Chapter 43 Pampering Illana
Chapter 43 Pampering Illana
I got the book about the language of Sergel Kingdom that I wanted the most, but I couldn’t be satisfied with this level.
I didn’t make a fuss about coming here early in the morning for no reason.
“Can I find a book about culture and history?”
The owner looked at my face blankly and laughed.
“Young man has a great passion for learning. It’s hard to find young people like you these days…….”
“I think that if I study anything, it will be useful someday. That’s all.”
I responded to the owner’s words with a non-trivial tone. The host shook his head to see if he liked my remark.
“Perhaps if you search the bookshelves around here, you will find something a young man wants.”
“I wish I could find them all.”
However, the owner is incapacitated, so he couldn’t keep walking around the bookshelves with me.
I searched diligently, focusing on the bookshelves the owner told me about.
There were quite a few books with faded titles on the cover, so I had to take them out one by one, but each time I sneezed several times as the old dust hit my face.
Still, thanks to that damn thing, I managed to find the three books I wanted.
「The Myth and Religion of Sergel Kingdom」
「About Sergel’s Culture」
「History of Sergel Kingdom」
“Old man. Do you have a place to sit and read a book?”
“Hmm. There is no other…….”
I looked around the inside of the old bookstore just in case. But looking here and there, all I could see were bookshelves and books piled up here and there in the corners.
There was no space outside to read a book…….
“How about checking here?”
The owner pointed to his desk.
“Yes, I like it. Then I’ll check it out as soon as possible.”
I quickly checked the contents of the book in a standing position. As a result, it was concluded that only 「About the culture of Sergel」 And 「History of Sergel Kingdom」 Were needed.
A total of three books, including the first selected 「Language of Sergel Kingdom」.
‘It’s worth coming this far.’
Thanks to the results, I kept laughing without even realizing it. Because of that, the owner sent a gaze as if he were looking at a person who had slightly changed his mind.
But what about it?
The fact that my escape plan is going smoothly is more important.
“How much for all three books?”
“Um…… Let’s see…….”
The owner took a slow look at each book I had chosen. Are you trying to set a price based on the condition of the book?
Well, I thought that might be the case.
It’s not an ordinary bookstore, it’s an old bookstore.
The owner took such a long time to look at the book and then cast his gaze towards this direction.
“How much is it?”
I threw the question mark again.
“It’s 250 silver per book.”
A total of 750 silver.
It is definitely a price that is burdensome for ordinary people to buy.
But I’m receiving 200 gold as a salary, so it’s not a big burden.
“Here.”
I put out 1 gold. Then the owner opened his eyes wide for the first time.
“You, by any chance, are you a son of an aristocrat?”
“Yes. Well, once it is…….”
“You made my mistake.”
Oh, if I had known this would happen, would I have brought some silver?
I didn’t know what the price would be, so I packed as much as I could…….
I waved my hand, saying that I was fine, so don’t worry about it. Only then did the owner nod his head and take care of the change.
“… ….”
While counting silver one by one in slow motion.
“Here it is.”
The owner put 250 silver in a bag. I have to carry three books and a money bag, so I’m sure it’s a lot of luggage.
“Thank you, old man.”
“If you want something else next time, come to me. Young people like you are always welcome.”
“Yes. I will.”
It was only then that I was able to leave the Hans Secondhand Bookstore.
A refreshing breeze blew, and I took a deep breath. After being indoors where the dust is blowing, coming out, I feel like I’m really alive.
“Let’s see. Now is the time…….”
I struggled through my pockets and pulled out my pocket watch. 12:20 P.M.
Spent close to three hours at the second-hand bookstore.
“I guess I need to eat soon.”
But it wasn’t too much of a burden to carry so much luggage.
What should I do?
As I stood there and pondered, I was able to recall the existence of my companion.
‘It’s not an emergency, but… ….’
I put the book down at my feet for a while and took out a black whistle and blew it. After a while, Ileina appeared nearby.
I’ve seen her appear a few times, so I’m not that surprised anymore.
“Ilayna.”
“Yes. Secretary.”
“I have a lot of luggage, but can you carry a little?”
“… ….”
Ileina tilted her head to one side.
I know. That I’m doing her a real dirty favor of her.
But really, I couldn’t help it because it was too much of a burden to carry around by myself.
“I have a subspace pouch. I will keep it there.”
“Was that a real thing?”
I’ve only heard rumors that such a thing exists.
“Yes. All Luna members are using it.”
“It’s amazing.”
Even in admiration, Ilayna did not show any reaction.
“I’ll give you the pouch, Secretary.”
“Oh! Okay!”
Ileina handed me a small pouch from her product. I went through my pockets and opened the door.
The size is barely enough to fit even a purse.
But when I put it in, it sucked it in like a vacuum cleaner.
‘Wow. Really amazing…….’
I wish I had one like this.
But will it be expensive? It’ll be hard to find too.
