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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 28

The tears of Eldmia, whose mental age is over 30, are not something to be ashamed of. Because even an elf who has lived for 126 years cried. It was a perfectly reasonable tear..

"There are so many different things, really.."

Asilier slapped her back in astonishment at my mental victory..

In the end, the next day, our eyes were swollen, and as soon as we woke up, we had no choice but to look at each other's faces and smile..

But other than my puffy eyes, there was nothing special. We spent the rest of the day as if nothing had happened, waking up as usual, training as always, and taking on more of Asilier's work than usual. It was a day that was no different from the daily routine we had been leading until now, except that we decided to exchange letters through the adventurer's guild..

As if we believed that if we did that, we would eventually be able to meet again safely as time passed, we spent the day normally as if we had made a promise, packed our bags as if we were going on a trip together, and greeted the last day..

In fact, it wasn't much of a burden. Asilier's pouch containing light clothes, a canteen that Asilier used, some bandages, and various types of medicinal herbs. All I had was a small sleeping bag..

After putting my clothes in my sleeping bag, wrapping them in a sheath, and carrying them on my back, I was dressed so lightly that I could believe I was going on a picnic in the nearby hill rather than going somewhere far..

"I'm going with the escort anyway, so there's no need to wear a sword. Rather, if the current L.D. wears a sword, it could be an insult to the guards.."

It felt very awkward since I had never carried a sword on my back since I picked up the real sword, but after listening to Asilier's explanation, I couldn't help it. Her explanation was extremely valid: no matter how much merit she had made, the fact that an underage commoner who was not recognized as a warrior in front of everyone and could not put down her weapon was no different from not trusting the guards..

"Come here."

After everything was ready, Asilier pointed to a chair and called me. She immediately went over and sat down, and Asilier, who was standing behind her and stroking my head a few times, picked up something of hers and showed it to me..

"earring?"

What Asilier was holding in her hand was an earring that was the same color as her hair. The earrings, which were about the size of a fingertip and looked like braids, were extremely hard, as if they had been coated and pressed, even though I couldn't tell what kind of thread they were made of..

"What is this?!"

And she was so puzzled that I was watching it, so she put it on my ear without even having time to ask! I screamed involuntarily as I felt something being stuck in my earlobe, but surprisingly, there was no pain. But I couldn't stop my heart from pounding in surprise at the small hook that suddenly flew next to my eye..

"It's a surprise!"

"These are elf earrings. It's like a kind of amulet that you cut, braid, shape, and use magic to remind yourself to return safely.."

"Asilier...!"

I thought that he had been making something like this since yesterday. I was so moved that I stood up and looked at Asilier, and she saw that she was also putting an earring in her ear..

"huh?"

The shape was the same, but unlike mine, it was shiny black like ebony. If I look closely, if what's caught in my ear is Asilier's hair, doesn't that mean it's my hair??

"I cut it while I was sleeping the day before yesterday.."

Asilier spoke calmly as if she had read my question. Lately, I haven't trimmed it often, so it's gotten a little longer, so I didn't have to worry about it looking like I've eaten a rat, because even if I just thinned it out a little, it would come out like that, but honestly, if it had that kind of meaning, I wanted to make it myself..

"No, it doesn't matter if you cut it, but is there any meaning in making it yourself? If there was such a thing, I wanted to make it..."

"Don't worry, it doesn't matter. It's all about the heart and form."

If it didn't matter, I thought it might be something subtle, but since she was smiling with satisfaction as she put it on her ear, I decided not to add anything. Well, whatever it is, as long as both of you are satisfied..

"Come back, L.D. I write letters whenever I have time.."

After making all the preparations, Asilier looked at me riding the borrowed war horse and said hello briefly. So many thoughts went through her mind at that moment, but she eventually realized that it was best to smile and respond..

"huh. I'll be back, Asili. I'll send it to you as soon as I arrive, so stop by the village often.."

I rode off, leaving behind her who smiled and waved her hand in satisfaction..

I turned around and waved for a while until the cabin that was getting further away became smaller and less visible due to the trees..

