Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 383
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There was nothing to waste time on, so as soon as the story at the guild was finished, I headed to the noble house..
Fortunately, no troublesome incidents occurred during the process. As soon as I arrived at the House of Nobles, I was guided as if I had been waiting, and the process of heading to Duke Lesrom's office, which I had become somewhat accustomed to, was so natural that it was almost awkward..
Thanks to that, I couldn't let go of the feeling of discomfort even during that short period of time, but nothing happened until I opened his door. For a moment, it was a bit funny how I was worried about such things even in the capital... but it's only happened once or twice..
Anyway, Duke Lesrom, who was looking at my face, stopped writing something and spoke with an uncharacteristically gentle smile..
"Would you like a cup of tea??"
"...yes."
"Very good. I just brought in tea leaves yesterday that are perfect for cold days.."
Even though I worked very hard at the Ogatorf Mansion, I couldn't understand the idea of drinking tea while watching the temperature, but since he was like that, I decided to give it a try. He drank until he was sick of it in the guild and went to the bathroom, but his thirst didn't change when he talked, so there was no reason to refuse..
Now I don't seem like the kind of person to put strange things in..
While he was sitting down with that thought in mind, Duke Lesrom got up from his seat very leisurely, still preparing tea with skillful movements, and threw a flowing fastball..
"You're quick-witted, so there's no need to explain this or that. Do you have any other questions??"
Why did you make preparations for when I came back, how did you not freak out when you saw me, etc. were all pointless questions. What's even stranger is that the Duke, who moves with the royal family, doesn't know. So I decided to throw a fastball too..
"What do I get??"
"Don't worry. Is it a medal?."
It's a good thing that you can communicate well, but when you communicate this well, it's a little scary. Because it was very clear what ‘don’t worry’ meant..
"The Silver Shield Medal is one of the medals awarded for achievements related to the defense of the capital. It's not flashy, and since it's mainly worn by soldiers, it's not cumbersome either. However, because it has a clear symbol of protecting the capital, it is rare and there is a perception that it is honorable, so it cannot be touched carelessly. There are so many people imitating you these days.?"
Is it because it's an exhibition and they have so much information, or is that what the position of a craftsman has to be? I nodded moderately, thinking that this was a position I would decline no matter what was given to me..
"If you go around impersonating someone, you'll be in big trouble.."
"Hanging. After a few people die, that group will disappear in an instant. I hope you can be patient for a little while. Oh, I'll tell you in advance just in case, we don't know what the empire will give us.."
I shrugged my shoulders and responded in the same way to Duke Lesrom, who spoke half jokingly and half seriously as he brought the tea set..
"Well, would you give me a title?."
There was no way Esmuet, who already knew what I was going to do, would give me something like that, so it was more of a remark, but Duke Lesrom, who was smiling in response, looked at me as if he was looking at all the strange people..
"That's right, I saved the first princess and no one else, so if you want, I'll just give you a title.."
And what followed was an extremely ordinary statement. At that moment, I realized I had made a mistake and almost had a brain freeze..
"...I see it after hearing it.."
"...You really show that your senses are distorted from time to time. It makes me nervous that you pushed for it because I thought you would prefer a medal over a title. If you ever want to receive a title later, just say it. I have no intention of making you feel sad.."
I unintentionally planted a strange sense of distrust and became embarrassed, but fortunately, Duke Lethrom did not delve any further. Since he usually did things that could be considered eccentric, he may have been convinced that his way of thinking was different from others..
"Anyway, since this is a medal that expresses the royal family's gratitude, even if there are people who try to recruit you for no reason, you won't be able to move rashly. And that applies not only to the nobles, but also to the royal family, who understood the meaning of your direct condemnation of Envelde. Thanks to this, no one has yet come forward with a strong opinion about taking advantage of your heroic achievements.."
Duke Lesrom, who explained only the main points as if he had already guessed what I was curious about, was indeed a sly serpent. Maybe that's why, no matter how friendly a person is, the longer you sit with them and talk to them, the more uncomfortable they become..
"On the contrary, if you clearly express your intention, there is even an opinion that it would be better to have him receive the Wandering Knight Distinguished Service Medal as soon as he becomes an adult and then send him to the battlefield as soon as possible. what do you think?"
It was good news that there was a noble who reacted appropriately, but this time I had no choice but to hold off a bit..
