It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 37

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 037

Seeing her reaction, Termion asked with a rather serious voice.

“Is it really okay to just leave it be? What if she makes a mistake with someone else?”

“Don’t worry. Little One, what did Teacher tell you before? If a stranger tries to hug you carelessly?”

Receiving Ailesia’s question, Elenora raised her hand high as if she had been waiting and shouted.

“Scream ‘no’ with all my might! If that doesn’t work, lie down and cry and throw a tantrum!”

“What if they forcibly hold your hand or pat your head?”

“I must tell Uncle or Teacher no matter what!”

“What about spreading your arms asking an adult to hug you first?”

“Only when Uncle and Teacher are watching!”

“Is it okay or not okay to carelessly touch a stranger’s body?”

“Not okay! Bad hands get smacked!”

Having finished the short Q&A, Ailesia and Elenora straightened their shoulders and looked at Termion.

“See, how smart is she?”

“Elly is smart, right Uncle!”

“…Ha.”

It was truly a textbook perfect answer. Seeing his niece proudly lifting her chin, he had nothing particular to say.

While Elenora shouldn’t be left alone in the first place, he felt considerably relieved thinking there wouldn’t be any chance of her being harmed without anyone knowing.

‘When did she receive such education….’

Etiquette and such headache-inducing things could be learned step by step when she got older. What Elenora needed most right now was affection to fill her parents’ absence, basic manners, and the minimum caution she should have as a Grand Duchess.

‘Honestly, I didn’t have high expectations.’

Surprisingly, Ailesia was faithfully performing her role as a tutor. And she had properly taught the things he was most concerned about.

Termion, who came to see Ailesia in a new light, slightly bowed his head to her.

“Thank you, Ailesia.”

“Huh? For what?”

“Well….”

When his eyes actually met Ailesia’s, Termion couldn’t give an answer and could only hesitate.

For playing the teacher role better than expected? Wouldn’t her pride be hurt if she heard such words?

But saying she filled the parents’ absence seemed like too much of an expression. Wouldn’t it be like forcing the role of a godmother on an unmarried woman? She might just feel burdened.

“Your ordered food is here!”

“Oh, it’s the stew Elly likes.”

“I like stew!”

Just then, a server brought their breakfast. As plates filled the table one by one, Ailesia’s voice seeped into Termion’s ears.

[Noid Warren. He’s the Knight Order traitor that Baron Gavin identified. I’ll tell you the rest after we eat.]

Termion nodded and picked up the fork placed in front of him. His eyes had already grown coldly calm.

“Gate usage is scheduled for 10:15, so everyone finish preparations and wait at the lodging by 9:30. Until then, you may have personal maintenance time.”

8 AM. Kubera was gathering the knights in front of the inn to relay the schedule.

“How should we handle escorting the Grand Duchess and Teacher?”

“His Highness the Grand Duke will be with them, so don’t worry. I’ll be there too.”

“Understood.”

Tulk and Ronel gave military salutes and went up to their rooms. As Kubera said, Ailesia and Elenora were planning to spend the remaining morning time with Termion.

Unlike the knights resting in their rooms, they were planning a somewhat different outing. Kubera had given them free time to avoid the other knights’ attention as well.

“Then we can go now, right?”

“I hear if you walk a little from the inn, you’ll reach Market Street. There should be quite a bit to see.”

“I hope there are snacks for Elly to eat. She’ll have to spend time in the carriage this afternoon too.”

“Can’t you do it with magic somehow?”

“Hey, desserts taste best when made and eaten right away.”

Ailesia conversed quite amicably with Kubera. They had bonded over carriage talk before departure, and Kubera, who recognized her abilities, showed subtle respect beyond trust.

“Is the Grand Duchess coming along too?”

“I’ll have to leave her for a while. It wouldn’t be very good sightseeing for a child.”

Ailesia held Elenora in her arms and approached Termion. He carefully examined his niece’s outfit before patting her head.

“Can you stay by yourself well?”

“Yes! I’ll play quietly with my friends!”

“What did Uncle say earlier?”

“Absolutely never go more than a hundred steps away from the log cabin! Always stay together with all my friends!”

