26. Lin Daiyu in Public, Fang Shiyu in Private
Worried that if I continued to interact with Izalis, I might be forced to become a scoundrel, I almost “escaped” from her side temporarily. It wasn’t until I returned with the two big shots, Kefir and Nilu, that my anxious heart finally calmed down a bit.
At least, with my wife by my side, I dared to openly look at her.
After clarifying to Izalis with the two big shots that “the elf princess who wanted to stab her to death currently shows no signs of pursuing,” we temporarily left her side. One reason was to allow the elf saintess to accept her servant’s care in peace; otherwise, it would be too perverse for a filthy man like me to linger around while she was getting ready. The second reason was…
I indeed had some “secrets” that I needed to temporarily keep from Izalis, looking for an opportunity to quietly share them only with Kefir and Nilu.
At this moment, in the room next door.
Taking advantage of the fact that the elf saintess was mostly occupied with her grooming and elegantly dining, I turned to Kefir and Nilu, who had followed me, and revealed that we had safely navigated last night’s crisis. After rescuing the elf saintess from the threat of a deadly script, I had some new content to add to my “script”!
Rather than saying it was “new,” it would be more appropriate to say it had “disappeared,” because…
“Ludwig… no, in this era, she should be called Princess Adrel, right? The ‘issues’ surrounding her seem to have been temporarily resolved.”
After a serious tone, I gazed at the two women before me and slowly spoke.
Just after we resolved the danger the elf saintess faced last night, although that princess still looked resentful and unwilling, in our own “era,” the white-haired elf saint who transformed into the Sword Saint Ludwig, and who had no logic other than to fight and kill, had truly vanished from my death script!
Due to the “script” factor, I couldn’t say it outright, but I’m sure Kefir and Nilu, who had accompanied me through a series of dangerous events, understood my words instantly.
“…”
Nilu, who likely knew about the “script,” reacted calmly, while Kefir seemed a bit excited!
“Did you see it, Oujili?”
“Hmm… that’s about right, but this only counts as us completing ‘a part’; we can’t let our guard down just yet.”
More importantly: right now, the script only lacks the part where the Sword Saint Ludwig plots my death. Once we “go back,” I still face unknown dangers.
However, one thing is certain.
“‘The King,’ it seems that ‘preventing those three spirits from doing something’ really works.”
“Then all we need to do next is find the other two spirits and stop them from doing something, right!?”
What Kfir and Nilu said, neither willing to back down, was exactly what I was thinking.
But the ultimate goal of these actions is to resolve the death script I’m facing. They don’t need to be more excited than I am; otherwise, wouldn’t it make me look like a “scoundrel,” like a playboy using women who like him for his own convenience?
Just as I was about to respond to the excitement of the two ladies, expressing my gratitude for their earlier help, an unexpected scene suddenly unfolded, leaving me with a sense of injustice that even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn’t wash away.
“Lord O’Gilded~”
The Elf Saint Izalis pushed the door open, using her hands to brace against the doorframe, and… she was walking.
Her steps seemed a bit unsteady, as if she had just barely adjusted, but the smile on her face was genuine enough that the two ladies here immediately felt a sense of “threat.”
After all, I had just figured out what this elf was thinking; how could these two, especially sharp and alert in this regard, still be in the dark? Then, because I was acting so nobly in love with my wife, they naturally couldn’t blame me, and instead took everything before them as the Elf Saint’s one-sided affection.
Though that was indeed the case, the scene before me was somewhat nuanced in wording.
This was clearly: the wives had caught the cheating vixen! It could even be illustrated with a title!
Kfir was the first to speak.
“Saintess, you don’t need to float; walking looks a bit dangerous. If you’re low on magic, it’s better to rest properly in bed for a while.”
While it seemed like a reminder not to be too awkward, my wife was well aware of the situation!
[Kfir suspects Izalis is pretending to be weak to gain favor.]
Unfortunately, the elf didn’t take the bait.
“Thank you, but there’s no need for your concern; sometimes I just want to walk on solid ground.”
Releasing her grip on the doorframe, Izalis finally steadied herself, casting me a knowing glance.
Of course, along with that glance came Kfeir’s gaze, carrying the same meaning—”You know.”
I understood all too well; no one understood better than I did.
So, when I was with the elf just now, nothing actually happened. I never expected her to express her feelings in this way, and I certainly didn’t do anything to her, my dear!
Kfeir then withdrew her gaze.
She understood, of course: this “vixen” before us was a crucial “ally” in this era, so she wouldn’t pry into my interactions with Izalis.
Moreover, this was certainly not the time to stir up jealousy over such trivial matters.
“Well then, it’s fortunate that you’ve arrived, Lady Saint.”
With Kfeir temporarily stepping back, it was now Nilu’s turn to strike hard.
Far more adept at navigating social situations than Kfeir, her approach was a “killer move” for Izalis!
“We were just discussing your identity, and given what happened yesterday, it’s necessary for us to understand and be wary of other potential adversaries in the kingdom, such as… the other two elf princesses besides Princess Adrel.”
While subtly covering her smile with her hand, Nilu asked, “I wonder if you would be willing to share relevant information with us?”
I broke into a cold sweat, but how could I interfere with the thoughts of someone so powerful?
This was a matter of royal secrets; if Izalis wanted to respond, she would have to tread carefully. But if she chose not to answer, it would indirectly lower my evaluation of her in front of Nilu.
Nilu, can we please set aside the jealousy for now…?
Before I could even speak to diffuse the tense atmosphere, Izalis’s response was surprisingly straightforward, catching even Nilu off guard.
“Are you referring to Princess Urasilu and Princess Ilushir? If it’s just about them, then I don’t need to hold back. I can speak freely about the three of you. After all, while I hold this identity, I am still not considered ‘royalty.’ There are certain things I wouldn’t know that shouldn’t be spread, but what I do know is certainly safe to share.”
[Izalis reveals the identities of the elf princesses!]
And thus, the script unfolded!
“If the three of you wish to know, then… I shall share with you. This will also facilitate your protection of me, won’t it?”
Izaelis smiled gently, effortlessly defusing the trap in Nilu’s question.
Although… although I truly felt that Izaelis didn’t say that just to ease the awkwardness, but rather for some other purpose…
However, the knowledge that the Elven Saintess had about this kingdom in this era was rare intelligence for me. Overthinking was pointless; it was better to comply respectfully.
“Then forgive my boldness, Izaelis. Please tell us what you know about the other two princesses!”
After all, we were waiting here, but the main storyline in the “script” wouldn’t pause for us!
【Aderel has found Princess Urasilu!】
Just now, with the Elven Saintess’s response, such a script had already emerged in my mind, clearly revealing the beginning of the next “main storyline”!
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