Spoiler When the Mad Emperor Suddenly Becomes Sweet / 미친 황제가 갑자기 다정해질 때는

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    Lucius tied her hands tightly above her head, planting soft kisses along Freya’s neck and shoulders. Freya could no longer relax as his lips brushed against the peak of her chest, which had hardened in excitement. “Oh, this feels weird,” she moaned. His hand slid toward Freya’s exposed belly, and as he reached her most sensitive spot, caressing it gently, Lucius suddenly let out a low groan.

    “Freya, I can’t take it any longer.”

    His ere*t manhood, threatening to spill its evident desire, penetrated her insides at once.

    ***

    Freya grew up abused in her orphanage. She picked up Ruth, a beautiful boy with blonde hair and green eyes who had fallen down in the yard.

    ‘Freya, I have only you.’
    ‘No matter what happens, I won’t let go of your hand.’

    But one day, Ruth suddenly disappeared, and that was the last memory she had of him. And three years later, Freya became a servant of the mad prince.

    “I will give you the honor of being my servant,” said the prince. However, things began to get strange as Freya is constantly entangled with the prince. She wants to keep distance from him, but her efforts were in vain.

    Blonde hair, pale skin, and thin red lips. Crown Prince Lucius held dark blue eyes, so different from the Ruth Freya knew in many ways.

    ‘He’s not Ruth. But why… do I remember Ruth?’

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    I haven’t read the chapters that are out yet but the reviewers are confused bc right off the bat so many sh*t is going down:hmm: I got the impression that Ruth is the same person as the Emperor but it doesn’t seem to be (reviewer mentioned 3 guys Lucius, Ruth, then Lucas)
     
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    Is there magic worldbuilding? If there is, we may get a Luca from stepmother from an irrevocably dark family scenario if 2 or 3 men are actually the same person
     
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    So is Ruth and Lucius the same person? But why Lucius doesn’t recognize freya when he first saw her in the recent chap?
    Please someone spoil?
     
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    Why can’t Lucius recognize freya?
     
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    Spoilers pleaseee
     
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    I wanna know if her hair is brown or black (n)
    The novel cover looks like it's black but the description in the novel it's brown :hmm:
     
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    Spoiler** MC is of noble birth who was kidnapped as a baby. The ML half brother is not really bad guy he's more of a silent accomplice to his mother's evil nature. It seems that Current King has been bewitched the 2nd empress. ML HALF Bro wizard sleeps with the EMP2.
     
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    Thank uu sooo much:cookie::cookie:
    Please spoil more if u can :aww::aww:
    Also ML half bro sleeps with empress 2 isn’t empress 2 his mother??:blobdizzy::blobdizzy:
     
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    Prologue

    It was great weather for a walk.
    Vol 1.2
    Time seemed to be like stagnant water in a puddle, and it seemed to flow swiftly. A year has passed, and there are big and small children in the orphanage where Freya lives. A change has taken place.

    “I have a command from the imperial family to get rid of everything that pollutes the streets.”

    A direct blow to the imperial order is to wander around with a child who works He was a merchant who sold things. Sophia was very frenzied at the news.

    “What the hell are you going to say to us? Not one or two mouths to harvest and feed.”

    The orphanage is nominally It was a relief agency that took care of children who lost their parents, but if you look closely, all kinds of corruption were rampant. A very small portion of the subsidy from the Empire was used for meals such as pork porridge given to aborigines. heated again The only place was Sophia and the director's room. All remaining subsidies went into the director's pocket. is that only He also intercepted all profits from pickpockets and begging forcing children.



    The children who suddenly stopped going to work because of the imperial order were anxious. Lottie, who was constantly hovering near Freya, asked.

    “Freya. I don't feel like going to work Isn’t it strange?”

    “… … well."

    But Freya couldn't give Lottie what she wanted. The two are not family.

    'It's just a relationship that you never know when to break up.'



    However, it was difficult to completely ignore Loti, who followed her. Freya quietly dropped the donut pieces she had kept in her pocket.

    "sister. Are you giving me this?”



    Lotty smiled brightly with the half-donut, and Freya responded bluntly. The donut was Sophia's leftovers. When it comes to food, I remembered Roti, who couldn't use four legs, so I kept it. But I had no intention of saying anything useless.

    "I do not know. I thought you were there before.”


    Freya quietly wanders the orphanage in search of a place to knit. reached the top The cramped orphanage building was filled with children who did not go to work, and it bothered me everywhere I went.

    “There will be no one here.”

    The orphanage's attic Because there were rumors of ghosts coming out.

    “Look at this dust.”

    As I was going up the old stairs, dust flew through Freya's hand. The creaking sounded bizarre, but Freya did not stop walking. I pushed up the wooden door leading to the attic and managed to push myself in. The interior of the attic was darker than expected, and Freya's vision soon dimmed.



    “It’s too dark, can you knit?”

    When she couldn't beg, Sophia brought the children a knitting or a hand job and gave them away. very young child Except there was a quota, and if I couldn't fill it, of course I had to starve.

    “I can’t see well.”

    There was a small window, but the sun barely came in because of the old dust. Freya groped for the floor with her hands and settled roughly anywhere. As the darkness tried to get used to the eyes, a small light flickered across the street.

    "Ghost… … ?”

    But Freya I didn't care at all. What she fears is the living, not the dead. At that moment, a small voice leaked from the other side.

    “I am not a ghost.”

    I looked closely The color of her hair, like a yellow forsythia flower, caught my eye faintly.

    'Ah, it must be the boy of the patronage that I saved.'

    I've been so busy that I completely forgot about it. Freya is I felt sorry for nothing, so I made a very low voice.

    “I’m alone and I’m sorry to disturb you. I’ll just do this and go down soon.”

    It may be seen by the other person, but I swipe the knitting material seemed heard

    “It’s okay to stay here.”

    “… … .”

    There was loneliness in his muffled voice. It was clear that he had not yet adapted to life in an orphanage.

    'If you act like that, it would be difficult to see a good look... … .

    Sophia really hated children who were ignorant or not nimble. When I think of scars on the face of a pretty child, I feel It wasn't very good.

    'To do. What does that have to do with me?'

    It was difficult to even take care of one's own body here. Freya began to play with her hands in the dark. decided If you can't make the portion, you have to starve. Although it was such an important job, knitting was really tedious and hard work. According to Sofia, the items made in the orphanage are very popular.



    'The poor child made it or what.'

    A woman who sympathizes with an orphan and is willing to pay a high price is praised for having a strong reputation. Freya even had the little fur hat she was making. The thought of being treated like that made me feel strange.

    '… … Poor child.'

    People said that she had a ferocious impression, and that she was pitiful. Freya is like that. I really didn't like that part.

    'I'm really annoyed.'

    Then I saw a child sitting on the other side without a word, watching her move.

    'what. like someone who doesn't have y'all.'

    I didn't like being annoying like Lotty, but I didn't like how quiet it was.

    “What are you doing here?”

    I can't stand the silence and put my mouth first It was Freya who broke it. It wasn't really a question. It was simply because I remembered that I had never seen a boy with such a striking appearance.

    “Collock. Cole.”

    body It was a long time later to hear an answer from the fact that he was coughing a lot because he was very weak.

    “I am helping Sophia-sama.”

    "Wow. Awesome!”

    In other words, Doesn't it mean that you don't go out and steal other people's money or beg humbly? But when I think of Sophia's venomous face, I also think that it's not something to be so envious of.



    “Are you okay over there?”

    Even after asking Freya, she felt a little embarrassed. No one here asked or wondered about it. When you show signs of pain, you feel sad It was common to get sick and die. The only time the senator came was when Sophia was sick.

    "it's fine now."

    And there was no conversation for a long time.

    Freya more than knitting I thought it would be better to go out and beg. Being locked up in an orphanage all day and making only hats was not suitable for his aptitude.

    'I think my fingers are paralyzed.'

    almost one hat By the time it was all over, the light was dimming outside the window.

    “Is the time already like this?”

    I had to hurry to get to the restaurant. Freya quickly organized her knitting items.

    “If you are late, you may not even be able to eat porridge.”

    At that moment, irregular breathing was heard from the other side. The light from the small window shone on the boy. Fallen over the piled-up dust The boy's profile looked very hard.

    "what. Aren't you really sick?"

    I said it was okay, but it was obviously not okay at all.

    “He’s a very concerned kid.”



    It was difficult to ignore the boy back then and now. Freya tossed the old shawl from her shoulders over the boy's body and hurried down the stairs. Stairs that are about to break A loud noise rang out.


    ***


    The national policy brought major changes to the orphanage.

    Sophia avoids surveillance and even tries to make the children beg. However, the results were not satisfactory.

    “Because they don’t know!”

    Being fined for admitting caught children, Sophia even turned away from them. knitting as a temporary measure They made and sold a piece of paper, but it didn't make a lot of money. Eventually, the orphanage operation was disrupted. Because of that, Shiloh, who lived in the capital, came down here often.


    'Oh, please! Shiloh. Please don't throw me away.'


    He always made terrifying voices towards Sophia, and she always wept. Despite all these efforts, the situation at the orphanage is It got worse day by day. In the end, Sophia had to let her maid out. And Freya took the place.

    '… … What is this?'

    Freya also knits The situation that came to the market while I was doing it was not very pleasing. Sophia has never said anything nice to her since she was very young. And they beat him hard, often starving.



    'By the way, helping Sophia dress up... … .'

    Freya, who was grinding asbestos powder, secretly grinded her teeth.

    “Make sure to stir a lot so that the honey is well mixed with the powder.”

    Sophia's There was a lot of anger in his voice.

    It was Sofia who actually ran the orphanage, but this place was Shiloh's property. Sophia is somehow noticing I knew that if I didn't, I would lose this position soon. There were dark bruises between the eyelids and cheekbones, probably from Shilo being hit last night.

    “You have to properly cover the bruises around your eyes.”

    As Sophia began to chew on her long fingernails, Freya grew nervous as well.

    'I might get it by accident.'

    Sophia at this time is very sensitive and will take care of even the smallest mistakes. didn't She applied powder with trembling hands, and painted her lips with a mixture of honey and dye. A boy who was lying in the corner of the bedroom was reflected in the mirror. It was the child that Freya had saved. He was reading thick paper in the corner and writing something.

    'He said he was helping Sophia... … .'

    There was nothing to be envious of.

    Let's see, the boy spends most of the day It seemed that way. I didn't get along with anyone, and I didn't even talk to anyone. Freya looked at the boy and remembered the cat that lived near the warehouse in the backyard. the yellow cat Red flags circulated under the sunlight. The first cat never gave up on her. If Freya, who doesn't have anything, sometimes brings something like a bone or a piece of fish that is rolling on the road, she comes to me. It was just a bite and disappear.

    “Come here.”

    As Sophia spoke, the boy crawled helplessly. Sophia threw some papers at the child.

    “I will go Until then, let everything be done.”

    Sophia treated the boy as an animal, not a human. I had to eat on the floor too, and I slept crouched down.

    'It makes me feel uncomfortable.'



    He would have died if he had left it in the backyard, but living away from Sophia's bedroom didn't look so good either. As Sophia goes out for urgent business, the boy crawls back into the corner. went. Still, his white face didn't see the light, so he was pale.

    Is it the responsibility of the person who saved it? I don't know if it's useless, but I just couldn't watch it.

    "Hey. Wolf Wow."

    Freya opened her mouth, but her opponent didn't respond. Freya wanted to take the child out of this room, which smelled of Sophia's perfume and venom. Once more When I gave strength to the voice, the boy raised his head without looking at the documents. His eyes were blurry and he had no focus.

    “… … .”

    “Let’s go to our attic over there.”

    It's called an attic The boy stood up as if he liked the word. The two looked around and found the attic secretly. As Freya sat down, she took out the paper that had wrapped the cookies in it. How I felt a few days ago Sophia, who was good, gave it to her. The paper, which had been soaked in cookie oil, smelled sweet as soon as it was opened. Freya cut it in half and gave it to the boy.

    "eat this."



    However, the boy did not reach out his hand easily with a very wary face. Freya fully understood the boy's behavior. There was no human being who showed good will without cause. perhaps She, too, may be just one of those people in the orphanage.

    “You don’t have to.”

    Freya decided to confide in herself.

    “I save you from patronage the one who gave So it’s okay to eat this cookie.”

    In fact, he only added to himself that he did not know whether this was a good thing or not. As I held out the cookie again, the boy who came a little closer and sat down I reached out my hand slowly.

    “Oh, you are the benefactor.”

    For some reason, his voice seemed a little different from before, but Freya thought it was just her mood.

    "Yes. I don't know if it's silver or what."

    “Is your name Freya?”

    The boy, who seemed to have no words, showed quite a bit of curiosity towards Freya.

    "Yes. You What is your name."

    "I … … Call me Ruth.”

    Freya thought it was a very fitting name for a boy who looked like a cat he had once seen. The two names each other from the day I told you, we gradually became friends.

    “This is your name.”

    Wherever he learned it, Ruth knew how to write, and taught her little by little whenever he had spare time.

    “Ruth, yes. How do you write your name?”

    “I’ll tell you about that later.”

    Freya heard the story of the outside world through Ruth. There have been several wars. And in the Morciani Empire He said there were an elderly king and two princes.

    “Then the Crown Prince will become the next king?”

    When Freya asked while tilting her head, Ruth clenched her fists with a strange expression on her face.



    “It used to be, but I don’t know yet.”

    “Ugh, that’s right.”

    In fact, it was of no interest at all whether the first prince or the second prince would wear the crown to Freya. I could only see a white loose like the cake in front of me right now.

    “Even if you don’t know, Ruth, you will be more beautiful than the two princes.”

    Freya's twinkling eyes filled Ruth's.



    Even in Freya's eyes, who did not know the meaning of beautiful, Ruth was very beautiful. So, I wondered if Sophia under the world couldn't even beat Ruth's body. But I guess that compliment wasn't good enough for Ruth. He put a lot of impressions on his pretty face and opened his mouth very seriously.

    “Isn’t it a compliment to be nice to a guy?”

    "Man? You?"

    Freya grabbed the boat and rolled on the floor after a very long time. Ruth looked like a young boy, now only about eight years old. Besides, Ruth was so cute and lovely.

    “Ruth. Sister I will soon be thirteen.”

    Ruth made a very troubled expression and let out a long sigh.

    “Freya, actually, I have some circumstances.”

    Do something Ruth, who seemed to be talking, quickly lowered her head.

    It was so funny that Freya decided to tease Ruth more.

    "Yes. Okay. Originally a hundred years old, Let's pretend we're enchanted. Did that happen?”

    “Freya. How did you know that?”

    When Ruth raised her head and made a rather serious expression, she said that it was funny too. Laughed

    "What. Ruth. Do you still believe in that? You're cute."

    Freya thought that Ruth was still a child like Lotty, although she could read. Loads His angry expression looked like a cat with its fur rose up. The child she gave out small loaves of bread had golden fur like Ruth. When he heard Freya's footsteps, he appeared from somewhere. Cat.

    “Soft.”

    Freya, imagining a cat, unconsciously reached out and stroked Ruth's head.

    'Ruth is really weird.'

    Running around the orphanage He was full of dignity even though he was wearing shabby clothes. The blonde hair that shines in the dark and the big, clear eyes also contributed to creating an atmosphere. Freya, who was looking into his mysterious eyes, looked up alone. Nodded.

    “Freya. What are those eyes?”

    "Yes. You are just like a cat.”

    “It’s like a pretty cat, isn’t it?”

    It was a very small voice, but I didn't feel it was clear that it wasn't good. Freya immediately lowered her hand and apologized.

    "Sorry. If it was rude.”

    “If it’s Freya, it’s fine. I feel purified.”



    "Purification… …?”

    It was such a difficult word, so when Freya tilted her head, Ruth smiled softly through the dim light.


    Once upon a time, the children in the orphanage One by one they started disappearing. Freya was worried that the empty seat would increase every time she ate breakfast. Where have all the children gone?

    '… … what the hell is going on the poor?'

    Come to think of it, many days have passed since I haven't seen Lottie. When the child who had been so annoyingly around she disappeared, I was strangely drawn to her. Seldom does anything to Sophia she never ask questions, but she had a lot of courage.

    "Aunt. Where is Lotty by any chance?”

    In response to Freya's question as she was wearing a necklace around her neck, Sophia slapped the back of her hand with a fan. 'Tak'.

    “How would I know that?”

    Freya quietly finished Sophia's outfit with her head bowed. In the end, there was nothing she could do.



    “After breakfast, the girls gather around one wall.”

    At Sophia's words, the remaining children lined up against the wall. Sophia passed the skinny children because she couldn't eat well. Looked carefully. I even tried sweeping the skeleton of the face and the waist. He also grabbed my chest. It was a very shameful thing, but no one spoke.

    “Until all of them are so dry, where will I use it?”

    When it was Freya's turn, Sophia frowned. His hands were shabby, so he helped her dress up, but he was by no means a child he liked. Mysterious looking the girl with the eyes was quite feminine, and in Sophia's eyes, it was just annoying.

    “Is menarche yet?”

    "Yes… …?”

    Freya likes a parrot because she doesn't know what it is I just asked Sophia brushed past her with a smirk on her face and ordered some to be taken to the man.

    'I think something will happen.'

    That’s good you can risk everything she has on the fact that it's not work. Freya trembled as she watched the little girl a little bigger than her exit the orphanage's door. The long table was filled the restaurant where they had all disappeared was so terrifying.

    'Am I going to go to the capital if I stay like this?'

    Since I was born, I've been here all the time, so Freya's outside world I was afraid. Most of the people I met while begging were not very friendly to her.

    'But it's not like Sophia or Shiloh is good either.'

    All the children go out and heavy When the door closed, only Freya was left between the orphanage dining room and the door.


    ***


    It was thanks to Ruth's side that I was able to endure the hard day. Ruth was slender in stature, but there was a strong corner, so Freya was not anxious when she was with him. If Lotti was like a little brother she had to take care of, he felt like a friend.




    The two sat facing each other in the attic and were having fun.

    “So I am the father, and you are the mother.”

    “But when a man has to take care of his father, Isn't it?"

    Ruth frowned as to whether she was dissatisfied with Freya's assignment of roles.

    “Who is the father? We are together.”

    "together… … ?”

    "Yes. Therefore Lets make a cake by lumping the clay together."

    Freya made lumps out of mud from the garden, and made candles from short twigs. Ruth, whose cheeks were blushing for some reason, was played by Freya. I just stood there watching.

    “Ruth, have you seen the cake?”

    "that… … .”

    When Ruth made a troubled expression, Freya quickly opened her mouth.

    "Cake it has sugar snow on it.”

    Likewise, fine sand brought from the backyard was gently sprinkled over the mud. Soon, the homemade cake was finished.

    “Ruth. Afterwards Will I ever eat real cakes on my birthday?”

    “Freya. When is your birthday?”

    “Oh, when was that? It was February!”

    Memories of eating roti and delicious bread I groped

    “Is there no specific date?”

    “When is a good time? I am 13 years old, so should I do the 13th?”

    "Yes. Freya. From the next birthday onwards, the cake will be like a pile of cakes. It will pile up and you will not be able to eat it all.”

    Freya liked to hear Ruth's childish imagination. But I was also a little worried.

    'I lost my sense of reality like that how can we live in this harsh world?'

    “Ruth. Do not worry. I will protect you after I become incredibly strong.”

    “… … Yes?"

    At Freya's sudden determination, Ruth had surprised eyes.

    Then Freya, who was chewing her fingers, muttered to herself.

    “Perhaps we will go to the capital soon too.”

    She's been feeling anxious lately was captivated If you go to the capital, where will you live and what will you do, and will you be able to stay with Ruth? Nothing was certain.

    “Freya. What would you like to have?”



    Ruth would occasionally ask absurd questions.

    Thanks to Ruth's silly questions, she could sometimes dream of a different world.

    “I don’t have anything I want.”

    At her words, Ruth smiled as her green eyes lit up.

    “What would Freya choose if she had a jar full of gold and me?”

    A twinkle in Freya's head the golden jar and Ruth were painted at the same time. He was also craving for gold, but Ruth's blonde hair, which was finer than that, caught her attention.

    “I like Ruth better. Gold is if I earn a lot its okay.”

    At her answer, Ruth blushed slightly. He reached out and lightly stroked Freya's cheek.

    “Freya, you really… … .”

    Ruth sighed. She smiled broadly at the sight. Perhaps he must have been ashamed. It was so cute that it made me laugh all the time.

    “Think of me as your sister. Ruth.”

    She is Ruth I wanted to do anything for you.


    ***


    The place where Ruth is now was far from the capital. He came up to the orphanage attic He took off the mask he was wearing.

    “… … I'm tired."

    His face, crouched down, couldn't find the usual pure energy. Ruth's eyes staring at the dusty window was drenched in darkness.

    'I'd rather lose my memory.'

    It was very painful to have to hide in this form.

    'What are you doing to save your life? … .'



    His original destination was not here, but a monastery. Things got tangled in the middle, and he came to an orphanage, which was far from the institution he had envisioned to protect disadvantaged children.



    'It's an orphanage that abuses children.'

    Is that all? It was also a space where all kinds of injustice and corruption were rampant.

    'The devil was everywhere.'

    Raise your hands and straighten your bangs as I swept up, I remembered someone sitting across from me. Since I came here, my daily life has been a series of pain. I didn't want to think anything about depression and helplessness. I had no appetite and no will. There was also no I just wished time would pass quickly.

    'But you keep bothering me.'

    There was a girl here who talked to him and gave him food. Ruth's existence was terrifying.

    '… … Freya.'

    He said he found him lying down.

    It wasn't that she had a crush on him in the first place. Slightly I felt a sense of sympathy and distance.

    'That rather aroused curiosity.'

    He kept reaching out to him, who was hiding in the shadows and pretending to be dead.

    'Even though I'm at this point right now, Are you okay though?'

    Ironically, Freya seemed to recognize him as someone to be protected. A warm gaze without malice. There was only one person in the world that looked at Lucius with those eyes. It's unclear what this heart he had now, but Lucius liked Freya.

    'There are few people who like me better than gold.'

    Ruth remembered the day before. Washed dry Freya's plain face was definitely not a confession. But his heart, who had already reached adulthood, was beating at a different rate than hers.

    'Freya, I have only one you.'



    It was she who held his hand just before he fell off the cliff.

    'No matter what happens, I won't let go of your hand.'


    “Ruth, what are you doing here?”



    Freya, full of knitting stuff, called for him, who had been lost in thought for a while. He spoke shyly, hiding all his gloomy expressions.

    “Freya, I’ve been waiting for you.”



    "What. Do you know what kind of puppy dog always waits for its owner?”

    “Are you a puppy now?”

    Freya smiled faintly at his words, and Ruth liked to see that face.




    There was a lot of commotion because of the man who came to buy furniture in the orphanage since morning. The long table and chairs that filled the dining room and the children's beds were carried out one by one. All that was left was the bare minimum of items in Sophia's room.

    “You guys are really lucky to be able to buy stuff like this at a low price.”

    Sophia puts a lot of impressions on the furniture. Received the overpayment.

    After the hustle and bustle of the morning, the orphanage seemed somewhat empty.

    “Ruth. I don’t think anyone is here today.”

    An uncle with a rough impression the mean old woman in the kitchen was nowhere to be seen. With this in mind, Sophia went to a small party.

    “… … .”

    Then there was thunder and lightning, and immediately a strong rain fell on the window of the orphanage. Started tapping. As Freya shrugged, Ruth made fun of him.

    “Freya said she’s not afraid of ghosts, but are you just afraid of rain?”

    “The rain is scary. No, I didn’t like the flashing sky and that sound.”

    When Freya protested in a low voice, Ruth smiled at her.

    After a while, the two I grabbed a bag and went to the attic.

    “Is it all right here?”

    The narrow attic felt cozier than the room where all the furniture had disappeared. The two sit close to each other face to face

    “Yes. The day I was abandoned here. It rained so maybe he doesn't like the rain."

    As Freya whispered as if telling a secret, Ruth He reached out and took her hand.

    “I’ll be with you when it rains. Forever."

    Freya seemed to be falling asleep at the sound of Ruth's pleasant voice. In her life it seems that there was a hidden good fortune that I hadn't found.


    ***


    Now, cooking and cleaning, everything became Freya's responsibility. All day long until your mouth smells sweet I had to walk often. Despite Freya's efforts, Sophia was never satisfied.

    'In such a case, you have to take care of yourself as much as possible.'

    Freya, who has seen Sophia for a long time, can I tried not to provoke the opponent. But Sophia, who had been relying on alcohol all day, was only sharp. She scolded Freya for accusing her of poor meals or for poor cleaning. Often hit


    'I brought this to eat!'


    Sophia shouted as she overturned the porridge with potatoes. Freya was covered in hot porridge, He did not say that the material was the only one. Yes, because the number of falcons that were hit only increased.


    Sophia exploded today because she brushed her hair hard.

    "This can’t do one thing right? Are you ignoring me now?”

    Sophia took the comb and pounded Freya at random. She cares about Ruth as she covers her face with her hands wrote. I hated seeing this to Ruth. Ruth, who was in the corner, clenched her fists as if she was coming to rescue her at any moment.

    'Ruth. Don't look at me now.'



    Ruth's fragile skin would not be able to withstand such a beating. I thought she was enough for a person like this. Freya's skin is now peeling and oozing several times, and by this time was unstoppable.

    "Aunt. Sorry."

    As she begs, Ruth leans forward a little.

    Freya repeatedly signaled to Ruth not to go out.



    “Mom, I’ll do better.”

    “Why don’t you think of doing well in the first place? Arthur. What do I expect of a child with no roots like you?”

    Sophia is so He slammed the ejaculating Freya on the top of the head with the handle of the duster. The atmosphere became increasingly harsh, and Ruth, who could not stand it, stopped in front of Freya and shouted loudly.

    “Please, stop!”



    Sophia was taken aback for a moment by the sudden event, and then immediately picked up the duster in her hand and threw it.

    “Is the kite going to hit me in pairs now?”

    Sophia with gleaming eyes what he picked up on the table was the knife he used to open the envelope.

    Freya, who had been lying down, saw the flashing blades and struggled to get up.

    'That sword is Ruth It will hurt you.'

    The thought of protecting Ruth in a desperate situation dominated her mind.

    “You saved a dying beggar, so you repay your favor in this way?”



    "Aunt. Don’t do that.”

    Freya begged as she stopped Ruth with her wounded body. Tears ran down my cheeks and soaked the carpet. Freya clasped Ruth's arm while supporting the wall. Dragged

    “Ruth. Apologize immediately. Hurry."

    Freya was afraid that something like this would happen, so she prayed for her hands to become her feet. But even at her pleas, Ruth doesn't budge. Didn’t

    'Why is Ruth doing this today?'

    Freya's heart was beating wildly. The faces of the friends who had lost their lives at Sophia's hands came to mind one by one. Sophia as usual at the sight of the other Ruth, his eyes suddenly flipped.

    “Today I will show you my Jailbreak!”

    Sophia, with her gleaming eyes, hurled her sword at Ruth's chest.

    "No!"

    Freya quickly pushed Ruth away. I didn't have time to do what was the right idea. Immediately, something hot rubbed against his forehead, and immediately red blood dripped out. Freya grabbing her forehead, Sophia's eyes widened in surprise.

    “Then why are you black? Things that no grace knows.”

    Sophia, bewildered by how things turned out, hurriedly left the room.



    “Freya. Why are you doing this for me... … .”

    Ruth wept as she carefully embraced Freya's body as she sat on the floor. Freya had a speck of dust on Ruth's face. It was only when I saw that there were no wounds that my heart was relieved. She deliberately made a cheerful voice.

    "Do not cry. Ruth. I'm okay."

    'It will be different if one scar is added to this Nothing.'

    As she muttered the words she couldn't bear, Ruth mumbled something in a language she didn't understand. Closing her eyes in pain, Freya listened to his prayer-like voice. Listened


    The night that Freya was seriously injured. Ruth came to the large bedroom that was now empty and took care of her. The room where dozens of children lived together had no furniture. I just flirted without it. Ruth put down the cloth, water and candles and whispered.

    “Freya. You have to show the senator your wounds.”

    "It’s okay. Ruth. The knife went wrong. A little ugly I will lose.”

    “Freya. Don't ever do this from now on. Promise."

    'But I'll do the same after Ruth.'

    In the end, all she wants to say is swallowed up muttered a little

    "I'll be better after I sleep."

    I struggled to speak, but the scar on my forehead was throbbing, and I frowned.

    'If I say I'm sick, Ruth might cry.'



    So I tried to smile faintly.

    I didn't want to see such a sad thing flowing in the pretty Ruth's eyes.

    Freya cherishes the person she opened her heart to for the first time in her life. Wanted to keep Him so wished that the darkness of the world would deflect all Ruth.


    After a while, Freya's wounds had almost healed. Due to lack of proper treatment it was scarred, but it was done because there was no pain. Freya has a problem these days.

    'I think Ruth has changed these days.'

    Freya was wiping the dressing table with a dry cloth. I called Ruth several times, but he didn't answer.

    “Ruth, are there any strange birds out there?”

    “Did you call me?”

    After a while, Ruth looked back at her and smiled faintly. Although Ruth is younger than her, Freya's face darkened with a very mature aura. Originally, Ruth liked to watch birds outside the window, but these days, that time has increased too much.



    'Ruth. Do you want to fly out the window too?'

    Ruth, who looked down at the bird with an expressionless face, made her heart uneasy. As the bird that sat by the window will soon leave this place, I'm afraid Ruth will disappear like that.


    One night I was so anxious.

    In the middle of the night, someone quietly shook Freya, who was sleeping on the floor, to wake him up.

    “Freya. Freya.”

    Freya barely woke up and knew it was Ruth who had woken her up.

    “What’s going on this night?”

    “I have an urgent business to go somewhere for a while. You must go.”

    At first, Freya wondered if this was a dream.

    “Where do you mean? Where are you going?”

    Ruth reached out and wiped the scar on Freya's forehead. Swept away

    “Listen to me. I will come to pick you up soon.”

    Ruth untied a necklace with a moon-shaped ornament and hung it around Freya's neck. His eyes are brighter than usual It was deep and seemed to have grown a little. But Freya was asleep, so she didn't realize it at all.

    “Ruth. It's dangerous outside."

    "Yes. It's dangerous, so stay here must be.”

    That was the last Ruth she remembered that night.


    Ruth, who disappeared like that, has not been heard from for a long time. Sophia was furious, I sent a man to find him.

    'Did it rise to the sky or did it go down to the ground?'

    Sophia scolded her as a disgraceful servant who did not reciprocate the grace that raised Ruth.



    'Ruth, what happened?'

    Though he didn't show it, Freya waited for him the whole time. If the window shakes in the wind, I immediately opened it and checked. Just looking at the pigeon sitting by the window brings tears to my eyes reddened

    'Ruth, you agreed to stay with me.'

    On a rainy night, Freya groaned in fear. Now a large building with few children left until it is gloomy did. Freya was still thinning herself with Sophia's whims and whims.


    In the end, after failing all of her business, Sophia gave up running the orphanage. From someday Shiloh didn't come here either. I had no idea how things were going.

    'What if Ruth comes here?'

    Freya didn't believe what others said, but Ruth's the promise was not easily forgotten.

    'He told me to wait.'

    But would it be better for him not to come? As long as you are staying safe somewhere.



    'Life here was not at all suitable for the weak and young Ruth.'

    Now is the time to leave the time with him as a memory.

    Food duck. Flying out the window a dark shadow fell under her eyes as she turned her back from the bird.


    ***


    The morning I left the orphanage.

    It rained last night and I stepped on the damp ground Freya looked up at the orphanage building she had never left before. It was an old building that was just the right size and had an old-fashioned atmosphere. Almost all my memories of cold and hunger were, but the thought of leaving it was kind of sad.


    'Sister. Sister.'


    Lotti’s voice, which had been following her botheringly, came to mind. And although it was a very short time, the friend who Ruth's angelic face grew up.

    “… … Hi."

    Freya got on the carriage with a brief greeting, and she looked frightened the whole time. The ever-changing scenery outside the window It was not surprising, so it aroused fear.

    “Why do you have a silly expression on your face?”

    As soon as she got into the carriage, Sophia, who was suffering from severe motion sickness, nags at Freya, who is staring blankly out the window. did.

    "I'm sorry."

    Most of Freya's original residence consisted of a single story. However, as we entered the capital, a three-story building was normal.

    'Looking up I think I'm going to break my neck.'

    Freya wondered who built such a tall building and how.

    Besides, how many people are there? Freya in this chaotic place I was so nervous about making a new start.

    'What will happen to me?'

    The carriage arrived at a dark neighborhood, passing a bright and bustling place. red backed Freya, standing in front of the building, trembled at the gloomy atmosphere unique to the alley. A large rat roamed around Freya's feet.

    “What are you doing? Hurry up and get your bag.”

    As she walked into the building, whimpering with a bag larger than her body, a strong, unknown scent of perfume wafted through her. Let's breathe in a little more I could feel the smell of stale cigarettes and sweat.

    'What the hell is this place doing?'

    Still, it was not unfamiliar, because familiar faces were sparsely seen inside the building. the floor The women who cleaned or sat in a small room and wore heavy makeup came from the same orphanage. I only heard that he had left for the capital, but it was nice to meet him here. Even so, I would like to say goodbye They weren't close enough, so Freya soon took her eyes off them.

    “Freya… … .”

    Someone called her name. There was Lottie with a startled eye holding a mop. stood I felt relieved when I thought that a child I had not seen since one day had come to the capital. Freya hesitated for a moment, but Sophia's decree fell.

    "Why so You are procrastinating!”

    Without even giving Lottie a brief greeting, Freya had to walk through the hallway like that. Freya entered the small room with her bag.

    “Auntie, Jim Shall we arrange it?”

    "no. Leave it alone. I won't be staying here long.”

    Sophia looked at the wallpaper in the room and the bed to see what she didn't like, and shrugged her shoulders. fell Freya really liked this place, which was only luxurious compared to the orphanage. So I couldn't understand Sophia's reaction at all.

    “Who am I, can I sit here no nothing.”

    Sophia made an unknown resolve and was soon ready to go out.



    Under the high blue sky without a single cloud, the wind tickling her cheeks was refreshing.

    In the garden, Freya saw the cherry tomatoes grown with her own hands grow fresh.

    ‘Is this the joy of harvest?’ She felt pretty proud.

    “Lucius! Look at this doesn’t it look really sweet and delicious?”

    After picking a ripe cherry tomato, she smiled broadly at Lucius, who was standing there. He has dark eyebrows and an indistinguishable blue color. He just stared at Freya with his eyes for a while. While brushing his bangs, Lucius opened his mouth.

    "Yes. It must be delicious.”

    He left a strange impression in response, Freya's cheeks reddened for nothing.

    'You look more handsome today.'

    Lucius was a man who shined even when he was standing in such a poor garden. A solid base under broad shoulders; Muscles were exposed under the shirt attached to the body as the wind blew. The exquisite combination of shiny blonde hair and blue eyes would be a blessing from God.

    'I'm really good at whose husband it is.'

    Her thigh muscles tightened over her long legs that strode towards her. Embarrassed at seeing Lucius so deeply, she quickly held out her hand.

    “Would you like some tomatoes?”

    Lucius stood in front as if to imprison Freya's body. He grabbed her by the waist and leaned back slowly. They were close enough to feel each other's breath. Freya is nervous for nothing swallowing dry saliva, he slowly shook his head.

    "What I'm curious about isn't that kind of tomato. Freya.”

    “Then what are you curious about?”

    Freya is very nervous stuttered Lucius's eyes, who were staring intently at her face, grew deeper and deeper.

    "Why? Why are you looking like that?”

    “How are my eyes?” asked Lucius, holding her waist tight.

    "That is….”

    It's like a wild beast that lives in the mountains.

    But she couldn't say that. Freya hesitated, and looked her straight in the eye. Lucius looked up and whispered.

    “I want to kiss you right now.”

    "MI… Crazy!"

    No matter how sparsely populated the town is, sometimes hunters and merchants passed by. She didn't want to share an expression of affection in front of anyone.

    Embarrassed, Freya hurriedly covered her mouth with her sleeve, and she pursed her lips.

    “Is it okay if no one sees? Then let’s go in right now.”

    “… But did we just get out? You decided to go for a walk.”

    Freya, who had already been tormented by him last night, hated it.

    'I'll just kiss you No!'

    As he swallowed the words he couldn't bear to convey, the corners of Lucius' eyes gradually became red.

    “I should probably go for a walk later.”

    As it is, hold Freya's wrist tight. Lucius caught her and took her home.

    “Lucius, go slow!”

    Squeaky. There was a sound as if the door that Lucius had pushed in was broken. He is in front of a closed door Freya stood up and let out a rough breath.

    “… Freya, I want to kiss you.”

    “Lucius. I really can't live because of you."

    Taking control of her beating heart, Freya, unhappy, reached out and stroked his cheek. Lucius's two hands tightly embraced her body in unspoken consent. As Freya grabbed his neck, Lucius put his lips together. A longing that couldn't be hidden leaked from between their lips.

    “Hey, Freya. I love it."

    His hasty desire was buried in the tangled breath.

    “… Lucius. Ugh.”

    Today, Lucius was more tenacious than usual. Without even giving her a chance to breathe, her wet lips fell again on her. Between the lips that were slowly rubbing his tongue, his tongue slipped into Freya's. Patted his lips.

    “Open it. Freya.”

    “… … .”

    “… Hurry."

    "Roo… Keith.”

    Taking the opportunity to call his name, red flesh bursts into his mouth. Crept in

    “… Suck! Ahh.”

    She couldn't calm myself down.

    As Freya reached out and pushed his chest, Lucius pushed harder with his upright tongue. Licked his lips. Freya's eyes widened at the passionate kiss, and her whole body trembled. But this trembling was not out of fear.

    A desperate kiss is Lucius It shows how much you love her.

    How long has it been since we indulged in each other's lips like that?

    Freya twisted her body vigorously.

    'If I kiss you more, I will breathe I might die of being blocked.'

    But Lucius, who was drunk on her lips, did not move. After pounding on her chest for a while, Lucius parted his lips.

    “… Whoops. Kissing is not something you have to do while breathing.”

    His eyes grew more and more ferocious as he looked at Freya, who was holding his breath for a while. Lucius, who had been biting his lips, tried to kiss him again. It was time to do Freya, who didn't want this to happen, shouted as hard as she could.

    "Me! My leg hurts.”

    My legs were numb because I stood in front of the door and kissed her, and I was swept by the door. My back was also throbbing. At that moment, as if he had come to his senses, Lucius straightened his back. As he moved away from her, he barely touched his heart.

    'Thank God.'

    How out of breath the chest of the dress still swelled up and down repeatedly.

    "Uh? Uh!"

    I thought this was the end, but Lucius hugged her and raised her up. Helplessly Freya hugged him and pounded his feet. He carefully placed Freya on the bed and stole his shiny lips with his sleeve.

    “Can I continue? Yes?"

    "Why, why is the story like that?”

    “Freya, I still have a long way to go.”

    "What… It was far away.”

    Freya turned towards the wall, avoiding him staring at her lips only. Retreated sitting on his knees on the bed, Lucius slowly unties the straps of his shirt. When I lifted my arms and took off my shirt, my firm chest was exposed. Anytime you look at it, the muscles are perfectly balanced it can't be Freya, who swallowed dry saliva, stuttered.

    “Why are you taking your clothes off??”

    “It’s too hot….”

    Freya's eyebrows twitched at the nonsensical sound. Went up slightly

    Lucius, who was watching her, fanned his hand again.

    “Why are you like this today? Because I really don't know....”

    Lucius cleverly lowered his eyes. As I was about to fall, my beautiful eyelashes fluttered.

    “… Under."

    While staring at him, Lucius ran his large hand across his neck and gently stroked his chest. His hand the area around my neck that I touched became reddish, and thick drops of sweat ran down my breastbone.

    'Driving me crazy. I can't take my eyes off you.'

    Even though it was obvious that he would fall for him, Freya was caught in a spider's web. It was a caught butterfly. Because I couldn't take my eyes away from Lucius' charming eyes and beautiful body.

    “Freya. What are those eyes Yes?"

    Swallowing only a few dry saliva Lucius whispered to Freya.

    “… That is."

    Freya hesitated for a moment as she was contemplating what to do today. I had to pack my luggage to go back tomorrow, and prepare for the wagon trip. I had to sleep early.

    'But now I don't want to hide this feeling.'

    A slightly subdued voice flowed through Freya's lips.

    “Because our Ruth is so pretty. Even if I see you, I want to see you.”

    Lucius didn't say anything for a moment in response to her plain confession. His face and neck were hot from embarrassment.

    “… you really.”

    Unable to speak, Lucius bowed and approached her. The muscles trembled slightly under the wide shoulders.

    “Freya, did I really try to resist?”

    Her voice, much lower than before, and her eyes deepened, stayed on Freya's lips.

    “Why, when did you endure so much…?”

    Lucius Morciani was never the type to put up with affection. As Freya grumbled, he blew a hot breath into her ear.

    “Can you tell me how much you endured? When I see you when I wake up this morning, when I drink tea in the morning, when I wash the dishes together, when we pluck weeds in the field together, when your fingertips touched....”

    “… Stop! Stop!"

    In a word, it means that I endured it all day.

    “Now what do you have to give me? Do you think you know?”

    Lucius, who spoke strange words with such sinister eyes, was very suspicious.

    “What should I give you?”

    “You should reward me for being patient all day.”



    “Lucius, I didn’t see it that way, but it really looks like a beast.”

    Lucius, who had not been moved by her words, blinked languidly in his eyes.

    “Freya. Then I will be a beast.”

    With her back pressed against the cool wall, Freya trembled like a deer on her limbs.

    “We’ll be back tomorrow, so we have a lot of work to do today.”

    Freya had a smirk on his face. He was gibberish, ignoring his clear desires. It wasn't the first time he didn't do his job on time because of his pretty face. But Lucius seemed unwilling to listen to her.



    “This is all we have to do.”

    A large hand rolled up her dress. Even though her legs were barely exposed, Freya couldn't contain her excitement. In the hands of Lucius Only Freya's chemise was left. Even though she wasn't completely naked, Freya, who was somehow embarrassed, covered her chest with her hand.

    “Don’t bother. Pretty."

    Rested Lucius, who was muttering in his voice, took off his pants. She groaned as she looked at Lucius who had finally become naked. At this moment, Freya was always nervous. Lucius knelt on the bed It was overly sarcastic. Lucius's genitals, who were excited, spilled a thick liquid as if they were about to explode. Freya's chest, watching it, felt like it was going to explode.

    “Freya, Come on."

    His voice was like a magic spell.

    Freya, possessed by the blue eyes that glowed in the dark, went towards him.

    “Not good. Freya.”



    His hand gently stroked Freya's hair, and untied the chemise's string. Lucius grabbed her by the waist and placed her on his thigh.

    “… Whoops.”

    When her body touched Lucius's thigh, something slippery flowed out of her body, making a sticky noise. Biting her lip, Freya moved back and forth over his thighs. Spreading Excitement wanted something bigger.

    “Rookie… Us.”

    "Yes."

    There was a lot of blood in his eyes, but the way he opened his mouth pretending to be calm was absurd. Kiss her; it was he who took off his clothes.

    'You don't think I'm trying to get you to say you want me?'

    But love also includes being deceived once.

    Freya is I decided to tell him what he wanted to hear.

    “Lucius love me right now.”

    “… Freya. You might really regret it.”

    Covering her body an angry voice filled Freya's ears. As she lay on the bed while still being hugged by Lucius, she muttered as she stroked his strong abs.

    “If you don’t love today, you will regret it. I think."

    “… Under. Really."

    Lucius clasped her hands tightly above her head and kissed Freya's neck and shoulder in small pieces. His lips are excited As soon as she reached the peak of her hardened chest, Freya could not relax any more.

    “Heh. Then it feels weird.”

    In her excitement mixed with her docility, Lucius' hand reached Freya's. He rode on a flat belly and went down gradually. Lucius, who was gently caressing her pussy, suddenly let out a harsh moan.

    “Freya, I can’t take it any longer.”

    From before Lucius's big and hard thing, which was full of anger, penetrated her insides at once.

    “… Whoa!”

    As Lucius' penis that filled her red interior moved slowly, Freya couldn't even open her eyes. His hot love pierced her body. I didn't even kiss him, but I couldn't breathe well. At Lucius' rough waist, she pleaded.



    “Lucius, take it slow… Aww!”

    With his mouth open, Lucius grabbed her chin.

    “Open your eyes and look at me.”

    “… Haha, whoops!”

    Freya forced her eyes to half open at the sound of his voice. With his blurred vision, he could see her in the blue eyes of Lucius.

    'I am loved by him.'

    More excitement than this could not exist

    Beads of sweat dripped from Lucius' forehead and dripped onto her cheek. An unbearable pleasure swept over Freya at the gesture of his pounding harder and harder.

    "I love you. Freya.”

    She muttered, who had been shouting so much that her throat was choked.

    “… I also."

    At the climax of the moment, the two hands that were clenched together slightly convulsed.
    Vol 1.1

    In a very remote village in the north, a woman was squatting in a small field, picking out pebbles, with her long brown hair blowing in the wind. The land was unsuitable for cultivating something, and even a pickaxe did not enter it well. I threw the pickaxe away while applying a lot of force to my wrist, but a lot of dirt came up.

    “So, what can be planted?”

