Chapter 453
My Villains Episode 453
66. silver prince(8)
Just before Ellen's cool eyes spewed out blue flames, I got up and stretched..
“Ah, hey, wait a minute. I’m dying, I’m dying.” “I want to die?”
“Why are you saying such harsh things, coming to me so suddenly?.”
“Cut out the bullshit and just answer the questions..”
“I haven't been able to wash properly, let alone sleep, for the past few days? I guess the work is roughly finished. I'll take a bath, so just wait a moment..”
“under. At least sneak away and run away?”
“What is running away, why am I running away? I told you to wait a moment. Or do you want to shower together??”
When I shrugged my shoulders and asked, Ellen gaped with a blank expression on her face..
“……He must be crazy, really..”
“If you don't want to, just take a walk in the courtyard..”
“no, you……
He seemed a little confused by my shameless response. I looked at his eyes and thought, 'What is this guy that's so confident?' Or, 'What is it? Isn't this a situation where I should be angry?' The same question came to mind.
“what am i?”
Ellen twitched her lips with an incomprehensible expression on her face, and I burst out laughing because that expression was cute. And then he added while slightly pinching the tip of his nose..
“My bedroom is on the 4th floor, so why not go and get some rest?.”
“••••••bedroom?”
“uh. It's been a while since I've seen you, so I need to clear this up..”
““How dare you treat me so lightly.” “Who can take it easy? So is there anything else you want to do? If you don’t like walking or talking… … Should we eat together??”
What was he thinking? The little white face blushed and shook his head..
“No, that's not it. Why are you taking a walk and eating out of nowhere? Just answer what I ask!”
“I'm doing this because I think the story will be long. I'll be back soon.”
“Really, it's still shameless. You haven't changed at all.”
“You too.”
“what? what am i!”
“No, nothing. I'm going to wash up and take a rest.
there is!”
““Hey!” I left the office, leaving behind Ellen, who was screaming..
The Kingdom of Milan and the Mittergeland Empire are in many ways similar to the Middle Ages on Earth, especially in the West..
This is true when looking at the systemic aspects represented by the feudal system and caste system, the degree of development of civilization, and the aspects of various cultures..
But this place is truly a different world. It means that it is a world where magic exists, priests wield divine power, and all kinds of monsters roam the mountains and fields..
So, in this world, we often see aspects that are different from the images we usually think of when we think of the Earth's Middle Ages..
The thing that stands out the most and that I personally appreciate is the aspect related to hygiene..
No matter how low-status or poor a serf he is, he washes his face every morning and evening. Landowners and city dwellers placed greater emphasis on cleanliness, so it was common to bathe at least three times a week..
It is even more difficult for nobles, wealthy people, and especially clergy. Luxurious bath products, including fragrances, were used in abundance, and in the case of wealthy families, they were not satisfied with just a bathtub and even had a large bathtub in their mansion..
The establishment of this concept of hygiene in this world may have been influenced by alchemists who were keen to collect precious ingredients by selling perfume, soap, and cosmetics. Well, the clean water quality on the continent probably also played a role..
But one way or another, the number one contributor is definitely Gwangmyeong Bridge..
Regardless of denomination, among Gwangmyeong believers, cleanliness of body and mind is a duty and a virtue. Beggars, murderers, and madmen can enter the chapel, but anyone who hasn't washed for a week can't even get through the church gate, let alone the chapel..
Thanks to the doctrine that emphasizes cleanliness, the bathing culture quickly spread where Gwangmyeong Bridge was established..
But apart from this, it was impossible to recklessly kick out faithful church members just because they did not wash..
Therefore, there was a well or stream in front of the cathedral, even if it was small, and those who visited the cathedral on Sunday but could not wash because they could not afford to use it to simply wipe off the dust and then attend worship..
As these customs and traditions changed over time, wealthy cathedrals and monasteries would fill in shabby wells or shallow streams and build large, ornate public bathhouses..
Therefore, the best-equipped 'real bathhouses' were generally located in front of the cathedral, rather than 'pattern bathhouses' that operated as side businesses such as laundry or prostitution..
Eisbowald also fell into the general category, the largest and most luxurious public baths in the city were located in front of the O-Giol Cathedral, which was also the main church of the Council..
When this city was captured, strict orders were issued not to even approach, let alone loot, churches and related facilities..
Looking back, it was a really good thing. If a group of mercenaries or Nudein warriors had seen this place, they would have completely destroyed the entire facility to remove the gold, silver, and glass decorations stuck here and there..
“……Wow, cool.”
As I sat in the steaming hot water and groaned, the soldiers who followed me also stepped into the large bath..
Steedman the tough guy, Fritz the ponytail, Gidon the crossbowman, Mittelman the six-man, Goleman the Chojang, etc. - they have no talent or motivation for group chores other than fighting, so they are just serving as my guards or servants..
Conwyr, who serves as the leader of my private unit, and Merg, who is similar to his adjutant; Esson, who happens to be in charge of supply-related work; Donnell, who is in charge of training new recruits; and Dillon, who manages the comfort and overall escort of his colleagues. This means that, unlike Cole and the others who only want to train, these guys are leisurely enough to come take a bath with me..
Because it was not common for citizens to want to use the bathhouse with the Red Knight, the bathroom, which was twice as big as a basketball court, was empty. Thanks to this, my fellow soldiers and I were able to sit around in the large bathtub and have a comfortable conversation..
