It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 59

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 059

“Yes. I placed it on the bedside table.”

“If anything happens while I’m away, you must blow it no matter what, understand? Don’t drag it out like last time.”

Perhaps because he’d heard so many earnest requests, a sudden playful mood bubbled up. Termion opened his mouth with an uncharacteristically cheeky voice.

“If I blow it because I miss you, will you come?”

“…What, what are you saying!”

Did he decide to tease people from the morning! Ailesia couldn’t help but let out a shriek.

“My ears are going to fall off. I’m still a patient, you know.”

“Looking at you talking nonsense, you’re all better!”

“Since you’re done worrying about me, please take good care of the knights. And make sure to eat breakfast properly.”

“Hmph!”

Bang!

“Pfft.”

The door closed with such force it seemed like it might break. In the end, Termion burst into the laughter he’d been holding back.

“I think I understand a little why you used to tease me like that.”

The sight of someone who was always calm and composed getting flustered to the point of blushing was either interesting or refreshing.

Either way, it was certainly quite pleasant.

Now that he’d succeeded, he was starting to worry a bit about the consequences.

“…This is a bit troublesome.”

Seeing her get that worked up, there was no telling what kind of revenge he might face later. For now, she was probably going easy on him because he was still a patient.

‘I’ll need to make an effort.’

Naturally, having no way of knowing Termion’s resolution, Ailesia walked away fuming, then turned back with a dumbfounded expression.

“…What kind of situation is this?”

Come to think of it, there was no reason to get excited at all.

She could have just responded leisurely as always, so why had she reacted so sensitively?

In the first place, it wasn’t like Termion had deliberately teased her – it was probably just a lucky hit.

‘I’m going easy because he’s sick, sheesh.’

This is all because I saw something strange yesterday. When he suddenly grabbed my wrist and said such things, as someone overflowing with fan feelings, my heart couldn’t help but flutter.

“Let’s work, work.”

Termion had asked her not to overdo it, but for now, this was an exception.

With one Aura Master laid up, shouldn’t that vacancy be filled?

“Good morning, Teacher. Have you had your meal?”

“I was just looking for you. Let’s eat together.”

“I’m sorry to say, but I have many requests for today. You need to eat heartily.”

“Hey, unfair labor exploitation isn’t allowed.”

She happened to run into Kubera coming out of the barracks. Ailesia exchanged trivial conversation with him as they headed to the dining room.

Two weeks had passed since Termion safely got back on his feet.

“I’d say this year’s monster subjugation is finished. Everyone worked hard.”

“Waaaaah!”

The knights let out a resounding cheer upon hearing Termion’s declaration that the subjugation was over.

At the same time, their gazes all turned toward the blonde woman standing beside Termion.

The greatest contributor to this monster subjugation was undoubtedly Ailesia. In the meantime, she had achieved the remarkable feat of killing two additional Grade 1 monsters.

With the apex predator gone, other monsters had no need to relocate their habitats, and Ailesia successfully managed to send all the threatening animal-type monsters elsewhere.

Thanks to this, the monster wave that had been an annual event ended anticlimactically in less than half a day.

“Tonight is a party. Eat and enjoy to your heart’s content.”

“Waaaaaaaah!”

An even louder cheer echoed thunderously through the base. It was no exaggeration to say this was virtually the first time the word “party” had appeared since the advance base was established.

“Don’t overdo the drinking! Anyone who gets drunk and rowdy will be stripped naked and tied to a tree!”

“Boo, the Captain is being a killjoy! Booo!”

“Mood-killing old fogey, booo!”

“Quiet, you bastards! Don’t act recklessly in front of His Highness! Especially you injured ones – if you’re caught drinking secretly, your pay gets docked!”

Though his words were rough, Kubera and the other knights had smiles on their faces.

Thanks to successfully collecting all monster corpses without exception, including the drake and two Grade 1 monsters, this achievement was literally record-breaking.

Just selling the drake’s scales and bones alone rivaled the Grand Duke’s Castle’s annual budget. The total profit was enough to operate the entire duchy for over a year and still have plenty left.

“Teacher, do you happen to drink?”

“I just haven’t had the chance, hehe.”

