It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 60

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 060

“…Let’s hear it.”

I felt a slight confusion, wondering if she was planning to interfere with personnel decisions out of nowhere, but I was literally just going to listen. It was because I thought Ailesia wouldn’t make unreasonable demands without reason.

“Elly’s dedicated escort knight, how about it?”

“Hooh….”

“What? I would be the Grand Duchess’s escort?”

Just as I thought. Termion felt inwardly pleased that his prediction was correct and asked Ailesia.

“Is there any particular reason?”

“First of all, she’s strong. She’s an Aura Master. Being a chief knight at such a young age is incredible, isn’t it?”

“That’s right. She’s probably the youngest chief knight in history.”

“Most importantly, since she’s a woman, I think Elly will feel more comfortable. Same goes for me and Hilda.”

“Thinking only of Elly, it’s the best personnel choice, but… Sir Senberg, what do you think? Please speak freely.”

“…Honestly, it’s a position I never even considered.”

Rebecca couldn’t give a proper answer and was clearly hesitating. It didn’t seem to be simply a matter of preference.

While it was called the Grand Duchess’s dedicated escort, it was practically no different from a sinecure. If a chief knight who should be active on the front lines took on such a duty, others might see it as a demotion.

“I would follow if ordered, but may I ask just one thing?”

“Even several things would be fine.”

When Termion readily nodded, Rebecca, who had been hesitating, opened her mouth with a cautious expression.

“…Would I really be able to serve the Grand Duchess well?”

It wasn’t simply that she lacked confidence. She was asking whether she was the right person suited for that position.

“Whether as a knight or after becoming chief knight, I’ve always been in the middle of battlefields. Whether the opponent was human or magical beast, I’ve subdued and cut them down. Though I’m still young, I’m someone who has spent my life swinging a sword and staining my hands with blood.”

Rebecca looked down at her own hands quietly. They were hands with protruding knuckles, filled only with calluses and scars.

“Someone like me… I doubt whether I could do well at protecting someone.”

At the more serious question than expected, Termion silently swallowed.

He thought that even this serious aspect made her suitable as Elenora’s escort, but he couldn’t force it when she herself harbored such doubts.

However, Ailesia provided an even more unexpected answer.

“Whether you can or can’t do it is important, but isn’t whether you want to do it more important?”

“What?”

“At first, there might be some awkward or clumsy parts. But if your heart is drawn to it, wouldn’t you make an effort?”

“…I think so.”

“Then judge for yourself. Whether you want to do it or not.”

Snap!

When Ailesia snapped her fingers, a mirror suddenly appeared in front of her. It was much smaller than the full-length mirror she usually used.

‘I wonder what our Little One is doing?’

It wasn’t 9 o’clock yet, so she wouldn’t be asleep.

The first scene reflected in the mirror was Elenora’s bedroom, blanket, and fairy tale book.

“Perfect timing. Elly, can you hear Teacher’s voice?”

[Huh? Huh huh?]

“Like last time, can you take out your necklace and press the gem with your hand?”

With rustling sounds, the screen shook, and soon Elenora’s face appeared. She was in pajamas with her hair down, as if she was about to go to bed.

[Waah! Teacher!]

“Have you been well, Little One?”

[Teacher, when are you coming! You always just say you’re coming!]

“Hehe, not much time left now. Are you having fun playing with Sister Hilda?”

[Yes! Sister Hilda is right next to me too!]

[Are you doing well, Teacher?]

Hilda, who cautiously showed her face, bowed her head. She was now wearing an elegant and refined dress instead of the maid outfit from before.

“You should greet Uncle too, right?”

[Uncle? Uncle is there too?]

“Is everything fine at home, Elly? You’re eating your meals properly, right?”

[Wow, Uncle! I missed Uncle! Are you eating well too, Uncle?]

Even though it was a face he’d seen just a few days ago, how could it be this endearing? Termion’s lips curved into a smile at his niece’s beaming face.

[But Uncle, who’s that person next to you?]

Rebecca, who had been staring blankly at the mirror, flinched. Ailesia grabbed her arm and pulled her in front of the mirror.

