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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 173

Fortunately, the carriage did not follow anymore..

I don't know if it's really a consideration out of kindness, but since the result is satisfactory, it probably doesn't matter. When you enter Zikmel's store, you don't need to look at anything..

Still, it's a store opened by an information dealer under false pretenses, so I'm sorry if you get caught because of me.?

"Welcome, guest! The items you ordered last time are already ready and the manager is waiting for you.!"

As soon as I entered his store, I was greeted by an employee who told me a completely unfamiliar story as if it were obvious..

"...Ah, has it already happened??"

I never thought he would make an excuse to meet me naturally and even prepare a script like this to tell me as soon as I come. Is this really the same Zikmel I knew from the past? My heart feels grand.

As I went inside, speaking appropriately, I was greeted by Zikmel amidst a larger pile of documents than usual..

"I've felt this for a long time, but it seems like Eldmia has truly abnormal behavior.."

"I came here just to say thank you and was curious about your reaction.."

"I understand the former reason, but the only thing that comes to mind is that the latter is really too much.."

Contrary to what he said, the situation was not particularly bad, as he smiled leisurely..

"Well, thanks to you, my job has become a little easier, so I'm thankful.."

"Have you ever had anything bad to do with Envelde??"

Sikmel shrugged his shoulders and answered, tapping on the growing pile of documents..

"It seems that one of the competitors had a good connection with Count Bocha. At first it was a long story, but one person disappeared.."

This is another unexpected result. Well, he also ran a slave trade, so based on information, it wouldn't be strange if he had at least one... me? I'm not sure since I found Zikmel by chance..

"If you pick it all up and eat it, you'll end up in trouble, so even though you filtered it out, you can't help but be thankful that it still looks like this. By the way, are you sorted out now??"

"well? I don't know."

"...yes?"

"How would I know? I'm just kicking the spark that fell in front of me. Time will tell whether the fire has gone out or has moved somewhere else.?"

It is true that Envelde's death has unraveled a knot that had been twisted for years, knowingly or unknowingly, and it is also true that I have lost some time as a result, but I do not believe that this has been completely 'sorted out'. Envelde may have shown favor to someone, and that person may come out seeking revenge like me..

"Still, I think it’s true that I got rid of one thing that was an obstacle in my life.."

"...Unlike Eldmia, who acts like you'll only live for one day, you're looking at life from a very distant perspective.?"

"What dude?"

Actually, it wasn't particularly wrong, so I just laughed it off. In fact, it may seem that way to other people..

"Anyway, I stopped by today to say hello. If nothing happens like this, I don't think I'll ever need to ask you for anything.."

"yes? Aren't we going to see each other more often in the future? Even though he made a big fuss this time, if things quiet down, the royal family will make a fuss about giving him a title.?"

"What title?"

"...Eldmia, did you attack Count Bosha without knowing what kind of person he was??"

"I don't know why I don't know. I touched me."

"...Huh. How did you come back alive...? is not it? Should I question how strong I am??"

Zikmel was tilting his head and muttering to himself as if he didn't understand, so I thought about feeding him some honey chestnuts, but what Envelde said came to mind..

"Are you saying that he earned the title of count with a sword??"

"It's a bit of an expression, but it's true. That's because you didn't eat that knife with a person, but with a demon.."

"I heard you say something like that out of your mouth...."

"He was a knight who was well-respected on the battlefield, including by his subordinates. Because it was wartime, I was promoted quickly, but I also heard that I had a lot of merit. They say he retired due to injury during the war, but of course that's a lie. Since I have been preparing for rebellion all this time, assuming that my skills from back then have not gone anywhere, I would be ranked among the expert level knights.?"

Somehow, he was good at cutting..

His ability to mix counterattacks with counterattacks was unusual. To the extent that it can be said that swordsmanship was pushed aside purely because of that..

"He's stronger than the current hero."

Although he was just stating the truth, Zikmel shook his head with an expression of disgust..

"What on earth do you eat to become so strong??"

"chagrin...?"

"...It's not like I'm angry or anything.?"

"That's what I heard, too, but I felt resentment rather than anger.."

'He said something nonsense like 'I think he's only used to making things unfair...' so this time I fed him honey chestnuts..

"So what you're saying is that since a 15-year-old guy with that level of ability was killed, the nobles will try to raise him somehow, and if that happens, they'll naturally have a lot to do with you, who are good at information.?"

"You are very accurate."

