Count Scribe's Tutor

The Garden of the East Lake.

A warm, sunny garden spread out a white table. It was rather a hot day to have tea time outdoors, but it didn't matter. Teatime started out in the cool shade.

Colorful fruits and aromatic tea.

In fact, he had conversations with Vernia on a variety of topics. It was mostly about Robert. Meanwhile, Ferda gazed at Vernia without saying a word while grabbing her car.

‘Nothing looks special. ’

Magic, martial arts, or swordsmanship.

Bernia has not learned any powers. He's a perfectly ordinary man.

‘Then why are there so many eyes? ’

Currently, there are 38 pairs of eyes hidden around the garden.

Even Ragney's primary surveillance targets don't have this level of surveillance attached at the same time. Then why does this princess have so many eyes? Ferda narrows her eyes and guesses why Bernia deserves to be watched.

‘Oh, are you... ’

Then Ferda's eyes turned round.

It's because I suddenly touched my brain.

Does this have something to do with the royal succession? ’

It was an unexpected guess, but it was the most powerful guess in the current situation.

There's no reason to keep an eye on a princess close to a civilian.

"What was Jerome's royal family tree like? ’

I tried to remember, but I didn't earn much.

It was because there was no relevant information.

‘There's nothing I can do. ’

I have to find out for myself.

Ferda sets a goal and flashes both eyes.

Meanwhile, Silvana and Vernia's narrative slowly came to an end.

It was natural not to be able to talk for long. They had never seen each other before today, and the only common theme was Robert. Just before the conversation ended, Bernia suddenly clapped her palms.

“Oh, right. Can you hold on a second?"

Like I remembered something I forgot.

Later, she summoned the maid and whispered to her little one. After a while, the servant brought a white letter and a quill. Bernia smiles, smiling.

“I'll write you back right now. ”

You're in a hurry. In fact, he smiled awkwardly.

At that moment, a young knight who was standing nearby came as loud as a pearl.

“Princess, use this. ”

The knight gave me a Tiny Luminescent Ore.

It was a self-illuminating stone. He was probably concerned that he wouldn't be able to write because of the shade. Bernia smiles at his consideration.

“Thank you, Sir Chedir. ”

“You're welcome.”

The knight bows his head and retreats.

However, his gaze did not retreat a bit. With her eyes wide open, she was looking at the contents of the letter that the princess had written.

Isn't that a little obvious? ’

Ferda smiles nervously.

Moreover, this was not the only problem. Luminescent Ore from the Knight. I sense a strange foreign sensation in that stone. Maybe there's some surveillance magic in there, too.

Then all of a sudden, the clothing collar was pulled.

“Ferda.”

The fact that he called his name opened his lips.

Then the silent whisper spread.

‘I hear chattering around me. ’

Ferda gives you a silent nod. It was also because I had been listening to the Watchers' conversations all along.

‘But I don't know what language it is. ’

The headband frowns and whispers.

Of course. Even half-breeds are elves. But where there are Elves, they speak in the language of the realm? I wouldn't do such a stupid thing.

‘Maybe it's a cipher. ’

That's an accurate guess.

As the reality said, their conversations were all coded from one to ten. Ordinary people won't be able to understand what you're saying.

But Ferda was not an ordinary person.

‘Zero nick cipher. ’

A cipher Jerome's intelligence organization used hundreds of years ago.

It is also a ciphertext that is known to be very difficult to interpret. So, as long as it was not Jerome's information organization, it was also famous for being impossible to interpret.

‘Till Ragny got his decoding book. ’

About three years ago, Ferda instructed Ragni to acquire and memorize ciphertexts for use in the surrounding kingdom. To have a favorable position in securing further information

And today, Ferda's efforts sparkled light.

‘Let's hear what it's like. ’

I focused all my senses on my ears, raising my mouth.

I deciphered the conversation immediately.

Princess, letters. Content.Confirmation. All clear.

Mission. Containment. Required.

Here's a summary of the Watchers' conversation:

Nothing in particular has been gained, but I am sure that I will be heavily discouraged from now on. When disappointment spreads across Ferda's face, Vernia's lips bud.

“Earl Serenek. Thank you for your patience.”

It's only been a decade, but I think I've already written the letter.

When you look at the envelope folded gently.

“Will you pass this on to him? ”

“Yes, I will deliver it properly. ”

In fact, I politely received the envelope.

After a while, he gives a subtle look.

“Princess, I'm sorry, but the seal... ”

It was because the envelope was not sealed. In this case, someone might read the contents and put them back in. That's why he spoke carefully. But the unexpected answer came back.

“May I ask the erl for a seal? I don't have the tools right now. ”

Even so, are you asking someone else for a seal?

