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Episode 126 Avoiding the Axe
‘father?’
Count Ambertan screamed inwardly at the sound of those horrible words again.
“Why do you call me father?”
“Because that’s what I want to call you.”
The princess answered with a bright smile. It was a smile like a flower in full bloom. Count Ambertan trembled slightly.
It was a soft yet forceful tone of voice. It was even more effective because she was a princess.
Her opponent, Adrianna, did not back down.
No, rather-.
“It is not right for a grown woman to call a man she knows as father.”
Pointed out the princess.
Nagging at the royal family? Count Ambertan’s eyes widened as if they were going to tear.
The princess’s smile grew even deeper. Count Ambertan took a step back, holding back a scream.
“I am royalty. I can take whatever I want and do whatever I want.”
The princess stepped forward. Her voice was filled with laughter. Since Adrianna was tall, the princess had to look up at her.
When the two stood face to face, the contrast was stark.
“Rights and responsibilities are proportional. The higher the status, the more you have to set an example.”
“It’s funny that a princess from a remote region is talking about status.”
“Right and wrong have nothing to do with high or low status.”
The princess’s smile deepened. On the other hand, Adrianna’s expression remained blank.
Rather, Count Ambertan’s heart sank.
“And I am not an archduchess, I am a captain of the 1st battalion.”
The corners of the princess’s lips were raised to the point where they almost touched the tip. Adriana was still expressionless.
‘This is the conflict between the North and the Empire.’
Count Ambertan swallowed dryly in the tense atmosphere.
At that time, the princess stepped back first. The princess stepped back-. Count Ambertan’s eyes widened.
“He’s going to have a hard time.”
“It’s not right to call him that either.”
“You’re nagging a lot.”
“I’m not nagging······.”
Adrianna trailed off. The princess turned around splendidly, her lips curled up. Her dress fluttered.
“I’m sleepy. I should go to sleep.”
Beating that crazy bitch – Count Ambertan was truly impressed.
“for a moment-.”
At that moment, Adrianna called out to the princess who had turned around. The princess’s eyes drew a curved line.
‘It’s the limit.’
Count Ambertan could tell that this was the princess’s last line. He couldn’t guarantee what would happen if he touched the princess.
“The eve of the festival is still going on. The northern festival has many fun activities like axe dodging. If you want a guide, I can give you one.”
Adrianna said calmly.
Enjoying the festival -. It was a very serious provocation. Count Ambertan had a feeling that something was going to happen.
Contrary to expectations, the princess’s reaction was subtle. She stopped laughing and narrowed her eyes.
“hate.”
“It’ll be fun. Especially if you dodge the axe······.”
“No, I don’t like you.”
The princess spoke directly. There was hostility in her voice. Adrianna nodded quietly.
“Okay, I understand. Even if it’s not me, I recommend you enjoy the festival at least once. Especially the axe dodge-.”
“It’s really noisy.”
The princess, her eyes crinkled, disappeared inside.
Pushing that princess away-. Count Ambertan was seriously impressed.
“Are you okay? You don’t look well.”
Adrianna asked Count Ambertan. Her voice was indifferent, but Count Ambertan’s eyes welled up with tears. She slowly looked at Adrianna.
I heard rumors that the Grand Duchess was the most beautiful woman on the continent, but I dismissed them as mere rumors. When I actually saw it, I felt like the rumors were lacking.
together-.
‘The youngest sword master.’
Even though it was dawn, he was still heavily armed. You could tell right away how strong his spirit was.
‘It’s such a shame to be in the North.’
Count Ambertan sighed heartily. I heard that he was cursed with a mana-burning curse and couldn’t even touch it, but what does that matter? He’s a knight.
“father.”
Then, Adrianna called out with a slightly trembling voice.
“Umm······.”
Count Ambertan desperately held back his screams. However, he could not help but feel his hands tremble.
“Hey, are you okay?”
Ambertan’s eyes welled up with tears at the indifferent question.
