5.5 Interlude: Gold and Silver (12)
“The Yurdina family has a history of protecting elves. Also, one of the elves did a great job in the last battle.”
“Yes, at the cost of my own life.”
It was the word I threw while pouring wine into the glass placed in front of me.
I was somewhat hung up on that simple fact.
That ‘elf’ was old Pope.
But I was soon able to regain my composure.
Because his death eventually paved the way for the future.
“And the imperial family wants the elves to be subsumed into the empire. In order to do that, we will have to deal with the old wishes of humans and elves, but wouldn’t we need an existence that could be a symbol of that?”
“The elf sacrificed for humanity… … .”
Delphine closed her eyes and tapped the table with her index finger.
Tok, tok, and then the woman’s voice came out again.
“not bad… No, it will be better than I imagined.”
“The family that was protecting that elf is the Yurdina family.”
“But there’s no way the imperial family would end it like that.”
It was a sharp point.
The task of settling the elves in the north was a matter directly connected to the interests of the Yurdina family as well as the imperial family.
No matter what anyone said, it was because the northern part was under the jurisdiction of Yurdina.
It was too lenient for a punishment to be given to a family that colluded with the Dark Church.
Even considering the fact that the heir had arrested the traitor with his own hands.
At least the imperial family wants punishment, even if it’s just to save face.
Leto, who communicated this plan to me, was also well aware of it.
“You can fully support the elf settlement process.”
“Ah, yes… It could have been.”
It was a trick, but Delphine’s reaction was rather meager.
It had to be.
The circumstances of the Yurdina family were in a situation where even empty words could not be said to be good.
Out of nowhere, the householder was branded as a traitor.
Preparing for the fight against the flesh monster, the army’s exhaustion was extreme, and countless resources, including military supplies, were blown away. It was a car that did not even have time to respond to the sudden transfer of power.
By the way, take responsibility for the settlement of the elves and support them?
“In the end, people’s livelihood stability will have no choice but to borrow the hand of the imperial family. So, it’s good that the imperial family puts a leash on Yurdina, and if the elves settle down well, it can’t be better than that. The number of subjects can increase, the unexplored land can be reduced, and even the power to prepare for the battle against the Dark Church can be expanded.”
“And in order to control the elves who still have a deep grudge, the Yurdina family’s privates must be reorganized. Of course, since it’s an army to control the elves, you won’t be able to move.”
“It can be used in case of emergency. For example, a war over the future of the empire?”
Delphine sighed and burst into laughter.
“It’s tidy enough to annoy me.”
“This is the result of the fact that the imperial family did not want to bring this issue to the surface. If he had even announced that he was in collusion with the Dark Church… … .”
“I know.”
As if there was no need to say anything more, Delphine held up her hand to stop my words.
Anyway, the end of the hypothesis was obvious.
extinction.
At least a disaster equivalent to that would have befallen the Yurdina family.
Of course, there was still a process of talking with the Seongguk and various consultative bodies, but that was a level that could be circumvented somehow if the imperial family came forward.
In other words, the hump has been passed.
It was good that the imperial family saved the faithful dog and gained practicality.
And the Yurdina family was fortunate to have avoided the worst.
A long sigh leaked out of my mouth with Delphine’s consent.
It’s over now.
As if confirming that fact, Delphine quietly raised her body with a glass of wine.
Even the gentle steps she took were alluring.
The atmosphere changed in an instant, and I could now guess Delphine-senpai’s intentions.
Yes, it’s this flow again.
Delphine leaned her head against my chest and said.
“You have suffered a lot, Mr. Seo. Do you still have a pretty good book company?”
“Yes, what. Yes.”
I said that with an awkward smile.
In fact, many memories came to mind when Delphine senior approached.
For example, Seria or Emma.
Unaware of my speed, Delphine smiled with affection.
The hot breath digging into the nape of the neck.
It’s not just because of drunkenness.
“Well done, after all, handling subordinates well is a leader’s ability… Have I received great favor from the West? What should I do, how should I pay off this debt?”
It seems like a question that has already been decided.
But I didn’t deliberately say that.
However, she pretended to be Taeyeon and threw a hwadu at Delphine.
“Well, but that’s not the only problem.”
“… … ?”
And the story continues.
After hearing about Seria’s runaway and what happened with Emma, Delphine’s expression became subtle.
In the past, he sighed deeply and sat down on his own.
Then, with a sullen expression, he filled the glass to the full and emptied it a couple of times.
I felt myself break out in a cold sweat.
Anyone could see that Delphine was not in a good mood.
Rather, it was to the point where I could tell that I was annoyed.
It was also the reason why I couldn’t accept Delphine’s absurd solution right away.
Sleeping with Seria one night?
Is it something simple enough to be said?
I carefully looked into Delphine’s eyes and asked.
“Me, Delphine-senpai?”
“why.”
It was a sullen voice.
I was surprised that Delphine, who was always confident and arrogant, could produce such a tone.
It was a look that can be seen everywhere, which can be called the epitome of a mad woman.
Inadvertently, I put on a light smile.
“Are you in a bad mood?”
