Chapter 173
My Villains Episode 173
42. bridle(5)
Dionea accepted the proposal brought by Sir Langbolt and Sir Ariad. He was given the opportunity to protect Longville by pledging allegiance to Clarissa, Count Tristan's successor..
However, this did not mean that the crisis was over immediately..
“However, it will take some time for Lady Clarissa to take action..”
“……How much is it??”
“It will take five days at the shortest, ten days at the longest..”
Dionea fell silently as Sir Ariad explained. Scribe Veldin took a deep breath on behalf of the woman who kept her mouth shut..
“Phew, one way or another, you have to endure it in the end.……
Lord Ariad's wrinkled gaze turned to Veldin, who was grumbling..
“Same thing. Roguman, a tough young man”
Veldin kept his mouth shut at the words of the old knight, who was renowned as Prince Ulkar's confidant and advisor..
“It will take more than three months for the capital's chief justice to issue a reply and dispatch a representative. But Lady Clarissa's support will probably arrive in about a week. How can they be said to be the same??”
“……Uh, I, I didn't mean to say that with bad intentions.,”
“It's a situation where the enemy is right in front of you. “Regardless of your intention, please refrain from your words and actions.” If Lord Ariad's words sounded like 'This has already been decided, so don't argue and just shut up', would it be a bit over the top??
And, it seemed to me that the quiet shouting was directed not only to Veldin but to everyone in the hall..
what. That's it anyway.
Training leader Chester opened his mouth with a stern expression..
“If what Doyle said is true, more than 1,000 soldiers will attack. There are also destruction magicians mixed in there... … . It won't be easy to hold on.”
Destructionists are wizards with roots in the 'Linhau on the Mountain', a magic school located in the Empire. They are sorcerers who manipulate pure power and force fields, and, as befits their name, destruction masters, they are specialized in combat..
If I recall my experience playing the game, the saboteur was often the main cause of sudden death because he was equipped with several powerful bamboo spears. I try to be similar in real life too?
“If you defend yourself from now on, you will be able to withstand to some extent even the magic of destruction magicians..”
“What do you mean, sir??”
Sir Langboldt responded to Chester's suspicious look by stroking his mustache..
“Just dig a trench.”
“……You mean the trench??”
“exactly. This situation is familiar, so leave the preparation to us..”
Sir Langbolt said so and Sir Ariad turned to me..
“'Cause we're experts.”
……Even so, Sir Ariad, why do I?
Ulkar's knights and soldiers joined the defense preparations..
Perhaps it was thanks to Prince Ulkar's name, but a small glimmer of hope began to emerge in the otherwise bleak Longville..
In other words, the mood of 'we're all screwed' went from 'huh, maybe it's worth a try?' Should I say that it has changed to that extent?.
Sir Langbolt was in charge of leading the soldiers and digging trenches, and the overall defense preparations were supervised by Sir Ariad with the help of Commander Chester..
Utequoi and Amias' gang decided to help train the conscripts. Several of the prince's own soldiers also joined, so there seemed to be no shortage of hands..
Because the roles were well divided, I had nothing to do..
It means that my short insight and lack of experience in war is no longer a problem. That's a good thing.
Of course, if Poynix uses what he learned during his time as a seed, it may be useful somewhere... … . No, isn't there??
Well, how helpful is the knowledge of a 20-year-old kid who has never experienced war?.
However, it is difficult to utilize Kim Seung-su's knowledge. He may have served in the military, but what does a guy who has never worn epaulettes know about tactics?.
Ah Mias and Cole would be much better at handling conscripts than me. Because they are guys who have served as soldiers..
For one reason or another, what I ended up taking on was a mission that was both very important and not at all important..
“Hueup!”
Dionea stabbed with her training sword, covered in sweat. I pulled back my left foot and swung my sword at the same time, pushing away her sword..
earth!
“ O ugh” —=〒
Even though Dionea moaned from the impact of hitting the sword's face, she did not let go of the sword..
As she stumbled and swung her knife wildly, I clicked my tongue inwardly..
