Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 254
Where am I?
The temporary detention center is now as familiar as my villa..
Who am I?
Eldmia Egar is being temporarily detained on charges of overreacting to the issue of retaliation between adventurers..
Yes. This time, I thought I was going to see a prison in this country, but to my surprise, the place I was headed to was a temporary detention center for nobles. She was embarrassed on the inside, but she didn't show it on the outside and said hello to Messiella, whom she was seeing for the first time in a while, and she was even more embarrassed. Of course, I think Leica's presence as well as my confident attitude played a part in that, but I could clearly see that he was bewildered enough to break his poker face..
But whatever the process, I ended up staying here again, proudly acting like it was my home, and after taking a shower, I lay down on the bed. Laika, who was excited to see the room for the first time and looked around for a while, came and lay down next to me, so I stroked the back of his neck for about five minutes..
"This is different from the plan...?"
Only after that did I start to worry a little too late..
It was assumed that he would kill Dantel and obediently follow Garun and be captured by the guards. It was also expected that he could be detained for up to three days due to charges of overreacting and the resulting investigation. But I never dreamed that I would come this way, as if it was so natural..
error? The temporary detention center for nobles is not ‘noble’ for nothing. It is a place where nobles who have committed crimes are imprisoned for the purpose of saving face, but at the same time, it is a place with a strong political odor that is also used for the purpose of blindfolding and ignoring only formal procedures to make it look good and release them. Unless there is an order from above, the guards do not make their own decisions and place all the criminals or suspects they catch in the temporary detention center where Ragnis was imprisoned or in the camp..
In the end, as soon as someone heard about the situation, they took action and placed me here..
"There are so many people who can guess......!"
Duke Lesrom? The royal family’s decision with Esmuët in mind? Or maybe Princess Messina? Did she possibly get into Mr. Wydra's ear and use her hand? Even if that were the case, the response was too fast. Unless the story has already been told because there is already a connection between the adventurer's guild and the royal family, it is a reasonable guess that someone was constantly watching my every move..
It wasn't difficult to imagine it up to that point, but in the end, my reasoning couldn't go any further due to the lack of information I had..
"Eh, I don’t know. Worrying doesn't give you the answer, you need to rest when you need to rest.."
In the end, all my worries and speculations are useless unless someone comes to me with a contact plan. I chose to sleep peacefully rather than make guesses that weren't very accurate and fall into the absurd delusion that I could predict everything in the world..
It's unfortunate that I couldn't contact Asilier in advance, but Garun said he would take care of that part, so I decided not to worry for now. And when she let go of her mind, to her surprise, she was able to fall asleep very quickly..
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When I woke up because Laika, who had fallen asleep with me, was pushing my face with his hind paws, the sun was just beginning to rise..
I checked my watch and saw that it was roughly 7 o'clock as I cleaned up my awkward hind legs. I felt a little tired, but it was surprising that it was similar to the time I usually wake up..
"He's useful even in the oddest ways.."
I slapped Laika's butt, a living, breathing alarm clock that was once a magic sword and now I don't know what it's becoming, but I didn't think it would wake up. I beat the dog's plump buttocks like a drum to a level that would wake a normal dog, even if it was in a deep sleep, but all that came back was waves of fluttering fur and flesh..
Hmm... Is this also an abnormal symptom caused by the change? I guess I'll have to talk to Seneran later..
Anyway, I didn't have any intention of doing anything right away just because I opened my eyes, so I was patting Laika's butt in a moderate rhythm and thinking about what to do, when I heard a knock..
-Eldmia. Did you cough??
"yes. Mr. Messiela. I just woke up."
It's too early for the nobles to wake up, so why is this happening? I was puzzled by the early visit, which I had never experienced the last time I stayed there, and when I answered, a calm answer came back..
-Someone who wanted to meet Eldmia came to visit. What should I do?
"...this time? Who is it??"
-If I say Luceric, you'll know....
...What? I have no idea? Still, if you say something like that, you must have said it with great confidence, so how can you not remember it??
I hastily answered that I didn't know, but while I was groaning and thinking about giving the dog to the other person who was confident, Messiella added his condolences..
