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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 346

'It's like using magic..'

Naturally, a big uproar arose. At first, I tried to join in, but Eldmia politely blocked me, so I had to just watch from behind..

Although I didn't feel uncomfortable... To be honest, defeating fifteen mercenaries and travelers who were arguing from behind while avoiding the gatekeeper's attack was a very rare sight. So much so that it feels a little refreshing..

It wasn't until later when a knight brought a guard from the city's inner city that I noticed that no one had even touched the gatekeeper..

"Hey, knight! It's him! That guy went on a rampage and started assaulting people.!"

They suddenly realized that they were not capable of dealing with him, but the moment the gatekeepers, who were unable to stop him and were struggling, clung to the knight and complained, Celebian expected that the situation would become very troublesome. He was like that until a knight with a very grim expression approached and made eye contact with Elde Mia, and when he saw the over 30 city guards behind him, he was almost certain..

"Is it true??"

"It's false."

And I had to hold out my tongue at the sight of Eldmia so confidently asserting herself in casual language even in front of a knight. At least the elves, including Celebian, were part of the group, so they just stuck their tongues at each other. After being beaten by him, those who escaped and the gatekeepers became angry, their faces turning red..

"Oh, that shameless!"

However, Eldmia paid no heed to the surrounding noise and spoke while facing the knight directly, as if to prove that she was not just proud..

"I have never made a scene. I just told the gatekeeper to do his duty, and in the process, others who thought I was blocking the way responded by arguing. They did not draw weapons or use violence against the city's troops. Rather, they chose the weapons, and the gatekeeper refused entry to the elves who had successfully verified their identity out of self-interest.."

"...Do you really understand what it means to make such a claim here and now??"

"Everyone knows."

The knight's face crumpled once more as he saw Eldmia calmly answering while holding out the Margrave of Kelvast's identity card. He thought he was going to shout to be taken away immediately, but the knight ordered the guards and began to collect the testimony of those in front of the gate..

And in the end, it was the gatekeeper who was punished. Eldmia responded that it was natural, but the elves, including Celebian, were quite embarrassed..

The reasons are abuse of power, excess of authority, and neglect of work. The knight, who suddenly found himself in the position of punishing the city's gatekeeper in front of everyone, settled the situation and glared at Eldmia..

"I hope you have the ability to handle it. Otherwise, it would be really difficult. In the West, elves... are just elves.."

Although he was a Celebian who did not have much knowledge about human life, he was able to guess what the knight meant. An incident that could have ended quietly with just a few fairy tales has escalated to this level and caused such embarrassment. Even if Eldmia's actions were justified, people will not be able to look at her with equal regard..

There may have been a way to resolve the matter quietly and amicably. The driver was implicitly pressuring that he would pay the price for his arrogance..

"Thanks for the advice. In return, I'll give you some advice too.."

Even though there was no way she didn't understand the meaning, Eldmia patted the knight's pauldron with an extremely relaxed attitude and continued speaking with a smile on her face..

"I do it because I deserve it.."

Celebian didn't know. He knows it's just the beginning of a crazy journey.

And it was the same for the watcher who was watching Eldmia..

'This isn't completely crazy....?'

I thought it was just like any other day, until I received a few warnings and orders to track down who the person was and report back..

In fact, even if it was a little special, there was no problem. He was so good that people around him praised him for having a natural talent for surveillance and tracking, and unlike ordinary trackers, he was good at hiding using magic..

Others responded that they didn't understand, wondering if he was just a spy with such magical skills, but he didn't care. There was no one I could call a competitor, the price was high, and I had no intention of scattering ashes on a path where I could make a stable living if I just went around talking about how it was a safe and free job..

The fewer capable competitors on this floor, the better. There was a time when a potential customer escaped the threat of being eliminated because they praised his skills..

This time too, I received the job with that mindset, but I felt anxious because the target seemed like a truly crazy person..

'What on earth do you believe in and start a fight against the city??'

As I always did, I hid nearby and listened to the story through eavesdropping magic, but I almost lost my concentration. This was my first time seeing such a crazy person in my life. I thought sparks would fly if I stayed nearby, so I decided to observe from a bit further away..

As expected, the situation went as the watcher expected. While the subject was staying at the inn, those presumed to be his partners began to move around busily and report their whereabouts. It was obvious where the destination was..

