134. Northon Full Course (2)
“I can’t believe you know how to be so considerate to others….”
Christina Bacar.
On the surface, she is a childish princess who has just become an adult.
“How about you come as my secretary?”
But, I know.
In fact, she has been an excellent strategist in surveying and topographical tactics since she was young.
Purge Day.
It was this woman who told Bakal the shortcut route when he secretly supported the crown prince.
“Thank you, but I will decline. “I like life better here.”
“Really? That’s such a shame….”
On the surface, it seems like I came simply as a fan of the novel….
In fact, they are enemy troops who have come to understand the terrain of Northon.
“I was happy to see you because you were the first man to read this novel….”
The princess pursed her lips and glanced down at her book.
And then, little by little, she secretly peeked at the erotic pictures added to the novel.
So hard that her glasses fell down the bridge of her nose.
‘Did you really come here because of the novel?’ ?’
The princess keeps looking at the book as if she had received the Bible.
In the end, she was able to take her eyes off the book only after leaving it to the guard captain.
“Hmm…. Sorry, it’s a limited edition that’s not available in Bacal….”
The white-haired princess glanced up at me with an embarrassed expression.
“Okay, seeing your utmost sincerity, I will let you stay here longer.”
The princess held out the back of her hand to me.
As if responding to this, I gently held the snow woman’s cold hand and helped her up.
“Yes, I will guide you to the next course right away.”
‘Still, somehow I changed my mind….’
I was worried that I would arrive late and mess up my work.
I was relieved to see the princess showing interest in sightseeing in Northon again.
“First, let me guide you to the Nocturne River that appears in the novel.”
“Yes, I understand-.”
With this feeling in mind, I looked towards Irina.
I thought she would be happy too.
But.
“… ?”
Irina’s expression, watching from the seat next to her, was not that bright.
She was staring somewhere with her beautiful emerald eyes.
I followed the princess’ gaze and turned her head.
And….
‘No way?’
I realized that Irina was looking at my hand that was touching the princess.
First, I headed toward the river to avoid her gaze.
‘It must be an illusion…. There’s no way you’d be jealous.’
“This is the Nocturne River, a specialty of our city.”
After leaving the cafe, we arrived at the riverside.
Afterwards, I introduced the scenery to Princess Tina like a guide.
“It is said that slave knights and grand princesses enjoyed the atmosphere while riding flower boats here.”
I approached the river.
And, we formed a consensus by recalling the contents of the novel as much as possible.
But….
I immediately frowned.
“Ho…. It looks quite wide and deep, doesn’t it?”
Surprisingly, Tina was not interested in flower pears, an important subject in her novel.
Rather, I only focused on the topography of the river.
Plop!
We even measured the depth of the water by throwing pebbles nearby and hearing them fall.
“It won’t be easy for even a big man to cross this road.”
I looked down coldly at the princess who was slowly trying to reveal her true colors.
“That’s right. That is why, since ancient times, no enemy has dared to cross this river.”
Her eyes narrowed as if to warn the princess.
She warned her with her meaningful eye smile.
“Our army defended itself along this river and has never lost.”
Her potential highlighted Northon’s defensive prowess to her.
So that the princess can never cross this place again.
“You seem quite confident, huh?”
When Tina heard what I said, her girlish, monarch-like eyes flashed.
“But a river like this our warriors can cross with just a raft. Compared to the North Sea….”
“Is it because the water temperature is warmer than the North Sea?”
I boldly rebutted the princess who looked down on our geography.
“However, there will be a long delay in entering due to the rough current. This is enough….”
“30 Minutes.”
The princess and I answered each other at the same time.
Irina watched with her lips pouting.
“You’re such a fun kid. “A single defense engineer guesses that?”
“As a knight protecting a city, understanding the terrain that is advantageous for defense is basic.”
We praised each other.
At the same time, he looked through his lifeless eyes as if trying to reveal his inner thoughts.
“The princess is truly amazing. “You guessed that far with just a pebble.”
Tina took off her glasses, as if my compliment pleased her.
And then, as he put him into her arms, he crossed his arms around her alone.
“Thank you, but this river you are so proud of has a great weakness.”
“May I ask what it is?”
When I asked, the white-haired princess pointed up the river with her finger.
“Do you see the upper reaches of the river over there?”
I followed her to Mount Northon, where her river begins.
The altitude is high and groundwater, the source of the river, flows.
“That is the hint.”
When I looked at the waterway with narrow eyes like a fox, the princess looked up at me.
He shyly covered his lips with his fist, as if he was expecting some kind of answer from me.
“No way…” .”
As if he was testing me.
“Are you planning to occupy the upper stream and burst the dam?”
The princess raised the corners of her mouth as if she was enjoying having a strategic conversation with me.
And then, she smiled like a girl and made a naughty eye smile.
“It’s pretty good. “That’s correct.”
Tina closed her eyes.
“No matter how advantageous the river is for defense, there are bound to be disadvantages.”
