The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away

13. Rumors? (1)

“What do you think of me?”

What would Judas say?

Elijah did not expect a specific answer.

Yeah, it’s obvious.

You’d say you don’t care.

I’m sure you’ll say what’s important about that.

Like many people bow their heads in front of them.

Behind the scenes, he chewed with everyone because he was an illegitimate child.

I just asked because I was curious.

No one brought up the subject of ‘illegitimate children’ in front of Elijah.

Except for those who use Bevel’s last name.

It’s such a sensitive topic, and it was a topic that we shouldn’t dare bring up.

But Judas spoke out.

A vague expression of a child out of wedlock.

She knows that as Judas she has no choice but to speak, since she has persistently inquired.

What is surprising about Elijah is not his remarks.

This is the reaction and facial expression of Judas who made that remark.

An uncomfortable look that she didn’t want to talk about.

Elia didn’t know what kind of emotion those non-verbal expressions were.

So she asked directly once.

Even though Judas’ reaction was obvious, it was a bit funny, so it was okay for me to come back with a mediocre answer.

“I have no idea.”

Judah said so.

That’s right.

This is a familiar answer. Like fallen leaves.

The words that followed were not so.

“I don’t think birth defines being.”

“… ….”

Birth.

To the aristocrat himself, it was a very arrogant remark.

Besides, Elijah is a wizard.

She is a natural born even to him.

So, everyone looked up to their origins.

To hide his hatred of illegitimate children, he honored the fact that he was a child of the Bebel family and of wizard lineage.

After all, he was also born.

But, Judas said.

Birth does not define existence.

No one had ever said that to himself.

No one recognized that trite ontological truth as a true proposition.

Everybody did.

They changed the topic or flattered while hiding their true intentions.

Perhaps, Judas was just saying that.

Because he is an unusual child.

Maybe he’s trying to please himself by picking up meaningless words.

Elijah looked into Judas’ eyes.

Like a magnet is attracted. Like she’s being pulled by gravity. Her gaze was sucked.

Like when the sun and moon hug each other in a spiral orbit.

It was an eye contact that had nothing to do with will.

Elijah didn’t even know what face she was making.

She didn’t even know the mask was broken, so she looked into his face.

She looks like she’ll fall for those golden eyes.

An unpredictable child.

An existence that always runs wild outside of its own calculations.

However, sometimes Judas is as obvious as firewood.

For example, when you have to lie.

Not only is she bad at making up her fictions, but she also doesn’t know how to hide the emotions on her face.

No, she has no intention of hiding it.

Every time you lie, it shows through.

The pupils fluctuate from side to side.

Your nose frowns for nothing.

The lips that can’t be stopped.

The clasped hands.

In other words, he is obvious even when he tells the truth.

A confident gaze without wavering.

Resolute lips.

Be transparent enough to be sincere. He is.

“… ….”

Elijah could not answer.

She seemed to have lost her language.

Birth does not define existence.

The reason for being an illegitimate child is neither his everything nor his source.

This is the first time I’ve ever bumped into someone so childishly honest.

How to react, this situation was awkward and difficult.

Elijah Not di Bebel, but Elijah. Elijah himself. A man named Elijah.

There was no one other than my mother who looked at me like that.

‘Why are you like this….’

Only then did Elijah realize that her true face had been revealed, and bowed her head.

Fortunately, Judas turned her head away because her persistent gaze was burdensome. She

If she went, she wouldn’t have looked down properly.

For some reason, her face heated up.

As soon as she raised her eyes, Judas glanced at her and looked at her own face. She

She couldn’t face it.

I don’t know why. She

She just thought she shouldn’t look at me now.

A corner of her chest felt strange.

Sometimes itchy, sometimes it stings. It’s like something is about to explode.

Elijah hurriedly lifted the cat doll and covered her face.

“Don’t look….”

“Yes?”

Dolls aren’t enough.

The red blanket was also pulled up under her eyes.

“Don’t look….”

It was the first voice and reaction in my life.

I was always proud in front of others.

Since she was not born to be proud, she deliberately acted more like that.

But she can’t act like she normally does.

I don’t know why.

Judas was also confused.

‘Why, why is this?’

