I Am a Low-Class Aristocrat of a Perishing Country

40 – Please don’t leave me (2)

Illelfi’s fine skin gripped tightly the hand.

“Irlp?”

“Yes.”

A little strength went out of her hands. Still, the hand she was holding didn’t loosen.

My heart is dizzy at the sudden approach of the elf.

In the midst of an unknown moment or years, she resolutely expressed her intentions.

“Neffi is not allowed. Lady Enella.”

“Ugh, I’d like Nefi’s brother to give me a ride. Is there any reason Marquis Justiha is against it?”

Enella protested with a tone of regret. Ir Elfie winks at me and she calmly inhales.

“That’s right. Your horse has no riding experience. She can injure the young lady. But it’s also not good for her to ride while holding on to her young lady’s waist for a long time.”

“Really? I can’t believe that Marquis Arteon, who is well versed in martial arts, has no horseback riding experience.”

“… That’s true.”

Bartlante couldn’t hide his astonishment and admired it. I admit the truth and shake my head.

Then I confided the question that came to me out of the blue.

“I’d rather ask, but why should I ride a horse when it’s faster than a horse? It’s more efficient to just run.”

I don’t know how much time it would have taken if I had reached the Grand Cavity by horse when rescuing Charles.

In fact, Ir Elfi also said that time was wasted, and didn’t she go naked when performing the trumpet?

Bartlante’s focus was endlessly blurred by my doubts.

“… Uh… Uh… That’s right. Why do we need words…?”

“Ah, my brother! Even if it’s not just a means of fast transportation, riding a horse is an education as a martial artist!”

“That’s right! Was it because of culture?”

Bartlante suddenly understands Enella’s actions. He wiped away a cold sweat and soothed her sister.

“It’s unfortunate, but we’ll have to postpone riding together until the next time. Don’t bother the Marquis too much.”

“Uh… Ok. Then I’ll go back, brother Nefi.”

“Mmm! Farewell, Enella.”

The green eyes of Enella, who had been downright depressed, became lively.

She bowed her back to bid her farewell and whispered very softly.

“Haa, you called me by name! How do you like it?”

‘It’s also a flaw that my ears are too good…’

In this way, I sometimes unintentionally eavesdrop on someone’s secret. But I’m too used to the specs now to downgrade my hearing.

I should have learned sensory activation and blocking earlier.

“… Ah.”

Something soft and slender wiggled in her left hand. It was the feeling of Ir Elfi’s white and fine fingers moving.

She was still holding my hand. She was so distracted by Enella that she didn’t notice.

‘Should I let you go?’

Honestly, holding it like this isn’t bad.

There is even a little bit of personal selfishness, a speck of dust, a half-moon shape on the thumbnail…?

It was none other than a huge man who instantly dispersed the confused thoughts.

The moment I met Bartlante’s staring eyes, I quickly let go of her hand.

“No, that, you don’t have to look at me.”

Bartlante was very considerate.

“Wait a minute. No, something like that.”

“Don’t worry. I have a heavy mouth. I drink a lot. I’m not a person who doesn’t have enough brains to go around talking about it.”

‘No!!!’

I wonder if Irr. There’s nothing more rude than forcibly misunderstanding those around you.

I hurriedly whispered into the ear of Ir Elf.

“Um… Illelpi. I know you don’t have that kind of heart at all. I’ll explain myself…”

“Oops, her hair got stuck in her ears, so I couldn’t hear her very well.”

She cut her off and grinned. She then looks up at Bartlante and adds:

“And it doesn’t matter if the little duke talks as much as he wants. I’m insensitive to rumors and I don’t care.”

“Huh…”

“We’ve finished reconciling our opinions, so now we have to go. Is there anything else Nefi should do?”

“Huh? Uh uh. No, nothing. Nothing.”

“Then let’s go back now.”

“… Yes.”

It was an unnatural situation and a forced conversation. It’s strange that the person leading it is none other than Ir Elfi.

The situation that ended like roasting beans in a flash of lightning was awkward, so I hurriedly said hello to Bartlante.

He too waved farewell and saw us off.

“Mirren, they say they’re going home now. Let’s get off the horse soon.”

“It was fun, but I’m sorry.”

Behind Mirren, who was speaking sadly, Arnel gathered up his courage.

“Let’s play together next time.”

“Really? I promise!”

“Yes!”

Mirren and Arnel’s little fingers intertwined.

The sight is heartwarming. Horseback riding is permitted, but no more than that.

As soon as they said goodbye, I promptly picked Mirren up and put her in her carriage.

As the carriage was about to start, Enella’s cry was heard.

“Brother Nefi! Don’t forget me!”

“…”

I decided to just quickly forget it.

That kid, that’s a lot of pressure.

