Translator: Missme
Editor: Aru
Seureung-, and his sword began to emerge from the scabbard.
The man screamed in terror halfway out.
“Gasp! I’m going to say it! It’s because of my family!”
“Family?”
“Yes. I heard that after becoming Kitara, the Lady turned down every request she got.”
That was clearly the case.
“According to what I’ve heard, even the Count’s invitation has been turned down.
Was that so?
“That’s why, I figured that if I revealed my business initially, the Lady would refuse because of my family’s status, so I planned to take her to my family’s mansion and persuade her by treating her with all my heart.”
The reason for the incident that was revealed was pathetically trivial.
As a result, I was speechless.
‘Were you just threatening me because you were trying to take me away for that reason?’
“Hey, what’s your real name?”
“I am Viscount Sor’s second son.”
The man softly confessed.
‘Viscount.’
He must have felt intimidated in comparison to the Count.
However, there was one point that the man misunderstood.
“I didn’t say no because of my family’s position.” To be honest, I couldn’t tell you whose family had sent me invites.”
“Will you attend my family’s party then?”
“No.”
I smiled bigger than I’d ever smiled before.
“For that reason, I don’t want to visit the family of the person who threatened me.”
Of course, I didn’t say that I wouldn’t go regardless of which family invited me.
The man would have been relieved if I had stated that.
He’ll know that it’s not because the family he belongs to is low.
But I had no tolerance for those who tried to kidnap me.
Furthermore, it was because of this individual that I had thrown away my precious script.
I don’t give a damn what the man thinks.
“We didn’t mean to threaten you……”
“I’m guessing that’s what you’re thinking. But while I was walking down the street, someone I had never seen before looked at my portrait and inquired whether I was the one. Not only that, but you try to drag me away without telling me where we’re going.”
As I said it, I burst into tears.
The dude has no idea how threatened and terrified I was at the time.
“Anyway, what you were attempting to do to me was akin to kidnapping. Then goodbye.”
I stood up using crutches.
In the back, “Lady Elena! Please, pity me!” I could hear them scream and wail, but I paid no attention.
‘You reap what you sow!’
* * * * *
“Are you all right?”
“Yes.”
I nodded in agreement with Caleb’s statements.
“It wasn’t a big deal.”
“It was a big deal.”
I just gave an awkward smile in response to the immediate correction.
“What will happen to those people now?”
“We’ll take it seriously and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
Caleb’s look was the same as usual as he pronounced those words, but not nearly as much as the voice that returned.
I still didn’t know what kind of punishment they’d get, but at least I knew there was something I could count on.
That they will be unable to see the world’s light.
“How about getting an escort, Elena?”
“An escort?”
A counter-question was automatically posed in response to the unexpected proposition.
“I made this offer because whenever I saw you outside, I believe there are many moments when you are in danger.”
“I…I’ve been through that a lot lately, right?”
I laughed uncomfortably.
Nonetheless, that is how I felt.
Clearly, in my previous life, I had a good life with no major incidents for more than 20 years.
But why do I have so many mishaps here?
“However, I don’t believe hiring an escort is necessary.”
“I haven’t mentioned this since you’ve been handling it so well one after the other, but I’m concerned that something similar to what happened today will happen again.”
I was unable to respond quickly.
I’m not sure how to respond.
“If you’re hesitant because you’re worried about the identity of the person in charge of the escort, I’ll assign you an escort from our family.”
Huh?
I’m not sure what I just heard.
“Are you going to put up a knight belonging to the duke’s family? to me?”
“Yes.”
I couldn’t believe it as I questioned, my voice rising in pitch.
Caleb, unlike me, was nothing out of the usual.
It’s gotten to the point where I’m thinking, “Is it possible that I’m being overly sensitive?”
“For me, it’s an excessive offer.”
“It’s not excessive.”
It is an excessive offer, regardless of how I heard it.
When people hear Caleb now, it’s not surprising if they think I’m a really special person to him.
“I understand why you’re concerned. However, if I must leave it out, I believe it is best to consult Count Van der. She is my guardian, after all.”
While saying that, I noticed something odd.
That the watchers assigned to me by Count Van Der did not appear.
Of course, I was informed that they did not always keep an eye on me.
But there was no way they wouldn’t be watching me if I came out like this.