It was a reaction I hadn’t seen at all from Elijah.

It’s as if a cat barked, ‘Wang!’

Her head hurts.

Even a little cute….

No. Anyway, I told her not to look, so she rolled her eyes.

“That’s arrogant… ! On the topic of cheonmin….”

Elijah wanted to swallow her words again.

Oh my God.

You act like such a childish young lady.

She never imagined she would say such a thing.

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But for some reason, she seemed to be able to get out of the situation only by shooting like that.

It didn’t work.

Because Judas lowered her head and clicked her tongue in her heart, saying that her personality was so eccentric.

It’s a bit cute, but it looks like this.

By the way, did Elijah ever say anything like this?

Leah smiled softly in front of the two children who, for different reasons, did not look at her face.

It wasn’t such a pleasant laugh.

Her side was thick.

She is the one who has seen Elijah for a long time. Very long

She knows how much Elijah is trying to act like an adult.

She has worked hard to hide her feelings in front of others.

Emotions cloud rational judgment, and clouded judgment itself is a weakness.

And how good you are at hiding.

However, just now, Judas drew out Elijah’s feelings.

When her disguised adulthood collapsed, her bare face was an ordinary child.

This is the face Elijah wanted to hide. She

She has an obligation to be more mature and confident.

Her only weakness has been exposed.

But I wasn’t afraid or nervous.

This tickling, hot feeling….

“My lady.”

Lea implicitly handed over the teacup.

It was a portable tea set to take when going out.

Elijah drank some lukewarm black tea to calm her beating heart.

Meanwhile, Leah watched Judas.

A boy who lowered her head at Elijah’s sudden command.

In front of nobles, even Balak and Narcisi, he did not give up and took Elijah’s side.

She is a part she cannot fill.

He is rebellious, but surprisingly docile in front of Elijah.

Perhaps this child can guide Elijah.

Perhaps Balak and Narsisi are paying attention.

Since Narcissi went into exile anyway, he must write a letter to Balak.

If possible, treat it gently.

In his standard, moderation is far from common sense, and he hates Judas, so I can’t guarantee it.

By the way, where did you see….

“Hmmm!”

Elijah cleared his throat.

She soon regained her composure.

Having revealed her weakness, she shouldn’t have continued to do so. She

She put on a mask that, as usual, left her face unblemished.

She was also a natural at changing topics.

“By the way, are you really not going to hide it anymore?”

Elijah smiled as usual.

That clean smile always gave Judas a strange quirk.

“Um…. What are you talking about?”

“Are you going to pretend you don’t know even after discussing the ontology of philosophy?”

Judas opened her mouth stupidly and chewed on what she had just heard.

I was confused.

‘Philosophy… Well, the theory of existence… ?’

I don’t know the word.

No, I’ve heard of it.

Philosophy and ontology.

I just know that there is such a vocabulary in the world.

He just said what he thought.

People are not determined by what they are born with.

“… I really don’t know.”

Elijah read Judas’ reaction.

“If you don’t know, that’s surprising in its own way. How can you make such a claim without any knowledge?”

“… Thank you.”

“My lady. Now you have to move slowly. Because today’s work was unscheduled….”

“Oh, that’s right. It was fun today. Judah.”

Elijah rose from her seat.

Leah straight away trimmed Elijah’s clothes.

“And the test passed.”

“… Yes, yes?”

“I’ll tell Gawain.”

“Now, wait a minute.”

Judas hastily caught Elijah on her horse as he was about to leave.

“Why…. No. I appreciate your kindness, but I presumptuously decline.”

Elijah tilted her head from side to side once.

That sounds like a very strange story.

“Why?”

Elijah’s commands are always absolute.

There can be no questions or rejections.

Nevertheless, Elijah asked Judas her reason.

“I clearly broke the rules. Whatever the reason, I was blinded by my personal feelings and misguided the right way to protect them. That I pass the test….”

Judah looked straight at Elijah.

Golden eyes.

A straight gaze speaks.

“This is not right.”

It’s not right, it’s not right.

Judah did not want to run away from responsibility.

Elijah immediately saw through her true heart.

It’s amazing.

The more you know about a bondi person, the more insignificant they become.

