Entrance to the Demon World (4)

“I’m glad the commander is back.”

After the strategy meeting, Eileen called us to her tent.

There were five seats prepared at the table along with tea cups and refreshments that were not suitable for a battlefield.

After traveling by carriage for two weeks, I was able to have tea time for the first time in a long time.

“While the commander was away, a division almost occurred in the knights.”

“Did something happen?”

“There were times when the personnel guarding the garrison near the Demon World got into an argument and the guard almost collapsed.”

Afterwards, it was concluded with the selection of personnel to be deployed for guard duty.

It was impossible to prevent the deepening of conflict among the knights.

“It’s all my fault. It’s my fault.”

Eileen smiled bitterly and put her mouth to the teacup.

There were dark circles under my eyes that weren’t there until a month ago, and I looked tired.

They say they had a hard time dealing with monsters near the demon world every day.

Even if it’s Eileen, it looks like she’s been affected by staying in the fog for an entire month.

“Eileen. Don’t push yourself too hard. If you’re tired, it’s okay to take a little rest.”

“No. It’s not hard. However, there are just more things to worry about than before.”

Even though she said that, Eileen was overexerting herself to the point where anyone could tell.

While I was relaxing in the capital, I went through a lot of trouble and defended the battlefield.

Even while entering and exploring the demon world, she will have to maintain her position.

‘I don’t know if knight commanders also have vacations.’

I was worried that things might go wrong with my health if things continued like this.

Nevertheless, Eileen brushed it off as if she didn’t care.

“Anyway, you seem to know Max well.”

“Oh, yes. “The person who has been commanding the central battlefield has been Commander Max.”

Now that I am the commander-in-chief, it has become a thing of the past, but Marx’s influence still remains.

A little while ago, when commanding the operation, Max was at the center and there was no one who opposed his opinion.

Even Paul, who maintained an uncooperative attitude, was the same.

“When Captain Max was around, everyone was united against the Demon King’s army, but after Captain Max left, conflict began.”

In particular, it is said that Jack’s Knights caused conflict because they caused many accidents.

It is said that even while I was away for the capital, Paul was wandering around as he pleases and the knights almost clashed.

Eileen also expressed her dissatisfaction in a low voice, as if there was some residue left behind.

“At least Captain Max and Commander are back, so they’re just acting calm. If they leave for the demon world, they’ll cause trouble again.”

“I can give you a proper warning if you want.”

“It’s okay. “Paul won’t listen anyway.”

Even though Max urged you to do so, you probably didn’t listen, so what difference will it make if I tell you?

Eileen also seemed resigned and didn’t really want anything.

Instead, he held out a teacup and suggested a toast.

“Thank you for your hard work. And I’ll ask you a little more.”

“Yes. Thank you for trusting me.”

After that, time passed peacefully.

After a long time, my colleagues enjoyed tea and refreshments and had a peaceful time.

In the meantime, only Erina continued to guard with a frown on her face.

My colleagues and I didn’t care because it happened all the time.

However, it was not for Eileen.

“Do you have any inconveniences?”

“…”

“Or some more refreshments…”

“Are you okay. “It’s because Erina is so wary.”

He could have continued talking to Erina and argued or threatened her like before.

In times like this, I had to cut off the conversation while holding Erina’s hand.

After being with her for so long, did I also become liberated?

I was so dumbfounded that I had already gotten used to Erina.

However, Eileen surprisingly expressed a crush on Erina.

“I also want to become strong like Erina.”

“Aileen, you are strong enough.”

“No. “I realized how helpless I was while watching Erina fight against the demon lord’s army.”

Even though most people get angry at Erina for her sensitive personality.

Eileen continued to look at her with an expression that said it didn’t matter.

Was he purely in love with Erina’s power?

In that respect, she could be said to be an idol to everyone.

‘It’s the same as Catalina.’

How many people can truly like Erina?

It should be at least unique enough to be compared to Catalina.

On the other hand, Erina was apathetic, as if she wasn’t interested at all.

It was fortunate that he at least did not show a threatening attitude toward Eileen.

