Chapter 210 – Improvisation
I thought my heart would drop when he suddenly spoke to me, but I acted as naturally as possible.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m looking for a suspect who ran away from last night’s murder. Could you show me your ID?”
“Ah, yes.”
I presented my ID on behalf of the party.
Of course, it is a forged ID made in advance.
The elf soldier, who alternately looked at the picture on his ID and at my face, nodded and looked at the other party beside him.
“I’m sorry, but could the others take out their IDs too?”
Then, the group took out their identification cards from their arms and showed them.
The soldier, who carefully checked IDs one by one, finally returned Dorothea’s ID and asked:
“But it’s unusual that there are only five women and one man. How are their relationships with each other?”
I acted quickly before arousing any suspicion.
“This is my wife and this is my daughter.”
Arm in arm with Camilla, who happened to be next to her, Dorothea stroked her hair, and the soldier blinked his eyes.
“But your daughter, unlike the two of you, is a cat Su-in?”
Oh, I was a dog keeper now.
“It’s a stepdaughter.”
When I responded spontaneously, Dorothea smiled and replied, “That’s right.”
“Then, how about everyone here?”
Then, as if something had come, the companions answered in turn.
“It’s your sister-in-law.”
Sophia’s answer.
“It’s a teacher.”
This is Master’s answer.
“It’s a relative.”
This was Heald’s answer.
“Huh, you have a big family.”
The elf who asked about the relationship muttered that with a slightly tired expression and took a step back.
“Thank you for your cooperation in the investigation. The heinous criminal who committed the murder yesterday is still roaming the streets, so please take care of yourself.”
“Thank you for your concern.”
As I said that, I smiled and told the others to go with a wink.
“Good job. Soldier man.”
“Thank you.”
As Dorothea lowered her head with a childish quiver, the elf soldier smiled kindly and went to check on other passers-by.
Dorothea, who had waved her hand with an innocent face until his backside disappeared, looked at me with a terrifyingly serious face when the whole situation was over.
“Hey, why am I your daughter?”
“It’s obvious that the soldier won’t believe you if you say ‘wife’.”
When I said that and shrugged his shoulders, Dorothea broke my shin with a look of pain.
“Ouch!”
I was attacked by surprise, and when I grabbed my shin and ran around, Dorothea exclaimed! He turned his head and said, “Go, Mom,” And took Camilla’s hand.
“This is why a man has to play well with his lower body and his mouth.”
Master, who was passing by him, looked at me as if he was pitiful and said so.
Ah! What did I do wrong!
***
“Pass by.”
“Thank you.”
As Glinda said, the road from the commercial district to the west gate police post was heavily guarded.
As if the first inspection was just the beginning, the more crowded the place, the more thoroughly the soldiers of the police were checking passers-by.
“How did you even get here?”
As I muttered that, having just passed another checkpoint, Glinda, who was wearing her hood, nodded in agreement.
“It’s fortunate that Kaldrash-nim knows about polymorph magic. Otherwise, the disguise alone would have been limited.”
Originally, polymorph was a transformation magic created by dragons.
Although the dragon’s body demonstrates powerful performance in battle, it is too large and inconvenient in everyday life, so most dragons live by transforming into other creatures in daily life.
However, since a huge amount of magical power is required to maintain this at all times, it was also a magic that other races could not dare to imitate.
If I hadn’t become a Nephilim when I reached the 7th level, I wouldn’t have even thought of learning about it.
“How long do we have to walk? It seems like time is running out.”
Dorothea asked, frowning as she grabbed the hems of both sides of the skirt, wondering if the skirt she didn’t normally wear was cumbersome.
Then Glinda, who was walking at the front of the group, stretched out her right hand and pointed somewhere.
“We’re almost there. It’s right there.”
Her index finger pointed to a golden banner hanging on the castle wall.
The crest of the World Tree, which symbolizes Elven Wood, was drawn inside, so it was easy to identify from a distance.
“Finally!”
