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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 168

Yes, I knew this sight..

The fundamental shit that most Korean men share.

army. And combat equipment command inspection. In short, battlefield.

Memories of that time come to mind when I see the employees moving in perfect order before my eyes..

"We have prepared bath water and clothes to change into.."

The gap between the calm and competent maids who respond with their usual movements and those who run around like real mad dogs is at a level that can be described as a movie directing. It seems like the people around me are running at 3x speed..

"Ah, yes."

I went up to the second floor, smelling the familiar reverberations of PTSD from strangers. After this is over, you're going to make a fuss about moving the furniture again, right? As I watch the hardships caused by the once-in-a-lifetime visit of an imperial princess to a temporary detention center, I am reminded of my discharge day..

"I was so damn happy."

On the day of my discharge, an emergency training situation occurred, so unlike me, who was relaxed, the whole unit was busy preparing for dispatch. It remains one of the best memories in my life..

"Even if you make it this luxurious, you have to be even more damned when high-ranking people come. I guess things like this are the same wherever you go."

Of course, this situation has nothing to do with me. I decided to just focus on getting a clean wash..

In fact, it wasn't even training to sweat, so all I could do was get into warm water and sigh, but anyway, I washed up and changed into my everyday clothes when Esmueh arrived..

When I come down to the first floor with the maid, Esmuet, wearing the purple robe I saw last time, walks in among the nobles who are standing tightly in the lobby, which is not narrow but not wide either..

The only difference is that he is wearing a very furry cape. The cloak, which seemed to scream “Winter is Coming” at any moment, looked very warm, but it seemed a bit big to Esmuët and the weight seemed like a burden. She came in with a very calm expression, looked around the lobby, then shifted her gaze to me, who was still coming down the stairs..

"Well, it's a woman. You seem to be doing well, Eldmia.."

It seems like less than a week has passed since I returned from the Empire, but as she said in her letter, it really feels like it's been a month since we last met. Looking back, I really did run around a lot..

"It doesn't seem like a week has passed, but I see you again, Esmueh. It's a pity that I didn't get to meet you on a pleasant occasion.."

Everyone in the kingdom, except the empire's visitors, flinch at my attitude toward Esmuë. However, Esmueh only lightly extended her hand towards me as I came down to the first floor and asked for an escort..

"It's pleasant enough for her. She's just taking a moment before heading to the royal palace, so she'll just talk about what's important.."

Meanwhile, the maid, who naturally approaches Esmueh without interfering with her steps and takes the cloak she was wearing, remains calm. It was like a crazy thief in a movie stealing earrings and necklaces without the wearers knowing. The natural, fluid movement made me stare at her with my eyes wide open without realizing it..

"hmm. She's a competent maid. To be honest, it was so neat that I thought he might have just pushed the furniture in to get the woman's attention, but looking at him, it seems he was just unreasonable.."

They flinch and once again the nobles start a fight. To be honest, I wanted to smear the faces of the nobles, but even though the blame lies with them, the ones suffering are the lower level people, so I decided to just keep my mouth shut and only tell the truth..

"His cooking skills were also excellent. Thanks to you, I am living without any inconvenience.."

Some nobles looked at me with excitement at my answer, but they didn't pay much attention..

I almost changed all the furniture in the kitchen inside, but take it as an apology for going up to the second floor without even bothering to look... Even if I hadn't seen the employees running around, I would have pointed out that the furniture had changed after washing up..

After climbing the stairs, I lower my visor and two heavily armed black knights pretend to block the stairs. And only then did Esmuye open her mouth in a low voice as usual..

"When I brought them to the temporary detention center, I heard people talking about protection and all that, so I decided to come here and the treatment was better than I expected.."

"Oh, right? I was a little confused at first too. It was very different from Ragnis’ time.."

"Have you been treated poorly in any way??"

"On the contrary, I am doing very well. I wonder if this makes sense compared to what I've done.."

I know why. It's all thanks to the huge backbone of Esmuera. I never thought that the trip to the empire that I followed with the feeling of helping Ragnis would bring about such a big change, but I am grateful because it is a positive change in many ways..

"As a royal family that has endured 7 years of fighting against demons, they are simply responding wisely. Even with this, I am just being very careful because you hit the player in advance and go on a rampage. If the royal family had gone according to plan, they would have been receiving quite luxurious treatment by now.."

"That's terrible."

When I was truly disgusted, Esmuye smiled slightly when she saw my reaction..