"I have some work to do, so I guess I'll have to wait and see how things go for a while.."
"What to do means?"
"There are things I need to research personally, and there are things I need to help my acquaintances with their research.."
There was no reason to go into detail and I didn't want to talk about it, so I just gave it some explanation and Duke Lesrom immediately nodded and didn't ask any more questions..
Surprisingly, that was the end of the important story related to me..
After that, we had 'ordinary chat' for about thirty minutes, listening to Duke Lesrom's story about the tea and responding appropriately, and left the House of Nobles as if nothing had happened..
'Come often. Thanks to you, it's nice to have a break and a friend to talk to.' It was a truly peaceful ending, except that I felt like something had been done to me by the smile of Duke Lesrom, who sent me off with the usual greeting..
"...Oh really, why do I keep feeling like something happened to me??"
The problem is that we end up stretching it out even more for no reason. Even though I keep walking forward thinking that nothing will happen, I keep looking back..
In the end, unable to let go of the feeling of discomfort, I hurriedly headed to Mr. Balkun's workshop, reminding myself that politicians are not my thing to deal with, and that I would rather get away quickly..
As if I was being chased for no reason, I hurriedly bought some alcohol to pass off as a courtesy gift and arrived at Mr. Balkun's workshop. I was greeted with an incredibly warm welcome and was immediately met by Mr. Balkun like seafood delivered directly from the producer. It was obvious, but the hospitality wasn't due to alcohol..
The reason was that as my name spread within a month, the number of customers flocking to the store increased. Thanks to this, almost all the armor was repaired for free..
"I guess I played it a little rough this time.."
"Well... I walked around a lot.."
There were some injuries from the battle with the ear hunter, but in reality, the minor damage incurred while dealing with the orcs in the steppe was major. Since I was fighting a group of orcs the entire time I was moving, except for a short sleep, I knew that no matter how insignificant they were, I couldn't end it cleanly..
Mr. Balkun, who knew about my situation to some extent through rumors, instead of asking how I did it, just handed it over to another blacksmith to give an estimate..
"There is nothing new about bringing a hero. Is there anything else you need other than armor??"
"I don't have any weapons in particular that I want to buy, but is there any way to meet Shadow Feet??"
"Him? why?"
"I used the potion I received last time and the effect was very impressive. I'd like to buy a few when I can afford it, but I also wanted to ask if there's a good vendor.."
In the end, I used it rather wastefully, but the blue potion that Shadow Paw gave me was definitely a valuable item. Although the wounds were small compared to the hole in my stomach, I didn't feel any fatigue after recovery and there wasn't even a scar left. Considering the merit of sustaining one's only life, it would not be a waste of all the funds obtained in the West..
However, as I found out, if you run into a situation where there is a risk of counterfeit products or differences in efficacy other than the designated purchase place, you may be in a crisis that will not end with just grabbing someone's back, so I wanted to get advice from a shadow foot as much as possible..
"Okay... Originally, he was someone who didn't come often because he was moving around with his group... but looking back, he's been coming strangely often lately, so I wonder if there's a chance.?"
Mr. Balkun explained that surprisingly, Shadow Feet does not move alone, but moves in a party. When he saw that the party matched his scouting skills, it was clear that they were adventurers who were at the top of their class..
"Anyway, it will take a good day to repair your armor, so I'll send someone to check it. It's not polite to tell people where you often stay.."
Apart from Mr. Balkun's extremely reasonable compromise, it was a bit surprising that it only took about a day to repair the armor..
This time, it was not just repair work, but also reinforcement work. Adding iron plates to areas that are often worn during battle and attaching chains to areas where swords may penetrate into gaps knowingly or unknowingly are tasks, but there was also a mountain of items in the blacksmith shop that had been left for repair by adventurers who were taking a break..
When I expressed my embarrassment at the sudden preferential treatment, which was no different from being given priority over all the people who had entrusted it to me before me, Mr. Balkun burst out laughing and said,.
"Since I have benefited from your reputation, I can do that much. And while the other guys just leave it to you to rest, you always have a strong feeling of being busy and running somewhere. If you are all taking your time, no one will say anything if you take care of at least one busy person's items first.."
Are my actions visible like that? I found the answer just by thinking about it for a moment. If I was stuck in a corner, I would move around as if I had a disease that would kill me..
Now, if I just study for a while and don't rest, I might feel weak..
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