……What in the world is going on here?
For a brief moment, I was unable to speak. I had no idea Caleb and Edmund would reach out at the same time, let alone with holy water in their hands.
“Are you trying to use holy water?”
“That’s right.”
“I intend to do that.”
These two guys are really!
I was surprised by the response that came back as if it were a natural thing to do.
Caleb has always been like this. Even so, I would never have guessed that Lord Vessel would be like that… …
‘Did Caleb infect him because they were always together?’
Somehow, I could feel my head throbbing.
“You are not necessarily to use the holy water. It’s just a little ripped.”
“It bleeds a lot.”
“That’s right. Even if you only use a little, you will be healed quickly. What are you going to do if you develop anemia for no apparent reason?”
“Just because I lost a little blood wouldn’t make me anemic.”
Of course, it would be different for a person with a disease, but I’m a healthy person. At least for now.
“You never know.”
“Yes, just in case.”
“Commander and Vice-Commander, I believe you should relax for the time being. Maybe it wasn’t just a simple cut, but being stabbed by the teacup.”
Natalie, unexpectedly, mediated the situation.
She finished with a calm tone.
“I think it’s best to stop the bleeding now and see the therapist.”
“That’s right. If there is a glass fragment stuck inside, the wound will heal but the fragment will remain inside. Then it will be even worse because we will have to close the wound and remove the fragment.”
“Are there any glass fragments stuck, Elena?”
“I don’t think so. I think I was just simply cut.”
“Nevertheless, I think it would be prudent to consult with a therapist just in case.”
“I agree with Dame Seria.”
I eagerly nodded.
‘I’m glad there are others around.’
They might already be pouring holy water on my thumbs if there was no one to stop and calm Edmund and Caleb like her right now.
These people had no idea how valuable the holy water was!
“As she said, don’t use the holy water on me and put it away for now.”
“But Elena.”
“It shouldn’t happen, but you might need it later while hunting. I just need to go to the therapist and that’s it.”
Looking at Caleb, who was concerned, I smiled reassuringly.
“By the way, I need to stop the bleeding, but what should I do……”
“P-please, use my handkerchief.”
Vivian presented me with a delicately folded light sky blue handkerchief.
“I haven’t used it yet, so it’s clean.”
“Thank you.”
“No, you even bleed because of me.”
Vivian apologized to me several times in a trembling voice.
I tried to tie my handkerchief to my thumb while saying it was fine toVvivian.
However, because I did it with one hand, it did not turn out as I had hoped.
“Let me help you.”
Caleb finally got the flowing handkerchief and tied it around my thumb after several attempts.
‘I should’ve asked for his assistance sooner.’
I thanked Caleb while looking at the neatly tied handkerchief.
I heard a loud trumpet sound that made my ears tremble, followed by someone shouting something out loud one after the other.
Because I was in the barracks, I couldn’t understand the story.
“What caused the trumpets to sound?”
“It’s most likely because His Majesty the Emperor has arrived. Let’s get out of here.”
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When I came out of the barracks at Edmund’s suggestion, I noticed that others had also come out.
The Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, and Archduke couple marched past, leading the guards.’
‘It’s exactly what Lord Vessel said.’
Following the brief opening ceremony, the hunters were instructed to prepare for departure.
“I think I should leave now.”
“Have a safe journey. Be careful”
“Of course, I will. So that your wishes do not go unfulfilled.”
Caleb gave a light smile and placed his hand on the handle of his sword. I smiled when I saw the strap I gave him.
“Why don’t you greet us too, Lady?”
Edmund’s abrupt voice caused my body to tremble unconsciously.
“I-I am about to greet you and wish you a safe journey back.”
“Is that so? I thought you didn’t see us here but only Commander.”
No, this guy?
I held back the urge to kick his thigh and said, ‘Have a safe trip, everyone.’
‘If only Caleb wasn’t standing next to me.’
I thought I’d at least kick him once.
