Chapter 502
My Villains Episode 502
interlude. old fox
“lily. marquis sari.”
The girl's voice tickled my ears. Eavon, a sturdy old man, opened his eyes with a frown..
“The Count has arrived, Sir. Hurry up and rain it down.”
“Okay.”
The Marquis wiped his wrinkled face and looked around the room..
The bedroom of the Inner Axode was quite spacious as it was a space for the Margrave's distinguished guests. The floor was covered with smooth granite flagstones, the furniture was of quite high quality, and there were several fairly large windows..
Even so, compared to the Marquis' Palace in Lianwell, it just looks like a shabby and narrow rat hole..
Eavon sighed, thinking of the forest he had worked so hard to create..
Claire, a maid with a pretty face, laughed breathlessly, revealing her white teeth as if she was finding something funny. And he wrapped his naked body, as white as his teeth, around the old man's back..
“Wake up quickly, Nari..”
“……Os has come?”
“yes. You're at the door now..”
The girl lightly kissed the Marquis' cheek and got off the bed..
Eavon, who had been staring blankly at the straight, prominent vertebrae, well-shaped breasts, and buttocks with red handprints, only looked away after Claire had put on the cotton smock and orange kirtle. And I cleared my throat loudly..
“Os? Is the crab here??”
“Yes, grandfather. We prepared a simple breakfast.”
“Just wait a moment. I'll open it soon.”
“yes.”
The Marquis groaned and woke up at the sound of a voice coming from beyond the door. The Marquis, who had been washed and dressed by the maid, accepted the silk tunic and made his way to the bed..
“I'm just going to straighten the blankets and leave..”
“Are you okay??”
“What's not okay? It's not like I don't have hands..”
Claire smiled softly, straightened up the disheveled bedding and smoothed her hair. As the girl, who hastily dressed up with a face half shy and half excited, headed toward the door, Eabon whispered to her and stopped her..
“What are you doing??”
“yes?”
““What are you doing?” I asked, you idiot. You probably don't want to go out there now.?”
“uh……
The Marquis clicked his tongue silently when he saw the girl making stupid noises..
“What will my grandson think if he sees me hanging out with a bitch younger than me??”
“Oh, well- then I,”
When the owner's eyes fell on the window, the color drained from his already white face..
“There is nothing to be afraid of. It's only the 3rd floor and there's grass below, so you'll only end up breaking your leg a little..”
“But Nari.”
“I stayed asleep until the sun rose in the sky, so I had to pay the price. If you scream needlessly, you will know that I will not let you receive treatment from the priest..”
As the Marquis shot back coldly, the maid's chin trembled slightly. For a moment, Claire stood on the window sill with a pale face..
“Oh, wait.”
“yes?”
Claire, who was very frightened, looked back at the Marquis with slightly expectant eyes. However, he cruelly trampled on the young maid's hopes by pointing at the two pairs of shoes next to the bed..
‘Stupid and obedient. I look just like my mother.’
While Claire gathered her shoes and climbed back onto the window sill, Eavon thought of his mother as he fastened the pumpkin button on his tunic..
‘What was your name?……
I don't really remember, but she was the fairest woman in the village of Pi-eul..
The girl, who hesitated for a moment while standing on the window sill, closed her eyes tightly under the firm gaze of the Marquis..
“ oh.”
The Marquis was briefly impressed by the sight of Claire jumping down without much hesitation. It looks like he is satisfied with his determination..
Of course, the girl who fell into the courtyard couldn't get up as if something was wrong. The Marquis looked down at her silently writhing as she put on her thin coat. Claire gritted her teeth and swallowed a moan, even as tears streamed down her face and soaked her cheeks..
“what? suddenly where-”
Two heavily armed soldiers were looking at the maid with puzzled faces and then suddenly looked upward. Then, when he made eye contact with Eabon, he was startled and put his heels together in a military salute..
The Marquis gestured quietly. The soldiers dragged the maid, who had both broken legs, out of sight..
The Marquis stood at the window, drinking water mixed with wine and enjoying the refreshing spring breeze..
“It's good.”
It's a morning when the will to live is renewed.
As I was appreciating the beauty of life like this, my desire to live a long life soared. Maintaining good health was essential to fully enjoy what he had and pass it on to future generations..
‘I guess I should go horseback riding in the afternoon..’
I will have to do that in order to meet Claire's daughter in the future..
While the servants were clearing the breakfast table, the young count quietly looked around the bedroom..
“why? Are you looking for something??”
“Oh, that's not it.”
Os, who looked back at Eavon, swallowed his doubts about the presence in the room he had overheard earlier. Instead, he pointed to the windows and talked..
