My Demons - Chapter 173



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My Villains Episode 173

42. Bridle (5)

Dionea accepted the proposal brought by Sir Langbolt and Sir Ariad. He was given the opportunity to protect Longville by pledging allegiance to Clarissa, Count Tristan’s successor.

However, this did not mean that the crisis was over immediately.

“However, it will take some time for Lady Clarissa to take action.”

“… … “How much?”

“If it’s as short as five days, if it’s as long as ten days.”

Dionea fell silently as Sir Ariad explained. Scribe Veldin took a deep breath on her behalf as she closed her mouth.

“Hehe, one way or another, you have to endure it in the end… …

Lord Ariad’s wrinkled gaze turned to Veldin, who was grumbling.

“Same. “Roguman, a very tough young man.”

Veldin kept his mouth shut at the words of the old knight, who was renowned as Prince Ulkar’s confidant and advisor.

“It will take more than three months for the capital’s chief justice to issue a reply and dispatch a representative. But Lady Clarissa’s support will probably arrive in about a week. “How can they be said to be the same?”

“… … “Uh, I didn’t mean to say that with bad intentions.”

“It’s a situation where the enemy is just around the corner. “Regardless of your intention, please refrain from your words and actions.” Would it be a bit over the top if Lord Ariad’s words sounded like ‘This has already been decided, so don’t argue and just shut up’?

And, it seemed to me that the quiet shouting was not only directed at Veldin, but at everyone in the hall.

what. That’s it anyway.

Training leader Chester opened his mouth with a stern expression.

“If what Doyle said is true, more than 1,000 soldiers will attack. There are also destruction magicians mixed in there… … . “It won’t be easy to hold on.”

Destructionists are wizards with roots in the ‘Linhau on the Mountain’, a magic school located in the Empire. They are sorcerers who manipulate pure power and force fields, and they are specialized in combat, befitting their name, destruction masters.

If I recall my experience playing the game, the saboteur was often the main cause of sudden death because he was equipped with several powerful bamboo spears. Do you want to be similar in real life?

“If we defend ourselves from now on, we will be able to withstand to some extent the magic of the destruction magicians.”

“By what means, sir?”

Sir Langboldt responded to Chester’s suspicious look by stroking his mustache.

“Just dig a trench.”

“… … “You mean the trenches?”

“exactly. “I’m used to situations like this, so leave the preparations to me.”

Sir Langbolt said that and then turned to Sir Ariad and me.

“We are experts.”

… … Even if it is Lord Ariad, why me?

Ulkar’s knights and soldiers joined the defense preparations.

Perhaps it was thanks to the value of Prince Ulkar’s name, but a little hope began to spread in Longville, which had been extremely gloomy.

In other words, the mood of ‘we’re all screwed’ went from ‘huh, maybe it’s worth a try?’ I would say it has changed to that extent.

Sir Langbolt was in charge of leading the soldiers and digging trenches, and the overall defense preparations were supervised by Sir Ariad with the help of Commander Chester.

Utequoi and Amias’ gang decided to help train the conscripts. Since several of the prince’s own soldiers had also joined, it seemed that there would be no shortage of hands.

Because the roles were divided so well, I didn’t have anything to do.

This means that my short insight and lack of experience in war is no longer a problem. This is fortunate.

Of course, if Poynix uses what he learned during his time as a seed, it may be useful somewhere… … . No, maybe not?

Well, how helpful would the knowledge of a 20-year-old kid who has never experienced war be?

However, it is difficult to utilize Kim Seung-su’s knowledge. He may have served in the military, but what would a guy who never wore epaulettes know about tactics?

Ah Mias and Cole would be much better at handling conscripts than me. Because they are guys who have served as soldiers.

For one reason or another, what I ended up taking on was a mission that was both very important and not at all important.

“Huh!”

Dionea stabbed with her training sword, covered in sweat. I pulled her left foot behind her and swung my sword at the same time, pushing her sword away.

earth!

“O ugh” —=〒

Even though she moaned from the impact of hitting the sword’s face, Dionea did not let go of the sword.

As she stumbled and swung her knife wildly, I clicked my tongue inwardly.