Originally, Count Ambertan didn’t care who Galahad’s partner was. But now he did.
“······Okay.”
Count Ambertan suppressed his tension and answered as kindly as possible.
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Then Adrianna-.
“But a foreign woman calls you ‘father’, how can you just stay still?”
He nagged at me calmly.
Count Ambertan gaped.
Galahad-.
What the hell are you doing?
****
“Can you handle it?”
The third prince stared at Galahad with red eyes. Anger was overflowing from his eyes.
‘It’s so hard to live.’
Galahad looked around. The imperial knights who had been hit by Chartien were lying around. They had dared to attack the Archduke.
Thanks to that, even though the room was completely red, the third prince didn’t care at all. Instead, he showed it.
‘You know you can’t kill yourself.’
That was right. The royal family cannot be killed carelessly. Killing them here would be giving the empire an excuse.
together-.
‘The guards will move.’
There was an overwhelming amount of harm in beating the Third Prince’s neck. It was more useful to keep him alive.
“Why are you angry at me? I provoked you as I promised.”
“Provocation, what an interesting guy.”
“I don’t hear that kind of thing a lot.”
The third prince’s face was completely crumpled.
“Aren’t you feeling too safe being in the North? Your family is in the capital.”
The third prince raised the corners of his mouth and grinned. That was true, but it was not an effective threat to Galahad.
“I’m sorry, but I have been kicked out of my family.”
“That’s what they usually say. Until the mansion burns down.”
The third prince twisted the corners of his mouth. He seemed not to believe it. Galahad smiled back.
“Look, the broken one is making a fuss.”
The third prince’s face hardened.
Aura was the pride and belief of a knight. It had a special meaning when such an aura was broken.
“bloke.”
The composure disappeared from the Third Prince’s face. His true nature was fully revealed.
He was a beast. A rabid beast.
The third prince twisted the broken sword.
at that time-.
“stop.”
The Grand Duke spoke softly. The Third Prince, who had been feverish until just now, trembled slightly. The Third Prince did not even glance at the Grand Duke. It seemed that he had been properly educated.
“I will formally protest this matter to the royal family.”
The Archduke spoke calmly. It was a very appropriate remark, even without Galahad explaining it.
“······Tsk.”
The third prince dropped the sword in his hand. The sword was broken in half and rolled around on the floor.
“Galahad. Remember.”
The Third Prince looked at Galahad and spoke briefly.
“I’ll be waiting.”
The third prince’s face crumpled for a moment. The third prince clicked his tongue and left the room.
“hmm.”
The Archduke stared at Galahad. Galahad smiled coolly at the gaze that had no meaning to it.
“He’s not an easy guy.”
The Archduke spoke in his characteristically low voice.
“it’s okay.”
“You’re so confident.”
“If it doesn’t work out, wouldn’t you like to help me, master?”
The Archduke made a sound like the roar of a wild beast. It was the Archduke’s laughter.
“Then I’ll see you later.”
The Archduke was dumbfounded by Galahad’s disappearance after saying what he wanted to say.
“What do you think of me, you punk?”
“A hair clipper?”
The guy who gave an unknown answer quietly left the room.
‘Cut off my head-.’
I quite liked the feel of it.
****
“Handling a retirement team of forty, providing guard dogs, persuading the Kingdoms to unite, provoking the Third Prince, and more······. Can you really do all this in one night?”
James looked at the plan and asked in a shocked voice.
Dealing with the retired team was an achievement, but the work that followed was no easy task.
You’re going to do all this in one night-.
“I will do it because he said he would.”
Zammit answered lightly. James swallowed dryly.
The image of Galahad dealing with the retired team was still vivid in my mind. It was quite shocking.
At that moment, Handsome tilted his head.
“But is it really necessary to do all of these at once? Can’t some of them be done at the engagement party?”
It was a reasonable question. James nodded along. Zammit clicked his tongue openly.
“It’s an engagement party. Galahad is very meticulous.”