Count Van Der, on the other hand, promised to save me if I was in danger. What happened to them? Why didn’t they show up?
‘No way… Was Caleb nearby so they were just watching? Is it on purpose?’
I’d want to believe it won’t be, but I have a strong suspicion it will.
Otherwise, if it wasn’t for that, there’s no way he wouldn’t have appeared despite several crises.
I pretended to be alright while trying to control the hardening of my expression.
“In any case, I’ll inform the Count about the escort. Thank you for considering it.”
* * * * *
I went to the temple the next day, dragging my limp legs behind me.
Before I parted ways with Caleb, Caleb urged me to go to the temple.
I didn’t want to go at first, but I ended up going because of the pain that hit me as soon as the drug’s impact wore off.
Perhaps because I went to the temple with Mila the day before, they recognized me right away and I was able to obtain treatment right away.
After leaving the temple, I stopped walking and moved my feet back and forth.
It was only a few minutes ago that I walked on crutches.
But now I’m well and pain-free!
It was fascinating to see the Great High Priest cure Mila’s eyes because it was the first time I had ever been treated.
But I seemed to be the only one who was taken aback by it.
Because when I arrived home, the maid I saw greeted me without surprise.
Lord Vessel’s reaction to seeing me the next day was the same.
He simply inquired if I had visited the temple.
‘Aren’t they all a little too calm?’
I cleaned my inky hands with a sour expression, recalling Lord Vessel’s earlier reaction.
Actually, his reaction did not offend me.
Unlike me, he’s been exposed to divine power since he was young and it is common sense in this world, so it can’t be surprising.
I’m only blaming myself for boasting like a kid about how quickly my ankle has healed.
It was a time when I was walking down the hallway, satisfied with my clean hands, on my way back to the office.
“Elena.”
I turned around to see Caleb, who was calling to me from behind.
“Didn’t you go to the training ground?”
“I did, but I forgot to tell you something, so I came back up.”
That’s why we happened to run into each other.
Caleb said after I nodded my head.
“In the afternoon, someone from the security guards will come. He’ll tell you more, but I heard he’ll be escorting you for the time being.”
“My escort is someone from the security guards? Is it something they usually do…?”
“It’s not common, but it’s frequently used as a form of protection. More details from them, I believe, would be preferable.”
I suppose it’s possible.
“Thank you for informing me. That’s something I’ll keep in mind.”
“No. More than that, how is your ankle?”
“Oh, yes. After visiting the temple yesterday, I felt much better. It has already healed.”
I, who was automatically stepping up to convey that everything was well, hesitated.
I was embarrassed enough to do this in front of Lord Vessel before, and now I can’t believe I’m doing it again.
My ability to learn is…
Caleb and I locked eyes as I calmly lowered my heels.
By the way, is it just me?
“I’m delighted you’re all feeling better now.”
I had the impression that his eyes were bending softer than usual.
* * * * *****
As Caleb stated, a security guy visited me in the afternoon and told me exactly what he said.
When I heard he was going to escort me, I softly inquired.
“Are you going to follow me around all the time?”
“No, that isn’t the case. While I’m patrolling, I’ll only keep an eye on Lady’s mansion, and if you call us before leaving, we’ll send a guard to accompany you, Lady. This letter bird can be used to contact us.”
On the table, a man from the security guards placed a box with a small hole.
Meanwhile, a letter bird peered through the crack and pushed its head out.
“Can you tell me why you need to escort me?”
“Lady, I checked, and this isn’t the first time you’ve been attacked by an unidentified assailant. There have already been three reports in the last six months. Is that correct?”
“True, but……”
“So, Lady, you’re almost having an episode like this every two months.”
I felt what I had felt so far as I listened to these numbers.
It’s a serious situation.
“Is that why you say you’re coming to escort me?”
“That isn’t the only reason, but it is the most important. We hope you don’t feel pressured because our mission entails citizen security and safety.”
I have nothing to say if that is your responsibility.
But I’m not sure I can trust a member of an institution who has stayed on the sideline to say that.
But to say no, I’m worried about my personal safety.
I took a closer look at the box on the table.
A letter bird that resembled the letter bird that Count Van Der had previously handed to me was peering at me.
It’s better than nothing, right?
Count Van Der’s monitoring isn’t going to protect me, and I’m not going to be able to use a knight from Duke Egon’s family.
