Episode 165
EPISODE.83
The princess’s outing.
It was also an outing outside the capital, not within the royal capital.
If it had been an ordinary event, it wouldn’t have been strange if there had been a commotion. However, it was different from what I expected.
There was no commotion.
As it was not an official state event, the princess herself wanted to minimize the disturbance as much as possible.
Therefore, preparations also have to be simple.
Of course, even though it was simple, it was only an expression from a royal perspective.
Wow-.
A bright cluster of lights illuminated the hall, and Hecate, who was dressed up like a woman from a noble family, fell into a deep sleep.
“hmm… … .”
He stared back with a slightly uncomfortable expression.
“… … “It’s nice to have the pretext of protecting me, but if you do this, you’ll be too conspicuous wherever you go.”
He looked at the dozen or so royal guards following him and opened his mouth.
“As today is not an official royal event, why don’t you change into your everyday clothes and follow at least a few dozen steps behind?”
“Hahona, Her Royal Highness. that… … .”
At those words, a high-ranking member of the Royal Guard opened his mouth. It’s clear that he’s going to talk a lot about the safety of the royal family and all that.
Sze-.
Hecate took a step and cut him off.
“I am fully aware that the officers are saying that out of concern for my safety. But isn’t today different from usual?”
He laughed softly as he secretly grabbed the hem of Russell’s clothes, who was standing next to him, with his thumb and index finger.
“Count Russell Raymond, the 6th Circle wizard, is right next to me. To threaten my safety in such a situation… … “At least someone as strong as a superhuman will have to come.”
Sending a superhuman to assassinate Endymion’s princess in the middle of the city in broad daylight?
“Even if it were an empire, I don’t think it would do something that crazy… … . “What do you think?”
At the princess’s question, the royal guards’ eyes all turned towards Russell.
When their eyes turned, a tired young man with black hair and red eyes cleared his throat with an embarrassed expression.
“Hmm… … .”
The Royal Guard, who had raised an opposing opinion first, sighed lightly.
If I denied the princess’s words here, it would be like ignoring Count Raymond’s skills.
For that to happen, the achievements of a man named Russell Raymond were too much.
‘Even in the 5th Circle, wasn’t he the man who blew off one of the superhuman’s arms?’
Of course, the detailed story was a little more complicated than that. Anyway.
As if that wasn’t enough, Russell accumulated countless feats and even rose to the 6th circle.
There wouldn’t be many people who would threaten the princess’s safety while she was with such a man.
That’s why the Royal Guard man sighed and took a step back.
“All right. We will also disguise ourselves in plain clothes and follow you. majesty.”
“Thank you for accepting my insistence.”
“instead… … .”
“… … ?”
“Can we slightly increase the number of knights following us?”
What this means is that as the distance increases, the formation of the guard wall becomes a little tighter.
“As much as the police have listened to my insistence, I will also have to take a step back.”
Hecate smiled happily and nodded.
“So be it.”
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About thirty minutes later, Russell and Hecate left the space where the warp gate was located.
This was after the reinforcements requested by the Royal Guards arrived.
The number of Royal Guards thus increased was thirty, double that of the original number.
‘From the moment you leave here, they will be following you at a certain distance.’
If they concentrate their senses, they will be able to detect their presence following them without difficulty.
With that in mind, I was heading to the first floor where the entrance was.
Creak-.
The creaking of old stairs.
Hecate, who was walking in step with Russell, pursed her lips.
“My dear.”
“yes. Hecate.”
“Did you say the meeting with the mayor was scheduled for tonight?”
Anyway, the reason Russell wanted to tour the estate was because of official business.
It was necessary to meet the three cities that currently occupy the majority of the territory and the mayors who manage those cities.
Russell touches the tip of Hecate’s chin, and a smile spreads along the corners of Hecate’s mouth.
“Then, until then, I guess I can look around the city with you.”
I’m not even a child, so why is my heart pounding so much as if I have a favorite toy right in front of me?
“Hmm.”
Hecate cleared her throat slightly, worried that the sound of her heart might be leaking out.
Meanwhile, the two new figures come out of the building where the warp gate was located.
Wow-.
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A cool wind blew.
As soon as the wind blows and my hair sways here and there, I can hear the sounds of people living here and there.
“Now, come here! This is what is popular in the royal capital… … !!”
“We have honey cookies! “There’s candy too!”
“I think this is enough pork, but can I get some more alcohol? I heard that citrus beer from the southern region is very popular these days… … .”
From merchants who open stalls and sell goods to restaurant owners who are preparing for lunch.
People of all kinds were going about their daily lives, adding vitality to the streets.