    I bought it with all the money I didn't have, but it was only then that I sighed.

    'This is the perfect home and field for our guests!'

    It was a sneak peek that a weasel-like broker confidently recommended this place came to mind

    'Should I grab it and run it?'

    Her sharp eyes flashed. But it's best to avoid unnecessary fuss. It was actually annoying.

    “Instead of complaining, do something this time.”

    By doing this properly, she was going to gradually increase the land significantly.

    As Freya, who had been concentrating on her work for a long time, stood up, sweat dripped down her pretty forehead. Green eyes breaking in the sunlight reached the mountains in the distance.

    'This place is quite far from the Imperial Palace.'

    A glimpse of nostalgia passed on Freya's face as she was thinking of someone, but then faded away It was because I could hear the sound of the bell that had been placed on the fence.

    "What? Is it wind?”

    It may be a large bear or a roe deer, as it is a road frequented by animals rather than humans. With a pickaxe at her side, Freya sneaked back into the house.

    "What! me.”

    It was clear that it was a man, not an animal that broke part of the fence. Someone on a broken fence I was expecting. To be precise, it was spread out like laundry. As I approached the unidentified person, the saliva in my mouth dried up.

    'He's a big guy.'

    No matter how much she trained, the odds of winning a fight against a man of that size were slim.

    “It’s a blonde.”

    Although it was full of filth, the man's hair gleamed in the sunlight. At that sight, Freya's heart was pounding somehow.

    "Hey. Are you okay?"

    Freya approached and tried to talk to him, but the other person did not answer because he was seriously injured.

    'It's not in a state that can harm me I think.'

    When she looked up and looked around, it seemed that no one was watching.

    “I have to deal with it quickly.”

    With her pickaxe on the ground, she quickly took her opponent off the fence. Got off and as soon as she checked the man's face, Freya covered her mouth with both hands and screamed.

    “Lucius!”

    Why did he appear in such a place and in this form? Maybe?

    There were two choices. Either ignore Lucius or help him.

    After taking a long sigh, Freya looked around and made up her mind.

    Freya grabbed a thick sack, laid him down and dragged him around. Sweat was dripping down her back as she had so much strength to move even one step at a time.

    “Too heavy.”

    The stove in the house near the fluffy laying Lucius on the cloth, she quickly got out and fixed the fence. Then, following the path that Lucius seemed to have walked, the traces were secretly removed. At home while doing work I was just busy thinking about the man I had left behind.

    "Ugh. Ugh."

    When she returned home, completely exhausted, the sky was already dark.

    Freya, leaning against the door, let out a long sigh. Was it too much greed to quietly start a new life?

    “Why is this happening to me…”

    The corners of her eyes reddened at the sight of him lying down near the fireplace, bleeding profusely. Stealing his eyes with his hand, he frowned because of the thorns in his fingertips.

    “This is not the time for me.”



    The cloth under the patient was soaked in blood. He took another cloth, put it on top, and whispered.

    “I’ll take a look at the wounds.”

    But to do that you have to take off his clothes did. The man's naked body had been seen tiringly on the battlefield, but her fingertips trembled slightly when she did it in a space with only the two of them. A firm determination stood on Freya's face, shaking her head lightly.

    “Right now, Lucius is just a patient.”

    As she opened the medicine box she had brought from the shelf and tried to check the wound, He moaned with his eyes closed.

    “Uh, uh.”

    “Ruth! Listen?"

    When Freya called his name, she began to tear apart the shirt Lucius was wearing, who was struggling with his hands.

    “Hold on! Then the wounds might heal...”



    But as if he couldn't hear her, her rough hands ripped his blood-stained shirt to pieces. Soon, hard, elastic muscles were revealed.

    “What if all of a sudden?”

    Freya, whose cheeks were blushing, slowly turned her head. Even if she didn't have to look, she was already well aware of the scars on his back and side.

    'I don't know what this means.'

    She was in a strange feeling, not knowing whether it was nice to meet again or if it was painful. At that moment, his large hand trembled slightly.

    “F, uh.”

    It was vaguely pronounced, but I knew right away who I was looking for. Why are you calling her name in such a way?

    'Everyone is dying.'

    But she couldn't turn away from his trembling hands couldn't Freya stuttered and grabbed his hand. Lucius' hands were so cold that tears seemed to flow.

    “Because I’ll make sure you get better and send you be back."

    Her hand stopped again and again as she crushed the herb and applied it to the wound. The sword cuts to the side and chest were quite serious.

    'How did Lucius become like this? Did it happen?'

    But this question was meaningless because there were enemies all around him.

    After draping the wound with a cloth, Freya placed a blanket made of animal hair on his chest. dragged and covered

    'I didn't think we would meet again like this.'

    When all the work was done, fatigue rushed in at once. Freya, who has deepened her eyes, goes to an extra bed. climbed up Randomly groomed brown hair ran behind his back, and indifferent green eyes reached Lucius.

    'Ah… … .'

    It's not the first night I've been with him, I don't know why I'm so conscious.

    'Because I am a strong person, I will recover quickly.'

    Even after tossing and turning, I couldn't sleep.

    The slight discomfort was soon forgotten It reminded me of the past.

    'Lotty, Ruth... … .'

    Children lying in a small bed full of one room.

    And one of them was her.

    ***

    Freya did not fully understand her surroundings until the age of seven. Why did she have so many families in her old, big house, Freya? Why did the children, including children, have to go to work every morning?

    “Freya. Get ready.”

    Aunt Sophia screams, and Freya gets up and takes off her old pajamas, I changed into my one and only outdoor attire. When I went down the stairs, wearing clothes with more padding than the original fabric, dozens of children were filling the long table as usual. writing together There was no heating in the bedroom or dining room, so her lips were always blue.

    “Sister, what is this morning?”

    Freya to the three or four-year-old sitting next to her I tried to talk, but, as always, there was no answer. In a familiar situation, Freya chimed in without a shy expression.

    “I wish it had a lot of potatoes in it.”

    but in the bowl All that was contained was broth. Even that was only half full. Without even having to pick up a spoon, Freya drank the porridge hastily. As the lukewarm stuff went into an empty stomach, a smile came to my lips. The bowl was exposed to the bottom in an instant, and Freya peeked at the pot with regretful eyes.

    'Ike... … !'

    As Aunt Sophia's eyes met, Freya had to bow her head quickly. did. Sophia hated the gluttonous child. Freya had to be more careful because she had a lot of ugly hair.

    “Let’s all do our best today.”

    Sophia An aunt waving a long falcon, encouraging the children to work. There was a lot of cheer on the faces of the nervous children. Sophia walked around and pointed out a few children.

    “Lily. You are quite tall.”

    The dress the child was wearing was so small that her ankles were stiff. I wondered if there was a strange smile on Sophia's face, and then she made an inappropriately friendly voice.

    “Lily doesn’t have to go out today.”

    "Wow. I envy you. I guess Lily will be adopted now.”

    “Maybe my father will take Lily to the capital.”

    like this The child named Sophia no longer has to work. And it was a dream for the children here.

    'How does it feel to be lazy after oversleeping or lying in bed all day?'



    No matter how much I squeezed my hair, it was hard to imagine that feeling. And if she showed any signs of that, it was clear that Sophia's hawk would fly to her back, arms, and face without mercy.

    “Freya. You have to take Lotty out from today.”

    “… … Yeah."

    Freya nodded her head like a good listener. Four-year-old Loti doesn't usually follow Freya well. However, he was an annoying child who often cried and cried.

    "Hey. come fast."

    “Sister Freya. My leg hurts.”

    Lotty, who had a bulging stomach, walked a little. sat down on the sidewalk. The morning I ate as much as a rat's tail had already been digested, and my body shuddered from the cold. But there is still a long way to go, and if you don't do it properly, it's a big deal.

    'Because it's really annoying... … .'

    She shouted softly at Lottie, who sat flopping around and fiddling with the soil.

    “I’m really going to pick you up for a second.”

    At her words, Lottie jumped up. It came suddenly and was lifted. A skinny seven-year-old girl was carrying a child the size of me and her legs were wobbly.

    “I like fishermen.”

    While walking for a while, Lotty rubbed her cheeks on her back. whispered. At those words, Freya's eyes reddened for nothing.

    'I'm going to die of annoyance.'

    Lotti, who is excited about something like this, also gets her heart filled with Lotti's happy voice. I didn't like it all.

    "sister. I am heavy.”

    I guess I'm sorry for asking you to pick it up. Lotti struggled to get off her back. Then Freya stretched out her hand and patted his back.

    "Hey. It’s cumbersome, so just stay there.”

    The place where Freya gasped and took Lottie was the street where the downtown area began. After wiping the saliva around her mouth, Freya He took a small bowl out of his pocket and set it down on the floor. This was the best place she had visited in two years.

    “Oh, it’s warm.”

    When the sun starts to set, until three o'clock, this warmth I could feel it quite a bit. Besides, there were a lot of people coming and going, so the profits were not bad. Freya stabbed Lottie when a well-dressed gentleman or a woman with a child approached her.

    “Cry now.”

    "sister. why hit me It hurts.”

    Lotti, whose belly was bulging, began to cry sadly at Freya's sudden touch.

    "Help. my brother It hurts a lot.”

    Freya blinked her green eyes and wondered how many would stop, but then they passed. Lotti, who soon stopped crying, got up and swore at passersby. looked at

    “Why aren’t you paying me? Yes?"

    It was the first time for Lotty to come out to work, so she looked very excited. Freya jumped up and stood on one leg and saw Roti spinning around. I shook my head looking at it. It seems that Rotty doesn't know too much about the world.

    “Freya. Why aren't we the only ones without coats?"

    Winter was not over and the wind picked up.

    With her shoulders shrugged in the cold, Lotty compared them to the attire of passers-by. Aunt Sophia said that you have to look as shabby as possible to get a lot of money. But Freya thinks This was far from deliberate poverty.

    “Because we are really poor.”

    Sometimes it felt more cozy outside than inside the house.

    “Then another Do all the children work like us?”

    “That, that… … .”

    Freya muffled her words as she looked at the girl in her navy blue coat, white hat and lace socks, holding her mother's hand.



    It probably wasn't like that.

    Begging here for several years. Countless times, I saw children of my age passing by, laughing and eating candy. No matter how you look at them, they look like Freya It didn't look like it was working. There were smiles blooming on his shiny face, and there were no lice or fleas on his neat hair. Now Lottie, lying on her back, started to sneer.

    “Freya. I'm hungry."

    "Hey! It's not like you're going to get hungry any time soon."

    Lottie was weeping as she rubbed her belly against her face.

    Freya is cold He shot, but it was nothing. Because I knew better than anyone how Lottie was feeling right now.

    “… … Help."

    At the sound of someone's footsteps, Freya I automatically raised my throat. Someone who looked around her and Lottie made an impression.

    “They say that they use orphans like that.”

    “But it’s only because I have such a wild impression, I can’t sympathize. Don't you feel it?"

    Two middle-aged wives were having a conversation as they passed by holding parasols. When she heard that she was an orphan and a parrot, Freya was a little embarrassed.

    'Impression What else is ferocious?'

    I really hate people who swear like that without giving them money. Freya was making a lot of impressions, but Lottie, who was drawing butterflies on the floor, had curious eyes.

    "sister. What is an orphan?”

    “That’s what we call children who don’t have parents like us.”

    “Is that bad?”

    Lotty puts on a disappointing face, and Freya is grimy. Work got angry with his lips.

    “What does it matter now? Aunt Sophia will scold us a lot if we go empty-handed.”

    After hearing Freya's blunt words, Loti put her head on I scratched the crumbs and muttered helplessly.

    “It’s okay to be fit, but I want to eat dinner.”

    '… … You idiot!'

    It was clear that Lotti had never been severely scolded as a child. Recalling Sophia's hot touch, Freya made a serious expression.

    “If you want to eat, cry out loud. very loud.”

    But Lotti, who kept her mouth shut, was only drawing on the ground the whole time.



    Maybe I was unlucky, I didn't even earn half my usual today.

    You don't know how long the road back home felt. Sophia sits on a chair at the entrance, and the children who return I checked the money in the bowl one by one. A child who met the criteria could have dinner.

    “You may go to the restaurant.”

    Finally, it was the turn of Freya and Lottie, who were waiting in line. come. Freya's mouth was dry and it was difficult to swallow. He was holding the bowl to one side for nothing to ask for money, but it was impossible to deceive Sophia's bitter eyes.

    “Did you guys steal money?”

    Sophia raised her voice, shaking the money box relentlessly.

    Freya, terrified, could not speak well.

    "no. I was unlucky today.”

    "luck… … ?”

    Sophia threw a bowl of money in Freya's face and jumped to her feet. Something cold and hard flew into his cheeks and forehead. Eyes Freya, wrapped in a tight fit, trembled as she remembered the hell that was about to unfold.

    "Hey. Bad luck is not a word to use when that happens.”

    Sophia narrowed her eyes, He swung the long hawk he was holding in his hand threateningly. When Lottie, terrified, began to cry, she told Sophia's man to take her away.

    “A useless child is hardened I should be fine.”

    There was a ripping sound, and soon a hawk flew into Freya's back. Freya curled up on the floor and bit her lip. Sophia to a crying child behaved more harshly. Freya's back seemed to catch fire from the subsequent beating.

    "aunt. sorry."

    Freya watched as the thick tears spilled on the floor. I barely opened my mouth. It wasn't the first time I was hit, but the pain never got used to me.

    “You know the next time you get caught stealing money, right? I'm going to throw it away as crow food."

    Sophia is bubbly, but someone comes and speaks.

    “Sophia. Master Nari has come.”

    It was the first time Freya was so happy to hear that her father had returned. Sophia is He quickly threw the hawk and left Freya alone and rushed out to meet him.

    “Look at it. I wasn't that lucky.”

    As she got up with her hands on the floor, Freya murmured. I felt a burning sensation that made it difficult to straighten my back, but I was really happy that I had to leave. The other day, there was a child who could not stand the beating and died.

    “It was Selena. Was it Serena?”

    His name faded, but he clearly remembered how he died with his eyes open.

    The next day, Freya's condition worsened. all night without treatment It was only natural that he slept in a cold sweat. But he couldn't express his pain.

    'Because sick children are abandoned.'

    Is that all? After all, no food, no treatment None of the children who did not end well did not end well.

    'I hate that!'

    Freya struggled to go down to the dining room. I quickly sat down and accepted the porridge, but for some reason it was It was sprinkled with small loaves of bread. A faint smile spread across Freya's face, and the children stood up and uttered a single voice.

    "father. Good morning."

    A tall, slightly hunched man appeared in the dining room. Sophia flirted with him by his side.

    “Let’s all sit down and go.”

    Spoons at the man's words Then he started eating porridge. The man, who wore a shiny suit, not suitable for a shabby restaurant, and decorated with a gold watch, drank only a glass of wine to see if the meal didn't suit his taste.

    “Shylo Sir. How was the capital?”

    "Sophia. I have a headache since morning.”

    “Sorry, I’m sorry.”

    Sophia pretended to eat a quick meal on the man's noodles, and some children ate it. I looked at it and secretly giggled.

    “Anyway, last night. I saw Lily go to her father's bedroom."

    Someone spoke in a very low voice, took out one by one.

    “Did you secretly get a present?”

    “Are you going to go to the capital with your father this time?”

    “I’m really envious.”

    Who is the child of the orphanage? When I got older, I left this place. Maybe they met new parents, anyway, they never saw each other again. Although Freya wasn't sad when she saw the disappearing children, she was thinking about something complicated. fell asleep


    ***


    I couldn't take a break from work because I was sick. Freya walked around with her body curled up. When a painful place rubs against your clothes A moan broke out.

    “Freya. it's okay?"

    “If you don’t tell me.”

    Freya responded coldly, ignoring Lotty's worried gaze. a lot of money today had to earn I couldn't even imagine how angry Sophia would be otherwise. As I sat down, tears welled up. Pus dripping from the wound gave off a foul smell from the dried clothes.

    “Help, Lord.”

    Lotti, who saw Freya grunt, reached out a fern-like hand to the passer-by. But it was my first time, so I kept hesitating because I couldn't get the words out.



    “Hey, if you can’t, just draw a picture. I will do it.”

    Freya reached out and tried to pull Lotty, but she opened her mouth again.

    "Help. If you don’t bring money, my sister will be right again.”

    A gentleman came and threw a silver coin to me, as it was strange that the little boy was speaking so cleverly. Lottie picks it up and closes her eyes. turned round

    “Freya. look at this I earned it.”

    "good job."

    Unlike Freya, Loti had many talents. Pretending to cry, pretending to be sick, begged in a variety of ways. Thanks to this, the two were able to earn quite a bit more money than yesterday.

    “Cruckle… … .”

    There was a loud noise from Lotty's stomach. Freya said that I woke up cautiously, ignoring it. The wound had not healed at all, and tears welled up from the pain even if it was still.

    There was only one thought in Freya's head right now.



    'Ah, I want to eat porridge, bread, or sweets to fill my stomach.'

    More than half a day has passed since I ate a bowl of porridge in the morning. My eyes were blurry, and a sweet smell came out of my mouth. money When he saw the coins in the barrel, greed slowly blossomed. However, as soon as I remembered Sophia's sad eyes, I was able to erase my greed.

    “Lotty. Let’s go back.”

    value money After putting it in my arms, I was walking down the street, and when I got to the bakery, I could smell the sweet and savory smell. His stomach was twisted and his mouth was full of saliva. I tried to ignore it and decided to pass by, but Lotty Aren't you running towards the bakery?

    “Lotty. no!"

    Lottie was clinging to the windshield of the bakery, barely chasing after her sick. Face with dry nose One lotie looked like she was dreaming.

    “Freya. What do you call that round thing with cream over there?”

    I was angry for a while. Let's see delicious bread Freya was excited for nothing.

    “It will probably be a cake.”

    Sophia would buy it for her birthday, light a candle and let the children sing it.

    Sophia is so I did not give anything precious to the child. But while cleaning, Freya would lick the cream under the candles.

    'How sweet and soft it was, it melted as soon as it touched your mouth.'

    Freya, who recalled the memories of that time, made an ecstatic expression on her face, and someone shouted.

    “Beggars. Aren't you going?"

    A chubby woman from the bakery came out with scallops. swung Then the woman looked at Lottie and clicked her tongue.

    “Now that even such a small child is being used.”

    The woman who was timid disappeared inside, and what she handed to Lottie was the outside. It was a long, shiny bread.

    “It’s leftovers from sale, but it won’t hurt to eat.”

    The woman held out the bread, but Freya and Lottie, with their dirty faces, dared to couldn't

    “Can I take it? We have no money.”

    “It’s okay because it’s bread that you can’t sell even if you keep it. I'll take care of you when you come."

    Freya takes the bread and says thanks I couldn't help but open my mouth, and the bakery door closed.

    “What about this?”

    As soon as their eyes met, the two nodded. I knew it wasn't okay, but poking my nose Reason ran away at the fragrant smell.

    “Lotty, let’s go over there.”

    The two quickly hid in a dark alley. Her heart beats so fast that she can feel the pain there was no

    “Come on.”

    Freya, who was gasping for breath, handed the whole bread out of her arms to Lottie. Lottie grabbed the long piece of bread and jumped, wiping her nose with one hand.

    “Freya. Eat this together.”

    Lottie handed the bread she had received back to Freya. Freya accepted it, divided it in half and handed it to Lottie. watching it Lotti's eyes were all set on the bread. Then Loti, who took the bread, widened her eyes and whispered.

    “Freya. Am I taller?”

    “I’m just not very hungry.”



    "Yes."

    The two silently shoved the bread into their mouths.

    What the bakery owner gave me was different from the dry, moldy bread I had eaten at the orphanage. soft, sweet, The savory taste rushed out of my mouth at once. I was full, but my heart was full.

    “… … It's really delicious."

    The two made eye contact without eating, and today for the first time smiled broadly.

    “Freya. I'm afraid I'll make today my birthday."

    As Lotty opened her mouth with excitement, Freya, who had no specific birthday, nodded her head.

    "good I think.”

    Freya and Lorti wanted to remember this day for a long time. After roughly wiping the crumbs and grease off their lips, the two went back to the street. who will say first A song with an unmistakable tone flowed out of my mouth.

    I made quite a bit of money today, so I thought nothing would happen. But when I get home, Sophia is cool. hit them in the face.

    “Freya. roti. Stand up straight.”

    The money box was taken immediately, and a sharp hand flew straight to Freya's cheek.

    “What the hell is going on?”



    Freya raised her voice as she grabbed her cheek with her hand. She had never met her, but today was really unfair. Even though the wounds weren't fully healed yet, I did my best to work.

    “The nasty thing. Do you repay the kindness you raised me in this way?”

    "aunt. sorry."

    Lotty got down on her knees, grabbed Sophia's ankle, and ejaculated. I didn't know why At this time, I was well aware that raining unconditionally was the best thing to do. Little Lottie was terrified and began to cry.

    “Where are you crying?”

    Sophia gives strength to her feet After kicking the roti, he spoke coldly.

    “There is someone who has seen you betray our family.”

    A boy in the corner watches Freya and Lottie suffer smiled softly.

    'Oh my God, I was being watched.'

    “But it was given to me by the baker for free. Really."

    Freya raised her voice with a feeling of injustice.



    “I don’t remember raising a child who made excuses.”

    Soon, a flash of light flashed across Freya's opposite cheek. Freya grabbed both cheeks and looked at Sophia, and a gloomy voice came out. flowed

    "you know that? I didn't like you very much from the beginning."

    At those words, Freya was upset and tears welled up.

    'What did I do so wrong? aunt.'

    But what flowed out of his mouth was a humble voice.

    "aunt. sorry."

    Sophia continued the beating to the end despite the circumstances of the two. A few roti were hit and they were it was dark As Freya saw Lotti lying on the floor, tears began to fill her eyes. After several dozen blows, he felt no sensation in his buttocks.

    “Look at this girl. never Because I never cry.”

    Sophia, who was holding her breath as the beating was getting harder and harder, spoke out in annoyance. Freya put her hands against the wall with a lot of strength, trying not to faint. tried

    'If I cry, you'll hit me harder.'

    So all I had to do was be patient, but Freya had turned into a strong bitch.

    ***

    At the age of ten, Freya had noticeably less talkative. When morning came, I got up and went out to beg, and when I came back, I cleaned. I tried to hide as much as possible so as not to be noticed by Sophia. Then really It worked, so the number of things I get hit with these days has decreased significantly.

    'I don't want anything to live like this.'

    Then one day, I ran into Shilo, who comes to my house once or twice a month, in the hallway. As his gloomy eyes reached Freya, her stomach tightened with tension.

    “What did you say your name was?”

    As Shilo approached with the smell of alcohol, Freya continued to I wanted to step back.

    “My name is Freya.”

    "Yes. That's a good name."

    Shiloh carefully looked at Freya's neckline and calf, who had just begun to take off her attire. looked at When he reached the green eyes that looked like bushes, he looked at her face longer and longer.

    “I think it’s going to be a really good thing.”

    Shiloh's eyes gleamed abnormally.

    Today Freya was on her way home from begging with a newborn baby.

    'You look like seven years old at best. It's very popular if you take your baby out. will.'

    Freya didn't agree with Sophia at all, but she couldn't deny it. The baby, who cried quite a bit at first, got tired and fell asleep while leaning on Freya's back.

    "you too How did you get dumped in a place like this?”

    As a child, there was a time when Freya believed she lived in a house with a large family. But now I knew it. Freya was an orphan, Everyone was just a stranger.

    'I'm not in a position to sympathize with you, though.'

    To borrow the words of Sofia, who used to beat Freya whenever she was angry, Freya was also like this. It was like a baby.

    '… … Abandoned child.'

    I had no idea who my parents were or when my birthday was. However, on Freya's chest wrapped in cloth, her name is There was only one piece of paper left. The only traces left by my parents are this face and the scars of the rose pattern left on my forearm.

    “What was the meaning of giving it away and giving it a name?”



    Freya, who was shaking the canister, spoke bitterly.


    Freya took the baby to the room where the infants were gathered and hurriedly went outside. After carrying the baby all day, Freya My back was soaked wet. It was clear that it had the baby's urine and vomit on it. Since it is only one piece of clothing, if you do not wash it, you will have to wear stinky clothes tomorrow.

    'Smell is fine, but skin disease It's difficult.'

    His hands got busy when he remembered the boy who had his feet cut off while not taking off his dirty, damp shoes.

    After drawing water from the well, I quickly looked around. a rag dress When I took it off, a bare body under the chemise was revealed.

    “It’s pretty cold.”

    Shaking, I rubbed the back of the dress with a brush and poured water.

    “Ugh, I have to wear it again.”



    As I put on a dress that was barely woven in water, the cold cloth was clinging to my skin. No matter how hard he tried to cringe, he couldn't stop his teeth crackling and making noises. dripping Sophia almost got angry when she entered the clothes.

    “Why did you put expensive carpets in the old orphanage?”

    Freya, who was jumping in her seat, was so cold that she had a lot of fun. I decided to try imagining it.

    “This is the ballroom.”

    After imagining the well as a prince, Freya clasped the rags in both hands and waved goodbye.

    but really I had never seen a ball at my feet, so my imagination was limited. Occasionally, when Sophia, who was drunk, would tell her stories, that was all she had ever heard. A woman in a beautiful dress and jewelry Did you say that you show off your beauty?

    “It doesn’t suit me.”

    The boring imaginative play was over soon, and Freya's head hung down.


    ***

    The wind that brushed the cheeks was quite bitter, heralding the start of winter.

    “Let’s go inside and clean the picture frames.”

    Freya is walking with her hands on her shoulders. A strange sound was heard. It was obviously a moan from a sick person.

    "who are you… … .”

    As Freya approached, a boy collapsed, unable to get past the back door of the orphanage. His clothes were in rags, and blood was dripping from being beaten badly. His blonde hair was glistening in the sun, not matching his terrible condition, and there was a hint of a fragrant smell.

    ' moaning It is clear that he is not dead yet.'

    Freya whined and turned to the boy.

    "Oh my gosh… … .”

    I swear to the goddess Diana, to see such a beautiful being It was the first time. A little face with closed eyes is like,

    “It’s as white and smooth as a cake.”

    With the sick boy in front of her, she hesitated for a moment. Freya hated taking on annoying tasks.

    'What if I get beaten for doing something wrong?'

    Sophia's hawk was so terrible that the thought of it made my stomach ache.

    “But I don’t want to see such a pretty child die.”

    In this patronage, several children with her were already buried.

    After a moment's hesitation, Freya finally went to Sophia and told the story of the boy she had found in the patronage. Sophia, who was acting naively, saw the boy's face and said something different from the first time.

    “I must take it. It is my calling to take care of a child who suffers and is so lonely.”

    nail At Sophia's serious words, Freya did not hold her prayers.

    '… … Taking care is a bitch.'

    Even she is not being looked after by Sophia.

    “Are you okay?”

    Freya watched from afar as the boy was carried away. Did I do something wrong? He thought a little, but then shook his head.

    “… … On the subject of my nose being crippled.”

    Who do you mean worrying about?

    Life and death are all up to the goddess Diana.

    Freya, who returned to work, used the mop in her hand to gently wipe the dust between the stairs and the picture frame. focused.
    Vol 1.2
    Time seemed to be like stagnant water in a puddle, and it seemed to flow swiftly. A year has passed, and there are big and small children in the orphanage where Freya lives. A change has taken place.

    “I have a command from the imperial family to get rid of everything that pollutes the streets.”

    A direct blow to the imperial order is to wander around with a child who works He was a merchant who sold things. Sophia was very frenzied at the news.

    “What the hell are you going to say to us? Not one or two mouths to harvest and feed.”

    The orphanage is nominally It was a relief agency that took care of children who lost their parents, but if you look closely, all kinds of corruption were rampant. A very small portion of the subsidy from the Empire was used for meals such as pork porridge given to aborigines. heated again The only place was Sophia and the director's room. All remaining subsidies went into the director's pocket. is that only He also intercepted all profits from pickpockets and begging forcing children.



    The children who suddenly stopped going to work because of the imperial order were anxious. Lottie, who was constantly hovering near Freya, asked.

    “Freya. I don't feel like going to work Isn’t it strange?”

    “… … well."

    But Freya couldn't give Lottie what she wanted. The two are not family.

    'It's just a relationship that you never know when to break up.'



    However, it was difficult to completely ignore Loti, who followed her. Freya quietly dropped the donut pieces she had kept in her pocket.

    "sister. Are you giving me this?”



    Lotty smiled brightly with the half-donut, and Freya responded bluntly. The donut was Sophia's leftovers. When it comes to food, I remembered Roti, who couldn't use four legs, so I kept it. But I had no intention of saying anything useless.

    "I do not know. I thought you were there before.”


    Freya quietly wanders the orphanage in search of a place to knit. reached the top The cramped orphanage building was filled with children who did not go to work, and it bothered me everywhere I went.

    “There will be no one here.”

    The orphanage's attic Because there were rumors of ghosts coming out.

    “Look at this dust.”

    As I was going up the old stairs, dust flew through Freya's hand. The creaking sounded bizarre, but Freya did not stop walking. I pushed up the wooden door leading to the attic and managed to push myself in. The interior of the attic was darker than expected, and Freya's vision soon dimmed.



    “It’s too dark, can you knit?”

    When she couldn't beg, Sophia brought the children a knitting or a hand job and gave them away. very young child Except there was a quota, and if I couldn't fill it, of course I had to starve.

    “I can’t see well.”

    There was a small window, but the sun barely came in because of the old dust. Freya groped for the floor with her hands and settled roughly anywhere. As the darkness tried to get used to the eyes, a small light flickered across the street.

    "Ghost… … ?”

    But Freya I didn't care at all. What she fears is the living, not the dead. At that moment, a small voice leaked from the other side.

    “I am not a ghost.”

    I looked closely The color of her hair, like a yellow forsythia flower, caught my eye faintly.

    'Ah, it must be the boy of the patronage that I saved.'

    I've been so busy that I completely forgot about it. Freya is I felt sorry for nothing, so I made a very low voice.

    “I’m alone and I’m sorry to disturb you. I’ll just do this and go down soon.”

    It may be seen by the other person, but I swipe the knitting material seemed heard

    “It’s okay to stay here.”

    “… … .”

    There was loneliness in his muffled voice. It was clear that he had not yet adapted to life in an orphanage.

    'If you act like that, it would be difficult to see a good look... … .

    Sophia really hated children who were ignorant or not nimble. When I think of scars on the face of a pretty child, I feel It wasn't very good.

    'To do. What does that have to do with me?'

    It was difficult to even take care of one's own body here. Freya began to play with her hands in the dark. decided If you can't make the portion, you have to starve. Although it was such an important job, knitting was really tedious and hard work. According to Sofia, the items made in the orphanage are very popular.



    'The poor child made it or what.'

    A woman who sympathizes with an orphan and is willing to pay a high price is praised for having a strong reputation. Freya even had the little fur hat she was making. The thought of being treated like that made me feel strange.

    '… … Poor child.'

    People said that she had a ferocious impression, and that she was pitiful. Freya is like that. I really didn't like that part.

    'I'm really annoyed.'

    Then I saw a child sitting on the other side without a word, watching her move.

    'what. like someone who doesn't have y'all.'

    I didn't like being annoying like Lotty, but I didn't like how quiet it was.

    “What are you doing here?”

    I can't stand the silence and put my mouth first It was Freya who broke it. It wasn't really a question. It was simply because I remembered that I had never seen a boy with such a striking appearance.

    “Collock. Cole.”

    body It was a long time later to hear an answer from the fact that he was coughing a lot because he was very weak.

    “I am helping Sophia-sama.”

    "Wow. Awesome!”

    In other words, Doesn't it mean that you don't go out and steal other people's money or beg humbly? But when I think of Sophia's venomous face, I also think that it's not something to be so envious of.



    “Are you okay over there?”

    Even after asking Freya, she felt a little embarrassed. No one here asked or wondered about it. When you show signs of pain, you feel sad It was common to get sick and die. The only time the senator came was when Sophia was sick.

    "it's fine now."

    And there was no conversation for a long time.

    Freya more than knitting I thought it would be better to go out and beg. Being locked up in an orphanage all day and making only hats was not suitable for his aptitude.

    'I think my fingers are paralyzed.'

    almost one hat By the time it was all over, the light was dimming outside the window.

    “Is the time already like this?”

    I had to hurry to get to the restaurant. Freya quickly organized her knitting items.

    “If you are late, you may not even be able to eat porridge.”

    At that moment, irregular breathing was heard from the other side. The light from the small window shone on the boy. Fallen over the piled-up dust The boy's profile looked very hard.

    "what. Aren't you really sick?"

    I said it was okay, but it was obviously not okay at all.

    “He’s a very concerned kid.”



    It was difficult to ignore the boy back then and now. Freya tossed the old shawl from her shoulders over the boy's body and hurried down the stairs. Stairs that are about to break A loud noise rang out.


    ***


    The national policy brought major changes to the orphanage.

    Sophia avoids surveillance and even tries to make the children beg. However, the results were not satisfactory.

    “Because they don’t know!”

    Being fined for admitting caught children, Sophia even turned away from them. knitting as a temporary measure They made and sold a piece of paper, but it didn't make a lot of money. Eventually, the orphanage operation was disrupted. Because of that, Shiloh, who lived in the capital, came down here often.


    'Oh, please! Shiloh. Please don't throw me away.'


    He always made terrifying voices towards Sophia, and she always wept. Despite all these efforts, the situation at the orphanage is It got worse day by day. In the end, Sophia had to let her maid out. And Freya took the place.

    '… … What is this?'

    Freya also knits The situation that came to the market while I was doing it was not very pleasing. Sophia has never said anything nice to her since she was very young. And they beat him hard, often starving.



    'By the way, helping Sophia dress up... … .'

    Freya, who was grinding asbestos powder, secretly grinded her teeth.

    “Make sure to stir a lot so that the honey is well mixed with the powder.”

    Sophia's There was a lot of anger in his voice.

    It was Sofia who actually ran the orphanage, but this place was Shiloh's property. Sophia is somehow noticing I knew that if I didn't, I would lose this position soon. There were dark bruises between the eyelids and cheekbones, probably from Shilo being hit last night.

    “You have to properly cover the bruises around your eyes.”

    As Sophia began to chew on her long fingernails, Freya grew nervous as well.

    'I might get it by accident.'

    Sophia at this time is very sensitive and will take care of even the smallest mistakes. didn't She applied powder with trembling hands, and painted her lips with a mixture of honey and dye. A boy who was lying in the corner of the bedroom was reflected in the mirror. It was the child that Freya had saved. He was reading thick paper in the corner and writing something.

    'He said he was helping Sophia... … .'

    There was nothing to be envious of.

    Let's see, the boy spends most of the day It seemed that way. I didn't get along with anyone, and I didn't even talk to anyone. Freya looked at the boy and remembered the cat that lived near the warehouse in the backyard. the yellow cat Red flags circulated under the sunlight. The first cat never gave up on her. If Freya, who doesn't have anything, sometimes brings something like a bone or a piece of fish that is rolling on the road, she comes to me. It was just a bite and disappear.

    “Come here.”

    As Sophia spoke, the boy crawled helplessly. Sophia threw some papers at the child.

    “I will go Until then, let everything be done.”

    Sophia treated the boy as an animal, not a human. I had to eat on the floor too, and I slept crouched down.

    'It makes me feel uncomfortable.'



    He would have died if he had left it in the backyard, but living away from Sophia's bedroom didn't look so good either. As Sophia goes out for urgent business, the boy crawls back into the corner. went. Still, his white face didn't see the light, so he was pale.

    Is it the responsibility of the person who saved it? I don't know if it's useless, but I just couldn't watch it.

    "Hey. Wolf Wow."

    Freya opened her mouth, but her opponent didn't respond. Freya wanted to take the child out of this room, which smelled of Sophia's perfume and venom. Once more When I gave strength to the voice, the boy raised his head without looking at the documents. His eyes were blurry and he had no focus.

    “… … .”

    “Let’s go to our attic over there.”

    It's called an attic The boy stood up as if he liked the word. The two looked around and found the attic secretly. As Freya sat down, she took out the paper that had wrapped the cookies in it. How I felt a few days ago Sophia, who was good, gave it to her. The paper, which had been soaked in cookie oil, smelled sweet as soon as it was opened. Freya cut it in half and gave it to the boy.

    "eat this."



    However, the boy did not reach out his hand easily with a very wary face. Freya fully understood the boy's behavior. There was no human being who showed good will without cause. perhaps She, too, may be just one of those people in the orphanage.

    “You don’t have to.”

    Freya decided to confide in herself.

    “I save you from patronage the one who gave So it’s okay to eat this cookie.”

    In fact, he only added to himself that he did not know whether this was a good thing or not. As I held out the cookie again, the boy who came a little closer and sat down I reached out my hand slowly.

    “Oh, you are the benefactor.”

    For some reason, his voice seemed a little different from before, but Freya thought it was just her mood.

    "Yes. I don't know if it's silver or what."

    “Is your name Freya?”

    The boy, who seemed to have no words, showed quite a bit of curiosity towards Freya.

    "Yes. You What is your name."

    "I … … Call me Ruth.”

    Freya thought it was a very fitting name for a boy who looked like a cat he had once seen. The two names each other from the day I told you, we gradually became friends.

    “This is your name.”

    Wherever he learned it, Ruth knew how to write, and taught her little by little whenever he had spare time.

    “Ruth, yes. How do you write your name?”

    “I’ll tell you about that later.”

    Freya heard the story of the outside world through Ruth. There have been several wars. And in the Morciani Empire He said there were an elderly king and two princes.

    “Then the Crown Prince will become the next king?”

    When Freya asked while tilting her head, Ruth clenched her fists with a strange expression on her face.



    “It used to be, but I don’t know yet.”

    “Ugh, that’s right.”

    In fact, it was of no interest at all whether the first prince or the second prince would wear the crown to Freya. I could only see a white loose like the cake in front of me right now.

    “Even if you don’t know, Ruth, you will be more beautiful than the two princes.”

    Freya's twinkling eyes filled Ruth's.



    Even in Freya's eyes, who did not know the meaning of beautiful, Ruth was very beautiful. So, I wondered if Sophia under the world couldn't even beat Ruth's body. But I guess that compliment wasn't good enough for Ruth. He put a lot of impressions on his pretty face and opened his mouth very seriously.

    “Isn’t it a compliment to be nice to a guy?”

    "Man? You?"

    Freya grabbed the boat and rolled on the floor after a very long time. Ruth looked like a young boy, now only about eight years old. Besides, Ruth was so cute and lovely.

    “Ruth. Sister I will soon be thirteen.”

    Ruth made a very troubled expression and let out a long sigh.

    “Freya, actually, I have some circumstances.”

    Do something Ruth, who seemed to be talking, quickly lowered her head.

    It was so funny that Freya decided to tease Ruth more.

    "Yes. Okay. Originally a hundred years old, Let's pretend we're enchanted. Did that happen?”

    “Freya. How did you know that?”

    When Ruth raised her head and made a rather serious expression, she said that it was funny too. Laughed

    "What. Ruth. Do you still believe in that? You're cute."

    Freya thought that Ruth was still a child like Lotty, although she could read. Loads His angry expression looked like a cat with its fur rose up. The child she gave out small loaves of bread had golden fur like Ruth. When he heard Freya's footsteps, he appeared from somewhere. Cat.

    “Soft.”

    Freya, imagining a cat, unconsciously reached out and stroked Ruth's head.

    'Ruth is really weird.'

    Running around the orphanage He was full of dignity even though he was wearing shabby clothes. The blonde hair that shines in the dark and the big, clear eyes also contributed to creating an atmosphere. Freya, who was looking into his mysterious eyes, looked up alone. Nodded.

    “Freya. What are those eyes?”

    "Yes. You are just like a cat.”

    “It’s like a pretty cat, isn’t it?”

    It was a very small voice, but I didn't feel it was clear that it wasn't good. Freya immediately lowered her hand and apologized.

    "Sorry. If it was rude.”

    “If it’s Freya, it’s fine. I feel purified.”



    "Purification… …?”

    It was such a difficult word, so when Freya tilted her head, Ruth smiled softly through the dim light.


    Once upon a time, the children in the orphanage One by one they started disappearing. Freya was worried that the empty seat would increase every time she ate breakfast. Where have all the children gone?

    '… … what the hell is going on the poor?'

    Come to think of it, many days have passed since I haven't seen Lottie. When the child who had been so annoyingly around she disappeared, I was strangely drawn to her. Seldom does anything to Sophia she never ask questions, but she had a lot of courage.

    "Aunt. Where is Lotty by any chance?”

    In response to Freya's question as she was wearing a necklace around her neck, Sophia slapped the back of her hand with a fan. 'Tak'.

    “How would I know that?”

    Freya quietly finished Sophia's outfit with her head bowed. In the end, there was nothing she could do.



    “After breakfast, the girls gather around one wall.”

    At Sophia's words, the remaining children lined up against the wall. Sophia passed the skinny children because she couldn't eat well. Looked carefully. I even tried sweeping the skeleton of the face and the waist. He also grabbed my chest. It was a very shameful thing, but no one spoke.

    “Until all of them are so dry, where will I use it?”

    When it was Freya's turn, Sophia frowned. His hands were shabby, so he helped her dress up, but he was by no means a child he liked. Mysterious looking the girl with the eyes was quite feminine, and in Sophia's eyes, it was just annoying.

    “Is menarche yet?”

    "Yes… …?”

    Freya likes a parrot because she doesn't know what it is I just asked Sophia brushed past her with a smirk on her face and ordered some to be taken to the man.

    'I think something will happen.'

    That’s good you can risk everything she has on the fact that it's not work. Freya trembled as she watched the little girl a little bigger than her exit the orphanage's door. The long table was filled the restaurant where they had all disappeared was so terrifying.

    'Am I going to go to the capital if I stay like this?'

    Since I was born, I've been here all the time, so Freya's outside world I was afraid. Most of the people I met while begging were not very friendly to her.

    'But it's not like Sophia or Shiloh is good either.'

    All the children go out and heavy When the door closed, only Freya was left between the orphanage dining room and the door.


    ***


    It was thanks to Ruth's side that I was able to endure the hard day. Ruth was slender in stature, but there was a strong corner, so Freya was not anxious when she was with him. If Lotti was like a little brother she had to take care of, he felt like a friend.




    The two sat facing each other in the attic and were having fun.

    “So I am the father, and you are the mother.”

    “But when a man has to take care of his father, Isn't it?"

    Ruth frowned as to whether she was dissatisfied with Freya's assignment of roles.

    “Who is the father? We are together.”

    "together… … ?”

    "Yes. Therefore Lets make a cake by lumping the clay together."

    Freya made lumps out of mud from the garden, and made candles from short twigs. Ruth, whose cheeks were blushing for some reason, was played by Freya. I just stood there watching.

    “Ruth, have you seen the cake?”

    "that… … .”

    When Ruth made a troubled expression, Freya quickly opened her mouth.

    "Cake it has sugar snow on it.”

    Likewise, fine sand brought from the backyard was gently sprinkled over the mud. Soon, the homemade cake was finished.

    “Ruth. Afterwards Will I ever eat real cakes on my birthday?”

    “Freya. When is your birthday?”

    “Oh, when was that? It was February!”

    Memories of eating roti and delicious bread I groped

    “Is there no specific date?”

    “When is a good time? I am 13 years old, so should I do the 13th?”

    "Yes. Freya. From the next birthday onwards, the cake will be like a pile of cakes. It will pile up and you will not be able to eat it all.”

    Freya liked to hear Ruth's childish imagination. But I was also a little worried.

    'I lost my sense of reality like that how can we live in this harsh world?'

    “Ruth. Do not worry. I will protect you after I become incredibly strong.”

    “… … Yes?"

    At Freya's sudden determination, Ruth had surprised eyes.

    Then Freya, who was chewing her fingers, muttered to herself.

    “Perhaps we will go to the capital soon too.”

    She's been feeling anxious lately was captivated If you go to the capital, where will you live and what will you do, and will you be able to stay with Ruth? Nothing was certain.

    “Freya. What would you like to have?”



    Ruth would occasionally ask absurd questions.

    Thanks to Ruth's silly questions, she could sometimes dream of a different world.

    “I don’t have anything I want.”

    At her words, Ruth smiled as her green eyes lit up.

    “What would Freya choose if she had a jar full of gold and me?”

    A twinkle in Freya's head the golden jar and Ruth were painted at the same time. He was also craving for gold, but Ruth's blonde hair, which was finer than that, caught her attention.

    “I like Ruth better. Gold is if I earn a lot its okay.”

    At her answer, Ruth blushed slightly. He reached out and lightly stroked Freya's cheek.

    “Freya, you really… … .”

    Ruth sighed. She smiled broadly at the sight. Perhaps he must have been ashamed. It was so cute that it made me laugh all the time.

    “Think of me as your sister. Ruth.”

    She is Ruth I wanted to do anything for you.


    ***


    The place where Ruth is now was far from the capital. He came up to the orphanage attic He took off the mask he was wearing.

    “… … I'm tired."

    His face, crouched down, couldn't find the usual pure energy. Ruth's eyes staring at the dusty window was drenched in darkness.

    'I'd rather lose my memory.'

    It was very painful to have to hide in this form.

    'What are you doing to save your life? … .'



    His original destination was not here, but a monastery. Things got tangled in the middle, and he came to an orphanage, which was far from the institution he had envisioned to protect disadvantaged children.



