It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 53

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 053

‘What kind of muscles are those… And why are his limbs so long like that.’

Ick, this isn’t the time to be spacing out. Ailesia snapped back to her senses and explained the reason for her visit to Rebecca.

“A Drake corpse?”

“I thought it would be better if we investigated it first. Lord Dayford agreed as well.”

“Understood. Please wait a moment.”

Rebecca left the room wearing only a thick coat and robe, carrying her greatsword. Her loose hair was roughly tied back with a leather cord.

“Sorry for disturbing your rest.”

“Not at all. It’s not like I did anything significant.”

It wasn’t just empty words – Rebecca truly showed no signs of fatigue whatsoever.

Well, even in the original story, her stamina was said to be unmatched. Apart from being an Aura Master, her natural constitution itself seemed to be incredibly robust.

“This should be far enough.”

“Then I’ll take it out.”

Just as Kubera had said, there was an open field behind the base. After finding a suitable spot and retrieving the Drake’s corpse from subspace, Kubera let out a short sigh.

“Huh, what is this.”

“What’s wrong?”

“This isn’t an ordinary one. It’s safe to say it’s a mutant.”

“Is that so?”

I thought it was a bit larger than a typical Drake, but was it that significant?

Ailesia tilted her head in confusion since this wasn’t her first time seeing a Drake of this size.

“Drakes living in the Gardbale Mountains usually measure at most 10 meters including their tail. No wonder Your Highness had such a hard time.”

“Has Termion fought Drakes before?”

“He has experience with two encounters. The one he killed last year was a newly matured adult, so he practically faced it alone. Its size was probably about half of this Drake’s.”

No wonder something felt strange. That calculating Termion wouldn’t engage in a reckless fight.

‘So he didn’t just charge in recklessly after all.’

If he had been completely alone it would be different, but since elite knights were with him, he probably thought it was a winnable fight. If they bought time, she and Rebecca would eventually join them too.

“Looking at its size, what you mentioned earlier is concerning, Teacher. Where should we start, hmm.”

“It would be a bit much to dissect the entire body, wouldn’t it?”

“Excuse me, you two. I’m sorry, but may I ask what situation this is about?”

Rebecca, who had been quietly listening, cautiously expressed her confusion.

At first she had just gone along with it, but she couldn’t understand what Ailesia had said or the talk about dissection.

“It’s just speculation for now, but we suspect this Drake might have been influenced by dark magic.”

“…Dark magic?”

“Let me give a brief explanation.”

Kubera summarized the key points of what had happened at the manor in the Imperial Capital. However, after hearing the story, Rebecca asked a completely unexpected question.

“Then is the Grand Duchess safe right now?”

“Huh?”

“Although the Grand Duke was seriously injured, this base is actually one of the safest places there is. Elite knights are stationed here, and it’s armed with various anti-monster weapons. But the Grand Duchess, even if she’s at the Grand Duke’s Castle…”

My goodness, what is this worry that comes from the soul? Is it really true that she’s never even seen her face?

It seems Rebecca becoming Elenora’s escort knight really is destiny.

Though she felt oddly pleased, she couldn’t smile when Rebecca was making such a serious expression. Ailesia reassured her with a calm voice.

“Don’t worry too much. The Grand Duchess Dowager is there, and I’ve arranged some safety measures before coming.”

“Safety measures?”

“If anything happens to Elly’s safety, I’ll know immediately. She has two skilled guards, and a dedicated maid is taking care of her 24 hours a day, so there shouldn’t be any major problems.”

“Tulk and Ronel are with her. Since the Grand Duchess rarely leaves the castle, there’s no need to worry too much.”

After hearing the additional comments from Ailesia and Kubera, Rebecca finally let out a sigh of relief. However, her slightly furrowed brow remained.

“Those two are decent enough, I suppose.”

“…Your brother aside, you’re probably the only one who would speak about Tulk that way.”

Kubera chuckled with an incredulous expression.

Though they still needed more experience, both Tulk and Ronel were considered promising talents who would lead the next generation of the Tigel Knight Order.

Tulk in particular was evaluated as having a high possibility of becoming an Aura Master within five years.

