Chapter 49

The arms dealer handed me an index finger and thumb, encouraging me to grab the handle. I can’t believe it turns into a sword as easily as a child’s toy.

I still cross-examine with skepticism. “That’s not to say that someone without magic can’t use it.”

“Knights who have honed their skills for a long time will use magic power, even if it’s just a little bit. “Otherwise you can’t use a horse sword ……”

“Ahem!” I put on a look of not knowing much again. I gave a dry cough and hastily changed the topic. ”

…… I don’t know if Ikris has magical powers.”

“Don’t worry, sir. Nonetheless, I’ve been selling weapons in the capital for decades. I bet that slave ……” he said falsely, looking at the way I stared at him with wide eyes, panicked and changed his tune.

“Not …… from the aura leaking out of that guard. It’s been 30 years since I’ve been doing this, but it’s the first time I’ve seen someone who spewed out that scary gas.”

“—“Really? ”

“Yes!” I think he’s going to be Mr. Soder soon. I wanted to show off myself, but held back.

“In fact this black color is a very rare item that is traded at a high price on the black market. But the price is so high that knights usually find the sword …… they use first.” The arms dealer cried.

“This black has no special strengthening magic, but it is a very rare mineral from the basic raw material. It’s made from iron ore dug from the long-extinct Dwolf mines. Until now, there’s still no way to dig it up. It’s a secret of the Dervishes. What a treacherous business.”

I could no longer understand what was being said after that, so I could only nod silently.

“Plus the fact that the scale of the magic available changes when the size changes, even in places where you can’t carry a weapon, no one will notice that it’s a magic sword.”

“…… Like in a place like the palace?”

The weapons dealer nodded looking around at the lack of people before sneaking in.” …… As a means of assassination, this is very appropriate.

It was too much. As a matter of common sense, with things like poison and commendations, who would use a sword that becomes smaller and larger to assassinate? I thought so, but didn’t show it. Because he likes this side of the sword very much.

The sword that can always be carried around even though it can’t be seen by others. In fact I thought about types of small swords, but this method seemed better. Whether it’s a magic sword or a toy or a necklace, as soon as you pick it up, it becomes a weapon.

“Then let’s use this one.”

“Thank you, sir! “My child has finally found a matching guest!

The arms dealer tearfully asked, “Why don’t you send this along to the house as well? ”

“–No, no. Give me that one now.” After a while. I hastily settled the bill and was about to walk to the side, but suddenly I saw flashes before my eyes and I stopped in my tracks. “What’s this?” From the looks of the weapon, it was something quite ornate and elegant. The round circle was densely engraved with many words, and the center was set with a dazzling jewel. I saw him for the first time.

“It is something called a Formula 1 (amulet).”

“Formula 1?” Isn’t that a hunting contest. It’s the most popular product recently formulated by women to give to lovers and family members who participate in hunting.”

“What’s the effect?”

“The magic order engraved on the negative has a magic stone engraved on it, so magic is automatically activated in critical situations.”

“What kind of magic? ”

“That’s a different spell.” Most of them are defense magic, but there are different ones.”

“Oh, good.”

“Recently removable magic has been used, just stick it on your body.” The merchant who was seen listening with a rapt expression immediately threw out the bait.

“Would you like to take a look?” I nodded. After a short while, I walked away with 3 gorgeous necklaces in gold, silver, and copper in my hands.

“Did you have a good time?” Not the mouthy Ikris, but the horseman ran over in a panic to take the shopping bag I was carrying in my hand. And the gift for Ikris was hidden in the pocket.

“Where are you going, miss?” “I heard there’s a quiet lake to the west.”

“Oh, you mean Lake California.”

“Well, I’m going there.” The carriage set off silently. In fact, I wanted to take this opportunity to buy more new dresses and jewelry, but I don’t know if it’s because I was “out last night” or not, but I’m already tired. I wanted to go back to work just like that, but there were still a lot of gifts to give him.

‘Since I’ve already given it, let’s give it well.’ Previously, I had wanted to completely end the regrets and resentments that had built up in Ikris’ heart.” Miss, it’s here.”