    'It's an orphanage that abuses children.'

    Is that all? It was also a space where all kinds of injustice and corruption were rampant.

    'The devil was everywhere.'

    Raise your hands and straighten your bangs as I swept up, I remembered someone sitting across from me. Since I came here, my daily life has been a series of pain. I didn't want to think anything about depression and helplessness. I had no appetite and no will. There was also no I just wished time would pass quickly.

    'But you keep bothering me.'

    There was a girl here who talked to him and gave him food. Ruth's existence was terrifying.

    '… … Freya.'

    He said he found him lying down.

    It wasn't that she had a crush on him in the first place. Slightly I felt a sense of sympathy and distance.

    'That rather aroused curiosity.'

    He kept reaching out to him, who was hiding in the shadows and pretending to be dead.

    'Even though I'm at this point right now, Are you okay though?'

    Ironically, Freya seemed to recognize him as someone to be protected. A warm gaze without malice. There was only one person in the world that looked at Lucius with those eyes. It's unclear what this heart he had now, but Lucius liked Freya.

    'There are few people who like me better than gold.'

    Ruth remembered the day before. Washed dry Freya's plain face was definitely not a confession. But his heart, who had already reached adulthood, was beating at a different rate than hers.

    'Freya, I have only one you.'



    It was she who held his hand just before he fell off the cliff.

    'No matter what happens, I won't let go of your hand.'


    “Ruth, what are you doing here?”



    Freya, full of knitting stuff, called for him, who had been lost in thought for a while. He spoke shyly, hiding all his gloomy expressions.

    “Freya, I’ve been waiting for you.”



    "What. Do you know what kind of puppy dog always waits for its owner?”

    “Are you a puppy now?”

    Freya smiled faintly at his words, and Ruth liked to see that face.




    There was a lot of commotion because of the man who came to buy furniture in the orphanage since morning. The long table and chairs that filled the dining room and the children's beds were carried out one by one. All that was left was the bare minimum of items in Sophia's room.

    “You guys are really lucky to be able to buy stuff like this at a low price.”

    Sophia puts a lot of impressions on the furniture. Received the overpayment.

    After the hustle and bustle of the morning, the orphanage seemed somewhat empty.

    “Ruth. I don’t think anyone is here today.”

    An uncle with a rough impression the mean old woman in the kitchen was nowhere to be seen. With this in mind, Sophia went to a small party.

    “… … .”

    Then there was thunder and lightning, and immediately a strong rain fell on the window of the orphanage. Started tapping. As Freya shrugged, Ruth made fun of him.

    “Freya said she’s not afraid of ghosts, but are you just afraid of rain?”

    “The rain is scary. No, I didn’t like the flashing sky and that sound.”

    When Freya protested in a low voice, Ruth smiled at her.

    After a while, the two I grabbed a bag and went to the attic.

    “Is it all right here?”

    The narrow attic felt cozier than the room where all the furniture had disappeared. The two sit close to each other face to face

    “Yes. The day I was abandoned here. It rained so maybe he doesn't like the rain."

    As Freya whispered as if telling a secret, Ruth He reached out and took her hand.

    “I’ll be with you when it rains. Forever."

    Freya seemed to be falling asleep at the sound of Ruth's pleasant voice. In her life it seems that there was a hidden good fortune that I hadn't found.


    ***


    Now, cooking and cleaning, everything became Freya's responsibility. All day long until your mouth smells sweet I had to walk often. Despite Freya's efforts, Sophia was never satisfied.

    'In such a case, you have to take care of yourself as much as possible.'

    Freya, who has seen Sophia for a long time, can I tried not to provoke the opponent. But Sophia, who had been relying on alcohol all day, was only sharp. She scolded Freya for accusing her of poor meals or for poor cleaning. Often hit


    'I brought this to eat!'


    Sophia shouted as she overturned the porridge with potatoes. Freya was covered in hot porridge, He did not say that the material was the only one. Yes, because the number of falcons that were hit only increased.


    Sophia exploded today because she brushed her hair hard.

    "This can’t do one thing right? Are you ignoring me now?”

    Sophia took the comb and pounded Freya at random. She cares about Ruth as she covers her face with her hands wrote. I hated seeing this to Ruth. Ruth, who was in the corner, clenched her fists as if she was coming to rescue her at any moment.

    'Ruth. Don't look at me now.'



    Ruth's fragile skin would not be able to withstand such a beating. I thought she was enough for a person like this. Freya's skin is now peeling and oozing several times, and by this time was unstoppable.

    "Aunt. Sorry."

    As she begs, Ruth leans forward a little.

    Freya repeatedly signaled to Ruth not to go out.



    “Mom, I’ll do better.”

    “Why don’t you think of doing well in the first place? Arthur. What do I expect of a child with no roots like you?”

    Sophia is so He slammed the ejaculating Freya on the top of the head with the handle of the duster. The atmosphere became increasingly harsh, and Ruth, who could not stand it, stopped in front of Freya and shouted loudly.

    “Please, stop!”



    Sophia was taken aback for a moment by the sudden event, and then immediately picked up the duster in her hand and threw it.

    “Is the kite going to hit me in pairs now?”

    Sophia with gleaming eyes what he picked up on the table was the knife he used to open the envelope.

    Freya, who had been lying down, saw the flashing blades and struggled to get up.

    'That sword is Ruth It will hurt you.'

    The thought of protecting Ruth in a desperate situation dominated her mind.

    “You saved a dying beggar, so you repay your favor in this way?”



    "Aunt. Don’t do that.”

    Freya begged as she stopped Ruth with her wounded body. Tears ran down my cheeks and soaked the carpet. Freya clasped Ruth's arm while supporting the wall. Dragged

    “Ruth. Apologize immediately. Hurry."

    Freya was afraid that something like this would happen, so she prayed for her hands to become her feet. But even at her pleas, Ruth doesn't budge. Didn’t

    'Why is Ruth doing this today?'

    Freya's heart was beating wildly. The faces of the friends who had lost their lives at Sophia's hands came to mind one by one. Sophia as usual at the sight of the other Ruth, his eyes suddenly flipped.

    “Today I will show you my Jailbreak!”

    Sophia, with her gleaming eyes, hurled her sword at Ruth's chest.

    "No!"

    Freya quickly pushed Ruth away. I didn't have time to do what was the right idea. Immediately, something hot rubbed against his forehead, and immediately red blood dripped out. Freya grabbing her forehead, Sophia's eyes widened in surprise.

    “Then why are you black? Things that no grace knows.”

    Sophia, bewildered by how things turned out, hurriedly left the room.



    “Freya. Why are you doing this for me... … .”

    Ruth wept as she carefully embraced Freya's body as she sat on the floor. Freya had a speck of dust on Ruth's face. It was only when I saw that there were no wounds that my heart was relieved. She deliberately made a cheerful voice.

    "Do not cry. Ruth. I'm okay."

    'It will be different if one scar is added to this Nothing.'

    As she muttered the words she couldn't bear, Ruth mumbled something in a language she didn't understand. Closing her eyes in pain, Freya listened to his prayer-like voice. Listened


    The night that Freya was seriously injured. Ruth came to the large bedroom that was now empty and took care of her. The room where dozens of children lived together had no furniture. I just flirted without it. Ruth put down the cloth, water and candles and whispered.

    “Freya. You have to show the senator your wounds.”

    "It’s okay. Ruth. The knife went wrong. A little ugly I will lose.”

    “Freya. Don't ever do this from now on. Promise."

    'But I'll do the same after Ruth.'

    In the end, all she wants to say is swallowed up muttered a little

    "I'll be better after I sleep."

    I struggled to speak, but the scar on my forehead was throbbing, and I frowned.

    'If I say I'm sick, Ruth might cry.'



    So I tried to smile faintly.

    I didn't want to see such a sad thing flowing in the pretty Ruth's eyes.

    Freya cherishes the person she opened her heart to for the first time in her life. Wanted to keep Him so wished that the darkness of the world would deflect all Ruth.


    After a while, Freya's wounds had almost healed. Due to lack of proper treatment it was scarred, but it was done because there was no pain. Freya has a problem these days.

    'I think Ruth has changed these days.'

    Freya was wiping the dressing table with a dry cloth. I called Ruth several times, but he didn't answer.

    “Ruth, are there any strange birds out there?”

    “Did you call me?”

    After a while, Ruth looked back at her and smiled faintly. Although Ruth is younger than her, Freya's face darkened with a very mature aura. Originally, Ruth liked to watch birds outside the window, but these days, that time has increased too much.



    'Ruth. Do you want to fly out the window too?'

    Ruth, who looked down at the bird with an expressionless face, made her heart uneasy. As the bird that sat by the window will soon leave this place, I'm afraid Ruth will disappear like that.


    One night I was so anxious.

    In the middle of the night, someone quietly shook Freya, who was sleeping on the floor, to wake him up.

    “Freya. Freya.”

    Freya barely woke up and knew it was Ruth who had woken her up.

    “What’s going on this night?”

    “I have an urgent business to go somewhere for a while. You must go.”

    At first, Freya wondered if this was a dream.

    “Where do you mean? Where are you going?”

    Ruth reached out and wiped the scar on Freya's forehead. Swept away

    “Listen to me. I will come to pick you up soon.”

    Ruth untied a necklace with a moon-shaped ornament and hung it around Freya's neck. His eyes are brighter than usual It was deep and seemed to have grown a little. But Freya was asleep, so she didn't realize it at all.

    “Ruth. It's dangerous outside."

    "Yes. It's dangerous, so stay here must be.”

    That was the last Ruth she remembered that night.


    Ruth, who disappeared like that, has not been heard from for a long time. Sophia was furious, I sent a man to find him.

    'Did it rise to the sky or did it go down to the ground?'

    Sophia scolded her as a disgraceful servant who did not reciprocate the grace that raised Ruth.



    'Ruth, what happened?'

    Though he didn't show it, Freya waited for him the whole time. If the window shakes in the wind, I immediately opened it and checked. Just looking at the pigeon sitting by the window brings tears to my eyes reddened

    'Ruth, you agreed to stay with me.'

    On a rainy night, Freya groaned in fear. Now a large building with few children left until it is gloomy did. Freya was still thinning herself with Sophia's whims and whims.


    In the end, after failing all of her business, Sophia gave up running the orphanage. From someday Shiloh didn't come here either. I had no idea how things were going.

    'What if Ruth comes here?'

    Freya didn't believe what others said, but Ruth's the promise was not easily forgotten.

    'He told me to wait.'

    But would it be better for him not to come? As long as you are staying safe somewhere.



    'Life here was not at all suitable for the weak and young Ruth.'

    Now is the time to leave the time with him as a memory.

    Food duck. Flying out the window a dark shadow fell under her eyes as she turned her back from the bird.


    ***


    The morning I left the orphanage.

    It rained last night and I stepped on the damp ground Freya looked up at the orphanage building she had never left before. It was an old building that was just the right size and had an old-fashioned atmosphere. Almost all my memories of cold and hunger were, but the thought of leaving it was kind of sad.


    'Sister. Sister.'


    Lotti’s voice, which had been following her botheringly, came to mind. And although it was a very short time, the friend who Ruth's angelic face grew up.

    “… … Hi."

    Freya got on the carriage with a brief greeting, and she looked frightened the whole time. The ever-changing scenery outside the window It was not surprising, so it aroused fear.

    “Why do you have a silly expression on your face?”

    As soon as she got into the carriage, Sophia, who was suffering from severe motion sickness, nags at Freya, who is staring blankly out the window. did.

    "I'm sorry."

    Most of Freya's original residence consisted of a single story. However, as we entered the capital, a three-story building was normal.

    'Looking up I think I'm going to break my neck.'

    Freya wondered who built such a tall building and how.

    Besides, how many people are there? Freya in this chaotic place I was so nervous about making a new start.

    'What will happen to me?'

    The carriage arrived at a dark neighborhood, passing a bright and bustling place. red backed Freya, standing in front of the building, trembled at the gloomy atmosphere unique to the alley. A large rat roamed around Freya's feet.

    “What are you doing? Hurry up and get your bag.”

    As she walked into the building, whimpering with a bag larger than her body, a strong, unknown scent of perfume wafted through her. Let's breathe in a little more I could feel the smell of stale cigarettes and sweat.

    'What the hell is this place doing?'

    Still, it was not unfamiliar, because familiar faces were sparsely seen inside the building. the floor The women who cleaned or sat in a small room and wore heavy makeup came from the same orphanage. I only heard that he had left for the capital, but it was nice to meet him here. Even so, I would like to say goodbye They weren't close enough, so Freya soon took her eyes off them.

    “Freya… … .”

    Someone called her name. There was Lottie with a startled eye holding a mop. stood I felt relieved when I thought that a child I had not seen since one day had come to the capital. Freya hesitated for a moment, but Sophia's decree fell.

    "Why so You are procrastinating!”

    Without even giving Lottie a brief greeting, Freya had to walk through the hallway like that. Freya entered the small room with her bag.

    “Auntie, Jim Shall we arrange it?”

    "no. Leave it alone. I won't be staying here long.”

    Sophia looked at the wallpaper in the room and the bed to see what she didn't like, and shrugged her shoulders. fell Freya really liked this place, which was only luxurious compared to the orphanage. So I couldn't understand Sophia's reaction at all.

    “Who am I, can I sit here no nothing.”

    Sophia made an unknown resolve and was soon ready to go out.
    Vol 1.3
    Left alone, Freya found a small window in the room. I couldn't reach my height, so I had to drag my suitcase and step on it. small window handle I grabbed it and turned it around. The window was so tight that it had not been opened for a long time, and it barely opened with a strange sound. As I poked my head out the window, I saw a similarly sized building across the narrow alley. There was no such thing as a landscape.

    “Maybe I’ll be doing things like cleaning and running errands here as well.”

    From alleys that don't get much sunlight, walls and floors of other dull buildings. Freya, who opened her eyes from the various types of filth, raised her head.

    “There were pigeons here too.”

    When I saw the bird, I naturally thought of Ruth. Birds flying freely in the sky the boy I admired.

    “I’m glad you didn’t come with me.”

    He wanted to see him, but he was relieved that he couldn't. But that didn't mean Ruth wasn't worried. Knowledge is it was rich, but what really mattered was the child he didn't know well. If the candle doesn't light, you need to dig out the wick with a knife, or when there is bread, tear it apart and keep it as emergency food. Didn’t know either

    'Freya... … .'

    Freya's heart swelled as she recalled the faint smile on her face.

    'Sometimes I think it's a dream to meet Ruth.'

    As usual, she reached out and traced the necklace in her chest. The moon, which symbolized Diana, took hold of her hand, and her uneasy feelings soon dissipated.


    ***




    It was clear that the new place he had moved to was not an orphanage. People overslept and didn't even get together every morning to eat. Although they lived together, they did not communicate with each other. Freya is I was curious about the people living in the same house.

    'What are these people doing?'

    Freya's curiosity grew day by day.

    There were people doing cleaning and chores, but they went to the street. No one went out to beg or knit. Freya had realized earlier that the bread she ate was not free.

    'What the hell are people doing here? Am I making money?'

    Besides, even she hasn't done anything since coming here.

    'This must be strange.'

    The moment she had such a question, Shiloh appeared in front of her. Appear. After taking off his long coat, he handed the wand to someone. Her hair was a little thinner than before, but she was wearing clothes that looked very expensive.

    “Sir Bale. Did you come?”

    Freya had heard at first glance that Shiloh wanted to get away from the commerce and become a nobleman. He said that he could buy a noble position for money.

    “It’s been a long time.”

    "Hello."

    Freya wore a short dress and bowed her head awkwardly. It was because the director of the orphanage that I had not seen in a long time was not happy at all.

    "Yes. baby. what was your name Yes?"

    The man's wet eyes reached Freya's ankles, then his waist, chest, and nape of his neck. The feeling was so uncomfortable that my body trembled. I'm nervous and the sound It didn't go well. She opened her mouth a few times before finally speaking her name.

    “I am F, Freya.”

    “What kind of greeting is that to a father like that? Come here.”



    When everyone in the orphanage called Shiloh father, Freya never said that. It was because I wasn't used to it at first, and later I didn't like it. of spoiled fish The man who resembled an eye glanced over Freya's whole body, terrified.

    "great. He grew up quite well.”

    Shiloh stood up, reached out and stroked Freya's chin, neck, and shoulders. Then he came down along his arm and traced his waist. The feeling was so terrible that Freya held her breath.

    'I think it would be better for me to be beaten up by Sophia.'

    “How old are you this year?”

    “I am now fifteen.”

    “It’s good. It really is.”

    She never knew what was good. It's a compliment, but I hear it strangely It was annoying and I wanted to cover my ears. Freya gasped for breath, shaking her body. I was so scared that I felt like I was going to urinate.

    “Relax. baby."

    Freya is I thought if this guy stopped groping, he might be able to do it.

    “… … .”

    "Yes. Freya. Now is the time to repay the favor.”

    Freya violently nodded. I was really going to work hard on anything. Whether it was cleaning or laundry, I had a lot of fun with work.

    “I can do it.”

    If I was thrown out, I would have to live on the street. When Freya imagined a more terrifying life than here, she gained strength that she did not have. He nodded as she clenched her fists.

    “Anyway, you look good enough already.”

    Shiloh slyly smiled as he brushed his beard with his hand as if satisfied.

    “Freya. Live like a real lady here. I’ll even make you some nice clothes.”

    'Real girl... … ?'



    Freya remembered a young lady with a bright smile in a lace-filled dress she had seen occasionally on the street. They got off the wagon, with white gloves on their hands, and on their heads. Like the dress, it was covered with a bonnet with ornate decorations.

    'There's no way I could become that kind of girl who used to beg for people.'

    She said Shiloh's vain words I didn't believe it at all. I never asked for nice clothes.

    'Why are you talking about strange things?'

    He had a history of cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, and helping the lady dress up. Freya thought she'd do something she could do well.

    “Where can I see you? Well."

    Shiloh scoured Freya everywhere as if it were a product. Then, when Freya's thick bangs were exposed, he screamed out of the blue.

    "Damn it! What is this?"

    An indelible scar was engraved on Freya's forehead. Shiloh, who changed in an instant, kicked the table and threw the chair away.

    “Where did you get money on a topic this bitch can’t even manage properly?”

    Maybe Sophia it seemed like an insult.

    Freya clenched her fists, knowing that her turn would come soon. Shiloh lifted Freya's forehead again and yelled.

    'Soon his fists will hit me hard.'

    Freya clenched her molars in fear, and Shiloh, enraged, looked at her forehead again and yelled.

    “Why the hell is this scratched up?”

    "I'm sorry. I couldn’t see properly.”

    “You don’t know how much damage this is. You will never know.”

    Shiloh, who had been running wild with excitement for a while, fell to the floor. He grabbed Freya's body. Her body trembled helplessly. Freya didn't understand anything from the beginning of what he was saying.

    'Someone save me.'

    Trembling, she looked at a passerby, but no one helped Freya.

    “Damn it."

    Shiloh's forehead came and touched her shoulder and grabbed her. My hands were so wet that I felt sick to my stomach.

    “Who wants to buy something with scratches? Freya.”

    Freya's head went blank from fear.

    'I haven't bought anything, so I don't know!'

    But that might not be the answer he wants. After thinking for a while, Freya opened her mouth carefully.

    "No."

    "I mean. I will never run a business that loses money.”

    She didn't know what he was saying, but Freya just nodded her head.

    It was strange.

    "Why didn't you hit me?"

    Naturally, I expected Shiloh to be severely beaten, but when he didn't, he was rather anxious.

    “I just liked it… … .”

    Crouching on the bed Freya sighed as she couldn't sleep. It was just uncomfortable to sit on such a bed instead of being punished.

    “It’s only been a few days, but I think it’s been a few years.”

    I was tired physically and mentally because it was unfamiliar to me to live here. Although my body was tired when I was begging, I felt that my mind was more at ease.

    Freya lay on the bed and as I turned, I heard the door open. I quickly closed my eyes and pretended to sleep, wondering what would happen if it was Shiloh.

    “Freya. Are you sleeping?”

    It was Lottie's voice. She approached very cautiously and sat down near the bed. Freya wanted to say hello to Lottie, but felt a bit embarrassed, so she lay on her back.

    “Freya, you must listen to my story.”

    Unlike usual, Lottie's voice was very secretive. And the story she told was very shocking.

    "Okay? Freya. This is a brothel.”

    With her surprised eyes, Lottie added an explanation. At night, this alley is lit up with red lights and overflowing with drunk men.

    “You remember Lily? She also works here.”

    Freya barely remembered Lily's face she had seen the first day she came here. It felt very different from before because I wore heavy makeup.

    “I’m sure what Lily is doing is not good.”

    Not everyone knew Lotti well, but he blurted out his words as he remembered the women weeping every night.

    'Prostitution, woman, tears... … .'

    Freya said that Shiloh had her skin His groping hands and sultry gazes came to mind. And Freya's eyes widened at Lottie's next words.

    “So, Freya. You have to get out of here.”

    Lottie and Shiloh I remembered the stories the other men had been sharing.

    'A girl who hasn't even had menarche is more precious than gold.'

    'It's a pity that there are scratches, but that girl's eyes are pretty naughty.'

    Shiloh clearly said that as she wiped her bulging undershirt. The quick-witted Lottie noticed that Shiloh was going to do something bad to Freya.

    "What do you mean?"

    Freya, unable to lie down any longer, faced Lottie with tears in her eyes. Before they could even say goodbye to the reunion, Lottie opened her mouth urgently.

    “In the capital they say that there are a lot of customers who prefer girls or boys. So you have to run right now.”

    “What does all this mean?”

    Loti handed the package she had prepared to Freya and quickly urged to get up.

    “It’s been a busy time because of the guests, so if you go out the back door now, no one will know. Originally, there was a man who guarded him, but now he is Shiloh. I was drinking with you.”

    Freya took notice of Lottie's desperate explanation.

    “So you mean you’re going to be in trouble if you stay here?”

    "Yes, that's right."

    Roti, with her eyes wide open, nodded her head vigorously.

    “Lottie, what about you?”

    "I'm okay. Freya.”

    It was hard for Freya to see Lottie pretending to be determined.

    'Since childhood, you have followed me very well.'

    Freya always pretended to be annoyed at Loti like that, but in fact she didn't hate it that much. Maybe the only person there who thought of him as a family member was Lotti. I do not know. Freya, whose face turned red, struggled to open her mouth.

    “It’s not okay to stay here knowing that.”

    “I will be fine.”

    “It’s not like that.”

    Seeing Freya with red eyes, Lottie poked her chest out and pretended to be brave.

    “From now on, I am a body that is quite recognized here.”

    Freya says Lotti is much better than her. I knew he was very talented and had great adaptability.

    'But that doesn't make sense to leave alone.'

    'Besides, I just left the place I was born and raised... … .'

    Now I have to say goodbye to Freya's past. I was always hungry because I couldn't eat properly, and my body was itchy because I couldn't wash. I'd rather have a life of begging in flea-infested clothes.

    'Yes. According to Lottie's words, it's right to leave.'

    “We used to beg together. therefore… … .”

    The word "let's go out together" lingered on the edge of Freya's mouth. this I was not used to the words, so my face was itchy for nothing. Seeing Freya's hesitant expression, Lottie smiled broadly.

    “Freya. Thanks for asking me to go with you. But I'm slow It will only get in the way.”

    Lottie was about to repay the debt she owed to Freya as a child.

    In fact, those who could not withstand the harsh beatings and harsh acts tried to get out of this alley. Tried several times. But none were successful. It was common for them to be caught and become half-bodied, or to lose their minds.

    'I wouldn't sit back and watch my sister break down like that. Will.'

    Abandoned in front of an orphanage, Loti learned to crawl, walk and speak. A lot of people got along, but no one showed affection to Loti. So, often to get attention cried then more people hated Lottie.

    'No one wanted me.'

    No matter how young he was, he could not be ignorant of the cold energy that penetrated his skin.

    In such a desolate orphanage, the only person who treated Loti like a human being was Freya.

    'Hey. get up fast Otherwise, I'll throw it away.'

    Freya's words were always blunt, but eventually, she looked after the grumpy Lottie. When she said her legs hurt, she carried her up, and for her crying because of her hunger, she saved stale apples from the market. He was a grateful person who gave me more than my share when I asked for something to eat. Even though it didn't seem like it on the outside, it was enough for Lottie to feel Freya's deep affection. Three-year-old Lottie without a family Freya was like an older sister.

    “I don’t have time for this. Hurry."

    Lottie put the cloak she had brought from somewhere on Freya's head, and immediately grabbed her hand and dragged her away.

    "Hey. Lottie. Lottie.”

    "Shh… … !”

    Freya was led down the stairs by Lottie without even having time to organize her thoughts. Lottie looked around closely and then motioned for Freya. After opening the back door, he checked all directions again and slammed Freya's back, who was approaching him.

    “… … .”

    Within a moment, Loti and Freya came face to face with a door in between. Twelve-year-old Lottie waved softly, with a small, young Lottie superimposed on top of it. Lottie waved her hand to tell her to go, and spoke quietly.

    “Freya. Let's eat a bunch of cake together later."

    Tears welled up at Lottie's words, and she couldn't help but answer. There was no promise of seeing each other again, and there was no hope that the two would become so wealthy. It was hard to even imagine.

    "Lottie, I'll definitely come pick you up."

    Freya decided not to forget the guilt of not being able to go with her now. Where to go and what to do I don't know, but I had to increase my strength. So, I wanted to be a person who doesn't do cowardice, leaving Lottie like this and leaving alone.

    'Thank you so much for helping me. Lottie.'



    The greeting that could not be brought out of his mouth was engraved on his chest.

    Freya turned her back on her, hugging her bag tightly. My eyes were itchy and my vision was blurry. Then near Loud noises were heard, and Lottie called out a little.

    “Freya, go now!”

    Using that word as a signal, Freya ran as it was.


    ***




    Freya, who ran frantically, leaving Lottie behind, stopped somewhere in an alley. His breath hit his chin and he was covered in tears, so he couldn't see well.

    “Go back now and get Lottie… … .”

    But as I recalled Lottie's determined eyes, I couldn't. Besides, now, she was in a difficult situation to keep even my body.

    “Because Lottie gave me strength for me.”

    I regained my energy and tried to trace the memories I saw when I got on the carriage, but the streets of day and night had very different faces.

    “Where the hell is this place?”

    An unfamiliar road As I looked in all directions, my lower abdomen tightened with fear. On a dark night, she was the only girl roaming the streets. Freya, covered with a cloak, tried to pretend to be calm and gave strength to her feet.

    “Venus, my love-.”

    Across the street was a drunken man staggering. Freya quickly hid herself in a dark place and bit her lips in tension. Overnight I couldn't walk like this.

    “I need to find a place to sleep.”

    But she had no way of knowing such a place since she had been here for the first time.

    how far did you walk the dark street Freya, who was wandering aimlessly, found a building with a dim light leaking out. I read the letters with a clumsy skill.

    “D, ah, I… … .”

    dark in that name Freya's face turned red.

    Once upon a time, Lucius had informed me. The Morciani Empire is being protected by the goddess Diana.

    'It'll be fine over there.'



    Freya knocked on the door carefully. When there was no answer, he slowly opened the door.

    'What if someone chases me away.'

    Freya, whose eyes widened with tension, stepped inside. As I entered, the dark interior caught my eye. The moonlight came in through the stained glass window, and there were sculptures and paintings of the goddess everywhere. There were candles swaying in the wind, but No trace could be found.

    "Thank God. I think I am alone.”

    Freya found a seat in the corner and crouched down. Tears that I had never shed were constantly filling up, sniffled his nose. As fatigue came and my eyes kept closing, my hand looked for the necklace as usual. And as a habit, I tried to call a name.

    “Ruth… … .”

    It was a night when the benevolent goddess painted on the ceiling seemed to wrap Freya's body warmly. At dawn, Freya hurriedly left the building. She recklessly hid in the crowd, and she I continued walking in the opposite direction.

    'Shiloh might be chasing after me.'

    He secretly rode on a passing cart and hung from the tail of a wagon.

    “Now that I have come a long way Are you sure."

    When the tension was relieved, hunger flooded in.

    Freya sat down in the corner and finally opened the package Lottie had wrapped. There were a few coins, bread and scissors, and a bill. There was one apple. My heart swelled when I remembered the loti that must have been wrapped in this, but after rubbing my nose with my hand, I pretended to be happy for nothing.

    “It was pretty damn cheap.”

    Freya is He took a big bite from the apple and ate a little bit of bread. I didn't know when I would be able to get food again.

    “By the way, why did you put the scissors?”

    Take the scissors Freya suddenly remembered someone.

    'Listen well. A woman's beauty comes from long hair, white skin, well-groomed teeth, and red lips.'

    From daytime Sophia, drunk, mumbled as if she was royalty.

    'My skin doesn't turn pale no matter how much powder I put on it.'

    I used to sit in front of the mirror and complain Sophia was vivid in her eyes.

    'Freya, when I see you. I want to take a full bite.'

    Shiloh, who claimed to be a father, whispered while stroking her long hair. A voice came to mind. Thinking of the two most hated people in the world, I felt like the bread I just ate would be on top.

    “I don’t need that kind of beauty.”

    Freya with scissors He cut his scruffy hair as it was. Long hair fell to the floor and started to blow in the wind. Let's cut it roughly and shine it on the stagnant water in a puddle, like a young boy appeared to be


    After putting on the cloak again, Freya took the scissors in her arms and walked down the road again.

    'What do you do to make a living?'

    Freya is working I knew very well that if I didn't, I would starve.

    'Should I even beg?'

    What I learned was stealing, and that was the one thing that immediately came to mind. But soon Freya shook her head. There was a high probability that he would be pounded in the dust while tinkering in an unfamiliar area.

    “I wish I could find a job like a maid.”

    After a long begging on the street, Freya I learned that there are different kinds of people. High people who can't even look at them, and pests like Freya. The maid was probably somewhere in the middle. Wearing pretty neat clothes, next to the lady It was really cool to see him walking with his bag.

    “It was different from me begging in rags.”

    Freya was so envious of that look, but then shook her head.

    “How am I supposed to do that?”

    His identity is uncertain, and the only thing he knows how to do is beg.

    It's the second day of walking while thinking about the future.

    The bread crumbs stopped running out. It was raining in the middle, and he barely escaped his thirst, but the skin of his stomach was completely attached to his back. I tried chewing something like tree bark in my mouth, but it was not enough to satisfy my hunger. It was disappointing. It was hard to take even one step because I thought I was going to collapse soon.

    "What is that. Is it real?”

    After walking for a long time, there was a lot of food spread out on the grass. In disbelief, I rubbed my eyes with my hands. A large man leaned against a tree and was sleeping peacefully. The meat and bread placed in front of the man beckoned to Freya. Did you fall asleep? Seeing the constant swaying of the hat covering her face, Freya whispered in a very small voice.

    “It’s not a bad thing to share a little.”

    It was something I wouldn't normally do, but She was so hungry that it was hard for Freya to think properly. Freya, with her claws, approached the man. It smelled bad, probably because he drank alcohol all day long.

    'a little bit, a little bit… … .'

    He was just about to succeed in bending over and grabbing a small loaf of bread. When I heard a rustling sound and turned my head, the hat on the man's face fell to the floor.

    'Aftermath.'

    As he was about to pick up the bread again, a small stone flew into the back of Freya's hand.

    “What kind of mouse are you?”

    I was frightened by the harsh voice of the man. The scissors fell out of Freya's arms as she was moving quickly, and she couldn't move any further.

    “Does it have a conscience?”

    The man who raised his upper body can judge his age It was hard. A scruffy beard covered his face, and his exposed skin was tan from the sun.

    "Sorry. Stop being hungry.”

    Freya shook her head and shook her head and bowed down. Now that wretched man's hand will slap her on the cheek and back. He was trembling nervously, but the man just gulped the wine next to him.

    “Since there are only bones, it must be true that I was starving.”

    She was very nervous about the huge beating that was to come.

    “Why don’t you hit me over there?”

    Freya When he asked the question while raising his head, the man smiled broadly.

    “Being down on a child is something only a ignorant person would do. Besides, if you hit me right now, would you die right away?”



    “… … .”

    He was the most bizarre kind of person I've ever seen in my life. Freya is obviously trying to steal his stuff, and if she's wrong, she should be punished.

    'Shooting a child' Is it nonsense?'

    What happened on a fictional day at the orphanage was assault. There was no forgiveness for even making small mistakes or making small mistakes. Sophia and the other uncles beat the child He didn't show any guilt at all.

    'I'm dizzy... … .'

    Exhausted from coming all the way here, Freya felt a little dizzy and sat down on the floor. Food glimmered in her eyes, He didn't even have the strength to stretch out his hand.

    "What. Did you fall from hunger? There is a lot of food here, so please share a little.”

    Instead of hitting Freya, the man offered to give him food. of others Freya, who was not accustomed to being kind, looked only at the big man.

    'What does this smell like? The meat smells so good.'

    Relax, close your eyes, ride the wind and smell the delicious scent It was like twisting her intestines.

    “Are you going to give it away?”

    The man hurried over and threw meat and bread on Freya's lap.

    “Eat. Then breathe Stay attached and become crow food.”

    "Thank you."

    Freya blew in shame and began to eat it haphazardly. I pounded on my chest several times because my throat was choked, but I couldn't stop there was no

    “Drink some of this.”

    The man threw the sack of wine he was drinking, and Freya tasted it cautiously. The bitter thing was strangely sweet.

    “Little crab you already know life.”

    The man saw her savoring the wine and smiled again. But Freya couldn't laugh together.

    'The sky is spinning round and round.'



    As it was, Freya's body collapsed on the grass.


    In a dream, her dear one was in danger, taking turns. I wanted to save those trapped in the burning castle, but It was not enough, so I just rolled my feet.

    “Ruth. roti. Dangerous!"

    When she opened her eyes while screaming, Freya was riding in a wagon that was rattling.

    'Who's cart is this? I Why are you riding this?'

    Freya, who was lying on the haphazardly stacked rice straw, barely grabbed the railing and got up. When I lifted my head, my head was dizzy and I felt dizzy.

    “Wow. Wook. Whoops.”

    "Hey. 쥐새끼. It seems to have happened.”

    The voice from the front of the cart was not unfamiliar.

    'It's the person who shared the food yesterday.'

    I hold my head tightly with both hands, but I can't remember anything since I drank wine yesterday.

    'if… … .'

    Embarrassed, Freya fumbled for the front with her hand, and slowly stopped her horse. A man's laughter was heard.

    “By the way, I’m a woman too. You don’t pray.”

    The man laughed as if it was absurd that he had received a strange misunderstanding.

    "Thank you."

    Freya stuttered and opened her mouth.

    Strangely, I kept being indebted to that person. The food was distributed, and the cart was obtained and rode like this. I dug my ears with my hands The man spit out words that sounded like he was talking to himself.

    “I couldn’t go to Diana’s arms because my hands were soaked in blood. It counts as doing one good thing before you die. What."

    Freya got off the cart and staggered around. It was a place full of chaotic noises. The man who recognized her bewildered face continued.

    “I am a soldier, This place is near the battlefield. It probably won't be difficult to find errands here."

    "Ah… … .”

    The man knows that Freya, who is shabby, has nowhere to go. it was a sight Freya didn't know what to say about his favor, so she held on to the ragged hem of her robe.

    “Then let’s break up.”

    The man hesitated for a moment, then turned his back. Freya pondered for a moment. I imagined what it would be like to live in the presence of a strange but kind man.

    'It was also a pointless thought.'

    Path The man who started walking did not look back at her.

    'I've received grace enough for this.'

    To hold vain expectations is to have a child who does not know the world. Freya is He nodded towards the man who had given her a little warmth.

    'Blessings from Diana... … .'

    Freya, who had left a goodbye alone, slowly turned her back. the first smell An unfamiliar land full of unfamiliar land unfolded before her. She trembled slightly, but as she remembered what she had to do, she clenched her fists.

    “I can do it on my own.”

    Pretty sad face she muttered

    Recalling the words of the man near the battlefield, Freya walked forward. On the slightly wider roadside, there were long keyboards that looked like a convenience store. first encounter My shoulders shrugged at the scenery.

    “They sell almost new clothes.”

    “In terms of this, it is the sword that Tariq-sama of Pasa used in the distance.”

    It's not big A loud voice resounded throughout the narrow road. Freya, pale-faced, fiddled with the money Lottie had given her.

    'I'd rather buy a pair of pants.'

    man is overwhelming In many places, it would be difficult to live as a woman. Besides, the glances at Freya's hair and clothes were already quite good. Freya found a stall with the kindest owner of all the dogs. I found and touched things.

    “Would you like to buy some pants?”

    "Yeah."

    It's awkward to buy stuff, so her voice crawls in. Freya, who barely managed to buy pants, puts on clothes. I changed clothes and walked more leisurely down the narrow road.

    “By the way, I should have asked him for his name.”

    The shaggy face of the person who gave her warmth suddenly came to mind.

    There was no point in regretting coming here.

    Freya walked crookedly because her messy haircut and the first pair of pants were awkward. As we walk a little further, the battlefield barracks are in front of us was plentiful an unknown flag was waving in the wind, and horses and cattle passed through the wide entrance. Freya's face turned pale at the unfamiliar scenery.

    "it's okay… … .”

    Trembling as she made up her mind, Freya's eyes widened. A man who polishes his weapons, a man who drinks alcohol, a man who bleeds from injuries.

    'Can I do well here?'

    His eyes widened, but when someone looked for water, a small child quickly scooped it up and ran. Seeing that she was accepting coins for her labor, she nodded.

    If it's something to keep an eye on I was pretty confident.

    “If you stay here, you won’t starve to death.”

    It was fine for a fresh start. I was able to get some coins before the sun went down. but the problem is It was after night fell.

    “Because it’s in the north, it’s pretty cold.”

    Freya, who was born and raised in the south, was the first to experience such a sharp wind. The night quickly grew, and people found their own homes. has disappeared.

    'Is there a place for people who run errands like me to stay?'

    But I felt it was too late to find it now. Freya glanced around. all Scared of making eye contact with her, he disappeared to the designated dormitory.

    'I might die if I slept outside.'

    Freya, who looked up at the sky with despairing eyes, realized that the sky here was especially dark. felt low. The stars twinkled as if they could reach out and catch them. A star had a long tail and fell, and as I followed it with my eyes, I found a familiar face.

    “Ah, that man!”



    The man who came out of the tent and stretched out was her benefactor and the only person he knew here.

    "Excuse me… … .”

    But Freya kept her mouth shut as she spoke.

    “I can’t be bothered any more.”

    So I approached the man's tent and took a seat.

    “I think this will be reassuring.”

    The man is met by Freya It was the most bizarre thing I've ever seen, but at the same time gave the impression that it was reliable.

    “There is a pillow here.”

    Near the tent there was a heap of firewood, and Freya was there. He gently tilted his head. I could already feel the cold under the seat. I thought it was sad for nothing, so I opened my mouth cheerfully on purpose.

    "it's okay. Neither here nor the orphanage does not exist… … .”

    I tried not to fall asleep, but it was difficult to prevent the fatigue of the day from rushing in. As I was about to close my eyes, I was awakened by the sound of someone's footsteps.

    “It’s a face I haven’t seen. Isn't it cold here? Shall we go to Uncle's tent and have fun?”

    A man who staggered because he was overly drunk finds Freya on the way and does his best. walked

    "it's okay."

    "what. Do you even like my voice?”

    Freya hurriedly fumbled for her arms, but the scissors couldn't reach her hand.

    'Where did this go?'

    He didn't even hesitate to wield it just because he had scissors, but it seemed like it would be a relief to have them.

    'Now I'm going to be in trouble.'

    I came here to avoid Shiloh. When this happened, Freya was really at a loss.

    “Come here!”

    A man approached her as if to hug her, and Freya covered her face with her hands. but nothing didn't happen

    'What the hell is going on?'

    As she held her eyes between her hands, the drunken man who was threatening her was rolling down the floor. Freya's startled eyes at the man who saved her reached

    'Oh, that's him.'

    “Anton. Get off it right now.”

    "Shit! Archer guy.”

    The drunken man couldn't help but run away when Archer, the owner of the tent, appeared. commotion When it was over, the man coughed for nothing.

    It's been less than half a day since we said goodbye, but the two of them looked awkwardly at the unexpected reunion. Archer scratched the back of his head and first opened his mouth.

    “But what are you doing here?”

    Freya, surprised by the drunken thing, paused for a moment.

    “I mean, did you take my scissors?”

    body like an aspen All that trembling Freya could say was that. The man, who opened his mouth wide at her words, gestured and walked towards the entrance.

    “Ah, if that’s the case, I got it. Come in.”

    The inside of the tent was not very spacious, but it was not comparable to the outside. The warmth tickled Freya's cold cheeks. Archer muttered while igniting the fire in the small hearth in the center.

    “How did you happen to be near my tent?”

    “That’s, um… … .”

    The man stood at the entrance to the tent and instructed Freya to come closer.

    “Let your body melt. Cranky.”

    Freya immediately sat down near the fire and melted her hands. The silence between the two of them was quite long, and there was only the sound of firewood burning. at that time Archer opened his mouth.

    “If you have nowhere to go.”

    He was never married and never had children. I didn't even know how to speak kindly because I had always been on a rough battlefield. crude At Archer's words, she hesitated and opened her mouth.

    "Yeah."

    I didn't want anyone to sympathize with me. But right now, the situation was too difficult, so I had to catch the straw.

    “So, can I stay here for a while?”

    Her voice trembled as she asked.

    He glanced at Freya, trembling like an aspen, and spoke bluntly.

    “Because I have some responsibility for bringing you here.”

    I brought him here to earn a living and live. But if you walk around here with that face, you're likely to see a rough road. Because women are rare on the battlefield, they often have young boys.

    'If it's a young guy, it's the same whether it's a woman or a man, it's dangerous.'

    Thinking like that, his taste Young wrote

    “Let’s stay here and find a way.”

    "Thank you."

    "Hmm… … .”

    As the awkward silence passed, Archer kept coughing. In this situation I didn't know what the hell to say.

    “Go to sleep. Otherwise, you will not grow taller.”

    Archer picked up a small blanket and threw it as he lay down on the cot. Freya is sitting near the stove, she stretched it out and wrapped herself around her. It was the first time in my life that I could go to bed as comfortably as yesterday and today.

    'Ruth, Lottie... … .'
     
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    Archer gave up a corner of the barracks, so that Freya barely escaped the piercing north wind. she's pretty quick I was quickly adapting to life here. He earned a penny of change by running other soldiers' errands, and in his spare time, he worked for Archer.

    'I heard that Archer's cousin?'

    At first, there were many people who joked around with the new Freya, but thanks to Archer, those incidents gradually diminished. Meanwhile, more than half a year has passed since I left the capital.

    “Freya, Bring me something to clean!”

    "Yeah!"

    Archer's face, returning from battle, was covered in blood. Freya would normally live in a barracks set up near the battlefield. I didn't really feel it. But when I saw the blood-soaked face of an Archer or a wounded soldier, I was reminded that it was near the battlefield.

    'Somewhere out there, someone is dying.'

    Freya brought the cloth, and Archer wiped it away from his eyes.

    “A damn war.”

    When he handed Archer a drink, he emptied it at once, and then placed the glass on the top of his head. Archer let out a long sigh, saying he was going to live now.

    “Freya. You'd be stunned to know who's here now."

    “Well, is there even a one-eyed monster that eats children?”

    Freya, who was wiping the daggers piled up in the corner, replied sarcastically. She was deliberately not interested in the outside world. It was enough if I could wake up in the morning and not starve. Freya is I focused all my attention on raising money.

    “How can you be so simple when you say you ate sixteen?”

    Archer threw a blood-soaked cloth at her and clicked his tongue.

    “His Majesty Lucius, who had gone on an expedition, has returned.”

    There was a lot of emotion in Archer's voice that couldn't be hidden. Freya muttered without stopping to wipe her hands. Then it's outside It was a name she didn't know well.

    “Ah, the Crown Prince who is really crazy?”

    Archer jumped in surprise at Freya's words. I looked around the barracks and stretched out a finger covered her lips

    "Shh. Does your guy have multiple necks?”

    He seemed to have something to fear even though he seemed like the world was not harsh.

    'It should be respected. one.'

    While she was cleaning her boots, she listened to Archer praising His Majesty Lucius the whole time. It was said that he had excellent driving force and leadership, and he was also said to be a master of swordsmanship. but such It wasn't just good stories. When I went to run errands, I could come across all kinds of gossip... … .

    “Lucius had mad eyes that called for blood. Anyone who looks into those eyes freezes.”

    But Freya didn't really wonder if the rumors were true. What kind of connection is there between Crown Prince Nari and her?

    “But why is Archer here at war?”

    If you simply want to make money, there are other battlefields besides this one. This place where Freya was located was the frontier area north of Morciani. It was cold here and it was difficult to get supplies. Why would you come to such a barren place to bleed? She wondered if there was any hidden patriotism in the drunkard Archer.

    “That’s it What should I say?”

    Archer hesitated to find a suitable answer. Meanwhile, a loud trumpet sound was heard, and the soldiers who had been united in an instant spread in both directions and made a road. Then Archer touched the dress and was very nervous.

    “Ike. It must be Lucius-sama.”

    At the sight of Archer making a fuss, Freya held back her laughter.

    It's all dirty What will change if you brush your hair?