It was a question that could feel beyond the obvious and even rude.
He was already a man with whom he had a deep physical connection.
If Jung-in, who was like that, goes out with other women, of course he won’t feel good.
But Delphine was a woman who exceeded my expectations in many ways.
“I? You feel bad? Hmm… why?”
It was an expression that he sincerely did not know the English language.
At the sight of annoyance that could not be hidden, I deliberately gave an answer without notice.
“Aren’t you jealous?”
“I am jealous? other people? Pooh, that can’t be… … .”
At first, Delphine tried to laugh off my point.
However, as if there was something that suddenly got in the way, Delphine’s laughter began to subside.
It didn’t take long for the woman’s expression to harden.
Delphine finally let out a deep sigh.
It was a sign of surrender.
“Jealousy, jealousy… Yes, I guess so.”
It was a voice that even sounded dejected.
As if he hadn’t expected that he would end up like this, Delphine wiped his face with both hands.
“… … You must be crazy.”
It was, of course, an absurd lament.
If I had to pick the crazy side, wouldn’t it be me who goes out with an attractive woman like Delphine?
I decided to comfort Delphine in the warmest tone possible.
“No, it’s not Delphine-senpai’s fault. It’s my fault, if Delphine feels uncomfortable… … .”
“No.”
I shut my mouth at that resolute refusal.
Delphine-senpai muttered with a bewildered face as she quenched her thirst with wine.
“I can’t even get married for a while anyway. And you already have a lot of promising women around you… There is no reason why you should be tied to me. I don’t want to get in your way.”
“Senior Delphine, no matter what… … .”
“Do as I say.”
Saying that, Delphine-senpai abruptly stood up.
It only took a moment for the woman to come close to me.
And a voice that continues as if pleading.
“I knew from the beginning. You, no, Seo-Bang-sama, are a man I cannot monopolize… I did it even though I knew it. Also, Seria is a pitiful child. So, don’t worry too much about me.”
What should I say about this?
When I let out a sigh of frustration, Delphine’s hands quietly held mine.
And with sincere eyes, one more time.
“This is my love.”
In the end, I smiled bitterly and overlapped my lips with Delphine.
After that, they only felt each other’s warmth for a while.
It was very strange.
It was good to just stay like this.
A languid sense of satisfaction that nothing else could ever fill filled my heart.
The restless time continued like that.
Until Delphine let out a faint laugh.
“It turned out to be fun… Sister Yurdina serves one man, and another commoner? If you had told me a few months ago, you would have been killed.”
It was as if he had heard a funny joke.
So it was hard for me to bring up the story with Delphine.
There are still more women left.
Of course, it couldn’t be hidden forever.
After I hesitated for a while, Delphine’s puzzled gaze turned to me. And in the end, I had to confess the whole relationship with my eyes closed.
Even the story of Elsie-senpai and the saintess.
Delphine’s eyes lost their warmth again.
Enduring the urge to kneel down, I stammered inquiringly.
“I, that… Are you okay?”
“Are you okay? ah, it’s okay Why don’t you sleep in a different bedroom every day? No, if that’s too annoying, sleep with two women at once.”
Even with ten mouths, there was nothing to say.
As I kept my mouth shut and started to practice silence, Delphine burst out laughing as if he was full of energy.
I guess I’ll have to sort it out.
The moment I made that decision and opened my mouth.
Delphine sunbaenim kissed me as if he was covering my lips. And the sweet smell of alcohol that entangled my tongue and flowed through the cracks.
After exchanging saliva and alcohol, I looked at Delphine in surprise.
Yes, the woman with the alluring smile.
“Instead, report to me every time… Who did you enjoy the night with the most?”
Isn’t this also a question with a fixed answer?
I tried to ask, but stopped.
All that was left was proof.
The bodies of Delphine and I were laid on top of each other again on the bed.
**
The next day, I yawned and walked down the hallways of Yurdina Castle.
Most of the urgent problems have now been resolved.
All that was left was a minor post-processing. Other than that, it was just chores like going to see Elsie-senpai, getting ripped off by the saintess, and asking after Avian.
What caused a crack in my peaceful daily life was a visit from a certain girl.
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Just the two of them were walking and talking with Avian.
“… … brother!”
The moment I recognized that I could hear a familiar voice from far away.
I was shocked and had to fall to the ground. The girl who rushed at me like a cannonball was crying as she climbed on top of me like a conqueror.
Golden eyes in black hair.
It was a family symbol.
“Uh, what should I do… Have you been through a lot? I can’t even control my body properly… … .”
I wanted to retort, coughing out a dry cough.
There is another reason why I can’t control my body right now.
But before that, the girl reacted.
Not towards me, towards Avian who was next to me.
“What is this filthy elf… … ?! Hey, what are you doing with my brother!”
Seeing that, I relaxed my neck as if I had finally given up.
Even though it’s their first time meeting, they don’t even use respectful words. even rude.
This was proof that the girl was very excited. So I wouldn’t even listen to it anyway.
However, my sister’s visit revealed another fact.
It’s time to go back.
to the academy.
Daily life in the north was coming to an end.