It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 58

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 058

[It’s been a while since we last met.]

“Good heavens…!”

Termion showed a faint smile, but Iolene covered her mouth with her hand and couldn’t say a word.

His pale face drained of all color, his right shoulder in a splint, and bandages visible between his clothes.

Just a few days ago, he had departed for the expedition in perfect health, but now anyone could see he was in critical condition.

“Your, your body! How is your body? Hm?”

[Despite how I look on the outside, I’m fine. At most, I’ll be able to participate in subjugation again in five days.]

“What are you saying when you should return to the castle immediately and recuperate!”

[What are you talking about, Grand Duchess Dowager? This level of injury is routine during monster subjugation.]

“What on earth were the other knights doing, what was Kubera doing, for you to end up in such a state!”

[How is Elly doing?]

“…Hah.”

When Termion changed the subject, Iolene sighed deeply as if she had no choice and answered.

“She’s doing well. Eating well, playing well, sleeping well. The only problem is that she runs around with the wolves every afternoon and ruins her clothes.”

[That girl, even in this cold weather, she doesn’t know moderation.]

“What can we do, she takes after her father. But fortunately, she also inherited her mother’s temperament, so she has good patience.”

After forcing a few more words of greeting, Iolene asked Termion.

“So, what exactly happened? I heard from Teacher that you caught a Drake.”

[We discovered a Snow Ogre colony, but it turned out they had been attacked by a Drake.]

Termion summarized the situation from that time. Iolene, who had been listening seriously, suddenly turned her head when she heard about Ailesia.

“T-Teacher? Is that true?”

“Huh? What is?”

“That you caught a Drake with just three spells?”

“That’s… right?”

Is there some problem with that? Ailesia smiled awkwardly and continued speaking without much thought.

“Doesn’t everyone do that much?”

“Hah…”

[…Ailesia. Who exactly do you mean by ‘everyone’?]

“I mean, what’s so impressive about catching one little lizard?”

Sure, it’s big for a lizard and has wings and hard scales, but in the end, it’s still a reptile, right? Is this really something to be so surprised about?

[In any case, thanks to Ailesia, we resolved it well, so please don’t worry too much.]

“…Right. You’ve always been a child who takes good care of yourself, so it’ll be the same this time.”

Iolene’s expression as she answered with resignation was utterly lonely. Seeing that, Ailesia unconsciously narrowed her brow slightly.

‘I feel like I’ve seen that reaction somewhere before.’

It wasn’t just because of the familiar expression. She definitely had experience with this kind of situation.

Very vividly, too.

“Rina, does Aunt seem so unreliable to you?”

“What are you suddenly talking about?”

“Why do I have to hear from your homeroom teacher that you collapsed while studying?”

“No, that’s… You’re busy, Aunt. And the hospital said I was fine.”

“…Can’t you grow up a little slower? Hm?”

She still couldn’t forget that look in her aunt’s eyes as she gazed at her sadly.

That expression when she couldn’t even scold her and just quietly swallowed her tears.

“It’s late at night, so go rest now. When you’re hurt, you just need to eat well and sleep well.”

[Yes. Sleep well.]

As the conversation was winding down, Termion and Iolene exchanged farewells. Ailesia waved her hand to put away the mirror, ending the communication.

“I really keep owing Teacher favors. First Elly, and now Termion… Thank you.”

“Don’t worry too much. When we return to the base, I’ll stick right by his side no matter what Termion says.”

“That would put my mind at ease. He had some cute charm when he was little, but now that his head has grown thick, he won’t listen to me at all.”

“All kids are like that originally. I think it’s because he has such a strong sense of responsibility.”

“Even if he’s outstanding compared to others his age, he still lacks in many areas. How fortunate that such an excellent person like Teacher is by his side.”

“Ahaha, what do you mean me.”

“Actually, that child might need a tutor more than Elly.”

…Looking at me like that won’t help.

What could she even teach him in the first place? To an Aura Master who doesn’t have even a speck of magical talent?

