It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 36

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 036

“It exploded?”

“Yes. The man I was chasing also evaporated without leaving a single hair behind.”

“Good heavens… No, more importantly, are you alright?”

“That much is nothing.”

Baron Gavin, who met her again at the main building, turned pale after hearing Ailesia’s story. Lady Herman, who was listening beside him, was also startled and grabbed Ailesia’s arm, frantically examining her from head to toe.

“T-Teacher! Are you hurt anywhere? Are you really okay?”

It seemed she had caused them worry. Ailesia deliberately rolled up her sleeves to show her bare skin and answered in a nonchalant voice.

“Look. I’m really fine.”

“Thank goodness, phew.”

They had already been anxious after hearing the loud commotion from beyond the garden. Lady Herman let out a deep sigh as if relieved.

“What happened with the knights?”

“We caught him. After hearing your words, I had instructed the other knights to secretly monitor the suspects.”

“What’s his name? I need to tell Termion.”

“Noid Warren. He’s been in the knight order for a little over two years.”

“That would make him a newcomer, wouldn’t it?”

“Including his probationary period, it would be about five years.”

The relationship between Noid and the assassin couldn’t be inferred from just the length of time he’d been with the knight order. More concrete information was needed.

“Could I also find out his personal details? Like where he’s from.”

“Lord Dayford probably remembers most of that kind of information. His Highness the Grand Duke does too.”

“They memorize all of that? There must be dozens of people.”

“Lord Dayford has an exceptionally good memory, and I understand His Highness memorized it all because he found checking documents one by one bothersome.”

What’s that about? He’s improving work efficiency in a strange way.

When Ailesia showed a bewildered expression, Baron Gavin could only smile awkwardly.

“Then I’ll hear it directly. There’s no need to go through the trouble of checking documents.”

“Do as you please. Will you go right now?”

“I should. Maybe Termion and I will stop by briefly in the morning. Could I take a quick look at the underground prison before I go?”

“There’s no problem with that, but it’s not exactly a pleasant sight for you to see, Teacher.”

“It’s fine. It’ll make work easier.”

Baron Gavin personally guided Ailesia to the prison. After she surveyed the rooms where Noid and the assassin were confined and the corridor with her eyes, she greeted Lady Herman who was waiting outside.

“Head Maid, I’ll be going now. I didn’t mess up the room too much this time.”

“Don’t worry about such things and travel safely.”

“You must be tired, so please get some rest soon. Chief Steward, you’ve worked hard too!”

With those words, Ailesia spun her staff once and waved her hand. Soon, enveloped in golden light, she disappeared in an instant.

“Hah, even seeing it, I can hardly believe it.”

“I was so surprised at first that I doubted my own eyes.”

“By the way, where is the Grand Duchess? I understand she didn’t come to the manor today.”

“Well. According to Teacher, it’s the safest haven in the world.”

To the puzzled Baron Gavin, Lady Herman only showed a faint smile.

Returning to Chernil Forest late at night, Ailesia unconsciously smiled at the heartwarming scene.

Polaris sleeping soundly with his body stretched out in a cross shape in the middle of the courtyard, and Whitey and Blanky each taking positions in front of the entrance and window, curled up.

“Oh my, you two weren’t sleeping?”

“Kishishi…”

“Kiing.”

Shaila sitting behind the house with her ears perked up and Yormu with just his face poking out at the lakeside welcomed her with cheerful eye-smiles.

How much time had passed since Ailesia, chuckling at her friends who were guarding Elenora like an iron fortress, quietly lay down on the bed?

“Teacher!”

“Mmm…?”

It feels like I just closed my eyes for a moment, but is it already morning?

Ailesia drowsily opened her eyes, using the clear voice by her ear as an alarm.

“Teacher’s awake!”

“Our Little One, you woke up early?”

“Yes!”

It was probably only around seven o’clock, but Elenora didn’t seem sleepy at all, her eyes sparkling brightly. How could she look so adorable with her face resting on her chest, looking up at her?

“Did you enjoy meeting your friends after so long?”

“Totally! Polly lifted me up on the roof so I could look at the stars!”