I closed my eyes and looked coldly down at the princess, who was in great spirits.
And then, I thought.
This woman.
It could be a potential threat to the empire.
Is it because of that?
I spoke boldly to the impertinent princess of a foreign country.
“Among all things in the world, there is nothing that only has merit.”
“Yes, in the end, this Northon you love can become a sea of fire whenever it wants.”
The princess opened her bloody blue eyes.
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“So, in times of war, we need to pay attention to places like that.”
She thinks I dug into her blind spots.
It was as if they wanted me to be scared.
But….
“If you’re worried about that, you don’t have to worry.”
Rather, I looked down on her like her own child.
Soon he said.
“Because we have already prepared the forest by digging fences and trenches in advance.”
“What… ?”
The princess frowned as if she hadn’t expected that far.
I gently pushed her face towards her as she panicked.
“And, in the first place….”
Like a fox guarding the mountain.
“The mountain will never be occupied.”
The princess looked at my black eyes with a puzzled expression.
Dark eyes that are lifeless and have no depth, unlike the river in front of them.
“As long as I’m guarding this place.”
She swallowed deeply at the sight of me warning her.
She had never spoken so confidently in front of anyone before.
The unexpected reaction seems interesting.
“Ha. “That’s fun.”
Tina pushed her windblown hair behind her.
Then she glanced at me.
“Did you say your status is a commoner in the Leon Empire?”
“Yes.”
Tina shook her head, saying she was disappointed when she saw the small Defense Knight mark on my uniform.
“It’s a shame. “It’s hard to believe that a man with such a sense of responsibility is in charge of something on the periphery.”
The princess looked back at the two guard captains who had retreated far away.
Their uniforms were decorated with many colorful decorations from the Bakal Empire.
“It may be hard to believe, but the two people guarding me are at the level of generals in the military.”
Imperial guard commander, unit commander.
In our empire, you have to be a duke or earl like Richard to hold these positions.
“Even though they are all commoners.”
I turned my head because I knew what she meant.
And then, I just looked at the riverside with an indifferent expression.
“….”
Then, the princess stared at me, who pretended not to notice.
“At Bakkal, we don’t care about origin when hiring people.”
“I see.”
At my cold reaction, the white-haired princess turned away alone.
And, he spoke leisurely, feeling the wind.
“Humble.”
Tina came closer to me little by little.
“Contrary to his appearance, he is quite loyal in this regard.”
She gently pushed her face towards me.
As if her lips would touch his cheek.
“But remember. “Mikhail.”
The white-haired princess whispered into my ear.
“People should follow people who need them.”
After Tina said that, she smiled with a happy expression.
“So, let’s go back to Baccarat later…” .”
The princess breathed warm breath into my ear.
And, the moment to make a secret proposal.
“Princess Christina.”
Between us, it’s as cold as a river.
A voice as cruel as a glacial mountain range was heard.
“Excuse me, it’s almost time for dinner.”
Irina.
She, who usually has deer-like eyes, stood between us with a cold gaze.
“The Wheat Festival will be held in Northon soon, so why not check out the festival?”
She with silver hair smiled brightly.
However, for some reason, I felt a sense of death in her eyes.
“Ho…. Is it so?”
Tina noticed the murder right away.
Then, she crossed her arms alone and made eye contact with Irina.
“Yes, there are more things to see than a quiet river, so let’s move.”
The silver-haired princess warned her not to look elsewhere anymore.
Feeling this, the white-haired princess chuckled.
“Well, I tend to attach importance to things that others just pass by.”
She glanced at me.
Her eyes were as scary as a wild beast in a snowy field.
“And, I think I’ve already found something quite interesting….”
I cleared my throat and turned her head.
Then, Irina stood close next to me.
Like a wolf in a snowy field trying to protect a fox.
“If you go to the square, you won’t have to look for things to see.”
Tina looked at Irina and me alternately.
Then, she giggled with a cheeky look in her eyes.
“Well, okay. “The night is still long.”
The princess left her back and took the lead.
She prepared to go to the square with her escort.
‘Whoa…’ .’
I sighed in relief.
Then, with a polite hand, he pointed towards Northon Square to the two princesses.
“Let’s go, there’s a good restaurant near the festival site.”
He held both of her hands together and laughed like a treacherous person.
Afterwards, he came between the two princesses and adjusted the atmosphere.
“It is a place visited by many upper class people, so the princesses will also be satisfied.”
――――――.
Is it because the day has become dark?
Street lights filled with mana sparkle.
However, the plaza was already so warm with the heat of the festival that the street lights were insignificant.
Citizens of Northon took to the streets to pray for a bountiful harvest.
They greeted me and Irina all the way through.
“The city has a bright atmosphere.”
“Yes, it’s all thanks to Lord Bale’s efforts.”
Irina said proudly, as if she was happier with my praise.
“Since Bale took office, Northon has become the safest among the northern regions.”
“No, I just fulfilled my duty.”
