Rottern Guildmaster’s office, placed under the shadow of a holy tree.
There, Nora was having a busy day without even opening her eyes. On the desk, the documents that had been paid and the documents to be paid were piled up like a mountain, and dark circles were thickly formed under her lifeless eyes. Even now, he was holding the handset of the magic phone and talking for a long time.
“So, I ask that the guild’s training for the National Guard this time be conducted in Rotern. The budget will be borne by this side, so it won’t be a bad thing for that side either.”
In case of any unexpected invasion, I was planning to station an outside army even for the purpose of training. The person I was talking to was the guildmaster of Letia, a tourist city near Rotern. She was also Nora’s older sister.
“Oh, well, I just knew it, so it’s over! Don’t just talk about work, it’s been a while since I’ve talked to you, so let’s chat.”
“There is no time for that.”
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Nora rejected Saddam with a single blow, but the voice over the receiver whispered loudly.
“So, when is our blunt little brother going to get married?”
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
“Suddenly, your mother and father are also worried? Could our second daughter be gay? Why is it that you’re close to 30, and there’s still no talk of dating someone other than getting married? The conditions were just… What do you mean?”
“done. Then, knowing that the military training problem has been resolved, I will stop.”
“Wait a minute!”
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Nora put down the receiver and sighed. Even though she was still tired, the older sister who dared to talk about getting more tired did not understand.
“There is no time to think about that… ”
Originally, Nora was engrossed in her work, but lately she has been suffering from a particularly heavy workload. It was because of the barrier that protected Rotern. Rottern’s barrier continued to show signs of disappearing. Just thinking about it made me feel like I had a nervous breakdown. Its extinction could not be predicted by human power. All I could do was prepare.
So, Nora was busy preparing all possible counter strategies as a guild master, preparing for various operations in advance, collecting information, and starting an investigation. I couldn’t even get to work these days, so I had to wash, sleep, and eat everything in the guild building.
“Are you okay?”
“what. It’s not too late to get married in a few years.”
“No, not that… Now in the nose.”
“ah.”
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Nora, who reflexively responded to Celine’s words, realized she was bleeding from nosebleeds only after touching her nose according to her words. There was a warm sensation in his nose. Seeing Nora awkwardly recovering from a nosebleed, Celine continued to speak as if worried.
“I’ll take care of the rest, so why don’t you take a break today.”
“No, it’s done. You can’t leave the job to the secretary.”
“That’s what the secretary says. The guild leader himself is a strong force for the defending force, so I think it’s good to take a break to conserve power.”
“… Is that so?”
I have a good secretary. With that in mind, Nora gave a brief thank you and got up from her seat. The coat, which had been hanging on the hanger for days, was covered in dust. Shaking it off lightly, Nora started getting ready for work. Celine, who sat down at the guild master’s seat and started organizing the paperwork, asked lightly.
“So, where do you plan to go?”
“To the cafe. I want some egg wine.”
It must have been the cafe where the red mage was a clerk. As I said often, Nora was showing her face in the cafe quite often. Celine remembered that fact and asked sarcastically.
“Are you going to see the man?”
It was a simple question, but the response was great. Nora, who was about to open the door and leave, stood tall. Nora grabbed the doorknob and stood still for a moment, contemplating.
‘Probably, the black-haired red mage.’
Jain. I was chanting my name. Obviously, there was such a thing as a strange inner intimacy. The intimacy was due to the fact that, like me, he went through the arduous process of smashing false idols and fighting his inner self in order to be strong. Of all the people she knew, Jain was the only one who understood the pain. They are the only fellows in the world, and that feeling often springs up from somewhere in the unconscious.
“So, do you want to see it?”
However, Nora was an adult and an adult. While feeling such a sense of identity, he also knew that the inner intimacy was one-sided. Celine, who had not expected such a serious rebuttal to come, answered in a panic.
“No, I just did it.”
“I’m joking too.”
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Nora grinned and opened the door. Closing the door, Celine’s sigh of relief echoed outside the room.
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“welcome… ah! Do you come often?”
“Well.”
When we arrived at the cafe, Karin, who was just brushing her teeth, greeted Nora with a wide smile. It was a lively expression. In the apron, a little Amduk he had never seen before went in and panting on his tongue.
“Now I am a regular customer.”
“is it.”
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Nora handed Karin the coat and said lightly. Karin straightened out her coat and hung it on a hanger. He had gotten used to this job, and his behavior was so neat. There is probably no one who sees that figure and thinks that she is the daughter of the duke. Karin, who works lively in the cafe, looked just like an ordinary girl. It wasn’t just that. Numerous girls from very diverse and authoritative backgrounds were just living like girls in this place. Nora thought it was a very strange space.
“Is there any reason you come here often?”
“I just love the atmosphere.”
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Nora mixed with sincerity and froze. And I sat down at the bar where I used to sit. As soon as I picked up a few roasted peanuts prepared at the table and ate it, alcohol came out. It was egg wine with a spoonful of honey. Nora grabbed the white cup and said to Jain as if it was ridiculous.
“I haven’t ordered yet.”
“You look like you want to drink this today.”
“I am.”
It was true. I was a little happy. Nora turned her head while sipping the soft foamy egg wine. Because Celine’s words came to mind. At this age, I knew well that it would be shameful to give a happy tea like this.
“There clerk! Two more bottles of steamed whiskey here!”
“The liver rots. Would you like to drink a little?”
“Hey, it’s okay to drink for today!”
Jain, who was washing the cup, sighed after hearing Nael’s order, who was now sitting at the table as a guest. Then he pulled out two bottles of whiskey from the cupboard and took them with him. Jain sighed as he poured whiskey into Nael’s ice glass.