“If you wield it so recklessly,,”
A pair of training swords stuck together.
“Take a step back and take a stance..”
A sword that was shaking uneasily bounced and flew to the side. Of course it was Dionea's sword..
“ ah—”
After a moment of panic over losing the knife, she immediately lowered her posture and lunged at me. The sight of him stretching out both hands and aiming at the wrist and elbow holding the sword is quite admirable..
But apart from being amazing, Da Ionea's attack was poor..
“Sigh,”
I managed to hold on to my arm, but she got her feet tangled and fell forward..
“this.”
When I quickly helped her up, she fell limp as if her legs had lost strength..
“Are you okay??”
“Eh, yes-”
It's so pitiful that he's shaking as if he's about to run out of breath, that his wet hair is sticking to his pale face, and that he's holding his trembling legs while hanging on my forearm..
“……That's enough for today.”
“Yes, *hehe*, thanks.-”
As I sat her down on a chair in one corner of the backyard, a maid quickly came over to me. He was holding a tray with two large water cups on it..
I pick up my share of the cup and drink it, but the young maid’s gaze is not very kind..
“……Had a good drink.”
“Give it to me.”
He says that and accepts the cup, but his attitude seems to be polite but subtly cold..
Well, the reason is understandable. You've been harassing my wife day and night for three days already..
“Phew - thanks, Julie..”
After drinking water, Dionea sighed deeply and stroked the maid's red hair. The young maid named Julie had a dark, worried look on her face..
“Are you okay, ma’am? The area under your eyes is dark. It looks like you're going to collapse at any moment.……
“I fell. are you okay.”
“Shall I help you to the bedroom??”
“Even if they say it’s okay. Just sit down and rest for a bit..”
Julie still looked worried, and Dionea smiled slightly..
“He said he met Haramel in the morning.?”
“Ah, yes!”
Julie, her light green eyes sparkling, clapped her hands softly..
““They said they needed wood that could be used as support, and I happened to have some unusable chairs, so I gave them away.” “Good job. It must have been nice to meet you?”
“Nice to meet you, ma’am. What I see every day at home... … . Well, I haven't seen you in the past few days..”
When Julie muttered under her breath and became completely discouraged, Dionea quickly said something else..
“Okay, how about pumpkin? Did you grow well this year too??”
“sure! Some have already grown this much..”
Julie stretched out her arms forward and made a beautiful circle..
“Mom also liked it because it seemed like it would grow bigger than last year..”
“Then your pumpkin will be first place at this year's festival.?”
“Of course! This time, I will shoot Master Casswright's fireworks myself.!”
“Will Haramel allow it??”
“yes. I got permission a few days ago..”
Julie's complexion, which was laughing, quickly darkened..
……Are you a teenager? The change in emotions is incredible..
“Why are you doing this all of a sudden??”
As Dionea smoothed her cheek, the young maid hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth..
“This year too……，”
“••••••huh?”
“We'll have a festival, ma'am.?”
“Julie.”
“Dad, nothing will happen.?”
As Dionea stroked her head in silence, Julie lowered her head and clenched her apron..
“My dad, the year before last, he fell while trying to fix the roof and hurt his knee. After that, on the day after hard work,
Even if I don’t pay, I feel pain all day long..”
“Besides, even though my dad seems blunt, he is a gentle person. He's never once hit me with a handshake before. And, one day, I cried because my dead uncle came to me in a dream..”
“Julie.”
Dionea stretched out her arms and hugged the young maid. She didn't say anything as her little shoulders shook slightly..
How long did Dionea silently soothe the sobbing young maid?.
‘sorry!' Julie bowed her head and walked away boldly..
Dionea sat quietly in the chair for a long time after the maid left..
The sun is bright, but why is the day cool?.
I moved about half a step to the side. It was to give her sunlight and block the wind..
Dionea, who was looking down at my toes, suddenly opened her mouth..
“I'm already fourteen years old.”
“……Who are you talking about??”
“It's Julia. She's the first maid I've had since coming to Longville..”
