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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 167

Esmue felt very good..

It wasn't just good, it was really 'very' good. So much so that you have to put a lot of effort into not showing it on the outside..

However, those who deal with her are nobles who have made a living by considering their intentions. They were veterans of politics who had been rolling and rolling in her political arena for a long time to the extent that they did not miss her subtle psychology no matter how hard she tried..

The problem is that Esmu, reflected in their eyes, is not ‘forcingly hiding her good mood,’ but ‘hiding her very uncomfortable appearance with a forced smile.’.

All the nobles who came out to welcome her bowed in cold sweat and trembled in their voices..

"It is an infinite honor to see the empire's brilliantly shining white star.."

It was a complete misunderstanding that stemmed from the mentality that thieves would please go away. Based on common sense, her visit this time was definitely not for a pleasant reason..

The person who had personally invited the Empire and established a good relationship was being tried on charges of treason, and the person who not only saved his life but also personally delivered the Empire's letter to the royal family was imprisoned in a temporary detention center for slaughtering a traitor..

Rather than entering with the letter, she was even turned away by the gatekeeper. Even if the smile on her face appeared to be a sincere one, it was a normal reaction from their point of view to think that she was suffering from the disease of laughing when she got too angry..

It was natural to not dare to imagine that the Iron Blood Princess of the Empire would be in a good mood with the anticipation of seeing her lover again in a few days..

"I am..."

"Where is Eldmia Egar?."

It wasn't rude. Because she was a princess. It was rather rude of her to dare to reveal herself first without permission. So now she is forgiven for her rudeness and she can calm down..

The nobleman who was standing as the representative of the princess's welcoming group deceived himself and thought as quickly as possible..

"Lord Egar is currently resting in a place provided by the royal family.."

"...rest?"

"yes. During the chaotic times, the traitors who attempted to overthrow the kingdom were single-handedly executed, but the remnants still remain and are being protected in the name of the royal family.."

Even though it was an already decided answer, I could barely complete it because my mind went blank several times. Still, the nobleman felt proud of what he had accomplished..

Now that he was satisfied, he took the princess and headed to the royal castle, and while chatting with His Majesty, he took Eldmia Egar with him....

"Wow, contrary to what I heard, it's in pretty good condition.."

My hair, which had barely begun to regain its function, hardened once again..

Unlike what I heard...?

"When I last heard from you, things were a little different. I am relieved to hear your answer.."

I feel like my back is getting wet due to cold sweat. I had no idea what the princess was talking about..

By no means... are you pointing out that it is ‘detention’ rather than ‘protection’?...?

The Iron Blood Princess' command fell on his spinning head with his head down..

"I want to check on his condition. to guide you."

"While heading to the royal castle, he also invited..."

"Wangseong confirmed him. There was no need to bring him to this visit in the first place. Why would he need to drag someone who was taking a break to move?."

I felt cold sweat drenching my back and even down my sides, but with those last words, the princess walked confidently..

Seeing the dark knights and attendants of the princess's personal guard silently following behind, the representative bit his lower lip, made a decision, and hurriedly got up from his seat..

"Then, I will take you by carriage, princess. You should head to the royal castle and convey the princess's intentions. Also, put in a word so that you can 'prepare' in advance at the place where Lord Ega is hiding.."

Those who received instructions understood. What does ‘preparation’ mean?.

This means that until the princess arrives, the inside of the temporary detention center is decorated so splendidly that it resembles an aristocratic mansion..

The fight against time has begun.

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It was a temporary detention, but in fact, I was in a state where I could do anything except going out of the house, so my daily routine was no different from usual..

I wake up in the morning, eat a meal prepared by my employer, wash, do personal training alone, and when I'm bored, I just curl up in a book and don't really touch anything no matter what I'm doing. On the contrary, if you need anything, they even provide it to you as if you were a superior, so it is no exaggeration to say that this is not detention but a staycation..

The only difference is that no one can come to visit. But since the treatment is so good, I’m not particularly dissatisfied..

Not only are the weapons left untouched, but the swords of Gish and Envelde that were looted from the Envelde Mansion are also being left untouched. It's not a good idea to get angry at them for not allowing them to visit..

"I feel like Dooly the bully dinosaur.."

I can't believe I went through all the trouble to suit my convenience and still received such luxurious treatment..