There are not too many layers of people, and they are not very colorful.

However, the more you know about this child named Judas, the more interesting and interesting he is.

The appearance of trying to fulfill one’s responsibilities even when faced with disadvantages.

I was even impressed.

“Congratulations.”

“Yes?”

“Because I am thinking of persuading you. You are the first person like that.”

“… ….”

“Judas.”

“Yes. Miss.”

“What is the most important value for an escort driver?”

This is what is taught at the training center.

“It is the life of the object to be protected.”

“Right. And there is one more.”

“If only I had one more….”

“It’s the master’s honor.”

In aristocratic society, honor and reputation are equal to life and are more valuable than money.

I know, but Elijah is annoying.

“A knight staying at my mansion. Candidates at the training camp. How many of them do you think will voluntarily stand up for my honor? Honor to an illegitimate son. You might laugh at me.”

“… ….”

“You are different. When my reputation was damaged, I got angry as if it were my own business, and I fought against them regardless of discipline or purpose. Could there be a better example as an escort knight?”

Judah remembered that dawn.

Common gossip.

She was upset when she mentioned Elijah.

Could it be that she really thought of Elijah’s work as her own?

Judah doesn’t want to get close to Elijah.

I’m afraid.

She will have to make every effort to avoid or overcome the tragedy.

However, that is only a possibility.

That’s also a very low possibility.

However, on the other hand, it is also true that she sympathizes with her.

She was also a little thankful for recognizing and protecting herself.

But as long as tragedy exists.

It is dangerous for her to get close to Elijah.

Besides, she had experienced too much of Elijah’s violence.

Even if it’s a different look and time than now.

Those innumerable indirect experiences remain in my memory as if I had experienced them myself.

Elijah took a step closer to himself.

A round face like a child and red eyes.

For Judas, a mask that is difficult to distinguish between lies and truth looks up at himself.

“This is not unfair. You’ve proven yourself more right than anyone else to be my escort knight.”

Elijah grinned.

“How is it? Did my persuasion work?”

Judah had to admit.

Her words were perfect.

The logic was impeccable.

“… Yes. It is an honour.”

“I will look forward to it in the future. Until the day you become my escort knight.”

“… ….”

Judas could not answer.

She just lowered her head to see her off.

*

A birdcage made of dense bars.

There is a garden in it.

The colorless garden was cold regardless of the season.

The only thing that distinguishes them is the achromatic color that varies depending on the degree.

There are no trees, no grass, no flowers.

It was once a garden overflowing with life, but not anymore.

Only the name remains.

It rained sometimes, but it was a world where the moon never rose, so there was only emptiness outside the garden.

A cage dangling in the air. Such a life.

The garden in a girl’s heart.

The girl was crouching in the middle of the garden.

She was always like that.

Fallen leaves piled up around her.

Some fallen leaves outside the cage.

The girl picked up the fallen leaves every time they fell.

She either pushed it away or dug it up with her little hands and buried it.

But she couldn’t get out of the cage.

Even if I tried to throw it away, it was impossible.

It returns as if it belonged to this cage.

So even if I cleaned it up, it wasn’t.

The fallen leaves accumulated in my heart somehow remain there. It crumbles dry, but does not disappear.

Abandoned to rot.

It stinks.

The girl curled up to cover her stench.

There is only one living leaf in her arms.

Black leaves, exactly the color of her own and her mother’s hair.

This is the only comfort in this cage.

I once tried to tear it up and burn it, but I couldn’t.

The reason….

“… ?”

The girl raised her head.

Leaves fell outside the cage.

Two fallen leaves fluttering helplessly.

I have to clean up again. Fallen leaves that will never disappear.

At that time, a point of light descended along the path of the fallen leaves.

A firefly with a bright tail.

Unlike ordinary fireflies, it is a pale ivory color.

Like the moon.

The same child she stopped when she tried to burn the black leaves.

A firefly of strange light flew out of the cage carrying two fallen leaves.

Elijah blankly looked in the direction the child had flown.

Will you come again? And

Thankfully, the fireflies have returned.

The moon-like light approached leaving behind an afterimage.

The fallen leaves I took were thrown away outside the cage.

She brought seeds instead.