◇

Leaving Chester’s mansion, we arrived at Ir Elfi’s house… In other words, the Marquis of Justiha.

The reason I came to her mansion was because of Mirren’s proposal. Since they had dinner at my house the other day, they said that they wanted to serve them here this time.

Ir Elfi also readily nodded her head, and the result is now.

“It’s big and beautiful.”

It was the first impression I brought out.

Manses are built luxuriously and large, as is the case with high-ranking and wealthy aristocrats.

But Marquis Yus Tiha, among others, I changed her ark. It wasn’t as much as the mansion of Netion Peace, but I was impressed with how majestic it was.

I could now understand her reaction to my offer to give her half of her mansion.

[Who do you know as a poor man?]

I can still vividly remember her callousness that she used to bluntly shoot at me.

‘Compared to that time, IrLP has changed a lot.’

~You’re the first to do this to me~ She graciously achieved clichés.

It was a first meeting with many twists and turns, such as seeing her limbs cut off for the first time and seeing her cut in half.

It is not wrong to say that I was invited to the mansion after that.

“Irelp. You were very rich, right?”

“How have you seen me so far?”

“A single lady.”

“That’s because I was the captain of the knights!”

Ir Elfi screamed with her face stained with shame. The side effect of her always sticking to the uniform of the knight commander is so frightening.

“But what are you doing with so much money? I think they were talking about the family business the other day.”

If it is the family of Irelpi, it seems that they will be in charge of military tasks such as mercenaries.

However, the business that came out of her mouth was beyond my expectations in many ways.

“I own a lot of different types of mines. Second only to Duke Estern.”

“Crazy jewelry bourgeoisie…!”

“You still say things that don’t make any sense. Besides that, there are some things that are involved in ingredients such as sugar and salt.”

‘While he himself had the cooking hand of destruction?’

In my mind, the credibility of the Justiha family’s business plummeted.

“… I can’t wait to see what’s for dinner tonight.”

“I think it will be similar to Neffi’s mansion meal.”

“You can only taste sweetness, so you should be able to believe it.”

“What?”

“No… No.”

I entered the mansion with her army state officer, who was closer to cheap than her palate.

As soon as I opened the door of the mansion, what I saw were servants who were neatly divided into two branches.

They bowed their heads in unison.

“Welcome! Marquis Justiha, Marquis Alteon, and Lady Mirren!”

“It’s a lot of work.”

“I’m back.”

“Huh? Uh uh…?”

It’s amazing how the two sisters take servants with a firm discipline for granted.

My back is bent like a shrimp because I’m burdened!

“Ir Elfi, you lived well in my house.”

“Neffi’s mansion is too liberal.”

When our employees see me, the first thing is to look at me curiously, wondering why I came out.

Then, when I suddenly nodded my head a little, I would awkwardly say no and go our separate ways.

These people even have the convenience of not questioning even if I skip three meals a day.

‘As expected, my house is better…’

I hoped that labor welfare would be settled in the empire as soon as possible, and I followed Illelpi.

◇

It was when dinner was almost finished. I received an invitation that I could not help but doubt my ears.

“Neffi, stay overnight.”

“What?”

“Elfi sister?”

Mirren couldn’t hide her surprise as well, blinking her golden eyes.

“If you don’t like it, I won’t force you to hold it.”

“No! It’s not that I hate it, it’s because it was sudden.”

“Then is it good?”

“Huh?”

I was bewildered by her intrusive question.

Good… Good is probably not the wrong expression, but this is also quite subtle.

At that time, Ir Elfi let out a thin roar.

“Poo, I’m kidding, Nefi. Aren’t you taking it too seriously?”

“Ah… Ahahahaha, was that a joke? Then I’ll go home soon…”

“I’m not joking about staying here.”

“Cool!”

Is this the nature of Irelpi?

Should be said to be full of composure, it feels like dealing with an older person.

‘As expected, I don’t know what IrLP is thinking these days.’

She was usually the kind of girl who would easily get angry when I teased her. And yet, sometimes I feel like I’m playing in her palm.

“Elfie sister, Nefi brother. I have something to do, so I’ll get up first!”

Mirren, who was watching our conversation with interest, suddenly stood up from her seat.

Her gun The way she jumped out reminded me of a young sika deer.

Now, only the two of them remained at the table, creating an awkward silence.

It was IrLP who spoke first.

“I will show you the room.”

“… Yes. Okay.”

I was assigned a spacious room according to the guidance of Irelp. The gaze of the servants, who seemed to be witnessing a rare sight, was unfamiliar.

There must have been a lot of things they wanted to ask, but they provided an environment to wash in silence.

I tried to clear my head by soaking in the bathtub, but the questions increased like a tide.

‘It feels like I only have IRLP in my head these days…’

When I think about it, even when he wasn’t around, I always thought of IrLP.

