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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 25

Where is it?

The commander's tent within the self-proclaimed 'Margrave Guards of Lavien's camp' built on the outskirts of Ogwen..

Who am I?

Eldmia, a turtle, was dragged in without a word due to Ragnis' coercive attitude to accompany her because she was overwhelmed by the atmosphere..

No, does this make sense? In reality, the woman named Ragnis that I knew was completely gone and she was just a noblewoman. Does early education for nobles start at age 1? I was so scared that I couldn't understand how they had been hiding such an atmosphere all this time..

The carriage that the soldiers were escorting was to take Ragnis. I trembled, wondering if I would be kidnapped to the capital by Ragnis, who just climbed into the carriage as if there was no need to say anything other than a breathless greeting, but fortunately, that didn't happen. After listening to the story, it was said that they would stay in the city for about 3 days to receive supplies and receive reports on previous kidnappings..

There were five people on horseback, but only two were currently accompanying them. The teacher of Lord Ekaf and Ragnis. In reality, these two represented the escort group. The others seemed to be adjutants..

They wanted to hear about past events directly from Ragnis. It meant not only the kidnapping of Delt, but also the entire traces Ragnis had traversed since the Margrave's territory was destroyed. Ragnis, who had anticipated this and spent time organizing the story while waiting for the escort, was very neat and clear. The story was told by organizing the events in a neat way..

Only after things were sorted out like that did we finally start talking about personal topics..

"I never imagined that the Margrave would be in Ogwen.."

I, who had been sitting like a sack of barley for such a long time, carefully sipping tea because I was afraid to go to the bathroom, was confused because I didn't know why I had to be here, but they talked among themselves as if they didn't care about poor Eldmia. In fact, even though I was told in advance by Ragnis in the carriage that this would happen and that this is an unavoidable etiquette when talking between nobles and non-nobles, so I asked him to understand, it is true that I do not feel comfortable in the position of a stranger..

It is said that Ekaf Csin Ogatorf, the King's Three Swords and one of the knight commanders of the kingdom's knights, had a long-standing relationship with the previous Margrave of Lavien. The previous Margrave was the first to warn of changes in the Demon King's army, and it was Ekaf who properly considered and accepted the previous person's claims and raised his voice along with them. Naturally, traffic would have become more frequent..

It's embarrassing to even say it's thanks to him, but I guess the relationship wasn't so casual that he could confidently claim that he was involved in this movement..

"After gathering myself, I ended up here. It was also a place where I met Lord Ekaf six years ago.?"

6It was around the same time that our village was destroyed. Has anyone ever visited to investigate? When I think back on my memory, I don't think anyone came to the village in particular, so I think they may have just stayed in Ogwen and received a report on the situation..

Ekaf only agreed to Ragnis' words with a light nod without saying anything. I wondered if he had touched something uncomfortable, but perhaps because he was just saying little, Ragnis didn't seem to care at all and shifted the topic to his teacher. Since they already knew each other and they were the main characters of this story, the story continued without even introducing themselves..

As expected, there was no room for me to intervene. This is the moment when I miss Asilier so much..

"I will repay for the rest of my life the kindness that Master gave to my disciples who were in need.."

"There is no such thing in priestly relationships.."

He was an old man with long white hair and a long beard, and was a true natural wizard himself. However, instead of a cap and robes, he wore sturdy-looking leather armor and a hooded cape, and on his belt were several vials, a magic book, and a long sword. He had an unconventional appearance, wearing an ambiguous one-handed sword and a staff..

It's something you'd expect a wizard fighting on the battlefield to have, but seeing the old man with his age showing on his face, maintaining such an incredible posture as if he were a macho bodybuilder, is nothing short of scary. I think it would look great if you put on some sunglasses..

He was one of the few battle mages who achieved great success, exuding a combative aura that could be read as survival rather than old age. He was so intimidating that most people he met on the street would immediately lower their eyes, and although his way of speaking was like that, he was also a very common sense person..

"Even the law of the kingdom does not distinguish us from others. After all, if they were like family, how could they have done the work in return for something from you? Just think about moving forward and succeeding the previous margrave.."

It seems like he would place more emphasis on physical education than theoretical education, but the fact that he is so passionate about discovering outstanding talent and nurturing disciples by even putting his work into practice makes me realize once again that people should not be judged solely based on their appearance. While I was inwardly admiring this, the old man looked at me differently from the others and began to speak..