I woke up after a good night's sleep for the first time in a while in a strange mood, and went down to the first floor with a refreshed body and three swords. I had no intention of becoming lazy just because I was stuck in a place like this, so I thought I would practice mana control when I had some free time..

Still, like a detention center, there is no backyard. However, there is a small training ground that replaces the backyard..

The training ground is so clean, sophisticated, and isolated that it raises questions about how much convenience they are going to provide, and whether it is really a place to temporarily imprison people suspected of crime..

If you are training there, they will knock on your door on time and provide you with a meal service..

Thanks to this, I kept gritting my teeth at the contrast with the treatment Ragnis had to endure, but I decided to persevere and start training..

"Let's see... I'll have to test the durability first.."

The bug-like sword cannot store magical power at all and flows out like water poured into a bottomless poison. However, I know how to contain black magic above a certain level..

The problem is that, even if you inject more than the limit of magic power into a good sword, it will only store as much as possible and let the rest flow away, but a mediocre sword will break while trying to contain all that is sent..

"I don't know why it explodes like a water balloon when it comes to metal objects.."

Since there is no teacher, there is no one to ask, and in the end, all that is left is self-education. Still, I was thankful that I relied on my senses rather than specific theories, and I channeled magic into Envelde's sword..

"Hmm."

Afterwards, I sent magical power to Gish's sword and checked its reaction. I put both swords down on the floor and couldn't help but feel quite embarrassed..

"It's worse than my sword......!"

I wouldn't go so far as to say it's overwhelming, but it's definitely lame! Still, both of them are knights in name and name, but they used weapons like this.?

Considering that it accepts magical power, it is clearly a good weapon... but it has clear limitations. If you apply magical power here, it will definitely kill you..

I didn't know there would be this much of a difference..

"I'm disappointed. I should just sell it in moderation and use it to raise money.."

Still, I was able to handle what I was going to practice today, so I focused my attention on the two swords lying on the floor..

The goal is simple. Completion of sword techniques that can be used in actual combat.

Envelde personally proved how great an advantage it is to be able to drag a weapon that is out of hand and to be able to throw it from an unexpected angle, so this was training to maximize it..

I also planned my own curriculum..

At first, I plan to slowly progress by standing still and linking with the two swords, then moving and linking, and finally, using magical power to enable linkage while running, and then throwing. Once you get used to this operation, you will be able to use it in any way..

It's impossible right now, but as you become more proficient, you may be able to move and strengthen a cheap sword at will..

"As expected...it's easy to link once you get the hang of it.."

Until then, just train with an efficient sword. They say a craftsman doesn't blame the tools, but I'm not a craftsman..

I had no difficulty raising the two swords to my eye level. There was no big problem in spinning in the direction I wanted, but throwing the sword was a problem..

"stuffy!"

It feels like I'm drawing a triangle with one hand and a circle with the other hand and writing with my tongue.!

Even though it was two swords, it was completely different from when I moved one of my swords, and I started to feel an indescribable discomfort as it didn't listen to my words..

"Wow, I didn't know there would be this much of a difference... wow.!"

I was clearly concentrating, but suddenly I lost control and Gish's sword suddenly shot past my ear at incredible speed.!

"Damn... I almost fell off my ear.."

3I feel like I saw in real life an object that had a physics engine error suddenly bounced and flew away in a D game..

"I didn't even use much magic, so how did it fly like that?...?"

Is there a point where you can move things with just a little magical power? It was a sword technique that was more profound than initially expected..

Still, as I was concentrating to retrieve what had already flown away with my magic, I heard a knock on the training room door..

"Sir Egar. Are you okay for a moment?."

It was the voice of a competent maid who was in charge of preparing delicious meals and cleaning. The tone was no different from usual, but for some reason there was an unidentifiable bustle behind it that wasn't there until this morning..

"I received a call that a visitor was expected to visit.."

"My roommate...? I heard that a visit is impossible, but."

"This is a message that the First Princess of the Empire has visited the Kingdom regarding this incident. Because you strongly want to meet Lord Ega...."

"S... The 1st princess?"

It's already been a while since I sent you a letter...?

Surprised by the unexpected news, I opened the door to the training center and was immediately taken aback when I came out..

"...What's this?"

Numerous workers were running in all directions around the not-so-large detention center, fightingly moving furniture with fire in their eyes..