“It’s my first time meeting you, Grand Duchess. I am Rebecca Senberg, chief knight of the Tigel Knight Order.”

She had no idea why the Grand Duchess of the distant Grand Duke’s Castle was reflected in the mirror. Rebecca greeted her with a calm voice for now.

Her first impression of Elenora, whom she’d only heard about in rumors… was just insanely cute.

‘…Is this when you use the phrase “cute enough to want to bite”?’

To think such a small and lovely creature existed. She wondered if she might be dreaming.

She’d never been this nervous even when fighting ferocious magical beasts, but meeting Elenora’s eyes made her swallow nervously.

“Sister Rebecca here might become our Elly’s escort knight. What do you think, Elly?”

[Huh? Escort knight? What’s that?]

Rebecca turned her head in surprise, but Ailesia continued speaking in a subtle voice, ignoring her gaze.

“She’d stay by your side every day like Sister Hilda. She’d watch you practice magic, go on outings together, and eat meals together.”

[Really? Wow!]

“Sister Rebecca is really tall, you know? Taller than Teacher. If Elly rides on her shoulders, you’d be able to see far, far away. How about it?”

[Sister Rebecca! Will you really give Elly piggyback rides?]

“Uh, uhh…. So, well.”

Rebecca’s face turned bright red as she looked around frantically. Termion just shrugged his shoulders without saying anything, and Ailesia just giggled while covering her mouth with her hand.

‘How could anyone not fall for that soft, squishy little sweetheart acting cute on purpose? Even if your heart were made of ice, you couldn’t resist, right?’

Finally, Rebecca squeezed her eyes shut and bowed her head, declaring surrender.

“…Please take care of me, Grand Duchess.”

She had a strong premonition that she might never change positions for the rest of her life. It seemed like her destiny to protect that adorable Grand Duchess with her life.

[Waah! When is Sister Rebecca coming, Teacher?]

“She’ll come with Teacher and Uncle this time. It’ll be so much fun going to see the Holy Night Festival with Sister Rebecca, right?”

[Yes!]

“Right, so sleep well, eat well, and don’t get sick. Can you promise Teacher?”

[Promise!]

As Ailesia stepped back slightly, Termion finally gave his farewell greeting.

“Give my regards to Grandmother too. Uncle loves you very much, Elly.”

[Yes yes! Elly loves Uncle too! Come back without getting hurt!]

“Alright, sleep well.”

[Uncle sleep well too! Everyone have a good night!]

Snap!

With the sound of Ailesia snapping her fingers, the mirror disappeared. She smiled gently at Rebecca, who was still half-dazed.

“How was it? Your first conversation with the Grand Duchess?”

“…It’s unbelievable. How can someone be so lovely and adorable, my goodness.”

Rebecca was rambling incoherently, unlike her large frame.

Even after having a conversation with Elenora, she couldn’t believe this situation. No matter how much she fanned herself with her hands, the heat rising to her face showed no signs of cooling.

“Our Elly is the cutest in the world, hehe.”

“…She’s my niece.”

“She’s also my student, you know?”

“Still, being my niece comes first.”

“Wow, Teacher is so heartbroken.”

Ailesia bickered with Termion while glancing sideways at Rebecca.

Having regained her composure, she was biting her lips with eyes that had firmly resolved something.

‘Good, that’s one matter resolved.’

Following Hilda, I had successfully recruited Rebecca early as well. Now there was only one thing left to do here.

‘I need to fulfill Master’s last wish.’

I was planning to ask Termion to accompany me later. This was why I had told him in advance to set aside some time.

‘There are other things to discuss as well.’

The condition I had made when I said I would join the monster subjugation still remained. It would be good to pass along the information I had mentioned then as well.

For all of that, I would need to go deeper into the mountain range, but there were still quite a few tasks piled up.

I had to return to the Grand Duke’s Castle to enjoy the Holy Night Festival, and I also needed to see how Iolene was handling the traitor hunt.

‘…I’ll come soon, Master. Please wait just a little longer.’

Beyond the distant mountain ridge, the aurora spreading across the sky seemed to wave at her, shimmering gently.

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