“What? I told you not to do that because it’s dangerous, you silly bear.”

When she put on a stern expression, Elenora tilted her head back and forth in that position and smiled brightly.

“Elly begged for it, so can’t you let it slide just once? Please?”

Making that expression there, you know very well I’ll forgive you, yes. You know too well.

Ailesia, letting out a chuckle, got up from her position.

Now that she’d been pampered with cute aegyo, it was time to get moving again.

“You already changed your clothes?”

“Elly can do it well by herself!”

“Good job, our Little One.”

“Ehehe.”

After leaving a kiss on her cheek that made a smacking sound as a reward, Ailesia hurried to prepare.

Since she was planning to take the gate in the morning anyway, she had some time, but there were many things to handle. She had to tell Termion about last night’s events and secretly visit the manor in the Imperial Capital.

“Whitey, Blanky. Rest comfortably until around lunch. And Polaris, you!”

“Kuwong?”

“I’ll leave plenty of meat, so stop stealing the kids’ portions! You have your own share, so why do you always do that?”

“Kuwoong.”

Goodness, is that really an answer a bear should give? That it tastes better when stolen? Where did you learn such strange things?

‘…Honestly, that’s true though.’

The saying that other people’s rice cakes look bigger isn’t there for nothing, hmm. Still, shouldn’t you consider the wolf couple who always gets their food taken?

After piling up meat from subspace like a mountain, Ailesia held Elenora in one arm and grasped her staff.

“Close your eyes for a moment.”

“Yes.”

Flash!

After the light disappeared, the two returned to the inn room they had stayed in yesterday. At first glance it looked fine, but the pillows on the bed were in disarray.

‘Someone came here too.’

There were also faint bloodstains on the walls and floor. As expected, it seemed to have been a diversionary tactic.

“Teacher, what about Uncle?”

“He should be in the adjacent room?”

The room across from this one was for Kubera’s use, and the room to the right was for Termion’s use. Ailesia lightly released her mana to check for signs of people.

“Uncle seems to be awake too? Shall Elly knock?”

“Yes!”

Elenora answered energetically and immediately opened the door to the adjacent room. Seeing this, Ailesia let out a hollow laugh.

“Little One, you should knock first.”

“Uncle!”

“Elly? You’re here already?”

Elenora ran straight to Termion and hugged his legs. After welcoming his niece, he looked at Ailesia standing in the corridor and shouted in surprise.

“W-wait a minute!”

“Oh my….”

Ailesia covered her mouth with her hand and narrowed her eyes.

It seemed he had been in the middle of changing clothes. Termion froze with his shirt half on.

‘What eye candy. This is paradise, pure paradise.’

What to do about that fantastic silhouette illuminated by the sunlight streaming through the window? It’s like a sculpture come to life.

“Wow! Uncle’s muscles are so big! They look like they’re going to burst!”

“You little rascal, really!”

Termion came down to the dining room with his ears still flushed red.

He would have liked to keep watching, but with all that commotion going on, what could he do? He had to wait outside like a gentleman.

“…Is this fun for you?”

“Isn’t it fun for you, Uncle?”

“Sigh.”

Elenora, nestled in Termion’s arms, was poking various parts of his upper body with her finger.

To train his body to that extent must have required tremendous discipline, yet seeing it treated like a mere toy made him chuckle involuntarily.

“Little One, stop that and come to Teacher.”

“Why?”

“If you keep poking him like that, Uncle will get hurt. You need to treat him preciously.”

“Okay.”

Elenora moved to Ailesia without any resistance. Termion finally seemed relieved as he poured himself a full cup of cold water and brought it to his lips.

“Teacher saw it too! Uncle’s muscles!”

“Pfft!”

At his niece’s innocent voice as she hugged Ailesia’s waist tightly, Termion spat out the water he was drinking.

Embarrassment aside, he roughly wiped his mouth and shouted at Elenora.

“Elly, you!”

“Why are you getting so worked up? She’s still young, so it’s natural.”

Ailesia herself seemed unbothered, stroking Elenora’s head with the most loving gaze.

At five years old, it’s the age when curiosity overflows. What’s wrong with a child acting like a child?

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