    By the way, it was strange that I could see him as soon as I told the story of His Majesty Lucius.

    'I didn't know I would be able to meet the royal family... … .'

    Because of Archer, she seemed to be nervous for nothing.

    “Are you blonde? … .”

    Bright blonde hair gleamed in the sun, not matching the black armor she was wearing. Red Blood gushed over the man's head as if a cherry blossom had bloomed.

    "what. Why is it so big... … .”

    Lucius Morciani was very tall, and his shoulders were wider than Archer. The bloody energy emanating from his body made his body shudder even from afar. It was then that Freya realized that the bizarre rumors were not so exaggerated.

    'Still, strangely It's hard to take my eyes off you.'

    It was scary to stare into those insensitive eyes, but it evoked a strangely familiar feeling.

    For a moment, Freya thought of someone's face in a bizarre way.

    'Why do you think of Ruth?'

    “Boy. When I see the royal family, I bow my head.”

    As Archer's crude hand squeezed Freya's thin neck, she screamed in surprise.

    “Ah! It hurts.”

    However, Freya's voice in protest naturally diminished. A pair of shoes saw blood in her eyes. With blood dripping from her sword she stands The ground turned red.

    “Sir Lucius. Diana's blessing!”

    Archer was looking for a god that didn't suit him, and he set his standards. All of a sudden, Freya's mouth was drooling. seemed to have dried up.

    “… … Raise your head.”

    The man's voice was very low and cool. Even in broad daylight, he could feel the chill around the armor.

    “Lu, Rookie-.”

    Freya raised her head trembling and tried to imitate Archer's greeting, but she couldn't. He looked up and saw the man's face, his mouth wide open.

    'Oh my God! You really look like Ruth.'

    It had been three years since I broke up with Ruth, and I thought I had almost forgotten him.

    “… … Ah."

    But the moment I saw His Majesty, I thought about Ruth. Memories came back vividly. Pale yellow blonde hair, pale skin, and the slender red lips that always called her. So, not knowing it was rude, I stared intently into the opponent's face.



    'It's not Ruth.'

    The friend's eyes, resembling the spring breeze, were as light green as the sea, but the eyes of the man in front of him were deep blue.

    Then she realized that she had seen him for too long Realizing that, he quickly bowed his head.

    The man carefully glanced at Freya, who was in a hurry without being well mannered. It was a girl with no particular corner.

    'What is this?'

    It was an errand that was often seen on the battlefield. The black hair that was cut off was poofed by the side of the ears, and so was the messy face. But what caught his curiosity It was the other person's eyes. There was neither fear nor sympathy in the mysterious rust. I wanted to be happy, but then I was disappointed.

    'Why are you looking at me like that?'

    To check the suspicious woman's face, Lucius took a step closer. It was close enough to almost touch Freya's body. The way he puts his head in with his back bowed is definitely a headbutt. it looked like

    “Uh, uh.”

    Freya's body, startled by the sudden touch, reacted first. She frowned as she bit her body quickly.

    '… … as rumored You're really crazy.'

    No matter how unpretentious she is, she tries to hit someone with her head.

    Lucius, who tilted his head crookedly, let her out of breath stared While avoiding Lucius' burdensome gaze, she turned her head, and something dripped down her cheek.

    “What blood… … .”

    It was clear that the prince had fried her.

    Freya lifted her sleeve and began to wipe the blood off her face. Blood was disgusting.

    “Sir, please take a look.”

    “… … .”

    Freya wipes the blood In the meantime, the procession of the Crown Prince disappeared in the distance, and Archer took a rough breath beside him.

    “I feel like I’m ten years older because of you.”

    But Freya was unhappy.



    I was born and raised in an orphanage, and it's like coming here straight away, but what do you know if that's rude?

    “No, how much do I know about imperial etiquette?”

    Freya was screaming for nothing, trying to hide her shaky legs. When Archer saw that, he didn't push it any further, perhaps because he felt sorry for him.

    “Go and get something to eat.”

    "Yeah. okay."

    As Freya went to get food with a wooden barrel, she wiped her cheek with her fingertips. When I remembered the blue eyes staring at her, my body trembled. but now i feel If the emotion was all about fear, it wasn't.

    “Just meeting someone who looks like you makes my heart race like this.

    The Morciani Empire has long been the center of knights and wizards. received protection. When a successor is born in the imperial family, a suitable archmage and knight are determined. Lucius Morciani was a boy with blonde blue eyes, the symbol of the imperial family. The emperor was born as the eldest son He loved Lucius very much and made him his successor right away. Up to this point, it was something that would be warmly decorated in history books. Afterwards, the emperor, who had a strong female affiliation, spread many rumors with several women, and eventually married by arrangement. Instead of the Empress, he had a secret relationship with the maid. The relationship between the two, which was once considered a game of fire, grew deeper and deeper, and the emperor did not know how to get out of the arms of his handmaiden, Miladi.

    'Marian, please. Divorce me.'

    The emperor insisted on a divorce from Marian, saying it would be a day away. But Marian did not accept it in order to protect her child. Meanwhile, the maid Miladi bore the emperor's son.

    'Marian. Are you going to make a child an illegitimate child because of your stubbornness?'

    Divorce was not possible in the Empire without the consent of both spouses. The emperor, who wanted the woman he loved to become his empress, was furious when Marian refused to give in to any conciliation. He has come to issue one final warning.

    'If you do not sign the divorce papers immediately, I will deprive you of the successor position of Lucius.'

    The emperor, who had gone mad with a woman, had no hesitation in threatening Marian. If Marian's family had been strong, such a threat would not have begun. The mean emperor had already ruined Marian's house, and she and Lucius had nowhere to turn.

    'Now the only person who can protect Lucius is me.'

    already Many court officials swore allegiance to the second prince born to Miladi. It was clear that both the child and her would be at risk if they endured this situation any longer.

    'Then the succession of Lucius Please leave a document that guarantees it. Even leaving the wizards and knights as they are.'

    Marian wanted to protect what Lucius deserved. The Emperor and Marian exchanged documents with each other, Miladi is now a recognized empress of the Empire. Naturally, her son, Hart, was officially crowned as the prince.


    ***


    "ruler. Get out of here.”

    Archer grabbed Freya's waist or grabbed her arm in the morning.

    “Why are you doing this every morning? How can I defeat Archer?”

    But after repeated training, he got stuck in his grip, and soon learned the art of kicking an archer's shin, biting his wrist, or striking his chin with his wrist.

    I just succeeded in hitting Archer's chin hard with my elbow today.

    “Oh my gosh, childcare that is not even on sale… … .”

    As he rubbed his chin and made a paining noise, Freya clasped her arms. I put it on my waist and opened my mouth.

    “Archer, it’s true that I was taken care of, but isn’t it a bit difficult to raise children?”

    “… … .”

    At her point, Archer quickly took a stand.

    At first, it seemed that Archer had been gracious to her in taking her, but as they got along, that wasn't always the case.

    Freya began to stay in his tent and did a variety of jobs. did.

    It started with cleaning.

    The blanket he threw smelled of rotten cheese.

    'The orphanage was not like this.'

    Leftovers in Archer's bed Chicken bones, hard cheese, and rotten fruits were tangled here and there. After I brought a brush and removed the stains, I started drying the duvet in the sun. Archer, who doesn't wash well, in a bed like this By the time I got there, the skin infection could not get better.

    "If I hadn't given you the secret, the damn fleas might have devoured Archer."

    "Yes. okay. that Don't admit it."

    Freya, who had been nagging for a while, gathered all the laundry and put it in a bin, and then called Archer.

    “As soon as the words are out, let’s go to the river with Archer. I water my back I will spray it.”

    Archer pretended he didn't hear it and started to wipe his boots, crouching down. He was told whether to wash his face once in three days or not, so he wouldn't be dragged out somehow.

    “Come on. Archer.”

    “No, didn’t you do that three days ago? Then my back will be peeled off.”

    But Archer's grumbling words didn't work at all.

    Almost half-forced to come to the river, Archer slowly took off his jacket. It was a look that gave up almost everything.

    “Because it’s really clean… … .”

    Despite his complaints, he said that Freya As instructed, he touched the ground and bowed his head. Freya poured the water she had drawn on Archer's back without mercy. Because it was in the north, the water was only as cold as ice even in the middle of the day. Archer shook his back violently. made a fuss

    “It’s too cold. If I catch this, I will die too.”

    “Archer, you know you’re too strict, right?”

    Freya rolled her arms tightly and brushed Archer's back. it started.

    “What do I mean? Sonya. Isn't this a cleaning brush?"

    “Archer, do you think this will be washed once or twice?”

    After roughly removing the stain, water a couple of times. As he poured more, Archer's back gleamed.

    “I picked up the bastard, I picked it up.”

    Totally exhausted, Archer sighed as he sat on a nearby stone-warmed stone. a man the size of a bear As she put on a disappointed expression, Freya secretly smiled because it was funny.


    She roughly rinsed Archer's shirt and then pounded it with wood to remove the dirt. fiercely When I hit the bat, my shoulders, wrists, and fingers felt numb.

    “Freya. I'll have to go first. Can I bring this?”

    Archer said that the laundry she washed first He picked up the basket and disappeared immediately. And not long after, someone heard the sound of stepping on a branch.

    “… … Archer?”

    Freya looked back involuntarily and gasped in surprise. took a breath

    “Sir Lucius.”


    ***


    When Lucius returned to the barracks, the servants busily helped take off the armor. luxury carpets coming soon It started to be stained with someone's blood. Lucius touched his forehead with one hand as he watched the red dots spread.

    “It’s funny. The smell of blood is so disgusting... … .”

    survive Although it was a sword that was swung for the sake of it, he knew well that this was not justified.

    'But mother, I am willing to become a yakcha.'

    Lucius gave Hart and Miladi nothing. I had no intention of giving it up.


    Soon, someone appeared near Lucius, dressed in comfortable pants and a shirt.

    “Lucius. Another headache?”

    "Damn it. Please give me the medicine.”

    Lucius drank the green potion Hero had brought. The drug was so bitter that Lucius' straight forehead was wrinkled.

    “Kill the person who made it. It tastes so terrifying.”

    As he opened his mouth coolly, stealing the corner of his mouth with his hand, the attendant who was next to him let out a small scream and ran out of the tent.

    the servant flees After watching, Hero sighed.

    “Sir, how many people are there?”

    “My head hurts and I’m going to die, but is that a big deal?”

    I have been suffering from severe headaches for several years. Lucius replied irritably.

    "I'm worried about when you'll be okay."

    “It wouldn’t be something you would say now.”

    Seeing Lucius reacting harshly, Hero waved his hand. hit

    “Ah, it’s a pity that I’m the only one seeing this now.”

    "Shut up."

    Hero wasn't that friendly in the first place, but Lucius was strangely cold. He slowly shook his head while looking at it.

    “By the way, why did you do that before?”

    Although Hero could not see it in person, he understood the general situation with the words of Gemini, the escort knight.

    'It's also something I don't know.'

    Lucius on the battlefield was bloody, but he didn't do that to ordinary people. He said that he was a small, weak-looking boy.

    “Oh, those eyes.”

    Lucius threw the medicine bowl and opened his mouth while twisting his lips.

    “You didn’t like the eyes. Would you mind?”

    Hero ever did He nodded, thinking of Lucius, who had never praised anyone.

    It was difficult for Lucius to agree with Hero's words, but he did not dare to correct it.

    'Why am I like that? Would you have acted?'

    Her trembling shoulders and greasy lips looked good in her eyes. He was obviously happy to see his face. I've never seen eyes like that before.

    'You're thinking useless thoughts.'

    He decided to focus on how to wipe out the enemy.

    “Hey, call Gemini. We need to discuss the next operation.”

    sometimes seed him Hero, unhappy with his handling, lashed out at Lucius.

    “Do you remember that I am an archmage? Majesty."

    "Shut up. Hero.”

    lucius yells When I shouted, Hero shook his head roughly and left the tent.


    ***


    The story of Lucius who appeared in front of Freya was quite different from the one he had already soaked in blood. He was wearing a clean shirt, black trousers and a short cloak with gold tassels.

    'Do you know that your first impression will change like that?'

    Freya with a wooden bat tries to set up an example heard. However, since it was a strangely menacing look, Lucius frowned.

    “I hope you don’t mean to hit me with it.

    “… … Ah. sure."

    Freya is Then I quickly lowered my arm.

    'By the way, why did you come to the laundry?'

    In front of His Majesty, it was very difficult to decide whether to continue or stop.

    Let Freya squint Lucius, lying still on a nearby stone, covered his eyes with one hand.

    'Isn't there anywhere to rest? Come here and lie down.'

    Feeling very uncomfortable, she decided to continue doing laundry for now. did. But as he swung his bat, he continued to care as he lay on his back.

    'I wish I could go sooner... … .'

    Rumors surrounding Lucius were numerous, and all It was bizarre.

    “They lick the blood on their swords after killing people.”

    “He was sleeping on a pile of corpses.”

    “There is nothing that even the messenger of death fears. If there is, it will be His Majesty Lucius.”

    Freya, who remembered a little of the people's chattering, shook her head violently.

    'Arthur. You have to fall like a rat Nothing has changed.'

    After rinsing the laundry several times, I roughly squeezed the water out and put them one by one in the basket I brought, and the clutter disappeared.

    'Today, I boiled fat for dinner. Will it come out dead?'

    Archer said the food here was really bad, but she didn't think so.

    'At least there is no mold in the bread here, and there are no pieces of meat or vegetables in the porridge. Are you floating?'

    If Archer had been a friend from an orphanage, he would never have complained.

    'The food here is delicious, so you may have chewed a bowl of porridge.'

    Freya's hands pounded on the laundry in a fun imagination, and power went into her hands. Archer, who took the pile of laundry earlier, was good to his eyes.

    “Because he’s really strong. if i fly I would have had to go back and forth a few times.”

    Freya, who was talking to herself, suddenly felt her heart pound.

    'I didn't know this kind of luck would come.'

    always complaining to her But Archer was a really nice guy.

    'By the way, is Lotty doing well?'

    The last face I saw was nice in my eyes. A face that forced a smile to hold back her crying.

    Freya clenched her fists toward the air.

    'I'm making a lot of money, so I'll go pick it up soon.'

    To do that, you have to work harder. If you say no to trivial things, you will never become rich it can't be Freya raised her bat higher.

    On the other hand, it looked like he was lying comfortably, but Lucius's head was only confused.

    'I am here Why are you here?'

    He was seldom curious about others. Moreover, if the opponent is of the opposite sex... … .

    Even though he had short hair and wore pants, that skeleton was not his.

    'This is really strange.'

    It was because of that feeling that led him to this place, who was lying down to rest. That suspicious woman might have something to do with the wizard Miladi hired. I do not know.

    'Anything suspicious should be cut off in the first place.'

    It was for that reason that he ordered to follow the woman.

    “… … Hmm."

    I just cough in vain Nan Ruth's thick eyebrows twitched.

    The woman who is excitedly pounding the clothespin right now said that she was barely living a day while running small errands here.

    'I'm here Can you focus on that kind of thing?'

    Is he usually a man? Isn't he the legitimate heir of the Morciani Empire?

    Seeing the woman with no sign of being conscious of him, Lucius was just My self-esteem was hurt.

    Lucius reached out and patted his face.

    'I've been on the battlefield for too long, so my appearance is bad.'

    The women were afraid of him at the same time eagerly wanted. From the time he began to grow old, Lucius was almost fed up with the hot gaze he poured out.

    'I don't like the feeling of being ignored.'

    Lucius is No matter how much he tossed and turned, his opponent didn't look at him, so he made up his mind.

    'I will surely make you see me.'

    After taking off his shirt, Lucius wanders near Freya. walked away

    Meanwhile, Freya, who had barely concentrated on her work, was pounding hard when she heard someone step on grass. There were only her and His Majesty here, so it was clear to you.

    'what. Why are you coming this way?'

    Perhaps he was going to cut himself off with a sword and lick the blood? Freya trembled and grabbed the bat tightly. If you play stupid tricks He decided to hit the prince's head like this. I remember hearing that the punishment for killing the royal family was beheading, but I closed my eyes tightly.

    'The next thing you should think about then.'

    But nothing happened after a while, so Freya glanced around. Then His Majesty Lucius took off his shirt and bowed down.

    "Majesty… … ?”

    Why are you installing naked?

    Freya was perplexed for a while, but Lucius spoke slowly.

    “… … hurry."

    Freya was told that Her Majesty Lucius was crazy. I could bet all my fortune on being real. There are very few people who turn their backs out of nowhere like this.

    'It's not uncommon. maybe.'

    with a sullen face Freya checked again just in case.

    “Your Majesty, are you asking me to rank you?”

    “Then what does this look like asking you to do?”

    Cold from Lucius' lips As the voice flowed, she shrugged her shoulders. We must not forget that the opponent is not the Archer, but the Crown Prince of the Empire.

    “… … Yeah."

    Freya filled a small bucket with water. I started climbing carefully. As I lightly splashed water on His Highness's back, his hands were trembling. I didn't even think about brushing.

    'If you make your pants wet, you'll use that excuse to hit my neck. It might cost you.'

    I couldn't understand how it happened out of his eyes.

    'Heh. There are so many ways to harass people.'

    Curse that can not be spoken out of the mouth constantly muttered

    At the end of the water drops running down the nape of his neck, a huge scar stood out. It was thick and hideous, like a snake spinning around.

    'Your dear Why do you have such a thing on your body?'

    I could only imagine how painful it must have been at that time with a scar like that.

    'I don't know anything about etiquette or anything like that, but I do know a bit about beating.'

    For nothing, the scar on his forehead seemed to be throbbing, and the tip of his nose became cold.

    'Because it's the same with the royal family and everything hurts.'

    Freya, who suddenly came to her senses, drank the remaining water from the bucket. sprayed it However, he did not see Lucius standing up again. In the end, the water she sprayed flew straight to Lucius' face.

    “Sorry, I’m sorry.”

    Freya couldn't even look at Lucius's face, which had become like a mouse in the rain.


    Hiding behind a tree earlier, Lucius secretly watched Archer and Freya's sheep. watched

    'I'll reveal your secret myself.'

    With his thin eyes, he tried to find something suspicious in the strange woman. But even after watching it for a long time, it was just something I couldn't figure out. There was no magic, let alone any hidden corner.

    'What is he doing?'

    The man groaned and bowed down, and the woman poured water on him. Let the man scream The woman laughed at what was so funny.

    'What is that, and why is it so annoying?'

    So I jumped in like this myself, but I couldn't figure out why he was smiling.

    Lucius, who was shaking as if shaking off water from his head, slowly opened his mouth.

    “Is this retaliation for something earlier?”

    “Sin, sorry! Just save me.”

    lots of balls Freya, who was hot, shook her head violently while holding a bucket.

    'Everything is good when it ends well.'

    Why did you come here and make such a huge mistake? Freya did it The sound of crackling was enough to reverberate through the forest. Lucius smiled brightly as he looked at Freya, who was trembling.

    “Aren’t people supposed to look into their eyes when they speak? especially with people like me When there is.”

    Freya raised her head at his threatening words and opened her mouth.

    Although it was scary, he was immediately captured by Lucius' face.

    'Wow. beautiful.'

    The face, dripping with water drops, was reminiscent of a statue. A large hand ruffled her bangs violently, her heart pounding.

    'I didn't know before, but Handsome.'

    It was an elegant gesture that didn't remind me of ugly rumors at all.

    'Besides, he's very different from Archer.'

    Freya had the arms and shoulders of Lucius balanced, His attention was drawn to the strong muscles leading to his chest.

    'Are you crazy? I sprayed water on the Crown Prince now, but let's take a peek at his body.'

    Now, she was waiting for the disposition of her opponent. At the belated realization, she bowed her head again.

    Lucius, who was wearing a shirt, coughed and opened his mouth.

    “Now that we attacked each other once, is it a draw?”

    "Yes… … ?”

    Lucius, who left an unknown word, slowly disappeared in front of her.

    'What part is an attack, what a draw.'

    Freya took a small gourd He stood there for a while, holding one, frozen. I felt like I was possessed by something, whether there were ghosts during the day or not.

    After a while, Freya, who was packing up the rest of the laundry, remembered her Highness and looked up. trembled.

    “He’s a lot weirder than the rumors.”

    The work was delayed for a long time because of the affliction of the Crown Prince. When she came back exhausted, it was getting dark.

    “Anyway, precious people don’t help at all in life.”

    I had no energy to raise my arms, so I struggled to lift the tent when a small object flew over Freya's forehead.



    “Archer, why are you so mean again?”

    Freya quickly raised her hand and snatched the small cloth pocket.

    “Why the hell are you here now!”

    “… … !”

    already I'm tired, but I'm annoyed by the angry Archer. I was about to scream, but when I saw him with moist eyes, I couldn't.

    'No, that teddy bear crouched on the bed. what are you doing sitting Maybe he even worried about me.'

    Freya, who was crouching, unable to properly capture the unfamiliar feeling, barely opened her mouth.

    “It’s a bath… … .”

    His Majesty Lucius had come and asked for a napkin, but he was hesitant to tell the truth that she had accidentally spilled water on his clothes.

    'Loyal Servant of Your Majesty, If Archer found out, would he be furious?'

    As Freya rolled her eyes and dragged the time, he screamed in amazement.

    “Is it possible that you even did your laundry there?”



    “In this weather, you will die.”

    Freya wondered what Archer thought of her. No matter how much you learn, you can do that in a place full of men. It wasn't a scoundrel. Freya trembled softly as she protruded her chest.

    “Are you sure you weren’t worried about me?”

    “Are you crazy? Do I look like someone who would have done that?”

    Archer leapt out of the bed, and the gust of wind smashed the meat bones on the bed to the floor. Seeing Archer returned to her original face, Freya was relieved at that moment.

    “If you ever do it.”

    “Because you are coming too late. It was because I was hungry, I was hungry.”

    "that's right. To maintain that large body, you have to chew fodder all day like a cow. I think I will.”

    Freya made a joke and quickly prepared what she had brought. I squatted near the fire, heated the porridge slightly, and lightly cooked the outside of the meat. It's just my heart It was foggy and my eyes were wet. As Freya rubbed her eyes with her sleeve, she took off the shirt Archer was wearing. Freya, who was swinging a skewer with meat in it, made a great impression.

    “Can’t you see I’m cooking? It’s dusty.”

    “Look at this. my body is It's all muscle!"

    I must have been offended by the earlier analogy of Archer to a cow. see.

    'Anyway, he's a simple guy... … .'

    There was no flesh in the body of a man with a fairly large physique. Scars across the back and chest make us guess the past did.

    It is like a painful memory engraved in a single wound.

    Feeling depressed for nothing, she raised her voice as if she was disgusted with it.

    “Archer! Get dressed right now. my eyes I feel like I am being crushed.”

    “Why are you so cool?”

    Oh my God. Where do you see the tingling in your eyes, is it a compliment? Besides, she already met a man with a body that she couldn't take her eyes off of. It was right after I saw it. Freya shook her head and opened her mouth.

    “Archer, be honest. Have you ever talked to your woman?”

    Clothes at Freya's question The archer he was wearing laughed out loud as if he had heard all the strange things.

    “What do you mean! How popular I am!”

    “What kind of conversation did you have?”

    I remembered Archer opened his mouth as if exasperated.

    “He asked if I could give him more because he was drinking well, and he asked if he would like to eat more bread.”

    "Yes… … .”

    Then yes.

    the archer There was nothing he could do other than strong.

    Freya decided not to tell the truth for him.


    ***


    Freya's daily life It was probably when he met Prince Lucius that the subtle rift occurred. When I was going to and from the barracks, hanging the laundry, or when I was stretching, I felt like someone was spying on Freya.



    'It doesn't feel like the back of my head is standing upright.'

    Freya opened her mouth without meaning to while organizing her breakfast.

    “Archer, if someone falls for me and chases after me, What?”

    At Freya's words, Archer, who was wiping his helmet, dropped the cloth on the floor.

    “Freya, did you ever do it?”

    Here, secretly doing hashish A person has become quite It was said that the medicine was effective in relieving the fear of the battlefield or the pain of being wounded.

    “I told you not to do that. It is harmful to the body.”

    Archer said he had seen countless instances of his life being ruined by Hashish addiction. Freya had no intention of giving up in such a way before keeping her promise to Lorti.

    "by the way You know that's a really bad story, right?"

    “What do you mean?”

    As Freya, who was holding a skewer of cooked meat, rolled her eyes, Archer shrugged her shoulders.

    “That’s right. Who might like me!”

    Archer screamed at Freya's words.

    “Who has bet on you?”

    Freya as his distant cousin Archer's eyebrows twitched wildly. Most of the men on the edge were rough.

    'Freya suits a kind and gentle man.'

    As Archer took up childcare that was not even on sale, I felt a kind of responsibility. After taking good care of Freya, I wanted to mate with a good-natured guy. But Freya, who could not understand his heart, responded with a bitterness.

    "I do not know. Who has the time to do a trick?”

    I had never felt that way for the opposite sex, and I didn't want to be in a relationship. In her eyes, who had been alone since birth, she had all her family. It was kind of embarrassing to see them paired up.

    There were only black men in the barracks of the battlefield.

    That didn't mean he wasn't in a relationship. to run an errand Walking around, it was common to see unfamiliar scenery from midday.

    'My love, I want to show you this hot heart by digging through my chest with a dagger.'




    It was enough to arouse the interest of Freya, who had just passed the age of majority.

    "What. You look like a disappointed person.”

    Archer opened his mouth slightly teasingly, and Freya shot strongly.

    “I didn’t do anything disappointing.”

    “What did I say to be so ferocious?”

    Archer, who was gently brushing his beard, made a cheep sound. However, it was much better to see the other side than to see them living in exhaustion.

    'He's got a bit of flesh, so he looks like a human... … .'

    of an archer in a vest made of chains A happy smile spread across his face.

    “Freya. Wipe it all down in the tent today.”

    “When are you going to clean it all up?”

    Small daggers, daggers and weapons piled up like a mountain I sighed as I looked at the basket filled with it.

    “Don’t talk too much, just do what you’re told.”

    “Yes, whether there is.”

    Freya grunted as she pouted her mouth. She is I swept up the ashes of the firewood that had burned out last night in a basket. In my busy daily life, I forgot to say that now is the time when I often walk, but when I see Archer grooming his weapon, I feel anxious for nothing.

    “I’m going to throw this away for a moment.”

    “Always be careful.”

    A bright smile spread across Freya's face, not answering his concern.
    Vol 1.5
    Lucius received a secret letter in the middle of the night. His stepmother, technically speaking, was sent by the birth mother of Prince Hart, who was in conflict with him. it was

    “I have a story that the two of you must tell, so please come to the northern forest before dawn.”

    It was evident that the letter was written in her stepmother's handwriting.

    Hero advised not to go as a Bona Mana Trap, but Lucius ignored his opinion. He was well aware of the trap. But Lucius shows it to the opponent wanted Now he avoids any thornbushs or firepits.

    'Hey, you can't act the same as you did when you could barely survive by pretending to be dead, right?'

    There were still many assassins hiding in the dark forest they had been looking for.

    'Isn't it fun if you don't miss an inch like this?'

    Lucius said they He laughed out loud as he killed each one. A stepmother and younger brother trying to summon and destroy him, who is engaged in daily battles with the enemy on the outskirts.

    'It looks like the crown is so coveted.'

    in the tree He jumped and stabbed the man who was aiming for his neck in the stomach, and cut off the arm of anyone who secretly approached him from behind. Lucius swung his sword while laughing at the foolish and weak past. the opponent He did not dare to become Lucius' opponent. The hot blood of others ran down his arms and wet the ground. Lucius, who had defeated all the incoming enemies, leaned on his long sword and took a deep breath.

    In the past, Lucius was unaware of the circumstances surrounding him. He was too young to understand his parents' divorce, dethronment, and succession. Appearing in front of him who lost his mother The existence of a stepmother and a younger brother was unfamiliar. But I also liked that I had a family out of my immature heart.

    'How foolish.'

    While capturing the sword, Lucius muttered coolly.

    'As long as this is the case, I must become an emperor.'

    After passing through the forest full of corpses, it was the way to the tent through the desolate fields. After passing the hill, it will soon become achromatic The barracks will unfold.

    'That's... … .'

    Standing on top of the hill, though faintly, was definitely that woman.

    A rash on his back, showing the audacity to splash water on his face A cheeky woman who sees his wounds and sympathizes with him.

    'Dare you say?'

    Lucius's steps were relaxed, and he staggered all over. The fishy smell from someone's blood soaked in the body there was a lot

    'You can't come all the way here and fall.'

    As his consciousness faded, he heard a voice calling out to him.

    'Lou, His Majesty Lucius.'

    The woman traced his body with trembling hands, seemingly searching for a wound.

    'Don't be afraid.'

    It's been too long since he'd felt someone caring for him. Lucius was embarrassed by this unintentional moment. Now it was as if the woman had torn my clothes and put them around my waist. If Hero had seen it, he might have been disgusted with infection and other things.

    'Why is this kind of hand bothering you?'

    It was an act that he would never have allowed normally.

    'Is it because I used too much energy all night?'

    When a severe headache struck, Lucius It fell on the opponent's shoulder.

    ***

    After emptying the ashes on the path behind the tent, Freya leaned back against the tree. in the wind blowing from the other side The loose clothes she was wearing shook lightly. Freya raised her eyes and stared in the distance. Go down this hill a little and you will see the border of the outskirts. And just a few steps down, there's a panoramic view A place appears, and that is the battlefield. Every time I saw the wounded and the dead, I could not feel it.

    “I thought there was no hell worse than an orphanage… … .”

    brothel in the capital The battlefield here was all the same. It was as if the world had not allowed her a single piece of warm warmth.

    “Still, I think I was holding up pretty well.”

    to Freya There was no such thing as a plausible cause for the protection and prosperity of the Morcian Empire like the warriors on the battlefield.

    “Meet Lotti and eat the cake to the fullest, and if you can afford it, even the cat. Can I keep one?”

    I thought that was cool enough as a goal in life.

    As I cleared my complicated mind, my mind seemed to feel more refreshed.

    “That What."

    I wondered if something soft fur was swaying from the bottom of the hill, and it was a man who appeared.

    “Lou, His Majesty Lucius.”

    Freya, surprised, was quick at first. He tried to hide behind a large tree. For some reason, he was reluctant to meet His Highness Lucius. Then I glanced and saw the man's white shirt, face, and both hands were all stained red.

    'Where Are you hurt... … .'

    At that moment, Lucius staggered as if he was about to fall. Without hesitation, Freya jumped forward and supported Lucius' body. But is it okay to do this to someone dear to you? I stuttered because I wasn't sure.

    “So, my lord, I… … .”

    Then something hot touched her hand, and Freya's voice rose.

    “Blood, blood… … .”

    He hated blood, so he was upset, but he couldn't throw the patient away. She rubbed her blood-stained hands on her clothes and then grabbed him from behind and dragged him.

    “I’ll lay you down over there. groan.”

    Freya quickly sat him down near the tree. He noticed that blood was seeping out of his shirt.

    “First of all, even this… … .”

    Freya took her pants off After tearing it up, the bleeding site was closed tightly. My hands trembled at the memory of caring for a bleeding child like this in an orphanage.

    'Then the child didn't get up again... … .'

    “By the way, why is there no one here?”

    I thought that the monk or attendant would follow, but no matter how long I waited, no one else appeared.

    “This is going to be a big deal.”

    As Lucius's face grew paler, Freya decided to go call the senator.

    “Your Majesty, Your Majesty. I'll go and call someone."

    Freya is about to leave. Lucius, who was breathing heavily, spoke briefly.

    “… … Noisy."

    “… … Yeah?"

    Was it my fault that I didn't turn away from someone who was about to collapse?

    Freya It was a time when I was about to open my mouth in a bad mood.

    “… … Huh. uh!"

    As Lucius fell on her shoulder as it was, she couldn't keep up with her words. His big hands are Freya's Her neck and waist were wrapped around her, and Lucius' blonde hair swayed thinly from her shoulder.

    “… … Majesty?"

    Freya tried to push out Lucius, who was almost in her arms, but The opponent did not move.

    "I'm sure he's not dead, is he?"

    Fortunately, through the touching skin, he could tell that Lucius' heart was beating, although it was irregular.



    'I'm so surprised that I think I'm going to die.'

    So, it was the first time that Freya had come into such close contact with another person, especially a man.

    'Wake. Freya.'

    But behind the disgusting smell of blood, there was a good scent.

    'It's funny. I think I've had one at some point.'

    A scene in my memory is about to bloom, A soldier in armor could be heard from somewhere.

    "Majesty! Majesty!"

    Suddenly, a heavily armed knight appeared and pointed the sword directly at Freya's neck. Even if the tip of the sharp sword is instant It felt like it was going to blow Freya's head off. Surprised, she couldn't open her mouth properly and let out a rough breath.

    “… … .”

    The knight shouted with great force.

    "why What have you done to His Majesty!”

    Freya raised her hands and pleaded her innocence.

    "no. This is when His Highness suddenly fell into my arms… … .”

    “You mean bastard. Dare to do such a masterpiece by taking advantage of your wounds!”

    The knight seemed to have a strange misunderstanding when he saw Freya's ripped pants.

    “Chief, I am embarrassed. this is me To help your Highness-.”

    Freya didn't open her mouth at all. She shook Lucius' shoulder lightly.

    “Sir, it’s not like I woke up early. Please clarify.”

    But this time, Lucius was falling to the side.

    'Oh my God… … !'

    For a moment, in Freya's eyes, her throat was blown away as a murderer of the royal family. She seemed to see her face.

    “I’ll bring a stretcher right away!”

    The knight put his finger on the nose of the fallen Lucius and immediately made a loud voice.

    “The charge I'm going to take the councilor and the wizard right now, and take this guy out of here."

    “Why are you here?”

    Freya's desperate screams filled the hill.

    With both arms tied, Freya resisted to the end, but to no avail.

    “There must be some misunderstanding!”

    But the knight said nothing of Freya's story. didn't want to listen

    'Freya, you'll be fine.'

    He exhorted himself throughout the process of being dragged, but he could not erase the fear on his pale face.

    In the end, Freya is sombre locked up in a tent.

    “Make sure the entrance is strictly guarded.”

    After giving the order, the knight disappeared somewhere. Freya, who was captured by the soldiers and entered the tent, sat on an iron chair. As soon as he sat down, his limbs were bound.

    'Too cold.'

    The heavy weight of the chain seemed to pull Freya's body into the ground. Frightened, Freya looked around. There seemed to be some sort of hair or blood on the floor that I didn't know belonged to. Also on the wall were a bunch of terrifying weapons at a glance.

    'I'm scared… … .'

    all over your face and clothes Messy with blood and stains, Freya trembled with intense tension. I unconsciously bit my lip hard, and a fishy smell lingered on the tip of my nose.

    Struggling with extreme fear Freya just fainted. The old memories were vivid in her mind as she hung her head down while tied to a chair. When she fell because she couldn't stand the beating, Sophia would pour cold water on her.

    'I think I'm going to be blown away by this!'

    Sophia did not show affection to any of the orphanage students, but she hated Freya. She took Freya's every move. I grabbed it and made it hard to live.

    'Mom, why are you hitting me?'

    The question filled my throat, but I couldn't ask because I didn't want to get more right. With a subservient and subservient attitude, Freya A god came from within.

    'I have to live like this.'

    Who the hell are her parents? Why did I give birth to her and put her in this pain sometimes? resentful

    how locked up

    “… … Ouch.”

    Freya's eyes blinked slowly, making a voice filled with pain.

    A knight armed with a helmet and armor He entered the tent with a squeaking noise. Freya, who squeezed out the power that the knight didn't have, raised her head.

    “I am embarrassed.”

    Freya pleaded innocence against him, but The man took off his helmet and concentrated on tidying up. The man with sweat-drenched brown hair and dark eyes was huge. He stood in front of Freya and made a blunt voice.

    “I must tell the truth here.”

    “Is there any possibility?”

    “I do not tolerate lies.”

    The knight's black eyes burned as hot as if they were about to burn Freya.

    “But it's all true. All I did was meet His Highness who was accidentally wounded while dusting the ashes there.”

    “Then, according to what you said, I met His Majesty by chance and hugged him. is it?”

    The knight's voice made it clear that Tuga did not believe her at all. Freya raised her voice a little out of frustration.

    “It wasn’t that he was holding it, he fell into my arms.”

    “It would be better to pray for His Majesty to wake up.”

    The knight was still very suspicious of Freya.

    “… … .”

    There was nothing more I could do now.

    Freya stopped shaking her legs and looked into the air. It's not the first time I've been misunderstood, so I laughed out loud.

    'The day I got the bread was similar to today.'

    He insisted on his innocence to Aunt Sophia until the end, but Freya was beaten enough to not die. As I recalled the past, my whole body lost strength.

    'A whip, a stick, and a stick on the wall, Something like an iron skewer will fly to me.'

    After meeting Archer, I thought I had forgotten. Her body vividly remembered the horror of violence.

    'It's better if you cry.'

    As I tried to hold back my crying, a strange sound came out of my mouth.

    'Freya. Don't ever do this from now on. Promise.'

    Ruth's eyes on her who had been bleeding all over the place I was dazzled. Then, even in difficult moments, I was able to draw a faint smile.

    'I'm fine with one more wound. Ruth.'

    The words he had once said flashed through Freya's mind. Every time I blinked with my closed eyes, Archer drank alcohol and sharpened his sword, Lotti who was begging for him to carry him, and Ruth who smiled sweetly in the sunlight came to mind in turn. how much time has passed

    The moment Freya had her eyes closed and gave up on everything, someone outside pretended to be popular.

    “Captain, excuse me.”

    A soldier who entered the tent stood next to Gemini and did something. Reported, the driver made a startled face.

    “Let me untie the author right now.”

    It was clear to the eyes that the knight was flustered in embarrassment. Freya sees that I noticed that the article must have realized that all of this was a misunderstanding.

    “… … .”

    He was full of swearing, but he didn't even have the energy to dry his mouth. I was so nervous that my legs were shaking. It was difficult to get up from the chair. Freya, wiping away the cold sweat with both hands, let out a long sigh. The knight, who hesitated for a moment, opened his mouth without looking at Freya.

    “Probably Something was wrong.”

    The man's apology was concise, but he didn't seem really apologetic.

    “Now what can be resolved with just one word… … .”

    Freya, who was about to scream out loud, swallowed the horse. No matter how angry you are, your opponent is a noble.

    “I will compensate you for this later.”

    The blunt knight's voice was added, and she barely got up from his seat

    “I’ll just go.”

    Her lips trembled in anger, but Freya raised her numb hand and stole her face once.

    resent the injured person I didn't want to, but I had a bad feeling for Prince Lucius.

    'It's all because of that enemy man.'


    ***


    support of soldiers When Freya, who had received it, returned to the tent, Archer was very excited to see her look.

    “Hey, this guy. What the hell is this?”

    Freya's wrists were handcuffed and His ankles were bloodied and his clothes were torn. Archer grabbed her and put her on a soft blanket, and then began to examine the wound.

    “Where did you get hurt, so clothes and all over your face? Is it bloody?”

    “This is not my blood.”

    Freya barely answered with a hoarse voice. Archer rubbed his chest with his hand and then sighed in relief.

    "Oh my God. Do you know how many times I have sought you?”

    Archer's heart sank when Freya's whereabouts became unclear, who was going to go to throw away the ashes. Raising them well and erasing good mates Look what happened before.

    “Archer. I'm sorry for worrying you."

    It was strange that someone was worried about her. Freya looked at Archer's worried face, who had always been yelling at him. He looked at him and muttered helplessly.

    "Okay. It's okay if you're okay."

    Freya didn't have the energy to speak any more.

    “Archer. I'll close my eyes for a second."

    From hunger and tension all day, Freya lay flat on the floor.

    “What the hell is this?”

    Archer clicked his tongue as he covered him with the blanket.

    'How much trouble did you fall asleep as soon as you lie down there?'

    A thick crease was etched on Archer's forehead, replenishing firewood for the brazier.

    ***


    The next morning, Archer scratched his head as he looked at Freya, who was asleep curled up like a caterpillar.

    “The sun will rise in the west.”

    Far from oversleeping, laziness The guy who didn't know how to play had no intention of getting up. Archer sneaked out of the tent, being careful not to wake Freya.

    After a while, Archer returned and spoke to Freya in a loud voice. woke up

    “Freya. Stop getting up.”

    “… … ?”

    Freya stretched her head out from the blanket that had been rolled up.

    “Archer. a little more today I want to rest."

    “People tend to sag more when they lie down. hurry."

    Archer pushed the grilled sparrows in both hands in front of Freya's nose and urged him to get up. heavy eyes As Freya, who barely floated, sat down, Archer immediately grabbed the skewer.

    “Eat.”

    “Archer, I just woke up.”

    As Freya rubbed her eyes with her other hand, I stared at the smell.

    “Archer, what is this?”

    “These are grilled sparrows that I caught myself.”

    “What special day is today?”

    One big bite of meat Bare Moon Freya murmured.

    It's strange that Archer, who had been sleeping a lot in the morning, woke up first, and even prepared something to eat.

    When I started chewing the meat, I thought it was missing The taste is restored. The savory broth filled my mouth with saliva.

    “Freya, are you going to eat even a wooden skewer?”

    Freya had a habit of eating anything in a hurry. archer's At the point, Freya gently pulled out what had been pushed deep into her neck.

    'I think I can see well because I'm full.'

    Archer's cheeks were full of soot. I laughed out loud when I imagined him grilling a snot with such a large body.

    “Thank you, Archer.”

    “I just caught a sparrow because I saw it. definitely you I didn't mean to give it to you."

    “It is. Archer.”

    Freyana Archer was unfamiliar with this sort of thing. Seeing an archer so staggered, she I fell into a strange feeling.

    'I've never felt anything like this before.'

    Archer felt like an uncle or an older brother with a big age gap, and I even wondered if this was the case with his family.



    'Archer would laugh at me if he knew I was thinking like this.'

    Freya, who was grinning, slowly arranged the blanket. As soon as I filled my stomach, the fatigue seemed to go away.

    “By the way, tell me what happened yesterday.”

    Archer asked something he had been curious about since yesterday.

    “So I went out to throw away the ashes.”

    oil on the lips Freya, who was wiping with the back of her hand, remembered yesterday, and soon her expression darkened. Archer, who was watching it, spoke first, probably because it was frustrating to wait.

    “His Majesty Lucius is looking for you. But, does it have anything to do with yesterday's work?"

    “… … .”

    At Archer's words, the refreshing feeling was quickly shattered. The smell of the body of the Highness I held yesterday seemed to drift through the tip of my nose. The sensation of the blonde tickling her neck was vivid.

    'Damn, this is not a good sign.'

    Goosebumps rose on Freya's arm. Regarding the charge of Lucius 'Cause there's never been anything good.

    As Freya was very nervous, Archer's face turned pale with tension.

    “Did you make any mistake?”

    "like that There was nothing to worry about. I just happened to find the king by accident... … .”

    As Freya mumbled, Archer raised her hands in excitement.

    “To save His Majesty Lucius! What could be more glorious than that?”

    At Archer's fuss, she wanted to miss it.

    Excited, Archer alone began to spread his imagination.

    “Save Him You threw yourself down for Freya, you are very special.”

    At Archer's words, Freya was stunned and couldn't keep her mouth shut.

    If you knew what happened yesterday, you would never I wouldn't react like that. Freya frowned after looking down at herself.

    'I'm not as good as I was when I was living in an orphanage.'

    “Lord Lucius You're calling me to give you a kickback. Would you like some gold? Or what? Yes?"

    Freya quietly got up. I didn't want to ruin the mood of Archer, who was so excited.

    “I’ll be right back.”

    "uh? are you leaving already? Maybe I should change some clothes.”

    “Isn’t it the right thing to do when your sire calls you?”

    "Yes. that You are right. Can I not go with you?”

    "it's okay. I know the way very well.”

    Freya, leaving the tent, answered bluntly.




    Lucius' tent wasn't too far away, so we could get there right away. When he lifted his head, he saw a bunch of flags with eagles flying above the tent.

    “Oh, I don’t want to go.”

    I was more reluctant than when I went out to beg every morning at the orphanage. After walking for a while, I sighed, and then stopped again.

    'If I don't go, I'll be like yesterday again.'

    annoyingly As she bowed her head, her face was reflected in the puddle. There, Freya, whose head was heavily pressed down, had a depressed expression on her face.

    “That’s why even Lotty won’t recognize me.”

    He squatted down and tried to trim his hair by putting his hands in the puddle of water. However, his hair was not at all neat. Freya jumped up.

    “Arthur, I’m fine. What are you going to do to show Also, it is better to sell first.”

    Without further delay, Freya decided to get the job done with His Majesty Lucius right away.

    clenched fist As Freya, who was holding her, stood bravely in front of the tent, two soldiers raised their spears to stop her.

    “What are you?”

    “My name is Freya, who has been called by Your Majesty.”

    the two soldiers After exchanging glances, he quickly removed the spear that threatened Freya.

    “Let me in.”

    Freya, who was looking at her with a lot of attention, hurriedly walked into the tent.

    “Not all tents are the same.”

    Lucius' tent was so wide that it could not be compared to Archer's, and even had a space division.

    “I think there is a separate bedroom.”

    The place where Freya was standing was like a drawing room and an operation meeting room, or something like a map was spread out on a large table. On the floor, there is a carpet that looks very luxurious, not dirt. there was.

