11. Cliché Script (End of the Month Box Office Hit~)
As expected, the ones knocking on our door at this peculiar time were a group of elves, all dressed in white. According to Rose, they were known as the “White Knights,” tasked specifically with protecting the “important individuals” of this kingdom.
Their purpose was simple and pure: they had come on orders to convey a request from the Saintess Izalis: she wished to meet with me.
It seemed that this Saintess, who had caused quite a stir on that fateful day, was indeed unable to forget me out of curiosity, and after a few days, she finally sought me out. After all, it wasn’t too difficult; our group’s situation—like “two flowers placed beside a lump of dung”—was quite rare.
Over the past few days, we had managed to stabilize our disguises, and the respectful and courteous demeanor of these elven White Knights, treating us as if we were VIPs, along with the safe information I gleaned from the script—that the Saintess had not betrayed us—led me to decide to follow them immediately to meet this esteemed lady.
After all, opportunities to get close to the upper echelons of this kingdom were few and far between, and I didn’t want to waste this rare “main storyline.”
Without further hesitation, I promptly joined Kfeir and Nilu, who had fully immersed themselves in their roles as “maids,” and, under the guidance of the elven White Knights, we smoothly entered the castle complex of the white-haired elves of the Rodlan Kingdom, a place that had previously given us much headache as we pondered how to “strut in boldly.”
“The request from the Saintess is not for a private meeting; the elders of the kingdom will also be present, so please be mindful of your demeanor.”
“Also, um… these two behind you…”
“They are maids. What’s the problem?”
Thanks to Nilu’s calm and unflustered response, the elves escorting us exchanged glances before choosing to ignore the matter.
While I was more concerned about the Saintess herself than the elves’ subsequent tedious “reminders,” I couldn’t help but think that, according to the script, this “Saintess” among the white-haired elves seemed entirely different from a mere mascot like Ikusis. The script indicated that she appeared to possess genuine power.
However, time did not allow me to delve deeper into the script. Soon…
“We have arrived. Please slow your pace as you enter, and do not speak loudly, so as not to disturb the Saintess.”
As we entered the spacious room at the end of the wide corridor, I found myself once again face to face with the elven maiden I had seen earlier. Despite the presence of several elderly elves in the room, my gaze was irresistibly drawn to her!
The Saintess, revered by these white-haired elves, the elven maiden named “Izalis” in the script, was now standing not far from me, and at the very moment we appeared, she was already looking my way.
I saw her sitting calmly in a chair, accompanied by several elder elves who were presumably much older than her, accepting her elevated status with grace. And now that the distance had closed, I could see her features more clearly.
Though she was an elf like the others, the girl before me seemed to possess something extra. This was no mere illusion born from being captivated; it was a genuine experience. Her thick, white hair obscured half of her face, yet it also deepened the emotions in her gaze as she looked at me, making me more certain of my own thoughts: I felt as if I had seen her before.
Of course, at this point, I was no longer the naive fool who lost his wits at the sight of a beautiful girl, being led around like a lost puppy. After a brief moment of distraction, I quickly realized what I needed to do.
“Saintess, it is an honor to meet you.”
When the formalities were spoken, the unfriendly gazes from the elderly spirits standing nearby softened somewhat. Soon after, the script appeared, and its content finally put my mind at ease.
【Saint Izalis did not reveal the identity of Euclid.】
According to the script, regardless of the reason, at least my identity secret seemed to have been quietly concealed by this saintly figure. As for the reasons behind it, this spirit did not give me much opportunity to speculate.
“There’s no need, for this is my unilateral decision based on my identity. I am very grateful that you did not refuse to appear.”
Even if it was just polite talk, the gestures of the spirit before me already carried a hint of “purity.” This saint’s demeanor was nothing like that of the foolish Ikusis, who pretended to be “sacred” despite having nothing of substance. If one were to say “elegant and noble,” it was still somewhat different from the “perfect disguise” of Queen Louise IV.
There were no fixed phrases, nor did she adhere to any standard etiquette. If I had to describe the feeling, it was as if she was simply born this way.
In the next moment, I shivered and quickly pulled back from my wandering thoughts. The two big shots were still watching me from behind, and yet, how was it that I kept getting lost in thought while looking at this spirit?