“I’ll personally keep an eye on the maid named Sophia. If she really has connections to the imperial family, we’ll catch her tail before long. And as for Hilda…”

Iolene, who had trailed off, came up with quite a radical solution.

“The most convenient method would be to appoint her as an official maid tomorrow.”

“Huh? Is that possible?”

“Since Termion is out at the mountain range, I’m acting with his authority. While accepting retainers or granting titles might be difficult, that much is certainly possible.”

“Won’t other people object?”

“If anyone objects even after revealing Hilda’s identity, that would be truly suspicious.”

Iolene also added a brief explanation about the Porthen Baron House.

Though the title was low, it was a family that had served the Retis family since before it was elevated to a Grand Duchy. In reality, it was a place that wouldn’t be out of place receiving a count’s title.

‘So they’re like founding contributors?’

No wonder Hilda was so devoted to Elenora. Of course, regardless of family background, Hilda had long since fallen completely for Elenora.

“By the way, since such a big incident occurred, Teacher must be tired too. I feel sorry for this old woman forcing you to come.”

“Oh no, not at all. What’s the big deal about overworking for one day?”

When she subtly indicated that she wanted to get up from her seat, Iolene’s expression changed strangely.

Well, how many people would say such things openly to the Grand Duchess Dowager?

‘Did I seem a bit presumptuous?’

At a glance, it also seemed like she was disappointed, but she wasn’t sure.

In any case, Iolene tidied up without showing any further signs and personally opened the door to see Ailesia off.

“Next time, I’ll invite you at a more comfortable hour, Teacher.”

“Please be sure to invite me when you return from monster subjugation. I plan to leave early in the morning, so I probably won’t be able to say goodbye.”

“Will you be coming back again?”

“Originally, I was planning to stop by at least once every two days… But since Termion is injured, I want to stay close for a while.”

“I was just about to ask you to do that, so thank you. I’ll take good care of Elly, so don’t worry.”

“Yes, have a good night.”

Iolene watched Ailesia go down the stairs until the end, then stood blankly in the corridor, lost in thought.

‘I was determined to interrogate her about her identity this time.’

It was certainly understandable why rumors of her being a legendary witch would spread.

Ultra long-range spatial movement used without regard for spatial distortion barriers.

Excellent magical skills that could single-handedly kill a Drake that would require at least two skilled fighters like Termion or Kubera to handle.

And on top of that, mysterious beauty that inspired not just envy but even awe.

At this point, she could roughly picture the outline without having to probe.

“…Could she be one of those pleasure-seekers I’ve only heard about?”

The great race that lives a life close to eternity, whose wisdom is as vast and deep as the ocean and immeasurable, and who possesses bodies stronger than any other living creature.

How should she accept this situation where her granddaughter’s tutor might be a dragon? Iolene’s worries only deepened.

The advance base they returned to was bustling with energy from the morning.

Despite having slain a Drake, aside from Termion, there wasn’t a single casualty, let alone any seriously wounded. It was only natural that the knights’ morale was high.

“How’s your body feeling?”

“I felt much better after sleeping. The medical officer said light walks should be fine.”

“Already?”

“The magic you cast on me seems to be quite effective.”

It wasn’t empty words—his complexion, which had been pale just last night, had completely returned to normal. Though his right shoulder was still in a splint, he said the pain had almost completely disappeared.

“How is Elly doing?”

“She was singing that she misses Uncle. I told her we’d arrange a video call later.”

“Well, I can’t let Elly see me in this state.”

Termion smiled bitterly as he looked down at his body wrapped in bandages.

Even the composed Grand Duchess Dowager had caused quite a commotion yesterday, not to mention Elenora.

She would probably cry and make a fuss, throwing a tantrum at Ailesia to take her to Uncle. That absolutely couldn’t happen.

“Have you eaten? It’s quite early.”

“You should take better care of yourself. Are you keeping that whistle I gave you before safe?”

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