Became the Escort Knight That the Princesses Were Obsessed With

46 – 46. Examination of prominence (2)

“Whoa… .”

As I sat down on the sofa, Ekina breathed a sigh of relief.

And he looked at me with his arms crossed alone.

“Okay, let’s talk again.”

The vice-captain of Hongyeom, who has finally regained his composure.

She asked me with her scarlet eyes.

“Once you knew I was the culprit, why didn’t you report it right away?”

I didn’t answer that question right away.

Then Ekina swallowed deeply and subtly provoked.

“Is it because you’re guilty of using a shaman, too? “Because it is an illegal method.”

‘Look at this.’

The intention is to take issue with my methods, disparage them, and gain equal standing in negotiations.

I was quite confused.

but… .

The tail was too long to be swept off with that much fine hair.

“What do I have to worry about?”

I responded to her provocation with a grin.

“The empire has already tacitly acknowledged the existence of shamans. Nobles sometimes read fortunes or receive elixirs from them.”

When talking about the secret lives of nobles, Ekina frowned.

However, for me, who was from a commoner background and had personally interacted with shamans, it was easy information to understand.

“Do you think I will be severely punished for catching a traitor through them? Rather, they will end up receiving only a light punishment.”

A female prosecutor who was speechless.

In the end, even her last resistance was overcome.

“Ha, yes. What do you want from me…?”

However, the disapproving look is still there.

I stared coldly into those eyes.

“Previously.”

When dealing with these young princesses, it is necessary to clearly organize the hierarchy.

“How old are you and have you been speaking informally since a while ago?”

Ekina tilted her head at the unexpected age talk.

Then he answered with a confused expression.

“Woah, I’m nineteen… .”

I didn’t know in my previous life, but he was a year younger than me.

To reach this level at that age is an amazing talent.

but.

Now I’m just a young firefox.

“I will soon turn twenty-one.”

“Well, so… ?”

Ekina asked back in confusion.

I responded kindly.

“I’m older than you.”

After the bold answer, there was silence in the vice-captain’s office.

The sound of a crackling fireplace.

When the sound died down, Echina sighed deeply.

And he answered me with an angry expression.

“What do you want from me…?” .”

A Hongyeom prosecutor who was embarrassed to speak respectfully to me.

She lowered her head and avoided my gaze.

It has to be that way.

Because Ekina was a woman who did not treat anyone with respect other than her superiors.

It must have been embarrassing to be seen like this by a defense engineer who was just one year older than the senior rider.

However, this was still just the beginning.

Once you start bowing your head, it’s only a matter of time before you give in completely.

It’s like when a wild fox begins to be touched by humans, it gradually relaxes its guard.

“… .”

I raised my finger.

And he leisurely pointed to Ekina.

“uh… ?”

Fingers pointing towards one’s body.

The female swordsman’s scarlet eyes shook at that finger.

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“So, in the end, did you also come here to discuss marriage?”

Her face started to turn red like her eyes.

The female prosecutor became very nervous as she swallowed deeply.

“I told you not to speak informally, right?”

“Is that why you came…?” ?”

It seems like they are trying to change it into an honorific.

I personally answered that question.

“No, why are you deluding yourself? “Unpleasant.”

As I was being sarcastic, Ekina became angry.

However, I held back for the sake of the immediate situation.

“sorry.”

The female prosecutor looked at me again.

Then he calmed his voice and asked calmly.

“If not just marriage, what do you want from me?”

“Well, I don’t really want anything… .”

The female prosecutor took a deep breath as if relieved.

However, she couldn’t help but furrow her eyebrows right away.

“I need to betray the crown prince.”

“yes… ?”

Ekina asked if she had heard wrong.

To this, I answer calmly.

“The reason I’m under the Crown Prince’s name is because of the Knight Commander qualification exam that will be held next year.”

Leader test.

This is a procedure for the current director to test the abilities of the next director.

Here, the test subject must basically use perfect sword aura.

However, Ekina’s mana is still light green.

It needs to be golden in order to be complete, so the level is still not good enough.

To fulfill this, stimulants such as elixir and nectar are required.

Perhaps the crown prince will offer this in exchange for Ekina following him.

“How could you… .”

Ekina’s eyes sparkled at the story of the last exam.

She looked as if she was wondering how I knew about the traditions of the Knights of Crimson Flame.

“I don’t know anything up to that point.”

I grabbed the vice-captain’s leather chair and swung it around the desk.

Then he stopped abruptly and said.

“You don’t have the right to choose anyway. “If you don’t follow my instructions, you will be arrested right away.”

Ekina took a deep breath.

“Woah, do you think the crown prince will stay still? clearly… .”

I snorted at that question.

I can’t believe there’s still such an innocent child left.

“He’ll cut off his tail saying he doesn’t know about it.”

I raised my arms.

And as if to show off, he pretended to cut it with the blade of his hand.

“Anyway, there are plenty of resources to replace you.”

Ekina lowered her head.

Thanks to this, her face was hidden by her red and fresh hair.

“Why did you think you would be special to him?”

I bent my knees.

And then I looked up calmly at Ekina’s bowed face.

“Don’t be mistaken. You’re just a throwaway phone… It’s a bit weird, because it’s just one knight.”

He pointed to the chessboard on the table.

Echina pursed her lips.

Then I turned my head and looked out the window.

He is ready to run outside immediately and tell the crown prince.

However, I completely blocked even that.

