Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 83
Hamchi.
No, it is an undeniable fact that the academy became very comfortable as soon as I accompanied Esmueh. The nickname Iron-Blooded Princess was not a joke, and the only everyday action students could take was even a greeting..
No one came near me anymore. They don't even approach within a certain radius, as if they really sprayed some kind of pest control..
"I didn't insist on accompanying you for nothing.."
As Esmueh joined us in earnest, Zeke decided to avoid accompanying us for a while. The reason was that no matter how much of an academy it was, the princesses' family relations were not in a very good shape..
As a result, an unusual division of labor inevitably occurred in which even Ragnis, who was visiting for the purpose of meeting the hero Zeke, left and ended up acting with Zeke..
When Esmuye told him that fact, Ragnis looked like someone who had just heard that the sky would fall tomorrow, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and decided to move with the warriors..
As time went by, lunchtime came as usual, and after finishing our meal with great knowledge, we were enjoying a walk as usual..
To be honest, I thought there was no need for an escort at this level, but Esmu crossed her arms as if it was natural, and I decided not to say anything, praying that her shoulder muscles were okay..
"The attendant is the first princess, and the Margrave himself maintains a relationship with the warrior, doesn't he? This is a golden opportunity that other envoys would not have been able to obtain, but the Margrave doesn't seem to like it at all.."
It was indeed true, but... for some reason, Esmué's tone was closer to teasing and teasing Ragnis rather than feeling like she really didn't understand. Was Ragnis disintegrated because of that attitude??
Still, even though the child is an aristocrat in name and appearance, it is unlikely that he will be able to control his emotions to that extent. It is truly unknown..
"anyway. It's a good situation for everyone, so there's nothing to be reluctant about. It's my first time experiencing something like this, but it's pretty good.."
Esmueh smiled brightly, but I had no choice but to think differently..
Only 18 years old. Because he was a genius, he skipped a grade at the academy, entered politics, and fought for only four years to consolidate imperial power. The foundation for that would have had to have been laid a long time ago, so it was clear that he had fought fiercely and remained tense even in times of abundance..
To say that he would have solved everything easily because he was a genius, didn't he already say that he gets frustrated even with simple tasks? Seeing her so happy now shows that she was by no means devoid of emotions, even though she may be a genius..
Just as I am running non-stop for revenge, she is also running non-stop to become an emperor..
When I think about it that way, I can't help but think that it's amazing. Even I wouldn’t have been able to live like that if it weren’t for the form of reincarnation..
"Isn’t your work difficult??"
Since I couldn't ask him outright whether the bloody political battle to become emperor was difficult, I started talking about work. Then he looked at me for a moment with a subtle smile and answered as if it was no big deal..
"There is nothing in this world that is not difficult. If you have good abilities, it may be less difficult...but in the end, something that matches your abilities will come your way.."
"With Esmueh's ability, wouldn't it be possible to avoid difficult work??"
To what extent will you understand and accept my question? I don't know because I'm not a genius. I just ask questions and wait for answers, as if it were a light chat that we had during our time together..
"The next emperor will not avoid it. Just get through it."
"no. That's the next emperor, right? You need to tell me what Esmueh is like.."
'How dare you say that you can't be the next emperor? It occurred to me later that the question could have been 'Bring the guillotine!' But fortunately, that didn't happen. I felt a little strength coming from my arms, but since it was the strength coming from Esmuët's small body, I didn't feel much..
"well. I never thought about it until now. Because she is the princess, and she has the ability to become the next emperor. Isn't she actually a genius with abilities worthy of an emperor far superior to that of her other siblings?."
If I didn't know, I would have been a cocky kid and would have wanted a sweet night, but since he's already established himself as a hamster, saying things like that is just too cute..
The killing point is that Esmu is extremely serious when she says those words and that they are true..
"I thought it would continue to be like that in the future, but... it seems like I'm starting to worry a little bit.."
Esmueh was shaking and blushing, perhaps because she was ashamed of the fact that she had such concerns..
After all, he is still a child. It's natural to worry like that, but it's just that we're faced with a situation that shouldn't be natural..
In my past life, I at least pretended to lead a normal life, so I'm holding on. The fact that it is never easy to endlessly fight, train, and prepare for the future year after year is the same everywhere..
"Esmueh."
"Why, why are you calling me??"
Once the conclusion was reached, action was quick..
"Esmu is ultimately a student under the academy's rules, and although I am here in a similar form as an observer, I am ultimately a temporary student, aren't I??"
"yes?"
To get a confirmation from her who nodded as if she was confused about something, I bent down slightly, looked her directly in the eye, and asked her again..
"in other words. Until the day I return to Etisel, I will be the same student at Esmu.?"