“I appreciate your kindness. Whenever I have to leave the house, I’ll send the bird.”
The guard gave me a kind nod and walked away.
* * * * *
“Here you are.”
The paperwork was given out by Lord Vessel, and I received them.
I gazed at him as I read the documents.
“How come you’re staring at me like that?”
“Well, I think you’re doing quite well right now, to the point where I don’t have to teach you more.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
I gave a little head nod.
I am really proud of him now when I remember him doing nothing but rolling his feet a few months back.
“Good job, Lord.”
Lord Vessel blushed as he touched the back of his head in response to what I said.
“But you seem to have improved very quickly. You must have studied at home”.
“I tried to tell you even if I didn’t, I’ve been helping my father little by little recently. That, I believe, is the case. Of course, it’s because of you, Lady, that I was able to assist my father. Until then, I didn’t know how to do anything.”
It’s no surprise that he progressed so swiftly.
“It’s something you should be proud of. So you don’t need my help any longer?”
“I believe that is the case. I’ve been causing a lot of trouble, Lady, thank you.”
Lord Vessel bowed to me.
It made me feel uneasy to see it. I wasn’t expecting this lesson to come to a close.
Lord Vessel inquired as he cleaned up his messed-up desk before leaving home.
“Why did the man from the security guards come earlier?”
“He said he’d escort me. He won’t always be with me, but they’ll send an escort if I contact them before going out.”
“So you agreed to be escorted by the guards?”
“He said he’d do it for one, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t take it.”
“You made a good decision. According to the Commander, you’ve already experienced this type of occurrence three times this year.”
“Yes…”
I couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly at the startling number when I heard it again.
“Why don’t you take advantage of this opportunity to hire an escort? The professional escort, rather than the security guards.”
“Even so, I planned to speak with Count Van Der when I saw her next week.”
“Isn’t next week too late? You have no idea what will happen before that.”
“I have no idea how to hire an escort. Furthermore, Count Van Der is a very busy man, so asking her to meet right away is unreasonable… I don’t want to disturb her.”
“If you’re worried about that, I can introduce one to you.”
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Translator: Missme
Editor: Aru
Seureung-, and his sword began to emerge from the scabbard.
The man screamed in terror halfway out.
“Gasp! I’m going to say it! It’s because of my family!”
“Family?”
“Yes. I heard that after becoming Kitara, the Lady turned down every request she got.”
That was clearly the case.
“According to what I’ve heard, even the Count’s invitation has been turned down.
Was that so?
“That’s why, I figured that if I revealed my business initially, the Lady would refuse because of my family’s status, so I planned to take her to my family’s mansion and persuade her by treating her with all my heart.”
The reason for the incident that was revealed was pathetically trivial.
As a result, I was speechless.
‘Were you just threatening me because you were trying to take me away for that reason?’
“Hey, what’s your real name?”
“I am Viscount Sor’s second son.”
The man softly confessed.
‘Viscount.’
He must have felt intimidated in comparison to the Count.
However, there was one point that the man misunderstood.
“I didn’t say no because of my family’s position.” To be honest, I couldn’t tell you whose family had sent me invites.”
“Will you attend my family’s party then?”
“No.”
I smiled bigger than I’d ever smiled before.
“For that reason, I don’t want to visit the family of the person who threatened me.”
Of course, I didn’t say that I wouldn’t go regardless of which family invited me.
The man would have been relieved if I had stated that.
He’ll know that it’s not because the family he belongs to is low.
But I had no tolerance for those who tried to kidnap me.
Furthermore, it was because of this individual that I had thrown away my precious script.
I don’t give a damn what the man thinks.
“We didn’t mean to threaten you……”
“I’m guessing that’s what you’re thinking. But while I was walking down the street, someone I had never seen before looked at my portrait and inquired whether I was the one. Not only that, but you try to drag me away without telling me where we’re going.”
As I said it, I burst into tears.
The dude has no idea how threatened and terrified I was at the time.
“Anyway, what you were attempting to do to me was akin to kidnapping. Then goodbye.”
I stood up using crutches.
In the back, “Lady Elena! Please, pity me!” I could hear them scream and wail, but I paid no attention.
‘You reap what you sow!’
* * * * *
“Are you all right?”
