I Am a Low-Class Aristocrat of a Perishing Country

16 – 8 years ago, White Sisters (1)

The golden pillars of heat that Siegharun had created were so brilliant that they could be clearly seen from Duke Peita’s residence. It was inevitable that many knights, including Illelpi, would come running.

Of course, this was the story right after the Red Dome disappeared and the safety of the emperor and empress was secured.

“Neffi! Where are you? Nefi!”

Irelpi’s urgent call resounded loudly. I was ashamed to answer, so I lowered my head and closed my eyes.

Trust me, Rani. There was no such bravado, and the bravado pierced the sky.

‘If I gave a little more trust and Irlp went on the offensive, everything would have been resolved.’

No matter how great the hero’s strength, there can be no one-man power that can overwhelm the Irlp. The success of her kidnapping of her Charles was largely my fault for not making her move.

“Neffi! There you are.”

IRLPy captured my new model from a distance long enough to look like a dot. She had the formidable eye of her own.

Sabak. Sabak.

Her head congested with each step she took. She wasn’t sure what to report on the inexcusable clean failure.

The curtain of the still-dark night dyed the white hair of the Illelpi black. She was so close that I could feel that way.

What kind of expression is Elfi making when she sees me looking so pitiful…

“Neffi.”

“…”

“Look here. Nefi? Can’t you hear me?”

“…”

For now, please ignore it and leave. It would be better if you curse and sell. She has a right

Contrary to my easy-going wind, the method IrLP chose was extraordinary.

“Neffi. Aren’t you going to answer? If so, I’ll count to three. Three… Two… One…”

“…”

Seureung-

An eerie metallic sound imprinted in my mind! It was a foreshadowing of the silvery white sword revealing its beautiful figure. I forgot my face and jumped up.

“Wow!”

“Look at that. Why do you act like that when you’re listening?”

“That, not that…”

I couldn’t help but stare hesitantly at the feet of Ir Elfi. Ir Elfie approached me at close range, who hadn’t said anything for a long time.

Now, the distance between each other has reached a distance where you can hear your breath vividly. It was a time when I couldn’t breathe comfortably because of my nervous mind.

Looking at me downcast, Irfi brought out her words lightly.

“Neffi. You know what?”

“What…”

“If you do that in this street, it’s like you’re only looking at my breasts.”

“Cool!”

I hurriedly backed away from IrLP’s bomb remarks and even coughed up blood.

“Now I can see properly this way.”

It was as she said. For the first time since Ir Elfi’s arrival, their eyes met.

Illelpi wasn’t angry. She shows no sign of contempt. She just stared at me with eyes like a calm blue lake.

Just by looking into her eyes, it seems that the mind that was like a turbid pond is changing like a clean lake.

‘This is the feeling I felt when I met the emperor for the first time.’

I wonder if there is a blessing from Pasa in the pupils of Irelpi.

She said.

“I don’t blame Neffi. I don’t deserve it.”

“Illelpi, I failed. The cost of charging after making a loud noise is like this.”

“No. It was a complete misjudgment on my part. Had I trusted Neffi, it would have been better.”

Irlp firmly denies. She held me in her little hand and spoke resolutely.

“It’s too late, but thank you. Nefi proved it with his actions, so I’ll trust him from today. To be honest, I was rationalizing that there was nothing I could do about running away.”

It was a half-hearted joke. She laughed and added nonchalantly.

“Well, I’d like to say thank you again for staying calm so I don’t regret my decision.”

“Irelp… I… I…”

While I was contemplating what to say, Irfi quickly turned her words around.

“By the way, it’s a terrible sight. It’s a natural result since the aftermath is crazy even to Duke Peita’s residence.”

“…”

IRLPy scanned the devastated surroundings. Looking at the traces of the battle, it was to gauge the enemy’s strength. I commented on her struggling.

“Only one person has made the scene like this.”

“It’s surprising that Neffi lost, but did this devastation happen to just one person?”