"Rather, I should repay the favor to that young man who helped you. I'm late in greeting you, but please understand that it's a bit formal for nobles. I am a wizard named Radnellbandes Akrisan. He is the magic teacher of Ragnis, called Rad because of his complicated name, and the owner of an unremarkable bookstore.."

"It's called Eldmia Ega. You seem to like books quite a bit.?"

"huh? Ahahaha! I see. You are a warrior.."

Isn't this the library I know? Considering the thought and confirmation that he is a warrior, is this a slang term for wizards? The thought occurred to me at the same time and I was puzzled, but Ragnis was right next to me and added an explanation..

"Wizards call their personal labs a bookstore. The name of the Wizard Association's building is the Magic Library.."

I don't think it's like a magic tower or anything like you only see in novels. Still, Radnellbandes, who smiled brightly when he realized that it was the same thing for a wizard to live with books, said as if he was interested..

"By the way...I'm sure he's still young, but he's amazing. Are you also becoming an adult this year??"

"There are still 2 years left."

"Huh. 14 years old? Ekaf, isn’t she the same age as your daughter??"

"...you're right."

Maybe he was just the type of person who doesn't talk much, but Ekaf started to look at me closely as if he was interested while answering briefly. In reality, it was Radnellbandes who continued the story..

"It's surprising that they killed this guy named Delt in one blow, which would have been pointless even if they burned him, but oh my god! A pulpit that jumps from one drake to another without any magical help?! Did you gain the courage to do so while looking at the clouds and clear panoramic view unfolding beneath your feet??"

"Since it was too high, there was still some time before it fell, so I thought the dragon pilot could help.."

"ha ha ha! No matter how you look at this, it seems like the Imperial Spiritual Assembly picked the wrong hero.!"

Even the real laughter is at a level where you can believe that he is not a wizard but a barbarian warrior. Aren't all wizards in this world actually like that? I have never met a wizard in person, except for Asilier and a brief visitor I saw when I was young, so I should know..

"Of course, that's surprising, but the fact that he killed the four henchmen that Delt brought in is something that can't be overlooked easily. He said he had the skills to even pass the knight's exam. Did he already become an auror at that age??"

"no. I just got lucky. Since everything depended on luck, it's embarrassing to even call it skill.."

Auror users can recognize Auror users. Ragnis knew that too, so he reacted very puzzled when I told a lie like this, but when Ekaph didn't say anything, he was even more puzzled, but didn't say anything..

"It's also humble. However, his trained body is nothing short of extraordinary. Who did you learn from??"

"I have an elf adventurer whom I met as a child as my teacher.."

"Elf? I don't mean to disrespect elves, but I've never seen an elf as muscular as you.?"

"As for physical training, I just happened to find it.."

"Huh. If they find out that a body that happens to look like that exists, the knights will all wail.."

Maybe it's because he's not a noble, or maybe it's just his personality, but he doesn't hold back when talking to someone who is the head of a knighthood right next to him. And as if I was used to such outspoken behavior, Ekaf, who was contemplating without the slightest concern, asked me a question..

"I have no choice but to agree with Radnellbandes. Since when did you start training??"

"8Since I started at a young age, I have steadily grown to the point where there is no hindrance to my growth.."

"8fat? Are you from a knight family??"

As I was about to answer calmly because I thought I could do it, Ragnis grabbed my hand and stopped me. I looked at her because I wanted to know something, but she met her eyes once with a very serious expression and answered for me..

"He is the only survivor of the Demon King's army attack six years ago. He has been training to avenge his dead parents and the village people.."

"What?!"

"There were survivors...?"

Unlike Radnellbandes, who was astonished and surprised, Ekaf, who only showed a reaction of widening his eyes, looked at me with a strange expression..

"...pantheon."

"yes?"

"Two tombs built next to the collapsed pantheon. The corpses of thieves. five? No, it was six?"

I honestly got goosebumps. Is this guy a shaman and not a knight? Radnellbandes and I, who were quite embarrassed, looked at Ekaf, but he only muttered with an expression of disbelief..

"That was you...? No, how could an 8 year old do that??"

oh my god. The story I mentioned earlier about coming to Ogwen six years ago was to personally scout our destroyed village.?

When I turned my head to look at Ragnis, her expression did not change. She had already guessed it.

She just held my hand, which she had been silently holding, with a little more strength..