It was at this point that I noticed Edmund and the other members leaving.
“All right, Lady Oreu. I also have to move right now. I’ve got to clean up the barracks.”
“Please allow me to assist you.”
“It’s all right.”
Vivian gave a single shake of her head and looked at my right hand. With her handkerchief wrapped around my thumb.
“You’re already hurt, but if you get hurt more while assisting me…… And you should see a therapist, Lady.”
Vivian’s voice was tinged with tears.
“Then I can’t help it.”
If she said that much, I’ll be stubborn if I said anything else here.
After greeting Vivian, I asked the passing servant for directions and found a therapist.
Someone called me as I walked into the therapist’s barracks.
“Lady Elena Oreu.”
I’d never seen the woman before. But I could easily guess who she was.
It was because the woman was dressed in the same clothes I had grown accustomed to while meeting the Archduke and Archduchess over the previous few days.
“Her Highness the Archduchess has asked for a meeting.”
⇺⇺⇺⇼⇻⇻⇻
Thud-
When the heavy stag fell to the floor, Edmund whistled.
“I finally got it.”
Edmund had a difficult time catching the deer despite the fact that it had been hit by several arrows. It was because the deer kept jumping vigorously.
Edmund felt good when he finally caught it after all his hard work.
Edmund then jumped off the horse, snipped the deer’s breath, and tied the tag strap.
It was to be transported on a carriage drawn by imperial servants and knights who would soon arrive.
“Won’t you really hunt alone, Lord? If you have a specific prey to hunt, I can leave you here and go hunting alone.”
“I am fine with it. I’ve not been asked to catch anything else. I just need to catch a fox for my mother on the way back.”
Edmund stood up after finishing tying all the strings. He noticed something strange as he was about to mount his horse again.
“Huh?”
“What’s the matter?”
Caleb was perplexed by Edmund’s unexpected and strange behavior.
“Oh, Commander, I noticed something I never expected to see on your sword handle. Was it given to you by Lady Oreu?”
“That’s right.”
“As I thought.”
Edmund mounted his horse, nodding in agreement with the expected response.
Edmund considered the strap tied to Caleb’s handle while riding the slowly moving horse.
‘Was it a good luck strap?’
It was usually remembered as a safety strap given to a lover.
As a result, it was also referred to as an indirect confession method.
It was the same as saying, “I want to be your lover,” when the lady handed the strap over to the knight they admired.
As a result, Edmund received a large number of them.
He had met with a young lady he had a crush on a few times in the past.
Though after being viciously tormented by women, he hated and refused to meet them.
Caleb, on the other hand, was no exception because he received a lot.
The difference between Edmund and Caleb, however, is that, unlike Edmund, who responded to the ladies’ approach a few times, Caleb flatly refused all of them.
‘A man like that would never accept another lady’s gifts.’
Edmund, who was happy, raised his head at the thought that occurred to him.
“I heard something strange about Lady Oreu, Commander.”
“Something strange?”
Caleb came to a halt and turned around. His black eyes, as sharp as a sword, stared at Edmund.
It was such a ferocious stare that Edmund was startled and stopped talking at the same time.
‘S-should I say it?’
It was just a word he casually mentioned to Caleb.
When he saw Caleb’s reaction, he hesitated for no apparent reason.
The faint sound of a horse galloping echoed through the woods.
Edmund opened his mouth after making a decision following a brief conflict.
“It’s just a rumor, really. But I’m telling you because I believe it’s best for you to know, Commander.”
“Say it.”
“That is……”
“……”
“…… I heard that the lady never took swordsmanship lesson.”
There was no subject. Caleb, on the other hand, did not bother to ask, ‘Who?’
He only frowned in response to the unexpected words.
“Do you have a source?”
“I heard that a lady, who knew Lady Oreu when the Baron Oreu family was still alive said it. However, I also heard about it from someone else, so I don’t know who that lady is.”
“Could you please tell me who told you that, Lord?”