“Not knowing how far away it was, it didn’t take long for the carriage to stop. I disembarked from the carriage with Eryx’s help. He naturally stood a few steps back. It was to do his duty as an escort.

“Let’s go for a walk together. It gets lonely strolling alone.” I looked back at him and gracefully extended my hand. Eryx hesitated and slightly grasped my fingertips.

It was a weak grip that couldn’t even be felt. I smacked my lips and held his hand tighter first. His flinched. A quick glance showed only his head bowed. But sadly, the favorability didn’t change.

Hand in hand we strolled unobtrusively along the paved walkway.

Finally we reached the watchtower on the lake, which looked like a date spot at first glance, and probably wasn’t crowded because it was daytime.

Propping my arms up on the railing, I watched in silence for a while, as a water-scented breeze blew in from the far side of the lake.

Instead of watching the view or trying to have a conversation with me, I looked at the guy standing like a lookout stone, and I spoke to him cordially. “In a better mood?”

The gray eyes looking towards the sky looked my way all of a sudden. It seemed to be trying to say something.

“There’s been bad luck since morning.” Ikris didn’t make an immediate reply.

“Huh?” In response to my question that I pressed once more, he answered as if in defense “It’s not a big deal.”

I made a mistake, so I asked as carefully as I could.

“How many other things like today?”

“First time going through something like this?”

“-Elix,” I called out to him with a sigh.

“Don’t try to trick me with obvious lies. I told you to get everyone to admit that you live in that house.”

“…… Not trying to lecture you for not doing it right away. You’ve gone beyond what can be fixed, so let me step in.” Did Leonard lead the bullying? ”

Ikris looked at me with his subtle expression and remained silent.

I grew anxious. “I don’t know how Leonard did it, but I’ll help you out.”

— “How?” Elise, who had remained silent, cocked her head.

“…… What?”

“What can a master do to a knight?”

I lost my words for a split second. Although he scoffed and said “What else can you guys do”, the face as dry and thin as wax had no expression.

“In any case, since I’m a slave, nothing will change, master.”

“If you’re doing it for me, simply ignore me. And nothing will happen.” I was taken aback by the unexpected answer. But not so much that I couldn’t hear the hidden meaning behind it. ‘I’ll see to it, without your help.’

Surprisingly, he probably adapted to the atmosphere of a duke faster than I thought. Moreover, the status of the Duchess was understood accordingly.

[Favorability 33%] I looked up at the top of his head for a glimpse. Only 33%. Now it’s hard to get rid of the basic favorability granted from the starting point of the standard mode.

Ikris wasn’t an opponent that could normally be easily dealt with in the less difficult Normal Mode. Thought it would be Penelope who had a bit of loyalty to be like this …… Now I get it. Damn nature.

“Is it in fact just a meticulous deployment for personal survival?” Looking at the over 30% favorability rating, I seemed to have improved my mood without realizing it. To be honest, the events of the morning had inflated my hopes. If things continue as they are, we’ll see the end in no time, and it’s ridiculous that I’m so excited to drag him off to the arms store.

“You’re right.” I had no idea reality was so harsh. I replied in a weak voice.

“And now you know it too. My place.” As I counted the bread I gave him, why didn’t it occur to him that I would be counting whether I was a life preserver or a rotting rope?

“I don’t have the strength to trouble you right away.”

“Since you are a slave, there is no radical solution.” As Elyx saw it, there wasn’t much I could do. Although it’s possible that I’ll go to Duke Kong and say that “the barbaric behavior of ostracism exists within the Order”, I’ve already buttoned the first button wrongly.

How could the Duke, who is not satisfied with what I have brought to him, care about the slaves who are being discriminated against? I immediately dismissed the idea of having to gently coax myself.

“But I’m going to keep you on the driver’s team.” I looked at him expressionlessly and muttered condescendingly as usual. “Only if your sword strength is a little better will you be able to show the Duke of Kong …… “So bear it even if it’s sad. Endure it and keep training to improve your strength.

“I’ll go sometimes and give you the same stick as today.”