#281
Ian’s eyes wrinkled slightly. While Philip paused and looked back, Ian naturally slowed down and spoke.
“What is your identity?”
“that is… “They say they didn’t disclose it.”
Pael, who still answered with narrowed eyebrows, stopped as if waiting for Ian and added.
“They say she definitely looks like the daughter of a noble family. “There was a knight with him, and he even gave the name of the Lord, so I had no choice but to let him in.”
“Young lady… “What?”
Philip tilted his head and looked back at Ian.
“Does anyone have a guess?”
“at all.”
Ian narrowed his eyes a little more and answered immediately.
Anyway, the feeling that he would not be a very pleasant guest did not go away.
I found out about his whereabouts and came to visit him, even though very few people knew about him. The fact that he did not reveal his identity was sufficient evidence to support his premonition.
Memories of games and strategy articles were passing through Ian’s mind.
“Who would it be? “You must be one of the people who knows Ian is here.”
Elijah said, blinking. Philip, who was silent as if he was contemplating something, soon answered.
“You said you didn’t reveal your identity in the steel vault…” “Maybe it’s someone from Count Thaddeus’s side, or someone who heard the story from merchants in the Alliance.”
“It is too short a time to listen to and follow the stories of the federation members.”
Pael, who followed behind Ian, walked forward and added.
“It looks like someone from Basmut is here. “Other than him, no one knows his whereabouts.”
“Yes. Besides that.”
It was then that Ian muttered to himself. The eyes of his companions focused on him. But Ian didn’t say anything else and just returned his walking speed to normal.
It was right after that that Elijah let out a short exclamation.
“You are talking about the imperial family or the religious order. “You must have received the count’s report.”
“but… Isn’t it too early for someone from the imperial family or religious order to be dispatched? “It must have been less than five days since the Count’s report arrived.”
Philip added. Fael stroked his mustache and kissed his lips.
“An order slip… “He may have used a communication falcon to contact a nearby nobleman.”
His eyes scanned the side of Ian’s face.
“I want you to meet your representative before your whereabouts go missing again. Both are very expensive and rare, but I understand that they are often used in emergency situations. “I may require further investigation into what happened in Basmut.”
… That’s the best case.
Ian just muttered to himself.
Neither the church nor the imperial family were happy about it.
In any case, among them, advice was divided. Of course, it was highly unlikely that the most undesirable situation would have occurred.
It was still early in many ways, and this place was not an institution.
‘… Anyway, I just wish it wasn’t both of them.’
Taking a quick bite, Ian looked beyond the wide open gate.
In the yard, a carriage that I had not seen was parked as if blocking the front of other carriages.
Thanks to this, the side of the carriage was clearly visible. It was a large, luxurious carriage with solid-looking ceilings and walls.
“It looks a little better than our carriage. “Just a little more.”
Philip muttered in a strangely disapproving tone. Ian had already turned his gaze elsewhere.
This is because people were all gathered outside the mansion in groups of twos and threes.
They were workers and guards at the top.
Fael tilted his head as if curious and gestured.
A few guards quickly rushed over. Fael gestured for Ian to take the bottle and asked, handing over his own bottle as well.
“Why is everyone here?”
“Knight Sari asked me to vacate the mansion. He said that no one should overhear the conversation with the Saint.”
In response to the guard who was taking Philip’s bottle of alcohol, Pael narrowed his eyes.
“So, where are the guests?”
“You will be in the restaurant. “He declined to eat, so I only served him tea.”
“It’s not alcohol, it’s tea… Hmm… .”
Walking towards the front door without stopping, Ian savored his appetite once again. This was because her bad premonition was gradually becoming more intense.
‘no way… Anyway, it can’t happen already.’
As I was thinking about it, Philip continued to whisper.
“From the looks of it, it looks like he’s going to try to talk to me alone.”
“Then you went up?”
At Ian’s harsh answer, Philip briefly laughed as if he was doing this again.
“I don’t even know what the purpose of these people is, so how can they do that? Even when things get rough, Ellie is trying to tell her not to worry. “I will protect it.”
It’s so reassuring. After thinking about this, Ian quickly let out a low laugh.
I wasn’t being sarcastic, I was genuinely thinking that way.
I can’t believe that this poor guy has become so trustworthy.
“Maybe you might need my help?”
Elijah added quickly. While Philip raised his face shield to cover his face, Ian smiled as he held the doorknob.
“Arthur. “I just want to talk secretly.”
“… … .”
While Elijah pursed his lips as if he had been caught, Ian opened the door and entered the front room.
