It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 34

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 034

“…Consider yourself unlucky.”

This Mage who had suddenly appeared beside the Grand Duchess was certainly no ordinary talent. If they kept her alive, she would undoubtedly become a hindrance someday.

The Man drew a dagger from his chest, gripped the handle in reverse, and plunged it straight toward the woman’s heart.

Thud!

“What?”

Confused by the strange sensation, the Man unconsciously let out a voice. It felt like stabbing something light and soft, not human bone and flesh.

At that moment, something shot out from the wall and pierced through the Man’s abdomen.

“Gah!”

“For an uninvited guest, you’re making quite a racket.”

Under the faint moonlight streaming through the window, Termion revealed himself. A pale gray Aura rippled from the sword in his hand.

“Lord Dayford, are you watching?”

“Of course, Your Highness.”

Kubera entered through the door while forming Hand Signs. A fierce wind swirled around him, completely blowing all the purple smoke filling the Room out the window.

“It’s a method used by professional Assassins. It’s lethal to Mages.”

“Poison?”

“It’s sleeping grass with nerve-calming effects. Normally, small amounts are used to treat insomnia, but when this much unrefined material is burned, one loses consciousness for at least two days. Since it’s not poison, detoxification Magic is useless too.”

“How vicious.”

Unless it takes immediate effect, this type of drug doesn’t work on Aura Masters. But according to Kubera’s words, Ailesia might have been helplessly caught.

“B-but they said it was certain.”

“What you see isn’t everything.”

The Man struggled to turn his head to check the Bedroom. Due to Termion’s Aura binding his entire body, even breathing was difficult.

“…This can’t be.”

The dagger was stuck straight into the thickly piled pillows. He had been completely fooled by illusion Magic.

“Speak obediently and I’ll give you a clean death. Who is it? Who’s your contact?”

Termion grabbed the Man by the collar and asked in a cold voice. The Man squeezed his eyes shut and kept his mouth closed.

“You choose the difficult path.”

“It doesn’t matter…! If the Grand Duchess isn’t here, she must be at the Manor!”

“Oh?”

He hadn’t expected his predictions to match up this perfectly. Kubera, who met Termion’s eyes, nodded with a completely hardened expression.

Slash!

“Urgh…!”

Termion swung his sword and sliced open the Man’s side. Kubera quietly chanted a spell to freeze the Man’s corpse entirely before continuing.

“Will it be alright, Your Highness?”

“I never expected him to answer in the first place. I could tell just from his expression.”

Termion sheathed his sword and slumped down on the Bedroom. Right now, he had no choice but to trust Ailesia and wait.

“The Grand Duchess will be safe, Your Highness.”

“…Yes, of course.”

Kubera was certain that Ailesia was a Mage comparable to the Grand Duchess Dowager, meaning 8th Circle or higher. Termion already knew this fact too.

Yet Termion’s expression remained only dark. Kubera, who suddenly had a strange thought, slyly cast some bait.

“Surely you’re not worried about Teacher Milenov?”

“Me? Why would I worry about that person? I’d be grateful if she just doesn’t cause unnecessary trouble.”

As if he’d been waiting for this, Termion put on a serious face and poured out his irritation. It seemed he had a lot built up, showing signs of being quite determined.

“Last time she turned Elly’s Room into a complete mess too, didn’t she? She could just safely use Magic from behind, but does it make sense for that frail body to engage in hand-to-hand combat with men wielding swords?”

“Hmm… It was certainly a bit unexpected.”

“A woman who looks utterly elegant on the outside, I have no idea why she’s so full of energy. I just hope she doesn’t get hurt and become a burden on the way. I don’t say anything because of Elly, but every single day when I think of that person, I’m about to go crazy.”

“Heh heh heh heh.”

You think of her every single day? What am I to do with this young master of mine?

As always, Kubera could only laugh this time too.

“Good work, Hilda.”

“Have a comfortable night, Head Maid.”

The two people who came out of Elenora’s Room exchanged greetings at the West Wing entrance and parted ways. Lady Herman watched Hilda head toward the Servants’ Quarters for a moment, then adjusted her collar and headed to the Main Building.

Lady Herman returned to her Room on the First Floor, locked the door, drew the curtains, and only then sat on the Living Room. She casually put down the shawl draped over her shoulders and spoke.

“You must have been bored waiting.”

“Not as much as the Head Maid who worked hard until this hour.”

The Man sitting across from her poured tea into cups that he had prepared in advance. Lady Herman’s expression softened gently as she lightly moistened her lips.

