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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 347

The battle, which made me realize that my sewing skills were improving day by day, came to a dull end..

After the battle, I checked the surroundings with my magic vision and found that the magic that had been bothering me had disappeared. Judging by the fact that the flow of mana that had been continuing like a tail across the plain just a moment ago has disappeared, it appears that he has run away..

I don't know if he's a bastard or a bitch, but I guess he was quick to notice. He was planning to just watch until he caught them all and then rush out and kill them..

The only dead were a client who died after being hit by my axe, and a battle mage who died after getting hit by a needle while trying to cast a spell. The rest were cut off or lying around with serious injuries. Among them, I caught up with the one who was the most skilled and still had his limbs intact, and when I listened to his story, I found out that the story was so common that it was not surprising..

"So I can only assume that you are hired by the lord.?"

"Yes, that's right. On the surface, that person is the one who commissioned it. It's been that way ever since.."

"Hmm... Bring that over here.."

Even though I spoke harshly, he quickly got up and came back dragging the body that had been killed by my axe..

It was a bit disappointing that there was nothing to prove the identity of the client's body, but I was still satisfied because there was a heavy money bag that I guess was originally intended to pay these guys. They even dragged the bodies of two dead wizards there, and when they searched for them, they found that the money and equipment were much better than expected..

"Is your equipment good? Are these guys a little lazy??"

"Well... they're famous in this area. They are called the Sharp Wind and the Sand Wind...."

"They're not some kind of flirt, they just go around in pairs.?"

"no. They were people who went separately. I think they viewed each other as rivals because they belong to the same Back Alley Wizards Association...."

Backstreet Wizards Association? In the West, everything is different. Anyway, among the things that came out of their bags and pockets, I took only the things that were certain to be effective and that I could tell what they were, threw them away, and threw two Western common silver coins towards the guy who was faithfully doing his duty as an explainer..

"question. What happens when you go back to the city??"

"...Two wizards and a client are dead, and there are a lot of injured people, so I won't take this lightly.."

"Should I give a damn to you who didn't handle things properly??"

"Well... it's shit, but they won't try to deal with us.."

"why?"

"We were the best at handling the lord's dirty work.."

It's in the past tense. That's good judgment. Since the information was satisfactory, I gave him another silver coin..

"Take them all back."

"...Are you saving me??"

"I only get information and don't kill people. When the lord asks where I am going, tell him I am going east.."

"To the east...?"

"uh. East. I had to go there to get back home.."

The guy's expression became bizarre and he seemed unsure whether this was fake or real, but he didn't bother to point it out. Not only did I have no intention of doing so, but no matter how I accepted it, there was nothing bad to me..

After finishing my errand, I left the guys behind, got back on my horse, and followed the traces of Celebian and the others. Meanwhile, I opened the map obtained from the corpse, which was quite detailed, and checked the current location. After a while, I couldn't help but burst into laughter..

"I knew it would be like this."

Celebian said that if you go 'a little further' to the east, you will reach a forest, but the map shows that you have to pass three more cities before you can barely reach a wide forest to the north..

"Anyway, long-lived species..."

And based on the distance I traveled from the meadow, it would take at least two weeks..

I had a vague idea that it would be a long trip, ever since I heard the story of Celebian, who had spent his entire life by the tribe's side..

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Olend, the exclusive butler of the White Star of the Empire, Esmuet Vistim Tell Noir, fell into a short thought after receiving the urgent news sent to Esmu, who was away for an annual event in which only the emperor's immediate descendants could participate..

"Did you say you're from the West??"

"yes."

What was stamped on the snow-white envelope was not white sealing wax, but black sealing wax. Olend knew very well what the mark meant that Esmuet had ordered separately to distinguish one person's information..

That's why I couldn't help but wonder and worry. Why in the West? Wasn’t it in EthisL? Olend, who was slightly disappointed in himself for having neglected information management due to being busy recently, briefly asked the servant who brought the urgent report..

"It's probably not wrong information.?"

"We have verified this through several sources.."

In response to the answer without any hesitation, Olend nodded and took a step forward. Once it was stamped with black sealing wax, it had to be delivered to Esmuet immediately. For he was commanded to do so, except when speaking alone with His Majesty the Emperor..