Dorothea, her eyes shining, as if she had never whined.
After all, is it a corporation that energizes when you put a notice in front of you?
“Let’s go! Um, no Camilla!”
“Yes.”
Dorothea, who momentarily slipped her tongue, grabbed Camilla’s arm while blushing, as if calling her mother was completely on her lips now.
As I was looking at her happily because it was the image of her mother and daughter, Sophia with her fox ears on her head came up to her and whispered.
“Master, do you believe everything Glinda says?”
I answered while looking at the profile of Glinda as she walked away chatting with the others in front of me.
“It has many secrets, but not too unbelievable.”
The timing of helping us yesterday was quite unfortunate, but if he was going to betray, he would have done it long ago.
For example, if the soldiers broke into the basement while we were all asleep, it would have been possible to hit it with one blow.
Seeing that he didn’t do that, it’s proof that he’s reliable as an ally.
“If a fight breaks out, I’ll leave Camilla’s safety up to you.”
“…All right.”
After hearing my explanation, Sophia nodded as if she understood, and then quietly returned to her seat.
‘Then, sooner or later.’
The time is already 12 o’clock.
There was only an hour left until the promised time.
***
“Stop! Why did you visit the West Gate Post?”
“I’m a relative of Marshal Theseus. I’m sure you have an appointment to visit in advance.”
“Wait a minute. I’ll go inside and check and come out.”
Saying that, the guard guarding the west gate lowered his head and quickly ran into the guard post.
I looked at it and muttered.
“The discipline is tight.”
“Theseus, the captain here, is quite strict. He comes from a prestigious family and is a man of integrity, so he is respected by the soldiers.”
Then Heald, who was next to him, asked.
“What’s your relationship with that man named Theseus?”
“I am the son of Aegeus, who was the Minister of Defense of the Elven Woods when I was a princess.”
Indeed, is it a relationship from the past?
Networking is as important in elven society as it is in human society.
After a while, the soldier who had been inside hurriedly ran out.
“Sorry to have kept you waiting. Captain Theseus told us to take the guest inside.”
“Thank you. It’s a lot of trouble.”
When Glinda said that and smiled kindly, the still young elven soldier blushed at her.
“No! I was just doing what I was supposed to do as a soldier!”
Damn, good times.
After receiving permission to enter, we passed the guards guarding the entrance to the post and headed for the chief’s office.
***
Smart!
“Come in.”
What came through the door was a rather grave voice.
When we carefully opened the door and went inside, we were greeted by a middle-aged elf sitting in front of a desk made of luxurious wood.
“Welcome, Princess Gloriana.”
The elf named Theseus was a middle-aged man, as if drawn in a painting.
His black long hair and long beard that flowed down to his shoulders made him look like Guan Yu.
‘Wow, you look very competent.’
You shouldn’t judge people by their appearance, but they look plausible enough to inadvertently think so.
“Did you wait long? Theseus.”
“To be honest, I’ve been waiting for you whenever you come. The wagon loaded with weapons was scheduled to leave soon.”
After saying that, Theseus smiled and said while looking at us standing behind Glinda.
“Are these people the ones you mentioned?”
“Yes. He helped me a lot when I returned to Elven Wood, so I’m here to help.”
Theseus’ eyes lingered on me for a moment as he looked around the party, but it soon passed.
“Then, we’re running out of time, so follow us right away. We’ve prepared a wagon for the princess and her companions to hide in.”
Then Margaret, who had been listening quietly, interrupted the conversation.
“What about my mother?”
“She sent a soldier to my mansion to bring her back, so don’t worry about her.”
So, is this all sorted out?
“Theseus, it must be a difficult request, but thank you for being willing to do so.”
“Don’t say that. Princess. Our family has not yet forgotten the kindness we received from you 500 years ago. The people of this country will do the same.”
Saying so, Theseus bowed his head and immediately turned his gaze to our party, and he spoke in a calm voice.
“Then I will guide you from now on, so please follow me.”