“I heard it from my mother.”
“The Marchioness?”
“Perhaps it’s because I mentioned Lady Oreu to my mother, but she thought it was strange at first.”
Edmund let out a light snort.
“But, to be honest, does it make sense? How can someone who has never touched a sword have such a keen eye?”
Of course, Edmund had never seen Elena use a sword, but he could be certain without having to see it.
Elena had taken swordsmanship lessons.
“Anyway, I don’t believe it because it’s so ridiculous, but I told you because I thought you should know that someone talks about it.”
“I appreciate your concern.”
Caleb spoke calmly. He also didn’t believe Edmund’s story.
‘She’s never taken a swordsmanship lesson?’
Caleb had discussed swordsmanship lessons with Elena several times.
He never thought it was a lie, and crucially, Caleb had only seen Elena practice swordsmanship a few days ago.
He thought it was odd that her basic sword-holding posture was different from the normal posture, but that posture itself demonstrated that she had learned swordsmanship.
He still vividly remembers being surprised he was at how well-balanced and skillful Elena was with the sword……
I’m not sure who was saying it, but it was quite vicious.
‘Of course, it is.’
Still, he couldn’t figure out why he had a strong feeling in the corner of his heart. As if there was a strong sense of missing something.
Edmund, on the other hand, was on high alert. It was because Caleb had not moved and his face had stiffened since he had stopped talking earlier.
Of course, he didn’t think Caleb was upset with him because Caleb expressed gratitude for his concern. Still, Edmund became nervous for no apparent reason.
Perhaps this is why Edmund’s mouth came out with words that had rarely passed through his mind.
“Lady Oreu must be having troubles as well. Why are the rumors following her like that?”
“……”
“I thought there would be fewer rumors since it turned out that she is the daughter of the Archduke, but……!”
It was even before Edmund, who had said whatever came to mind, had stopped talking.
Warm blood that hadn’t yet cooled splashed across his face.
……What in the world is going on here?
For a brief moment, I was unable to speak. I had no idea Caleb and Edmund would reach out at the same time, let alone with holy water in their hands.
“Are you trying to use holy water?”
“That’s right.”
“I intend to do that.”
These two guys are really!
I was surprised by the response that came back as if it were a natural thing to do.
Caleb has always been like this. Even so, I would never have guessed that Lord Vessel would be like that… …
‘Did Caleb infect him because they were always together?’
Somehow, I could feel my head throbbing.
“You are not necessarily to use the holy water. It’s just a little ripped.”
“It bleeds a lot.”
“That’s right. Even if you only use a little, you will be healed quickly. What are you going to do if you develop anemia for no apparent reason?”
“Just because I lost a little blood wouldn’t make me anemic.”
Of course, it would be different for a person with a disease, but I’m a healthy person. At least for now.
“You never know.”
“Yes, just in case.”
“Commander and Vice-Commander, I believe you should relax for the time being. Maybe it wasn’t just a simple cut, but being stabbed by the teacup.”
Natalie, unexpectedly, mediated the situation.
She finished with a calm tone.
“I think it’s best to stop the bleeding now and see the therapist.”
“That’s right. If there is a glass fragment stuck inside, the wound will heal but the fragment will remain inside. Then it will be even worse because we will have to close the wound and remove the fragment.”
“Are there any glass fragments stuck, Elena?”
“I don’t think so. I think I was just simply cut.”
“Nevertheless, I think it would be prudent to consult with a therapist just in case.”
“I agree with Dame Seria.”
I eagerly nodded.
‘I’m glad there are others around.’
They might already be pouring holy water on my thumbs if there was no one to stop and calm Edmund and Caleb like her right now.
These people had no idea how valuable the holy water was!
“As she said, don’t use the holy water on me and put it away for now.”
“But Elena.”
“It shouldn’t happen, but you might need it later while hunting. I just need to go to the therapist and that’s it.”
