It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 16

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 016

‘What a shameless bastard.’

I saved his neck when it was on the line, so what the hell is he trusting in to come charging at me like a moth to a flame?

Baron Gavin didn’t even bother to respond and just looked at Termion.

“The Grand Duchess calls Miss Milenov ‘Teacher.’ This means a genuine teacher-student relationship has already been formed, and sufficient emotional rapport has been established between the two.”

“That’s not wrong.”

“We all overflow with affection and concern for the Grand Duchess. Even so, there are limits to matching the Grand Duchess’s level, so it would be difficult to find anyone more suitable than this.”

“…I didn’t know you had insights into child-rearing as well, Chairman.”

When Termion showed a slightly surprised reaction, Baron Gavin chuckled and responded.

“Your Highness, I may look like this, but I have three grown children. With the years I’ve experienced, shouldn’t I be able to handle at least this much?”

“Excellent. Anyway, is there still anyone who has objections to appointing Ailesia as tutor?”

Baron Baton still couldn’t bend his stubbornness and his lips twitched, but when Baron Gavin and Kubera glared at him simultaneously, he finally lowered his head.

The other retainers also had nothing to say. Termion gave Baron Gavin instructions in a firm tone.

“Make sure no one shows her any disrespect. As long as she’s Elenora’s teacher, others should treat her as they would treat Elenora.”

“How could there be any question, Your Highness. I will take definitive measures to ensure that no one in the manor dares to treat Miss Milenov carelessly.”

“Lord Dayford and I will depart for the Northern Territory within five days at the latest. There will be no particular meetings until then, so if you have business, come to my office.”

Termion got up first and headed out of the conference room. Kubera followed behind him.

Baron Gavin, who had been watching this scene quietly, approached Baron Baton who was trembling.

“You’re really having a hard time too, Head Butler.”

“Chairman. No matter how His Grace the Grand Duke says such things, this is.”

“Hehe, really now. Why are you getting so worked up?”

Baron Gavin, who had been smiling warmly, suddenly brought his face close and whispered.

“I don’t want to twist your neck with my own hands, so keep it moderate.”

“…!”

“Anyone watching would think you’re His Highness’s superior or something. Do you need to get your head cracked open before you come to your senses?”

At the cold voice penetrating his ear, Baron Baton could only keep his mouth shut.

“If your head is bad, you should at least have some sense.”

When even Baron Gavin, who had patted his shoulder a couple of times, left the conference room, Baron Baton, left alone, ground his teeth.

“That damn old man…!”

Everything had gotten completely tangled up from the moment the Grand Duchess returned safely. Because of that, the ignorant young Grand Duke was running wild, trusting only in his strength.

‘This won’t do. There’s no time now.’

He jumped up from his seat and left the conference room with rough steps.

Ailesia was in the middle of combing Elenora’s hair after she woke up from her nap.

“Tutor confirmed?”

“Yes.”

Termion had come personally to deliver the news, but strangely his expression was sulky.

“Now you and Elenora can be called teacher and student ‘in name.'”

“Hmm.”

It couldn’t be her imagination that he seemed to be emphasizing a particular word.

If that’s how he felt, he shouldn’t have agreed it was a good idea last night.

‘Niece-obsessed fool, he’s new every time I see him.’

What kind of reaction would Termion show if he actually heard such words? Ailesia barely held back her laughter imagining him getting serious.

“But Teacher.”

Elenora, who had been entrusting her head to her touch, asked with pursed lips.

“If it’s in name, does that mean Teacher won’t actually teach Elly?”

“Huh?”

“Hm?”

“It means it only looks plausible on the surface, right?”

Stop. Ailesia’s hand, which had been gently combing her hair, stopped. Termion, who met her eyes, opened his mouth with a flustered expression.

“It’s a misunderstanding, Elly. I just meant there’s no need to study magic in earnest yet.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Isn’t that right, Ailesia?”

Seeing him send desperate looks made her want to tease him again. Ailesia chuckled as she finished brushing.

“Well, magic is important, but you need to learn other things first. For example…”

Ailesia, who had neatly tied Elenora’s hair with a ribbon, clapped her hands clean. She gave Termion a mysterious smile.

“Listen well, Little One. Men should be kind first. Bad men are only thrilling in the early stages of romance.”

“What if none of them are kind?”