“There seem to be too many windows for a VIP room. It's nice to get some fresh air, but I'm worried that there might be a problem with security..”
“You seem to be worrying about everything. How many knights and how many wizards have this resistance?.”
It was a bit of a scolding, but it was aimed at my grandson.
There was a joy that could not be hidden in the eyes of a grandfather..
“Do you still wake up early in the morning these days??”
“yes.”
“There is no need to overdo it. Now that the war is over, shouldn't we take care of our tired bodies?.”
“Yes, but it's become a habit……
Os made a conscious effort to keep the conversation going. Whenever he slurred his words, his grandfather would scold him loudly, telling him to speak confidently until the end..
“Now that things have come to this, I want to make gymnastics and swordsmanship training a part of my daily routine before the start of the day..”
“Yeah, not a bad idea. Only when those in power are diligent will the people be at peace. However, one should not focus too much on one's capabilities as a knight. The most essential duty of a lord is to protect his subjects, but that does not necessarily mean protection through force..”
“yes. I will keep your teachings in mind.”
“Cancer, that’s how it should be. “Where else would a young fox learn tricks if not through the old fox’s teachings?” Eavon burst out laughing..
Because of my grandson's new nickname, he was called 'The Old Fox of Arriaga' instead of 'The Fox of Arriaga'. Still, the Marquis didn't seem to have any complaints. No, rather, he seemed proud..
“Now that you are too old, you need to find a partner as soon as possible... … . It's not easy. It's hard to find a woman of the right kind in Antram, and the old things of the West don't please me at all..”
“If I get the chance sometime soon, I will have to meet Aeneas of Abiden or Clarissa of Marva. They are both great lords around your age, and both Milgrester and Mullin are from prestigious families, so they would be a good match..”
“yes.”
“It's bland, is that the end??”
Despite his grandson's shy and awkward smile, the grandfather just chuckled..
Os felt strange seeing his grandfather, who had always looked down on him, so happy. It has been showing that way ever since it belatedly appeared after all the battles were over and a large army was gathered around, but it is difficult to get used to it..
Also, I wasn't happy to see him happy, so I was a little puzzled. It's hard to believe that just a few months ago, he was trying his best to avoid being noticed by his grandfather..
“Marquis.”
The person who opened the bedroom door and appeared was Gidbal, the ‘Golden Swordsman’, a confidant of the Marquis. As the renowned knight leader hurriedly walked in, his armor clattering, the servants who had been clearing the table quickly retreated..
“Why, what's going on??”
“1This is a call from His Royal Highness..”
“The crown prince? From this morning?”
“yes. They say Lord Kingsley and his horsemen are back..”
“Oh my. at las?”
Eavon raised his eyebrows as if he was interested, and Os' eyes also widened..
“How long has it been since you came back??”
““It’s only been fifteen days and two days.” The young count unconsciously looked back at Gidvar while answering his grandfather's question..
“Have you summoned all the nobles??”
“That's not it, sir..”
Unlike before, the old knight commander used a harsh title of honor instead of the soft title 'Master'. Os didn't like that, but now was not the time to point that out..
“Five people have been summoned, including the Lord and His Excellency, Margrave Garwin, Margrave Freix, and Earl Coburn..”
“……They are all lords who helped the three princes. Except for those in Icebowald..”
“Yes, sir..”
“Umm ”
As the grandson's face darkened, the marquis shook his head as if it was no big deal..
“Again, you're worrying for nothing again..”
“But grandfather. If the answer sent by Prince Silver was negative,-”
“It will be a more advantageous situation for us. How many times have I told you this?.”
Eavon wiped his mouth with a white cloth and scolded Os..
“The Arriaga is a family that is no different from the royal family. In the one hundred and seventy years since your namesake, King Jie, raised the golden banner, the Arriaga family has always been a faithful defender of the kingdom. “This is something that should not be forgotten due to trivial camaraderie.” “I am King Milano’s most trusted vassal, and you will also become one in the future. This means that they have an obligation to be loyal to Lionel III and his son Zacharis, not to Ulkar, who is already dead. Do you understand??”
As Os licked his lips silently, Eavon urged him with a cold face..
“Os. answer me.”
“Yes, grandfather..”
“Whose subject are you??”
“I am your grandfather’s subject..”
“After taking my place?”
“I will judge it then..”
The Marquis glared coldly at his grandson. And smiled brightly.
“Damn it. What are the seeds of Arriaga?.”
He pinched Os' cheek with a satisfied look and stood up..
“Let's go. When the fat lion calls, the foxes must take charge..”
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