CH 21

More than anything… … ?

“I was surprised to see him talking to me first and playing pranks on me.”

"yes… … .”

In fact, just as Caverion was surprised by Rylenne's changed appearance, Rylenne was also very surprised by Kaverion's changed attitude.

It was because Carberion had become quite kind.

It was like that even now.

The smiley face no longer harbored hostility.

Certainly, the winds of change were blowing between Kaverion and himself.

“Come to think of it, what happened to Helis saying he was going to punish Aiden Bedsian?”

“… … As punishment, I made Aiden eat hayashi today.”

Kaverion opened his eyes wide.

“Hayashin?”

“Yes, do you know?”

Kaverion nodded.

“I know it is a fruit that causes terrible pain.”

Lailenne was a little curious that Kaverion knew about Hayashin.

Even if Helis had deliberately searched for it, Carberion would never have had to find a strange fruit like Hayasin.

It seems that he does not neglect to accumulate knowledge as well as swordsmanship, just like the description in the original work.

"How's Aiden?"

“It was painful.”

… … It's not Aiden, it's me.

Hiding what was said behind her back, Rylenne forced herself to grind her teeth.

However, Kaverion's expression was subtle. He felt his stiff eyebrows ponder something.

Rylenne thought about Caverion for a moment.

He doesn't have affection for his family, but he wasn't a bad person himself.

As proof of that, he carefully takes care of the knights under his command. It was the same with Young Ji-min.

One responsibility was an outstanding person.

Of course, he wouldn't be responsible for Aiden, who was a prisoner, but if he still had a hint of humanity, he might have a negative view of this situation.

Lalaine, who had captured her thoughts, slowly opened her mouth.

“Brother… … Do you think it is right to punish Aiden for this?”

“… … .”

Kaverion's gaze reached Lailene.

His eyes widened slightly at her question.

It wasn't that he looked angry. Rather, it seemed more like a surprise.

“… … What do you think?”

“I honestly don’t think this punishment is deserved.”

Kaverion's walking speed slowed down.

“Why?”

“Aiden is a prisoner, not a toy. It's like taking a wild attack and then getting hit and taking out your anger. Aside from the fact that Aiden was from the Bedcian duchy, it was an inappropriate disposition.”

Caverion seemed to have many thoughts. Rylenne, who was encouraged by his troubled appearance, continued.

“And there is definitely something wrong with Helis’ attitude. As an older sister, I was worried. It seems like Helis is getting more and more crooked... … .”

“I think so too.”

Fortunately, Kaverion agreed.

“I’ve been watching, thinking that I’ll grow up when I get older, but these days, Helis… … They went too far.”

Thinking that this was an opportunity, Rylaine asked casually.

"Perhaps… … Are there any wedding plans with Helis yet?”

“Wedding plan?”

"yes. I think the order is for my brother to go first, but... … Helis is so immature, I was afraid that if she got married, she would be a little better.”

Lailene sighed deeply and acted as a good older sister who was worried about her younger brother.

“As usual, marriages are coming in from here and there, but Helis is refusing them all.”

uh… … ? That was a bit surprising.

“As far as the marriage issue is concerned, Helis has a stubborn part, so it seems that she doesn’t break her will even to her father.”

shit. Is there a girl who has been spotted?

However, Rylaine could not end the conversation here.

Even if he couldn't get rid of Helis right away, he had to make sure he couldn't get into the dungeon.

“Then brother, I have one favor to ask of you.”

Kaverion tilted his head and looked at Lalaine.

“Tell me.”

“I wish that no one else was allowed to enter the dungeon.”

“Why are you asking me to do that?”

“This happened after Helis went in on his own. Thank goodness it's her nose, what would she have been if she had been hurt more.”

Rylaine gave a worried expression.

“So I want to prevent accidents like this in advance.”

“… … That's right.”

Kaverion nodded.

“Yes, I will tell my father.”

“Thank you, brother.”

When the desired answer came out, Rylaine smiled brightly.

'Good. I have to go tomorrow morning and tell Haele.'

While I was singing joy inside, I heard Kaverion's voice.

“Lylene, I was just talking about marriage… … .”

"yes?"

“Do you have a man in mind?”

Rylane blinked.

'It can't be.'

Tracing Lailenne's memories, the only men she met were the men of this house.

It was only natural that he stayed in this duchy every day.

“Not yet.”

"okay."

Caverion made an expression that seemed relieved somehow.

Lailenne stared blankly at Caverion.

“… … You suddenly talked about marriage, so I asked because I was curious.”

Carberion made an excuse by himself, as if he was embarrassed by the gaze.

'Who said what?'

But it seemed like he would soon know why.

Since he's the eldest son, he must be watching over the marriage of his younger siblings.

“How is your brother? Do you have a fiancée in mind?”

I know there is no, but I asked politely.

In the original work, Kaverion develops his own strength to track down Aiden, who has escaped from this place.

Then, he gradually finds it difficult to deal with his powers, and while looking for a handler who can control his powers, he is attracted to the female protagonist.

