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34. Are you foolish or wicked?
I hesitated over how to step in; after all, my current identity was merely that of a nondescript guardian to the elven saintess. To suddenly stand up and play the hero without any backing would only lead to counterproductive results.
Thus, I furrowed my brow in difficulty, fully aware that even I could sense the arrogance in the words of this elven man, who was brazenly attempting to seize what he wanted. As the person directly involved, Izalis would certainly not miss the underlying arrogance hidden beneath his surface “enthusiasm and kindness.”
Could it be that he had been elevated to the skies by those infatuated fangirls who swoon at the sight of him? This elven silver knight even had the audacity to present himself with an attitude of “choosing me is your blessing” when it came to self-recommendation…
What a waste of a handsome face! At this point, I felt not a shred of jealousy; if Kephir and Nilu could be charmed by such a man, I might as well take my own head off and use it as a toilet!
However, putting aside the true nature of this “supporting character,” the situation on Izalis’s side was genuinely concerning.
“Is… is that so? Haha… please allow me to think it over.”
Of course, Izalis would not be oblivious to the other party’s intentions. Yet, even though she was making some polite gestures to “maintain her image,” he was still clinging on like a stubborn pest!
“Miss Izalis, you have nothing to worry about! I have served and protected the princess for many years, and to put it bluntly, there is no one in the kingdom who can surpass me! Moreover, considering past experiences, for your safety, please do not hesitate!”
No, rather than saying he was persistent, it would be more accurate to say… he simply wasn’t listening to Izalis at all. He was completely indifferent to her thoughts; even though he was kneeling before her now, in my eyes… the arrogance he displayed had already placed him above Izalis in his own mind.
“I have long admired you and will absolutely not let you feel sad or disappointed!”
If one didn’t know better, they might think he was reciting wedding vows! However, faced with his self-righteous arrogance and aggressiveness, Izalis could not respond directly…
As the saying goes, a fox exploits the tiger’s might, and a dog relies on its master’s power. The real danger was not this overly self-important, deluded handsome supporting character, but rather…
The princess, Urasilu, who was subtly orchestrating all of this.
After all, even Urasilu herself found his level of arrogance a bit hard to bear. While helping her supporting character out of a tight spot, she was also secretly fanning the flames.
“Your Holiness, my subordinate is a bit too eager, but his attitude towards you is beyond doubt. The silver knight is of suitable age, unmarried, possesses considerable strength, and holds a noble status. For someone like you, who currently needs ways to avoid danger, I believe he is the perfect match.”
The script unfolded as expected, and since I had anticipated it, the content was no surprise to me.
[Urasilu secretly assigned the silver knight to act in this manner.]
One was in need of manpower, while the other had the ambition but lacked the courage; when the two collided, it resulted in the current situation. I must say, Urasilu’s approach to dealing with the elven saintess was far more dangerous and cunning than her sister’s simple desire for the saintess’s life.
“Well…”
“And besides, haven’t you reached a point where it’s time to act? To avoid some baseless rumors, isn’t it your duty, Lady Saint, to provide the necessary ‘reassurance’? As for those irrational fanatics, the Rodland Empire will naturally handle them later, so you needn’t worry about any negative repercussions from this matter.”
“…”
Compared to us, who had only just learned the news, the white-haired elven princess before us was clearly much better prepared. Her words had already blocked all possible responses from Izalis, leaving her no way to refuse.
This situation was not something Izalis could dismantle simply by relying on her identity as the elven saint. So…
My gaze fell on Izalis’s profile. Although she still wore a standard business smile, I could sense that her attention had quietly shifted to me, as if she were waiting for me to make a move.
This elf was quite relentless when it came to seeking help.
Well then, I…
Certainly couldn’t allow Izalis to be forced into agreeing under such pressure.
The elven saint Izalis was likely a key figure in the “script” we encountered in this era, and I had just heard very clearly: the other party was not only trying to force a marriage but also intended to take Izalis away, which naturally meant… afterward, I would have no choice but to pack up and leave.
If this side character succeeded, our “main storyline” would be lost once again.
To put it another way, I was currently acting as Izalis’s guard, and I couldn’t just stand by and watch her fall into such an inescapable situation, only to be forced into a troublesome relationship with a pompous knight…
I certainly didn’t want to see this kind of development. The princess’s tactics were far too insidious, and since Izalis couldn’t resolve this herself, it was up to me to step in.
The voice of the side character interrupted my thoughts, reminding me that there was no time to ponder further.
“The princess is absolutely right! Miss Izalis, I won’t get up until I hear your answer!”
“…”
Goodness, even this kind of pathetic threat has come into play! When I was clinging to Kephiel’s leg, I wasn’t this shameless, my friend.
If this dragged on, the situation would only become more uncontrollable. So, although it was a bit risky, I couldn’t continue to watch Izalis fall into a predicament!
The elven man, not receiving a response from Izalis, was about to reach for her hand! However…
He definitely wouldn’t be able to take that hand!
【Sizzle】
A shadow darted by, and the elf man’s hand grasped a black claw! Then, with a shriek, he pulled back his hand, leaving five bright red claw marks on the back of it.
Next, I withdrew the fairy’s power and approached Izalis.
“Touching a woman’s hand without her consent—are you a rogue or a dog? As far as I remember, only these two kinds of creatures behave like that.”
And since I had “stepped forward,” there was no need to hide any longer.
I looked at the self-important, flamboyant elf knight before me, and all the displeasure I had been holding back transformed into every sarcastic remark I could think of, directed at him.
“Moreover, your earlier performance was so disgusting that I won’t even mention it. Didn’t you notice the saintess couldn’t be bothered to respond to you?”
“Are you ignorant, or just pretending to be?”
“So, Silver Knight, are you an idiot or a villain?”