Episode 74. Tail Cut (1)
“There is a limit to rushing in recklessly. “How did you get the idea to run into that weapon?”
My sister’s gaze was sharper than a knife.
“I just ran into the instinctive feeling of having to stop it, and it wasn’t something I did with any particular thought.”
As I tried to avoid eye contact and spoke calmly, she let out a small sigh.
“Ha, I’m glad it’s at least like this. “It’s amazing that there weren’t many casualties in this chaos.”
While rescuing Lunav, he was grazed by a weapon wielded by a gunman and suffered an injury.
The gunman was immediately taken care of by the knights, and since his injuries were not serious, he received only simple treatment and was immediately bandaged.
Although it’s a little annoying, it’s probably a good idea to do it for a while.
“So, Sian, where have you been? From what I heard, it sounds like there were quite a few ladies looking for you?”
“I wasn’t feeling well so I was resting in my room. But then a scream was suddenly heard in the hallway, and gunmen appeared. So I hurriedly ran outside.”
Of course it’s false.
However, since I had been wearing a mask the whole time before meeting Emily and the others, there would be no witnesses who would refute my false alibi.
My sister stared at my face without saying a word.
“Is there something on my face?”
“no. I thought of someone who had exactly the same feelings as you… … .”
She was tired and smiling.
“Seriously, if you had seen it, you would have thought it was amazing. “It was a rare sight of one person fighting against dozens of people.”
“Did you see the face?”
I asked slyly.
“No, I couldn’t see it because it was covered with a black mask. “I guess he didn’t intend to reveal his identity from the beginning.”
I thought it was a good idea to change my clothes and go.
“Still, it was really cool when you saved that Lunab kid? There wasn’t really a knight on a white horse? “She originally wanted to nag me about how to treat women, but I’ll endure it this time.”
At that moment, a question mark appeared in my mind.
Did I do something wrong to deserve nagging?
For now, I asked without showing it off.
“What happened to the child?”
“First of all, people from Garam Society took him away. “The Empire will probably begin an investigation soon.”
I felt that my sister’s voice was somewhat down.
If Lunav and the Garam Society make a mistake, they may be imprisoned in this imperial castle.
In any case, the Day Stone, which played a decisive role in this incident, was found in her hand.
First of all, Lunav’s stone was not destroyed.
Unlike Princess Arin, since she was in a situation where her face was revealed, she couldn’t move carelessly.
If I had pretended to know and destroyed the stone, I too would have ended up in trouble.
“You must have been very surprised. Not only did I come to a foreign country and get caught up in such a mess, but I also ended up being unfairly investigated. Please comfort me when you see me again later. draft.”
“All right.”
Well, assuming I see it again.
After saving my life once, I had no intention of getting involved any further.
-smart
It was an ordinary knocking sound, but for a moment, I felt the hairs on my entire body stand on end.
As the blood flow increased, I started to feel anxious.
My body naturally became aware of who was sitting beyond the door.
“Can I come in? draft?”
It was an ugly voice that I could never forget.
Eventually, the owner of the voice came through the open door and smiled hatefully at me.
“I’m glad you look okay. draft.”
The eldest son of the Bert family, whom we meet again after two years.
It was Eshel.
* * *
Ellis’s expression as he greeted his brothers was surprisingly not bright.
A face as if he were wondering why he was here.
However, she soon hid her true feelings and welcomed him with a bright face.
“Welcome, brother. “Is this your first time seeing you in the imperial palace?”
Eshel also smiled and answered.
“To see the prince. “I’ve been a little busy with many things, so I’m really sorry for not being able to pay attention to you guys.”
How could it be because of my mood that I couldn’t feel the sincerity?
Ellis, who avoided gaze for a moment, suddenly turned to Sian.
“… … ?”
That moment when Eshel turned her head to close the door.
Ellis saw clearly.
A strong murderous intent radiates from Xian’s face as he lowers his head, as if he wants to kill the being in front of him.
“It’s not okay, brother! Rather, I’m just sorry for causing you worry?”
However, the moment Xian raised his head, that energy disappeared without a trace.
Ellis was so dumbfounded that nothing came out.
“It’s okay to say it now, but you’ve grown into a very attractive person.”
“I’m just grateful for the positive feedback.”
“But… … .”
The flow of conversation was interrupted for a moment, and an unknown tension rose in the room.
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“Or did you not receive the gift I gave you?”
“… … !”
Ellis’ heart sank at the word gift.
Unlike her, whose pupils were trembling, there was no change in Sian’s face.
He did not answer right away, but paused for about two seconds.
“You mean a bow tie? She said that unfortunately, her maid, who was trying to deliver it to her, lost it in her commotion. “I am truly sorry for not being able to keep the precious gift you gave me!”
I tried to get up from my seat and lower my head, but Eshel stopped me.
“Okay. I’ve prepared something that will suit you well, but I can’t help it. “I will give you a better gift next time.”
As their conversation continued, Ellis became increasingly anxious.