“If I were to wield it so recklessly,”

A pair of training swords stuck together.

“Please stand back and take a stance.”

A sword that was shaking uneasily bounced and flew to the side. Of course, it was Dionea’s sword.

” ah-”

After a moment of panic as she lost hold of the knife, she immediately lowered her posture and lunged at me. The sight of her reaching out with both hands and aiming for the wrist and elbow of the woman holding her sword is quite remarkable.

But apart from being amazing, Da Ionea’s attack was poor.

“Sigh,”

I managed to hold on to my arm, but she got stuck on her own feet and fell forward.

“this.”

When I quickly helped her up, she fell limp as if her legs had lost strength.

“Are you okay?”

“Eh, yes-”

It’s so pitiful that he’s shaking as if he’s about to run out of breath, that his wet hair is sticking to his pale face, and that he’s holding his trembling legs while hanging on my forearm.

“… … “That’s enough for today.”

“Yes, *hehe*, thanks-”

As I sat her down on a chair in one corner of the backyard, a maid quickly came over to me. He was holding a tray with two large water cups on it.

I picked up my share of the cup and drank it down, but the young maid’s gaze was not very kind.

“… … “I had a good drink.”

“Give it to me.”

He said that and accepted the cup, but his attitude seemed to be polite but subtly cold.

Well, the reason is understandable. You’ve been torturing my wife day and night for three days now.

“Whoa, thank you, Julie.”

After drinking water, Dionea sighed deeply and stroked the maid’s red hair. The young maid named Julie had a dark, worried look on her face.

“Are you okay, ma’am? The area under your eyes is dark. It looks like you’re going to collapse at any moment… …

“I fell down. are you okay.”

“Shall I help you to the bedroom?”

“Even if it’s okay. “You can just sit down and rest for a bit.”

Julie still looked worried, and Dionea smiled slightly.

“I heard you met Haramel in the morning?”

“Ah yes!”

Julie, her light green eyes sparkling, clapped her hands softly.

“They said they needed wood that could be used as support, and I happened to have some unusable chairs, so I gave them away.” “Good job. “It must have been nice to see you?”

“Nice to meet you, ma’am. What I see every day at home… … . Well, I haven’t seen you in the past few days.”

When Julie muttered under her breath and became completely discouraged, Dionea quickly said something else.

“Okay, how about pumpkin? “Did you grow well this year too?”

“sure! “Some of them have already grown this much.”

Julie stretched her arms forward and made a beautiful circle.

“Mom also liked it because it seemed like it would grow bigger than last year.”

“Then your pumpkin will be first place at this year’s festival, right?”

“Sure! This time, I’m going to shoot Master Casswright’s fireworks myself!”

“Will Haramel allow it?”

“yes. “I got permission a few days ago.”

Julie’s complexion, which was laughing, quickly darkened.

… … Are you a teenager? The change in emotions is incredible.

“Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”

As Dionea smoothed her cheek, the young maid hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth.

“This year too… … ，”

“••••••huh?”

“We’re going to have a festival, right, ma’am?”

“Julie.”

“Dad, nothing will happen, right?”

As Dionea stroked her head in silence, Julie lowered her head and clenched her apron.

“My dad, the year before last, he fell while trying to fix the roof and hurt his knee. After that, on the day after hard work,

Even if I don’t pay, I feel pain all day long.”

“Besides, even though Dad looks blunt, he is a gentle person. He’s never once hit me with a handshake before. And one day, I cried because my dead uncle appeared in my dream.”

“Julie.”

Dionea stretched out her arms and hugged the young maid. She said nothing as her little shoulders heaved slightly.

How long did Dionea silently comfort the sobbing young maid?

‘sorry!’ Julie lowered her head and walked away boldly.

Dionea sat quietly in the chair for a long time after the maid left.

The sun is bright, but the day is somehow cool.

I moved about half a step to the side. She did so to give her the sun and block the wind.

Dionea, who was looking down at my feet, suddenly opened her mouth.

“I’m already fourteen.”

“… … “Who do you mean?”

“Julia. “She’s the first maid I’ve had since coming to Longville.”