Even if the elves are together, there are plenty of ways to threaten a single adventurer, even if it is the lord of a large city. From street thugs to violent groups that move secretly. Such people were very common in the Western Kingdom, where battles took place here and there every day..

Is it so bad that there is even a saying that people who can catch people should be found in the West??

It was clear that the moment they left the city, those who had been commissioned by the lord would rush in to collect the price for their rudeness. Whether he knew it or not, the subject of surveillance took a rest and left the city with the elves as soon as the next day as if nothing had happened..

'I guess I'll have to keep my distance from this.'

I preferred to use my naked eyes for surveillance, but considering the bloodshed that would occur in the future, it was better to keep my distance and use my magic eyes. There were only two wizards that caught my eye. If you notice or interfere with the stealth magic, it won't end with sparks flying..

-Looks like there's a tracer. You better hurry..-

Using his magic eyes while moving and also eavesdropping was not an easy task, but he did it without difficulty. If other wizards had seen him, they would have been impressed by his neat skills, but for a moment he had to wonder if his magic had malfunctioned..

-Oh, I have some business to do with them. You're going first. I'll follow along in a moment..-

-What does that mean??-

I know. What does that mean? Fortunately, looking at the elves' reactions, I guess I heard it completely wrong, but I had no idea what they were thinking..

-I already had a history with some annoying guys a few days ago. I think it will be beneficial in the long run to take care of what can be taken care of on the way..-

For a moment I thought I was caught.

Goosebumps ran down his spine, but fortunately, the surveillance target must have noticed his presence and did not take any action or run to catch him. He let out a deep sigh of relief and watched the crazy man face his pursuers. I saw.

-This guy is funny. From the looks of it, it looks like he knows what he did and why we got together.?-

-You must be a good person. But what about this? The one on top of the law that protected you sent us to take care of you in this lawless land.?-

The twelve pursuers were all dressed in different outfits, but they acted as if they were used to this. One of them, probably the person the lord had attached to check, was standing in the back with his arms wrapped tightly around him and watching as if he was watching..

The actual number of combatants is eleven. That included the two wizards the watcher had identified earlier. Looking at the equipment revealed under the cloak, it was clear that he was a battle mage..

-I heard you got in the driver's face and told him to follow the law? Why don't we find the law here too??-

-I'll find a way to die.-

-Shouldn't he find a way to survive??-

-That's what I heard.-

Although they are throwing out low-quality sarcasm, more than half of them were famous talents whose names even the watchers knew..

They say there has been a recent feud with a nearby city, and it seems like they have some outlaws nearby that they can use for behind-the-scenes work. The watcher was purely happy to have additional information to report, but briefly mourned, anticipating a bleak future for the subject of surveillance..

At that time, the subject of surveillance lightly jumped off the horse, picked up the ax that was hanging on the horse's saddle, and opened his mouth..

-My name is Eldmia Egar..-

At that one word, the watcher's head spun around and the most emphasized of the 'several precautions' he had heard from the client came to mind..

'My name is Eldmia Egar.' If these words are spoken, stop monitoring immediately regardless of the reason, keep as much distance as possible, and report as a top priority..

-Oh, introduce yourself? But you don't know who we are. Giggling.-

-That is correct. All you need to know is who I am..-

-...What are you talking about??-

As puzzlement spread among the pursuers, the ax in the surveillance target's hand disappeared. The pursuers were astonished by the magical phenomenon. It wasn't a hatchet, it was a two-handed axe, but suddenly where did it go??

However, unlike them, the watcher, who could see the entire situation through magic eyes floating in the sky, was not just startled, but was completely appalled, dispelled the magic, and ran away..

After seeing a two-handed ax the size of my body flying into the chest of a person in Yeongju as if it were moving through space, I understood why God had advised me never to make contact..

He wasn't just a crazy person, he was a fucking dangerous crazy person..

-Me, crazy fuck! The client died...!-

In panic, the desperate cry heard while the eavesdropping spell, which had been disarmed late, was fading away, felt like a warning, so the watcher quickly ran away, even walking the spell to the horse..

Even without the eavesdropping magic, the screams that began to echo through the dry wilderness were very audible..