Looking at Caleb, who was concerned, I smiled reassuringly.
“By the way, I need to stop the bleeding, but what should I do……”
“P-please, use my handkerchief.”
Vivian presented me with a delicately folded light sky blue handkerchief.
“I haven’t used it yet, so it’s clean.”
“Thank you.”
“No, you even bleed because of me.”
Vivian apologized to me several times in a trembling voice.
I tried to tie my handkerchief to my thumb while saying it was fine toVvivian.
However, because I did it with one hand, it did not turn out as I had hoped.
“Let me help you.”
Caleb finally got the flowing handkerchief and tied it around my thumb after several attempts.
‘I should’ve asked for his assistance sooner.’
I thanked Caleb while looking at the neatly tied handkerchief.
I heard a loud trumpet sound that made my ears tremble, followed by someone shouting something out loud one after the other.
Because I was in the barracks, I couldn’t understand the story.
“What caused the trumpets to sound?”
“It’s most likely because His Majesty the Emperor has arrived. Let’s get out of here.”
⇺⇺⇺⇼⇻⇻⇻
When I came out of the barracks at Edmund’s suggestion, I noticed that others had also come out.
The Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, and Archduke couple marched past, leading the guards.’
‘It’s exactly what Lord Vessel said.’
Following the brief opening ceremony, the hunters were instructed to prepare for departure.
“I think I should leave now.”
“Have a safe journey. Be careful”
“Of course, I will. So that your wishes do not go unfulfilled.”
Caleb gave a light smile and placed his hand on the handle of his sword. I smiled when I saw the strap I gave him.
“Why don’t you greet us too, Lady?”
Edmund’s abrupt voice caused my body to tremble unconsciously.
“I-I am about to greet you and wish you a safe journey back.”
“Is that so? I thought you didn’t see us here but only Commander.”
No, this guy?
I held back the urge to kick his thigh and said, ‘Have a safe trip, everyone.’
‘If only Caleb wasn’t standing next to me.’
I thought I’d at least kick him once.
It was at this point that I noticed Edmund and the other members leaving.
“All right, Lady Oreu. I also have to move right now. I’ve got to clean up the barracks.”
“Please allow me to assist you.”
“It’s all right.”
Vivian gave a single shake of her head and looked at my right hand. With her handkerchief wrapped around my thumb.
“You’re already hurt, but if you get hurt more while assisting me…… And you should see a therapist, Lady.”
Vivian’s voice was tinged with tears.
“Then I can’t help it.”
If she said that much, I’ll be stubborn if I said anything else here.
After greeting Vivian, I asked the passing servant for directions and found a therapist.
Someone called me as I walked into the therapist’s barracks.
“Lady Elena Oreu.”
I’d never seen the woman before. But I could easily guess who she was.
It was because the woman was dressed in the same clothes I had grown accustomed to while meeting the Archduke and Archduchess over the previous few days.
“Her Highness the Archduchess has asked for a meeting.”
⇺⇺⇺⇼⇻⇻⇻
Thud-
When the heavy stag fell to the floor, Edmund whistled.
“I finally got it.”
Edmund had a difficult time catching the deer despite the fact that it had been hit by several arrows. It was because the deer kept jumping vigorously.
Edmund felt good when he finally caught it after all his hard work.
Edmund then jumped off the horse, snipped the deer’s breath, and tied the tag strap.
It was to be transported on a carriage drawn by imperial servants and knights who would soon arrive.
“Won’t you really hunt alone, Lord? If you have a specific prey to hunt, I can leave you here and go hunting alone.”
“I am fine with it. I’ve not been asked to catch anything else. I just need to catch a fox for my mother on the way back.”
Edmund stood up after finishing tying all the strings. He noticed something strange as he was about to mount his horse again.
“Huh?”
“What’s the matter?”
Caleb was perplexed by Edmund’s unexpected and strange behavior.
“Oh, Commander, I noticed something I never expected to see on your sword handle. Was it given to you by Lady Oreu?”