“Thank you. I live thanks to you.”
“Yes.”
Ilayna took the subspace pouch I gave her.
“I will take it out before we arrive at the imperial palace.”
“Ah… ….”
Come to think of it, when you bring in books from outside, you must go through inspection.
But it doesn’t matter. It’s not that I’m bringing in disturbing books.
In one word, it means confident.
“Yes. Please.”
“Yes.”
Ilayna tried to disappear again. I called her again.
“Ilayna. Have you had lunch?”
“You can eat preserved food.”
“By preserved food, are you referring to something like beef jerky?”
Ilayna said yes succinctly.
“Are you barely full with that?”
When I asked back, Ileina tilted her head again. A sign that he doesn’t understand why I’m reacting the way he does.
“Yes. It’s okay to eat less.”
“But eating like that all the time is bad for you.”
“… ….”
Ilayna didn’t answer.
“I was just about to have lunch. Come with me.”
“Are you talking about me?”
“Yes. Who else besides you is here?”
“… ….”
Ilayna made no sound.
“Let’s go. I will live.”
Ileina still showed her troubled expression. I decided to try throwing some more bait.
“In return for carrying my luggage for me.”
Even so, Ilaina hesitated. In this case, it would be right for me to lead.
I pulled her hand.
“Secretary?”
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“I can’t wait any longer because I’m hungry. Come with me.”
After taking a few steps, she remembered one thing and stopped her steps. I turned around and spoke to Ilaina.
“Take that hood off. People will find it strange.”
“Yes… ….”
After confirming that Ileina had removed her hood, I led her to her village.
* * *
I asked the villagers and they recommended the most delicious restaurant.
So we arrived at a restaurant that had been doing business here for a long time. I took a seat by the window with a good view of the outside.
The clerk came up to our table and held out the menu. I checked it first, then showed the menu to Il Reina, who was seated across from her.
“Do you want to eat any of these?”
“I will do the same as the secretary.”
You don’t even pay attention to the menu.
Perhaps he did it because he didn’t know.
I moved my head in agreement, then ordered food from the staff.
“… ….”
“… ….”
While the tables around us were enjoying their meals while talking to each other, our table was dead quiet.
Of course, it should be because Ileina is the type of person who doesn’t talk much.
‘He’s quieter than Mulia.’
Perhaps this is why he has a lot of secret missions to do.
However, the silence that followed while waiting for the food made me feel, how to say, very awkward.
“How is the atmosphere here? Do you like it?”
Ileina glanced around the inside of the store with a sullen expression on her face.
“Great for locating enemies in case of emergency.”
“Uh…… Do you like it or not?”
“That doesn’t matter to me.”
“… ….”
In a different way from Mulia, she is a difficult opponent to talk to.
Mulia still communicates to some extent, but Ilayna is literally a wall.
‘Yes. He’s in charge of my bodyguard, so he must be on guard at all times.’
I thought she would be bothered, so she decided not to talk to her anymore.
Fortunately, the food came out sooner than expected. Thanks to that, I no longer had to feel awkward.
“Come on, let’s eat.”
“Yes.”
My mouth watered as soon as I saw the food. It must have been quite hungry.
I quickly grabbed my fork and knife and started eating the food in front of me. In the meantime, he checked with his eyes to see if Ileina was eating well.
She ate very little food. But she left more than half of it.
“Can I stop eating more?”
When I asked with a worried heart,
“Yes. I have had enough.”
Ilayna responded in a polite tone.
I wish I could have eaten more, but this is my greed.
After I finished eating, I got up from my seat. After paying for the food, Ileina asked me for a favor.
“Secretary. Could you go with me to that alley for a moment?”
“Why?”
“I shouldn’t be exposing myself for too long.”
Ah. Come to think of it, Luna’s crew usually hid themselves.
After I nodded in agreement with her, she accompanied her into her deserted alley.
“I will give you the luggage you entrusted to me before arriving at the imperial palace. Then.”
Her disrespect to me Reina took out her cloak and wrapped it around herself once. Then her form vanished.
You look like a wizard when you really look like this.
I went out into the streets again. I checked my pocket watch and it was still 1:30.
‘I’ll have to take a look around the town and go back.’
I walked around the town for two hours and looked around.
At 3:30, when I returned to the place I had originally promised, the coachman was already waiting for me. Thanks to that, I was able to quickly return to the imperial palace without wasting time.
As Ileina arrived at the imperial palace, she briefly appeared in her carriage. She put her purse and three of her books on the seat next to me, then disappeared immediately.
Thanks to her, she had to struggle a bit to get off the wagon and pack her things.
Before going back to my room, I went to the Imperial Palace Library to inspect the books. After that, I was able to go back to my room and get some rest.
“Ah. Still, I had a good day today.”
I let out a languid sigh while sitting in my desk chair.
But at the time I didn’t know.
The fact that great things will happen because of the books I brought in.
-Continued