Chapter 47

“Ah, male female!”

The Mark guy panicked and yelled at me, but got no answer. So he shouted at Elyx, “…… Why, why this! Elyx!”

I walked towards him, probably sensing a different vibe from me, and he kept casting glances around for help.

The superior who couldn’t look away walked over again, this time joined by the other knights.

“Elyx, stop it! That’s an order!”

“Yes! I-I went a bit overboard just now. I’ll apologize ……”

Brush pull- But, that Mark guy hadn’t been able to continue in the end. He kept backing away, but Elyx yanked him by the hair and pulled him to me.

“Ho, ho, hoah!”

In the blink of an eye, Elyx wrapped Mark in his arms and began to slowly tighten Mark’s neck in such a frightening way. Mark felt the suffocation and immediately opened his eyes.

“Elyx! What are you doing! Stop!”

The knights stopped him in shock, but Illyx didn’t budge. Looking at the slave who was strangling his companion’s neck, no one dared to step forward.

Although it’s because of my order, the slaves who were ignored are killing each other.

“Hiccup, let go ……”

At the same time, Mark’s tongue stuck out of his mouth. Drool ran down his chin. The filthy liquid soaked Elyx’s arm. But Elyx didn’t move a muscle.

“Male daughter!”

“No, not like this!”

Seeing their dying companions, the knights finally kneeled in front of me.

“We have done wrong. This matter will definitely be reported to the headmaster word for word, and all of us will voluntarily accept the punishment.”

“Male daughter, the Eckart Knights forbid killing!”

I don’t know where the dog is barking.

It was something I learned from Leonard yesterday.

“Male daughter!”

Finally, as Mark rolled his eyes.

“Stop.”

I raised my hand and gave the order. While choking him, Illyx, as if waiting for my gesture, immediately let go of his arm.

Flop-

“Ho, ho! Ho……”

The guy who fell to the ground immediately wrapped his arms around his neck and coughed roughly.

I looked at the expressionless Eryx and was inwardly surprised. I didn’t expect Elyx to carry out the order immediately.

“I thought he would keep pestering me until the end.”

I certainly didn’t want to actually kill Mark. It was an order by virtue of the ruby ring on my left hand. If he was allowed to strangle the bullies to his heart’s content, he wouldn’t feel ill will towards me even if I used the control device.

But Eryx unexpectedly let go of Mark immediately. In other words, he valued my order more than his personal feelings. That was something I was satisfied with.

“Did you really say something like if the male daughter returns, you’ll be thrown out?” I looked around at the stiff atmosphere around me. The already stiff knights’ expressions stiffened even more because of my words.

“But is it faster for me to be thrown out, or for you all to be dismissed?”

I jokingly lengthened my tone and said with a smile.

[System] People around you in the dukedom have deteriorated in their favorability towards you, Fame -5 [TOTAL: 10]

A system window appeared in front of his eyes, it was a pity that the reputation had dropped. But the knights aren’t the male lord, so it’s not my quest.

I turned towards the real male lead.

“Eryx, come here.”

He immediately approached me.

“Go.”

The hand that wasn’t holding the fan gently grabbed Elyx’s wrist and led him out of the martial arts practice area.

[Favorability 32%]

Although still expressionless, the rising favorability was like a wagging puppy tail.

“Miss.”

Letting Eryx follow behind, he walked to the main gate of the mansion. The butler was waiting along with the carriage and greeted me.

“It’s so beautiful today.”

“Are you ready to go out?”

“Yes. The carriage that applies defense magic and tracking magic is prepared. The guards are already around ……”

The steward glanced behind him at Eryx and continued.

“The horseman I assigned is a wizard. In case of an emergency, he will immediately return the young lady to the ducal palace.”

Like Winter, magicians hid their identities well. That’s why it was very expensive. That’s why when going out, it’s very rare to have a magician as a horseman, except for the royal family.

“Is it really a ducal palace?”

With such a good deal, I was half expecting it. But pretending as if nothing had happened, I said.

“Hard work, steward.”

“And this ……”

There might be something left, the butler took out something from his arms and handed it to me.

“The Duke told me to have a good time on a long outing.”

It’s a blank check. I didn’t know that the Duke would be so concerned about yesterday’s incident. So I am looking at it with surprised eyes.

“It’s like putting a bomb in the arming box. If I knew what the reason was, I shouldn’t have done it like this ……”

I am debating whether to accept it gladly or not. The butler coaxed me.

“Please take it, miss. The merchants haven’t been called much lately.”

“…… All right.”

I gave up my hesitation and accepted it gladly.

“Please tell Papa how much I appreciate it.”

“That’s for sure.”

I turned around and walked up to a parked carriage.

Elyx, who had been standing without a word, suddenly followed me. Standing in front of the open carriage door, I silently extended my hand to him. He froze as he looked at the hand I extended to him.

Was it because it had been left alone for too long after bringing it back? Illyx didn’t seem to have any thoughts of being my true escort.

“Fool, it’s only fair to escort a lady at this point.”

I rebuked him with a frown. Then the gray pupils flickered slightly.

“…… But I’m a slave.”

“No.”

I corrected him immediately.

“You are now my escort.”

“So what now?”

I raised my left hand, which was wearing a ruby ring, and waved it at him. Suddenly, Elyx smiled slightly. He took my hand and slowly bent down. Flexing one leg and kneeling on the ground.

He used perfect etiquette that even the butler was surprised. Then looked me in the eye and said.

“Please step on my leg and get into the carriage, master.”

“Would you like to go to the dress store first, miss?”

The coachman asked as Elyx got into the carriage.

“Nah. Go to the weapons dealer.”

I replied absently as I leaned against the window and rested my chin.

Then the carriage drove off. I had heard that with magic, the ride was better than a car. I looked out the window with interest as the scenery flew by.

“Why ……”

Suddenly, a small murmur came from beside me. Turning my head, I met eyes with Elyx.

He looked at me with meaningful eyes and spoke, “Why haven’t you looked for me this whole time?”

It was an unexpected question. Perhaps it’s because he blames me for things like today. So I scrutinized his face, but had absolutely no idea what he was thinking.

“Complained?”

I ventured to ask. Even so, I was a little emboldened to say so.

“Wasn’t that the agreement?”

“What?”

“Please come to me often as a reward for training hard.”

Ah. I managed to swallow the groan that was about to burst out.

I won’t forget why I didn’t go to him because of the memory of that rainy day, that horrible feeling.

“…… waits for his master every day.”

Not knowing what he remembered, Eryx murmured in a small voice. Why did that expressionless face just now look a bit sullen, was it because of the mood?

I gently tapped the window frame and chose an excuse for not looking for him.

“So.”

“……?”

“Didn’t you lie to me, Eryx?”

“What?”

He moved his eyes, pretty as a perfectly crafted doll except for his corpse-like expression.

“To leave something like that on your pretty face when you clearly said no one was picking on you.”

I reached out and touched his cheek. He visibly shuddered and pulled his upper body back.

More than at any other time, I looked into his startled gray eyes and smiled briefly.

“Back then ……”

“It really wasn’t a lie then.”

Elixir argued in a pushy tone.

“Okay.”

I mentally dismissed his words – is that right? Even after killing someone, you can swing the sword in your hand as if nothing happened. A foul guy at first glance.

“In any case. I wasn’t told such a thing first today either. That reward is invalid.”

“But ……”

“Shhh. Instead, I came out here to give you another reward. So hold your horses for a moment.” Stopping him from trying to retort, I coaxed him hastily.

Was my words too shameful, Eryx’s cheeks slowly turned red. And.

[Favorability 33%]