Chapter 265
My Villains Episode 265
51. truth, separation(7)
Cloudy sunlight came through the cracks in the window. The girl lying on the bed on one side of the large room slowly opened her eyes because her eyelashes were tickling..
“……rain.”
Sapphire-like eyes stared blankly into space..
The girl blinked her unfocused eyes three or four times. Then I fell asleep again, turned over and woke up again..
Ellen, the girl who had finally won the battle against sleep, slowly raised her upper body. Her golden, wool-like hair had become scattered. She sat on the bed for a moment with a drowsy look on her face, then fumbled with the nightstand next to her bed..
So what was held in Ellen’s hand was a gray-white wand. When she waved the wand, the candles on the nightstand and table all caught fire..
“Ventus devartar (the incarnation of the wind)）-”
At the low muttering, a faint light green wind gathered around Ellen. The quietly swirling wind soon split into three and turned into a dancing spirit..
The shapeless members of the wind flew busily to carry out their respective missions. The first clung to Ellen and straightened her hair and shook off the dust, the second opened the windows and doors wide to drive out the stale air and bring in fresh air, and the third flew downstairs to find the servant couple..
Meanwhile, the cold air that had come in seemed to have dispelled her drowsiness, so Ellen got out of bed and sat down on a chair near the table. The girl looked out the window, covered in a thick gown and curled up like a chrysalis..
It had been quiet for the past few days, but the sky was full of dark clouds again. Because of the cloudy weather, it was gloomy as if it was already late afternoon..
Around that time, Hicks and Loewen appeared..
“Good morning, Ellen..”
w O ugh” — o •
The couple who said hello whined and brought the bathtub into the room. The porcelain bathtub was large enough for one adult to sit in and was filled with water. Because of this, beads of sweat formed on the couple's foreheads..
Servant Hicks quickly left the room without even wiping his sweat. It was to bring additional water for use..
Ellen felt a little sorry when she saw that, so she took a few coins from a leather pouch that was lying carelessly on the table and handed them to Rowen..
It was one of the Yongin techniques that I learned from watching Poinix, and was a simple but usually effective method..
“Oh my, it’s okay.-”
“Don't talk nonsense, just take it. Heat up the water.”
Rowen looked regretful, but quickly put a coin in the hem of her skirt..
Ellen gently dipped the tip of the wand into the bathtub. Then, the water began to bubble due to the emitted heat..
When the water was warm enough, Hicks filled two small wooden barrels with clean well water..
As he bowed and left the room, Rowen tightly locked the window and door..
Ellen then took off her thick gown and thin, soft chemise, revealing her white and delicate naked body, and soaked herself in the steaming bath water..
“ O ugh”
As the girl leaned back against the side of the bathtub, Rowen put a tightly tied cotton bag filled with cinnamon and musk into the bathtub..
““I thought something had happened since morning.” “What happened?”
“I don't know exactly.”
After saying that, Rowen carefully wet Ellen's voluminous blonde hair with water and then applied a scented oil mixed with rapeseed honey and cloves..
“Mr. Esson said that the light was on in Nari’s room all morning..”
“In Poi's room?”
“yes. So, I'll come and visit you before sunrise to put some firewood in the stove..”
Rowen, the daughter of a poor merchant and the wife of a wandering warrior, was very proud of the fact that she had a renowned knight by her side..
In fact, Rowen had a vague fear of Poynix because he first heard about it through rumors..
However, the Poynix I actually met was not a bloodthirsty monster, but a kind, humble knight, and a reasonable and kind employer. And most importantly, he was a handsome young man..
It was natural for Rowen, a twenty-year-old young woman, to have feelings of admiration for Foy Nix..
“However, he was sitting in a chair as if he hadn't slept at all..”
“••••••okay?”
“That's right. For some reason, you skipped breakfast, and the atmosphere was unusual, so you quickly ran away..”
She liked to chat about trivial things about her employer..
Of course, Rowen wasn't stupid enough to spread stories about his employer to the outside world, so the conversation was limited to my wives, especially Ellen and Hayla..
Rowen continued speaking while carefully washing his golden hair with perfume..
“Then, Mr. Cole and a few mercenaries went in and came out with serious expressions. Next, the lady from the east went in, cried for a while and came out almost fainting..”
Ellen, who was brushing her teeth with toothpaste made with crushed various herbs and scented with fennel and bay leaves, opened her eyes wide while biting down on her toothbrush..
“……Omg agahi? Multhi?”
“yes. Mr. Moongchi. It's such a big deal.?”
“Uhmmm.”
It is strange enough that Phoenix, who values rest, skips sleep and meals.…….
‘A bunch of people cried? Why on earth does that punsu laugh whenever he sees Poi??’
Ellen, suddenly filled with curiosity, hurriedly finished taking a bath..
Ellen stood in front of Poynix's room and checked her clothes..