“That’s right.”
“As I thought.”
Edmund mounted his horse, nodding in agreement with the expected response.
Edmund considered the strap tied to Caleb’s handle while riding the slowly moving horse.
‘Was it a good luck strap?’
It was usually remembered as a safety strap given to a lover.
As a result, it was also referred to as an indirect confession method.
It was the same as saying, “I want to be your lover,” when the lady handed the strap over to the knight they admired.
As a result, Edmund received a large number of them.
He had met with a young lady he had a crush on a few times in the past.
Though after being viciously tormented by women, he hated and refused to meet them.
Caleb, on the other hand, was no exception because he received a lot.
The difference between Edmund and Caleb, however, is that, unlike Edmund, who responded to the ladies’ approach a few times, Caleb flatly refused all of them.
‘A man like that would never accept another lady’s gifts.’
Edmund, who was happy, raised his head at the thought that occurred to him.
“I heard something strange about Lady Oreu, Commander.”
“Something strange?”
Caleb came to a halt and turned around. His black eyes, as sharp as a sword, stared at Edmund.
It was such a ferocious stare that Edmund was startled and stopped talking at the same time.
‘S-should I say it?’
It was just a word he casually mentioned to Caleb.
When he saw Caleb’s reaction, he hesitated for no apparent reason.
The faint sound of a horse galloping echoed through the woods.
Edmund opened his mouth after making a decision following a brief conflict.
“It’s just a rumor, really. But I’m telling you because I believe it’s best for you to know, Commander.”
“Say it.”
“That is……”
“……”
“…… I heard that the lady never took swordsmanship lesson.”
There was no subject. Caleb, on the other hand, did not bother to ask, ‘Who?’
He only frowned in response to the unexpected words.
“Do you have a source?”
“I heard that a lady, who knew Lady Oreu when the Baron Oreu family was still alive said it. However, I also heard about it from someone else, so I don’t know who that lady is.”
“Could you please tell me who told you that, Lord?”
“I heard it from my mother.”
“The Marchioness?”
“Perhaps it’s because I mentioned Lady Oreu to my mother, but she thought it was strange at first.”
Edmund let out a light snort.
“But, to be honest, does it make sense? How can someone who has never touched a sword have such a keen eye?”
Of course, Edmund had never seen Elena use a sword, but he could be certain without having to see it.
Elena had taken swordsmanship lessons.
“Anyway, I don’t believe it because it’s so ridiculous, but I told you because I thought you should know that someone talks about it.”
“I appreciate your concern.”
Caleb spoke calmly. He also didn’t believe Edmund’s story.
‘She’s never taken a swordsmanship lesson?’
Caleb had discussed swordsmanship lessons with Elena several times.
He never thought it was a lie, and crucially, Caleb had only seen Elena practice swordsmanship a few days ago.
He thought it was odd that her basic sword-holding posture was different from the normal posture, but that posture itself demonstrated that she had learned swordsmanship.
He still vividly remembers being surprised he was at how well-balanced and skillful Elena was with the sword……
I’m not sure who was saying it, but it was quite vicious.
‘Of course, it is.’
Still, he couldn’t figure out why he had a strong feeling in the corner of his heart. As if there was a strong sense of missing something.
Edmund, on the other hand, was on high alert. It was because Caleb had not moved and his face had stiffened since he had stopped talking earlier.
Of course, he didn’t think Caleb was upset with him because Caleb expressed gratitude for his concern. Still, Edmund became nervous for no apparent reason.
Perhaps this is why Edmund’s mouth came out with words that had rarely passed through his mind.
“Lady Oreu must be having troubles as well. Why are the rumors following her like that?”
“……”
“I thought there would be fewer rumors since it turned out that she is the daughter of the Archduke, but……!”
It was even before Edmund, who had said whatever came to mind, had stopped talking.
Warm blood that hadn’t yet cooled splashed across his face.