After passing through an ornate corridor and crossing the passage connecting the buildings, we arrived at a small building located in the middle of the garden within the imperial palace..

The area around the building, which was built without a single window, was noisy with guards accompanying the royal family. On the outside, it may seem like they are having a light conversation, but each and every one of them is a talented person who cannot be ignored..

As soon as they noticed Ohlend's approach, they simultaneously looked away without worrying about who went first..

The sight of smiles disappearing and dark blue eyes pouring out all at once was enough to give me goosebumps, but Olend showed composure as he greeted the escort troops..

"Excuse me, I have urgent news to deliver to the First Princess. I think you need to step away from the surrounding area for a while.."

There was no one to refute. After hearing Olend's request, the knights stood up without saying a word, turned their backs on the building they were guarding, and fell in a circle at a distance..

But apart from that, their anticipation has become sharper. None of them knew Olend, but it was clear that if he did something strange, they would quickly close the distance and rush at him..

Feeling his heart swell again at the sight of those who were the guardians of the imperial family, Olend quietly walked up to the building, knocked on the door, and knelt down. At the same time, numerous double and triple barriers and magic were activated, confirming whether Olend was permitted access, and sending a signal to the inside where the soundproofing magic was installed..

Other than this, there was no way to transmit the voice outside. If Esmuet does not regard his visit as a big deal, he must return as is or signal again to convey his intention..

Fortunately, Ollend did not have to sell his feet twice. Her heavy door opened very lightly, and a familiar voice was heard above Olend's head as he bowed his head..

"What happened?."

It was Esmueh. It was a natural result since only the royal family were inside without any attendants. Olend reported while holding up the letter with his head bowed..

"This is urgent news related to Black Star.."

"...Good job. I'll check it soon so wait.."

In the brief moment when Esmuët, who had received the letter, closed the door again, the eyes of Olend and the other royal family members, who had briefly seen through the gap, met. Everyone from the 2nd prince to the 6th princess looked at him with cold eyes without a trace of laughter..

And as soon as I checked him, I instantly lost my expression, smiled, and waved my hand. The door closed so quickly that he couldn't even say hello, but Olend barely managed to suppress a smile at the bright appearance..

They had to pretend to the public that their relationship was not good enough to plot an assassination, so they wore masks, but Olend, who had been by their side since childhood, was visible because he was one of the few people who knew the truth..

After seeing that the door was closed and all kinds of magic were activated again, Esmuye cleared her throat once as all the attention was focused on her and spoke in an innocent tone..

"Well, I received some information in a hurry because it was related to your husband.."

Even though it wasn't a direct letter and was just information, the five brothers and sisters began to show explosive reactions at the same time, unable to control their mouths..

"What Esselua said!"

"Brother! Please prepare some more tea!"

"Aren’t you making too much of a fuss? It's not even a letter, it's just information.."

The 2nd prince, who is known to be fighting with Esmuët over the emperor's position, excitedly prepared tea, and Esselua took care of the refreshments that the servants had prepared in advance, while the 3rd prince and the 5th princess placed cushions next to Esmuët. Pick it up, run, and quickly settle down..

Princess 6, who had been pretending not to be interested, also sneakily walked up behind Esmuët and took a quick look at the contents of the envelope she had started to open, while Esmuët cleared her throat to brighten the mood..

"hmm! hmm! As Menelmuera said. Anyone who sees it will think it's a love letter. It's just a report."

"Oh, okay, read it quickly, sister. The rumors about him were very scandalous, but he didn't do anything this time either.?"

"This guy."

Esmue, who didn't really like the expression "gawkwan" even though she wasn't specifically criticizing Eldmia, punched the 3rd prince in the forehead without hesitation. Even so, because she was so delicate, the response was that it wasn't itchy at all..

"Let's see... Ah, it looks like we've finally tracked down his whereabouts in the West. It was a gate connected to the steppe, just as Asilier expected.."

"Wow, your brother-in-law is having a really eventful life. Life won't be boring."

3 As soon as the prince used the expression "brother-in-law," Esmuët's mouth almost reached her ears. She tried to suppress her emotions and rubbed his forehead, where she had just fed chestnuts..

Of course, due to the relaxed atmosphere, the corners of her mouth danced like earthworms, rising toward her ears, and none of her siblings noticed that she liked the expression "brother-in-law.".