It felt like seeing two bombs with ignited wicks.
She didn’t know why she felt that way.
“I’d like to spend more time with you, but I think I’ll have to stop here. Don’t worry about handling things later. “I will ensure that you do not experience any inconvenience.”
After saying those words, Eshel stood up.
In response, Ellis quickly went out to see him off.
“Joe, take care. Brother!”
Eshel responded with a smile and then left the room.
Ellis quickly turned his head to Sian.
“… … .”
Xian’s expression was simply grave.
* * *
“I’m so glad you’re safe, princess! “You don’t know how worried I was because I thought something was really wrong!”
Resimus rarely left Arin’s arms.
“I heard it’s okay, Resimus! “Really, why are you like this today?”
Because she couldn’t enter the banquet hall as a maid, Resimus was unable to stay by Arin’s side even after the incident occurred.
Wouldn’t she be in trouble in a place where she isn’t around?
Being unable to do anything when the master was in danger was the worst situation for the original squire.
I can’t believe she, who is stricter than anyone else in the world during swordsmanship training, is showing herself sobbing like this.
Arin once again felt how precious he was to her.
As time passed and the incident came to an end, her face never cleared up.
Since work is work, it’s natural for things to get messy.
However, right now, one scene was repeating over and over again in Arin’s mind.
That scene where Xian hugged Runab.
When people repeat the same thoughts, their imagination tends to add to them.
I know that he simply jumped in to save her, but for some reason, strange elements kept being added to Arin’s mind.
‘Obviously I was next to you, but am I not paying attention to anything?’
I felt like all the hours of effort I had put in so far had been in vain.
Still, I felt extremely ashamed of myself for thinking such pathetic thoughts in the current situation.
‘What was that person?’
A man with an unidentifiable black mask.
Arin could not forget the mysterious figure who appeared in a crisis and saved them, but then suddenly disappeared.
Above all, he destroyed the pendant he was wearing.
And it was said that the pendant contained a dangerous artifact called the Day Stone.
In other words, the man knew about this from the beginning and approached them, and in other words, it could be seen that he saved them from the assailants.
Who on earth was it?
I couldn’t see the face because of the mask, but the feeling itself was quite familiar.
It felt like I was encountering someone I knew well.
-Suddenly
Meanwhile, the princess’s visit suddenly took place.
It was a serious crime to host a visit from the imperial family without prior notice.
However, a person who neither the knights guarding the outside nor the maids guarding the inside dared to step forward entered the room.
“Lu, Brother Ruinel… … ?”
It was Ruinel Sebellus, the first prince of the empire.
Although it was said to be the younger sister’s room, it was definitely the girl’s room and the princess’s room.
For Arin, it was actually a situation that made her feel uncomfortable.
However, since her position meant that she could not reveal such emotions carelessly, Arin cautiously came out and bowed down.
“Oh, welcome. Brother. It’s an honor for you to visit us… … .”
Despite greeting him with all courtesy, the prince’s face was not very bright.
Without even replying to the greeting, he immediately sat down on the chair and crossed his legs.
“I’ll ask you straight, Arin.”
The prince’s tone was indifferent and harsh.
“Before the banquet, have you ever received a pendant from my maid?”
I received it, but it was not in the same condition I received it.
Arin barely suppressed her trembling heart and answered calmly.
“yes. As it was a gift from my brother, I tried to cherish it. Unfortunately, it was damaged during this commotion.”
“under!”
The prince seemed to be displeased with something, but he let out a laugh.
“That’s pathetic.”
“yes?”
A retort came out of Arin’s mouth without realizing it.
“You heard it too, right? “That pendant contained an artifact called the Day Stone.”
“Yes, it is, but… … .”
“I never instructed you to bring me that pendant. Of course, I’ve never seen anything about that pendant. In other words, it is a plot entirely planned by that maid.”
The prince gave her a pendant, saying it was a gift, but in fact, the pendant contained a Day Stone filled with the magic of deception.
As a result, Arin became the target of strangers and summoned beasts, and faced a major crisis that could have cost her her life.
Although it was overcome safely, when the cause and effect was defined, it could seem as if Prince Ruinel had planned to kill Princess Arin.
However, the prince immediately cut off the incident, saying it had nothing to do with him.
“So don’t even think about having anything to do with me about that pendant! Do you understand, Arin?”
Arin was unable to answer any questions.
All I can do is bow my head and give a positive answer… … .
“Your brother… … .”
After finishing his business, the prince stood up immediately.
“I thought you might have grown up a little, but you’re really stupid. “Did you really think I was going to send you a gift?”
How could there not have been suspicion?
However, the weak remaining family affection only covered it up.
Still, at this moment, the foolish thought that the prince thought of him as family was being shattered.
“Don’t forget! “Your foolishness without even the slightest doubt was responsible for today’s tragedy!”
With those words, the prince left the room.
No one, including Resimus, was willing to talk to her.
“… … .”
All I could hear were desperate moans trying to hold back tears.
(Continued in the next part)
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