“Yes.”
I nodded in agreement with Caleb’s statements.
“It wasn’t a big deal.”
“It was a big deal.”
I just gave an awkward smile in response to the immediate correction.
“What will happen to those people now?”
“We’ll take it seriously and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
Caleb’s look was the same as usual as he pronounced those words, but not nearly as much as the voice that returned.
I still didn’t know what kind of punishment they’d get, but at least I knew there was something I could count on.
That they will be unable to see the world’s light.
“How about getting an escort, Elena?”
“An escort?”
A counter-question was automatically posed in response to the unexpected proposition.
“I made this offer because whenever I saw you outside, I believe there are many moments when you are in danger.”
“I…I’ve been through that a lot lately, right?”
I laughed uncomfortably.
Nonetheless, that is how I felt.
Clearly, in my previous life, I had a good life with no major incidents for more than 20 years.
But why do I have so many mishaps here?
“However, I don’t believe hiring an escort is necessary.”
“I haven’t mentioned this since you’ve been handling it so well one after the other, but I’m concerned that something similar to what happened today will happen again.”
I was unable to respond quickly.
I’m not sure how to respond.
“If you’re hesitant because you’re worried about the identity of the person in charge of the escort, I’ll assign you an escort from our family.”
Huh?
I’m not sure what I just heard.
“Are you going to put up a knight belonging to the duke’s family? to me?”
“Yes.”
I couldn’t believe it as I questioned, my voice rising in pitch.
Caleb, unlike me, was nothing out of the usual.
It’s gotten to the point where I’m thinking, “Is it possible that I’m being overly sensitive?”
“For me, it’s an excessive offer.”
“It’s not excessive.”
It is an excessive offer, regardless of how I heard it.
When people hear Caleb now, it’s not surprising if they think I’m a really special person to him.
“I understand why you’re concerned. However, if I must leave it out, I believe it is best to consult Count Van der. She is my guardian, after all.”
While saying that, I noticed something odd.
That the watchers assigned to me by Count Van Der did not appear.
Of course, I was informed that they did not always keep an eye on me.
But there was no way they wouldn’t be watching me if I came out like this.
Count Van Der, on the other hand, promised to save me if I was in danger. What happened to them? Why didn’t they show up?
‘No way… Was Caleb nearby so they were just watching? Is it on purpose?’
I’d want to believe it won’t be, but I have a strong suspicion it will.
Otherwise, if it wasn’t for that, there’s no way he wouldn’t have appeared despite several crises.
I pretended to be alright while trying to control the hardening of my expression.
“In any case, I’ll inform the Count about the escort. Thank you for considering it.”
* * * * *
I went to the temple the next day, dragging my limp legs behind me.
Before I parted ways with Caleb, Caleb urged me to go to the temple.
I didn’t want to go at first, but I ended up going because of the pain that hit me as soon as the drug’s impact wore off.
Perhaps because I went to the temple with Mila the day before, they recognized me right away and I was able to obtain treatment right away.
After leaving the temple, I stopped walking and moved my feet back and forth.
It was only a few minutes ago that I walked on crutches.
But now I’m well and pain-free!
It was fascinating to see the Great High Priest cure Mila’s eyes because it was the first time I had ever been treated.
But I seemed to be the only one who was taken aback by it.
Because when I arrived home, the maid I saw greeted me without surprise.
Lord Vessel’s reaction to seeing me the next day was the same.
He simply inquired if I had visited the temple.
‘Aren’t they all a little too calm?’
I cleaned my inky hands with a sour expression, recalling Lord Vessel’s earlier reaction.
Actually, his reaction did not offend me.
Unlike me, he’s been exposed to divine power since he was young and it is common sense in this world, so it can’t be surprising.
I’m only blaming myself for boasting like a kid about how quickly my ankle has healed.
It was a time when I was walking down the hallway, satisfied with my clean hands, on my way back to the office.
“Elena.”
I turned around to see Caleb, who was calling to me from behind.
“Didn’t you go to the training ground?”
“I did, but I forgot to tell you something, so I came back up.”
That’s why we happened to run into each other.
Caleb said after I nodded my head.
“In the afternoon, someone from the security guards will come. He’ll tell you more, but I heard he’ll be escorting you for the time being.”
“My escort is someone from the security guards? Is it something they usually do…?”