“Your skills are still the same, Chief Steward.”

“I have to make an effort not to be neglected by you in my old age, heh heh.”

Among the Grand Duchy’s Retainers, Baron Gavin was the person with expertise in tea ceremony second only to Lady Herman.

It would be curious to see people’s reactions if they knew this fact, but for some reason, it’s one of the pieces of information kept strictly confidential.

“Has the Grand Duchess retired to her chambers?”

“Probably.”

“It’s time to prepare for the hunt.”

Baron Gavin’s eyes suddenly turned coldly sharp upon hearing the answer.

He was wearing leather armor, boots, and gauntlets instead of the dignified uniform he usually wore. It just wasn’t visible from the outside because he was wearing a loose black robe.

“To think there was a rat hiding in the Knight Order is truly bitter.”

“Did the Chief Steward not expect it at all?”

“I only had suspicions. I was wondering how to set a trap.”

“At first, I only thought of her as a skilled Mage with good character…”

“It’s not an exaggeration to say it’s a blessing for the Grand Duchess, no, for the entire Grand Duchy.”

The two people thinking of the same person in their minds simultaneously smiled faintly. Soon, Baron Gavin, who finished his cup first, rose from his seat.

“Somehow my whole body is already aching. I’ll have to take a day off tomorrow.”

“Be careful, Chief Steward.”

“I’m not at the level to be beaten by young punks yet, heh heh.”

Baron Gavin quietly parted the curtains and headed to the Terrace. Lady Herman looked at his back in the black robe and was gently moved with emotion.

‘He’s clearly excited.’

It had been well over 10 years since Baron Gavin retired from active duty. Of course he’d be happy to have a chance to wield a sword after so long.

How restless must the Man once called the ‘Watchdog of the Snowy Mountain’ have been, putting down his sword to look over documents? He was probably still the strongest in the Grand Duchy in terms of Swordsmanship alone.

“I wonder if it will snow.”

Before closing the Terrace door that Baron Gavin had left through, Lady Herman briefly savored the night air.

For a sky that was hazy with thick clouds, it was quite mild weather.

Four men gathered in the Garden near the West Wing. They were dressed entirely in black except for their eyes visible through their masks.

“You’ve arrived, Squad Leader.”

“Are you certain the Grand Duchess is in her Room?”

“We confirmed the Head Maid and Maid coming out of the West Wing earlier.”

The Man who received the report nodded and immediately gestured. All four flew through Midair and landed on the Terrace, with one of them grabbing the Terrace door handle.

“It won’t budge.”

“Locking Magic.”

When the Man called Squad Leader extended his fist, a strange wave spread from the door handle, rippling like water.

‘There’s no way such high-level magic would be cast in an empty room.’

He lightly swung his sword wrapped in dark red energy, and the magic that had been in place was instantly dispelled.

“Begin.”

The other three men each took out incense from their small bags and lit them. The Squad Leader slightly opened the terrace door, carefully placed the incense inside so it wouldn’t fall over, then closed the door again.

It took less than five minutes for the room to fill completely with smoke. The four men who entered waved their hands through the purple smoke as they searched for the bedroom.

‘Did they say the Grand Duke’s daughter’s tutor always sleeps with her?’

A blonde adult woman with a blanket pulled up to her shoulders was lying on her side, holding something in her arms. She seemed to be sleeping while embracing the Grand Duke’s daughter.

“Put restraints on her and gag her mouth. Don’t forget to put handcuffs on her hands just in case.”

As the men who heard the order approached the bedroom, the woman’s eyes snapped open and she spoke.

“By whose permission?”

The confusion was only momentary. The Squad Leader thrust his sword, still imbued with demonic energy, straight forward.

Clang!

“Kugh!”

Suddenly, brilliant golden walls rose up around the bedroom. Unable to overcome the repulsive force, his body was sent flying and rolled across the floor.

The other men hastily drew their swords, but Ailesia had already disappeared from the bedroom.

“I got scolded a little last time, you see? For making a mess of the room.”

“Above!”

Ailesia, pressed against the ceiling, grinned and swung her staff.

“So, get out!”

Pop pop bang!

With explosive sounds of something bursting in succession, all the men were pushed out onto the terrace. No matter how desperately they tried to hold their ground, it was useless.

“Are you alright?”

“No problem.”

The Squad Leader, who had been pushed back by the initial barrier, glared at the terrace door that had closed again.

At that moment, an eerie presence felt from somewhere sent chills down the back of his neck.

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