rike has been waiting for this time.
As I gently touched the tip of her hair, Rike pushed the back of her head into my chest, asking for more strokes.
“When are you supposed to meet Seria tomorrow?”
“Even if dinner is an appointment… I think it’s rude to go empty-handed when visiting, so I think I’ll meet Seria in the afternoon and go shopping!”
Eclair, while busy with her preparations, did not forget that Rique wanted to meet her and invited Seria to her mansion.
I mentioned it without meaning, but thank you for taking care of it.
“I’ll be back from her request as soon as possible, so I’m spending time with Seria or Chloe often, okay?”
“Yeah…Don’t get hurt. I’ll leave it until dinner before I leave tomorrow.”
I was about to stop by a tavern or restaurant for a quick meal, but I asked back in surprise.
“Aren’t you bothered to cook? I can eat outside.”
“Not at all- oppa eats it. If you eat anything that’s strong, you’ll get sick.”
Concern was in Rike’s eyes, who knew how I was when I was alone.
It feels strange that she, who had been almost starving due to her anorexia until the beginning of the first semester, pointed me to her eating habits.
“And I’m leaving in two days, so I’m sorry I’m empty tomorrow… I’ll be right back before it’s too late.”
“Something like that. Don’t worry about me and have fun. When I come back, I’ll tell you a story.”
*****
Inviting Chloe’s friends to the mansion for dinner.
No matter how éclair is, I don’t think this is a job or a job.
However, the reason I took notes and planned it so I wouldn’t forget it like work is because I wanted to avoid forgetting it if I get busier or procrastinate.
I was ready to go to Limno at exactly the time I expected, so I was able to pay for dinner.
In order to remove the horns as well, he told Chloe and invited the two of them.
Are you happy to invite your friends?
Chloe, who came to the study with a smile on her face, heard that the two had arrived.
Turning over the paperwork that could be done later, I went out of the study after tidying up my hair in front of the mirror.
“It’s an honor to meet the famous knight of the empire!! I’m Se…Lea Electra!”
“I’m honored to have called you this. This is Rike.”
I had already heard from Chloe that she hated being called ‘Skady’, but it was a very unique case.
Maybe he was influenced by some kind of Roman tendency.
Even among Chloe’s friends, one is a marquis and one is a baron’s daughter.
I tried to have basic etiquette, but since I was just a student, he asked me to be comfortable, so I accepted it without refusing.
“Sit down for now.”
It was a combination that would make anyone wonder how they got together.
From the Dritna sisters to Seria and Rike.
When she entered her mansion, Seria, who had been nervous since she had hardened like a rock, read the softer atmosphere than she thought and her mouth seemed to loosen up.
After dinner, the two guests took out the desserts they had bought and had a separate seat.
“Have you ever met a platinum adventurer like Urus, Knight?”
At Seria’s question, Eclair unknowingly looked at Rique.
Rike smiled lightly as if it didn’t matter if Roman was put in her mouth.
“It’s been a year and a few months since I met Urus. It’s a party that doesn’t come back once you leave.”
“Ohhhhh, are you really over 3 meters tall and riding a fire-breathing dragon?”
Éclair was a little taken aback by the question that made her green eyes shine.
With a naive face, she believed the exaggerated adventure stories spread by bards.
“It’s tall, but… I think it’s about 2 meters. It rides not on a dragon, but on a warhorse with a good pedigree.”
“That, that! Haven’t you seen the dragon’s magic that is said to be carried around in a necklace?!”
“I don’t remember Urus wearing a necklace.”
Seria’s expression quickly withered as if she were a child upon learning that Santa was actually her own parents.
“As expected, bards like you said… That’s right…”
As the red small animal groaned at the cruelty of reality, Chloe felt the need to change the subject.
“Uh, if you say platinum, don’t you know our instructor?”
“Ah—you mean Ro….”
Éclair, who had spoken the name of a friend who hadn’t yet spoken to him, raised his hand and gently covered his mouth.
“You know our actual instructor!”
And! You know!
Seria’s eyes lit up again at the story of her adventurer, and her vitality was restored.
The person’s lover is in front of you right now, can I say that I know him well?
Eclair hesitated for a while before answering.
“I know a little about work…”
“Do you know anything like the instructor’s adventure story?”
“I-I’m curious too…”
Rike did not get involved in the excited Seria and Chloe who sympathized with her, and watched the embarrassed Eclair with her eyes wide open.
As an extreme measure, Eclair sent the two out, saying that he would tell them a simple story if he brought strong black tea on behalf of the servant.
Chloe and Seria were excited and left the room without a single doubt.
“”····””
Silence came quickly as the two chatterers disappeared.
Éclair looked at Rique, who was holding a teacup with the touch of an aristocrat.
Although I have recently stopped Roman from speaking a lot, Éclair is not the type that cannot speak first.
“I heard that you wanted to meet me once.”
“That’s right. Recently, the driver and my brother seem to be getting involved often.”
‘Oh… Brother?’
Does that word refer to Roman? Considering the age difference, there’s nothing strange about it, but…
Eclair heard that just by looking at the sentence, he wondered if he was trying to keep the woman from approaching Roman.
“I understand misunderstandings. I want you to know that work is the main thing, not visiting with selfishness.”
Upon hearing my words, Lady Skadi slightly pursed her lips as if she felt that her words were out of line.
And as if she finally understood, she opened her mouth slightly and set the teacup down.
“Ah! It’s not like that. I guess I got the first word wrong in my haste.”
“No?”
“Haa—- I think Seria and Chloe will be back soon… Can I ask you a straight-forward, sensitive question?”
If you say it like that, I want to hear it even if I’m curious.
“··Does not matter.”
“Is there a man you have a crush on right now?”
“No. Does the Young lady want to talk about a nonsensical love story with me? Unfortunately, I have no experience, so there is no way to get along.”
I can say it confidently because I have never felt ashamed.
There is a saying that chastity for female knights expresses steel-like conviction and unshakable emotions.
“Okay!”
“Somewhere you look happy…”
He had no idea what the young lady was sitting with him to talk about.
“The driver said it’s not cheesy, but love is never cheesy. Rather, it’s the most precious feeling in life.”
…It might be Roman’s influence to say such embarrassing words without hesitation.
Are you offended that it’s a boring love story?
“…I listen to advice. But I will never have a chance to feel it. It has always been and will be.”
As if understanding even that remark, Rike lightly shook her head.
Raising the teacup again and moistening her lips, Rique asked Eclair softly.
“Can you avoid the wind blowing or the sudden heavy rain?”
“Avoiding the wind? It’s impossible for anyone.”
“It’s like that.”
“…I’m getting more and more confused. What do you want to say?”
I can’t even get a grip like this.
It was the first time I had a conversation like walking through a maze.
“Even if you have special feelings for your brother, it’s as natural as being blown by the wind. Don’t worry or think it’s strange.”
She says it purely for granted.
Watching Rique preach as if it were her immutable truth, Éclair tried to understand her conversation.
“…Special feelings?”
“There, I can help. If you tell me you’re going when you go, you’ll like it? Various things.”
“Are you going? Are you talking about the destination?”
It’s the same language, but the more you speak, the more you fall into a labyrinth.
Rike compressed her words as she wanted to pretend to be approaching outside the door.
“It’s just that if you have something to talk to me about, feel free to come.”
“?”
In terms of quantity, they had quite a few conversations, but only questions grew in Eclair’s head.
Dreuk-!
No time to clear your doubts.
The door opened and Seria and Chloe returned with teacups in their hands.