Fael, who told the guards to keep the alcohol safe, hurriedly followed behind the group.
Meanwhile, Ian had passed the front room and was entering the hallway leading to the dining room. It was right after that that he stopped.
“… … .”
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In the middle of the hallway. This is because two men were standing as if guarding the restaurant.
As they looked back at their companions, Ian caught their eye as well.
A middle-aged imperial man wearing full-body plate armor with clearly magical weapons. And a young man with a rather cold appearance, armed with equipment made of chains and plate.
They were typical knights and squires, but in any case, it was my first time seeing them both.
It was the moment when it became clear that the uninvited guest was not going to be an old face.
A middle-aged knight with a thick face faced Ian. After exchanging glances for a moment, he kissed his lips.
“Are you Sir Ian Hope?”
A polite voice that resonates well. Ian answered without taking his eyes off.
“That’s right. “Who are you?”
The knight, who slowly raised his arm to stop the young man who was about to step forward, placed one hand on his breastplate and bent one knee.
“I am Faden, a knight in the service of Ru Sola and Tyr En. nice to see you. Acting saint.”
Contrary to the polite tone, the introduction omitted much information. Moreover, he did this even though he knew that Ian was an agent of the White Gold Dragon.
“I’ll see you later. Lord Payden.”
But Ian nodded calmly. Anyway, the important thing was not self-introduction.
“So, why did you come to see me?”
“It is not I who has business with you, but Lady Ingrid of the Saunière family. “I accompanied him as his escort.”
“Saunier… ?”
While Ian tilted his head, Fael came close behind him. A low whisper that only Ian could hear quickly followed.
“It is a family of institutions. “He is also one of the royal family’s maternal relatives.”
Ian added, nodding slightly.
“Then I guess I should change the question. “Why did you come to see me?”
“This is a difficult part for me to say. “Since you’re waiting, why don’t you come inside and have a chat?”
“Well, sure.”
If that was going to happen, why were you protecting it?
Thinking to himself, Ian took a step forward again. It was then that Payden slowly spread his palm forward.
“I would appreciate it if only the acting saint would enter.”
Ian stopped again and his eyes slightly wrinkled. As expected, is this why they were protecting it?
“There is a lot to wish for. “It’s a topic that doesn’t even explain anything properly.”
“… … !”
Faden’s eyes widened at the cold voice that followed.
“I’ll tell you in advance, I’m not actually curious about why you came to see me. I just wanted to meet you because you came to see me. “If you pretend to be a landlord in someone else’s house one more time, you’ll be gone without any time to explain.”
Ian continued speaking without paying attention, stared at Faden for a moment with dark eyes, and then added:
“Alive or not. “Even in death.”
“Umm… .”
Payden sighed softly. Unlike the cold look in the eyes of the servant standing behind him, he just looked embarrassed rather than angry or indignant.
It seemed like they had never expected the White Gold Dragon’s agent to appear like this.
“You are right, so please step aside. kyung.”
It was then that the woman’s calm voice spread. It was behind Payden, beyond the open restaurant door.
Payden and the squire stepped aside without another word.
It was almost at the same time that a woman wearing a gray cloak, with the hood attached to the cloak pulled down deeply, walked out.
It was hard to tell for sure because her entire body was covered with a cloak, but she was a woman of considerable height and delicate build. At least she wasn’t wearing any armor under her cloak.
A woman who came within a reasonable distance from Ian stopped and took off her hood.
Shiny brown hair fell down, revealing a pure white face and blue eyes.
“I apologize for my rudeness. Acting saint.”
The woman said, bowing politely. However, from the moment Ian saw her face, his brows were furrowed.
Although I thought it was still too early, I realized that the most unpleasant situation had occurred.
‘I thought I might face a backlash at some point, but… .’
… I never thought it would be today.
An intuition that was almost certain that it was because of that guy’s long introduction crossed my mind.
Isn’t this a system that exists in games where friendship and reputation are valued? Although it didn’t have much influence, it worked in many areas, including quests.
Now that it has become a reality, it is clear that its influence is greater than it was then.
but. Hasn’t there been more than one time that you’ve escaped a situation with fame or authority?
These were parts that would have been impossible if it were a game.
“… … !”
The woman looked at Ian’s frowning face for a moment, and then her eyes widened as if she was a little surprised.
Of course, it was only for a short time. She quickly adjusted her expression and added casually.
“Actually, I have one more thing to apologize for. Originally, I was going to tell you when I was alone with the saint. My real name is not Ingrid. “It’s all because of me that Lord Payden was unable to clarify many aspects.”
