My Villains Episode 265
51. Farewell to the truth (7)
The cloudy sunlight broke through the window. The girl lying on the bed on the other side of the large room opened her eyes slowly because her eyelashes tickled.
“…Um.”
Sapphire-like eyes blankly looked up into space.
The girl blinked her unfocused eyes three or four times. Then I fell asleep again, tossed and turned, and woke up again.
Ellen, the girl who had finally won the battle against sleep, slowly raised her upper body. Her golden, woolly hair was scattered. She sat for a while on the bed with a drowsy face and fumbled for the bedside table next to her head.
So what Ellen held in her hand was a gray-white wand. As she stirred the wand, the candles on the bedside table and on the table all ignited.
“Ventus devartar (The embodiment of the wind)-”
A faint light green wind gathered around Ellen at the low muttering. The wind, which had been quietly swirling, soon split into three parts and transformed into a dancing spirit.
The formless followers of the wind flew busily to carry out their respective missions. The first clung to Ellen, tidying her hair and brushing off the dust, the second opening the windows and doors wide to drive out the stale air and letting in fresh air, and the third flying downstairs in search of a couple of servants.
Meanwhile, Ellen got out of bed and sat down on a chair near the table, as if the cool air had driven her sleepiness away. The girl put on a thick gown and looked out the window, curled up like a chrysalis.
It’s been quiet for the past few days, but the sky is again full of dark clouds. Due to the overcast weather, it was dark as if it was already late afternoon.
Around that time, the Hicks and Rowen couple appeared.
“Good morning, Ellen.”
w o u” — o .
The couple who posted their greetings whimpered and brought a bathtub into the room. The porcelain bathtub was large enough for an adult to sit in and was filled with water. Because of that, beads of sweat formed on the couple’s foreheads.
Servant Hicks quickly left the room without even wiping his sweat. It was to fetch additional water.
Ellen, feeling a little sorry to see that, grabbed a few pennies from a leather pouch lying on the table and handed them to Rowen.
It was one of the Yongin techniques I learned from watching phoenix, and it was a simple but usually effective method.
“Oh, I’m fine-”
“Don’t talk nonsense, take it. Heat up the water.”
Rowen put on a coin in the hem of her skirt as quickly as she put on an apologetic expression.
Ellen lightly dipped the tip of the wand in the bathtub. Then the water started bubbling due to the heat that spewed out.
When the water was warm enough, Hicks filled two small wooden barrels with clean well water.
As he nodded and left the room, Rowen locked the window and door.
Next, Ellen took off her thick gown and thin, soft chemise, revealing her white and delicate naked body, and soaked herself in the steaming bath water.
“O uh.”
The girl leaned back on the side of the tub and Rowen put a well-tied cotton bag filled with cinnamon and musk in the tub.
“I was wondering if something happened this morning.” “What happened?”
“I don’t know exactly.”
With that said, Rowen carefully dampened Ellen’s lush blonde hair and applied a balm of canola honey and cloves.
“Mr. Esson said that the lights in his master’s room were on all morning.”
“To Poi’s room?”
“yes. So, I also secretly looked for it before sunrise to put firewood in the stove.”
Rowen, the daughter of an impoverished merchant and the wife of a wandering merchant, was very proud of the fact that she served a renowned knight by her side.
In fact, Rowen had vague fears because he first heard about Phoenix through rumors.
However, the Phoenix he met in reality was not a bloodthirsty monster, but a friendly and humble knight, and a reasonable and kind employer. And, decidedly, he was a handsome young man.
It was natural for Rowen, a twenty-year-old young woman, to have an admiration for Poy Nix.
“But he was sitting in a chair as if he hadn’t slept at all.”
“……okay?”
“Because it is. He skipped breakfast for some reason, and the atmosphere was so bad that he quickly ran away.”
She liked to gossip about little things about her employers.
Of course, Rowen wasn’t stupid enough to spread the word about his employer outside, so the target of the chat was limited to my wives, especially Ellen and Heila.
Rowen continued talking while carefully combing her golden hair with balm.
“After that, Mr. Cole and a few mercenaries went in and came out with a serious expression. After that, the lady from the east went in, and after crying for a long time inside, she came out almost fainting.”
Ellen, who was brushing her teeth with a toothpaste flavored with fennel and bay leaves after grinding various herbs, opened her eyes wide with her toothbrush in her mouth.
“…Agahi? Meongti?”
“yes. Mr. Mungchi. It’s such a big deal, isn’t it?”
“Ummm.”
It is strange enough that Phoenix, who values rest, skipped sleep and meals
… Why the hell is that idiot who laughs at Poi?’
Suddenly curious, Ellen hurriedly finished the bath.
Ellen stood in front of Phoenix’s room and checked her clothes.