What are you gonna do if you take it out and read it? In fact, he looked embarrassed.

But at that moment, Vernia's gaze became entangled in the air. Bernia's eyes look strangely nervous. The moment he saw this, he guessed the situation and nodded his head.

“Very well. I'll make sure it's sealed. ”

“Thank you, Earl. ”

Vernia's face is clearly relieved.

Apparently, she wanted to read this letter.

Then the maid who was waiting silently approached.

“Princess, it's time to get ready. ”

“Oh, is it that time already? ”

Bernia rises from her seat pretending to be surprised.

In practice, he asked a formal question.

“I see you have business. ”

“Yes, today is my birthday, and there's a banquet at the castle. ”

I told him it was his birthday.

In reality, he nodded as if he understood. At that moment, Bernia made an unexpected offer.

“Would the delegates be willing to attend the banquet? ”

A banquet in another country. I was frankly curious.

But in reality, I hated banquets. I don't know about dinner.

So I was thinking about it for a while, and suddenly, knights interrupted the conversation.

“I'm sorry, my lady. ”

“Those who are not identified at the banquet are slightly · · · · · · · ·. ”

Ferda and the actress looked baffled at the knights' actions.

This is the princess herself, and she invited me to her birthday party. Even though you have a solid identity as the emissary of Laderon, you still insist on circumstantial reasons that your identity has not been confirmed?

‘Looks like you've already started to control it. ’

There's a cold smile on Ferda's mouth.

If you get this strong, you'll want to attend even more.

“I would be delighted to attend. ”

Then he smiled and said.

Probably thinking the same thing as Ferda. Meanwhile, is it because the answer I wanted came back? Bernia replied with a smile on her face.

“Hehe, I'm excited. I'll see you at the banquet hall tonight. ”

“Yes, I will not be late. ”

Finally, Ferda and Silvan leave the palace and head back to the mansion.

And there was one difference compared to when it came.

‘The eyes of the watchman followed. ’

Not a lot of numbers. Five pairs at most.

Seeing that he followed us quite a distance, he seemed confident that he would not be found out. When he smiles at Ferda's mouth, the silk thread pierces his side.

‘Don't worry. I have a ghost.’

It seemed to have caught on.

Soon after, he opened his mouth with a cold smile.

‘If there's a problem, I'll deal with the rats and the birds without knowing. ’

Absolutely perfect work.

Ferda smiles silently as she looks confident.

* * *

In conclusion, the letter of the princess was just ordinary.

It was nothing special. Sometimes there was also a phrase that raised chicken fat, so I threw the letter several times. I tried to decrypt it, but it didn't even seem like it.

Soon after, the reality muttered with a stuffy face.

“What is the princess trying to tell us? ”

Ferda failed to answer.

It was because I didn't even feel it. So I looked through the letter, and his body flinched.

“· · · · · · · Wait. ”

The last part of the letter.

Ferda's eyes grew larger and larger in the sentence. Shortly after, he brought a letter to the eye of reality.

“In fact, look at this. ”

“Huh? What is it? ”

“Here I enjoyed the banquet with Earl Serknek. It says, ’right? ”

“Yeah, but what's wrong with that? ”

When the question seemed curious, Ferda immediately replied.

“Think about it. The banquet is tonight. It's not open yet. ”

“ · · · · · ·! ”

At that moment, I seemed to realize something strange.

After a while, the reality narrows its eyes.

“That means · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

If you care about this sentence, you should attend the banquet.

The two figuring out the princess's intentions sparkle before anyone else.

* * *

That evening.

A feast celebrating Princess Bernia's 25th birthday was held.

In fact, Ferda and Isha found the banquet hall. It was consideration for Isha who had not eaten anything all day.

But as soon as I arrived at the banquet hall, there was a problem.

“Sorry, you can't enter. ”

I received the papers from the knights at the entrance of the banquet hall.

When I assumed what was going on during the day, I expected some kind of restraint. But I never thought it would come to this. As she bursts into a dazzling smile, Isha yells.

“So I was invited by the princess this morning? ”

“No one without a name can enter the list. We appreciate your patience."

The knights repeated only that the attendees were anonymous.

The look on his face made me dizzy, but I didn't think he'd let me in.

‘How to · · · · · · · · · ·. ’

If I was alone, I'd just sneak in and make contact.

When Ferda was troubled.

“Senek ball? ”

I heard a familiar voice behind me.

The presence there is a man with golden hair. It was Dervan, the Southern Commander who led the group to the capital. As he approaches, he looks at the knights in shifts and asks.

“Is there a problem? ”

“That's... ”

He explained with an awkward face.

Although not on the attendees list, they were invited by the princess. After a moment, Dervan nods as if he understood. Then he turned to the knights at the door.