I tried to laugh it off.
In the past, I only educated the Thorman clan that followed Looper.
Since then, as the rumor spread, Northon’s criminal group has decreased exponentially.
“At this level, the royal family can definitely enjoy a dinner comfortably at a nearby restaurant.”
Tina nodded her head in agreement.
And then, she smiled and told the guards to relax.
“You guys also have to keep your eyes closed. “Citizens are scared.”
“I understand.”
The two knights shook off the collars of their uniforms.
After that, according to the princess’s orders, the guard was relaxed.
“Keep in mind, we did not come here as members of the royal family, but as tourists.”
What caught the eyes of the somewhat nervous knights were women dressed openly.
“… !”
They tie their loose white t-shirts up so that their stomachs are visible.
I walked around the streets comfortably wearing a long skirt underneath.
I spoke slyly to further ease the guard of those men.
“This is our empire’s traditional clothing. “Because it’s so hot in the summer, we tend to dress like that while we farm.”
We naturally led them to the square.
And, he ordered the music band that came out to the square to blend in with the atmosphere.
Turn the music up louder.
“I think you will also be satisfied. “I also get excited when it’s festival season.”
“Hmm….”
The men who had always seen women tightly wrapped in clothes cleared their throats.
With nowhere to focus their eyes, they could only sip the beer on the table.
The same goes for Irina.
She glanced at the women dancing on the street with their bellies showing off.
“Come on, Christina, let’s drink it too. “This is Northon’s specialty, wheat beer.”
Cold beer was served to the sound of cheerful music.
“Yes, this is alcohol. At meetings, only wine was always served… !”
Christina laughed cheerfully.
As expected from a northern woman, she had a refreshing personality.
She took a sip of cold beer.
And then, as if satisfied with the pouring cold, he exhaled deeply.
“Princess Irina, don’t you drink?”
“You should drink it.”
A neat and clean princess with silver hair.
She also picked up the beer in front of her.
“I’m more comfortable in this position than in an unnecessarily high-ranking position.”
Irina took a gulp of beer.
Tina laughed at that sight.
“hehehe… great. “I wanted this kind of atmosphere.”
The princess matched Irina’s proud spirit.
And, we clinked glasses together and became friends.
As expected, she was a woman who knew how to distinguish between public and private matters.
“You don’t drink?”
The white-haired princess emptied a huge beer mug in an instant.
Despite her pitiful-looking body, her drinking capacity was enormous.
“Uh, I…” .”
“I can’t drink Veil because there is currently a ban on alcohol.”
Just as I was about to answer.
Irina, whose nose turned red, answered instead.
“How can you drink while attending the royal family?”
It was an obvious basis.
However, Tina lightly stepped over Irina’s shield and said.
“If I say that, it will only embarrass my escort who has already drank beer.”
The princess handed me a huge glass.
It was an extra-large size for the festival, much larger than the glass we had at Margo’s store.
“Now, take a drink. “It’s something I give specifically, so no one will be able to question it.”
I sighed inwardly as I looked at the beer in front of me.
And then, I looked at the knights who were looking at me with an expression that dared to refuse the princess’s cup.
‘Yes, this is also part of entertainment….’
I closed my eyes tightly.
Then, he adjusted the aura in her body and made her head clear so that she would not get drunk as much as possible.
Afterwards, the moment I open my eyes to pick up a drink.
“… ?”
The glass in front of my eyes disappeared.
“Ho….”
The guards and the princess look towards Irina.
Feeling anxious at this, I also turned my head towards her.
And.
“Whoa….”
I faced the second princess, who had emptied a beer glass twice, enough for an adult man alone.
“As I said, that’s difficult.”
Is it because of the alcohol?
The princess’s eyes seemed to have relaxed somewhat.
Not like a shy, innocent girl, but like a naughty adult.
“The veil is my knight, so I will take care of it.”
Tina couldn’t help but laugh at Irina’s bravery.
“Good, I can feel the princess’s sincerity after seeing her push herself so hard.”
She looked at me and the princess alternately.
Then, I noticed that the way Irina looked at me was unusual.
“But at Bacal, we only drink beer when we have drinking companions.”
Princess Tina raised her finger at her 2nd daughter. She said
She continued as if she were declaring war.
“So, the princess will have to drink heavily with me instead.”
The princess chuckled.
And, she warned with intense bear-like eyes.
“Unlike my appearance, my appetite is strong.”
Christina took off her thick jacket.
Then, the hot heat that had been trapped inside her body burst out.
“Whoa….”
As the heat dissipated, the cotton t-shirt that clung to her body was revealed.
The cotton t-shirt was wet with sweat and gave off a very strange smell.
Furthermore, what a voluptuous body was hidden beneath the fabric.
It was so amazing that even Irina swallowed her saliva deeply.
“Good.”
Irina faced the princess with cold eyes.
And then, she humbly grabbed her beer glass in front of her.
“I drink a little differently than I look like.”