It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 17

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 017

“Why, do you want them to?”

“No, it’s just…”

Elenora’s face turned bright red as she fidgeted with her fingers.

“When Uncle and Teacher are together, Elly feels really happy.”

“…Suddenly?”

What’s this about now? Why would you feel happy about that? I’d understand if I felt happy watching from the side.

“Uncle is handsome, and Teacher is really, really pretty, so…”

“They look good together?”

“Yes!”

Look at this little one. Already showing the instincts of a matchmaker.

‘Well, standing side by side, they would be the ultimate visual combination.’

Termion was officially acknowledged by the Original Author as the most handsome man in the world, and she was no less beautiful. To a young girl’s eyes, Uncle and Teacher must look like a perfectly matched pair.

“And Teacher said she likes Uncle because he’s cool too.”

“Teacher did? When?”

“Last time when Uncle got angry.”

“Ah.”

…That wasn’t in that context though?

The expressions “cool” and “like” were completely separate to begin with, but why did they naturally merge together? I almost found myself being convinced without realizing it.

‘Of course Termion being handsome and cool is true, but…’

Just based on appearance alone, the circumstances between her and him were a bit complicated to be paired together.

Their first meeting was nothing short of deadly, and whenever he had the chance, he’d tease her by calling her a witch. Despite being a Grand Duke, she’d treated him like a boy and even openly rebuked him in front of his retainers.

‘Romantic feelings? I should be grateful he doesn’t dislike me as a person.’

Perhaps he was holding back his irritation because of his affection for his niece. He’d also have to maintain his dignity befitting his position as Grand Duke.

She couldn’t explain all these circumstances to Elenora in detail. For now, it seemed best to just play along appropriately and move on.

“Dating might happen after Teacher and Uncle become closer friends, right? We’re still getting to know each other.”

“Can’t you do it before becoming friends?”

“Pfft.”

At Elenora’s innocent voice asking back, Ailesia finally burst into laughter.

It was fortunate the other party was a child, or anyone listening would think they were having some kind of romantic tension.

“We don’t know how Uncle thinks about Teacher either, right? Though Teacher likes Uncle.”

“Really?”

This was sincere. She truly could never hate Termion.

Termion had come to the Grand Duke’s Castle alone when he was only 6 years old. Though he was fortunate to receive the Grand Duchess Dowager’s protection, the gazes around him certainly wouldn’t have been kind.

‘He must have had a hard time too, yet how could his behavior be so exactly like our Aunt’s?’

He was a man who lived solely for Elenora from the moment she was born, regardless of his own circumstances. How could anyone hate such a person?

“Then Elly will tell Uncle to like Teacher!”

As if not allowing even that brief moment of contemplation, a cheerful voice rang in her ears.

“There’s no need to go that far.”

“Teacher is the prettiest, kindest, and smartest in the world, so Uncle should like Teacher too!”

…Hmm, she’s really hooked on this idea. The concentration of children this age is truly frightening.

Strong determination was radiating from Elenora’s sparkling eyes.

“Teacher is satisfied just having Elly like her, you know?”

“No! Elly likes Teacher, so Uncle should like Teacher too!”

Why is she so stubborn about the strangest things? Looking at her pursed lips, it was already too late to persuade her.

No matter how much he dotes on his niece, would non-existent feelings suddenly appear? It would be fortunate if Termion didn’t become wary after hearing such nonsense.

‘Even being a fan isn’t easy work…’

Today too, the protagonist is difficult. Ailesia let out a soft sigh.

It was a time when all the servants except those on night duty had gone to bed.

Baron Baton was secretly crossing the garden.

When he arrived at the storage building far from the annex and knocked on the door, it opened just enough for one person to pass through.

“Phew.”

Only after entering did he let out a deep sigh.

“I really can’t keep doing this. Isn’t there a more convenient way?”

“You of all people know how brutal the barriers here are, as much as the Imperial Palace.”

“Damn it, didn’t the Grand Duke’s daughter’s kidnapping go well last time?”

“Even then, we used magic only after leaving the Grand Ducal grounds.”

“Tsk.”

Baron Baton was just an ordinary middle-aged man with a moderate build befitting his age. Moving around this vast estate while avoiding others’ eyes was quite an ordeal.

After confirming the face revealed under the dim lantern light, he spoke.

“There’s no time. The Grand Duke said he’ll depart for the Duchy within five days.”

“So it’s come to that.”

“Since there’s already been a disappearance incident, there will be even fewer gaps around the Grand Duke’s daughter. And an even more troublesome matter has arisen.”

