Don’t Look for the Resurrected Villainess - Chapter 61

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Chapter 61

There was no particular conversation on the way to Kes. Thanks to that, we arrived quickly, and Samuel immediately went to apply for Warp Gate usage.

Following him, Jeon also went with Nesi, saying he needed to check his equipment, and I was alone in the inn room planning for the future.

Since I had heard before that there was a Dura’han near the coastline, I was thinking of going to Immon Port to make inquiries. It wasn’t urgent, so I could take my time…

No, is it really okay to leave it headless like this? Is it really not urgent?

‘What would I do even if it were urgent?’

Clearly, my original plan was to go somewhere that didn’t know me and eat snacks while watching the evil rampant in the world.

How on earth did things get turned upside down to the point where I became obsessed with collecting Dura’han?

“What plan. I can’t even see an inch ahead.”

I eventually threw down my pen and leaned back against the chair.

Actually, my head was quite complicated because of Samuel, who had suddenly confessed incomprehensible personal feelings to me.

Previously, he pitied me, so did it stem from that sympathy?

‘Personal feelings…’

Could it be that the resurrected me had developed some kind of demonic charm?

It was an embarrassing assumption, but it seemed plausible.

First, there were the Dura’han who clung to me blindly, there was Prince Heinley, Maxel also suddenly changed his attitude, and in Roam they called me their beloved daughter…

“…No matter how incomprehensible it is, I’m having all sorts of crazy thoughts.”

Even I think this isn’t right.

It would be more convincing to say Samuel went crazy. Or perhaps he’s trying to win my favor so he can drag me to the Temple later without resistance.

I shook my head vigorously to dispel these foolish thoughts. I didn’t have time to waste on ridiculous fantasies.

“It would be more efficient to walk around and clear my head.”

Perhaps because the festival period was nearing its end, outside the window was very noisy and loud. There would be plenty to see, so if I looked around, my complicated thoughts would disappear.

After glancing outside, I held out my bracelet.

“Palides, summon.”

One jewel sparkled particularly brightly, and soon a magic circle was drawn translucently on the floor.

Palides, summoned in human form wearing armor, stood awkwardly even after being summoned and looked at me.

I naturally expected her to jump up and down with joy at being out again, but her reaction was unexpectedly passive.

“Palides?”

“C-Captain. You really called for me, right?”

“Yes. I called you, so you came out.”

When I nodded, Palides gripped her helmet with both hands. Then she burst into tears and mumbled.

“Huuung…! I thought you would never call me again…!”

“Never call you?”

“Because you were so angry! We’re too inexperienced and keep causing accidents…”

It’s fortunate that they know their own condition.

“You said you’d protect me.”

“That’s right!”

“Yes, that’s why I called you.”

“May I protect you, Captain?”

“Who else would I ask besides you?”

Realizing that she alone among the three had been summoned, Palides was moved and repeatedly vowed that this time she would absolutely not cause any accidents.

Actually, the reason I summoned her was because Palides, who could transform into a human, was the most convenient for openly taking on escort duties in the city…

But since she was so happy, I didn’t want to ruin her excitement.

“I want to look around the city a bit. I’d like you to escort me.”

“Yes, yes! I’ll do it! I’ll escort you without any problems! I won’t let anyone lay a finger on you, Captain!”

Palides clenched both fists with enthusiasm. It seemed like she really could prevent anyone from laying a finger on me.

I nodded at her and prepared to go out, when Palides made a serious vow.

“I’ll protect you, Captain! I swear it!”

While checking my money pouch, I unconsciously stopped moving. Strangely, the moment I heard those words, what I thought of was Arin Toson.

「I swear by dedicating my heart to the glorious sword bestowed by the young lady. I, Arin Toson, will protect the young lady’s pride and honor with this sword.」

It was Arin Toson, who knelt before me and made his vow on the day I chose my knight.

「My lifelong existence will prove the noble oath of this covenant.」

The oath recited at a proper altar, in proper uniform, under a splendid appointment ceremony was full of all sorts of magnificent modifiers.

Now I know how ephemeral and hollow a knight’s oath is. Words alone can guarantee nothing. They’re all just empty ceremonies.

“Just trust me, Captain!”

But Palides’ reckless vow sounded more sincere than those noble phrases from back then.

I looked at Palides with strange eyes, then left the room first without answering. Palides followed me with excited steps.

Quietly focusing on the presence I felt behind me, I suddenly spoke.

“Palides, about the captain in your memories.”

“Yes? Yes.”

Did you also vow to escort that captain with all your heart like this? Did you make a true knight’s oath to that captain?

