It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 14

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 014

Aunt always called her ‘Rina’. Her master Rubia called her ‘Ail’ or ‘our Little One’.

Come to think of it, Aunt and Master were strangely similar. The affectionate nicknames filled with love, and how they would hold hands and hug her several times a day whenever their eyes met.

Though her body was already that of a grown adult and it should have been embarrassing, those irresistible expressions of affection always made her feel comfortable and happy.

‘Elly is my childhood self. Termion is just like Aunt.’

Even when reading it in text, she would often tear up, but watching the two of them directly by her side made her truly want to cry.

Elenora always goes around smiling brightly. Not only was she charming, but she was also quite spoiled.

‘Because that’s the only way to suppress the urge to cry. Because she doesn’t want to be caught.’

She couldn’t help but know the hidden feelings behind that cheerful appearance. That young girl was constantly watching the adults around her.

The only difference was that Hwirin had poured all those emotions into studying instead of charm and acting spoiled.

“Haah.”

Ailesia, who had stretched out on the Living Room, let out a quiet sigh.

The atmosphere of the dinner that started a bit early was very warm and friendly… or rather, it was awkward.

Thanks to Lady Herman taking special care to prepare the finest cuisine, it was good that Elenora’s mouth opened wide like a washbasin.

It was only good up to that point, yes. How is it that nothing goes as expected?

“Teacher, ah-“

“Ah-“

“It’s delicious, right?”

“Indeed. It tastes even better because Elly is feeding me?”

Elenora’s expression overflowed with affection as she giggled.

And Ailesia thought her face might get pierced through soon.

‘Just challenge me to a duel instead, Grand Duke.’

She had simply wanted to enjoy the warm dinner scene between uncle and niece.

Termion had been glaring at her without saying a word since earlier.

It was beyond simply being sulky – he looked ready to stab someone. His hands placed on the Table were trembling visibly.

Especially that thing flickering like flames on the Knife – isn’t that Aura? The meat and plate were being cut together, so she wasn’t seeing things wrong, right?

“Uncle!”

“Huh? Y-yes, Elly.”

His turn had finally come, it seemed. He even flinched in surprise, which was unlike him.

Termion showed a bright smile as if he had never been frowning.

“Give me that Salad over there. I’m going to eat it with Teacher.”

“…Alright.”

As if even his will to be angry had disappeared, he moved the plate containing the Salad with a dejected expression.

“Our Little One eats vegetables well too?”

“Mother said I have to eat everything to become pretty!”

“You listen to Mother well too, how admirable.”

Ailesia deliberately made a fuss with an even brighter voice as she praised her.

Did this young girl know that she no longer had a mother to say nice things to her? Her heart ached for no reason.

“Mother can’t say pretty things to Elly anymore. So I have to remember well all the things she said until now.”

…Could it be that Elly had read her inner thoughts?

No, the content of her words was more shocking. She almost dropped the Fork she was holding.

It seemed she wasn’t the only one who thought so. Termion had also frozen his body like a statue.

“Uncle, Uncle.”

“What?”

“I want to eat meat!”

As Termion reached for the Steak plate, Elenora wiggled her shoulders while cupping her chin. Spoiled charm was included as a bonus.

“Can’t Uncle feed me?”

“…Come here.”

“Hehe.”

Termion pulled his chair back a little and patted his knees. Elenora boldly climbed up and settled herself there.

“Meat, meat!”

“Eat slowly.”

“Mm!”

The young niece chewed and swallowed the Steak that her uncle had cut into small pieces and picked up with a Fork.

Just like a baby bird receiving food from its mother bird.

“Let’s eat the beans together too. Ah.”

“Aah.”

“Good.”

“Uncle eat too! Ah-“

“Ah.”

The sight of a boy who didn’t even know what a parent’s role was supposed to be, caring for a child who had lost her parents’ embrace, was such a beautiful and sad scene.

‘…It’s really nice to see directly, but I’m not entirely happy.’

Watching the two people sharing their sorrowful affection, Ailesia quietly focused on her meal.

“Elly.”

“Yeah?”

“I’m sorry Uncle was scary earlier.”

Elenora, who was about to lie down on the Bedroom, stared intently at Termion after hearing those words.

“You weren’t angry at Elly, right?”

“Absolutely not.”

“Then it’s fine.”

