The Tyrant Mistook Me for a Companion

Chapter 85:

 

I found Janice looking out with very sad eyes.
Red eyes, and gauze appeared to be on her cheeks.

“……Did she get hurt?”

But the location is.
The impression crumpled up.

‘Did Delther touch you?’

It was clear that he had forgotten the story I had advised him last time.
Even if I vowed not to pay attention, I couldn’t help it caught my eye.

“What are you going to do if your face gets burned in the sun?”

My father came to me with a parasol in his hand.
I looked at Edgar with complicated eyes.

“……My daughter must have another problem.”

“It’s a big problem.”

“I don’t think you should say it here.”

I was forced to get into the carriage with Edgar’s hand.
My father crossed his arms and asked after starting the carriage.

“Take a clear route. I hate complicated things.”

“…What if it bothers us both?”

“My daughter is very greedy.”

Edgar slowly swept his chin, swallowing a grin.

“If you want, I’ll listen.”

Oh, Dazzling!
It looks like there’s a halo coming from behind.
I thought he would nag me not to say anything weird, but it was unexpected.

“Really?”

“Yeah, it won’t be very easy. Only as long as it doesn’t pose a threat to you.”

“Well…… I’m not sure about that.”

Is there anything good for me to do about Janice?
I’m sure there won’t be.
Nevertheless, I couldn’t just leave it alone. I’ve seen people die trying to be nosy, but…….
I sighed deeply.
It’s hard to live in this world. I struggled to live, but it got twisted and twisted again.

“Oh, by the way. They want me to attend a hunting contest.”

“…You?”

Edgar let out a smirk. It didn’t seem to make any sense to him.

“It was to assist Princess Janice because it would be difficult to attend alone.”

“You’re the assistant?”

“If you keep ignoring me like that, I will get angry. I heard that even earthworms can wriggle if you step on them, dad, will I wriggle?”

“…You used to get angry.”

“Why would someone I know do this?”

Edgar didn’t add any more words to my words.

“Keep talking.”

“It’s just that?”

“…That’s definitely weird.”

“I think they checked me because they were afraid it would be a lie. You said you found me, but they will be in trouble if I go missing again.”

“So did you say you’d attend?”

Edgar frowned as if something was unclear.
Do you think I did it because I liked it.
It was a threat, but they won’t do it there, so take your neck! I can’t do it.

“I didn’t have a choice. What’s the big deal?”

“Until now, not once has the imperial family asked the Velois family if they would attend a hunting contest.”

“…There must be something.”

Well.
My father’s words suddenly made me nervous.

“Do you mean that I’m the only one who can participate in the Velois family?”

“Yeah, that means there’s no one to protect you.”

“Oh….”

Damn it.
I didn’t think of that.

“I can’t do it because I’m nervous. We have to come up with some countermeasures.”

“Yes, that would be good. Duke Sen will also be present.”

Edgar swept his chin slowly. I also followed him, sweeping my chin and squinting my eyes.

“It would be a good opportunity for the duke, wouldn’t it?”

“Well, maybe.”

“……Tell me something hopeful.”

“Don’t worry. You’re not going to die.”

Yes, that’s very hopeful and encouraging.
I feel like I shouldn’t have told you. It would have been faster to ask El if there was any way for him to hide and follow.
I smiled awkwardly and turned my head.
I felt like I was going to say something harsh.

* * *

From that day to the hunting competition, I had to practice shooting arrows to death.
Only then that I would not die. How can I die from training like this!
Edgar even bought and carried various supplies.

“This one, if held on its body, will automatically explode when threatened.”

“……Where did you get this all?”

“Where did you get it?”

Leon suddenly appeared. It seems that he was used to appearing out of nowhere without showing any signs.
I rubbed my chest and blinked my eyes.

“Leon!”

“It’s been a while since I’ve been busy.”

He smiled, gently stroking my hair.
I played with Leon, forgetting Edgar, who was staring.

“Get away.”

If Edgar hadn’t forced me and Leon away, we would have stuck together.

“You’ve found something, that’s why you’re here, right?”

“I think they’ll definitely move on the hunting competition. He bought quite a few mercenaries.”

“Mercernaries, he’s doing something pretty cute. There are many ways to rush orders.”

I looked at Edgar and Leon then nodded with satisfaction.
He’s reliable. My back was so intense that I couldn’t hide what I was worried about.
I was worried about Duke Sen.

“Elle, you’ll have to pretend you don’t know for now.”

“Bait?”

I sighed at Leon’s words. I supposed to go to a hunting contest and be a bait.

“I don’t want to go!”

Why does time go by so fast.
I sat on the sofa and shook my head limp. And then if I die of bad luck…

“Elle, nothing will put you in danger. Besides.”

