200 – Territoriality (9)

The central training hall of the battlefield. While I was training with my colleagues as usual, Eileen came to visit.

He initially came to see me because he had something to report about the Knights.

As time passed, she began to bring out her concerns.

“Recently, my subordinates are also anxious.”

Eileen’s eyes looked full of anxiety.

She didn’t distrust me.

However, the worry-filled feelings of what would happen if the operation failed were conveyed.

A sudden change in commander-in-chief and a charge order that came out of nowhere.

The knights had reason to be anxious.

‘You must be cursing me inside.’

Even without looking, it was as obvious as seeing fire.

It is fortunate that the Demon King’s army was annihilated in the previous surprise attack.

If that had not happened, the backlash would have been enormous.

“Seohyun. “Isn’t there a way?”

I was troubled by Eileen’s question.

What should I say to ease her worries?

“Eileen. What do you think. “Do you think we’ll lose?”

Then Eileen quickly shook her head.

“No. “I definitely think we can win.”

Her eyes were full of confidence.

I don’t know why Eileen trusts me.

She did not falsely believe me.

“Not all knights can be the same as you.”

“…”

“Still, there will be people who believe in me.”

I couldn’t give Eileen her solution.

In the first place, I cannot be involved in the circumstances of her knighthood.

“Yes… “That is correct.”

“I told you this when I first came. “I will drive out the Demon King’s army from the central battlefield within a month.”

These were not simple bravado or conceited words.

I will break through the central battlefield and head to the Demon World within a month.

Others may not believe it, but I thought it was worth it.

“Don’t worry too much. We will definitely win. As long as I and my colleagues are here.”

Eileen looked at me with a more relaxed expression, as if she liked my answer.

In a situation where you have no choice but to trust me, even if it is reckless to begin with.

I was grateful that he treated me with sincerity.

“Yes. “I will do my best.”

From then on, a light conversation continued.

She mainly asked questions about my performance.

When she answered him, Eileen listened with sparkling eyes.

“Then, Erina, was the one who defeated Catherine?”

“That’s right. “Actually, I was unconscious so I couldn’t see it for myself.”

Eileen looked at Erina with envious eyes.

To others, Erina will be seen as a hero.

Of course, if she saw her usual behavior, she would think differently.

“That’s amazing. Erina.”

“…”

Erina remains silent and maintains her alert posture.

Seeing that, Eileen smiled dryly, perhaps out of embarrassment.

“I’m sorry. “Because Erina is very sensitive.”

“No. “I think this is the attitude a hero should have.”

How can this be the attitude a hero should have?

It looks like Eileen is stuck tightly.

‘If you spend even a day together, those words won’t come out.’

I could tell right away by looking at Kayla and other colleagues.

How much Erina is ostracized even within the party.

“Haa…”

Letting out her sigh, Eileen tilted her head and gave a questioning look.

Of course, there is no way to know the meaning of sighing.

“I want to become a hero like you all.”

Eileen is a knight commander. She is also the head of the knights who are active on the front lines.

Even though he was weaker than me and my colleagues, he could be considered a hero in the eyes of others.

“Unlike you, I have many shortcomings…”

Surprisingly, Eileen had a pure personality.

She was just an extra in the game, so she didn’t have a chance to really get to know her.

When I met her in person, I could see that she was quite a nice person.

Seonin. He was a person who wanted to live happily in the world I wanted.

“Anyway, thank you for listening.”

Eileen bowed her head in a polite manner, bowed, and left.

At first, she came to see me as a mere treasurer of the Knights, but quite a bit of time had passed.

‘It’s been a while since we had a pleasant conversation.’

Because there were so many unique people around me, ordinary conversations felt quite different.

If we hadn’t met on the battlefield, wouldn’t we have been normal friends?

“Master. “The sun is setting.”

“Yes. “Let’s go back soon.”

While heading to our tent, we were able to observe the surrounding atmosphere.

A garrison where tension and busyness coexist.

The knights were busy carrying out their duties.

In the meantime, whenever he got close to us, he would look at us and pass by.

Of course, no one greeted us, let alone saluted us.

“Everyone looks busy.”

Celica was muttering and looking around.

Then, if she knew someone, she would smile and say hello.

The other person was embarrassed and accepted it.

After the last raid, most of the injured knights were treated by Serika.

As if everyone could not ignore grace, the way they looked at Celica seemed different.

And I could also feel her strange eyes looking at Tyria.