The knights respectfully offered drinks to Ailesia. Especially those who had been with her during the drake battle showed attitudes bordering on worship rather than mere respect.

“My greeting is very late, but I owe my life to you, Teacher. Thank you so much.”

“Back then I was really out of it. Suddenly a house-sized rock appeared in midair, and then just boom!”

“Every time we completed missions and returned, I was always grateful, Teacher.”

The knights who had been distant when she first arrived at the base all bowed their heads without exception. A drink following each word was a bonus.

“Aren’t you drinking too much, Teacher? Please have some snacks too.”

“Thank you.”

Ailesia’s face lit up at the sight of the steaming barbecue. The whole roast seasoned only with salt and pepper was tasty, but more than anything, it was full of atmospheric charm.

“Teacher, please accept a drink.”

“You already poured one earlier. Go back to your seat.”

“Wait, do you keep track of every single one, senior?”

Rebecca, who had become much more sociable, stuck close to Ailesia and attentively looked after her.

She introduced other knights so Ailesia wouldn’t feel awkward, and cut things off sharply if anyone seemed to be pushing drinks too hard.

Beyond that, she brought firewood and thick blankets asking if she was cold – at a glance, she looked like a guard knight attending a noble lady.

“These guys are really getting carried away…”

“What’s wrong with that? They’re all just cute.”

“Cu, cute?”

“Did you see that young knight earlier? His face was all red and his hands were shaking when he poured the drink?”

“Young…”

The youngest is twenty-three years old – is she serious? Rebecca showed a look of bewilderment, but Ailesia just chuckled.

“Ah, here comes the cutest man.”

“…His Highness the Grand Duke?”

“He’s the youngest and most handsome. Rebecca doesn’t know, right? How cute our Termion’s expression is when he’s sulking.”

At this point, it was beyond tiresome and almost awe-inspiring.

Rebecca’s action of draining her cup in one go seemed to represent her feelings.

“You drink too?”

Termion, who had settled down near Ailesia, asked with a surprised expression. Her appearance drinking strong vodka from a crude wooden cup was unfamiliar yet quite fitting.

“I enjoy all types without discrimination.”

“You didn’t even touch the wine served with meals, so I thought you weren’t interested.”

“I can’t smell like alcohol in front of Elly. Kids are so sensitive to smells.”

Because of Elenora, who wouldn’t leave her alone until just before bedtime, she’d been abstaining from alcohol for the past few months. It wasn’t difficult since she wasn’t the type to be obsessed with drinking.

Actually, something like alcohol smell could easily be solved with magic, but it was ultimately a matter of mindset.

“Aren’t you drinking?”

“I’ll pass. At least one person should stay sober.”

“You really are a good lord.”

“Suddenly?”

“She’s saying she’ll stay sober while her drunk subordinates can’t, right? Am I wrong?”

Both people flinched simultaneously upon hearing her words. Termion felt a bit embarrassed as if he had been showing off unnecessarily, while Rebecca momentarily felt pathetic for drinking so mindlessly.

“Hey, hey, I wasn’t criticizing Rebecca, so don’t react like that. An Aura Master can blow away intoxication in an instant, right?”

“That’s true, but….”

When her lord hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol, she couldn’t help but feel guilty. Termion chuckled softly at her reaction and lightly patted Rebecca’s shoulder as if to say it was fine.

“Anyway, you worry too much about unnecessary things. If you act like that too, how can the other knights enjoy themselves comfortably? Part of it is because I don’t particularly enjoy drinking, so don’t worry about it.”

“…My apologies, Your Highness.”

“Right, Termion. I heard from Rebecca earlier that if she serves at the base until this year, her position will change?”

“Hmm? Sir Senberg, how long have you been stationed here?”

“It will be five years this coming January.”

“Then it’s time for a change. Originally, base duty is two and a half to three years, but Sir Senberg applied for extended service and has been staying here.”

“Yeah, so about that.”

The knights who had been bustling around until just moments ago had vanished without a trace. The moment Termion appeared, they all started glancing around nervously and slipped away from their seats.

After confirming there were no listeners, Ailesia casually broached the subject.

“Would it be okay if I recommend a new position for Rebecca?”

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