Reincarnation into the Barrier Master

Again...... I want you to stop.

Silently walking down the corridor feeling sick and tired is Caquin in charge of King Elf's security. With a loud sigh, he heads to Orto's room, the captain.

I am not as broad-minded a person as Captain Orto. Hopefully, I don't want to get involved with people. I have no choice but to take charge of security by order, but it was meant to be that I wanted to refuse such a mission during the Golden Wheel.

His loyalty to the king was unbeatable to anyone. If the king were told to die, he would give his life immediately. For that reason, I am entrusted with the King's security. But I won't die for those people. You can't just say no.

However, this time for a request from Princess Meek, I couldn't say no. If you do that, perhaps, the king will grieve. It is not his intention to grieve the king.

With such a grip, he opens the door to the room where the captain is.

"... what? You think the killer's got eyes on him?

Orto was surprised when he rounded his eyes. But he immediately returned to his original expression and smiled with a frightened smile.

"What the hell are you doing that based on?"

"I don't know. Only Princess Meek was told to call the captain first."

"Right. If that's what the princess says, I can't help it. Let's ask."

That's what he said. He got up from the chair.

Kaquin was squeaking in his heart as he walked behind Orto. The captain wouldn't have done that either. And when I looked into his heart, I admired that attitude of trying to fulfill my duties without showing any dissatisfaction, even though it was a job I didn't want to do either.

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"I heard the killer had a star..."

Orto is gazing at Sidi with a grinning smile. His face is laughing, but there is an atmosphere from his body that says nothing more. I glance at Sidi, but she looks cool, not with me.

"Bye. Leila was killed by a left-handed elf. Left-handed elves on this royal property. Besides, he's a man. Look for it."

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"Word it. Don't you two understand? It could create an extra misunderstanding."

"... I understand. I'm afraid, Princess, may I ask why?"

"Leila was stabbed in the left belly, wasn't she? If so, he's not a left-hander."

"I'm afraid so. But I think it would be premature to think that the killer is left-handed."

"Why not?

"Even though he stabbed me in the stomach, the situation changes whether he stabbed me before or from behind. The princess doesn't have to worry about that."

"I'm worried about my concubine. I want to catch the killer quickly."

"I understand. We're on the run to capture the killer with all our might right now. That thought of the princess is enough."

That said he bows his head respectfully. That's when Meek and Sidi looked at each other.

"Mr. Orto, may I ask you a question, too?"

"Whatever."

He turns to Sidi and stares at his face.

"Where is the body of the murdered Mr. Leila?

"... why would you do that?

"No, the elves were concerned about how the deceased would be buried..."

"Ha-ha-ha. You're an unusual person.... No, excuse me. When our elves die, they will be buried inside and out."

"Outside? Aren't you going to stick to the daiquiri?

"Yeah. We can stay dead and be buried in the snow outside the inside. Indeed, in times when we lived on earth, we sometimes buried them in the earth, but since we came to this mountain, we have decided to bury them in the snow."

"Um... to undead..."

"It's this cold. That can't be. Therefore, the body will not rot. And for that, if you want to meet the dead, we can meet anytime."

"That also means Mr. Leila's body...? No, Princess Meek says so. We elves say that we will not die as long as we have been stabbed in the stomach."

Sidi turns her gaze softly to Meek. Take that and she snorts slowly, too.

"It's a big deal... Leila was desperate with her left flank poked. I don't know anything more."

"Thank you. No, I just wanted to pay for Princess Meek's concerns. For once, I am educated as a pharmacist, so if you look at the body, you know roughly what caused the fatal injury. If you don't mind, wouldn't you be able to show me Mr. Leila's body?

"It's cheap... I just wanted to say that Leila's body is not in this castle"

"Have you been buried yet?

"No, I'm stuck."

"Huh?"

"Layla bled. When it comes to an elf that's bleeding to death, it's up to you to put it in a daze."

"Oh... you are"

Looking orous, Sidi turns her gaze to Meek. She nods cocklessly and turns back to Orto.

"If you look at the body, you'll find out more about the killer."

"As the princess knows, blood is the most abominable of our elves. Whoever cannot wipe that blood himself, no matter what he is done, cannot complain. What can I say, Leila defiled this castle with blood. But I could minimize that dirt...... Even then, her whole life should have been worth a lot."

... what you're saying is impotent. What kind of head does he really have? I was desperate to endure as I was about to throw up. Sure, an elf named Leila was a nasty woman. But she was killed. I don't know why, but they took my life. Orto's story said she was a woman who could do her job, while some parts were unpleasant. Tell me, aren't you a colleague at work? Aren't you one of them? Even though that fellow has been murdered, there will be no way to say it. Aren't you sad? Didn't she have a family, too? Did I tell my family properly? Wouldn't there be plenty of people grieving?

... I'm getting a headache from thinking too much. Why don't we just calm down for a second?

I breathe deeply. In the meantime, Orto and Meek's conversation continues. And Sidi keeps staring at the state of it. On the other hand, I think Sidi is awesome at keeping calm under this situation, and the feeling that she doesn't remember her anger also springs up. He has a sober, somewhat cold look, which is different from the cute smile he just had. In a way, is this Sidi's other face? Does she have a side I don't know about?

"... tell me the king wants to behave himself with a meal. When you're ready, I'll pick you up."

That's what Orto said and left the room behind.

Dropping him off, Meek sighed loudly and turned his gaze to Sidi. She just nodded a little and is thinking of something with her right index finger under her chin.

"Sidi......"

When I spoke, she opened her right hand and posed as if she was just telling me not to talk to me any more.

"I know how you feel"

"No, you know what?"

"Dear Linos. You're very angry right now, aren't you? I know exactly how you feel about that. But don't put the emotion of anger on the table. It drives all judgments crazy. Now, calmly, only calmly… look at it with an icy consciousness."

That's it, she exhaled slowly.

"But I'm glad. Master Linos has angered me...... Actually, I was, too, annoyed. That Orto guy, he's kidding."

"Sidi......"

"But because of that, I know who did it in this case. And then... I don't know how to blur it..."

She let her gaze swim a little into the universe, but eventually turned in my direction.

"We must also move on from now on to Master Linos. I'm counting on you."

That's what I said. She grinned. The smile was very, very cute.