    'Where did you go after asking someone to come?'

    As Freya pulled her neck out toward the bedroom, suddenly someone spoke to her.

    "Who are you?"

    “… … It's a surprise!"

    As Freya jumped out of place, startled, the man who appeared with the veil and spoke softly.

    “I apologize if I startled you.”

    Freya's The person in front was a very fine-looking man, with long black hair reaching his shoulders and red eyes as fine as a pomegranate.

    'Oh my God. You're prettier than me.'

    “… … it's okay."

    “My name is Hero. I am enshrining His Majesty Lucius.”

    Freya, who had been mesmerized by her opponent's beauty, quickly came to her senses.

    “Oh, my name is Freya.”

    “What did you come here for? I had an urgent business, so I went to the border for a while.”

    Freya outlines yesterday's events, pulling the hem of her shirt tight with her hands.

    "Oh my God! You were the brave one who saved Your Majesty yesterday.”

    Thanks to the kindness of the other person, the tension was gradually relieved. Biting her lips, she answered cautiously.

    “Not very brave, though.”

    Hero with curious eyes looked around at Freya. At his tenacious gaze, she stretched out her clothes with blood and stains intact. hand rubbed After seeing that her cheeks were hot, Hero quickly and politely apologized.

    "I'm sorry. Since I was serving the His Majesty, it has become a habit to look out for people like this.”

    "no. It didn’t feel bad at all.”

    “Excuse me, Freya, how old are you this year?”

    Freya gave her a slightly puzzled look at the sudden question of her age.

    'Why are you asking me this?'

    Freya, unable to erase the slightly suspicious feeling, whispered in a very small voice.

    “I am now of age.”

    “Oh, then Will I be your brother?”

    “… … Yeah?"

    I was so startled that a strange voice came out.

    Oppa, I've never used a name like that before. she is strangely friendly Gu did not hate Hero, but at the same time it was burdensome. He and she, who were neatly dressed, didn't seem to get along at all.

    “But I’m unfamiliar with such a name, so just call me Hero. Can you call me?”

    Hero smiled, as if looking into her heart.

    “I am just an errand man.”

    “In that sense, I am also your errand. So it’s okay.”

    Hero had a crush on her, who had no sociability at all.

    “That’s right.”

    As Frey stuttered, he widened in delight. smiled

    “By the way, when will Jeon-jae come?”

    It wasn't bad to meet a friendly guy, but I didn't want to stay here any longer. Frustrated Freya is messy Pulling the hem of his robe, Hero suggested a chair to her.

    “You worked hard yesterday. We sit down and talk.”

    “But I have to go soon.”

    "a little Yes, His Majesty is here, but if Freya isn't here, I might get scolded."

    As Hero lowered his head slightly, his long hair fell forward.

    'A kind person like that gets in trouble because of me It's not okay.'

    “Then I will wait.”

    "thanks. I’m a little scared of people I know.”

    Hero rolled his eyes and shrugged, and Freya knew where he was. I almost forgot about it and burst out laughing. It was almost the first time I had met someone my age where I could have a conversation like this.

    “Here, Hero. cheer up."

    “You seem like a really nice person.”

    I wondered if she would smile bitterly at her encouragement, and then Hero let out a long sigh.

    “It’s really not easy to take care of His Majesty.”

    It was a conversation full of sincerity, and Freya I could understand his mind. Although they had only met twice, Lucius was the strangest person she had ever met.

    “I guess that’s right.”

    After all, in front of Hero I almost saw a lot of His Majesty's scars. To have such an eccentric owner, Hero seemed pitiful. As he sits in an uncomfortable position and snaps his fingers, he opens his mouth.

    “By the way, your Majesty I don't know when you'll be back, isn't it boring to keep waiting like this?"

    “But because the High Court told me to wait here… … .”

    “Oh, I have a good idea.”

    Hero suddenly hit his knee and his eyes twinkled.

    “… … What do you think?”

    “Come with me. Come on.”

    Hero grabbed Freya's arm and suddenly dragged it somewhere He looked weak, but he was so strong that he couldn't shake his hand.

    “Hero. Where are you going?”

    “That’s the new soap I made. I was looking for someone to use it for.”

    “… … Soap?”

    Freya couldn't understand what Hero was talking about. I followed as Hero dragged me, We arrived at a tent full of hot steam.

    “Freya. It is right here.”

    As we entered, the busy woman let out a small voice.

    “Hero! take a bath did you need it I will attend.”

    At the appearance of Hero, the women went out to serve each other. At the sight, Freya only rolled her eyes. But Hero is not like this at all. He opened his mouth calmly, as if it wasn't unfamiliar.

    “Can you prepare me for this person to wash up? And a change of clothes, please.”

    Surprisingly, for a moment, the woman politely bowed her head. I started getting ready to take a bath. Freya, who barely shook off Hero's hand, looked around at the unfamiliar scenery.

    'It's the first time I've seen so much hot water.'

    Firewood burning in a large fire pit On top of it was a large bucket of boiling water. I remembered my hands getting wet in the ice-cold water while washing the mop. She had no reason to dress up to meet the Crown Prince.



    “I don’t need to wash. The clothes are enough for this.”

    To Freya's refusal, Hero responded very calmly.

    “But now there is a dreadful epidemic, It might get messy and get caught right away.”

    “A contagious disease? Didn't we talk about soap earlier?"

    Freya's voice crawled into the story of the plague. Previous There was an epidemic in the orphanage. I couldn't even count how many children died at that time. Children suffering from high fever who did not receive even a single treatment had collapsed.

    "Epidemic It is a soap with excellent preventive effect. how is it?"

    I've been wanting to change clothes and wash clothes since yesterday. In addition, it was tempting to listen to the prevention of infectious diseases.

    'Yes. in hot water Isn't that what happens when you wash your body once?'

    Besides, it wasn't her who called and didn't show up.

    Freya nodded, Hero beckoned, and a woman He led Freya to the ensuite bathroom.

    “Can I go into that barrel?”

    The woman who had no intention of attending Freya only shook her head bluntly. Freya is a stranger He took off his clothes slowly in front of the woman. With her old shirt and underwear on, Freya plunged into the log bath.

    “Hey, it’s so hot that my skin feels like it’s ripening.”

    Frightened by her first hot bath, Freya remembered what Sophia had said a long time ago.

    'The witch puts a child who does not listen and boils it in a pot. You eat.'

    His flesh turned red at once, and he was so nervous that he couldn't breathe properly.

    As Freya continued to sink, she reached out and tried to grab the edge of the barrel. did. It was my first time taking a bath like this, so I just struggled.

    “Help me over there.”

    She opened her mouth to the woman standing next to her.

    “Egoumina, outside What did you leave behind?”

    The woman, who did not pretend to have listened to Freya, rushed out. Left alone, she tried to give strength to both hands, but was badly injured and could not do so.

    “… … Hero!”

    The two women who were chatting made a loud noise as Haero suddenly entered the bathroom tent. The woman who stood at a distance and chatted was at the appearance of Hero. In a hurry, she tried to pretend to help Freya in the bath. Standing outside the veil, Hero coughed and opened his mouth.

    “Freya, are you okay?”

    Freya was nervous for nothing. I glanced at the shadows. what the hell are we going to do

    “That’s right.”

    “Then let me ask you a few questions.”

    He started giving explanations about the raw materials of the soap. Roses and some oils and extracts, these were unintelligible stories.

    “Can you smell the rose?”

    “Well, it looks like I’m flying a little… … .”

    When Freya answered, he He took a notebook out of his pocket and started writing something down.

    'what. Is this really his invention?'

    Hero asked so many questions that it bothered him.

    I heard that it was because of the hot water, fatigue For some reason, my eyelids kept coming down.

    'I feel like my body and mind are getting wet.'

    “Hey, Freya. Then I will go down.”

    “… … .”

    Hero's Kindness The voice was beeping from afar, but Freya was just fine. I felt the strength of my whole body slowly draining away from my toes.

    'I can't do this... … .'

    but the body He didn't listen, and soon Freya's body was submerged beneath the surface of the wooden barrel.

    “Hey, are you completely crazy now?”

    “Why the hell are you so angry? I don't know.”

    Lucius has been scouting since dawn when he heard that suspicious movements had been detected in the border area. The moment he returned and saw Hero with a sinister smile, he felt a little relieved.

    just as expected.

    As soon as he entered the connected bedroom, someone was lying on his bed. Hero, who made a beeping sound as if he was holding back his laughter, soon followed after him.



    “Hey, explain what this is.”

    “Isn’t it His Majesty’s benefactor? This kind of hospitality is something that can be done enough.”

    “Why are you… … !”

    “Poorly He was wearing blood-stained clothes. If you had seen it, you would have shed tears.”

    “Hey, it’s not funny, so stop talking nonsense.”

    “But my lord. I am very much in this situation It’s interesting.”

    “Hey, turn it off. Because I don’t want to see you for a while.”

    "Ah! Do you want to monopolize those annoying eyes?”

    Although Hero disappears, Lucius I didn't give up scratching my stomach.

    Lying on her soft bed, Freya was awakened to the sound of someone fighting. My body is still melting like I'm playing in the clouds It was difficult to open my eyes. Taking a hot bath was really, really dangerous.

    'I think it would be fun to leave out Archer.'

    Freya fell into a barrel and struggled with her arms. Thinking of Archer, he smiled.

    'By the way, who is fighting like that?'

    Freya still wants more sleep, but is annoyed by the noisy man. sleep completely I woke up, and Freya tried to move her finger a little. As the blood circulated throughout his body, his head began to spin rapidly.

    'It was never a dream to take a bath!'

    Freya, surprised, quickly As I groped my body, I felt a soft cloth.

    'These are not my clothes!'

    As she jumped up, the face of the man who was staring at her was blurred. how long have you been awake I couldn't see properly because I couldn't see well, but the cold air from my whole body came directly to my skin and pierced it.

    “If you come to your senses, you can get out of my bed now. Will there be?”

    Freya knew the protagonist of this voice very well.

    Besides, it's my bed.

    'Crazy. I happened to be in your bed... … .'

    of lucius Freya, who got up from the bed reflexively at the sound of her voice, almost jumped out and flew away.

    "iced coffee."

    However, my legs may not have returned all the strength to my body yet. staggered for a moment. His scrambled arms instinctively grabbed something hard in front of him.

    “… … .”

    The shoulders of the man Freya grabbed hold of him were very broad and firm. oddly accustomed to Freya's heart pounded slightly at the pleasant smell.

    “I am very upset… … .”

    An attractive bass sound rang right in her ears.

    “Your Majesty, I am sorry. never It was not intentional.”

    Freya's cheeks glowed red in the posture that looked like she had attacked the opponent. The palm that touched the skin felt like it had been burned in a boiling pot. hurry Freya, who was removed from her body, stood up straight and coughed repeatedly.

    “I’ve heard such excuses many times.”

    Lucius shook his blonde hair lightly as if fed up.

    'also Was ignoring me the other day was an attempt to seduce me?'

    There was a faint smile on Lucius' handsome face.

    “You said you were looking for me… … .”

    Lucius is It was then that he could see his opponent directly. Two reddish cheeks, tightly closed lips, and green eyes that were glaring at him.

    'But something has changed.'

    The woman in his cloak wasn't as scruffy or messy as usual. His calmly organized dark hair fluttered near his shoulders, so why is his heart racing?

    'I feel pretty It's strange... … .'

    For him, the chemise, which did not even reach the knees, became a dress that covered her ankles. The front was loose and one shoulder was exposed. I can't take my eyes off you Without it, Lucius stared at his opponent strongly.

    “Oh, I think Hero probably lent me this dress. They told me that the clothes had to be burnt because they were full of germs.”

    Freya trembled as she looked at the supreme majesty, who had been walking alone before and now had a very angry face. If I could turn back time, I would pretend I didn't see the bloody Lucius and run away.



    “… … Hero?”

    Lucius spoke wildly. Doesn't he have a very relaxed face when he calls Hero's name on a subject he fears, like seeing a lion from hell.

    'I Wasn't it a lot more popular than Hero?'

    I felt a terrifying feeling, and my impression was wrinkled.

    “It was the first time I met him today, but he was doing the same thing. The conversation went well.”

    “… … Same thing?”

    Lucius was suspicious of when the imperial wizard and the chores had been placed on the same line.

    another time ago Hero's attitude was very offensive.

    'I wonder if this girl likes it.'

    The Archmage Hero was very disliked by humans, so he was often confined to the tent all day. that he I volunteered to help this woman wash and change clothes.

    'Was Hero's preference towards a woman like a sorority?'

    Dark clouds gradually formed on Lucius' face in trouble. it started. I really hated having my head complicated over this. In the meantime, the other party continued to say offensive words.

    “He was kind-.”

    Freya can't do it I said nothing, but quickly shut my mouth. It was because Lucius's face had turned even more ugly, and it looked as if he was about to spit fire from the top of his head.

    “If you have nothing more to say, Can I just go take a look? I think Archer will be waiting.”

    Lucius admitted that the good feeling he had shown earlier was just an illusion. The more we talked, the more certain it became.

    'Damn, what should I do?'

    When I realized that the other person wanted to leave, I vaguely wanted to hold on to it. I had to say something.

    "Yes. What is your name?”

    Freya shrugged when the Crown Prince asked her name.

    'Why is the Crown Prince curious about a name like me?'

    She made a small voice as she wet her lips with her tongue.

    “My name is Freya.”

    "Yes. Freya. It seems to be very popular with guys everywhere.”

    As Lucius's twisted voice flowed, Freya gently raised her head.

    'What do you mean? I'm popular... … .'

    At first glance, Freya raised her head as she did not understand well and met Lucius' eyes.

    What drifts in his blue eyes is it liking Is it contempt?

    was never differentiated.

    Freya made up her mind to correct the part that Her Majesty had misunderstood. Even if she didn't know, Archer didn't want to be misunderstood.

    “Your Majesty, Archer is the owner of my service… … .”

    "stop! There's no way I can be curious about that, right?"

    Lucius cut her words off with a single blow.

    He is also an archer I knew who it was. I don't know where he came from, but he was quite a brave warrior.

    I heard that this woman was living together in his tent. this confusing In those days, it was not surprising that the boys and girls who worked to warm the beds of knights, mercenaries, and soldiers were not much of a surprise.

    But, after all, a woman with dark hair and a skinny body is a man with a lot of beard. Just imagining them lying in bed together made me feel uncomfortable for no reason.

    "Yes. Then you were there.”

    Lucius, who drew the dagger that was worn around his waist, He opened his mouth, touching the tip.

    'Now is the point.'

    Freya, who was very nervous, still sighed deeply as she faced the monstrous Highness. He was angry with himself, He stopped talking and now he is talking about something completely different.

    'It's not that I was there, it's closer to saying that I saved it.'

    Seeing Lucius making a displeased expression, Freya licked her lips. squeaked But finally, the time for the long-awaited reward.

    'If you solve this, you can go back!'

    Freya's dull face suddenly turned red.

    the fallen royal family He was saved and suffered a hard time due to an unfair frame of reference, so it might be a huge reward. Nobility, even though they usually think badly of everything, they spend a lot on these things. is not it.

    'If you take a lot of gold, how happy Archer will be.'

    You might stop saying that you picked her up for nothing. I have been immersed in my imagination for a while, when I hear a voice calling her calmed down When he raised his head, Lucius was wiping his blonde hair with one hand.

    “Freya, what the hell are you thinking?”

    For a moment, Freya was seized by a strange feeling.

    'Why are you calling someone else's name and making a fuss?'

    She only wanted to get what she received and get out of here. As if looking into Freya's head, he opened his mouth.



    “I am going to give you something special in return for saving me.”

    Freya clenched her hands and swallowed.

    'Special, special... … .'

    delicious meat Lucius felt a grumpy feeling in his eyes like a wild beast in front of him.

    'I hate it so much, but my eyes shine on gold and silver treasures-.'

    From the moment he first met the woman in front of him, Lucius He seemed to understand a little bit why it was strangely annoying.

    'He's not looking at me at all.'

    Rather, they only see them as annoying or inconvenient opponents.

    Lucius feels for the first time in my life A smirk broke out in an unfamiliar situation. Even if he did not try to seduce the opposite sex, women were always overflowing with him. If it wasn't for his rejection of the opposite sex, he might have already been married and have several children. I do not know.

    'After all, it is clear that there is a suspicious person.'

    Although helped, his instincts whispered something.

    Lucius looked away from the place where the chest of gold coins had been prepared.

    'What's the smartest way to deal with a suspicious person?'

    Lucius was troubled for a moment as he swept his blonde hair with his bulging hand. Then all of a sudden I had a very good idea. came to mind How to keep suspicious things closest to you.

    “I will give you the honor of being my servant.”

    The servant I had recently saved was just running away, so it was perfect.

    “… … Yeah?"

    Freya couldn't believe what she had just heard, so she asked aloud. I hadn't learned anything, but it wasn't to the extent that I didn't even know what a servant was.

    'So I'm going to tell Archer now. Are you telling me to do something like that to your majesty?'

    The servant of that man who bangs his head in his first greeting and takes off his clothes to ask him to be on the back of his head... … .

    'I don't want to be with you even for a second!'

    After saving him, he suffered all sorts of bizarre things, far from being rewarded. Although he had been through a lot of strange things in his life, it was the first time he nearly suffered torture. It didn't actually happen, Being dragged away was a nightmare.

    'It's terrifying just thinking about it.'

    Freya shook her head violently, shaking her body without realizing it.

    'I'm going to get really hurt by being greedy for gold.'

    If we don't get out of this crisis, something really big could happen. Freya opened her mouth quickly.

    “Sir, I don’t want anything. So that's fine.”

    “What do you mean? I am the Crown Prince of the Morciani Empire. It makes no sense to receive favor and not repay it.”

    'no. If I don't like it, I don't like it. Why are you forcing me?'

    Freya was annoyed by his coercive attitude, but didn't make the mistake of saying it out loud. Freya mumbled very softly without raising her head.

    “Even if it’s not me, anyone I would have done that. I already have an owner... … .”

    Lucius was very angry with her words, but he tried to put on a good expression on his face.

    A prince who is no one else It was a family honor to become his servant. Even though he could become the Crown Prince's entourage, this foolish man in front of him said he would follow Archer.

    'Is this also some kind of trickery? Are you pretending not to be interested in power and wealth?'

    As he put the dagger he was touching on the table, he smiled relaxedly.

    "good night. It's sudden, so I'll give you an ending to think about. summer solstice."

    “No, not that.”

    I came here hoping for some kind of compensation, but my worries only increased. Being a servant was not something to be done without thinking about it.

    'never Because I hate it!'

    In her head, sweating in a cold sweat, the only thought in her mind was to leave this tent.

    “Then, my lord, I know that… … .”

    I don't even know what you're talking about It was so tense. While saying hello and rolling back, I heard a hard voice.

    “Freya.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    Lucius' gaze looked at his chemise. It touched Freya's shoulder, which was borrowed. The clothes were too big, and the shoulders were too exposed. When I thought that other people would see something like that, I didn't like it.

    “Put this on Let me go.”

    "no! it's okay. It is not cold at all.”

    Freya sees Lucius holding a black cloak with golden tassels that looks very expensive at first glance. I avoided it and stepped back.

    “I’m really fine… … Yo."

    But Lucius, who was approaching with his long legs, put the cloak over her shoulder and was unable to move as he fastened the straps. Standing too close to Lucius made it difficult for Freya to breathe properly. As I turned my head, a strange thought occurred to me.

    'The eyelashes are really long.'

    “Today like this Let me wear it.”

    If you didn't do that, your eyes looked like they would cut your throat right away.

    “… … Yeah."

    'There are so many different ways to harass people.'

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    Freya came out and felt like she was possessed by something.

    'Wow. It feels like my heart is going to pop out.'

    hand to chest I pressed hard and then took a deep breath.

    “It’s better to go outside.”

    Looking back, the flag hanging from the tent fluttered in the wind. Freya now only has an eagle pattern My stomach churned looking at it.

    “What’s this about brushing your hair for nothing?”

    His well-groomed hair was awkward, so he raised his hand and messed it up. It doesn't suit you with chemise that goes down to your ankles. He wore a cloak, and the shape was very speculative. A gold ribbon was tied tightly around her neck, and at first glance she looked like a gift bag.

    “Hey, what is this, let alone a reward? Is it a bongbyeon?”

    It was quite inconvenient to walk and do laundry in this way, but there was not enough time to change clothes. Freya, who was grumbling, was reluctant to go to work.

    “Freya. What the hell are you wearing?”

    Archer, who had just returned from training, saw Freya's immaculate face and clothes, and acted as if she had seen a ghost. It wasn't that Freya didn't understand his reaction, but she didn't have the energy to respond.

    “Please don’t do that to Archer. I had a really hard time today.”

    Archer walked closer He scanned Freya's face thoroughly.

    “No, it’s too clean to recognize.”

    Freya slumped to the floor. Working all day in this baggy outfit After walking around, I felt tired several times.

    “Who’s clothes are you wearing? nope Let’s start by telling the story you met.”

    Archer sat nearby and took the chicken from the basket Freya had brought. As he pulled out his legs, he urged them again and again.

    “Are you sure you want to hear that story now?”

    Freya mumbled as she rubbed her sleepy eyes.

    “You want to see me run out of breath? What did His Majesty Lucius say? And what else is this?”

    'okay. I knew I would.'

    Freya clicked her tongue as she watched Archer flutter. It was clear that the poor Archer didn't really know about His Majesty Lucius. Freya, becoming wary of seeing the scars of His Highness, whom he admires, gave a sneak peek to bring up the story.

    “Archer, who are you?”

    Freya had no interest in the affairs of the Empire. Her only concern was whether or not she was hungry. But since I came here The main story I heard was a fight between Lucius and His Majesty Hart. It seems that there are quite a few people following the second prince, Hart, but Archer wondered why he was following Lucius.

    'If Archer doesn't know, I have to tell him properly.'

    He's strong and sometimes mean, but Archer is a really nice guy.

    “You mean our lord?”

    Archer suddenly became polite in response to Freya's question and cleared his throat.

    “As for our Highness, you are a warrior among warriors.”

    Rolled on the battlefield since childhood Archer has had various commanders during that time. Normal nobles and imperial families wanted to lead at the forefront, but at some point they did not appear. It was impossible to sincerely serve those who cared for themselves.

    “But it is! Our Lord Lucius has always been at the forefront.”

    It is said that if you look at the broad back of the High Commander who rushes straight towards the enemy, you will feel a sense of power.

    “of death It is our lord Lucius who fears even God to face it.”

    The man, who was not usually very talkative, even groaned to see if his heart was boiling with loyalty.

    “When Prince Hart was in the ballroom, red blood flowed nonstop from the sword of our Highness.”

    He thought that no one would become the master of the Morcian Empire except for Lucius.

    “Of course, there are many bad rumors about His Majesty. But it's all bullshit from people you don't know well. Because he is struggling day and night to defend the empire.”

    Archer with a wretched expression shook his head, thinking about the rumors surrounding Lucius.

    “Oh, okay.”

    Freya wanted to ask a silly question. just ask a little more You might talk all night about your loyalty to Prince Lucius. Just thinking about it was tiring.

    'I just have to be honest.'

    That great and wonderful His Majesty Lucius Archer needed to know that he was sent empty-handed, let alone gold. But before she even opened her mouth, he drank all the time and fell down on the bed.

    “… … Archer!”

    Drum, rumble, rumble, Archer's snoring sounded like an answer.

    It was deep in the night, and Freya crumpled in the corner.

    “It’s getting colder.”

    outdoors It was better than sleeping, but the cold air coming from the floor penetrated my skin and into my bones. I thought there was nothing new because I had been accustomed to the cold and hunger all my life.

    'But why? Don't be so cluttered.'

    My birthday has passed sixteen times.

    'majority… … .'

    If she had been born as the daughter of the noble Nari she saw on the street, she would make her debut in a gorgeous dress. it was when In contrast, Freya, who had reached adulthood, was wearing rags full of blood. And naturally, someone's face popped into my mind.

    'The lips are exceptionally red, His deep blue eyes were like a pond.'

    Previously, Freya had looked up at Lucius who had put the cloak on her. It was his long eyelashes that couldn't shake the hand.

    'It was so pretty.'

    It's been a long time since I've seen such pretty eyelashes. The familiar scent kept coming from the man who had no contact with Ruth.

    'Ah, it's all Archer it's because That's because, all night long, His Majesty Lucius commanded you.'

    Even while eating dinner, Archer vomited about his majesty's hidden achievements enough to sting Freya's ears.

    'Anyway, it was a very good thing that Archer saved Lucius whom he respected.'

    There were minor misunderstandings and uncomfortable moments, but those things were not so unfamiliar to Freya.



    ***

    Lucius had a serious expression on his face in front of the table with the map spread out. They had to destroy the horde that had invaded the frontier at any moment.

    "I The longer you stay here, the stronger Hart's power will be.”

    In the original case, the crown should have belonged to him earlier. If it weren't for Miladi, who pushed out her mother, and the son the witch gave birth to.

    “No. It would be disappointing if I left out my beloved father.”

    Lucius stared fiercely at somewhere with bloodshot eyes. In fact, the root of all problems stemmed from his father.

    The father knew the injustice inflicted on young Lucius, but he pretended not to know.

    “Even when I feel threatened with my life… … .”

    Just thinking about it, the blood in my body turns upside down I felt like I was soaring and my whole body was trembling. He exhaled harshly, correcting the shaking of his body in anger.

    'There is a group of Seungnyang waiting for me to show my weakness. That's right.'

    I ran through the rough, flowing blonde hair with both hands, and an unwelcome face appeared.

    “Sir, are you okay?”

    “Do I look okay in your eyes?”

    Hero sat down on the chair and bowed his head to Lucius, who frowned.

    “What about the lifesaver and you are alone? Majesty."

    “Hey, now I’m joking It doesn’t feel like a give-and-take at all.”

    Hero shrugged and opened his mouth carefully.

    “The poison remains in the body, so it’s not good if you overdo it.”

    “That’s the Archmage. Is that what the author is saying?”

    “I’m sorry.”

    Hero let out a deep sigh as he put the freshly made medicine in the morning on the table. Lucius drank the medicine without saying a word. watching that Hero had a heavier expression than usual.

    'If only a better wizard than me had served His Majesty... … .'

    Hero, who is the same age as Lucius, is from a family that has produced archmage for generations. Born. If it was originally, it would have been assigned to the heir of the empire after the coming-of-age ceremony.

    'I didn't know that such a conspiracy was lurking when I was nominated before coming of age.'

    Magic is already possessed at birth as an individual's unique power, but it took quite a while to learn how to use that power. It must have been not long since Hero started protecting Lucius. When, his master's life was in jeopardy.

    'I still can't fully protect His Majesty with my own strength.'

    So he made Lucius eat the magic potion that had not yet been completed. At that time it was the best. After taking the drug, Lucius changed from his original strong appearance to a weak little boy. Blue eyes, like sapphires, the symbol of the imperial family, soon turned pale green.

    'Avoid yourself for now. I'll go see you.'

    The moment when His Highness's hand, holding the glass bottle, was trembling, was still vivid. Hero is separated from his master while constantly developing drugs. Unfortunately, Hero has not yet developed a perfect antidote.

    'It's all because of my lack of ability.'

    To Lucius who found it again When the drug was given, he suffered from a high fever for several days as a serious side effect. It certainly had medicinal effects. It was because the appearance of young Lucius had returned to his original age.

    'But all There are some problems with work.'

    Originally, he wasn't that kind or sweet, but Lucius's face when he opened his eyes was as cool as the wind blowing from the top of Alpi Mountain.

    It wasn't just that. Lucius suffered from nightmares every day, and there were moments when he was caught up in madness and couldn't control himself. A lot has changed.

    'Milladi and Hart I will surely kill you with my hands.'

    It was very painful to watch him like that.

    'There was another fatal problem with the unfinished antidote.'

    Her Majesty Lucius regained her original appearance, but lost the memory of the period she had been hiding for a while after taking medicine. Thus, the two of them, except for what was written in the brief notes they exchanged occasionally, were Lucius's life became unknown.

    Hero carefully opened his mouth while watching Lucius stealing his lips with a handkerchief.

    “Your Majesty, do you remember the Edelion family in the south?”

    “Was it Count Banderas? Did he get great fortune from trading?”

    “His second daughter, Selena, is coming to the battlefield in person.”

    My dear, precious little Earl is like this Coming to a rough place, Lucius's face immediately darkened.

    “Oh, is it the beginning again?”

    “You may not like it, but it is necessary.”

    Lucius Morciani, The eldest son and heir of the imperial family, he had not even been engaged until the age of 20. On the other hand, Hart, who is aiming for the throne, is having an affair with the duke's daughter who has great power. said to be in progress

    “The battlefield and the public will favor His Majesty Lucius, but most of the nobles have sworn allegiance to Hart-sama.”

    “Hey, maybe I am too greedy. Maybe?”

    He was armed with a strong will, but sometimes such a tiring moment came. If he renounced the throne, everything would be resolved.

    “… … Majesty. say that Please take it.”

    Gemini, who was standing like a stone statue in the corner, knelt down while making a sound of armor. The expression on his face was so serious that Lucius said he felt sorry for him.

    “Gemini. Get up now.”

    I wanted to throw everything away and run away, but I couldn't.

    'I'm alone, but I'm not alone either.'

    Miladi to those who stood by his side Because he was not a great person to show mercy.

    “I’m sorry. Majesty."

    After making up his mind, Lucius jumped up from his chair.

    “Hero. I wish Miss Edelion met as late as possible. I envy you."

    “But, my lord… … .”

    Lucius pulled up a blue silk robe and raised a hand to block Hero's speech.

    “And what I didn’t say there is… … .”

    "What is."

    “I sent the lifesaver back empty-handed.”

    “If that’s the case, Gemini and I will take care of it.”

    “Hey, save me. Is it okay if I treat Jun benefactor like that?”

    Lucius painted a seductive smile that would have screamed if many women had seen it. Gemini and Hero were seen in a different form of Lucius than usual. We just looked at each other face to face.

    ***

    “Freya, you look just like a raccoon today.”

    Archer giggled when he saw Freya looking for something to eat in the morning. Freya, offended by those words, grunted.

    “What is a raccoon to a lady?”

    “You freeze to death, you sound like a lady.”

    Archer smiled again as he ate the sausage. Oil splashed around his beard and glistened.

    “It’s because I haven’t slept for a while.”

    Freya pressed her fingers under her eyes. Last night's thoughts hung tail to tail, In the end, I closed my eyes for a while at dawn. Then my head was dazed, and my eyes felt like they were going to fall out.

    “Every dog passing by will laugh at you falling asleep.”

    "Oh really! Archer!”

    Freya, holding a piece of firewood that had fallen on the floor, rushed towards Archer.

    “Is this a surprise?”

    Archer immediately threw what he was eating and took a serious stance. The attempt was good, but it was hard to beat Archer, who had the upper hand in every way. Freya, caught on the wrist, was soon forced to admit defeat.

    "Hey. 쥐새끼. It takes a million years for you to defeat me It was far.”

    That was the time.

    “… … Am I interrupting the good times?”

    An unfamiliar voice was heard from the entrance of Archer's tent. Archer and Freya stopped their pranks and quickly I straightened my back. Archer looked tense at the fact that it was Lucius who had visited the tent.

    “No, isn’t it His Majesty Lucius?”

    Archer kneeling straight down He grabbed Freya and made them greet each other side by side.

    “It is an honor to have you come to such a shabby place this morning.”

    Freya was taken aback by Archer's serious look, unlike usual.

    “Did you hear that the kid next to me saved me?”

    Archer, who was sweating profusely, nodded.

    "Yeah. I don’t know how proud I am.”

    “I was so busy yesterday that I couldn’t take care of you properly.”

    At Lucius' words, Archer stood up halfway and shook his head from side to side inappropriately.

    “What do you say do you Of course I did what I had to do.”

    Archer looked like he was going to cry.

    'Whenever you keep asking if you haven't received anything, you say something like it's normal.'

    At Archer's blatant lie, Freya frowned. I didn't see it that way, but Archer was a man who spoke two words with one mouth.

    Freya is shooting Archer over and over again, but Lucius swung his fingers

    “Hey, bring it here.”

    As Lucius gestured, he placed the small box Hero had prepared on the table. Feels like it contains gold coins it smelled

    “It’s a small sincere tribute to saving Your Majesty.”

    “Thank you, Sir Lucius. Freya. come here. Let's say hi again."

    “I am neither a knight nor anything No, not that far... … .”

    Freya was reluctant, but at Archer's sad blue eyes, she walked forward and knelt down. Freya deliberately tried not to look at Lucius, but This time it was unavoidable.

    "Yes. Did I say Freya?”

    Looking up, Lucius, well-dressed, was looking at Freya as if he was a stranger. that look He was so talented that I even thought it was the first time we had actually met.

    "Yeah. That's right."

    “Where are you from?”

    At Lucius' question, Freya's heart began to race. Shiloh's sly face that had been forgotten for a while suddenly came to mind.

    'Maybe he's not looking for me yet.'

    If Shiloh catches you, your efforts so far will be in vain.

    Freya, who was very nervous, hesitated, but Archer spoke instead.

    “This guy comes from Flanders in the south. The cheese I get there is excellent, but I've never tried it. I don’t know if you will.”

    Hearing Archer's blatant lies made Freya's stomach ache.

    'Is it okay to lie to the royal family?'

    Far from Flanders Haven't you been even close by? Freya bit her lip, trying to hide her tension.

    "Right. Freya of Flanders. Another award as I congratulate you for your work. I'm thinking of getting off."

    No one in the tent noticed, but Freya felt her heart sink for a moment. Lucius' eyes were different.

    'no way That's what you mean!'

    "it's okay."

    As soon as Lucius' words fell out, Freya answered. Her instincts were warning her that danger was imminent.

    “Are you trying to deny my favor now?”

    The face of Lucius, who had been smiling brightly enough to make the tent twinkle, immediately turned dark. Freya looked at his face and noticed it again and again. I saw.

    'That's why I don't want to get it.'

    However, if you bring out all of your inner feelings, your throat may be blown away in this place. At this time, with a sweaty face all over, Archer looked at Freya. He patted his back lightly and opened his mouth.

    “Your Majesty, this guy is doing this because he’s so embarrassed. Please understand with an open mind.

    “Archer, Archer!”

    Freya next door Archer tried to stab his side with his hand, but didn't notice, he was only drenched in emotion the whole time. Meanwhile, Lucius finally spit those words out.

    “I told Freya I will step down.”

    “… … .”

    He was the only one who wasn't surprised by Lucius' words. Gemini grabbed her sword aloud, and Hero's startled breath filled the tent. Archer's eyes seemed to pop out, and Freya's despair covered her entire face.

    “Your Majesty, it is the honor of the family!”

    While no one could speak hastily, Archer fell to the floor. He bowed his head and cried out for thanks.

    “Hey, Archer… … .”

    Freya gave up on stopping Archer for reacting too differently to her.

    'Crazy. in Archer's eyes Now, does it seem that the Crown Prince is giving me the title of nobility?'

    At this point, I was a little bit resentful. Freya, who had wide eyes, gathered up the courage to stare at Lucius' face.



    'Why are you doing this to me?'

    Had I known this would have been a quick run down the hill, I wouldn't have cared whether the author died or not.

    'Look at that. award It's not the kind of expression a giver would make.'

    Now Lucius seems to be watching leisurely after dropping a rat in the sewer.

    “But my lord, over there You are not a man.”

    As Hero intervened hastily, Freya swept her chest down for a moment.

    'Because you're a good person too!'

    If you look closely, you will see that you are serving the royal family. It seems that only men can do it. Freya glanced at the chest of gold coins and smiled secretly.

    'If you do this, the suffering is worthwhile. What.'

    But At Lucius's words that followed, Freya's heart tightened again.

    “Were there any regulations related to it in the Morciani Empire?”

    “Your Majesty, it’s not really decided.”

    Hero was sweating because of Lucius, who forced himself into a situation that made no sense to anyone. There were no specific conditions for starting the seed. The identity is certain, and the role of a servant It was enough when the conditions were right to carry it out.

    'No matter how much I can't stand His Majesty's eccentricity and everyone runs away, the problem is, I can't keep Lucius' servant as a woman.'



    Hero could not even fathom the heart of His Majesty to keep the mysterious woman by his side.

    At that moment, Lucius opened his mouth.

    “Archer. Freya is strong Weak or not very good.”

    The most important virtue of the servant was taking off the master's armor or running errands. Archer began to answer in a very loud voice.

    "Majesty, What a pitiful thing to say Freya carries and cleans my armor every day. Also, in the morning and evening, I did physical training myself. It is so light that it runs like a cold swallow.”

    It seemed that Freya would become a servant of Prince Lucius if this happened. Archer cut off his endless slurs and hurriedly intervened.

    “That’s how I know how to run errands. such a thing... … .”

    Lucius, who was still watching Freya with a displeased expression, was enveloped in a strange feeling. If I was a normal person, I would have said thank you.

    'I already know your greed.'

    Lucius smiled and memorized a magical spell.

    “I will give you five gold coins a month.”

    At those words, I only looked at the ground Freya shook her head. Her sparkling eyes reached Lucius.

    'Even if I run errands for a month, it's hard to earn a single gold coin... … .'

    not in the plan However, up until now, life has always flown in unexpected places.

    'In a year, there are sixty gold coins.'

    The hesitation didn't last long, and a loud voice came out of Freya's mouth. flowed

    “It’s not enough, but I’ll do my best!”

    He thought that there were no nobles in his profession, and that he could not become rich if he had a knack for making money. No matter how much your opponent is, Lucius Even as the Crown Prince, Freya was willing to accept this job.

    'If I close my eyes tightly for just one year, I will be able to live comfortably with Lotty.'

    Waves of hope ran through Freya's green eyes.

    'It was very inconvenient without an attendant. Start working today.'

    For that reason, it was Freya who immediately followed Lucius. It wasn't tied, but somehow I felt like I was tied to a leash.

    Her steps were infinitely slow, and her face looked depressed. I tried to be positive, but when I saw someone's bright blonde hair, I got annoyed. went up

    'no. After all, it's not that bad.'

    Freya took a deep breath, trying her best to see the situation for the better. Stay in Archer's tent at night All you have to do is look after His Highness Lucius in the remaining time.

    'Isn't it all up to you to decide?'

    With this in mind, the present time following Lucius was bearable. Freya is I decided to set simple rules to follow.

    'First, never make eye contact with His Majesty Lucius.'

    It's nice to see him there has never been I had to be especially careful as I could make a mistake because I was unconsciously attracted to a pretty face.

    'Only answer the second question.'

    lucius It was important to keep a sufficient distance from the charge. Talking was only revealing Freya's flaws. She reminded herself several times that she went to work, not to make friends.

    “Come on, let’s all go back.”

    Upon arriving in front of the tent, Lucius drove Hero and Gemini away.

    “First, take off the cloak.”

    come inside the tent Lucius, who stood still, ordered. Freya lowered her eyes and stood in front of Lucius. He didn't want to look into his face, but he had to raise his eyes to remove the cloak. rules set from the beginning I was really annoyed that I couldn't keep the first one.

    'Damn it, the cloak's knot isn't a string.'

    It would have been easier if it had been a string that could be untied by just touching it, but there are four gold buttons with jewels. I had to untie even the stuck brooch. With trembling hands, Freya barely unbuttoned the button. But the brooch was out of reach, so I had to use a cleat.

    “… … One day I take off my cloak I will go.”

    “Because it’s out of my reach.”

    Freya thought that it was Lucius' fault for choosing her as a servant in the first place, who had such a huge difference in height. But Freya only smiled awkwardly.

    “Then do you want me to do this?”

    Lucius suddenly leaned forward, and the two's faces were too close. Freya, startled, stepped back and her legs touched the edge of the table. Lucius's hands were placed on the table as if they were embracing Freya.

    'I can't breathe.'

    previously I never dreamed that taking off the cloak would be so dangerous.

    She was distracted, but soon she was able to concentrate.

    'It's all just work, so there's no reason to avoid it' does not exist!'

    Freya with her head held high, biting her lip, stretched out her hand.

    'It tickles.'

    Lucius' soft bangs touched her forehead. despite the promise Nevertheless, his face was so close that he was confused.

    'I wish it fell a little.'

    He had to try his best not to notice his feverish face. my hands are shaking slipped several times. As I managed to untie the brooch, the cloak fell onto the carpet.

    “It takes a long time.”

    Lucius slowly raised his back, and then Freya away from his arms. It was nothing to worry about when attending Archer.

    'Oh my God, my hands are wet.'

    It's probably because I'm overly nervous because I'm afraid that my majesty's neck will run off. It seemed Freya picked up the cloak that had fallen on the floor, and he pointed to the navy blue jacket.

    'Oh, my head is throbbing.'

    I've only been here a few minutes, Freya felt as if she had been locked up for a very long time. As Freya was about to touch the tiny gold button on her jacket, Lucius spoke grimly.

    "I Did you say that?”

    “… … ?”

    “I tend to thoroughly manage the people around me.”

    I couldn't understand what he was saying all at once. freya is new I just focused on the buttons that don't come off easily.

    moan Freya struggled to unbutton the button, but Lucius continued.

    “Faith, this is the most important virtue.”

    “… … Ah, Yeah."

    'Faith, hope, and love' were things I didn't believe in even when I was living in an orphanage. Freya is not something the Crown Prince would say who said he was crazy about blood in the middle of the battlefield. Thought.

    “It’s done.”

    As he struggled to take off his jacket, a streak of sweat ran down Freya's forehead.

    'I've only had one of the clothes attendants, but what I ate in the morning was I think it's all been digested.'

    Freya muttered to herself as she hurriedly organized her clothes.

    'Go to the bedroom like this. Live.'

    I don't know, but Lucius It didn't seem like she would be as busy working all day as she was. After he disappeared into the bedroom, he felt a little out of breath. No matter how long he waited, he did not move, and Freya raised her head to looked at the back

    '… … .'

    A shirt with wide sleeves was tight because of his muscles, and dark blue trousers revealed Lucius's strong thighs. Freya is here My heart fluttered at the sight of Lucius, who boasts a beauty that cannot be compared with many men. The blonde hair on his forehead fluttered like fluff, and his sharp nose was lifted up.

    'what. It's just annoying and weird, but what's so pretty?'

    Freya thought it was because there were a lot of men with shaggy beards like Archer around. People are naturally pretty is weakened In particular, Freya liked the cat and that blonde hair very much.

    “What the hell is that stupid face?”

    Freya barely woke up to Lucius' voice. Confused, he bowed his head.

    “… … It's pathetic."

    Lucius shrugged angrily and walked towards the table. He pulled out a dagger embedded in an open map I narrowed my eyes.

    The new servant kept getting annoyed and worried.

    'Is it also a spy sent by the wizard of Hart?'

    The green eyes looking at him were somehow familiar. With a dagger in his hand, he pressed one of his head tightly against the intense headache that rushed in.

    “Huh… … .”

    The side effects caused by the magic potion were tormenting Lucius like this from time to time. Moment My vision was blurry, and I felt like I was about to collapse.

    "Majesty… … !”

    Freya, startled, shouted loudly.

    'Your Majesty will be seriously hurt by that.'

    working How could it not be like this without luck from the first day?

    “Sir, this is dangerous, so I will remove it.”

    With a thick cloth in her hand, Freya took the dagger from Lucius' hand. both of them closed

    “Sir, I will call someone outside.”

    Freya was about to speak at the sight of Lucius sweating even in a cold sweat.

    “I don’t need help.”

    Lucius, who had been staring at Freya with bloodshot eyes, opened his mouth harshly. But contrary to the horse, his body staggered immediately, and his hand wrapped around Freya's neck.

    "Majesty… … !”

    Freya, who had already held His Majesty's body twice, screamed in surprise. As she looked at his forehead wet with cold sweat, she recalled the horrors of the previous time.

    'in vain I don't know if it's a strange misunderstanding or not.'

    But in this state, it is impossible to throw him on the floor. It was when Freya was struggling, not knowing what to do.

    Lucius, who covered his eyes with one hand, gave strength to his closed hand and whispered softly.

    “Bed… … .”

    Freya didn't think anyone would come in despite this commotion. I was very impressed with it.

    'People with spears over there, can't you hear this sound?'

    It was not difficult at all to support Lucius, who leaned on her. Sweat dripped from his body when he managed to put the strong man who was likely to weigh twice as much on the bed.

    “… … Where do you think it hurts?”

    show it to the senator Apparently, Lucius was stubbornly stubborn and fell asleep as soon as he lay down. Closing his eyes, he let out a hoarse breath. Freya slumped to the floor. And raise your hand and touch the nape of your neck kneaded

    'It must have left a mark.'

    The traces of the crochet that were wrapped around the wrist are still faintly left, but a handprint has been added to the neck.

    “It’s really hard to make money.”

    Exhausted, she sat down, rubbing her arms and legs here and there. While supporting Lucius, she also seemed to have been injured somewhere. Then the dark room caught my eye.

    “Ouch!”

    Freya realized that this was his secret space, and quickly got up and went outside. The fact that the sun was still in the middle of the sky brought a sigh of relief.

    “A day like this It’s been a while again.”

    I felt very tired from the tension, but I couldn't stay still when I saw the messed up drawing room. He unfolded the wrinkled carpet with his hands, and put anything that had fallen on the floor into place. When I cleaned up the empty cups and bowls on the table, it looked pretty neat.