A white shirt with lace on the sleeves and collar, pants made of tough fabric, and short boots that reach up to the ankles. It was a neat outfit that wasn't much different from usual.-
‘It's okay.’
Ellen was somewhat satisfied..
She commented that she had grown a lot this year and had become a little more feminine..
Ellen opened the door with her chest puffed out with confidence and came face to face with Phoenix, who looked different from usual..
“……“Oh, are you here?” "trunnion?" I tried to simply say 'good morning', but the young man was sitting alone at the table with a complicated and heavy expression. Ellen, who naturally sat across from me, narrowed her eyebrows..
“What's going on? He said he couldn't sleep?”
“ah… … . huh. I have something to worry about.”
Phoenix nodded and smiled slightly. It was a helpless smile that I had never shown before..
Ellen felt her heart sink as she saw something sad and pitiful hanging in her long, deep eyes..
“what's the matter? What are you worried about??”
w O ugh”
—3
Poynix, who was washing her face dry with her large hands, hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth..
“I was making a list to go to the palace..”
“what? Did you make it yourself? We decided to discuss it slowly..”
“Ugh, but……
“however?”
“I just decided.”
Normally, I would have questioned why, but when I saw Poynix with an unfamiliar appearance, all those thoughts disappeared..
Ellen was worried and frustrated with him, so she pulled a chair closer to him..
“trunnion.”
White, slender fingers touched the face of a young man with downcast eyes. The skin, tanned to a light copper color, had no blemishes or chapped areas and was much softer than it looked..
“ Ellen.”
“Why are you doing that, huh??”
Poynix, who was licking her lips, sighed briefly and made eye contact with Ellen. The black pearl-like eyes were vaguely watery..
“……Master Hagni and Saitz must go..”
“ huh?”
“Saitz must act as a witness, and Master Hagni will be on your side now that he knows the truth. yes?”
“Wait a minute, Poi..”
“Cole, Steedman, Mira, and Simos also decided to go. Since I told you otherwise, I will follow you even without me..”
Ellen, who was looking at Phoenix with worried eyes, blinked her round eyes one beat late..
“Even without you? What are you talking about now??”
“Originally, I was going to send a bundle instead of Simos, but he started crying and making a fuss, saying he was going to die. This normally gentle guy was so stubborn. In the end I gave up.”
“trunnion!”
“Simos is from a bit of a background, but you don't have to worry. I promised to give back something precious to me when I return after finishing my work well. If you want, I'll take you with me and teach you some magic.
Seeing too,”
“hey—!”
Ellen stood up, grabbed Poynix's cheeks, and made eye contact..
“What are you doing now? Don't talk alone, explain properly.!”
“That's what I decided. You, Hagni, Saitz, Cole, Steedman, Mira, Simos. Just seven people.”
“What does that mean - you, you're not going.?”
“……that's right.”
Ellen's small white face was colored with anger, confusion, and doubt..
“Why are you doing this suddenly, suddenly??”
“I don't think it would be helpful for me to follow along..”
Phoenics spoke about the situation in the palace and his own status in an empty voice. He also explained that when he went to the palace, the profits would be small and the losses would be high. It was a calm and logical persuasion, probably prepared in advance..
But, of course, I couldn't convince Ellen..
““That doesn’t matter.” Ellen said firmly, her eyes flashing bright blue..
“I will take back everything that was rightfully mine with blood and skill. There's no need to worry about political issues..”
“Ellen.”
“I don't expect much help from you. All I need to do is just be by his side, but you can't do that? They say I am the most precious person. It was all a lie?”
“It's for you.”
“no-!”
Phoenix pulled Ellen, who was screaming, into her arms..
Ellen struggled, but Phoenix did not move, holding her arms around her waist and slender shoulders..
“Leave this.”
“we need time.”
“hour?”
“it's my fault.”
Phoenix stroked Ellen's struggling head and continued speaking..
“I should have paid more attention to you.”
“What are you talking about, really haha
I don't know either-”
“I did it because I was stupid and short-thinking. You are a person, not a weapon, and you told me to kill someone without any hesitation. Sorry.”
“what?”
Ellen bit her lower lip hard as water droplets formed around her eyes without her realizing it..
““I don’t know what the situation is, but don’t be stupid.” “Ellen.”
“Killing someone? It wasn't because you told me to, it was my choice..”
“……Don't say that..”
“It's your fault? Bullshit. I made the choice, and I take responsibility too..”
Taking advantage of the slack in Phoenix's arms, Ellen shook him off and made eye contact..
“So, now let’s get to the point. Why did you suddenly change your mind??”
There was silence for a moment..
Poynix opened his mouth, swallowing unidentified anger, guilt, and hesitation..
“Daria.”
“……what?”
“I killed it?”
Ellen's eyes wavered. Phoenix closed his eyes tightly after reading that..
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