Drop in front of the girl.

As the fireflies scattered light, the seeds burrowed into the ground and grew into green stalks.

It blooms instantly. With red flowers.

Anemones.

The garden has been colored.

The girl carefully stretched out her hand.

The firefly fearlessly rode on the back of her hand.

It shines beautifully.

The girl.

Elijah smiled happily and held the firefly in her arms.

With black leaves, preciously.

“It’s warm.”

The light grew bigger and warmer.

Perhaps, the fireflies might clean up all the fallen leaves in this cage.

The child who brought color to the garden.

***

She returned to her training center after being notified of her acceptance by Elijah.

What I found at the entrance was Brown and Connor, who were packing up and coming out.

They both came out the front door and found me.

“Ah…. Judah.”

I looked at their luggage and their faces before asking.

“What’s going on?”

Unbeknownst to me, the words came out, but I didn’t bother to correct them.

The two looked at each other and hesitated.

A reluctant reply came back.

“I was kicked out….”

“You said you were kicked out?”

“Yes. That… Because of the last time.”

The other day.

In other words, insulting Elijah as an illegitimate son.

I couldn’t help but wonder.

I did not explain the matter to Gawain in detail.

She just said that we had a fight because we had a quarrel.

She doesn’t deserve to be kicked out of the training center.

In other words, someone who knew about it intervened.

‘And right now, only Elijah knows about it….’

It is concluded that Elijah drove them out.

That’s why I’m more curious.

If it was the Elijah I knew, she would have killed her instead of driving her out.

This is an unrealistic disposition because it is moderate.

“Thanks to you Judas….”

Connor said, scratching his head shyly.

“I heard it ended with just getting kicked out.”

I never said that.

It’s true that I don’t think Brown and Connor deserve to die.

However, that is only my standard.

My standard as a third party, not a victim.

Elijah was directly insulted for being an illegitimate child.

If she decided to kill them, I wouldn’t have much disagreement.

It’s not just because of her personality that I know.

Because it’s ridiculous for me to make a value judgment about her decision as a victim.

If I killed it, it would be too severe, I should have thought so, but beyond that, it’s not a matter for me to get involved.

Because I’m not the party.

But she saved them.

They say the reason is because of me.

I pondered for a long time in my head on how to interpret this phenomenon.

One word came out like an awl.

‘Consideration.’

Elijah was considerate of me.

She is unfamiliar with her murder compared to me.

This is not like Elijah.

But it was made into reality.

In that case, there must be a reason like Elijah.

‘… Is it a reward?’

Unexpectedly, Elijah has a clear personality of give and take.

It’s because they don’t want to accept it.

I heard that it is the duty of nobles to return something they have received.

Of course, there are often times when the imbalance between what is given and what is received is severe, but in any case, if I received it, I definitely return it.

Whether it’s good or bad.

For some reason, Elijah knew I wasn’t happy with murder.

That’s why I saved these two as a reward for being secretive.

I didn’t say anything to Brown and Connor because I was trying to organize my thoughts.

They both bowed their heads, probably thinking that silence was positive.

As if feeling guilty.

“The thing I did to you at dawn then…. Sorry. Really.”

Brown apologized timidly.

“You should feel more sorry for the young lady than for me. It would be right for you to be grateful.”

“Uh, uh uh… ! Yes, of course not. That. We, too, yes…. I think so.”

At the mention of Elijah, the two’s faces turned blue.

“It’s different from the rumors….”

“Rumors? What rumors?”

“Huh? I did not know?”

I gave up on those two who were hesitant.

Come to think of it, they mentioned ‘rumors’ even last dawn.

“What is it?”

“That…. You’re not even strong, but you’re full of bravado, and you’re a guy who acts eccentric just to look strong….”

“… ?”

“No one even saw Cale-senpai caught, and there are also rumors that Guliott was actually paid for it.”

“Right. And Guliott made a good living with the money and left the training center.”

The more I listened, the more dizzy I felt as if my soul was being sucked into space.

It was a feast of bullsh*t with 100% purity.

“As much as she monopolizes Elijah’s attention, her personality is eccentric, and even in the same room she is bullied….”