“These are the envoys of Laderon. Hurry and open the door. ”

“I'm sorry, Commander. ”

“These are not on the list. ”

“Of course not. The list itself closed three days ago. ”

Dervan frowns as if to ask what you're talking about.

Then the knights looked at each other with embarrassed faces. Judging by the attitude of the knights, Dervann is no longer in charge of the princess.

Meanwhile, shouldn't the knights have hesitated?

Dervan speaks in a stronger tone.

“I take full responsibility and guarantee that your identity is not verified. Above all, these are the noble guests invited by the Princess herself. Will the lords be held accountable if there are future problems? ”

Southern commanders belong to the nobles in Jerome.

It was said to be a warlord like Earl Archdut. Is that why? The knights who acted like they would never let you in have their heads broken.

“· · · · · · · Excuse me. ”

“Welcome to the banquet hall. ”

As the graceful knights retreat to the side, the door to the banquet hall opens.

Then, on his way to the banquet hall, Dervan suddenly bowed his head.

“Apologies for the lack of appearances, Senek. ”

“No. It was a little excessive, but it's better than letting people in with impure goals. ”

“Phew, thank you for understanding. ”

A bitter smile is on Dervan's face.

By the time what happened at the entrance was over.

“Welcome, Earl Serenek. ”

Prince Bernia, who recognized the reality, approaches.

Well-maintained hair, lively eyes, and gorgeous dresses. It looked quite different compared to what I met in the garden earlier.

“Dervan Lee Odman to see the princess. ”

“Earl Odeman was with you. ”

“Yes, I just arrived. ”

The smiling Dervan bows once more.

“Princess, I sincerely congratulate you on your 25th birthday. ”

“Hehe, thank you. ”

Bernia laughs.

After a formal greeting, all the lights of the banquet hall suddenly went out. Soon after, the king of Jerome, Carter La Jerome, appeared in the war. He leaves again quietly, just saying that he's celebrating the princess' birthday.

And to the point of origin.

A full birthday celebration began.

Various nobles congratulated the princess and offered various gifts. Ferda glances at the scene as if it were interesting.

‘I'm not some powerless royal. ’

What if, five years ago, Robert's birthday party was held in the Kingdom?

It's obvious. No one would ever offer a gift, not even a congratulations. Robert was powerless back then.

But Bernia was different.

Jerome's nobles offered her all kinds of treasure as a gift. Among them, I saw those who had a lot of strength to see well.

"You say there's an independent force, why leave the surveillance alone?" ’

Ferda's doubts grew deeper.

Shortly thereafter, the sweetness of the play began when the gift-warming was over. The nobles went out with their partners one by one and began to dance. The Princess Bernia suddenly approaches this way.

“Earl Serenek. ”

Bernia points at the end of the dress.

Then I slowly smiled and asked.

“If you don't mind, could you hang out with me for a minute? ”

Immediately after that, the atmosphere of the banquet hall froze for a moment.

I'm not sober, I'm literally silent.

Like you didn't see it.

Meanwhile, Bernia looks at the reality with eager eyes. You look like you have something to say. In fact, he nodded happily, as if he had noticed this.

“It's an honor. However, we sincerely apologize for your immature skills, which may cause you harm. ”

“Hehe, don't worry. I'll lead the way then. ”

Bernia smiles as she achieves her goal.

The two then walk to the center of the hall. Then I began to dance slowly to the music that flowed out. Seems a bit clumsy, but Silvana and Bernia continue to dance naturally.

Ferda gladly glances around for a moment.

‘There were more eyes of surveillance. ’

Much more. And more explicitly.

On the other hand, there were very few eyes on Ferda's side. Of course. Ferda has never done anything remarkable since she arrived in Jerome's kingdom. Ferda looks around the banquet hall slowly, being relatively less watched.

‘Well, then. ’

It's time to achieve your Summons objective.

Understanding Jerome's family tree. Moreover, if we can figure out why Bernia is being watched, it will be a gold medal.

Who do you extract information from? ’

It's best to listen to it directly from people.

Regrettably, Ferda knew no one here. This was the first visit to Jerome's Kingdom, of course. As I was troubled by the difficult situation, there was suddenly a sight that caught his eye.

“Lady Biant. How about a song, if you don't mind? ”

“Oh, I'm sorry. I get seasick when I dance. ”

It was Dervan, who asked Isha to dance at the speed of light.

Ferda's eyes gleam, looking at him with an awkward smile.

‘There's just the right guy. ’

The one who couldn't rest his mouth the whole way to the castle.

If you use him well, you can definitely get the information you want. Ferda, who judged it that way, slowly approaches Dervan, who is deeply distraught.

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