It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 92

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

Episode 092

Parzan Street is dangerous? That only applies to ordinary people.

No matter how experienced and skilled an adventurer or mercenary might be, fighting an Aura Master would be nothing short of suicide.

‘Even if about a hundred decent guys swarmed me, it probably wouldn’t be a problem.’

First, I planned to dissuade her from reckless behavior, then naturally ask Ailesia for help anyway.

Since she had conveniently arrived, I naturally steered the conversation in that direction, but who could have known she’d react so rebelliously?

‘When you wander around unfamiliar places together in the middle of the night, feelings that weren’t there before develop, and hearts flutter. That’s how it always goes.’

Parzan Street was quite a distance from the town house. Naturally, there would definitely be time for just the two of them to have intimate conversations while traveling.

I went to the trouble of creating a date opportunity, and she just kicks it away like that.

“There’s a long way to go, tsk tsk…”

Now I have to worry about my young lord’s love life too? The wrinkles on Kubera’s brow deepened a little more.

After the cheerful dinner time ended and Elenora had obediently departed for dreamland.

“I have no intention of going with you.”

Termion spat out a firm refusal to Ailesia, who had come to his office.

“Why?”

“I accompanied you to the mountain range as a way of repaying you. A response to a response—doesn’t that seem backwards?”

“I’m saying I want to go with you because I’m grateful, so why are you deciding that on your own?”

“…In any case, it’s not happening.”

He knew better than anyone that he was being needlessly stubborn.

He could naturally expect that if Ailesia helped, things would go much faster and smoother.

However, he didn’t want to borrow her help for something he could do perfectly well alone. Even if it seemed a bit frustrating, his desire to prove his own abilities was stronger.

‘I’ll boldly ask for help when necessary, but this matter isn’t quite at that level.’

It wasn’t an investigation that would end in one go anyway. He had already made plans to first assess the atmosphere and later bring more knights or go together with Ailesia.

“I’m just going to make some casual inquiries. I won’t cause any unnecessary trouble either.”

“Even if I cling to you saying I absolutely must go with you?”

“Why go to such lengths over something this trivial? Rather, why don’t you try persuading me with a reason I can accept?”

“That’s…”

Ailesia suddenly let her shoulders droop and looked at Termion with forlorn eyes.

“…I’m worried about you.”

“What? What did you say?”

It was completely unexpected. While the flustered Termion just blinked blankly, Ailesia’s dejected voice continued.

“I said I’m worried about you. Last time too, you almost got into big trouble with that Drake when we were separated for just a moment.”

“…”

“What if I send only you to such a dangerous place and something happens again? And then you expect me to wait comfortably alone at the manor?”

“That…”

“Hm? Please.”

“…Come along then.”

Termion, covering his face with his hands, barely managed to give an answer. The tips of his ears that were slightly visible had already turned red.

Seeing that, Ailesia grinned broadly and cheered inwardly.

‘You were going to go together anyway.’

There’s no way our secretly caring Grand Duke would pretend not to know until the end.

When I say I want to follow because I’m worried, would he really refuse so heartlessly? It might have been different when we first met, but the situation is different now.

‘Even so, isn’t he a bit too moved? Is he embarrassed?’

I did act on purpose, but I didn’t expect such an intense reaction.

That said, it wasn’t a lie that I was worried. It’s just that I was also slightly concerned about what would happen if Termion destroyed everything.

Time was too short to just leave him to handle everything on his own.

It was already the end of January. Once February passes, March comes immediately.

And in March, there’s a big event that’s like the highlight of the early part.

‘Elly’s birthday.’

According to the original story, Elenora has a magic rampage on her birthday for some reason, putting her in a life-threatening crisis as all her life force is depleted.

The rampaging magical power was barely suppressed by Iolene, but there was no way to replenish the life force that had already drained away.

That’s when Termion poured his aura into her, even damaging his own mana core, and was able to barely keep his niece alive.

However, Termion’s mana core ended up being eroded by the demonic energy he had barely been suppressing.

‘Ironically, that demonic energy did restore his mana core, but because of that, Termion completely accepted the curse.’