“Woah, lady… If you say that here and now… .”
Payden, standing behind him, urgently intervened. It was a face that looked embarrassed. Ingrid looked back at him.
“are you okay. People who share the same will as the saint can be trusted. Besides, I guess… “I think Acting Saint already knows.”
“… … !”
She added as Payden raised his eyes.
“kyung. Please introduce me again. Instead, keep it short and quiet.”
“… yes.”
Eventually, Payden nodded and came to her side.
The eyes of the companions, who had been looking at Ian and Young-ae alternately with puzzled faces, focused on him.
Payden opened his mouth in a quiet voice.
“Let me formally introduce you again. This person here is a believer of Lu Solar and a believer of Lu Enter. “The most intelligent star of the imperial palace-”
“… … !”
Fael’s eyes widened. An absent-minded exclamation of “Eh” passed through Philip’s face shield.
“-He who sees the crossroads. “Your Highness Seras Astraea, the second daughter of the majestic and majestic Emperor.”
Payden paused for a moment, looked back at his companions, and added with a serious expression.
“Kneel down and be respectful.”
“Woe, long live your Majesty the Emperor… . May the empire have endless glory and prosperity… .”
Fael fell to the floor, muttering as if in a trance. Philip and Elijah followed suit and got down on one knee.
Elijah looked more interested than surprised. Philip didn’t seem much different either.
“… … .”
And Ian, who had already returned to his usual expressionless face, simply bowed and straightened his knees politely.
In the first place, I was just surprised that this situation happened faster than expected.
Meeting the princess itself did not give him much inspiration.
Payden frowned slightly, looking at Ian who was still standing.
“Is that all the courtesy, Acting Saint?”
“… “You did everything right.”
It was Seras who opened her mouth before Ian. Without taking her eyes off Ian, she added.
“Maybe it’s in front of the Emperor or His Holiness the Pope. There is no need for you to kneel to me. rather… “I have to do that.”
“It’s okay. “Because I don’t want to.”
Ian said. His tone of voice was as calm as his expression.
“That’s generous. Thank you.”
Seras’ eyes immediately widened as she answered politely.
“And, as expected, you are not surprised at all. “May I ask how you noticed?”
Ian shrugged lightly.
“You look so much like the person I saw before.”
“This is someone I saw before… ?”
“Saint of the hearth.”
“ah… !”
Seras exclaimed, and a relieved smile finally spread on her face.
“okay. You have met your aunt. I already heard the story about you transporting new embers to the Temple of the Hearth. She hadn’t even thought about it until then. “I’ve often heard that we look alike.”
For my aunt, the age difference didn’t seem that big.
Ian thought about it inwardly, then lightly nodded his head. Because the Saint of the Hearth was an apostle of the Blazing Goddess.
Doesn’t God’s grace make the human body stronger? It wouldn’t be surprising if it even slowed down aging.
“Gee, I’ve made you uncomfortable for too long out of curiosity. Everyone, wake up. “The floor is cold.”
Seras quickly added with an exaggerated surprised expression.
Philip, Pael, and Elijah stood up one after another. Fael still looked bewildered by this situation.
Elijah’s eyes were not much different from before. She just looked at Ian and Seras alternately, her differently colored eyes sparkling. One can only wonder why the princess of the empire came to visit the White Gold Dragon’s agent in person.
Seras smiled brightly and looked at Ian again.
“As a follower of the Blazing Goddess, I would like to express my gratitude once again, even though it is late. Acting saint. You also gave me a signal so I could notice. Otherwise, I would have been embarrassed for a long time.”
There wasn’t a specific signal given, but instead of correcting the fact, Ian said something else.
“I see you changed your eye and hair color using magic.”
“that’s right.”
Under Seras’ cloak wriggled. He seemed to have done something with his hands folded in front of him. The next moment, her blue eyes turned red, like smudged paint. Her hair color also became shiny blonde.
Fael let out a low sigh, as if he had realized that she was truly a princess.
… I didn’t mean to show you.
Thinking bitterly, Ian quietly faced Seras.
I already knew what she was going to say, but I couldn’t just send her away once she revealed her identity.
So, it would be better to use it in a nutritious way. As always, unlike when it was a game.
‘Let’s find out why it happened so quickly.’
At that time, Seras’ eyes and hair suddenly turned blue and brown again. Her smile deepened.
“Now… “Why don’t we go inside and have the rest of the conversation?”
“Well, let’s do that.”
Ian, who pretended not to win, added, tilting his head to the side.
“I will bring my friends with me. “I don’t want to explain again what happens in there.”
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