This is one of the three cities that Russell received from the king.
It was the appearance of Westel City.
These are just three cities that immediately elevated Russell to the rank of quasi-great lord.
As such, the size of each city was also considerable.
Westel was a particularly large city.
‘It’s not classified as a big city for nothing.’
Like the County of Reinkel, there was no large farmland with good harvests every year.
Nevertheless, Westel was able to grow into a large city for two reasons.
‘The first of them is a waterway.’
Waterways were as important as land routes in transporting goods.
However, as many as three rivers flowed into Westel City.
It was also natural for the city to develop as there were many merchants flocking there.
‘And the second… … .’
-!
Without continuing his thoughts, Russell stretched out his hand.
He gently wraps his arms around Hecate’s shoulders and at the same time pulls her body into his arms.
A series of movements continues smoothly as if water is flowing.
Sigh, chin-.
Hecate suddenly buried her face in Russell’s chest and muttered in embarrassment.
“Well, dear… … !?”
Half a beat later, a cart loaded with goods passes by Hecate.
Even if she had left it alone, it wouldn’t have been at a speed that would have caused a major accident, and Hecate would have been able to avoid it on her own, but you never know.
“are you okay?”
“I-I’m fine.”
Hecate fumbled and straightened up the disheveled new form. Then she slowly turned her head.
I was worried that Russell might notice my red face.
‘This… … , It’s similar to the scene in the novel I saw then.’
Before getting engaged to Russell.
A story about a servant’s love that I once begged a maid to borrow.
[Training a younger man]
Part of the content immediately popped into my head.
‘I thought it would be a normal day between men and women, but I never thought it would be recreated like this.’
Normally, I wouldn’t consider it a big deal, but a scene from a novel comes to mind and I become conscious of Russell.
Hecate cleared her throat and fanned her hands as her face felt hot.
“Hmm.”
I left the confused Russell behind and looked around to find something to change the topic.
Fortunately, there was something nearby that was perfect for conversation -.
“Well, Westel Academy is slowly starting to come into view.”
A huge academy building spread out around a building with a red dome roof.
That academy was the second reason why Westel City was able to establish itself as a large city.
It stands in stark contrast to Walkerhill Academy.
‘A prestigious school that produced an excellent magician named Niccolo Machiavelli… … .’
Westel Academy.
Of course, as of now, there was a tendency to lag behind Walkerhill Academy, which produced Russell and Allen as well as Spear Tower Master and Flame Tower Master.
Even so, the fact that Westel Academy is one of the most important places in Endymion cannot be denied.
“hmm.”
Hecate, who had been staring at the unique roof of the Academy for a while, opened her mouth. She said, subsiding the redness that had spread across her face.
“Have you ever thought about why His Majesty granted you the city that includes the Academy as his fiefdom? “My dear?”
Unlike Walkerhill, Westel City was a city governed by the royal family with direct involvement until now.
In fact, it is safe to say that it is a direct territory of the royal family.
‘Incorporating the city that I had directly managed up until now into my territory…’
It was only a matter of late that I realized it because it was a problem I had never thought about before.
Russell’s thoughts began to open and converge in one direction at a rapid pace.
Sharp reason and rational intuition developed as a wizard.
“no way… … .”
With the two things coming together, Russell was able to quickly come to a conclusion that could be said to be the correct answer.
“Are you a person?”
Why are great nobles able to maintain their titles for so long and maintain so much power?
Money, personal connections, or military power, etc.
There were obviously many reasons.
And people… … , talent (人材) was also one of the reasons.
No matter how much money and connections you have, it won’t be easy to keep him if you don’t have someone to support you.
It was not for nothing that many nobles put effort into recruiting more talented people.
And the Academy was one of the best places to recruit such talent.
“I thought you would notice.”
Hecate nods with a satisfied smile.
“It is said that many children of wealthy merchants or nobles enter the academy, but that does not mean they are everything to the academy.”
Poor but talented.
Or, those with a passion that surpasses their talent could also enter the academy.
“Isn’t it an academy in my territory? “It shouldn’t be that difficult to receive reports about such students.”
She concluded by adding one word.
“Your Majesty may have been hoping that the Raymond family would re-establish itself as a strong ally of the royal family even before you became engaged to me.”
The story I had with the King, Alfonso Ratmos, the day before, suddenly came to mind.
Although it was not an incident in which the royal family was directly involved, the report was fabricated.
Did you say you feel sorry that the Raymond family is in their current situation?
Proof that what was said was not a lie.
‘… … Westell Academy.’
There was a goose there that might ‘lay’ the golden egg.
wizard who swallowed a dragon
