Chapter 84 – Visit of the Princess (1)
Xian felt as if he had lost his mind along with the outing.
First of all, the sudden visit of the princess.
Why the hell did the princess come to Ruben?
Ruben was a territory located in the Dark Forest.
As a lord, I don’t know what to say…
To be honest, there was no place for people to come.
Mercenaries are also reluctant to accept requests related to the Dark Forest.
A being the size of a princess came directly to me?
Xian didn’t even hear the news that the princess was coming!
Then, a thought suddenly crossed my mind.
‘Could it be… Your Highness?’
At the time of the conversation with Conrad in none other than the West.
Conrad had brought up the story of the marriage between the princess Elena and Xian.
Although Xian refused at once.
What if Conrad, who couldn’t give up on Xian, made a fuss…?
‘hmm···.’
I hope it did, even though I wanted to.
I wondered if that might be the case.
well, yes
Suppose this could be so.
『[Story Linked Quest] – ‘The Truth Kyle Faced’』
But this is completely inexplicable!
A response to an unexpected story-linked quest.
As soon as Xian found out about Elena’s visit, the quest responded.
That is the truth that Elena and Kyle faced.
It could be seen that the two are somehow related.
‘What does it have to do with it?’
But what the hell does the two have to do with each other!
‘Could it be that the truth Kyle faced was related to a member of the imperial family?’
It couldn’t be.
If that was the case, he would have reacted right away when he met Prince Conrad.
‘Then, is it related to the princess, Elena?’
That was all I could guess.
But does that make sense?
It’s not Conrad, but it’s related to Elena?
Xian thought over and over again.
However, I couldn’t find any connection at all.
Xian looked at the smartphone screen again.
It was to check the contents of the quest that showed a reaction.
and.
『[Story Linked Quest] – ‘The Truth Kyle Faced’
▶A thousand years ago.
Arnaise Kyle disappears without leaving a legacy of his own.
Faced with some kind of truth.
Kyle didn’t tell the other Arnaise the truth.
Kyle had to leave without saying anything.
What was the truth he faced?
Find his traces and uncover the truth!』
＜Reward: ???＞
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Fortunately, the contents of the related quest came up on the screen.
I thought it was impossible to check because it was an emergency inspection.
After all, it’s just that Xian can’t do anything else.
The notification window of the emerging result seemed to be checkable.
Anyway, I was able to check the quest.
however···.
‘Nothing has changed?’
The quest content did not change.
The contents of the quest confirmed in the last Arnaise Hall.
And the quest contents that have not received any response so far.
It didn’t change at all.
“······ What?”
Xian really wanted something.
In many ways, complicated thoughts filled my head.
But Xian quickly brushed away his thoughts.
Then he looked at Hans, who was standing there blankly.
Maybe.
“Where is the princess now?”
It seemed that he would have to meet Princess Elena in person to find out.
#
Elena was quite confused now.
“Didn’t you say that it was ruins?”
I’ve definitely heard that.
And it had to be.
A territory located in the Dark Forest.
Due to the monsters infesting the dark forest, this place was uninhabitable.
That’s why it was fortunate if it didn’t go bankrupt, let alone develop.
Honestly, can there be such a thing as a manor in the dark forest?
It was Elena who was even thinking about what she wanted to do.
That’s why Elena came with great determination.
However, the scenery of Ruben that Elena confirmed.
Aside from the iron walls that impregnably protect the whole of Ruben.
Not to mention the moat surrounding it.
Not to mention the soldiers dismantling the troll over there.
Aside from the aura that swayed by the swords of those soldiers.
What’s wrong with having so much to do?
Even if this aside.
“hey! Everyone, let’s go eat!”
“What’s on the lunch menu today?”
“Does anything matter? It must taste amazing anyway!”
“hahahaha! That’s right!”
Isn’t this a more peaceful landscape than any other territory?
It wasn’t even just peaceful.
“Get out of the way! Dwarven special beers passing by going up!”
“Baked bread with Dana’s special recipe is also available!”
