Chapter 527
My Villains Episode 527
67. Lord of Icebovald(20)
“It's fun..”
Since the path around the village I walked passed through the minor shrine, Princess Theodora was accompanying me on this short journey..
“What do you mean fun??”
“Sir.”
She smiled slightly at me as she continued to examine the scenery of Gedenmundz. There was something in his beautifully slanted eyes that I couldn't tell whether it was joy or humor..
“Gyeong is a warrior who enjoys clashing swords with his enemies. The man who loves battle and the victory that follows more than any warrior I have ever seen is a wonder..”
“……does it look like that?”
“Why are you trying to say that what’s inside is different from what it appears to be??”
When Theodora smiled brightly at her humorous question, she added, moving her hair blowing in the evening wind to her ear..
“Yes, even warriors who enjoy watching blood picture peace and rest in their minds. The way you look now is probably in the same context... … . If you think about it that way, I would say that the public appearance of the Red Knight is quite different from its reality..”
“of course. Everything that's going around as a rumor is bullshit..”
“……‘I don’t think the expression ‘all over’ makes sense. Leave it in half.”
As I rolled my eyes in silence, Theodora covered her mouth and burst into laughter..
“Now I'm confessing.”
The princess cleared her throat for a moment, adjusted her expression, and then continued speaking in a half-serious tone..
“Even when we were caught up in the turmoil of war, I and the Calandari Church were in awe... … I was deeply concerned about the situation..”
“What's my condition? which.”
“Well, well. Should we call it a latent personality or excessive aggression that is often seen on the battlefield? You probably know it yourself, but the way Gyeong looked was far from ordinary..”
I just can't refute it..
Even if I just listed the nicknames I got after falling into this world, I would be able to understand what the princess was talking about. The reputation of the enemy knight covered in fresh blood clearly revealed the path I had walked and the deeds I had committed..
“That means you're thinking differently now.?”
“Of course it is.” I climbed the low hill between Gedenmundz's residential area and the brewery and took in the view of the sunset. Standing side by side, Theodora took a deep breath and enjoyed the cool air. And as usual, he looked back at me with warm eyes..
“Every human being has a good side and an evil side. What to promote and what to suppress is up to each person's choice. So, I would say that the scriptures are an example for warriors who are at a crossroads..”
“example… … . Is that so? “I don’t think it’s at the level to be gold-plated like this.” “No? Nowadays, even highly religious knights often focus only on improving their bodies and skills..”
Yo O ”
“On the other hand, Kyung learns the magician's meditation method from Miss Ellen to control his mind, and he puts effort into governing to improve his character. Trying to prevent the evil within from flourishing is what knights of this era should emulate..”
Out of embarrassment, she ran out of words and bit her tongue, and then burst into laughter again. And it was a playful addition.
“If I had to pick one regret, it would be that he rarely shows himself praying..”
“When it comes to prayer, I do it a lot..”
“Would you just stop by the graveyard and pray for the good fortune of the dead? Whether in an empire or a kingdom, knights are the guardians of the church, and as a knight of knights and a great lord, it is his duty to devote more time to prayer than all the luminaries of the realm..”
Ah, yes.”
“Oops, that look again!”
Theodora, who read my expression of annoyance, smiled bitterly as if he couldn't stop me..
“Well, my lord. Princess, please listen carefully to what she says. How can you be so careless, even receiving a letter of excommunication from the church?.”
Gidon, who was walking behind me, said something for no reason, and I pressed my temples and sighed..
“Here we go again... … . Shut up. You told me not to open my mouth until I gave permission.?”
Gidon, who didn't change his expression even when I growled, was about to open his mouth to say something, but this time, Princess Theodora scolded him..
“Oh my, sir. This is harsh language for a loyal retainer. How can you be so harsh on advice based on concern for you?.”
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Ah, this is why you shouldn't have religious people around you..
My peaceful walk came to an end when I took Theodora, who excitedly preached the importance of prayer, to the small cathedral..
Is it because I'm a little tired already??
When the Daegwan, who had been paying close attention, showed signs of trying to explain Gedenmundz's products again, I advised him in a gentle tone to keep his mouth shut..
Even though he didn't say it that fiercely, the Daegwan's face turned pale. Thanks to this, I was able to realize once again that managing one's life as a lord is not easy..
The small and simple castle, which had once been used as a castle for a landowner, was now occupied by the officials I had dispatched and was functioning as a palace..
However, the stone building, which was intended only for defense against shouting, was far from a comfortable shelter. Because the roof was not drilled, there was no fireplace, and the window for smoke to escape was small, making it difficult to use a coal-fired stove... … . Few people would want to spend a night in a place like this..
In the end, the group unpacked their belongings evenly in houses given by influential figures in Gedenmuntz and in an inn near the city center. Among them, there were six people, including me, who were invited to the largest and finest residence in this town..
After sending Gedenmundz off to the cold and stuffy hall, I entered the lodgings and saw the old brewer, the owner of the house, bending down as if he were about to kiss the floor..
“I'm sorry that it looks so shabby. “I may have many shortcomings, but I will serve you with all my heart and sincerity, sir.” I accepted his greeting with a smile and took a handful of gold and silver coins from my pocket and handed them to him..
“Ugh, this is.”
“Not only is it an unexpected inconvenience in the middle of winter, but it also destroys our food supply. I would like to express my gratitude, so please accept only a few pennies..”
Even for him, who manages the brewery and picks up a lot of rice cakes and water, this would have been quite a lot of money. It's probably too generous a price to pay for just one night's entertainment..
The groveling brewer swallowed his breath. My eyelids, which had been nervous and trembling, opened wide with unexpected luck..
I don't know if it was a bit of kindness or if it was originally prepared this way, but the brewer's hospitality was much better than I expected..
There were hardly any cheap vegetables, vegetables or water to be found on the dinner table. A grilled beef sirloin dripping with oil took up the center of the table, while a large carp steamed with celery, chives, and onions caught the eye next to it. A bottle of beer and fruit wine, which the owner said he brewed himself, was spread out at each seat, and the apricots and lemons that were buried in the liquor cellar for the VIPs were as fresh as if they had been harvested a few days ago. The soup, made with bread, potatoes, and fermented sheep milk, had a very unique smell but was also appetizing..
“As you said, it is still winter and there is nothing worth producing. Please forgive me.”
“What is forgiveness.”
I roughly waved my spoon-holding hand to shake off his humility and immediately raised my glass of beer. The meal began with a toast in gratitude to the chief priest, the emperor, the empress, and the emperor..
Perhaps it was because I had become accustomed to eating in this world, or maybe it was because the hostess's cooking skills were unexpectedly excellent, but the dinner was very tasty..
Looking back, there was a time around the year before last when I suddenly missed the taste of life on Earth and made all kinds of fuss..
The chicken coated in flour batter and fried was very edible, and the ice crystals I made at Ellen's request, topped with soybeans and red beans and sprinkled with sweet syrup, were excellent, and tarazine, a spicy flavoring agent from the southern continent, as well as garlic and raw It is said that soybeans made using rivers, etc. have never been made edible. In addition, she tormented Hicks, the butler, and Rowan, the head maid at her wife and fiancee's mansion, day and night to make all kinds of dishes she missed..
The result was half success.
Aside from the failures, including red pepper paste and kimchi, even successful dishes could not completely replace the pungent taste of the earth..
The good news was that by the time I realized this fact, even my crazy longing for Earth's cuisine had waned..
As I was scooping up the sheep milk soup, thinking about other things, the lump of flesh that had just been peeled off the thorn of a carp and held out to me took my breath away..
« oo”
......flaw!
When I gave him a puzzled look, he looked sideways at the others - especially the brewer and his family who were serving the meal - and pointed towards my wrist..
Before I knew it, I lowered my gaze to my wrist and saw a smooth snake as thick as my finger with its mouth wide open, targeting the apricots on the table..
Yu O ”
I quickly cut off the head of that little snake.
I snatched it up and stuffed it into my sleeve. The reaction and subsequent movements were quick enough that the brewer and his family did not notice the strangely shaped snake..
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