    "Yes. It’s all you can do.”

    The previous work was dizzying, but it would be hard to be so unlucky every day. Then, when I remembered the gold coin, my mouth widened.

    “Five gold, five gold… … .”

    As the song flowed out, a dry smile appeared on Freya's face.

    “Freya… … ?”

    He took out the cloth and was about to wipe the dagger, but Hero thrust his face into the tent.

    “What are you doing?”

    “Would you like to come out for a moment?”

    Guided by his gestures, he went out and circled the corner with Hero. When he came near Martha, Hero held out an apple to Freya.

    “Eat this.”

    "thanks."



    Freya rubbed the apples on her clothes and cut them into large pieces, and Hero opened her mouth carefully.

    “Are you taking a break?”

    “It was suddenly… … .”

    "Shh."

    Looking around, Hero said in a very low voice.

    “Freya. It's a sudden surprise, but I have a few things to tell you."

    Hero tells no one the state of his charge. I was told not to pass it on.

    “Again, no one can enter the tent without His Majesty’s permission.”

    “Are there any exceptions?”

    “Except for me and Gemini.”



    Freya realized that her job might not be as simple as she thought.

    “Your Highness was a little strange earlier.”

    “It must have been difficult because I couldn’t sleep for a few days. will.”

    “… … How many days?”

    Freya opened her mouth to the unimaginable. Hero, who gave the warning, disappeared quickly, and Freya had to go back to the tent. did.

    “Where are you going?”

    Obviously, Lucius, who had been sleeping a while ago, looked at her very sharply.

    "that is… Sophie was thirsty.”

    earlier It was an excuse made up in haste by Freya, who remembered that no one was allowed to enter the tent.

    'This is what I was thinking of.'

    When I spoke to Archer, it was nothing to say, Somehow, my face got hot.

    At her words, Lucius looked around the barracks for nothing and scolded him.

    “… … What a mess.”

    But no matter how you look at it, it was just clean.

    'This must be the one I want to catch up on.'

    but who is she He endured ten years under Sophia, which no one in the Empire could beat if it was nagging. Freya, who became confident, raised her chin, Lucius swung his feet out.

    “Let me wash your shoes.”

    "Yes… … .”

    Freya sat down and placed Lucius' feet on the wooden pedestal. but the shoes are small It was smooth with no dust.

    “Sir, your shoes are clean.”

    “If you want to clean it, let me clean it.”

    Freya grabbed the cloth and began to skillfully clean her shoes. shoe ramen Sophia and other high-ranking people visiting the orphanage were cleaned countless times.

    “You have been given the duty to watch over me, so always be proud of it.”

    “… … Yeah."

    The answer didn't come right away. I wasn't proud at all, I just thought of money.

    'If it were an Archer, of course, he would have his head bowed down on the carpet saying it was an honor.'



    “I’m going to inspect the barracks, so get ready.”

    At Lucius' sudden words, Freya quickly pulled out the cloak hanging from the wall. Based on the experience I had in the past, I stepped on the footsteps and climbed up The cloak was sewn properly.

    "egg plant… … .”

    "Yeah? Am I going too?”

    “I have a lot to teach you, so it’s annoying.”

    'Then, how about hiring someone you know well?'

    Swallowing up dissatisfaction, Freya was busy chasing after Lucius.
    Vol 1.7
    A month has passed since Freya became Lucius' servant.

    Lucius didn't see Freya sitting still. how polished Even if I added Sophia to Archer, I thought that it wouldn't be like that. Of course, I don't do beating at all, so I thought it was too much to compare with Sophia.

    “Oh, it’s boring.”

    Today, Lucius led the soldiers into the forest, and Freya was standing guarding her luggage and horses without doing anything in the vicinity. You can go somewhere else by telling me to stay here there was no

    'You're good at harassing people. 'Team.'

    To stand still here as if it had become a tree was truly a stinging moth.

    “It’s good for me too, but with Archer I wish I could eat chicken legs or something.”

    It was very pleasant to eat delicious food while chatting with Archer.

    “I’m so bored that I feel sleepy.”

    Freya picked up a branch and shook it around when she saw Gemini nearby. He was so reticent that he didn't say anything other than to say hello for the past month.

    “Knight. Hello."

    "Yes."

    Freya wore white tights and a blue shirt that covered her hips in order to maintain the dignity worthy of the prince's servant. at the waist She was also wearing a white belt, which she didn't really like. Due to the nature of Freya's work, she often throws away her clothes, but white tights.

    'Majesty, This is impractical, so how about black pants.'

    'I decided to white, so you know, I'll order a bunch of extra clothes if necessary.'

    I smiled bitterly while looking at my pants Freya secretly spoke to Gemini.

    “He went to see if there was any ambush in the forest.”

    "Know. Because I am waiting for your request for assistance.”

    It was clear that he didn't want to have a conversation.

    Freya remembered the past as she went back to where she had been.

    “Knight. Would you like to pay off the debt soon?”

    “… … What?"



    Gemini's calm expression, who had lived a life far from debt, collapsed in an instant.

    “The last time you misunderstood me and tortured me.”

    “That was an apology, and actually I remember that torture was not done.”

    “Look at this.”

    Freya rolled up her sleeves to show her scars. It was faint, but there was a red tinge.

    “No matter what I Your skin is as soft as a baby goat. The part that was rubbed on the line at that time does not heal. Do you know how much your wrist aches again when you are overweight?”

    An apology with only words can't get over it It wasn't.

    Gemini's dark eyes fluttered violently as Freya grunted.

    "Yes. What kind of compensation do you want? Tell me."

    Articles that react sensitively to the word debt It seemed like he would give me a shiny word just by saying it. But her words were of no use.

    'Oh, that would be nice.'

    When she thought of a good idea, she sighed. Laughing, Gemini's eyebrows twitched.

    “Can I learn a sword?”

    “… … ?”

    Gemini's face turned even more earthy, perhaps unexpectedly.

    “Nothing I don't want to be a knight. Enough to protect myself.”

    She has developed quite a bit of strength by attacking Archer every morning, and now she wants to learn a professional technique. if you learn it properly He might be able to chastise a bastard like Shiloh, who used to grope for her.

    “The sword is not something that can be learned simply by swinging it.”

    Gemini with a very serious face started to explain. Those who wanted to become knights only took years to develop basic stamina. Much less, the servant of His Majesty in front of him was a woman. No matter how much clothes a man wears, he becomes a man. it was not possible

    'Because it is difficult to guess the meaning of the master.'

    I couldn't figure out why he left so many men aside and kept this woman by his side.

    "excuse me You mean you have to be able to do what a guy with you can do?”

    Where Freya's gaze reached, a man with his shirt off was fighting.

    "Yes."

    “Then that Can you please let me know if you can?”

    “But you… … .”

    Freya rolled up her sleeves and tucked the ends of her shirt into her pants. Gemini is dressed in such a weird way I had never seen a woman, so I didn't know where to put my eyes.

    “Wait, I haven’t answered-”

    Gemini shut her mouth as she tried to dry Freya.

    Anyway, before It was an unmistakable fact that I had made a mistake, so I decided to give it another chance.

    'I hope you are not seriously hurt.'

    Gemini chooses a small and slender one among the men and fights with Freya. made it stick The pointed man did not try to hide his displeasure.

    “Isn’t there something you can’t see as your servant’s servant?”

    “A few, please.”

    Freya is brave I bent down, and the onlookers soon gathered around me. In a battlefield where there was no entertainment, such a sight was not common. A man who will look after the referee brings a flag and faces Freya and the opponent. swung

    “I’m not going to treat you as a woman.”

    As if he didn't feel the need to come up with a strategy, the man ran straight up to grab Freya's collar. At a glance It was possible to check the weak state of the opponent.

    'also… … .'

    Freya quickly avoided herself as she moved her head left and right. Every morning with an archer who is bigger than the person in front of her I did this exercise. It was only once, but he had defeated Archer before, so defeating an opponent like this was a breeze.

    “Do you think you can win by avoiding this girl?”



    He had a rough tone, and the man with a hot cheek flew upward and lifted up to crush Freya.

    “… … !”

    From the mouth of a man who rushes like a bull A great cheer flowed out. Even though her body was thin, Freya's body flew up as it was at the blow of a strong man. The man who was watching giggled as she was thrown into a corner, raising dust. Freya is I could see Gemini's expressionless face, who stood still and watched her as she wiped the corner of her mouth with her hand.

    'I thought I could avoid it... … .'

    I always practiced against Archer, It was because I had never taken into account that the speed could be different. I was a little embarrassed that I thought I would win at once. The man trembled softly as he approached the side where Freya was sitting.



    “If you surrender even now, I will stop.”

    It was a fight that would seriously hurt one's self-esteem to compete like this with a woman.

    “A little more, please.”

    Freya As he got up, he straightened his messy clothes and set himself up again.

    “If you wish to break bones, you can’t do it.”

    When the two men stand in their seats, the referee announces the competition again. waving the flag

    “… … Goes!"

    The man came running screaming like before, whether he was willing to win with the same attack without any hesitation. Freya sharpened her hands. Then lowered the body. And quietly counted the numbers.

    'One, two, three.'

    Archer said that if you are hasty in anything, you will do things wrong. Your opponent must be at the right distance The secret to success is to attack properly.

    '… … Now!'

    When the man came near Freya, she jumped on the opponent's knee without hesitation. straight away with both hands Holding her head, Freya hit her chin with her knee.

    “My jaw, I think my jaw is broken.”

    The man fell screaming at the frivolous attack, and the surroundings became quiet.

    "what. Where did such a monstrous girl appear?”

    “Jimmy is doing all the disgrace to the man.”

    The onlooker pointed at Jimmy and looked at Freya with strange eyes.



    “There is a difference between what I thought and the reality.”

    Freya was rubbing her hands around her knees and approaching the man who had fallen.

    “I learned a few things.”

    Freya He held out his hand, and the man, whose face was blushing with pain and shame, plunged his nose into the ground. Freya shrugged and walked straight to Gemini. Freya, who gently wiped the dirt off her hands He stared at Gemini strongly.

    "how is it. Can we learn?”

    Gemini's face was distorted at the sight that was hard to believe. Born the second son of Earl Stern, he has been I hardly noticed any emotional changes. Except for swords, martial arts, and horseback riding, he didn't show much interest. Since he was appointed as the Crown Prince's escort knight, he did nothing but protect Lucius. didn't think

    'I've seen many articles, but this is the first time I've seen such agile ones.'

    To use such a technique with a body that is not even a man... … .

    She thought she was weak His faith was shattered, and sighs flowed from his mouth.

    "Ah… … .”

    “Knight. Why are you not talking?”

    The woman in front of him did not even reach his chest, but inje When I looked at it, it felt like a sharp energy was running through my body. The agile movements of his small body did not look unusual.

    'If you teach me how to use a dagger, I think it will be suitable for a surprise attack.'

    When Gemini met a person, she was able to grasp at a glance whether she was suitable for a warrior and what kind of skill it was easy to acquire. The opponent was still harsh, but he had to keep his words. after taking a short sigh Gemini opened her mouth.

    “I’ll let you know little by little when I have time.”

    “Isn’t that a lie?”

    “The man of the Stern family keeps his promise.”

    Gemini's brown with her hat off Her hair fluttered in the wind, and she had a serious expression on her face.

    "Ah… … .”

    I didn't know it well because he was always expressionless, but now that I see, Gemini is a tall and handsome man with thick lines.

    'Somehow, there seem to be a lot of handsome men around you?'

    With a sudden thought, Freya glanced at the knight's face again.

    That was the time.

    “What are you talking about? Are you looking at each other so deeply?”

    Lucius, who appeared drenched in sweat, glared at her strongly.

    'What, what did I do wrong!'

    somehow blaming her Freya's eyes widened at the feeling.


    When Lucius appeared, Gemini quickly stood up and responded briefly.

    “There is no such thing. Majesty!"

    But Lucius gasped as he listened to Gemini's answer, and then turned to Freya.

    “I think I ordered you to stand still over there… … ?”

    Lucius is wearing I glared at Freya a lot while pulling the chain vest that was there.

    'I am a stone statue. what. How can you stand still for hours!'

    but he doesn't like him We couldn't stare together. As he lowered his head gently, the lower part of Lucius' neck caught his eye.

    Whatever he was doing, his white pants were all muddy and the front of his shirt was loose. there was. There was also a faint red aura that had been rubbed off near the neck and chin.

    As Lucius turned away, he spoke briefly, and Freya, who had been observing him in love, came to his senses.

    “Go back.”

    Freya soon followed him, and Gemini moved on. After a moment's pause, Lucius opened his mouth coolly.

    “Captain of the Knights, Gemini Stern. you are Please stay here and stand guard.”

    "Yeah. all right."

    Gemini, startled by Lucius' command, answered solemnly. Although he is dull, when he calls with his last name, His Majesty's I was well aware that it was when I wasn't feeling well.

    'What the hell did I do wrong?'

    No matter how much he pondered as he looked at the vanishing His Majesty's back, Gemini could find an answer. couldn't

    ***

    Freya returned to the tent, and was diligently wiping the blood-stained arrowheads when a maid appeared.

    "Your Majesty's bath water is ready."

    Lucius, who had only taken off his armor, put down the glass he was drinking and got up slowly. Freya put down the arrowhead and started wiping the blood off the dagger.

    'What do you do when you go into the forest? I'm here.'

    Rumors are sometimes just rumors, but in the case of Lucius, it didn't seem like that was the case. As I vigorously wipe the stains that are difficult to clean, a long shadow appears over her. stretched out

    “Freya. What are you doing?”

    Can't you see wiping the blood off the sword?

    Frey raised her head with a strange expression on her face.

    “Follow me Listen.”

    "Yes… … ?”

    I heard that Lucius doesn't have a bath attendant... … .

    'You said you hate touching your body.'

    Where the hell is the rumor? I had no way of knowing where the truth was.

    Following him, he arrived at a tent filled with hot energy that he had been to before.

    “Your Majesty, this is it.”

    “Let everyone go do it."

    At Lucius' words, the woman who was preparing the medicine in the bath water and the man who carried the water bowed their heads. Soon everyone started to go outside, and Freya followed them.

    “Freya, you stand there.”

    “… … to?"

    At his command, Freya muttered and walked up behind Lucius.

    His loose white shirt was drenched in sweat, showing his back muscles. revealed Long legs caught my eye as I followed the protruding end of the shirt.

    'What do you eat to get that big?'

    When I see blondes, the little face that always stays in the past one came to mind But Ruth's pretty face gradually faded. What was clear was her face in his pale green eyes.

    “Freya. What are you doing without taking off your clothes?”

    "Ah yes."

    Freya, who was moving quickly, opened her mouth.

    'Isn't it a lot more than you originally thought?'

    cleaning, clothing, Weapon check up, now bathing service.

    'Isn't it a business that I can't even get five gold coins from?'

    But since it was a matter of life at stake, I couldn't dare ask such a story. Lucius was by no means a generous or comfortable owner like Archer. Freya reached out and untied the laces on Lucius' shirt, and soon revealed his undressed upper body.

    “… … .”

    There were only pants left, but Freya's hand did not go out.

    “What the hell do you know? Bring that.”

    At the end of Lucius' gaze, there was a dark chemise. Freya quickly took it and put it on Lucius. Soon, a long chemise came down to his knees. Lucius took off his pants alone and slowly entered the bathtub.

    'Okay I wish I could explain.'

    But, given that eccentric personality, it didn't seem possible even after waking up from death. It was the first time Freya had ever heard of such a bathing service. I glanced slowly.

    “Sir, I’m sorry, but this is my first time doing something like this, so please tell me the order.”

    Lucius stretched out his hand and pointed to his head as if he was too lazy to open his mouth. Freya is I opened a small bottle in the corner, smelled it, and picked one of them and brought it with me. He scooped out water with a gourd and carefully wet Lucius's head.

    'Hair is really soft.'

    The touch of Freya's finger was the same as when she touched the foxtail that had just bloomed in the garden. I mixed some oil with the perfume I brought, and I rubbed my hair and rinsed it off with water. eyes were closed

    'No, you don't have to go to sleep after telling me what's next.'

    It was strange to go outside and ask anyone, so Freya walked over to her side. The chemise worn on the chest It was not fastened, so it was untied in the water. She rubbed her exposed shoulders and collarbones with a soft cloth.

    'Is this all... … .'

    Maybe next time I meet Hero I felt like I needed to hear a proper explanation for that part. Seeing Lucius immersed in the warm water, it reminded him of a bath he had taken the other day, and her body seemed to melt away.

    'Ike! It's warm here, so I might fall asleep.'

    In this case, moving quickly was the answer. She took the remaining flowers and sprinkled them eagerly in the bathtub.

    'Our Ruth Are you growing well?'

    I've never been told the exact age, but Ruth looked to be around eight years old at the time. It's been over 3 years since we broke up, so I'm only 10 years old now. would it have been

    'It must have been a long way to grow this big.'

    When I thought of Ruth, the area around my mouth tickled for nothing. As smoke rose from the lukewarm water, Lucius' beauty became dreamy. seemed Her closed lips were as red as a flower in her hand.

    'You look so pretty with your eyes closed.'

    Freya smiles as she floats flowers, and Lucius and eyes met In his jewel-like eyes, Freya's face was filled with it. Freya spread the handful of flowers she was holding onto Lucius' chest. Through the falling flowers, Lucius lips were chapped.

    “It’s burdensome to see such a blatant gaze… … ?”

    "Yes… … ?”

    “Didn’t you taste like you were about to swallow me in one bite?”

    Lucius twisted his mouth slightly and sent a mocking look at Freya.

    Freya wanted to explain that it was all a misunderstanding. First of all, Freya must have laughed a little, not lost her appetite. it was only

    'Besides, it wasn't you that I saw.'

    It was a smile for Ruth. But it's impossible to say something like this.

    “It’s because I’m hungry. It was.”

    Even if she heard it, it was a very poor excuse.


    ***


    After taking a shower, Lucius was sitting in a chair and drinking tea.

    'Why haven't you told me to go back yet?'

    After a long time to go back, Freya only glanced outside the tent.

    “Looking at you reminded me of something.”

    Lucius put down the teacup and opened his mouth while rubbing his chin. Passing through a wide field and going to a desolate land, there was a beast with a small body but good guarding. I don't know the name, but Freya cut her throat. Its appearance resembled the beast without fail. Freya barely listened to his words through one ear and responded quickly.

    "It is an honour."

    She said most of what Lucius said. It was an honor to answer. At first, I felt a little nauseous, but once I got used to it, it didn't really bother me.

    “Sir, if you don’t need anything more, I’ll leave—”

    The agile Lucius It was so unpleasant that she was dealing with him in a dry way now. Is that all? The strange feeling I felt during the day did not go away. Looking at the red energy left on Freya's body, I was deceived. turned over Lucius doesn't like having anyone touch his things. She parted her lips towards Freya, who was still only thinking about a chance to get out of this place.

    “What are you going to do? Remains."

    “… … Yeah?"

    The disappointment that could not be hidden was revealed on Freya's face. Lucius smiled faintly as he looked at her distorted expression.

    At that moment, the tent was lifted and a huge number of servants appeared. A table rich enough to break the table leg was ready.

    “What is this?”

    So much food on this table Today was the first time I saw it laid. Lucius was a news eater, so he never ate more than one meal a day, at most, two or more.

    'I ate it as much as bird feed... … .'

    When everything was ready, the servants all retreated, and the inside of the tent vibrated with the sweet smell of freshly made bread and the smell of roast pork over a wood fire.

    'Oh my God! I feel like my stomach is twisting.'

    Freya, who was looking at the table as she swallowed her saliva, turned to another place. No matter how delicious it was, I hated eating it with Lucius.

    'Of course I am lowly I won't even call you over there.'

    “Sir, I’ll see you.”

    “Let me sit over there.”

    Lucius, who had already sat in the middle of the table and held a glass of wine, gave the order.

    “I dare not sit down with His Majesty-”

    Freya was sweating profusely, not knowing what to do with his command.

    Then, after putting down the glass, Lucius opened his mouth with a frown.

    "If anyone hears it, they'll think I've invited you. How can I eat meat like that if you don't serve me?"

    Lucius's face looked so serious that Freya For a moment I thought there was some truth to his words. But the meat had already been sheathed, and the bread had been sliced. All I had to do was scoop it out with tongs and bring it to a plate.

    'That You mean you can't, so you're going to eat me up?'

    "hurry… … .”

    The chair was also right next to Lucius, so Freya sat down next to him with a very uncomfortable face.

    “Meat is Cut it very small.”

    "Yeah."

    As Freya cut the meat into mash-like pieces with a knife, Lucius ordered the taste this time.

    “I am?”

    Freya loves her Lucius, who always bothers me, asked me out loud, wondering what was going on.

    Lucius, who was waving the hand holding the glass, opened his mouth languidly.

    “Everyone who wants to kill me There are so many.”

    "Ah… … .”

    Then yes.

    He wasn't the kind of person who would write a favor to her without a reason.

    'I may die from eating this, but I I don't mean to live.'

    Freya raised her chin and remembered what Archer had told her.

    'Did you say that a ghost that ate and died had a pretty face?'

    Freya with a slight frown on her forehead He boldly shoved the meat into his mouth.

    "Five!"

    As she chewed the meat, she let out a very loud exclamation without realizing it.

    “Why do you feel poison?”

    "sorry. It wasn’t because it was so delicious.”

    This was really the first time I ever tasted it.

    'Until now, everything I ate was not meat.'

    usually she It was tough to eat and had a strong odor, so it had to be ripped apart with teeth. However, it was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, so it melted as soon as you put it in your mouth. Freya quickly puts the meat on another plate. passed sideways

    “I think you can eat it.”

    Lucius grabbed his fork and began to nibble, and Freya began to savor all the food on the table. actually If it was poison, she could tell just by stabbing it with a silver fork, but she was willing to work diligently in her current job. But the more I tasted it, the more thirsty I got.

    'I can feel it.'

    I continued to eat, but somehow I became more hungry.

    'No, why do you only look at food and not eat?'

    Freya rarely eats the food she gives her Looking at Lucius who wasn't there, he wrinkled his face. Freya, who was about to taste the other food in small portions, met his eyes.

    “… … Ike!”

    “What is that expression?”

    "no. It’s not that, it’s because you don’t eat it.”

    Freya acted as if nothing had happened as she wiped the saliva flowing down her lips.

    “I thought I was hungry, but I am not. The rest is up to you.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    Freya's voice was so loud that the shadow of the soldier guarding the tent shook violently. it's not even her birthday I was puzzled as to why I had such good fortune.

    “But how do I eat this?”

    “Then we can throw it all away.”

    "no. no."

    Freya clapped her hands at his words.

    In this barracks, his words are not the law.

    'It's never because I crave food or something like that. Because I am a servant, the prince's I will follow the instructions.'

    It was also a terrible sin to throw away food. With a very serious expression on her face, she spoke.

    “Then I will obey your orders.”

    “… … .”

    At the end of those words, Freya leaned over and cut the pork into large pieces and placed it on a plate.

    'I'm not greedy either. Are you planning to attack expensive meat first?'

    Lucius sips the wine with a smile of conversion. He is sensitive and has trouble digesting food, so he almost skipped dinner.

    'But why am I receiving such a generous prize today? Have you made it?'

    Lucius secretly asked Freya, who now had her nose stuck in the plate and didn't even raise her head.

    'Yes. This is bait.'

    Leave him at night It was to hold Freya, who was restless because she wanted to.

    Lucius had kept Freya by his side over the past month and observed him frequently. At first, Freya was a half-brother. I suspected it was the spy who sent it. There was a good chance that he would dig up his information and hand it over to Hart.

    'Actually, such a person did exist.'

    The one whom he had chosen as a servant to his food He was poisoned and poisoned the chemise. He sneaked in while sleeping and tried to strangle him with a string, and attacked him with a dagger.

    'There is no end to the explanation.'

    then For some reason, Lucius gradually began to distance himself from people, and in the end, he could not trust anyone. Except for Gemini and Hero, I was always suspicious of everything else, so I can't save my life until now. there was.

    'I even suspected that it was the woman Miladi sent... … .'

    Unlike Hart, Miladi tried to destroy the spirit of Lucius. Constantly sending a young and pretty woman He wanted to charm Lucius. It seems that he wanted to laugh at him, who had fallen in love and became infinitely soft.

    'But it's really weird.'

    Loads of oil on his cheeks in front of him Will there be any contact between a woman who is buried while sucking her ten fingers and eating meat and Miladi?

    'You don't think I'm going to fall in love with that look, do you?'

    Probably Hartna It was clear that Miladi wasn't the sender.

    'Hey, why is eating so annoying.'

    Freya doesn't care about Lucius next to her, and only pays attention to the fresh meat. focused. I felt like my cheeks would swell if I put a piece of meat that was too big.

    'It looks just like a squirrel.'

    Lucius was afraid that he might choke and die.

    "A little Eat slowly. Then I will pretend.”

    "it's okay. One of the digestive functions that I have not seen since then is amazing.”

    While waving his hand, Lucius was looking at Freya, who was craving meat again. Instantly I felt a severe headache.

    'Freya. Eat slowly. Then I'll pretend.'

    A friendly voice that didn't seem to belong to Lucius was in Lucius's head. came to mind

    'What is this?'

    When Lucius put one hand on his forehead, Freya stopped eating.

    "Ah! Wait."

    Rub your oily hands on your clothes Freya, who had wiped it, quickly came out with a small glass bottle. This was made by Hero, and he asked Lucius to feed him when he complained of pain.

    “Eat now.”

    Lucius said she As he took the small glass bottle he was handed over, he stared intently into Freya's eyes. Green eyes were creating a mystery under the lamp.

    'It's strangely familiar... … .'

    However, there was little chance that he and Freya, who had ripped off hair, knew each other.

    'Thinking like this, am I going crazy the way Miladi wants me?'

    A bitter smile appeared on Lucius's face as he grabbed the vial and drank it.

    “Stop going back.”

    “Yes, rest in peace.”

    Freya was carrying the crude cloak that was hanging on it. He glanced at the pile of leftover food on the table once and nodded. As the tent opened, Lucius saw Freya's ragged brown hair swaying in the wind. he is one He let out a long sigh, covering his eyes with his arm.

    “Somehow, I wanted to be nice today.”

    Freya, standing outside the barracks, sniffing the smell of meat on her fingertips, made a face

    “There is nothing more disrespectful than giving and taking away. … .”

    Freya muttered all the way back.

    When he reached Archer's tent, he was already ignorant of the world. I was asleep.

    “Sometimes he said he couldn’t sleep because he was so worried.”

    Inside the tent, the remains of Archer's food were scattered all over the place. squatted and scraped it off Freya found her place. As I lay down on the blanket, I felt a pain as if my body was breaking.

    "Ugh. I will die of overwork before I even touch the money.”

    put your hand on your shoulder While kneading, the shadow of a soldier patrolling outside the tent flickered.

    'How did I ever come to this place?'

    She thought she was going to be depressed just thinking about it, so she stopped eating meat earlier. remembered the time

    “Anyway, it was amazing meat.”

    And the face of Lucius, who had been looking at her for a long time, was drawn. I've never heard of a voice chasing eating quickly. seemed to have ever

    “You eat so much meat and talk nonsense like this.”

    Frey wiped Lucius' face by waving his hands violently, and then immediately closed his eyes.



    ***

    Dressed in a white shirt and black pants, Freya showed her breasts proudly. The black pants were a bit big, so I had the straps wrapped around the waist several times, and there were a lot of holes. traces were evident. Also, the white shirt didn't fit the body perfectly as it was a repair from something someone had thrown away.

    “Still, this is so much more comfortable and I like it!”

    useless white tights As soon as I took it off, I hummed. The original clothes were only shiny and uncomfortable to look at.

    “I’m not going to take off the clothes I’m wearing.”

    On the way to Lucius's tent Somehow, the scenery looked different from usual.

    “Why are you so cluttered?”

    In the morning, people come out with a less tired face and relax or gather around and chatter. He seemed a little excited.

    “Did the enemy retreat?”

    Freya, who was curious for a moment, immediately erased useless thoughts and headed to work.

    ***

    “Your Majesty, have you been at peace all night?”

    As she was just walking into the tent, Freya was at a loss for words when she saw Lucius in a dazzling appearance. It's a little different from the armor you see every time. It was a different feeling. He was wearing black trousers, a tight-fitting shirt, and a red cloak that reached his waist, with a long gold cord hanging from his chest.

    'Blonde is twice as shiny I think.'

    When Freya stood there with a blank expression on her face, Lucius made a dissatisfied expression.

    “… … You are late.”

    “I came at the same time as usual.”

    sharp gaze When she reached Freya, she bowed her head and pretended to work quickly. I pretended to dust the corner for nothing, but Lucius called her.

    “Come and get your hair done.”

    “… … me?”

    Wasn't that what the servant who wore the clothes usually did?

    “Then did you mean to do nothing and get paid?”

    "no."

    holding a comb Freya went and stood behind Lucius who was sitting on the chair. After a little coughing, she raised her hand and began to comb the prince's hair.

    'What a man's hair is so smooth.'

    It compares very well to her tangled hair, which she waking up in the morning and roughly trimmed by hand.

    “It’s what the outfit is. Are you going to become a man?”

    “… … .”

    Freya With his mouth shut, Lucius called the tailor and ordered something.

    “Don’t wear clothes that look like they are covered with a sack like that, but make sure you match them properly.”

    tailor-made Just thinking about the clothes made my body tickle.

    'I think I had a prejudice against His Majesty.'

    Freya, who was rubbing her body, spoke shyly.

    "I am I'm fine.”

    “For the sake of my face.”

    At that chilling word, his cheeks full of redness became cold in an instant.

    'Then it is. There's no way it's going to work for me!'

    In shame, Freya put a lot of force in her hand holding the comb.

    “Are you going to pull out all my hair?”

    “Sorry, I’m sorry.”

    When Freya finished grooming, Lucius I got up and took the lead. I quickly followed them, and a procession of unseen people had just entered the entrance to the barracks. Suddenly, pollen fell from the sky, and someone struck a small drum from behind. did.

    “His Majesty Lucius, Diana’s blessing!”

    The man who jumped off his horse was very noisy from the moment he appeared.

    The man with some flesh had a very long mustache, and She was wearing a dress with flowers on it.

    'Wow! A real noble is like that.'

    Freya's eyes widened at the sight of a real nobleman she had encountered for the first time, but she tried to pretend to be polite. And only then, from the morning, I understood why Lucius had grown up differently than usual.

    'It must have been a guest.'

    “Come here. Count Edelion.”

    Lucius raised his hands They greeted the guests as they opened up, and the two soon moved to the huge guest tent in the center.

    “I ask for your understanding that I can’t call you to the palace because I’m still in a confrontation with the enemy.”

    “What are you talking about?”

    Count Edelion made exaggerated gestures and voices whenever he spoke.

    “Your Majesty, this is Selena of Edelion.”

    tent A young woman with red hair entered slowly through the door.

    "Wow… … .”

    Freya had never seen such a perfect beauty in her life. Big transparent black eyes, moist The lips were amazed. A pearl embellishment was fixed above her head turned up, and every time the hem of the dazzling white dress moved, it made a nice, crunchy sound.

    'quite It's like the angel I dreamed of as a child.'

    Selena, the daughter of the Countess, bowed her head slowly after greeting her very gracefully in front of Lucius.

    “My Majesty Lucius, I’ve been wanting to see you for a while.”

    Even Freya's heart began to pound at the slightly shy greeting.

    'Oh, is that the fiance of His Majesty Lucius?'

    The Lucius she had ever seen was a woman He didn't seem very interested. He was always with Gemini and Hero, focusing on swordsmanship training and strategy analysis. Unlike other men who drink with women in their arms while enjoying their leisure at night, was plate.

    'He was so indifferent because he hid such a beauty.'

    No matter how beautiful a woman is, she will not even reach Selena Edelion's toes.

    'It just looks bleak He must have had a romantic side to his Majesty the Crown Prince.'

    Freya, who was standing behind the chair where Lucius was sitting, blushed, Count Edelion and her daughter watched the scene closely.

    “Have your tastes changed a little while you haven’t seen it?”

    It was just a light joke.

    Lucius realizes that the Count Edelion is talking about Freya. He raised his hand and rubbed his chin. In the eyes of people who don't know, Freya in a man's clothes looks like a handsome young boy at work.

    “I came here to find out.”

    'what Are you talking?'

    Apparently she had something to do with it, too, but I couldn't notice the subtle atmosphere between Lucius and Count Edelion. With my puzzled eyes for a while, I sit in a chair The arm of Lucius who was seated touched her.

    “Uh… … .”

    Lucius suddenly pulled him hard, causing Freya to sit on his thigh. All these embarrassing things I wanted to get up quickly, wondering if she was there, but Lucius, who grabbed her wrist, did not release his strength.

    “Help me for a second.”

    At his unanswered request, Freya was unable to move. Not knowing what to do, he covered his face with one hand, but Count Edelion blushed, unable to hide his embarrassment.

    "Oh my God!"

    He and Selena, who have come a long way, have no such laws. will be. He mumbled silently with his eyes narrowed.

    'Sir Lucius, what do you mean?'

    The Count immediately greeted him politely, capturing his displeased expression.

    “Your Majesty, I will see you again in the evening.”

    Count Edelion quickly took his surprised daughter and went out of the tent.


    ***

    Freya is the Count He had to sit on his lap and act like a dog until the party left. Lucius brushed her hair and smiled again and again. I can't usually eat it, so I have an anxious expression and too much I was sick of his other attitude.

    'what. Did you have poison in the bread you ate?'

    It was difficult to explain this behavior without being crazy. When the Count disappeared, Lucius Just pushed her back.

    When do you ask for help?

    He headed towards the tent without a word, and as soon as he returned, he stood tall.

    “Freya, you are tired.”

    'this! Seed.'

    She spat out a very small swear word and began to rough his clothes off.

    'How can you be so shameless?'

    Of course, she is an employee But, Lucius is a lily on a high place, but... … .

    I imagined grabbing him by the collar as he untied the cloak's gold cord with courage.

    “Do it a little faster can't you?"

    Instead of apologizing, he closed his eyes and gave orders to hurry.

    'Let's be patient. It was said that those who endure a lot get gold and handsome men.'

    Blowing honey chestnuts I barely had to suppress what I wanted. She loosened the sash around her shirt, and the ribbon that tied her neck.

    'And being tired is what makes you tired.'

    clothes worn by others Get dressed and eat the food that is served.

    Is she still taking her clothes off?

    “But my lord… … .”

    "What."

    Lucius, who kept his mouth shut as if he was asleep He opened his blue eyes and looked at her.

    “Why did you do that earlier?”

    Strangely enough, Freya's voice kept crawling in.

    “What happened before… … ?”

    Lucius's eyes, flickering languidly, were as clear as white snow. To the extent that she feels rather strange when she asks such a question.

    “You grabbed my wrist and put it on my thigh.”

    “Why, did you care?”

    Lucius had a look that he didn't really understand, and she spoke quickly.

    "no!"

    If you say you're conscious, only she's funny It was sure to be shit.

    Then, Lucius's eyes narrowed and the tip of his mouth went up.

    “Then there is no need to mention it.”

    “It is not. Selena-sama was watching you earlier.”

    "Yes? Who is it?”

    Frey lifted his head as he untied the belt around his waist.

    'No, does it make sense that I can't remember such a beautiful woman?'

    Lucius, who looked into Freya's questionable eyes, let out a sigh.

    “About Count Edelion.”

    “Aren’t you fiancee?”

    “Who is it?”

    recently Lucius' eyes, who seemed to have gotten a little better, went cold, and he stared at Freya's neck.

    How do you feel when you meet a wild beast on a forest road?

    she stopped what she was doing He wrapped his hand around his neck and grabbed it.

    “Did Count Edelion make you say that?”

    “What do you mean?”

    With his gloomy expression, her body, standing on the stool, keeps moving. It was in danger of being bent backwards.

    “Sir, what the hell is this?”

    Then Hero and Gemini appeared inside the tent, and she lost her balance.

    Woodang Tang.

    The platform on which Freya was treading overturned and there was a loud noise once. In an instant, her body floated into the air, and she closed her eyes in fear. must have broken a bone will be.

    “… … Ah."

    Reaching out to trace the wound, Freya had a very strange feeling.

    “It’s not as painful as I thought.”

    Let's raise our heads in a strange feeling I could see the frozen faces of Hero and Gemini at the entrance of the tent. And the shining eyes of Lucius from very close.

    For some reason, she was crushing Lucius' body.
     
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    In the bizarre situation, Lucius mumbled while covering his eyes.

    “If you stop, why don’t you come down?”

    Freya, of course, comes down. wanted

    Who would have thought of crushing this terrifying man's body? But there was no strength in his body.

    “I’m sorry, but I can’t move.”

    perplexed As Freya cried, Hero came first and tried to support her. But it was not possible because he was so weak.

    “Gemini, help me.”

    Gemini is Young Stiff With a gesture, he grabbed Freya's opposite arm. The two rescued Freya safely and put her on a tent chair.

    “Come on, let’s drink water.”

    Hero quickly absorbs water and sedation offered the medicine.

    “Oh, thank you.”

    “If you are very surprised, you can even play.”

    Lucius, lying on the ground, was so absurd that he couldn't even laugh. could not be built

    'Who is sick?'

    Seeing Freya about to fall backwards from the platform, she instinctively stretched out her arm. Then I lost my balance and fell to the floor. Freya would have been on top of him and would not have suffered much damage.

    “… … Hmm."

    When Lucius coughed aloud, Hero turned his head.

    "Majesty, Where are you sick?”

    Lucius could not contain his absurdity at the more formal consolation.

    Freya returned to Archer's tent, and Lucius remained silent for a while. I looked at Suha.

    Hero, a wizard who doesn't know what he's thinking from the beginning, and Gemini, a knight who doesn't know what he's talking about because he doesn't speak much.

    “For your loyalty, I I was deeply impressed.”

    As a cool voice escaped from Lucius' mouth, large Gemini flinched. Then Hero smiled softly and waved his hand.

    "Majesty, I watched it all the time and he was so strong that he was fine. I was really impressed by how uncompromising you are for a delicate lady.”

    Lucius watched Hero open his mouth shamelessly. clenched his fists tightly.

    “Hey, you are. Sometimes I think an actor is more suitable than a wizard.”

    “My appearance is too light to be covered with a wizard cloak. It's good. I don't know if you know, but I'm probably the most popular here.”

    Hero trembled softly as he fluttered his long, shiny black hair.

    “Hey, say If you can't... … .”

    When Lucius made a heavy impression, Hero slowly lowered his cloak. Then, the joy I had before was gone. He put his fingers together and made a serious voice. paid

    “But that doesn't really matter. Majesty."

    “Why are you raising your voice for nothing?”

    “You don’t even know your sire.”

    “… … I'm tired."

    Lucius waved his hand to avoid the crisis, but Hero did not stop.

    “What are you going to do about Count Edelion’s business?”

    “What am I saying the poor?"

    He changed his clothes at the news of Edelion's coming. Of course, he knew well that it wasn't all about dressing up and having a cup of tea. Thinking about it, Lucius face darkened

    There weren't that many nobles who supported him now. So, the support of Count Edelion, a prestigious Southern family, was more urgent than ever.

    'But still reluctant I mean no.'

    Count Edelion supported him for two reasons. It was said that the mother of Lucius, who passed away, was from the South and was very close to the Edelion family. Other The reason must be that the count's daughter who came here likes him.

    The red-haired woman with a name that is hard to remember no matter how many times she heard it, has been chasing him since childhood. Then A few years ago, they had been openly expressing their intention to marry.

    'Did you not receive my letter of refusal?'

    Selena did not give up despite Lucius' rejection, and Count Edelion I came here for my daughter.

    'Of course, I don't know what it feels like to like him.'

    He has a bitter expression on his face, since one day no one can trust him. built Besides, Edelion's attitude was very arrogant. It was clear that Lucius thought it was impossible to refuse this marriage.

    'He had a disgusting face.'

    So I wanted to turn the inside of Count Edelion even more.

    “Miss Selena is the perfect person to stand by His Majesty.”

    “Perhaps it is.”

    Lucius without energy opened his mouth

    Considering the conditions, it was impossible to find a better opponent than her. If you welcome her, you can rally the powers of the South, and receive the patronage of Edelion, who boasts great wealth. I was able to take it freely.

    “As you already know, Your Majesty, the cost of hiring the weapons, horses, and mercenaries used on the battlefield here is enormous.”

    Gemini, who fixed the sword at Hero's words, sighed. rested Their situation was unfavorable in many ways. It wasn't just a matter of strategizing well and doing well in battle.

    “Even as long as Count Edelion stays here.”

    Lucius knew what Hero's unfinished sentence meant.

    ***

    “Are you going hunting?”

    “… … Yes."

    Freya gave Lucius a leather vest and looked puzzled.

    Lucius, who she had been watching for a short time, had no interest in hunting. Not only that, but I hardly enjoy the nightlife didn't As rumored, there were no bathing in blood or killing people for fun.

    'It's just that my personality is a little twisted.'

    is not it. The crooked thing was a little lacking.

    okay. just a little crazy

    Freya was lost in thought, and he spoke.

    “Make sure you have it ready too.”

    “… … Me too? But I can't ride a horse, I can't even a bow I shoot.”

    “Who wants to ride?”

    “… … Ah."

    After a while, I realized why she had to follow.

    'It must have been a porter.'

    she will change I packed a lot of clothes and prepared to go hunting. The leather bag was quite heavy and had to be dragged. As she followed Lucius out, the glamorous Selena there was.

    “Sir Lucius, I am so glad that you have granted my request.”

    Selena was like a forest fairy, dressed in a red jacket and a white dress with a richly spread lace. Freya opened her mouth wide at the beauty she had never seen in picture books.

    “… … .”

    When Lucius didn't say anything, Hero, who was nearby, quickly joined in.

    “Miss Selena, you are so beautiful today.”

    “Child, really. Don’t say those words.”

    Selena lightly covered her lips with her hand as if embarrassed by such praise.

    "now Shall we leave soon?”

    It was Lucius who showed with his whole body that he was completely dissatisfied with the current situation. Selena clings to his side as he advances.

    Then Gemini got on Horses chased, and long lines of soldiers armed with spears and swords stretched out.


    Meanwhile, Freya was walking alone in the grass behind the road that everyone in the party had gone before.

    “On the other side There was a time when we were anxious to kill us right now, but leisurely hunting here... … .”

    When I think of Archer who is sometimes cut by a sword, I was very dissatisfied with going out here.

    “But what if I don’t like it now?”

    It was said that it was a hunting for the Southern Edelion Count. Then, the beautiful Selena came to her mind.

    “Look at what I said earlier.”

    It was so amazing that she could say something like that.

    “Because I can’t even follow.”

    Selena, who has no shade on her face, long ago She resembled a young lady getting out of the wagon she was envious of as she was begging.

    “By the way, there is something to change in the hunting grounds.”

    Made from buffalo skin that repels rain The backpack itself weighed quite a bit. The rider on the horse was already out of sight, and he could roughly estimate the distance by hearing the occasional sound of the trumpet.

    “I should go get some rest.”

    Seeing the shade of a large tree, Freya threw her backpack and sat down on it. I plucked a piece of grass next to it and felt more comfortable with the food in my mouth.

    “Later, a small house You have to build it, make a field, and decorate the garden.”

    It didn't have to be that big.

    If you collect five gold each month, you may be able to achieve your dream within two years.

    “South I'm curious, but the North is probably better."

    Everything in the South is expensive, making it difficult for the poor to live. She was able to gather a variety of information from the soldiers gathered from all over the country.

    “Is Lotty doing well?”

    Just thinking about Roti, Freya's expression hardened seriously. What I had left behind was always on my mind. Even if Lottie said so, forcibly I'm coming by holding hands.

    “I’ll see you soon.”

    He spit out the grass he was holding in his mouth, and a trumpet sounded again from afar. Seeing a flock of birds soar over the bushes, someone It seemed that the hunt was successful.

    “I need to practice the swordsmanship I learned from the knight.”

    Gemini told her that she was not physically fit to use the long sword of a man. instead If you use a dagger, you can develop your skills enough to make a surprise attack. Freya, holding a wooden stick that had fallen to the floor, slashed through the air eagerly.

    “It’s funny to anyone who sees it. But I will.”

    He said that only repetition training can improve skills. After moving for a while by myself, I was hungry. Freya took out a piece of bread from her arms and ripped it open and chewed it. it started.

    “Why does it smell like rain?”

    The sky was clear, but she was sure of it. And rainy days are always unlucky.

    in the street After a long time, I was able to naturally smell the rain. Freya raised her body with a heavy expression on her face.

    “I’m going to look for you soon.”

    Her name is Lucius As his servant, I thought I should go to his side and see if there was anything inconvenient. As I dragged my heavy load into the forest, raindrops started to fall over my head one by one.

    “The rain is not pleasant at all.”

    To enter the forest, we had to cross a fairly wide river, but as we dragged our luggage across the bridge, an old tree made a strange noise. star ride I managed to cross the bridge without it, but the condition of the bridge was not good.

    “I’m going to sit down there soon… … .”

    Just then, a harsh shout was heard behind her. pranked Fear of being caught, Freya quickly hid behind a tree. After a while, I looked out my head and saw a strange sight.

    "what. I don't think it's our military?"

