Chapter 88 – Episode 87. It’s a Problem Because You Got Caught (3)
It had been raining since morning.
It was fortunate when it rained, but it was raining so hard that it was hard to see ahead. As it rained so much, water droplets scattered in the air and fog formed, blocking the view.
“… Shall we not go?”
【Stop talking nonsense and go quickly.】
“Ugh… The guest in the rain… “
【What do you keep mumbling about? Are you planning on becoming a man and flirting like a girl?!]
You said that was sexist… Astrid muttered to herself and picked up her raincoat. There were raincoats and umbrellas as an option, but an umbrella would be useless in this heavy rain, and a raincoat would be better.
“Is it okay to just go to the guest house?”
【I see. If it’s hard to say, don’t worry, we’ll take turns.]
“I’m not really worried… Anyway, okay.”
Both Baizik and Ashley were both guests, so they were staying at the Guest House. However, since Baizik had that level, he was staying in the Glory Hall on the top floor of the Guest House, and Ashley was staying in the Shine Hall on the lower floor.
In fact, it was difficult for Astrid to understand why she had to attend such an event. Even if you say it’s Ashley’s business, isn’t it really simple?
Something like this is happening in the north right now, and it can have a big impact on the security of the empire, so please Mr. Baijik come and use the great magic, and it will be over. I don’t know what Astrid is going to do with that.
【Since I have something in mind, can’t I just keep my mouth shut? Why is the man so small? After all, a magic knight… 】
‘… Did you know that Leopold is also a magic knight?’
【It’s okay because her face is that of a greatsword. There’s no way you could look like that, so don’t worry.]
There is nothing to say about that. Objectively, Leopold was handsome, and he himself was never quite as handsome. Heck, if it’s Leopold’s level, what kind of weapon does it matter? That the face is a weapon.
“Anyway, let’s go… “
On days like this, it’s best to just roll around in bed and play, but that’s not possible.
Astrid put on her raincoat and looked out of his window again.
A hazy mist was blooming like a flower. Now, in the gradually warming weather, the ground, which had been heated by the cold rain, was emitting cool air as if it had never been hotter.
He wore a raincoat, but to no avail. The raindrops pounding on my body felt much stronger than I had seen outside the window, and as the raindrops dripped from my raincoat into my boots, a feeling of discomfort that could never be described as pleasant came quickly.
“Eww… I hate it, really.”
The sound of splashing water seemed to have already begun to collect in my boots, and I began to feel it more and more deeply. The hem of his pants was already soaking wet, and the clothes under the raincoat began to get wet as the rain poured down so much that even the raincoat couldn’t handle it.
And in proportion to that, Astrid’s awkwardness reached its limit, and the silhouette of the guest finally came into view.
‘It’s finally here… ‘
Visibility is not properly secured because of the rain, but the shadows of the buildings can be discerned. Because of the dark clouds, the sunlight did not shine properly, so when I was rubbing my eyes under the raincoat, the rain suddenly stopped.
To be precise, it felt like the rain had stopped thanks to an umbrella thrown over my head by someone.
“… Majesty?”
“You should have made the decision to wear a raincoat and use an umbrella. What are you going to do if you catch a cold?”
There was that number
【I see. As expected, you are very special… 】
Maybe we’re not good enough Astrid was about to say it but stopped. Leopold is smart. Because that’s true. It’s okay to admit that it’s okay to admit—
“Aren’t you all wet?”
Leopold put the umbrella over Astrid’s head. The wide-brimmed and thick umbrella held out the rain quite firmly even in this heavy rain, and thanks to Astrid’s head, Leopold’s shoulders were undoubtedly wet.
“Your Highness, your clothes are wet. Please use an umbrella. I am already wet.”
“Isn’t it important to be a little less hot? I’m a man, so it’s okay.”
You’re pouring out sexist remarks in pairs. Astrid looked up at Leopold’s shoulder. Steam was rising from his rain-soaked shoulders.
“Anyway, let’s go. I heard he’s attending a meeting with Mr. Bai Zeke.”
“Eh, ah. Yes, that’s how it is.”
The two started walking side by side. As Leopold was seated today, he was wearing the crown prince’s overalls instead of his usual uniform, and the raindrops were gradually spreading over the white overalls, showing wet traces.
“I’m fine, but I’m worried that Your Highness will catch a cold.”