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In the end, I arrived at the campsite, holding back the tears that had started to fade from the halfway point. Ragnis, who came out to meet me immediately after hearing the news that I had arrived, burst into laughter as soon as he saw me, as if he understood the situation..

"That Eldmia knows how to shed tears?"

"There's something in my eye."

"You must be young. That can be seen as accepting Sir Ekaf’s offer.?"

"I didn't cry."

"Who said what??"

I was offended by Ragnis laughing brightly without even trying to hide the subtle anticipation in his voice, but I didn't refute it because it was the truth..

"okay. I'm going to take revenge anyway, because I have a higher chance of survival. Asili agreed.."

"Yep. That's right. To be honest, due to Eldmia's personality, I was worried that news would come out that he had suddenly died years after I rejected him, but I thought it through very well.."

"What kind of person am I inside you?."

"A reckless man who just rushes in without any hesitation or hesitation.?"

"Taaaaaaghiiiii It doesn't seem like it's right, but it doesn't even seem like it's wrong.."

You make a plan and rush at it, but since that plan is always accompanied by recklessness, it is difficult to deny or affirm it. Thanks to that, Ragnis looked at me, who had forgotten her sad mood and had a mysterious expression on her face, and smiled in satisfaction before taking me to where Sir Ekaf was..

"Thank you for accepting my offer.."

"I should thank you for giving me this opportunity.."

Sir Ekaf, who naturally gave me an honorific title since he was the one who would teach me and even feed me and put me to sleep, was quite happy with my decision. It's not like a knight of that caliber doesn't have anyone to teach him, but I was surprised to see that he seemed more happy than I thought, and Radnellbandes, who noticed this, added an explanation from the side..

"Your talent is a talent, but this friend cares a lot about his daughter. But she met you while she was thinking about it because there were almost no kids in her age group that would follow her.."

He said that Sir Ekaf is a man who is very humble and serious compared to his status and reputation, and considers that to be a virtue. So, while she was happy to see her daughter growing up proudly, she also said that she was worried that she would become overconfident because she was too proud. He was about to enter the Royal Academy, where the most famous giraffes gathered, and although he thought he would feel at ease once he got there, he couldn't ignore the fact that it caught his eye right away..

To be honest, if someone else had said it, leaving aside all the uninteresting explanations, it was an explanation so full of praise that it would have been considered flattery, but it is surprising that when Radnellbandes said it, it felt like a simple truth. Are wizards animals that only tell the truth? It just rings true.?

"I'm actually very lucky that I qualified for admission to the Royal Academy at the top of my class this time. He doesn't talk much, but he has a kind heart.."

"...Lately, I feel a bit distant and feel bitter.."

Considering that he praises him more than his father, Lord Ekaf, it seems like these are just empty words. By the way, if she's the same age as me, that means she's 14, but does she feel distant from puberty??

"Beep boop. Now that I think about it, last time, I was upset that my clothes weren't sorted and washed, so I didn't even talk to the employee.?"

"Still, they say they didn't criticize him or get annoyed... haha."

I guess puberty in this world is really no different..

It's hard to believe that even a person as powerful as the King's Three Swords sighs like that when he gets involved with his daughter. The common nobles I found in this world tend not to show such deep family love outwardly..

It must be a very high noble, as Tsushin is included, but unlike the common nobles known to the world, high-ranking nobles may be united by a strong family bond..

"Anyway, I won't deny what Radnellbandes said. It will definitely be a good opportunity for mutual development.."

It seemed as if a slight halo was coming from Lord Ekaf's back as he spoke with a profound smile that made one feel he was truly a good man. Her brightness was incomparable to when she faced Asilier, but she felt that way anyway..

This person...maybe a personality!

"Thank you, Sir Ekaf. Ragnis? Honestly, thank you for giving me this opportunity... wow...?"

Ragnis, who turned around to say hello, was wearing a subtle, stiff smile, wiggling his hands together and pressing his thumbs together. For some reason, it was a look of subtle nervousness and anxiety..

As if something happened unexpectedly....

"This much is natural for a benefactor. There's still a long way to go to pay it all off, so you can expect more.."

The reason he looks like he's smiling while subtly biting his lower lip...is probably due to his mood..