Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 118
A conclusion was reached after one thousand and one Eldemia gathered their collective intelligence..
There is only one thing you must look into and confirm now..
"How much do you know about me in detail??"
"I know everything from the rumors I heard in Ogwen to the rumors you accumulated while working in the capital adventurer guild. It also means that he has a strong desire for revenge against the Demon Lord.."
Contrary to what I thought was an unexpected question and that there would be some delay, Duke Lesrom answered immediately..
Aside from my personal life, I'm saying that I know it in detail... Even though it feels a little strange, I like it because there's less to explain..
"The matter related to the commander of the Demon Lord's army is definitely revenge, but it also has something to do with my beliefs. I think it would be better to talk briefly in order to get to the point. Would you like to hear it??"
"It's a belief. Isn’t this the most helpful factor when trying to understand the other person? I'd like you to let me know.."
The Duke of Lesrom was very adept at euphemizing things that could be said in a high-handed manner. I guess that's all I have to do to be the head of the House of Nobles..
"First of all, for me revenge is a means, not a goal.."
"So what is the goal??"
"8The goal can be said to be the reaction of people who come across the fact that a little boy did not forget his enemy even after dozens of years and found him and brought him to death without caring about his status or power. Your Excellency, what do you think will come to mind when you hear that story? Assuming it's not a lie.."
"haha. You probably don't want to be involved in a hostile situation.."
It's a natural thing. Because even I don’t want to get involved with a guy like that. I nodded lightly at this completely normal reaction..
"That's what I hope for. Rather than weighing the profits and losses and worrying about whether to touch it or not, it makes people think that it is best to avoid it for now.."
"But aren’t there too many obstacles for that? No matter how valid your revenge is, it will have a completely different meaning to others who have been harmed. If they act like you, the chain will never end.?"
This is an extremely common sense question. It's not for nothing that they say revenge begets revenge. Of course, I know that much. But there is no problem at all.
"It's a problem if you want perfection, but perfection isn't what I want. If I stay quiet when one is taken away, one day, ten people who eventually find out about it may rush in and steal the ten. But if I take one thing away and the other person takes five things away, wouldn't the people who try to take something from me be a lot less likely to worry about it??"
The difference is whether it becomes a neighborhood drum that anyone can run to and play, or a drum that only a few people can prepare and play..
In the first place, I never thought that I could become inviolable just because I couldn't let anyone touch me. How could a mere human being do that when even God gets on his nerves when something called the Demon King pops up and gets on his nerves? Even in a fantasy world, that is close to impossible..
Still, at least you can change something that would be looked down on by 100 people to something that only about 50 people would look down on. The name Commander of the Demon King's Army carries enough weight..
If you repeat this a few times, the day will surely come when the number of times someone touches me first will be reduced to just a handful unless I strike first. I'm not massacring innocent people or running around cowardly, and I'm living a good life, so how can I have endlessly increasing enemies??
It is quite possible. So, I live with this shit..
"That's why they're targeting the faceless commander of the Demon Lord's army. Of course, he wouldn't have wiped out our village himself, but since he was the commander who issued such a military order, he should at least take care of the aftermath. And this applies not only to demons, but also to all those who are involved with me and are hostile to me.."
My conviction to drive awareness into the world that Eldmia Egar should never be touched is not subject to compromise or negotiation..
Even if he is a duke of a country, nothing changes..
I lifted the cup with the intention of taking a sip of the tea that Duke Lesrom had poured for me, but since I had no idea what kind of trick he had put into it, I decided to just savor the scent and put it down again. He placed his hand near his waist, ready to grab the handle of his sword at any time, and looked into the eyes of Duke Lethrom and asked:.
"So just to be sure, I'd like to hear the answer directly. The wild boar you mentioned, was it moved by your Excellency's orders??"
In words, I said it was a wild boar, not a tail cut, but that was just a play on words from my perspective. In the end, what I held in my arms was the same.