The innocent question of Ir Elfi, who confirmed her defeat and killed her, hurt. I nodded her head and hit it back.

“You can too.”

“Because I’m special.”

“That’s still a narcissistic answer.”

“What did you just say?”

I thought I was grumbling quietly, but it seemed to have passed my ear. I was moderately evasive.

“It’s true that the guy who made me this way is exceptionally strong. However, I know that all of his subordinates have been systematically trained.”

I recalled the man in the dungeon, avoiding all attacks and hitting them. If it wasn’t for Netion Peace’s overwhelming physical ability, he wouldn’t have been able to overcome it.

“If what Neffi said is true, the culprit is a private of a high-ranking noble… If not, it could be a member of the guild.”

“The guild…”

I pondered for a moment whether I should mention Siegharun. It was easy to say, but I was at a loss for what to say if asked how I knew the details.

I thought about it, then shook my head right away.

‘Stupid! It hasn’t been half an hour since Ir Elfi said he believed in such a notorious body. But a guy like me is already thinking of hiding it.’

It was a disqualifying attitude as a human being and as a man. I immediately informed Ir Elfie of the detailed information.

“I don’t know where he belongs, but I did find out. His name is Zeke Harun Misrah. He is the last remaining spirit in the world.”

Irlp’s expression was filled with surprise at the unexpected and unconventional information.

“Hey, a spirit? A fantasy race that was said to be extinct in ancient times… No, more than that, how does Nephi know about that?”

“I know a lot.”

“Don’t play around.”

“…They blew on themselves as if they mistook me for killing me completely.”

No matter how much I repay the trust of the Irlp, there is a possible line. The truth that this is a world inside a game will never be revealed. That was the reason why he was evasive with appropriate pretexts.

For the sake of the possessed person, all justification for my original knowledge must depend on the trust of IrLP.

The first person to take a step back was IrLP. Even if it’s not obvious, he knew that I was serious and was considerate.

“Whew! More on that later. Let’s go back to our mansion and make future plans.”

“Yes, let’s go back for now.”

To our mansion.

As they walked side by side like that, Ir-Elfi suddenly puffed up his cheeks and complained.

“By the way, Nefi.”

“Why?”

“You didn’t really want to see my breasts at this time, did you?”

“Oh?”

In an instant, I found a cool reason and chose my words calmly.

‘There’s nothing to see, so I should say I saw this. Well, considering the angle, it’s true that it came into view.’

It was an unobstructed, open field of view from the upper body to the lower body. I assumed that either answer would not wait for a very good future.

“What’s that? You know? A lot of things come into the human field of vision, but things that aren’t impressive are subconsciously passed away. Should I say this in the same context? Anyway… Uh, Irrelp?”

“All right.”

In an instant, a chill ran down his spine that seemed to cool even Zeke Harun’s heat rays. I was afraid to look Ir Elfi in the eyes, so I stiffened his neck.

However, the human field of view is subtle, so it contains more than you think. As soon as I saw Ir Elfi’s beautiful hand struggling around the handle of the sword, I jumped out of the blue.

The shameful shouts of Irelpi followed.

“Neffi! Aren’t you standing there?”

“Will you stand, crazy! If you’re going to, why the hell are you asking?!”

Of course, the midnight chase ended with IrLP’s victory.

…Since played messed up.

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As soon as they returned to the mansion, the servants made a fuss. I had to postpone the conversation with Irlp a little while preparing for various services while being frightened by my appearance, which had even been through bad things.

I fervently insisted that half of the responsibility for the mop-like appearance was on IrLP, but no one believed it.

‘They look like heartless people…!’

Everyone doesn’t know the true face of Illelpi.

I swallowed my dissatisfaction and opened the door to Ir Elfi.

“Neffi, you have to knock. What if I’m in a mood.”

“Are you familiar with the inside of the mansion anyway?”

“I won’t do it from today. I promised.”

“That’s right.”

