6. Please Live Quietly (1)
A quiet suburban town. There was a mansion built of logs.
The house was small and simple for a mansion, but it had a cozy atmosphere, so many people used it to enjoy vacation or to spend the rest of their lives after retirement. The garden in front of the house, private training center, and walking path were very spacious, so it was sold more expensively than buildings in the capital.
The current occupant of this famous mansion was a young man who had just turned 60. 60th birthday and youth were very awkward words to put together, but anyone who heard the identity of this young man with light-colored hair understood the names.
Ensis Anima. Former guard captain and sword master of the Lore Kingdom. He is a great man who has accumulated countless achievements based on military power comparable to that of the nation, and who has done endless good deeds with a character befitting that military power.
That was the identity of a young man, so it was no surprise that he was called a young man even though he was 60 years old.
Sword masters do not age, and their average lifespan exceeds 200 years. Since he had more than twice as many years left to live as he had, he fully deserved to be called a young man.
However.
All of that was someone else’s business to him.
It wasn’t meant figuratively. It really was someone else’s business.
A body that retains his youth, the honor left by his life’s trajectory, and the enormous wealth that his military power gave him.
That’s because now all those movies belong to Siwoo.
“Ensis! Ensis!”
“I told you to call me Siu. It’s been 3 years since he was possessed, so why is he still called Ensis? …”
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Ensis at the girl’s call. The man who was now ‘Siwoo’ pressed his temples as if he was in pain. Even though I had asked him to from the first day of possession, he never followed through.
Whether or not she knew Si-woo’s feelings, the girl with water-colored hair who looked exactly like Si-woo continued to say what she had to say.
“Get ready quickly! “A guest came today too!”
“Why does that damn customer never end? …”
Siwoo grumbled but prepared himself.
Ensis, whom he is to play, has never refused such a visit, so he cannot refuse either.
So, I remember that the original novel received quite a bit of criticism. The title is ‘The retired sword master wants to live quietly,’ but it seems that the main character does not want to live quietly.
But now things were different.
Now that the Sword Master’s abilities had all been reset, he really had to live quietly to avoid being discovered.
So, Siwoo replaced helpless help with advice and support, and kept his face out of the public eye as much as possible, holding on for three years.
Only the girl who lived in the mansion, Hastina Anima, knew his identity.
“Who is here today?”
“Hmm… You are a red-faced female swordsman who has come to ask for advice on swords! “He said he has always admired Ensis a lot.”
“Good. “He’s confident because he’s done that a lot.”
Siwoo put on his proper attire and headed to the reception room. Although it was a small mansion, it was small for one in the suburbs, but it was much larger than a mansion in the city, so it took quite a long time to walk.
This was an advantage over other Siwoos.There is no need to worry about making a living because the sword master can utilize the wealth he has accumulated.
Of course, it didn’t only have advantages.
This was also reflected in the guests’ reactions as soon as Siwoo entered the reception room.
“Ahhh. Ensis. Thank you for meeting me! Even though I’m just an ordinary female prosecutor…”
Okay. This was the problem.
If she had possessed a suitable bastard, she could have at least pretended to be rehabilitated with the connivance of her family, but Ensis’s reputation was already unrivaled even on the entire continent.
Just recreating even a little bit of Ensis’ appearance was enough to tear her legs apart, so Siwoo also had his own difficulties.
Of course, if other Siwoos see it, they will say that it is a full and happy worry.
“It’s okay. Welcome to the right place! As someone who has walked the path of the sword, I also know how much advice you need during that time and how overwhelming and difficult it is. “As someone who was once in the same situation, how could I turn away?”
As if she was touched by Si-woo’s words, the female prosecutor’s red eyes filled with tears.
It was sympathy and comfort from someone she had always envied and admired, so it caused even bigger ripples in her heart.
“Ah… Ensis…”
The female prosecutor could not continue speaking and wiped away her tears with her fingers. Her waves of emotion are so vivid that they can be seen even from the outside.
Seeing the female prosecutor’s reaction, Siwoo felt a prick in her chest again today.
This wasn’t the first time this happened. Ensis’s rays spread across the continent, and everyone who came to visit her was treated with adoration that was almost akin to worship.
He could have ignored it and said it wasn’t addressed to me, but Siwoo couldn’t do that. Every time he heard such words, the guilt of taking the place of the ‘real Ensis’ and the pressure of having to protect their idols grew.
Because of this, she suffered a lot in the past, to the point where she developed obsessive-compulsive disorder.
However, now that I have become good at these things, I am able to say what I want to the female prosecutor without being embarrassed by her tears.
“Oh, and now please call me ‘Siwoo’ instead of Ensis.”
“Siwoo… Yo. This?”
“Yes. Now that I have come down from the path of the sword, I would like to leave down the name Ensis for future generations. I also want to put down the honor I have built up as an Ensis. “Now I just want to be called ‘Siwoo’, which has no meaning.”
It sounds plausible, but in fact, this was one of the things Siwoo came up with to avoid being discovered.
People react more quickly and clearly when their name is called. This is an effect that can be felt by oneself and is visible to others.
However, Siu could not react that way to Ensis’ name. In a normal world, it would have been okay. If you are always conscious of the name Ensis, it will be difficult to notice anything strange unless you look carefully.
But this was a fantasy world.
There were beings living there whose vision was on a level different from that of ordinary people.