Elenora, who barely survived, ends up going away to recuperate somewhere in the duchy for 10 years.

‘The original story truly begins after Elly returns from her recuperation.’

Since I completely blocked the witch’s curse in the prologue, Termion won’t be in danger, but the problem was Elenora.

‘It just said she suddenly had a magic rampage!’

There were no unusual signs, and even the proper cause wasn’t revealed. It was a development that completely abandoned plausibility.

The readers’ criticism exploded in the comments, but even that got swept away by the illustration of 28-year-old Termion that appeared in the next chapter.

‘This is why I have to hurry.’

To safely get through Elenora’s birthday, I need to prepare some kind of countermeasure.

Given the situation, I wanted to deal with trivial matters as quickly as possible.

“Lord Dayford told me to get information from the Chief Steward.”

“From the Chief Steward?”

While Ailesia was organizing her thoughts, Termion seemed to have calmed down a bit too. His voice had returned to its usual calm tone.

“He said if we ask about Parzan Street, he would know well?”

“Certainly… The Chief Steward would be skilled at gathering such information. He must be operating his own information network.”

“Weren’t you receiving reports directly?”

“I don’t have that capacity yet. Of the duties the Grand Duke originally handled, I directly manage at most about a third.”

“I had no idea about that.”

“The first personnel authority I exercised directly after becoming Grand Duke was regarding you. The Grand Duchess Dowager handles the substantial parts.”

Hearing this story, I could understand why Kubera had pleaded so earnestly.

‘He can’t even acknowledge himself as the Grand Duke.’

Always saying he’s lacking and driving himself hard—what leisure could he have? It was remarkable that he was holding up at all.

“Then let’s hear from the Chief Steward during the day tomorrow, make a plan, and move. You’re not planning to sneak out alone tonight, are you?”

“After agreeing to go together, I won’t do such a thing.”

“Good. I’m going to bed now.”

“Have a peaceful night.”

Ailesia opened the terrace door and flew straight toward the west wing. It was a very characteristic exit for her.

“Really now…”

After letting out a small laugh, Termion leaned his body loosely against the railing.

‘…I was a little happy about her saying she was worried, but.’

What he really wanted wasn’t something like that. When would he become a wonderful adult she wouldn’t need to worry about?

Recalling the aurora of the Gardbale Mountains beyond that night sky, he let out a quiet sigh.

The next morning, Baron Gavin, who visited the office, had a strange gleam in his eyes.

“You summoned me, Your Highness.”

“Please come in, Chief Steward. Have you eaten?”

“Yes. I just finished eating.”

“Please wait a moment. I still have a few documents left to review.”

Despite the early hour, the person who greeted Baron Gavin in place of the busy-looking Termion was a woman with brilliant golden hair.

“It’s been a while, Chief Steward. Have you been well?”

“Have you also been without incident during this time, Teacher?”

“I’m always doing well. Would you like a cup of tea?”

Ailesia smiled warmly and personally offered him a teacup. Baron Gavin, watching this scene, was immersed in gentle memories.

‘It has that nostalgic scent…’

As memories of the Former Grand Duke Couple suddenly came to mind, he tried hard to hide his stinging eyes. Unlike the still cold outside, it was a scene overflowing with warmth.

“I apologize. I called you here only to make you wait.”

“Haha, what are you saying? Thanks to Your Highness, I’m in a very good mood from this morning.”

“Pardon?”

“Ahem, it’s nothing at all. By the way, what business did you call me for?”

What a foolish old man. Wasn’t he about to throw cold water on what was clearly a good atmosphere between young man and woman?

As Baron Gavin quickly composed his expression, Termion immediately brought up the matter at hand.

“I need information about Parzan Street. The related matters are organized here, so please review them.”

“Parzan Street? What is the content of these documents?”

“Two days ago, multiple poachers were caught near the advance base.”

“Poachers?”

As if no news had reached him separately, Baron Gavin looked somewhat flustered as he hurriedly skimmed through the documents.

“…I thought things had been rather quiet lately, but trouble has erupted in an unexpected place.”

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