While we were talking about this and that, Goleman, who had been sleeping with his mouth shut, spoke carefully..
“Well, I mean, Nari. Now - You came all the way here after telling Ellen that you would take a shower.?”
“uh.”
The boy shook his head, wiping away his red face..
“……I dare say this, but it seems like you have no measures in place..”
“what?”
“No, from Ellen’s point of view, you probably thought you were just going to wash up at headquarters..”
“I heard you said you would take a bath..”
“Still, I bet you didn’t know you’d come this far… … . Ha, I don't know if I can keep doing this..”
As the boy, who was big, no, quite strong for his size, couldn't hide his worry, Keegan in bone armor, who was sitting across from him and enjoying a hot bath, asked with a puzzled look on his face..
“What are you so scared about? I'm afraid the lady will do something.‘?”
“yes.”
“Indeed… … . What are you worried about when you are here? No need to worry.”
“Brother, you must feel at ease because you don't know who he is..”
A few days ago was the first time Keegan had seen Ellen, who had been separated from Modos for a while due to her joining at Seteniora Monastery..
Maybe that's why he said, 'He's an ally anyway, so what's the fear?' Fritz, who emptied the wine glass that Mittelman had brought on an errand, smiled and opened his mouth..
“You stupid bastard. Have you seen the normal person next to Nari??”
“yes?”
“They are all just as dangerous as me. If you just look at the outside and think lightly, you're really screwed..”
“……Why are you saying that in front of me? Say you'd rather just get hit by a few hits..”
When I said this while laughing, Fritz shrugged his shoulders as if asking if something was wrong..
“Did I say something wrong? Shouldn’t everyone be aware of this? It’s a life-threatening issue. From your point of view, wouldn't it be better to say this to the front rather than talking like a rat behind the scenes?.”
“Nope. Just say it behind my back.”
“……I'm being bullied again for no reason.”
“That's what I told you to listen to, that's it?”
“no. I was whispering alone in the background, and what I heard from Nari- haha!”
I grabbed Fritz's hair and pushed him under the water, then looked back at the other soldiers..
“Well, Ellen has a bit of a personality, but you don't have to worry too much. I scolded you well last time... … It's just that I get angry sometimes, but I don't go that far..”
“That is correct. You've definitely matured since proving your 'qualification' to Haima at the ancestor's mausoleum..”
La- Palais Palace planned to keep the news of the birth of the High Master for the first time in hundreds of years secret for a while. Steedman, who knew this well, cleared his throat loudly and corrected himself..
“But, again, I'm going to get out of here before the hourglass runs out..”
“It is true that Ellen has matured a lot, it is true. A fireball might hit the roof of the bathhouse.……
As the gazes of the pro-soldiers gathered, he caressed his bald head and shrugged his shoulders..
“No, it's just that it might happen.
That's what I mean.”
Steedman glossed over his words, but something similar to fear was already filling the eyes of the soldiers. Regardless of the nicknames such as the Fire Witch and the Blonde Purifier, it is probably because everyone witnessed Ellen turning the field into a sea of fire with a single wave during the battle in the corridor area a few days ago..
There was silence for a moment among the soldiers, except for Fritz, who was struggling under water torture..
The soldiers sitting around the bathtub, like the elites under my command, made a smart and decisive choice instead of running away. I decided to block the source of the problem by pushing my back..
My head was heavy after nearly a week of forced marching, so I wanted to rest for a while, but the soldiers were making such a fuss with one voice that I had no choice but to get up..
On my way out of the bath, I noticed a group of people just leaving Oji-Ol Cathedral..
They were none other than priests and paladins of the Calandari Church, and at the forefront was a very familiar woman..
“Uh, princess.?”
“Sir Phoenics.”
A paladin wearing shining plate armor and riding a courser smiled. Light blonde hair and light green eyes that shine brighter than the white armor and mane of the white horse. It was Princess Theodora..
She got off the white horse Brightmere with light movements and stood in front of me..
“It feels like it’s been a while since I last saw you. This may not be something to say in front of a Buddhist temple, but I was so busy these past few days that I didn't even have time to look up at the sky..”
“I'm sorry, princess. I asked you to do something bothersome for no reason..”
Just as the affairs of the judges and the governance of the city were entrusted to Hela, and the affairs of the city's influential people and various unions and guilds were entrusted to Fritz and Donel, the clergy of Eisbowald and the council they lead are I asked Princess Theodora.
Theodora had great religious authority because she was ordained directly by the Bishops of Hongui, the leaders of the Calandari Order. The princess used this to immediately subdue the Council of Ministers, who were not hiding their opposition to the army led by me, centered around Oji-Ole Cathedral. Well, rather than subduing them, it was closer to appeasing the priests so that they wouldn't see blood before I pulled out my sword in earnest..
“There is no need to say that. Considering the respect the Lord showed to this church during this war, this level of service is only natural..”
“I'm just grateful that you said that..”
“However, I have a favor to ask of my Lord Phoenix. As a paladin of Calandari, and as a close friend of the Lord..”
“yes? Oh, please tell me as much as you want.”
When I gave a puzzled look, Princess Theodora smiled and said,.
“I would like to speak with Miss Ellen, a member of your group, and the Grandmasters of La-Palais Palace..”
I met her shining eyes and nodded willingly..
……Somehow, I feel like I found a hole to survive..
That's strange. Was I in danger of dying??
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