Leon pointed to a tree outside my window.

“What will go wrong with you shooting a bow like that?”

There were traces of arrows stuck in the center of the tree.

“You’re right.”

I didn’t know I had this talent.
Still, it’s a little bit difficult to know where people will die…
Despite my whining, Leon and Edgar did not budge. Somehow, I changed my expression because I felt embarassed.

“There’s no problem with the plan, right?”

“Yes, as long as Duke Sen moves.”

If Duke Sen attacks me, we have a cause to threaten his life. I’m going to be the bait for that.

“It’s just don’t really work.”

“Don’t worry, shoot everything if you think it’s going to be dangerous. I’ll take the responsibility.”

Oh…… My father looked great today for some reason.
I nodded and patted my bow.

* * *

Why time flies so fast. It’s already hunting day.

“Sir Hessen, if I go out and die, be sure to bury me at this door.”

“Don’t say that.”

Sir Hessen shook his head with a look of boredom.
He might be able to accept it now, but he was immovable. He’s like a cold man

“You don’t even know the list of participants, do you?”

“Yes, most of the aristocrats living in the capital will probably attend. Knights as well.”

“Except for the Velois family?”

“As you know.”

At Hessen’s words, I limped back.

“I have confirmed Duke Sen’s presence, so don’t relax.”

He dragged me down in front of Diria.

“I look forward to your kind cooperation. Oh, and he told you to wear this.”

“……What is this?”

“Well, he said it was a protective device.”

“Hmm, this?”

I narrowed my brows while looking at the fluttering clothes.
How can it protect me. It’s not see-through, it looks like it’s reflecting.
But I’m a good girl. So, I quietly put on the clothes.

“My Lady, it’s an easy-to-move dress today.”

“That’s nice. I love it.”

Even the stretchy material on the pants. It was very suitable to escape.
This should be enough to quickly avoid danger.
We were well prepared anyway. Acting is easy because I’ve been doing it just like eating to live since I was young.

“What about my father?”

“He go because he have work to do?”

“Again?”

At this point, I think they’re leaving me alone.
I felt disappointed, but I turned off my mind because I thought there would be a lot of work.
It’s usually a good match between my father and I.

“My Lady, please take care of yourself.”

“Yes, don’t worry. Let’s go.”

“Don’t even go out to catch animals!”

“Don’t worry. I’ll just run away.”

Maybe I’ll hunt something else if I’m not in danger of dying.
Diria still clasped my hand with a worried expression.
As expected, Diria is the only one who worries about me.

* * *

Maybe the emperor went crazy. I didn’t expect him to send me a carriage.

“Hmm. Did he hit the player so that no one could follow me?”

That one seems a bit more credible.
I gave up with a nod.

“Haa…It’ll work out somehow.”

It wasn’t pleasant to be a bait.
But what can we do, it’s so that we can grab Duke Sen by the neck.
My father’s shadow will also be moving with me, avoiding people’s eyes.
The thought made me feel more at ease.
Now, let’s start hunting.

* * *

The people were bustling.
They were expressing their heart by wearing a dress and holding a handkerchief to the men they supported.
There was a barracks, and everything was equipped, so it was not uncomfortable.
It’s because people are uncomfortable.
I glanced at the Princess Janice next to me.
She’s calmly maintaining her bow.

“Did you know I’d be joining you?”

“Yes, I knew it the day before.”

Janice still didn’t give me a look.

“I hope the hunt ends safely today without any injuries.”

The conversation was cut off.
I was suffocated and frustrated, so I wanted to run out of the barracks.
Why are you making me use the same barracks if you’re going to do this!
I had no choice but to brush my bow and get ready to go out.

“Oh, by the way. I’m going to participate in the event. I asked for it.”

“…What about the wizards?”

“I think it would be good for them to participate too. It looks like fun, but what do you think, Lady Elle?”

“Well, if they use magic, the winner is decided.”

“No way. Magic is forbidden, of course.”

Janice told me with a smile.

“That’s how it is”

“……Equity.”

Will they be able to handle the bow well.
I don’t think they even have a sword.
It would have been enough if she didn’t participate, but seeing that she did, she also have something to believe in.
I shrugged my shoulders.

“I wish you all the best of luck.”

“Does Lady Elle have a lucky charm?”

“Oh…Yes.”

I didn’t wear a blue ribbon nowadays, but I wore it today just in case.
I feel at ease.
Even without this, Leon recognized me and I didn’t need it anymore.

‘I feel like I’m calming down.’

Isn’t that what a talisman is supposed to be. This was reliable.
I left the barracks and stood at the starting line. I got on my horse and got ready to run into the mountains.