It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 8

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 008

“U-Uncle.”

As if she had been waiting for those words, Elenora’s eyes immediately welled up with tears.

“Elly.”

“I-I missed you too!”

Thump thump.

Elenora jumped into Termion’s arms and began hitting his chest and shoulders with her small fists.

It was the loving tantrum of a young niece, something she could only do with her uncle.

“Why, why did you come so late? *sob*, *hiccup*.”

“I’m sorry. Uncle was wrong.”

“I slipped on the ice and got hurt! *hiccup*! I got scratched by trees and bled! I-I was so scared!”

“It’s okay now that Uncle is here, right?”

“Why were you so late, Uncle! *waaaah*!”

“I’m sorry, Elly.”

To witness such a touching scene firsthand. My heart felt so moved I thought I might faint right there.

To destroy such a loving relationship between uncle and niece—what kind of person was the Original Author?

‘Are you watching, Original Author? Are you watching this?’

Brutal death? Total annihilation? Absolutely unacceptable. How dare you write such an ending for a romance fantasy?

I will definitely make it a happy ending overflowing with dreams and hope.

So that everyone can be happy.

I won’t be scared or hesitant just because I’m worried about the original story. This was a resolution Ailesia had repeated countless times.

‘I’m going to smash it all to pieces and pave a path of flowers for our Elly.’

As a bonus, I’ll definitely save Termion too, who’s a candidate for the strongest in this world and a national treasure-level handsome man.

I’ll make sure he can walk down the aisle holding Elly’s hand perfectly fine at her wedding!

Watching the tearful reunion of the two, Ailesia once again burned with fighting spirit.

“So, how are you planning to take Elly with you?”

Ailesia carefully dabbed at Elenora’s swollen red eyes with a handkerchief.

You’ve completely turned into a rabbit, our little one. Crying like a broken faucet.

“Pardon? What did you just say?”

“I asked how you’re planning to take Elly with you.”

And that rabbit’s uncle is still out of it too, look at him.

Though he hadn’t shed tears, Termion’s eyes were also slightly red. His voice had dropped a bit too.

After clearing his throat a couple of times, he answered Ailesia.

“First, we need to return to the village near the forest. We left the knights’ horses there temporarily.”

“And then?”

“We’ll try to get a carriage, and if that doesn’t work, we’ll have to stop by a nearby city.”

Termion seemed to have planned things out thoroughly, but Ailesia’s thoughts were a bit different.

“It’ll be hard to get a proper carriage in this area. The road to the city won’t be comfortable for Elly either.”

“Do you perhaps have a better method?”

Ailesia answered leisurely as if she had been waiting for this.

“I’ll prepare the carriage for you. It’ll be faster to see the rest for yourself, won’t it?”

“A carriage?”

At his puzzled expression, she couldn’t help but let out a quiet chuckle.

By Korean standards, Termion was only a high school sophomore. Unlike his charismatic image in the original work, he actually still had innocent sides to him.

Is this what it feels like to look at a youngest sibling? His reactions are so cute that I keep wanting to tease him.

“Yeah. I’m a witch, after all.”

“….”

Just look how easily he falls for every bit of teasing.

‘Even his glaring eyes are attractive.’

The world’s most handsome man really is different.

While we were having a brief staring contest, Elenora tugged firmly at Ailesia’s sleeve.

“Teacher, am I going home now?”

“Your uncle came to get you, so you should, right?”

“What about you, Teacher?”

“Well…?”

I deliberately trailed off. When Ailesia looked back at him meaningfully, Termion flinched and moved his lips.

He still hadn’t made a definite decision. But Elenora seemed to have no intention of waiting any longer and drove the final nail in.

“If Teacher doesn’t go, Elly won’t go either!”

“That’s what she says?”

The situation had already been reversed.

At Ailesia’s subtly glaring eyes as she stroked Elenora’s head, Termion finally stood up as if declaring surrender.

“I would like to request your company.”

“Are you sure that’s okay?”

When Ailesia asked again as if to confirm, he continued with a much more relaxed expression.

“When Elly wants it this much, I have no choice.”

“Even though I’m a witch?”

“…Please stop, I’m begging you.”

Termion rubbed his face dry and let out a completely deflated voice.

I should probably stop teasing him moderately. At this rate, it might really become a habit.

“Uncle says it’s okay for him to come too.”

“Really?”

“You should thank Uncle.”

“Thank you, Uncle!”

“Yeah.”

He opened the door with a sulky expression and went out first. But judging by how the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, he didn’t seem entirely displeased.

Ailesia smiled lightly and looked at the half-open door before turning around.

“Little one, let’s get you dressed.”

“Yes!”

She put the necklace from the shelf around Elenora’s neck, then took out a leather coat she had prepared in advance.

Cold Protection, Heat Generation, Warmth Retention, Ventilation, Pollution Prevention, Auto Repair, Shock Absorption, Magic Defense. She had permanently enchanted it with all kinds of Support Magic.

Moreover, it could even adjust its size according to Elenora’s growth—it was practically equivalent to a top-grade Magic Tool.

‘I’m finally getting to put this on her.’

It was clothing she had carefully made while waiting for Elenora. Thanks to that, I even learned fitting, cutting, and sewing, which were never in my destiny.

“Wow.”

“Do you like it?”

“Is Elly pretty?”

“Of course, our little one is the prettiest and cutest in the world.”

“Hehe.”

Wrapped in bright Ivory Color, Elenora looked as adorable as a fairy from a fairy tale. The Beige Fur trim on the collar and sleeves added a cute yet sophisticated feel.

The Buttons made from carved Emerald suited her perfectly too. They were the exact same color as Elenora’s brilliant eyes.

Apparently loving the coat, Elenora spun around in a full circle right there and examined the outfit here and there.

‘There’s nothing else I need to pack…’

All she needed for her preparations was the single staff in her hand.

Click.

Ailesia snapped her fingers once to complete the door locking, and also activated a barrier to prevent intruders.

Now no one could approach within a 2km radius around the lake. Forest animals might be one thing, but any person would get lost wandering around and end up back outside the forest.

“We greet the Grand Duchess.”

The knights who had been waiting outside offered their formal greetings. They also bowed separately to Ailesia, and she could sense some unexpected goodwill from them.

‘People rarely dislike someone who feeds them.’

Especially if they’re hungry knights.

The stew that had filled the pot disappeared without a single drop remaining. Even Termion had eaten it all without complaint, so the knights wouldn’t have been much different.

“Where is the carriage?”

“Here.”

Ailesia lightly waved her staff to tidy up the courtyard and brought out the carriage.

Though it looked ordinary, this carriage was also an excellent piece with all sorts of magic cast on it. Even an elephant ramming into it probably wouldn’t leave a scratch.

“Wait a moment. Whitey?”

The white wolf that had been lying quietly in one corner of the courtyard approached with its tail wagging.

Several knights showed signs of tension, but none of them moved rashly. This was because Termion showed no particular reaction.

“Could you call Blanky for me?”

“Awoo!”

As soon as she spoke, Whitey stretched its neck long and howled.

Even Termion seemed a bit startled this time, his body subtly flinching.

In less than 10 seconds, Blanky with its proud black fur came running and stood right next to Whitey.

“You’ve been eating well, right?”

“Woof!”

“I’ll be imposing on you for a while. Please take care of me?”

“Awoooooo!”

“Waaaah.”

Elenora clapped as if she was used to it, but Termion and the knights who heard the two wolves’ chorus all had pale faces.

‘Is it still a bit awkward for them?’

She thought he would have gotten a little closer to Whitey at least. It had been by his side throughout the meal.

Worried about causing misunderstandings, Ailesia kindly added an explanation.

“My babies don’t bite people.”

“…”

“They’re so gentle and good, but you don’t know that.”

“Is… that so?”

“They’re overflowing with affection too, just like big dogs despite their size. They don’t scratch or hit either. It’s true, you know? They play so well with Elly too.”

Despite her repeated emphasis, Termion’s gaze toward Ailesia only grew more dubious.

Surely he wasn’t cursing her with his eyes.

“What? Did I do something wrong?”

“…It’s nothing.”

Termion pressed his lips together and shook his head.

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