What does it have to do with being meticulous? The two of them didn’t understand, but they endured it at Zamit’s furrowed eyebrows.
A loud snoring sound was heard from inside. It was Effort. Effort was surprisingly docile.
“Now that Effort has arrived, there’s no need to worry about headquarters being attacked.”
Handsome and James both questioned Zammit’s words.
“Aren’t we here?”
Instead of answering, Zamit took a sip of his tea.
At that moment, the door opened softly. Galahad came in, coughing harshly. He looked unusually disorganized.
Her hair, which was usually neatly combed back, was now a mess, and her clothes were covered in scratches and dried blood stains.
The room became quiet at the sight of the mess.
“Everyone woke up early.”
Galahad said with a leisurely smile. Only then did James and Handsome salute. The salute was more formal than usual.
Galahad waved his hand lightly and sat down opposite Zammit. His face was full of fatigue that could not be hidden by leisure.
“What about work?”
“I’ve finished everything that’s important.”
Galahad spoke calmly, as if it were nothing serious.
Then Tom handed me a stew that was steaming hot.
“Oh, thanks Tom. What’s first?”
“I confirmed that you were evacuated safely.”
Galahad nodded lightly.
James gulped at the fragrant smell of stew. He had not eaten anything all night and had only worked.
Tom served stew to both of them. James and Handsome emptied their plates in a hurry.
“You ate well. Your cooking skills have improved.”
“thank you.”
Galahad leaned back against the sofa, coughing softly and putting a cigarette in his mouth.
I snapped my fingers and lit the cigarette, releasing a deep, refreshing lemon scent.
Galahad closed his eyes and took a deep sip of his tobacco.
James looked at Galahad with sparkling eyes.
He looked a bit more disheveled than usual. His disheveled hair and cut marks here and there showed how rough the previous night had been.
It was Galahad who accomplished unbelievable things on his own.
He doesn’t even brag about it, he just sits there and smokes cigarettes.
‘······This is seriously dog-cool.’
James’ eyes were filled with admiration.
The agent James dreamed of······ No, there was something more to Galahad than that.
Galahad rose from his seat only after smoking two cigarettes in succession.
“are you okay?”
“That’s enough.”
“Here you go.”
“Thank you. That’s a really nice suit. As expected from Zamit.”
Zammit handed over the suit he had prepared. Galahad took the suit and went inside.
When he came out again, Galahad was in perfect condition. He was so clean that the events of the night seemed like a dream.
It was the usual Galahad. Galahad smiled leisurely, with a cigarette in his mouth.
“I can’t have two engagement ceremonies.”
No one laughed at Galahad’s joke.
With that, Galahad left headquarters.
James, who had been observing for a moment, quietly headed towards the seat where Galahad had been sitting.
James sat down and asked for a cigarette. He lit it and closed his eyes tightly.
“What are you two doing?”
James woke up with a start at Zammit’s sharp voice.
‘two?’
I looked to the side and saw Handsome sitting there.
“Why don’t you move quickly?”
The two got up in a hurry.
****
‘The day is long.’
As he opened the door and went out, the refreshing air unique to dawn greeted Galahad.
Bloody northerners were lying around. It looked like a war had broken out. Axes and beer mugs were scattered everywhere, proving that it was the eve of a party.
‘What a violent eve.’
The last thing left was to appease the wizards, because there was no telling where those two eccentric elders might go.
As I was walking towards the rooftop, I heard cheering from somewhere.
‘There are still people who enjoy it-.’
It was dawn, and the sun was rising. To be out playing until this hour? He must have been a very ignorant person.
When I turned my head, I saw a gorgeous blonde. Blonde hair that was as radiant as the sun melted was rare.
‘······It was Adrianna.’
It was Adrianna, with her eyebrows raised high. In front of her was a man, almost half asleep.
Adrianna picked up the axe and twirled it around with ease. Her movements were not ordinary. On the other side were already tattered targets.
Adrianna took a stance and threw the axe. The axe flew straight and hit the target accurately.