“Good. Shall we go then?”

The four people who left the inn walked for about 5 minutes and arrived at Market Street. They soon entered a secluded alley with few people.

“Then please, Ailesia.”

“I’ll be back soon. Elly, you need to close your eyes, right?”

“Yes!”

As soon as Elenora’s answer ended, Ailesia spun the staff she was holding in her hand once with a swish. After disappearing with a faint light for just a moment, she appeared alone in less than a minute.

“Well, well, this is something.”

A mage who uses spatial movement without spell incantation or mana deployment. Even while watching, Kubera could only let out a dazed laugh as if he couldn’t believe it.

“Did you deliver Elly safely?”

“Yeah. Just in case, I prepared dried fruit and juice too.”

Ailesia had briefly left Elenora with her friends in Chernil Forest.

Since they would be returning to the Grand Duchy in the Imperial Capital for a while, there was no need to show Elenora to the servants.

“Don’t worry. When Shaila and Yormu are together, even a dragon can’t touch her.”

“Are those two that strong?”

“Even if the entire Retis family attacked, it wouldn’t work? Especially Shaila.”

It was an answer that could hurt one’s pride, but Termion just nodded. Rather, Kubera, who was listening, sparkled his eyes.

“Shaila? Is she a magical beast like the wolves?”

“That’s right. She’s practically the second-in-command of the forest.”

“Then the first-in-command is…?”

“Obviously me, right?”

Ailesia shrugged her shoulders and glanced around. There was still no sign of anyone around.

“Come a bit closer. About half a step from me.”

“Is this close enough?”

As Termion and Kubera each took positions on either side, Ailesia gripped her staff with both hands and slowly drew up her magical power.

“Then here we go. Close your eyes for a moment.”

Thump.

The moment she struck the ground with the tip of her staff, golden light enveloped the three people.

“We’ve arrived.”

Hearing Ailesia’s words, Termion slowly opened his eyes. Baron Gavin, who had been waiting in advance, greeted the group with a warm smile.

“Your Highness the Grand Duke, welcome. Have you been well?”

“You’re working hard from early morning, Chief Steward.”

“Not at all. Teacher, did you rest comfortably last night as well?”

“Well, me?”

Ailesia smiled brightly instead of answering. Baron Gavin, who slightly bowed his head to her, also greeted Kubera.

“Lord Dayford, are you serving His Highness well?”

“Come on, greet me a bit more warmly too.”

Kubera frowned after being scolded. Baron Gavin showed a rather kind smile and patted his shoulder.

“Sulking at your age. I know better than anyone how diligent you always are.”

“Are you pretending to be dignified in front of Teacher? It doesn’t suit you.”

“Hehehe, pretending to be dignified, you say.”

Smack! Baron Gavin struck the back of Kubera’s head directly. Whether groaning sounds came from beside him or not, he looked at Termion with an expression as if nothing had happened.

“Please go in, Your Highness. I’ve already cleared the surroundings.”

“…Let’s go then.”

Termion, who had been watching his two retainers’ little comedy for a moment, moved his steps with an indifferent face.

Termion’s expression hardened coldly upon seeing the assassin and knight confined in the underground prison.

The assassin wasn’t moving at all, as if dead. The knight in the diagonally opposite room had his head deeply bowed with a haggard complexion.

“Noid Warren.”

“Grand Duke Your Highness…”

A hoarsely cracked voice flowed from Noid’s mouth. He couldn’t dare meet eyes with Termion and bowed his head again.

“Didn’t you realize anything even after seeing Baron Baton end up in such a state?”

“…I’m sorry.”

“This isn’t something that can just be overlooked with an apology from someone like you.”

Termion reached through the iron bars and grabbed Noid by the collar.

Thud!

A loud noise rang out as his face hit the bars, but Noid didn’t even let out a small groan.

“Speak, everything you know. If you confess obediently, I’ll process it as an accidental death during duty for your family. Naturally, compensation will be provided as well.”

“…They first approached me around the time I was just appointed as a formal knight.”

“Then that would be almost two years ago?”

“Around when my probationary period was ending, my younger sister began suffering from a strange disease…”

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