“That’s why I pretended to be stronger. I don’t actually have any abilities, but I’m trying to hide them….”

I couldn’t figure out where to start pointing this out.

So I just listened.

“And, again….”

“… What else?”

“You, that….”

“Let’s not make things frustrating by saying anything anyway.”

“The, that, hidden, betrothal of Miss Elijah… opponent… Words….”

“Ah….”

I couldn’t stand it and let out a sigh.

Involuntarily, I grabbed her forehead and bowed her head.

My head hurts. Really. Do you feel dizzy?

“Once…. No…. Ha….”

I was trying to make an excuse, but I didn’t know what to start with, so I shut up.

‘I’m not saying these idiots believed that.’

Yes…. They’re young, so I understand.

It’s unfounded and stimulating, and you’re probably weak to rumors you want to believe.

I understand, but it’s still a hit.

These two seemed to realize that the rumor was false because of the way I met them in the exam and the misunderstanding that I wanted a favor.

So now I have nothing to persuade or explain.

I asked the most curious and important thing.

“Who the hell is saying that?”

“Well, just, here and there….”

It seemed like a rumor that had already spread.

I was puzzled by one thing.

I haven’t heard any rumors like this in our block, let alone our room, room 13.

“What room are you in?”

“Room 4.”

“Room 18.”

Belongs to Division 1 and Division 4.

They share the same building.

The 3rd block I belong to is the same building as the 2nd block.

Isn’t it because the building is different that rumors haven’t spread to block 3 yet?

It gives off a strange smell.

“Come to think of it.”

Connor said it belatedly.

“That guy from Envinyl talked about it often.”

Brown immediately agreed.

“Oh, right! She said that she was from the same Judeca as you, and she knew her well, but she just said that she had a dirty personality and was nothing special.”

Information about the origin of Judah, which I did not know, came out.

Gudeca.

It’s a place I know.

An amphitheater where slave gladiators fought.

It is not an illegal stadium.

It’s not always just slaves fighting.

‘Judah came over from there… ?’

Is she from there?

Or maybe she came here through Giudecca while wandering around.

“Envinyl….”

Of course, I don’t know who Envinil is.

It’s a name that doesn’t exist in the future I know.

Brown and Connor gulped nervously.

There was also a strange feeling of anticipation on his face.

As if I wanted to go to Envinil and turn it over.

How did you know?

“What room was he in?”

“Room 5.”

“Yeah, okay. Thanks for letting me know. How are you?”

“Uh, uh uh….”

I patted them on the shoulder and went through the front door.

“Judas!”

When I was quite far away, they called me from behind.

Let’s look back. He hesitates before opening his mouth.

“Sorry… did.”

“We thought wrong. Sorry….”

I just waved my hand at the timid yet sincere apology.

“All you need to know is that.”

*

After parting with Brown and Connor, I headed straight for the first block of the inn.

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One compartment for every five rooms.

One building for every two plots.

However, it does not prohibit movement between compartments.

Anyone can come in and out of the building in the other section in their free time.

Obviously by the way.

“What are you?”

As I was about to enter compartment 1, someone blocked my way.

The two look down with their arms crossed.

“This is Yuda, a 13th grader. I came to see the N-Vinyl candidate from Room 5.”

They both snorted.

“If you said you came to see it, should we move aside, saying, ‘Oh, you did!'”

“Are you about to leave just because you’re famous?”

What are these guys?

I’m already tired.

I want to meet Nvinilman quietly.

Of course, it may not be quiet depending on the reaction of Envinyl.

“I haven’t heard of a rule that says moving between sections is prohibited.”

“Hey…. There are juniors who try to teach the rules to seniors.”

I can roughly guess why this is happening.

It seems that bad rumors about me spread in Block 1.

In addition to my actions, which are hard to see in person, I may be offensive to those who firmly believe in those rumors.

“Let’s hear it, you said you were fighting? Do you believe in that?”

It’s annoying to deal with.

It’s not like I’m doing anything wrong in the first place.

I tried to ignore them and walk past them.

As expected, one reached out to me.

“You bastard!”

Caught by the collar.

He pulled me roughly.

“The senior said….”

“This, did you touch it first?”

In other words, it’s self-defense from now on.