Julia? Oh, was Julie a nickname?

“There are only simple and kind people in Longville.”

“Is that so?”

“yes. From the day I arrived in Longville five years ago, everyone welcomed me. Just because she is the lord’s wife.”

With half the sunlight and half shadow on her face, she muttered absently.

“It’s funny. “Baron Mallory actually didn’t like me very much.”

“Why?”

“During the Thousand Day War, my uncle did not send reinforcements. “The late Count Jay-Lee.”

A blank gaze looked up at me.

“Lord Phoenix.”

” yes.”

“If I were to ask you to protect Longville, it wouldn’t be out of the question, right?”

“… … As I said, we will do our best until Lady Clarissa’s help arrives.”

“No, no.”

Dionea shook her head.

“It will continue in the future, yo.”

“… … ma’am.”

“If you ask me to stay.”

I kept my mouth shut.

That silence did not mean hesitation. I felt sorry.

She smiled faintly.

“just joke.”

“I just imagined it.” The eyes, which had suddenly regained focus, looked up at me.

“If only someone named Kyeong were by my side.”

“If you love me even if you are not brave, even if you are a scum with no abilities. “If you stay by my side for the rest of your life.”

The next words did not continue at all.

Dionea stood up with a lively expression and picked up her training sword.

“I think I’m feeling a little better. “One more time before I go in.”

“Please stop.”

“yes?”

I shook my head at her who was frozen still.

“This concludes the lesson.”

“… … “Why?”

“Why do you want to learn swordsmanship, ma’am?”

In response to my question, Dionea pursed her lips for a moment before speaking.

“Of course, it’s to protect yourself.”

“Then let’s practice running first.”

“Running?”

“I think it would be better to build up your stamina by running and then learn swordsmanship. And, when faced with an enemy, your chances of survival will be much higher if you run and run away than if you raise your sword.”

“… … “There are situations from which you cannot escape.”

“You just have to be careful not to find yourself in that situation.”

“kyung.”

Dionea looked somewhat angry. I smiled bitterly.

“With your wife’s skills, you can’t even match a squire of Julie’s age.”

“If you want to take up a sword, give up the idea of ​​fighting from the front and aim for the back. Do you see it here?”

I turned my upper body and pointed at my left lower back.

“If you avoid the spine well, you can stab the kidney without much resistance. “If your kidney is stabbed, it will be so painful that you won’t be able to resist, so you can finish it off easily.”

“These are the only things I can teach you right now. So, let’s put off the swordplay for a bit.”

Dionea bit her white lower lip. She was looking up at me, her fists shaking a little.

This is my first time seeing a face like this.

At first glance, he seemed angry, but unfortunately, his droopy eyes and tear spots made him look like he was crying.

I thought that was both funny and sad, so I gently pinched the tip of Dionea’s nose.

“Tsk. Sir, this is-”

“No need to try, ma’am.” “… … What did you say?”

“Do you find it difficult to stay still when you see people so busy?”

She looked like she was about to get angry, but kept her mouth shut when I asked my question.

I patted her delicate shoulder.

“I think you will make a good lord.”

Dionea looked up at me at the sudden remark.

“What do you mean by that all of a sudden?”

“That’s how I feel.”

“…Feel it?”

I turned to face her and shrugged.

“You know the names of everyone who lives in Longville by heart.”

“… … “Not everything.”

“From what I can see, it’s almost everything. Moreover, your wife has a soft character, so it would be difficult for you to be a bad lord.”

“What do you know about me-”

“Well, I know enough to know.” The tightly closed lips twitched slightly. As Dionea’s eyes became moist, I smiled brightly.

“Would you like me to walk you to the bedroom, ma’am?”

She quickly nodded.

As I was leaving the bedroom, leaving behind Dionea, who had fainted, I felt the presence of courtesy again.

Just as I was about to awaken my senses and look around, I heard the sound of confident footsteps that gave no indication of any intention to hide.

“you’?”

The person who appeared from the other side of the hallway was Hayla, Poynix’s cousin and fiancée.

“hi.”

“… … What are you doing here?”

