Dragon Maken War - Chapter 265

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Chapter 265 - Epilogue (4)

11

It had been a while since Giles Vince had entered through the gate of the capital .

He was the personal knight of the Dragon Demon princess Arrieta, yet he had been allowed to take a fairly long vacation .  He had used the long downtime to return to his homeland, and his family had welcomed him back .  

In his childhood, his father had been strict in his education .  It was so harsh that it almost counted as abuse .  His father didn’t say anything, but he looked proud of Giles .

After Giles had become the personal knight of Arrieta, his family’s fortune had improved a lot, so all his other family members looked happy .  This was why he was able to spend a pleasant time at home before he had to return to the capital .

“We are here . ”

As soon as he returned to the capital, he made a promise to meet someone .  He was meeting Boar, who was a member of the royal knights .

Boar was six years older than Giles, yet they shared a deep friendship .  If it wasn’t for Boar, Giles would have had a hard time adjusting to the life within the capital .

Giles flinched in surprise when he saw Boar, who had reserved a seat in a bar .

“Where did you get that scar?”

There was a large scar on Boar’s cheek .  Boar let out an embarrassed laughter .

“Ah .  I got hurt in a mission that I conducted not too long ago .  A new recruit overextended himself .  I got hurt trying to save his life . ”

Boar thought about the incident as he clicked his tongue .  Giles sat across Boar, and they clinked their glasses together .  Then they talked about what had happened in their respective lives .  

“So…… . ”

Giles had a peculiar expression on his face when he heard how Boar had been wounded .

“So you met a new recruit that acted like your old self?”

“Oof .  Ok, buddy .  I received a valorous wound in the process of saving someone else .  You shouldn’t talk like that . ”

Boar laid it on thick .

The recruit was from an affluent family, so he was directly elevated to knighthood .  He didn’t have to go through the process of being a knight’s apprentice .  He had overestimated his own strength, and he had almost died .  Boar didn’t look kindly on the new recruit, but they were comrades in arms .  As the senior knight, he had saved the new recruit even at the expense of being injured .

“The princess sent word that she'll be returning in couple days .  Is that why you’ve returned to the capital?”

“That’s right . ”

Giles had gone on his vacation, because Arrieta had stopped her duties as the Dragon Demon princess .  She had joined Azell’s party for the past couple months .  However, Arrieta had sent notice that she’ll be returning to the capital .  The throne had called him back to work .

Giles spoke .

“While I was on vacation, my frustration didn’t go away . ”

“What’s wrong?”

“I was too weak to be of help to the princess .  I couldn’t accompany her . ”

“…… . ”

“Also, it was a fight between legendary heroes .  It won’t be written down in the history books, but it was a fight with the fate of the whole world on the line .  I really wanted to play a role in that fight .  The fact that I wasn’t good enough frustrated me to no end . ”

“I understand your feeling .  I felt something similar when I learned that sir Azell was really Azell Karzark… . . ”

Boar let out a bitter laughter .

He had learned that Azell was the legendary hero Azell Karzark through Giles .  Azell had befriended Giles and Boar for a short amount of time, yet it seemed he didn’t want to hide his identity from them .

When he learned the truth, Boar was so shocked that he couldn’t form words .  He had befriended the legendary hero, who had etched his name in history .

On the other hand, Boar was a friend, but he wasn’t someone that could unload some of the burdens carried by Azell .  He felt a bit bitter that Azell hadn’t shared the truth with him earlier .  Still, Boar was very self-aware .  He had been too weak to be told such information .

Giles spoke .

“I want to become strong .  When I meet him once again, I want to show him how strong I’ve become .  I want to show that it was all thanks to him…”

Azell had given them too much .  The two of them were hailed as geniuses now, but if they hadn’t learned the forgotten techniques from Azell, they would have been limited to standards of this era .  They would have been trapped in mediocrity .

Boar raised his glass as he spoke .

“The feeling is mutual .  Let us become the stepping stone that’ll change the standard of this era . ”

“Let’s do it . ”

Giles clinked glasses with him .

12

Enora had lived a very leisurely life for the past four months .  It was to be expected .  She had no one to serve since Arrieta had left her post .

Still, it wasn’t as if she hadn’t worked .  She started the day by cleaning Arrieta’s room, then she diligently did all her duties as a maid .  She made sure she wouldn’t be taken unawares when Arrieta finally came back home .

Currently, Enora was changing the sheets atop Arrieta’s bed .  While she was folding the bed sheets, she heard a voice from behind her .  

“Enora . ”

For a brief moment, Enora thought she had heard wrong .

However, she soon realized that she had heard the voice in reality .  Her eyes widened .

“Princess!”

Arrieta had walked through the opened door .  Enora was glad to see her, so she started running towards Arrieta .  Soon, she came to a halt .  She froze like a statue .

“What’s wrong?”

Arrieta became puzzled at Enora’s rapid change in behavior .  Arrieta had expected an emotional reunion, but Enora looked pale .  It looked as if she had seen something dreadful .

“Ohh-ahhhhh…… . ”

“Enora?”

“No way .  This cannot be . ”

Enora’s body shook as if she had seen something that she shouldn’t have witnessed .  Enora sounded like she was about to cry as she stood in front of the confused Arrieta .