No matter how much she was covered in robes, her golden hair and beautiful appearance could not be hidden.

“…”

Tyria began to notice the look in her eyes as if she was uncomfortable.

“Tyria. Come on.”

“Ah, yes!”

She took my hand and pulled me to my side.

Fortunately, the anxious expression disappeared and her face began to turn red.

Of course, Erina glanced at Tyria with her disapproving eyes.

Now, Tyria was not conscious of whether she had adapted or not.

“Okay. “Let’s all rest.”

After arriving at the tent, we each split up and cleaned up.

Celica began writing letters to the children of her mansion.

Tyria was beginning to sharpen her own bow and her arrows.

“Seohyun? “Why are you doing this?”

She naturally sat down next to her, and Tyria quietly gave her seat.

There was a reason why I approached her on purpose.

Tyria went into battle against her own friends and fairies like her. She

She will continue to face her spirits and fairies as enemies.

She always told me it was okay, but of course she couldn’t be okay with it.

“Tyria. “What does she plan to do when she meets Nie?”

When the name Nye came up, Tyria closed her mouth with a surprised expression.

Her hands stopped organizing her arrows and placed her quiver on the floor.

At my words, she muttered her mouth for a moment and then quietly opened her mouth.

“It’s okay. “It’s something I’ve already decided to do.”

“…I see.”

In the end, does this mean she will face the enemy?

No matter what choice she made, Tyria was bound to be unhappy.

Only I knew that fact.

“Not meeting Nie is another solution.”

“No. “I definitely want to meet you.”

Would she at least rather let her former friend go with her own hands than perish by the hands of someone else?

It wasn’t such a good idea, but she decided to respect Tyria’s choice.

And I will be there to help Tyria so that she does not collapse.

I decided to stop thinking about stopping Tyria, who had already made up her mind.

“Don’t worry too much. Seohyun. “I don’t hesitate.”

“…Okay. “I will trust you.”

She felt sorry for Tyria as she forced herself to smile.

Still, I knew how she felt, so I decided to laugh it off as well.

“Don’t worry too much. “I will do my best.”

Celica, who was quietly watching her, smiled and sat down next to Tyria.

Although Tyria lost her former friend.

Now I have a new colleague named Serika.

“Thank you. Serica.”

Tyria carefully held Celica’s hand.

Serica and Tyria. Even in previous episodes, we always had a good relationship.

Originally, Erina should have been there between the two.

She was now clinging to my side, watching out for her colleagues.

“But. “I want to ask you something.”

“Yes? “What is it?”

“How long are you going to treat me with respect?”

Then Tyria smiled even though she was surprised and let go of her hand.

“Then…” “I’ll call you comfortably from now on.”

“Yes. All right.”

“Instead, please call me at your convenience.”

In fact, the age difference between Celica and Tyria was significant.

Celica is not yet 20 years old and Tyria is over 100 years old.

However, Tyria asked Celica to call her comfortably.

And Celica also accepted it without hesitation.

“Then, Tyria.”

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“Yes. Serica.”

Two people laughing and calling each other’s names.

Whenever I saw them, they seemed to get along really well.

Then the two people’s eyes turned in different directions.

“How are you doing, Kayla?”

“Yes… yes?”

“Is it okay if I treat you comfortably from now on?”

Under silent pressure from Tyria and Celica, Kayla looked around with a puzzled expression.

He suddenly came towards me and asked with a restless expression.

“Master. “How could I…”

“Do whatever you want.”

Even if you ask me, I don’t have much to say.

From the perspective of hoping that the three people will become close friends.

Kayla also wanted to be comfortable with her other colleagues.

“Ugh…”

When Kayla nodded her head in a low voice, Celica smiled brightly and walked towards her.

As I gently held her hand, Kayla’s face turned red as if she was embarrassed.

Looking at her like that, Tyria smiled.

“I’ll call you Kayla from now on.”

“Yes… No, yeah…”

Kayla spoke in an awkward tone, probably because she wasn’t used to speaking informally yet.

Anyway, wouldn’t it gradually become more natural over time?

Before we knew it, the three people sat together and started talking.

I couldn’t hide my happy expression when I saw that.

And Erina is next to me.

“…”

He still stayed by my side with his mouth shut.

Everyone was ignoring Erina, not even giving them a glance.

In the first place, she couldn’t even approach because she threatened and sent out threats the moment she made eye contact.

Even as she became more and more excluded from the party, Erina was smiling happily.

She is just because she is by my side.

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