“What is it?”

“A quite skilled mage has been attached to her. The tutor title is just nominal; in reality, she should be seen as a nanny and guard combined.”

“Hmm.”

The man who had been listening scratched his chin with a somewhat troubled expression.

For their purposes, they needed to keep the Grand Duke tied to the Imperial Capital.

The plan was to first disrupt the monster subjugation, then worsen the situation further to pressure the Grand Ducal House.

“How is the Grand Duke’s daughter?”

“She’s fine. Just like she went on some trip somewhere, no problems at all.”

“That’s troublesome.”

For someone who had been missing for a couple of months, Elenora was far too healthy both physically and mentally. There was no reason for the Grand Duke to stay by her side.

“What’s the level of that mage?”

“Seeing her command a wolf the size of a horse, she’s no ordinary person. According to Lord Dayford, she’s a High Mage.”

“A 7th-tier mage skilled in taming as well…”

After pondering for a moment, the man continued in a calm voice.

“I’ll report to the higher-ups first. Some countermeasure should come by tomorrow.”

“Is there no way to kidnap the Grand Duke’s daughter again?”

“Unless she runs out alone like last time… We can’t exactly storm into her bedroom in the middle of the night.”

“Would that be possible?”

Baron Baton’s eyes gleamed. Seeing his reaction, the man slightly frowned.

“Don’t do anything rash. If you move clumsily and fail, you’ll ruin everything.”

“Who doesn’t know that? I’m just saying we need to create some kind of opening.”

“We’re having headaches because we can’t create that opening.”

How many times would they have to repeat this circular conversation? Irritation crept into the man’s voice.

“A reply will come by afternoon at the latest, so wait for it. The more urgent things are, the more carefully we must proceed.”

“After waiting this long, I can’t wait just one more day?”

The man quietly opened the door, looked around, then gestured to Baron Baton and stepped aside.

“Be careful going back.”

Baron Baton just nodded once and carefully slipped outside.

‘Once might be coincidence, but twice can’t be dismissed as coincidence.’

If he could kidnap the Grand Duke’s daughter again as the man suggested, this time he would be able to properly hold the Grand Duke’s leash.

For his niece’s safety, the Grand Duke wouldn’t be able to move recklessly.

“Hehehehe.”

Baron Baton’s lips curved into an arc. Thanks to successfully completing the contact, his steps on the way back were incredibly light.

And someone who had been watching all of this from afar let out an indifferent comment.

“What a pathetic display that is.”

Ailesia, who had been watching a large mirror, smiled coldly.

Her current location was on top of the main building’s roof. It was the highest place within the Grand Ducal House.

Right after Elenora fell asleep, Ailesia had been sitting here the entire time. That was about 2 hours ago.

‘If it could record too, it would be perfect evidence.’

Her magical power, which spread out silently, was vast enough to cover the entire Grand Ducal House. She could peek into any location she desired with her mirror.

‘Termion should still be in his office, right?’

There were still more than 30 minutes left until midnight. Just in case, she also checked on Elenora’s room once.

‘Our little one is sleeping well.’

Two at the door, one at each end of the corridor, two in the courtyard outside the terrace. The knights were standing guard like an iron wall.

“Shall I go?”

Ailesia, who put away the mirror, stood up from her spot. She used flight magic to glide across the rooftop.

Knock knock.

When she knocked on the terrace door, Termion turned his head and jumped up from his seat in surprise.

“…Don’t you ever think of visiting in a normal way?”

“I even knocked politely. Should I have appeared inside the room instead? Going ‘peek-a-boo’?”

“Good grief.”

He let out a hollow laugh and let Ailesia inside. She sat on the sofa and looked around the room here and there as if finding it curious.

“What kind of office is this empty? Not even a single flower pot.”

“I simply created an environment good for concentrating on work.”

“Your sensitivity has dried up too much.”

“Just tell me what you came for.”

Termion said as he plopped down on the opposite side with a thud. Ailesia decided to get straight to the point.

“Baron Baton had a secret meeting with an unidentified man. At the storage outside the manor.”

“What did you say?”

What was she talking about, barging in at midnight with no context? Termion furrowed his brow deeply.

“You’re returning to the duchy soon, right? So he seems to be getting impatient. I think he’s planning to do something to Elly?”

“To Elly? What kind of thing?”

When she told him the conversation she had overheard earlier, Termion’s clenched fist trembled.

“Baron Baton, how dare he not know his place…!”

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