A white shirt with lace on the sleeves and collar. Trousers woven from tough fabric. Short boots that come up to the ankles. It was a neat outfit, not much different from usual, but-
‘It’s okay.’
Ellen was quite satisfied.
Thanks to her body growing a lot this year, her body has become a bit more feminine, she said.
So Ellen opened the door with her chest puffed up with confidence and faced Phoenix with a different appearance than usual.
“…how are you?” “trunnion?” I tried to simply say ‘good morning’, but the young man was sitting alone at the table with a complicated and heavy expression. Naturally, Ellen, who sat across from me, narrowed her brows.
“What’s going on? You said you couldn’t sleep?”
“Ah… yes. I have something to worry about.”
Phoenix nodded and smiled slightly. It was a weak smile that he had never shown before.
Something sad and pitiful clung to her long, deep eyes, and Ellen felt a lump in her heart.
“what’s the matter? What are you worried about?”
w O uu”
—Three
Poynix, who washed his face dry with his big hands, hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth.
“To make a list to go to the palace.”
“what? did you make it yourself? You decided to discuss it slowly.”
“Yeah, but…
“But?”
“I just set it up for now.”
Normally, I would have asked questions, but when I saw the unfamiliar Phoenix, I lost my mind.
Ellen was both worried and frustrated with him, so she pulled a chair and moved closer.
“trunnion.”
Thin white fingers touched the face of the young man with his eyes down. The skin, tanned with a pale copper hue, was much softer than it looked, with no blemishes or blemishes.
“Ellen.”
“Why are you doing that?”
Phoenix, who had pursed his lips, let out a short sigh and met Ellen’s eyes. The black pearl-like eyes were vaguely moist.
“…Master Hagni and Saitz must go.”
” huh?”
“Syitz has to act as a witness and Master Hagni will be on your side now that he knows the truth. yes?”
“Wait a minute Poi.”
“Cole and Steedman Mirasimos have also decided to go. I said it differently, so even if I’m not there, I’ll follow you well.”
Ellen, who was looking at Phoenix with worried eyes, blinked her round eyes a beat late.
“Even without you? What is it talking about?”
“Originally, I was going to send a wad instead of Simos, but they cried and cried and said they would die. How stubborn was the normally mild-mannered guy? Eventually I gave up.”
“trunnion!”
“Simos is kind of like that, but you shouldn’t worry. I promised to return the precious thing when I finish the job well and come back. If you want, you can
teach me some magic while taking me. ”
“Hey—!”
Ellen jumped up from her seat, grabbed both of Phoynix’s cheeks, and made eye contact with her.
“What are you doing? Don’t talk to yourself, explain properly!”
“So I decided. You Hargney Saitz Cole Steedman Mira Simos. There are only seven of them.”
“What the hell- you mean you won’t go?”
“…that’s right.”
Ellen’s little white face was stained with anger, confusion and questioning.
“Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”
“I don’t think following me will help.”
Phoenix talked about the situation in the palace and his status in a hollow voice. It was also explained that when he went to the palace, the gains would be small and the losses would be high. It was a calm and logical persuasion, probably prepared in advance.
But, of course, he couldn’t convince Ellen.
“It doesn’t matter.” Eyes flashing bright blue, Ellen said firmly.
“I will reclaim all that I should have possessed with blood and skill. You don’t have to worry about politics until then.”
“Ellen.”
“I don’t expect much help from you. You just have to stay by my side, but you say you can’t do that? That I am the most precious person Was it all a lie?”
“It’s for you.”
“no-!”
Phoenix pulled the screaming Ellen into her arms.
Ellen struggled, but Phoenix did not budge, holding a handful of her waist and slender shoulders.
“Leave this.”
“We need time.”
“hour?”
“It’s my fault.”
Phoenix continued by stroking the struggling Ellen’s head.
“I should have cared more about you.”
“What are you talking about?
I really don’t know-”
“I did it because I was stupid and my thoughts were short. You’re not a weapon, you’re a person, but I told you to kill people casually. Sorry.”
“what?”
Before I knew it, Ellen’s eyes filled with water droplets, and she bit her lower lip.
“I don’t know what the situation is, but don’t be foolish.” “Ellen.”
“You killed someone? It wasn’t because you made me do it, it was my choice.”
“…do not say that.”
“Your fault? dog sound. I made the choice and I take responsibility.”
Taking advantage of the slack in Phoenix’s arm, Ellen shook him off and met his eyes.
“So now tell me the main point. Why did you suddenly change your mind?”
There was silence for a while.
Swallowing unknown anger and hesitation of guilt, Phoenix opened his mouth.
“Daria.”
“…what?”
“Did you kill him?”
Ellen’s eyes twinkled. Phoenix, who read it, tightly closed his eyes.