“I’m on my way back from meeting Grandma Selma.”

Grandma Selma? Did someone like that live here?

“… … Are you really talking about the butler here? “That grumpy old woman?”

“I don’t have a bad temper, but I am a butler.”

“No, what about that old lady?”

Hayla quietly blinked as if wondering what was the problem.

When I looked again, I saw that she was wearing thin cotton pants, a loose dress, and a light green gown on top. She wore what looked like luxurious wool slippers on her feet, and a maid followed behind her.

Is this someone else’s house? Why do you look so comfortable, honey?

“Where are you coming from?”

“… … “I was having a quick chat with the Baroness.”

“I see.”

Now Hayla is pretending to be my relative – no, she is my relative. Anyway, he was staying at the Yeongjugwan as a relative of mine.

In other words, it means that she is an ordinary foodie who does not reveal her status as the duke’s younger sister or the conceived child of the Baluin family.

“Would you like to step aside for a moment, miss?”

“huh. “Go to your room.”

“yes.”

The way the maid greets you is very natural. Now that I think about it, the review of the freckled mummy suddenly comes to mind.

-He appears to be very picky on the outside, but he is actually an easy-going person. Strangely enough, people follow along… … .

As I watched, Hayla stopped like a mannequin, staring straight at me. It feels like if I don’t open my mouth first, I’ll just stand there like that forever.

Was he really this unusual? It’s a bit different from Phoenix’s memories.

… … No, it’s nothing else.

In the first place, Poynix knew very little about Hayla other than her name and gender.

I don’t know how he was so indifferent to my fiancee, who is a rare beauty in the world.

When it comes to her older sister, Ayla, she remembers every little thing, including her favorite food, her favorite walking course, and her tendency to wrinkle her nose.

I touched my mouth for no reason before speaking.

“Are you planning on staying here?”

“huh.”

“… … “You have ears, so you know that Count Tristan’s army is right around the corner.”

“doesn’t care.”

“eww……”

“S”……•

A short answer that feels decisive.

It’s a little embarrassing.

“Wouldn’t the Blood Knights outside be worried?”

“I won’t.”

“Uh, really?”

Hayla must have noticed that I was speechless because I had nothing to say, and she slowly opened her mouth.

“Originally, the conceived children were one body. “It’s natural for us to be together.”

“… … As I said before, I have no intention of becoming pregnant, right?”

“It’s our destiny, it’s our family’s decision. “You have to accept it.”

In my heart, I want to say, ‘That’s enough, register my family!’… … .

If I do that, I hesitate because I don’t know what the two idiot families, Zahakar and Baluin, might do.

This time, it was just Heila and the Eight Horsemen, but if I keep forcing them, Akele, the father of Phoenix, might come with an army. With about 50 blood knights accompanying him.

“If you have nothing to say, I’ll leave.”

“uh? Oh yeah… …

“And, Poi.”

Hayla’s black eyes blinked, closed and opened, and for a moment their momentum changed.

“be careful.”

“……what?”

“It is true that Zaharkar and Baluin are famous for their precious hands, but you never know what will happen in the world.”

I quietly faced her.

” under.”

Suddenly, laughter came out. The emotions rising from her chest were transferred to her mouth.

“What are you?”

“Be careful who you talk to, Mara. “If you suddenly appeared and started talking about it being fate or a family decision, did you think I would bow down and marry you?”

Hayla’s eyelids blinked rapidly three or four times. The white face without any color seemed to be shaking at first glance.

Why are you like this? Even that change somehow feels abominable… … .

“If being pregnant is that important, you shouldn’t have let Aila die.”

“To put it bluntly, even if I’m not around, there are plenty of people who could be chosen as the next concubine, right? “How many men use the last name Jahakar?”

“no.”

She opened her mouth. Is it because my face is shaking? It seems like I’m not good at speaking.

“I have no intention of having children with such monsters.”

“okay?”

I feel it.

The corners of the mouth turn up awkwardly.

“So do i.”

I left Heila, who was as stiff as a mannequin, and walked away.

Huh.

Is there a window open somewhere?

The candles hanging on both sides of the hallway flickered wildly.