“It’s not common, but it’s frequently used as a form of protection. More details from them, I believe, would be preferable.”
I suppose it’s possible.
“Thank you for informing me. That’s something I’ll keep in mind.”
“No. More than that, how is your ankle?”
“Oh, yes. After visiting the temple yesterday, I felt much better. It has already healed.”
I, who was automatically stepping up to convey that everything was well, hesitated.
I was embarrassed enough to do this in front of Lord Vessel before, and now I can’t believe I’m doing it again.
My ability to learn is…
Caleb and I locked eyes as I calmly lowered my heels.
By the way, is it just me?
“I’m delighted you’re all feeling better now.”
I had the impression that his eyes were bending softer than usual.
* * * * *****
As Caleb stated, a security guy visited me in the afternoon and told me exactly what he said.
When I heard he was going to escort me, I softly inquired.
“Are you going to follow me around all the time?”
“No, that isn’t the case. While I’m patrolling, I’ll only keep an eye on Lady’s mansion, and if you call us before leaving, we’ll send a guard to accompany you, Lady. This letter bird can be used to contact us.”
On the table, a man from the security guards placed a box with a small hole.
Meanwhile, a letter bird peered through the crack and pushed its head out.
“Can you tell me why you need to escort me?”
“Lady, I checked, and this isn’t the first time you’ve been attacked by an unidentified assailant. There have already been three reports in the last six months. Is that correct?”
“True, but……”
“So, Lady, you’re almost having an episode like this every two months.”
I felt what I had felt so far as I listened to these numbers.
It’s a serious situation.
“Is that why you say you’re coming to escort me?”
“That isn’t the only reason, but it is the most important. We hope you don’t feel pressured because our mission entails citizen security and safety.”
I have nothing to say if that is your responsibility.
But I’m not sure I can trust a member of an institution who has stayed on the sideline to say that.
But to say no, I’m worried about my personal safety.
I took a closer look at the box on the table.
A letter bird that resembled the letter bird that Count Van Der had previously handed to me was peering at me.
It’s better than nothing, right?
Count Van Der’s monitoring isn’t going to protect me, and I’m not going to be able to use a knight from Duke Egon’s family.
“I appreciate your kindness. Whenever I have to leave the house, I’ll send the bird.”
The guard gave me a kind nod and walked away.
* * * * *
“Here you are.”
The paperwork was given out by Lord Vessel, and I received them.
I gazed at him as I read the documents.
“How come you’re staring at me like that?”
“Well, I think you’re doing quite well right now, to the point where I don’t have to teach you more.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
I gave a little head nod.
I am really proud of him now when I remember him doing nothing but rolling his feet a few months back.
“Good job, Lord.”
Lord Vessel blushed as he touched the back of his head in response to what I said.
“But you seem to have improved very quickly. You must have studied at home”.
“I tried to tell you even if I didn’t, I’ve been helping my father little by little recently. That, I believe, is the case. Of course, it’s because of you, Lady, that I was able to assist my father. Until then, I didn’t know how to do anything.”
It’s no surprise that he progressed so swiftly.
“It’s something you should be proud of. So you don’t need my help any longer?”
“I believe that is the case. I’ve been causing a lot of trouble, Lady, thank you.”
Lord Vessel bowed to me.
It made me feel uneasy to see it. I wasn’t expecting this lesson to come to a close.
Lord Vessel inquired as he cleaned up his messed-up desk before leaving home.
“Why did the man from the security guards come earlier?”
“He said he’d escort me. He won’t always be with me, but they’ll send an escort if I contact them before going out.”
“So you agreed to be escorted by the guards?”
“He said he’d do it for one, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t take it.”
“You made a good decision. According to the Commander, you’ve already experienced this type of occurrence three times this year.”
“Yes…”
I couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly at the startling number when I heard it again.
“Why don’t you take advantage of this opportunity to hire an escort? The professional escort, rather than the security guards.”
“Even so, I planned to speak with Count Van Der when I saw her next week.”
“Isn’t next week too late? You have no idea what will happen before that.”
“I have no idea how to hire an escort. Furthermore, Count Van Der is a very busy man, so asking her to meet right away is unreasonable… I don’t want to disturb her.”
“If you’re worried about that, I can introduce one to you.”
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