The sleeping man suddenly stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
“As expected, it’s Adrian! This is a new record!”
Adrianna’s eyebrows rose at the compliment from the man who didn’t even wipe the spittle from his mouth.
Galahad looked at the tower for a moment, then turned to Adrianna.
“You’re quite skilled.”
“Oh, did you see?”
Adrianna’s eyebrows rose. She looked strangely pleased. It was clear that she loved the festival.
“Why aren’t you playing when everyone else is there and enjoying yourself alone now?”
“If I’m here, won’t you be able to enjoy yourself to the fullest?”
Galahad clicked his tongue at Adrianna’s calm answer.
“You’re overly self-conscious.”
“······yes?”
Adrianna blinked. Galahad grabbed the broken axe. His waist gave a small scream. He lightly ignored it.
“Didn’t you say you were busy?”
Adrianna looked up. Galahad, reflected in her blue eyes, looked quite pale. Galahad smiled coolly. His fatigue was hidden.
“It’s okay. I’ve taken care of the big stuff. I have some time to play with you.”
“······yes?”
Galahad threw his axe. It flew in a low arc, grazing the tip of its target.
It was because the ignorant northerners had set their target too far away.
“I am okay.”
“You’re smiling.”
Adrianna lightly touched the corner of my mouth. The corner of my mouth was straight.
“Be honest. Don’t you want to enjoy the festival with me?”
Galahad made a light joke, and Adrianna nodded.
“That’s right. I just wanted to let you know how much fun the festivals in the North are.”
“Are you a public relations ambassador?”
“Huh? Oh, that’s not how you throw an axe. You have to hold it like this. And when you throw it, you have to bend your wrist to apply force to hit it accurately.”
Adrianna explained each and every detail. Galahad laughed out loud at her sincerity. Adrianna stared at him intently.
“How do I throw it?”
“Hold it like this-. You have to turn your wrist. The timing is important, just enough for the axe to slip out of your hand-.”
“Well, I don’t know.”
“Let me show you. Okay-.”
Adrianna threw the axe. It flew straight down like an arrow.
‘That’s amazing.’
It suddenly occurred to me that I was the youngest sword master.
“Have you seen it?”
“I can’t figure it out even if I look at it. How am I supposed to catch it?”
Galahad extended his hand slightly. Adrianna put on her gauntlet and took Galahad’s position seriously.
I couldn’t help but laugh at Adriana who was explaining seriously right in front of me.
“······Are you kidding me?”
Adrianna, who had turned into an axe-eyed woman, took a big step back.
“Well, I think I understand now.”
Galahad threw his axe with all his might. The axe, now faster than before, struck its target. The axe’s eyes were released.
“That’s great.”
“That’s my specialty.”
“However, my wrist still has some strength left.”
Adrianna advised seriously.
“Then would you like to start right away?”
“It’s the beginning?”
“Axe dodging and axe throwing are a combination.”
Adrianna’s voice was serious.
“······Avoiding the axe?”
“You can go over there.”
Where Adrianna was pointing was next to the target.
Galahad glanced around. The tattered targets looked somewhat shabby.
In the distance, Adrianna was taking a stance, holding an axe.
‘Dodge the axe-.’
Galahad winced at the truly northern name.
The rules were simple: one side had to throw the axe, and the other side had to dodge. They also provided some protective gear.
‘Is this really protective gear?’
The protective gear was originally made of the skin of a monster whose shape was unknown. It was so uncomfortable to even touch.
‘It’ll be okay, since it’s Adrianna.’
Then, Adrianna opened her mouth.
“I met the princess earlier.”
A strange sense of unease rose in her. Adrianna pulled the axe back hard.
The posture was different from a little while ago.
The sincerity was evident.
for a moment-.
“The princess called Count Ambertan ‘father’.”
In Adriana’s calm voice-.
[Adultery is punishable by death in the North.]
Galahad hurriedly grabbed the beast’s hide.
Fantasy, Fusion,