“Are you even thinking about running away now?”

Mana was injected into the arm.

And he said, showing the golden mana that Ekini wanted so much.

“You are a clear assassin of the royal family. As a defense engineer, I would be innocent even if I killed you right away.”

The female prosecutor who was caught swallowed deeply.

And when I felt how alive I was, I finally opened my mouth.

“All right… . “I will do as you are told.”

A voice that sounds like it might cry at any moment.

Satisfied with that voice, I calmly collected the mana.

“Straighten your face. The crown prince will abandon you for working hard, but I will reap you for attacking me, right?”

Nothing will change even if you crack the whip more here.

If she had threatened this much, even she, a vice leader, would have made a judgment.

Who should I follow in order to live?

I took off my uniform jacket.

And then he looked down calmly at the devastated female prosecutor.

“From now on, whenever you receive an order from the crown prince, send a messenger to me immediately.”

I grabbed a piece of cream-colored paper lying on the table.

Then, with a quill pen, he wrote down the location where the Jeon Seo-gu should be sent.

Ekina quietly accepted the paper.

And then he looked up at me with a sad face.

“Ma, if I do as you say, will you keep this matter a secret?”

I sighed deeply at her question.

Afterwards, he responded with a sarcastic smile.

“Okay, I’ll give you my life. Instead, please come directly to me and report anything that will harm Irina.”

Ekina tilted her head at those words.

“At that time, we have to protect the princess without being discovered by the crown prince, so let’s discuss it together.”

Because I also have that kind of affection.

The female prosecutor said she understood and bowed her head.

“really.”

Before leaving.

I took the piece of cloak that was lying on the table.

Then I asked Echina about the owner of this piece.

“Who is that wizard who was with you?”

“Do you mean a wizard?”

He is in danger of being robbed by his boss because of him.

The female prosecutor looked embarrassed at this.

“Yeah, dude. “The guy who dared to joke around in front of me.”

When I think about that time, I still feel irritated.

Because it was my first time being deceived by someone and missing out.

“that is… .”

“Ha, you’re being slow to answer again?”

“I don’t even know my name!”

Frowning, Ekina finally opened her mouth to speak.

“I only heard that he was from the Central Magic Tower. Other than that, I really don’t know!”

‘It’s the central magic tower… .’

Basically, magicians belong to the imperial family and the magic tower.

And the best people in the Magic Tower are scouted and transferred to the imperial court.

So, of course I thought he belonged to the imperial family.

I never thought there would still be someone with such power hiding in the Magic Tower.

It’s a strange thing.

I guess he got demoted because he had an accident… .

Is this a similar case to Ekina, who follows the crown prince because she lacks ability?

“You don’t even know my face?”

“yes… You always wear a mask… .”

I looked at the mana in Ekina’s chest.

Usually, when you lie, your mana fluctuates violently.

However, her words seemed calm and true.

“Okay, that’s enough for today.”

Still, now that I know that the wizard is a member of the Magic Tower… .

If you poke around here and there, you will eventually find the answer.

I grabbed a handful of biscuits that were on the table.

Then, he stroked the top of Echina’s head with his remaining hand.

“From now on, if possible, let’s only see Jeonseo-gu.”

I opened the office door.

And then he left alone, leaving Ekina alone and confused.

While leisurely walking down the hallway.

I made eye contact with Cosmic, whom I met on the first floor a little while ago.

Is it because I was with Ekina for a long time?

He looked at me with disapproving eyes.

I responded with a light smile and left the hallway.

Cosmic clicked his tongue as if he was shocked.

And finally, the moment I was about to enter the vice-captain’s office to see Ekina.

I flung open the door and made eye contact with the woman who chased after me.

“Ah, Vice Captain Ekina! Did you wait… .”

He bowed his head to greet me cheerfully.

However, no answer came back to him.

Ekina passed him again and came toward me.

“Shall I call you a carriage on the way?”

She followed me with her most hoarse voice.

To this, I nodded calmly.

“Good, my legs really hurt from waiting on the first floor.”

“Oh, I understand. “I will immediately order my subordinates.”

She has not been kind to anyone she has ever talked to.

Cosmic’s eyes fluttered as he watched her follow him and take care of the carriage.

I ignored him and went down the stairs.

And while I was being seen off by the female prosecutor, I thought alone.

‘Now there’s just one guy.’

I fiddled with the piece of cloak I had brought back.

‘I need to catch that bastard… .’

Even I don’t know much about the Magic Tower.

I think I need to ask someone… .

I thought about someone I know who is good at magic or has a connection to the Magic Tower.

Then, a face suddenly came to mind.

“Useup… .”

Just thinking about it made me shake my head at the burdensome sight.

‘Ah, this is a bit… .’

No matter how much I think about it, he’s a bit scary.

Isn’t this the person who used witchcraft to interrogate him?

However, he is also the only person who can get the most positive results for the clues.

If a rumor spreads that a defense knight is looking for a wizard, he might notice.

Because you can ask him quietly.

‘Okay, let’s think positively that this has already happened.’

If we meet at this point, we might get another sofa.

Or even better, a bed.

“Driver, where should I take you?”

The coachman asked me.

I answered with a deep sigh.

“I would like to ask you to go to the office of Her Majesty the First Princess.”

The only high-ranking wizard I know.

The first princess Leah was the only one who received education at the Magic Tower.

‘The only way to catch a wizard is to go find him.’