The Tyrant Mistook Me for a Companion

Chapter 71:

On what kind of whim is he doing this?
I glanced at Edgar. However, the person involved was drinking tea casually.

“Take off your cloak and eat comfortably.”

“Can I really do that?”

“Yes.”

Even so, what if other people around see me on the way.
Aren’t you too confident with me being a fugitive.

“You must think I participated in the picnic without that much measures.”

If you say that, maybe it’s safe to do that.
I took off my cape and brought the teacup to my mouth.
Lord Hessen shook his head and put the snack into his mouth.
The crisp sound and pleasant texture spread through the mouth. It was definitely made by Diria.

‘Is Diria okay?’

It’s not like she spends every day crying.
For some reason, I remembered her and my appetite dropped. I hide and eat delicious things like this, but Diria…

“Shh, my lady, put on your cloak.”

“You said it was okay earlier!”

“I didn’t think anyone could come, but someone is coming from far away.”

Ah, if that’s the case, then why did he follow thru with the picnic?
I glanced at Edgar.
He was still enjoying his refreshments with a calm expression.
I bowed my head and held my breath.

“Count, would that fill your stomach? I brought this so you can eat more. Oh, I don’t know there are people….”

A pleasant voice was heard. My butt was shaking, but I had to stay calm.

‘Diria, you’ve been well.’

Contrary to my concern, her voice was bright.

“Oh, I have something to discuss for a moment, so don’t worry about it and go.”

“Yes, I understand. But I think someone came.”

“……I’ll go.”

Edgar got up from his seat. I still did not raise my head, feeling Diria’s hot gaze.

“Oh, then I’ll get going.”

As Diria’s footsteps faded away, I sighed.

“Diria is doing well.”

“Yes, you don’t have to worry. She’s quite a strong person.”

Indeed, she could understand that Edgar did not die and often said what she had to say.
I looked at Edgar’s back with a nod.

“By the way, a guest, who is it?”

“Well… will there be any visitor for the count.”

I agree with Lord Hessen. My father’s guest.
I guess he had a friend.

* * *

Edgar scratched his chin as he saw Duke Sen visiting the guild service.

“You came early.”

“Yes, since it’s an urgent matter.”

Looking at his expression, he seemed to be in a hurry. The accessory were still worn on his wrists.

‘This guy is Elle’s companion.’

I looked at duke Sen’s face. I didn’t like the sly smile.
I wish I could just check the shape of his pattern…….

‘You’ve hidden it very carefully.’

Edgar examined Duke Sen’s wrist carefully, but saw none.
Even if it was made, it was because the pattern was properly covered because it was made so well.

“I’ll send you the truth serums right away. Do you have any other requests?”

“Oh, there is.”

Duke Sen looked troubled.

“Is there a problem?”

“Well, I need some mercenaries.”

“I’m a mercenary…”

He don’t think he’s just talking about mercenaries. Duke Sen speculated that there were mercenaries hidden in the Velois family.
That’s why he came here to have a look.
Because he knew Elle was his companion. Therefore, it was necessary to check whether the Velois family also noticed it.
No matter how far the Count’s family is on the outskirt, there will be no one who does not know its status.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think that’s going to work. It’s a necessecity for us at the moment.”

The Duke of Strong sighed at Edgar’s bland voice.

“Oh. I hear you haven’t found lady Elle yet.”

He nodded his head in understanding.
A subtle air flowed between the two of them. It was Edgar who broke it first.
“I can introduce you to other guilds. Do you want me to?”

“Oh, no. I hope you will find her.”

“I should.”

Duke Sen rose from his seat and scanned his surroundings.

“But I don’t see the worker I saw last time.”

“Isn’t it unnecessary because I’m here?”

Edgar got up from his seat with a big smile.

“I’m not going to open the guild for the time being. Nothing is more important than a child.”

“……You are right.”

Duke Sen eventually left the guild without much information.

* * *

Leon worked like crazy so he can go see Elle.
But the result was only to face Delther.
He was angry, but he looked at him with a clenched expression.

“I know the tower refused.”

“Rejecting the royal order, I’m just here for advice.”

