46. ​​Time to Run

The script doesn’t lie; Nilu, who had previously avoided the “final battle” with Ke Fei’er and chose to flee, had actually gone to the Austro-Hungarian tribe where the beastmen were. She certainly wasn’t there for a vacation, so…

After learning this from the script, I racked my brain, using various means and arguments—lying, coaxing, and intimidating—until I finally got Ge Luomu and Gu Erdan, whose intelligence was only slightly better than that of a cockroach on the roadside, to understand: even if they went back now to warn their great chieftain, it would be useless. On the contrary… such an action would be like throwing meat buns to dogs, a complete waste.

In the end, they both assured me: “We understand!”

Then… in reality, they were still thinking about rushing back to fulfill the noble duties of beastmen, after all, the script was very clear about it!

[Ge Luomu and Gu Erdan are preparing to find an opportunity to return to the Austro-Hungarian tribe!]

Did you two not get it at all!? Helpless, after leaving the beastmen’s ward, I had to find a way to soothe Ke Fei’er, who had been unusually obedient to me lately, and then I went to meet Aidefu alone.

At this moment, in Aidefu’s office.

After the previous incident, although Aidefu didn’t manage to catch Nilu in the end, she at least confirmed the other party’s identity and drove her away. Recently, Aidefu seemed to have shed her burdens, and even the way she looked at me in this moment of solitude carried a hint of danger.

Ignoring Aidefu, who was sitting at the desk in her uniform, her long ears twitching as if she was “hinting” at something, I detailed the recent situation of the two beastmen to this elf and then said.

“Recently, we might need to send someone to keep an eye on these two orcs to prevent them from escaping.”

Adev’s reaction was genuine, as if to say, “You say this after we’ve closed the door!?” She then waved her hand impatiently, “Let those orcs go back if they want. They’re just a burden here, and the nurses in the hospital are scared to death of them.”

“But I can’t just let them go back for free. These two orcs have their own identities; it’s not wrong to keep them around.”

I didn’t mind the grudge between Gu Erdan and Gelurom and me. After all, the final “death script” would only emerge if Nilu was in control. Now that I knew they would be going back for nothing, I decided to help if I could; who knows, maybe these two orcs could assist us in the future.

Unable to argue with me, or perhaps thinking, “Let’s just go with what he says,” Adev sighed and didn’t resist much.

“I understand. I’ll keep them under control.”

“Yeah, just return them at the right time. It’s too dangerous now.”

After all, if Gelurom and Gu Erdan chased after Nilu and reached the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where Nilu had already become “good friends” with the great chieftain, the first ones to be dealt with would definitely be these two informants. At that time , the orcs running back wouldn’t be some sort of “glory of the orcs,” but simply foolishness.

This was my only request to Adev today, which was why she agreed so straightforwardly and easily.

After all, it seemed this elf had other “thoughts” on her mind. This was clear from the fact that usually, there would be several elven agents standing outside, but now there were only Adev and me inside and outside the door.

“Let’s not talk about orc matters! It’s so unlucky to mention orcs at a time like this!”

Adev suddenly began to stammer.

“As for that woman’s identity and whereabouts, our Prussia Kingdom will absolutely not let it go, so you don’t need to worry too much. Just stay here peacefully, and whether as the king of the Prussia Kingdom or as Adev herself, I am very grateful for your help to our Prussia Kingdom.”

After playing with her hands for a moment, Adev suddenly looked up.

“So… so…”

With this hesitant and blushing demeanor, I could guess Adev’s feelings without even looking at the script.

But what could I do!? I could only smile and play dumb; how could I possibly engage in anything serious with this elven girl in such an atmosphere?

Seeing my indifference, Adev looked at me carefully.

“Ou Qili De, could it be… that you have some sort of prejudice?”

Prejudice my foot! Would a normal person dislike elven girls!? Not to mention, I had already seen her thoughts from this elf’s script.

【Adev’s favorability towards Ou Qili De deepens~】

【Adev wants to force a marriage~】

【Force a marriage~】

【Force a marriage, force a marriage, force a marriage~】

Enough! I get it already, can’t I!?

Normal men wouldn’t feel annoyed about being forced into marriage by a young and beautiful elf. Wasn’t the last guy who dressed as a girl soon devoured completely? Although Adev here might seem a bit young, making it look a bit indecent if I got too close, all her conditions were impeccable.

So I couldn’t accept it.

This was also for Adev’s own good, and it was part of my original plan: Now that we had discovered and driven away Nilu, successfully preventing her from harming Kefir in the script, it was time to start.

“I don’t have any prejudice; rather, Your Majesty Adev, it’s better to be a bit more restrained in such a public setting.”

“!”

Adéve glanced at the corner of the wall, probably having discovered some “surveillance equipment,” and finally settled down.

Then, she sneakily peeked at me and lowered her voice.

“Then… shall we meet at night?”

Please don’t overthink it! Why is it that every time these elves open their mouths, their words carry a hint of seduction?

“I don’t understand, and… regarding the issue of the travel permit for Kefiel and me in the Kingdom of Pluriss, Your Majesty Adéve, I hope you can grant our permit more privileges. After all, Kefiel and I can’ t possibly need your full accompaniment and authorization every time we travel.”

“Well, that can be arranged…”

Probably still in a happy state, Adéve agreed without much thought.

I finally felt relieved on my end.

The reason I was asking for permissions wasn’t just to accompany the big shot on a date, but rather…

I was preparing to elope!

However, unlike before, this time my departure wasn’t simply for the sake of escaping, but because… Nilu.

Nilu, who had gone to the Austro-Hungarian tribe, was definitely targeting me! She would go to any lengths, using others, and if I didn’t seize the opportunity to slip away now, I feared the next turmoil would still involve Adéve . Knowing the risks and still dragging Adéve into it would make me a real scoundrel.

So, after settling those two beastmen and finding Adéve, I had already planned with Kefiel to look for an opportunity to slip away because now…

Kefiel and I had all the conditions to leave Pluriss, and the opportunity… had also appeared!

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