"Well, we are taking that into account, but it will take at least a few years. Next year, I will receive the Wandering Knight Distinguished Service Medal and go to the front lines.."

'After all this mess, will I really be able to receive honors?' If you do it, you can definitely get it..

This is an opportunity to kill a crazy dog ​​that bites anyone without getting a drop of blood on your hands. Is there any way to stop it? I will welcome it with open arms, saying that it is a perfect way to awaken true chivalry and become an opportunity to walk on the right path. Even if I don't like it, they'll probably want to send it to me?

Even those who take a neutral attitude will see it as an opportunity to test my abilities while giving me time and an excuse to quell negative public opinion, so they won't particularly refuse. Well, the only ones that can be said to be friendly to me are Ragnis and Sir Ekaf, so there is nothing to say about that..

"So, if we keep quiet until then, I don't know what it will be like later, but we'll go our separate ways for a while.."

Zikmel looked like he had a lot to say, but instead of opening his mouth, he ended the conversation by nodding..

Since I was in a position of trust, I was planning to show my face one more time before leaving, so I said hello as usual, left the store, and walked about ten more.?

"uh? Mr. Ega?"

"oh?"

While heading to the guild, I ran into Lellie, who had bought a lot of things. This is what it means to know if the day you go is market day or something.!

While people were amazed at the meeting, which took place at such exquisite timing that it was suspicious of the Truman Show, Lellier approached with a smile and raised the topic first..

"The capital city seems surprisingly large. Did you organize your work well last time??"

"yes. I think it will be organized very well. Looks like Mr. Lellie returned safely after that.."

"Wow, that was really nonsense. The damn guild leader and some city officials had really committed the crime, so they were dragged around to testify about it and only recently came back.."

Thanks to this, his pockets became quite generous, but he seemed to be bothered in many ways, so Lellie shook his head..

"Actually, I was going to suggest that we all get together and have a company dinner since the extra profit I made at that time was thanks to Mr. Ega. What do you think? I'd like to take Asilier with me, too.."

"I like it, but I think I'll have to ask my sister. May I know where you are staying? I will find out as soon as the story is resolved.."

"Do you know the inn called Drunken Squirrel? We are all indebted to that inn now.."

I don't really know. Still, it’s like this even though I’ve been living in the capital for almost two years. I thought he got around quite a bit though..

"Let's do it like this. You look like you have a lot of luggage, so let me carry it for you.."

"haha! What is that? You very politely ask me for directions.."

Still, Lellie seemed to have no intention of refusing and entrusted the basket she was holding in her arms to me. Still, with both hands full of baskets, I'm left wondering why I bought so much..

"Do you cook separately at your accommodation? It's a huge burden.."

"Ah, these are ingredients for manufacturing reagents. Since there is a maturation period, you have to make a lot at once so you can replenish at the right time.."

"Do you know how to do alchemy??"

"It's enough to save the cost of the potion.."

Lellie answered lightly as if it was no big deal, but I couldn't hide my surprise. Doing emergency treatment with herbs and making your own reagents were on a different level from those of an expert. If you make it wrong, you will suffer a lot from side effects..

"That's awesome. Are you self-taught??"

"Oh, I can't do something like that that would waste my life. I learned it in Loveville.."

"If it's Loveville..."

"that's right. It is Catherine’s hometown. A connection was made there and she ended up accompanying Katrina.."

You have to cross Itisel, cross the Empire, cross the divided plains, and reach the great northern mountain range to reach Loveville... It seems to be a very old relationship..

"ah. Lely? Dragonblood clan in Loveville? I heard that there are people like that. Have you ever heard of them??"

Come to think of it, Gish said something like that. She didn't know if Lellier was from Loveville, but if she learned alchemy there, she wondered if she might know something. When she asked, he rolled his eyes from side to side as if he was reliving her memory. She Lelya slowly opened her mouth..

"At first glance? Was this a family related to the Lovel legend? It was like that?"

"Snowflake?"

"It’s a common birth story. Mixed blood with dragon. Dragon blood refers to the blood of a dragon. Their clan spread. So, the Dragon Blood Clan. why is that suddenly?"

"A few days ago, I told a story about Catherine, and as soon as she heard it, she asked me about it. Did she even meet the dragon blood clan?."

"Eh. I shouldn't have asked him?"

"I was already curious so I asked, but I didn't have time to ask because I was swinging my knife.."

"...???"

It was Lellie, who was collecting hooks, looking at me with an expression as if she couldn't believe her ears..