This kind of favor is also included in the trust promised by Ilelp. I was strangely moved by the words she uttered without inspiration.

It was nice to indulge in emotions like this, but I didn’t have the time to do that. I calmed down and asked about the current situation.

“Ir Elfi. The news of Charles must have reached the majesty and the empress. Can we stay like this?”

“For starters, I should say. The empress fainted. Your Majesty is so shocked that she refuses to let the nobles enter the palace and is living in isolation.”

Elpi also talked about temporary follow-up measures, such as the detention of vice-captain Ethio Rescal.

“That’s serious.”

“What is more serious than the majesty or the empress is the whereabouts of Charles. Their cleverness is beyond my imagination.”

IRLP’s eyes sank deeply.

“The heat wire pillar wasn’t just used to kill Neffi. It doesn’t make sense to cast AoE against one person in the first place.”

“You mean it was intentional? I got the impression that I just cast it in a hurry and couldn’t pitch it.”

“It’s both, to be exact. One is the killing of Neffi, the other is an act of annihilation to erase the traces.”

“I guess so.”

I readily agreed.

This is because the Golden Pillar is Siegharun’s signature skill, so it required a lot of resources. There was no way I could use a wide-area skill that put a lot of pressure on me, who was no match for me.

“That’s why it’s so difficult to find Charles’ whereabouts. You don’t know how many days it will take. What are the enemies trying to claim from Charles?”

I had an answer close to certainty.

‘It’s 90% of me, but the royal family will probably use it as a paving stone to make me harm Mirren Justiha.’

The reason why it is not absolute certainty is that they do not know the future of Irlp, which will become a ruin. Considering this, it feels like there is dust on your head.

‘I can’t explain why Siegharun is there in the first place. Ha, crazy! Where and how did the original work, which was never touched, get twisted?’

Isn’t future knowledge about the original work useless only in this way?

‘But the best action is possible only for the Illelpi.’

I spoke in a whisper, like a vassal trying to please my master.

“Irelph. Don’t misunderstand me, will you listen? I’ll tell you in advance, but this is the subject I talked about with His Majesty?”

“Yes? Talk to me. Don’t look at me like you did before. That’s why I’m more curious about Nepi.”

I swallowed and lowered my voice.

“You… I’d better get my little sister out of the imperial palace right now. Mirren Justiha, who fell asleep with «chain disease».”

“Neffi… How does Nefi know Mirren?”

I tried to make suggestions as carefully as possible, but all in vain. Ir Elfi’s eyes trembled like a child facing a shocking fact.

I hurriedly splurge on the excuses I’ve been thinking of.

“You said on the day Her Majesty mentioned her debut as a socialite. Her sister picked out a dress for her during her debut tangent. After that, I was curious and talked with Her Majesty and found out.”

“I can’t say that…”

Next to self-denial was gossip about the lord.

“I thought your majesty would be more talkative than that… But he seems to have trusted Nefi quite a bit. It was when someone was in a state of panic.”

Fortunately, Ir Elfi seemed to accept it without question. The Emperor has unknowingly become his light-mouthed man, but he’ll forgive you.

“But why is Neffi asking me to bring out Mirren?”

“If you look at it differently, this is a major incident in which the empress’ daughter was kidnapped. I don’t know if she can avoid the same thing as Mirren. But if she’s by your side, she’ll be unconditionally safe.”

It would be nice if they could easily convince me this time, but there was no luck the second time. Ir Elfi rarely expressed disapproval.

“It makes sense, but that’s impossible.”

“Why? In terms of quality of medical care and staff, this place is quite…”

“That’s not a problem.”

As I corrected my words, IrLP’s eyes moistened slightly. She must have been reminded of Mirren Yustiha, who was sleeping in the imperial palace.

“… Is there a compelling reason?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Irelfi licked her lips as she stared blankly at the imperial palace in the distance.

“Miren, my brother’s soul is subordinate to the Imperial Family. From eight years ago until now.”