I'm not exactly sure how far the story has progressed, but it will be a while before he meets the female protagonist.

"not yet."

The expected answer flowed from Kaverion's mouth.

But suddenly I had a question.

Why didn't he get married until he met the female lead, is it the fate of the sub male lead that he can't meet the female until then?

'That didn't go as it should.'

Rylane clicked her tongue inwardly.

At that time, Kaverion spoke with a rather serious face.

“The maid who tried to kill you.”

“Helen? Did you find it?”

When Helen, whom she had forgotten for a while, was mentioned, Rylenne's expression became serious.

“I haven't found it yet. But I noticed something strange.”

“… … What's strange about it?”

“I ordered someone to go to the place where the lady-in-waiting came from, but no matter how much I searched, the mansion of the Baron Maclar family was nowhere to be found.”

Cracks appeared on Rylenne's beautiful forehead.

“What is that… … .”

[Of course you wouldn't know because it's in a small rural village and it's a baron family without a manor... … ]

Rylenne remembered the way Helen spoke with blushing cheeks as if she was embarrassed.

but no Did you even move?

Of course, it didn't make sense. Helen's family was a nameless baron without even a territory, and the territories that were not formally belonged were free to move.

Or, I thought, maybe I could have lied about where I was from.

I don't know who the real culprit was, but he was so thorough. As if prepared for anything.

“We sent a searcher to the Bethian Duchy, so it won’t take long.”

Kaverion's voice was low.

“Seeing that they are moving so meticulously, it seems appropriate that the Bethian duchy should take revenge for the defeat in the Battle of the Territory.”

The shade deepened in Rylenne's eyes.

Bedsian Duke... … . Are they really them?

As Kaverion said, he was a prime suspect, but it was still a question.

It was because Bedsian was not aiming for Carverion or Duke Ergen, but for himself.

Lailene looked up at the particularly bright moon today and prayed.

May the real culprit be caught soon.

* * *

The next day, as soon as Lailene opened her eyes, she diligently moved her body to begin her daily routine.

'Let's go soon.'

I changed my clothes and packed the items I had prepared in advance and went down to the dungeon.

As soon as I went down, I saw Haele sitting there.

Lailene suddenly became curious as she saw Haele alone.

'Are you guarding the dungeon alone for 24 hours?'

There was always Haele in the dungeon.

If it were in Korea, it would have been something that would have been arrested for violating labor laws. In addition, there must have been an uproar at Duke Ergen.

“Are you here, Ryrene-sama?”

Haele, who found Lailene, got up from her seat and bowed.

“Are you guarding this place alone?”

"no. In the evening, the guards of the dukedom patrol around the prison and then close their eyes and rest.”

Then it is.

It wasn't that Haele stayed here all day like the Underground Spirit.

“By the way, Lailenne-sama is getting better every day.”

Haele said while looking at Lailenne's face, which looked bright today.

It was as Haele said.

As I removed the magnolia, my health improved day by day. I don't know what kind of threat they'll try to harm my health, but for the time being, I thought I'd be relieved.

“Did you come to see Aiden Bedsian?”

Haele took out the key from the drawer. Peeking inside the drawer, there were several more keys.

'There must be a key to open Aiden's shackles.'

When Haele looked up, Rylenne quickly took her eyes off her.

“Here it is.”

Haele handed over the key to Aiden's cell.

Lailene did not go straight to the cell and touched the key she was given.

I had something to say to Haele.

“Haele.”

"yes."

“If I have to tell you one thing, from now on, no one else is allowed to enter the dungeon.”

Haele tilted her head.

“Nobody?”

“Yeah, nobody. This is something I got permission from my older brother.”

“Duke Ergen too… … You mean?”

Rylaine paused for a moment.

… … I hadn't thought of Duke Ergen.

She was momentarily taken aback by the unexpected question, but Rylaine calmly opened her mouth.

“When my father comes, tell him I can't get in because I have the key. Then he won't be able to go in alone."

"All right."

"Especially! Hellis is absolutely forbidden. No matter how depraved he is in front of the prison, he must never be let in.”

In fact, he received this permission because of Helis, so Helis only needs to be careful.

“… … all right."

Haele seemed to wish that such a situation would never happen.

I fully understood that feeling. It won't be easy to stop the evil Helis.

While making an expression of satisfaction at the situation that was going smoothly, Hale's gaze reached the pocket in Rylenne's hand.

“Lalaine, your hands look heavy today.”

Rylenne quietly put the bag she had brought behind her back.

“Because I think I need to do some prison repairs.”

“In person?!”

Haele was startled.

“Nothing. It's trivial, so it will end on my line.”

"Still, it's better to order the lower ones... … .”

“If you bring someone else into Aiden's cell and get attacked, it's very tiring. Or will you?”

Haele was afraid of Aiden, so he was reluctant to enter the cell.

Hale's eyes twitched.

In the end, Haele quietly sat down and bowed her head.

“Please go, Lady Ryrene.”

Then it is.

Rylenne smiled at the expected reaction. She and she walked towards the cell alone.