Julia? Oh, was Julie a nickname?.
“There are only simple and kind people in Longville..”
“Is that so??”
“yes. From the day I arrived in Longville five years ago, everyone welcomed me. Just because she is the lord's wife..”
With half sunlight and half shadow on her face, she muttered absently..
“It's funny. Actually, Baron Mallory didn't like me very much..”
“ Why??”
“During the Thousand Day War, my uncle did not send reinforcements. The late Count Jay-Lee..”
A blank stare looked up at me..
“Sir Phoenics.”
“ yes.”
“If you ask the Lord to protect Longville, it will be a no-brainer.?”
“……As I said, we are doing our best until Miss Clarissa's help arrives.,”
“No, no.”
Dionea shook her head..
“In the future too, yo.”
“……ma'am.”
“If you ask me to stay.”
I kept my mouth shut..
That silence did not mean hesitation. I was sorry.
she smiled faintly.
“I'm kidding.”
““I just imagined it.” Eyes that suddenly regained focus looked up at me..
“If a person named Gyeong were by my side.”
“Even if I'm not brave, even if I'm a scum with no abilities, if you love me. If you stay by my side for the rest of your life.”
The next words didn't last long.
Dionea stood up with a lively expression and picked up her training sword..
“I think I'm feeling a little better. One more time before I go in,”
“Stop it.”
“yes?”
I shook my head at the frozen woman..
“The lesson ends here..”
“……Why??”
“Why do you want to learn swordsmanship, ma'am??”
In response to my question, Dionea pursed her lips for a moment before speaking..
“Of course, to protect yourself..”
“Then, let’s practice running first..”
“Running?”
“I think it would be better to build up your stamina by running and then learn swordsmanship. And, when faced with an enemy, your chances of survival will be much higher if you run and run away than if you raise your sword..”
“……There are some situations you can't escape from..”
“Just be careful not to find yourself in that situation..”
“kyung.”
Dionea looked somewhat angry. I smiled bitterly..
“With your wife's skills, she can't even compete with a squire of Julie's age..”
“If you really want to hold a sword, give up the thought of fighting from the front and aim for the back. do you see here?”
I turned my upper body and pointed at my left lower back..
“If you avoid the spine well, you can stab the kidney without much resistance. If you get stabbed in the kidney, it will be so painful that you won't be able to resist, so you can finish it off easily..”
“These are the only things I can teach you right now. So, let’s postpone the swordplay for a bit..”
Dionea bit her white lower lip. She was looking up at me with her fists shaking slightly..
This is my first time seeing a face like this.
At first glance, he seemed angry, but unfortunately, his droopy eyes and tear spots made him look like he was crying..
I thought that was both funny and sad, so I gently pinched the tip of Dionea's nose..
“Sigh. Sir, this is-”
““No need to try, ma’am.” “… … What??”
“It's hard to stay still when you see people so busy.?”
She looked like she was about to get angry, but kept her mouth shut when I asked my question..
I patted her delicate shoulder..
“Your wife will be a good lord..”
Dionea looked up at me at the sudden remark..
“What do you mean by that suddenly??”
“That's how I feel.”
“......It's a feeling?”
I turned to face her and shrugged..
“You know the names of everyone who lives in Longville, right?.”
“……Not everything.”
“In my opinion, it's almost everything. Moreover, your wife has a soft character, so it would be difficult for you to be a bad lord..”
“What does Kyung know about me?-”
“Well, I know enough to know.” The tightly closed lips twitched slightly. As Dionea's eyes became moist, I smiled brightly..
“Would you like me to walk you to the bedroom, ma’am??”
She quickly nodded..
As I was about to leave the bedroom, leaving behind Dionea, who had fainted, I felt the presence of courtesy again..
Just as I was about to awaken my senses and look around, I heard the sound of confident footsteps that gave no indication of any intention to hide..
“you‘?”
What appeared from the other side of the hallway was Hayla, Poynix's cousin and fiancée..
“hi.”
“……what are you doing here?”