    A soldier dressed in an unfamiliar flag and uniform rushed towards the forest. Seeing this, saliva ran down Freya's neck. The kind of anxiety Sophia felt right before beating her mercilessly it was tough

    “What might happen?”

    For a moment, I remembered what Archer had been saying the whole time. Lord Lucius is not protecting the borders, but is protecting the entire Morciani Empire.

    “Everyone said it would be dangerous without the charge.”

    His head was full of Lucius' blonde hair, and there was no time to think about anything else.

    “It’s okay to bully me.”

    As she hurriedly ran, she could see a horse running through the forest. Seeing that there was a lot of lace, it was clear that Miss Selena was on the horse.

    "really What's happening?"

    As I walked in, I began to see the corpse of a soldier lying on the ground. It looked like she was going to vomit at any moment, but Freya persevered and stopped walking. didn't The rain brushing through the leaves made his hair drenched, but he couldn't even afford to reach out.

    “Is it okay if Gemini-sama is by your side?”

    But as soon as the words are over Found Gemini, fainted.

    "Oh my God! So, who is protecting His Majesty now?”

    When I think of the troops when I left earlier, it seemed that most of them were killed. finger on the tip of the nose With a faint breath, Freya hurriedly dragged Gemini under the tree and carried it away.

    “… … Eww."

    Gemini reached out and grabbed Freya's wrist tightly. My heart was about to fall in the wind.

    “I shot a poisoned arrow. dastardly-"

    Gemini's gasping eyes looked different than usual.

    “Where are you?”

    “Please tell me ask-."

    At the end of those words, Gemini was completely stunned, which made Freya very nervous. how far did you walk There was a strong stench of rain and blood, and she Red water flowed under my feet.

    “… … Majesty."

    And there was someone lying in front of numerous piles of corpses. Although he was dyed red, he was definitely a blond man. Freya is After stepping on the terrible seal, he went to Lucius's side. Lucius's eyes, barely holding on with the sword, were almost open.

    “Your Majesty, Your Majesty. Calm down.”

    “Freya.”

    Lucius, who was acting as if he was about to attack with the sword he was holding, relaxed his hands at her voice.

    “Hurry up.”

    'I said there were a lot of people trying to save your life.'

    Seeing this firsthand was very different from hearing a story. My hands were shaking, and I was getting sick all the time.

    'If it stays like this, really big things will happen.'

    Her eyes, tinged with tension, looked around.

    He couldn't even afford to take him across the fields, who had been injured in the pouring rain.

    'Because you never know when something will pop out.'

    Freya once slapped his horse as it circled near Lucius and made it run in the opposite direction. The reason for causing such a terrible thing was to harm His Majesty Lucius. will be. Please, I wanted you to think that the Crown Prince wasn't here.

    'I don't know if it will work.'

    “… … Eww."

    An unbearable moan erupted from Lucius' mouth. that Freya's face burned as she watched.

    'Now maybe good.'

    I felt like I was alone in a deep pit. Brushing away the rain that runs down my bangs Freya's expression darkened.

    It felt like I was floating on a foggy road where I couldn't see an inch ahead. After taking a few deep breaths, Freya made up her mind. We need to get out of this place where the corpses are scattered did.

    'Go to a safe place as much as possible and hide.'

    Freya leaned towards Lucius, trying not to look to the side.

    “Your Majesty, can you hold me and stand?”

    As he staggered, he grabbed Freya's hand, and she supported Lucius with all her might and started walking. I had to pull the load with one hand, but it was a very urgent situation, so I showed the power to suckle.

    and how far did you go

    I found a small burrow behind a bush. The burrows were long and not deep enough to escape the rain.

    “Hurry up. hurry."

    At Freya's urging, Lucius staggered like a drunken man. After she sat Lucius down, she went outside and covered all the holes in the bush with weeds and leaves that had fallen on the floor.

    “… … .”

    Freya, who had roughly finished her work, stood still and looked down at her trembling hands. I couldn't even remember what the hell I was thinking of getting here.

    "Battlefield I didn’t always feel like I was here.”

    Red water was flowing from Freya's hand as she pushed it out of the burrow.

    “This is not the time for me.”

    blow your mind Freya, who had formed, approached Lucius and sat down.

    “Sir, where are you hurt?”

    “… … water."

    Lucius's face was all muddy, and his hair and clothes were tired. it was wet Freya quickly went out of the cave, took the rainwater in her hand, and brought it to Lucius' mouth.

    “Drink now.”

    The cold Lucius' lips touched Freya's palm. rubbed However, due to the lack of strength in his body, he could not drink properly and spilled everything.

    “I said it was important to drink a lot of water for detoxification, but that’s a big deal.”

    Freya is Occasionally, I remembered the poison story I heard from Hero. Lucius had said that he had been attacked with poison a lot from a long time ago.

    “Hold on a second.”

    After laying Lucius on the floor As he ran the water from his hand through his mouth, his breathing seemed to ease a little.

    "that's right. It would be better to change into wet clothes.”

    Dokdo is poisonous, but if you catch a cold, it's a big deal. I thought.

    “It is worthwhile to carry this.”

    After taking off Lucius's cloak, Freya took out a new one from her backpack. I doubted that it was waterproof. The clothes were dry enough to be colorless.

    Moaning, it was so hard to change clothes while lying down, so when I finished the job, sweat broke out on my forehead.

    “I wish I could make a fire… … .”

    When Archer said he was going to teach me, I regretted doing what I should learn later, but I can't do it. Freya wiped Lucius's messy face, neck, and hands with a cloth moistened with water.

    Soon night fell, and Freya listened to the sounds of the outside from the entrance to the dark den that could not even be discerned in front of her.

    “Who is coming?”

    speak Someone with a burning torch tried to pass near the bushes. Freya crept out and looked into the narrow hole. The clothes she wore were unfamiliar and life was difficult.

    'On our side no.'

    Freya went back silently and was very nervous, but a moan broke out from Lucius' mouth. Since the opponent may not have gone far yet, something terrible may happen. Anxiety of not knowing prevailed.

    "Eww… … .”

    'If you make a sound now, the author will come back.'

    Freya, very nervous, instinctively tried to cover Lucius' mouth. As he touched his hand, a louder moan escaped his mouth.

    'I can't do this.'

    When the situation became urgent, she bowed her head and placed her lips on Lucius's. put on When her wet lips touched, Lucius's dry lips lusted after her.

    '… … Stop, stop.'

    Lucius pretending to swallow her Because of this, Freya was terrified. Every time our lips were rubbed against each other, my head felt dizzy for no reason. Lucius's fingers, holding her in front of him, tightened his grip.

    "hot… … .”

    After letting out a short moan, Freya raised her head, and his breathing eased a little. But Freya, whose cheeks were red, wasn't like that at all.

    "what."

    'This is the kiss It's not like that, it's just a touch.'

    She shook her head violently as she repeated herself to herself, and her face was hot. I was just sweeping the ball down with one hand, but Lucius's hand touched her. He grabbed her by the neck and kissed her again.

    “… … Majesty."

    "I miss you."

    After a long kiss, Freya's face hardened at the friendly voice that flowed from Lucius' mouth.

    'Are you mistaken for someone else now?'

    Freya gently slapped Lucius' forehead with her forehead to escape his touch. Then, Lucius' body fell to the floor helplessly. fell down There was nothing special for His Majesty by keeping the backpack under his head, but Freya was not well at all.

    "what. really… … .”

    Freya steamed from the tip of her nose. seemed to come out His face was stiff, so he covered it with both hands and shook his head quickly.

    “Jeonjae is just a patient who is addicted to poison. Wake."

    Freya did what she did before I tried my best not to think about it any more.

    Cold sweat began to seep out of Lucius' forehead, and the water was glistening. Freya sat down next to him and wiped Lucius with a dry cloth. wiped his forehead

    “When the rain stops, the rescue team can come to find us.”

    It was raining so heavily that it was deafening. A pure white light in the dark sky It flashed and then thunder echoed through the forest. The fishy smell and the burning smell wafted everywhere.

    "It's a surprise."

    Even as an adult, Freya was still afraid of thunder and lightning. lips As she squashed, she gently grabbed the fingertips of Lucius.

    'I'm in a lot of pain right now, so I'll be fine for a while.'

    It was the first time in years to be with someone on a night like this.

    'Freya said she's not afraid of ghosts, is it just rain?'

    It's been a long time since I thought of Ruth.

    The day I stayed in an empty orphanage like today It had rained a lot. The blonde Ruth, who had been making fun of her, took her hand.

    'Why are your hands so cold again?'

    Lucius' hand, which she was holding tightly, was frozen It was like Freya rubbed his hand hard. My grandmother, who was in charge of the orphanage's kitchen, said that rubbing like this would greatly help blood circulation.

    “Why are you so sleepy?”

    After roaming the fields with heavy luggage all day and using his energy to support Lucius, it was natural to fall asleep.

    “I should be awake… … .”

    but it was just a word Freya's head, full of fatigue, shook back and forth. He remembered that he had not been able to wipe his wet clothes from the rain, but now he did not have the energy to lift a finger.

    “… … cold."

    Freya, curled up on the floor, instinctively moved in search of a warm place. When I felt a warmth somewhere, I dug into it. Then it felt like the cold was going away, I fell into a deep sleep. The rain pounded as if it was going to sweep the forest, and the sky seemed to fall. But now that it is warm, I am not afraid of anything.

    the rain has stopped Outside the cave there was a chirping of birdsong.

    “Hello.”

    Freya stretched out as she lay on the floor of the burrow. I tend to sleep well anywhere, but it's okay to be homeless outdoors like this. It was my first time, so there was no place where my body did not stiffen.

    "Ugh… … !”

    When she opened her eyes, Freya realized that she had slept in a very strange place. what she lay on her back It was Lucius' arms, and it was his arms that he had dug all night long. Freya got up quickly, silently, and crawled into the corner.

    'Oh my God! No matter how cold it is.'

    Besides, Jeon was the patient she had to take care of. Freya's heart was pounding because she was worried about him.

    'Because it was warm. Are you okay?'

    Maybe that warmth is hers What if Lucius died overnight?

    As Freya crawled back and placed a hand under Lucius' nose, he felt a slight breath.

    'thank God.'

    swept the chest Freya organized Lucius' clothes that had been thrown away yesterday.

    “Now the time has come for someone to appear… … .”

    It was hard to open my eyes to the sunlight when I went out of the burrow. Freya was watching carefully out of the bush after she had her neck long. Then there was a voice and the voice of a slender woman was heard.

    “Where are you, His Majesty Lucius!”

    "Ah, It’s Selena.”

    Thinking that she was finally alive, Freya went straight through the bushes. She waved her arms and rejoiced at the rescue.

    “Here it is! Here you go!"

    Thanks to the appearance of the rescue team, which started early in the morning, the subsequent work went very smoothly.

    The charges carried on the stretcher could be safely carried in the wagon.

    "thank God. really."

    Freya muttered as she watched the rear of the wagon running on the damp road. Now, a senator with good herona will take care of Lucius, so he will definitely be fine.

    “Anyway, still It's a bit difficult to walk... … .”

    My whole body ached, and my back, shoulders, and ankles throbbed.

    Still, somehow, my heart was impatient and I couldn't stop walking. a poisoned soldier I wondered if the knight had woken up, and I had to check the condition of His Highness who was riding in the wagon.

    “Then my name is from start to finish, so I have to go quickly and protect her.”

    Otherwise, you will only get gold. Because the reprimand of His Majesty for not doing the work is sure to pour endlessly.

    Freya picked up a long wooden stick and began to walk, leaning on it.

    “But it hurts so much.”

    Freya reached out and traced the scar on her forehead that kept stinging, and then opened her mouth bitterly.

    “It’s not the first time I’ve been sick when I’m alone.”

    I was forced to take a heavy step, but the pain was so painful that I could hear a painful sound from my mouth. The rain that fell all night was puddled in the leaves and wet her forehead with every step she took.



    ***

    “Your Majesty, you are awake.”

    When Lucius opened his eyes, he was startled by the unfamiliar environment and glared wildly in all directions. Near the bed he was lying on, the Count Edelion and his wife He was standing there with a very worried expression on his face.

    “What is this?”

    Hero, who was nearby, approached me and explained it quickly.

    “I am very happy. I went hunting yesterday. Maybe information leaked, there was a surprise.”

    “Ugh… … .”

    I tried to get up, but I could barely feel any sensation in one of my arms.

    “Your Majesty, you can’t move now. legislator He told me to take absolute rest.”

    Selena approached and put her hand on Lucius's arm and spoke softly.

    “Put it away.”

    He turned and took her hand Selena gave her a look of embarrassment when she shook it off. When the atmosphere suddenly became cold, Hero quickly stepped out.

    “Miss Selena here has been nursing her since morning.”

    But Without replying to his words, Lucius asked.

    “… … Report it first.”

    A harsh voice, as if scratching iron, flowed from Lucius' neck.

    “A strong force that incapacitates the limb It looks like you used poison arrows. Gemini, too, is seriously addicted and is undergoing treatment.”

    “Did you figure out what it was?”

    “I will find out soon.”

    type of poison There was no end, and he had never seen anything so serious. As Hero, with a serious expression, bowed his head and disappeared, Selena came back and made an exaggerated voice.

    “Sir, now Don't worry about anything. Because I am by your side.”

    She covered Lucius with a blanket with her gentle hands.

    “How heartbreaking when I found the fallen sire in the forest today. I don’t know if it hurts.”

    The earl helped with a word at the daughter's words.

    “Selena said yesterday that she was going to rescue His Majesty even in the rain. haha."

    Lucius is their The voice and laughter seemed to explode in my head. Really, I wanted to be alone.

    “… … Thank you.”

    As I lay on my side, I caught a shirt that smelled of dry sunlight in my hand. go out hunting It wasn't the clothes I was wearing. It was clear that someone had changed his clothes.

    'I couldn't have allowed Count Edelion to do this.'

    Frequent assassination threats and inherently sensitive Due to his personality, Lucius was extremely reluctant to have anyone touch his body.

    At that moment, what caught his eye was a long, dark hair attached to the bottom of the hem.

    'That's a dream Wasn't it?'

    Lucius's cheeks heated up at the brief memory that suddenly came to mind.

    In his dream he was lying in a dark and cold space. It's raining outside and knocking on the floor A sound was heard. Suffering from a severe high fever, he saw someone. I couldn't remember the face clearly, but those eyes were vivid.

    'It was the eyes I wanted to touch and have.'

    impulse Unable to win, he endlessly indulged the lips of that mysterious object.

    'It was like someone I've known for a long time.'

    Anyone who hears it might say it's crazy. but he was yesterday The memory could not be erased easily. The sound of rain and the faint scent of flowers brushing the tip of my nose. And the rough touch of his lips touching his hot lips.


    ***


    Freya was walking through a wet field, wet from the rain.

    “No matter why I go, there is no end.”

    My back was already soaked with sweat, and my eyes stinged. couldn't get out Taking a deep breath, Freya stopped for a moment to catch her breath. Mud splattered from the muddy floor from the overnight rain clung to the bottom of the trousers and was heavy.

    "a, what's this."

    Freya leaned one hand on the stick and brushed off the dirt on her pants. Then, something thick was smeared on his hand. After wiping it roughly on the hem of his shirt, Freya I stretched my back.

    “I should have asked for the end of the cart.”

    Previously, I was concentrating on the rescue of Lucius, so I hadn't thought about it. Selena would be happy to welcome her may have burned

    “Because you are as pretty as an angel.”

    When I think of the carriage that left earlier, I feel lonely for nothing.

    “Why are you thinking like this? to rescue the charge It’s a good thing I went.”

    It's probably just because you're feeling sick.

    “Let’s go back quickly.”

    Freya, who immediately brushed off useless thoughts, pulled the stick. He moved his body by limping and dragging his feet. It was a slow pace, but the flag waving was faintly visible as it had come quite far. It was proof that the barracks were not far away.

    “Let’s do a little bit more.”

    The only concern in Freya's mind as she traversed the field so hard was Lucius.

    “Your face was so pale in the morning.”

    Let the blood disappear completely from the original white face It seemed so wrong that Freya's heart almost dropped.

    “By the way, what does this smell like?”

    Since yesterday, she has not been able to wash properly and is full of filth. A pleasant scent wafted from somewhere in her body. I wondered if there were even flowers in the field, but the surrounding area was just barren.

    "Ah… … .”

    Then, Freya realized the identity of this smell. The ball was flushed red. This was the scent I felt when I got close to His Majesty.

    “Oh my God, I need to go and wash these clothes right now.”

    Her body is the scent of His Majesty, in case anyone knows. It gave me a lot of goosebumps.

    “Never get caught.”

    No one knew that she had slept in Lucius' arms all night.

    “Especially for His Majesty Lucius. it is a secret."

    The nape of the neck that was caught yesterday was itchy for some reason. The rough hand holding her tightly and the touch of her hot lips that were constantly bumping into each other were too vivid.

    'Oh, that's your Highness It was because he was sick.'

    It was just a slight touch of meaningless flesh. It has nothing to do with the kiss of a lover I saw on the street one day.

    'There was a reason for that.'

    The first thing she touched her lips was to keep her from making a sound. Freya, who was constantly making excuses without anyone asking, bit her lower lip for nothing.

    "this What is it all?”

    Red blood gushed out of his wounded lips as he sighed.

    And something strange happened. As she staggered like she was about to fall, she heard a voice calling her from afar.

    'Is it hallucinations?'

    No one came out to find her. Freya continued moving forward without raising her head.

    “Freya!”

    this time very close I wondered if I could hear her, and then someone grabbed her and hugged her. The wooden staff he was holding in the wind fell to the ground.

    “… … uh, uh.”

    “This boy! What the hell is this What!"

    His clothes, soaked in the rain, were less dry, and they were all covered in blood and mud. Her lips are all chapped, and her eyes are black. Archer's voice grew even worse than when we first met.



    “… … Archer.”

    “Why are you worrying so much? Yes?"

    He couldn't sleep all night after hearing about the surprise incident yesterday. Even His Majesty Lucius will not return. As a result, the camp was cluttered, and there was no news from Freya. Only Lady Selena from Edelion managed to return and report the surprise, but the sudden heavy rain cut the bridge connecting the forest. Couldn't send a rescue team.

    “Archer, I’m fine. Please get off.”

    Freya had never been hugged by anyone, so it was just uncomfortable. But the archer pretends not to hear He gave strength to the arm that was holding Freya.

    “Who am I? Isn't your name your guardian? In times like these, it is a law of silence. That’s why parenting is so difficult.”

    “What is parenting? … .”

    Although he grumbled, Freya became drowsy as soon as she was held in his arms. It felt like the tension that had been on a high level since yesterday had suddenly collapsed.

    'Because Archer is doing really useless things... … .'

    I bit my lip tight, feeling like I was about to burst into tears. There was the smell of fishy blood from his chapped lips.


    ***


    Freya, who had fallen asleep, was drawn to the fragrant smell and opened her eyes. But it was difficult for me to stand upright, so I struggled. I reached out and touched my forehead for a while, then barely opened his mouth Maybe it was because I wasn't feeling well, so I had a lot of pain and was worried.

    “Why is it so hard?”

    “Don’t even get sick. Look at my little baby.”

    “Archer, take it easy. Your voice is so loud that it feels like my bones are breaking.”

    “Hey, look at what I’m talking about.”

    Archer, who normally would have nagged more, shut his mouth and spoke again.

    “What did you do last night? Did you even roll around in the forest? What the hell is that?”

    Freya, who remembered Lucius who was addicted to Archer's words, raised her upper body. She asked.

    "Oh yeah! How about Prince Lucius?”

    “If you tell me, there is nothing to worry about as you are now taking care of Selena-sama.”

    “Ah, that’s right.”

    There was a strange disappointment in her voice. Archer, unable to listen to her words, He blew the steam out of the hot porridge bowl.

    “Boy, you’re in love with His Majesty now too.”

    “… … to fall in love What-."

    If I said no, Archer was afraid that the road would run wild, so I roughly blurted out the end of my words.

    “By the way, why am I lying here?”

    Freya takes Archer's bed realizing that there was, his eyes widened in wonder.

    “Then why don’t you put a sick child on that cold floor?”

    “… … ?”

    At first, Freya did not understand the slightest bit of what Archer was saying. When I was sick at the orphanage, all I did was lie on the floor and moan alone. I had never received any kind of medicine or healing touch. Freya was used to it.

    "Don't you know anything about it?"

    When Archer sees food, he eats like he's caught in a hook, isn't he witty, that he's going to hit him every time he makes a mistake?

    'He's a good kid even if he has a bit of a mean side.'

    She really fell in love with being honest and trying to do anything without knowing how to be fooled. If she had grown up with good parents, it must have been much brighter than it is now. A faint sigh escaped through Archer's shaggy beard.

    Freya noticed that Archer who had gone out to find her in the field yesterday. She was too tired to speak, but she doesn't know how happy she was. It was the first time she met someone like him.

    It's all because he’s worried about looking at her with displeasure right now. I also found out

    'what. Just like a nagging father... … .'

    She never had it, but I've seen and heard of it a lot on the road. Walk slowly, not run with food in your mouth. The gentle voice of the man who gently informs you. Archer's voice now was exactly the same as back then. Her heart was tickled for nothing, and she suddenly held out her hand.

    "I'm hungry. Please give me a bowl of porridge.”

    Freya took the bowl that Archer was offering, and drank it at once.

    “It’s a meal you eat in three days, so why not eat it slowly?”

    “Did I lie down for three days?”

    It looked like he wasn't feeling much better than he expected.

    It's been a long time since I've eaten warm and soft food like this.

    “Archer, these days your nagging really increased.”

    “Nagging! I’m really going to have gray hair because of you!”

    Freya, who smiled faintly as she looked at the courageous Archer, stepped out of the bed.

    “I have to go to work now. It's going to be a mess after a few days off."

    “But I’m not even strong… … ”

    “You like neat things.”

    It's also true Archer couldn't catch The Freya.

    The sprained ankle had not yet healed, so Freya wrapped the excess fabric under the hem of her trousers. I've broken it before, but it's been a couple of months. After a while, the bones had reattached.

    “So, this will get better soon.”

    When I looked around after a long time, the atmosphere was different because the boundaries were stricter than usual. Standing in front of the tent, Freya took a long, deep breath. I heard he wasn't there now, but I was kind of nervous. The soldier who was standing guard took a spear at Frey's appearance.

    'Where do you go let's see.'

    As soon as I opened the tent, I could see the mess as it was when I left. It seems that the saying that no one can enter is true.

    “It’s really messed up.”

    Freya quickly organized the clothes and hats that had fallen on the carpet.

    "Let's see. This will have to be washed.”

    I wiped the table vigorously until it was shiny and shiny. Roughly After finishing her work, Freya leaned back in her chair and looked at the map for a while.

    “Is this the forest and this is the battlefield?”

    So far, I have only thought of the situation here too comfortably.

    “It was a really scary place.”

    It was terrifying to see the dead piled up like a mountain. If it had been a normal woman, she would have gone black all at once.

    “For orphanage support had it not been for the buried children, I would have been.”

    Freya pushed the crooked chair straight in and swept the floor. It was a little difficult to do while limping, but I just got through it. it was only It was the woman who had been beaten to the point of collapse and went out on the street the next day.

    'Thanks to Sophia, I'm good at being patient.'

    I was laughing bitterly to myself, when I heard someone pretending to be popular outside, and the veil of the tent was lifted.

    “Oh, who was there?”

    Selena and Lucius appeared side by side at the entrance. Upon their appearance, Freya quickly bowed her head.

    “Would you like some tea?”

    Selena sat in her chair elegantly, Lucius disappeared without a word toward the bedroom. As Freya was brewing tea leaves in hot water in the oven, she felt someone's sharp gaze.

    “Your sire’s servant?”

    "Yes, it is."

    As she brought out the teacup, Selena's eyes looking at her were unfamiliar.

    '… … What.'

    Before coming, I got dressed neatly and changed into new clothes.

    “I think the tea is a little cold.”

    There was no such thing as a car I just followed.

    “I’ll see you.”

    As she approached, Selena raised her glass and went straight to Freya's. She poured on the back of the hand.

    “… … how is it?"

    Freya stared at her opponent, not even thinking of wrapping her hot hand on the back of her hand.

    'Is this a modification to do?'

    She wanted to scream in pain, but as she swallowed it, Freya made a calm expression.

    'Because screaming doesn't change anything... … .'

    Over a long period of time she was the one who recalled the principles she had learned.

    Freya glanced down at her burning hands, and immediately put her hands into the water jar. It felt like the back of my hand was peeling off, so I groaned.

    'sick.'

    I was used to being treated like this, but I was a little angry. I must have misunderstood Miss Selena for a long time. Looks like Sophia or Shiloh at first glance If there are writers, it seems that they are not that good on the inside because they look like that.

    'What is an angel... … .'

    I wanted to snatch that red ponytail that was sitting sullenly.

    'Still, I have no choice but to endure.'

    It is certain that only threshing will come back if you confront the nobles. So, I kept my mouth shut and closed my mouth.
    Vol 1.9
    It was no exaggeration to say that Selena Edelion had everything from birth. Born to the eldest daughter of the wealthiest family in the South, She had white even teeth. Her elegant attitude and sweet smile were so popular that she could build a long line as a nobleman who admired Selena. However, her heart is always turned to someone.

    'I can't forget the first day I saw Lucius Morciani.'

    Three years younger than Lucius, she met an angel the day she went to the palace holding her father's hand. The boy with shiny blonde hair, red lips and fair skin was just like the Crown Prince she had dreamed of.

    'Empress Morciani.'

    Since Selena's childhood, it was the only goal in her heart. And so far, everything on the journey towards the dream has been smooth.

    'Because Lucius doesn't have anyone by his side.'

    Uninterested in the opposite sex, he devoted himself exclusively to war. Selena felt lucky that Lucius didn't show up in the glamorous social world.

    'There are a lot of weird rumors about him. I like it too.'

    Because the princess Selena watched was never such a monster. It was enough to just keep aiming when it was appropriate from the side like this.

    In the end, there was no doubt that it was her who should take his side. All the messy disturbances of Miladi and Hart did not stand in the way of her love.

    'As long as his father supports him, Lucius will ascend to the throne. It's just a matter of time.'

    But coming here, Selena felt uneasy for the first time. Count Edelion knew that Lucius' new servant was a man, but she knew at a glance.

    'That's definitely a girl.'

    Lucius, who hates women so much, keeps him close.

    It was impossible not to care.

    'Dare you fall for the lowly, Lucius? You're talking nonsense asking for help.'

    After a sudden raid, Lucius and Gemini drove her out of the woods. It was raining and she couldn't save him, so she stumbled across her feet. There was, but some kind of buggy had been with Lucius all night, wasn't it?

    'I can never forgive.'

    So she was just trying to awaken the subject by pouring hot tea. For her, the employees are no different from the livestock they raise, so it was natural for them to feel no guilt. It must be very hot, but when she sees Freya, who doesn't give a single impression, trembling.

    “Stop dying. I need some rest.”

    After changing clothes, Lucius came out and gave Selena a congratulatory address. Frankly, she didn't want to leave his servant and his majesty alone. But she, who always wanted to show Lucius a good side, bowed her head elegantly.

    “Your Majesty, have a good day.”

    There was silence for a moment in the tent where Selena had disappeared. Freya looked at her slowly, hiding her hands behind her back.

    "Your Majesty. Are you all right?”

    “It’s okay, so I’ll be standing here.”

    Freya clicked her tongue as she looked at him, who was somehow grumpy. She regretted worrying about him even while lying down.

    “Did Count Edelion and his daughter saved me?”

    Leaning on the sofa in the center of the carpet, Lucius opened his mouth.

    Freya hesitated for a moment at his question.

    'Should I tell the truth?'

    His Majesty is kind to her may be rewarded But does she need to say no to what she already knew like that? If she confesses she saved him, she may have to tell you what happened in the den.

    'If I do, I might even say it.'

    She wasn't good at lying, so she decided to just pretend she didn't know.

    Freya, who was biting her chapped lips, was very small, opened her mouth with a sound.

    “Yeah."

    “It was, too. Count Edelion should be given a generous reward.”

    At Lucius' words, she secretly drew the gold that had evaporated into the air.

    Would it have been better to tell the truth?

    'Why can't I get along like this?'

    Freya was thinking to herself, and he asked abruptly.

    “Then while I was attacked, what were you doing then?”

    Freya's eyes fluttered wildly at this unexpected question. She lied because she wasn't confident in lying. Actually, she was caught her by the ankle.

    “I asked what you did… … ?”

    Freya opened her mouth a few times and decided to tell the truth as close to the truth as possible.

    “I heard the sound of a fight, so I hid, then in the burrow I escaped the rain.”

    At her words, Lucius narrowed his eyes and gave a meaningful smile. Freya pretended to tidy up the table for nothing, avoiding Lucius who suddenly laughed.

    “Were there burrows in that forest?”

    “It was in a thicket.”

    Freya, unable to meet Lucius' eyes, answered.

    Cool cool.

    Moment Lucius coughed heavily, and Freya, startled, limped and turned around.

    “I don’t think you are fully healed yet.”

    “The Count Edelion did not take good care of me. It's shape. I can’t give you a generous award.”

    At Lucius' complaint, she made an impression on her.

    'It's okay to be wrong, but this isn't real.'

    That's why she's so sick.

    Freya was impressed by the pain radiating from her ankle. At that time, without pretending not to know Lucius, with all her might, she brought him to the cave. He was poisoned but she was afraid he might catch a cold, so she turned over that big body and changed his clothes.

    'If it wasn't for me then, you might not be here now!'

    of a suspicious person If she hadn't been witty at the sound of footsteps, the sound of Lucius' pain would surely have revealed her hiding place. And the thought of what happened next is terrifying.

    'I'm blocking it' What did you mean... … .'

    As she recalled the memories of that time, her head was dizzy. But it is too late to reveal all this.

    Freya unwittingly lifted her finger and licked her lips.

    “What’s that on the back of your hand?”

    Lucius's sharp eyes were fixed on the back of her hand, with his back off the sofa. Freya hesitated, hiding her hand in response to his question.

    'Can I tell you the truth?'

    While hesitating, Lucius approached her and grabbed Freya's wrist tightly and lifted it up. A cold anger ran down his lips.

    “You got burns.”

    It's her who suffered burns, but she doesn't know why he's acting so terrifyingly.

    “I made a mistake while making the car earlier.”

    Freya didn't intend to make a big deal out of it. Even if you tell the truth, who will you believe, the Count's Lady or the servant on the battlefield?

    “This will get better soon.”

    She moaned when he caught her arm. He released the hand that was holding it. Then, with his eyes wide open, he leaned back roughly on the sofa.

    “I hate that my man is careless. Be careful next time.”

    “… … Yeah."

    “By the way, this way.”

    He coughed a little and called Freya to sit nearby.

    “Is it because of poison? On the first day, I couldn’t even use one arm.”

    Lucius frowned as he pointed to one arm.

    “It must have been a really scary poison. Seeing what Gemini-sama suffered too... … .”

    Freya broke into a cold sweat, realizing that the arm he was pointing to was the side she had been lying on all night.

    'Is my arm numb, not because of poison?'

    Perhaps on the day he found out the truth, Lucius immediately took out the sword that was adorning the wall and slipped away.

    'Nope. Let's not imagine that.'

    Freya alone shook her head.

    “Herro is analyzing what kind of poison it was, so the answer will come soon.”

    “Then I’m glad. Next time, this shouldn't happen.”

    “While I wandered through the four places, in the cave It looks like there are a lot of wounds for a person who was quiet.”

    Lucius's gaze ran sharply across her body. Unhealed scratches remained on her arms, legs, and cheeks.

    Freya I gulped at his sharp question.

    “It went into the den and encountered a ferocious beast that was there.”

    Lies brought more and more terrible lies over and over again.

    “… … What kind of beast?”

    “It’s a little big, but the hair is bright yellow?”

    As I spoke, my eyes kept shaking, and my breathing was getting harder and harder.

    But as I spoke, it turned out to be bright yellow and large I was confused as to what the beast was. Lucius, who was examining Freya's bewildered expression, leaned back and opened his mouth.

    “I mean, it’s a pale yellow beast…”

    It wasn't a follow-up conversation. Rather, it felt like he was barely holding back the burst of laughter.

    'You must have been angry just now, so why are you like that?'

    Is it because I'm crazy or Are you addicted to a terrible poison?

    Either way, it was terrifying.

    Lucius, who was stretching his hand, looked back at the back of her hand.

    “When Herro comes show him your wounds.”

    "I am okay. A wizard's treatment doesn't make sense."

    Because, in principle, the Archmage was only supposed to take care of the target it protects.

    'Furthermore such kindness, it doesn't suit me.'

    Freya made a suspicious face, and Lucius put one hand on his forehead and murmured.

    “If you’re sick, won’t I feel uncomfortable?”

    “Oh, right.”

    After all, it's not for her, but for him.

    'Because I get hated for saying things like that... … .'

    The saying goes even if you just stand still I thought I knew why. Lucius had always been like that.

    'You're acting like you don't have a lot of affection.'

    Freya was leaning on the sofa and looking at him with her eyes closed. lips pouted.

    ***

    Count Edelion, who said he would return soon, stayed here for over a week. The soldiers took Selena like a lily I was excited every day because I could see a little more. Archer, too, was drawn to Selena's beauty, so he said something he didn't normally say.

    “Freya. How about a dress? Do you want one?.”

    “Archer, aren’t you crazy? How do I work in it?”

    “That’s right, but now the battle here is coming to an end.”

    Before Lucius could fully recover from the poison, he led his troops out and defeated the enemy who was aiming for the outskirts. Now, the purpose of coming here was about to be accomplished. Archer now leaves this place and Freya It was meant to help you live a normal life.

    “I am really happy. Right?"

    Freya opened her mouth cheerfully on purpose. It was sincere. A lot of people are dying. The battle had to end unconditionally.

    'Now that this war is over, Archer will return to his original place.'

    Lucius she is serving will go to the palace.

    'Really what a good thing It's okay to stop looking at that strange man.'

    But leaving Lucius was a bit sad for nothing.

    'Have you any bad feelings?'

    Freya, who had shaken off the thoughts of Lucius, walked forward.

    ‘What can i do to make money? And where should i go?’

    Freya haven't raised enough money yet. She chewed on her lips, thinking. Right now, there was a lot of work to be done.

    “I will go.”

    Freya wore the stylish clothes that Lucius had made for her. He crossed the military camp with his clothes on. There was a big difference between picking up old clothes from someone else and wearing them.

    “It’s the clothes I wear to work, but what else can I use to use such high-quality fabrics?”

    Also, thanks to Herro's care, Freya's wounds healed quickly.

    'I don't know how shameful it is that I first misunderstood Herro as a simple servant.'

    I know that Herro is great was in position

    "You're a wizard... … !”

    Herro's face, which he had been looking good at before, looked even cooler. With fluttering black hair and soft red eyes, he's pretty good here. It was popular.

    “It’s about being friendly.”

    On the other hand, my heart throbbed whenever I thought of the cold charge.

    'Why is this?'

    From the nagging Isn't it normal to be happy because you can get away with it? It was difficult to find people on the battlefield, so she only served as a temporary attendant.

    'It was strange from the beginning. A woman is a servant... … .'



    After walking a few steps, I remembered His Majesty and Selena standing next to each other.

    The two will get married soon, and Freya will live her own life.

    'That's it, that girl I mean. If you play in vain one more time, I won't let you go.'

    Although Herro took care of the burn marks on the back of his hands, in the end, it left a faint trace. Because of that, how much Archer I don't know if I was nagging.

    'I use it when a girl is ugly.'

    Archer wouldn't know. Starting from Freya's forehead, the ugly scars left on her back and legs.

    "What. how about But I don't know.”

    I already knew that I couldn't live like an ordinary woman anyway. Growing up with parents, marrying someone in the neighborhood, having children and growing old like parents again.

    'Things like that are as absurd as a hundred pieces of gold.'

    But judging by the dress story, Archer seemed to have such a dream.

    'Archer is worried I don't hate giving.'

    It's unfamiliar, but Archer's nagging sounds were kind to me.

    Because it feels like it's her family.

    She walk while immersed in other thoughts for a while, Someone stopped her.

    “Oh, who is this? Aren’t you the servant of His Majesty?”

    “… … Hello. Count Edelion.”

    “Oh, you recognize me.”

    In the middle of the road, she met Count Edelion. He looked like his button was about to burst, because his shirt with puffy lace was a bit small. The oily face had a full smile, but it was a little burdensome.

    'Where did you see a face like this?'

    As Freya lowered her gaze, a person suddenly came to mind.

    'Shilo... … .'

    Gazing from her head to toe, it was similar to the eyes of a man who was scanning.

    “Last time I mistook you for a man. Hearing Selena say she's a pretty girl?"

    His tone was supremely gentle, but the Count's eyes weren't like that at all. He looked subtly at the chest of the shirt she was wearing, scanned her long legs, which revealed her body more than her dress.

    'It would have been better to just misunderstand I would.'

    Freya, in trouble, nodded her head roughly.

    “You haven’t reached the age of majority yet? Yes?"

    "No. I have reached the age of majority.”

    He was a count who was curious about the age of his servants, so he didn't even wonder what his intentions were. When Freya made a gesture that looked like she had to go, the other person quickly pretended to be a good person.

    "Next time I'll see you."

    “Take a look.”

    As he moved away from Count Edelion, Freya's back was so hot that it was about to burn.

    ***

    Upon arriving in the tent, there was something wrapped in cloth on the table.

    “What is that?”

    Something strange sounded.

    Freya carefully removed the cloth, and there was a fairly large bird in it. It was staring at her. The claws of a bird with yellow eyes and black feathers looked very sharp.

    'It's not strange. I think I saw it somewhere... … .'

    Freya is frustrated with caged birds seemed

    Upon opening the cage's latch, the bird flapped its wings a few times, then came out and sat still on the table.

    "Hi."

    At Freya's greeting, the bird waved its beak. Contrary to his ferocious appearance, he was a very gentle guy.

    “What is your name? Have we seen them before?”

    But no matter how much memory I go through, I have never seen such a big and wonderful bird. Freya crushed the bread in her pocket and glanced at it on the table. The bird brought its beak and soon showed no interest.

    “Ah, you are a meat-eating bird.”

    With the appearance of the bird, she was able to trace old memories without difficulty. A long time ago there was a voice that sat beside her and whispered like a lark.

    'Freya, That bird likes the fruit. Some birds eat only meat, others are omnivores.'

    'What is omnivorous?'

    'A bird that eats anything like us.'

    It reminded me of how funny the words were, and we smiled for a long time face to face. Now Ruth's face had faded, but the green eyes that looked at her were still vivid.

    “Ruth… … .”

    Unknowingly she called out Ruth's name, and the bird flew and sat straight on Freya's shoulder.

    “Uh, uh… … .”

    I'm nervous about getting hurt by sharp claws. But nothing like that. Freya's body was wobbly because it was a fairly heavy bird, and she could barely stand on the table with one hand.

    “Oh, Freya. That’s great.”

    Herro, who appeared through the veil, made a startled voice. Lucius, who was standing next to him, was also very surprised.

    “That bird is a very violent guy.”

    Freya, embarrassed by Herro's words, stuttered. It was all her fault, starting with opening the fabric without permission.

    "Sorry. I looked around the cage recklessly.”

    As she bowed her head, Herro smiled lightly.

    “But it’s so exciting. He's the kind of guy who doesn't give up on anyone other than His Majesty... … .”

    The giant sitting on Freya's shoulder Looking at the bird curiously, Lucius opened his mouth.

    “Ruth, come here.”

    At Lucius's call, the black bird immediately left Freya and sat on his wrist. Freya I was surprised to hear the name of the bird.

    “Is that the bird’s name?”

    Herro answered her question kindly.

    “I am older than I look. Probably the longest to tell after me You would have had it.”

    It might be a coincidence, but the name was so pleasing to him that something moist formed in Freya's eyes.

    “It is. His name was Ruth.”

    When Freya called Ruth again, a black bird flew to her and sat on the back of the chair in front of her. Freya smiled awkwardly as the bird found her again.

    “It’s very strange. Why does it do this?”

    It only made me anxious to hear that the bird that only follows the Emperor was close to her.

    “Herro. Stop it now.”

    “Sir, you must not overdo it. I'll do it then."

    As Herro, who gave Freya a light glance, disappeared, a heavy silence fell inside the tent again.

    Freya slid by the side of the bird that kept rubbing her big wings on her. Fortunately, I didn't follow her, and I managed to secure a safe distance.

    'Why is it so awkward?'

    Freya, who was fiddling with the front of her soft cloth shirt, quickly opened his mouth

    “Sir, thank you for this dress.”

    “It was because of my face, so I don’t need to say hello.”

    “… … Yeah."

    I thought I got used to it, but he was still cold. The voice somehow made Freya sad. As Freya was tidying up, she saw the bird on its own paws into the large cage. The bird flew away and perched on a perch made of thick branches.

    “Be curious. Are you taking a nap?”

    Freya left the door open and put the cloth back on, and the bird began to doze off.

    “A bird like this will mostly eat meat, right?”

    Lucius made a great impression on the question posed to escape the awkward atmosphere.

    “Are you having a headache again?”

    Freya sprained her foot while trying to approach him and a necklace with a moon-shaped ornament protruded outside.

    “Stop it.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    “Don’t stand up, stand still.”

    Freya is his nerd I tried to maintain a sloppy posture on the spell.

    'My arms are shaking.'

    Lucius strode closer and stretched out his trembling hand. As his hand passed near his neck, Freya I was startled. She tried to pull her back, but her necklace was hanging from his hand. It was her precious treasure, which she never sold, even though it had a belly button on her back.

    “This is mine.”

    She was afraid of taking the necklace because I didn't suit her.

    “It’s real.”

    With a trembling voice, Freya reached out and asked Lucius grabbed my wrist He whispered very lowly, not paying attention to her cry.

    “Stay still. Where the hell did this come from?”

    “This, this… … !”

    Freya didn't know what to say. My throat was sore and my voice was not coming out. The memory of the night Ruth left was fading, but his face looked very tense.

    ' Ruth seemed to be some great concern.'

    So she was hesitant to tell anyone about Ruth.

    “Mi, I’m sorry.”

    He was talking to himself in a very low voice soon let go of Lucius rested his head with both hands and staggered as he walked towards the sofa.

    “… … Phew."

    As Freya saw his broad shoulders receding, she quickly took off her necklace. tucked into the shirt. I have no idea how much this necklace is worth. This was the only proof that Ruth wasn't the friend of her dreams.

    'One friend.'

    ***

    As Freya was returning from work, the area around the barracks was cluttered. The simple celebration of defeating the enemy was long. Three three five five gathered around the bonfire Each of the soldiers raised their glasses high.

    “For His Majesty Lucius!”

    “For the prosperity of the great Morcian Empire!”

    “Blessed be Diana for protecting us!”

    Already drunken voices were heard everywhere. It was my first time seeing this kind of spectacle, so I was kind of excited just to stand still and watch. A bitter north wind brushed the tip of her nose. Freya in her mouth As she clapped her hands and shouted, someone called her.

    “Freya! Are you on your way back now?”

    “Herro.”

    Today Herro wears a white cloak embroidered with gold thread. I was wearing it, and it was very beautiful in harmony with the moonlight.

    “Freya. I couldn't talk before."

    “… … ?”

    “Your new clothes look great.”

    The praise made Freya's face quickly turned red because of the lack of immunity.

    “When you are done, would you like to go with me? I'll call Archer as well."

    “Where… … ?”

    “If you go I know."

    The place he went to after being pushed back by Herro was the Templar's Tent. Freya, who wasn't very close to Gemini, cringed, and Herro shoved her back.

    “On the road I also met Freya by chance.”

    Gemini, who was sitting at the table alone, asking for a drink, raised her head slightly at her appearance. Herro put the food he had brought on the table, and quickly lifted the chair. I pulled it out and put Freya on it.

    “Go and get some Archer.”

    Herro sent the little boy an errand, and the three of them sat down in a circle. Gemini, who is not very sociable, takes a drink. He was fiddling, and Freya, who had never been in this position for the first time, was frozen.

    “Freya, have you ever been drunk?”

    "Sure! You have reached the age of majority!”

    Freya like a fool for nothing I hated seeing it. Actually, it was the first time I met Archer and tasted it, and I haven't even tasted alcohol since.

    "Then let's celebrate the victory of our great His Majesty Lucius."

    Freya, who suddenly took the glass, glanced at the fluttering drink.

    'It smells sweet.'

    I put it in my mouth very carefully, and the taste was completely different from what I had drunk before. The spirit of alcohol quickly dissipated, and the frozen shoulders were relaxed. Freya, who had been silent, spoke.

    “I hope you will return to the castle soon.”

    "Yeah. When I get everything done here, You should be prepared.”

    Freya stalked Gemini and Herro, clenching the glass in both hands. When she left the orphanage and came to this unfamiliar place, it was a bit overwhelming, but she got used to it pretty well. The two people in front of her were also very helpful. In particular, she thought that she had become a little friendly with Herro.

    'What do you do when you are in love... … .'

    Freya, who had a complicated heart for nothing, He slowly brought the glass to his mouth.

    “Freya, what is it? We drink together.”

    Herro reached out and tapped Freya's glass against it. As I sip, the stiff muscles in the corners of my mouth relaxed a bit.

    “Is Freya here?”

    Through the tent, Archer suddenly showed a large face. He and Gemini sitting in the tent. Looking at Herro, he suddenly tried to set a grand example.