As my gaze settled, after expressing my gratitude, the spirit girl named Izalis had already raised her hand, showing no intention of concealing anything.
“After all, while it was the White Knights who ultimately captured the assailant, the first and most important to lend a hand was actually you, Fairy Mage, wasn’t it?”
Sure enough, this spirit had witnessed my actions the entire time!
Seeing that I did not respond immediately, Izalis took it as my “implicit” agreement to her question and continued, “After that, you left with the crowd, and to thank you for your help, I finally had my guards find you today and invite you to accept my gratitude.”
Pausing, her gaze swept over me, as if it briefly lingered on Nilu and Kfeir before she said, “As you can see, I am a spirit representing the citizens of this kingdom, petitioning for ‘Order.’ My name is Izalis. I wonder if you… and your companions would mind introducing yourselves to us?”
【Izalis wishes to know about Euclid.】
The script appeared, and at this moment, there was nothing strange about this spirit’s thoughts. Moreover, regarding my “identity” issue, I wasn’t sure if it was a matter of mutual understanding, but neither of us mentioned it in front of the observing elderly spirits. At this point, I could only assume that Izalis was intentionally protecting my “foreign” identity.
Thus, I couldn’t afford to appear too “disrespectful.”
“Euclid, I am a cleric from… another town.”
I took out the essence of Ikusis—a book—and pretended to be composed. As for the name issue, in this time when no one knew us, revealing my true name posed no problem, preventing any future complications.
“The two behind me are my maids, Kfeir and Nilu.”
This explanation should be enough to convey my “goodwill” to this spirit, right? If there was anything odd, it was probably that Izalis herself seemed less concerned about introducing Kfeir and Nilu after I introduced myself, instead murmuring my name as if in a trance.
“Euclid, is it… I’ll remember that.”
As her voice fell, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, making Izalis seem as if she had a touch of “fairy aura,” simply put, “like a goddess.”
But I couldn’t feel happy at all! I am a man with a family, a husband with a wife, and this is right in front of her! How could I withstand being “remembered” by a fairy beauty of this caliber!?
Not to mention, this wasn’t over yet! It was one thing to murmur, but after that, the elven girl raised her head and uttered words that sounded romantic and mysterious, making me restless!
“If you hadn’t noticed early on and used the fairy to save me, I might not even be safe now. After that, some elders of the kingdom even went so far as to think of you as ‘one of them,’ but to me, your quiet departure instead of staying proves the purity and righteousness of your heart.”
No, I was just thinking about the script.
But I couldn’t say that out loud now.
In the next moment, a dangerous question was suddenly thrown at me.
“Fairies are also the lifeblood of this kingdom, and they are not beings that just anyone can communicate with or form contracts with. Yet you and your servant carry multiple fairies, appearing in that situation at that time.”
After a brief pause, the elf smiled gently, “Don’t you think this resembles an ‘arrangement’ by order and fate?”
If you want to say this is “destined,” just say it! I have a wife, and I can’t play this romantic word game with you, Lady Saint! If I indulge in poetry with you here, I’ll definitely be scrubbing laundry when I get home tonight!
“It’s a coincidence, Lady Saint.”
“In the realm of order, there are no coincidences, only fate.”
I was about to retort and sneak a look at the script, but the elf beat me to it, “It seems we have some kind of connection, and you did indeed save me. This is the result of following the will of ‘order,’ which is the ‘great goddess’s decree.'”
Such mystical talk, of course, I wouldn’t believe as someone with a script. Because through these seemingly intimidating words, I could see from the script that Izalis’s purpose in meeting me this time was very clear and singular.
And this was also the reason I didn’t immediately find an excuse to take Kephiel and Nilu and slip away.
Because…
“I don’t know how to express my gratitude to you, but I have a willful request.”
The elf extended her hand towards me, “Can you… ‘protect’ me after this?”
【Izalis hopes to have Euclid follow her!】
Peach blossom luck, harem story, sowing machine…
Such vocabulary has likely already passed through Kefer and Nilu’s minds several times by now, but the content that appears in this clichéd script has left me perplexed.
Because this might truly be a stroke of good fortune, yet it is also… the “main plot.” After all, with the emergence of this content, new developments—some long-awaited crises—have also surfaced!
【The appearance of Oujili De has drawn the displeasure of the elven elders!】
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