-Although he did not seem to be a nobleman, he was a man with etiquette ingrained in him..
I remembered. Luceric, Duke of Lethrom's direct agent.
"...Thanks to you, it came to mind. I'll be down soon. Sorry for your inconvenience this early in the morning, but may I ask for some tea??"
-I will prepare.
After giving a short answer, I slowly got out of bed and changed my clothes while listening to Messiela's footsteps walking away. Even though I checked in late yesterday, I applauded Messiela's outstanding work ability as I put on my neatly ironed clothes, as if by magic, and in the meantime, I gave Laika's butt one more look, who was still sleeping without a care in the world. After knocking, I came down to the first floor..
I left the door open, so it will come out on its own when I wake up..
"Long time no see, Eldmia.."
"It’s been a while, Luceric. How have you been??"
"Thanks to you, I am doing well. After the Envelde incident, it became very quiet inside the Noble House.."
hmm. I was prepared for the answer to be that they were not doing well because of me, but I didn't know if it was empty or serious, but the answer I received was quite positive..
"Some things have become easier thanks to the performance you showed at Englem this time. As you know, we need a cause to move, so it was an issue that would take some more time.."
I guess he was being serious. After briefly saying hello, Luceric waited for Messiela while leisurely looking around the interior without any signs of being in a hurry. And he took the tea cup from Ella Messi, who had prepared tea for her in an instant, and only after taking a sip did he begin to speak in earnest. He is definitely a person with etiquette engraved on his body..
"Would it be okay if I start by explaining why I came to see you early in the morning despite being rude??"
Rather, I wanted him to explain, so I nodded moderately and took another sip of strong black tea, and Luceric continued the story with a smile..
"thank you In fact, the reason I came to see you so early was largely because we were going to be busy with work today and it was difficult to find time to do so. However, this is to sort out an unpleasant incident that happened yesterday, so please understand.."
"...They organize adventurers' affairs at the Noble House.?"
"yes. Eldmia has not yet received a medal to recognize her achievements in Englem. Since you are the one who proposed and negotiated the compensation to be given to Eldmia this time, it is safe to say that you are under the protection of the House of Nobles until the medal is awarded.."
decoration? It's a story I've never heard of before. Duke Lesrom was already careful about receiving the money and the house, so it was delivered through a spokesperson rather than at an official event, but now there are still medals left to receive....
does not exist. Not at all. The old man knew that I would be bothered by such a position, so he cut everything out and only handed over the material..
"Don't you document things like that? I think it's a fake official document.."
In other words, that is a lie forced upon me to defend myself. Luceric's eyes widened for a moment, as if he didn't expect me to guess that far..
"To be honest, I was skeptical when you said that you would understand if I told you, but it was an accurate insight. But, as you know, Your Excellency does not do things alone.."
Luceric seems to be aware of the relationship between Duke Lesrom and the royal family, as he is used to saying that he has received the royal family's permission and cooperation. I guess he's not a direct agent for nothing. Thanks to this, my doubts were resolved to some extent and I nodded slightly..
"But how did it move so quickly? I don't think the royal family is paying attention to every single thing the adventurer does.."
"Recently, the adventurer guild leader was assisting the royal family in order to find clues to the rebellion. In many ways, we were sharing information about Eldmia, so we were able to take action right away.."
Hmm. It's obvious, but it's surprising. Perhaps even the first commission I took on with Gaendal Party was part of such activities..
"Anyway, for that reason, Eldmia will be able to leave here by tomorrow. I hope you understand that this is also a result that has been rushed as much as possible.."
"I thought I'd be held for three more days, but I'm just thankful.."
"Well, your Excellency already said that if Eldmia expressed her gratitude, he would ask for one thing...."
He is a truly sly old man. What and how far are you looking ahead? When asked to explain what was being said just by looking at his eyes, Luceric shrugged his shoulders and raised the teacup to his mouth and said:.
"He said he was bored and asked me to come visit him sometime. The justification was to award a medal.."
"...Of course."
Okay, I wanted to say thank you anyway, so that's good. I sighed briefly and took a sip of my tea..
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