The appearance of a city that is more developed than any other territory.
No, to be honest, it wasn’t even a level that could be called development.
The capital of the empire, Darkhan.
Among them, even if you push into the most bustling street, you won’t even be able to compare.
It was an appearance that could not be thought of as a territory nestled in a dark forest.
“What is this…”
The landscape of Leuven is completely different from what was expected.
In that landscape, not only Elena.
All of the 2nd Knights of the Royal Knights, including Yale, were like that.
How can you soothe such a confused feeling?
Far away, a man was approaching this way.
Even at first glance, he looks like an aristocrat.
However, is the aristocratic atmosphere somewhere…? It made me question for a moment.
never seen the face
However, Elena knew at once that the man was Xian, the lord of Ruben.
And just then.
“Then we will keep our distance for a while.”
Yale said next to Elena.
The leader of the 2nd Royal Knights, Yale.
It was Yale who had come as Elena’s escort along with the 2nd Knights under the command of Crown Prince Conrad.
And escorting the imperial family had to be literally like an iron pipe.
It is basic not to leave your side even for a moment.
Everyone approaching the imperial family had to be interrogated from time to time.
So it wouldn’t be enough to interrogate that Xian now.
Yale was saying that he would keep his distance from Elena.
Elena looked at Yale, wanting something.
“That is···.”
Yale blurted out his words unanswerably.
And the words of Yale that followed.
“His Highness gave strict orders not to be too attached to escorts in the territory. When you were meeting Xian Ellandur, he told you to stay away from him.”
“Are you talking about my brother?”
Yale nodded.
“He said if we stick together, we won’t have a chance to get close.”
“…?”
Elena tilted her head involuntarily.
“Since I have been so ordered, I do not know the details. However, it is an undeniable fact that His Highness is very strict.”
Then Yale spoke again.
“However, no matter how strict Her Highness is, the safety of the princess comes first. I will keep a little distance and follow you.”
Yale is a master intermediate level.
When it comes to the Empire’s second sword, he was a person who would rise without falling out.
Almost no one could fake his senses and access them.
So even if you keep your distance.
As long as Elena was in Yale’s sight, no one could harm Elena.
Therefore, although there were no major setbacks in escort and safety.
Whatever it is…
“Then we’re done.”
Before long, Yale and the Royal Knights withdrew.
and at the same time.
“Lord of Ruben, Xian. Meet the princess.”
Xian, who had approached before he knew it, showed an example to Elena.
Something strangely going on.
Elena looked at Xian and slowly opened her mouth.
“nice to meet you. This is Elena von Charlotte.”
With Elena’s greeting, Xian slowly rose from his seat.
And only then was Xian able to properly see Elena’s appearance.
Blonde hair that resembles sunlight.
Dignity and dignity felt in between.
It was the first time I had seen Elena, but the dignity and grace that I could feel definitely made me think that a princess is a princess.
Most of all, Conrad said that he didn’t look like someone who would be spoiled anywhere…
There was definitely a reason for saying that.
‘Does it look a bit like Leah?’
They looked pretty similar except for the hair color.
If Leah’s white-silver hair turned blonde.
And if only the alluring atmosphere is cut out a little.
It seemed to be quite similar to Elena now.
Well, since Leah was Elena’s ancestor, that could have happened, but…
‘Can we look alike even after a thousand years have passed?’
Come to think of it, Conrad was quite similar to Charlotte.
After all, Arnaise is Arnaise.
It seems that Charlotte’s genes were also at the height of Exceed.
well, anyway.
Xian’s interest was not in Elena’s appearance.
first.
‘It’s not the devil.’
wasn’t the devil
I wondered if the devil took the form of Elena, like in Nurbia.
Because the devil hides his face completely.
So, I was thinking about what I would like to do.
The aura I felt was obviously human.
Hagisa, if Elena was a demon, the alarm would go off as soon as she entered Ruben.
It was because Jerry had studied Elodie’s magical tools the other day.
‘Then why did the story-linked quest respond?’
Also, the reason why the princess suddenly visited Ruben.
Xian had many things he wanted to ask Elena right away.
However, you can’t just talk about it on the street.
“Come this way.”
Xian guided Elena to Lord Castle Lv.2.
And Elena followed such an idea.
Then all of a sudden
“…?”
Xian noticed something strange and stopped walking for a moment.
Then he asked Elena.
“Why are the Royal Knights not following you and staying over there?”
“Oh that···.”
Then Elena looked a little taken aback.
Because he had nothing to say about it.
I stepped away for a while so that you and I could get closer.
can’t you say that
“That is···. I’m afraid you’ll be uncomfortable. I was bitten for a while.”
Elena spat out an excuse that was not an excuse.
“I am fine.”
“·······”
Elena was silent for a moment.
“…because the people of the territory may be anxious.”
Following Elena’s words, Xian looked around.
And it was no different.
It was a scene of daily life, each doing his or her own thing.
Occasionally, there were young people who looked at this side with curious eyes.
However, there was no sign of surprise or concern.
For once, Xian was with me.
Ruben’s guardian spirit, Leah, is there, so why be anxious?
Unless you’re a demon.
There were few threats to Ruben.
Above all, not knowing that Elena was the princess also played a role.
I also saw Xian for the first time this time.
It was impossible for those who lived only in the dark forest to know Elena’s face.
So, are the young people precious? I look at you with the eyes I want.
I guess so. and was on his way.
And Elena also confirmed it.
Elena’s eyes trembled slightly.
“Ah, whatever.”
“Well, if that’s the case.”
Xian wondered if that was the case and moved on again.
#
Xian took Elena and headed to Lord Castle Lv.2.
And in the middle of the way to the lord castle.
“No, what is this…”
Elena was busy bursting with admiration.
A view of Leuven on the way to Yeongju Castle.
The appearance of Ruben seemed quite shocking.
But in fact, there was nothing to do on the way to the Yeongju Castle.
Districts in the right area had to pass by the lord’s castle.
But are even those appearances shocking?
“Oh my God…”
Elena’s eyes never thought to shrink.
And finally, when I stood in front of Lord Castle Lv.2.
“oh my god···.”
Elena really opened her eyes.
That would be the visible lordship.
Because this was almost comparable to the imperial palace.
Of course, the size, facilities, and the imperial palace were overwhelming.
However, if you look at the details, it’s not like that.
design or atmosphere.
In terms of details, the current lord castle was better than the imperial palace.
Is the lord’s castle of one territory better than the imperial palace?
Even the territory located in the Dark Forest?
“What is this…”
Elena couldn’t believe it at all.
“What about the Royal Knights? Are you coming in with me?”
Xian’s question followed.
“That is···.”
“I will release the barrier for now. Please wait here for a moment.”
“A barrier?”
However, Xian had already entered the lord’s castle.
How much time had passed like that?
“You may come in!”
Xian, who entered the lord’s castle, shouted loudly.
Elena wanted something, but she quickly went inside the lord’s castle.
And again.
The interior of the castle also did not disappoint.
This was definitely better than the imperial palace.
Because the imperial palace was unnecessarily wide.
“·······”
Elena really had nothing to say.
The place Xian guided Elena to was the reception room located on one side of the castle.
I don’t know if it’s exactly a reception room.
It was a place that I thought I should use when a guest comes someday.
Xian sits in the waiting room with Elena.
Elena kept her eyes on the scenery of the reception room.
The way he looked around seemed to like the design of the waiting room.
You must have seen all kinds of splendid things in the imperial palace.
Still, the curious expression on his face was worth seeing.
“Um… It’s the first time I’ve welcomed outside guests here. Have you eaten?”
“no. But I have no idea.”
“Then I will prepare a simple refreshment.”
Xian pressed the notification bell on one side.
Then, along with a ding, I felt a presence outside the door.
After a while, the door to the guest room opened.
It was none other than Hans who brought the refreshments.
Originally, it was the responsibility of Leah, the ghost butler of the lord castle.
And Leah wanted to do it too.
But Xian stopped it.
Xian sent Leia out of the lord’s castle before meeting Elena.
To be honest, it wouldn’t have mattered if it was another aristocrat.
To be precise, if it weren’t for members of the royal family, he wouldn’t have cared.
However, Elena was a princess.
And Leah is Charlotte’s younger sister.
Leah is a distant descendant.
From Elena’s point of view, it was the progenitor.
It was Leah who called the current emperor, Baluaga, ‘a bastard’.
I didn’t know what to say to Elena, much less!
In response, Leah opened her mouth and expressed her displeasure.
Secretly meeting another woman or something.
Did you finally get pissed off?
– Bad cyan!
While doing that, I wandered off somewhere.
Well, even if I go, it won’t be in Ruben.
anyway.
Hans set several refreshments on the table.
It was none other than the refreshments made by Dana.
“Eat it. It’s made by a talented chef in our estate, so it should be fine.”
“Ah yes.”
Elena took one of the refreshments without thinking.
The look was pretty good.
However, it couldn’t be compared to what they ate at the imperial palace.
Elena took a bite of the refreshment in her hand.
crunchy
I knew it.
It was nothing compared to what I ate at the imperial palace.
“······!!”
The food eaten in the imperial palace was garbage!
Elena’s eyes widened.
it’s good.
It wasn’t just delicious, it just melted in your mouth.
Is this… possible?
Elena took another bite of the refreshment.
And it always melts on your tongue.
Truly unbelievably heavenly taste.
I wasn’t joking, but compared to this, what I ate at the imperial palace was garbage.
There is a chef like the head chef of the imperial palace in this estate?
No, there’s a cook who’s worse than that?
Elena involuntarily reached for the refreshments on the table.
So one or two.
He constantly brought refreshments to his mouth.
At least it’s a shame because she has the dignity she’s innately possessed as a princess.
Otherwise, it would have looked quite ravenous.
From nob le mt l. co m
Just like that, one plate is empty.
Elena brought her hand back to the plate next to it.
Then all of a sudden
I could see Xian staring at him.
stop.
Elena’s gestures toward the refreshments stopped.
And Elena was very, very worried.
However, in the end, the hand that had been reaching out for the refreshment was brought to his lap.
“Oh, it’s delicious.”
Elena’s words continued.
Xian burst into laughter without even realizing it.
That was also the case, because the crumbs on Elena’s mouth were clearly visible.
Well, I could understand enough to know Dana’s skills.
Xian pretended not to know and looked away.
And what to do to waste time.
I asked Elena directly.
“I wonder why you came to see Ruben all of a sudden.”
Then Elena’s eyes changed.
The expression on Xian’s face also changed quite subtly.
Xian met Elena’s gaze.
And Elena looking at Xian.
To be honest… I was a little surprised.
No, it wasn’t unexpected, it was unexpected.
The same goes for the estate called Ruben here.
The same goes for the man named Xian in front of me.
They called me a maniac and an immoral man.
What is certain is that he was a different man from the rumors.
Are you still worthy of being chosen by the Zodiac Sword?
It was unknown until he was also called the hero of the West.
However, the attitude of the Crown Prince, Conrad, in the imperial palace.
That’s how Elena knew.
Why did Conrad send himself here?
It was nominally to deliver a letter sent by a saintess of the Holy Empire.
However, he insisted on asking Elena for it.
And to be bitten by an escort under the pretext of getting closer.
Maybe…
My older brother seemed to like this man named Xian quite a bit.
No, it seemed that he thought of her as his mate beyond just liking him.
Other than that, there was no reason to do this.
But has my brother ever been like this?
For once, it was not in Elena’s memory.
Not a man I like.
He treated all the noble men of the world as thieves.
Wasn’t that why Elena couldn’t even get married properly?
For an instant, Elena smiled and smiled.
The atmosphere is bright but the impression is cold.
His smile was sharp yet innocent.
The contrasting atmosphere was quite attractive.
Soon after, Elena spoke straight away.
“Shall we get married?”