“Take the day and visit again.”

Leon looked sharp and Delther chewed his lips.

‘A big-headed fellow.’

Leon was clearly Janice’s companion. Otherwise there was no reason for her to go around.
I was first. Isn’t it me who has her in mind.

“I heard that the master of the magic tower was changed without the knowledge of mice or birds.”

I didn’t know it was Leon. I knew he was good at magic, but was he strong enough to take the magic tower?
Delther’s teeth are clench.
He was furious because he knew why Janice wanted him.
Leon tilted his head toward Delter, who showed hostility toward him.

“You’re going to ask me for advice?”

Delther’s forehead was distorted by the slightly raised corners of his mouth and raised his jaws.

“Since i’m from the royal family, let’s exclude personal feelings. I’d like to move seats for now.”

“Come this way, please.”

Leon guided Delther with an unwilling face.
Leon sat on his chair and waited for Delther’s mouth to open.

“My knights died a while ago, and the amount of mana used there seemed to be considerable.”

“Is that so?”

“I want you to go and take a look.”

“That is difficult.”

Leon clasped his chin, closed his eyes slowly, and opened them.

“…Are you saying you’re going to refuse the royal family now?”

“Isn’t it something that what the tower have to do? It doesn’t seem like an official visit from the royal family.”

Delther swallowed a laugh.
As he said, it was very personal because he came secretly without the emperor’s knowledge.
I don’t know what kind of thunderbolt I’m going to get when he find out that my dogs have been hurt.

“Is it something I can go and see?”

“I don’t mean to ask you to do it. You’ll only have to send a few wizards down there.”

“I don’t want to.”

Leon smiled and flatly refused. He didn’t know why he needed wizards.
Because he was the one who brutally killed Delther’s dogs.

“Ha….”

“If I send the wizards, what will your Highness do for me?”

“What?”

Leon would be the only madman who make a deal with the royal family.
Nevertheless, he was relaxed. He was filled with anger at the relaxed attitude as if it didn’t matter if he didn’t.
The corners of Delther’s mouth trembled.

“What do you want?”

“If I need you later, you can do me a favor.”

“For example?”

“Isn’t it boring to tell you in advance?”

He stared at Leon’s gray eyes.
Judging by the fact that it didn’t shake, it seemed sincere.
I don’t think it’s a joke.
Delther nodded helplessly. There was no other choice because there was no other place to ask.

‘It won’t be difficult to do just one request.’

Leon smiled and floated the contract in the air.

“I’m anxious about an oral promise, so let’s write a contract.”

“……That’s thorough.”

Delther read the contract without much thought.

“A must comply with B’s request?”

“Wouldn’t it be a problem if you step out later say you won’t listen?”

“……Ha. What do you take me for?”

“I don’t know people, so I believe you’ll understand.”

Delter’s face hardened more and more at Leon’s brazen attitude.

“A solves everything that happens at the request of B?”

“Then will you leave the requested party to do what it can do?”

Delther was at a loss for words by Leon, who spoke as if it were natural.
Beyond brazenness, the story didn’t work in the ordinary way of thinking.
I had to sign it because it was me who was in a hurry to sign it.

“Ah, if it’s about Janice.”

“Don’t worry, it won’t happen.”

Somehow he was hurt by the insensitive tone as if he was not interested.

‘What does she like about him?’

No matter how hard I looked at it, I couldn’t understand it. What she wants may be the power he has.
She must have thought of him as a necessary person to escape the royal family.
Eventually, Delther signed the contract.

“I’ll send a wizard right away. I can go if you like.”

“You don’t have to. I’ll just take two wizards with me.”

It was an accident while chasing someone who looked like Elle, so it was uncomfortable to take Leon with him.
You never know. He might change and do harm.

“Let’s do that.”

Leon accepted the contract without hesitation and got up.

“The two wizards are waiting outside. As you can see, I’m a little busy.”

He can’t escort him back.
Delther turned and headed towards the door without answering.

“Oh, you know what? It wasn’t just one pair of patterns.”

Delther, who smiled, went out and left the room.
Leon’s face cracked for the first time.