    “Today we are here as Freya’s friends, so sit back and relax.”

    As Herro points to the chair, he shrugs the back of his head. Archer, who was scratching, sat down and took a drink.

    “Archer, did you mess around in the tent again?”

    "What are you saying? Today I came early and removed the bones and crumbs from the bed on the floor.”

    Seeing Archer open his mouth proudly as he gulped down his glass of wine, Freya burst out laughing.

    “Oh, Freya. are you laughing now Yes?"

    Suddenly, the eyes of the three men fell on Freya's face at once. Freya, unfamiliar with this kind of thing, grabbed a glass and tried to hide, but spilled a little alcohol on the table.

    “Freya is already drunk. Is she?”

    "Ah! Is Freya not good at drinking?”

    “Perhaps he will get drunk just by smelling the dregs.”

    “Maybe… … ?”

    I laugh a lot at Archer's words Even Gemini showed a reaction.

    "No. Because Archer is a pure brag. How well I drink!”

    Freya exclaimed with excitement and continued to drink. When the dish requested from outside came in, Herro recommended it to everyone.

    “It is an honor to eat such a precious thing. Wizard.”

    Archer ripped off one of the chicken legs, and then immediately started with Freya. He took it

    “When are we going to try something like this? Take it now.”

    “I am not hungry.”

    Besides, Freya didn't find anything particularly special about this dish.

    “Because I want you to taste it.”

    “I have already tasted it.”

    “Where are you talking about?”

    “When Your Majesty is having dinner.”

    At Freya's words, Herro narrowed his eyes.

    “I am very envious of Freya. We haven’t even had dinner together with Her Majesty yet.”

    "No. No, I just checked to see if it's poisonous."

    Freya's voice grew crawling. Strictly speaking, I didn't just taste it, I also ate a lot of what His Highness left behind.

    "Yes. okay. What does that matter?”

    Archer He laughed out loud and ate the chicken leg.

    “Come on, let’s make a toast.”

    As Archer raised his glass, spilling a lot of alcohol, Herro added:

    “Morciani! For the eternal prosperity of the Empire!”

    Freya, who was crooked, got up and raised her glass timidly. Herro, who was watching her, smiled and opened his mouth.

    “Freya, say something. Come along.”

    After a moment's hesitation, she recalled the words she had heard around the campfire earlier.

    “Diana’s blessing to His Majesty Lucius… … .”

    You have to listen to be able to hear. It was such a small sound.

    The four of them banged their glasses hard, and soon drank alcohol. Archer burped while wiping the foam from his lips, and the wind burst into laughter again.

    “Archer! Did you see the tent posts wobble?”

    As Herro tactfully spoke, Archer raised his voice slightly, perhaps embarrassed.

    “Is there anyone who doesn’t burp? It’s cheap and cheap to eat.”

    Freya, holding the wine glass in both hands, smiled mischievously as she looked at Archer and Herro. I never thought of a day like this. As if I always fall down after a hard work I fell asleep, and my daily routine resumed. It was unfamiliar to me to have a pleasant drinking party with them now, but I didn't hate it.

    As I sipped little by little, the first drink I had had was running out.

    “Give me more.”

    Gemini's thick eyebrows twitched as Freya raised her glass, her cheeks bulging. He made a very polite and distant voice.

    "Would it be okay."

    “What else is wrong with it? There are archers and wizards, and there are also the best knights in Morciani.”

    I borrowed my booze and said something she wouldn't normally say. OK Gemini's face turned a little red. Sharp Herro saw it and immediately stretched out his finger.

    “Are you shy now?”

    “I am a knight! What are you talking about?”

    When Herro made fun of him, Gemini spoke in a low voice. He had the momentum to assert that knights never laugh. Herro clicked his tongue as he watched as he reached out and traced his cheek.

    “Aren’t knights human?”

    Freya, who began to get a little hazy, admired Herro's reckless courage. Giving such a joke to Gemini was not easy. As I turned a little, I saw Archer, whose lips were all covered in oil because he was obsessed with chicken dishes.

    “In times of crisis, I decapitated about five enemies from the back of His Majesty Lucius.”

    Archer made a fuss while shaking the chicken leg bones as if they were swords. Then Gemini, who had been drinking quietly, responded very briefly.

    “Archer, if it’s your skill, I’ll admit it.”

    "Ah! Even if I die today, I have no spare time to hear such compliments from the general manager.”

    Archer cried while holding the chicken. Seeing him like that, Freya wanted to find even a mouse hole.

    “Freya, are you sleeping while sitting? Yes?"

    How long has it been? It seems that Freya, who had been listening to the noisy talk for a while, fell asleep. She looked at Archer with blank eyes, laughed

    “… … Archer looks like a chicken.”

    “What do you mean?”

    Freya felt the two glasses of wine close her eyes. She was nodding at the table banged his head upwards.

    “Oh, my head.”

    When I opened my eyes from her seat near the fire, the smell of alcohol seemed to rise from within. I laugh when I drink It was good, but after all, alcohol was a really bad liquid with a bad back end.

    “Archer, Archer… … !”

    When I forced myself to get up, there was no Archer in the bed. I drank too much and couldn't even get home did you come I was worried, but it was too much to take care of her body now.

    “I feel like I’m about to vomit.”

    Holding on to the rumbling inside, I roughly wrapped the blanket and checked the fire in the oven. The embers were still alive, perhaps someone replenishing firewood at night. My stomach hurts even after moving for a while, so I wanted to eat a warm porridge right away.

    “What time is it?”

    Magpie housed shaking her head roughly, she stepped outside and stomped on something big and let out a loud scream.

    “Archer! Are you crazy?”

    Archer holding a bottle of wine was sleeping in front of the tent. Even when she stepped on her stomach, she couldn't come to her senses. After a while, Archer, who had half-opened his eyes, made a voice that was closed.

    “Freya, your head shakes when you scream.”

    “Go in and sleep. There is no training today.”

    Freya patted Archer on the back, who couldn't even help him, and put him on the bed. Archer shook his body as if the bed was going to turn off. I threw it away and fell asleep right away. Freya shook her head as she looked at Archer, who was sleeping soundly like a baby.

    “I’m glad my mouth didn’t go back.”

    Why come to the front of the tent? Couldn't he come in and fell asleep there?

    “Then how did I get back?”

    I came to the river and washed my face and hands roughly while reminiscing on the memories I drank yesterday. He scooped up water with both hands and moistened his mouth, feeling like he was going to live a little.

    “I remember Archer just laughing and Herro making fun of Gemini… … .”

    Even if I think deeply, I can’t think of any more didn't come out

    “I should have slept in safely.”

    Freya wiped the water off her sleeve and nodded. Hearing the sound of stepping on a branch behind, Freya quickly turned around.

    “Oh, it’s you.”

    "Hello. Count Edelion.”

    Freya, this is a place rarely visited by other people. I thought you'd come

    “This is your bathroom. Yes?"

    Her stomach twisted again as she looked at her in the morning.

    “It’s not that I do laundry here. Mainly.”

    Pretending to be okay, Freya spoke up, and the man looked into Freya's watery face.

    “It’s your face. Do you know anything worth looking at?”

    "Thank you for the compliment."

    It was an unwelcome compliment, but he shook his head first.

    “When this place is cleared up, is there anywhere to go?”

    “… … .”

    “Your Majesty can't go to the palace with a girl as a servant. He will soon ascend to the throne.”

    It was something she was already familiar with. Freya has to find a new job. it was time as she bowed her head silently, the Count continued.

    “If things don’t go well, I will take you to Edelion’s estate. The pay will be sufficient.”

    “Thank you for your words. But I'm not even good at it."

    “Kids like you don’t have to do anything.”

    'Freya. Live like a real lady here. some nice clothes Don't build it.'

    Shiloh was seen over and over again from a man who did not resemble him at all.

    “Your Majesty will find you and excuse me.”

    Freya rolls around to say hello. He hurriedly ran and ran out of the river. I ran non-stop until I reached Lucius's tent, and I felt like I was going to vomit because of the alcohol remaining in my body.

    “… … late."

    Lucius, who was reading a thick pile of papers, gave a pint to Freya's appearance.

    "Sorry."

    “I skipped breakfast, but I had to skip lunch.”

    Freya, feeling embarrassed for nothing, quickly pretended to rub the end of the table with her sleeve.

    “Freya, alcohol is prohibited from now on.”

    “… … !”

    Startled, she flinched.

    No, it's all of a sudden.

    'Does it smell that much?'

    I tried to wash off the smell of alcohol by the river, but I guess I couldn't completely erase it. Freya raised her sleeves for nothing. Sniffing, Lucius, who was covering his face with a paper, raised his head.

    'What. It's my first time wearing glasses.'

    With his soft blonde hair behind his back, he wears single-egg glasses. But it made Lucius look very intelligent. As Freya looked at his handsome face, Lucius' lips moved.

    “And I will sleep here from today.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    Lucius, who is sensitive to sleep, said that no one would enter the tent at night. Besides, I don't know Archer who is like a family, but living with Lucius, a young man, is somehow I was concerned.

    “But, Your Majesty, it is-.”

    Lucius, who was staring intently at Freya's face, picked up the paperwork again. It looked like her ears were red, maybe her It would be an illusion.

    “It was decided for security reasons.”

    “Why not just work more at night?”

    “Did you even fall for me?”

    "Yes… … ?”

    “I can’t stand the love for me, so do you think the sleeper will attack me?”

    “No, what… … .”

    What kind of dog is eating grass?

    She was so freaked out that she couldn't even respond.

    First of all, there was a huge difference in status between the prince and her.

    'I have eyes that see!'

    She cut her hair on the first meeting. It was the man who gave the order to spray water on his back first. Of course, it turned out that although he wasn't as vicious as the rumors, there were a lot of quirky parts.

    'The only thing they will look at is blonde hair and a pretty face!'

    “If it’s not like that, then follow it. It’s just an extension of work.”

    “I’m leaving soon anyway, so what do I have to do?”

    “What the hell is the problem? I don't know. You haven't forgotten the contract, have you?"

    Seeing him even talking about a contract, it wasn't easy to refuse. And if she persists, she might be misunderstood that she loves Lucius. I do not know. In the end, a resigned reply flowed from Freya's mouth, unable to find a way out.

    “… … Yeah."

    Freya looked around the tent, looking for a place to sleep at night.

    “What are you looking for?”

    “I want to see where I can sleep in advance.”

    “It was already prepared by me.”

    Lucius, who was still reading the papers, pointed his finger at his bedroom. was on the side Freya, surprised, carefully went there and pulled the veil, and Lucius' bed, which was in the middle, was moved to a corner.

    'Is that my place?'

    There was a small bed in the corner Freya wiped her eyes a few times with her sleeve.

    “Sir, what is that?”

    “I’m sensitive to sleep, so I can’t sleep when someone is outside.”

    No, then you can just sleep alone like now.

    She wanted to ask what the reason for the security was, but she couldn't when she remembered him collapsed after being hit by a poisoned arrow.

    Lucius, who had been holding the same papers since before, smiled happily at Freya's surprised look as he looked at the bed. Slowly savoring the antidote that Herro gave you, with your long fingers He gently tapped the table.

    'Freya, Freya. Maybe I like you.'

    Through the twinkling glasses, Lucius' blue eyes followed her.

    Late yesterday, although invited by Herro, he had no intention of drinking and chatting.

    'I just won this battle.'

    There were many battles he had to fight.

    'There are more difficult enemies to deal with.'

    With such a rushed mind, I could not rest at all.

    However, the waitress who came back mentioned Freya's name, so the decision was not made. easily broken

    'Are you saying you want to get out of here like that and then you're hanging out with Herro?'

    Lucius was terrified of this attitude of her belonging to him. to win first That's why he kept her by his side, but Freya was his servant and his person to the end.

    As he approached Gemini's tent with a shaky expression on his face, he heard Freya's voice loudly. It was hard to hear what he was saying because his tongue was twisted, but it seemed like a lot of fun.

    'The drunken voice was cute.'

    But she hated seeing other people looking at her.

    Lucius put his hand around his neck and traced the half-moon necklace.

    'I thought I lost... … .'

    When I thought of that, my heart pounded, and Lucius I had to cool my head quickly with cold water.

    ***

    Archer was not in the least surprised to hear that Freya was moving.

    “It would be nice to be able to take care of Your Highness closer. nothing.”

    “Archer, aren’t you worried about me?”

    “Well, if you’re worried about it, would you say it’s yours, not yours?”

    “What do you mean!”

    Archer scratched the back of his head and grinned.

    “That’s it. You have a bad sleeping habit.”

    “Where can anyone sleep quietly like me? There is.”

    “Not everyone who sleeps in my place is quiet.”

    Ever since we started hanging out with Freya, Archer wakes up every night when it rains. Thunder and lightning When he started beating, Freya, who was asleep, groaned or let out a small scream. Sometimes I mumbled words I didn't understand, and it was scary at first and even sad later.

    After greeting Archer, she looked around the empty tent. The journey I met Archer on the road and came to this point felt like a really old story.

    'Looking around I was about to do something bizarre... … .'

    In a moment of crisis, Archer supported her like a huge mountain behind her.

    'I don't have anything to pack.'

    She had nothing to take when moving in the tent. As she was cleaning up the area near the fire pit where she had always slept, Archer, who was sharpening her sword, called her.

    “Freya, anytime.”

    “… … .”

    “Come back if you want to.”

    At those brief words, Freya's face was disturbed.

    “I eat well with bread in the morning, and why do I make a hoarse noise?”

    At Archer's words, As Freya, whose eyes were reddened, acted bluntly, he continued to look at the ground.

    “Without you, who will do the cleaning here? Isn't it?"

    “I will be leaving here soon anyway. That’s it.”

    “I mean, that’s what I mean.”

    Archer was also indifferent to his temper. The two of them stood there with a lot of anger that they didn't even want to know. feel awkward Freya, who didn't like it, moved first.

    “Your Majesty is waiting for you, so I’ll go see you.”

    As I came out of the tent, the tip of my nose was stuffy for nothing.

    'How long is it from here to there? This riot.'

    Although he was courageous, the small barracks where he and Archer were staying stayed in his eyes for a long time.
    Vol 1.10
    Taking advantage of Lucius's visit to Herro's treatment, Freya quickly found the Knights Commander.

    “Captain. How is it? Do you have any talent?”

    “How do you say how much training you have?”

    It seems that he has a little bit of skill, but the manager did not give a word of praise.

    'Sheesh. stupid human... … .'

    If Lucius was on the annoying side, Gemini was a really tall, thick-walled guy. Seeing his face like this often makes him a little bit closer, but he hasn't changed since the first time.

    “You have to bend the chest a little more and then swing your arms quickly.”

    But seeing that he was trying to keep his promise to teach her swordsmanship, he was by no means a bad person. Aside from the work of the knights, doesn't he teach you how to wield a dagger by hand?

    “Let’s practice hitting the target this time.”

    Gemini held the dagger and demonstrated by hand.

    “When throwing a sword, it is effective to aim at the vital points of the opponent.”

    “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to write like that.”

    Freya was surprised by Gemini's amazing accuracy, which was aiming only at the target's neck and forehead without expression. I was appalled.

    "Ugh. Ugh."

    Freya, who practiced until her back was drenched with sweat, saluted.

    “Thank you so much, Commander.”

    “… … .”

    “I’m sorry for taking your precious time.”

    “A man in the Stern family always keeps his promises.”

    After the training was over, I watched Gemini disappear without looking back.

    "What. You just look so cool.”

    Feeling embarrassed, she stole her nose for nothing.

    As I passed the barracks, I felt very fond of the bustling movement here and there. Freya returned to Lucius' tent and cleaned it diligently. As if it was something she was used to, nothing came to her mind when she dusted and mopped the floor. How long have you been on your knees?

    “… … Your Majesty!"

    Without a sound, Lucius was leaning obliquely at the entrance to the tent. Freya, startled, widened her eyes, and frowned slightly.

    "Follow me."

    “There is still work to be done.”

    "Hurry."

    Freya started chasing after him after wiping her hands. When Lucius heads to Martha's place, she becomes anxious made eyes As he ordered the two horses to be pulled out, Freya spoke nervously.

    “Sir, I can’t ride a horse.”

    We talked about it during the last hunt, but Lucius I couldn't remember. At Freya's words, he shrugged and wiped the horse's mane.

    'I don't know what you're thinking.'

    Lucius stretched out his long legs and I rode it, and the horse moved slowly.

    “Go, ten.”

    I wanted to go alone, so I said hello and was about to walk away from the horse when suddenly a hand grabbed her.

    “Hey!”

    When Freya, who had been screaming, came to her senses, she was riding on the back of a horse.

    “If you scream like that, the horse will startle you.”

    “Your Majesty, I was even more surprised.”

    Freya When she barely raised her upper body, she could see the field in front of her at a glance. It was a little different from what I had seen standing up. All directions were open and it gave off a feeling as if there was no end to it.

    “Wow, it’s really spacious.”

    She opened her mouth in amazement, and the lips that were holding Freya's waist moved faintly.

    “But it is a bit inconvenient.”

    "I do you mind what I caught?”

    “Probably… … .”

    After exclaiming in admiration for the new scenery, her posture became very conscious. Her back rested against Lucius' hard chest, The hand holding the waist was very large.

    "great. Then let me go.”

    After answering in a fresh tone, Lucius really withdrew his hand, and for a moment Freya's body was balanced on the horse. Surprised at the stumble, she had to grab Lucius' thigh tightly.

    'If you really let go of it, you almost died.'

    Freya barely stood up and did not fall. Her mouth was moist.

    “May I ask you again, Your Majesty?”

    She couldn't go on holding my thighs like this. At her words, the tip of Lucius' lips rose again.

    “You can’t do it if you want to.”

    His hand gripped Freya's waist tightly, and the horse calmed down and started running again.

    “But where are you going?”

    “I went out on patrol.”

    Hearing his words of patrolling the fields on the other side of the border, Freya looked around. Then a black bird flew towards them from afar. Frightened by the sharp bird's eyes, Freya closed her eyes tightly.

    It was like hearing that such a large bird would snatch even a baby goat at once.

    “It looks like a pretty ferocious bird.”

    “It is a bird called an eagle.”

    As the giant bird perched on a nearby tree, Lucius slowed down.

    "Ah! This is Ruth.”

    You can recognize the bird at a glance by looking at the shape of the bird. there was. Lucius jumped off the horse first and reached out to her. There was a faint smile in his eyes.

    'I really don't know what it is.'

    While reconnaissance, it was the first time I brought it. After hesitating for a moment, she reached out to Lucius.

    Freya got off her horse and ran quickly under the tree with birds.

    "Usual It seems like they live outside like this.”

    “Very free.”

    Lucius, who tied his horse to a tree, looked up at the bird and spoke softly. Freya somehow says that I thought his expression looked sad.

    After a long time making eye contact with Lucius, it was Freya who turned his head first.

    'I think your Highness is very strange today.'

    Hee wasn't looking at her with cold eyes, but was looking at her with so much affection. As she backed off, who had been bewildered, Lucius strode closer.

    'Do not come.'

    Now say nothing with your Majesty didn't want to

    There are only the two of us, and my heart is so thrilled. I didn't want him to feel this way. But standing in the open field, there was nowhere to escape from him.

    “Hold on a second.”

    Her feet froze as if drunk on the low voice. He looked at Lucius' blue eyes as if possessed, and suddenly his large hand lifted her bangs. In an instant, Freya reached out and tried to stop him.

    “What are you doing?”

    Upon hearing her cry, Lucius gently released his hand and took a step back.

    'what. Why are you touching someone's bangs all of a sudden!'

    She didn't want to hide the scar intentionally, but she didn't want to show them either. She quickly straightened her messy hair with her hands, Lucius didn't say anything for a moment.

    'It really was you.'

    The faint moments that sometimes appeared in his dreams were all days with Frey. He remembered the day she had a scar on her forehead. A boy with a bare body who threw himself to protect him. Looking at that little back, how pessimistic he was at being unable to do anything.

    'It wasn't a dream.'

    Thinking of the scar on the forehead his heart ached, but at the same time his heart was pounding. As if it were a token of his promise to Freya.

    On the night Archer, Herro and Gemini were drinking, he took Freya and took her to the barracks. It was him

    'It's probably not going to happen.'

    He needed to keep her a little closer where no one can see and no one can reach. Lucius who captured the complicated mind opened his mouth

    “Do you remember our contract?”

    “… … Yeah?"

    Suddenly, what contract?

    Freya quickly searched for her memory. If the paper were torn it was written on the same day that Lucius gave her the post of servant.

    'It would be better to be certain of anything.'

    He held out a piece of paper full of dark, squiggly letters and asked him to sign it. requested She barely read the text, but there were many words she didn't know, so she asked Lucius one by one and just signed it.

    “Why are you asking that?”

    “How long was the contract?”

    “It was a year.”

    “Then how long do you have left?”

    Freya was impressed with the question, ignoring her.

    'Because Ruth told me too I can calculate that much.'

    Freya, with her hands outstretched, folded her three fingers, leaving seven remaining. But a year is ten months. Lucius walked closer and his fingers added two

    “Do it now.”

    Freya folded two of his fingers and then folded one of hers.

    “Oh, then nine months.”

    She smiled broadly, happy to have found it, and her face brushed against Lucius's forehead. Freya thought she had touched her by mistake and quickly backed away.

    “I remember well what I said I have. In the meantime, the body is subordinate to me.”

    “… … Yeah."

    But Freya didn't know the difficult word "subordination", so Lucius was tormenting her again. I thought.

    ***

    “Herro, are you leaving in two days?”

    “You heard the news.”

    "Sure. 'Cause I'm looking for you hear the news sooner than anyone else.”

    Seeing Freya proudly shrugging her shoulders, Herro smiled strangely.

    “If Herro is an imperial wizard, does he live in the palace?”

    “In the palace only the royal family can live.”

    “Oh, I didn’t know.”

    Freya, realizing that they were really separating, whispered in a low voice. Herro was kind to her from the beginning. Even after going through so many separations at the orphanage, she was hardly used to this kind of situation.

    Seeing Freya's melancholy face, he spoke immediately.

    "What. Freya, it's like we're about to separate."

    “But it won’t be the same now.”

    “Obviously it will. Freya.”

    Herro's voice was so low that she could not hear. At that moment, the fire in the oven flickered in danger, and someone approached him.

    “Herro, the fire is out in the oven, what should I do with this?”

    “Can I help you a little?”

    A red light flowed from Herro's fingertips with a gentle smile, and the extinguished firewood burned again.

    "Thank you so much."

    The woman who was boiling porridge in a large pot turned towards him. He kept his head down. Every time Freya did this, she realized again that Herro was a wizard.

    "Wow! Mr. Herro. It’s amazing.”

    Herro, who blushed at her praise He waved his hand.

    “It’s a mediocre talent. What."

    There were hardly any people in the barracks without his help. He is also involved in the preparation of potions to help the wounded recover. He was very good at handling water and fire.

    “But Herro is an archmage!”

    Herro's cheeks did not cool down at her continuous praise.

    ***

    “You’re bored.”

    A cold voice, different from usual, flowed from Herro's mouth, who threw away the pure white cloak he was wearing. The red eyes that were kindly bent are cooling down got off. As he walked into the secret space he had made inside the tent, he did not forget to glance behind him.

    As he flicked his fingertips, his space, which had been sleeping in the darkness, brightened a little. Unidentified beasts and herbs were scattered all over the place.

    “It’s pathetic. Herro.”

    Herro opened the book he had been writing about for years and let out a deep sigh.

    Herro was the eldest son of a family that produced several outstanding wizards called Elimas. Both my grandfather and father were called archmage, but strangely, Herro had strong magical powers when he was young. didn't

    'Herro Elimas is appointed as the exclusive wizard of Crown Prince Lucius Morciani.'

    It was usually given to wizards who had passed the age of majority. This shocking fact is the trick was hidden.

    Miladi became empress after pushing out the former empress. She ignored Lucius who was guarded by young Herro and Gemini.

    'You must have thought it was three helpless children.'

    It was not unreasonable to think so, but there was one thing Miladi missed. The reason Herro's magical power was measured low was because there was no crystal ball that could properly measure his ability.

    'But I'm still not good enough.'

    Herro's face, scanning the edge of the book with his fingertips, grew darker.

    The emperor said that his son, Lucius, threatened to poison him and assassins every night. He pretended not to know he was suffering. Gemini and Herro had to exert more power than they had to protect their master.

    'Milady was really vicious.'

    While the emperor went to the hot springs for a while, she blocked the entrance to Lucius's room and the window and set it on fire. It was a decision to kill Lucius, who was like a thorn in his eye. Trapped in the room, the three desperately search for an escape. I tried to make it, but it was in vain.

    'I don't think this should be the case.'

    Herro, who possessed great power, but still did not know how to properly control it, had to decide something.

    'Your Majesty, you can't run away right now.'

    Blood was dripping down Gemini's hand, wielding a sword to open the door. At that moment, resignation and anger were mixed on Lucius' face. He opened his mouth as he handed the towel soaked in water to Herro.

    'I will never forget you who worked hard for me until the end.'

    He's standing in the middle of a room full of smoke sat down Herro couldn't stand the disintegration. Lucius was the body who should have become an emperor no matter what anyone said.

    'I made an oath to Diana when I became His Majesty's wizard.'

    I will dedicate the crown to his master at any cost... … .

    “What do you think of as good memories?”

    Herro, who was lost in thought, murmured gloomily. He must fulfill his responsibilities as Lucius's exclusive wizard. That was the reason and all of life.

    Sitting on a chair, he straightened his back and lifted up his long sleeves, and then looked gloomy. spelled the order. Then a black pattern appeared on his wrist, and his body was twisted.

    “If you hold on a little longer, Lucius-sama will be able to wear the crown safely.”

    With long nails dark red blood gushed out when he pierced the pattern. Unknown spells flowed from his mouth the whole time, and Herro's red eyes were completely blackened.

    “Ugh… … .”

    While suffering from pain, he someone's voice suddenly rang in his ear.

    'Herro is cool.'

    'I've never seen a wizard before.'

    'Isn't it painful to use magic?'

    She showed him light. The green eyes that smiled like a child came to mind vividly. Without realizing it, a smile was drawn on his lips, and a moment of greater pain came over him.

    ***

    A thick darkness fell over the northern forest.

    Freya took out the polished sword again, polished it, and rearranged the shield. When I had nothing to do, I rolled up the rug and swept under it.

    “Freya. I can't breathe because of the dust."

    Lucius, who was leaning at the table and writing a letter, looked at her softly and spoke.

    "Sorry. I think we should be prepared.”

    “Ummm.”

    The repair work of the defensive personnel to protect the periphery and the fence built in the border area was almost in the final stages. Tomorrow, Lucius will go to the castle got to go back

    “I’m tired.”

    Lucius put down his pen and took out his glasses and let out a low voice.

    “… … !”

    At Lucius' words, Freya shrugged. He had been conscious from the beginning of the sun to the beginning of the setting, so all the saliva in his mouth dried up at his words. If it was the original, it wouldn't be too surprising. When staying in a tent like this, the servant is the owner's He slept near the bed and had to answer the call at any time.

    'It's because we've been like that in Archer's tent.'

    Even if Archer, who drank heavily and fell asleep, searches for water all night, He brought a water bottle. He even pushed me on the back when I fell out of bed.

    'So it's the same as that.'

    Of course, I also remembered that most of the attendants were men.

    'a! Where's that for serving.'

    I decided to take it easy. Otherwise, you may have to stay up all night.

    Freya wore a gown hanging on the wall. After putting it on the chair, she took off Lucius' robe. He took off the vest he was wearing and untied the shirt strap that was draped over his wide, hard shoulders, and Freya's cheeks turned red.

    'Why am I thinking about the cave out of nowhere?’

    “Why are you suddenly blushing and snoring?”

    Lucius, who was looking down at her face as she stood on the stool, gave a languid smile.

    'Crazy. Why are you laughing like that all of a sudden?'

    It's very different from when you smear your sword with blood and drag it to the ground.

    'After recovering from poison, Strange.'

    It was strange at first, but it was very dangerous in a slightly different direction.

    As the darkness fell, Lucius's face shimmered as if it had been covered in starlight. Freya is different. I gulped down at his expression or attitude.

    “Am I so handsome?”

    “It wasn’t like that… … .”

    When he said no, his expression suddenly turned ferocious.

    “Then you think I’m ugly?”

    "No. Well, you are handsome.”

    At her words, Lucius' blue eyes lit up with heat, and he asked more tenaciously.

    "Do you think I am the best man you've ever seen? Right?"

    As he was just taking off his shirt, as he leaned in his face and asked, Freya almost fell over the stool again. Having regained her body's balance, she had a dry taste in her mouth.

    'What do you do by asking a handsome thing?'

    He knew but she didn't know why he was acting so tenaciously.

    “Why is there no answer?”

    “That’s it.”

    Lucius' beauty is true, but it wasn't the best for her. Ruth, who was like a wild flower on a spring day, was the most handsome Freya ever seen. Unlike His Majesty, Ruth was kind and cute.

    “… … Sissy.”

    Lucius, who was waiting for her answer, opened his mouth coldly.

    She thought he would be angry with her for not answering, but Lucius snatched the robe from the chair and turned his back.

    When Lucius disappeared into the bedroom, she quickly extinguished the candle and sat down in the corner. The beating heart was not the subject. It was only after sitting on the floor and taking a few deep breaths that my chest calmed down.

    "Phew. I think I’m going to live a little now.”

    Freya is in His Majesty's bedroom I didn't think about sleeping in the prepared bed.

    'I can't even sleep there.'

    Imagine lying on the bed next to you. When you turn your head, your strong chest or broad shoulders it may seem

    “… … Ugh."

    I don't know when I became so conscious of His Majesty. Freya muttered while shaking her head vigorously.

    'It's not like that His Majesty is a scary person, right.'

    A long trumpet sounded from afar, signaling the evening, and after that, it was like hearing a wolf's howl.

    “I am really tired.”

    Placing her head on the pole, Freya's eyes immediately closed and opened repeatedly. The thought that Lucius might wake up if he pretended to be popular put a lot of energy into his body. My head was bent to the side. Soon, heavy breathing was heard.

    “… … .”

    Moments later, the curtain over the bedroom was lifted and someone walked out very quietly. Lucius bent his knees slightly and stood in front of Freya. He sat down and sighed.

    “Freya, maybe I like you.”

    The enemy who was aiming for Lucius grew stronger and tormented him tenaciously. To survive, to defeat them Lucius had to let go of his emotions. As a result, he became increasingly exhausted. When he thought he had lost all his emotions, Lucius met her.

    “… … under."

    Once ignited, the feelings started to spread like wildfire in his chest. Lucius, whose eyes were red, stretched out his hand, and then picked it up.

    'I'm in front of you like this, Freya, are you sleeping?'

    He swept up her bangs and looked into the face of Freya, who was in a deep sleep.

    'You always show up when I have the most trouble.'

    Herro couldn't find it no matter how hard he tried. Now, a fragment of his memory was in front of his eyes.

    The night he happened to see Freya's necklace, he suffered from a more severe headache than usual.

    'Why does Freya wear a necklace like mine? Are you doing it?'

    The necklace, made of a special mineral that can only be found in Alpi Mountain, was left by my mother. What he thought he lost hung around the servant's neck. No matter he tried, he couldn't recall the contact point between him and Freya. He fell asleep at some point in a cold sweat from the pain and had a familiar dream all night.

    'Ruth... … .'

    A quiet voice calling him came to mind. He continued to extend his hand to him, who had no idea where he had been fleeing to save his life. A small, shriveled, flabby hand caressed him. In Lucius’ lost memories, he could recall the face inside that night.

    The familiar green eyes belonged to Freya.

    'Sixteen and thirteen.'

    Obviously, it was an unripe feeling to call it love. He realized it after Freya had already settled in his chest.

    'Freya. What kind of expression would you make if I was Ruth?'

    His mind was too complicated. There was determination in his sharp blue eyes. As long as he got her back like this, he had no intention of separating with her.

    “Freya. Don't worry.”

    He hesitated for a long time and gently took Freya, who was sleeping, and slowly made his way to the bedroom.

    "Yes… … .”

    Her hand fell down and touched his arm. Lucius at the slightest touch, her ears went hot right away. He tried not to look at her, but his gaze fell on her sleeping lips. He could feel the heat that was created on a rainy night.

    'Lucius! Wake up.'

    Shaking his head, he flashed Freya and walked through the veil in the bedroom. This place was completely his territory, and he had never let any woman ever set foot in it.

    “Freya, You are the first.”

    He carefully laid Freya on the bed and muttered in a low voice as he tossed her body to the floor.

    “Fall down… … .”

    He arranged her body and tucked her under a blanket. Gently holding her down to her chin and turning her back, a sigh escaped Lucius' lips again.

    'I thought everything would be fine if I could just find the memories... … .'

    He went back to bed and laid down next to him. At the end of his gaze, there was Freya, who had fallen asleep without knowing the world.

    'Did you grow a little taller than then?'

    The voice of her exclaimed that she was thirteen comes to mind. It also seemed

    'I was 16 then too.'

    He remember being mad at her for treating him like a child for a while.

    'Call me noona without even touching my neck. Is it?'

    Lucius, with his hands folded under his head, smiled slightly as he watched Freya licked her lips while sleeping. She was the only one who could make him smile.

    Lucius sighed again.

    'If it wasn't for the side effects of the antidote... … .'

    He must have gone to pick up her left at the orphanage. With three years passing by, she must have been very upset. How long would she have waited for him? The Freya left behind must have had a hard time in Hell's Lair. Just thinking about it made me feel like he was going crazy.

    'It's okay. Because there is more time left.'

    After that conclusion, his mind calmed down a bit.

    'You're the only one I have. Freya.'

    He didn't know it was always been this way. He just didn't realize it.

    ***

    For some reason, I woke up in the morning and my whole body felt as light as a feather. Freya with her arms outstretched yawned, She held a soft cloth in her hand.

    “… … Is it soft?”

    At the bottom of Archer's tent, the only things he could get his hands on were bones and crushed fruits. Surprised by the unfamiliar sensation, she jumped up got up and sat down

    "Oh my God! This is nonsense.”

    She was lying in the bed she would never lie down on.

    “When did I get here?”

    Archer mentioning that her sleeping habits were bad ran through her mind. Did she woke up and just wandered around?

    “Are you sure you haven’t done something different?”

    The image of her beating Lucius by asking for more meat suddenly came to mind.

    "No. There's no way that's possible.”

    Just thinking about it made her back wet.

    When she glanced sideways, His Majesty's bed was empty.

    “Hurry up!”

    When she thought about how much reprimanding she would be given for waking up late, it was dark in front of me.

    'To make money, you should be proud of being a servant of the Crown Prince.'

    The prince's nagging was truly beyond imagination.

    Freya, who had roughly dressed herself, made the two beds. As she stood up, she heard a voice outside.

    'What. Are you already working?'

    It seemed that being scolded today was unavoidable. The voice he heard grew louder and louder.

    "Your Majesty. This time, even the Emperor will have no choice but to do so.”

    “Because there is no one who doesn’t know the merit of His Majesty who wiped out the enemies on the outskirts.”

    It was the voices of Gemini and Herro, who were quite excited.

    'We've been talking for a while, can I go out?'

    In front of the veil, Freya hesitated slightly.

    “But I mean. One more left.”

    Seemingly excited at the voice of Lucius, her ears were bent.

    “This is really unfair. You put various conditions on the rightful heir!”

    Herroga excited about the emperor Gemini's sword slammed the floor several times as he uttered the accusation.

    “Things like that are of no help to His Majesty Lucius.”

    “Who doesn’t know that… … .”

    Beyond the veil, Freya swallowed her saliva.

    'The Crown Prince is not trusted by the imperial family.'

    Even though he suffered so much in this war, no one from the imperial family came down to congratulate him. She thought that if one was born with a noble status, one would only walk on the flowery road, but that seems not to be the case.

    'Besides, you almost died.'

    She remembered the day that Lucius fell and bled. It wasn’t only one or two times. Then Freya shook her head.

    'The most useless worry in the world was that of the nobility.'

    Herro is an archmage, Gemini is a great knight. No need to worry.

    'Because the biggest problem here is me.'

    Don't you know what tomorrow will be like right now?

    Freya, holding a piece of cloth, clenched her lips. Suddenly, someone from outside opened the curtain. Her body, lost in the wind, leaned forward.

    “Uh, uh… … .”

    She was about to turn upside down, but someone's hard hand touched her. He grabbed her back and hands. Freya raised her head and made awkward eye contact with Lucius.

    “Eavesdropping is a bad habit.”

    “I’m not here to listen.”

    Standing upright, she made excuses with her cheeks blushing. No, you're talking so loudly right next to me, but where is the ingenuity of not hearing it?

    “Freya, were you there?”

    When Herro saw her, he waved his hand happily.

    “No, hello.”

    Freya couldn't even raise her head to speak, because she was embarrassed that she was caught overheard. Then she realized that Lucius was still holding her wrist.

    “Your Majesty, put your hand… … .”

    But, somehow, Lucius gave more strength to his hand.

    “Freya, hold on. I'm going to tell you something important from now on."

    She had just woken up and nodded at his words. Lucius caught her, smiling, as he waved his hand.

    “I am dating the daughter of the Count of Delmundo on the premise of being engaged.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    Herro's voice was loud enough to break through the barracks. It's the first time he's heard of Lucius' closest confidant!

    'If it's a woman, isn't it his Highness who doesn't give up at all.'

    But she was shocked when and with whom she dated couldn't help but Moreover, Delmundo was an absurdly insufficient province to empower His Highness.

    “Who the hell is that girl?”

    Even Gemini, who is usually reticent, was surprised opened his mouth. Herro came to his senses and asked again.

    “What about Miss Selena? No, when did you meet the person you said you were dating more than that?”

    “What is everyone so curious about? Do you have a lot?”

    Instead of answering, Lucius gently pushed Freya's body forward. Her long brown hair reached her shoulders and stretched out, and her green eyes were full of fear.

    “I’m not going to introduce you to them. This is Miss Freya Debois.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    He was the only one who was not surprised by Lucius' words. Everyone covered their mouths and blinked, A suffocating silence passed. Freya, who was pointing at herself with her finger, stuttered and opened her mouth.

    “Your Majesty, that Freya isn’t me, is it?”

    “There is a very clever corner.”

    At Lucius' expression of great satisfaction, Herro intervened in a hurry.

    “Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Freya is not a noble.”

    “As of today, you are a noble.”

    Lucius He pulled out a paper and waved it to them. He was no longer a young boy trembling at the threat of assassination.

    ***

    After the sudden announcement of engagement Gemini and Herro were absent for a while due to an urgent business, and only the two of them remained in the tent. The shocking thing happened to Freya for a moment, leaving her unable to think.

    'What does this mean? Who is Debois, and why am I a nobleman?'

    She stood still and rolled her head again and again, but it didn't make any sense at all.

    Besides, it's a delmundorie, was the first

    After being silent for a while, she opened her mouth.

    “Sir, I have no idea.”

    “What do you mean?”

    “That’s how I become a noble, His Majesty and his relationship-.”

    Freya was unable to put such an expression into her mouth, so she mumbled the end of her words. Just dating doesn't make sense, it's a prerequisite for an engagement.

    Lucius who was just relaxed He handed her a glass of water.

    “Then I feel like I’m going to run out of breath.”

    It's hard for Freya to pass out like this, but because of the carefree Crown Prince, she's a bit annoyed.

    “No, I can’t help but be surprised by this.”

    After drinking the water, Freya steals the corner of her mouth, but Lucius opened his mouth seriously.

    “I did remember the story how long is our contract left... … .”

    "Yeah."

    'But what does that have to do with this problem?'

    Freya furrows her forehead, He opened a piece of paper from the drawer and showed it to me.

    “This is a copy, read it.”

    As it was when I signed it, I felt dizzy just looking at the text full of documents. Freya's eyes widened, and he accepted the paperwork.

    “Let me read the important part.”

    Lucius recited the contract breach clause.

    “Eul’s except for death, the contract terms must be met.”

    “… … Ugh."

    Freya slapped her neck once in the part called Death.

    “I couldn’t meet this deadline When canceling the contract... … .”

    The voice of Lucius who was reading that part was so slow that she felt like she was about to run out of breath while waiting.

    'What happens if you break the contract?'

    Freya was curious to catch her breath, but he opened his red lips.

    “The penalty is set at 100 gold coins.”

    “… … Yeah?"

    “This is based on the Imperial Standard Contract. You wrote it. Besides, if the contract is not fulfilled due to A's circumstances, he is supposed to compensate B with 100 gold coins. It is a very fair contract.”

    'One hundred gold coins…!'

    Freya's hair went white after hearing the penalty for breaking the contract. So, in fact, I didn't really listen to what Lucius said after that.

    'By the way, what could I do?'

    “So the two of us have reasons to faithfully fulfill the contract. I'm going to the palace now, but the contract I promised to work all the time is still left. So I'm thinking of making a suggestion... … .”

    “What suggestion?”

    The smile on Lucius' face with his eyes widened was somehow creepy. As she slowly backs away, her back touched the pillars of the barracks.

    “Freya, it’s not like you’re losing money.”

    But Freya already felt that she had suffered enough damage.

    'You can't tie it up any more. Never!'

    Freya shouted out loudly to herself, but Lucius, who hurriedly approached her, pointed at the pole. Trapped between his arms, Freya couldn't even breathe.

    “I don’t like it if it’s because we dated earlier.”

    Trembling, Freya shook her head vigorously. I barely managed to work from start to finish, but being a fake aristocrat and even having a fake love affair. Even if a knife enters the neck, it does not mean that it is not.

    “I mean. I never intend to force it on you.”

    As Lucius lowered one arm and lowered his eyes that seemed wet from rain, whispered.

    “It’s enough to just settle the matter according to the contract.”

    At first glance, it didn't sound like a threat at all, but his words made him feel more intimidating than anything else.

    “A bag of gold coins Are you saying it’s okay to bite the dog?”

    "That's right. Freya.”

    It was an amount that she could not earn even if she was begging until she died on the street. To repay you from start to finish I'm not sure exactly, but it will take several years. So, if you don't listen to that now, your dream is to buy a house and cultivate a field.

    'Are you going to be a waste of money?'

    Freya is I had to hear about the plan, which I was really reluctant to do.

    ***

    Back in the barracks, Freya sat in a corner and took a deep breath the whole time. As she was sitting, her head was spinning and her hands and feet were shaking. Her body kept losing strength and she was limping.

    “Freya, are you sleeping with your eyes open?”

    Hearing Archer's loud voice calmed her down. When Freya barely rubbed her eyes and then raised her head, Archer grinned.

    “Otherwise, I have good news.”

    “Ah, me too I have news... … .”

    Archer, sitting roughly on the bed, put down the drink he was drinking and opened his mouth.

    “Freya, I have been working under the general manager. Now I'm a wanderer I am not a mercenary.”

    "Wow! Congratulations."

    Freya was very happy that Archer was recognized for her skills.

    “It is said that every month you get gold coins and even your place of residence. You have nothing to worry about!”

    At Archer's words, Freya's eyes lit up, which had no energy.

    “… … It's me?"

    “Then did you think I was going to leave you like this? I am not unreasonable.”

    Archer slapped his chest with his hand and opened his mouth wildly.

    “Take it and study, and trust in this Archer from now on!”

    At the end of the day, Freya couldn't help but cry. She was already exhausted because it was a very difficult day, but she was truly touched by his warm heart.

    “Archer… … .”

    Confuse by Freya's weeping, Archer gibbered.

    “Of course, it won’t be that big and nice, but wouldn’t it be better than here?”

    “Thank you, Archer.”

    Without throwing away something like her for taking care of her. The last words were somehow embarrassing and she had to swallow them inside.

    “By the way, what are you going to say? Have you packed all your belongings?”

    “I’ll do that in a little while.”

    Freya thought that she was going to burst into tears for nothing, so she purposely stuttered.

    “I told you several times to change your habit of talking.”

    “Leave it. I've been living well since then."

    “So, where are you going to have a date? Yes?"

    At Archer's thoughtlessly thrown words, her body froze like a stone statue. Normally, even if someone gives you gold, I don't do that. She would have giggled that she wouldn't.

    'Oh, I really don't know.'

    Freya lied down at his joke and covered her head with a blanket. Lucius at the word love. It was because my face turned red when I remembered it.

    “Who taught you to sleep without talking?”

    Archer scolded her, but he didn't want anyone to see this face.


    <Continued to Volume 2>
     
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    THANK YOU SO MUCCCHHHHHHHHHH
     
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    Can someone do a quick MTL of ch 60? Doesn’t even need to be edited, really…. The current translator group basically reposted ch 58. Considering their ‘ch 60’ was on Patreon since Dec 30 and I’ve seen comments referring to the repost from at least 2 weeks ago, I dunno if they’re gonna fix it… (ʃ⌣́,⌣́ƪ)
    Really wanna know what’s up with the bird she saw and how Freya ended up drinking. Plus, Lucius said he heard some stuff she said while drunk, but I dunno if it was the stuff she said in 61 or not.╭(°ㅂ°`)╮
     
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    So far no more spoilers?
     
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    Who's hakf bro?? The only wizard I read about was Herro

    Ruth and Lucius are the same person.
     
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    the smut tag on this one is a trap, and theres no new spoilers?
     
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    Spoiler please:blob_plusone::blob_plusone::blob_plusone: