chapter 274
274 – Scene 274# Mites
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The Margrave’s Castle stands tall in the center of Roelgreen Castle. During the ‘Autumn Tragedy,’ it burned down and collapsed in various places, making entry difficult, but it was finally cleaned up and it was possible to enter.
What I am aiming for is the famous sword there, ‘Frandecker.’ It is the sword that the Margrave used during his lifetime and the weapon that later becomes the protagonist’s.
From my point of view, it is not a necessary weapon, but there is no harm in having it. In addition to the merit of being the protagonist’s weapon, it is one of the famous swords in existence. Even if I can’t handle it, I can just give it to Bella. Above all, it was a waste of time for Frandecker to come this far and just ignore it.
‘But…’
In terms of time, Frandecker will be recovered several months earlier than in the original work. Therefore, it is unknown what variables there will be during the recovery process.
No. The variable was already happening.
“… Won’t you let go soon?”
The girl held on to my sleeve shook her head.
“Me too…” . I want to go with you too…”
“Wendy…”
“But, since I came here, I…” ” I couldn’t provide any help to the Count…”
Wendy’s big eyes looked up at me.
Her earnest desire to be with me somehow was evident in her eyes.
Certainly, since coming to the North, Wendy had been following my instructions and staying in the carriage. Of course, even if she tried to do something else, she would have been under constant surveillance, so it would have been unreasonable for her… She was always the one who stayed in the carriage and worried about me and was anxious about me. This time, you want to accompany me somehow.
“Well, so… Please take me with you this time… Well, I won’t disturb you… !”
“Uh huh. Miss Wendy. “That can’t be said.”
It was Helga who came between me and Wendy.
“Miss Wendy is the Count’s exclusive maid. It’s Miss Wendy’s job to assist the Count in his daily life and take care of all the housework. “Stop being stubborn and remain calm.”
“Si, Sireo…” ” .”
“Ha?”
Wendy leaned closer to me and hesitantly opened her mouth.
“Today… Well, I have a bad feeling…”
“Presentiment? In the end, it’s all about how you feel.”
“Really… ! It’s hard to just let the Count go today…”
I can’t believe those words came out of Wendy’s mouth
I got curious.
“I get it… “Let’s hear why.”
“Hehe… ?!”
I grabbed Wendy by the waist and made her sit on my lap. Helga looked at me disapprovingly, but I didn’t care.
“Why did you think that? “Tell me.”
“Well, that…”
I thought Wendy was doing it simply because she wanted to be with me, but I guess she had another reason.
Wendy, who was looking at me and Helga, opened her mouth as if she had made up her mind.
“Actually, I broke 8 bowls just this morning…”
“…”
“…”
The heavy silence that flows between us.
The one who couldn’t bear the silence was Helga.
“Uh… But what is that… Does it matter? Oh, no. How many do you usually break?”
“Five… Ah! Not long ago, it was reduced to 3 or 4!”
“What is that…”
It wasn’t that surprising to me.
The number of dishes Wendy breaks or spills tea due to the influence of ‘misfortune’ is quite high.
What really surprises me is how many plates they brought with them to a battlefield like this, so even after breaking them like that, there were still plates left.
No matter how high-end the plate is, in front of Wendy it is nothing more than a disposable plate.
Anyway, Wendy grabbed my hand again with her desperate look on her face. As if she was telling me not to go anywhere.
“Fuck, more dishes are broken than usual… I’m anxious because it seems like a bad omen… So, Count. Please take me too… Yes?”
“…”
I don’t know about Wendy, but if she goes along, something really bad may happen due to the influence of ‘misfortune’. Therefore, it was difficult for me to say that I would easily take him with me.
“Do you think I will allow Miss Wendy to accompany me for such a ridiculous reason? Get up there. “I have to go with the Count.”
“It’s cold.”
“… “What?”
Wendy jumped into my arms and glared at Helga.
“I’m going with the Count too…”
“… Miss Wendy. “I guess you don’t know me very well yet, but I don’t take care of my partner even if he’s a newborn.”
“I am not a newborn baby…” ” .”
Even though he said that, it was contradictory that he was hugging me tightly like a baby.
Wendy and Helga were staring at each other in a confrontation. If you think about it, have two people ever had a confrontation like this?
“… Stand up when something good is said. “A newborn baby lamb with a milky smell.”
“Si, Sireo…” ” . And I told you I wasn’t a baby…”
“Yes? I beg your pardon? Wah wah? “Would you mind speaking like an adult instead of babbling?”
“Baby, no…”
“Mites. It’s me baby Wendy. Let’s take it together.”
“… Ugh.”
At this point, Wendy puffs out her cheeks and starts shaking. I never would have thought that such an angry face would come from the gentle and gentle Wendy.
In many ways, Helga is a truly amazing person.
If things continue like this, either Wendy will burst into tears or Helga will use her power to force Wendy away.
She decided to jump to a conclusion before that.
“I get it. “I allow you to accompany me.”
“Count?!”
It’s not like you’re participating in a battle, it’s just exploration. Even in the original work, there were no particularly threatening elements in the Margrave’s castle. So, there won’t be a big problem if Wendy goes with us.
More than anything…
I looked at Wendy in her arms. To be precise, she had a cat-shaped hairpin in her hair.
Okay. If anything happens, there is wise man Myohail, so even if the falls, you will be able to castle survive.
“Count…”
Wendy is looking up at me as if she has found light in the darkness. Are you that happy just to take me there?
However, contrary to Wendy, Helga was heartbroken.
“No no. This is not it. Count. The Count, why do you have this little boy when I’m here…”
“Helga.”
“Yes?”
It’s not that I’m specifically taking Wendy’s side
I just remembered the shameful things Helga had done recently and decided to punish her.
“If you’re going to tease a child like that, talk like a baby from now on.”
“Eh?!”
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We arrived at the entrance to the Margrave’s Castle.
I couldn’t even tell where the entrance was due to the pile of stones, but there was a huge arched door in front of me. Thanks to the soldiers clearing the entrance and interior, it was possible to enter right away without any preparation.
“Well, something…” ” . It’s dark and humid…”
As Wendy said, the Margrave’s castle was dark and gloomy. The place, which had been deserted for a long time, looked like the entrance to a dungeon.
From now on, all that remains is to enter that dark castle…
“What on earth is this…” “?” Is it play… ?”
“Aye mite.”
Helga even sucks her finger as she is held by Blanche. She suddenly hugged Helga like a princess and stood there unable to do anything.
“Mites. Helga is a baby. She needs care. Mite.”
“… “Are you crazy?”
“Bwaaeaeng! “I don’t know!”
“Oh, it’s really noisy… ” .”
It seems like Helga has truly gone through infantile regression.
No… Actually, I know. She wasn’t in infantile regression, she was simply mad at me. It is a kind of protest that will make a big fuss and do nothing.
But I didn’t even blink at Helga’s incident. Wherever she goes, she must have someone to protect her with her, but I didn’t think there was a need for that today.
“I don’t know why the Count’s guard is like that…”
She turned her head at the sudden voice she heard. Then a sharp-looking woman wearing a fur coat approached me.
“We alone will be enough to enter.”
“… “Yes.”
As expected, Ariel Richet was the first to say that he would accompany the Margrave’s search for the castle.
“Ah, Professor Ariel…”
“Nice to meet you again. “Miss Wendy.”
This castle is where the Margrave lived. Although time has passed, the memories of this place still remain to some extent. Because of this, she entrusted him with her guidance, but on the other hand, her plan to obtain Fran Decker, her sword she used by her husband her, was disrupted.
Frandecker is actually a keepsake of Ariel’s husband, Kyle. I can’t even say she came for that… The best way from my point of view is to get my hands on her Fran Decker before she does. That’s why I have no choice but to secretly keep Ariel in check.
However, regardless of my checks, Ariel’s purpose is clear. She wants to find out. Kyle’s belongings, including Frandecker, and Kyle’s remains.
At the time of Ariel’s ‘Autumn Tragedy,’ she was receiving institutional treatment. When all the tragedy was over, she couldn’t come here.
Because the imperial decree fell, all roads leading to the north, including Roelgreen Castle, were blocked.
Therefore, Ariel’s feelings her will be new.
It’s an opportunity to retrieve her deceased husband’s remains and her belongings after so many years.
In my heart, I wanted to refuse her companionship, but since I knew the circumstances, I couldn’t do so.
Okay. That was predictable, anyway.
Why do I have an ‘unexpected companion’?
“Ariel.”
“Yes?”
“Why did he come here?”
What I pointed to was right behind Ariel. She was a small-sized wizard who came with her.
“That guy? Hmm… “
A wizard wearing a robe muttered in a voice that only Ariel and I could hear.
“What a rude guy. You.”