Just as a soldier's desertion does not occur by order of an officer, Duke Lesrom may also be nothing more than a victim, but the story must be clearly concluded so that later on, one may ask, 'I never said that?' You can't get out of it the same way..
Because of the boar's plan, Ragnis had to go into hiding at a young age and was even kidnapped, and the dragon pilot Gies had to take part in a debt without knowing that it was a treason. If I had been weak, I could have lost my life to four semi-knights like Delt calculated at the time. Just because I'm alive doesn't mean I can laugh off those attempts..
The guy who messed with me hasn't paid the price yet. And this is what I need to check now.
Who touched me?.
Traitor boar? Or Duke Lesrom?
"...If that's the case?"
"A traitor will be punished by the kingdom as a traitor, but your Excellency will not see it happen.."
Because it will fall into my hands today.
Duke Lesrom's countenance does not change even as he looks at my actions, which have obvious interpretations. Even at this moment, his actions as he drinks tea are full of elegance..
It was only when I wondered what he was thinking through his eyes that were staring straight at me for a while that he opened his mouth..
"It's not related at all. Rather, the nobles are divided into the new nobles and the old nobles. I think you know who belongs to which faction without me having to tell you.."
I didn't feel like I needed to say anything, so I just finished answering by putting my hands on my knees again, and Duke Lesrom continued, without any reprimand, with an attitude of interest..
"Is it okay if I ask you two questions??"
"of course."
"Why did you tell me your beliefs in advance? Doesn't it just increase the possibility that I will lie to avoid immediate death? And why am I speaking now when you might have been in a better position if you had discussed this subject after receiving the pledge I mentioned??"
I thought I was asking something big, but luckily it wasn't a big deal..
"The former was because I felt it would be more sincere if I explained that I was not acting for the purpose of revenge, considering the profit and loss. Even if what your Excellency said is false, I feel like it doesn't matter since you are just getting a reprieve. In the latter case, 'The business is over, so die.' It's just that situations like this don't suit your temperament. They're like thieves, right?."
Life is given as a gift to those who cooperate well. It's one of my life mottos..
"Please wait while I write my vows.."
I don't know if my life motto struck a chord or what, but Duke Lesrom nodded and immediately got up and went to his desk..
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It didn't take long for Duke Lesrom, who was a very quick penman, to write the oath and have me double-check it..
As he first mentioned, the oath, which was composed of clear words and sentences without any vague expressions, not only left no room for misunderstanding, but also included an additional clause that stated that if it was not properly implemented, even Duke Lesrom's own life would be sacrificed..
Thanks to you, I could barely resist trying to use my brain again for no reason..
"Just in case, I tell you that the coat of arms, seal, and my handwriting can be compared even in the Royal Castle. Don't worry, lies like forgery don't work.."
After checking and returning it, Duke Lesrom, who had rolled it up neatly and sealed it with wax, handed it to me and opened his mouth..
"I'm looking forward to the day when I can share many stories with you that I couldn't tell you today.."
"As long as the Duke is a nobleman and I help Margrave Levien, I don't think that day will come.."
"well. You might see it sooner rather than later.."
Duke Lesrom, who smiled while saying something vague, got up and ended the conversation by personally opening the door..
"It was a nice conversation, Eldmia. If you're bored, come hang out. You are always welcome. Next time, I hope the misunderstanding will be resolved and we can have tea together happily.."
As I was about to pass by Duke Lesrom, who had such a bright demeanor that I wondered if he was truly aware of the fact that he almost died by my hands just a moment ago, one of his legs moved slowly and slightly blocked my way..
"The wild boar must not die until this trial is over.."
"...?"
"But other than that, it probably doesn’t matter. Because most of the evidence has been collected. If something happens after you leave here, please remember that it has nothing to do with the will of the Noble House.."
After watching Duke Lesrom close the door with a benevolent smile and advice to be careful of unexpected attacks, I left the noble house with the oath in my arms..
Every time I take a step, I reflect on the deep realization that I should not get involved with people in politics..
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