Did she notice the bitterness dwelling in his quietly settled eyes? The young niece reached out and placed her hand on her uncle’s head.

“An apologizing uncle is a good uncle. Good boy, good boy.”

“…This little rascal.”

Who was treating whom like a child? Termion burst into hearty laughter at his niece’s hand patting his head. He pulled Elenora into a tight hug and rubbed his cheek against hers.

“Sleep well, Elly.”

“Uncle sleep well too! Teacher, good night!”

“Sweet dreams, our Little One.”

“Yes!”

After covering Elenora, who had lain down obediently, with the Blanket, Termion gently kissed her forehead.

“…Thank you for returning safely.”

“Thank you for bringing Elly back too, Uncle, hehe.”

Elenora smiled broadly as she closed her eyes, and Termion patted her shoulder with slow movements.

Termion, who had been moving only his hand without any other motion, finally sat up after a long while. Elenora was completely asleep.

‘So this is what it feels like to have your heart flutter.’

Ailesia, who had been watching the two, unconsciously pressed her chest.

“Do you always put Elly to sleep like that?”

“I try my best. I’d like to read her a Fairy Tale Book too, but it’s not easy.”

Termion, who had come out to the Corridor, couldn’t quite take a step forward.

Even though he had just put Elenora to sleep with his own hands, as if it didn’t feel real, he just stared blankly at the closed door.

After maintaining silence for a moment, he turned his head toward Ailesia.

“Let’s go in.”

Termion personally opened the door to the room right next door. It was Ailesia’s room that would be used temporarily.

“Fortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any problems. I was worried since we prepared it so hastily.”

“Really?”

Ailesia, who was about to sit on the sofa, said “Ah,” and got back up.

“What’s wrong?”

“Sorry. I was too harsh with my words in the conference room earlier. Regardless of the reason, I think I said things I shouldn’t have said. It’s late, but I’ll apologize.”

Termion, flustered by her bowed figure, hurriedly waved his hands.

“It’s fine, so please sit down. I know you didn’t mean it.”

“I know how you feel about Elly… You must have been upset.”

“…It’s true that I was momentarily angry. No, just sit down first, will you?”

After some back and forth, Termion finally sat on the sofa and let out a light sigh.

“I was the one who asked to talk first, but we’ve wasted quite a bit of time with this and that.”

“It’s only a little past nine, isn’t it?”

“It’s fine. The night is long.”

Oh, that’s a surprisingly mature response. Is he trying to lighten the mood?

But does he know what that means when he says it?

“Originally, saying ‘the night is long’ is something that comes up between men and women who are interested in each other.”

“What?”

“So you were actually interested in me?”

“What on earth is in your head that makes you connect it that way?”

Wow, look at his face turning red. He’s about to explode, really explode.

If I provoke him any more here, he’ll overturn the conversation and everything else, so I should stop.

“Well, I am pretty, aren’t I? Honestly, it’s understandable to fall for me.”

“…”

Sorry, that’s a lie. But when his reactions are this entertaining, how can you expect me to resist?

Who would have known that teasing a handsome man could be this thrilling?

“…Are you having fun?”

“Pfft.”

In the end, laughter burst out at the sight of Termion holding his forehead.

“About what happened in the conference room.”

Termion, who had been glaring at her intensely, finally opened his mouth with a somewhat calmed expression.

“I was going to ask what your intention was. There was no need to directly mention Elly.”

Even if it was acting, it would have been natural for him to be angry since she had openly confronted him in front of the retainers.

However, Termion had endured it only because Elenora was more important to him than his own dignity.

“It was annoying just watching. I wondered what they were trying to do, making a tired child sit there. You know Elly was scared by your killing intent, right?”

“…The moment my aura was blocked, I realized my mistake. I was too impatient.”

Having nothing to say about that part, Termion also let out a bitter voice.

“I just wanted to get Elly out of there quickly. I didn’t want my niece to keep seeing her uncle angry. Fortunately, the Head Maid came in at just the right time.”

“I should thank Lady Herman separately as well.”

He would probably have to prepare himself for a few words of scolding. It was full of regrettable incidents in many ways.

“…Separate from that, there is one thing I’d like to discuss.”

Termion, who had paused for a moment, opened his mouth.

This might be somewhat burdensome content for Ailesia, who was an outsider. But he decided not to mind that level of rudeness for the sake of his niece.

“What do you think of Baron Baton, the Head Butler?”

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