Episode 118
EPISODE.59
Tadang-.
Sparks flew out with a rough metal sound.
Immediately after, a rapier rushes in front of me.
Even though it’s a blunt rapier with the blade pushed away, if you take a direct hit, you’ll have to live with blue bruises on your eyelids for a while.
At that moment, the iron bar in Russell’s hand spun.
La Mancha, literally spinning like a windmill.
Tadadang-.
The rapier that was charging at the blow with added centrifugal force loses its strength and steps back.
The same goes for its owner.
Hecate Latmos, the princess holding a rapier, smiled faintly.
“My dear. “Are you thinking differently about me now?”
At first glance, it was like a sweet whisper between lovers.
“It may not be enough to compete with my skills on the battlefield, but I have also trained swordsmanship for a long time.”
However, the actual meaning contained therein was completely different.
“As you spend this time with me, don’t lose sight of anything.”
As said, the princess Hecate’s swordsmanship skills were well above average.
Even looking at his swordsmanship skills alone, he was at a level comparable to that of the second-class knights of Autumn Achievement.
Moreover, the amount of auras in the body is comparable to that of an Expedition-level auror practitioner… … .
She was very different from other princesses in old stories who had the image of flowers in a greenhouse.
‘When on earth did you acquire such skills?
Russell clicked his tongue at the princess’s swordsmanship skills.
It is not simply a swordsmanship with a straight and straight blade, but a straight swordsmanship that takes full advantage of the rapier’s unique delicacy and elasticity.
It was not a skill that could be acquired through one or two years of practice.
To reach this level, it would have taken at least ten years or more of hardship.
‘It must not have been easy to reach this point as a princess.’
Were those thoughts revealed on the surface?
Hecate said with a triumphant expression.
“Looking at your surprised face, I feel like my hard training in swordsmanship until today was worth it.”
Of course, I didn’t really learn swordsmanship with that intention. Russell honestly nodded his head at those words.
“yes. “To be honest, I was very surprised.”
“Hmm?”
“I didn’t know that Her Majesty the Princess had mastered swordsmanship to this extent.”
The princess chuckled at Russell’s answer.
“In my opinion, the virtues of a king also include the minimum strength to protect oneself.”
I retracted my outstretched sword.
“The era of relying on one’s royal status and being protected by others is already over… … .”
For safety’s sake, he spoke while catching a glimpse of the court knights who were watching Russell and himself from a distance.
“-I hope. “I hope this effort can alleviate some of their trouble.”
Maybe what I said felt a little embarrassing?
“Hmm.”
The princess’s face was faintly flushed as she cleared her throat and finished speaking.
Then, she quietly diverted Russell’s gaze and changed the topic with a fan of her hand.
“It’s better than that.”
What does it mean to be good?
The princess continues to add insult to injury to Russell, who looks puzzled.
“I can sweat thanks to you coming here often. “It’s not a meeting like other lovers, but that’s why this moment is special.”
It was still a straightforward way of speaking. But it felt a little different than before.
For some reason, I feel like my heart is pounding.
‘Let’s do it in moderation. ‘Heart.’
Perhaps knowing Russell’s heart as he tried his best to console her, the princess adjusted her sword and held it.
“I think my breathing has returned to normal. Would you like to try one more time?”
“of course.”
Despite her excellent swordsmanship skills, Hecate’s physical strength was slightly weaker than Russell’s.
It has to be that way.
Russell was not an ordinary wizard, but a war mage who trained with the expectation of being active in war.
Moreover, I didn’t neglect the physical training I did every morning, so this situation… … .
‘They must have waited until my breathing calmed down.’
It could be said that it was Russell’s own consideration for the princess. So does he know?
That the current sweating situation was out of consideration for him, who was not used to sweet whispers between lovers.
It would be nice if you knew.
‘Even if you don’t know, you can’t help it.’
At that moment, the princess’s rapier split the air.
Pabat-.
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Ten minutes later.
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Hecate opened her mouth while sitting on an iron bench in the spacious royal garden.
“Every time you visit, I periodically relieve your body and you feel very refreshed. However, one thing I am worried about is how you will feel the smell of sweat coming from my body, regardless of how refreshed I feel.”
Russell stretched out his hand towards the princess, who mumbled worriedly and slowly widened the distance between her.
He said while casting a spell.
“I will solve that problem.”
The moment the two circles rotated and the magical energy stirred, a cloud of blue light flowed from Russell’s hand and covered the princess’s entire body.
“Clean.”
Even if it was the same magic, its power and effect varied slightly depending on the level or achievement of the caster.
Clean was no exception.
Russell’s clean, who possessed top-level skills, was significantly different from that of other wizards.
Hwaak-.
With one light spell, all the dust attached to the body falls off at once.
Not only that, the dried sweat disappears and the skin becomes soft and smooth as if it had just been washed.