“I wondered why I hadn’t seen them around, but I didn’t know they were on such an important mission.”

“Now, now, let’s talk about that later. Where should we start examining this?”

Ailesia appropriately changed the mood. Soon the three of them put their heads together and began seriously examining the Drake’s corpse.

“How about scanning the entire body with mana scan?”

“I already did that, but there was nothing special.”

“What about checking the head or heart first?”

“The head and heart?”

“If this size is abnormal, wouldn’t they need to tamper with either the body or mind to control it?”

“Ooh, indeed.”

“Then let me adjust the position to make dissection easier.”

Ailesia waved her hand to expose the Drake’s chest and position its head completely on the ground. Kubera took the head while Rebecca handled the chest area, each channeling their aura.

“Found it.”

“There’s something strange here too, Teacher.”

Even at a glance, a crystal about the size of two adult male fists combined was discovered. Its surface was a murky gray like a heavily stained glass window.

“It’s hollow inside. Lighter than expected.”

“Something seems to be sloshing around inside, Captain.”

Inside the empty crystal, there was a small amount of dark red liquid remaining.

Though it was only about a sip of water, it couldn’t escape Ailesia’s notice.

“Got it.”

“What is this, Teacher?”

“If I had to describe it… concentrated demonic energy?”

The thick burnt smell was so strong it seemed like it might numb one’s nose. There could be no clearer evidence than this.

Ailesia nodded toward Kubera who was looking at her.

Termion lay on the bed without moving a muscle.

According to the medic, he had finished his meal about thirty minutes ago.

‘…His sleeping face looks just like a child’s.’

His somewhat relaxed eyes, his softly loosened lips. Even Termion had quite a defenseless atmosphere when he was asleep.

She hadn’t known because he usually kept his expression rigidly composed. Since this was her first time seeing him like this, she felt strangely tender.

Ailesia carefully examined his body and cast healing magic. His recovery was going well, so he’d probably be able to take simple walks in about two days.

“…Ailesia?”

“Eek.”

Even though she had hidden her presence as much as possible, it seemed she couldn’t fool an Aura Master’s sensitive senses.

Ailesia awkwardly met eyes with Termion as he slowly opened his eyes.

“Sorry, did I wake you?”

“I knew someone had entered long ago. I just didn’t know it was you.”

“Why bother pretending to know when you’re not feeling well. I was going to leave soon anyway.”

“Just…”

Though he was a bit drowsy from the medicine, he could clearly see the blue eyes gazing at him. Termion slowly turned his head to the side and answered in a mumble.

“I wanted to… talk with you.”

“Uh…”

Is this what it feels like to be hit in the back of the head with a hammer? Ailesia let out a foolish sound with her mouth slightly agape.

Feeling a heavy sensation, I looked down at my hand to find that Termion had grabbed my wrist at some point.

‘What? When did he grab it?’

At least my sleeves are long so our bare skin isn’t touching… but that’s not the important part!

‘So this is… just something like acting spoiled, right?’

Yeah, that’s right. No matter how many times I think about it, that has to be it.

People naturally feel sad and lonely when they’re sick. It would be even more so for a boy who’s usually healthy, yeah yeah.

Even if Termion is in a dazed state from the medicine’s effects, even if his face is flushed red from fever due to the pain, even if his clothes are slightly disheveled from lying down for so long.

Even if he’s turning his face away as if embarrassed and stealing glances at me.

There’s no way this could be some novel-like development where he’s deliberately flirting using his illness as an excuse, right?

‘Get it together, Ail. He’s still just a kid who’s not even dry behind the ears.’

Besides, I’m just an extra, aren’t I? Originally, I would have been killed off in the prologue.

The original story is a massacre tragedy disguised as a childcare story. With Elenora not even fully grown yet, there’s absolutely no way such a sweet romance scene with 500 million percent romantic tension would appear.

“Oh, r-really? Our Grand Duke must have been bored lying alone while sick?”

“There’s something I absolutely must tell you.”

…I deliberately acted playful, but he’s not even pretending to listen.

‘What on earth is this situation?’

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