"It's not that he doesn't have manly aspirations, but he's truly not greedy.."

"Why can't I be greedy? I just don't like being used. Because of that, I was in a lot of trouble this time.."

"Hehehe. I feel like I want to stay up all night listening to what happened, but right now things aren't working out so I'm just sad.."

The second floor was empty anyway, but after entering the room and using some kind of magic to check the surroundings, Esmuye got down to business. Wait, I think that checks for eavesdropping or surveillance magic.?

"Didn't I just check to see if it was bugged??"

"huh? Yes, but?"

"If there had been wiretapping, the conversation just before would have been...?"

"Huh. What is before you is Ye. On the contrary, isn't it natural that this was an action taken with the hope that there would be an opportunity to use the wiretapping to the contrary?."

I was at a loss for words when asked why I was asking something so obvious..

"It was a conversation that only gave us a hint of a friendly relationship, so it's not like I'm breaking the treaty I made with you. More than that, it is important for the royal family to know in advance what actions you will take and the consequences, so please sit down.."

I sat down on the edge of the bed with the intention of listening seriously to Esmuye's stern manner of speaking while pounding the bed with her small hands..

Then, as if it was very natural, Esmueh sat sideways on my lap and hugged me..

"...Esmueh?"

When I called out to Hamjji, who was making a humming sound as if he was satisfied after calmly committing such an incredible act, I got a rather bold answer..

"Wouldn't it be natural for Yeo to receive this level of compensation for taking the initiative? Just listen to it like this.."

The problem is that that bold answer is a cowardly fact, so I have nothing to say..

"To put it bluntly, you will not suffer any harm from this incident. The same goes for those around you. But you won't get anything."

"What you can get?"

"Honor, reward, power. Or official congratulations?"

"The compensation is a bit disappointing, but I don't need the rest.."

Even if I got something like that, what would I use it for? I'm not going to the academy, I'm going to the battlefield..

When I answered indifferently, Esmuye laughed, shaking her shoulders..

"I knew it would happen. Well, that's limited to Itisel, and you still have a lot to receive from the empire, so it's not a big problem.."

"You say amazing things casually.."

"Is there any reason why you can't tell the truth?."

At the same time, Esmuët dissatisfiedly dragged my arm, which had been playing around, and placed it around her waist as if to hug her. I hug Asili without any hesitation, without being conscious of it, but it's not so easy with the other kids..

"The opening will come out strong. Since I am more interested in your hand than anyone else, I will tell you to hand it over if you don't need it. Only by doing that much will the movement to use you politically subside.."

If it were simply a fight within the kingdom, there would definitely be a movement to take advantage of my seemingly exiting actions by using other methods. I don't care if it's for self-interest or public interest, but there must have been an attempt. If that doesn't work, there must have been a less drastic way to kick me out..

But I can't do that now. The only option available to the political stooges right now is to embrace me and not touch me. It's not that difficult.

Although it may not have been the intended direction, the Empire personally invited Ragnis and enhanced her symbolism. And she praised the attendant's achievements without hesitation. The fact that those who were sent back with a smile are treated poorly as soon as they return are accused of treason, which is no different from spitting in the face of the empire..

Just because of that, the guy who caught a traitor who was harmful to the kingdom in a situation where he didn't feel like it, said, 'If you're going to treat me like that, give it to me. I will take him in and raise him.' He said, 'Oh, I don't need this crazy dog, so take it with me.' and threw it to the Empire.?

It's a pro-empire movement, so it can be difficult to refute even if the kingdom makes up an excuse that it doesn't look very favorably on the empire. Just looking at the supplies the empire has provided to the kingdom over the past seven years would be enormous, but if such rumors spread, the empire's support becomes uncertain, so it naturally becomes an option that should be avoided first..

However, if you touch it roughly, it can become Wilson MK2 overnight like Envelde. Of course, I act within reasonable grounds, but to them, I'm just a crazy person, so that's enough of a threat..

Then, is there anything else? ‘Oh no. We have no intention of abandoning such a good dog,' and then we have no choice but to keep him safe..

With this, I am the completion of a world where no one gets hurt..

I did it knowing that it would be a lot of hassle, but I can't help but be thankful that it is being organized much more easily and concisely thanks to Esmu..

Although I was a little embarrassed, I expressed my gratitude and gave Esmueh a firm hug..

"Okay, why are you doing this all of a sudden?!"

"Because I’m thankful."

I hope one day there will come a time when I can properly repay this consideration..