“Erina. “Can you tell me when I started practicing swordsmanship?”

“…”

“I have been practicing swordsmanship since I was very young. It is no exaggeration to say that he devoted his entire life to swordsmanship.”

“…”

“But after seeing Erina’s swordsmanship, I realized how much I was lacking.”

Eileen continued talking to Erina, who did not respond.

There was no sign of discomfort or embarrassment, as he was not particularly expecting a reaction.

Until now, I thought Eileen fell into the category of an ordinary person.

Now that I see it, there is a possibility that he may be someone unique enough to be on the same level as Catalina.

“If I get the chance later, would it be okay to spar with Erina?”

I answered Eileen’s suggestion on her behalf.

“No. It’s too dangerous.”

“Isn’t it okay, even if it means taking it on my own?”

“Okay. “Absolutely not.”

Since Erina was so unpredictable, there was a possibility that she might harm Eileen on purpose.

At least Catalina could barely survive, but Eileen was honestly lacking.

However, looking at Eileen’s expression, it seemed like she was waiting for an opportunity.

‘I’ll have to watch to make sure they don’t approach Erina carelessly.’

Even though Erina has become much quieter these days, her nature probably hasn’t changed.

There was a possibility that his attitude could suddenly change and offend the people around him.

Eileen may not yet know Erina’s true identity.

Will I be able to like Erina even when I find out her true nature?

That’s something no one knows.

***

“Whew…”

As soon as I arrived at the barracks after tea time with Eileen, I was busy writing letters to Julia and the King.

After saying that he had safely arrived at the central battlefield and that he would soon head to the Demon World, he tied a note to Finn’s leg and sent it away.

It was only after delivering the letter for Julia to the soldier that I was finally able to finish my work and take a breather.

“Thank you for your hard work. Seohyun.”

“Ah, thank you. Serica.”

Celica massaged my shoulder with a smile like warm sunlight.

A situation where Erina left to take a bath.

It is a time of peace that is rare in a day.

Usually, everyone kept their distance from me because they were worried about Erina.

For now, Tyria and Celica approached without hesitation.

“Seohyun. Doesn’t your shoulder hurt?”

“Okay. I’m really fine now.”

In fact, the shoulder pain was still continuing, but I did not show it.

Honestly, I’m a bit used to it now.

However, Celica smiled delicately.

It seems like he realized I was lying.

“If the pain gets worse, please tell me right away.”

“Okay. Okay. “Don’t worry too much.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Celica warmly lit up the barracks with her blessing.

Do I want my pain to be reduced even just a little?

“Seohyun. “Is there nothing to do until three days later?”

“Okay. Make sure you rest well until you head to the Demon World.”

If we were to head to the Demon World, there would be almost no time to rest from then on.

In fact, it can be seen as a final rest.

As I said that, Tyria lay down on the bed and stretched out her feet.

I yawned while lying down on the bed as if I would fall asleep at any moment.

“Haam…”

“Tyria. Are you very tired?”

“No… I felt a little sleepy… “

Is he trying to sleep again even though he already slept a lot in the carriage?

If I didn’t have anything to do, I might have spent the whole day sleeping.

I didn’t have anything to do anyway, so it was okay to sleep, but I didn’t even eat dinner yet.

It was too early to sleep now, so I had to wake her up.

“Tyria. “You can’t sleep yet.”

“Yes… “I know.”

He sat down on the bed where Tyria was lying and lifted her up.

Tyria stumbled around with her eyes wide open and suddenly leaned into my arms.

Just as I was about to fall asleep with my eyes fluttering.

“Tyria. “My lord is feeling uncomfortable.”

“Uhm…”

At Kayla’s words, Tyria walked away from my arms and rubbed her eyes.

If other people saw you, they would think you were just drowsy and leaning into my arms.

But I could tell. The fact that Tyria’s face was slightly flushed.

It’s a shame that Kayla is dull in this area. If Erina had seen this scene, she wouldn’t have tried to pull out her sword right away.

Tyria must have known that fact and looked for an opportunity.

‘I really can’t let down my guard.’