“…It’s nothing. Let’s go.”

I couldn’t bring myself to voice the question in the end.

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The streets were bustling with people trying to enjoy the last of the harvest festival.

Kes was a transportation hub with a Warp Gate installed, so it usually had a large floating population. Perhaps because of this, the festival looked particularly splendid.

Even though it was just an outing to clear my head, there was more to see than expected, so I began seriously touring the festival.

Since I had barely enjoyed the festival streets even in the capital, this was practically my first time seeing one.

I had roughly heard rumors about how commoners played, but actually witnessing it with my eyes was fascinating.

And so, after wandering around frantically, I was now earnestly watching an outdoor circus taking place in the middle of the street.

“My goodness, is that man’s mouth okay?”

Watching a man stuff a blazing fireball into his mouth made my own mouth feel hot. I unconsciously covered my mouth.

White smoke rose from the man’s mouth. The fire-eating man spread his arms dramatically and bowed in response to the thunderous applause. Following him, another man began juggling with burning balls.

The way he threw them incredibly high and caught them stably was mysteriously skillful, and I stared at the air with wide eyes.

I was absorbed in watching the burning balls for a while when I felt something poke my side.

“Oh, I’m sorry!”

It was a small child who barely reached my waist. The child quickly apologized and turned around. However, Palides caught the child’s arm, preventing escape.

“Ah!”

The child screamed loudly, but Palides paid no attention and snatched the pouch from the child’s hand.

“What should we do with this pickpocket, Captain?”

The sudden pickpocket wasn’t particularly surprising.

During festival periods in cities with such large floating populations, there were bound to be many tourists.

Since they were people who would stay only a few days before returning, they were unfamiliar with local conditions and easy targets for petty criminals.

I first moved away from the crowd. Palides also followed me while holding the child’s arm.

“Ugh! It hurts! Let me go!”

“How dare you covet someone else’s purse and not endure even this much?”

At Palides’ words, the child glared spitefully. People around began looking our way one by one. Noticing this, the child suddenly burst into tears and shouted.

“Help me! This lady is bullying me!”

“What? Lady?”

Palides, who was indignant, was about to lift the child when a passing stranger intervened.

“The child is in pain.”

“This child is a pickpocket!”

“My sibling is starving at home! My sibling is so sick!”

The child began crying even louder. Thanks to this, more and more attention was drawn to us.

“Can’t even show charity.”

“How desperate must they have been?”

Some people clicked their tongues indifferently and passed by, while others stopped and righteously defended the child.

The voices taking the child’s side, saying they felt sorry for them, started as gentle interference, but as their numbers grew, they became increasingly confident.

Even a quick glance revealed that they were tourists enjoying the festival. In other words, they were people who would leave anyway.

Regardless of the child’s circumstances, whether what the child said was true or not, they had little concern or interest.

“Even his armor looks expensive, but those who have more are even worse.”

The child who had weakly sobbed and gained the sympathy of those around looked at me with tear-filled eyes. Palides was flustered but waiting for my command.

“Palides, let him go.”

When Palides released his grip, the child clutched his caught arm and hunched his shoulders. Onlookers clicked their tongues at the sight of the sobbing child saying his arm seemed dislocated.

“Tsk, poor thing.”

Someone shouted that I should at least give him money for medical treatment. The child made an even more pitiful face and groaned, and people offered words of comfort at the sight.

They said things like hoping his sibling would get better, telling him not to starve.

“Palides, go get a guard.”

“What?”

“We need to turn this guy in.”

At my indifferent words, the child’s eyes widened. Palides said he understood and quickly turned around, while I grabbed the child’s nape so he couldn’t escape.

As I firmly gripped the nape of the child who was belatedly struggling to break free, I heard someone mutter toward me that I was ‘heartless and cold.’ He seemed to think I wouldn’t hear him.

“You there.”

“What, what…? You mean me?”

The man I pointed at looked at me in confusion. Looking straight at him, I spoke cynically.

“If you want to do charity, do it with your own money.”

“What, what did you say?”

“If you feel sorry for him, take care of him with your own money. Don’t force your sympathy on me.”

The man’s face turned bright red. He coughed loudly and pointed at me.

“What did I say wrong?”

“I’m the victim and this guy is a pickpocket who failed to rob my pocket. What’s wrong with turning a criminal over to the guards?”

“Shouldn’t you at least think about how desperate he must have been? His sibling is sick!”

“Do you know this kid?”

“What?”

“I’m asking if you know this kid. Do you know if he really has a sibling, if he’s really starving?”

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