“It’s more of a bar than a cafe. If you get drunk and vomit again, this time, I’ll have you clean it up.”
“Hey, hold on to your worries! I’ve been drinking a lot!”
Zain clasped Nael’s head, beating her chest proudly. Nora watched the scene without a word. Nora, who was sipping egg wine alone, suddenly thought.
‘By the way, that guy is an elf. Considering his age, he is several dozen times older than me.’
But is he still treated like a freshman who just got out of the minors and drank for the first time… Suddenly, a small grudge erupted. Returning in front of Nora again, Nora asked the ice maker Jain.
“By the way, what happened to that elf and what I entrusted to you?”
Receiving a skill from the Star Seekers who had gone all wrong. Among them, Nael was given the most difficult task. The reason why it happened to Nael was simple. The last two Starseekers were twin half-elves. Although the sister was half-human, she hated humans and refused to communicate. Also, unlike other Star Seekers, he wasn’t lacking in skills.
I thought it would take a long time, so I had no intention of hiring or questioning. I just got a little grumpy and thought I’d give him a small pint glass to see if he didn’t work and drink. However, completely different words came out of Jain’s mouth.
“Well, it’s already over. That’s why I’m drinking celebratory wine.”
“What? how?”
Jain scratched his head. Nora asked, taking another sip of the egg wine.
“Did you do something with your hands?”
“no. I haven’t done anything. really.”
Jain shrugged. It was as he said. To the twin elf sisters who stubbornly refused to contact others, Nael approached them with a unique affinity. And in an instant, they became friends and melted that frozen heart.
“Ever since they were little, an elf approached them in the name of the Godfather and instilled a hatred for humans. And that elf was the one who threw himself into the demon realm while plotting terrorism in Elvenheim.”
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Nael quickly cleared up the misunderstanding that had arisen from him. With the lie that the mother of the twin elf sister who had been betrayed by humans was in critical condition, the elf was controlling the sister. Nael quickly found out that it was a lie through his personal connections spread throughout Elvenheim, and even reunited his mother and sister who had lost their children. It only took me a day to do all of this.
“The twin sister elves will now live in Elvenheim with their mother. Nael is going to take them to Elvenheim tomorrow.”
“Hey, what’s the skill of prophecy?”
“It was handed over. At first I refused, but when Nael explained the situation, I quickly understood.”
“is it… With dialogue, all of that was possible.”
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Nora muttered with a surprised expression. Jain shook his head as if sympathizing with those words and looked at Nael.
“It’s all the result of his friendliness.”
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Nora looked at Nael in the same way. Nael, who laughed while joking around with Elaine, looked so innocent and happy. It seemed that every time he smiled, a light came out. Nora stared blankly at her face.
‘It’s not about age.”
She had never been a girl who smiled so brightly. Even when I was really a girl’s age, even when I was younger.
‘I’m dead black from my eyes, maybe it’s the kind of talent I can’t have in my life.’
Looking back, it wasn’t just Nael. All the girls working in this cafe seemed to have that kind of sparkling vitality. A vitality that will probably never flow from you. All of a sudden, the egg wine was showing the bottom. In the meantime, Zain was arguing with Karin over the issue of organizing the bills. He was the one who answered Karin bluntly, but he could feel a piece of vitality in his face. Nora raised her hand and was about to order more egg wine, but gently lowered her hand.
‘How did I feel intimacy?’
got a little bit sad I felt like a stranger. To be a spectator, to watch and enjoy. That must have been the limit allowed for him. Nora, who had emptied the last drop of egg wine, tried to get up. However, it stopped.
“what. I don’t remember ordering.”
“Service.”
It was because Jain served one more glass of egg wine. Zain said lightly.
“You look tired. I wanted to give you a drink.”
At those words, Nora, who was nervous, burst into laughter. Someone spoke to Nora as she sat back down and put her tongue to the foam of the egg drink. It was Nael. After drinking the whiskey, she approached Nora with a flushed expression on her face.
“Hey, is your sister the guildmaster of this city?”
Who is the older sister in the elf theme? I wanted to say that, but holding back, Nora nodded her head. When Nael heard that, he smiled broadly and nodded.
“I haven’t been to this city for a while, but I think it’s a great place! Thank you for always keeping this city pretty, healthy and peaceful!”
Because of the thank-you received at an unexpected time, Nora’s eyes widened for a moment. Nael said still with a sunny smile.
“Because I want to protect this city too! Please contact me if anything happens!”
“Thank you.”
That smile seemed to melt all the troubles in Nora’s heart. Nora smiled and drank the egg wine to the end. A bitter-sweet foam filled his tongue. Wiping her mouth, she got up from her seat and picked up her coat.
“You said you had to go to Elvenheim tomorrow.”
“yes? yes!”
“There is a direct portal that can only be used by guild executives. I’ll open that portal tomorrow. You and the twin elves, the three of us should be enough to go.”
In return for being grumpy, I decided to offer you a small favor. Hearing this, Nael was taken aback for a moment, then smiled broadly and grabbed Nora’s hand.
“thanks! So, guild master unnie, are we friends from now on?”
“friend?”
“You’re a friend because you’ve been blessed!”
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Nora smiled and turned around. Because it seemed like he was going to nod his head involuntarily. How they roasted and boiled the twin elf sisters in one day seemed to make sense.
“What. don’t do it like that And, I have one thing to fix.”
“What?”
“Not my sister. I am much younger.”
After saying those words, Nora left the cafe.