It must be because of his erratic attitude.

To make matters worse for her, her relationships are extremely narrow and she has no one else to hang out with.

‘Irelp… Ireelfi… Ireelfi… In the end, what do I want to do?’

When I wake up to her, I always follow her reverberation. These days, it’s taken for granted, so I didn’t find it strange at all.

‘This makes me feel like I’m being trained.’

If she listens, she has a low sentiment enough to be straight.

I felt embarrassed for some reason, so I quickly wiped myself off and jumped into bed.

The softness that sinks the body brings stability to the mind and body.

Soon, the light that had been brightly illuminating the room was sucked up across the night sky.

How much time has passed?

In an environment where it was difficult to calm down, I was concerned about the sound of footsteps coming from far away.

For a servant passing by, he had a lot of will to go this way.

The footsteps were silent exactly in front of the door, and the faint glow of a single candle came inside.

“Irelp…?”

“You haven’t slept yet.”

The identity of the intruder was Irlp.

……

She erased all the worries and doubts that had been going through my head with blank paper.

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Perhaps it was because I was overwhelmed by the mysterious atmosphere.

The thin one-piece pajamas reminded me of a stereotyped ghost. At first glance, the ghost was as beautiful as the pale moon, which fascinated people.

Combing her hair back, the snow-white ghost said.

“You were surprised by the sudden visit, right?”

“Ugh…”

She implied her laughter in her muffled reply.

“It’s nothing else, there’s something I want to ask of Nepi.”

“What’s the matter?”

Ir Elfi paused for a moment before she asked politely.

“Can I take the seat next to Neffi tonight?”

“… What?”

“If that’s the case, this was actually the purpose of asking Neffi to spend the night here.”

“What is this… No, no, no.”

It is the Ir Elfie, no one else. It must be far from an impure purpose.

I regain my senses and ask questions.

“What’s the reason? Honestly, that… You know. In many ways, it’s out of line, it’s inappropriate. Isn’t it?”

IRLPy nodded normally.

“Neffi is right. I’m sorry I didn’t mention anything.”

“There are circumstances.”

“Yes. Actually, I’ve been having strange dreams lately, but I can’t remember them at all. But, the one time I slept with Nefi was very vivid in my memory. It seemed so vivid and important…”

Ir Elfi held his hands together and hesitantly begged.

“I want to confirm somehow. Such a superstitious story… I don’t know if you’ll believe it.”

“Believe me.”

“Yes?”

“I’ve never seen you lie, Ir Elfi.”

“… I see. Thanks Neffi.”

Illelpi seemed happy that his absurd claims were trusted. Even though she can’t lift her head, it’s clear that her smile is pervasive.

‘It’s not surprising if there is a superstitious reality in the fantasy world.’

If I can alleviate the suffering of Irlp by doing something insignificant, that’s it.

And I soon had to admit it.

That I was an idiot for putting forward such a wonderful idea with such perseverance.

‘I-I didn’t expect something like this?’

It was indeed a situation worthy of a strategic shock.

“Neffi? Why is that?”

Irelfi whispered. From close range, you can understand her as a pillow head shooter.

‘Because of you… Because of you.’

Her clear eyes looked up at me from a little below. I trembled for fear that my constantly vibrating pupils would be visible.

She lifted her tail and burrowed into her arms like a dog on her back seeking warmth.

‘This, Illelpi…!?’

“Because it might work better if it’s closer. Just in case… Was it rude?”

“Yeah, no.”

I couldn’t dare deny it, no matter how carefully I asked. It really feels like her whole body is permeating Ir Elfie.

The sweet scent of flowers must be attributed to the balm applied to her white hair.

The reason why it is so hot even in the cold season is probably her body temperature.

Then, who is the pulsating heart that makes the ribs sore?

I felt the sensation of being burned every time the skin touched sparsely.

‘Ir Elfi… I don’t know anything because of you. Now.’

Unbeknownst to me, Irfi was staring at Irfi with her stupid face, and she smiled brightly.

“Nefi, can’t you sleep?”

“A little bit like that.”

“That’s a strange answer. What could be the reason for the runaway sleep?”

“That’s right.”

“Could it be because of me?”

At first glance, she asked as if flirting, and the corners of her eyes were full of mischief.

I hated it so much that I flatly denied it.

“It can’t be.”

“Hmm, I’m glad.”

Awkwardly-

“You? Now, what are you doing…”

“Neffi is bold, so I won’t decline.”

Wriggling wriggling.

The new type of IrLP was a little excited. She twisted her body like a ferret that found a cramped hole, digging to its limit.

Ir Elfi’s breath wets her collarbone as she settles into her arms.

“Until the morning sun rises, will you take care of me like this?”

She let out her weird moan and closed her eyes.

‘Oh.’

I’ve given up thinking about it any longer.