“Then pick the most handsome man. If their personality is lacking, at least their face should be decent.”

“Then would Teacher pick Uncle too?”

“Hm?”

“What kind of nonsense!”

Unlike Ailesia who showed a calm reaction, Termion stepped back in shock.

“Little One, Uncle isn’t a man.”

“Huh?”

“Teacher doesn’t treat anyone under twenty as a man.”

“I see.”

At Ailesia’s firm voice, Elenora nodded vigorously without understanding.

“…That’s what you meant?”

“What other meaning could there be?”

“Hah.”

Termion collapsed onto the sofa as if he had no strength left to respond.

“What exactly are you teaching the child?”

“Life lessons that become part of her flesh and blood?”

“…”

Is it really okay to entrust my niece’s future to this person? A shadow fell over Termion’s face.

It was certainly a decision he had made, but he felt overwhelmed at the fact that he would have to continue watching this scene.

“So what’s your real business?”

“What business does an uncle need to visit his niece?”

“Then His Grace the Grand Duke came to slack off? The sun hasn’t even set yet.”

“I’ll handle my own work, so mind your own business.”

He answered curtly and brought up what he originally intended to discuss.

“I’ll probably depart for the Grand Duke’s Castle within five days.”

“Five days? Why the Grand Duke’s Castle?”

“I need to proceed with monster subjugation. By now, I should already be waiting at the camp at Gardevale Mountain Lodge.”

After hearing the explanation, Ailesia mentally traced through the original story’s content.

Elenora had gone missing in early September.

Since it was now mid-November, the story flow matched up fairly well to this point.

‘Originally, he would leave Elly here and go…’

Until Elenora’s birthday next spring, no particular incidents occur in the Imperial Capital.

This was because Lady Herman, who had returned, would stay by Elenora’s side, and when the new year came, the Grand Duchess Dowager who had been staying at the Grand Duke’s Castle would come to the Imperial Capital.

‘There’s not enough information. Even including the Imperial Palace New Year banquet, the story before her birthday is only about ten episodes at most. But in reality, it’s more than four months.’

What good was knowing the original story’s content? That original story itself was utterly inadequate, so it couldn’t be utilized.

“Then you’re not going with Elly?”

“It’s already a cold winter, so the Grand Duke’s Castle, which is further north, would be even harder for Elly to endure.”

“Hmm….”

Ailesia, who had been pondering something, asked Termion.

“Do you have some time tonight?”

“Pardon?”

Before he could even wonder about it, Elenora’s boisterous voice burst out.

“Wow! Teacher, are you going on a date with Uncle?”

“A, a date?”

“You got asked on a date, didn’t you, Uncle?”

“…Where on earth did you learn such words?”

And why was she looking at him with trembling eyes? Ailesia let out a puff of air and wiggled her finger.

“Little One, that’s something adults do. This is just an ordinary meeting.”

“A meeting?”

“When people meet face-to-face to talk, it’s called a meeting.”

“Then are we having a meeting right now too?”

“Our Little One is so smart.”

“Hehe.”

She was so delighted when it came to teasing people. Termion forced himself to swallow his grumbling internally.

‘…Does she really enjoy teasing Uncle that much?’

They were certainly a well-matched teacher and student, but why did he feel increasingly distant from them? In the end, he decided to give up trying to understand.

Still, his mood wasn’t too bad. No, it was even somewhat pleasant.

How long had it been since he’d seen Elenora conversing so freely with someone? He truly felt it had been the right decision to appoint Ailesia as her tutor.

“Please come to my office when it’s convenient for you. Anytime before midnight is fine.”

“Going to bed late stunts your growth.”

“Please stop worrying about my growth period.”

Termion stood up from his seat and gently patted Elenora’s head.

He hadn’t planned to sit for long anyway. He had only stopped by briefly before going to the training ground.

“Listen well to Teacher and learn lots of fun things. When you go outside, make sure to dress warmly.”

“Yes! I listen well to Teacher, Uncle!”

“Good.”

As he opened the door and left, Ailesia cheerfully called out toward his retreating figure.

“Thank you for giving me the job, Grand Duke!”

“…Unnecessary pleasantries aren’t needed.”

Elenora paused for a moment and watched Termion’s disappearing figure with a strange look in her eyes.

“But Teacher.”

“Yes?”

“Are you really not going on a date with Uncle?”

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