“I'm on my way back from meeting Grandma Selma..”
Grandma Selma? Did someone like that live here??
“……Are you really talking about the butler here? That nasty old woman?”
“I'm not bad-tempered, but I'm a butler..”
“No, what about that old lady?.”
Hayla quietly blinked as if wondering what was the problem..
When I looked again, I saw that she was wearing thin cotton pants, a loose dress, and a light green gown on top. She wore what looked like luxurious wool slippers on her feet, and there was a maid behind her..
Is this someone else’s house? Why do you look so comfortable, boy??
“where do you come from?”
“……I was having a quick chat with the Baroness..”
“I see.”
Now Hayla is pretending to be my relative - no, she is my relative. Anyway, he stayed at the residence as my relative..
In other words, it means that she is an ordinary foodie who has not revealed her status as the duke's younger sister or the conceived child of the Balouin family..
“Could you please step aside for a moment, lady??”
“huh. Go to your room.”
“yes.”
The way the maid greets you is very natural. Now that I think about it, the review of the freckled mummy suddenly comes to mind..
-He appears to be very picky on the outside, but secretly he is an easy-going person. Strangely enough, people follow me well.…….
As I watched, Hayla stopped like a mannequin, staring straight at me. If I don't open my mouth first, it feels like I'll be standing like that forever..
Was he really this unusual? It's a little different from Phoenix's memories..
……No, it's nothing else..
From the beginning, Poynix knew very little about Hayla except for her name and gender..
I don't know how he was so indifferent to her as his fiancé and a rare beauty in the world..
She remembers every little thing about her older sister, Ayla, including her favorite foods, her favorite walking trails, and her habit of twirling her nose..
I touched my mouth for no reason before speaking..
“I'm planning on staying here?”
“huh.”
“……Since you have ears, you know that Count Tristan's army is right around the corner..”
“doesn't care.”
«eww......«
"s"......•
A short answer that feels decisive.
I'm a little embarrassed..
“Wouldn't the blood knights outside be worried??”
“I won't do it.”
“Uh, yeah?”
Hayla must have noticed that I was speechless because I had nothing to say, so she slowly opened her mouth..
“Originally, the conceivers were one body. It's natural that we're together.”
“……Well, as I said before, I have no intention of becoming pregnant.?”
“It's our destiny, it's our family's decision. you have to accept.”
In my heart, I want to say, 'That's enough, I'm registering my family!'…….
If that's the case, I'm hesitant because I don't know what the two idiot families, Zahakar and Baluin, will do..
This time it was limited to Heila and the Eight Horsemen, but if I keep forcing them, Akele, the father of Phoenix, might come with an army. With about 50 blood knights accompanying him..
“If you have nothing to say, I'll leave..”
“uh? Ah, yes……
“And, poi.”
Hayla's black eyes blinked, closed and opened, and for a moment their momentum changed..
“be careful.”
“......what?”
“It is true that Zahakar and Baluin are famous for their precious hands, but you never know what will happen in the world..”
I quietly faced her..
“ under.”
Suddenly, laughter came out. I expressed the emotions rising from my chest into my mouth..
“what are you?”
“Be careful who you talk to, Mara. If you suddenly appeared and said it was fate or a family decision, I thought I would bow down and marry you.?”
Hayla's eyelids blinked rapidly three or four times. The white face without any color seems to be shaking at first glance..
Why are you like this? Even that change somehow feels abominable.…….
“If being pregnant is that important, you shouldn't have let Isla die..”
“To put it bluntly, even if I'm not around, there are plenty of people who could be chosen as the next concubine, right? How many men have the last name Jahakar?.”
“no.”
She opened her mouth. Is it because my face is shaking? Why do I seem to be awkward at speaking?.
“I have no intention of having children with those monsters..”
“okay?”
I feel it.
The corners of the mouth turn up awkwardly.
“Me too.”
I left Heyla, who was as stiff as a mannequin, and walked away..
Huh.
Did I leave a window open somewhere??
The candles hanging on both sides of the hallway flickered wildly..
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