“What is it? If I catch a cold, will Asti take care of you?”
Leopold suddenly smiled at Astrid. His hand was caressing the nape of my neck. The nape of the neck, the nape of the neck. Astrid felt his face turn red.
“Hey, what are you doing? Everyone is waiting for you.”
And the thick voice, Ashley.
【I, that damn bastard, that’s really… !]
‘The only thing that doesn’t notice is that siblings are the same, very.’
【What do you mean, what do you mean now? I can’t let it go.]
‘No, nothing.’
Ashley, who had no way of knowing that such a conversation was going on, approached him holding an umbrella and waving his hand. The smile on his face made him feel very good.
“… Your brother is just as clueless as you.”
“I mean.”
“I don’t know what others are saying.”
Leopold looked at Astrid with a strange expression. Only then did he realize what he was saying was strange, like he was talking about someone else who had nothing to do with him, and waved his hand.
“Oh, no. So it doesn’t mean that.”
“Come on, let’s go. You’ll catch a cold here. Oh my, my sister is all wet. So, pick it up here… “
“I do.”
Around that time, the three of them entered the front door of the guest house. Leopold, who folded the umbrella he was holding and wiped off the water, reached out his hand and picked it up as if taking away the thick towel Ashley was holding.
“Be still, Asti.”
“Yes yes?!”
Before Astrid had time to say anything, Leopold wiped Astrid’s hands, arms, and head dry with a towel. It wasn’t a situation like a towel, but the towel quickly wiped Astrid’s face as well, and soon became damp and full of water.
“Now, ask for your back. Ashley.”
“Uh, yes, yes.”
Ashley was dazed and accepted the towel Leopold held out. The towel in his hand was damp, so he was holding it to the fullest.
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“Hmm.”
Baizik stroked his beard and was lost in thought. He is a self-growing tower, I had never heard of him. A tower is a building, and it is strange that this building can grow on its own.
“It suddenly appeared, it grew on its own, and it seemed that there were monsters guarding it?”
“Yes.”
Ashley relayed what he had seen and heard. The tower, which was about the size of an altar, grew bigger every time I went, and a mysterious tower that didn’t get any closer no matter how close I approached it.
It was strange that such a tower appeared. When Ashley said that he had come to ask for help because there was no other way for physics-oriented warriors who would not have an answer right away if they couldn’t approach, Baijik smiled with satisfaction.
“So, what’s the point?”
“Yes?”
As Ashley questioned Bai Zeke back, Bai Zeke started drawing letters in the air with his fingers.
“Do, wa, week, ten, hour, five. This is it.”
“Ugh.”
Ashley’s face crumpled. Not only that, but Astrid’s face was also crumpled.
“Is not it? That’s how it sounds to me.”
It was a word that dealt a serious blow to the warrior’s pride. Even if Wolfgang was in this place, he ran rampant, telling him to throw it all away, but it was not enough.
The confrontation between a wizard and a warrior was a very old and long historical confrontation. The gap between the warrior who said that he had to kill before he chanted and the wizard who said that he would pour before approaching over which one was stronger did not narrow the gap at all.
In the meantime, such a provocation.
“The safety of the empire is at stake. How about refraining from unnecessary provocations, Mr. Baizik.”
Before being the Crown Prince and a vassal, the Crown Prince and the Empire’s meritorious subjects are not much different from those of a family that has been close since childhood. Leopold was a bit dumbfounded by Wei Zeke provoking a provocation in a place like this, but even so, now was the time for him to act for a greater cause.
“Hehe, there’s no need to get angry at this old man’s prank, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”
“Please speak comfortably. It’s not even a public place anyway.”
Only then did Baizik smile comfortably.
“Yes, it is. Anyway, I’ve never heard of a tower like that. It’s amazing and I mean it. So, Ashley, you came with a mission to bring me to the north, right?”
“Yes, old man. It is as you say.”
“Okay… Right.”
Bizik groaned and sat back on the sofa. Bai Zeke, who was sitting comfortably on the soft sofa, stroked his beard and lost himself in thought for a moment, and then nodded his head.
“Yes, then you should go. No matter how you think about it, it’s a strange thing. If not… “
“I will accompany you as an escort.”
It was Astrid.
【What are you talking about?!】
‘Please stay still.’
It was the real Astrid who changed her body at some point.