He looked neat, as if he had just taken a bath and changed into new clothes.
However, Hecate’s changed face was just sad.
“hmm.”
Was it just Russell’s illusion that her cheeks were somehow bulging as she sighed?
“A man like you is truly tactless.”
“… … “Did I make some mistake?”
Hecate grumbled and complained to Russell, who was shocked.
“In cases like this, rather than using magic, you should tell them that it’s okay and that there is no smell.”
“… … ?!”
“Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m not grateful that you even thought of me, but this is the way I want it.”
The princess giggled as she looked at Russell’s perplexed face, not knowing what to do.
“There is still a long way to go.”
Despite his words, Russell was smiling brightly at the corners of his eyes. Only then did he realize that it was a joke and his heart sank.
“it surprised me.”
Immediately afterwards, Hecate’s eyes softened.
“Rather than that, there is one thing I would like to ask you.”
“yes. majesty.”
Was there something I didn’t like?
At the word ‘Your Highness’, she frowned for a moment, but soon regained her cool and spoke with feigned calm.
“I understand that you will remain in the royal capital until the day of the ceremony, three months later. But are there any other plans after that?”
“hmm.”
It had already been two years since I had been traveling outside every six months under the pretext of studying abroad.
It’s no wonder the princess asks that question. But unfortunately.
He still had places left to go. Of course, there was no guarantee that it would be the last time.
“I think I will go abroad for research every half a year for the time being.”
“is it-.”
Although his speech was a little blurry, his tone didn’t seem like he was disappointed.
On the contrary, it looks like he is thinking deeply about something. At the end of that worry-.
“You can’t hold on to someone who has work to do. In the end, I have no choice but to be patient and wait.”
-Hecate opened her mouth.
“Due to circumstances, I cannot be with you, but if possible, would you take this as my replacement? “My dear?”
He took off one of the brooches hanging from his chest and handed it to Russell.
It was a pair of three conch-shaped brooches made of gold.
Embedded in the middle is a pink diamond.
‘It’s not just a piece of jewelry.’
It was a magic so secret that not even Russell could notice it until he touched it.
Not only that, but how majestic is the magic that flows in immediately after touching it.
It was definitely not something that the wizards of this era could have created. Maybe it’s something from the New Age.
Then the princess’s explanation continued.
“Originally, it was an artifact of three forming a pair. If you are a complete pair, once a day. “They say it can even block attacks from 8th-circle wizards.”
8th circle wizard.
These are people who have the power to distort and carve out the terrain and rewrite the map itself.
It was such a high level that even now that I was in the 6th circle, I couldn’t figure out where I was going.
It’s an artifact that can block their attacks. Of course, Hecate’s explanation was not finished yet.
“It may not be as effective since it has been reduced from three to one, but it will still save your life at least once someday. “Please think of me as me and cherish me.”
“It’s a gift I can’t bear.”
Neither did he make any merit nor did he pay a reasonable price for it. But he received something like this for nothing.
When Russell declined, the princess smiled brightly.
As if to tell him not to take it off, he put the brooch on Russell’s chest and said.
“Even if you give me one of the three, I have two left.”
“It’s not that kind of problem…” … .”
“You don’t seem to realize it yet, but in the grand scheme of things, you are also a member of the royal family and have a responsibility to protect yourself.”
Although it may be a bit far-fetched, it can be said to be a straightforward statement in its own way.
“What is small?”
In response to Russell’s question, Hecate smiled warmly and continued.
“I think this will put my mind at ease.”
Russell eventually developed an appetite for the inescapable speaking style of artfully covering it with his own feelings by presenting a correct argument.
“Of course it’s not free.”
“yes… … ?”
“Since you gave me something like this, shouldn’t I also receive something in return from you?”
Hecate’s face turned bright red as she said that.
A face covered in shame and embarrassment.
“What is the price?”
When I asked the question out of curiosity, Hecate lowered her head and pursed her lips.
“… … “Is it?”
It was a sound so faint that others could not hear it.
The only people who could hear those words were Hecate and Russell, who was closer than anyone else.
She looked around in shock, perhaps because she was embarrassed even after saying the words herself.
Perhaps the court knights weren’t listening, but Russell burst into laughter as she glanced around with a worried expression.
Then he nodded and said.
“All right.”
Since I received something like this, I have no choice but to do whatever she wants, even though it feels a little embarrassing.
‘If you’ve been teased this much, wouldn’t it be okay to tease even the princess at least once?’
That thought was also there. Then Russell whispered softly in her ear.
“Hecate.”
The princess’s face instantly heated up to her earlobes.
Hecate lowered her head, and what she muttered was… … .
‘When your listening ears are far away, won’t you call me Hecate instead of Your Highness?’
Because it was.
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And time passes.
The engagement day is finally upon us.
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