The moment you show even the slightest slow reaction to the name ‘Ensis’, you can’t help but feel strange.
In fact, it was unclear how effective the name ‘Siwoo’ was. Because the fundamental reaction speed itself was lacking. Still, seeing that it has somehow endured for three years, it can be seen that it is effective in its own way. ＜Br＞
“Yes! “Siwoo!”
The female prosecutor obeyed obediently. Due to the cultural nature of this world, where names hold a lot of meaning, it was not uncommon for people to change their names when their occupation or place of residence changed, so she did not even question it.
On the contrary, Hastina, who still refuses to listen and calls Siu Ensis, is unusual. Of course, since this side knows about Si-woo’s possession, they have to think differently.
“Great. Female prosecutor. “What’s your name?”
“It’s Angcora.”
“Ancora… “That’s a good name.”
Ankora was a name that meant hope, a place to rely on, and a refuge.
Her parents may have named it with the intention of becoming a hope and refuge for others, but from the current perspective, it was a name that was perfect for her situation when she came to Ensis.
To become her refuge, Siwoo smiled softly and asked.
“Ankora. “What do you need help with?”
Ankora hesitated for a moment at those words. Is it because he thinks the request is too much? Or maybe she thought it was too much of a request for her to do.
However, as a prosecutor, it is unacceptable for her to come to visit like this and do nothing, so Ankora closed her eyes tightly and asked in a trembling voice.
“Ho, could you please cross swords with me just once…?” … ?”
Her voice was cautious and shy, as if she was asking her lover to hold hands. The subtle blush on her cheeks made her mood even more exciting.
With her hands clasped and her eyes closed, she looked like a woman waiting for her confession to be accepted.
However, what it ultimately means is to spar only once.
It was obvious that Si-Woo would not be able to handle her strength if she came to the Sword Master, so Si-Woo shook her head.
“It’s been a long time since I put down my sword, so it seems difficult to spar. Above all, I want you to be yourself.”
“Is that so…”
“I can give you some advice instead. Just the trials and errors and concerns I experienced until I became a master, and how I overcame them. Since the level of mastery is different for each individual, I believe that I cannot and should not give any more advice than this.”
“Great! Oh, something like this happened while I was practicing a few days ago, and about this…”
“Finding your color is an important process. Are you thinking a little more about ‘life’?”
“Oh. Yes. What could Siwoo do…”
Siwoo listened to Ankora’s concerns and added appropriate advice. These were all words from Ensis’ diary.
Ankora listened to Siu’s words, sometimes contradicting him or expressing sympathy. Even though Si-woo himself was speaking, he still thought it was just a random rumor, and Ankora understood it all and gave her a look of concern.
In front of Siwoo’s eyes, she felt like she was an empty shell of herself.
The conversation, which was painful only for Siwoo, did not end until more than three hours later. Siu sat resolutely, trying not to show that she was tired, and Ankora stretched out with a refreshing smile.
“Ah, it was such a happy conversation! Thank you so much Siu!”
“I’m glad I could help, too.”
“Is there anyone in this world that Siu can’t help? Oh, and I was curious throughout the conversation.That’s what I did, but why are you using the honorific term for me? “Usually all sword masters use informal language.”
The reason for using the honorific language is because that was the way Ensis spoke from Hastina. On the first day of possession, when it was unclear what kind of character Ensis was, Hastina’s advice to Si-woo, who confessed to being possessed, was of great help to Si-woo. If it weren’t for her, Siwoo wouldn’t have survived well.
But since he couldn’t really say that, Siwoo calmly explained the reason based on what he heard from Hastina.
“Many sword masters use informal language to everyone except the monarch. In fact, it is more difficult to use honorifics. While they maintain their youthful bodies, the little ones become old people and die of old age. It is difficult to use informal language to one person, but it is also difficult to use honorific language to people of similar age. “It’s not that they are particularly authoritarian, they just have a reason to be that way.”
“But Siwoo…”
“It’s different. Because I also use respectful language with my children.”
Siwoo smiled as kindly as he could.
“Regardless of age, isn’t the other person ultimately a person and life? It’s my first meeting, so I can’t say anything carelessly. “As it became a habit, I naturally started using polite language with everyone.”
“Also… “There is nothing false about the reputation Siwoo has built as an Ensis!”
Ankora once again gave bright eyes as if she was moved. In front of those eyes, Siwoo felt himself becoming infinitely smaller.
Ancora, who did not notice Siwoo’s signs, listed the representative good deeds that ‘Ensis’ had accumulated.
“He predicted that the postman would be in trouble, so he personally changed the route and stopped the bandits!”
“Oh, no. I’ve never really tried to do something like that… “
This is what Ensys did.
“He personally conducted investigations and executed criminals who were distributing drugs!”
“I don’t really remember anything…”
This is also what Ensys did.
“You also crushed the traitor’s plot to usurp the lordship!”
“I haven’t done that many good deeds…” …”
That too is Ensis.
“Recently, they said they raised money by selling diamonds the size of a fist to help those affected by floods… “There’s really no truth to that rumor!”
“I did it without much thought…”
That’s just because Siu lives alone and has a lot of unnecessary possessions, I gave him something lying around in the warehouse.
“Really… Meeting Siwoo itself is the honor of my life. “I will become a person like Siwoo and work hard to build a reputation comparable to Nsis!”
Siwoo felt his stomach hurt from the series of embarrassing praises.
Oh, I really didn’t do it.