It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 84

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 084

“Why are you so curious about my age…?”

At her sulking expression as she grumbled, Termion burst into light laughter.

He wasn’t sure if she was angry or embarrassed, but Ailesia’s face with its rising blush looked quite cute.

“What, why.”

“Nothing, it’s nothing.”

“If you keep staring at me with those eyes, I’ll just leave you here?”

“Oh my.”

Termion made a startled expression and showed both palms while shrugging his shoulders.

“That’s so scary, should I put my hands up and stand as punishment to show I’m reflecting?”

“Good heavens. Our Grand Duke wasn’t this kind of person before, was he? Where on earth did you learn this?”

“Where would I learn it.”

Actually, things like age didn’t matter to him at all.

What was important was that he had become curious about Ailesia, and that she answered without avoiding it even if she felt troubled.

Ailesia certainly showed a favorable attitude toward him, but he had no intention whatsoever of using that as a weakness.

“I learned it from you.”

Simply, the fact that an opportunity had arisen to learn more about her made Termion happy.

Ailesia, who had returned to the advance base, spent a leisurely afternoon.

The aurora of the Gardbale Mountains gradually begins to show itself around sunset.

Though it certainly exists during the day too, it’s in a form like transparent curtains fluttering, making it difficult to confirm with the eyes.

‘Since I found the epicenter, there’s no rush.’

Beyond the massive barrier. Judging by the tremendous density of mana felt from that place, it was undoubtedly the location Rubia had mentioned.

“Ah, I miss Elly.”

“Kyaang?”

When she muttered while lying comfortably on Shaila’s back, Shaila, who had been lying down with her neck stretched out, perked up her ears.

“Shaila, you miss Elly too, don’t you?”

“Purung.”

Kubera, who was watching Ailesia and Shaila lounging around from a distance, smiled warmly.

“Hehe, it’s truly a picture-perfect scene.”

The surroundings with snow piled up softly, a deer showing off fur whiter than snow, and a blonde beauty leaning against it.

It was an unrealistic scene that would only appear in fairy tales.

“How about Your Highness goes and joins them?”

“What would I do there, it would just make the atmosphere awkward.”

“What disappointing words. Your Highness wouldn’t lose to Teacher either.”

“That sounds like you’re telling me to go fight.”

Now that an opportunity to get closer to Ailesia had arisen, he couldn’t shake the thought that he needed to be that much more careful.

It was fine for her to enter his daily life. Ailesia was skilled at human relationships and always clearly maintained proper boundaries.

But if asked whether he could maintain appropriate boundaries like her, it was difficult to readily give a positive answer.

“Hmm.”

Kubera slyly looked around. Fortunately, there was no one around except himself and Termion.

He boldly placed his arm on Termion’s shoulder and asked.

“You’ve fallen for her, haven’t you?”

“Pardon?”

“It’s obvious you’re making the face of someone who doesn’t want to be hated by the woman he likes.”

“She can hear everything.”

“I can use soundproof magic too, you fool. Even without it, we’re not close enough for her to hear.”

The distance to Ailesia was roughly 20 meters. Termion, who glanced over cautiously, carefully opened his mouth.

“…It’s not like that.”

“Come on, talk honestly like a man.”

“I’m just a bit curious about her. I don’t know anything about that person.”

“Originally, curiosity becomes fondness and then becomes affection.”

As if those words had struck a nerve, Termion roughly shook his shoulders and brushed off Kubera’s arm.

“I told you it’s not like that.”

“Look at this guy? Don’t you know strong denial is the same as strong affirmation?”

“What’s not is not.”

Seeing Termion glaring and putting on a serious face, Kubera clicked his tongue.

Whether it was simply because he was inexperienced, or the particular pride of a boy who couldn’t acknowledge his first love… it seemed like he needed to provoke him a bit more here.

“You know what?”

“What?”

“Half the knights at the base have completely fallen for Teacher?”

“…What kind of nonsense is that.”