“Of all the places, we are in palace!  I cannot believe you showed this grubby appearance inside the palace!  Ahhhhhh…… . ”

“…… . ”

Suddenly, Arrieta swayed on her feet in relief .

She really wasn't in a clean state .  After departing from Azell’s party, she had done her best in keeping herself clean on the road, but it was inevitable that she was travel-stained .

“Mmm .  I might have understood it if you said I was a bit disheveled .  Grubby is a bit . . . ”

“What do you mean!  I’ll immediately prepare a bath for you .  Since you’ve returned, you have to see the king and queen .  If you go meet them in such a state, you’ll make them faint!”

“…No .  Both of them said I did a good job .  They said they were proud of me . ”

When Enora heard Arrieta’s complaining words, it looked as if her world had come crashing down around her .

Basically, Arrieta had seen the king and the Dragon Demon Queen in her grubby state .  Enora felt dizzy .

“Ahhhh .  I’m done .  They’ll think I let you appear in their presence in such a state .  My reputation is ruined… . . ”

“You don't have to worry about that .  I went to the throne room as soon as I arrived at the palace .  They know this truth . ”

Arrieta stroked Enora’s head .  Then she sat in front of the table as she spoke .

“I would like some fragrant tea .  I’ve missed the tea you’ve always brewed for me . ”

“Aht!  Yes!  Which tea should I bring?”

“Mmm .  I would like a tea that’ll mend my broken heart . ”

“…what?”

Enora thought she had heard wrong .

Arrieta spoke with a serious expression on her face .

“Yes, it is true .  My heart was broken”

“Y… . your heart, princess?”

“That’s right .  I didn’t even get to give my confession before my heart was broken .  That is why it hurt so much more . ”

Arrieta looked out the window as she sighed .

An explosive piece of information had suddenly been dropped on Enora’s lap, and she had no idea what to do with it .  She could only open and shut her mouth in a soundless manner .  Arrieta turned to Enora as she asked a question .

“You don’t want to know who broke my heart?”

“How dare I…… . ”

“Hmm .  You are pretty bright girl .  You probably guessed who it is . ”

“…it can’t be sir Azell, right?”

Arrieta sounded as if she to talk about it with Enora, so Enora carefully asked the question .

Arrieta had an expression of displeasure on her face as she complained .

“Yes, it is him . ”

“…… . ”

“What a bad man .  He made so many accidents with women in the past, yet I was willing to look past that .  He should have had the courtesy of allowing a girl to confess to him, yet he was like an iron wall .  He said he wanted to rebuild the County of Karzark, and he wanted to start his life anew there .  ”

Enora listened to Arrieta’s complaints .  She let out a small sigh as she discreetly exited the room .  She went to boil some tea .  Soon, she poured a fragrant tea that calmed Arrieta’s heart .

Arrieta held up the tea cup as she took in the aroma of the tea .

Arrieta spoke .

“I was cross with him, so I didn’t plan on delivering this . ”

“What is it?”

“That man wanted me to deliver some words to you, Enora . ”

“Me?”

Enora’s eyes widened .

Arrieta nodded her head .

“That’s right .  He said he’ll be going to the Bijes Kingdom, and he plans on rebuilding the County of Karzark .  He asked if you would like to become the head maid of the newly constructed County of Karzark at a later date . ”

“Ah…… . ”

Enora’s face turned red .

She was deeply moved by the offer .  He was a legendary hero, who had saved the world .  After he recovered his lost land, he was asking her to embark on a new future with him .

When Arrieta saw Enora’s expression, she sounded sullen as she spoke .

“If you want, you can go .  The Bijes kingdom is far away, but I’ll make sure you’ll get there safely .  We are talking about something several years down the road .  Of course, it’ll be a worthwhile endeavor . . . ”

“No, princess . ”

Enora had unconsciously cut off Arrieta’s words . Enora flinched when she realized she had been rude .  Soon, she regained a calm state of mind .  She spoke the words in her heart .

“I’ve already made my future plans . ”

“Hmm .  Will you let me hear your plan?”

“Yes .  I’ll serve you until you retire .  After you retire, I’ll follow you, and I’ll be the head maid of your household .  I want to be able to point with my chin, and the other maids will jump to do my bidding .  Then I want to meet a good man, and I want to live a happy life . ”

“…… . ”

This was her dream, and she had told Azell about it .  This was the first time Arrieta had heard it, so her eyes had turned round .

Enora didn’t sound confident as she spoke her next words .

“Of course, this is merely my own wishes .  If you will not accept me, I’ll have to find work elsewhere . . . ”

“What do you mean?  I welcome it!”

Arrieta quickly spoke her words .  She cleared her throat as she clarified her words .

“When I retire, there is no one else that can fill the role of my head maid except you, Enora .  I promise you this . ”

“Princess……!”

Enora was moved .  Arrieta sounded excited as she spoke .

“Since I’ll be the world’s greatest sloth in retirement, I’ll need someone talented to take care of my servants .  You shouldn’t worry about your future, Enora .  Just follow me .  I’ll do my best to retire as soon as possible . ”

“Yes!”

Enora let out a bright laughter as she gave her answer .