"That, that, that, that’s right.."
Memo... small animals... hamsters... are so scared that they can't stand their faces getting close....
"Then, of course, isn't it true that you can truly enjoy your status as a student by doing things that you can only do at this moment??"
"So, what on earth are you trying to do so much, trying to get her to agree? Well, it's something that can only be done now....!"
I don't know what he was thinking that made his face turn so red as if he was about to explode, but the answer was decided..
I just lifted Esmueh and sat her on my shoulder. Esmuye, unable to accept the sudden change in situation, sat on my shoulder and stared at me for a few seconds before reacting normally..
"Huh?! Well, what are you doing?!"
Not only was she maintaining her balance properly, but I was also holding her hand just in case. In order to calm down Esmuye, who was sitting on my head as if she was scared, I answered without hesitation..
"It's an unexcused absence.!"
"....radish...?"
truancy. Self-closing. Tinkle.
Actions that only students can do.
So isn’t this the most student-like behavior??
"Let's go play!"
"What is that...hehehe! Run, don't run! don't run!"
There is no way. Let's go to the mansion like this..
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"What on earth have you done, Sir Ega??"
What greeted me at the mansion where I ran so hard, covered in magic, was Lenisa, whose jaw was literally dropping in shock. Her eyes were focused squarely on Esmuët, who was sitting on my shoulder and still hugging my head..
hmm. I guess it's because he's a knight, so he basically memorizes the face of the imperial princess..
"Now, Tuesday, Tuesday, lead the princess, lead the princess...!"
"It's just part of the job, Lenisa. Therefore, please call the maids and choose some simple clothes for the princess to wear.."
"It's work. All right."
What, I'm scared.
At just a single word, the person who was shocked and tried to mention the kidnapping disappeared in an instant, leaving only the extremely calm and business-like knight Lenisa..
And Esmueh naturally followed Lenisa and disappeared, as if she had decided to do so with me. hmm. To be honest, I thought she was going to be embarrassed and ask for an explanation, but I was surprised. Isn’t the trust a man like me actually incredible??
The reason I ran here was simple. The purple-black dress that Esmuët is wearing is so expensive that it's impossible not to notice it..
In this world, black purple is a dye that is so damn hard to find that even just a handkerchief dyed black purple can make you super popular in social circles..
But did you make a dress out of it? Even as the princess of Itisel, she was criticized politically for being excessively extravagant. It is already a symbol of power that can be worn because one is a descendant of the imperial family..
How can you go out wearing something like that?.
Of course, my current attire was a knight's uniform from the Levien family like Lenisa's, and I also took out the everyday clothes that I had never worn when I first received them, and came out with only my wallet and long sword on my waist. And by asking the people I met, I picked up stories about the imperial sightseeing tour they had enjoyed for three days, and started making specific plans to have fun..
The wait wasn't that long.
"Oh, Eldmia. I'm ready."
Although her beauty and white hair are bound to attract attention, Esmuët appears in an extremely plain outfit..
In modern society, it would have been criticized as a one-dimensional idea, asking a world-class pretty girl to become a local woman just because she wore normal clothes, but here it is enough..
Above all, I would like to applaud the person who skillfully coordinated the outfit to fit her well without looking too young, even though the subject was the exceptionally short Esmué. If you have that much sense, wouldn’t it be okay to open a clothing store??
I smiled with satisfaction and walked over, picked up Esmueh again and placed her on my shoulder..
This time, I didn't lift it so quickly, but Esmuet accepted my touch without resistance and opened her mouth hesitantly while sitting on my shoulder..
"Oh, does it really have to go like this??"
"Even if you're going to the city after truancy, you can't make the princess walk, right?."
"This actually seems like a problem with the princess's dignity..."
"That's good. Who would dare imagine that the princess would dress up in her common clothes, sit on her shoulders, and walk down the street with her?."
There will be less interest if you do something unimaginable for a princess. I answered confidently as I walked out the door of the mansion..
"ruler. From now on, I am Eldmia Ega, an adventurer from the Kingdom of Itisel. Esmu, you are a girl from the neighborhood with whom I have become close friends. I came out to play with you with the lump sum I earned after completing the request.."
"Eh, Eldmia? It's you now...?"
"I'm ready to relax while experiencing a real commoner's experience, Ash.?"
When I looked at Esmuye on my shoulder and asked her, she stared blankly for a while with her eyes wide and her mouth open, but then she hesitated and fidgeted before opening her mouth with difficulty..
"It is done.."
As expected, she was a princess who was quick to understand..
This reminds me of when I went on tour with Ragnis and Ogwen..
It's slowly starting to become fun.
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