Termion narrowed his eyes. As if he had never pushed Kubera away, he even moved close to him again while glancing sideways at the distant Ailesia.

“Think about it. She’s an excellent mage, has that beauty, and a good personality too. It’s natural for any man to feel attracted to her.”

“Kubera, you too?”

“I’m married, so I’m an exception.”

“You can still make objective judgments, can’t you?”

“By my standards, the only attractive woman is my wife.”

Why is he suddenly bragging about his wife? When Termion sent him a deliberately cold look, Kubera also seemed a bit awkward as he coughed and continued.

“Ahem, anyway. If you keep spacing out like that, she’ll be taken.”

“People aren’t objects to be taken. She wasn’t mine to begin with.”

“Don’t come crying and regretting it later. You have to snatch the opportunity when it comes.”

“…How?”

When did he deny it, and now he’s showing interest? Kubera smiled slyly and whispered in a subtle voice like a villain plotting a scheme.

“Since she’s someone who already has everything, there’s only one answer.”

“One?”

Thump. Kubera proudly hit his chest with his fist and answered confidently.

“Pure love, passion. Originally, women open their hearts to men who charge straight at them honestly.”

“…Good grief.”

Termion shuddered and moved away from Kubera.

He had set the mood as if he would teach some great truth, but in the end, that’s all he had to say. He felt foolish for listening in the first place.

“Stop the useless talk and go check the supplies. The task Ailesia requested should be finished by today.”

“Hey, it’s all advice from experience that becomes blood and flesh.”

“I’ll handle my own affairs.”

Termion, who reacted indifferently, walked away with dragging steps. Kubera, who was staring blankly at his figure, stroked his chin several times.

“Hmm… I thought he’d be a little jealous.”

Though he had said half were smitten, the knights stationed at the base held not romantic feelings but reverence for Ailesia.

Especially the knights who had been present when the drake was killed were almost like fanatics. In their minds, Ailesia had already established herself as the prospective Grand Duchess.

There were quite a few knights who got excited talking about how amazing the talent would be if a child were born between Termion and Ailesia.

‘I have one more thing to report to the Grand Duchess Dowager.’

Whatever they were talking about, Ailesia was shouting something and swinging her fists around.

Termion, who was dodging them well, finally got hit once on the shoulder and groaned with exaggerated gestures.

Ailesia, who was startled, approached him to check on him, then turned away again with a prim expression.

“Heh heh heh heh.”

Wasn’t this clearly just a common lovers’ quarrel that anyone could see? Kubera, who had laughed most heartily this year, turned around in a cheerful mood.

When the sky was half-dyed orange, Ailesia and Termion stood before that familiar barrier.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes.”

“You’re not going to suddenly scream in surprise, are you?”

“This is my first time going up to such a high place, but I’ll be fine.”

“If you get scared, hold onto my waist tightly.”

“I’ll respectfully decline.”

If he were to embrace that frail waist that looked like it could barely fill a handful, it might break. It seemed better to endure alone, even if it meant slipping and falling.

“Then shall we go up?”

“Let’s go.”

As soon as Termion’s answer ended, Shaila’s body carrying the two of them rose into the air.

Even Termion, who had initially tensed his body, seemed to relax after some time passed and was looking around quite leisurely.

When the ground below was no longer visible, Ailesia spoke up.

“It seems like we’re almost there?”

“Just how high is this place?”

“I don’t know either. This is my first time coming here.”

About 1,000 meters, perhaps? It had been 5 minutes since they started climbing, so considering the speed, it would be roughly that much.

“Is that it?”

“Seems like it. Hold on tight.”

Finally, the edge of the cliff revealed itself. After Shaila, who had soared through the air, landed as gracefully as a cat, Termion came down to the ground and slowly looked around.

It was a space where pure white land stretched endlessly, which could be called a vast plain. On the flat ground with not even a single common rock, only snow was spread everywhere.

And beyond that, a massive curtain rose up, undulating like waves.

It was the aurora of the Gardbale Mountains that they had always only viewed from afar.

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